The Holy See welcomes the consensus-based adoption of resolutions 77/28, 77/29 and 77/31.
Regarding resolution 77/28 on “Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations”, the Holy See thanks the Permanent Mission of Sweden for presenting the text and for…
We gather today not only to increase awareness about the consequences of nuclear-explosive testing but also to remember those who have suffered from the deleterious effects of ionizing radiation resulting from such explosions, which have a disproportionate impact on women, girls and the unborn.
In …
The Holy See thanks the French presidency for convening this important open debate.
The adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) represented and continues to represent an important step in ensuring that women play their rightful role and have their voices heard in the areas of peace and security. While m…
As the Holy See has long reiterated, a strong, effective and credible arms trade treaty can make a difference to millions of people confronted by insecurity, deprivation and fear. We therefore welcome the adoption of resolution 67/234, entitled “The arms trade treaty”, which reignites the hope that,…
As we gather here today in this High-level Meeting of dignitaries from around the world, we do so in the recognition that we stand as one family with those living with HIV and AIDS and remember in our thoughts and prayers those whom this disease has taken from the world.
In the end, policies, progr…
On the adoption of the Political Declaration on HIV/AIDS (resolution 65/277, annex), the Holy See offers the following statement of interpretation, which explains the official position of the Holy See.
In providing more than one fourth of all care for those who are suffering from HIV and AIDS, Cath…
The Holy See continues to follow the Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda with great attentiveness, and welcomes the efforts being undertaken to conclude the work of the Tribunals through the creation of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
While the Holy …
I have the pleasure to make this statement today on behalf of the Permanent Observer of the Holy See, Archbishop Celestino Migliore.
At the outset, my delegation would like to thank the President of the General Assembly for organizing this useful discussion on transnational organized crime. One res…
I make this statement on behalf of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations.
In the 2001 Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS, heads of State and Government acknowledged with urgent concern that the spread of HIV constituted a global emergency and one of the most formid…
Given the lateness of the hour, we will be especially brief, since we have also circulated the text of our statement.
The devastating impact of the recent financial crisis on the world’s most vulnerable populations has been highlighted in almost all the statements made so far in this fourth High-le…
At the outset, the Holy See joins those delegations who have expressed their solidarity with and prayers for those in Haiti suffering in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. My delegation welcomes the adoption of resolution 64/250 as a sign of the international community’s solidarity in addressin…
I make the following statement on behalf of the Permanent Observer of the Holy See, Archbishop Celestino Migliore.
My delegation wishes to thank the Secretary- General for his report on the work of the organization (A/64/1) and its clear call for the membership to restore hope and solidarity so tha…
Unfortunately, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See Mission is not able to be here, and I am making this statement on his behalf.
My delegation is grateful for the extensive report of the World Health Organization (see A/63/219) on the implementation of General Assembly resolution 62/180, entitle…
My delegation would like to thank the delegation of Oman for its leadership on this important issue and the Russian Federation for its generous offer to host a high-level meeting on road safety next year.
Human mobility and the transport of goods date back to the earliest periods of human history. …
My delegation is pleased to participate in this important discussion on the World Programme of Action for Youth. It was once said, flippantly, that youth is wasted on the young. Nevertheless, the Holy See is pleased that the United
Nations continues to have high regard for the importance of young p…
In recognition of the importance that the Holy See attaches to this commemoration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, I have the honour to convey to the General Assembly the personal message of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, which I will personally present to M…
