Jill Biden Speaks to Human Rights at UN Summit

The first lady Monday spoke to the human suffering from the Russian-led Ukrainian War, LGBTQI rights and eradicating lead poisoning in three speeches.

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks at the United Nations General Assembly Monday in New York City. (Photo screenshot from Core Group’s “Leaving No One Behind: An Inclusive Future for All” session)

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Monday reaffirmed the White House’s support to Ukraine in a gathering of worldwide first ladies and gentlemen convened by Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska at the United Nations General Assembly’s Summit of First Ladies and Gentlemen in New York City. 

It was one of three speaking stops at the summit for Dr. Biden.

Held on the margins of the Summit of the Future and the 79^th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the session entitled “Securing the Future for Children: Addressing New Challenges for Soft Power” was co-hosted by the first ladies of Ukraine and Estonia, along with Belize, Finland, Lithuania, Malawi, Guatemala, Suriname, and UNICEF.

“Since the beginning of the brutal Russian invasion, the annual event has become a platform for preparation and…