Human rights
Human rights at UNGA 81
Raised by 136 of 223 speakers. Read verbatim UN transcript quotes and select a time to hear the speech.
Speeches that raised human rights
Belgium · Day 1Maxime PrévotPeople have always moved, and they will continue to do so.
And governments have a duty to manage that movement and to ensure that migration takes place safely, regularly, and in accordance with the law.
Order is itself a matter of human rights.
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Türkiye · Day 1Recep Tayyip ErdoğanLet it be known that, although President Abbas is unable to be with us here in person, We will, as we did last year, continue to be the voice of a free and sovereign state of Palestine.
And from this rostrum, from this podium, we'll continue to make the Palestinian people's fight heard throughout the world.
On this occasion, I once again call upon all countries who have not yet recognized the state of Palestine to reconsider their position.
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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland · Day 1Andy BurnhamTo overcome division and instability, we must also find new ways to bring countries together.
We know that we are at our strongest when we unite with others, when we reach across borders to solve shared problems.
Standing here today, I am reminded of the huge human progress that this organization has led, like the eradication of smallpox or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Secretary-General of the United Nations · Day 1António GuterresMr. President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, The fault lines in our world are widening.
Cracks have become canyons.
Over the last day, over the last decade, wars erupted with devastating consequences and dragged on with despicable cruelty.
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President of the General Assembly (opening) · Day 1Dr. Khalilur RahmanBehind these numbers are healthier children, more resilient communities, greater opportunities for women and girls, and renewed hope.
These gains show that accelerating the SDGs is possible when developing countries and the development partners work in concert and this is indeed a shared responsibility.
Developing countries must also intensify their own efforts through domestic resource mobilization and plug any leakage or corruption, including capital flight, a plague that until recently undermined development in my own country under a repressive and authoritarian regime.
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Jordan · Day 1Abdullah II ibn Al HusseinWhat was once a creeping process has exploded into something far more aggressive.
Settler violence is rampant.
Palestinians are being beaten, shot, and terrorized.
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Lithuania · Day 1Gitanas NausėdaHow much more Ukrainian civilian lives will be sacrificed on Russia's war altar?
How many people will be tortured, sexually assaulted, thrown into dark dungeons, never to see the sunlight again?
How many children will be illegally separated from their parents and sent to Russia to suffer indoctrination?
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Luxembourg · Day 1Guillaume of LuxembourgAgainst this backdrop, I believe that we should have one guiding principle.
Human beings should be at the heart of all of our decision making.
We must protect the rights, security and the well-being of all.
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France · Day 1Emmanuel MacronWar crimes have been industrialized.
We've seen the destruction of civilian infrastructure, human rights violations.
It's a new era of barbaric acts.
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United States of America · Day 1Donald TrumpRecently, 10,000 were killed for protesting.
Just imagine such a vile regime were ever empowered to carry out large-scale terror attacks from behind a nuclear shield.
This was the reality we had to confront, a reality that far too many preferred to ignore.
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Qatar · Day 1Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ThaniRecognizing the nexus of peace, security, development, human rights, and the rule of law, the State of Qatar maintains its investment in development, education, health, security, and economic diversification in conformity with the Qatar National Vision 2030.
Your Excellencies, There can be no talk of a just international order as long as Palestine remains a blind spot within it.
What has transpired in Gaza is genocide in every sense of the word and a stain of shame on the conscience of humanity as a whole.
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Sierra Leone · Day 1Julius Maada Biowhose voices shape them and whose dignity they protect.
An institution may act quickly and still fail those it was meant to serve.
Delivery worthy of the UN Charter must reach those farthest from power and recognize the equal worth of every nation and every human life.
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Brazil · Day 1Luiz Inácio Lula Da SilvaIt is necessary to cut privileges and invest in free, quality education and health care.
There is a legitimate desire for change throughout the world, but change is not the same as going backwards.
It's not about taking away rights.
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Peru · Day 1Keiko Sofia Fujimori HiguchiWe believe in respecting tradition.
We believe in equality before the law and human dignity.
And of course, we believe in the new name of peace, that is justice.
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Suriname · Day 1Jennifer Geerlings-SimonsTheir knowledge and participation are important at all stages of development.
