EU Statement – UN General Assembly 3rd Committee: General Debat... 3 of 6 https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/un-new-york/eu-statement... We must also continue to work for full and effective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, Resolution 1820 on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, and their follow-up resolutions. The European Union is committed to social development. At the Second World Summit for Social Development, in Doha, we will address gaps, review progress, and recommit to the Copenhagen Declaration and its Programme of Action. This will be an opportunity to impart momentum towards full and timely implementation of Agenda 2030. Slow progress on commitments – eradicating poverty, ending hunger, eliminating child labour, reducing inequalities, and ensuring decent work for all – is a major concern. We are committed to strengthening international cooperation, through a human-rights based approach to achieve social development, social justice, decent work, global solidarity, and just transitions. In the field of Crime Prevention, the EU attaches great importance to adopting a strong political declaration at the High-Level Meeting to be held in November 2025, on appraisal of the UN Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. This commitment is reflected in the appointment of an EU Anti-Trafficking Coordinator to strengthen EU and global efforts. The dire situation of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons is more pressing than ever. Faced with a projection of up to 134 million forcibly displaced and stateless persons, the European Union reaffirms its support for UNHCR’s core mandate. We recognise the contributions of host and affected countries and communities, who provide support despite increasingly challenging circumstances. The EU sees three priorities for Humanitarian action. First, full compliance with International Humanitarian Law by all parties. Second, ensuring that the humanitarian system is fit for purpose, with full support for the Humanitarian Reset initiative led by the Emergency Relief Coordinator. Third, addressing the funding gap, to ensure that life-saving assistance reaches people in need. The EU reaffirms its support for the international criminal justice system, particularly the International Criminal Court. Along with the UN Human Rights system, they are cornerstones of the fight to end impunity and ensure accountability for all international crimes and violations of international law. The EU condemns all violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law in the whole Occupied Palestinian Territory. We remain gravely concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the unacceptable number of civilian casualties. Approaching the anniversary of October 7, we reiterate our 23/10/2025, 21:04