News from 🇮🇪's Mission to the UN 🇺🇳
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In the #UNGA81 1C debate on Outer Space, 🇮🇪 reaffirmed its commitment to preserving a safe, secure and sustainable space environment.
Outer space must be used exclusively for peaceful purposes, on an equitable basis, for the benefit of all humankind. 🤝
At #UNGA81 3C, 🇮🇪 highlighted the importance of human rights-based approaches to prevent human trafficking and combat contemporary forms of slavery.
Comprehensive efforts to address vulnerability to exploitation, alongside meaningful survivor participation, are essential to shaping effective and inclusive policies and responses.
🔗 ireland.ie/en/un/newyork/new…
Protecting human rights defenders and civic space remains a consistent priority for Ireland at the 🇺🇳
Today at #3C, 🇮🇪 raised concerns about the worsening conditions facing human rights defenders and their families worldwide, including the use of digital technologies to facilitate transnational repression.
🔗 ireland.ie/en/un/newyork/new…
At the #UNGA81 1️⃣C debate on Other Weapons of Mass Destruction, 🇮🇪 condemned Russia’s use of riot control agents as a method of warfare against 🇺🇦.
Ireland also highlighted the importance of upholding international obligations under the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), and the vital role of export control regimes in preventing WMD proliferation.
🔗 ireland.ie/en/un/newyork/new…
At the UNGA Sixth Committee, Ireland participated in a meeting on international humanitarian law (IHL) and the protection of victims of conflict.
Blatant violations of IHL remain widespread and civilians are bearing the brunt of brutal warfare.
🇮🇪 reiterates the urgent need to improve respect for IHL, and our commitment to efforts to do so.
🔗 ireland.ie/en/un/newyork/new…
Ireland at UN retweeted
@OCHAthanks Ireland for its generous contribution to the Haiti Humanitarian Fund 🇭🇹. Your support will help humanitarian partners provide life-saving assistance to the most vulnerable people.
Today at #UNGA81 First Committee, 🇮🇪 highlighted that progress on disarmament and non-proliferation obligations are urgently needed amid growing nuclear risks.
We cannot allow today’s challenges to undo the progress we have achieved.
Ireland remains firm: more nuclear weapons do not bring greater security.
Reaching the #furthestbehindfirst is the overarching frame of Ireland’s international development policy.
The right to food is a human rights priority for 🇮🇪.
At today’s #3C discussion on extreme poverty and the right to food, 🇮🇪 called for:
🟢 sustained and collective engagement on the impact of conflict, climate and geopolitical instability on food security and nutrition
🟢 safe and unhindered humanitarian access of food during conflict
🟢 food never to be weaponised
Today, ahead of #COP31, @UN_PGA convened a meeting on “A Planet Fit for Future: Restoring Trust through Climate Action.” 🌍
🇮🇪 called for COP31 to deliver meaningful outcomes, and tangible progress on the implementation of the Paris Agreement & the outcomes of the 1st Global Stocktake.
As part of its EU Presidency, Ireland looks forward to providing strong & coordinated leadership for the EU #OnTheRoadToAntalya next month.
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The rights to free assembly and association are essential for the full enjoyment of human rights by all.
This morning at #3C, 🇮🇪 expressed concern about the impact of excessive restrictions and repression, in particular young people’s engagement on social and political issues.
Ireland at UN retweeted
Today is #WorldFoodDay🌱
Combating hunger and under-nutrition has been a cornerstone of Ireland’s development programme since its inception.
Read more: ireland.ie/en/irish-aid/what…
Today, Ireland participated in the #UNSC Open Debate on the Middle East.
Ireland
🔸called for immediate scale-up of humanitarian aid to Gaza and for the life-saving work of the UN, including UNRWA, to be facilitated;
🔸condemned the expansion of Israeli settlements and settler violence in the West Bank and said businesses should not consider bidding for construction tenders in illegal settlements;
🔸reiterated the importance of Palestinian legislative and presidential elections as soon as possible; and
🔸called on all parties to uphold their commitments and for genuine political progress.
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Today at #UNGA81 3C, Ireland strongly condemned all instances of torture and other inhumane or degrading treatment.
Torture can never be justified. It is a grievous violation of human rights and undermines individuals’ humanity and dignity.
This morning at #3C, @UNHumanRightsNY presented the annual report on reprisals against those who cooperate with the UN.
🇮🇪 thanks @Cfuentesjulio for her work in documenting and monitoring situations of reprisals against civil society actors, HRDs, journalists and lawyers, including transnational repression, surveillance and threats, and calls on all Member States to actively engage with @UNHumanRights, so it can fulfill its mandate effectively.
Safeguarding meaningful civil society participation is a #humanrights imperative and a responsibility shared by us all.
Ireland at UN retweeted
Minister @HMcEntee has welcomed Ireland’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Human rights remain at the heart of our foreign policy and our commitment to supporting people’s fundamental freedoms is unwavering.
🎉✅ ELECTED ✅🎉
Ireland has been elected for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council for the term 2027-2029, alongside fellow candidates 🇧🇷 🇧🇮 🇩🇴 🇩🇪 🇬🇭 🇯🇵 🇯🇴 🇰🇼 🇳🇵 🇳🇬 🇲🇩 🇺🇦 🇺🇾 🇿🇲
At a time when human rights are under challenge, 🇮🇪 will continue to be a consistent voice and committed partner for human rights.
We look forward to engaging openly and constructively with all Member States across the agenda of the @UN_HRC during our term.
