Statements
51 8 November 11
Security Council Reform: Statement by Ambassador Herman Schaper on behalf of Belgium and the Netherlands
52 25 October 11
International Law Commission: Statement by Prof. Dr. Liesbeth Lijnzaad, Legal Adviser, at the Report of the International Law Commission
53 12 October 11
Universal jurisdiction: Statement by Ceta Noland, Legal adviser
54 10 October 11
Advancement of Women: Statement by Ms. Kirsten van den Hul, Women’s Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
55 4 October 11
Social Development: Statement by Mr. Dirk Janssen Youth Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
56 26 September 11
General Assembly: Speech by Uri Rosenthal, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands
57 Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative
Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative 6th Ministerial Meeting The Hague April 9 2013
58 Finalising the Arms Trade Treaty: Time for Brave Diplomacy
In a world that protects its citizen’s welfare by regulating the trade in cars, medicine and fruit and vegetables it is inexcusable that no international instrument exists for the regulation of the international trade in arms. The negotiations starting today at the UN in New York offer a historic opportunity to put this right. The international community faces an important choice: a choice between saving lives and reducing conflict, or shying away from our common responsibility. The time has come for the international community to do the right thing and conclude a strong Arms Trade Treaty.