UNECOSOC President Mona Juul Urges to Protect Human Rights
In her inaugural speech as President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Mona Juul, of Norway, underscored that the body’s mandate today remains “as relevant and compelling” as it did back in 1945 when it was tasked with “fostering international cooperation on economic, social, and cultural issues”.
Having served as one of the four ECOSOC Vice-Presidents, according to a UN report, Ms. Juul was elected by acclamation on Thursday morning. The Council should promote “universal respect and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all,” said the newly elected president. “Without distinction as to race, sex, language, or religion”.
“Today, we also have the overarching 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development,” she stated, which “guides our efforts to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure peace and prosperity for all.”
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ECOSOC offers “a multitude of opportunities” to assist the global community in reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ms. Juul said, noting that “ECOSOC and its intergovernmental structures make up a whole ecosystem,” with each component providing a specific function. She thanked her predecessor, Rhonda King, for “her great work and dedication.”
“It is my ambition as President, to make ECOSOC work better – as an ecosystem,” Ms. Juul asserted, saying that she would work “to ensure that we collectively deliver on our goals.”
The new chief also advocated that ECOSOC align “the whole UN family” for improved results and under Government leadership, strive to make a difference in countries.
