Третий комитет, 1-е пленарное заседание - Генеральная Ассамблея, 81-я сессия
Генеральная Ассамблея
Date: 1 October 2026
Language: Floor (Original)
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Australia · Chair [0:00]:

Morning colleagues. If you be kind enough to take your seats. So, thank you very much for everybody being so wonderfully on time. It's definitely a practice I'll do my very best to keep. I can't guarantee that I'll keep it, but we'll do our very best to keep. And wonderful to see all of you here. And in particular, I want to thank up front the work of the Secretary secretariat in getting us here for this 81st session. So with that, I will declare open the first meeting of the third committee of the General Assembly at this session, the 81st session. Let me extend a very, very warm welcome to everybody in this room. It's wonderful to see the spirit with which we've gathered, and I think we very much would like to continue in the spirit that we've started. So I know there's a sort of a first day back from school sense, so it's great to see everybody here. Let me, on behalf of the committee, pay tribute to the members of the Bureau of the committee at its 80th session, and in particular, my colleague, the permanent representative of Thailand, my good friend, Cachai, who did a fantastic job, and I really appreciate all the work that he did. And I also want to congratulate the bureau members who supported him over the course of the 80th session. The work that we have before us I think is not insubstantial. I'll go into some of the details as I progress with my opening remarks. But as you know, it's a very charged agenda, and we will have to work in very good time to get through that agenda in an efficient way. And so I very much look forward to the support of everybody in this room to help us do that. Let me acknowledge and thank up front the vice chairs for this 81st session, Flavia Umulisa of Rwanda, Yovanna Bubandja of Montenegro, and Abasadeh Hazelwood of Guyana and our reporter, Mr. Safa Hijab Yassin of Iraq. Those colleagues have already been working very hard over the course of the last several months to get our work in order. And I thank them for that contribution that they've already made. And I look forward very much to working with them over the course of this 81st session. And you will from time to time, of course, have them in the chair position, and I'm confident you will give them exactly the same support that you will provide me. So I thank you very much in anticipation of that. I'm delighted to say that this is the first time in Australia's United Nations history that we have the privilege of chairing the third committee, and in celebration of that, there's a little Australian chocolate. I don't think it would meet I don't think it would meet Belgian chocolate standard, so there's to be no intervention from Belgium concerning the chocolate content, but never nevertheless, by Australian standards, that's a full on chocolate. So please enjoy that. And if we progress satisfactorily over the course of the session, you know, there'll be a further bribe of an additional one. so you never know. It depends on how fast we can work. Obviously, as chair, I will be guided by Australia's very long commitment to upholding and protecting the United Nations human rights pillar, as everybody in this room knows, is one of the absolute core pillars of the work that we do here in New York, but also across the United Nations system. And we have a very special responsibility, as the members of this committee in this 81st session, to stand up for human rights and to stand up for the work of the committee in its crucial role in protecting our global human rights interests. And I recall with pride Australia was one of the only eight countries involved in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and we have been a long standing supporter of and contributor to the multilateral human rights agenda, and I'm delighted to be here in that, in the shadow of that legacy and very much hope we can work together to maintain and continue to contribute. I think it's evident to all of us in this room, because we've spent a lot of time over the last couple of years focused on this issue. I'll the challenges that we face as an organization. In fact, my colleague from Rwanda was just pointing out, if we look at the state of the chairs in the room, it's pretty obvious that things are looking fairly frayed. So we have we clearly have work to do to try and make this system work effectively and make this system deliver to those who it is intended to support. And those are basically people in, our countries across the globe. It's not we're not here actually to support ourselves in the New York community. We have a whole community globally who, which is in need of our support and engagement, and I think we can make a contribution to doing that as a part of our work. We have an exceptionally full program of work, and it's important to remember as we go through it, the crucial normative role of the resolutions that we will be considering. And in particular, the role of those resolutions in helping to uphold international human rights norms that underpin the multilateral framework that we have all agreed to. In addition, of course, we have, and all of you will have seen the proposed program. We have a large number of reports and briefings from independent special procedures mandate holders, and those reports are, of course, also a very important important part of the work that we do. And so I make those comments really just to underscore what I know every one of you believes, that the work we do here actually does matter, But equally importantly, I think how we do our work can make a difference, and so we can do our work in a contested and fractious and difficult manner, or we can do our work in a a disciplined, collaborative and positive manner. And I think if we take that latter approach, we can make a real difference in advancing a future where human rights are a living reality for all, and can be enjoyed by individuals everywhere, no matter who they are. With those broad comments having already been made, can I just make clear two critical asks in my role as as chair. The first, I would urge all delegates in your negotiations to have the UN80 processes front of mind. And please give careful consideration to some of the issues of those UN80 commitments that we have worked very hard on over the past period, and in particular, give thought to reviewing and assessing the periodicity and implementation of mandates to ensure they remain relevant and effective, and to identifying opportunities for consolidation. I would also ask us to take full account of the decisions that we've made in recent times concerning the full use of concept notes, review clauses, and the other measures agreed in resolution 8251 and further developed by the reform working group. And we had the good fortune to have Ambassador Brian Wallace brief us the other day on his work, continuing the mandate reform effort, and I take his his comments very, very seriously, and I urge all of us to do likewise, because if we if we don't accept that mantle, of individually and collectively as a group taking responsibility for making this a more effective, efficient and fit for purpose enterprise, we will collectively fail. And that that's not necessary. We can avoid that, and we have this opportunity, I think, to to contribute in that space. As chair, of course, I will do my best to facilitate a productive, transparent, and respectful atmosphere. And of course, I would ask all colleagues to approach our engagement in the same light. It's so important, I think, that we are able to disagree courteously that we are able to make our points in ways which are positive and constructive. Every single one of us in this room, not myself as chair of course, but every single one of you in this room is here to prosecute, of course, your national interests. But we do have a collective responsibility to make the system work as effective effectively and functionally as we possibly can. and that I think calls on all of us to be as constructive as we possibly can be in engaging with our files. Let me say upfront, how much I look forward to our working together. Can I say I have my colleague here, David, of course, the secretariat, every one of us, the vice chairs, our rapporteur, every one of us is here to make this committee work as effectively as we can. So if you have issues with how we are proceeding, if there are things that we can do better, or if you have concerns, really it is an open door. Please make those known. Of course, you're welcome and have every right to make them known in the plenary, but also please feel free to come and raise any concerns with myself or any of my bureau colleagues, and we will do our very best to address them. I now have a suite of operational and organizational matters that I need to refer to to set us on the correct administrative path. And to start off with, I would invite the committee to turn its attention to the organization of work for this session contained in Document AC 381 L one. As you will be aware, the note by the Secretariat on the allocation of agenda items to the third committee is contained in document 83/81/1. The modalities on the arrangements for the work of the third committee at this session are pursuant to recommendations contained in General Assembly Decision 80/525, and in accordance with the program of work, a single general debate of the third committee will be held at the start of this session. And it will be followed by separate general discussions on each agenda item or. cluster of items in a rolling format. Delegations may choose one of these options, but not both. And I will now briefly go over the main elements of our program. Let me first stress the importance of punctuality and adherence to the time limits set for statements in the general debate, general statements and interactive dialogues, and also let me note and urge the main sponsors to strictly observe the deadlines for the submission of draft proposals. I do think we can make a real difference to our work if we are disciplined in terms of our approach to time frames. I've seen the work of many of our colleagues in the committees last year, where a disciplined approach to time was strictly enforced, and it is quite clear that that can make a very real difference to how we do our work. Obviously in this space, it's important that everybody be treated equitably, and if time limits are applied to one, they need to be applied to all. So I very much urge you to work with me in making sure we make the most of being punctuated punctual, being effective, and being in conformity with the limitations we have imposed upon ourselves. Chapter two of the report of the General Committee contained in Document A 81 81/250 provides relevant guidance by the General Assembly regarding the work of the main committees, and in particular paragraph 4K and 4L, and I would urge you to turn your minds to that in relation to how we will be conducting ourselves over the current session. In addition, I would like to draw the attention of the committee to paragraph 21 on questions relating to the program budget. The attention of the committee is also drawn to the relevant provisions of General Assembly Resolution 79192, on its working methods. I would also like to draw the attention of delegations to the following important points that relate to our work and our agenda. In order to use the services available to us in the most effective manner, and in light of the ongoing liquidity situation of the organization, I propose that the timetable we are about to approve should be respected as much as possible, as I've just. articulated, with the understanding that adjustments will be made if the situation warrants, and with a view to maximizing the time and resources allocated to the committee. It's of particular importance for draft resolutions that generally involve lengthy negotiations to be drafted by the main sponsors as early as possible, and that all submission deadlines should be observed. Delegated Delegations are encouraged to start their informal consultations earlier than the beginning of consideration of the relevant agenda item. And I encourage main sponsors to start their consultation. as early as possible. As mentioned during the briefing on 14th September, delegations are to initiate and submit draft proposals for processing and issuance as L documents, by the agreed deadlines through the e submission module of the e Delegate portal. The updated guidelines for the submission of draft proposals are available on the igov platform. The secretariat requires a minimum of 96 hours or more, starting from the business day following that on which the proposal was submitted for the processing and issuance in official languages. of draft resolutions and decisions. This time frame excludes weekends and holidays, and I'd ask all of you to take note of that, please. Draft proposals should therefore generally be submitted at least five working days before their date of consideration. Again, I draw your attention to that and would ask you to pay particular attention to that to that time frame. As you are aware, inscriptions to the list of speakers for the general debate of the various agenda items closed on 28th September through the e speakers platform, the list of speakers, the lists of speakers for the general discussions on individual items and clusters will close at the end of the first meeting in which the discussion takes place. And as per past practice, the committee will maintain a role rolling list of speakers. And delegations are requested to monitor constantly the live list of speakers whose link has already been shared in advance so that delegations stand ready to deliver their statements earlier if. necessary. Also, I would like to propose that whenever a delegation inscribed on the list of speakers is not prepared to speak, that delegation will be placed at the end of the list for that meeting, unless it switches speaking slots with another delegation in a timely manner. I wish to emphasize that as stated in Document AC3/81/l1 or organization of work, statements in the general debate on behalf of groups of delegations are limited to 12 minutes. For individual delegations, statements statements shall not exceed ten minutes. Statements in the general discussions of individual items or clusters are limited to four minutes for groups of states and three minutes for individual delegations. For the interactive dialogues and question time, time management will be critical. I therefore urge all delegations to make brief interventions of 2 to 3 minutes or less for a single dialogue and 6 to 9 minutes or less for combined dialogues in response to the presentations, and to put their questions to the presenters in a succinct and direct manner at the start of their intervention. I think all of us will have experienced past practices, and we know that exercising this degree of discipline can make an enormous difference to the effectiveness and efficiency with which we operate. I would urge delegations to avoid reading lengthy statements during the interactive dialogues and very much underscore that point. Regarding requests to intervene, during the interactive dialogues. I was to remind delegations that the floor will open for requests at the start of the presentation by the special procedures mandate holder or other experts. As per established practice, the list will be closed three minutes after it is opened. Delegations are requested to signify their interest in taking the floor during interactive dialogues as soon as the chair invites them to do so. And the presiding office will announce the time limit before proceeding to the speakers. And speakers are strongly encouraged to start with their questions and comments during interactive dialogues. Also, in accordance with established practice, time limits for all statements or interventions in the committee will be strictly enforced, and microphones will be cut off when the speaking times have elapsed. I wish to propose that points of order and statements made in explanation of position or vote shall not exceed three minutes. And given time constraints, I kindly request that speakers omit congratulatory text and other diplomatic courtesies. I'd like to emphasise that statements delivered during formal meetings of the committee will be reflected in the official summary records, and therefore requests for statements to be included in the official records are not necessary. Concerning the introduction of draft resolutions, I hope that main sponsors will continue to make only one statement at the time of action. this will significantly improve the efficiency of our work. In the event that delegations still prefer to make introductory statements, they could do so within the time limit of three minutes. Now, may I take it that the committee agrees to the recommendations that I have just made. I hear no objection. It is so decided. Now, before we take action on the proposed program of work, I wish to refer to the provisional list of special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council and the chairs of treaty bodies or working groups mandated to report to the third committee. The latest list was circulated on 8th September and made available to all delegations in the e delegate portal and on the. igov platform. The list of special procedures mandate holders, chairs of treaty bodies, and other experts has been inserted into a conference room paper, ac3/81/crp one, which has been circulated to all delegations. As you are aware, the 63rd regular session of the Human Rights Council is scheduled to conclude its work on Friday, 9th October, 2026, and it is expected that relevant decisions of the council mandating additional presenters to report to the committee would need to be brought to the attention of the committee for its. consideration at a later date, and following the conclusion of the 63rd session of the council. These additional presenters will be inserted into an addendum to the conference room paper and circulated to all delegations before their consideration by the committee. May I take it that, as per past practice, the committee will wishes to extend an invitation to the special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council, chairs of treaty bodies, and other experts whose titles are included in Document AC 381 crp1 to present their reports to and interact with the committee? I hear no objection. It is so decided. As mentioned, the committee is expected to consider extending an invitation to additional special procedures mandate holders of the Human Rights Council and other experts following the conclusion of the, 63rd session of the Council. I now move to adoption of the Organization of Work. And are there any comments on the Organization of work of the third committee as contained in document 83/81/l1. I see no requests for the floor. In that case, I will take it that the committee wishes to approve its organization of work, as contained in that document, with the understanding that further adjustments will be made if necessary as the session progresses. In the absence of any objection, it is so decided. I now wish to draw our colleagues attention to the status of documentation for the third committee of the 81st session of the General Assembly, which is before you in document AC3/81/L1/ add one. Are there any comments on the status of that documentation? I see no requests from the floor. May I take it that the committee wishes to take note of the status of documentation for this session as contained in document ac three 81 l one ads one. In the absence of any objection, it is so decided. And I would like to remind delegations that the latest versions of the program of work and the list of documents under each agenda item are available on igov with regular updates. So with that rather long list of procedural matters, thank you for being engaged and thank you for agreeing to those decisions. And now I invite the committee to begin its general debate. But before I give the floor to the first speaker on my list. And for the moment, there is no speaker on my list, so there is indeed. It's a different list. So I do have a list. Before I give the floor to the first speaker on my list, I wish to remind delegations that the time limit for speakers on behalf of groups is 12 minutes, and for individual delegations is ten minutes. And you will see the microphones blink 30 seconds before the expiration of the time limit, and the microphones will be automatically switched off when time is up. Right, now I do have do we get do we get a list on the screen here? Or we don't. That's a luxury that we don't have. Very good. Well, the first speaker I have is the representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of 77 and China, to be followed by Egypt on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Uruguay, you have the floor.


