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Abdelaziz

lines on the record: 873
first: 1999-05-14
most recent: 2023-07-27
sittings or episodes: 80
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“As such, the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, remains critical, continues to deteriorate and needs serious attention from this body to overcome the current impasse and to press on for the early resumption of the negotiating process. This critical situation has been recognized widely by neutral observers and the world's media.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The current crisis of confidence is a direct result of Israel's refusal to move decisively towards a political endgame and to implement its obligations according to United Nations resolutions and the Road Map, starting with a total freeze on all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Despite all credible and serious efforts by the Quartet and the regional partners to relaunch negotiations and to achieve comprehensive peace in the Middle East through the attainment of the two-State solution and the Israeli withdrawal from all occupied Arab territories, a just and lasting settlement to the question of Palestine is still visibly far from being achieved due to Israel's positions and continued defiance of international law and Security Council resolutions.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I have the pleasure to address the Security Council today on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and to begin by expressing our thanks to Assistant Secretary-General Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his comprehensive briefing today, as well as NAM's sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General for attending that briefing today, stressing the importance of the subject under discussion and the urgency of our debate today, which comes at a crucial time when the peace process faces one of its most difficult stages in the international effort to realize the two-State solution and to put an end to the occupation of the Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese territories since 1967.”
2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The success of peacebuilding efforts in Africa, particularly West Africa, also remains dependent on the level of support extended by the United Nations to African countries and regional structures, aimed at reinforcing national and regional institutions, in order to promptly and effectively implement various action plans and strategies for confronting transnational crimes and facing challenges to sustainable development.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“Now it is time for the international community to reinforce these efforts by rendering full political, financial, and technical support to the subregion in order to effectively and efficiently deploy every instrument and mechanism at its disposal, and to develop those still needed to curb the drug problem in West Africa. In this context, NAM. emphasizes the need to improve the existing partnership between Africa and the United Nations, through the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and UNODC. This must be done in a comprehensive and integrated manner, building on accumulated experiences and lessons learned, and in full cooperation with African regional organizations and the African Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders, as well as other entities.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“NAM. believes that directing full attention to the worsening illicit drug trade in West Africa is urgent. It is high time for the international community, in full collaboration with the United Nations, to give its unequivocal support to the efforts of West African States and ECOWAS to combat this crime. Political leaders in the region have affirmed their commitment 09-638" to this fight by adopting the ECOWAS Political Declaration on the Prevention of Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking and Organized Crime in West Africa. ECOWAS has also begun developing structures and adopting strategies and programmes to deal with the multifaceted aspects of illicit drug trafficking and production.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It urged all States to increase their efforts to combat trafficking in persons, by actively contributing, among other things, to shaping a global partnership against these inhumane crimes. Such a partnership would be aimed at improving coordination and information exchange, especially in protecting the rights of victims of trafficking. The United Nations therefore needs to develop a coherent and comprehensive approach to addressing this crime; this can be done by a process of consultations among Member States, launched by the President of the General Assembly, on a global plan of action on combating trafficking in persons, to be adopted by the Assembly. Moreover, NAM. is appreciative of the efforts currently being undertaken by the Assembly in this area, and commends the leading role that UNODC is playing in countering this serious crime.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“09-6381] Furthermore, recent increases in illicit drug consumption, especially of synthetic drugs, are having a negative effect on African efforts - conducted in cooperation with the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, and in collaboration with African regional and subregional organizations and institutions, such as the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) 4 to achieve the internationally agreed development goals set out in the outcomes of major United Nations conferences and summits, especially the Millennium Development Goals. The Non-Aligned Movement Summit at Sharm el-Sheikh reaffirmed that trafficking in persons also continues to pose a serious challenge to humanity and requires a concerted international response.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“The past few years have highlighted the fact that this is the case in Africa, particularly West Africa, where several Member States are recovering from prolonged conflicts and rebuilding their institutions and capabilities. The explosion in illicit drug production and trade is having a negative effect on overall sustainable development efforts in Africa. The proliferation of this phenomenon is also a threat to security on the continent, as trafficking proceeds are either laundered through national financial systems, deeply undermining their reputation and crippling their development, or used to acquire small arms and light weapons. Since these are one of the main factors fuelling conflict, instability and terrorism in Africa, they threaten African countries with a slide back into conflict.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It can be effectively dealt with only by enhancing regional and international cooperation in full conformity with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and other provisions of international law, particularly respect for the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of States; the principle of non-interference in their internal affairs; and the principle of equality. Such cooperation requires increased efforts to prevent and combat all aspects of the world drug problem, including demand reduction, and to formulate suitable solutions, including sustainable alternative development programmes and strategies. Drug traffickers are systematically taking advantage of open borders and weak security institutions in some regions.