Joly calls for global consensus at UN to address polarization and protect women's rights
Summary: Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly addressed the UN General Assembly, urging members to combat global political polarization. She emphasized women's rights and international law, highlighting the need for consensus amid rising tensions.
Joly criticized leaders restricting LGBTQ+ rights and women's freedoms, specifically mentioning the Taliban's treatment of women in Afghanistan. She also called for support for Haiti and a resolution to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
She framed Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a distortion of liberty and reiterated Canada's commitment to UN reform. Joly concluded by noting the rollback of women's rights and the necessity for global cooperation to address various crises.
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