Australia asks what additional steps the international community can take to encourage the Taliban to guarantee women and girls’ education and full participation in society.

Australia is increasingly concerned by the deteriorating situation in Sudan. The disproportionate use of force against civilian protesters and the targeted, arbitrary detention of civil society and pro-democracy figures must end.

Australia is deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Myanmar and condemns ongoing human rights abuses and violations of international law by the military regime, including against Rohingya and other minorities.

Australia is deeply concerned about the situation in Myanmar, including the sharp deterioration in the humanitarian, security, health and economic conditions.

Australia will continue to advocate for, and work to advance, gender equality and the human rights of all women and girls, including their sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Australia remains concerned by ongoing reports of forced labour, child labour and prolonged, compulsory national service.

Australia has increased its support to end the acute phase of COVID-19 in our region and globally and remains committed to building a more resilient human-rights based global health system.

Australia remains deeply concerned about the ongoing conflict, loss of life and human rights abuses, and the lack of progress towards a just and enduring two state solution.

We continue to be gravely concerned about the human rights situation in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Numerous extensively researched and credible reports indicate that over a million people have been arbitrarily detained.

We encourage you to engage on the global food security crisis as an important part of your work for the coming year. The latest report from the UN Secretary General suggests that more than 1.7 billion people across over 100 countries are affected by this crisis, with over 43 million people at risk of famine.

We thank the High Commissioner for the work of her office in highlighting human rights violations and abuses around the world. Such violations and abuses, especially when paired with other exacerbating risk factors such as limited civic space or high levels of political, social or economic instability, can be an indicator of potential atrocity risks.