Last year at this rostrum, I noted that Suriname is diversity.
And at a time when diversity is too often manipulated as a source of division, Suriname has chosen the path to recognize the distinct histories of its people while strengthening their unity and their shared responsibility for the future.
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United Republic of Tanzania · Day 1Deogratius NdejembiMr. President, Tanzania joins small island and coastal states in pushing for a workable solution to address sea level rises.
We commend the President for convening today the high-level event addressing the existential threats posed by sea level rise, and we look forward to the adoption of the UN Declaration on Sea Level Rise, which will provide a comprehensive framework for international cooperation, scientific advancement, adaptation resilience, and legal stability.
We welcome the declaration's legal affirmation on the stability of maritime zones under United Nations Convention on Law of the Seas and the continuity of statehood, even in cases of physical land loss, while encouraging strengthened international cooperation and the protection of human rights.
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Japan · Day 1Takaichi SanaeThe distribution of goods is stagnating.
People across the world are suffering from high cost of living.
Progress towards development goals is not on track, and human rights issues are rising in various places around the world.
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Kyrgyzstan · Day 1Sadyr ZhaparovIt is a great responsibility.
One year ago, standing at this stage, I started with confidence that Kyrgyzstan is among those states whose experience enables them to put forward substantive issues for consideration by the Security Council.
We do not forget the promises we have made and will make every effort to implement them fully.
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Chile · Day 1José Antonio KastMr. President, allow me to go back to the beginning.
The president that I talked about that spoke here 74 years ago, spoke on behalf of his people and discarded ideological differences.
He said that Chile will continue working fervently and with deep belief in the principles of the UN Charter and the fact that they must be tangibly expressed.
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Finland · Day 1Alexander StubbFor example, Gaza continues to be one of the world's most acute humanitarian emergencies, marked by mass displacement, the destruction of infrastructure, and the lack of essential services.
For example, Haiti struggles with armed violence and extreme weather events, causing a displacement crisis, a hunger crisis, and a health crisis.
We must not grow indifferent to wars and human suffering, but instead channel our efforts into preventing conflicts, upholding human rights, and strengthening sustainable economies.
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Angola · Day 1João Manuel Gonçalves LourençoNowadays, we are witnessing a downgrading and violation of the rules governing international relations with the logic of force, intimidation and imposition of values stemming from unilateral vision by certain countries in defense of their exclusive interests.
Instability being experienced in various regions of our continent is a direct consequence of that stance, as it can be seen in the conflicts currently unfolding in Europe, in the Middle East, in the Persian Gulf and in Africa, while tensions is mounting in the Asia-Pacific region.
From what we have observed, we do not discern encouraging signs regarding the likelihood of reaching any peace agreement in the near future in the wars between Russia and Ukraine, in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Middle East, and in the Persian Gulf.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina · Day 1Denis BećirovićFinally, as the Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, I wish to emphasize that I am proud of the brave people of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
These are people who have suffered injustice, yet they continue to fight for justice.
These are people who have been victims of lies, yet they continue to fight for the truth.
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Seychelles · Day 1Mathew Antonio Patrick HerminieLooking ahead, we must also address the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
Whilst these tools offer immense opportunities for development and ocean management, They also risk widening the global divide and enabling new forms of warfare and cybercrime.
We must ensure technology serves human dignity.
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Naoero · Day 1David Ranibok AdeangBecause they too have the right to inherit a nation that knows itself, names itself, and speaks of itself.
In light of this year's theme, let me say this: there can be no genuine trust and no true transformation without respect for the identity, history, language and rights of every people to be treated as an equal and to speak for itself.
I take the opportunity now to convey my sincerest gratitude to the Secretariat and to this Assembly and the many institutions and partners who have taken steps to recognize our restored name.
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Viet Nam · Day 1To LamAnd as a member of the UN Human Rights Council, Vietnam champions dialogue and cooperation in promoting and protecting human rights and in ensuring that all can share the fruits of development.
We stand ready to share our experience in poverty reduction, agricultural development, and climate change adaptation to work with partners to broaden cooperation for common interest.
The world will continue to change.
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