Advancing the agenda through partnerships: Women’s economic inclusion and participation as a key to building peace I am greatly honored to preside over this Open Debate today, in particular on the occasion of International Women’s Day. I thank Sima Bahous for her insightful briefing and the work of UN Women. I also thank Kristalina Georgieva
Delivered by H.E. Amiera Alhefeiti, Deputy Permanent Representative I would like to thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; and Maj. Gen. (rtd.) Charles Tai Gituai, IGAD RJMEC Interim Chairperson, for their valuable briefings. I also want to thank Ms.
UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. I would like, at the outset, to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, for their briefings. As the speakers ahead of me have noted, the humanitarian situation in Ukraine has reached catastrophic levels. Today, more
I thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Director-General Rafael Grossi for their briefings. My country is also following the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant with deep concern. The reports that we have received about fires affecting the plant suggest a dangerous development in the conflict. The humanitarian and environmental catastrophe resulting from a serious
UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Ms. Deborah Lyons and Ms. Mariam Safi for their valuable insights. Our meeting today is taking place at a critical period for Afghanistan as the Council considers how the UN can best
As delivered by H.E. Lana Nusseibeh Thank you, Mr. President, This Emergency Special Session comes as the conflict in Ukraine has reached a dangerous inflection point. The international community is alarmed by developments on the ground, and this is the clear message of today’s resounding vote. The humanitarian situation is worsening by the day. We
UAE: Today the Council convenes to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The UAE, Norway, Albania, and Brazil have come together under our shared commitments for the principles of Women, Peace and Security (WPS) to highlight once again the critical situation that Afghan women and girls find themselves in, and to urge their full, equal and
UNOFFICIAL TRANSLATION Check against delivery. Mr. President, At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Filippo Grandi for their remarks. Mr. President, The humanitarian situation in Ukraine has deteriorated significantly in recent days, as the continued fighting results in damages to civilian infrastructure and civilian casualties and deaths. According to
Mr. President, The UAE regrets that the situation in Ukraine has worsened since our last meeting and reiterates its call for a cessation of hostilities. We remain steadfast in our belief that dialogue and diplomacy should be the only path to resolving differences. We therefore welcome today’s news that talks may commence tomorrow morning on
