Australia expresses its grave concern for the human rights of the people of Ukraine arising from the illegal and unprovoked attack by Russia.

Australia welcomes the opening of the reconstituted Transitional National Legislative Assembly in September 2021, measures taken towards a permanent constitution, and South Sudan’s intention to establish a hybrid court.

Australia remains deeply concerned by the dire humanitarian conditions faced by the 6.7 million people internally displaced in Syria since 2011.

Australia commends the Special Rapporteur’s report and conference paper for their clarity and detail on the continued supply of arms to Myanmar’s military by states since the coup on 1 February 2021.

Australia thanks the High Commissioner for herreport. Australia strongly condemns the Belarusian Government’s role in aiding and assisting Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine

Australia thanks the Special Rapporteur for his report on Artificial Intelligence and the rights of persons with disabilities, highlighting both the opportunities and risks of these emerging technologies.

Australia is stepping up its support to bring the COVID-19 pandemic to an end in our region and globally. Vaccine equity and human rights are central to our approach.

Australia calls on the Taliban to uphold the human rights of all Afghans, including women and girls and all minorities.

Women and girls, indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons have been disproportionately impacted, exacerbating health challenges, eroding hard fought gains to the full enjoyment of human rights.

Australia remains concerned by ongoing reports of disproportionate use of force against civilian protesters, and a ‘campaign of arrests’ of civil society and pro-democracy figures in Sudan.

Australia is a longstanding partner in Sri Lanka’s reconciliation efforts.

We are gravely concerned by Eritrea’s involvement in the Ethiopian conflict and reports of human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law, including sexual and gender-based violence and forced returns of Eritrean refugees.

We are gravely concerned by the prolonged hostilities in the Tigray region, including reports of drone and other indiscriminate attacks that have killed civilians. We condemn the ongoing egregious human rights abuses and violations, including systematic sexual and gender-based violence committed by all parties to the conflict.

Australia has for decades supported and contributed to strengthening the international human rights system.

Australia opposes the death penalty in all circumstances and urges Iran to enact a moratorium.

Our three countries are proud to be multicultural societies, yet we recognize that more work needs to be done to eliminate the many forms of racial discrimination which persist in our societies.

The Group of Friends of Responsibility to Protect wishes to take this opportunity to reiterate its strong commitment to the multilateral human rights system and the integrity and independence of Special Procedures.

Statement delivered on behalf of the Geneva Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict comprised of 27 States and co-chaired by Belgium and Uruguay.

We welcome the joint statement on the situation in Ukraine delivered by your mandate in cooperation with the Special Representative on Violence against Children, reminding all parties that the protection of civilians must be the first priority.

Our countries recognise the key role that statistical and research data plays in identifying and addressing barriers faced by persons with disabilities in exercising their rights. Collecting disability and sex disaggregated data enables us to formulate and implement policies that allow for a more inclusive society which recognises and values persons with disabilities as equal participants.

The signatories to this statement, are concerned about the dramatically deteriorating situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the Russian Federation over the past 12 months.

Advancing gender equality is crucial to comply with our human rights obligations, but also key to enable peace and sustainable development.

We are deeply concerned by reports of significant violations and abuses of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, including threats to their safety and barriers to their rights to education, work and full participation in civic life. We are committed to preserving and building on the political, economic and social achievements of the Afghan people.

The international legal order under which States committed to promote and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, and that has contributed to peace, prosperity and freedom for so many, is under increasing challenge.

Members of the Alliance considers that the international community must do more to protect members of religious minority groups and to combat discrimination and persecution based on religion or belief.