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first: 1992-10-13
most recent: 2023-12-21
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“In supporting the resolution, the Council will ensure that the financing for African Union-led support operations can better respond to our need for funding from United Nations assessed contributions.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9518 (2023) · source
“The A3 has embarked on that action with the conviction that enforcement action by the African Union will be undertaken on behalf of the Security Council, whose primary responsibility, as the Charter of the United Nations prescribes, is the maintenance of international peace and security. The latest developments in the world show that, more than ever, peace and security are a global good and cannot be segmented by continents or regions. That is what makes the adoption of the resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations so important. This landmark framework resolution is aimed at providing enforcement actions led by the African Union with predictable and sustainable funding using United Nations assessed contributions.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9518 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to express its profound gratitude to the members of the Security Council following the adoption of the important resolution on the financing of African Union-led peace support operations (resolution 2719 (2023)), proposed by the three African members of the Council, namely, Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique (A3). The framework resolution just adopted translates our objective to address the concerns of Africa that have been pending for many years. At its core is the need to give appropriate responses to the growing and evolving security challenges on the African continent — challenges that comprise conflicts, insurgency, the progressive Africanization of terrorism and the proliferation of extremist armed groups.”
2023-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9518 (2023) · source
“Accordingly, the A3 endorses the release of Afghanistan’s international financial assets for the purpose of developing its economy for the benefit the Afghan people. Toconclude, wereiterateourappreciationforthework carried out by all United Nations staff in Afghanistan, under the leadership of Special Representative Roza Otunbayeva, and by non-governmental organizations. We value UNAMA’s engagement with the authorities and all relevant stakeholders to improve the general situation in the country. It is essential to raise awareness on issues related to governance, including human rights, and to work towards a more inclusive and prosperous Afghanistan.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“We welcome the engagement of neighbouring countries and regional organizations such as the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in raising awareness among the Taliban Government about the need to promote a more inclusive society. Those collaborative efforts have the potential to contribute positively to the development and progress of Afghan society. The critical humanitarian situation, aggravated by climate events, demands an urgent response in order to save the millions of lives at risk. In that regard, we reiterate our call on the international community to renew its support and increase response activities. Supporting Afghanistan’s economic development and providing technical assistance are crucial to meeting the basic needs of Afghans and enhancing their resilience.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“We therefore call for a system of governance that mirrors the diversity of Afghan society and ensures the effective and equal participation of all citizens, including women and other minority groups. In that regard, we strongly condemn all policies or actions that discriminate against women and girls. We urge the Taliban to reverse the decrees that prevent women from accessing work and education. It is essential to empower women and girls and to ensure their full participation in all spheres of Afghan society. We further urge the Afghan authorities to prioritize the well-being and safety of the Afghan people and allow Afghan women to contribute to humanitarian efforts.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“While there has been an improvement in the security situation in the country, we remain concerned about the protection of vulnerable groups, including United Nations personnel on the ground. It is crucial for the authorities to continue their efforts to combat terrorism and ensure the safety and security of all Afghan citizens. While recognizing the ongoing efforts to combat drugs and opium production, we urge the Taliban authorities to prioritize supporting farmers in transitioning to alternative crops for sustainable livelihoods. That transition will contribute to long-term stability and prosperity for Afghan communities. Despite some constructive developments, we reiterate our deep concern regarding the restrictions imposed on women’s participation in the country’s political life.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“The creation of ulema shuras in all 34 provinces is a positive development that allows for greater popular participation in the discussions on development priorities and the prevention and resolution of conflicts. That process is crucial for rebuilding the Afghan social fabric and fostering trust between the population and the authorities. We take note of the efforts by Taliban officials to seek investments and enhance cooperation with neighbouring countries. We encourage the Taliban authorities to continue those efforts and explore further opportunities for economic growth and development. We take note of the improvement in the security situation in the country, as evidenced by the significant reduction in security incidents, the softening of armed opposition and the decrease in terrorist attacks.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“The response plan implemented by the Taliban authorities to manage the large-scale repatriation of Afghan citizens returning from Pakistan is a positive step forward. The establishment of subcommittees dedicated to providing assistance in various aspects, such as safeguarding the rights of Afghan refugees, demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing the situation. We see the efforts to promote unity and engagement between the authorities and the population through awareness-raising meetings as a promising initiative. We urge the Taliban to ensure that those meetings are inclusive and representative of all segments of Afghan society, including women and girls.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Council, namely, Gabon, Ghana and my own country, Mozambique (A3). We wish to thank Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, for her important work. We also thank Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and Ms. Shaharzad Akbar for their important briefings. We express our sincere appreciation for the dedicated work carried out by the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). The report under consideration (S/2023/941) presents several actions carried out by the Taliban Administration.”
