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Jessica Alupo

lines on the record: 30
first: 2022-09-24
most recent: 2023-09-24
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-general-debate

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“Uganda will continue to support the strengthening of South-South, triangular and North-South cooperation at the United Nations. As host country of the third South Summit, to be held in Kampala from 21 to 23 January 2024. we look forward to welcoming the leaders of the Group of 77 and China.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“will work closely with other NAM countries to further strengthen the tenets and values of the Organization and the important role that the Movement plays at the United Nations and other international forums. As host of the nineteenth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement, we look forward to welcoming the NAM Heads of State and Government to Kampala from 19 to 20 January 2024. Finally. South-South cooperation remains a strong element of international cooperation among the countries of the global South; such cooperation must be enhanced. We continue to witness the solidarity exhibited by countries in the global South in extending support to their global counterparts to address multiple challenges. We therefore commend those countries for their solidarity.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“That accomplishment underscores the importance of surveillance, contact tracing and infection prevention and control in swiftly mitigating public health crises. By working together and capitalizing on the expertise and infrastructure developed in those areas, we can collectively contribute to a healthier, more resilient world. The Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (NAM) remains a key player in handling current and emerging global challenges at the United Nations. The Movement remains relevant in serving the interests of its member States, in line with its founding principles and purposes. In that regard. Uganda, as the incoming Chair of NAM.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In Uganda, for instance, despite earlier progress, access to universal health care today stands at 65 per cent, which is well short of the SDG target of 100 per cent. The crisis, while daunting, also presents opportunities for us to rethink and reinforce our commitment to health care and the Sustainable Development Goals. Despite the challenges. I am happy to report that Uganda has registered positive achievements in some effective disease control measures, as demonstrated by its swift and successful response to the Ebola outbreak. Through diligent efforts and the collaboration of health-care professionals and the Government. Uganda declared the end of the Ebola outbreak caused by the Sudan ebola virus on 11 January 2023. just four months after the first case was confirmed in September 2022.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Our view is that those international financial institutions should support developing countries in their development efforts, in accordance with their national policies and legal frameworks. The coronavirus disease pandemic presented a multitude of challenges to global health systems and essential health services. The crisis not only reversed hard-fought health gains but has also inflicted severe economic hardships, especially in developing countries such as Uganda. We have witnessed widespread job losses, disruptions in supply chains, reduced foreign investments and increased poverty rates. Those economic setbacks further exacerbate the existing challenges of implementing the 2030 Agenda.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We therefore urge the international community to provide developing countries with sufficient means of implementation, in terms of financing, capacity-building and technology transfer, to support their efforts to address the challenges of biodiversity loss. Developing countries continue to face unprecedented financing challenges that undermine their ability to achieve sustainable development. We believe that the urgent need to reform the international financial architecture is fundamental and crucial in addressing those challenges. Those reforms must be substantial in order to ensure that developing countries are well represented and can effectively and efficiently participate in the decision-making processes of those international financial institutions.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We remain deeply concerned by the increasing trend of biodiversity loss. We believe that the full and timely implementation of the decisions adopted at the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity is fundamental to effectively address biodiversity loss. In that context, the Government of Uganda has continued to take bold actions to address biodiversity loss, including the complete restoration of all degraded wetlands, reforestation and the prosecution of those involved in illegal activities that undermine the preservation of flora and fauna. Our view is that the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity remains a commitment for all nations and humankind.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Uganda continues to take bold climate adaptation and mitigation measures in line with our ambitious updated nationally determined contributions, including by increasing access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern forms of energy to enhance production and value addition; increasing forest and wetland cover; and championing the operationalization of climate-smart agriculture. However, we note that the lack of sufficient means of implementation continues to undermine our efforts to adequately address the impacts of climate change. We therefore reiterate our call on developed country parties to fulfil their commitment, in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, to provide $100 billion annually to developing country parties through 2025 to assist them with mitigation and adaptation.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“We remain concerned that countries that have contributed less to the global emission of greenhouse gases continue to be disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change. In that connection, my country extends its sincere condolences to the people of Morocco following the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that claimed more than 800 lives, and to the people of Libya in the aftermath of Storm Daniel, which resulted in unprecedented flooding and loss of life. To address the adverse impacts of climate change.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In order to promote economic empowerment. Uganda has embarked on poverty alleviation programmes, which target the participation of women and young people in the economy. We are currently promoting value addition, value chain and public procurement from Uganda’s various women’s entrepreneurship programmes. With the creation of the African Continental Free Trade Area, women will participate in cross-border trade within the Area. However, work still needs to be done in Uganda to achieve full gender equality. Climate change continues to undermine the ability of all nations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. Globally, we continue to witness climate and weather extremes, which are causing considerable loss of life and property.