The United States commends Guinea-Bissau for having held peaceful first round and run-off elections in December, with the help of the international community. Free, fair, and transparent elections are the cornerstone of democracy, and we are encouraged by how far Guinea-Bissau has come in empowering its citizens to choose their own leaders.

We commend the Commission for Social Development for turning its focus this year, for the first time, to affordable housing and social protections to address homelessness. The issues are at the core of the Sustainable Development Goals and affect cities around the world, including here in New York.

Security Council Resolution 2282 calls for comprehensive approaches to transitional justice, and we recognize the vital role transitional justice plays in uncovering difficult truths, acknowledging abuses, and fostering reconciliation.

However, I do want to note that we are disappointed that today’s vote did not garner unanimous support among the Council members, despite commitments agreed to by leaders in Berlin, including the Russian Federation. It’s also very unfortunate that foreign mercenaries, including from the Kremlin-linked Wagner Group, are making an inclusive political solution harder to …

There is perhaps no group of people harmed more by the absence of peace and security than children. In most cases, they are the most vulnerable among us. And so, we deeply appreciate the efforts of Belgium to highlight global child protection, including through leading consensus on conclusions on Syria, Burma, and Sudan, and by …

The United States has long supported strong private sector engagement across the UN and sees private sector engagement in three  key dimensions: 1) the private sector as a source of investment;  2) the private sector as a source of know-how – business models and practices, innovative ideas, and efficiency and effectiveness in achieving outcomes; and …

The United States remains—proudly so—the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance globally and the top humanitarian donor to UNICEF.  This longstanding commitment signals our belief in the importance—the critical importance—of UNICEF’s work.

We are deeply concerned by accounts in the Secretary General’s report of increased criminality, internal displacement, and kidnapping—including of NGO workers—in Darfur. These incidents disrupt progress toward peace and diminish hope among the Sudanese people that they might go about their daily lives without fear. Mr. President, we were especially disheartened to read in the …

We continue to call on all parties to exercise restraint, respect government institutions underpinning economic stability, refrain from imposing bureaucratic impediments on humanitarian response, and allow humanitarian aid workers unhindered access to civilians affected by the unrest. We hope these concrete actions will lead to further de-escalation through Yemen, and we hope they will help …

We welcome the creation of a dedicated unit in UNIOGBIS for combatting drug trafficking and transnational organized crime, and we urge continued support for strengthening the UN Office on Drugs and Crime presence in Guinea-Bissau.

The United States has called a vote on today’s resolution because we have deep concerns about potential UN collaboration with the Economic Cooperation Organization. Iran, which chairs and hosts the Economic Cooperation Organization, has a clear track record of undermining regional security. Iran has destabilized its neighbors, in particular through its support to terrorist organizations …

The United States views peacekeeping reforms through the lens of our five peacekeeping principles. Peacekeeping missions must: support political solutions; have the cooperation of the host country; possess realistic and achievable mandates; have an exit strategy; and adjust to progress and failure.

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City June 12, 2019 AS DELIVERED Mr. President, thank you for organizing this important debate on mediation and peaceful resolution of conflicts. Secretary-General Guterres, we recognize your leadership in advancing the UN’s mediation and conflict prevention work, including the creation of …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City June 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Minister, for convening and presiding over today’s briefing. We also thank ICRC President Maurer and Operations Director Ghelani for participating today and we commend their teams for their critical work to address …

Jim Morris U.S. Representative to UNICEF Executive Board New York City June 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. We wish you well. Executive Director Fore, thank you for your presentation and for challenging us to focus on the strategic issues that have a real effect on the well-being of children. This week’s annual …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations June 10, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, the Security Council must ensure that we are using the time and resources of this Council wisely and where the needs are greatest. In light of last week’s …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City June 7, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you and thanks to all the panelists for your insights on how to better prevent and counter transnational organized crime. The United States remains committed to combating transnational organized crime, the organizations behind it …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations June 6, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President and thanks to today’s briefers. Welcome to the ministers who are joining us for today’s open briefing. The United States extends its appreciation to Kuwait for chairing the Informal …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City June 5, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. I would like to thank Administrator Steiner for the annual report and his remarks outlining UNDP’s accomplishments and future directions. The United States appreciates the dedication and the hard work …

Hector Brown Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City June 4, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. The United States welcomes the Administrator’s report. I take the floor today to underscore the United States’ commitment to one of the most undervalued resources in the developing world – the talent, ambition, and …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City June 4, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Let me begin by joining my colleagues in congratulating Kuwait as you begin your presidency of the council. And thank you, Special Representative Fall, for your briefing today and for the efforts that …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City June 4, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States is pleased to co-sponsor this resolution, which reaffirms the commitment of all states to ensure the voluntary, safe, dignified, and unhindered return of refugees and persons displaced from the Abkhazia …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City June 4, 2019 AS DELIVERED On behalf of the United States, as host country of the United Nations, we extend our sincere congratulations to Tijjani Muhammad Bande upon his election to President of the General …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations June 4, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. My delegation would like to thank Secretary-General Guterres for being with us this afternoon and for presenting his report on Improving the Financial Situation of the United Nations. I …

Susan Olson, Senior Population Policy Officer, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration New York City June 3, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you Dr. Kanem for your statement and update on the implementation of UNFPA’s strategic plan for 2018 to 2021. We join other delegations in noting UNFPA’s 50th anniversary this …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 30, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States welcomes the Security Council’s support for renewing the South Sudan sanctions regime, including the arms embargo.  If there is to be any chance for lasting peace in South …

Austin Smith, Acting Representative of the United States to the United Nations Economic and Social Council New York City May 28, 2019 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks Poland and other members of the core group for their leadership and spirit of cooperation in establishing an international day to commemorate the victims of violence based …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 28, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Assistant Secretary-General Mueller, for your important briefing today. Mr. President, the Assad regime, with the help of its military allies in the air and on the ground, has …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 23, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President, to today’s briefers, and to Indonesia for organizing today’s debate on protection of civilians. We also welcome the Ministers who are with us in the Council today. Madam President, as we …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 22, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to today’s briefers. Clearly, Somalia continues to face significant challenges on its path toward building a safe, stable, and prosperous state.  We strongly condemn recent attacks by Al-Shabaab …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 22, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madame President.  The resolution before us today addresses the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice concerning sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, which the United Kingdom administers as the British Indian Ocean …

Jason Greenblatt Special Representative for International Negotiations New York City May 22, 2019   AS DELIVERED Good morning. Thank you for your briefing, Nikolay, and thank you for your redoubled efforts to restore safety and security both to the people of Israel, who came under sustained attack from Gaza, and to the Palestinian civilians among …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 21, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert, for being with us today and for your helpful and comprehensive briefing. Today’s unanimous vote to renew the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq once again …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 21, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President.  Special Representative Salamé, Commissioner Chergui, Ambassador Schulz, thank you for your briefings today. The United States condemns in the strongest terms the two terrorist attacks on MINUSMA last weekend that killed …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations May 20, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President.  As we’ve made clear to other members of the Council, we, like France and Germany, do not see a need for this briefing. In our view, requesting this meeting is a clear attempt by …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 20, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you to the chairs of the 1267, 1373 and 1540 Committees for their strong cooperation. These committees play a crucial and complementary role in assessing and countering global threats …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 17, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President and thanks to Undersecretaries General DiCarlo and Lowcock for their deeply concerning briefings today. Mr. President, the United States believes the September 2018 ceasefire agreement between …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 16, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President.  And thanks to today’s briefers.  A warm welcome to Foreign Minister Barry. Mr. President, the last six months in the Sahel have been concerning.  The security …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 15, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President.  Thank you to our distinguished briefers for their presentations today and for the tireless effort of your teams.  Thank you also to the Ambassador of Peru …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, the UN Security Council met in closed consultations to discuss the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. In the meeting, the United States raised alarm over the May 8 detention of Edgar Zambrano, the First Vice President of Venezuela’s National Assembly. We are concerned Zambrano’s arrest is a major escalation of the ongoing …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 13, 2019 AS DELIVERED Opening Remarks On behalf of the United States, it is my pleasure to welcome you to today’s Arria-Formula meeting on the Humanitarian Crisis in Cameroon. We are joined by a …

Ms. Grace Levin Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 13, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank the Controller, Mr. Chandru Ramanathan and Mr. Cihan Terzi, Chair of the ACABQ for introducing their respective reports. Madam Chair, my delegation remains fully supportive of the Secretary-General …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 10, 2019 AS DELIVERED We also thank the experts who joined us today to share their insightful views and ideas about how the international community can better address these issues. And finally – and most of all – thank …