2023-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9515 (2023) · source
“They are at the core of the purposes and principles of the United Nations. We hold the view that nuclear weapons anywhere in the world pose an existential threat to humankind as a whole. The possibility of their use at any given time, whether intentionally or by accident, miscalculation or misjudgement, would be catastrophic for all humankind. That is the reason that the international community is evolving towards the prohibition of nuclear weapons and the illegality of their use. In that context, peace-loving nations, including my own country, Mozambique, unequivocally advocate the total elimination of nuclear weapons and uphold the principle of general and complete disarmament, as provided by the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“It is worth reminding ourselves that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a product of a long and protracted negotiation process aimed at ensuring the peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme. Cognizant of the challenges to the full implementation of the JCPOA, we call on all signatory parties to recommit themselves to its very noble objective and ensure the full and effective implementation of the Plan by all. To that effect, we underscore the importance of renewed confidence-building measures, effective use of every single diplomatic channel, constructive dialogue and engagement, and an approach that can ensure cooperative and mutual benefits, with the United Nations at the centre of those efforts. The preservation of peace and the avoidance of catastrophic consequences are paramount in our collective efforts.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“That situation is clearly captured by the sixteenth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015): “Progress with regard to the Iranian nuclear issue has fallen short of the expectations of the participants in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and the international community. Despite repeated calls for all parties concerned to renew dialogue and engagement aimed at a return to the full and effective implementation of the Plan and Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill” (S/2023/975, para. 1). That situation represents an additional challenge to international peace and security in an already sensitive and fragile international context.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Ambassador Olof Skoog for their important briefings. I wish to express Mozambique’s appreciation to Ambassador Vanessa Frazier, Permanent Representative of Malta, for her devotion and engagement in her capacity as Facilitator for the implementation of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015). I wish to acknowledge the presence of His Excellency the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the representative of the Federal Republic of Germany. We note with regret that since the last meeting of the Council on this topic on 6 July 2023 (see S/PV.9367), no substantive progress has been made on the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9511 (2023) · source
“Our commitment to Libya’s independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty remains steadfast. We stand in solidarity with the resilient people of Libya during these challenging times.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“Their presence undermines Libya’s sovereignty and ownership of the peace process and reconciliation. Consequently, their departure is essential for a favourable and conducive environment for the advancement of the ongoing political process. We also emphasize that such a withdrawal should be effected in close coordination with neighbouring States and with a corresponding disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, to avoid the export of conflict into the region. Finally, we reaffirm that the preservation and future return of Libya’s frozen assets is a matter of great importance. Those assets, which are currently held in trust, are meant for the benefit of the Libyan people. It is crucial that their integrity and value be maintained so as to ensure that they serve solely the interests of the Libyan nation.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“Concerning the humanitarian situation, the A3 reiterates its deep concern about the continued dire situation of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers in Libya. We therefore continue to urge the Libyan authorities to work effectively with the support of the international community towards improving the plight of migrants and refugees in Libya and to hold the perpetrators of violations to account. The A3 expresses its deep concern regarding the accumulation and flow of sophisticated weaponry and illicit small arms and weapons in Libya and the Sahel region from foreign origins. The trafficking has created conducive cross-border support infrastructure for global terrorist actors and their facilitators in the region. Furthermore, we would like to reiterate our call for the immediate departure of foreign forces and fighters from Libyan soil.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“We call on the parties to continue to show restraint by fully complying with the ceasefire agreement. However, we would like to express our deep concern about the recurrence of armed clashes across Libya. That reality is of deep concern for the A3, as it signals the fragility of the political and security spectrum in Libya and compels us to call for an urgent resolution of the political stalemate. In order to achieve that desirable goal, the A3 reiterates its calls on the Libyan authorities to pursue their efforts and commitment to unify Libya’s security forces. We are mindful of the fact that the unification of the Libyan security forces is a complex issue that requires a comprehensive approach.