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Slovenian President’s extraordinary attack on Trump, Netanyahu for Gaza complicity|Janta Ka Reporter

Slovenian President’s extraordinary attack on Trump, Netanyahu for Gaza complicity|Janta Ka Reporter

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The speaker highlights the failures of collective security, citing the inability to prevent atrocities like the Holocaust, Rwanda, and Srebrenica, and emphasizes the urgent need to stop the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The presentation points to systemic issues including a dysfunctional Security Council, faltering sustainable development goals, the erosion of international law, and challenges to international justice mechanisms. The speaker advocates for a renewed commitment to multilateralism, proposing a global forum for the future to drive the implementation of the pact for the future and systemically address issues such as Security Council reform and gender equity.

The speaker implores the audience to consider the dire state of international affairs, where past genocides went unchecked and current crises persist without adequate intervention. The address criticizes the current global order's inability to uphold international law and human dignity, contrasting it with the vision of the UN charter. It calls for concrete action, proposing the creation of a global forum for the future and urging the General Assembly to seek an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on Security Council veto rights in cases of genocide.

The speech concludes with a passionate plea for collective responsibility, urging leaders and individuals to act decisively to uphold human dignity, promote sustainable development, and defend international law. The speaker warns against complacency and the prioritization of self-interest over global well-being, stressing that a future defined by fear, conflict, and inequality is unacceptable and a shared responsibility for all leaders.

Short Highlights

  • The world has failed to prevent past genocides and must act now to stop the genocide in Gaza.
  • Key global institutions are failing, including the Security Council, which is not upholding collective security, and progress on sustainable development goals is lagging.
  • International law and human rights institutions are under siege, and efforts to hold perpetrators accountable are met with intimidation and sanctions.
  • A proposed "global forum for the future" aims to provide sustained political support for the pact for the future and drive its implementation.
  • Urgent reforms are needed for the Security Council, particularly regarding veto rights in cases of genocide, and greater gender equity must be achieved in leadership positions.

Key Details

The Urgency of Stopping Genocide [0:00]

  • The speaker begins by stating that the world did not stop the Holocaust, the genocide in Rwanda, or the genocide in Srebrenica.
  • There is an urgent call to stop the genocide in Gaza, asserting that there are no more excuses.

We must stop the genocide in Gaza. There are no excuses anymore.

Hopes and Failures of the United Nations [1:04]

  • The creation of the United Nations in 1945 was met with hopes for an era of peace and cooperation.
  • These hopes were overshadowed by the Cold War, and the end of the Cold War in 1991 did not lead to lasting peace, security, and cooperation as envisioned in the UN charter.
  • The speaker states that the situation has worsened instead of improving.

The vision of lasting peace, security, and cooperation as enshrined in the UN charter has not materialized.

Systemic Failures in Global Governance [1:49]

  • The Security Council is Failing: It is not meeting global expectations for collective security, with some permanent members prioritizing their own interests over peace.
  • Sustainable Development Goals are Faltering: Progress is lagging, and cuts in development assistance are pushing the world's poorest further away from basic services.
  • International Law is at the Precipice of Irrelevance: The independence of international judges, the integrity of human rights institutions, the security of human rights defenders, and the authority of the UN are under siege.
  • The Genocide Convention Risks Becoming a Relic: States are challenging the International Criminal Court, threatening its prosecutors and judges with sanctions and intimidation, seemingly to shield alleged perpetrators.
  • Climate Law Feels Obsolete: The International Court of Justice's opinion on states' obligation to prevent climate harm is already feeling obsolete.
  • Withdrawal from International Agreements: States are withdrawing from agreements like the Paris climate agreement and the Ottawa treaty, or cutting finances for UN agencies, undermining multilateralism.

The Security Council envisioned as the very pillar of collective security is failing to meet the expectations of the world. International law appears to stand at the precipice of irrelevance. The genocide convention risks becoming a relic of the past.

The Consequences of Inaction and the Call for a New Path [4:22]

  • The speaker questions how to explain these negative trends to future generations, posing the possibility of a world where might makes right and impunity reigns.
  • The adoption of the pact for the future is seen as a step towards a stronger UN, but conditions must be created to fulfill commitments.
  • A proposal is made to establish a permanent advocacy network and a "global forum for the future" to provide sustained political support for the pact.

How are we to explain these trends to our electorates to our people and above all to our children?

Systemic Solutions for a Better Future [6:07]

  • Reform of the Security Council: The Security Council must not be a body that stands above international law. Yuskoan's norms, such as prohibitions against genocide and crimes against humanity, must be safeguarded, and the legitimate claim of a veto right in such circumstances questioned. The General Assembly should request an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on this matter.
  • Confronting Gender Inequity: Despite progress, gender representation in multilateral organizations remains low (13% of leaders have been women), and no woman has ever served as Secretary-General. True gender equity requires systemic change, with women's empowerment at the core of the global agenda and a gender perspective woven into all policymaking.

If the prohibitions against genocide and crimes against humanity are accepted as Yuskoan's norms, can any permanent member claim a legitimate veto right in such circumstances? What we must achieve is actual gender equity because it benefits not only women and girls but entire societies.

The Mandate of the Global Forum for the Future and the Fight for Human Dignity [9:00]

  • The pact for the future outlines necessary changes, but success depends on accepting that there is no future without fundamental change.
  • The global forum for the future is proposed to drive this change, being inclusive and inspiring millions to stand up for human dignity.
  • Human dignity is indivisible and must be fought for despite obstacles.

The Weaponization of Hunger and the Power of Collective Action [9:55]

  • Hunger has been weaponized, with women and children starved as legitimate targets of war.
  • The speaker contrasts past efforts to combat hunger with today's scientific capabilities.
  • Science, technology, and global connectivity, often misused, can be harnessed for the common good through collaboration between artists, influencers, governments, and the public.
  • This collective voice can demand real action and hold accountable those who betray human dignity.

Hunger is now being weaponized, turned into a tool of war. If we join forces and make ourselves heard, nobody nobody can ignore us.

Leadership and Responsibility for Future Generations [12:09]

  • Leadership must be strong, inclusive, and fearless. Leaders are custodians of power and must act now, as their legacy will be judged by their actions today.
  • Silence, ignorance, and passivity are unacceptable when holding power.
  • Hesitation is not an option; the majority of UN members must be role models working for a different world.
  • Partnerships with non-state actors and companies are indispensable for the global forum for the future, ensuring profits serve development and innovation drives tolerance and dialogue.

Our responsibility and destiny will be judged by how we treat our planet and its people today. We simply cannot afford silence, ignorance or pacivity.

Conclusion: Embracing Responsibility and Upholding Humanity [13:28]

  • If leaders offer only terror, conflict, pollution, fear, inequalities, and war, they are complicit in crimes against civilization and the planet.
  • This responsibility extends to leaders of international institutions, CEOs, and every individual with the power to make a difference.
  • A world that fulfills lives, not threatens them, requires saying yes to inclusive multilateralism and no to multiparism.
  • The General Assembly can and will make a difference by rejecting arrogance, hatred, and blindness to inequality and injustice.
  • Embracing personal and collective responsibility to uphold humanity, sustainable development, and international law is crucial for civilization's survival.
  • The speaker ends with a personal note, urging action for future generations and to be on the right side of history by doing the right thing.

If we, the leaders of this planet, can offer nothing but terror, conflict, pollution, fear, inequalities, and war to 8 billion people, then we must confront the truth. Let us proclaim in all seriousness and sincerity that we embrace personal and collective responsibility to uphold humanity, sustainable development and international law because this will keep us together as a civilization for generations.

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