Jason Greenblatt Special Representative for International Negotiations New York City May 9, 2019 AS DELIVERED Ministers, members of the Council, ladies and gentlemen, I want to thank those that came here today who are truly interested in finding a comprehensive and lasting peace to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Palestinians, Israelis, and the region all …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 8, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Madam Prosecutor, for your briefing. Eight years ago, the UN Security Council referred the situation in Libya to the International Criminal Court. The resolution addressed a dangerous moment …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 8, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, High Representative Inzko, for your leadership and for being back with us today. The United States reiterates our strong support for the Office of the High Representative’s mandate …

Brian Conroy Counselor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 8, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank Mr. Chandru Ramanathan, Assistant Secretary-General and Controller, and Mr. Cihan Terzi, Chair of the ACABQ, for introducing their respective reports. As my delegation noted in our statement on the …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 7, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. As we prepare to consider the membership of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, the United States must note with serious concern the inappropriate conduct of the Chinese delegation …

Carolyn Strainic Advisor for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 7, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank Mr. Peter Korn, Director of External Audit and Chair of the Audit Operations Committee, Mr. Pedro Guazo, Director, Finance Division, Office of Programme Planning, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 7, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Madam President and congratulations on Indonesia’s council presidency this month. Thanks also to our briefers and to Indonesia for organizing today’s debate on how training and capacity-building can strengthen UN peacekeeping. In that …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform United States U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 6, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. My delegation has not raised this issue before in the Fifth Committee, but since the Palestinian representative decided to clarify their representation at the …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 6, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank Mr. David Kanja, Assistant Secretary-General for the Office of Internal Oversight Services, Ms. Aruna Thanabalasingam, Director, Administrative Law Division, Office of …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City May 1, 2019 AS DELIVERED I would like to emphasize that the Chinese delegate’s accusations against Dolkun Isa are unfounded and inappropriate. Dolkun Isa is a widely respected human rights defender who has dedicated his entire adult life to …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 30, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. At the outset, the United States is compelled by the urgency of the humanitarian conditions in the Rukban camp to reiterate in the strongest terms our call on the Assad regime …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 30, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I also thank the Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy for their briefings. Parfait, the United States welcomes you to your new role, and we look forward to working together. The United States was pleased …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 30, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. We are pleased with the Council’s strong statement of support for Personal Envoy Koehler’s efforts to achieve a just, lasting, and mutually acceptable political solution, which will provide for the self-determination of the …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator New York City U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 29, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. We agree with EcoPeace that the road to stability in the Middle East will be paved by regional cooperation on many levels, and water and energy security are certainly essential …

Valerie Hauser Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations April 26, 2019 AS DELIVERED The United States engages and works with Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and other indigenous communities to support, share, utilize, and protect traditional knowledge.  We have a legal framework in place to incorporate traditional knowledge into U.S. government decision-making. For example, …

Linda Lum Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 26, 2019 AS DELIVERED The United States continues to champion ensuring the diversity of views in the United Nation system, through pushing for robust participation of various stakeholders including civil society and indigenous peoples.  Unfortunately, the General Assembly’s enhanced participation process ended …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 25, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President. The United States also condemns Russia’s decision to grant expedited Russian citizenship to Ukrainians living in the Russia-controlled Donbas. Through this highly provocative action, Russia is clearly intensifying its assault on …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 24, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. During a December 2018 Arria-formula meeting on the situation of persons with disabilities in conflict, the United States made a commitment to raise the situation of persons with disabilities more systemically …

Mark Simonoff Minister Counselor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 23, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States welcomes the submission of the third report of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 23, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. A warm welcome and our thanks to today’s briefers for their very important contributions. Mr. President, allow me to begin by offering the United States’ heartfelt condolences to the people of …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 18, 2019 AS DELIVERED Good afternoon everyone and thank you Michael for that warm introduction. Thanks to all of you for being here. It is a bit surreal to stand before you all today as the Acting U.S. Ambassador …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 17, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And welcome, it’s great to have you join us in the Council today. Mr. President, over the past days, we have seen a dramatic and significant series of events unfold in …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 15, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thanks to our briefers today, and especially to the UN teams on the ground in Yemen for their tireless efforts in exceptionally difficult conditions. Since December, this Council has urged the …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 12, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President We are pleased to vote in favor of the final renewal of MINUJUSTH until October 15, 2019. This resolution will conclude the UN peacekeeping presence in Haiti after more than 15 …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 12, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and welcome Foreign Minister Trujillo . Since the signing of the historic 2016 peace agreement, Colombia has taken several important steps and has become an inspiration for peace not just in …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President, and thank you for convening today’s open debate and for being with us in the Council this morning. Thanks, also, to our briefers today. Madam President, I reaffirm the United States’ …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 10, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States is pleased to renew the mandate of the 1718 Panel of Experts so that it can continue its important work to strengthen the DPRK sanctions regime. The full and comprehensive …

Joan Barrett Director for Multilateral Affairs, U.S. Department of Labor New York City April 10, 2019 AS DELIVERED Madam President, Director-General Ryder, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, the United States offers its warm congratulations to the International Labor Organization on its centenary. The ILO has carried on its mission through the Great Depression, World War II, …

Michael R. Pence Vice President of the United States New York City April 10, 2019 AS DELIVERED Mr. Secretary General, Mr. President, to all the members of the Security Council: I am here today, on behalf of the President of the United States of America, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and to call …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 9, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, High Commissioner Grandi. The United States is committed to assisting those displaced by circumstances beyond their control. As such, we remain the largest single donor of humanitarian assistance worldwide. …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 8, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The Balkans’ experience as a key source and transit point for illicit small arms transfers underscores the need for strong international standards to address trafficking challenges globally. Strong implementation of these standards is …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 5, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. My delegation would like to express its sincere gratitude to you for your continued leadership as Chair of this Committee. This Committee continues to benefit greatly …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 4, 2019 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chairman, on behalf of the United States, I thank you and the Bureau for your efforts in preparing us for the work of this year’s Commission on the theme …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 3, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and I’m glad to be the first subjected to the hourglass test. We would like to thank Foreign Minister Edmond for joining the Council today. The United States welcomes this opportunity …

Andrea Thompson Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security U.S. Department of State New York City April 2, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Foreign Minister Maas for convening this crucial meeting today on supporting the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty or NPT. I’d also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu and Director General Amano for their briefings …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 2, 2019 AS DELIVERED Madam Chairperson, ministers, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, I’m honored to join you today at the adoption of this resolution on combating terrorism and other acts of violence based on religion or belief. We offer our …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 1, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. We congratulate Germany on assuming the presidency of the Council for April, and thank France for its productive presidency during a very busy month of March. Thanks, too, to the briefers, …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City April 1, 2019 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chairman, the United States appreciates your extensive consultations with all regional member state groups in the lead up to the Commission. Your leadership in preparing a concise declaration to …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 29, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States strongly supports MONUSCO and is pleased to have voted in favor of this resolution today. We thank SRSG Zerrougui and her team for their stewardship of MONUSCO at an important …

David Hale Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs U.S. Department of State New York City March 29, 2019 AS DELIVERED Mr. President, I’d like to thank you and also Secretary-General Guterres for the briefing today. Thank you very much, and I also wish to thank the representatives of France, Germany, and Cote d’Ivoire for …

David Hale Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs U.S. Department of State New York City March 29, 2019 Good morning. Distinguished guests, it’s a great honor to represent Secretary of State Pompeo today. He sends his greetings, and regrets that he was unable to be present personally. He has recorded a message that we …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 28, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. We thank France for raising this issue in the Security Council and for its efforts to generate the groundbreaking counterterrorism financing resolution we adopted this morning. Thanks, too, to our briefers …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 27, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, for your briefings today. The United States is concerned by the Secretary-General’s reports of continued military activities and presence of the Syrian armed forces in the …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative United States U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 27, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Today’s vote on a UN Security Council Resolution supporting the UN Assistance Mission in Somalia underscores the strong and continued commitment of the international community to support peace, stability, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 27, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Director Rajasingham, for your briefings today. Mr. President, after eight years of the Syrian conflict, we would like to remind members of the Council that this …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 26, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Special Envoy Djinnit, thank you for your dedicated service of nearly five years. Your efforts have been deeply appreciated, and we wish you every success in your future endeavors. Mr. President, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 26, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Special Coordinator Mladenov, thank you for your sobering briefing. The United States strongly condemns the rocket attack on Israel from Gaza yesterday that injured seven innocent civilians, and we reaffirm Israel’s …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 25, 2019 AS DELIVERED Madam President, excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, good morning. I’m honored to join you here today in marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. I offer my thanks to the President of the …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform United States U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 22, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Madam Chairwoman and thank you Madam Facilitator. The United States is concerned by all reports of harassment and bullying during this session, including of the facilitator. …

