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Al Musharakh

lines on the record: 46
first: 2016-06-02
most recent: 2017-10-31
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“To conclude, the United Arab Emirates would like to offer a few suggestions on how to strengthen the impact of future reports on the protection of children in armed conflict. First, we should ensure that the reports and their monitoring mechanisms are based on independent and reliable sources that address, in a balanced manner, Violations committed throughout the entirety of an armed conflict. Secondly, we should guarantee continuous and full consultations with States, as mandated in resolution 1612 (2005), so as to avoid misinformation and enable accurate and comprehensive assessments. In that regard, the United Arab Emirates welcomes the cooperation and consultations with Member States that Special Representative Gamba and her Office have undertaken. We welcome their visits to the coalition's headquarters.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“We have also provided education and occupational training for displaced children in shelters in Iraq and Jordan. Any discussion of Violations against children by non-State actors must address the subjugation and exploitation of girls by terrorists and Violent extremist groups, which use sexual and gender-based Violence, including human trafficking, sexual slavery, forced marriage and forced pregnancy, to terrorize communities and generate revenue. The international community must remain steadfast in ensuring that the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, with its emphasis on conflict prevention and the meaningful participation of women, is integral to its response.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“To that end and in addition to developing general protective measures, the coalition has taken specific measures to address child recruitment by the Houthis, including the rehabilitation of child soldiers and securing their safe and expedited return to the custody of the Government of Yemen, so that they can be reunited with their families. That is being done in coordination with UNICEF. In that respect, the commitment of the United Arab Emirate to the protection of children is comprehensive. Our efforts to address the immediate medical needs and ensure the long-term well-being of children affected by conflict have included the establishment of dedicated hospitals and medical centres for women and children, as well as a shelter for orphans and children separated from their parents because of the war in Iraq.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“The United Arab Emirates condemns the egregious Violations committed by the Iran-supported Houthis, including the recruitment and use of children as child soldiers and as human shields, as well as the use of civilian hospitals and schools for military purposes, the laying of landmines and attacks on the border of Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in civilian casualties, internal displacement and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. The coalition has sustained its efforts to minimize the impact of the conflict on children, as we believe that every child casualty is one too many.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“All of the crises in our region could be resolved, we firmly believe, through comprehensive political solutions. We support the efforts of the United Nations in that regard. With regard to the situation in Yemen, I would like to note that the United Arab Emirates is a member of the coalition seeking to restore legitimacy in Yemen at the legitimate request of the Yemeni Government to protect civilians, including children, from the Houthi coup. Since its inception, the coalition has consistently worked to implement and reinforce a framework for a political solution in Yemen, based on resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“We welcome the focus of today's open debate on violations committed by non-State actors. We are extremely troubled by the gravity of the abuse of children by extremist and terrorist groups that are supported by rogue States across our region in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Somalia, Libya and Yemen. For such groups, especially Da'esh, the killing, recruitment, abduction and sexual abuse of children, as well as their use as human shields, are deliberate tactics that are at the core of their modus operandi. Violations against children also extend to the longest, most entrenched crisis in our region, namely, the crisis in the occupied Palestinian territories. Palestinian children continue to be affected by the occupation and are being detained, killed and maimed, particularly in the West Bank.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Mr. Al Musharakh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in French): On behalf of the United Arab Emirates, I thank the French presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, and Mr. Mubin Shaikh for their briefings. (spoke in Arabic) The United Arab Emirates believes that our collective priority must be to promote peace and stability and ensure a better future for our younger generations. That is why today's open debate is critical. It is our children who suffer the most from the crises in our region, which are caused by extremism, terrorism and the continued interference by States in each other's internal affairs.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Finally, in order to build the necessary momentum for a peace process, we call for greater engagement with regional organizations and actors, especially through multilateral forums, such as the United Nations. In this regard, respect for international law is key to stability, and we call on all Member States to comply with the decisions of the Security Council, in accordance with Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations. To conclude, the United Arab Emirates confirms the importance of these quarterly debates and the urgent need for efforts to drive peace in the region. I wish the United States continued success in stewarding the work in the Chamber for the remainder of the month.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The United Arab Emirates offers three proposals with the aim of promoting security throughout the Middle East: First, in light of Iran's rampant interference in the region and flouting of numerous relevant resolutions, we urge the Security Council and its sanctions committees to pursue their best efforts to investigate, report and act on Iran's sanctions violations. Secondly, we call for special attention to be paid to the plight of youth across the region as a key priority. In the absence of economic opportunities, the young people of the region are being exploited by terrorist organizations. This is especially true for the youth of Palestine, who are the future and would give new life to the peace we all seek.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Iran has increasingly caused tension and instability in our region, posing an existential threat to the Middle East through its expansionist policies, export of its revolution to other countries, flagrant violations of international sovereignty and constant interference in the internal affairs of neighboring countries. We stress that Iran is a State sponsor of terrorism in our region, from Hizbullah in Lebanon and Syria to the Houthi militias in Yemen, and terrorist groups and cells in Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. The list goes on.