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Uganda has institutional safeguards that address grievances of human rights abuses. Objective XXIV of the Constitution states that cultural and customary values are consistent with fundamental human rights and freedoms, human dignity and democracy. Our approach to human rights is to respect other people’s values, and we expect others to respect our values, which are deeply rooted in our culture. We therefore call for mutual respect of sovereignty. We believe that human rights considerations, especially in the face of varying cultural values, should not become the moderating factor in our long-term relationship with our development partners, with which we will continue to engage in a proactive manner. With regard to gender equality, more than 34.9 per cent of the parliamentary and executive seats in Uganda are held by women.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Uganda remains committed to shouldering its responsibilities and obligations in addressing the plight of refugees, as a pioneer of the progressive refugee policy outlined in the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework. As one of the co-conveners of the Global Refugee Forum, we commend all States and other actors for their sustained commitment over the past three years, and we call upon Member States and stakeholders to continue their commitment to pledging towards initiatives that advance the principle of burden- and responsibility sharing. which is central to the Global Compact on Refugees, at the forthcoming Global Refugee Forum. The Constitution of Uganda provides for the protection of the rights and freedoms of all Ugandans, as well as for the promotion of culture.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“As the international community, we must be steadfast in our resolve to support dialogue and the peaceful resolution of conflicts, wherever they occur around us and anywhere else in the world. Uganda has been at the forefront of receiving large numbers of refugees from within the region and ranks as one of the top refugee-hosting countries. Uganda extends its gratitude to the States Members of the United Nations and other development partners for the support and assistance rendered to the country and refugees, respectively. We are working closely with the United Nations and partners to address the root causes of displacement.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Therefore, we need to reflect on the original purposes of the United Nations and work to resolve human-made conflicts and global insecurity through cooperation, diplomacy and peaceful means. In that regard. Uganda has continued to work with partners to support and advance peace, stability and security initiatives in the region and beyond so as to eliminate terrorism, mistrust and other conditions that undermine development. We remain actively involved in regional initiatives, particularly those under the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the East African Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. Our involvement is based on the fundamental values of multilateralism.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Notable actions include the operationalization of voluntary local reviews and the institution of a national sustainable development goals conference, which is held annually with the participation of all stakeholders, to discuss the progress achieved to date and agree on actions to ensure full compliance. Nationally, we continue to register steady progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, the progress of which will be documented in the third voluntary national review report to be submitted to the High- Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, which will be convened by the Economic and Social Council in July 2024. Peace and security are fundamental and crucial for achieving sustainable development.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“In that regard. Uganda remains committed to the reform of the Security Council to make it more representative and to address the historical injustices committed against the people of Africa, as spelled out by the Common African Position and enshrined in the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration. Uganda acknowledges that the timely and full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development is crucial for the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In that regard, the Government has continued to take bold actions to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda nationally.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“I congratulate the President on his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-eighth session and assure him of Uganda’s full support. I would like to thank Mr. Csaba Korosi for his stewardship of the seventy-seventh session. I pay tribute to the Secretary-General. Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his leadership and commitment to the work of the United Nations. As we mark 78 years of the existence of the United Nations, we yearn for a revitalized Organization that is capable of addressing current and emerging global challenges. We believe that multilateralism remains a fundamental and crucial mechanism for addressing our common challenges together as nations in solidarity. We pledge to work together with the entire membership of the United Nations to make our Organization fit for purpose and relevant for our times.”
2023-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 78 (2023)
“Uganda supports the comprehensive reform of the Council and urges Member States to continue working towards achieving progress in the intergovernmental negotiations so that Africa can assume its rightful place in the Security Council. The Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (NAM) remains a strong pillar in addressing global challenges within the United Nations. We remain actively involved in NAM, in line with its purposes and principles. In that regard, Uganda will continue to collectively work with other NAM countries to further strengthen the critical role of the Movement at the United Nations. As host of the nineteenth NAM Summit, to be held in Kampala from 5 to 9 December 2023, we look forward to welcoming the leaders of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The need to reform the Security Council is now more urgent and imperative than ever before. The current geopolitical realities make an increasingly compelling case for a comprehensive reform of the Council to make way for equitable representation. Africa, which has more than 1 billion citizens and accounts for more than 70 per cent of the issues on the agenda of the Council, continues to suffer the historical injustice of having no representation in the permanent category of Security Council membership — and is also underrepresented in the non-permanent category. It is time for the long-standing injustice and imbalance perpetuated in the current configuration of the Security Council to be addressed.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The international community, in particular the United Nations, should therefore continue to support conflict-prevention initiatives undertaken by those regional and subregional organizations. Experience has shown that, when and where that has happened, the chances of success have been high. The conflicts in our region and beyond have led to an inevitable refugee influx into Uganda. Currently, we have more than 1.5 million refugees in the country — the largest refugee population on the continent of Africa and the third-largest in the world. We are committed to working with refugee-sending countries and regional and international partners to address the causes of the refugee crisis. We urge the international community to continue supporting our efforts in the region in that direction.