The United States has expressed its approval of a new resolution concerning the Rohingya Muslims. The resolution, facilitated by Finland and Malaysia, was adopted with commendation from the U.S. for its leadership.
Myanmar continues to face significant humanitarian and human rights challenges four years after a coup. The crisis has severely impacted various ethnic groups, including the Rohingya. The conference aims to enhance international support for these minorities and address their needs, focusing on creating an environment conducive to the return of refugees who fled Myanmar. "The United States strongly supports these efforts," but emphasizes that safe returns are impossible while military violence persists in Myanmar.
Regarding OP4, the U.S. supports initiatives by stakeholders ahead of the conference to contribute effectively to its outcomes. It calls for open communication about these activities to ensure coordination and prevent effort duplication.
However, the U.S. disassociates itself from OP9 due to language concerning gender parity. While supporting women's protection and empowerment, it opposes quotas as a means to achieve parity for women and girls. The U.S. regrets that provisions for women's and youth's participation in the conference were not included in the text.
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