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“As the A3, we advocate for all potential participants in the initiative to cooperate fully, constructively and with goodwill. By doing so, they can work towards meeting the aspirations of the Libyan people for elections, within a Libyan-led and -owned political framework. We reiterate our call for ensuring inclusive participation in the process, including women and youth. We see that as the sole guarantee for lasting peace and stability, which the Libyan people deserve. We urge Libyans to remain committed to dialogue and reconciliation at all stages of the peace process. We also acknowledge the commitment made by the African Union during this decisive period. With regard to the security situation, the A3 takes positive note of the fact that the 2020 ceasefire agreement continues to hold.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“We note with deep concern the continued political stalemate in the country, as there is no clear pathway to elections. The situation raises fears of further catalysing the multidimensional instability in our brotherly country. In that context, the A3 would like to express its deep appreciation for the continued efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General involving all the relevant Libyan institutions and actors to address the unsettled issues on the electoral framework. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for his initiative in organizing a meeting of the institutional stakeholders aimed at reaching a settlement on the politically contested issues related to the implementation of the electoral process in Libya.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the African members (A3) of the Security Council. The A3 thanks Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, for his insightful briefing and update on the situation in Libya. We pay tribute to Ambassador Kimihiro Ishikane of Japan for his dedicated work as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. And we are grateful for the report of the Committee presented by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Japan. We welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Libya at this meeting. We are six days away from marking two years since elections in Libya were postponed, in 2021.”
2023-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9510 (2023) · source
“In that context, we reiterate our firm commitment to the prevention of and fight against the illicit trafficking and misuse of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition in our country, in Africa and worldwide.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“I would like to report that on the national front, Mozambique has undertaken successful disarmament initiatives such as Operation Rachel, in collaboration with the Government of South Africa, and the Transforming Weapons into Tools project, led by civil society and aimed at exchanging weapons for farming tools. In addition, the Government of Mozambique has also been holding public-awareness campaigns, in which the relevant legislation and strategies and measures to tackle the scourge of small arms and light weapons are explained and discussed with society and local communities. In our action, Mozambique is also guided by the Silencing the Guns in Africa flagship initiative of the African Union’s Agenda 2063.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“The core objective of the Strategy is to prevent, combat and eradicate the illicit proliferation, circulation and trafficking of small arms and light weapons in an integrated and holistic manner across all regions of Africa. It is our belief that cooperation must also include intelligence-sharing and enforcement measures to disrupt and dismantle networks engaged in the illegal trade of small arms and light weapons. In that regard, in September 2002, Mozambique ratified the Southern African Development Community Protocol on the Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Related Materials and became a State party to the Arms Trade Treaty in June 2018.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“The perpetrators of those criminal and unlawful activities are exploiting weak border controls and corruption, thus contributing to the illegal circulation of weapons and the expansion of criminal networks across countries and regions. We are of the view that in order to address the threats posed by small arms and light weapons, there is a need for robust cooperation in the implementation of the existing regional, subregional and international instruments adopted to that end. We note that positive steps are being taken on the African continent in that respect. We would like to highlight the African Union Strategy on the Control of Illicit Proliferation, Circulation and Trafficking of Small Arms and Light Weapons.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“We are aware that the proliferation of such weapons, coupled with the unauthorized transfer and misuse of their ammunition, continues to fuel conflicts, sustain criminal activities and undermine the very foundations of safety and stability around the world. The devastating consequences of those activities are felt within our societies and local communities, causing immense suffering and gross human rights violations and hindering our development efforts. We remain deeply concerned about the threats posed by the illicit trafficking and misuse of small arms and light weapons and their links to transnational organized crime, such as trafficking in arms and drugs, terrorism and money laundering, among others.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“Mozambique would like to commend the Ecuadorian presidency for convening this timely and important open debate. We thank the briefers, Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu, Ms. Aptel and Ms. Mutota, for their thoughtful and pertinent contributions to the debate. Mozambique welcomed the Security Council’s adoption of resolution 2117 (2013), on small arms and light weapons, including their illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse. The central objective is to address our concerns about the serious threat to peace and security posed by the misuse of small arms and light weapons.”
