The initiatives are a joint statement on gender equality in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and a side event co-organised with the Republic of Korea, Japan, and Thailand on the human rights impacts of online fraud. In his opening remarks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that the international human rights system is facing a full-scale attack. He noted that human rights are being eroded by protracted conflicts, authoritarianism, growing inequality, misinformation, and the misuse of new technologies. He warned that when human rights are undermined, peace, development, and security will also quickly collapse. The 61st session is being held in person from February 23 through March 31.

Source: VietNamNet News February 24, 2026 03:27 UTC