NZ at the UN

Resolution 80/251 is adopted! 🇯🇲 &🇳🇿 have led the adoption of landmark UN80 🇺🇳 resolution on mandate reform, agreeing on principles and actions for a more effective, efficient and fit-for-purpose UN. Read more, including the UN Secretary-General’s remarks here ➡️bit.ly/4tiSeCe

🇳🇿is proud to join 40 other members of the Inter-Regional Task Force in reaffirming our opposition to the death penalty in all cases and circumstances. The fight for universal abolition is a fight for human dignity.

Read the full statement here ➡️bit.ly/49Lsx66

This week, at the UNSC Open Debate on the Protection of Civilians, 🇳🇿 reaffirmed that protecting civilians is central to peace and security. We call for full compliance with international humanitarian law, accountability for violations, and stronger protections for medical workers.

The UN Forum on Forests is meeting this week in New York. The UNFF is the leading global forum for discussion of forestry policy. Forests are a cornerstone of climate action strategies and sustainable forest management is critical for achieving the 2030 Agenda🌲🌿 Read more about the UN Forum on Forests here ➡️ bit.ly/4ua66zR

We warmly welcome the appointment of 🇯🇲 and 🇳🇴as co-chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Mandate Implementation Review. We are committed to sustaining the momentum, ambition and collective resolve built amongst Member States in the Informal Ad Hoc Working Group 💪🇺🇳

Settlement expansion and the rise in extremist settler violence undermine the human rights of Palestinians, further destabilize the region, and entrench a trajectory that make a two-state solution more difficult to achieve. CANZ statement to the UNSC: international.gc.ca/world-monde/in…

Valuable discussion with the UN Deputy Secretary General, @AminaJMohammed and Pacific Island Forum Ambassadors here at the NZ Mission today about key Pacific priorities including UN80 reforms, climate change and disaster response.

May 2026 marks 10 years since UNSC Resolution 2286 - protecting healthcare in armed conflict. 🇳🇿 is proud to have co-led this landmark effort with Egypt, Japan, Spain, & Uruguay in 2016. The resolution was historic, the first of its kind on this issue & supported by over 80 countries - making it one of the most widely co-sponsored UNSC resolutions. Yet attacks on medical workers & facilities continue. This is unacceptable. Protecting healthcare is not optional. This resolution matters as much today as it did in 2016. MFAT teams in New York & Geneva will be marking the moment @NZUN @NZUNGVA

Full statement here ➡️bit.ly/3P094HR

🇳🇿 with 🇩🇰🇪🇸 led today’s UNSC Arria Formula Meeting on Protecting Medical Care in Conflict, marking 10 years of Resolution 2286, co-penned by 🇳🇿🇪🇸🇪🇬🇯🇵🇺🇾 🇳🇿 honours healthcare workers in conflict and calls for the political will needed to uphold international humanitarian law and end attacks on medical workers and facilities 🏥

A Decade of Resolution 2286: Protecting Medical Care in Conflict Amid Evolving Threats. A reminder of tomorrow's (Tuesday 5 May) UNSC Arria-Formula Meeting, proudly co-hosted by New Zealand, @Denmark_UN, and @SpainUN. Watch the meeting here: bit.ly/4tl0Ms5

@NZinVienna Read the full joint statement here ➡️bit.ly/4um0GkJ

#NPTRevCon continues: @NZinVienna addressed the Main Committee this week on behalf of 🇮🇪🇳🇿🇨🇭 Our governments have tabled a proposal to strengthen transparency and accountability in the NPT. With enhanced reporting, we can rebuild mutual trust and support meaningful progress on disarmament 🤝 @DisarmamentIRL @swiss_un @IrishMissionUN

The conflict in Lebanon 🇱🇧 has displaced over 1 million people and humanitarian needs are critical. New Zealand 🇳🇿 is providing NZ$2m to support @WFP deliver emergency food, cash assistance and vital logistics. 📸 @WFP

Today at the UNSC, 🇳🇿 called for de-escalation across the Middle East, urgent humanitarian access and assistance to Gaza and Lebanon, adherence to ceasefires, and respect for international law.

New Zealand statement here ➡️bit.ly/4ekenfo

This week, the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons begins at the UN. 🇳🇿 spoke at the general debate today noting the NPT has safeguarded peace for decades but faces real tests. Rising arsenals, eroding arms control and nuclear risks demand dialogue and leadership. Disarmament under Article VI remains essential- for all of us. Read more about the NPT and the Review Conference here ➡️bit.ly/4unkJ2y

Read the full statement here ➡️bit.ly/4t9opnt

As the UNSC returns again to maritime security, 🇳🇿 stressed that repeated debates must lead to results. Continued dialogue is important, but it is action that is essential to protect freedom of navigation and global supply routes under international law.

Read the full statement here ➡️bit.ly/4tBKo7x

🇳🇿 was honoured to give opening remarks at today's interactive dialogue on the 'Pact for the Future and the UN80 Initiative'. Mutually reinforcing, these initiatives provide an opportunity to revitalise multilateralism and to make the UN fit-for-purpose. The 🇺🇳 and its member states must move from words to action 🧰