Children continue to be disproportionately affected by armed conflict, which is never of their own making. As the Secretary-General’s report (S/2017/821) so clearly outlines, unacceptable numbers of children continue to be killed, maimed, recruited, abducted, sexually abused and denied humanitarian …
When we met to consider this agenda item a year ago, Australia acknowledged that the International Criminal Court (ICC) was facing more challenges than ever before and the need to work with States that had raised concerns. While that work is ongoing — and we are disappointed by Burundi’s withdrawal…
As we have heard today, the Secretary-General’s report (S/2017/861) is clear. We have made progress on policy and normative change. But we need to further mainstream gender equality and ensure the effective implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. We must move from ad- hoc programm…
The one key message that I want to convey today is the importance of partnership and regional collaboration in combating trafficking in persons. No one can tackle the issue alone. Last week’s launch of the Global Estimates of Modern Slavery and Child Labour, hosted by Alliance 8.7, was a testament
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The United Nations was founded in response to the horrors of the Second World War. Nations resolved to prevent a repeat of that catastrophic global conflict. Over the decades since, we have worked together to build an international rules- based order that ensures that disputes can be resolved peacef…
I would like to take this opportunity to briefly thank all the member States that supported Australia and Ghana’s initiative. Given the overwhelming number of supporters it found, I will not be able to thank all delegations in person, so I would like to formally record our appreciation for the fact …
The Charter of the United Nations tells us that one of the purposes of the Organization is to achieve international cooperation in solving international problems of a humanitarian character, and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all. The drafters who …
I am honoured to speak on behalf of Canada, New Zealand and Australia (the CANZ group).
We are committed to implementing the sustaining peace resolutions (Security Council resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/262) and believe that peacekeeping operations make a key contribution…
At the outset, Australia joins others in strongly condemning the horrific bombing in Kabul on 31 May — a shocking attack to take place
during the holy month of Ramadan. In a letter of condolence to President Ghani Ahmadzai and in his remarks to the Australian Parliament, Prime Minister Turnbull re…
Australia welcomes the Secretary-General’s focus on prevention. It is undoubtedly the best long-term strategy for protecting civilians. However, where such efforts fail, the protection of civilians must remain our highest priority. The reason is obvious. Already in 2017, we have witnessed frequent, …
Australia is deeply committed to the implementation of the sustaining peace agenda. The sustaining peace resolutions (General Assembly resolution 70/262 and Security Council resolution 2282 (2016)), facilitated by Australia and Angola, set out ambitious objectives to deliver on the international com…
Australia welcomes the opportunity that this forum presents to raise awareness of the dangers of irregular migration. While Australia is geographically distant from the Mediterranean basin, the horrific images of people drowning at sea are etched in our minds. As in the Mediterranean, the Asia-Pacif…
I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Canada, New Zealand and my own country, Australia. We thank the United Kingdom for convening this debate.
Every country in the world is affected by the scourge of modern slavery, either through local exploitation or as a point of origin, tran…
Like others before me, I would like to express Australia’s condemnation and condolences following the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack that took place in Kabul on 8 March. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and the Government of Afghanistan.
Australia thanks the Secretary…
I have the honour to speak today on behalf of a broad group of countries, including Canada, New Zealand and Switzerland, in addition to the Philippines and Liechtenstein.
We welcome this opportunity for the General Assembly to take a strong position against sexual exploitation and abuse. We condemn…
Let me begin by offering our heartfelt condolences to the colleagues, family and friends of Ambassador Churkin following his sad and untimely passing. As many have noted, Ambassador Churkin was an accomplished diplomat and representative. We will greatly miss his presence at the United Nations and p…
Safeguarding our critical infrastructure is an economic and security imperative. Australia supports Ukraine’s initiative aimed at mobilizing international cooperation in the area of preventing and responding to terrorist attacks against critical infrastructure.
The threats posed by terrorism to cri…
Australia would like to express its appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for its efforts as Chair of the Kimberley Process in 2016. We thank the United Arab Emirates for its generous hosting of Kimberley Process meetings and for organizing additional special forum meetings. We acknowledge the ha…
Conflict prevention and sustaining peace go to the heart of the Charter of the United Nations. They are core principles bringing together all three pillars of the work of the United Nations. We therefore welcome Sweden’s choice of today’s topic for the first open debate under the tenure of the new S…
I will start by joining others in expressing our condolences to Russia for the shocking attack on its Ambassador in Turkey yesterday. Our thoughts and sadness are with family and loved ones and the Russian people at this terrible time.
My delegation aligns itself with the statement made earlier by …
