Mr. Chairman, At the outset, allow me to thank the Secretary General for his comprehensive report on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), which is a helpful prelude to this important debate. Today’s debate is particularly relevant to my country, Afghanistan.  Just 12…

Please check against delivery Statement by H.E. Dr. Zahir Tanin  Ambassador, Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United Nations  At the Sixth Committee on Agenda Item: 85 “The rule of law at the national and international levels.” Mr. Chairman, Afghanistan aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of…