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U.S. taking ‘obstructionist’ approach to UN’s efforts to foster equality: ambassador
Lametti says Washington has opposed UN language on reproductive rights and gender equality, while Canada looks for shared ground on Haiti and other issues.
- On Saturday, Canada's UN Ambassador David Lametti stated the Trump administration is hindering equality work at the United Nations, describing an 'obstructionist' policy toward LGBTQ and gender equality.
- Last year, Washington forced the first-ever vote on UNICEF's routine documents to amend language acknowledging LGBTQ teens, while the Trump administration previously joined Russia and the Vatican to oppose abortion access.
- Canada navigates these dynamics through 'horse trading' to support its bid for the 2028-2030 Human Rights Council term, recently evidenced by Amanda Dale's election to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women.
- Amid UN efforts to merge agencies, Lametti expressed caution regarding 'operational efficiencies,' arguing against changes that undermine crucial work such as advocating for Afghan women without evidence first.
- Lametti noted the U.S. has recently toned down its approach at the United Nations, focusing on areas like Haiti where common ground exists, aligning with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand's human rights strategy.
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Ambassador: U.S. is obstructing UN efforts at equality
“There has been a general obstructionist policy, (a) cantankerous policy with respect to women’s rights, a woman’s right to choose, with respect to LGBTQ+ rights (and) gender equality,” Lametti told The Canadian Press when asked to describe American actions at the UN.
·Canada
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U.S. taking ‘obstructionist’ approach to UN’s efforts to foster equality: ambassador
OTTAWA - The Trump administration is hindering work at the United Nations on advancing equality, says Canada's UN Ambassador David Lametti.
·Toronto, Canada
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U.S. taking 'obstructionist' approach to UN's efforts to foster equality: ambassador
OTTAWA - The Trump administration is hindering work at the United Nations on advancing equality, says Canada's UN Ambassador David Lametti.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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