The phrase "uphold international standards" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to abiding by universal principles that have been agreed upon by a number of nations. For example: "The company is committed to upholding international standards when it comes to labor practices."
The formula attempts to uphold international standards of justice while maintaining Cambodia's sense of national sovereignty.
We just try to uphold international standards as we understand them".
"We support the Afghan Central Bank's efforts to uphold international standards on transparency and its decisive action in response to reports of fraud at the Kabul Bank".
Now, if it's in the interest of major powers to uphold international standards, it is even more true for the rest of the community of nations.
It continues: "We call on your government to immediately and unconditionally release and dismiss all charges against Ahmed Humaidan and to fulfil Bahrain's commitments to uphold international standards of press freedom".
On Friday, Penguin India finally released a statement, which suggested that the relevant Indian law "will make it increasingly difficult for any Indian publisher to uphold international standards of free expression".
In other words, the United States did in Ukraine exactly what it failed to do in Iraq: it upheld international standards in conjunction with democratic allies.
"It is my sincere hope that, with the signing of this agreement, the Cayman Islands will be recognized as a leading financial center that is committed to upholding international standards," Mr. O'Neill said.
UNICEF's mandate in emergencies is to support Government and civil society to uphold international humanitarian standards for children.
Now, if it is in the interests of major powers to uphold the international standards, it is even more true for the rest of the community of nations.
We know from Sudan and Sri Lanka that, on the ground, all parties to the conflict -- insurgents as well as governments -- must be actively engaged in upholding the international standards that protect children.
