Philippines

“The international community must adopt a new legally-binding climate agreement that is universal and equitable, one that ensures a bright and low-carbon future for the next generation; and one that addresses the needs of vulnerable states and sectors particularly the poor, women, migrants and indigenous peoples.”

“The Philippines will also continue to play an active role on the issue of human trafficking, either as main or co-sponsor of resolutions that recognize the heightened vulnerability to trafficking of women and girls in humanitarian crisis situations and other emergency environments.The Philippines will work with other governments to intensify efforts for the speedy disposition of trafficking cases and strengthening of anti-trafficking mechanisms. The Philippines hopes that through its biennial resolution with Indonesia on Violence against Women Migrant Workers, the policies and programs of UN Member States will provide full protection of all migrant women's rights, particularly against discrimination, violence and all forms of sexual exploitation.”

“These reforms include urging the Council to provide the General Assembly a plural number of candidates, especially women, for appointment to the post of Secretary-General, with due regard to regional rotation and gender equality.”