UN: Press Statement on Discrimination Againt Women and Isreali Colonialism

Informal comments to the media by Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, on the situation on the Middle East at the Security Council Media Stakeout.Briefing by Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) , on Violence targeting women in peace and security processes (Women and peace and security)UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet told the Security Council, “decisions on peace that do not reflect women's voices, realities and rights are not sustainable,” adding that “there must be clear advocacy for and significant investment in women human rights defenders and peacebuilders.”Speaking at a Security Council open debate on women, peace and security today (18 Jan) via a video link, Bachelet said that the Council has played a vital role in the drive to ensure that peace is built by, and for, women.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support.