The UAE commends Viet Nam for convening such an important meeting. We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to those who have been killed or injured by landmines, unexploded ordinance, or improvised explosive devices. Over the past decade, there have been more than 150,000 casualties from improvised explosive devices globally. Some 80%
Delivered by H.E. Shamsa Saleh, Secretary General of the UAE Gender Balance Council Theme: Building back better – women’s participation and leadership in COVID-19 response and recovery Thank you for the opportunity to present the UAE’s perspective at this important meeting. The Commission on the Status of Women provides us with innovative solutions to global
The UAE would like to thank the United States for prioritizing this important matter during its presidency of the Security Council. The UAE recognizes the importance of food security to ensure human security. Therefore, the UAE has been actively supporting the UN in its global efforts to supply necessary provisions, including food, to those in
NEW YORK – 11 March 2021 – The UAE urged the UN Security Council to unequivocally condemn the obstruction of the delivery of humanitarian aid by armed groups and demand that they fully respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. The UAE submitted a written statement to the UN Security Council for its open debate
NEW YORK – 23 February 2021 – The UAE advocated for practical and actionable steps that the UN Security Council could adopt to address the impact of climate change on international peace and security, including steps for when the UAE serves on the Council for the 2022-2023 term. The UAE submitted a written statement to
Climate change is the defining issue of our time, and the UAE commends the UK for their continued leadership in climate action and for keeping this issue central to the Security Council’s agenda. Almost five years since signing the Paris Agreement, our efforts to keep global warming in check are facing many challenges. Environmental crises
NEW YORK – 15 February 2021 – At the 59th Session of the Commission for Social Development at the UN today, the UAE underscored the importance of digital technologies, universal accessibility, and affordable connectivity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals and promote social development at the UN. In a recorded video statement, H.E. Hessa Tahlak,
First joint meeting on the United Nations’ two Summit processes on food and energy held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, world’s largest annual sustainability gathering. Ministers, executives, and youth delegates proposed targets, policies, initiatives, and other outcomes for the Summits that have simultaneous food, energy, and climate benefits. ABU DHABI – 20 January
