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Ben Lagha

lines on the record: 99
first: 2010-10-26
most recent: 2022-10-28
sittings or episodes: 18
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“Mr. Ben Lagha (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I wish to begin with words of gratitude to Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their important briefings on recent developments in Yemen. We wish to reiterate our support for all efforts aimed at arriving at a comprehensive political settlement to end the crisis currently plaguing Yemen and the suffering of the fraternal Yemeni people through a solution that safeguards the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the country.”
2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source
“We also emphasize the importance of a coherent whole-of- system approach that synthesizes the efforts of all peace and security, development and humanitarian actors in the region. In the same vein, the A3+1 would like to stress the importance of further strengthening partnerships with regional and international organizations and mechanisms, as well as related United Nations entities, and mainly the co-guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, while we look forward to receiving the United Nations strategy for peace consolidation and conflict resolution and prevention in the Great Lakes region, the members of the A3+1 reiterate their full support for the Secretary-General’s initiative and commend the efforts of the Special Envoy with national, regional and international stakeholders in leading the development of the strategy, which we hope will help identify and elaborate priorities and streamline the United Nations peace consolidation, conflict prevention and conflict resolution engagements in support of ongoing efforts by Governments and regional organizations in the Great Lakes region.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we commend the Secretary-General’s good offices, as reflected in his Special Envoy’s national and regional efforts, aimed at facilitating dialogue, cooperation and confidence-building initiatives among countries of the region. We equally encourage the Special Envoy’s efforts to support the fight against impunity and promote the rule of law in the countries of the region. Addressing the issue of the illicit exploitation of, and trade in, natural resources in the region remains a real barrier to sustainable development and a source of instability, insecurity, mistrust and tension among countries of the region. We therefore call on the Special Envoy to continue his efforts and consultations in view of the adoption of a holistic and pragmatic approach to tackle the issue and contain its negative impact on the region.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we note with satisfaction the engagement of international partners who focused their attention on questions pertaining to development, electoral processes and ways to support the region in meeting challenges linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. In that respect, we commend the work of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission aimed at supporting regional efforts to improve economic cooperation, development and peacebuilding in the region. The A3+1 welcomes the continued and active engagement of the Secretary General’s Special Envoy with key stakeholders in the region, the co-guarantors, international partners and other actors on ways and means to further consolidate the gains achieved in the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“In that respect, we commend the efforts of the African Union, the Southern African Development Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, along with the East African Community and countries of the region, in supporting those endeavours in line with their respective commitments under the Framework. We also commend the work of subregional organizations and mechanisms aimed at sharing best practices in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic and facilitating cross-border coordination measures to contain that plight. We encourage initiatives by leaders of the region aimed at further reinforcing security cooperation and military intelligence-sharing to protect their respective borders and contain activities by armed groups. The role of the international community remains of paramount importance in the Great Lakes region.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“The Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa and Tunisia emphasize the centrality of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework to the Great Lakes region, which remains an essential mechanism to achieve durable peace and stability. We encourage enhanced cooperation among all signatory countries. In that regard, while we reiterate the call for the signatory countries to abide by their commitment to non-interference in the internal affairs of neighbours, we nonetheless welcome the recent engagement of leaders of the region, through their bilateral and multilateral efforts, to strengthen their ties and enhance mutual cooperation.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“We concur with Secretary-General about the critical nature of the humanitarian situation in the region, which has been further exacerbated by the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters and the persistent threat posed by the continued guerrilla activities of armed groups. In this respect, we express our deep concern over the displacement of large numbers of people in the region, which has further increased their vulnerability. Despite the fact that the human rights situation in the region has witnessed some positive developments, mainly with the progress made in the fight against impunity, we express our deep concern over the continued reports of human rights violations and offenses, including sexual and gender-based violence, both by armed groups and by State actors.