Uruguay · G77 + China · Permanent Representative [25:53]:

Thank you, Mr. Chair, Ambassador James Larson, excellencies, distinguished colleagues. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the group of 77 and China. At the outset, allow me to extend our warmest congratulations to you, Mr. Chair, and the members of the Bureau on your election. The group of 77 and China assures you our full support and cooperation during this session. The group thanks the Secretary General for the submission of the reports under agenda items of concern for the group, which will enrich our discussions. The group of 77 and China renews its unwavering commitment to multilateralism, international cooperation, and the purposes and principles of the United Nations. The group pledges to continue to advance its three interlinked pillars peace and security, human rights and development. in a balanced manner and calls on all members states to renew the multilateral spirit that gave birth to the organization for the benefit of present and future generations. The group also emphasizes that, we must join hands to realize the 2030 agenda, leaving no country and no person behind. I'm building together a just, inclusive, inclusive and better world, respecting, promoting and protecting human rights for. all. The group also reaffirms that the Commission for Social Development has the primary responsibilities for the follow up to the Copenhagen Declaration and Program of Action, and stresses its role in contributing to the follow up to the 2030 agenda. The group of 77 and China reaffirms that all humans humans are equal in dignity and rights, as recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Vienna Declaration, and program of action. The group also stresses that all human rights are universal, indivisible, and interdependent and interrelated, and the international community must treat them human rights globally in a fair and equal manner on the same footing and with the same emphasis. Mr. Chair, the group would like to remind delegations that is the traditional proponent of four draft resolutions reflecting our shared priorities and collective commitments, meaning implementation of the outcome of the world summit for social development and of the 24th special session of the general assembly. Follow up to the 13 anniversary of the International Year of the Family and Future needs. Follow up to the Second World Assembly on Aging. Global call for concrete action for the total elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, and for the comprehensive implementation of and follow up to the Durban Declaration and program of action. 30 years after the world summit for social development, we acknowledge the progress made in advancing the core pillars of Copenhagen Declaration. Yet we remain deeply concerned that poverty, inequality, exclusion, and challenges to achieving full and productive employment and decent work for all persists, compounded by new and emerging global challenges. In that regard, we welcome the hosting by the state of Qatar of the Second World Summit for Social Development, held from 4 to 6 November 2025, which reaffirmed the commitment to the Copenhagen Declaration and its program of action on social development and to its implementation, while providing renewed momentum towards the achievement of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. The group also underscores the need to strengthen inclusive social policies and programs, including family oriented policies and programs through concrete strategies that build national capacity capacities within a comprehensive approach to development. As catalyst for reducing poverty and hunger, promoting the well being of all at all ages, supporting children's development, and breaking the intergenerational cycle of poverty. At the same time, as the global population ages, we must also foster an enabling environment for the equal and meaningful participation of older persons by combating discrimination and safeguarding their rights and dignity. The group of 77 and China reaffirms its strong opposition to all forms of discrimination, including racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, and expresses concern at the alarming rise in religious hatred and intolerance. The group calls upon member states and the international community to condemn religious intolerance and hatred, foster dialogue, tolerance, and respect for cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The legacy of colonialism, slavery, and systemic exploitation has created deep rooted global inequalities that persist across generations. Advancing reparatory justice is vital in addressing global inequality through structural reforms in global governance, trade, debt, finance to advance the SDG. SDGs. Mr. Chair the Group of 77 and China recommits to eliminating all forms of discrimination and violence against all women and girls and to ensuring their empowerment in all spheres of life. Since achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls, as well as the full, equal, and meaningful participation of women are also indispensable to just and inclusive societies. the G77 and China also stresses the importance of redoubling efforts to ensure full and equal access to education, employment, and health care for persons with disabilities and of strengthening support for youth. through inclusive education, training, skills development, addressing digital literacy challenges, and promoting employment. The group of 77 and China reaffirmed it is crucial it is crucial to cooperate internationally. to ensure safe orderly and regular migration involving full respect for human rights and the humane treatment of migrants, regardless of their migration migration status. Refugees and displaced persons. Such cooperation should also strengthen the resilience of communities hosting refugees, particularly in developing countries. The group also stresses that migrants positively contribute to sustainable. development while recognizing that the roles and responsibilities of the countries of origin, transit, and destination should be appropriately balanced. The group further commits to combat misinformation and disinformation negative stereotyping, and misleading narratives that generate negative perceptions perceptions of migration and migrants. In conclusion, the group of 77 and China remains firmly committed to the promotion and protection of human rights and to advancing social development. We wish this session of the third committee every success and look forward to counting on the constructive participation of all delegations in the consultations on the resolution. resolutions that the group will be introducing during this session. I thank you.


Australia · Chair [32:48]:

I thank the distinguished Permanent Representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. I now invite the distinguished permanent representative of Egypt on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to be followed by China. Permanent representative of Egypt, you have the floor.


Egypt · OIC · Permanent Representative [33:06]:

Mr. Chair, wish to congratulate you on the assumption of the chairmanship of this committee and wish you all the best. I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation under agenda item 71 on the promotion and protection of human rights. The OIC group reaffirms that all human rights, are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, and must be treated fairly and equally. Their promotion and protection should be pursued through constructive dialogue and international cooperation in accordance with the principles of impartiality, objectivity and non selectivity. While taking into account national and regional particularities, and different historical, cultural and religious backgrounds. The group stresses the importance of ensuring equal attention to civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. including the right to development, and of protecting the rights of women, children, youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities. As well as protecting and empowering the family in accordance with relevant OIC resolutions. The crew wishes to highlight three pressing concerns. High among the group's priorities is the plight of the Palestinian people under Israel's illegal occupation. Despite the universal rights guaranteed by the UN Charter and international human rights instruments, the Palestinian people remained deprived of their rights, foremost among them their inalienable right to self determination. The OIC group strongly condemns the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people in in the Gaza Strip, and the continuing violations across the occupied Palestinian territory, which have killed and injured tens of thousands of Palestinians, devastated civilian infrastructure, and deprived deprived civilians of their basic human rights. The group categorically rejects any attempt to forcibly displace Palestinians from their home. homeland. Israel, the occupying power, must comply with international law, including the fourth Geneva Convention, fully respect the ceasefire, protect civilians and ensure safe, sustained and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Gaza. We condemn all attacks and illegal measures against Unrwa and call for adequate and sustained political, legal, and financial support for the agency. The group further condemns Israel's illegal policies and practices in occupied West Bank, including East Al Quds, notably settlement expansion, land confiscation, settler terrorism, forced displacement, and attempts at annexation. These measures are null and void, under international law, undermine the Palestinian people's right to self determination and destroy the prospects of the two state solution. The group rejects any attempt to fragment the occupied Palestinian territory or separate Gaza from the West Bank, including East Al Quds, and reaffirms its support for an independent and sovereign state of Palestine on the borders of 4th June 1967, with East Al Quds as its capital. The group reaffirms that Israel has no sovereignty over East Al Quds or its Islamic and Christian holy sites. We condemn the repeated incursions into al Aqsa mosque, al Haram e Sharif, restrictions imposed on Palestinian worshippers, and attempts to to alter the existing historical legal status quo of the character of the city. We stress that the entire area of Al Aqsa mosque, Al Haram e Sharif, is a place of worship exclusively for Muslims. Mr. Chair, the dehumanization of the Palestinian people and statements inciting hatred, violence and genocide are closely linked to the group's second pressing concern. The group is gravely concerned by manifestations of intolerance, discrimination, hate speech, incitement and violence based on religion or belief, including the burning of the Holy Quran. Such acts violate the religious and cultural rights of Muslims and cannot be justified under the pretext of freedom of expression, which entails duties and responsibilities. and responsibilities. The oic group welcomes the adoption without a vote of general assembly resolution 80 200 on combating intolerance and violence based on religion or belief. We also reaffirmed the importance of fully implementing general assembly resolution 79/316 on promoting interreligious and intercultural dialogue and tolerance in countering hate. speech. These resolutions provide an an important framework for combating religious intolerance and protecting persons, religious symbols, holy books, and places of worship. We call upon all states to implement them fully and adopt appropriate legal measures to prevent such acts and ensure accountability. The group stresses the urgent need to combat Islamophobia which threatens peaceful coexistence and social cohesion. We welcome the appointment of the United Nations special envoy to combat Islamophobia and reaffirm our commitment to working closely with him. Mr. Chair, the third pressing concern is the continued plight of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar. The group strongly condemns the atrocities perpetrated against the Rohingya and calls for urgent action to uphold their rights, end their targeting and stigmatization, address the root causes of the crisis, and create the conditions necessary for the safe, voluntary, dignified, and sustainable return of all displaced Rohingya, including those who have sought refuge in Bangladesh. The group commends Bangladesh and other OIC member states for hosting Rohingya refugees, and calls upon the international community to provide adequate and sustained support. We further urge continued support for international efforts to ensure justice and accountability for the Rohingya people. In conclusion, the OIC group reaffirms its commitment to promoting and protecting all human rights in accordance with international law, guided by equality, justice, tolerance and mutual respect. We will continue to work with all partners to foster dialogue and understanding among cultures and civilizations and ensure that no people or community is left behind in the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. I thank you Mr. Chair.


Australia · Chair [40:40]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Egypt and I give the floor to the distinguished Permanent Representative of China to be followed by the European Union. Permanent Representative of China, you have the floor.


China · cross-regional group of 28 member states · Permanent Representative [40:55]:

I have the honor to deliver a joint statement on behalf of a cross-regional group of 28 member states, namely Antigua and Barbuda, Belarus, Plurice, plurinational state of Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Egypt, Ecuador, Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mali, Nicaragua, Niger, Pakistan, Russian Federation, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, state of Palestine, Sudan, Uganda, Venezuela, Bolivian Republic of Venezuela, Zimbabwe and my own country, China. Today's world is plagued by rampant unilateralism and the raging unilateral coercive measures. History has proven that the UCMs are a major source of international turbulence and disorder. As the United Nations enters its ninth decade, the international community must remain clear headed, strengthen unity and cooperation, and firmly oppose and bring an end to such unlawful practices. Developing countries and their peoples continue to bear the brunt of UCMs, which violates the principle of sovereign equality and cooperation, interfere in other countries internal affairs, run counter to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and undermine the foundation of multilateralism and international rule of law. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and underscores the equal enjoyment by all states of the development dividends, and strongly urges states to refrain from promulgating and applying any unilateral economic, financial or trade measures not in accordance with international law and the charter of the United Nations. Regrettably, despite repeated calls by the international community for the urgent lifting of UCMs, these unlawful measures continue to have devastating, sometimes even life threatening consequences for countries and their peoples. UCMs compounded by secondary sanctions and overcompliance exacerbate existing humanitarian and economic challenges and a threatened food security and financial security, a food, energy and financial security. The growing use of tariffs as a tool of unilateral coercion, including additional tariffs based on unilateral determinations under domestic law and imposed under the pretext of national security or human rights. Further politicizes economic and trade issues, undermines the multilateral trading system, disrupts global industrial and supply chains, and impedes the efforts of countries concerned to achieve the sustainable development goals. Moreover, UCMs severely violate the basic human rights including the right to life, health, development and education. And impede the ability of targeted countries to realize those rights. The special rapporteur on the negative impact of UCM's on the enjoyment of human rights for the UN Human Rights Council pointed out, unilateral sanctions have led to shortages of health care services, medication, meditation, medication and energy supplies in sanctioned countries with persons in vulnerable situations such as, women, children, and the elderly facing particularly dire circumstances. We are also concerned that unilateral coercive measures and overcompliance have limited the ability of affected countries to access and acquire foreign investments and technology and hindered international cooperation in culture, arts, sports, travel, people to people exchanges, and transports, including civil aviation. Chair, we welcome the 2026 ministerial declaration of the Group of 77 in China on reaffirming that the imposition of coercive economic measures, including unilateral sanctions against developing countries, does not contribute to economic and social development, including dialogue and understanding among countries. We highlight the non-aligned movement's declarations and communiqués communiqués on condemning the promulgation and application of unilateral coercive measures. Including those measures used as tools for political, economic, financial pressure against. any country, in particular, the developing countries. We recognize the work done by the special rapporteur on the negative impact of UCMs on the enjoyment of human rights for the UN Human Rights Council and take note of the reports, country visits and statements delivered by the special rapporteur. We reaffirm our opposition to unilateral coercion coercive measures and call on the few Western countries to heed the just cause of the international community, honor their commitments to upholding the UN Charter and the international law. and immediately, unconditionally, and completely lift all UCMs. We also call upon member states, the UN system and other international organizations to jointly oppose such unlawful practices and help targeted countries mitigate their plight. We also request the Secretary General to continue monitoring the imposition, of unilateral economic measures as a means of political and economic coercion. The current circumstance calls for solidarity and unity, rather than confrontation and division to address global challenges and promote and protect human rights for all. Thank you, Chair.


Australia · Chair [48:03]:

I thank the distinguished representative of China, and I give the floor to the European Union, who will be followed by Jamaica. On behalf of CARICOM, European Union, you have the floor.


EU · EU [48:16]:

Ms..

