 Seventy-five years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights are a reason to celebrate. Seventy-five years after its adoption, the Declaration remains our guiding principle. It enshrines the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family. These principles are the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world. However, the sad reality is that human rights far too often remain an aspiration. This is why all of us need to intensify our efforts to make human rights a reality. Germany therefore wholeheartedly recommits to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and is determined to put it into action. We are determined to step up our efforts to make this declaration a reality for each and every human being. First, we acknowledge that the respect for human rights begins at home. Germany commits to respecting and implementing the obligations that result from our membership in the international community. And the many international treaties that Germany has ratified. Germany appreciates the UN membership's recommendations on how to improve human rights in Germany as expressed during our UPR hearing on 9 November 2023. We intend to support the largest possible number of recommendations received. Second, Universal Human Rights guide our engagement worldwide. Germany will continue to address human rights challenges as a political priority in our bilateral political consultations and assist partners in making human rights a reality worldwide. Germany will continue to support civil society engagement aimed at improving human rights worldwide. One of our flagship programs is the Elisabeth Selbert Initiative that provides protective states and assistance to human rights defenders from around the world. We aim to strengthen the rights resources and representation of women and marginalized groups. This includes gender sensitive and gender transformative projects. As co-chair of the Equal Rights Coalition, Germany pledges to tackle violence and discrimination against the LGBTIQ plus community. Germany will continue to work towards improving political and civil rights as well as economic, social and cultural rights. Germany will pursue the pledges it committed to as a candidate for the Human Rights Council and will build on these pledges for its 2026 candidacy to the Council. Germany will work to ensure that human rights are prioritized in the outcome document of the Summit of the Future. Third, Germany supports the United Nations Quest for Universal Human Rights. Germany continues to support and strengthen the Human Rights Council and to engage to improve both its efficiency as well as its institutional status. Germany will continue its close cooperation with the OHCHR for example by providing substantial political and financial support for the work of the UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights and his office. Supporting Human Rights and the Human Rights Pillar of the United Nations is a cornerstone of Germany's national identity. 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is not only a reason to celebrate it needs to be a call to action for all of us.