I wish to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the latest developments in the region (S/2021/1091), as well as Special Representative Annadif for the insights and measures undertaken by the United Nations Office
for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) in support of West Africa…
Brazil is unwavering in its commitment to fighting human trafficking and is pleased to see that the international efforts to combat this scourge have not halted during the current pandemic. In that regard, we welcome the continuing discussion of the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan o…
Brazil once again abstained in the voting on resolution 75/285, concerning the status of internally displaced persons and refugees from Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/ South Ossetia, in Georgia, as we believe the text will prejudge or influence the considerations of the issue and the relevant ne…
I thank you, Madam Vice-President, for convening this debate, which is one of the most valuable opportunities for the wider membership to consider the work of the Security Council. I also thank the President of the Security Council, Ambassador Sven Jürgenson, for his presentation of the Council’s an…
Cybercrime, by its nature, is an illicit act that can take place in many countries at the same time. It is a crime that is often difficult to track, as it has no physical borders. To make it even more challenging, the responsibility for preventing and combating cybercrimes lies with national jurisdi…
Resolution 75/96, adopted in the Fourth Committee, makes reference to the holy places of Jerusalem, including the Temple Mount/ Haram Al-Sharif. Brazil supported the resolution because of its commitment to the protection of human rights, in accordance with the principles enshrined in the Charter of …
Brazil decided to vote in favour of the omnibus resolution 74/306, “Comprehensive and coordinated response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic”, adopted by the General Assembly today. The text raises important issues and offers valuable contributions to the coordination of international e…
Brazil delivers this explanation of vote after adoption of resolution 74/115.
Brazil believes that an effective international response to the humanitarian challenges posed by natural disasters is a pressing necessity and an abiding duty of the international community. Resolution 74/115 constitutes …
I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this quarterly debate on the Middle East.
The Middle East continues to occupy a large portion of the Council’s attention as new challenges emerge and existing crises continue to unfold. The lack of progress in resolving conflicts and improving…
I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate on an issue of crucial importance. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, for her presentation of the Secretary-General’s annual report on the issue (S/2019…
Brazil would like to start by reaffirming its commitment to the principles enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as in the Declaration on the Right and
Responsibility of Individuals, Groups and Organs of Society to Promote and Protect Universally Recognized Human Rights an…
Over the years, Brazil has consistently abstained in the voting on draft resolutions concerning internally displaced persons and refugees from Abkhazia and South Ossetia, as we believe such votes may prejudge or influence the consideration of sensitive issues that should be resolved by the relevant …
We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States.
We will now speak in our national capacity. The remembrance of the victims of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade is a unique opportunity for a refle…
I am delivering this statement as a general statement after the adoption of resolution 72/137.
We welcome the adoption of this long-standing resolution on a culture of peace and thank Bangladesh for presenting it to the General Assembly. Bearing in mind that this is the first time the resolution on…
First and foremost, on behalf of the people and the Government of Brazil, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attack in northern Sinai, Egypt, on 24 November. This heinous, criminal and unjustifiable act directed …
