Thank you, Mr President.
The UK welcomes the delegation and is encouraged by the momentum secured towards a sustainable and long-term peace in Yemen through the formal launch of the UN-led Roadmap in December 2023.
However, for this to be meaningful for all Yemenis, it is vital that prevailing human rights violations and abuses be addressed. This extends to child recruitment and discrimination against women and girls, as well as reports of torture, sexual violence, arbitrary detention, and trafficking of persons.
Aid agencies must also be able to reach vulnerable populations and bolster existing protection provisions.
We have three recommendations to the government of Yemen.
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Improve humanitarian access and aid delivery in areas under its control.
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Work closely with the UN Special Envoy for Yemen and regional partners, including Saudi Arabia and UAE, to make progress on the UN Roadmap, moving towards an inclusive and sustainable political settlement.
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Ensure the meaningful participation of women during the peace process.
Thank you.
