Today the 1718 Panel of Experts on DPRK formally disbanded due to Russia's veto.

Australia and 50 other states urge all UN members to work together to address the DPRK’s unlawful WMD and ballistic missile advancements.

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Incorporating the perspectives and experiences of youth and young people in the work of the UN is critical.

The UN GA President #YouthFellows program provides young representatives of LDCs, LLDCs & SIDS with direct experience in the UN system. Australia is proud to support the program.

Today, #CPD57 adopted a Political Declaration to mark the 30th anniversary of the International Conference on Population and Development. We renew our commitment to the ICPD Programme of Action, which remains as relevant today as 30 years ago #srhr UNFPA Ambassador James Larsen 🇦🇺🇺🇳

Natasha is a passionate and trusted advocate for the rights of women and girls globally.

She has already made an enormous contribution in her first-term on #CEDAW and will continue to be a powerful champion if re-elected.

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Malaria is a burden on families and health systems. It remains a major health and development challenge.

Australia is committed to providing communities and governments across the Pacific and Southeast Asia with the tools required to eliminate malaria.

#WorldMalariaDay

#UNMISS peacekeepers in Juba, #SouthSudan 🇸🇸 attend the poignant dawn ceremony for #AnzacDay , annually marked to remember armed forces members from #Australia & #New Zealand who served or lost their lives in wars, conflicts, & peacekeeping operations.

#LestWeForget

On #AnzacDay we honour Australian, and allied service personnel, who have served and sacrificed in the interests of peace and our security.

We remember their selflessness and courage.

#LestWeForget #AnzacDay 2024 #UNpeaceoperations

The perpetration of sexual violence in conflict is appalling.

At yesterday's #UNSC debate, Australia firmly supported António Guterres’ urgent appeal for all parties to conflict to immediately cease all forms of conflict-related sexual violence.

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Australia was proud to reinforce our support for the #EWIPA political declaration.

The use of explosive weapons in populated areas can have devastating impacts on civilians & civilian infrastructure. We look forward to seeing next steps towards the declaration's implementation.

Australia hosted the inaugural #UNGames Pickleball Tournament today to foster and strengthen relationships between diplomats and members of the wider UN community.

Thanks to all who joined us.

#SportsDiplomacy

Australia condemns Iran’s 13 April attacks on Israel and urges all parties to de-escalate.

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The effective use of air capabilities is integral to the operation of UN Peacekeeping missions. A new Stimson Center report examines how the UN can best utilise the air domain in the delivery of mandates. Thanks to all who joined us at today's launch. Jean-Pierre Lacroix Bangladesh@UN

Pleased to welcome Australia's #UNPFII delegation - led by Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney MP - and First Nations representatives to NY.

Integrating Indigenous knowledge & perspectives into the work of the UN is essential. #UNPFII advances that work.

The #UNSC Panel of Experts on the DPRK is central to the 1718 sanctions regime.

Russia’s veto ended 14 years of consensus and risks international peace and security.

All UN measures against the DPRK’s unlawful WMD program must be upheld.

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Great to take a moment outside New York City and get together with #Pacific colleagues and representatives of @forumsec to discuss how to best advance the region’s priorities at the UN this year.

Today I addressed the Security Council on attacks on humanitarian workers in Gaza including the tragic killing of Australian, Zomi Frankcom.

The death of any aid worker in such circumstances is outrageous & unacceptable. Humanitarians must be protected.

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Australia has long supported a world free from landmines, cluster munitions and other explosive remnants of war.

We remain committed to #MineAction and are continuing to work with partners to reduce the suffering caused by these weapons.

#IMAD2024

Slavery & slave trade have long been scourges against humanity.

Time to strengthen accountability for these abhorrent acts by commencing UN negotiations on a new #CAHTreatyNow .

Australia pleased to join SierraLeone@UN on a panel discussing how to advance this important goal.

Australia condemns the strike that killed Australian aid worker Lalzawmi ‘Zomi’ Frankcom and her colleagues in Gaza.

Australia welcomes today’s UN Security Council resolution.