AMHRI Briefing before ECOSOC on Protecting Global Energy Flows
New York – United Nations
15 May 2026
Today, the Association Ma’onah for Human Rights and Immigration (AMHRI) delivered an official oral briefing before the special meeting of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), entitled: “Protecting Energy Flows and Supplies: Supporting Global Development through International Cooperation,” held as part of the Council’s 2026 session.
During the briefing, the President of the Association, Attorney Mohammed Ali Alaw, stressed that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the obstruction of transit passage constitute a clear violation of international law, particularly the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the Charter of the United Nations, given the direct threat such actions pose to international peace and security and global energy security.
The President of the Association further noted that the repercussions of the crisis are not limited to energy markets alone, but also extend to global food security, the worsening of economic crises in developing countries, the obstruction of progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, and the serious humanitarian consequences affecting millions of migrant workers and their families around the world.
The briefing also emphasized the importance of the full and non-selective implementation of the resolutions of the Security Council and the Human Rights Council related to the protection of freedom of international navigation, foremost among them United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), affirming that the credibility of the multilateral international system depends on the equal implementation of such resolutions without exception.
During the session, the Association presented a number of practical recommendations, including incorporating the protection of international maritime corridors into the foundations of human security and sustainable development, activating support mechanisms for the most affected developing countries, strengthening early warning systems to monitor disruptions in global supply chains, and ensuring the protection of migrant workers and vulnerable communities in crisis-affected areas.
The Association affirmed that its participation in this meeting comes within the framework of its ongoing efforts at the United Nations to defend the principles of international law, protect the rights of civilians and migrants, and promote international cooperation in addressing challenges related to conflicts, energy security, and sustainable development.
Issued by:
Association Ma’onah for Human Rights and Immigration (AMHRI)
New York – United States of America
