Russia’s and Iran’s actions violate UN Security Council Resolution 2231, which prohibits all countries – including permanent members of the UN Security Council – from transferring these types of weapons from Iran. Read More»

On Tuesday, June 13, Ambassador Lu will deliver the commencement address at the Santa Monica College Commencement Ceremony – the school’s first in-person graduation to be held since 2019. Ambassador Lu is the proud son of two community college graduates. The ceremony will start at 5 p.m. PDT and be webcast live and available on ... Read More»

UNOPS’ ability to support the SDGs is inextricably connected to restoration of trust and credibility at UNOPS. We applaud your focus on accountability for what transpired in the S3i scandal, as well as the full implementation of the reforms first carried out under former executive director Jens Wandel. We also fully support the monthly meetings ... Read More»

We express our profound concerns over the reported shelling of Kherson, Ukraine, during the evacuation from the areas, flooded after the destruction of the dam of the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant. Read More»

Although the Assad regime claims it is ready to work with regional actors to receive refugees, we see no indication that it is committed to ending its harassment, arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of returnees. We must also press the Assad regime to create the conditions for safe, voluntary, and dignified returns of refugees. And ... Read More»