70th Regular Session of the United Nations General Assembly - UNGA (New York, 28 September-1 October, 2015) - Main contents
Participated in several events during this year's UNGA. In partnership we must face the world's dire humanitarian crises.
High Level Event on the Central African Republic (New York, 1 October 2015)
"C.A.R is still a too dangerous place. Let us not lose sight of the still ongoing humanitarian crisis affecting over half of the population. The EU will continue to provide humanitarian assistance for those in need...C.A.R is at a turning point in its history. It can set an example of recovery and stabilisation. It will require good will but above all determination by the leaders in Bangui and all of us in this room. The EU will continue to do its share"
"Call to Action to end violence against women and girls" (New York, 1 October 2015)
"The new Road Map is a highly ambitious document. It will establish a global framework for action.To respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian crises in years to come. The next step is to ensure that our political commitment is operationalised. On the ground. Matching words with action"
United Nations High Level Event on the Humanitarian Situation in Iraq (New York, 30 September 2015).
"Iraq is not Syria. But it could become Syria. If we do not mobilise enough assistance, today! Not tomorrow! The humanitarian response in Iraq is critically underfunded. The risk of leaving millions of people without water. Without food. Without shelter and health care is real. Very real! This is a matter of saving lives! Even more: this also presents a major threat. Not only for Iraq and its stability. But for the whole region and beyond. Ultimately, for Europe. For the whole world. It is a global threat. Our collective support must get stronger! It is our collective responsibility. It is our moral obligation."
"World Humanitarian Summit - Humanitarian Action: A Forward-Looking" (New York, 30 September 2015)
"The Summit is a key priority for me. The European Commission has strongly supported the Summit from the very beginning. We will continue to do so.We have recently set out our position on the Summit. For us, of primary importance is the development of diversified partnerships"
Informal Ministerial-Level Meeting on the Syrian Crisis: “Re-thinking the International Response to the Biggest Crisis of our times - How to Respond Better to Growing and Evolving Needs" (New York, 29 September 2015)
High Level Event on South Sudan (New York, 29 September 2015)
"With statehood comes responsibility. South Sudan's leadership must implement the peace agreement"
High level meeting with representatives from the international community and the business sector to identify new and innovative ways to deliver education during times of crisis and emergencies (New York, 29 September 2015)
Event on "Education: A lifeline, not a luxury" organized by IRC and Dubais Cares (New York, 28 September 2015).
"Education is the foundation for everything else.Without education a person, especially a child, is defenceless.Without education she or he is exposed to all kinds of threats.Without education a person, a child, is even more vulnerable. Knowledge is a shield.And knowledge comes with education.In this sense education is an effective tool against terrorism.Against radicalization.Against fundamentalism.Against forced recruitment"
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