Anca DiGiacomo Adviser for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 22, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. My delegation would like to thank Mr. Pedro Guazo, Director of the Finance Division, Office of Programme Planning, Finance and Budget and Mr. Cihan Terzi, Chair of the ACABQ …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 19, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. And thank you, Ambassador Djani, for your briefing. As we’ve been reminded too many times sitting in this Council, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery, including …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 18, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Special Representative Zerrougui, thank you for today’s briefing and for your tireless efforts that contributed to the DRC’s first peaceful transfer of power earlier this year. Thank you, Anny Modi, for …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 15, 2019 AS DELIVERED Madame Chairwoman, I am honored to be here today to speak on behalf of the United States of America. I also want to express my government’s condemnation of the barbaric …

Remarks following the Adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2405 Renewing the Mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for Six Months Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations March 15, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Madam President. The United States has voted in favor of this Security …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 15, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. The United States thanks Council members for their efforts to strengthen the UNMISS mandate to ensure the Mission supports the people of South Sudan in their pursuit of lasting peace, security, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 15, 2019 AS DELIVERED Merci, François, and before I turn to my remarks on Crimea, the United States strongly condemns today’s attack in Christchurch, New Zealand. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, and we …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations March 14, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Madam Minister. Thank you very much to France and Germany for calling this important Arria meeting and are happy to be one of the co-sponsors. We also welcome the contributions from …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations March 14, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Madam Minister. Thank you very much to France and Germany for calling this important Arria meeting and are happy to be one of the co-sponsors. We also welcome the contributions from …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 12, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, High Representative Mogherini, for joining us today and for your useful and comprehensive briefing. The United States deeply appreciates the European Union’s contributions to promoting peace, security, and …

Brian Conroy Counselor New York City March 12, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. My delegation would like to thank Mr. Patrick Carey, Division of Administration, Department of Operational Support and Mr. Cihan Terzi, Chair of the ACABQ, for introducing their respective reports. Madam Chair, an organization’s travel policies and their related implementation offer …

Shawn Duncan First Secretary U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States would like to thank the new chair and Inspector of the Joint Inspection Unit, Ms. Sukai Prom-Jackson for presenting the Unit’s 2018 annual report and the 2019 program of work. …

Remarks to the UN Fifth Committee on Agenda Item 136: Status of Implementation of the Information Communications Technology Strategy for the United Nation Carolyn Strainic Advisor for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank Ms. …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would also like to extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to all those affected by the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 tragedy. We mourn the lives …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. We offer our condolences and solidarity to the people and government of Ethiopia who are responding to the crash. Our embassies in Addis Ababa and Nairobi are working tirelessly to offer …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 8, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Thank you Special Representative Shearer and Ms. Jial for your briefings about the latest developments on the ground in South Sudan. Today, International Women’s Day, reminds us of a key reason …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 7, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and let me add our voice to the others in congratulating you on assuming the presidency of the Council for this month and congratulations to Equatorial Guinea on completing their hard …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City March 1, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. We are quite surprised and disappointed to learn of the PBI associated with this resolution. This once again calls into question the utility of such decades, years, and days. …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 28, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and congratulations on completing your presidency of the Council. And thank you, Special Envoy Burgener, for your briefing and for your important work on Myanmar. Welcome, to the Foreign Secretary of …

Elliott Abrams U.S. Special Representative for Venezuela New York City February 28, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The situation in Venezuela demands our action now. The corrupt former Maduro regime has caused an economic collapse that threatens peace and security throughout the region. Millions of Venezuelans have fled their country in search of …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 28, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Special Envoy Pedersen, for being here today. The United States congratulates you on your appointment and welcomes you to the Security Council for your first briefing as UN …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 27, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and welcome back to this Council chamber. Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, High Representative Lamamra, Executive Director Gounden, thank you for your briefings today. Mr. President, today’s debate and vote on a UN Security …

Elliott Abrams U.S. Special Representative for Venezuela New York City February 26, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to respond briefly to the remarks of the representative of the Russian Federation. I think we’re all aware of efforts that are being made far away from here in Hanoi in the next …

Elliott Abrams U.S. Special Representative for Venezuela New York City February 26, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President and members of the Security Council. Good afternoon. Thank you to Under-Secretary DiCarlo for her very sobering and comprehensive briefing. We’re here today because of the de facto Maduro regime’s refusal to allow humanitarian aid to …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 26, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Ms. Ghelani, for your briefing and for the important work that the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and your partners are doing to support the …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 25, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Assistant Secretary-General Keita, for your briefing on the latest developments on the ground in Darfur. Mr. President, we continue to evaluate the impact of President Omar al-Bashir’s announcement …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 22, 2019 AS DELIVERED Good morning, everyone, and thank you, Peter. Thanks to Chris and Kathie for having me here today. Thank you all for taking the time from your busy schedules to come here and explore the important …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 21, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President, and a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Baipo-Temon. Thank you, Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga, for your briefing and, more importantly, for your stewardship of MINUSCA over the past three-and-a-half challenging years. Parfait, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 20, 2019 AS DELIVERED The United States would like to thank the President of the General Assembly for hosting today’s important meeting, and welcome President Poroshenko. Thank you for joining us today. Five years ago, the world bore witness …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 19, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Special Envoy Kafando, thank you for today’s briefing on the latest developments in Burundi, and Ambassadors Mohammed and Lauber, thank you too for sharing views of the African Union and the …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 19, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you Special Envoy Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for your briefings, your tireless efforts, and those of your teams. Mr. President, on February 13, the United States joined the United …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 12, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President, and thank you to Assistant Secretary Generals Jenca and Müller and Ambassadors Abakan and Sajdik for your briefings and for your calls for full implementation of the Minsk agreements. Mr. President, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 12, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President, and thank you to Assistant Secretary Generals Jenca and Müller and Ambassadors Abakan and Sajdik for your briefings and for your calls for full implementation of the Minsk agreements. Mr. President, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 12, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you very much, Mark, and the United States wants to thank the representatives of Belgium, Central African Republic, Cote D’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, and France for organizing this timely conversation on the occasion of the …

Elaine French Deputy Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED I would like to start by offering my condolences and those of the United States to Ethiopia on their loss in Abyei over the weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 11, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Executive Director Coninsx for your briefings. We also thank the Secretary-General, the 1267 Monitoring Team, and the staff of the UN Office of Counterterrorism and …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 8, 2019 AS DELIVERED Madame Minister, thank you for joining us today, and thanks to Germany for convening this meeting, which the United States is pleased to co-host along with 11 other members of the Security Council. And thanks …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 7, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President, and thank you Special Representative Tanin for your briefing today. Welcome back Foreign Minister Dacic and Ambassador Citaku. We appreciate the understanding reached by this Council to end the practice of …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 6, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you. Mr. President. The United States would like to align ourselves with the statement just delivered by the United Kingdom. The US appreciates Executive Director Fore’s strong leadership on protecting aid recipients from sexual …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City February 5, 2019 AS DELIVERED Mr. President, Foreign Minister Angue, thank you for joining us today and thank you for hosting this meeting. Thanks as well as to Mr. Fedotov and Ms. Ukonga for your briefings. The United States thanks …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations February 4, 2019 AS DELIVERED Mr. President, thank you for convening today’s session, which is focused on African countries, but relevant throughout the globe. Thank you Secretary-General and Chairperson Al-Baki Mohammed for your remarks today, and welcome to the ministers who are joining …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 31, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you both, Madam Presidents. It is lovely to say that. This likely will be my last time addressing this body. I want to thank you both for your leadership and …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 31, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Ambassador. Thank you as well to Australia, France, Indonesia, Peru, and Tunisia for bringing us together here today to discuss this very important topic. The United States, as you know, has been at the forefront …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 31, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Under-Secretary-General Smale. Thanks to the Albanian mission and Ambassador Kadare for hosting this event today, and thanks for the invitation to address you all. Especially, thank you to the distinguished speakers and to …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 30, 2019   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, for your briefing and for the important work that OCHA and your partners are doing to support the Syrian people. Last month, Mr. President, the UN …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 30, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thanks to the UK delegations for their efforts to strengthen UNFICYP’s mandate to ensure it conveys the strong sentiment of the UN Security Council and the international community that peacekeeping …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 28, 2019 AS DELIVERED Secretary General, Excellencies, distinguished guests, I am deeply honored to represent the United States at this commemoration for victims of the Holocaust. Thank you to the Secretary General and the …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 25, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President – Foreign Minister Vargas – for calling this important meeting. And welcome to the many ministers joining us today. I would also like to thank Administrator Steiner, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Professor Kabat, …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 24, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thanks Mr. Minister. The United States remains strongly committed to the global Women Peace and Security agenda. While this effort began as an initiative of the Security Council, we continue to believe that it requires the full …