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Uganda will continue to support and actively participate in global and regional counterterrorism efforts. Peace, security and development are inextricably linked and should be pursued simultaneously. Recently, we have seen some progress in our quest for peace and security in our region. Uganda, working with partners in the region and beyond, continues to support and advance peace and security efforts in the region. We remain actively involved in regional initiatives, such as those of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the East African Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, and we are encouraged by the progress that we have made and continue to make. We believe that long-term and sustainable solutions lie in those collaborative processes.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Everybody who wants peace in the world should support negotiations in order to get a balanced peace that ensures safety for all.” Terrorism is currently one of the major global threats to peace, security, stability and social and economic development. No region of the world has been safe from the scourge of terrorism. Terrorism and violent extremism continue to bring death and suffering to innocent people. Terrorist groups such as Al-Shabaab and the Allied Democratic Forces continue to commit terrorist acts in our region. As a community of nations, we must be unwavering in our resolve to prevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We should act in a coordinated manner at the national, regional and global levels to counter that threat.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“As host country of the third South Summit, to be held in Kampala from 10 to 12 December 2023, we look forward to welcoming the leaders of the Group of 77 and China. The world currently faces many challenges that undermine international peace and security. The Russia-Ukraine military conflict continues to cause more suffering, destruction and displacement of the civilian population, mostly women and children. The longer it persists, the more suffering, destruction and displacement we will witness. We are deeply concerned about the loss of life and the serious humanitarian situation. Uganda supports dialogue with a view to reaching a peaceful resolution to the crisis. My President has said many times that, “We think the best way is to negotiate.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“We therefore urge developed countries to fully deliver, in line with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, on the commitments to the goal of providing $100 billion per year to assist developing countries in the climate change actions they take to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. South-South cooperation, a framework of international cooperation within the global South, continues to play a vital role in supporting developing countries in their efforts to address interlocking challenges. We applaud the countries of the global South for their solidarity in responding to global challenges. Uganda will continue to work towards and support the strengthening of North-South, South-South and triangular cooperation at the United Nations.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Our view is that development should be environmentally friendly, inclusive and provide benefits for all — it should leave no one behind. Uganda has continued to scale up investments in climate adaptation and mitigation measures, specifically with regard to increasing access to clean energy in order to enhance production, as well as increasing forest and wetland cover, among other interventions. Climate change action must uphold the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities and be consistent with a country’s national context.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“Uganda, for instance, continues to experience prolonged droughts and the melting of ice caps on its highest mountain, Mount Rwenzori, as well as floods, erratic rainfall patterns and landslides. Moreover, as His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said before, the climate change problem is also the result of irresponsible and sometimes greedy human actions. Similarly, if underdevelopment persists, we can forget about conserving the environment. It is regrettable and hypocritical that some of the regions and nations that mismanaged the environment and are disproportionately responsible for global warming have embarked on a rigorous campaign to thwart the efforts of other countries to responsibly and sustainably develop their oil and gas sectors.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“The Government of Uganda has fully mainstreamed the SDGs in its national development plan and is working together with the United Nations family and other stakeholders. That will sustain and strengthen collaboration with all actors. However, the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda will require support in areas such as transfer of technology, capacity-building and financing. Climate change remains one of the greatest challenges of our time. Our collective effort to fight climate change is an irreversible process that must continue. However, we must note that, despite contributing an insignificant amount of global greenhouse-gas emissions, the African continent, like many developing regions of the world, suffers the effects of climate change to a disproportionate degree.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“We should scale up cooperation in vaccine production capacity and resource mobilization in order to support efforts to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We are thankful to our bilateral and multilateral partners that supported our response to the COVID-19 challenge. The Government of Uganda attaches importance to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and continues to register progress in its implementation. It has continued to strengthen its institutional coordination to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and its national SDG secretariat has been strengthened to support the coordination architecture in order to ensure that the country stays on track in implementing the SDGs.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“It is a timely reminder of the urgent need to strengthen international cooperation, collaboration and solidarity so that the world may take transformative actions to address the common challenges that include, inter alia, poverty, health, pandemics, climate change, food insecurity and biodiversity loss. As we celebrate 77 years of the United Nations, we need a revitalized Organization that is fit for purpose. We need our Organization to be stronger than ever before. We believe that multilateralism is fundamental and crucial in addressing our common challenges. We believe that, by acting together in solidarity as nations, the world can effectively address the current and emerging challenges. Responding to COVID-19 has taught us a lot.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)
“I congratulate the President of the General Assembly on his election to preside over the Assembly at its seventy-seventh session and assure him of Uganda’s full support. I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid for his stewardship of the General Assembly at its seventy-sixth session. I pay tribute to the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his commitment to the work of the United Nations. The seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly is being held in person for the first time since 2020, when the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic made it impossible to do so.”
2022-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 77 (2022)