HRC58 - Iceland statement - Adoption of A/HRC/58/L.7: Question of the realization in all countries of economic, social and cultural rights
Human Rights Council – 58th session
General Comment on draft resolution L.7
Question of the realization in all countries of economic, social and cultural rights
Statement by Iceland
3 April 2025
Mr. President,
Iceland thanks Portugal for the constructive engagement on draft resolution L.7 and the balanced approach taken on the text, presenting a principled approach to this year’s theme of financing for development.
The world currently faces immense challenges towards achieving the SDGs. As laid out in the resolution, the realization of human rights, including economic, social and cultural rights, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda are interrelated and mutually reinforcing.
Growing economic and financial disruptions worsen existing inequalities. Unsustainable debt burdens, particularly in LDCs and SIDS, limit states’ ability to invest in essential basic services such as healthcare, education, housing and social protection, all of which are key for the promotion of economic, social and cultural rights.
The resolution notes the importance of closing the SDG financing gap in developing countries and the need to accelerate the reform of the international financial architecture.
It further highlights both states' obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill economic, social, and cultural rights, and the need for states to strengthen their multilateral response to implement the commitments of the Pact for the Future.
The Fourth Financing for Development Conference in Seville and the Second World Summit for Social Development later this year will be key opportunities to take decisive action in this regard.
Iceland supports this resolution without the amendment and encourages the Council to vote against the amendment and adopt the resolution by consensus.
I thank you.