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It also acknowledged that no single Government or organization can successfully combat this menace alone, given that criminal organizations linked to drug trafficking operate collectively and employ a transboundary approach, and are increasing their traffic routes and distribution methods. Cooperation, coordination and committed action by all countries and regions are therefore essential to curb this phenomenon. The Summit also reemphasized that the fight against the world drug problem is a common and shared responsibility that should be tackled in a multilateral framework.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It is also of paramount importance that we recognize that technological advancements have facilitated the development of new synthetic drugs that are deadlier, easier to transport and smuggle, and less costly to manufacture, resulting in an increase in the number of centres for the global production of such toxins. Therefore, we need to intensify international cooperation against that new challenge in close cooperation with the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. This was reaffirmed by the most recent Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, which reiterated that more effective measures must be taken to prevent, combat and eradicate the world drug problem in all its aspects.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“In a globalized world characterized by interwoven and successive economic, political and social changes, there is a need to address our existing challenges in a comprehensive and integrated manner, with the aim of maximizing our benefits and mitigating their repercussions on our societies. The phenomenon of globalization, coupled with continuous technological advancements, imposes serious challenges to our ability and efforts to combat drug trafficking. Also, we cannot discuss efforts to combat the cultivation, production and trafficking of drugs without addressing other forms of transnational organized crime, as well as the laundering of the proceeds derived from them. Furthermore, it is no longer sufficient to combat illicit traditional drugs, the cultivation areas of which have decreased globally over the past year.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement recognizes the challenge posed to the international community by the growth in illicit cross-border and cross-regional drug trafficking. In that context, we note with appreciation the efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes aimed at providing the needed financial and technological assistance to Member countries, especially in Africa, to support and develop their national capabilities and to reinforce their ability to develop their human resources and national institutions so as to face the devastating challenges that have plagued our international community today, namely, drug trafficking, corruption and transnational organized crime in all their forms.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“It is with pleasure that I deliver this statement in my capacity as Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). I would like to start by thanking Their Excellencies the President and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso for their initiative in calling for this important debate on drug trafficking as a threat to international security, and the Secretary-General for his valuable contribution to today's debate. I would also like to thank Mr. Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for his comprehensive report, schedules and maps. I would like also to take this opportunity to pay tribute to all those who have lost their lives in the ongoing combat against drug trafficking.”
2009-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6233 (2009) · source
“believes that the Council should alter its practice to attach priority to the protection of civilian population in imminent danger in conflict situations at an early stage and separate this issue from the discussions that take place in the Council with regard to the controversial political dimensions of a conflict, in order to save as many lives as possible among affected civilians trapped between the combatants in conflict areas.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In the same vein, taking into account the magnitude and persistence of the violations and breaches of international law, including international humanitarian law, being committed by Israel, the occupying Power, in the occupied Palestinian territory, the NAM. calls upon the Council to take all necessary measures to ensure respect for and compliance with the Geneva Conventions in that situation. Let me conclude by reiterating the importance of the role of the General Assembly and the Security Council, not only with regard to enhanced involvement with respect to the protection of civilians in conflict situations but also in order to focus on the need to investigate violations of international humanitarian law, without discrimination. The NAM.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that regard, the Movement continues to deplore the use, in contravention of international humanitarian law, of anti-personnel landmines in conflict situations, aimed at maiming, killing and terrorizing innocent civilians, denying them access to farmland, causing famine and forcing them to flee their homes, eventually leading to depopulation, and preventing the return of civilians to their places of original residence. The Movement calls upon all States in a position to do so to provide the necessary financial, technical and humanitarian assistance to landmine clearance operations and the social and economic rehabilitation of victims, as well as to ensure full access by affected countries to material, equipment, technology and financial resources for mine clearance.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As for using weapons which are of an indiscriminate nature and that lead to massive causalities among the civilian population, the Non-Aligned Movement stresses its concern at the threat to humanity posed by the continued existence of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons, and of their possible use or the threat of their use. We continue to believe that more remains to be done with regard to disarmament and the non-proliferation of these weapons.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Movement reiterates its condemnation of the increasing attacks on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and urges the Governments of United Nations Member States to ensure respect for and the protection of the personnel of humanitarian organizations, in conformity with the relevant provisions of international law. In the meantime, we reaffirm that humanitarian agencies and their personnel should respect international humanitarian law and the laws of the countries in which they operate, the guiding principles of humanitarian assistance set forth in General Assembly resolution 46/182 and its annex, and non-interference in the cultural, religious and other values of the population in the countries in which they operate.