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NZ Mission Geneva

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New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva

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New Zealand 🇳🇿is pleased to participate in Egypt’s 🇪🇬 #UniversalPeriodicReview.See full recommendations made here ➡️mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…

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The UN is now calling for nominations of qualified experts for the new, independent Scientific Panel on the Effects of Nuclear War. This is the study that was mandated in last year’s resolution led by 🇳🇿 🇮🇪. Deadline: 1 March 2025. More information 👇 mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…

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New Zealand spoke today at #HRC58 regarding the situation in Sudan which is having a devastating impact on the Sudanese people. New Zealand again urges the parties to engage in good faith negotiations to reach an immediate cessation of hostilities. See our statement here

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Today Ambassador Geels had the pleasure of meeting to Hon. Kalani Kaneko, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 at Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day. An important and impactful commemoration event hosted by Marshall Islands Permanent Mission in Geneva in honour of the victims and

Today Ambassador Geels had the pleasure of meeting to Hon. Kalani Kaneko, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Republic of Marshall Islands 🇲🇭 at Nuclear Victims Remembrance Day. An important and impactful commemoration event hosted by <a href="/RMIGeneva/">Marshall Islands Permanent Mission in Geneva</a> in honour of the victims and
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New Zealand participated in the interactive dialogue on the report of the group of human rights experts on Nicaragua at #HRC58. NZ is concerned by the increasing restrictions on free and democratic expression and political participation in Nicaragua. mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…

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The human rights situation in Afghanistan is profoundly alarming. During #HRC58 New Zealand noted our grave concern at the ongoing systemic regression of fundamental freedoms for the people of Afghanistan – particularly the severe repression of women’s and girl’s rights.

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Observed on 5 March, the UN International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness promotes understanding about how disarmament measures contribute to enhancing peace and security globally and prevent armed conflicts. More info ➡️ mfat.govt.nz/en/peace-right…

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NZ 🇳🇿 delivered a joint statement with Mexico 🇲🇽, as co-chairs of the Group of Friends of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the #HRC with a focus on digital inclusion. This is critical for ensuring participation, accountability & non-discrimination. We

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On behalf of 🇨🇦, 🇦🇺, NZ participated in the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the rights of person with disabilities at the #HRC. We recognise that the CRPD has contributed to providing a robust framework for mainstreaming disability rights. However, gaps remain

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New Zealand 🇳🇿had the privilege to co-host with Misión de México en Ginebra, International Disability Alliance (IDA) and @OHCHR  a panel discussion on “The Rights and Voices of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Global Agendas”  We discussed the challenges faced, including access to education, employment, health

New Zealand 🇳🇿had the privilege to co-host with <a href="/MisionMexOI/">Misión de México en Ginebra</a>, <a href="/IDA_CRPD_Forum/">International Disability Alliance (IDA)</a> and @OHCHR  a panel discussion on “The Rights and Voices of Women and Girls with Disabilities in Global Agendas”  We discussed the challenges faced, including access to education, employment, health
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🇦🇺, 🇨🇦 and 🇳🇿 expressed joint concern at UN Human Rights Council over the worsening humanitarian crisis in #Myanmar & reports of violence and oppression. The regime’s actions have had a devastating impact, creating additional barriers for persons with disabilities, particularly women and girls.

🇦🇺, 🇨🇦 and 🇳🇿 expressed joint concern at <a href="/UN_HRC/">UN Human Rights Council</a> over the worsening humanitarian crisis in #Myanmar &amp; reports of violence and oppression.

The regime’s actions have had a devastating impact, creating additional barriers for persons with disabilities, particularly women and girls.
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New Zealand 🇳🇿was pleased to announce additional humanitarian contributions to World Food Programme and UNFPA and NGOs supporting critical food security, protection, and other assistance for Rohingya and host communities in Bangladesh 🇧🇩. New Zealand remains committed to supporting this

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New Zealand Ambassador Deborah Geels introductory meeting with Jagan Chapagain @IFRC President today. New Zealand extended condolences to the IFRC for the deaths of Palestine Red Crescent Society staff in Gaza. 🇳🇿 has consistently called for parties to the conflict to uphold

New Zealand Ambassador Deborah Geels introductory meeting with <a href="/jagan_chapagain/">Jagan Chapagain</a> @IFRC President today. New Zealand extended condolences to the IFRC for the deaths of Palestine Red Crescent Society staff in Gaza. 🇳🇿 has consistently called for parties to the conflict to uphold
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Anzac Day, 25 April, is an important historical day for national commemoration. Today the New Zealand Permanent Mission and the Permanent Mission of Australia to the UN in Geneva hosted a ANZAC Service at the Commonwealth cemetery in Vevey, to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Anzac troops 🇳🇿and 🇦🇺

Anzac Day, 25 April, is an important historical day for national commemoration. Today the New Zealand Permanent Mission and the <a href="/AustraliaUN_GVA/">Permanent Mission of Australia to the UN in Geneva</a>  hosted a ANZAC Service at the Commonwealth cemetery in Vevey, to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Anzac troops 🇳🇿and  🇦🇺
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New Zealand was pleased to engage in Armenia’s UPR. We welcome Armenia’s work in advancing the genocide prevention agenda. We call on Armenia to ensure effective accountability for the ill-treatment of detainees. mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…

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New Zealand 🇳🇿 was pleased to engage in Kenya’s 🇰🇪UPR. See our full recommendations here ➡️ mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…

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New Zealand🇳🇿 was pleased to participate in Sweden’s #UniversalPeriodicReview. We commend the importance that Sweden 🇸🇪 attaches to fulfilling its human rights obligations. See our recommendations and statement here ➡️ mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-r…

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Today is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. New Zealand 🇳🇿 joins the Movement in commemorating and honouring its more than 100 years of helping those who suffer without discrimination and contributing to peace in the world. The Movement has a critical role in responding to

Today is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. New Zealand 🇳🇿 joins the Movement in commemorating and honouring its more than 100 years of helping those who suffer without discrimination and contributing to peace in the world.

The Movement has a critical role in responding to