Wednesday 18 / June / 2025
Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman has stressed that international efforts in the field of human rights must be grounded in firm humanitarian principles, free from politicization or selectivity, and based on respect for human dignity, the promotion of justice, and accountability.
It emphasised the need for a unified international stance that places human rights at the heart of collective efforts, as a fundamental pillar for achieving peace, security, and stability for all.
During his address at the 59th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Ambassador Idris Abdulrahman Al Khanjari, Oman’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, expressed Oman’s concern over the declining commitments of some donor entities toward human rights issues.
This, he noted, undermines the ability of international organisations to respond effectively to multiple humanitarian crises.
He underscored the importance of reassessing international funding priorities and directing resources toward initiatives with direct impact, while enhancing transparency and efficiency in the management of humanitarian aid.
He stated that the catastrophic humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip represents one of the worst crises in modern history, resulting from the ongoing Israeli aggression and its accompanying grave violations of international humanitarian law.
He added that this aggression has claimed the lives of thousands of civilians, including a significant number of women and children, and caused widespread destruction of infrastructure, healthcare facilities, and schools.
It has also led to the spread of famine and epidemics under a suffocating blockade and inhumane living conditions.
Oman’s Permanent Representative explained that this escalating tragedy demands urgent international action based on international law and principles of justice, aimed at halting violations, holding perpetrators accountable, ensuring civilian protection, and delivering immediate humanitarian assistance—free from double standards.
In a related context, Oman expresses deep concern over the military escalation in the region, particularly Israel’s attacks targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran, which constitute a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, directly undermining state sovereignty and regional stability.
Oman believes such actions only fuel further tension and threaten regional and international peace and security.
In this regard, Oman stresses the importance of returning to diplomatic channels and adopting dialogue and understanding as an effective and sustainable approach to resolving disputes and strengthening collective security.
