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“I think that I would start there, ifI might, in responding to the briefings that I heard. The Secretary-General's report sets out a number of challenges. Let me just focus on a few. First, I share the concerns raised by a number of colleagues and our briefers about the conditions in the camps in north-east Syria, particularly for family members and children. That should be of great concern for us all. We welcome the United Nations increased attention on the challenge of addressing those conditions, while also integrating efforts to prevent violent extremism and incitement to terrorism among camp populations. That is clearly a task beyond the United Nations; it is for all Member States to think about how we can support such work. An important element of that is accountability for the crimes committed by Da'esh.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“To that end, we would particularly like to encourage the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to continue to conduct its assessment visits and strengthen its own dialogue with Member States, and for Member States to engage CTED in requesting those. I can say that the United Kingdom is looking forward to its own CTED assessment in October. I would also like to stress the need for proactive follow-up by CTED and its partners, and that is where the Office of Counter-Terrorism particularly comes in with its capacity-building capabilities. It is so important that, where CTED carries out an assessment, in partnership with a Member State, that capacity- building and support be in place for those Member States to really be able to make a difference.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“I think that, faced with a problem that affects many countries in many regions of the world, Member States naturally look to the United Nations, and in particular to the Security Council, through its resolutions and committees, to give guidance and support. I believe that means that we need not only a timely and effective set of responses but also even better coordination and evaluation. We, as the United Kingdom, therefore welcome the number of guidance products that are being developed to assist States in navigating some ofthose complex new challenges. But I would like to stress - I am sure that I am preaching to the converted to my left i the need to ensure that those are complementary and reflective of a whole-of-United Nations approach.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“May I start by thanking Mr. Vladimir Voronkov and Ms. Michele Coninsx for their briefings today, which I think set out very clearly, as does the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/6l2), just how much of a challenge remains. While military successes have removed Da'esh's territorial control of the so-called caliphate, Da'esh and foreign terrorist fighters continue to pose an ongoing and serious challenge to our individual and collective security. It is not only Da'esh, as other colleagues have also talked about other groups, particularly Al-Qaida and Al-Qaida-affiliated groups. We must be very concerned by those.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8605 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom therefore continues to encourage the United States Administration to bring forward detailed proposals for a viable Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement that address the legitimate concerns of both parties. And, as we have said before, the best way to achieve that is through substantive peace talks between the parties, leading to a two-State solution, based on 1967 lines, with Jerusalem as a shared capital, and a just, fair, agreed and realistic settlement for refugees.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“Turning to the more positive developments, the United Kingdom welcomes the agreement between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to transfer outstanding fuel taxes. But we remain worried about the impact of Israel's wider decision to withhold tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority. We encourage the Israeli Government to reverse its decision, which undermines the Oslo Accords. We encourage the Palestinian Authority to accept the remainder of the revenues on a provisional basis, as refusing all revenues only harms Palestinians. Every Israeli and Palestinian has the right to live in peace and security. The ongoing violence serves to underline that a just and lasting resolution that ends the occupation and delivers peace to both Israelis and Palestinians is long overdue.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“I also want to touch on the clashes that took place on the Temple Mount/Al-Haram Al-Sharif on 11 August, during the religious holidays of Eid Al-Adha and Tisha B'Av. The United Kingdom urges all parties to maintain calm, avoid provocation and uphold the status quo to ensure the safety and security of the Temple Mount/Al-Haram Al-Sharif and all who worship there, particularly during religious Observances. I noted what Mr. Mladenov had to say about the recent escalation between Israel and Hizbullah. That is a cause for concern for the United Kingdom. Of course, we support Israel's right to security, but we also condemn violations of Lebanon's sovereignty. We urge both sides to show restraint and to de-escalate. A conflict would be in no one's interests.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“As we put on record before in the Security Council, the United Kingdom would be strongly opposed to any move to annex all or part of the West Bank. Such a move would be deeply damaging to prospects for lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians and could not pass unchallenged. During last month's open debate (see S/PV.8583), many Member States expressed alarm regarding the demolition of Palestinian properties in Wadi Al-Hummus in Sur Bahir. I reiterate that the United Kingdom remains seriously concerned by the continued demolition of Palestinian property and evictions of Palestinians by Israeli authorities. This practice causes unnecessary suffering to ordinary Palestinians and is harmful to the peace process.