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“In Yemen, the Houthi militias are endangering not only peace and security in the country, but also the peace and security of the region, particularly through attacks across Saudi Arabia's borders. The only way to resolve the conflict in Yemen is through the United Nations-led peace process, based on the resolutions of the Security Council, the initiative of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the outcome ofthe National Dialogue. Until lasting peace is achieved in Yemen, ensuring humanitarian access to civilian populations must be the priority. The conflicts in Syria and Yemen share one common denominator - Iran.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The paramount aim for the United Arab Emirates is the promotion of security and stability in our region. In Syria, we are particularly alarmed by the continued and heinous use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime, and we express our full support for the United States military operations against military targets in Syria. We call on all parties to work to ensure that non-State actors and extremist militias are not in control of the country. The international community must work to create a space conducive for the Syrian people to determine their own future. To that end, we urge the United Nations-brokered peace talks to move forward towards a positive outcome.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The plight of the Palestinian people has endured for nearly seven decades, and it must stop. To that end, we call on the international community and the Security Council to take all measures necessary to reach a two-State solution. Such an outcome must allow for the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, based on the June 1967 borders and with East Jerusalem as its capital, pursuant to relevant resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, and the Madrid principles. Finding a resolution to the Palestinian question remains a fundamental priority for the United Arab Emirates. To that end, we echo the call in resolution 2334 (2016) for Israel to cease its illegal settlement activities, which pose a major obstacle to the two-State solution.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Mr. Al Musharakh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): On behalf of the United Arab Emirates, I congratulate the United States on acceding to the presidency of the Council and appreciate its presiding over this quarterly debate. I want to thank Mr. Nikolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing earlier today. The United Arab Emirates associates itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the Group of Arab States. I should now like to make the following brief points in my national capacity. The United Arab Emirates is gravely concerned about the violence and counter-violence in the occupied Palestinian territories, and the absence of a just solution that grants the Palestinian people their inalienable rights.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, we call upon the members of the Security Council to work together to achieve the best outcomes that would benefit the world at large. All States Members of the United Nations must fully benefit from all the tools available to prevent conflicts, as outlined in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. In conclusion, I would like to congratulate Sweden on its election to the Security Council. We wish it all success in stewarding the Council for the rest of the month.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“In that connection, the United Arab Emirates is pleased to offer recommendations to the Security Council with the aim of ensuring progress and results in preventing conflicts and maintaining international peace and security. First, the Security Council must better consult with regional organizations and countries concerned. Regional organizations are often closer to conflicts and have a special understanding of their dynamics. Secondly, crisis prevention must start with addressing the roots causes that lead to violence and instability. The United Arab Emirates is dedicating its efforts to countering violent extremism and terrorism. We firmly believe that we must combat extremism before it becomes violent.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“The list of conflicts is too long, their nature is too complex, the actors involved are unconventional, the magnitude of lives lost and humanitarian need is too staggering for us to continue to avoid confronting crises head on. The United Arab Emirates adopts a comprehensive approach that has human beings as a pillar. We try to address all aspects, not only economic factors. We invest in our people by encouraging women and youth to be active members in protecting our communities by empowering them and providing them with the necessary tools and opportunities. We also try to prevent the recurrence of conflict by rebuilding institutions and infrastructure and by underscoring the rule of law. At this critical juncture, we hope that there is scope for renewed multilateral, regional and bilateral cooperation.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“It is high time to find political solutions to those conflicts, with the aim of building sustainable and resilient societies in our region. We believe that there is a very clear connection between extremist ideologies and terrorist acts. Those acts must be addressed simultaneously, through a comprehensive, long-term approach. The narrative of extremists is in stark contrast to the United Arab Emirates model as a modern, progressive Arab society. It is also in contrast to the Middle East as we envision it - a vibrant tapestry of cultures and backgrounds coexisting in peace. For too many years, the international community has managed humanitarian political crises only by minimizing their impacts, instead of truly finding solutions to them and preventing them from occurring. We would encourage taking strong measures to prevent such crises.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Having such dynamic, strong linkages between the Secretary- General and this organ is integral to utilizing and maximizing the United Nations tools for prevention. We would like to thank the Secretary-General for sharing his vision earlier today and for revitalizing conflict prevention across the United Nations. We endorse his call for a diplomacy of peace and stand ready to support all his efforts in that regard. Nowhere is there a need for conflict prevention greater than in the Middle East, our region. It is urgently needed. We sense the grave impact of violence and instability. The persistent conflicts in Syria, Yemen, Iraq, Libya and Palestine, among other protracted conflicts in the region, have implications for the security of countries near and far, as they fuel a state of global instability and undermine international security.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“Mr. Al Musharakh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my thanks to Sweden for convening this open debate. The United Arab Emirates emphasizes the importance of today's discussions. We condemn the terrorist attack on the Kandahar Governor's guest house, which injured the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and a number of Emirati diplomats who were accompanying him on a humanitarian mission under the United Arab Emirates programme to support the brotherly Afghan people to end conflicts and sustain peace. Today's meeting is a critical first step towards building an important relationship between the new Secretary-General and the Security Council.”