Thank you, Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. The candidate countries, Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and the United Kingdom align themselves with this statement. And the full version of this statement will be available online. Let me begin by congratulating you and the members of the Bureau on your election. You can count on the EU's full support. We meet at a difficult time. War and armed conflict are taking an unacceptable toll on civilians, often hitting the most vulnerable hardest. And around the world, we are witnessing worrying levels of violations and pushback against human rights and attempts to reverse hard won progress. It may seem tempting to believe that in times like these, human rights are somehow less important than peace, security or development, that they are a luxury to be pursued only one certain level of stability or prosperity has been achieved. Nothing could be further from the truth. Respect for human rights is not the sole preserve of peaceful and prosperous societies. Rather, it is an essential condition for building them. Europe's own history has taught us this lesson at enormous cost. Our continent has known war, authoritarianism, and grave violations of human rights. We do not claim to have overcome all our challenges, but our experience has shown us that reconciliation, lasting peace and sustainable development require respect for human rights, the rule of law, democracy and institutions strong enough to protect them. It is therefore precisely the wrong time to allow the weakening of the international human rights system painstakingly built over decades, it's time to defend it and make it work better. The third committee has an important role in this regard. The EU will engage actively across all agenda items of this committee. Protection of human rights, gender equality, social development, fighting racism, crime prevention and criminal justice all go hand in hand to achieve the same shared goal. a better life for all. Our commitment is to all human rights civil, political, economic, social and cultural. And this includes the right to development, as reflected in the 1986 declaration. The EU continues to translate this commitment into practice through our leading political and financial support for the SDGs and the 2030 agenda. Our own history has taught us that there can be no lasting peace without justice and accountability. We therefore reaffirm our unwavering support for the international criminal justice system, particularly the International Criminal Court, and reject attempts to undermine its independence and integrity. The core message of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is clear. All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. And we will continue to combat all forms of discrimination, hatred and violence, whether based on the color of your skin, how you worship, who you love, or who you are. The EU remains firmly committed to advancing gender, equality, the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights by all women and girls and their empowerment in line with the global commitments we have all made. Equality in law is not enough. We need to take a transformative approach to actively address and dismantle the structural barriers and underlying root causes of gender inequalities, and take proactive measures to achieve substantive equality for all. Equal rights opportunities and dignity for women and girls benefit our societies as a whole. And this is what the gender equality agenda is about. It is an agenda that unites us, and we will continue to defend this unity and reject forces that try to divide and polarize us. We also must defend a safe and enabling space for civil society. We may not always agree with what civil society, journalists, or human rights defenders have to say about our governments and our policies. But open debate, peaceful dissent and scrutiny are not threats to democratic societies. They help them thrive. And we must ensure that digital technologies, including AI, are developed and used in ways that are human centric and never undermine human rights and fundamental freedoms. Chair, inevitably, our deliberation will be impacted by the challenges and horrors of the world around us, and it's our responsibility to address those. For more than four years, Russia has continued its war of aggression against Ukraine, in blatant violation of international law, including the UN charter. The human cost continues to grow. UN human rights monitors have documented rising systematic and deliberate Russian attacks on Ukraine's civilian, cultural and energy infrastructure alongside widespread and systemic torture, ill treatment and summary execution executions of Ukrainian civilian detainees and unlawful deportation and forcible transfer of Ukrainian children. We condemn in the strongest possible terms these atrocities. Russia and its leadership must be held accountable. We have become accustomed to Russia using this committee to try to justify its aggression and to downplay its catastrophic. impact. We ask other delegations to reject this politicisation of our work. The EU condemns the structural system of human rights violations in Russia, which are part of a further intensifying systematic state sponsored internal repression. We condemn all violations of international law in the occupied Palestinian territory and remain gravely concerned by the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. We urge Israel to abide by its obligations under international law, and immediately remove all restrictions to access and allow sustained distribution of humanitarian assistance throughout Gaza. We call for the permanent disarmament of Hamas and other non state armed groups and the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip. Hamas cannot be part of any solution in Gaza. We regret the lack of progress in the implementation of the ceasefire and all other provisions of UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and reiterate our call on all actors to implement them. We condemn the continued and growing settler violence in the West Bank, and Israel's unilateral actions aim to expand its presence in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which undermined the prospects for a two state solution. We remain deeply concerned by deteriorating human rights situations in many countries around the world, whether driven by war and armed conflict, democratic backsliding, or growing authoritarian tendencies. In this regard, we refer to the recent EU statement under item four, of the Human Rights Council. In this session, the EU will present the following following resolutions. First, on the human rights situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar, together with the OIC. Nine years after the military operations that led to the mass exodus of Rohingya, and more than five years after the military coup, the Rohingya and the people of Myanmar have suffered too much and far too. long. We must continue to shine a spotlight on this unacceptable situation. Second, we will also present the resolution on the human rights situation in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The systematic, widespread and gross human rights violations in one of the world's most closed societies require sustained international attention. All EU member states are also members of the interregional task force, presenting the biennial resolution on a moratorium on the use of the death penalty. This remains an important priority. Reported executions rose sharply in 2025, driven largely by a small number of countries. Yet the broader global direction remains clear. Some 170 countries have now abolished or introduced a moratorium on the death penalty, either in law or in practice. That's remarkable progress since the General Assembly adopted its first moratorium resolution in 2007. Defending the human rights system also means being willing to reform it. The UN faces a severe liquidity crisis. Through the UN18 initiative, we are collectively considering how this organisation can become more efficient, effective and focused on delivering results. The EU strongly supports these efforts. However, reform must strengthen and not weaken the human rights bill. It must safeguard the integrity, independence, normative role and operational capacity of the UN human rights architecture, including through adequate, predictable and sustainable funding. And in the third, committee the EU is ready to do its part. Almost all resolutions presented by the EU and its member states in this committee are already biannual or triennual and we are ready to consider further steps. However, reform and efficiency for efforts must be a shared responsibility undertaken collectively and on a balanced and equitable basis. We encourage you, Chair, and the Bureau to play an active role in helping all delegations deliver on this shared commitment so that we can devote more time to what matters most implementation and impact of our resolutions on people's lives. I thank you.


Australia · Chair [57:49]:

I thank the distinguished representative of the European Union, and I now give the floor to the distinguished permanent representative of Jamaica, speaking on behalf of CARICOM, to be followed by Cuba. Jamaica, you have the floor.


Jamaica · CARICOM · Permanent Representative [58:04]:

You, Chair. I do have the honor of delivering the statement on behalf of the 14 member states of the Caribbean community. We congratulate you and the members of the bureau on your election to guide this committee's work. during the 81st session and assure you of CARICOM's full support. CARICOM aligns with the statement delivered by Uruguay on behalf of G 77 and China. And we thank the Secretary General and the relevant UN agencies for the reports provided under the respective agenda items, which will guide our discussions during this session. Chair, as we draw closer to 2030, we must take stock of our accomplishments, reflect on challenges to the advancement of social development, and reiterate the need to scale up efforts to achieve the objectives set forth in the Copenhagen Declaration and Program of Action, the Doha Political Declaration, and the SDGs. These provide comprehensive frameworks for advancing implementation and accelerating progress in social development. Eradicating hunger and poverty, reducing inequality ensuring access to decent work, education, and social protection are some of the fundamental elements that guide our social development framework. Caracom's own efforts to address these challenges are guided by the region's human resource development 2030 strategy. As a region that knows all too well the devastating effects of climate change and how it can contribute to widening inequalities, Karikom reiterates its commitment to continue building the resilience of our people and our region. Karikom remains committed to a people centered approach to development. To ensure that no one is left behind. Notwithstanding, effective implementation of commitments are hampered by resource constraints. CARICOM therefore reiterates the need for international cooperation aimed at building resilience, reducing inequalities, and alleviating poverty. Chair Carricom reaffirms its steadfast commitment to the full and accelerated implementation of the Beijing declaration and platform for action. The convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women and all other relevant international frameworks aimed at achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. The full, equal, and meaningful participation of women is indispensable to the realization of sustainable development, including in such critical areas as peace building, conflict prevention, and climate action. We remain deeply concerned by the persistent and disproportionate challenges faced by women and girls, particularly regarding poverty, gender based violence, and unequal access to decent employment and economic opportunity. We welcome the adoption of the resolution on the revitalization of the Commission on the Status of Women, which reaffirms the Commission's central role in follow up to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. And seeks to strengthen its effectiveness. in accelerating implementation. Bridging the gap between global commitments and lived realities and advancing the rights and empowerment of all women and girls. Caricom urges the international community to translate commitments into concrete action. This requires increased, predictable, and adequately targeted international financing to address the needs and priorities of women and girls. As well as strengthen the policies legislative reform, and renewed political will. Only through sustained implementation and accountability can the international community deliver meaningful and lasting progress. Chair Carricom reaffirms the pivotal role of the Human Rights Council in advancing the promotion and protection of all human rights and fundamental freedoms. While awaiting the forthcoming report of the council, Caricom underscores the importance of ensuring that its work is carried out in an equitable, transparent, and non-discriminatory manner. Including through initiatives that enhance the meaningful engagement of small island developing states. Caricom further highlights the inherent interlinkages between sustainable development, climate resilience, and the full and effective enjoyment of human rights for all. CARICOM maintains that every child has the right to grow up in an environment where their dignity, safety, and well being are protected. This includes the right to education, health care, and family life. As well as protection from violence and exploitation. And the opportunity to participate in decisions that affect their lives. These rights must be upheld without discrimination regardless of a child's background or circumstances. Children's lives are becoming increasingly connected to artificial intelligence. and digital technologies. Digital tools can create valuable opportunities for learning, communication, and access to essential services. But they can also expose children to new risks, including privacy violations, online harm, and exploitation. It is therefore essential that children's rights and safety remain at the center of how these technologies are developed, used, and regulated. Ultimately, protecting children's rights is a shared responsibility that requires action from our governments, local communities, and international organizations. This means ensuring that children's voices are heard and that policies, services, and technologies reflect their best interests. By investing in and protecting children's rights today, we can help build safer and more equal societies for generations to come.

Chair, Carricom

Remains committed to the promotion, preservation, and transmission of culture and heritage across generations. In this regard, we look forward to Carrifesto. The Caribbean Festival of Arts in 2027. This will provide an important platform to showcase the diverse cultural expressions of the Caribbean including music, dance, visual arts, literature, and other creative forms. Caricom also welcomes a resolution adopted last month on enhancing the participation of indigenous peoples representatives and institutions in meetings of relevant UN bodies on issues affecting them. We view this as an important step towards strengthening the meaningful, effective and inclusive participation of indigenous peoples in multilateral processes and ensuring that their perspectives and priorities are reflected in decisions that affect their communities. Caricom encourages governments, intergovernmental, and non governmental organizations. The private sector and other relevant stakeholders to continue supporting and contributing to the UN Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples. Such support is essential to ensuring that Indigenous peoples can meaningfully participate in the international processes that shape their future. While preserving and advancing the knowledge, traditions, and stories of our ancestors. That continue to define and enrich our identity today.

Chair this year we commemorate

The 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action. As the most relevant and comprehensive international framework for addressing racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance, the DDPA must continue to underpin our efforts to create a more just and equitable world. On this anniversary, we must regrettably acknowledge that racism, discrimination, and xenophobia remain purveiled pervasive worldwide. Now intensified by digital technologies and AI systems. Addressing these contemporary manifestations requires collaboration among various stakeholders, but most importantly, the political will to prioritize the elimination of racism and racial discrimination from digital spaces. Addressing these challenges requires us to also confront the root causes of racism. The historical injustices perpetrated against people of African descent, particularly through colonialism and the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans are the foundational causes of modern racism. without meaningful redress for these crimes. True justice and healing will evade the descendants of victims. Deepening systemic exclusion and inequality. Caricom launched in July of this year. It's its revised ten point plan for reparatory justice. Building on the previous plan and providing a comprehensive framework for repairing the legacies of the period of colonization of colonization colonization native genocide and the transatlantic trafficking and enslaved Africans in our countries. It acknowledges the persistent ills faced by descendants of the victims and sets a clear path for providing remedy. community. Including through a formal apology, restitution, compensation, and rehabilitation. CARICOM believes that it is well overdue for the international community to confront and adequately address the issue of proprietary justice for people of African descent. Caricom reiterates our support for the work of the permanent forum on people of African descent. Whose fifth session earlier this year placed a central focus on expanding human rights under the second international decade for people of African descent. We believe that the second international decade must be more impactful than the first and must truly deliver recognition, justice, and development for people of African descent.

Chair,

Cavicomb remains deeply concerned by the persistently high levels of violence and transnational crime in the region. Which are driven by the illicit proliferation of firearms. Trafficking in persons, other forms of organized transnational crimes, and emerging threats. Caricom therefore reaffirms its commitment to a comprehensive response into Integrating public safety, security development, and fair justice perspectives within the Caribbean. Supported by regional mechanisms such as CARICOM impacts and the Caribbean Community Action Plan for Social. development and crime prevention. Curriculum further welcomes the technical cooperation provided by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in advancing regional security priorities. Including efforts to address firearms trafficking, maritime and border security, drug trafficking, cyber crime, corruption, and crimes affecting the environment. CARICOM particularly welcomes the launch of the UNODC Enforce project. Which supports the implementation of the arms embargo on Haiti. And seeks to strengthen regional cooperation and enforcement capacity. Continued, predictable, and demand driven technical assistance from UNODC remains essential to enabling Caribbean states, including small island developing states, to build resilient, accountable, and human rights compliant criminal justice. systems, strengthen cross border cooperation, and respond effectively to the evolving threats posed by transnational organized crime. CARICOM also recognizes the direct correlation between the prevalence of gun crimes and trafficking in narcotics. Due to the many shared routes that facilitate the parallel flow of drugs and illegal firearms. Through our borders. We note in the report of the Secretary General, the acknowledgement of the growing complexity of the global drug challenge. Of particular concern for CARICOM is the expansion of cocaine trafficking, other synthetic and new psychoactive drugs, whose movement relies heavily on maritime routes. The increasing infiltration of these substances into our societies has resulted in a growing popularity among and consumption by our. youth, heightening their health risks and the risk of them choosing a life of crime, while significantly undermining efforts.


Australia · Chair [1:10:07]:

I thank the distinguished Permanent Representative of Jamaica on behalf of CARACOM. I invite the distinguished Permanent Representative of Cuba on behalf of a group of states to be followed by Ireland, the distinguished Permanent Representative of Cuba, you have the floor.


