I would like to start by acknowledging the horrific attacks in Paris last Friday night, just days after the tragic attacks in Beirut and Baghdad. We offer our deep condolences to the families of those killed, and strongly condemn such acts of terror.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights remain…
I would also like to thank Special Representative Nicholas Haysom for his briefing and to acknowledge Permanent Representative Zahir Tanin’s continuing contribution.
After nine months in office, the National Unity Government has committed to an ambitious reform programme. Its release of the 100-day…
I thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation and for bringing the Council’s dedicated attention to the critical issue of the protection needs and challenges faced by some of the most vulnerable and, potentially, most powerfully transformative members of conflict-affected societies — women and girl…
