Denmark, on behalf of 56 countries, delivered a statement marking 5 years since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Today, we renew our commitment to keeping Afghanistan high on the international agenda, to working through the UN, and to standing with the Afghan people.
Today, the #UNSC unanimously renewed UNAMA's mandate. As Afghanistan continues to face multiple crises, UNAMA’s role is critical. 🇩🇰 helped secure a strong focus on human rights & #WPS in the renewed mandate.
Today, the UNSC unanimously adopted a 🇩🇰🇵🇰-drafted resolution on accountability for crimes against UN peacekeepers. We thank all Council members and the record 153 co-sponsoring Member States for their strong support. Attacks on UN peacekeepers must not go unpunished.
DK FM @larsloekke: "I reiterate my strong warning against an Israeli military ground operation in Rafah. Rafah border crossing must immediately be reopened to ensure that humanitarian aid reach civilians. We call for a humanitarian ceasefire & release of all hostages."
DK UM @larsloekke: "Jeg gentager indtrængende min advarsel mod en israelsk militær landoperation i Rafah. Samtidig skal Rafah-grænseovergangen omgående genåbnes for at sikre, nødhjælpen kan nå frem til civile. Vi opfordrer til humanitær våbenhvile og løsladelse af alle gidsler.”
Without fuel, trucks cannot move critical humanitarian assistance, water pumps will stop functioning & the remaining hospitals will shut down.
This happens at a time we are racing against the clock to respond to immense humanitarian needs across the #Gaza Strip.
The crossings must open for fuel & humanitarian supplies must start flowing back into Gaza smoothly.
A full-scale assault on Rafah would be a human catastrophe.
Countless more civilian casualties.
Countless more families forced to flee yet again – with nowhere safe to go.
Meanwhile, the repercussions will be felt far beyond, in the occupied West Bank, and across the region.
#Gaza: Key crossing points continue to be closed.
These crossings are a lifeline. Through them we bring critical supplies and fuel for humanitarian use. They need to be reopened without any delay.
I echo the call of the Secretary General for reaching an agreement on the long overdue ceasefire.
The recent advancement of the Israeli Forces into #Rafah is creating more anxiety, bringing havoc and forcing people to flee again and again.
Currently, on average 200 people are leaving Rafah every hour to Khan Younis and the middle areas.
The area of Al-Mawasi is overcrowded with more than 400,000 people.
It does not have the facilities to take more people & is not safer than other parts of Gaza.
The absence of a ceasefire means more loss, pain, grief & pushes further from the desperately needed #peace.
@UNRWA@antonioguterres
Today I met with Palestinian civilians at the General Hospital in Al Arish, Egypt.
It’s impossible not to feel heartbroken by the accounts of those injured or separated from their families.
It’s time for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire.
It’s time to silence the guns.
Wrapping up a productive #PaRD Leadership Meeting in Lisbon hosted by @KAICIID! Covered topics from the 2024 @IF20org and PaRD Annual Forum to trends in #religion and #development trends. We will be sharing more on our website soon: https://t.co/diB0tXNm6A🌍
I've just invoked Art.99 of the UN Charter - for the 1st time in my tenure as Secretary-General.
Facing a severe risk of collapse of the humanitarian system in Gaza, I urge the Council to help avert a humanitarian catastrophe & appeal for a humanitarian ceasefire to be declared.
Lige hørt fra vores kollegaer i Gaza. Hjerteskærende. Deres eneste bøn var ikke mere nødhjælp men beskyttelse. Hvad er nødhjælp værd, hvis vi ikke lever. Civile og nødhjælpsarbejdere må beskyttes - det er international ret.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is horrific.
I renew my appeals for a humanitarian ceasefire and the immediate release of all hostages.
All those with influence must exert it to ensure respect for the rules of war, end the suffering and avoid a spillover of the conflict.
It is the end of the @PaRDSecretariat Annual Forum in Berlin and what an enriching experience it has been! We spoke on panels focusing on Shared Common values and Localisation and hosted an open forum on Faith, feminism and Development Cooperation.#PaRD23
I'm joining the urgent call by @UNReliefChief & @UNLazzarini for immediate humanitarian suspension of hostilities in Gaza to prevent a human catastrophe. Humanitarian organisations on the ground are reaching their limits. They can only provide help with access granted & secured.
Exploring the path to achieve the #SDGs at #PaRD23! A diverse group of experts is actively delving into the challenges and opportunities of multiplex collaboration, with the audience taking the stage to share their valuable experiences. 🌍 #SustainableDevelopment