Multilateral Policy and Human Rights (MPD)

Almost three years into Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, we continue to see Russia’s blatant disregard for its international humanitarian law and international human rights law obligations.

Persistent armed conflict, deteriorating socioeconomic conditions, the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure, and violations of human rights are all of deep concern.

We remain deeply concerned by Iran’s ongoing oppression of women and girls and persecution of women’s human rights advocates.

For over three years, the Taliban has perpetrated severe human rights violations and abuses against the people of Afghanistan, including women and girls, religious and ethnic minorities, human rights defenders, media and civil society.

Australia welcomes the announcement of elections in South Sudan for December 2026 and ongoing discussions aimed at fostering an inclusive peace process.

We must see an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and call on parties to agree to the comprehensive deal endorsed by the Security Council.

The Inquiry’s independent reporting helps contribute to our collective understanding of the systemic violations of human rights and the violations of international humanitarian law stemming from Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine.

President Putin’s contempt for human rights is seen in the shocking death in prison of Alexei Navalny in February.

Australia remains gravely concerned by the human rights situation in the DPRK.

We are deeply concerned by the findings in the Secretary General’s latest report on the human rights of the Rohingya and other minorities in Myanmar, which details that over 5,000 civilians, including 600 children, have been killed since the coup.