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Broadhurst-Estival

lines on the record: 676
first: 2020-09-10
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 141
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“We therefore call upon all leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to resume the dialogue and compromise necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the country’s institutions and the path to accession to the European Union. The citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina have a right to effective democratic institutions that fully respect the principles of the rule of law, in particular serving justice and combating corruption and organized crime. That underpins the 14 priorities outlined in 2019 in the opinion of the European Commission on the membership application of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the European Union. Those priorities must continue to guide reform efforts for the benefit of all inhabitants of the country.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank High Representative Christian Schmidt for his briefing and welcome the Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina to today’s meeting. France expresses its concern about the ongoing political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which began last summer. The crisis is marked by the crippling of central State institutions and by initiatives aimed at the unilateral transfer of certain powers to the Republika Srpska. It jeopardizes the achievements of 30 years of institution-building and reform in the country under the Dayton-Paris Peace Agreement and on the path to membership of the European Union.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“Finally, a high-level meeting on financing sustainable peace is being held today. France calls on the Peacebuilding Fund to provide further support to the Great Lakes States and the implementation of the regional strategy. Challenges persist, but the countries of the region are not alone. France will continue to wholeheartedly support them and the efforts of the Special Envoy.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, all the objectives of the United Nations regional strategy must be pursued. I would mention health issues in particular. The Ebola virus has just resurfaced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the coronavirus disease continues to be rampant. France supports the development of a regional strategy to respond to the socioeconomic impact of epidemics. I also wish to mention justice. The conference on judicial cooperation scheduled to take place in Kinshasa next month must extend the commitments of the Nairobi Declaration on Justice and Good Governance. The European Union will continue to support the fight against impunity and promote reconciliation. In Bugesera, Rwanda, the European Union is providing €2.5 million to promote understanding between former offenders and survivors.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“The Executive Secretary of the ICGLR reminded us that the ministers of mines have continued their work to strengthen the traceability and certification of resources. The recommendations of the Khartoum regional workshop must be implemented. We must focus our attention on the people. Equal rights for women and parity in political life are priority objectives. France welcomes the establishment of the Great Lakes Women Entrepreneurs Network, which was also mentioned. The protection of human rights will also contribute to the stability in the region. In Burundi, progress has been made and those initial steps, and the need for them to continue have led the European Union to lift the financial restrictions on Burundi. We will continue to support the country through ongoing political dialogue via the European Union.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“France encourages the Office of Counter-Terrorism to strengthen the capacities of the States of the region. The strengthening of cooperation and information-sharing mechanisms within the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Southern African Development Community must be a priority. That brings me to my second point: the importance of continuing to address the root causes of all those conflicts. The tenth Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism reaffirmed the relevance of the Addis Ababa Framework agreement. The commitments made must be translated into action. I am thinking in particular about reducing tension through political and diplomatic channels. Regional cooperation must promote proper management of natural resources.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“France will continue to support the Congolese authorities in their efforts to strengthen stability in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is important that any regional military initiative take into account the actions and mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Mission has suffered heavy losses, but the safety of its peacekeepers must be ensured and prioritized. The repatriation of former combatants, in particular M-23 combatants, must resume, as was mentioned. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the disarmament- demobilization-reintegration programme must be implemented as soon as possible, especially at the provincial level. As Mr. Mahtani noted, the terrorist threat is growing in the region.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes for his briefing, as well as all other briefers. I would like to focus on three points. First, I would like to recall the importance of dialogue among the States of the region to address the security threats that the briefers referred to. The fact that the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) has taken up arms again is a serious risk, which could destabilize the region. The region is already plagued by attacks against civilians and security forces by a number of armed groups. France takes note of the decisions of the States of the region during the Nairobi meetings and renews its support for efforts to increase regional dialogue.”
