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Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima President of the UNICEF Executive Board and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations on 29 May 2020 at the 2020 Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, UNICEF, UN-Women and WFP

Mr. President, Excellencies, Dear Colleagues, I thank [DSG and] the Principals for their important statements Our Executive Board stands firmly behind the efforts of UNICEF and the broader United Nations system to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Allow me to begin by paying tribute and thanking the courageous and committed UN staff globally for being …

Statement by H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima President of the UNICEF Executive Board and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations on 29 May 2020 at the 2020 Joint Meeting of the Executive Boards UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS, UNICEF, UN-Women and WFP Read More »

Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the event: “Key to Peace, Key to Protection: Women Peacekeepers in Action” , New York, 29 May 2020

I thank you Amb. O’Neil. Hon’ble Minister, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates – good morning. I am delighted to join today’s event to mark the International Day of UN Peacekeepers and the POC week. It is only fitting that the event highlights the contribution of women peacekeepers to peace and protection in line with the theme of …

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Statement by H. E. Rabab Fatima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the “Open High-Level VTC of the UN Security Council on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict”, 27 May 2020, New York

 Mr. President, We thank you for organizing this Open VTC and for the opportunity to share our perspectives. We also thank the Secretary General and other distinguished briefers for highlighting some key issues on POC from conflict situations around the world. We welcome the report of the Secretary General that came out earlier this month. …

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Remarks by Ms. Shanchita Haque, Minister, Permanent Mission of Bangladesh to the UN in New York at the OAS on the Regional Dimensions on 22 May 2020

My delegation’s deep appreciation goes to all the panelists. My delegation emphasizes the importance of the regional architecture of the UNDS in carrying out the mandates of the UN. Also, I want to take the opportunity to thank ESCAP for their work in the Asia Pacific region during the pandemic. My delegation thanks SG for …

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Intervention by Ambassador Rabab Fatima Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the United Nations at the Meeting of the OIC with the Secretary General on 22 May 2020

Madam Chair, thank you for giving me the floor. Mr. Secretary-General and Mr. President, thank you for joining us and sharing your valuable insights. The pandemic is having profound impact on all and OIC countries are no exception. We are making great efforts to enhance joint action and intensify cooperation in the Ummah to confront …

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Statement by H.E. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the Security Council Aria-Formula Meeting: Cyber Stability, Conflict Prevention and Capacity Building on 22 May 2020

I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s meeting on this very important subject. I thank the briefers for their useful insights. Mr. President, In Bangladesh, we are investing in promoting a robust cyber-security culture across the government and the society. We have put in place necessary framework, policy and strategy, and continuously building upon …

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Statement of H.E. Ms. Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York in the ECOSOC Operational Activities Segment – Dialogues with the RCs and UNCTS on 21 May 2020

I thank you, Mr. President. We welcome this opportunity for an exchange with the RCs and UNCTs at a time when Covid-19 is having devastating impacts on our lives and our economies. We commend the RCs and UNCTs who are at the frontline in managing the UN’s response and recovery efforts with timely measures and …

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Statement by H.E. Ambassador Rabab Fatima, Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN at the event to observe the 1st International Tea Day on 21 May 2020

Ambassador Zhang Jun, President Tijjani Mohammed, Excellencies. I thank Ambassador Zhang and FAO for organizing today’s special event. As an avid tea-lover, and coming from a tea-loving and producing country, I am delighted to join today’s meeting to celebrate the first International Tea Day. We commend China’s efforts to highlight the significance of tea in …

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Statement of H.E. Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the UN in New York in the ECOSOC Operational Activities Segment – Dialogues with the RCs and UNCTS on 21 May 2020

I thank you Mr. President. We welcome this opportunity for an exchange with the RCs and UNCTs at a time when Covid-19 is having devastating impacts on our lives and our economies. We commend the RCs and UNCTs who are at the frontline in managing the UN’s response and recovery efforts with timely measures and …

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Intervention by H.E. PR of Bangladesh, Ambassador Rabab Fatima Virtual GOF meeting on Universal Health Coverage and Global Health on 15 May 2020

Thank you, co-chairs, for organizing this timely event. I also thank the briefers for sharing their valuable insights. The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 is a stark reminder for all countries, regardless of their levels of development, of the need to renew political commitment to health as an important component of the 2030 agenda. This pandemic …

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