Today’s debate offers us an opportunity to pay tribute to the victims of one of the most heinous crimes committed against humankind, but it also allows us to reflect on the continued relevance of the subject today. Liechtenstein is proud to have contributed to the creation of a permanent memorial, w…
In addition to the points reflected in the statement delivered earlier today on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) Group, of which we are a member, we would like to contribute the following brief points on the working methods of the Security Council.
We value the efforts…
This high-level meeting offers us a unique opportunity to come together and resolve to eradicate the AIDS epidemic by 2030. In doing so, we can illustrate once again the ability — and indeed the unique role — of the United Nations in addressing global health crises. Under the leadership of the Joint…
The upcoming commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict give us a good opportunity to ask ourselves where we stand in our fight to eliminate such violence what tools are at our disposal. What we heard this morning from the briefers certainly makes it cl…
I have the honour to speak today on behalf of the Group of Western European and other States. We are deeply saddened by the death of former Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Secretariat of the United Nations, the people of Egypt and — above all — to h…
The purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations represent the core values of the Organization. As such, they have stood the test of time, as evidenced both by the successes and the failures of the United Nations over the past seven decades. When interpreted holistically and in good …
Like others, I would like to express our deepest sympathy for the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris last Friday. We stand in full solidarity with the Government and the people of France, as well as with other Governments that have recently been affected by terrorist attacks, particularly tho…
Liechtenstein is a member of the Accountability, Coherence and
Transparency group and aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Estonia.
Our comments today are being made against the background of the launch, three weeks ago, of the code of conduct regarding Security Coun…
We welcome President Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi, the first woman to head the International Criminal Court (ICC) as President. We commend her for her strong leadership and look forward to seeing her frequently here in New York.
The Court’s report shows the progress made during the past year. The o…
I thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to offer some brief remarks on the topic of Security Council reform this year.
First, I should like to thank Ambassador Rattray, who has steered the work in the intergovernmental negotiations in a skilful and effective way for the past year. He has sh…
We welcome this debate and extend a special welcome to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, who is with us throughout the debate today. We very much appreciate and value her work and the work of her Office.
The Secretary-General’s report (S/2015/409) …
As we approach the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, the system of international peace and security created by the Charter is still very much at the heart of the international order. When crises erupt — in Syria, Ukraine, the Central African Republic or elsewhere — the international com…
The latest report of the International Criminal Court (A/69/321) is indicative of a vibrant international judicial institution that is continuing to make great strides. Another milestone was reached during the reporting period when the Court’s first verdict became final. The consensus on fighting im…
I have the honour to speak on behalf of Brazil, Costa Rica, Estonia, Switzerland and my own country, Liechtenstein.
We welcome the consensus adoption today of resolution 68/307 and wish to offer a few comments on the issue of the appointment of the next Secretary- General, as addressed in the text.…
I would like to thank your delegation, Mr. President, for convening this debate and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the other briefers for the information and analysis they have provided to us. I also would like to extend special thanks to Amba…
Liechtenstein strongly condemns all acts of terrorism, irrespective of their motivation, wherever and by whomever they are committed. We also reaffirm our commitment to contribute to the fullest extent to the international fight against terrorism in all its aspects, including through cooperation wit…
Liechtenstein has been a long-standing supporter of a strong and independent treaty body system, and we consider the human rights system one of the main pillars of the United Nations. We have therefore participated actively in the process of strengthening the treaty bodies that has just reached a co…
I would like to thank you, Madam President, for having convened today’s debate. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on measuring the effectiveness of rule of law programmes (S/2013/341).
We are glad to see progress in establishing a culture of measurement across the Org…
Today’s discussion deals with an essential aspect of long-term reconciliation and thus, ultimately, of conflict prevention, which puts it squarely within the competence not only of this body, but also of other United Nations bodies. The Human Rights Council in particular has done related work, throu…
I have the honour to make this explanation of vote on behalf of Switzerland, New Zealand, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Liechtenstein.
The institutional relationship between the Human Rights Council and the General Assembly has developed over the years towards a stable arrangement that was la…