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“On this point regarding the humanitarian situation in Gaza, let me say that the United Kingdom is of course firmly committed to supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and Palestinian refugees across the Middle East. UNRWA is a vital humanitarian and stabilizing force in the region. The United Kingdom has increased its funding to Â£655 million this year, to match our support from 2018, but does remain concerned about the funding crisis. Turning to settlements, the United Kingdom is seriously concerned about the plans announced earlier this month by Israel to advance over 2,300 housing units in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. We urge Israel to halt its settlement expansion, which is contrary to international law and promotes the effective annexation of the West Bank.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and all militant groups must cease all actions that are violent or provocative or put civilian lives at risk. We encourage the Palestinian Authority, Israel and regional and international actors to put forward sustainable, long- term proposals for resolving the threat posed to Israel's security by Hamas and for returning the Palestinian Authority to Government functions in Gaza. It is also important that we continue to address the underlying causes of the economic and humanitarian situation in Gaza, in particular, by improving movement and access for people and goods.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“I should like to join others in welcoming you, Sir, to the Security Council today, as well as to thank Nikolay Mladenov for his briefing and, through him, his team for all they are doing. I want to start by stating clearly that the brutal murder of an Israeli soldier on 8 August and the improvised explosive device terror attack, which killed a l7-year-old Israeli on 23 August, are both an outrage. This perpetual cycle of violence does not serve anyone's interests and must end. The United Kingdom is also concerned by the increase in tension in Gaza, including the four attempts this month by Gazan militants to infiltrate Israel, which contribute to an environment of terror. We utterly condemn the abhorrent rocket attacks by militants in Gaza.”
2019-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8604 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom stands ready to work with the new Government and the people of the Sudan as they seek that transition to a peaceful, democratic and prosperous future.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“Such support may be best provided through a continued United Nations-AU presence in Darfur after UNAMID's closure. In that regard, we look forward to the AU and the United Nations providing the Council with options for a follow-on mechanism to UNAMID in the upcoming special report at the end of September. These options should be comprehensive and build on the opportunity that this moment in the Sudan's history represents. Let me conclude by again welcoming the positive developments under way in the Sudan, again commending the people of the country for the incredible transformation that they have undertaken and to say that, after decades of conflict, poor governance, human rights abuses and economic mismanagement, the new Government has not only a momentous opportunity but also a momentous task ahead of them.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“In addition to the genuine sustained commitment of the new Government and the armed movements, continued international efforts will clearly be required in support of the new Government in tackling the underlying causes of the conflict. May I say here that it is good to hear about the joint visit proposed by Under- Secretary-General Lacroix and Commissioner Chergui and indeed the suggestion that there may be a further spotlight on the issue during the high-level week. We will therefore need to see, for example, political support to the peace process, including implementation and monitoring of future peace agreements. Continued human rights monitoring and capacity-building will clearly be required. There will also be a need for humanitarian development support, particularly for Darfur's almost 2 million internally displaced persons.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“We believe that it is extremely welcome that there is now a legitimate partner for the United Nations and the African Union to engage with on the drawdown of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the transition to peacebuilding. I would like to thank Jean-Pierre Lacroix for some of his updates on some of the wider issues. However, he talked of some reassurances given. I would just like to ask Mr. Lacroix whether, at this stage, the Rapid Support Forces have withdrawn from the former UNAMID team sites so that they can be used for civilian purposes or whether this is instead something that is under discussion. It would be helpful to know what the status of those former team sites is.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“As the new Government works to deliver peace, may I also request it to take immediate steps to help address the humanitarian situation. In particular, one very concrete step that could be taken would be to ensure full access for those seeking to provide support, through the removal of bureaucratic impediments imposed by the previous Government on humanitarian actors. I hope that is something that the Sudan will be able to move quickly on. The uncertainty in the Sudan during the mandate renewal led, as we all know, to a pause in the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. When the Council adopted resolution 2479 (2019), I said that there needed to be meaningful progress on a number of fronts before the transition could resume (see S/PV.8566). The transition to a civilian-led Government has clearly been agreed.