UN This Week: Oct 9-13
Member State Statements
Patrick Breen, the U.S. Adviser for the Third Committee, called for a future UN report to “address the negative effects of the anti-rights and anti-gender movements on the advancement of gender equity and equality.”
The EU, US, UK, Ireland, and Latvia expressed concerns about increasing incidents of intimidation that obstruct positive interactions between civil society and the UN. Paradoxically, pro-life and pro-family organizations attempting to engage with the UN are sometimes labeled as 'anti-rights' and even face exclusion from certain events due to their unique perspective. The live stream can be accessed here
UN Agencies
Trans lesbians are lesbians, too”, UN Women Tweeted;
Read about how the UNFPA tries to tie climate plans to sexual and reproductive health and rights;
The Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women released a statement in celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, citing abortion no less than 27 times in the 4-page statement;
C-Fam Friday Fax
The Biden Administration Calls Upon UN to Stop Pro-Life Conservatives, read the full story here
Pro-Life Groups Ask the General Assembly to Block Pro-Abortion Nominee to International Court, Stefano Gennarini reports
Events
From 15-17 October, the World Health Summit 2023 will host several side events and panel discussions on sexual and reproductive health and rights. More details here
Reports
The Third Committee discussed a report on combating intolerance, negative stereotyping, stigmatization, discrimination, incitement to violence and violence against persons, based on religion or belief.
Other News
Aciafrica reports on the harassment of Kenyan pro-life activist