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“We are encouraged by the ongoing efforts of Rwanda and Uganda to normalize their relations, thanks to the facilitation of Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the framework of the quadripartite process. In this regard, we note with encouragement the holding of the virtual mini-summit of Heads of State of the Great Lakes region, called for by President Tshisekedi, on 7 October, as part of his regional outreach to promote cooperation between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbours and to advance the implementation by all stakeholders of the Addis Ababa Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“We encourage leaders of the region to further reinforce their relations for the sake of peace, stability and prosperity in the whole region. We are nevertheless concerned by the ongoing activities of many armed groups that continue to perpetrate attacks against civilians and engage in clashes with the military forces of some of the region’s countries. While the security situation in the region remains critical, we note with satisfaction the political development reflected mainly in the regional cooperation and diplomatic initiatives led by the leaders of the region, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries such as Burundi have witnessed peaceful and well-organized legislative and presidential elections, and we are looking forward to the accomplishment of similar processes, mainly in Tanzania and Uganda.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“We nevertheless regret that the pandemic has exacerbated the plight of vulnerable populations and had a disastrous effect on social and economic activity and on the implementation of some initiatives and projects pertaining to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. With regard to the security situation in the Great Lakes region, and despite the harsh constraints due mainly to the COVID-19 pandemic, we salute the ongoing efforts of the Special Envoy and his Office and we are encouraged by the positive response of several member States in the region to the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire, which was supported by resolution 2532 (2020). We equally salute the willingness of countries to resort to diplomatic channels and dialogue to resolve their disputes and differences.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“Our statement will focus on issues pertaining to the security, political and humanitarian situations in the Great Lake Region; on the progress made on the implementation of the commitments under the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region; and on the implementation of the road map of the Special Envoy. As is the case with the rest of the world, the Great Lakes region is not immune from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In this regard, we commend the efforts of the countries of the region to curb the spread of the virus and mitigate its socioeconomic impact.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the A3+1, namely, the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa and Tunisia. Let me first express our appreciation to Mr. Huang Xia, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, for his informative briefing. We commend the work carried out by the Special Envoy and his Office in promoting peace in the region through good offices, mediation and preventive diplomacy, as well as his efforts in supporting election processes and capacity-building activities in several countries.”
2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source
“We reiterate that ending the crisis in Syria must be a Syrian-led process, facilitated by the United Nations, in line with resolution 2254 (2015), which puts an end to external interference and the presence of terrorist groups, while respecting Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“I would like to recall that chemical terrorism in Syria has become a reality, as it has been proved that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Shams used chemical weapons in Syria and Iraq in 2015 and 2017. Tunisia emphasizes that the Chemical Weapons Convention is a comprehensive and balanced multilateral framework based on consensus and cooperation, with a view to putting an end to the use of toxic chemicals for offensive purposes and the prohibition of that kind of weapons of mass destruction. It is incumbent upon the international community and the Security Council to work collectively and in unity to ensure the continuation, independence and effectiveness of the non-proliferation regime and to close the Syria chemical weapons dossier.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“We stress the need to ensure the safety and security of its staff. We urge the Government of Syria to continue its dialogue and cooperation with the OPCW in a spirit of constructive engagement and mutual trust so as to expedite the resolution of outstanding issues and ensure its full compliance with its international obligations. Tunisia reaffirms the need to investigate — in a comprehensive, impartial and transparent manner — all allegations of the use of toxic chemical material as weapons. There is therefore the need for attention and caution with regard to the plots of terrorist groups, including those listed by the Security Council, in particular given the increased threat of terrorism in Syria.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“Tunisia reaffirms its firm, principled position and condemns in the strongest terms the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere and for any reason. Tunisia stresses that those involved in such crimes should be held accountable. The use of chemicals as weapons is a threat to international peace and security and violates resolution 2118 (2013) and the Chemical Weapons Convention. Tunisia supports the important technical activities of the OPCW, in line with its mandate, which led to the elimination of the chemical stockpile declared by Syria. We welcome the ongoing cooperation between the Syrian Government and the OPCW Technical Secretariat despite the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease. Tunisia also welcomes the fact that the Declaration Assessment Team has resumed its work in Syria.”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ben Lagha (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my delegation’s regret that today we had to vote on Mr. Bustani’s participation in order to brief the Security Council. We would have preferred it if we all had shown flexibility and tried to reach consensus without tensions and divisions. That does not help the Security Council to make progress in addressing this very complex and sensitive dossier. I would also like to start by thanking High Representative Nakamitsu for her comprehensive briefing. I would like to reaffirm Tunisia’s commitment to ensuring the prohibition of chemical weapons via the regime set out in the Chemical Weapons Convention and its implementing body, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).”
