UN Conference on Water for Sustainable Development
UN Headquarters, 24 March 2023
Mr. President,
At the outset, I would like to thank the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Republic of Tajikistan for hosting this long-overdue conference. [Read more…]
“New York Presentation of the 2022 UNODC Global Report on Trafficking in Persons”
New York, 20 March 2023
Thank you, Madame Moderator.
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
Firstly, allow me to express our sincere appreciation to UNODC for the publication of the 7th Global Report on Trafficking in Persons as well as for organising this event. It is a great honour to be among distinguished speakers today, contributing to the discussion on how to end human trafficking and protect more victims. [Read more…]
United Nations Security Council Open Debate “Women, Peace, and Security: towards the 25th Anniversary of Resolution 1325” 
New York, 7 March 2023
Madame President,
Firstly, allow me to thank you for organizing this very important debate on the eve of International Women’s Day. My statement will be complementing that of the European Union, to which we fully subscribe.
Almost 23 years have elapsed since the unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325. This was a historic moment as it was the first time the Security Council recognized the role of women in peace and security. As we come closer to the 25th Anniversary of the resolution, it is imperative to have a stock taking on what we have achieved so far, but mostly where we need to be by 2025 for the Resolution’s full implementation. [Read more…]