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Breaking: Thanks to grassroots pressure, Canada has once again voted YES on Palestinian self-determination at the
#UNGA! In this rare gesture, Canada briefly aligns itself with international law, human rights, and the rest of the world. pic.twitter.com/9MW33co6ru
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"Some say that the Rohingya are a voiceless minority, but this is not true. They are speaking loudly. The problem is there are too many who are not listening”. Ambassador
@BobRae48 on the adoption by the#UNGA of the Resolution on the Situation in#Myanmarpic.twitter.com/WcmZQPbKJn
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Pleasure to meet Prof. Dr. Uğur Şahin & Dr. Özlem Türeci, scientist couple who developed a
#COVID19 vaccine. We had an insightful discussion on the path to recovery. They accepted my invitation to join as speakers on#UNGA Special session on#COVID19 on 3-4 Dec.@BioNTech_Group.pic.twitter.com/ls4CqDLdXn
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Congrats & best of luck to Georg Nolte, who has just been elected to
@CIJ_ICJ! He received overwhelming support in#UNGA &#UNSC. To his new position he will bring 14 yrs of experience as a member of Int'l Law Commission, along w/ a spirit of loyalty & full commitment to ICJ.pic.twitter.com/rs0UvmZbk1Show this thread -
The
#UNGA 3C overwhelmingly adopts a resolution on#HumanRights in#Myanmar (131Y-9N)#Germany says to Rohingya, "the world will not forget you" & together with#Canada,#US & others says the disenfranchisement of#Rohingya & others from the recent election must not be repeated.pic.twitter.com/epBPd1X0ia
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With 63 in favor, 22 against
#UNGA#3Comm adopted resolution on#HumanRights situation in#Crimea.#Georgia
as main co-sponsor, reiterated unwavering support for #Ukraine's
sovereignty & territorial integrity, concern over human rights violations, condemned Russian occupation pic.twitter.com/Ct0EOyCkzF – at United Nations
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Important UN
resolution on the role of women & girls in the COVID-response adopted by #UNGA! Women’s & girls’ enjoyment of#humanrights must be at the heart of our work to Build Back Better & Greener. Thanks to Spain
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Had our monthly coordination meeting with SG
@antonioguterres. We discussed@UN preparedness relating to COVID-19 and how to ensure continuity of business. We also discussed the preparations for#UNGA's Special session on#COVID19 and the follow up on the#UN75 declaration.pic.twitter.com/QtyJei8htN
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The
#Iranian society showed its amazing revolutionary state in the uprising last Nov, a capacity which is still in force. The society’s explosive conditions,pent-up discontent&animosity towards the regime are at an all-time high.#IranProtests#Iran pic.twitter.com/6gTWiPvE56#UNGA -
#UNGA 3C adopted a resolution on#HumanRights situation in#Crimea. Human rights violations in Crimea & aggression by#Russia against Ukraine
must stop.
#Georgia
as main co-sponsor stands w/ #Ukraine & reaffirms full support to UKR territorial integrity#crimeaisukraine pic.twitter.com/RW32P4aZCc
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At today's
#UNGA#5C meeting, Amb Dai Bing expressed appreciation for the progress of UN peace and security reform and called for the reform to remain true to its original aspiration, be transparent, open and fair, and address the imbalance of staff geographical representation.pic.twitter.com/DP72ZzKMM6
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It’s a wrap!
2 months of deliberations
50+ resolutions adopted
13 successful EU initiatives
The #UNGA Third Committee just completed its work.
Thank you to
Amb. @KatalinBogyay, Chair of the Third Committee, for guiding our work under exceptional circumstances!pic.twitter.com/VXn1eT7U4e
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Pleased to meet Elisabeth Tichy-Fisslberger, President of the Human Rights Council
@UN_HRC. Ms.@Tichy_e is only the second woman to preside over the Council. We discussed the importance of having more women in leadership roles as well as#UNGA’s & the Council’s programs of work. pic.twitter.com/1vuOcRfsvf
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Proud that
#Qatar
is member of the Core Group presented draft decision. “Procedure for decision-making in the General Assembly when an in-person meeting is not possible”, A/75/L.7/Rev.1 . The #UNGA presided by@UN_PGA adopted today the Decision w/the support of 123 Member Statespic.twitter.com/7Oa2bfnk3Y
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True to our commitment for a fully functional
#UNGA at all times,
is grateful for the adoption of a procedure for decision-making in the most challenging circumstances by a large majority. We will continue dialogue with all to strengthen trust in an effective multilateral system pic.twitter.com/4zaRXAFjNi
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To the nations that supported the Resolution on Human Rights in
#Myanmar at the#UNGA today,@brouklondon sends our deepest thanks — your solidarity lends strength to all the#Rohingya activists fighting for justice and accountability for our people.https://twitter.com/CanadaUN/status/1329191685432205323 …
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While the
#UnitedNations needs much deeper reforms, it is evident that reform of the Security Council is an unavoidable imperative, both challenging and essential. Through active engagement and a pragmatic approach, I believe we can make meaningful progress on this agenda.#UNGA. pic.twitter.com/0cN784Zhe0
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We congratulate
@SpainUN for the consensual adoption by#UNGA Third Committee of a resolution on women & girls and the response to#COVID19 This resolution sends a powerful message on our commitment to promote and protect the role & rights of women during the pandemicpic.twitter.com/pxtZ301vWT
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#UNGA, as the United Nations’ most representative body, has a convening power like no other. This is where all Member States can discuss issues and solutions that cross national boundaries. Strengthening the General Assembly is vital to deliver to the people we serve. pic.twitter.com/8evGV8NnQ9
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