On December 12, the 79th United Nations General Assembly adopted the “Oceans and the law of the sea” Omnibus Resolution, by a recorded vote of 152 in favour to one against, with two abstentions. This Resolution emphasizes the importance of...
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Greece Stands with Afghan Women and Girls
On December 12 and ahead of a meeting of the UNAMA (United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan), Greece joined current and incoming Security Council Signatories of the Statement of Shared Commitments for the Principles of Women, Peace and...
Deputy Foreign Minister visits Israel and the Palestinian Territories
On December 10, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Alexandra Papadopoulou, visited Israel, where she held talks with her Israeli counterpart, Sharren Haskel. While in Israel, the Deputy Minister also met with members of the families of...
On Human Rights Day
On the occasion of Human Rights Day (10 December), the Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations reiterates Greece’s commitment to upholding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. More specifically, Greece not only highlights the...
This is an emergency- Supporting UN’s Emergency Fund
UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) enables humanitarian responders to deliver life-saving assistance whenever and wherever crises strike. Established in 2005, it is now one of the fastest and most effective ways to ensure that urgently...