High Commissioner's Global Update Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 26 February 2021 Distinguished President, I welcome you as a proud representative of the Pacific, recognising the unique contribution of the Pacific and small island states to this Council Excellencies, Colleagues and friends, The leaders of countries are called to make many difficult decisions in the turbulence of today's events. To address the multiple challenges of COVID-19, in terms of health policies; sudden economic crises and financial shortfalls; and the rising distress of people from every walk of life is an immense and challenging task. I am convinced, by my own experience and the lessons of history,