Cuba · grupo de Estados · Representante Permanente [1:10:23]:

Gracias, señor presidente. Señor presidente, tengo el honor de intervenir en nombre de Belarus, Burundi, China, República Popular Democrática de Corea, Guinea Ecuatorial, Eritrea. Irán, República Democrática Popular, Laos, Mali, Nicaragua, Níger, Palestina, Rusia, Uganda, Zimbabue y mi propio país, Cuba. Por cuestiones de tiempo, pronunciaré una versión abreviada La versión oficial en inglés estará disponible en el Diario de la ONU. Permítanos transmitirle nuestros mejores deseos a usted y a los demás miembros de la Mesa. Esperamos trabajar juntos de manera activa y constructiva en esta sesión. Señor presidente, concedemos un valor supremo a la promoción y protección de todos los derechos humanos, tanto individuales como colectivos, sin distinción de niveles o categorías. Consideramos que su promoción y protección deben fortalecerse sobre la base del diálogo y la cooperación en observancia de los principios de imparcialidad, objetividad, transparencia, no selectividad, no politización, y no confrontación, teniendo en cuenta el respeto de la soberanía y la no intervención en los asuntos internos de los Estados, como establece la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, y en el marco de la igualdad y el respeto. mutuo. Todos los actores del sistema de derechos humanos de las Naciones Unidas, incluidos los órganos de tratados, el Consejo de Derechos Humanos, sus procedimientos especiales y el examen periódico universal, así como la Oficina del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Derechos Humanos y otros departamentos pertinentes de la Secretaría de la ONU, deben continuar trabajando sobre la base del multilateralismo, la cooperación el respeto y el diálogo. Alcanzar este objetivo, preservando al mismo tiempo la credibilidad y la integridad del sistema de derechos humanos de las Naciones Unidas, solo es posible mediante el diálogo constructivo y la cooperación con los Estados. La maquinaria de derechos humanos de la ONU debe preservarse de la politización en todo momento. Señor presidente, vivimos en un contexto internacional extremadamente desafiante y peligroso. Las amenazas a la paz y la seguridad internacionales aumentan. Se realizan intentos por legalizar flagrantes violaciones de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y se promueven políticas de dominación que amenazan al desarrollo social, el derecho a la libre determinación y la promoción y protección de los derechos humanos en todo el mundo. La exacerbación de tendencias que promueven el unilateralismo y el divisionismo debilita a las Naciones Unidas y socava un orden internacional verdaderamente democrático, justo, inclusivo y equitativo. En este complejo contexto, reiteramos nuestra más profunda preocupación y condena por los actos de violencia en curso cometidos por Israel contra el pueblo palestino, particularmente en Gaza, incluidos sus recursos sistemáticos, al desplazamiento forzoso y alambre, así como la destrucción deliberada de infraestructura civil y crítica. Las continuas violaciones por parte de Israel del alto fuego alcanzado en Gaza son inaceptables. Renovamos nuestro llamado a poner fin a la ocupación, la violencia, el derramamiento de sangre y el ciclo de impunidad que prevalece contra los palestinos. Un serio esfuerzo multilateral en el marco de las Naciones Unidas es esencial para garantizar, entre otros aspectos, un acceso humanitario seguro y sin trabas a quienes se encuentran en situación de extrema necesidad, así como el mandato y la labor de UNRWA en el territorio palestino ocupado. Continuamos abogando por una solución amplia, justa y duradera a la cuestión palestina, de conformidad con las resoluciones pertinentes de las Naciones Unidas y la solución de dos Estados. Condenamos en los términos más enérgicos los atroces ataques perpetrados por los Estados Unidos e Israel contra la República Islámica de Irán el 28 de febrero de 2026, que causó causaron la muerte de civiles inocentes, incluidas mujeres y niños. Subrayamos que estos ataques reprobables constituyen flagrantes violaciones de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, el derecho internacional, incluido el derecho Internacional de los Derechos Humanos y el Derecho Internacional Humanitario, al tiempo que violan gravemente los principios fundamentales de soberanía, integridad territorial y prohibición de la amenaza o el uso de la fuerza, contra la integridad territorial y la independencia política de los Estados. El diálogo, la buena vecindad y las relaciones basadas en la paz, la amistad y la cooperación deben prevalecer en la región. Señor presidente, la diversidad política, económica, social y cultural presente en el mundo actual constituye un valor que debe preservarse y respetarse sobre la base del multilateralismo y la promoción continua de una cultura de paz. El diálogo intercultural e interreligioso, la no violencia y la lucha contra la propagación del discurso de orio y la desinformación como herramientas indispensables para fortalecer los valores consagrados tanto en la Carta como en la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos. En este contexto, nos oponemos firmemente a cualquier forma de castigo colectivo contra determinadas naciones a resulta de la voluntad libremente expresada de sus pueblos, incluida la llamada cultura de la cancelación, que afecta negativamente la realización de sus derechos en las esferas de la educación, la cultura, el deporte, la ciencia, la religión y otros ámbitos pertinentes y conduce a la exclusión social. Reiteramos nuestro categórico rechazo a los dobles estándares materia de derechos humanos. Expresamos nuestra seria preocupación por la proliferación continua de mecanismos y procedimientos que pretenden realizar evaluaciones imparciales de las situaciones de derechos humanos, en determinados países sin el debido consentimiento y participación de los Estados concernidos. Condenamos el establecimiento de cualquier mecanismo de este tipo, sobre la base de acuerdos bilaterales con Estados distintos de los Estados concernidos y bajo el pretexto de asistencia técnica a terceros. Reiteramos la necesidad de emplear fuentes creíbles y verificadas, tomar en cuenta los esfuerzos de los Estados miembros en materia de derechos humanos, así como el impacto de los desafíos externos. Reafirmamos nuestra firme condena a la aplicación de medidas coercitivas unilaterales, particularmente contra varios de nuestros países, que afectan drásticamente el pleno disfrute de los derechos humanos de más de 1/3 de la humanidad, impidiendo y obstaculizando el acceso, entre otros, a alimentos, medicamentos y tratamientos, equipos médicos, servicios financieros, educación, avances tecnológicos, fuentes de energía, entre otros bienes y servicios fundamentales. Seamos claros, no es solo contradictorio, sino inmoral, sino inmoral que algunos Gobiernos pretendan presentarse como defensores y supuestos protectores de los derechos humanos, mientras que sus políticas deliberadas y sistemáticas, particularmente la aplicación de medidas coercitivas unilaterales, provocan violaciones masivas de los derechos humanos de miles de millones de personas en todo el mundo, es simplemente inaceptable. Reiteramos nuestra firme condena al ilegal bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero impuesto por los Estados Unidos contra Cuba, recrudecido con un cerco energético que continúa teniendo consecuencias devastadoras para el pueblo cubano. Una vez más, instamos a los Estados a abstenerse de promulgar y aplicar, y a levantar cualquier medida coercitiva unilateral de carácter económico, financiero o comercial que obstaculice la plena consecución del desarrollo económico y social, dado su impacto negativo para el pleno disfrute y realización de todos los derechos humanos y el logro de los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible. Señor presidente, expresamos también nuestra grave preocupación por el persistente problema mundial de las drogas, que debe abordarse en pleno respeto de los propósitos y principios de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y de la soberanía de los Estados. Reafirmamos nuestro firme compromiso con el régimen internacional internacional internacional de fiscalización de drogas. Subrayamos que la migración no es un delito y que los derechos y la dignidad de los migrantes deben ser respetados de conformidad con las obligaciones nacionales e internacionales, pertinentes. Reconocemos que factores externos, como la aplicación sistemática de medidas coercitivas unilaterales, constituyen uno de los principales factores impulsores de la migración. Reafirmamos que la migración incluido el retorno voluntario, debe ser segura, ordenada y llevarse a cabo con pleno respeto de la dignidad de los migrantes a fin de prevenir los delitos relacionados con la trata de personas. Subrayamos que las políticas migratorias deben basarse en la solidaridad, la cooperación internacional y el pleno respeto de la soberanía de los Estados y del derecho internacional, al tiempo que rechazamos firmemente la persecución y estigmatización de los migrantes, particularmente en los países occidentales. Señor presidente, condenamos y rechazamos el racismo sistémico y la discriminación racial, la xenofobia y cualquier forma conexa de intolerancia, y reafirmamos que los derechos humanos corresponden a todos, sin distinción alguna, tal como se establece en el artículo 2 de la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos. Rechazamos categóricamente el resurgimiento de tendencias que promueven la idea de superioridad entre los seres humanos, incluido el fascismo, el nazismo, el neonazismo y cualquier forma de excepcionalismo, racial. Reafirmamos que el derecho al desarrollo es un derecho humano inalienable, que pertenece a todo ser humano y a todos los pueblos y debe realizarse plenamente sin discriminación de ningún tipo. Hacemos un llamado a la oportuna finalización de un pacto internacional sobre el derecho al desarrollo como instrumento jurídicamente vinculante sobre la base de la propuesta remitida por el Consejo de Derechos Humanos. La adopción del pacto, representada Representaría un paso histórico hacia la rectificación de la simetría mundial, reafirmando el derecho de los países en desarrollo a seguir sus propios rumbos de desarrollo libres de coerción, y garantizando que la cooperación internacional se basa en la equidad, la solidaridad y la responsabilidad compartida. Para concluir, insistimos en que no debe existir otra opción que el diálogo, la cooperación, el compromiso, y la apropiación nacional de cada proceso que esté verdaderamente dirigido a fortalecer los derechos humanos, tanto a nivel nacional como internacional, al tiempo que reafirmamos nuestra firme determinación de continuar trabajando de manera activa y constructiva para mejorar la eficacia y credibilidad del sistema de derechos humanos de las Naciones Unidas, así como para preservar, promover y defender la prevalencia


Australia · Chair [1:21:47]:

Thank the distinguished representative of Cuba, And I will pass the floor in a moment to Ireland, followed by Germany. Distinguished Permanent Representative of Ireland, you have the floor.


Ireland · cross-regional group on reprisals · Permanent Representative [1:22:01]:

Wishes to you and your colleagues. for the time ahead. I have the honour to deliver the cross regional joint statement on reprisals for cooperation with the united nations on behalf of the following member states Albania, Andorra, Antiga and Barbuda, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Tsjechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Poland, Spain, Sweden, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, as well as our colleagues from Uruguay, the European Union and my own country, Ireland. The participation of civil society actors and human rights defenders is integral to advancing the work of the United Nations and our collective commitments to uphold human rights, accelerate implementation of the SDGs and build more peaceful, equal and just societies. Their safe and meaningful participation brings expertise, transparency, accountability, and lived experiences to the heart of global policy making and ensures that our efforts are responsive, effective and grounded in the realities that individuals face. This increases UN credibility and effectiveness by contributing to more informed and inclusive decision making. It also empowers communities, enhances school governance, leads to greater impact on the ground and amplifies the voices of those left further behind. At a time of continued and increasing threat against civic space, we reaffirm our collective commitment to protect support, and ensure the safe, meaningful and unhindered engagement of individual groups with the United Nations, including its representatives and mechanisms in the field of human rights. As member states, we bear the primary responsibility for preventing and addressing reprisals against those who cooperate with the United Nations. We condemn in the strongest possible terms all acts of intimidation or reprisal, whether online or offline, perpetrated by state and non state actors, against those who seek to cooperate or who have cooperated with the United Nations. We welcome the latest report by the secretary general on reprisals, as well as the presentation by assistant secretary general Claudio Fuentes Julio to the third committee later this. month. The report's findings are, again, deeply troubling. They demonstrate that reprisals remain widespread, persistent, and in some contexts increasingly sophisticated. Civic space is shrinking. Individuals and organizations face criminalization, harassment, threats and attacks, as well as administrative restrictions and hurdles simply for cooperating or seeking to cooperate with the UN. Repeated and long standing instances point to broader efforts to control and restrict civic space and deterred engagement with the UN. The report also notices severe effects on family members, on witnesses and on survivors. The instrumentalization of legal and regulatory frameworks to counter transnational crime, as well as the continued misuse of counter terrorism, cyber crime and national security laws to restrict the engagement of civil society organisations and human rights defenders with the UN, as set out in the report, is also of great concern. Such oppressive misuse of legal and regularly frameworks undermines international human rights obligations and weakens the multi multilateral system on which we all depend. It's especially alarming that more than half the states references the secretary general's report, applied, amended or enacted laws that criminalised or further restricted cooperation with the United Nations. We acknowledge with concern that the extent and instances of reprisals reported do not reflect the true breadth and sculpt of the issue. In many instances, individuals resort to self censorship, anonymous engagement, or even cease engagement with the UN because a climate of fear and intimidation and concerns for their safety and that of their families and communities. Chair, the report also confirms the transnational repression is on the rise. This appalling reality requires concerted action on the behalf of Member States. Reports of arbitrary detention, criminal charges, in absentia trials, physical attacks, intimidation, confiscation of property and passports and movement restrictions demonstrate the increasingly cross border nature of reprisals and intimidation. We are deeply concerned by the increasing role of digital technology in enabling transnational repression through intimidation, surveillance, harassment, coordinated disinformation campaigns and reprisals. Chair, rising instances of reprisals not take place in a vacuum, nor do they only affect civil society and human rights defenders. Targeting of independent mandates mandate holders, representatives from staff of international organization and judges for implementing their mandates aimed at upholding human rights obligations and standards, investigating violations, and promoting accountability is completely unacceptable. Such actions also have a deterrent effect on individuals and groups seeking to cooperate with them. We are firmer unwavering support for those who seek to work towards accountability for violations of international law. We are concerned about the impact of a restrictions in the denial of access to un personnel, including in the context of peace operations and against those who cooperate with or brief the security council. Such actions weaken the ability of the un to fulfil its responsibilities and deprive it of critical information. required to respond effectively to emerging risks and crises. We are further concerned about the disproportionate impact of reprisal on certain groups. Women human rights defenders often face gender based forms of intimidation and violence. Indigenous peoples also face particular risks, including the context of lands, territories, and resources, the environment, biodiversity, and climate, as do young people, LGBTI persons, and those advocating for non discrimination and equal rights. Chair, it's the responsibility of member states to take concrete action to prevent and address acts of reprisals, including acts of transnational repression. We call on all states to fully comply with their obligations under international law, including international human rights law. All member states must refrain from unlawfully or arbitrarily surveilling, harassing or targeting individuals or groups for cooperating with the UN, including through the use of digital technologies. Where reports of reprisals, including transnational repression, arise, states should conduct prompt, thorough and impartial investigations, ensure accountability for those responsible and provide adequate safeguarding and protection mechanisms for those at risk. We welcome the good practices identified in the Secretary General's report and call on member states to engage actively with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, to ensure meaningful and safe engagement of civil society and human rights defenders with the UN, including to the political and financial support necessary for the Office to fulfill its mandate effectively. We call on Member States promote a meaningful and safe participation of civil society actors and human rights defenders in UN processes, including to support for access and appropriate modalities, and to push back against any efforts to further diminish their participation. We welcome the secretary general's commitment to placing the prevention of and response to proposals at the core of the United Nations work, in line with the organisation's zero tolerance approach and the UN agenda for protection. We encourage his successor to maintain and to strengthen this commitment. In line with the zero tolerance approach, we call for tangible steps to put safeguards and support mechanisms in place for those who are implementing their mandates or are cooperating with the UN, including with the Security Council. We urge the UN to take further measures to further strengthen its institutional response to ensuring that robust systems are in place to identify, document, report, and follow up on reports of reprisals, regardless of how long success incidents have been reported through designated focal points, as well as sustainably resourcing their work. Chair, a strong envoyment of civil society is indispensable in our collective efforts to respect, promote, and protect human rights and ensure accountability for violations at the domestic, regional and international. levels. As civic space continues to shrink, safeguarding meaningful civil society participation with and at the UN is a human rights imperative, an essential element of effective and inclusive multinational action and a responsibility shared by us all. Those who raise concerns, provide accountability and expose violations and abuses must be protected, not persecuted. As Member States, we will do all that we can to ensure that those who engage with the United Nations can do so safely, freely and without fear. Thank you.


Australia · Chair [1:30:22]:

I thank the distinguished Permanent Representative of Ireland. I will pass the floor to Germany, followed by Portugal. The distinguished representative of Germany, you have the floor.


