We take our responsibility for helping create and maintain a peaceful world seriously. New Zealand participates actively in the international campaign against terrorism, initiatives to prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction, and peace support operations. We work with other governments and participate in regional and international bodies that promote wider security cooperation and stability.
The protection of human rights is fundamental to achieving peace and stability, and New Zealand is known for its work to promote human rights internationally.
MFAT represents New Zealand in global discussions on peace, security and human rights issues.
New Zealand served on the United Nations Security Council 2015-2016.
New Zealand has joined a group of prominent nuclear disarmament supporters to issue a joint statement commemorating 50 years of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
New Zealand with six others led a joint statement signed by 146 UN member states calling for action to address the rise of gender based and domestic violence under COVID-19.
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As the international community reflects on the Genocide, five volumes of diplomatic reporting provide an insight into New Zealand’s work at the time to challenge the UN Security Council to respond to the mass atrocities.