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We call upon all parties to armed conflict to redouble their efforts to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law by, inter alia, prohibiting the targeting of civilian populations, civilian property and certain special property during an armed conflict, and obliging parties to any conflict to ensure general protection against dangers arising from military operations for civilian installations, hospitals and relief materials, as well as the means of transportation and distribution of such relief materials.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Nevertheless, with all the efforts exerted by the United Nations, including the Security Council, civilians are still suffering around the world in massive numbers and the measures that have been adopted so far have proved to fall short of addressing the wider implications of attacks against civilians and their impact on international peace and security. In this regard, the Non-Aligned Movement believes that due priority should continue to be given to promoting knowledge of, respect for and observance of States parties' obligations assumed under international humanitarian law, in particular those of the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their 1977 Protocol.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and to begin by expressing appreciation to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the delegation of Austria for organizing this important debate under its presidency and to thank the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General Holmes and the Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights for their introductory remarks. The year 2009 marks the tenth anniversary of the Security Council's first thematic debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, as well as the sixtieth anniversary of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which focus on minimizing the negative impacts of the horrors of war and violence on the civilian population.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In a world where respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms occupies centre stage, nothing justifies a policy of collective punishment of a people under effective occupation or the destruction of their means to live a dignified life. The lack of accountability for serious violations has reached a crisis point. The ongoing failure of justice could undermine hopes for a successful outcome to the peace process and reinforce an environment that fosters violence. The Non-Aligned Movement remains ready to actively engage in any possible action to guarantee the investigation and prosecution of all those responsible for crimes against the civilian population in the Gaza Strip. The Non-Aligned Movement stresses that justice for these crimes must take its course.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“With respect to the occupied Syrian Golan, the Non-Aligned Movement reaffirms that all measures and actions taken or to be taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical and demographic status oil the occupied Syrian Golan and its institutional structure, as well as Israeli measures to impose jurisdiction and administration there, are null and void and have no legal effect. The Non-Aligned Movement demands that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and that it fully withdraw from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of 4 June 1967, in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“By staying silent and leaving Israel to pursue its defiance of international law through its actions against the Islamic holy sites in the occupied East Jerusalem, the Council sends the wrong message in the wrong direction. Such illegal actions and incitement by Israel confirm doubts about its willingness to achieve peace on the basis of the two-State solution and the 1967 borders. We thus urge rapid and decisive action to prevent this volatile situation from escalating further. Turning to Lebanon, the Non-Aligned Movement remains deeply concerned by Israel's ongoing violations by air and land of Lebanese sovereignty, in breach of resolution 1701 (2006), and calls on Israel to fully withdraw from the remaining Lebanese lands it occupies in the Shaba'a Farms, the Kfar Shuba Hills and the northern part of Al-Ghajar village.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement expresses grave concern that, in defiance of the clear international consensus rejecting Israeli colonization and in flagrant breach of international law, Israel continues to construct settlements in the occupied Palestinian territory, especially in and around East Jerusalem, where the occupying Power also continues, inter alia, to demolish Palestinian homes, evict Palestinian families from their homes, confiscate Palestinian land and properties, and carry out excavations in the city, including in the vicinity of the Al-Haram Al-Sharif compound. The Non-Aligned Movement believes that the time has come for the Security Council to take a clear position on and serious action against Israel's violations in occupied East Jerusalem.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Such attacks against Palestinian worshippers represent a threat and exacerbate an already volatile situation in the occupied holy city. The Non-Aligned Movement condemns Israel's continuing provocations, aggression and illegal actions against the city's holy sites and against its Palestinian inhabitants living under Israeli occupation. The Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its condemnation of all Israeli actions and provocative measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, geographic nature, character and status of occupied East Jerusalem and the rest of the occupied 3 Palestinian territory.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Immediate measures are also required to address the pressing humanitarian and economic needs of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, including by the sustained and permanent opening of Gaza's border crossings by Israel, in full compliance with the terms and provisions of resolution 1860 (2009), in order to ensure the free access of humanitarian aid and other essential supplies and goods, including commercial supplies and needed reconstruction materials, and to facilitate the passage of persons to and from Gaza. I turn now to the situation in occupied East Jerusalem. The Non-Aligned Movement expresses grave alarm at the recent attacks by extremist and militant Israeli settlers, protected by Israeli forces, at the Islamic holy sites of Al-Haram Al-Sharif and Al-Aqsa mosque.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its call on Israel to end the collective punitive measures it has imposed on the civilian population in Gaza. In this regard, the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission finds that Israel has imposed a blockade amounting to collective punishment and has carried out a systematic policy of progressive isolation and deprivation of the Gaza Strip. Further, the Fact-Finding Mission states that the Israeli military operation was directed at the people of Gaza as a whole, in furtherance of an overall and continuing policy aimed at punishing the Gaza population and in a deliberate policy of disproportionate force aimed at the civilian population. Such alarming findings clearly require the attention of the Security Council. Serious measures must be taken to end impunity and ensure accountability.