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“But, with the beginning of a new chapter in the Sudan's history, we - and, more important, the people of Darfur - can begin to feel a sense of hope and optimism. The new Government has committed to achieving a fair comprehensive and sustainable peace in the Sudan and to prioritize the peace process, which we very much welcome. We call on all sides, in particular the armed movements, to engage constructively, immediately and without preconditions in negotiations to finally deliver a peaceful solution to the conflict in Darfur. Remaining on Darfur for a moment, I would note that the United Kingdom remains one of the largest humanitarian donors: over $100 million was given by the United Kingdom last year for humanitarian assistance. And there have been many humanitarian implications of the conflict in Darfur.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“The 17 August agreement contains a number of important commitments, such as a pledge to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms and a commitment to accountability and justice, including a commitment to establish a national independent committee to investigate the violent acts committed on 3 June and other incidents of human rights violations and abuses. We very much welcome those commitments made by the Sudan and encourage all those with a stake in the Sudan's future to ensure the timely and full implementation of the agreement in order to make the demands of the Sudanese people a reality. The United Kingdom will, of course, support the new Prime Minister and the new Government as best we can. For decades, the Sudan has been plagued by internal conflict.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking our briefers. This is a very positive moment, and therefore, I hope, a very positive meeting of the Security Council. The people of the Sudan have brought about unprecedented change through their demands for a peaceful, democratic and prosperous future. I congratulate not only the people of the Sudan but also the African Union (AU) and the Government of Ethiopia for their mediation efforts. The Council welcomed those recent events in a press statement on 21 August (SC/13927). I would reiterate today the United Kingdom's support for the Sovereign Council and its appointment of Mr. Abdalla Hamdok as Prime Minister.”
2019-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8603 (2019) · source
“Let me once again welcome the Government's plans, activities, commitment and achievements to date. Many times during our visit, we affirmed how important it is that the inclusive Colombian peace process is being supported by all sections of Colombian society. The Colombian peace process is a bright spot on the Council's agenda and a shining example to the world. I thank all Colombians for their determination to ensure a sustained peace.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“After our visit, I think we all now recognize the difficulties and complexities, particularly after having seen the situation on the ground, but we believe the Colombian Government must continue its efforts to enforce the rule of law in rural areas, to prevent attacks against community leaders and to bring those responsible to justice. In many regions of Colombia, insecurity is increasing the risk that citizens might lose faith in the State's ability to provide safety. The risk is not only to this peace process, but to future ones as well. Let me take this opportunity again to commend our Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the un Verification Mission in Colombia for their valuable work, where they have a crucial role in supporting the Government in its work to build lasting and sustaining peace.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“Secondly, the Colombian Government should give full political and financial support to the institutions that work for peace. We welcome the signing of the law governing the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, as well as the beginning of work by the Truth Commission and the Unit for the Search for Persons deemed Missing. I think it is fair to say that we had an inspiring meeting with representatives of those three bodies. They face a huge task, but they are hugely impressive people. But to inspire confidence among the Colombian people, these institutions must be well resourced and given public support by the Government. Thirdly, the intimidation and killing of social leaders, community leaders and human rights defenders continue to damage confidence in the perceived commitment of the Government to the peace agreement.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“The Government has drawn up many promising plans for development over the past year and has approved a number of projects, but the Government itself says that the time has now come for concrete action. And while we recognize the significant political hurdles the Government faces, we fully support President Duque's efforts to build consensus. We hope that progress on the development plans with a territorial focus, land ownership and registration processes, and crop substitution initiatives can help Colombia build confidence in its commitment to peace. We know it will not happen overnight, but we know, too, that the Government is committed to achieving results soon, which we think is essential for the ongoing peace process implementation.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“We are pleased to see that the Truth Commission, the Unit for the Search for Persons deemed Missing in the Context of and Due to the Armed Conflict and the Special Jurisdiction for Peace have all started their work. We also welcome the Government's efforts to clearly set out a plan for ending threats and attacks against community leaders, social leaders and human rights defenders. We will continue to work with the Colombian Government as it builds on these successes to ensure lasting peace in the country. We see three key areas of focus for this work. First, it is, clearly, crucial that rural reform efforts be accelerated, as this is one of the interlocking sets of commitments of the Final Agreement for the Termination of Conflict and the Construction of a Stable and Lasting Peace. That goes hand in hand with rural development.