Joly Calls for Unity and Reclamation of 'Freedom' in UN Speech

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly addresses global polarization and urges liberal democracies to reclaim the term 'freedom' from misuse.

Joly emphasizes the need for countries to work together to uphold sovereignty and human rights, citing crises in Haiti and Afghanistan.
She criticizes the misuse of the word 'freedom' to spread hate speech and justify Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Joly reiterates Canada's stance on the Middle East, calling out Israel for opposing the creation of a Palestinian state.
She highlights the importance of addressing political polarization on a global scale.
Joly points out that the UN has never been led by a woman in its nearly eight-decade history, calling this 'unacceptable.'