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Kinga Göncz,

lines on the record: 55
first: 2006-09-24
most recent: 2008-09-24
sittings or episodes: 3
sources: un-general-debate

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“The full and unhindered participation of non-governmental organizations in the activities of the Council is also of vital importance for us. Protection of minority rights, including those of national minorities, is a pivotal element of Hungary’s human rights policies. The turbulent history of our region has all too often demonstrated the potential of inter-ethnic tensions to trigger crisis situations. Conflicts based on ethnicity, both past and present, must remind us all that multi-ethnic societies are in desperate need of a sensitive and careful approach to minority issues, sound legal arrangements, generosity in practice and firmly embedded institutional guarantees, safeguarding the rights of minorities.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission was one of our top priorities. We believe that the Commission is well equipped to deal with fragile post-conflict situations. With the establishment of the Human Rights Council, the international community has opened a whole new chapter in its joint efforts to protect human rights. My Government has wholeheartedly supported this ambitious project from the outset. We sincerely hope that with the completion of the Council’s first year of existence, adequate machinery will be put in place to address the challenges of the twenty-first century. The universal periodic review is one of the initiatives on the Council’s agenda and holds the promise of making a real difference.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“Hungary supports the expansion of the Security Council in both the permanent and non-permanent categories to better reflect the political realities of today. However, new approaches need to be identified to facilitate the emergence of a compromise. The enlargement of the Council should be combined with enhanced efficiency and improved working methods. Hungary condemns all forms of terrorism, which give rise to fear and distrust in our daily lives. It is our firm conviction that the United Nations should remain a key player in the international fight against the scourge of terror. It is therefore natural that Hungary welcomes the recent adoption of the new United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (resolution 60/288) and looks forward to the elaboration of a comprehensive convention on terrorism by the General Assembly.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“During the 2005 World Summit, our heads of State or Government agreed to proposals with the potential to adapt the world Organization to the realities of our contemporary world. While we have accomplished only modest reforms so far, we should remind ourselves that United Nations reform is more a process than a single event. In order to foster public confidence in the United Nations, we must agree on substantial management reform, with greater accountability and transparency and better allocation of resources. The reform process should include all the main bodies of this Organization, including the General Assembly, which, in our view, must remain the most important deliberative body of the Organization.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)
“I first congratulate Her Excellency Ms. Haya Rashed Al-Khalifa on her election as the third female President of the General Assembly. I firmly believe that the involvement of women in the decision-making processes at the national and international levels can contribute to the better management of today’s global problems. In fulfilling her challenging tasks during the sixty-first session, the President may rest assured of the support and cooperation of the representatives of the Republic of Hungary. I also wish to salute her predecessor, Ambassador Jan Eliasson, who served us with distinction, dedication, an innovative spirit and a good sense of humour. He made great efforts and achievements to advance the reform of the United Nations.”
2006-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 61 (2006)