76/252 GA

The President

Before giving the floor to speakers in explanation of position after adoption, I would like to remind the Assembly that statements are limited to 10 minutes and should be made by delegations from their seats. I call on the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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Mr. Ghadirkhomi (Islamic Republic of Iran)

The Islamic Republic of Iran is dedicated to removing the barriers that are obstacles to women and girls’ full enjoyment of their human rights, and that applies particularly to women, including widows, in vulnerable situations. The empowerment of women and girls, particularly widows, is a high priority on the economic, legislative and political agenda of the Islamic Republic of Iran. In that rega…

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The President

We have heard the only speaker in explanation of position after adoption. We will now hear statements after the adoption of the resolution.

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Mr. Turay (Sierra Leone)

Sierra Leone aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Nigeria on behalf of the Group of African States, and I would like to add the following remarks in my national capacity. Sierra Leone is profoundly grateful to the African Group for embracing this initiative when it was first introduced to the Group in July 2021. I am pleased to say that since then our engagement on the …

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The President

I now give the floor to the observer of the Holy See. Monsignor Murphy (Holy See): The Holy See congratulates the Group of African States on the adoption of resolution 76/252, “Addressing the situation of widows”. My delegation is grateful to the facilitator, Mr. Nnamdi Nze, of the Permanent Mission of Nigeria, for his efforts in leading the negotiations. The Holy See welcomes a number of positi…

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The President

We have heard the last speaker under this item. May I take it that it is the wish of the General Assembly to conclude its consideration of agenda item 29?

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