EU Statement – UN General Assembly: Event on Women Breaking Barriers

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31 March 2026, New York - Statement by H.E. Ambassador Stavros Lambrinidis, Head of Delegation of the European Union to the UN in New York, at the UN General Assembly event entitled ‘Women Breaking Barriers’ – CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY – Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen,   I thank the organisers of this event, Sweden, Uruguay, Viet Nam, Rise and the Spotlight Initiative for closing women’s month with such a powerful event.  I celebrate the incredible women who spoke before us, and all the women