Hector Brown Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations January 24, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. Working methods has long been an issue of concern for this and the other UN executive boards. The United States welcomes greater efficiencies that ensure each member state serving on its board can adequately perform its oversight …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 23, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. It is excellent to have you with us back in the Council, welcome. Special Representative Ruiz Massieu, thank you for your briefing. We look forward to your leadership as we begin …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 22, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thanks to Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing. Minister Marsudi, welcome and thank you for joining us in the Council for today’s briefing. Mr. President, we offer our deepest condolences …

Hector Brown Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 21, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. As the implementation of the UN development system reform officially begins, the United States would like to use this Board meeting to articulate our expectations for UNDP’s work in terms of both substantive focus …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 21, 2019   The United States continues to be gravely concerned about the global crackdown on civil society and attempts to close civic space, including here at the UN. We are a strong promoter and defender of civil …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 18, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Special Representative Salamé, thank you for your briefing, your continuing efforts – and those of your team – in a very challenging environment. Mr. President, as the United Kingdom noted – …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 17, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Ambassador Wronecka, for your briefing today on the important work undertaken by the 1591 Sudan Sanctions Committee and for your commitment to the work of the committee‎. As always, you …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 16, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President, thank you Assistant Secretary-General Keita for your briefing today. I would also like to thank Foreign Minister Camara for participating in today’s meeting. Sadly, this has been a very difficult reporting period for …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative United States U.S. Mission to the United Nations January 11, 2019 Thank you, Special Representative Zerrougui, Foreign Minister Malanji, Ambassador Fatima Mohammed, CENI President Naanga and CENCO Secretary General Nshole, for your informative briefings today. Special Representative Zerrougui, thank you for MONUSCO’s continued efforts to support the DRC electoral …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City January 10, 2019 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Special Representative Chambas for your briefing here today, which outlined areas of progress as well as immense challenges that remain present in West Africa. Mr. President, we appreciate the work UNOWAS does in …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen Acting Permanent Representative U.S. Mission to the United Nations January 9, 2019   Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, Special Envoy Griffiths, for your briefings and for your excellent work to achieve and implement the agreements reached in Stockholm. We also deeply appreciate General Cammaert’s work establishing the Redeployment …

December 22, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The United States again led efforts at the United Nations to instill budgetary discipline; pursue equitable financial burden sharing; enhance accountability and oversight; and advance key priorities of reform, human rights, and peace and security in the UN’s Fifth Committee (administrative and budget). which just concluded. Key accomplishments achieved …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform United States U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 22, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States takes its obligations to the United Nations seriously and its partnership with the organization and with other Member States. As a …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 21, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun and Ambassador Vieira, for your briefings on the situation in Guinea-Bissau and the Secretary-General’s assessment of UNIOGBIS. We look forward to discussing that assessment with our Council …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 21, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. We gather to vote on this resolution today in order to address the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Yemen, and to endorse the Stockholm agreements. The United States remains deeply concerned about …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President, and thank you to all of our briefers today for your briefings and for your dedicated work advancing peace and development in the Sahel. We share the Special Advisor’s assessment that the Sahel …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States believes that it is inappropriate that Mexico has brought this bilateral matter to the UN General Assembly. We are also disappointed that Mexico failed …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Special Envoy de Mistura, for your briefing. Staffan, on behalf of the United States, I express our sincere gratitude for your four and a half years of service as the UN …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations November 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. My delegation has called for a vote on this resolution as we have persistent, fundamental difficulties with the text of the annexed Declaration proposed for adoption. We have previously articulated our position regarding …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Executive Director Fedotov, for your briefing. The scourge of drug addiction continues to claim too many lives around the world, including West and Central Africa. The harms of Illicit drug …

Andrew Veprek Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration New York City December 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. The United States cannot support the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. We therefore object to the adoption of a resolution that welcomes the adoption of a Compact rejected by …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, for your briefing today. Over the past few weeks, we have seen images and news of tunnels discovered in northern Israel. As the Under-Secretary-General has told us this morning, …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 18, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. Mladenov, for your briefing. When I first came to the United Nations two years ago, I was taken back a bit by this …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 18, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, we thank you for your updates on the situation in South Sudan. Special Representative Patten, if you’re still here, your briefing reminds us why the international community needs to strengthen calls …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 18, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is thankful for the opportunity to provide remarks on the twentieth anniversary of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders. Twenty years ago, we collectively passed this Declaration to …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 17, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to all the briefers who briefed us today. The United States welcomes the outcomes of the Geneva Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan. Three weeks ago, the international community reaffirmed its long-term …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 17, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. Under-Secretary-General for your briefing today. Welcome to President Vucic and President Thaci. We thank you for your remarks and for joining us here today. The United States reaffirms its support …

Sofija Korac ECOSOC Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 17, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. We regret we were unable to deliver this statement at the time of adoption in the Third Committee, but wish to take the opportunity to provide clarification of the U.S. position regarding elements …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City December 17, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. We are pleased to maintain consensus on the resolution Human Rights and Terrorism. We take the floor today to state fully our understandings regarding its text. We understand OP8 of this resolution to refer to the importance …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 14, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I thank Under-Secretary Lowcock and Special Envoy Griffiths for their briefings. For millions of people around the world, this is a season of hope. This is …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 14, 2018 AS DELIVERED Merci, Monsieur Le Président, and thank you, Madam Prosecutor, for your briefing. The United States will always believe that victims in Darfur deserve justice and that accountability is essential for …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 14, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Last week, the United Nations released the Global Humanitarian Overview for 2019. The facts on the humanitarian needs around the world are sobering. Over 135 million people across the world …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 14, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is pleased to join consensus on these resolutions and reaffirms the vital function of the United Nations in responding to humanitarian need around the globe. The United States has long been …

Shawn Duncan First Secretary U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 14, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States would like to thank Mr. Chandru Ramanathan, Acting Controller of the OPPBA, and Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Chair of the ACABQ, for their respective reports. By its resolution 69/274, the …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Merci, Monsieur Le Président. Special Representative Fall and Director Ghelani, thank you for your briefings today. Your work is vital to a region facing a wide range of political, economic, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. President, the United States strongly supports MINUSCA and is pleased to have voted for this mandate renewal. We note that it will be difficult for this Council and MINUSCA …

Rodney Hunter Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, for your briefing. Once again, we commend the very important work OCHA and your humanitarian partners do on a daily basis to help the Syrian people. Your briefings shed …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Chair, the United States believes that education is transformational for individuals and societies, and that it creates pathways to better health, economic growth, a sustainable environment, and peaceful, democratic societies. On November 15, 2018, the U.S. Agency for …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States regrets that we find it necessary to vote against this resolution today. No nation makes greater contributions in terms of resources and actions to promote global health than our country. And …

Hector Brown Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President, The United States welcomes resolutions at the United Nations General Assembly and other international forums that draw attention to the important issue of trafficking in cultural property. The United …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations December 12, 2018 AS DELIVERED Merci, Monsieur Le Président. Special Representative La Lime, thank you for your briefing and for being with us today. We appreciate the update on MINUJUSTH’s efforts and its preparation for a successful drawdown …

Ashley Bagwell Counselor for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 12, 2018 AS DELIVERED We have expressed on many occasions previously that we have concerns that a proliferation of International Days tends to dilute whatever value there is in highlighting or commemorating legitimate international‎ developments or urgent …

Ashley Bagwell Counselor for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 12, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chair, as a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-faith nation, the United States recognizes the importance of dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among individuals of different religious and cultural backgrounds. The United States strongly believes …

