PRESS RELEASE : UN Human Rights Council 57 : UK Statement on Family [September 2024]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 26 September 2024.

States’ obligations on the role of the family in supporting human rights of its members. Delivered by the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

Thank you, Vice-President and dignitaries, for your opening remarks.

The United Kingdom is pleased to be joining this important panel discussion marking the 30th Anniversary of the International Year of the Family.

It is clear this commemoration reflects our common commitments to promoting and protecting all human rights of all individuals within the family unit, bringing us one step closer to achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.

The United Kingdom recognises the importance of considering the needs of all families, no matter how they are composed, to ensure everyone can live in a loving environment with dignity and respect.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the human rights of parents, children, persons with disabilities, older persons and other family members who experience societal marginalisation, including their right to an adequate standard of living and freedom from violence and discrimination.

We look forward to further collaboration with fellow member states on this initiative going forward.