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement urges the Security Council to seriously consider and act upon the recommendations directed to it by the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission in accordance with the request by the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, which was supported by the Non-Aligned Movement, the Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Group of Arab States. Immediate measures by the Security Council are required in this regard, in accordance with its Charter responsibility to address matters affecting international peace and security. The Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its call for the immediate implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions and for 09-55901 measures to be taken immediately to address the grave humanitarian situation resulting from the Israeli military aggression on Gaza, as confirmed in the report.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement reiterates its strong condemnation of the death and destruction caused by the Israeli military aggression on Gaza, as well as of Israel's ongoing unlawful closures and blockades, which have resulted in the virtual imprisonment of the entire Palestinian civilian population by obstructing their freedom of movement, including the movement of essential goods, humanitarian assistance and reconstruction materials. The ongoing negative consequences of the Israeli aggression on Gaza have exacerbated the humanitarian crisis on the ground, continue to fuel instability and the cycle of violence, threaten international peace and security and hamper the efforts to resume the peace process between the two sides.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement urges that due priority continue to be given to promoting respect for and observance by all Member States of their obligations under international humanitarian law, particularly those under the Fourth Geneva Convention. In this regard, the Movement takes into account the magnitude and persistence of the violations and breaches of international law, including international humanitarian law, being committed by Israel, the occupying Power, in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. The Movement urges the Security Council to prevent impunity and apply accountability for the war crimes committed by Israel against the Palestinian civilian population during its military aggression on the Gaza Strip.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“All organs of the United Nations must assume their responsibilities in this regard, and all appropriate and available legal remedies should be applied to end human rights violations and grave breaches by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory. The Movement reiterates its firm conviction that respect for and compliance with international law, including international humanitarian and human rights 09-55901 law, and United Nations resolutions and decisions will have a positive influence on and are necessary to advance efforts to achieve a just and peaceful political settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement expresses its grave concern about the findings of the investigation carried out by the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict, as contained in the Goldstone report (A/HRC/ 12/48), as well as the conclusions reached by the Secretary-General's Board of Inquiry and the conclusions of the Arab League's fact-finding mission. The Movement calls for serious follow-up action on the recommendations set forth in those reports towards bringing an end to the flagrant violation of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law, and in pursuit of accountability and justice.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement regrets once again the lack of progress made, despite increased efforts to achieve a just and lasting solution to the question of Palestine and a comprehensive peace in the Middle East through the achievement of the two-State solution. Regrettably, no progress has been made due to Israel's continued defiance of international law, including international humanitarian and human rights law. The international community must not waver in its calls upon Israel to cease all of its flagrant violations, including its collective punishment of the Palestinian people, particularly in the Gaza Strip, and its illegal settlement activities, and to return to negotiations in good faith. Peace clearly cannot be achieved in circumstances where international law and human rights continue to be trampled.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Non-Aligned Movement believes that the briefing should focus not just on describing the situation on the ground, but also on assessing the reality with regard to the fulfilment by each side - particularly Israel, the occupying Power - of its 2 responsibilities and compliance with international law and Security Council resolutions. The Non-Aligned Movement believes that more efforts and action are required from the Security Council at this critical stage for the Middle East region. The deteriorated situation in the region as a result of the ongoing unlawful Israeli occupation of Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese territories since 1967 continues to be a matter of serious concern not only for the region, but also for the entire international community.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I have the pleasure to address the Security Council in this important meeting on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. I want to start by emphasizing the importance of the monthly briefing by the Secretariat, which remains one the most important tools to assess the situation in the Middle East and to enhance our collective efforts aimed at advancing the peaceful settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict. We express our appreciation to Under-Secretary- General Pascoe for his briefing this morning and welcome the presence of Palestinian Foreign Minister Riad Al-Malki at this meeting.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The goal is to effectively implement resolution 1325 (2000) while paying particular attention to issues related to the protection of women and children in conflict situations by, among other things, promoting international efforts to combat the phenomenon of human trafficking and strengthening the effective participation of women in peacebuilding, peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction in a way that protects their right to live in peace and provides them with the necessary security to help them assume their role in developing their societies while guaranteeing a better future for new generations.