The 57th Session of the Human Rights Council, Item 2: General debate, Statement by Ambassador OIKE Atsuyuki (11 September 2024)
2024/9/11
The 57th Session of the Human Rights Council
Item 2: General debate
Statement by Ambassador OIKE Atsuyuki
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
11 September 2024
Item 2: General debate
Statement by Ambassador OIKE Atsuyuki
The Permanent Mission of Japan in Geneva
11 September 2024
Thank you, Mr. Vice-President.
Let me begin by paying tribute to High Commissioner Türk for his dedicated work.
Japan renews its commitment as a member of this Council to closely cooperate with the High Commissioner and his Office, and to contribute to promoting and protecting human rights and to upholding the international order based on the rule of law.
The protection of human rights is the basic responsibility of all nations. For our part, we have bolstered bilateral dialogue and cooperation to support and encourage countries making voluntary efforts to promote and protect human rights and democratization.
At the same time, Japan denounces the serious human rights violations that continue unabated around the globe.
Japan is deeply concerned with the human rights situation in Afghanistan in which the Taliban is further restricting people’s rights, especially women and girls, by promulgating the so-called “morality law.” We will continue to urge the Taliban to reverse its oppressive measures, and to improve the situation in Afghanistan.
Japan reiterates its serious concern about the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in Myanmar and deplores the lack of concrete progress made. While listening carefully to the people of Myanmar, Japan will continue to work closely with the international community, including ASEAN, and make every effort to improve the situation in Myanmar.
With regard to Sudan, the spreading of violence and continued violations of international law, including many cases of sexual and gender-based violence, remains extremely alarming.
Turning to the situation in the Gaza strip, Japan is seriously concerned about the critical humanitarian situation, the numerous civilian casualties, sexual and gender-based violence, and unjustified restrictions on freedom of expression and association in Gaza. Japan reiterates that all parties must abide by international humanitarian law and secure the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.
Japan remains committed to cooperating with the international community and civil society to promote and protect human rights, based on the principles of human security and “leaving no one behind.”
Let me begin by paying tribute to High Commissioner Türk for his dedicated work.
Japan renews its commitment as a member of this Council to closely cooperate with the High Commissioner and his Office, and to contribute to promoting and protecting human rights and to upholding the international order based on the rule of law.
The protection of human rights is the basic responsibility of all nations. For our part, we have bolstered bilateral dialogue and cooperation to support and encourage countries making voluntary efforts to promote and protect human rights and democratization.
At the same time, Japan denounces the serious human rights violations that continue unabated around the globe.
Japan is deeply concerned with the human rights situation in Afghanistan in which the Taliban is further restricting people’s rights, especially women and girls, by promulgating the so-called “morality law.” We will continue to urge the Taliban to reverse its oppressive measures, and to improve the situation in Afghanistan.
Japan reiterates its serious concern about the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in Myanmar and deplores the lack of concrete progress made. While listening carefully to the people of Myanmar, Japan will continue to work closely with the international community, including ASEAN, and make every effort to improve the situation in Myanmar.
With regard to Sudan, the spreading of violence and continued violations of international law, including many cases of sexual and gender-based violence, remains extremely alarming.
Turning to the situation in the Gaza strip, Japan is seriously concerned about the critical humanitarian situation, the numerous civilian casualties, sexual and gender-based violence, and unjustified restrictions on freedom of expression and association in Gaza. Japan reiterates that all parties must abide by international humanitarian law and secure the safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian aid.
Japan remains committed to cooperating with the international community and civil society to promote and protect human rights, based on the principles of human security and “leaving no one behind.”