International organisations

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.