EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: General Debat... 5 of 6 https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un-new-york/eu-statement... Partnership remains central to our approach at the Third Committee, as exemplified by the resolution on ‘the situation of Rohingya Muslims and other minorities in Myanmar’, presented jointly with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. The deepening crisis there requires urgent international attention and action, as highlighted in this week’s HighLevel Conference. The resolution on DPRK will call on the authorities to take concrete measures to end human rights violations and to respect, protect and fulfil human rights, and the rule of law. Once again, the EU and GRULAC will jointly table the biennial resolution on ‘Rights of the Child’. This year, the theme will be early childhood development. Finally, the EU will again present a resolution on ‘Freedom of Religion or Belief’, in coordination with that of the OIC on ‘Combating intolerance’. The EU recognises the role of civil society in advancing human rights and accountability. We remain committed to ensuring their full and meaningful participation, including by Human Rights Defenders and Youth Delegates, and responding firmly to reprisals. Underpinning this work is our commitment to the freedoms of expression, opinion, association, and assembly. These carry special duties and responsibilities, but are the bedrock of democratic systems that respect human freedom and dignity under the rule of law. Mr Chair, We look forward to working with all of you. Thank you. * North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process. 23/10/2025, 21:04