2017-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7857 (2017) · source
“These urgent priorities compel the United Arab Emirates to conclude its participation in this debate by offering three concrete recommendations. The United Arab Emirates welcomes the existing efforts by the Security Council and calls for, first, greater pursuit of violations of and the enforcement of sanctions on the proliferation of all banned weapons, including conventional ones. These channels are a gateway for the transport of weapons of mass destruction and must be eliminated. Secondly, there must be effective verification and increased accountability for any party that deploys WMDs. Thirdly, there must be stricter compliance by all States with their responsibilities under international law, as well as consequences when these obligations are violated.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“We call on Iran to ensure its full compliance with international obligations and responsibilities as a matter of urgency. Additionally, when a country directly contributes to the proliferation of conventional weapons to sanctions entities and individuals, including non-State actors, it also provides a potential pathway for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors. This is important to note in the case of Iran, a State sponsor of terrorism in our region. From Hizbullah in Lebanon and Syria, to Houthis in Yemen and terrorist groups in Iraq, this is unacceptable and has critically to destabilized our region. Concerted action must be taken to shut down the provision of support and weapons to these terrorist entities immediately.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“That would contribute greatly to increased stability and security in the Middle East. Despite the efforts of the international community in Syria, there is substantial evidence that chemical weapons have been used against innocent civilians with horrifying consequences. Those responsible for the use of these WMDs must be held accountable. Furthermore, despite the agreement on its nuclear programme 18 months ago, Iran's international posture has provided cause for great concern. Although we had hoped for a new chapter, the United Arab Emirates must continue to express its concerns regarding Iranian nuclear activity and the development of its ballistic missile programme. We remain deeply alarmed by Iran's aggressive rhetoric and blatant interference in our region.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“This is extremely dangerous, and a world without weapons of mass destruction controls is too terrifying to contemplate. This is why we must work collectively to defend and secure the entire disarmament and non-proliferation architecture. We call on States, such as North Korea, to fulfil their international legal obligations in this regard. In our own region, the United Arab Emirates reiterates the primary importance of declaring the Middle East a zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass distraction. It regrets the failure to convene a conference in 2012 on this issue. Additionally, the United Arab Emirates renews its call on Israel to join the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. It is the only State in the region that has not done so.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“At the national level, the United Arab Emirates has enacted robust legislation to curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and the illicit use of related materials, in implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Ultimately, however, as we all know the only conclusive strategy for preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors, including terrorists, is to eliminate these weapons entirely. The next priority must be to strengthen the compliance of States with their existing disarmament and non-proliferation obligations. When those international norms to halt the development and testing of nuclear and ballistic capacities, for example, are violated, they threaten the integrity of the entire system.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Mr. A] Musharakh (United Arab Emirates): The United Arab Emirates is grateful for Spain's leadership on this critically important security issue. The United Arab Emirates thanks the briefers for their insight on the evolving challenges in and the opportunities for strengthening global non-proliferation efforts. Previous speakers have highlighted the alarming links between terrorism, weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and cybersecurity. As a member of the Group of Friends of resolution 1540 (2004) and a sponsor of resolution 2325 (2016), we welcome all efforts to improve implementation, such as increasing cooperation, assistance and transparency, as well as outreach mechanisms. We affirm our full commitment to that core international security instrument and welcome Spain's efforts in organizing this open debate.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“We will continue to advocate for the full, effective, and meaningful participation of women in all aspects of leadership and decision-making, and working towards the full realization of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“By removing obstacles and incentivizing the effective participation of women in peace and security, we can strengthen the sustainability and inclusiveness of our peace and security efforts. That includes increasing the leadership of women at senior decision-making levels here at the United Nations. Secondly, we must prioritize the protection of women's and girls' rights during and after conflict. Thirdly, we must address the humanitarian crisis with the understanding that women are best placed to advise and lead on humanitarian responses. The United Arab Emirates is committed to prioritizing gender equality and women's empowerment in peace and security settings.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“That platform recognizes the disproportionate impact that humanitarian and fragile settings have on women, children and adolescents, and the role that women and young people play as front-line responders. They are not only key for the survival and well-being of children, families and communities, but also to build resilience and facilitate the transition from crises to development. The women and peace and security agenda is key to achieving sustainable peace and driving operational effectiveness. With that in mind, I would like to make three recommendations. First, we must bring women's participation and leadership to the core of peace and security efforts. Women are transformative agents of change.