Inequalities between and within countries are skyrocketing, threatening COVID-19 recoveries, undermining progress in the implementation of the SDGs and slowing down climate action. The World Food Programme estimates that the number of severely food insecure people is expected to grow from 276 million at the start of 2022 to 323 million in the course of the year.Īccording to the UN Global Crisis and Response Group the combination of higher food and energy prices, growing inflation, export restrictions, and tightening financial conditions will be devastating, in particular on the most vulnerable. 1.2 billion people live in countries that are severely exposed and vulnerable to all three dimensions of finance, food, and energy, simultaneously. Its social, economic and political ramifications ripple across the region and globally, with no end in sight.Ī global food, fuel and finance crisis now risks plunging millions into food insecurity and poverty. The horrors inflicted on the civilian population will leave their indelible mark, including on generations to come. Since we last gathered, the war in Ukraine continues to destroy the lives of many, causing havoc and destruction. It is an honour to address you today, in what continue to be challenging times for the promotion and protection of human rights. UN High Commissioner's Oral Update on global human rights developments to the 50th Human Rights Council session
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