At the invitation of the Permanent Representative of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, H.E. Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Assistant Secretary-General for Legal Affairs Mr. Steven Hill, representing the Office of Legal Affairs as Officer-in-charge, delivered a keynote speechto open a panel discussion on the topic of “Women’s Equal and Inclusive Representation in International Law: Learning Lessons and Overcoming Barriers”, co-sponsored by a number of States and Civil Society Organizations on 10 June 2026 at United Nations Headquarters in New York.