UN General Assembly
2014

as part of a more equitable geographic representation. The world needs a United Nations where the permanent members of the Council refrain from using the veto in cases of grave violations of international humanitarian law. With respect to international peace and security, the United Nations must prevent arms trafficking and the serious damage that phenomenon inflicts on our societies. The Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) provides the tools to tackle that growing challenge. However, it is vital that all nations sign the Treaty, but, more importantly, that they all ratify it. The First Conference of States Parties to the ATT will be held in Mexico next year. It will be a great opportunity for all nations to work together to prevent arms from hurting children or vulnerable populations around the world. Similarly, we must also strengthen the United Nations so that it can effectively combat terrorism, which is lacerating societies around the world. In addition, we need the United Nations to renew its efforts for nuclear disarmament. We must prevent more countries or non-State actors from having that