Ashley Bagwell Counselor for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 12, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chair, the United States firmly supports efforts to promote interreligious and intercultural dialogue and cooperation. However, while we join consensus on these resolutions, we take this opportunity to clarify important points. The …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 11, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I would like to thank President Meron and Prosecutor Brammertz for their informative briefings and for being with us today. Mr. President, the United States would …

Margarita Palau-Hernandez Public Delegate United States December 10, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. The United States is pleased to co-sponsor the General Assembly resolution on oceans and the law of the sea. The United States underscores the central importance of international law as reflected in the Law of the Sea Convention – …

December 7, 2018   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The United States did not participate in the negotiation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration (“the Compact”), objects to its adoption, and is not bound by any of the commitments or outcomes stemming from the Compact process or contained in the Compact itself. The …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 6, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. President, Foreign Minister Amon-Tanoh, thank you for convening and chairing this important briefing. Thanks, too, to the Secretary-General and our AU and ECOWAS briefers. Mr. President, the United States …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 6, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. We thank Under-Secretary-General Ms. Jan Beagle, Ms. Parama Sen, and Mr. Babou Sene for introducing their respective reports. We also wish to extend our thanks to …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 6, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. A simple majority is required for the adoption of the U.S. proposed resolution. Since coming to the UN, everyone in this room has heard me talk …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 6, 2018 AS DELIVERED Good afternoon. Today could be a historic day at the United Nations. Or it could be just another ordinary day. Today could be a day in which the UN General Assembly …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 5, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, Ministers, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentleman, today, the American people mourn the loss of President George H.W. Bush, the forty-first President of the United States …

December 4, 2018   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Over the weekend, Iran tested a medium-range ballistic missile in defiance of UN Security Council Resolution 2231. Today, the UN Security Council will meet to discuss this latest violation. The United States welcomes the initiative of the United Kingdom and France in requesting the discussion. “Iran’s recent ballistic …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 4, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And let me also repeat in the open chamber our congratulations to Côte d’Ivoire on assuming the presidency of the Council and our thanks and congratulations …

December 3, 2018   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Iranian regime’s long history of human rights violations are well known. Judicial cases, trials, and sentences continue to proceed without transparency and due process for Iranian citizens as well as citizens of other countries unjustly imprisoned by the regime in Iran, including several American citizens. The families …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 3, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chair, the United States remains committed to promoting agricultural development, food security and nutrition worldwide. Indeed, the United States is the single largest bilateral donor to programs to reduce hunger and to …

Danielle Maniscalco Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 3, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States recognizes the importance of access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy. However, the United Nations must respect the independent mandates of other processes and institutions, and it exceeds its mandate in calling for governments …

Angela Palazzolo Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations December 3, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States firmly believes that combating money laundering, corruption, and other related crimes is essential to our common security and economic prosperity, and we appreciate the opportunity to address these threats today. However, we also find it necessary to express …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 2, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chairperson, the United States would like to highlight that we withdrew from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in 1996, after concluding that the organization lacked a clear purpose and was generally …

Jay M. Kimmel Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City December 2, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Chair. While we are joining consensus on this resolution, we take this opportunity to clarify important points, in the hope that the Second Committee can do better the next time …

Leslie Ordeman Deputy Political Coordinator U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States continues to oppose the annual submission of a disproportionate number of unfair resolutions biased against Israel. As in the past, this one-sided approach damages the prospects for peace by undermining trust between the …

November 30, 2018   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, the United Nations approved six anti-Israel resolutions. That makes it pretty much an ordinary day at the UN. But today was not ordinary in another way. The United States has introduced a resolution, supported by the European Union, to condemn Hamas’ militant activities and diversion of aid, …

Jay M. Kimmel Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you. The United States aligns itself with the statement just given on behalf of the EU and its Member States. The United States is a leader in efforts toward the alleviation …

Angela Palazzolo Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is pleased to join consensus on the resolution: Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and its contribution to sustainable development. We would like to clarify several points regarding the resolution. The United States dissociates …

Danielle Maniscalco Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chairperson, the United States sought to return to consensus this year and we regret that we had to vote against this resolution for the second year in a row. A significant number of the concerns we highlighted …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chairperson, the United States has had to vote against this resolution for the second year in a row because of problematic language we highlighted last year that remains in this year’s resolution. The …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED While the United States joined consensus on the adoption of this resolution, we stress that we do not support any additional allocation to UNEP from the UN Regular Budget. UNEP has …

Danielle Maniscalco Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States acknowledges and appreciates the significant effort that went into this resolution, as well as the importance of the Program of Action. We do, however, want to emphasize the importance of ensuring that scarce resources are …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 29, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Miss Ghelani, for your briefing and for the important work that OCHA is doing to support the Syrian people. We are grateful …

Angela Palazzolo Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 29, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is pleased to join consensus on the resolution on the Follow-up to the Second United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries. We wish to make several clarifying points on the final text. Regarding the reference …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 28, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States affirms our support for promoting economic growth and improving energy security while protecting the environment. Although we join consensus on this resolution, we must take this opportunity to make important …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 28, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States objects to this resolution for a number of reasons, in particular its overarching focus on a role for the UN in advancing global governance of migration and development, a role that …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 28, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is pleased to join consensus on the resolution: Implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa. We would …

Jay M. Kimmel Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 28, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. Chair, and thanks to the Vice Chair, facilitator, and participants in the negotiation for their constructive engagement. The United States is proud to be leader on financing for development. …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 28, 2018 AS DELIVERED As a result of the previous vote, the United States hereby disassociates itself from all language across United Nations General Assembly 73rd Session Second Committee resolutions that refers to “leave no country behind.” …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 27, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President and Mr. Secretary-General. The United States applauds you for your leadership and sustained engagement on the UN Reform agenda and we thank your senior leadership …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 26, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you. I make this statement on behalf of the United States, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Poland, Swede, and the United Kingdom. We stand united in opposing Russia’s attempt …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 26, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. This morning I spoke with President Trump and Secretary Pompeo and my statement reflects the concerns at the highest level of the American government. For the …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 21, 2018   AS DELIVERED The United States is pleased to join consensus on the Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development resolution. We believe it recognizes the critical role that entrepreneurship can play in achieving sustainable development. We would like …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 21, 2018   AS DELIVERED Mr. Chair, the United States supports the promotion and achievement of sustainable development, and we maintain that Second Committee should make meaningful contributions to global development priorities. The Agenda 21 resolution advances …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 21, 2018   AS DELIVERED Mr. Chair, the United States is delighted to co-sponsor this resolution, and to highlight several key themes in the resolution on preventing the radiation threat in Central Asia being presented by Kyrgyzstan. These …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 21, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Special Envoy Kafando and Ambassador Lauber, thank you very much for your briefings. We deeply appreciate the Secretary-General’s November 14 report on the situation in …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And we thank Secretary-General Guterres and Commissioner Chergui for their briefings. I, too, would like to begin by saying a few words in special tribute to …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 20, 2018   AS DELIVERED The United States is disappointed that a vote was called on this very important resolution that enabled the Third Committee to call attention to the threats and attacks we are …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is pleased to present this resolution on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of association. We …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED We join the sponsors of the text in condemning extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions against any persons, irrespective of their status. We continue to stress that all states have obligations to …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City November 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States strongly supports efforts to combat corruption. In this regard, we would like to underscore the leading role of the Conference of States Parties of the UN Convention against Corruption within the UN and in global efforts to prevent …

Thomas Weatherall Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States appreciates the efforts of Germany and Brazil on this resolution, and we join consensus today because it reaffirms privacy rights, as well as their importance for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States calls for an amendment to delete OP14. We are concerned that language in this paragraph is contradictory to U.S. law, which does not permit U.S. assistance to be …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 20, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is pleased to join consensus on this resolution. We appreciate the efforts of the co-facilitators. We support the broad principles underlying this text: specifically the desire to craft …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 20, 2018   AS DELIVERED We thank the EU and GRULAC for their efforts on the “Rights of the Child” resolution. The United States joins consensus on this resolution to underscore the priority we place …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 19, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. His presentations on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are always detailed and well-considered. But, as we have pointed out, as a …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. First, the United States would like to thank the Netherlands and France for co-facilitating this resolution. We greatly appreciate their leadership to produce the first Third Committee resolution on the …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States believes that women should have equal access to reproductive health care. We remain committed to the commitments laid out in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED We thank Burkina Faso, on behalf of the Africa Group, for its resolution on efforts to end female genital mutilation. This is an important resolution for all Member States and we thank Burkina Faso …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED We thank Senegal, on behalf of the Africa Group, for its resolution on efforts to end obstetric fistula. The United States disassociates from operative paragraphs including 3 and 14(m) because of our concern that …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And we’d like to thank Special Envoy de Mistura for his briefing and for all the work he has done on behalf of the Syrian people. …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States recognizes the importance of the right of self-determination of peoples and therefore joins consensus on this resolution. We note, however, as frequently stated by the United States and other delegations, that …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. My delegation would like to thank miss Martha Helena Lopez, Assistant Secretary-General for Human Resources Management, and Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Chair of the ACABQ, for …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, Commissioner Chergui, Executive Director Mlambo-Ngcuka, for sharing impressions from your October visit to South Sudan and for your perspectives on recent …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and a special thanks to today’s briefers for your exceptionally sobering, compelling, and powerful presentations. As always, we are grateful for the hard work that you …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. My delegation would like to thank Mr. Christian Saunders, Assistant Secretary General for Central Support Services, Mr. Bernard Holstein, United Nations Board of Auditors, and Mr. …