2023-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9509 (2023) · source
“However, we have always stood firmly on the grounds of our just cause. Our conscience therefore tells us there are always moral and legal dimensions to what States and non-State actors are bound to comply with to advance their legitimate causes. It is in that context that we find it important that we keep open the doors for peace, security, self- determination and dignity for both the Israeli and the Palestinian peoples. We must pursue our efforts and consistently engage with the parties towards a sustainable and lasting solution. The recognized and long-standing need for a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security, must be at the centre of our efforts aimed at finding the path of peace and justice in the region.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“It is our collective duty to ensure the protection of all civilians — both in Israel and Gaza — who are the innocent and unjustified targets of the conflict between the Israeli Defence Forces and Hamas. We have unequivocally condemned the massacre of 7 October by Hamas. In the liberation movement for our own freedom and independence, our people never resorted in their struggle to mass killing of innocent people, even those serving the oppressing machinery of colonialists. On the other hand, our people have had the unforgettable experience of being victims of mass killings, massacres and incidents of crimes against humanity: first, in our condition as a colony; then, as a victim of aggression by the illegal regime in Southern Rhodesia; and later, from the South African apartheid regime.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“It will also ensure that aid can be delivered to Gaza and ensure that millions of innocent civilians in need can benefit from humanitarian assistance. As members of the United Nations, we embrace and fully abide by the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence against other States or non-State actors, envisaged by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. But that right must be exercised in accordance with the same Charter and “shall not in any way affect the authority and responsibility of the Security Council”. Therefore, we are in agreement with those who claim that it is time for the Council to act. We therefore call for immediate and decisive steps to be taken to de-escalate the situation and to ensure sustained and unhindered access to and safe delivery of life-saving aid.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“The depriving of food, medicines, water and electricity to a trapped civilian population as a result of military action compounds the gravity of the tragic humanitarian situation which worsens by the day. It is our belief that this monstrous calamity will further alienate the Palestinian people for generations to come and undermine efforts towards achieving reconciliation, peace and stability in the region. We therefore reiterate our call for full compliance with all international human rights law and international humanitarian law, which includes norms and rules for the protection of civilians and humanitarian assistance. An immediate ceasefire will, in our view, halt and minimize civilian deaths and the destruction of infrastructure.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to thank China, President of the Security Council, for convening this important meeting. We extend our profound gratitude to Dr. Tedros Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, for the valuable and moving testimony he provided us on the health and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. His is a moral voice that we have to listen to. We also thank Mr. Marwan Jilani for his comprehensive briefing. It is with broken hearts that we are following the daily reports of incessant attacks on civilians, children, women, men and aid workers and health workers, as well as on the destruction of hospitals, schools and other civilian infrastructure in Gaza. This is a horrifying situation that completely ignores the human cost of the crisis and that should be strongly condemned.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“We highly commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Rugwabiza, for her remarkable and invaluable contribution to the stabilization of the Central African Republic. We reaffirm our strong solidarity with the Government and the people of the Central African Republic, while reiterating our commitment to their country’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“On the humanitarian front, the influx of refugees from the Sudan, the surge in violence against civilians by armed groups and the effects of climate change, which are exacerbating community tensions, are having a disastrous impact on the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic. We note that 3.4 million people, or 56 per cent of the population, are in need of food assistance and protection. It is therefore imperative to have a coordinated humanitarian response and adequate funding for humanitarian response plans in all the countries in the region that are affected by the Sudanese crisis. In this volatile environment, we call for the unhindered movement of humanitarian workers and salute their continued commitment despite the very high security risks. In conclusion, the A3 reiterates its strong support to MINUSCA.