2020-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8764 (2020) · source
“Tunisia renews its call for relief efforts to be intensified and obstructions to the work of the humanitarian organizations to be removed in order to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need. We also commend donors and welcome the convening of a pledging conference to finance the Humanitarian Response Plan in Yemen, which will be held in Riyadh next month in cooperation between the United Nations and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To conclude, my delegation stresses once again the utmost importance of securing the access of United Nations personnel and experts to the FSO SAFER oil tanker to undertake the necessary maintenance. That would mitigate the huge environmental risks that threaten the region.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“My delegation also calls on the parties to continue building on the outcome of the consultative meeting held in Amman and efforts to build mutual trust in order to start a transitional process in line with the terms of reference established by the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its implementation mechanisms, the outcomes of the comprehensive national dialogue and relevant Security Council resolutions. That would end the current crisis and restore security and stability in Yemen, while maintaining its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The Yemeni people are still suffering from an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. The continued fighting has exacerbated and increased the extent of the crisis, including by displacing tens of thousands of people, putting at risk their safety, livelihood and well-being.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“The continued escalation has further exacerbated the humanitarian situation and increased the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people. In the light of the latest developments, my country’s delegation stresses the need to reach an immediate ceasefire. We also call for continued efforts to advance a political settlement, which is the only solution to the crisis in Yemen, and support the call of the Special Envoy for Yemen for an immediate and unconditional end to military operations and the start of a comprehensive and inclusive de-escalation process. We also renew our support for the legitimate leadership of Yemen and for international and United Nations efforts to advance a political settlement in that brotherly country.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“Since this is the last time that we will have the pleasure to sit next to our dear colleague Ambassador Pierce, allow me to also express our appreciation to Her Excellency for her important contributions to the work of the Security Council. We wish her every success in her future responsibilities in Washington, D.C.. (spoke in Arabic) At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham for their briefings. Yemen has witnessed a relatively calm situation recently, signalling the start of a positive breakthrough. However, military operations have resumed in a number of areas in a trend of escalation that gives cause for concern, further complicating the crisis and threatening the political settlement while obstructing the implementation of current agreements.”