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“We share the assessment of the Secretary-General's report (S/2OI9/530) that now is a critical moment for the peace process in Colombia, because almost three years on, the Colombian peace accord continues to set a positive example to the rest of the world. In that light, we welcome the commitment of President Duque Marquez and his Government to the peace process, which he and members of his Government reaffirmed repeatedly during the Security Council's visit last week. We particularly welcomed President Duque's request, in consultation with members of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun, that the Security Council should extend the United Nations Verification Mission's mandate by one year. We look forward to giving that request due consideration with our Council colleagues in the coming months.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“I welcome you back to the Council, Mr. President, for your second day as the presiding officer. May I also welcome Foreign Minister Trujillo Garcia to the Council, as well as a number of his colleagues who are now our firm friends after a very productive visit last week. I once again thank him and his Government for inviting and hosting the Security Council. Wejust spoke about our visit in the previous meeting (see S/PV.8580), but I think it was truly invaluable for all of us to see the situation for ourselves. I believe we have all returned with a stronger understanding as a result. Lastly, may I thank Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his briefing to the Council and, through him, his colleagues on the ground for all their hard work.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“That visit to the field was an important complement to our day in Bogota and we are grateful to the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, the Government, FARC, former combatants, community leaders and all other stakeholders who were involved in the organization of the visit and the discussions we held. We very much welcome the commitment of all whom we met to building and sustaining peace in Colombia.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8580 (2019) · source
“The former combatants were proud of the results their project has shown over the six months since it began and were now looking to expand past the local market and sell directly to national and international supermarkets and distribution channels. Members of the Security Council showed their appreciation for the quality of the tree tomato product in their personal consumption and, without wishing to name names, I would simply suggest to those stakeholders that, if they are looking for an external export market, they might start with Russia.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8580 (2019) · source
“The leaders of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC) and former combatants called for the consolidation of peace, the acceleration of implementation of the peace agreement and increased efforts to ensure political reintegration, especially ahead of local elections in October, alongside an increased State presence in areas previously occupied by the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejercito del Pueblo, where other illegal armed groups now threaten to increase their activity. The visit to the tree tomato productive project allowed the Council to see how agriculture plays a central role in the reintegration of former combatants and to hear from them about their collective efforts and commitment to reintegrating into civilian life.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8580 (2019) · source
“Inouropenmeeting,the Governmentrepresentatives outlined the efforts the Government has been taking to roll out the development plan, with a territorial focus in Cauca, in concert with local indigenous authorities. We also heard about Government-led reintegration programmes in the surrounding area. Regional and local Government representatives reaffirmed their commitment to peace. Local indigenous authorities called on the national Government to accelerate the implementation of the peace agreement and expressed their concern about the killings of community leaders and overall insecurity in the region.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8580 (2019) · source
“That meeting was an important opportunity for Council members to hear at first-hand from those whose daily work focuses on building peace at the local level in Colombia. The discussion with them brought to life many of the challenges outlined in the Secretary-General's report (8/2019/530). We commend their ongoing commitment to their work. From Caldono, the Council travelled to the Santa Rosa territorial area for training and reincorporation, where we met Government representatives, including Foreign Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia, who we see here today, and Presidential adviser Emilio Archila, local authorities and ex-combatant residents. We also toured a productive project, where ex-combatants and community members were growing tree tomatoes for sale in local and external markets, and we heard about other such projects.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8580 (2019) · source
“Those stakeholders expressed their concerns regarding several challenges that were hindering their work, such as the lack of channels for democratic participation at the local level, the slow pace of implementation of transitional justice and crop- substitution aspects of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, the polarization of the national political discourse and killings of and threats against community leaders and human rights defenders. On that last point, I would like to note with concern that one woman community leader decided not to attend the meeting with the Security Council due to threats that she had received the night before. All of us would hope that no further threats are made against her or against her colleagues who were able to attend the meeting with us.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8580 (2019) · source
“Let me continue where you, Mr. President, left off - with day two of the visit of the Security Council. On 13 July, the Council travelled to Caldono, in Cauca-an areathathas been highly affectedby conflict over the past five or more decades. Our first meeting there was with community leaders from Caldono and the surrounding region. Those leaders represented diverse stakeholders, including local indigenous authorities and civil guards, women's groups, Afro-Colombian groups, human rights defenders, cooperatives of rural workers and the Church.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8580 (2019) · source
