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Russia’s and Iran’s actions violate UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which prohibits all countries – including permanent members of the UN Security Council – from…

On Tuesday, June 13, Ambassador Lu will deliver the commencement address at the Santa Monica College Commencement Ceremony – the school’s first in-person graduation to…

UNOPS’ ability to support the SDGs is inextricably connected to restoration of trust and credibility at UNOPS. We applaud your focus on accountability for what…

We express our profound concerns over the reported shelling of Kherson, Ukraine, during the evacuation from the areas, flooded after the destruction of the dam…

Although the Assad regime claims it is ready to work with regional actors to receive refugees, we see no indication that it is committed to…

On his first day in office, President Biden charged our government with preventing and combating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.…

We call on Russia to cease its recognition of the so-called independence of the Georgian regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, which are integral parts…

We encourage the Government of Iraq to adopt legislation on international crimes – notably genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity – and to take…

The dam’s destruction risks massive ecological devastation, as Ukraine’s already badly damaged critical infrastructure must once again absorb a devastating blow. Those downstream are under…

An inclusive and credible democratic transition – based on guidelines in the AU Peace and Security Council communique of May 2021 – offers the best…

Representative Raskin has one of the most remarkable careers in public service in this country’s history. For more than 25 years, he served as a…

We had something called an Arria-formula meeting – it’s an informal meeting of the Security Council – where we talked about cybersecurity and how technology…

We strongly regret that this Council was unable to find consensus on an updated mandate which is needed now more than ever. We put forth…

The members of the Security Council emphasized the need for the parties to immediately cease hostilities, facilitate humanitarian access and establish a permanent ceasefire arrangement…

I'd first like to note that I found interesting that the representative of the Chinese delegation did not at any point condemn this DPRK space…

This Council cannot ignore the DPRK’s failed launches, as they allow the DPRK to learn about its capability gaps and determine how to advance its…

Standing up for LGBTQI+ people is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration domestically and abroad. At the UN, the United States continues to lead…

Given Iran’s persistent violations of UN Security Council resolution 2231, including pertaining to its ballistic missile program, its ongoing efforts to undermine international security, and…