As a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UN Human Rights Council) for the 2023-2025 term, Vietnam continues to have many initiatives in line with Vietnam's priorities and the world's common concerns, and is recognized by the international community. highly appreciated.
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| Overview of the High-Level Meeting of the 55th session of the United Nations General Assembly in Geneva. |
And at the 55th session of the UN Council, which took place within 6 weeks from February 26 to April 2, 5 and was the longest session of the UN Council to date, Vietnam was also proactive and proactive. Build and speak both as a country and on behalf of 4 groups of countries on different topics, contributing to the general activities of the session.
Share with TG&VN, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung, Head of the Permanent Representative Delegation of Vietnam to the UN, WTO and other international organizations in Geneva, said that the meeting reviewed more than 80 reports, discussed and negotiated many areas. diverse areas related to human rights, from climate change, food rights, gender equality, to issues such as the impact of conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine and many other parts of the world to enjoy human rights.
At the end of the session, the National Council passed 32 resolutions and 2 decisions, including new issues such as anti-discrimination and violence against intersex people; through the National Report under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism of 14 countries; At the same time, appoint personnel for 14 Special Procedures of the Council in many different fields.
The large participation of leaders of countries, international organizations, as well as other subjects throughout the meeting and exchanges and discussions on current issues is attracting the attention of the international community. international community, demonstrating the international community's high interest in the activities of the Council of Nations, and also reflecting the leading role of this agency in discussing and deciding on issues related to human rights. people today.
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| Minister Bui Thanh Son spoke at the High-Level Meeting of the 55th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, February 26 in Geneva, Switzerland. (Photo: Nhat Phong) |
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung emphasized: "As a member of the Council of Nations for the 2023-2025 term, the Vietnamese Delegation led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has actively participated in the discussion and decision-making process. of the above-mentioned Session.
Minister Bui Thanh Son's speech at the High-Level Meeting of the 55th Session shared about the efforts and results Vietnam has achieved in economic, cultural and social development, contributing to ensuring social security. society and the full enjoyment of human rights by the people.
The Minister shared Vietnam's views and approaches on issues of common concern of the international community today; Emphasizing the need to maintain and respect peace, stability, international law, promote mutual respect and understanding, tolerance, inclusiveness, unity and appreciation of differences, dialogue and cooperation ; At the same time, put people at the center of all policies and ensure inclusive and sustainable development.
Minister Bui Thanh Son also reaffirmed Vietnam's priorities when participating in the UN Security Council, including protecting vulnerable groups, gender equality, digital transformation and human rights; announced that Vietnam has completely implemented nearly 90% of recommendations under the 2019 UPR mechanism and is preparing for the UPR cycle IV report in May 5; said that it will propose an annual resolution on ensuring human rights in the context of climate change at the 2024th Session in June 56.
At the same time, to continue Vietnam's positive contributions, strong commitment and willingness to contribute, Minister Bui Thanh Son declared and called on countries to support Vietnam's re-election as a member of the UN Security Council. term 2026-2028".
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| Ambassador Mai Phan Dung spoke on behalf of the Resolution Core Group on human rights and climate change, including Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, during the Dialogue Session on the report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the topic of measures to mitigate the impact of climate change on the enjoyment of the right to food. (Source: VNA) |
In addition, Ambassador Mai Phan Dung also announced that at the just ended meeting, in addition to statements as a country, Vietnam also proactively and actively built and spoke on behalf of 4 groups of countries. on different topics, contributing to the general activities of the Session.
Specifically, Vietnam spoke on behalf of ASEAN and Timor-Leste at the Dialogue Session with the Special Rapporteur on food rights; on behalf of the Core Group of the Resolution on Climate Change and Human Rights (including Bangladesh, the Philippines and Vietnam) at the Dialogue Session on the Report of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on the topic of impact mitigation measures of climate change on the enjoyment of the right to food; On behalf of the group of 22 inter-regional countries, speaking at the general discussion session on March 27, 3 on the topic of protecting people's essential infrastructure in armed conflict; and spoke on behalf of the inter-regional group of 2024 countries at the general discussion session on April 63, 3 on the topic of accelerating progress in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals to promote gender equality.
These are issues that Vietnam prioritizes and actively promotes, and are also of concern and high priority to the international community today. The fact that a large number of countries support and co-sponsor these joint statements shows high appreciation for Vietnam's role and voice, as well as Vietnam's ability to connect and promote exchange and dialogue. on issues related to human rights at the Council of Nations.
In particular, a general statement on the topic of accelerating the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals to promote gender equality, with the co-sponsorship of 63 countries from different geographical areas and levels of development, was made. different developments, is one of the common statements with the most widespread support at the regular session of the UN Security Council.
Ambassador Mai Phan Dung affirmed: "Along with the role and position of the country, our active, proactive and responsible participation as a member of the Human Rights Council for the current 2023-2025 term , the international community's appreciation for Vietnam's participation in international multilateral forums, most recently the ECOSOC's vote of confidence in electing Vietnam to the Executive Council of the United Nations Agency for gender equality and empowerment of women (UN Women) for the 2025-2027 term, we have a basis to believe in the support of other countries for Vietnam's re-election to the National Assembly for the upcoming 2026-2028 term. next".
(according to the Vietnamese Delegation in Geneva)
