Iulia-Elena Cazan Associate Director of UN Government Relations and International Youth Coalition (IYc) | The Center for Family and Human Rights

NEW YORK, December 27 (C-Fam) - The past year has seen several contentious agreements advance through the United Nations, raising concerns about their impact on life and family. The Biden administration and the European Union have been central to these developments.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a new cybercrime treaty that has sparked controversy. Critics argue it "opens the door to depictions of pedophilia and legalizes some forms of child pornography long considered illegal." This move challenges longstanding U.S. efforts against pedophilia.

A significant UN summit resulted in agreements for global governance over artificial intelligence and information technology, including censorship measures. This agreement also potentially grants enhanced emergency powers to the UN Secretary-General during crises.

The World Health Organization (WHO) adopted new pandemic rules that critics claim mirror Western government policies from COVID-19, notably censorship. These rules provide WHO with extensive authority to manage pandemics, control speech, and implement digital health passports.

In another development, Hungary criticized African countries opposing transgender ideology at the UN General Assembly. Representing the EU, Hungary dismissed objections from Argentina and African nations regarding abortion and gender ideology as those of a "small group."

Additionally, the Biden administration's State Department launched a campaign against pro-life and family groups globally. An "Equity Action" report outlines plans to address what it terms "regressive anti-rights movements," targeting organizations like Family Watch International and ADF International.

Other notable actions include the General Assembly's progress on a treaty potentially criminalizing misgendering as a crime against humanity by 2029. Furthermore, WHO granted special status to the Center for Reproductive Rights amid criticism from developing countries.