国連総会第3委員会：国連難民高等弁務官による報告における山中大使ステートメント
令和4年11月2日
(As delivered)
Mr. Chairman,
Japan is pleased that the High Commissioner agreed to continue his reputable service until the end of 2026 to address unprecedented human security crises.
As of the end of 2021, 89.3 million people worldwide were displaced due to conflict, persecution, climate change and other factors. Since then, the number of displaced people has increased rapidly, and in May of this year, the UNHCR reported that for the first time in history, the number of displaced people exceeded 100 million.
Japan is also concerned that the global food crisis and soaring fuel prices triggered by Russia's aggression against Ukraine are putting refugees and displaced persons in the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world in an even more difficult situation. The Government of Japan has been cooperating with the UNHCR and host countries in providing emergency humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighboring countries in the amount of approximately $40 million, as well as humanitarian relief supplies and transport cooperation. The humanitarian needs of Ukraine and neighboring countries are great, and Japan will continue to provide assistance by paying close attention to the needs of the people of Ukraine.
At the same time, we are concerned that while funds are being raised for the situation in Ukraine, other humanitarian crises are not being adequately funded. In order to ensure that refugees and displaced persons around the world and host countries do not feel "forgotten," Japan will continue to provide as much support as possible.
Japan supports the UNHCR-led Refugee Global Compact and is pleased that Japan will co-sponsor the next Global Refugee Forum to be held in December 2023. Japan would like to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Refugee Global Compact, which include reducing the burden on refugee host countries, supporting the self-reliance of refugees, and expanding opportunities for refugees to be admitted to third countries.
As the international order continues to be challenged by force, people seeking safety and refuge, especially women and children, need more support from the international community, and the role of the UNHCR has become more important than ever. I would like to pay tribute once again to the High Commissioner and his staff, who are working diligently and sincerely for refugees and displaced persons in the harsh environment.
Japan will continue to cooperate with its partners in the international community, including the UNHCR, in providing assistance to refugees and displaced persons and in efforts to resolve refugee issues.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.
Japan is pleased that the High Commissioner agreed to continue his reputable service until the end of 2026 to address unprecedented human security crises.
As of the end of 2021, 89.3 million people worldwide were displaced due to conflict, persecution, climate change and other factors. Since then, the number of displaced people has increased rapidly, and in May of this year, the UNHCR reported that for the first time in history, the number of displaced people exceeded 100 million.
Japan is also concerned that the global food crisis and soaring fuel prices triggered by Russia's aggression against Ukraine are putting refugees and displaced persons in the Middle East, Africa, and other parts of the world in an even more difficult situation. The Government of Japan has been cooperating with the UNHCR and host countries in providing emergency humanitarian assistance to Ukraine and neighboring countries in the amount of approximately $40 million, as well as humanitarian relief supplies and transport cooperation. The humanitarian needs of Ukraine and neighboring countries are great, and Japan will continue to provide assistance by paying close attention to the needs of the people of Ukraine.
At the same time, we are concerned that while funds are being raised for the situation in Ukraine, other humanitarian crises are not being adequately funded. In order to ensure that refugees and displaced persons around the world and host countries do not feel "forgotten," Japan will continue to provide as much support as possible.
Japan supports the UNHCR-led Refugee Global Compact and is pleased that Japan will co-sponsor the next Global Refugee Forum to be held in December 2023. Japan would like to contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the Refugee Global Compact, which include reducing the burden on refugee host countries, supporting the self-reliance of refugees, and expanding opportunities for refugees to be admitted to third countries.
As the international order continues to be challenged by force, people seeking safety and refuge, especially women and children, need more support from the international community, and the role of the UNHCR has become more important than ever. I would like to pay tribute once again to the High Commissioner and his staff, who are working diligently and sincerely for refugees and displaced persons in the harsh environment.
Japan will continue to cooperate with its partners in the international community, including the UNHCR, in providing assistance to refugees and displaced persons and in efforts to resolve refugee issues.
Thank you, Mr. Chair.