Germany [1:30:36]:

Chair, this year marks the 60th anniversary of the adoption of two core human rights treaty. treaties, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. 60 years later, they promised remains as vital as it was in 1966. every person is entitled to the full enjoyment of their human rights and fundamental freedoms every day, everywhere. Human rights are universal, They unite us, transcending the different political, economic and cultural circumstances under which we live. Germany is a strong supporter of the UN human rights system. This is why Germany is seeking election to the Human Rights Council for 2027 to 2029. The history of our own country has shown what happens when human rights are systematically denied, when the foundations of freedom and peace are destroyed by terror. We are aware of our responsibility to stand up for human rights wherever they are violated or challenged, both at home and the around the world. The full realization of human rights is essential to human dignity, peaceful and inclusive societies, and sustainable development. Allow me to highlight four thematic points. First, Germany is deeply alarmed by the sharp surge in the use of the death penalty by only a few remaining states worldwide, including the application of the death penalty in relation to drug related offenses. There is no conclusive evidence that the death penalty contributes to curbing or preventing drug trafficking more than other types of punishment. We remain equally concerned about extrajudicial summary of or arbitrary executions. Second, we are deeply concerned by threats, intimidation and reprisals, including acts of transnational repression aimed at silencing voices beyond national borders. The protection of human rights also depends on those who have the courage to defend them human rights defenders, journalists and civil society representatives. They give a voice to those who might otherwise go unheard. They expose violations and strengthen accountability and contribute to a more open, resilient, inclusive and democratic societies. Human rights needs defenders, and they need alliances across regions and political divides. Third, the commitment to human dignity and equality must extend to the digital sphere, including the right to privacy. We are therefore proud to again co facilitate with our Brazilian colleagues the resolution on the right to privacy in the digital age to ensure a human rights based approach to rapid technological developments, especially artificial intelligence. Fourth, we remain firmly committed to the principles of equality and non discrimination. No one should face discrimination, violence or persecution because of their sexual orientation or gender identity. The deadly attack in Berlin this July reminds us that violence against LGBTI people is equally an attack on human rights as a whole and the foundations of the rule of law. Chair, human rights and fundamental freedoms are all the more urgent as they are under increasing pressure around the world. During the more than four years of Russia's ongoing war of aggression against Ukraine, we have witnessed flat and systematic violations of human rights and of international humanitarian law by Russia in Ukraine, including in the temporarily occupied territories. We are gravely concerned about the treatment of Ukrainian prisoners of war, and unlawfully detained civilians as well as the deportation and forced transfer of Ukrainian children by Russia. The link between external aggression and internal repression is evident. We are alarmed by the widespread repression and serious human rights violations directed against its own people inside Russia and transnationally. We are upheld by the brutal suppression of the protests in Iran at the beginning of 2026, including findings of severe human rights violation, real human rights violations which amount to crimes against humanity. We condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing executions of protesters and the use of the death penalty by Iran to punish individuals exercising their basic human rights. Moreover, we call on Iran to end its systematic repression against women, as well as ethnic and religious minorities. In Afghanistan, the Taliban's systematic oppression of women and girls denies them even their most basic rights and effectively excludes them from public life. Syria deserves our continued support as the country works on its transition from decades of repression, and from 14 years of war. We reiterate our support with Syrian led, Syrian owned transition process for the UN's mechanisms set up to support this transition in the areas of transitional justice accountability, and the search for the missing. The triple IAM, double IMP, and the Commission of Inquiry and for Syria's civil society, whose meaningful participation in the transition is needed for it to succeed. Germany will continue to work towards achieving lasting peace through a negotiated two state solution in the Middle East. This can only be achieved if human rights and dignity of all are respected and protected. We continue to make concrete contributions to the implementation of the 20 point plan and the UN. Security Council Resolution 2803. Urgent progress is needed needed on the ground. At the same time, Germany remains concerned about unprecedented levels of violence in the occupied West Bank. Chair, Germany is fully committed to the UN human rights system. Our foreign minister, Wade Fool, has just announced in Geneva that Germany provides an additional voluntary contribution of EUR 6 million to the office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. At a time when human rights and international law are under, pressure, our answer must be better and stronger cooperation. Germany stands ready to work with all partners to ensure that the promise of human rights becomes reality for all. Thank. you very much.


Australia · Chair [1:37:41]:

I thank the representative of Germany, and I will shortly pass the floor to Portugal, followed by the Distinguished Permanent Representative of Egypt. Representative of Portugal, you have the floor.


Portugal [1:37:55]:

Thank you, Chair. Good morning, distinguished delegates. Portugal fully aligns itself with the statement made by by Ireland on behalf of the European Union. Mr. Chair, allow me to congratulate you on your appointment, wish you the best of luck, and let me reassure you that you have Portugal's full support in the coming weeks, as we move. I think we, from the Portuguese side, we will continue to divide to defend the universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated nature of all human rights, be there civil, cultural, economic, political, or social. This is a mantra which we must keep at the fore of our thoughts as we work in this third committee. Human rights are not options, optional, nor can they be selectively applied. We meet at a time when the universal human rights framework is facing profound challenges across regions, conflict, inequality, discrimination, shrinking shrinking civic space and attacks against fundamental freedoms continue to affect millions of people. At the same time, humanitarian needs are growing and the multilateral system itself faces increasing financial and political pressures. So Mr. Chair, Portugal is committed to strengthening the international human rights system and its mechanisms. We remain strong supporters of the Human Rights Council, the independence of the special procedures, the treaty bodies, and other human rights mechanisms. We must not forget the importance of the Universal Periodic Review. And Mr. Chair, we encourage and support your efforts to strengthen cooperation between us here in New York and our colleagues in Geneva. The abolition of the death penalty, the universal abolition of the death penalty, is one of our key priorities. Capital punishment is incompatible with human dignity and the fundamental right to life. We will continue to work with partners towards the universal abolition of the capital punishment. And pending that objective, we will strive for the establishment and the strengthening of a moratorium on executions. We are determined to protect the fundamental freedoms that enable societies to, remain democratic and inclusive. Societies ensuring freedom of expression, of peaceful assembly, of association, of religion or belief. And the freedom to fully participate in public life. The full respect of these freedoms is particularly important in an increasing complex information environment. Digital technology, including AI, offer tremendous opportunities, but they must remain human centered. Innovation must serve people, respect human rights, and contribute. to reducing inequalities. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls remain high on our priorities. There can be no genuine progress towards sustainable development, peace or human rights, while women and girls continue to face discrimination, violence and unequal access to opportunities. We must accelerate the implementation of our commitments and obligate on of our commitments and obligations on gender equality. On women's full, equal and meaningful participation in political and public life. And on women's full participation in peace and security processes. We must intensify efforts to prevent and combat all forms of violence against women and girls, including sexual and gender based violence. And in times of peace and in situations of armed conflict, we must continue to ensure the full realization of women's sexual and reproductive health. and rights. Mr. Chair, the protection of children must also remain centered to our human rights approach agenda. They are amongst the most severely affected by conflict, poverty, displacement, climate change and humanitarian crisis. Their rights must be protective, irrespective of where they live or the circumstances in which they find themselves. The importance of education is paramount, especially in emergency and conflict situations. Education is a fundamental right and a powerful instrument for breaking cycles of poverty and exclusion. The rights of persons with disabilities must also not be forgotten. Full inclusion requires more than formal equality. It requires removing system systemic barriers and ensuring meaningful participation in all areas of public life. In accordance with the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disability, Accessibility, autonomy, participation, and adequate support support systems must remain central to our efforts. We are, Portugal, deeply committed to combating racism and racial discrimination, xenophobia and all forms of intolerance. We are equally committed to combating violence, stigma and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender equality, identity, I'm sorry. Including also, let us not forget, religious intolerance. Discrimination has no place in our societies, and we must address both its structural dimensions and its manifestations in every everyday life, including online. Mr. Chair, the the full realization of economic, social and cultural rights is a long standing priority for Portugal. It is essential to it is essential to advancing social development. The two dimensions cannot be separate, and they are mutually reinforcing. Young persons must be recognized as persons, and agents of change, their meaningful, inclusive and safe participation in decision making should be strengthened across the United Nations system. And our societies must also respond to the demographic change by protecting the rights and dignity of older persons, by strengthening solidarity between generations. Intergenerational approaches are essential to building society in which no one is left behind. Portugal fully supports the intergovernmental working group in Geneva, mandated mandated to elaborate a legally binding instruments on the human rights of older persons. There can be no lasting peace without development, no sustainable development without human rights, and no effective human rights protection without peace. The implementation of the 2030 agenda and the sustainable development goals remain closely connected to the work in this third committee. Poverty eradication, social inclusion, gender equality, access to education and health, and the protection of vulnerable groups are not merely development objectives. They are fundamental dimensions of human dignity and human rights. Mr. Chairman, the challenges the challenges before us demand that we strengthen our resolve to defend the universality of human rights reinforce multilateral cooperation, and translate international commitments into concrete action. Throughout this GA's third committee, Portugal will continue to work constructively with all delegations to achieve these goals. Thank you.


Australia · Chair [1:46:10]:

I thank the representative of Portugal. I give the floor to the distinguished permanent representative of Egypt to be followed. by the representative of the Russian Federation, distinguished parliament representative of Egypt, you have the floor.


Egypt · الممثل الدائم [1:46:30]:

سبعة وسبعين والصين. وتود إضافة ما يلي تنعقد لجنتنا في ظل مشهد دولي بالغ التعقيد وتحولات وتوترات جيوسياسية متصاعدة تتداخل فيها النزاعات المسلحة والأزمات الإنسانية مع اتساع فجوات التنمية وتفاقم أعباء الديون، وتفوق وتدهور أمن الطاقة والغذاء عالميا. وتراجع التمويل المخصص للتنمية والعمل الإنساني. وتصاعد العنصرية وخطاب الكراهية وكراهية الأجانب والإسلاموفوبيا. كما أفرز التطور المتسارع للتكنولوجيات الرقمية وخاصة الذكاء الإصطناعي مخاطر جديدة تستوجب ضمان عدم تحولها إلى مصدر للضغط على حقوق الإنسان والحريات الأساسية، ووسيلة للتمييز أو نشر الكراهية والمعلومات المضللة، أو انتهاك الخصوصية. وتؤكد مصر أن التعامل الفعال مع هذه التحديات يتطلب معالجة جادة لأسبابها الجذابة لأسبابها الجذرية ونقلة نوعية في التعاون الدولي بشأنها، وفي مقدمتها الفقر وعدم المساواة والاحتلال الأجنبي وغياب العدالة في النظام الإقتصادي الدولي فلا يمكن فصل التتمتع بحقوق الإنسان عن توفير الغذاء والسكن والرعاية الصحية. والتعليم والعمل اللائق، أو عن حق الشعوب في السلام والأمن والتنمية وتقرير المصير، فالحق في التنمية الذي احتفلنا بالذات بالذكرى الأربعين لإعلانه منذ أيام يظل مفهوما جامعا ومتعدد الأبعاد ومفتاحا لتعزيز وحماية حقوق الإنسان قاطبة. وفي هذا السياق ترحب مصر بالجهد المبذول على صعيد تحقيق أهداف التنمية المستدامة وميثاق المستقبل وكذلك بمخرجات القمة العالمية الثانية للتنمية الإجتماعية وبإعلان الدوحة السياسي. باعتباره تجديدا للإلتزام بإعلان وبرنامج عمل كوبنهاجن. بمرتجساته الثلاث. ونتطلع إلى ترجمة تلك الإلتزامات إلى إجراءات عملية مدعومة بوسائل تنفيذ وتمويل كافية ومستدامة تراعي احتياجات وأولويات الدول النامية. السيد الرئيس تجدد مصر التأكيد على عالمية حقوق الإنسان. وترابطها وعدم قابليتها للتجزئة، وعلى ضرورة التعامل مع جميع الحقوق المدنية والسياسية والاقتصادية والاجتماعية والثقافية بما في ذلك الحق في التنمية على قدم المساواة وبالقدر ذاته من الإهتمام. كما ترفض مصر تسييس قضايا حقوق الإنسان، أو توظيفها للتدخل في الشؤون الداخلية للدول، أو استخدامها بشكل انتقائي أو كأداة لممارسة الضغوط، فسيظل الطريق الأمثل في هذا المجال هو التعاون الدولي عبر الحوار البناء والاحترام المتبادل ومراعاة الخصوصيات الوطنية والثقافية والدينية. والحرص على بناء توافقات واسعة بدلا من تكرار الخوض في أمور ثبت حجم تباين الإنقسام بشأنها ونؤكد في هذا الصدد. أن آلية الاستعراض الدوري الشامل لمجلس حقوق الإنسان، توفر الإطار المناسب للحوار الموضوعي والشامل حول مستجدات حالة حقوق الإنسان، في جميع الدول على قدم المساواة. وانطلاقا من رؤية وطنية شاملة تواصل مصر تنفيذ إلتزاماتها الدستورية والدولية في مجال حقوق الإنسان، مسترشدة بما أرسته الإستراتيجية الوطنية للفترة 2021 2026 من إطار متكامل يربط بين كافة الحقوق والحريات وبين أهداف التنمية المستدامة ورؤية مصر 2030. وتحرص الدولة على نشر إفادات دورية حول التقدم المحرز وتقترب حاليا من إطلاق النسخة الثانية من الإستراتيجية وخطة العمل التنفيذية الخاصة بها. كما تواصل مصر تنفيذ التوصيات التي قبلها قبلتها خلال الجولة الرابعة للإستعراض الدوري الشامل. إنطلاقا من إقتناع وطني راسخ بالملكية الوطنية لتعزيز حقوق الإنسان. عبر عملية تراكمية ومستمرة تتكامل فيها جهود مؤسسات الدولة والمجالس الوطنية والمجتمع المدني. ولقد شهدت السنوات الماضية تطوير عدد من التشريعات والسياسات المرتبطة بمنظومة العدالة الجنائية وضمانات المحاكمة العادلة وتنظيم اللجوء والعمل الأهلي. إلى جانب مواصلة برامج الحماية الاجتماعية والمبادرات القومية الهادفة إلى تحسين مستوى المعيشة، وتوسيع نطاق خدمات الصحة والتعليم، وتوفير السكن الملائم، وتؤكد مصر في هذا السياق أهمية الأسرة بوصفها الوحدة الطبيعية والأساسية للمجتمع ودورها المحوري في التنشئة وتحقيق التماسك الاجتماعي، كما تواصل الدولة جهودها لتعزيز تمكين المرأة بما في ذلك في الحياة العامة وفي مواقع صنع القرار وحماية حقوق الطفل ودمج حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة والشباب وكبار السن في السياسات والخطط الوطنية. السيد الرئيس يعد حق الشعوب في تقرير مصيرها من المبادئ الأساسية الراسخة في ميثاق الأمم المتحدة والقانون الدولي، ومع ذلك تواصل إسرائيل القوى القائمة بالإحتلال حرمان الشعب الفلسطيني من هذا الحق، وكافة حقوقه حقوقه بشكل ممنهج، وتصدر وتنشر معلومات مضللة وروايات كاذبة بهدف النيل من حقوقه التاريخية غير قابلة للتصرف. وتواصل عدوانها الوحشي على الشعب الفلسطيني بهدف قتله وتشتيته وتهجيره واستنزاف حقه في تقرير المصير. وتشدد مصر على رفضها الكامل للممارسات الإسرائيلية الإسرائيلية العديدة التي تهدف إلى تهجير الفلسطينيين من أراضيهم وتقويض وتقويض حق العودة والتعويض للاجئين الفلسطينيين. وتدين الانتهاجات الإسرائيلية المتكررة لوقف إطلاق النار، والتوسع المضطرد في النشاط الإستيطاني، ومصادرة الأراضي، والقيود المفروضة على نفاذ المساعدات الإنسانية، وجهود التعافي، وإعادة الإعمار والإستهداف الممنهج للمنظمات الإنسانية وهيئات الأمم المتحدة لا سيما وكالة الأونروا. فضلا عن التضييق على السلطة الفلسطينية. والإقتحامات الإسرائيلية المتكررة للمسجد الأقصى المبارك والقيود المفروضة على حرية العبادة. وتؤكد مصر أنه لا سيادة لإسرائيل على القدس الشرقية المحتلة أو على مقدساتها، وتجدد دعمها الكامل للوصاية الأردنية الهاشمية على المقدسات وصون الوضع التاريخي والقانوني. القائم. من هذا المنبر تطالب مصر المجتمع الدولي بإلزام إسرائيل بتنفيذ القرارات الشرعية الدولية وتؤكد أن السلام الدائم والعادل يبدأ بإنهاء الاحتلال وتجسيد الدولة الفلسطينية المستقلة على حدود على خطوط الرابع من يونيو ألف تسعمائة سبعة وستعين. وعاصمتها القدس. الشرقية. وتدعو إلى توسيع الاعتراف بدولة فلسطين ومنحها العضوية الكاملة في الأمم المتحدة. وترحب بالتدابير التي اتخذتها بعض الدول الأوروبية لحظر الإتجار ببضائع المستوطنات والتصدي لعنف المستوطنين وتدعو المجتمع الدولي إلى إتخاذ إجراءات مماثلة. ختاما السيد الرئيس تؤكد مصر عزمها مواصلة تعزيز وحماية حقوق الإنسان بمفهومها الشامل، ودعم العمل المتعدد الأطراف القائم على الموضوعية وعدم الإنتقائية واحترام سيادة الدول، وستواصل وستواصل مصر مشاركتها البناءة في أعمال هذه اللجنة إنطلاقا من إيمانها بأن كرامة الإنسان لا تتحقق.