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Resolution 2242 (2015) makes the critical link between the women and peace and security agenda and humanitarian action, recognizing the impact of forced displacement on women and girls, while emphasizing their roles as first-line responders and the necessity of engaging women in the design, delivery and implementation of humanitarian responses. The United Arab Emirates is doing its part to address the global humanitarian crisis, in which women, children and adolescents are often hit the first and hardest, and helped last, and 50 per cent ofpreventable maternal, under-five, and newborn deaths occur in humanitarian settings. The United Arab Emirates continues to be a steadfast advocate of the Every Woman Every Child Everywhere platform.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Sawab uses direct online engagement to counter terrorist propaganda rapidly and effectively, including the messages used to recruit foreign fighters, raise funds for illicit activities and intimidate and terrorize local populations. In November 2015, Sawab launched a campaign entitled "Da'esh denies her dignity" to coincide with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The campaign told the stories of five women who escaped Da'esh through video testimonials and visual depictions of their treatment. Two of those women are Yazidi and describe how they were treated as less than human, beaten, and sold in slave markets over and over again.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“The United Arab Emirates is contributing to that research base by supporting the UN-Women global programme on women and peace and security in order to promote conflict resilient societies through prevention efforts that facilitate women's participation, leadership and the protection of their rights. The global programme will further gender-sensitive research and data collection to reveal the drivers of extremist violence and the impacts of counter-terrorism strategies on women's rights and women's organizations. The United Arab Emirates is also committed to combating extremism through the Sawab Centre, an online messaging and engagement programme, developed in partnership with the United States, in support of the Global Coalition against Da'esh.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“The Office will enhance and strengthen collaboration to advance gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls - a core part of any women and peace and security agenda in the region. As a sponsor of resolution 2242 (2015), the United Arab Emirates recognizes the need to integrate gender analysis into the drivers of radicalization for women, while also considering the impacts of counter-terrorism strategies on women's human rights and women's organizations. This requires a strong research base, so that our policies are data-driven and effective.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“That is something that we will continue to strive to achieve as an international player committed to the full realization of the women and peace and security agenda. One of the founding principles of the United Arab Emirates is the full, meaningful and continually improving participation of women in every aspect of our society. In recognition of that core belief, the United Arab Emirates foreign policy strategy now includes women's empowerment and protection as priority themes. In recognition of the key role that UN-Women plays in advancing gender equality and women's empowerment, the United Arab Emirates and UN-Women opened a UN-Women Liaison Office in Abu Dhabi just last week.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“That conference facilitated the implementation of the regional strategy and action plan on resolution 1325 (2000) and adopted a number of resolutions on financing and monitoring mechanisms in order to enhance accountability and ensure serious commitment to achieving the goals of the women and peace and security agenda. Thirdly, the Security Council now hosts the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, led by the United Kingdom and Spain, which focuses on country-specific situations in order to mainstream gender considerations. But it is not enough to merely turn the tide. As an international community, and particularly at the United Nations, we are attempting to shift how the system operates in order to place greater focus on conflict prevention and sustaining peace at the policy level.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“That brings the total number of people in dire need of protection and assistance as a consequence of forced displacement to 65.2 million, 50 per cent of whom are women and girls. We know that the global landscape is challenging, but the international community has made tangible gains in the past year, in partnership with United Nations. First, the women and peace and security national focal point network, spearheaded by Spain, will drive the coordination and implementation of the women and peace and security agenda at the national level. As a founding member of that network, the United Arab Emirates is committed to translating the women and peace and security agenda domestically. Secondly, the League of Arab States and UN- Women hosted a ministerial conference in Cairo last month on women achieving peace and security in the Arab Region.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Terrorism and extremism are real threats, and violations of women's rights, as well as sexual violence against women, are intrinsically linked with the strategic objectives and ideologies of extremist groups. United Nations-led investigations have uncovered the use of sexual and gender-based crimes by Da'esh and Boko Haram as tactics of those terrorist and extremist groups. We have all seen the widespread targeting of women and girls in conflict zones, which represents a fundamental push-back against women's rights. The scale and protracted nature of the forced displacement crisis are growing, with 12.4 million new cases of displacement driven by conflict and persecution in 2015 alone.