“The United Nations, the Security Council and the broader international community should consider how to make better use of data on overall financing to improve our understanding ofthe so-called financial cliff associated with transitions, and we, in the Council, should be asking those questions during our considerations as missions start their drawdowns. The Peacebuilding Commission should consider providing short one-page submissions to the Council on peacebuilding priorities and challenges when the Council is discussing countries on which the Peacebuilding Commission is focused. Finally, the Secretariat should consider how to engage the World Bank in strategic assessment and planning exercises.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“First, regular reports of the Secretary-General could focus more on the risks to successful transitions and set out how the United Nations is working to align mandate implementation with national peacebuilding priorities. The Secretary-General and the Secretariat could also include in those reports examples of how United Nations missions are working to align mandate implementation with national peacebuilding priorities through the various United Nations integrated strategic frameworks. The Security Council could review, at the working level, its use of benchmarks, in order to take stock of what works and what does not, with a view to honing this practice in future.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“We will continue to support the transition from peacekeeping, and remain hopeful that the international community will have a willing and legitimate national partner for peacebuilding. Given the level of need in Darfur, it is clear that continued international support will be necessary once the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur withdraws. We therefore look forward to receiving options for a follow-on mechanism, as requested in resolution 2479 (2019). After years of economic mismanagement in the Sudan, there is clearly a need for a more holistic approach to the situation. Let me conclude by suggesting a few concrete ideas for consideration in taking this issue forward.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“The fragility, conflict and violence strategy is an important basis for the Bank to focus its efforts in fragile contexts, including by better partnering with the United Nations to define strategies for tackling the root causes of conflict. Let me say a brief word, if I may, about the anticipated transition in Darfur. I would like to start by welcoming the political agreement reached by the Transitional Military Council and the Forces of Freedom and Change yesterday in the Sudan, which sets out a plan for the transition to a civilian-led Government. This is an important step towards fulfilling the legitimate demands of the Sudanese people. The United Kingdom will support the efforts of all sides to reach agreement on outstanding issues.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“It was very good to see Foreign Minister Trujillo Garcia here, whom many of us saw quite recently, of course. During the transition in Liberia, the Peacebuilding Commission demonstrated the value of its convening power, bringing together the World Bank, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the Economic Community of West African States and the country team to develop a plan and division of labour to support the Liberian Government. I was also very pleased to hear from Franck Bousquet today. The partnership between the United Nations and the World Bank is a particular priority for the United Kingdom.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we urge the Secretariat and United Nations leaders in the field to ensure that the Secretary-General's March planning directive is fully implemented. Thirdly, let me talk about the importance of partnership for effective transitions. Of course, the most important partners will always be national stakeholders, particularly Governments, civil society and grass-roots organizations working to build peace, and we should deepen those partnerships on the ground. But I would also like to underline the importance of coordination and cooperation with bilateral donors and with regional and subregional organizations. In that context, I welcome the words of Mr. Yero Baldeh from the African Development Bank today. I would like to acknowledge, as others have, the important role of the Peacebuilding Commission in supported transitions.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“Let me secondly touch on the importance of integrated United Nations approaches. When the Council decides to deploy a United Nations peacekeeping operation, it does so in order to create the space for national actors to restore security and stability through a political process and/or to protect civilians. While peacekeeping operations can contribute to peacebuilding, they cannot in and of themselves achieve political settlements, resolve the root causes of conflicts or help national authorities to develop their own capacity. We therefore need a holistic approach and cross-pillar work in the field from the outset to address these issues, which bring in humanitarian, development and peacebuilding actors.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“I wish to thank our briefers today. We know that transitions are crucial for countries emerging from crisis and which, at that time, are at risk of returning to conflict and losing political, developmental, social and economic gains. We need to get those transitions right as a top priority, in particular as we in the Security Council see missions drawing down. Let me start by saying that we know that in order for peace to endure, it must be locally embedded; it must be based on national commitment to meeting people's needs and overcoming their grievances. Aligning mandate implementation with nationally owned peacebuilding and development objectives from the earliest possible point is therefore vital to nurturing an enabling environment for effective transition.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8579 (2019) · source
