UN General Assembly
2020

It is with this in mind that I look towards a future that is all about giving a voice. Economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights are fundamental to the success of the public health response and recovery from the pandemic, which is why it is imperative that these rights are fully respected even in difficult times such as the present. With this in mind, we made it a must that our integrated approach was disability inclusive and thus ensured that this equally important section of our society is safeguarded and protected. The outbreak of this pandemic put a spotlight on the resilience of health systems. I hereby quote the United Nations Secretary General when I say “we are only as strong as the weakest health system.” We all have a lot to learn from each other, and this pandemic has shown that international cooperation and collaboration across continents is paramount. It is for this reason that I look towards a future where the global public good is upheld above all.