Samantha Sutton Political Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 16, 2018   AS DELIVERED The United States continues to oppose the annual submission of a disproportionate number of unfair resolutions biased against Israel. As in the past, this one-sided approach damages the prospects for peace by undermining trust between the …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City November 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States maintains its long-standing commitment to international development and therefore joins consensus again on the resolution “Extreme Poverty and Human Rights.” We thank Peru for taking the lead on this resolution, which highlights the important issue of extreme poverty …

Thomas Weatherall Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States agrees that avoiding harm to civilians, including through minimizing military use of civilian infrastructure, is important for preventing missing persons in armed conflict. The United States notes, however, that there is no obligation under international …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City November 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is firmly committed to combatting racism and racial discrimination. For the United States, this commitment is rooted in the saddest chapters of our history and reflected in the most cherished values of our nation. Despite our progress, fighting …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations November 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chairperson, we regret that yet again, the United States will have to vote against this resolution. The United States is disappointed that several issues remain in this resolution that are not clearly linked to social development …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. Every year since this resolution was introduced in 2005, the United States has expressed our concerns about the resolution’s politcized roots, as well as its provisions calling …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED As previously noted, for the first time ever, the United States actively engaged in negotiations on this resolution. Despite our constructive proposals on the draft, we failed to achieve consensus in …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Ambassador Delattre, for France’s efforts to find compromise language on a difficult resolution and to pursue this technical rollover. The United States supports …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, Permanent Secretary Sidikou, High Representative Buyoya, and Deputy Secretary-General Serrano for your briefings today. Mr. President, there is no denying the …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform United States U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018   AS DELIVERED Good morning, everyone! Welcome to the United States Mission to the United Nations. And for those who traveled from out of town, welcome to New York City. …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Chairperson. The United States thanks the European Union and Japan for introducing a strong resolution that emphasizes the importance of accountability for human rights violations and abuses committed by the Democratic …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018   AS DELIVERED The United States welcomes the consideration of proposals under Agenda Item 74: Human Rights. We must never be silent when it comes to the defense of human rights. Today, the Third Committee of …

November 15, 2018   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The annual United Nations resolution entitled “The Occupied Syrian Golan” is scheduled for a vote on Friday, November 16. In previous years, the United States has abstained from voting on this resolution. However, given the resolution’s anti-Israel bias, as well as the militarization of the Syrian Golan border, …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States would like to offer this general statement. It has been more than four years since Russia’s occupation and purported annexation of the Ukrainian territory of Crimea. …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Explanation of the Amendment Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First, the United States would like to thank Canada and Zambia for co-facilitating this important resolution on an issue of great importance to the United States. …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018   AS DELIVERED The United States is proud to co-sponsor this timely and important resolution on the situation of human rights in Myanmar. The United States expresses deep concern at continuing reports of serious human rights …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018   AS DELIVERED The United States supports the resolution “the Situation of Human Rights in the Syrian Arab Republic” before us today. We call on all countries to join us in voting for this resolution. By …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. This Committee is meeting at a time when the international community is confronting one of the most serious food-security emergencies in modern history. Hunger is on the rise for the third year in a row, after a …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States is firmly committed to the promotion and advancement of global development efforts. The U.S. government collaborates with developing countries, other donor countries, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector in order to alleviate poverty and …

Sofija Korac ECOSOC Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks the Philippines and Tanzania for its resolution on persons with disabilities. We are pleased with the Secretary-General’s decision to conduct an institutional review of the UN’s current approach to disability across its operations. …

Sofija Korac ECOSOC Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks the G-77 for its annual resolution on the Second World Assembly on Ageing. We are pleased to join consensus on this resolution which focuses on the well-being of older persons. The resolution calls …

Sofija Korac ECOSOC Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks our Philippine colleagues for its biannual resolution on trafficking in women and girls, and for running an efficient and transparent negotiation process. We share the international community’s commitment to address human trafficking, and …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 14, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. The United States welcomes Eritrea’s rapprochement with its neighbors. We are encouraged by its stated commitment to reengage in an effort to establish enduring peace and …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 14, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President, and thank you for your briefing, Special Representative Tanin. We appreciate your service and your contributions to the UN Mission in Kosovo. We also thank Foreign …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I want to express our special thanks to Special Representative Kubis for his comprehensive briefing on the latest developments in Iraq, to congratulate him on a …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Special Representative Zerrougui, as well as Ms. Mbela, for your briefings and your insight. I want to direct my comments today to my colleagues, …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States has called for a vote and voted no on this resolution although we value much of what is contained in the resolution and the …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States cannot agree with establishing an international moratorium on, and the eventual abolition of, the use of the death penalty as a criminal punishment. It is up to individual Member States to …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States expresses its profound disappointment at the decision of the Russian Federation and its co-sponsors to press forward with this resolution. During the so-called negotiations on this initiative, which were limited in …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States offers this statement as an explanation of vote. The United States continues to view the resolution on the Report of the Human Rights Council as procedurally unnecessary. …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Chair. The United States is committed to promoting and protecting democracy around the world. However, as stated in years past, the United States strongly disagrees with numerous aspects of this resolution. This …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Chair. The United States continues to support increased international cooperation to further the protection and promotion of human rights. However, that we must dissociate from preambular paragraph 5, due to the incorrect …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 13, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Chair. We call a vote and will vote no on this resolution as the resolution has no basis in international law and does not advance promotion and protection of human rights. We …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 9, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Mr. Secretary-General. And thank you to all the briefers. In a short time I will be leaving the Security Council and the post as …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 9, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman My delegation would also like to thank Mr. John Levins, the Chair of the UN Joint Staff Pension Board; Mr. Sudhir Rajkumar, Representative of the Secretary-General …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 8, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. We, too, would like to thank Special Representative Salamé for his important and detailed briefing, and I’d like to thank Ambassador Skoog for sharing his impressions …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 8, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chairperson, we regret that the United States has to call a vote against this resolution. Yet again the UN General Assembly attempts to prescribe actions for institutions outside the purview of the …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 8, 2018 AS DELIVERED I would like to start by thanking Second Committee Chair Guatemala, under the strong leadership of Ambassador Skinner-Klee. We are impressed with the Chair’s willingness to enforce deadlines, and we encourage all Member States …

Jason Lawrence Adviser for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 8, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. We want to thank the delegation of Costa Rica for their hard work on this resolution. I would like to make one point of clarification. The United States believes …

Sofija Korac ECOSOC Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 8, 2018 AS DELIVERED Reaffirming the importance of ensuring respect for the rule of law and human rights in the administration of justice, the United States joins consensus on this year’s resolution. We appreciate the incorporation of some of our suggestions …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 6, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President, and thank you, High Representative Inzko, for your work in Bosnia and Herzegovina for these past nine years and for your dedicated leadership of the Office …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City November 6, 2018   AS DELIVERED We take this opportunity to make important points of clarification on language related to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We underscore that the 2030 Agenda is non-binding and does not create or affect rights or obligations under international law, …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 6, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Assistant Secretary Zouev and Police Commissioners, for your briefings. The United States welcomes the opportunity to commend UN police personnel for their commitment …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 5, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Today’s vote to renew the mandate authorizing UN Security Council sanctions on illicit petroleum exports from Libya and asset freezes and travel bans on Libyan political …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 5, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu, for your briefing. The United States is pleased that the agreement to establish a demilitarized zone in and around Idlib continues …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 2, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, allow me to congratulate China on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and to assure you of our support through the course of …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 2, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. My delegation would like to thank Mr. Kingston Rhodes, Chair of the International Civil Service Commission, Mr. Chandru Ramanathan, Acting Controller, and Mr. Babou Sene, Vice …

