Uganda's Vice President Addresses the UN General Assembly on Peace, Development, and Human Rights

Opening Remarks and UNGA Theme

• 🇺🇬 Vice President Jessica Rose Alupo delivers greetings from President Yoweri Museveni at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly.
• 👏 Congratulations are extended to the President of the 80th UNGA and appreciation to the former president and the UN Secretary-General.
• 🕊️ The theme "Better together" for the 80th session is highlighted as resonating with Uganda's national objectives.

Uganda's Role in Regional Peace and Security

• 🌍 Uganda reaffirms its commitment to multilateralism and the UN Charter, emphasizing peace, security, human rights, and shared prosperity.
• 🛡️ The nation is actively involved in advancing peace and stability in Somalia, South Sudan, DRC, and Sudan, contributing significant troop and financial resources.
• 🤝 Uganda supports regional peacebuilding initiatives and calls for international community commitment to funding peacekeeping missions.

Global Challenges and UN Reform

• 🌐 Uganda urges enhanced global cooperation to tackle root causes of conflict, including inequality, climate change, pandemics, and terrorism.
• ⚖️ A call is made for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council to ensure greater equity, justice, and representation for Africa.
• 🇵🇸 Renewed priority is urged for the two-state solution in the question of Palestine, with the Security Council playing a decisive role.

Sustainable Development and Refugee Policies

• 📈 Uganda is committed to fast-tracking the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Pact for the Future.
• 🌍 The country hosts the largest refugee population in Africa (1.9 million) and advocates for international support to sustain its progressive refugee policies.
• 💰 A significant financing gap for SDGs is noted, highlighting the need for improved international financial cooperation and implementation of existing commitments.

Human Rights, Education, and Health

• 📚 Uganda emphasizes its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, with constitutional guarantees for freedoms and democratic participation.
• 🎓 The country pioneered universal free primary and secondary education in Sub-Saharan Africa, significantly improving literacy.
• ❤️ Investments in primary healthcare and digital health solutions are being scaled up, with Uganda's HIV/AIDS response recognized as a global model.

NAM Presidency and Conclusion

• ✊ As Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), Uganda is committed to advancing unity, peace, and solidarity, advocating for stronger collaboration with the UN.
• 🤝 Uganda calls for accelerated progress on the Covenant on the Right to Development and looks forward to hosting the NAM midterm ministerial conference.
• ✨ The UN is acknowledged as an indispensable pillar for development, peace, and human dignity, with a call to adapt and strengthen multilateralism for current global realities.