 The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was agreed at a time when the world was rising from the ashes of war to set out a path towards a new and brighter future. But today our rules-based world order is being challenged. We live in times marked by increased division and polarization. This anniversary provides an excellent opportunity for us to reconfirm our commitment to this declaration and to the UN Charter's provisions to cooperate to promote respect for human rights. Human rights are universally applicable everywhere and at all times. On behalf of Sweden, I would like to reconfirm these commitments and make the following pledges. We will continue to support Ukraine and its efforts to uphold human rights. Our recently adopted strategy for reconstruction and reform cooperation with Ukraine has a strong focus on human rights, democracy, the rule of law and gender equality, values that guide Sweden and the European Union. In parallel, holding Russia accountable for its violations of international law remains a top priority. We will continue to strengthen initiatives to combat racism in all its forms and to promote freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief. This includes dialogue with faith communities in Sweden and follow-up on the recent visit of the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief to Sweden. With a view to strengthening human rights in Sweden, we will step up our efforts to combat sexual, gender-based and honor-based violence and present a new action plan to that effect for the coming three years. We will also work hard to implement our newly adopted 10-year national action plan for sexual and reproductive health and rights. Human rights can never be taken for granted. Sweden will continue to raise its voice whenever human rights are challenged and to support the work and independent mandate of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The best way to commemorate the universal declaration of human rights today is by redoubling our efforts to implement it. Thank you so much.