Jason Mack Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations November 2, 2018 AS DELIVERED President Šuc, the United States appreciates your efforts in two key areas. First, to improve the Council’s work and efficiency. Second, to protect human rights advocates from reprisals. Thank you for your leadership. Looking ahead to the 2021 review process, when …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 1, 2018 AS DELIVERED Remarks Before the Vote on Cuba in the UN General Assembly Thank you, Madam President. Thank you, members of the General Assembly. This is the 27th year of the General Assembly that …

Emily Pierce Counselor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City November 1, 2018 AS DELIVERED Protection of persons in the event of disasters is a critically important issue. The United States underscores its commitment to reduce the risks and impacts of disasters at home as well as abroad. To this end, we are …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 31, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. As the United States said in April, we have embarked on a new approach on MINURSO’s mandate. First, there can be no more “business as usual” …

Jennifer Newstead Legal Advisor U.S. Department of State New York City October 31, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to thank Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Eduardo Valencia-Ospina, for his introduction of the Commission’s report. The U.S. delegation looks forward to this annual debate on these important areas of international law. …

Courtney Nemroff Deputy U.S. Representative to ECOSOC U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 31, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair, and to UN High Commissioner for Refugees for that thorough and inspiring report. The United States and UNHCR remain strong partners in our effort to protect and find durable solutions …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. President. The United States is committed to fighting racism and condemns the spread of racist doctrines. We continue to work to eradicate racial discrimination and to defend the equality and dignity of all persons. While …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you also, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General Muller, for briefing the Council today. The United States joins with others in condemning the announcement by the …

Margarita Palau-Hernandez Public Delegate United States New York City October 30, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. The United States recently announced a change in its policy regarding the International Criminal Court. The reasons for this change in policy have been made public, including in the speech delivered on September 10 by National Security …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 29, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And thank you, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, for your sobering briefing. The timing of this session is especially important. On Friday, we heard the Syrian representative issue a …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 29, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States concurs with statements by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination regarding the Chinese government’s worsening crackdown on Uighurs, Kazakhs, and other Muslims in China’s Xinjiang Uyghur …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 26, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Special Envoy de Mistura, for your briefing. The United States, along with all other members of the Small Group, Egypt, France, Germany, Jordan, …

Ambassador Robert Wood U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament New York City October 26, 2018 AS DELIVERED Remarks Before the Vote Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for your efforts to try and find a consensus way forward on this issue. With regard to the Cameroonian resolution, I would note …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 26, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you. I especially want to thank our briefers today for their excellent work on the ground. I appreciate Poland very much for convening this important session at this important time. …

Elizabeth Walsh Special Delegate U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 26, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks the Commission of Inquiry for its work. We are deeply troubled by the Commission’s finding that it has reasonable grounds to believe that crimes against humanity continued to be committed in 2017 and …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 26, 2018 AS DELIVERED We thank the Special Rapporteur for her latest report on the gender-related dimensions of contemporary forms of slavery. In her report, the Special Rapporteur recommends collecting and analyzing sex-disaggregated data on contemporary forms of slavery in specific economic …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 26, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks the Special Rapporteur for her report. We recognize that sex and labor trafficking are common in conflict and post-conflict situations. Armed conflict breaks down rule of law, judicial systems, job markets, and community support …

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Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 25, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate. And our thanks, too, to the Secretary-General for his briefing and strong commitment to supporting the meaningful participation of women in …

Sofija Korac ECOSOC Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 25, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States strongly opposes bias-motivated violence against LGBTI persons, the criminalization of LGBTI status or conduct, and discrimination against LGBTI persons in matters such as employment, housing, healthcare, and access to government services. We welcome the …

Lindsey Whitehead Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 25, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States supports both judicial and non-judicial accountability mechanisms to hold responsible perpetrators of atrocities, including genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other serious human rights violations. These are further supported by other measures including, but …

Lindsey Whitehead Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 25, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States expresses concern about extrajudicial killings, even in countries that have made great strides in overcoming a history of human rights violations. The United States is concerned that impunity for extrajudicial killings has become common in …

Advisor Gregory McElwain

Ambassador Richard Erdman Senior Advisor for the Middle East U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 24, 2018 AS DELIVERED We are grateful for the late Asma Jahangir’s lifetime of service advocating for universal human rights. Her work to show the true face of the Iranian regime will not be forgotten, and …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 24, 2018 AS DELIVERED We are grateful for the UN’s continued interest in the human rights situation in Eritrea. We strongly believe that improving the human rights situation in Eritrea will create more opportunities at home and reduce the number of people …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 24, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States regrets that the Government of Belarus continues to refuse to recognize and engage with the Special Rapporteur. We are disappointed at the lack of progress on electoral reforms recommended by OSCE observation missions and are …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 24, 2018 AS DELIVERED Welcome, Independent Expert Nyanduga, and thank you for your continued interest in the human rights situation in Somalia. The recent attacks in Baidoa and the one-year anniversary of the Mogadishu truck bombing are stark reminders of Somalia’s considerable …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 24, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I want to especially thank Mr. Darusman, Chairperson of the Fact Finding Mission. It is critically important that you are with us in the Security Council today …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 23, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. I also thank each of our three briefers today for their presentations and for the work that they’ve done in support of peace and security in …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 23, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to join other delegations in thanking Under-Secretary-General for Management Ms. Jan Beagle for her presentation last week and for her statement and updates …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 23, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. And let me add our voice to those thanking you, Under-Secretary-General Lowcock, for your deeply concerning, sobering, and important briefing today. We are very grateful for …

Henrietta Levin Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 23, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States thanks Special Rapporteur Quintana for his report and for his efforts to champion human rights in the DPRK. We remain deeply concerned by gross human rights violations and abuses committed by …

Henrietta Levin Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 23, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States thanks Dr. Yanghee Lee for her reporting on the situation of human rights in Burma and for her continued courage and commitment. We remain outraged by the ethnic cleansing of Rohingya …

Henrietta Levin Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 23, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States expresses support for the independent international fact-finding mission and its well-researched documentation of human rights violations and abuses in Burma. We are appalled at systematic and premeditated abuses and violations by …

Jason Mack Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 23, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks Mr. Forst for his work in support of human rights defenders. To do their vital work, human rights defenders must be able to exercise their fundamental freedoms of expression, association, movement and peaceful assembly. …

Andrea Stanford Press Officer U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 22, 2018 AS DELIVERED Mr. Chairman, thank you for running an effective and smooth process in bringing about adoption of these important resolutions. The United States continues to strongly support UN efforts to protect and advance core shared principles including respecting …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 22, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is proud to have played a leading role in strengthening the collective efforts of the UN Security Council to address sexual violence in conflict. This is not only …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City October 22, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. Good afternoon. The United States thanks the Special Rapporteur for his efforts in promoting religious freedom for all people. We commend Mr. Shaheed for his direct engagement with governments to highlight their significant role in protecting this …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City October 22, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks Special Rapporteur Kaye for his important work on this critical mandate. As we grapple with the impacts of new technologies on freedom of expression, we continue to contend with ever-present and growing challenges to the exercise of …

Carolyn Strainic Advisor for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations October 22, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank Ms. Parama Sen, Director of External Audit and Chair of the Audit Operations Committee, Mr. Pedro Guazo, Acting Deputy Controller and Director of Accounts Division, Office of …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 22, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States appreciates Special Rapporteur Devandas Aguilar’s work to promote and protect the rights of persons with disabilities, particularly the work that supports independent living and autonomy for disabled persons. Promoting, protecting, and advancing human rights – …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President, and thank you, Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, for today’s briefing. Implementing MINUSMA’s mandate is an incredibly challenging task. A large part of that mandate, commanding over 12,000 military …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED The ambitious and worthy goal of creating an African continent free of conflict will not be easy, but gatherings like today’s demonstrate the willingness of the African Union and its …

Ambassador Robert Wood U.S. Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament New York City October 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States remains a leader in efforts to prevent nuclear proliferation and is committed to reducing nuclear stockpiles in ways that advance international security. History illustrates not only the steadfast U.S. …

Emily Pierce Counselor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 19, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Chair. The United States thanks the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Program of Assistance in the Teaching, Study, Dissemination, and Wider Appreciation of International Law. The Program of Assistance has made, and continues …

