UN General Assembly
2025

Poor diet and obesity, intrinsically linked to the food security challenges, are key contributors to this escalating public health concern. Tuvalu therefore welcomes the political commitment demonstrated through the recent adoption of the Political Declaration on the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Well-Being. The acknowledgment of the need for coordinated cross-sectoral actions reflect a spirit of collective responsibility and exemplify the critical support required by countries most affected by NCDs. At the national level, Tuvalu is fully committed to upholding the commitments outlined in the Declaration in our shared pursuit of achieving the global target by 2030. Mr. President, earlier this week we commemorated the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, and the Beijing Declaration and Plan of Action considered the most progressive blueprint ever for advancing women's rights. Tuvalu reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and has taken important steps towards that objective. The Tuvalu Constitution now prohibits discrimination based on sex, embedding gender equality in our highest law.