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The First Lady of Egypt is leading that campaign through the Suzanne Mubarak Women's International Peace Movement, which promotes international and regional awareness of the gravity of the issue. Its work includes the convening of numerous meetings and regional seminars, in cooperation with United Nations programmes and funds, to enhance the capabilities of States in designing and implementing national action plans. Those plans should include the active participation of women's peace organizations focusing on youth and the culture of peace.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that regard, it is of crucial importance that we underline the role of education, culture and empowerment in improving the status of women in peace as well as armed conflict situations. All schools must be protected from deliberate bombardment - not only in places mentioned in the report of the Secretary- General, such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan and Pakistan, but also in the occupied Palestinian territories, where Israel bombed schools in Gaza. Such actions must be condemned and investigated as inhuman assaults against peace and security. In line with its historical role, Egypt has been eager to assume its responsibilities in strengthening regional cooperation among States in the Arab region and countries of the African continent.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In turn, that requires coordination between the new special representative of the Secretary-General on sexual violence against women in armed conflict and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. There is a great need to achieve synergy and coordination between those two high-level United Nations officials, in particular because they are concerned with the safety of two important members of the family, namely, women and children. It should be borne in mind, however, that the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict is broader and more inclusive, as it is not limited to addressing sexual violence.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Empowering women and increasing their participation in decision-making processes, including in designing and implementing strategies, would contribute effectively to the full implementation of the resolution. The same applies to the activities of the Peacebuilding Commission and United Nations agencies, programmes and funds, which should include the effective participation of the international community, civil society and relevant non- governmental organizations to enhance the role of Governments and communities in protecting women and providing them with better services to help them overcome challenges.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“That is why the adoption of resolution 1888 (2009), which calls for the appointment of a special representative of the Secretary-General on sexual violence against women in armed conflict, was a step in the right direction. We had hoped, however, that his or her mandate would have included all forms of violence perpetrated against women in situations of armed conflict, and not be limited only to sexual violence while excluding other grave violations such as killing, maiming and torture. However, there is no doubt that expanding the mandate of peacekeeping operations to include the protection of women from sexual violence has contributed to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Practical, legislative and judicial efforts must be strengthened to enhance women's opportunities to exercise their right to live in peace and security, within a comprehensive range of policies that achieve equality in rights and duties among all communities and subsequently lead to achieving full social and economic development in all spheres. Here we have to underline the complementarity between the pillars of development, peace and security outlined in the Millennium Declaration. Providing security for women means strengthening United Nations capacities in the field of dispute settlement. This is not confined to dispute management but also requires focusing on the enhancement of the socio-economic development of women in a way that will foster their ability to deal with security challenges.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“This requires of us an affirmation that, despite the light shed in the resolution on the suffering of women in armed conflict and the resolution's role in strengthening international cooperation, there are still many challenges that we need to overcome to realize the full implementation of its provisions. In particular, there is a lack of requisite information, data and legislation, which are either missing or not made use of during armed conflicts. This sometimes leads to impunity for the perpetrators of crimes against women.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Abdelaziz (Egypt) (spoke in Arabic): Let me, at the outset, congratulate you, Mr. President, on your convening of this open debate on women and peace and security. We express our appreciation for the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/465) and to Ms. Rachel Mayanja, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, and Ms. Ines Alberdi, the Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women, for their important presentations today. This meeting is being held almost ten years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, to evaluate what has been achieved so far regarding the concrete and legal protection of women in armed conflicts.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Egypt is also working on arrangements to allow the sustainable opening of the Gaza crossing points based on the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access, an end to the collective punishment by Israel of the Palestinian civilian population in Gaza, and the honest and full implementation of Security Council resolution 1860 (2009).”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Egypt encourages the efforts of the United States Government and welcomes the sincere desire of its President to work towards a comprehensive peace in the Middle East by ending settlement activity and enshrining an objective vision of a two-State solution. Egypt also supports the efforts of the international Quartet, which has sent a clear message of solidarity with the two-State solution and supports the convening of a meeting in Moscow later this year to follow up on the implementation of the Annapolis process. Egypt will spare no effort to achieve Palestinian reconciliation through the Cairo dialogue leading to the reunification of the Palestinian people in the West Bank and Gaza, under the legitimate leadership of the Palestinian Authority represented by President Abbas.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At the same time, international endeavours to attain a just and agreed solution to the long-term 3 refugee problem must be intensified. Israel has tried to skirt that issue, in particular through recent increased talk within the Israeli Government of the concept of a Jewish State. Such talk has a negative impact on the entire Arab population of the occupied Palestinian territories. Today more than ever, the international community must work to end Israel's violations and to compel it to comply with its obligations to protect Palestinian civilians and to work to promote peace and security in the Middle East.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source