Statement of CYPRUS at UNGA73

“An Organisation which emerged from the ashes of war for the purpose of maintaining international peace and security, underpinning the respect and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, irrespective of gender, racial or ethnic origin, religion or belief.”

Statement of BOTSWANA at UNGA73

“Botswana remains deeply concerned about the protracted conflicts in Afghanistan, Mali, South Sudan, Syria and Yemen. It is estimated that over the past decade, violent conflicts have led to forced displacement of over 68.5 million people.”

Statement of LITHUANIA at UNGA73

“In almost every major crisis of the last decade - from Syria to Ukraine, from Myanmar to Yemen - the UN Security Council was unable to play a meaningful role because of inability of states to rise above their national interests and obstructive use of veto.”

“Globalisation also has a dark side, which must be confronted by acting against exclusion, inequality and falling labour standards.”

Statement of LUXEMBOURG at UNGA73

We must also note a deterioration in the situation of human rights in the world. This is true when it comes to [...] generalised sexual violence, notably increasingly committed by non-state actors.

Statement of EL SALVADOR at UNGA73

National financing, even with all the efforts we make, will not be enough. It is imperative that the international community play its part in this commitment.

These contributions must contribute to a holistic, long-term perspective, to ensure inclusive economic growth and to lift millions of people out of poverty, who suffer from the worst consequences of climate change and the unjust distribution of wealth.

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