3rd Committee · Chair [1:56:31]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Egypt, and I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of the Russian Federation on behalf of the Union State of Belarus.


Russian Federation · Союзное государство Беларуси и России · Представитель [1:56:45]:

Благодарю Вас, госпожа Председатель. Я поздравляю Вас и всех членов Бюро с назначением на эти ответственные посты. и желаю плодотворной работы в ходе предстоящей сессии. Я имею честь сделать настоящее заявление от имени государств участников Договора о создании союзного государства Республики. Беларусь и Российской Федерации. Неуклонное соблюдение основных прав и свобод человека и гражданина в соответствии с общепризнанными принципами и нормами международного права составляет одну из основополагающих, целей нашего интеграционного объединения. В их число также входят проведение согласованной социальной политики, направленной на создание условий, обеспечивающих достойную жизнь и свободное развитие человека, и борьба с преступностью. В этой связи члены союзного государства придают особое значение развитию международного сотрудничества по темам, относящимся к сфере ведения третьего комитета, и принимают самое деятельное участие в работе этого органа. При этом наше государство руководствуется принципом универсальности, неделимости, взаимосвязанности и взаимозависимости всех прав человека и пониманием, что реализация всех категорий прав человека невозможна без полного осуществления права на развитие. Госпожа Председатель, в этом году мы отмечаем 60 ю годовщину принятия международных пактов о правах человека. первых, всеобъемлющих и юридически обязательных международных договоров в рассматриваемой области. По этому случаю Совет ООН по правам человека в ходе своей 61 й сессии принял внесенную Российской Федерацией памятную резолюцию, призвав к широкому празднованию этой годовщины. При этом убеждены, что для мирового сообщества нет лучшего способа отметить юбилей разработки Международного билля о правах человека, чем отказаться от политизации данной области и применения в ней двойных стандартов, сосредоточившись на добросовестном исполнении принятых на себя обязательств и сотрудничестве. К сожалению, опыт межправительственных межправительственного взаимодействия, в том числе и на площадке третьего комитета, демонстрирует противоположную динамику. Вопросы прав человека используются для оказания давления на правительство, за осуществление суверенного политического курса. Любой изъян становится поводом не для диалога и поиска решений с учетом социальных, культурных и экономических реалий государств, а лишь для оголтелой критики. Ежегодно вбрасываемые в комитет без проведения консультаций страновые резолюции наглядное тому подтверждение. Более того, зачастую обвинительные нарративы и вовсе не имеют под собой обоснования и искажают реальность в угоду полиции. политической конъюнктуре. Союзное государство решительно отвергает такой подход и призывает западные страны, позволяющие себе давать оценки другим, уделять более пристальное внимание происходящему на их собственных территориях. В помощь им внешнеполитические ведомства Республики Беларусь и Российской Федерации на ежегодной основе готовят масштабные исследования о ситуации с правами человека в отдельных странах. Странах позиционируют, позиционирующих себя образцовыми демократиями. Последний такой доклад был распространен нами в качестве документов Генассамблеи Совета Безопасности ООН а 80 793С 2026 543. Призываем ознакомиться с ним в преддверии сессии. Приведенные в нем данные позволят лучше понимать позиции западных стран и по тематическим аспектам работы Комитета, включая такие злободневные темы, как регулирование миграции, положение коренных народов и вопросы системного расизма. Госпожа председатель, приверженность членов союзного государства делу искоренения любых проявлений дискриминации, ксенофобии и связанной с ними нетерпимости широко известно. На площадке Всемирной организации мы продолжаем работу по повышению осведомленности о тревожных тенденциях, возрождении идеологии расового превосходства, включая героизацию нацизма и проявления неонацизма. В ежегодной тематической резолюции, вносимой Российской Федерацией совместно с Республикой Беларусь и широким межрегиональным кругом соавторов, предложены конкретные шаги, нацеленные на выправление ситуации. Убеждены, что конструктивное участие в поиске эффективных решений этой проблемы и поддержка тематической резолюции остаются моральным долгом всех государств, но в особенности членов антигитлеровской коалиции республик бывшего СССР, США, Китая, Великобритании и Франции. Госпожа председатель, защита и продвижение прав и свобод человека сталкиваются сегодня с беспрецедентными вызовами. Виной тому неготовность большинства развитых стран мыслить категориями многосторонности, подразумевающей среди прочего уважение достоинства населения глобального юга. Как следствие, коллективный Запад отказывается от учета правозащитных соображений при осуществлении внешней политики. Особенно ярко это проявляется в решении решениях о применении односторонних принудительных мер инструмента, сама суть которого противоречит духу и букве международного права. В то же время его использование оказывает непосредственное влияние на реализацию многих прав человека, включая право на питание, когда речь идет об ограничениях в сельскохозяйственной сфере, на наивыше достижимый уровень здоровья в случае отказа от поставок вакцин или медицинской аппаратуре. А в иных случаях речь идет об угрозе права на жизнь, например, когда ОПМ вводятся в сфере гражданской авиации. Союзное государство поддерживает мандат специального докладчика СПЧ по вопросу о негативном воздействии односторонних принудительных мер на осуществление прав человека. Приветствуем назначение на этот пост госпожи Зайны Джалат и выражаем надежду, что она сохранит и приумножит наследие своей предшественницы госпожи. Елены Довгань. Госпожа Председатель, наши страны уделяют столь высокое значение вопросу о повсеместной нормализации социально экономического положения населения не случайно. Нищета, отсутствие возможностей для трудоустройства и доступа к образованию создают благодатную почву для роста преступности. Так, женская безработица, феминизация бедности, низкий уровень жизни семейных семей с детьми, вкупе с устойчивым спросом на дешевую и бесправную рабочую силу, входит в число коренных причин уродливого явления торговли людьми. Сам же Treffin King, в свою очередь, служит источником финансирования других видов нелегальной деятельности транснациональных организованных преступных группировок. В этом контексте необходимо комплексная работа, включающая укрепление социально экономического положения населения, профилактику торговли людьми, оказание поддержки ее жертвам и обеспечение неотвратимости наказания. Именно на этих принципах зиждется работа группы друзей, объединившихся в борьбе с торговлей людьми, созданной по инициативе Республики Беларусь. Пложительно оцениваем также усилия управления ОУН по наркотикам и преступности в этой сфере. Выступаем за наращивание международного антикриминального сотрудничества и по другим направлениям при Центральной координирующей роли ООН на деполитизированной основе. Подтверждаем приверженность эффективному функционированию международного режима наркоконтроля, основанного на трех антинаркотических конвенциях ООН. Придаем значение при принятию Конвенции ООН против киберпреступности и призываем государства присоединиться к этому важному договору. Последовательно отстаиваем нерушимость руководящих принципов механизма обзора Конвенции ООН против коррупции. убеждены в необходимости совершенствования международно правового режима возвращения активов. Господин Председатель, общую обеспокоенность членов союзного государства вызывают участившиеся по попытки отдельных государств противопоставить семейную проблематику вопросам гендерного равенства. Республика Беларусь и Российская Федерация в одинаковой мере привержены целям расширения прав и возможностей женщин, и укрепления института семьи. В этой связи категорически отвергаем характеристику последней как некой патриархальной структуры, предназначенной для угнетения женской половины человечества. В мире, раздираемом противоречиями, где человечеству с каждым годом приходится преодолевать все большее число вызовов, именно семья остается островком стабильности и безопасности. Семья формирует основы социальной сплоченности. В семье зарождается культура диалога между поколениями. В конце концов, именно в семье ребенок исподволь обучается самому принципу не оставлять никого позади. Республика Беларусь и Российская Федерация намерены и дальше добиваться, в том числе в рамках возглавляемой Беларусью, Египтом и Катаром группы друзей семьи, реализации права основной ячейки общества на защиту со стороны общества и государства, как это предусмотрено в документах Международного билля о правах человека. Выступаем также за включение семейной проблематики во все сферы деятельности ООН, в особенности в сфере социального развития, и за закрепление конкретных ориентированных на действие обязательств в данной области. Госпожа Председатель, в завершение позвольте сказать несколько слов о методах работы нашего Комитета. В эру реформ, когда полным ходом идет реализация ООН 80 и ревитализация Генеральной Ассамблеи, нам следует помнить, что ключевым инструментом для нас остается резолюция Афро группы 79 192. Призываем секретариат, бюро и всех членов нашего органа выстраивать свою дальнейшую деятельность, руководствуясь ее положениями. Благодарю за внимание.


3rd Committee · Chair [2:06:38]:

Federation on behalf of the union state of Belarus and Russia. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Austria.


Austria [2:06:49]:

Thank you madam chair. Allow me to congratulate you on your appointment, and wish you every success in steering this important committee. Austria aligns itself with the statement of the European Union and the joint statement delivered on behalf of a cross regional group of countries on reprisals. Madam Chair, as our Secretary General stated earlier this year, when human rights fail, and fall, everything else tumbles. Peace, development, social cohesion, trust and solidarity. Human rights are under severe pressure today. Our world faces transformational change and a surge in armed conflict. Polarization is deepening, civic space is shrinking, and far too often international law and respect for human rights are treated as optional. Our response cannot be selective. Let me therefore highlight three points. First, Austria remains firmly committed to a rules based international system with human rights at the center. As incoming member to the Security Council, we pledge to make human rights a priority across thematic and regional files with a strong focus on the protection of civilians, women, peace and security, and children and armed conflict. We continue to attach great importance to the international covenant on civil and political rights and on economic and social and civil rights, adopted by the GA 60 years ago. These foundational treaties, as others have pointed out before me, converted the aims and aspirations of the universal declaration of human rights into binding law. Austria also renews its steadfast commitments to the Human Rights Council as we celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. Its special procedures, the universal periodic review, and not least the work of this very committee. I would like to mention in this context that we also welcome the High Commissioner's initiative launching the new global alliance for human rights mobilizing actors from all sectors, regions and generations. Second, we must address the human rights implications of unprecedented technological advancements. Automated drone systems have profound consequences for civilians. AI driven capabilities are exploited to recruit children for their use in cyber operations. Online platforms are misused to spread hatred and technology facilitated gender based violence. As others have pointed out, this cannot be let go. Digital surveillance can endanger fundamental freedoms and pose threats to independent media. To harness the opportunities of modern technology but also regulate and prevent its misuse, we must adopt a human rights based approach to the development of IA and digital governments governance in continuing a long standing tradition, Austria will facilitate this year the resolution entitled Human Rights and in the Administration of Justice, and its focus this year will be on the use of application of neurotechnology in the legal system. And dear colleagues, distinguished delegates, we count on your support and cooperation for this text, including co sponsorship. Third, as we shape the future of the United Nations through the UNAT, we must be crystal clear human rights are not an ornament of peace. They are its bedrock and the very core of the United Nations. organizational purpose. The world needs a more effective, coherent and responsive UN, a UN that is inclusive, accountable, and guided by human rights, while advancing peace, security, and sustainable development. Madam Chair, in our reform efforts, we must also listen to and actively involve young persons who have the highest stake in a UN that is fit for the future. I therefore yield my remaining time to our Austrian UN Youth Delegate, Katharina Eisenhower. Thank you very much.


Austria · UN Youth Delegate [2:11:37]:

Honorable chair, distinguished delegates, it is an honor to address you as Austria's 13th youth delegate to the United Nations. Young persons are often painted as idealists with unrealistic dreams. Yet, in my role as youth delegate, I have exchanged with young persons across Austria, and in many cases, they share concerns over the most basic of necessities, not lofty dreams. The reality is that many young persons struggle to see a bright future for themselves in today's economic conditions. Despite entering the job market with more education and experience than ever before, youth unemployment has reached 15% in the European Union, more than double the average unemployment rate. In hope of one day beating those odds, an ever increasing number of young persons provide their time, experience, and expertise for free under the guise of unpaid and underpaid internships. Of course, only the most privileged can even afford to work without a salary and pay rent, especially when rent costs routinely outpace inflation in the context of a housing crisis that hits young persons particularly hard. At the same time, we face unprecedented challenges posed to young persons by today's digital and environment. This point was a recurring theme of the Austrian annual youth conference. For most young persons, it seems almost impossible to escape highly addictive algorithms. And the companies profiting from that them face, continue to face almost no regulation or accountability for their impact on youth mental health. Unchecked divided digital evolutions also put young women's and girls rights at risk through hate, speech, AI deepfakes, and algorithms that are drawing millions of young persons into openly misogynistic content. If we wish to build a UN that is fit for the future, we must build the UN that is ready to address and capable of tackling these challenges through concrete steps and accountability. Actions speak louder than speeches and slogans. So let me call on all of you to reserve a seat at the, table for young persons as active participants in UN processes. Thank you.