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Securing the Central African Republic and its population requires ending the continued predation of its natural resources by armed groups, establishing mechanisms for the traceability and certification of minerals and strengthening cross-border security. There can be no peace without justice, and the A3 is encouraged by MINUSCA’s support for building the capacity of the Ministry of Justice, the national courts, the Special Criminal Court and the penitentiary system to strengthen the fight against impunity. We welcome the Central African Republic’s adoption on 26 August of a national human rights policy with the objective of contributing to the effectiveness of international and national instruments’ guarantees of human rights.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“We encourage the Central African authorities to continue strengthening the operational capabilities of the Central African armed forces in order to respond effectively to the new security challenges posed by the continuing increase in asymmetric threats. To that end, we welcome MINUSCA’s training and capacity- building initiatives for defence and security forces in the fields of mine clearance, logistics and human rights. The Central African forces must be able, in the long term, to exercise their sovereign mission of securing the territory. In that respect, we invite international partners to mobilize and provide technical and financial support to the country in its quest for peace.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“We reiterate that it is crucial to coordinate a security response at the regional level, through the organization of joint military operations, in order to effectively annihilate the capacity of armed groups operating in the Central African Republic’s border zones. We welcome the dissolution of several armed groups that are signatories to the peace agreement in the Central African Republic, and we call on all other armed groups to immediately and unconditionally join the peace and reconciliation process, cease hostilities and fully comply with the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation programme.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“The perpetrators of those heinous crimes must be prosecuted. In addition to the Central African Republic’s internal security challenges, such as cross-border insecurity, the illicit trafficking in natural resources and small arms and light weapons, and the increasing use of explosive devices and complex weapons by armed groups, there is now a regional dimension as a result of the crisis in the Sudan, which has undoubtedly exacerbated the volatility of the security situation in the Central African Republic. The movement of Sudanese refugees into the Central African Republic has unfortunately been accompanied by an uncontrolled flow of small arms and light weapons, with serious risks for the security and stability of all the neighbouring countries.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“We echo the communiqué of 13 June of the African Union Peace and Security Council on the situation in the Central African Republic, and we welcome the continued commitment to the Central African Republic on the part of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Economic Community of Central African States. On the security front, we note that civilians are subjected to a continuous cycle of violence perpetrated by armed groups, which we condemn in the strongest terms. We also condemn the repeated attacks by armed groups against humanitarian actors, MINUSCA and the Central African armed forces, which are committed to securing and restoring peace in the Central African Republic. We express our deepest condolences to all the families of those who have lost their lives in the line of duty in the Central African Republic.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“We call on all political actors, including the opposition and civil society, to engage constructively in strengthening social cohesion, tolerance and dialogue with all components of Central African society, especially women and young people. We are encouraged by the holding in Bangui on 23 October of the second strategic review of the political process of mutualization of the Luanda joint road map and the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. In that connection, we welcome the efforts to increase women’s representation on local peace and reconciliation committees. The A3 welcomes President Touadera’s activism in strengthening subregional cooperation and improving the security of the Central African Republic’s borders.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“The Central African Republic faces multidimensional challenges, for which our support in restoring peace and security throughout the country is essential. On the political front, the A3 notes the holding of the constitutional referendum on 30 July and the official establishment of the seventh Central African Republic. We welcome the Government’s mobilization to organize the first local elections in more than 20 years, with the first round scheduled to be held in October 2024. We encourage the international community to support the Central African Republic in organizing those elections. The effective holding of local elections within the agreed time frame is eagerly awaited by the people of the Central African Republic, who aspire to lasting peace and to free, fair and credible elections.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3). We would like to thank Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), for her important briefing and perspective on the situation in the Central African Republic and the activities of the Mission. We welcome the participation in this meeting of Ms. Sylvie Valérie Baipo Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic. We acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of the representative of Angola.