In recognition of the ideals and principles and the Commission on the Status of Women, and recalling the commitments made during International Women’s Day on March 8th, we wish to express our strong concerns about the weakening of respect for the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan who face extreme restrictions seen nowhere else ... Read More»

Colleagues, as Under-Secretary-General Griffiths clearly outlined, as long as Russia continues to blockade Ukraine’s ports, the world needs the Black Sea Grain Initiative. The Black Sea Grain Initiative slashes global food prices. It calms market volatility. It ameliorates global food security. It saves lives. It must continue, reliably and sustainably. Read More»

We urge all Security Council members to support an open briefing in the coming months where we can discuss the DPRK’s human rights violations and abuses and their implications for peace and security. Read More»

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield U.S. Representative to the United Nations New York, New York March 17, 2023 AS DELIVERED Thank you, Mr. Turpin and Ms. Salmon, for your insightful briefings. And thank you, Mr. Kim and Ms. Lee, for speaking out and giving voice to the voiceless. I also want to extend my deep appreciation to ... Read More»

While refugees come from every corner of the world, a majority come from a handful of countries. One of those countries is Venezuela. More than 7 million people have been forced to flee Venezuela. We must continue to provide critical assistance to Venezuelan refugees and migrants, their host communities, and those still in Venezuela. And ... Read More»