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[...] learn and for persevering in the face [...]

We are the people who, with relentless courage and determination, have borne the brunt of the international fight against terrorism and extremism.

of her numerous bosses has moulded her into a highly versatile, persevering and confident woman whose proactivity and never say die attitude is highly commendable.

Before concluding, I reiterate Gabon’s support for the role of UNAMA and to welcome the tenacity and professionalism of its personnel under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. De Mistura.

In addition to all these splendid qualities in a man and a professional, there was a dignified resilience helping him to navigate the troubled waters of the most complicated and enduring issues on the global agenda.

[...] remain by us with fortitude and commitment [...]

The Commission welcomed Palestine’s full membership of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization and called upon member States to raise the level of their support for the Palestinian people in their struggle to obtain their full rights and establish an independent Palestinian State in accordance with relevant resolutions of the United Nations, support Palestine’s efforts to obtain full membership in international forums, organizations and bodies, and redouble efforts and support to reinforce the resilience of the Palestinian people and ensure their continued existence on their land.

Despite the progress achieved, efforts to enhance the existing prevention mechanisms and to enforce the zero tolerance policy have continued during the reporting period.

In some of these cases, victims suffered cruel or degrading treatment, even torture, and were released only after they were forced to sign a declaration that they had been well treated.

[...] [...] membership, firmly rooted on mutual respect, respect for diversity and tolerance.

[...] [...] foundation on the struggle against racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance.

With respect to the fight against racism and racial discrimination, UNESCO will continue the implementation of the Integrated Strategy to Combat Racism, Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance, including a reinforcement of the Coalition of Cities Against Racism and Discrimination.

The Ministers considered, in this regard, the importance of promoting full respect of all religions and cultures among all States, with a view to promoting and ensuring the full enjoyment of the right to freedom of expression while preventing abuses and incitement to religious hatred that could contribute to undermining the ongoing efforts to foster a culture of peace based on mutual respect and tolerance among religions, cultures and civilisations, as provided for in the international human rights instruments to which States are parties.

Equally relevant are the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, article 12, concerning the obligation of States to eliminate discrimination against women in health care; the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, article 25 (b), which requires that health services be “designed to minimize and prevent further disabilities, including among children and older persons”; and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, article 7, which prohibits torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment and includes the prohibition of medical or scientific experimentation without free consent.

Subsequently, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and the United States of America joined the sponsors.

The following speakers made statements: Mr. Petko Draganov, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD; the representative of Cuba, speaking on behalf of the Group of 77 and China; the representative of Nepal, speaking on behalf of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs); the representative of Bangladesh, speaking on behalf of the Asian Group; the representative of Egypt, speaking on behalf of the African Group; the representative of Belgium, speaking on behalf of the European Union; the representative of the Dominican Republic, speaking on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC); the representative of the United States of America; the representative of China; the representative of Turkey; the representative of Lesotho; the representative of France; the representative of Ethiopia; the representative of Thailand; the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; the representative of Yemen; and the representative of Angola.