“President, for convening this debate, and our briefers for coming here and for their wise words. I heard the Special Envoy say that the title of her paper is We Are Here. Well, she is certainly here today in the Council, and she is heard.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“We are also one of the largest bilateral donors to Education Cannot Wait, which was launched at the 2016 World Humanitarian Summit to protect access to education for children and youth in conflict zones. We urge others in the international community to support that initiative. Once again, that is all part of peacebuilding, conflict prevention and post- conflict stability. Sadly, there are of course instances in which young people find themselves in situations of great danger. In November, the United Kingdom will host an international conference on preventing sexual violence in conflict, under the theme "Time for Justice: Putting Survivors First", and we are ensuring that the voices of youth survivors will play a crucial role in that meeting. Let me conclude by thanking you, Mr.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“When we consider instability in regions across the world, it is clear that meeting the aspirations of young people is crucial in defending and promoting human rights, resolving conflict and sustaining peace. Young people are an incredible mobilizing force to drive political change, which is further enabled through the use of social media and technology, as we have seen recently in the Sudan, for example. We must ensure that young people are able to live to their full potential. In July 2018, the United Kingdom launched the $75-million second phase of our Girls' Education Challenge, which will support 70,000 girls and train 1,000 young women to teach in remote areas.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Mediation is an issue that we have discussed regularly before, but allow me to say that we are extremely proud of the fact that we, the United Kingdom, together with fellow members of the Commonwealth support the Women Mediators across the Commonwealth initiative. We were able to support members of that network to participate in a youth forum in Nairobi this year, which addressed the lack of young women's representation in mediation processes and how we can overcome such barriers. The Women Mediators across the Commonwealth now has nine members under the age of 35, who are supported to resolve conflicts in their communities, and we are committed to ensuring that more young mediators are in that network.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Ramyar said - she was referring particularly to the situation in Afghanistan but I think it is applicable more widely - about the importance of youth having a role in peace processes and being heard and listened to. That is vital to the future of such countries because their future is represented in youth. I also thought what she said, ifI may, about the prejudice that she had suffered as a young woman was really quite revealing. I think that we would say in the United Kingdom that young women have a key role to play in that area. In conflict and in post-conflict contacts we see the engagement of young women as instrumental. We see it all the time in building coalitions, mediating local ceasefires, repairing community relations and challenging and changing the status quo.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“These are therefore voices that must not be ignored and it is only by taking in the views of the youth, including in the Council, that we can properly account for the diversity of perspectives and the long-term vision that we need in order to defend and promote human rights and develop sustainable political, economic and social solutions to such challenges. One of the things that United Kingdom regularly highlights in the Chamber is the importance of an inclusive political process when it comes to conflict prevention and conflict resolution because we know that when peace processes are inclusive, they are one third more likely to be sustainable. Greater sustainability is crucial to ongoing peace. I therefore agree very much with what Ms.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“May I also welcome the global policy paper, which was commissioned by the Envoy of the Secretary- General on Youth. We look forward to the Secretary- General's upcoming report to build further on recommendations to implement resolutions 2254 (2015) and 2419 (2018). The importance of youth participation in addressing the world's most pressing challenges, including conflict, which is the business of the Council, really ought to be self-evident. More than half of the world's population is now below the age of 30 and, looking around the Council table, it is fair to say that not all of us around the table are below the age of 30.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for using your presidency today to highlight this issue and organize this briefing on youth, peace and security. May I also thank our briefers very much. It is very valuable and important to hear directly from representatives not only of civil society but also of the youth - two groups that are more important to our work but which we in the United Kingdom want to see participating meaningfully in decision-making on issues connected with peace and security. I was particularly impressed by what I heard from Ms. Muganda about the work of HAKI Africa, in particular with regard to taking concrete actions on the ground towards peacebuilding. I believe that she said notjust in the classroom but real action, and I think that that is really very important and impressive.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“But it is a matter of deep regret that, through its actions, Russia continues to violate the rules, norms and international law that we around this table are tasked with upholding. I urge Russia to choose an alternative path to the one it pursues today. But until it does, the international community must stand resolute in its opposition to Russia's continued attempts to destabilize and undermine Ukraine.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source