Let me begin by thanking all volunteers worldwide for their service. In particular, United Nations Volunteers
(UNV) deserves our gratitude and recognition as one of the few international organizations that sends volunteers to work in some of the most dangerous situations in the world.
Today, as ho…
The United States has commemorated the two-hundredth anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade by paying tribute to the millions who were stripped of their human rights and dignity during their enslavement and their fight for freedom.
Our tribute encompasses a continual effort t…
The United States welcomes the General Assembly’s consideration today of agenda item 11, entitled “Sport for peace and development”, as well as the draft resolution entitled “Building a peaceful and better world through sport and Olympic ideal” (A/66/L.3), of which the United States is an enthusiast…
The United States is grateful for the opportunity to speak on this important agenda item dealing with the culture of peace. The United States supports efforts around the world that create a forum for people with different views to express themselves through dialogue. That is why we support initiativ…
