UN withdraws resolution on gender and climate programs
The UN General Assembly has broken with a 33-year tradition of approving a humanitarian resolution on coordinating aid in crisis situations after Sweden withdrew the document due to a number of controversial amendments, according to Ordo Iuris.
The United States proposed four amendments and described the draft as ideologically biased, criticizing in particular references to sexual and reproductive rights, gender ideology, LGBT rights, and alleged support for child sexual autonomy.
They also spoke out against the climate sections, which they consider inappropriate. Paraguay drew attention to the constitutional protection of life from conception and emphasized the sovereignty of states in matters of values.
The US representative described the draft resolution as a "globalist wish list" and a performative document with no real impact. Instead of supporting "radical ideas," the US called for a pragmatic approach and stronger partnerships between states. Ideological differences ultimately prevented the draft from being put to a vote.
(mja)