
Angel V. Horna
@ahorna
Peruvian 🇵🇪 diplomat to the UN 🇺🇳 and other international organizations in Geneva | International law | Law of the Sea | Disarmament
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10-09-2010 03:57:07
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Today we mark the #InternationalDayforMineAwareness. In 1997, Jody Williams and the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, ICBL, were awarded the #NobelPeacePrize for their work for the banning and clearing of anti-personnel mines. The Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention was adopted the



“In this, our 80th year, we recommit to the purposes and principles on which we were founded: the equality, dignity and worth of every member of our human family.” - António Guterres #UN80



👏👏 Read the statement by Convention on Cluster Munitions State Party the Holy See, calling for an end to use of #clustermunitions and indiscriminate weapons, and respect of humanitarian law - Vatican News vaticannews.va/en/vatican-cit… Holy See Mission Geneva Philippine Mission UN Geneva UNODA Geneva UN Office for Disarmament Affairs Vienna

Today, in the plenary of the Conference on Disarmament, Ambassador Luis Chuquihuara of Misión del Perú en Ginebra reaffirmed the unwavering national commitment to nuclear disarmament, stressing the importance of constructive dialogue to advance the central objectives of the agenda, also







I am very concerned by announcements by several United Nations member countries to withdraw from the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. We must uphold humanitarian norms & accelerate mine action. The protection of innocent lives depends on our collective action & commitment.


"I am very concerned by announcements by several UN Member States to withdraw from the AntiPersonnel Mine Ban Convention. We must uphold humanitarian norms & accelerate #MineAction. Protection of innocent lives depends on our collective action & commitment." - António Guterres



80 years ago, the UN Charter was signed — a commitment to peace, dignity & multilateralism. Honored to have taken part in the symbolic signing ceremony at United Nations HQ in 2019. Today, more than ever, we must uphold the spirit of San Francisco. 🌐🕊️ #UNCharter80 #Multilateralism ---


Universalization of the Convention is as relevant as ever said DPR Angel V. Horna of Misión del Perú en Ginebra during #MineBanIM welcoming Marshall Islands Permanent Mission in Geneva as State Party in view of larger treaty adoption in the Pacific.