UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review – 46th Session

Universal Periodic Review of Yemen

1 May 2024

Statement by Australia

Thank you, President.

Australia welcomes commitments made to a set of measures to implement a national ceasefire, improve living conditions and prepare for the resumption of an inclusive political process.

We encourage all parties to work with the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen to finalise and implement the UN Roadmap.

Australia recommends Yemen:

1. Ensure the representation of women in the political process and in public life, including negotiations to finalise and implement the UN Roadmap.
2. Facilitate the passage of humanitarian aid and protect humanitarian workers.
3. Raise the minimum age for marriage to 18 to comply with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.