ウクライナ人道状況に関する安保理会合における志野大使ステートメント
令和6年4月11日
(As delivered)
Thank you, Mr. President.
I thank Mr. Jenča and Ms. Wosornu for their valuable briefings.
We have been witnessing too many blatant violations of the UN charter by Russia for more than two years, resulting in countless innocent civilians suffering. Waves of attacks conducted in the unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine have not only killed and injured innocent people, but also have been worsening the entire humanitarian situation on the ground.
Last weekend, another series of missile strikes in the Kharkiv region reportedly killed civilians. With repeated attacks like this since the beginning of this year, not only are people being killed or injured, but also hundreds of thousands of people are suffering from disruptions to critical infrastructure for electricity, water, and gas.
Japan is deeply distressed by Russia’s continuous disregard for international law, including international humanitarian law (IHL). Attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure are prohibited by IHL. Japan will not tolerate impunity for those responsible, and perpetrators of violations of IHL and all heinous acts must be identified and held accountable.
Mr. President,
Japan is deeply concerned that there have been continuous attacks on hospitals and schools in Ukraine in particular, as we heard from the briefers. In 2023, the UN recorded more than 300 attacks on hospitals and schools in Ukraine, which is among the highest records worldwide.
Nearly one-fourth of the attacks on health care facilities in the world from January to March this year happened in Ukraine. In 2024 alone, within only three months or so, more than 90 schools in Ukraine have already been damaged or completely destroyed.
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Ms. Denise Brown, called on the international community not to accept the normalization of the war. We loudly echo her call. We must not grow used to this horrific situation.
As the war prolongs, WHO warns that nearly 10 million people are currently at risk of suffering from mental disorders, and children are particularly vulnerable, as we heard from Ms. Wosornu this morning.
In this vein, among the various initiatives we have been taking, this year, Japan has announced a 14.6 million USD contribution to UNESCO for their activities in Ukraine, including training for educators to provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to children and students who are under psychological stress.
Mr. President,
The people of Ukraine do not deserve to keep living in fear. We continue to urge Russia to stop the aggression, and immediately and unconditionally withdraw from the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine. Japan continues to stand with the people of Ukraine.
I thank you.
I thank Mr. Jenča and Ms. Wosornu for their valuable briefings.
We have been witnessing too many blatant violations of the UN charter by Russia for more than two years, resulting in countless innocent civilians suffering. Waves of attacks conducted in the unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine have not only killed and injured innocent people, but also have been worsening the entire humanitarian situation on the ground.
Last weekend, another series of missile strikes in the Kharkiv region reportedly killed civilians. With repeated attacks like this since the beginning of this year, not only are people being killed or injured, but also hundreds of thousands of people are suffering from disruptions to critical infrastructure for electricity, water, and gas.
Japan is deeply distressed by Russia’s continuous disregard for international law, including international humanitarian law (IHL). Attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure are prohibited by IHL. Japan will not tolerate impunity for those responsible, and perpetrators of violations of IHL and all heinous acts must be identified and held accountable.
Mr. President,
Japan is deeply concerned that there have been continuous attacks on hospitals and schools in Ukraine in particular, as we heard from the briefers. In 2023, the UN recorded more than 300 attacks on hospitals and schools in Ukraine, which is among the highest records worldwide.
Nearly one-fourth of the attacks on health care facilities in the world from January to March this year happened in Ukraine. In 2024 alone, within only three months or so, more than 90 schools in Ukraine have already been damaged or completely destroyed.
The UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Ms. Denise Brown, called on the international community not to accept the normalization of the war. We loudly echo her call. We must not grow used to this horrific situation.
As the war prolongs, WHO warns that nearly 10 million people are currently at risk of suffering from mental disorders, and children are particularly vulnerable, as we heard from Ms. Wosornu this morning.
In this vein, among the various initiatives we have been taking, this year, Japan has announced a 14.6 million USD contribution to UNESCO for their activities in Ukraine, including training for educators to provide mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) to children and students who are under psychological stress.
Mr. President,
The people of Ukraine do not deserve to keep living in fear. We continue to urge Russia to stop the aggression, and immediately and unconditionally withdraw from the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine. Japan continues to stand with the people of Ukraine.
I thank you.