2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, my country’s delegation expresses its hope that the chapter of violence and fighting will be closed forever in South Sudan, leading to a new phase in its modern history based on sustained peace, justice, national reconciliation and prosperity for the people of South Sudan.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Tunisia supports the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and believes that this is extremely important given the current challenges. My country supports the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the Mission to advance the ongoing political process under way between the South Sudanese parties. We also support UNMISS in implementing its mandate in accordance with its four strategic priorities. We call as well for the facilitation of its work and freedom of movement so that it can implement the tasks assigned to it, especially in the area of protecting civilians and monitoring and investigating human rights.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“We also remind all parties to ensure respect for international human rights law, international humanitarian law and the delivery of safe and unimpeded humanitarian assistance to those who need it, as well as ensuring physical and emotional protection for citizens. We emphasize the need for the international community and the United Nations to continue to provide logistical and technical support to the Government in order to expedite the implementation of transitional security measures, particularly with regard to the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and the formation of a unified army, towards the creation of a stable security, political and societal environment for the safe and voluntary return of displaced persons and refugees.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“The latest positive developments must not allow us to forget the remaining challenges and complexities in South Sudan. Tunisia welcomes the fact that the ceasefire agreement is still widely in force. However, we express our concern at the deterioration of the humanitarian and economic situations and at the continued violations of human rights, criminal acts and acts of sexual violence, which are on the rise. These are violations described in last month’s report of the Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan. We urge the Government to improve the security situation throughout the country and to address impunity.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“At the same time, we encourage the Government and the non-signatories to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan to continue the dialogue. We reaffirm the importance of a final settlement of pending issues, including borders between states and transitional security measures, so as to further expedite the implementation of the peace process, pursuant to the provisions of the revitalized agreement. Based on its experience in political transition, Tunisia believes that all transition stages can be successful only through consensus. This is a strategic option aimed at defusing political tensions and violence, establishing democracy and promoting the participation of women and young people, as well as supporting the role of civil society.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Tunisia values the recent mediation efforts deployed by the two special envoys of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and South Africa, under the auspices of the African Union and a number of countries of the region, in order to bring closer together the points of view of the Government and the opposition. We congratulate the South Sudanese parties, which have shown flexibility and a sense of responsibility in order to ensure that the interests of the people prevail. We urge them to make further efforts to consolidate trust and dialogue with a view to concluding the establishment of a revitalized, inclusive Government and to ensure greater participation by women.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ben Lagha (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, and Ms. Betty Sunday for their briefings. Tunisia welcomes the latest developments in the peace process in South Sudan, beginning with the decision to establish the revitalized Transitional Government. We consider this to be a new and crucial step forward and hope that the international community will continue to provide support to South Sudan so that the transitional phase can be successful and security, stability and peace can be established in South Sudan and in the region.”
2020-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8741 (2020) · source
“We would like to take this opportunity to commend the Somali Federal Government for its determination to hold elections within the established timeline. We would therefore like to appeal to all Somali parties to put the national interests above any other considerations and to fully engage in a constructive dialogue to promote genuine consensus on building an inclusive Somali State. We call on the international community to continue to provide all support to the Federal Government of Somalia with a view to enabling it to hold the elections within its set timeline, which would open up new prospects for the Somali people to lay the foundation for stability and reconstruction.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8735 (2020) · source
“I deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — the Niger, South Africa and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. At the outset, we would like to express our thanks to the Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), concerning Somalia, for his briefing on the work of the Sanctions Committee and on the recent field visit he undertook to Somalia in January. That visit clearly demonstrates the determination of the international community and the United Nations to continue to support Somalia to achieve stability and development and engage in the reconstruction phase. Our delegations believe that sanctions are not an end in themselves and that they should constitute a tool to assist and support the Somalia Government in its stabilization efforts.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8735 (2020) · source
