Statement of the Solomon Islands at the UNGA72

Quotes/References to disarmament:

Nuclear disarmament: “But today, we refuse to remain silent and it is on this note that I would like to register our strongest condemnation of the actions by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. We too would like to echo the global call on DPRK to abide by the United Nations Security Council Resolutions”

Disarmament: “The recent testing of ballistic missiles by DPRK over the Pacific Ocean is an insult to the people of the Pacific.”

Quotes/References to WPS:

Displacement: Sadly, the majority of these displaced people are women and children.

Protection/HR: “Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread violations of human rights worldwide - my country and region included. Violence against women is an obstacle to gender equality in economic opportunities and livelihoods”         

Participation: “We have made big strides in not just counting women but more importantly in making women count.”