3rd Committee · Chair [2:13:56]:

I thank the distinguished representatives of Austria. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Rwanda.


Rwanda [2:14:07]:

Thank you very much chair for giving me the floor. I'll say to Rwanda looks forward to working closely with you and your bureau throughout this session. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by G77 in China on our behalf and I will focus our national remarks on social development, women, children, and human rights. Rwanda's approach to social development is centered on ensuring that economic progress translates into tangible improvements in people's lives. The recent report of the special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights following his visit, Rwanda recognized that Rwanda has made progress in reducing poverty. National poverty, declined from 39.8% and in 2017 to 27.4% in 2024. Lifting approximately 1.5 million Rwandans out of poverty. Extreme poverty reduced more than half from 11.3% to 5.4%. Rwandans progress has also been recorded in health and social protection. Life expectance has risen from 51 years of old to 70 years today. Skilled birth attendance has reduced has reached 98% and community based health insurance covers close to 90% of our population. With the poorest household subsidized by our government. Near 60,000 community health workers remain the backbone of our primary healthy backbone ecosystem. Our social protection strategic plan 2024, 2029 therefore focuses on protecting vulnerable households, strengthening resilience and investing in nutrition and human capital. Children remain central to these efforts through expanding expanded access to education, nutrition, social protection and national school feeding programs. Creating the conditions for them to learn, develop and participate fully in our society. Rwanda has also maintained a strong focus on advancement of women. Women occupy leadership positions across public institutions in the judiciary, parliament, finance, and private sector. Great attention is now being placed on preparing the next generation of women leaders. The recently launched African Academy for Women in Political Leadership in Kigali is just one example. Rwanda is also home to the permanent campus of the School of Leadership Afghanistan, where more than 100 Afghan girls are able to continue their education. Chand colleagues, our approach to human rights cannot be separated from Rwanda's own history. Following the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi, Rwanda rebuild its institution and society. That experience has shaped the way we look at human rights today. This year, as we mark 40 years anniversary of the Declaration on the Rise to Development, Randaria reaffirms the importance it attaches to the rights to development. Development is a fundamental to the full enjoyment of people's rights. It requires expanded opportunities, reducing inequalities and. ensuring that the benefits of progress are shared across societies. Madam chair, our own history of displacement has equally shaped our approach to refugees and asylum seekers. Generations of Rwandanese experienced displacement and sought refugees outside the borders of Rwanda. Today Rwanda hosts more than 120,000 refugees and asylum. seekers and continue to provide protection to vulnerable people including through emergency transit mechanisms established by the African Union and UNHCR. As of September this year, Rwanda received 3200 274 evacuees through this mechanism and of 2685 have been resettled in 30 countries. Rwanda remains committed to constructive engagement with international human rights mechanisms. Earlier this year, we underwent our fourth universal periodical review, receiving 286 recommendations and supporting 249, 87% of that. We attach particular importance to UPR because of its universal nature, state driven, and cooperative character. Every member state is reviewed on an equal basis with an opportunity to present its progress and challenges and engage constructively with other states. It is in this spirit, madam chair and, colleagues that Rwanda remains concerned by selective approach to human rights and attempts by some states to assume a privileged role in judging the human rights performance of others. Human rights, are universal. Their scrutiny should therefore be universal, objective and grounded in dialogue. Politicization and activity weaken trust in the multilateral human rights. system. We equally recall that while democracies share common principles, there is no single model of democracy, nor does democracy belong to any country or region. Countries have different histories and social contexts, and their institutions will naturally reflect those realities. What we should remain what we should remain as common is respect for human rights and dignity, the rule of law, accountable governance, equality, peace and society development. Madam chair and colleagues, as we begin a new session of this committee, Ronda looks for forward to engaging constructively across all agendas and working through with all delegations in the spirit of dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect towards a successful session. And thank you Madam. chair and colleagues for listening. Thank you.


3rd Committee · Chair [2:20:35]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Rwanda. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Italy.


Italy [2:20:45]:

Thank you madam president italy aligns itself with a statement delayed by the european union and wishes to add some remarks in its national capacity. it's our firm condition. that human rights constituted the very foundation upon which just, peaceful and inclusive societies are built. This conviction is also enshrined in the fundamental principles of the Italian legal system, on the basis of which Italy consider human rights essential to foster international peace and security and to strengthen the rule of law. In this regard, our election in October 2025 as a member of the Human Rights Council for the 2026 2028 term reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the universal protection of human rights. We would like to take this opportunity to unlight key issues that guide our commitment to the promotion and protection of human. rights. First of all, Italy remains firmly committed to the universal abolition of the death penalty. We believe that capital punishment as a cruel, inhumane and degradating treatment is incompatible with the right of life and human dignity. It does not contribute to greater security or to prevent or to the prevention of crime. While its irreversible nature leaves no possibility of remedy once a judicial error has occurred. Italy has long been at the forefront of international efforts towards abolition. In 2024, also thanks to Italy's commitment as co-facilitator, the resolution 71/179 for a universal moratorium of the death penalty received for the first time the support of more than two thirds of the members of the United Nations, with 130 votes in favor. With regard to the violence against women, Italy's position remains unequivocal. Harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and early child and forced marriage, together with every other manifestation of gender based violence, constitute grave violations of human rights and a major obstacle to achieving gender equality. We call upon all states to guarantee survivors effective access to justice and to address the root causes of such violence in order to prevent its its recurrence. At the national level, we are proud to announce that Italy has introduced feminicide as a distinct criminal offence. Punishment Punishable by life imprisonment alongside strengthened victim support mechanism and measures to promote women's economic independence, which are essential factors in enabling women to break free, to break free from cycles of violence and abuse. Italy's commitment extends beyond the prevention of violence to the removal of structural obstacles that continue to hinder women's participation in decision making and professional advancement. Italy currently co chairs, together with the Philippines, the Network of Focal Points on Women, Peace and Security, whose eighth capital level meeting was convened in Rome this past June. This reflects our continued commitment to advancing gender equality and to ensuring that women can fully and meaningfully contribute to the decision making processes. This commitment is all the more important in the context of today's, unprecedented humanitarian crisis, which continue to have a disproportionate disproportionate impact on women and girls. Italy's long standing efforts to promote women's empowerment and gender equality are rooted are rooted in the recognition that meaningful and effective inclusion of women in all areas of public life is essential to fostering elastic change, strengthening peaceful coexistence and building more inclusive societies. Italy firmly believes in the key contribution of youth to multilateralism and international cooperation, and it's committed to ensuring that youth participation is not only a matter of principle, but is supported by concrete institutional structures and measurable action. Since 2017, Italy has implemented a United Nations Youth Delegate program providing young people with a direct channel to participate in international policemaking. Since 2018, this commitment has also been reflected in the establishment of a national youth council, a former advisory body bringing together youth organizations from across the country. Building on these efforts, Italy became the second country in Europe to adopt a national action plan on Youth, Peace and Security. The plan for the period 2629 includes concrete measures such as a dedicated funding line to support youth participation in international peace and security processes and increasing the number of Italian UN youth delegates, as well as the establishment of a permanent youth forum and foreign policy. Its implementation is overseen by a national steering committee and on the WPS agenda, which periodic with periodic reporting and even evaluation against the five pillars of the WPS agenda. This monitoring framework apps helps ensure accountability and assess progress towards concrete outcome, ensuring that commitments to youth participation are translated into sustained institutional action and miserable miserable miserable results. The protection of children in our conflict remains a matter of grave concern to Italy. Despite the three decades of normative progress within the United Nations, recent reports point to an alarming increase in grave violations against children, including attacks on schools and hospitals. recruitment, sexual violence, and denial of humanitarian access, compounded by the growing use of autonomous system and artificial intelligence in battlefield targeting. Children must never be regarded as an acceptable cost of army conflict. Italy therefore reiterates its call for the full implementation of Security Council Resolution 2601 and for the broadest endorsement of the Safe School Declaration. Similarly, violence against children in all its form must be eradicated wherever it occurs. It is firmly committed to ensuring that the rights of children, especially those in situation of vulnerability, are protected everywhere, and that every child can grow up free from abuse, trafficking, exploitation, or other forms of violence, including in digital environments. Madam chair, several of these concerns concerns converge in the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Women represent barely 1 in 5 artificial intelligence professionals worldwide and hold fewer than 1 in 7 senior leadership position in the sector. At the same time, the growing use of artificial intelligence can amplify online abuse, targeting women and girls, while enforcing general stereotypes and existing existing patterns of structural discrimination. Children are also exposed to these emerging risks, including persuasive disinformation, misleading deep fake content, and the potential misuse of generative AI systems. Italy calls for strengthening international cooperation to ensure that the governance of artificial intelligence remains firmly grounded in human rights and effectively addresses the specific risks faced by women, girls and children. The fight against all forms of discrimination remains central to our human rights agenda. We believe that any form of discrimination is fundamentally incompatible with the universality and the indivisibility of human rights. Italy has given concrete expression to this principle through its third national action plan for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities grounded on the importance of ensuring persons with disabilities greater autonomy in decisions concerning their lives. In addition, Italy has undertaken a broader reform, establishing a national guarantor authority for the right of a person with disabilities and introducing the life project conceived to overcome the fragmentation between health care and social services. The same principle informs Italy's approach to the aging population. What needs call for coordinated policy and sustained investment in lifelong learning so that older works are not left behind by the green and digital transition. Lastly, we wish to underscore the importance of culture and dialogue, and fostering mutual understanding. respect, tolerance, and in promoting human rights. Cultural diversity should be valued as a source of enrichment for all humanity, while fully preserving the universality and indivisibility of human rights. At the same time, cultural heritage must be safeguarded, particularly in situation of armen conflict, where cultural sites and traditions are too often deliberately targeted. In this regard, Italy has taken a concrete step by co sharing since September 2026 to together with Mexico, the Group of Friends of Culture, working to give culture a more central place on the United Nations agenda, including through the responsible use of artificial intelligence to document and safeguard cultural heritage. Madam, Chair, italy stands ready to work with all member states in a speed of dialogue and cooperation to address these pricing challenges and to ensure that human dignity and rights are up ahead for all.


3rd Committee · Chair [2:29:35]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Italy. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of China.


China · 代表 [2:29:48]:

主席 各位 同事 我 祝贺 拉森 大使 担任 联大 三委 主席 相信 在 他 的 领导 下 本届 会议 将 取得 圆满成功。 尊重 和 保障人权 实现 人权 是 当今世界 各国 及其 人民 的 共同 理想 回首 过往 我们 经历 了 国际 人权 事业 的 发展 进步。 也 目睹 了 世界 不 公正 不 容忍 不 安宁 依然 存在 我们 见证 了 国际 人权 体系 的 不断 拓展 也 遭受 了 单边主义、 强权政治 的 严重 冲击。 风险 和 考验， 特别 是 两类 人权 失衡 进一步 加剧， 人权 政治化 倾向 愈发 突出， 双重标准 大行其道， 不仅 侵蚀 着 人权 的 基本 价值 也 严重 削弱 了 多边 人权 机制 的 权威 和 作用 导致 人权 领域 治理 赤字 不断扩大， 难以 有效 回应 现实 挑战。 凝聚 共识 作出 经得起 实践 人民 历史 检验 的 正确 选择 正确 抉择。 一年 前 习近平 主席 郑重 提出 全球 治理 倡议 不 不仅 为 应对 当前 全球性 挑战 指明 了 方向 也 给 也 给出 了 中国 对 改革 完善 全球 人权 治理 的 答案。 多次 在 多边 人权 场合 呼吁 我们 要 秉持 命运 与共 的 理念 团结 在 联合国 旗帜 之下 携手 校正 全球 人权 治理 方向。 第一， 捍卫 公平正义， 把 老 政治 方向， 各国 不 分 大小 强弱 贫富 一律平等， 都 有权 自主 选择 人权 发展 道路， 有权 在 国际 人权 事务 中 平等 参与 平等 决策 平等 受益 要 遵守 主权 平等 不 干涉 内政 等 国际法 基本 原则 和 国际 关系 根本 准则。 以 公正 客观 和 非 选择性 方式 处理 人权 问题， 反对 双重标准 和 强加于人， 反对 将 人权 政治化 工具化 武器化 有力 提振 国际 社会 维护 多边 人权 体系 的 信心 和 动力 第二 倡导 以人为本， 明确 价值 取向， 人 是 人权 之 本， 解决 好 人民 最 关心 最 现实 的 生存 发展 问题， 让 各国 人民 都 过 上 好日子， 是 国际 人权 事业 的 出发点。 和 落脚点。 面对 世界 乱局 要 以 和平 手段 解决 国际争端 和 热点 难点 问题 反对 暴力 冲突 以 安全 守护 人权。 着眼 发展 大局 要 缩小 南北 鸿沟 共促 普惠 发展 以 发展 促进 人权。 立足 多极化 新局 要 消除 隔阂 偏见 深化 不同 文明 对话 和 各国 人员 往来 以 合作 推进 人权 第三， 践行 多边 主义 坚持 行动党。 导向 没有 稳定 的 国际 秩序 就 没有 有效 的 人权 保障 没有 真正 的 多边合作 人权 治理 终将 沦为 一纸 空谈。 要 支持 通过 改革 加强 多边 人权 机构 的 效能 提升 全球 南方 国家 的 代表性 和 发言权， 确保 平衡 推进 三大 支柱。 聚焦 突出 问题 制定 共同议程 积极 应对 新兴 技术、 气候变化、 公共卫生 与 人权 等 新 课题 把 各方 对 多边 主义 的 承诺 落实 到 实处 构建 更加 公正 合理 的 全球 人权 治理 体系。 中国 77 周年 华旦 今年 也 是 中国共产党 成立 105 周年， 新 中国 恢复 联合国 合法 席位 55 周年， 时间 镌刻。 下 中国 尊重 和 保障人权 的 伟大 实践 推动 构建 人类 命运 共同体 的 智源 独行 我们 坚持 人民 幸福生活 是 最大 的， 人权， 不断 发展 完善 全过程 人民 民主 让 中国式 现代化 建设 成果 更 多 更 公平 的 惠及 全体 人民， 我们 以 法治 推动 各 民族 共同 繁荣 发展 保障 妇女儿童 老年人 残疾人 平等 参与 平等 发展 的 权利。 我们 推动 绿色 低碳。 发展， 以 数字 技术 推进 人 的 全面 发展 我们 倡导 全人类 共同 价值 践行 发展 倡议， 践行 全球 发展 倡议。 全球 安全 倡议 全球 文明 倡议 全球 治理 倡议 深化 国际 人权 合作， 为 共建 美好世界 注入 强劲 动力 中国 始终 以 负责 任 大国 的 担当 用 实际行动 证明 人权 事业 的 进步 要 靠 发展 来 支持 靠 治理 来 保障 靠 合作 来 推进。 中方 主张 强化 发展 支柱 更好 支持 联合国 社会 发展 议程， 加大 对 精涉 文 权利 和 发展权 的 投入 和 对 全球 南方 国家 的 支持， 我们 将 以 全球 发展 倡议 提出 五周年 为 新 起点， 加强 国际 发展 合作 推动 全球 实现 更加 强劲 绿色 健康 的 发展 中方 倡导 加速 性别 平等 和 妇女 全面 发展 新进程 充分发挥 妇女 的 主体作用 和 变革 力量。 为 各国 妇女 搭建 更加 广阔 的 合作 平台。 我们 愿同 各方 一道 全面落实 去年 10月 在 北京 举办 的 全球 妇女 峰会 成果 深入 推进 全球 妇女 事业 的 发展。 中方 呼吁 废除 一切 形式 的 种族主义 和 种族歧视， 加强 不同 国家 民族 文明 宗教 间 的 包容 共存 交流 互鉴 让 人人平等 享有 尊严 和 权力。 主权 和 民族尊严 必须 得到 尊重。 我们 支持 巴勒斯坦 争取 民族 合法权利 的 正义事业 呼吁 国际 社会 为 非洲人 和 非洲人 后裔。 土著人 实现 历史 正义 与 赔偿 作出 实现 的 努力。 中方 倡导 各方 秉持 共商 共建 共享 的 全球。 治理 观 加强团结 协作 反对 单边主义 促进 人工智能 卫生 健康 难 移民 打击 毒品 和 犯罪 等 领域 国际 合作 和。 全球 治理 重视 保障 妇女儿童 青年 残疾人 老年人 等 特定 群体 权益 更好 增进 人类 福祉。 主席 各位 同事， 凡意 之道 与时俱行， 世界 多极化 国际 关系 民主化 大事 不可 阻挡， 时代 呼吁 全球 治理 体系 朝着 更 更加 公正 合理 的 方向 发展 中国 始终 是 动荡世界 的 稳定 力量 共同 发展 的 中坚力量， 变革 时代 的 进步 力量。 中国 将 继续 高举 多边 主义 旗帜， 弘扬 团结 合作 精神， 以 中国 之治 持续 为 世界 贡献 进步力量， 让 改革 完善 全球 治理 体系 推动 构建 人类 命运 共同体 的 成果 更多更好 的 造福 全人 更多更好 的 造福 全人类 谢谢 主席。


