The group affirmed the centrality of UNCLOS in responding to emerging challenges, particularly sea-level rise, as it is the essential legal framework for the resilience, security and prosperity of island and developing States.
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The message was clear: the legal tools already exist. What is needed now is collective action and a strong commitment from all States to uphold international law.
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๐ฒ๐น joined the signatories of the Shared Commitments on #WPS to call on all UN MS to turn commitments into action by fully integrating the WPS agenda into mandates, budgets, monitoring mechanisms & decision-making processes.
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Nearly 6 decades after shaping the Law of the Sea, ๐ฒ๐นis committed to advancing international cooperation for the sustainable use & protection of our oceans to ensure they remain healthy, peaceful & sustainable for future generations
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As global discussions on the future of our oceans continue, Malta remains committed to supporting the implementation of UNCLOS and advancing international cooperation on ocean governance.
That is why Malta continues to actively participate in SPLOS36, the annual Meeting of States Parties to the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea.
Stay tuned to learn more about SPLOS and why it matters.
Bringing together governments, international organisations, and disability advocates, the discussion explored both successes and challenges in advancing disability rights, with a focus on how stronger partnerships can drive the next phase of CRPD implementation.
As the international community marks the Conventionโs 20th anniversary, these exchanges help identify practical ways to strengthen inclusion, improve policymaking, and ensure that persons with disabilities remain at the centre of decisions that affect their lives. ๐ค๐
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๐ค In her remarks, Ambassador Natasha Meli underscored the importance of the principle of โNothing Without Usโ, highlighting how collaboration, advocacy, and international partnership have helped advance the rights, inclusion, and recognition of Maltaโs Deaf community.
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The event provided an opportunity to share Maltaโs experience, exchange best practices, and strengthen international efforts to promote accessibility, inclusion, and linguistic rights for Deaf communities worldwide โฟ๐ค