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“As a member of the Group of Friends on Women and Peace and Security, the United Arab Emirate's would also like to endorse the Group's joint statement. One year has passed since we marked the 15-year anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) and the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2242 (2015), co-sponsored by nearly 70 Member States. As a co-sponsor of the resolution and a strong advocate of the women and peace and security agenda, the United Arab Emirates is committed to building a strong framework for action to achieve the full implementation of the agenda. In following up last year's commitments, the task at hand is a challenging one in view of the global threats to peace and security.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on women and peace and security and for highlighting this priority issue. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your successful presidency of the Security Council this month. We join others in thanking the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, for her briefing and offer our continuing support to UN-Women in its role in advancing this agenda. We would like to reiterate her call for efforts to achieve gender parity in the United Nations. We look forward to working with the Secretary- General-designate on this critical agenda item. In addition, we would like to thank Ms. Rita Lopidia for sharing her expertise on the important role ofwomen in all phases of the peace process in South Sudan.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“In that regard, I commend the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict. I also wish to express the appreciation of the United Arab Emirates for the important role played by the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict in providing assistance to the Governments of affected countries to enhance their ability to address conflict-related sexual violence. By building national capacities, we can assist Governments in strengthening accountability for crimes of sexual violence. In conclusion, I reiterate the support of the United Arab Emirates for the efforts of the United Nations and international partners to address and end conflict- related sexual violence.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“That requires strengthening regional and international cooperation and coordination, particularly in the exchange of experiences of and information on the services provided to victims and survivors, the capacity-building of relevant sectors, holding perpetrators accountable, the rehabilitation of victims, and providing the necessary assistance to the affected countries in order to enhance their ability to respond. The United Nations recent conclusion of agreements and memorandums of understanding with a number of regional organizations is an important step in strengthening the desired cooperation. Those agreements seek to increase the exchange and analysis of information, provide training and capacity-building, and extend the necessary medical, psychological and social services to the victims and their families.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Through the Sawab Center - a joint initiative of the United Arab Emirates and the United States to combat extremist messages through social media - we are intensifying the online debate and presenting moderate and tolerant voices from across the region to amplify inclusive and constructive narratives. The Sawab Center has launched numerous campaigns aimed at revealing the crimes committed by terrorist and extremist organizations against women and exposing their inhumane treatment and exploitation of women to achieve their appalling and despicable ends. The responsibility for promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women to build more stable and secure communities lies with the international community and national authorities.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“The United Arab Emirates believes that conflicted- related sexual violence can be ended only by including relevant stakeholders. In that regard, the United Arab Emirates emphasizes that the protection and empowerment of women and girls, the promotion of women's participation and support for women's role in local contexts are essential to ensuring the success of those efforts. We also stress the importance of adopting strategies to combat extremism online and in social media, which are exploited by extremist groups to promote all forms of sexual violence against women and girls and trafficking. In addition to settling conflicts and finding peaceful solutions, we therefore believe that we have to counter extremism and terrorism at all levels, including online and in social media.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“The international community's consideration ofthis important issue and the establishment of mechanisms to assist national authorities to combat such crimes, confront their perpetrators and provide support for victims require us to make further efforts, especially in the light of the growing phenomenon of the traffic in women and girls for the purpose of sexual violence by extremist terrorist groups, such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, and the escalating use by terrorists and extremists of sexual violence as a tool to terrorize civilians in the countries affected by internal conflict, where the smuggling of and trafficking in women and girls have become part of the political economy of those wars, as well as an ideological strategy to subdue and humiliate communities under the control of those extremist groups.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Several years ago, the international community came to recognize the threat posed by conflict-related sexual violence to international peace and security. In resolution 1820 (2008) and subsequent resolutions, the Security Council recognized sexual violence as a tactic of war, constituting a threat to international peace and security. The various forms of sexual violence are considered to be war crimes and crimes against humanity, and therefore require the international community to firmly address them.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Mr. Al Musharakh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this important debate on conflict-related sexual violence. (spoke in Arabic) Also allow me to thank the Arab Republic of Egypt for its efforts in the presidency of the Council last month. We also wish to thank Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and all those who have provided briefings on the subject of this debate. Today's debate is being held in the context of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. On that day, the world pays homage to survivors and supports their efforts to end that inhuman crime.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source