“We welcome the open meeting held by the Counter-Terrorism Committee last month, which focused on various mechanisms and lessons learned in combating the narrative of terrorism, while taking into account freedom of expression and human rights. In conclusion, my country underscores the need for combating terrorism to be based on respecting international human rights law and international humanitarian law. We must include all actors, especially civil society, women, young people, the victims of terrorism and the private sector, as key partners in addressing the root causes of terrorism, given their pivotal role in building balanced and cohesive societies that would be the best defence against terrorism.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“My country looks forward to continued partnership between the Iraqi authorities and the Investigative Team in the area of preserving, storing and maintaining evidence of the horrific terrorist crimes committed by those terrorist groups, while fully respecting Iraq’s sovereignty and jurisdiction over crimes committed on its territory. Tunisia also welcomes the initiative to organize the first meeting of its kind for victims of terrorism, to be held at United Nations Headquarters in June, which will shed light on the rights of the victims and their active role in combating terrorist rhetoric. Fifthly, Tunisia expresses its concern over the increased use of communications technology, in particular social media, to spread terrorist narratives and attract and recruit young people.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Fourthly, the international community must promote accountability mechanisms to hold to account those who participate in, encourage, finance or support terrorist acts in order to achieve fair accountability, prevent impunity and restore the dignity of the victims of terrorism. Tunisia welcomes the adoption of resolution 2490 (2019) in September 2019, renewing for one year the mandate of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD).”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Tunisia stresses the need for the Council to play an active and vital role by using all the tools provided to it by the Charter of the United Nations to resolve such conflicts and combat the trafficking of weapons. Thirdly, Tunisia stresses that combating terrorism will not be effective without a comprehensive and participatory approach that is not limited to security solutions but addresses the root causes of terrorism, such as poverty, marginalization and exclusion, which push vulnerable groups, especially young people, towards radicalization. Achieving sustainable development and investing in the stability and prosperity of people are our first line of defence against conflicts, violent and extremist rhetoric.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“I underscore the need to build the capacities of States and provide them with the resources necessary to protect soft targets, such as public spaces, archaeological and tourist sites, places of worship and sporting and cultural events, which constitute easy targets for terrorist groups, especially lone-wolf attackers. Secondly, my country emphasizes the fact that the phenomenon of terrorism is closely linked to deteriorating political and security situations across the world, especially in the Middle East and Africa. Conflicts, intra-State wars and the availability of weapons contribute to an environment conducive to violence and extremist and criminal groups.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Tunisia welcomes the progress made by the United Nations in combating terrorist threats. We call for continued efforts until Da’esh and other terrorist groups are completely eliminated, especially through the implementation of international legal instruments and relevant resolutions. My country welcomes the adoption by the Council last year of resolution 2462 (2019), on combating the financing of terrorism, as well as resolution 2482 (2019), on the links between terrorism and transnational organized crime. In that regard, I would like to make the following points. First, there is a need to intensify bilateral and multilateral cooperation on information-sharing, border security and the protection of civil aviation in order to monitor and prevent the relocation of foreign terrorist fighters to conflict zones or other countries.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“In the absence of the necessary measures to ensure the judicial follow up, rehabilitation and reintegration of those returnee fighters, they could join local terrorist groups or sleeper cells, thereby becoming vectors of terrorist and violent ideologies. They represent a direct threat to their countries of origin and neighbouring countries. Da’esh fighters seek to relocate to other conflict zones in the world, which represent breeding grounds for Da’esh offshoots and terrorist groups in general. That would make these conflicts more severe, prolonged, complex and bloody. In that context, Tunisia follows with grave concern the latest reports on the relocation of numerous terrorist fighters from Syria to Libya, which will pose an additional threat to the security not only of Libya but also of neighbouring countries and the Sahel region.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Despite the military defeat of Da’esh in Iraq and Syria and the killing of its leader, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, Da’esh continues to pose a threat to peace and security. That terrorist group has been able to cope with its territorial losses in Syria and Iraq. It is currently attempting to regroup and organize systematic attacks by taking advantage of the deteriorating security and political situations in certain regions. The current situation presents a number of serious challenges related to the fate of foreign terrorist fighters, estimated at around 40,000, according to the report of the Secretary- General (S/2020/95). Those fighters pose a threat, given that they are battle-hardened and weapon-trained.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“Mr. Ben Lagha (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I would like at the outset to thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General, United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, and Ms. Michèle Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, for their comprehensive briefings. I would like also to thank Ms. Mona Freij for sharing her own experience regarding the suffering of civilians, especially women, in Raqqa, from oppression under the yoke of the terrorist group Da’esh. That is a testament to the need for a participatory approach to counter-terrorism that includes all factions of society, especially women, given their role in building balanced societies capable of achieving peace and stability.”