Lindsey Whitehead, Advisor New York City October 18, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. Enforced disappearances are devastating to victims, their families, and entire societies. The United States remains concerned about enforced disappearances in the Crimean peninsula, where Russian occupation authorities have made no efforts to investigate dozens of enforced disappearances of Crimean Tatars …

Anca DiGiacomo Adviser for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 18, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States would like to thank Ms. Alayne Frankson-Wallace, Executive Director, Office of Administration of Justice, Ms. Shireen Dodson, UN Ombudsman and Head of the United Nations Ombudsman …

Ambassador Terence P. McCulley U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa New York City October 18, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States is a champion in supporting the rights and needs of internally displaced persons. We will continue to advocate for IDPs, and target our humanitarian and development assistance to improve the lives of those trapped by …

Lindsey Whitehead Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 18, 2018 AS DELIVERED Enforced disappearances are devastating to victims, their families, and entire societies. The United States remains concerned about enforced disappearances in the Crimean peninsula, where Russian occupation authorities have made no efforts to investigate dozens of enforced disappearances of …

Julian Simcock Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 18, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. It is essential for the normal conduct of relations among states that the rules protecting the sanctity of ambassadors, other diplomats, and consular officials are respected. These rules enable such officials to …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 18, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President, and thank you, Special Coordinator Mladenov, for your briefing. Coordinator Mladenov’s briefing was informative and it is appreciated. Mr. El-Ad’s briefing, by contrast, was the sort of …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 17, 2018 AS DELIVERED We thank Special Rapporteur Mr. Diego García-Sayán for his work to support the independence and autonomy of the judiciary. We support the principles of judicial independence and separation of powers as foundational elements of the rule of law. …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 17, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you, Special Envoy de Mistura, for your briefing and your hard work to prepare for political progress in Syria. We have before the Security …

Margarita Palau-Hernandez Public Delegate United States New York City October 17, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. With the closure of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in December 2017, the United States thanks those who have served at the ICTY for their hard work in providing justice to the victims of …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs United States U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 16, 2018 AS DELIVERED We thank Special Rapporteur Voule for his report. As you know, in countries across the globe, we are witnessing increasing attacks on individuals’ rights to peaceful assembly and freedom …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 16, 2018   AS DELIVERED On behalf of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, I welcome you to the UN. A few weeks ago, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel came here to the United Nations …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations United States U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 16, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam President. For decades, the United States has been committed to achieving a comprehensive end to the Israeli Palestinian conflict. We have been clear that …

October 16, 2018   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, the United States voted against a UN General Assembly resolution granting the Palestinians privileges at the United Nations as chair of the “Group of 77” – a coalition of developing Member States at the UN. The United States does not recognize a Palestinian state, notes that‎ no …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 16, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President, for calling this meeting on today’s important topic today. We’d also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and participation in today’s meeting. The …

Ambassador Michael Kozak, Senior Official with the U.S. State Department Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor New York City October 16, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Ambassador Currie. I think we’re getting a good demonstration of the respect for freedom of expression that exists in Cuba. This event is a kickoff for a …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States prohibits torture and cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment or punishment without exception or equivocation. Torture is contrary to the founding principles of our country and to the universal values to which we hold ourselves and …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED As Special Rapporteur Nils Melzer stated in his July interim report, torture and ill-treatment “inflict lasting trauma, cripple all bonds of humanity and seriously damage entire communities.” These practices are dehumanizing for the victims, perpetrators, and societies in …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, and I want to thank the Cuban delegation for reminding Member States of our event on Political Prisoners in Cuba tomorrow at 1:15 in the ECOSOC Chamber. We hope …

Julian Simcock Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes the Report of the 51st session of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law and commends the efforts of UNCITRAL’s Member States, observers, and Secretariat in continuing …

Julian Simcock Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 15, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you Mr. Chairman. The United States has long been a strong proponent of the development and implementation of international humanitarian law, IHL, which we often also refer to as the law of war or the …

Brian Conroy Counselor New York City October 12, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank Ms. Aruna Thanabalasingam, Officer-in-Charge, OHRM, Ms. Elia Armstrong, Director of the Ethics Office, and Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Chair of the ACABQ for introducing their respective reports. We would also like to thank the …

October 12, 2018   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The UN, Israel, and Syria have agreed to re-open the Quneitra crossing between Israel and Syria in the Golan Heights on October 15. The re-opening is part of an ongoing effort of UN peacekeepers in the UN Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) to carry out their mandate, which includes …

David Silverman Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 12, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States thanks the Special Rapporteur for her preliminary thoughts on indigenous peoples and self-governance and looks forward to her future report on the subject. The United States has a government-to-government political relationship with 573 U.S. federally …

David Silverman Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 12, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you. Today, I will speak about a priority concern for the United States and for U.S. indigenous communities: violence against indigenous women and girls. No country is immune to this problem, including the United States, which is …

Emily Pierce Counselor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 12, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Chair. We welcome this opportunity to provide a few observations on the report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization and the …

Ambassador Nikki Haley U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations October 12, 2018   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Today, the UN chose new members for the Human Rights Council. Yet again, countries with poor human rights records ran uncontested. This lack of standards continues to undermine the organization and demonstrates …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 11, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Special Representative Zerrougui, Special Envoy Djinnit, thank you for your briefings today. We deeply appreciate your updates, especially in these final two months before elections in …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 10, 2018 AS DELIVERED Muchas gracias, Señor Presidente. Thank you, Special Representative Arnault, for your important, detailed briefing today. We warmly welcome Foreign Minister Trujillo and our other distinguished Colombian guests. The historic peace …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 10, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. I would like to thank Ambassador Bernardo Greiver, Chair of the Committee on Contributions, and Mr. Chandru Ramanathan, Acting Controller for introducing their respective reports yesterday, …

Aisha Sabar Counselor for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 10, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. The United States would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Kanja and Ms. Tan for presenting their respective reports. Madam Chair, the work of OIOS is as important as ever, …

Ambassador Cherith Norman Chalet U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 9, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you and good morning, Madam Chair. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your election as Chair of this Committee. My delegation looks forward to …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 9, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you. Today we will highlight some U.S. activities that respond to the Secretary-General’s report on child, early, and forced marriage, CFEM. We know that CEFM is a human rights issue that arises from and perpetuates inequality of …

Ambassador Kelley Currie U.S. Representative for Economic and Social Affairs U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 9, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Madam Chair. On behalf of the United States, let me congratulate you, our Chair, and the rest of the Bureau on your election. I want to thank the Secretary-General …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 9, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you. Today we will highlight some U.S. activities that respond to the Secretary-General’s report on child, early, and forced marriage, CEFM. We know that CEFM is a human rights issue that arises from and perpetuates inequality of …

Julian Simcock Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 9, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We greatly appreciate the Sixth Committee’s continued interest in this important item. We thank the Secretary-General for his reports, which have usefully summarized the submissions made by states on this topic. Despite …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 9, 2018 AS DELIVERED The United States shares the Special Rapporteur’s alarm that many Member States are falling short on their shared commitments to end the sale and sexual exploitation of children and to protect them from violence. We underline the importance …

Julian Simcock Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 8, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on this agenda item. We would also like to thank the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group and the …

Gregory McElwain Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 5, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you. The United States is against all forms of violence against women, and we appreciate the opportunity to share our leadership on the protection and promotion of women. We will use our time to address one specific …

Julian Simcock Deputy Legal Adviser U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 5, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. We welcome the opportunity to address issues related to treaties. Treaties provide an important means by which states can establish frameworks to advance their common interests. The United States works actively to …

Mordica Simpson ECOSOC Advisor United States New York City October 4, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States is acutely focused on combating the challenges posed by transnational organized crime and illicit drugs. We are experiencing a devastating opioid crisis that is killing thousands of Americans every year. In 2017 alone, …

Emily Pierce Counselor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 3, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States reiterates both its firm condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations as well as our commitment to the common fight to end terrorism. All acts of terrorism – by …

Ambassador Jonathan Cohen U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 3, 2018 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. President. Let us first congratulate Bolivia on assuming the presidency of the Security Council, and we wish you every success in the month ahead. And thank you …

Sofija Korac ECOSOC Advisor U.S. Mission to the United Nations New York City October 2, 2018   AS DELIVERED Thank you. The United States champions social development and the empowerment of social groups through government policies and programs at the domestic and international levels. These groups, including older persons, youth, and persons with disabilities participate …