Spain has led initiatives in the humanitarian field, and we encourage the increasing participation of women both in the prevention of conflicts and in the construction and consolidation of peace, and in doing so we are determined in fighting violations and abuses against their freedom and dignity.
Spain is a candidate to become a member of the Human Rights Council for 2018-2020 term and I ask for your support. The promotion and defense of human rights are a hallmark of our foreign policy. We are particularly committed to gender equality, the right to safe drinking water and sanitation, the rights of persons with disabilities, and the fight against racism, xenophobia and hate crimes.