2020-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8716 (2020) · source
“We must seize this opportunity to refocus international attention on the aims of the resolution and to galvanize all concerned parties to turn good intentions into concrete action and a tangible reality.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Tunisia hosted a regional seminar on this topic in September, which allowed participants from the Western Mediterranean countries to exchange views and national experiences regarding the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Tunisia will further develop the implementation of this resolution as part of its comprehensive approach to gender equality and women's empowerment because we believe that empowering women is a moral imperative. It is also a sound policy and one of the greatest investments that we can make. In conclusion, the tenth anniversary, which coincides with the launching of the African Women's Decade, provides an opportunity to reaffirm the spirit and core message of resolution 1325 (2000) that sustainable peace is achievable only with the full and effective participation of women.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation is pleased to state in this regard that Tunisia is about to finalize and adopt its national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). This plan will, among other things, encourage women's training in peacekeeping and peacebuilding so as to provide qualified personnel who could be deployed in field-based United Nations operations. It will also enhance predeployment training, with particular focus on the special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence. It will also endeavour to contribute to international efforts aimed at raising greater awareness about these issues through the convening of special regional events.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It should be recognized, however, that national ownership of the resolution is the key approach to ensuring its effective implementation. The prime responsibility to combat the use of rape as a tool of war rests with Member States, as does the responsibility to increase the participation of women in peace operations and peace talks, to protect and promote the rights of women and girls, and to integrate the gender perspective in different policy areas. Member States can make a particularly important contribution to ensuring the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) through the development of national action plans. Capacity-building and adequate funding to implement these plans remain a challenge that need to be addressed.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“These shameful crimes are a reminder that we remain far from meeting the goals set in resolution 1325 (2000). Moreover, women still have little access to decision-making positions. Their participation in peace and security processes remains far below desired levels, and the gender composition of peacekeeping missions is still unbalanced. In short, major gaps in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) remain to be addressed. The tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) is also an occasion to reinvigorate our efforts at the international and national levels. We share the view of the Secretary-General that our efforts need to be channelled through a single coherent and coordinated approach, guided by a clear framework with concrete and specific goals and targets.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The appointments of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Under-Secretary-General for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women and Executive Director of the new gender entity, UN Women, to whom we reiterate our full support, are the most recent achievements in this regard. However, despite 10 years of efforts, significant achievements are yet difficult to identify on the ground, to use the Secretary-General's own words. Commitments to the protection of women and girls have fallen short of the pledges made. Women remain deliberate targets of gender-based violence, in particular sexual violence, in many conflict and post- conflict areas, especially in Africa, as was the case recently.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“This resolution laid out the normative framework that has guided United Nations work on gender-mainstreaming policies across a broad spectrum of functions and projects in which the United Nations is engaged. It should be recognized that today there is greater awareness of sexual violence in conflict, as well as an increased focus on addressing it. It has become widely accepted that women have a critically important contribution to make regarding how peace can be achieved and maintained, and therefore women's views are more and more taken into account in the planning and execution of peace processes, peacekeeping operations and post-conflict recovery.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Tunisia's interest in this subject arises from its long-standing commitment to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment, a strategic choice made by my country upon gaining its independence in 1956 and which has become an integral part of its national development policy. The advanced status enjoyed today by Tunisian women, who hold 30 per cent of decision-making and responsibility positions, is one of the most prominent results of that choice. My country firmly believes that peace, development and democracy cannot be achieved and cannot be sustained without the active involvement of women in public life and in decision-making. The tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) is a propitious occasion to take stock of progress and identify the shortcomings.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“At the outset, I express my thanks to the presidency of Uganda for having convened this important meeting and my appreciation to the Secretary-General for his insightful report on this topic (S/2010/498). My delegation is particularly pleased to participate in this debate on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), a landmark resolution of which Tunisia, as a non-permanent member in 2000, was among the initiators, along with Bangladesh, Namibia, Canada, Jamaica and Mali. Today likewise, my country attaches great importance to this topic and wishes to underscore its strong commitment to the protection of women in conflict and post-conflict situations, as well as to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in all its aspects.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source