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Cognizant of the indispensable contribution of women to lasting peace, Mozambique has conceived and implemented several measures including, first, the appointment of female military officers to key positions; secondly, the promotion of the role of women in the fight against terrorism; thirdly, the promotion and strengthening of gender equality within the Mozambique defence forces; and fourthly, the active engagement of women in the entire process of implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). It is self-evident that more women in peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding mean more effective peace missions. I would like to conclude by reaffirming Mozambique’s strong commitment to the letter and spirit of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“The implementation of DDR-related tools, in particular community violence reduction projects, allows the DDR components in peace operations to mobilize and empower women to mitigate local conflicts, prevent recruitment into armed groups and build the resilience of communities, including their capacity to absorb ex-combatants. We wish to underline the importance of gender-responsive DDR through the meaningful participation of women at all stages of DDR. That is particularly essential for the success and sustainability of interventions related to the maintenance of peace and security. As rightly indicated in the concept note (S/2023/733, annex), there is indeed a growing body of evidence that women’s meaningful participation makes peace agreements more likely to succeed and to hold.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“We hold the view that women are a key actor and factor in the attainment of society’s goals, which include freedom, independence, peace and development. The gender parity in the Government of Mozambique is a token of the most recent of those efforts. No such objectives are attainable without the active and devoted participation of women. In that connection, I would like to highlight the socioeconomic opportunities that Mozambican women ex-combatants received in the country, in the context of a United Nations-supported disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process, which is part of the United Nations special political mission in Mozambique.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“We must ensure the incorporation and strengthening of the gender perspective in all peacekeeping operations and special political missions. Equally important is to ensure that the parties to armed conflicts themselves take special measures to protect women, girls and children from gender-based violence. The socioeconomic empowerment of women and girls in the post-conflict period is a fundamental tool for allowing them to contribute to the overall development of society and, through it, to sustainable peace. The onus rests on our shoulders to make sure that women’s participation in the peace and security agenda is effective and meaningful. In Mozambique, we have our own experience that is a legacy from the 10 years of our liberation struggle. That spirit still prevails.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“As indicated in the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2023/725), the involvement of women in the decision-making processes on issues related to peace, security, conflict prevention and resolution, as well as the effective participation of women in peacekeeping missions, still constitutes a challenge 23 years after the adoption of that important resolution. Women continue to be disproportionally affected in all possible dimensions by armed conflicts around the world, in particular in Africa. We are therefore duty-bound to redouble our individual and collective efforts to accelerate the meaningful participation of women in peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We consider that the United Nations, through the Council, must lead by example.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“During Mozambique’s presidency of the Security Council in March 2023, we underlined that the women and peace and security agenda and women’s meaningful and effective participation in those processes must constitute our collective priority at the international, regional, subregional and national levels. The adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) by the Security Council represented a significant milestone by clearly highlighting the transformative role that women can play in political, economic and social processes, as well as in peace and security matters.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“Mozambique wishes to thank Brazil for organizing this important annual open debate. We extend our appreciation to Secretary-General António Guterres for his commitment to keeping gender issues at the centre of the global agenda. Our gratitude goes to Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, UN-Women Executive Director; Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross; Ms. Glivânia Maria de Oliveira, Director General of the Rio Branco Institute; and Ms. Hala Al-Karib, Regional Director of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa. We thank them for their comprehensive briefings and, more important, for their commitment to the cause of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“We urge the parties to pursue the path of dialogue, working together in a constructive manner for a lasting peace and respecting the principles of the two-State solution in accordance with the Security Council resolutions.”
2023-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9451 (2023) · source