Last Updated on September 24, 2022, 2:40 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, is attending the 77th Edition of the United Nations General Assembly. He is accompanied by his delegation of ministers and civil servants. Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew delivered an address on the international platform of UNGA.
In his address, the Prime Minister reiterated his commitments and promises that he and his government would work on it during their tenure.
St Kitts and Nevis pledges to continue working to advance gender equality and empowerment of the youth within the local population and in the international arena as it religiously pursues Goal 5 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 5 instructs the member states to “Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls.”
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew made these commitments while addressing the 77th Session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly on Friday, September 23, 2022.
Dr Terrance Drew used the occasion to highlight his government’s impressive strides in gender equality, which was elected to office 44 days ago. Among these accomplishments is the recent appointment of a female Governor-General’s Deputy, Marcella Liburd and the inclusion of three women in the Federal Cabinet. Minister Marsha Henderson is an elected representative, while the Honourable Minister Dr Joyelle Clarke and the Honourable Junior Minister Isalean Phillip are appointed ministers.
He addressed the President of the UNGA, stating, “Mr President, as part of my government’s thrust to mainstream empowerment across all sectors and policies, St Kitts and Nevis will continue to put women and youth at the forefront of our social development and all of our pursuits, including the advancement of the digital economy,”
“We are confident that our active inclusion of women and youth in public life through their appointment in our parliament, diplomatic and senior civil service [posts] and other decision-making fora will bear much fruit.”
These commitments have resulted in Prime Minister Dr Drew and his government embracing new initiatives and events at the UN such as the Summit of the Future high-level event proposed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. The UN’s top official characterized the Summit as a “once in a generation opportunity” and said the Summit should consider the current complex context for global governance and advocate for a more inclusive and networked multilateralism landscape to achieve practical solutions.
While addressing the delegates at the General Assembly Debate, the Prime Minister said “We pledge our support to the ongoing process of the Declaration of Future Generation that will culminate in the Summit of the Future next year.
Further, he added, “I pledge, as its leader, my country’s active commitment to meeting Goal 5 of the SDGs and surpassing or meeting the goals of Bélem do Pará in achieving gender equality now and for future generations.”
Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew identified education as critical to achieving this plan and enhancing opportunities for all.
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