3rd Committee · Chair [2:39:10]:

I thank the distinguished representative of China. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Sweden.


Sweden [2:39:19]:

Thank you.. Chair,

As we gather here today, we are preparing for weeks of negotiations, discussions and debates. Weeks where we will disagree and compromise, but where we will also come together. In honour of the promise we made here in New York, as stated in the Universal Declaration on Human Rights almost 80 years ago, the promise that human rights should be effectively recognized and observed by all Member States. I would like to take this opportunity to remind us not only of what human rights are and the many ways that they can be violated, but also on what they can build, Respect for human rights creates prosperity, fosters trust and lay the foundation for security, because when human rights are not respected or protected, societies are not safe. and not just. And the risk of conflict and aggression rise. Around the world, we witness the blatant disregard of human rights. In Ukraine, Russia continues its brutal and illegal war on aggression and delivers deliberate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, the mounting evidence of Russia's violations of international law is appalling. At the same time, the authorities author authoritarian Russian regime effectively suppresses the right of freedom of expression and opinion within their own borders, as demonstrated by the so called Duma elections, marked by severe restrictions on opposition voices and independent participation. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, settler violence against Palestinians is escalating as Israel continues its settlement policy in clear violation of international law. At the same time, humanitarian aid and NGOs and independent medias access to Gaza is effectively restricted or denied. while the continued refusal of Hamas to disarm and leave power constitutes a significant a significant obstacle to peace. In Iran, peaceful protests have been followed by violent repression and a dramatic and deeply concerning increase in the use of the death penalty. And from Sudan, we hear horrifying reports of sexual and gender based violence being used as a method of war during a humanitarian crisis. I could go on, but the pattern is clear. Human rights violations are followed by increasing insecurities around the world, and where human rights are not respected, the prospect of peace is bleak. It also goes hand in hand with the growing pressure on democracies around the world, limiting people's ability to participate, organise and speak freely and hold those in power to account. Human rights and democracy are mutually reinforcing. Democracy provides the foundation through which human rights can be protected and advanced. why it remains one of our strongest safeguards against conflict, instability and insecurity. At the same time, respect for human rights is essential for democracy to function, ensuring the freedoms and safeguards on which democratic societies depend. This is why I say human rights are not only values, they are legal commitments, but even more so, they are fundamental building blocks of a more secure and prosperous world, a world which we all have an interest to create. In the coming weeks, it is our duty to fulfil at least part of this task, an overwhelming task it may seem, but possible if we come together. I say this with hope because I dare to believe. I believe that we, the majority of states represented today, remain committed to the cause. And I believe that we can ultimately agree that we are willing to put in the work to come together in the interest of a more secure and prosperous world, where human dignity is not only of value or a, moral imperative, but a guarantee. Of course, the close interconnection between human rights, security and prosperity is no news to an organisation such as the UN. built around furthering those very objectives. Still it seems that now more than ever you need a reminder of what that still means. The UN was founded on three pillars that can and will not be separated. Three pillars guiding our work closely intertwined and mutually reinforcing, because only when human rights are respected can peace, security and sustainable development be achieved. Yet one of these pillars remains severely underfinanced, and we have seen the negative effects of a liquidity crisis. And at this moment in time, when violent crises arise and the need for, protection from gross human rights violations and abuses continue to grow. The UN human rights pillar urgently needs to be strengthened, not weakened. Adequate, predictable and sustainable sustainable funding is a prerequisite for its functioning, because it is, in fact, an investment in our security. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Treaty bodies and the special procedures, in including the mandates of the fact finding missions and independent experts. Together they develop norms and standards, they investigate, and they collect evidence on human rights violations and abuses, and review states compliance with the human rights treaties that we have agreed on. They translate our shared human rights commitments into action and ensure accountability, and they must be given the resources and the independence they need to fulfil their mandates, free from political interference, because the impact of the human rights pillar goes far beyond the meeting rooms here in New York or in Geneva. It helps train judges and police officers, supports legal reforms, protects human rights defenders at risk, contribute to the release of arbitrarily detained individuals, strengthens national institutions and documents violation to ensure future accountability. In this way, it delivers tangible results on the ground and improves the lives of so many people far beyond the world. that we agree or disagree on on paper. Ensuring accountability for perpetrators and justice for victims of widespread human rights violations and abuses is an important part of. this pillar. We recognise in this regard the vital role of the International Criminal Court. Of course, we as Member States must also take our shared responsibility for the functioning of the pillar to protect these this crucial work. We encourage all Member States to pay assessed contributions in full on time and without conditions, and to contribute to the rationalisation and efficiency process here in New York and in Geneva. But we also expect expect UN leadership, including the next Secretary General, to fully stand behind the equal value and functioning of all three pillars. We need an effective UN, as a cornerstone of multilateralism and human rights. The un 80 reforms should enable a un that is better funded, less fragmented and stronger on both delivery and norms. Let me also take this opportunity to welcome the High Commissioner's recent initiative, the Global Alliance for Human Rights. We look forward to its contribution to stronger partnerships, broader engagement and more effective human. rights action across regions and generations. Let me close this statement by zooming in on the reality of human rights lived today. Around the world, in this very moment, civil society organizations and human rights defenders working tirelessly to promote human rights are themselves subjected to intimidation, repression and violence. LGBTIQ persons continue to face discrimination, violence and hate. Restrictions on sexual and reproductive health and rights deny people autonomy over their own bodies and future. Children caught in conflict are deprived of education, protection and opportunities, and many, many more are unable to raise their voices. In this very moment and this very week to come, we owe it to them to take these negotiations seriously to find common ground, to protect the systems and procedures in place, to safeguard the norms and strengthen human rights protection. Because by doing so, we ultimately agree to create a safer world. for all of us.


3rd Committee · Chair [2:48:16]:

I thank the distinguished representative of Sweden. I now give the floor to the distinguished representative of Panama.


Panama · Representante [2:48:27]:

Gracias señora presidente. excelencias, distinguidas delegaciones, señoras y señoras permítame presidenta felicitar felicitarla a usted y a los miembros de la mesa por su elección para presidir los trabajos de esta tercera comisión. Pueden contar con la colaboración y el compromiso de Panamá. Señora presidenta, las discusiones en este recinto se centran en cifras, indicadores, resoluciones y otros aspectos cuantificables, herramientas estas que son indispensables para nuestro trabajo. Pero debemos recordar que detrás de cada cifra hay una persona. Hay una madre que espera que su hija pueda crecer sin miedo. Hay un joven que busca una oportunidad para estudiar y trabajar. Hay un adulto mayor que aspira a vivir esta etapa de su vida con dignidad. Hay un niño que debería estar aprendiendo y jugando y no huyendo de la violencia. Es por ellos que estamos aquí y es por ello que nuestro trabajo adquiere tanto valor. Para nuestro país el desarrollo social y los derechos humanos no pueden entenderse únicamente como compromisos abstractos. Deben traducirse en algo mucho más concreto, en la posibilidad de que una persona viva con dignidad y pueda construir su propio futuro. Y en 2026 esta responsabilidad adquiere una urgencia particular. Estamos cada vez más cerca del 2030. Hemos demostrado que los objetivos de desarrollo sostenible pueden producir resultados. Sin embargo, el proceso sigue siendo lento. insuficiente y desigual. Esto debe llevarnos a una reflexión sencilla. Ya conocemos muchos de los caminos que funcionan. Lo que necesitamos ahora es la voluntad para recorrerlos con mayor rapidez, cooperación y solidaridad. En Panamá consideramos que invertir en las personas es una de las inversiones más importantes que puede realizar un estado. Por ello continuamos fortaleciendo nuestras políticas de educación, salud, protección social e inclusión. Continuamos también trabajando para reducir las brechas que afectan a las poblaciones en mayor situación de vulnerabilidad, incluidos nuestros pueblos indígenas y afrodescendientes. Las personas con discapacidad, los adultos mayores, los migrantes, las mujeres, los jóvenes, los niños y las niñas. Señora presidente, quisiera detenerme especialmente en las mujeres y las niñas. La violencia que me millones de ellas continúan enfrentando no puede convertirse en una cifra que quede en la indiferencia. Cuando una mujer vive con miedo dentro de su propio hogar, cuando una niña encuentra barreras para estudiar cuando una mujer indígena no puede participar plenamente en las decisiones de su comunidad. No estamos entonces únicamente frente a un problema individual. Estamos frente a una sociedad que todavía no ha cumplido plenamente su promesa de igualdad. Panamá continúa avanzando mediante su política pública de igualdad, de oportunidades para las mujeres 2024, 2034. La incorporación de la perspectiva de género en nuestras políticas de acción climática en las iniciativas dirigidas al liderazgo y la participación de las mujeres indígenas. Nuestro compromiso con la CEDAW y con la Plataforma de Acción de Beijing permanece firme, pero sabemos también que las políticas y los instrumentos internacionales adquieren su verdadero valor cuando una mujer puede sentir sus resultados, en su vida cotidiana. Lo mismo ocurre con nuestros niños y niñas y adolescentes. Protegerlos es una obligación jurídica y moral, pero es también mucho más que eso. Es decidir qué clase de sociedad queremos construir. Ningún niño debería crecer pensando que la violencia es normal. Ningún niño debería abandonar una escuela porque la pobreza y el hambre decidió su futuro antes que él. Ningún niño debería convertirse en víctima de trata, explotación o reclutamiento en un conflicto armado que nunca eligió. Por ello Panamá continuará defendiendo la protección integral de la niñez y apoyando los esfuerzos internacionales destinados a prevenir las graves violaciones contra los niños. Señora presidente, también debemos hablar de confianza. La corrupción, el crimen organizado transnacional y la debilidad institucional tienen consecuencias profundamente humanas. Cuando los recursos destinados a una escuela, un hospital o un programa social no llega a quienes los necesitan, los derechos humanos también se ven afectados. Por eso, Panamá reafirma su compromiso con la cooperación internacional en materia de prevención del delito, justicia penal y lucha contra la corrupción. Valoramos especialmente especialmente la presencia en Panamá de la Oficina Regional de las Naciones Unidas contra la Droga y el delito para Centroamérica y el Caribe. Valoramos también el trabajo mancomunado del Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo, con las instituciones nacionales, así como de las demás agencias, fondos y programas de las Naciones Unidas que desde su presencia en Panamá contribuyan al desarrollo sostenible de la región. En ese mismo espíritu, Panamá acompaña los esfuerzos para que las Naciones Unidas sean más eficientes y eficaces. La eficiencia, sin embargo, no puede ser un fin en sí misma. Cada reforma, cada recurso que optimizamos y cada duplicación que evitamos debe responder finalmente a una pregunta. Estamos llegando a las personas que necesitan de esta organización. Senhora presidente, vivimos un momento complejo para el multilateralismo. Los conflictos se multiplican, las desigualdades persisten, el cambio climático afecta con mayor dureza a quienes menos recursos tienen y la confianza en nuestras instituciones está siendo puesta a prueba. Frente a este escenario podríamos caer en el pesimismo. Panamá, sin embargo, elige otro camino. Elegimos creer en la cooperación, elegimos creer que las diferencias entre los estados no deben impedirnos reconocer aquello que compartimos. Y elegimos recordar que los derechos humanos no pertenecen a un país, a una región, a una cultura o a una ideología. Pertenecen a cada persona. Como miembro electo del Consejo de Seguridad durante el periodo 2025 2026, Panamá ha procurado llevar ese convencimiento también a ese órgano, defendiendo la paz, la seguridad internacional y la protección de quienes enfrentan las mayores situaciones de vulnerabilidad. Señora presidente, la agenda 2030 nos recuerda que nadie debe quedar atrás, pero en estos últimos años quizás debamos hacernos una pregunta todavía más exigente. Cuando lleguemos al final de esta década década y miremos hacia atrás, podremos decir que hicimos todo lo que estaba en nuestras manos para que la dignidad que defendemos en este recinto se convirtiera en una realidad en la vida de las personas? Panamá quisiera poder responder que sí, y trabajaremos juntos a todos ustedes para lograrlo. Muchas gracias.


3rd Committee · Chair [2:56:38]:

Heard the last speaker on my list for this meeting. The committee will continue its general debate in the afternoon promptly at 3 p.m.. The first three speakers are reflected in the live list which has been circulated on the IGov portal. This meeting is adjourned.