2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source
“We therefore reiterate our support for the Special Envoy’s efforts to make progress on the full implementation of this road map. It is regrettable that the seventh session of the Constitutional Committee at the end of March did not produce any tangible results. The regime has once again refused to amend the working document, even though the very purpose of these rounds of meetings is to allow all Syrians to jointly draft constitutional elements. The political process must make progress, and each actor must take its responsibilities, first and foremost the regime and its Russian ally. Without a political solution, the French and European positions on the lifting of sanctions, normalization and reconstruction will remain unchanged.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“All parties to the conflict, in particular the regime, must therefore respect international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. As emphasized today, the sixth Brussels Conference on supporting the future of Syria and the region, to be held on 9 and 10 May, is a key step in that direction. France and the European Union will be there. Since 2011, more than €25 billion have been mobilized by the European Union (EU) and its member States in response to this crisis. Only a political solution will make it possible to establish lasting peace. Resolution 2254 (2015), unanimously adopted by the Council, remains the only common path to create the conditions for lasting peace in Syria. This is incumbent upon everyone.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“France has provided vaccination doses to north-western Syria via the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility. In the north-east, 2.1 million people are now in need of humanitarian assistance, 16 per cent more than last year. The cross-border humanitarian mechanism therefore remains indispensable. France is determined that the mechanism be renewed because it saves lives. The Secretary-General has been very clear that this is a moral and humanitarian imperative. The cross-border mechanism and all its associated safeguards will be necessary as long as aid does not reach all populations in need throughout the territory. At the same time, progress on cross-line access must continue, both in the north-west and north-east. It is essential to ensure full humanitarian access to all people in need.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“Those responsible, particularly for war crimes and crimes against humanity, must be held accountable for their actions. The Syrian population continues to pay a high price for this conflict. Humanitarian needs in Syria, as explained this afternoon, are at an all-time high. Food insecurity is increasing and the loss of supplies from Ukraine, due to Russian aggression against that country, is exacerbating the situation. The situation in the north-west and north-east is particularly worrying in that regard. Vaccination rates against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are also particularly low. In the north-west, more than half the population has no access to medical care and 4.1 million people are in need of humanitarian aid, an increase of more than 20 per cent since last year.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I too thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen, Ms. Joyce Msuya and Ms. Nirvana Shawky for their very comprehensive briefings. The war in Syria continues. As we say every month, the war is unfortunately not over. Idlib continues to be subjected to indiscriminate shelling and bombing by the regime and its allies. On 4 April, at least four schoolchildren died on their way to school. We condemn those attacks. The people of Dara’a, subjugated by force in the summer of 2021, also continue to challenge the regime. Arms have never been a lasting solution to a conflict. We therefore wish to reiterate that a one-sided rehabilitation of the Syrian regime will not bring stability to Syria or to the region. That is why France will continue its relentless fight against impunity in Syria.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“At the European level, it is the objective of a conference that will be held in May on the role of women in mediation processes. We call on all States to renew and strengthen their commitments in that area. Together with the United Nations, we must also raise awareness of the obligations of the parties as well as the rights of the victims. That is the goal of our political and financial support for civil society, whose advocacy work is absolutely essential. Rest assured that the fight against sexual violence will remain at the heart of France’s priorities within the Council. France will ensure the implementation of the resolutions on women and peace and security, as well as the provision of adequate and necessary resources for teams on the ground.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“French courts are taking action. With Sweden, for example, France has formed a team to investigate crimes committed against the Yazidi population in Syria and Iraq. We also reiterate our support for the indispensable role played by the International Criminal Court. In parallel with the fight against impunity, the Security Council must also use all the tools at its disposal, in particular sanctions, which represent a deterrent measure that has not been sufficiently applied to date. Finally, we must also continue our advocacy and strengthen our commitments. One such example is the launch of the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action at the Generation Equality Forum. At the national level, we have also adopted a third action plan on the women and peace and security agenda.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“We support the implementation of pilot projects on the ground, in particular in Iraq, the Central African Republic and South Sudan. In Nigeria, we have a pilot project that will support the return to school or training of girls abducted by Boko Haram. Those various initiatives rely on local partners to provide access to medical, physical, psychological and financial reparations. Despite some commendable progress, we condemn the culture of impunity that persists. We also denounce the reprisals suffered by human rights defenders who are engaged on the issue. We know that while the normative framework is robust, its implementation is essential but remains insufficient. Forty-nine parties are still listed in the annex to the Secretary-General’s report (see S/2022/272, annex) and most of them have been for many years.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“France condemns in the strongest terms the use of sexual violence as a method or means of war, torture or terror, wherever that may occur. I refer here in particular to the cases of sexual violence observed in Ethiopia, Syria and Yemen, as well as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We condemn any sexist, misogynistic or homophobic discourse that exacerbates that violence. To prevent sexual violence and bring those responsible to justice, France’s action is based on three axes. First, France is committed to supporting and accompanying victims and survivors. We commend the work of Ms. Murad and Dr. Mukwege in that regard. France is proud to contribute €6.2 million to the Global Fund for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence and to be a member of its Board of Directors.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank all our briefers for their very moving presentations. I reiterate our full support for the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten. I also commend the outstanding commitment of Nadia Murad and, through her, reiterate our gratitude to all those working on the ground to combat the scourge of sexual violence. Given the situation in Ukraine, which continues to deteriorate, we were appalled to learn of allegations of rape and sexual violence. The increasingly growing number of testimonies are terrifying and must be investigated impartially and independently without delay. Those crimes must not go unpunished.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“In order to achieve a lasting peace, more needs to be done in terms of rural reform and access to land and housing. The aspects of the agreement that address inclusion and the needs of women and youth are also essential. Finally — and this will be my last point — we welcome all the progress achieved on justice, as well as the progress of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, especially in its decision to open three new cases, demonstrating the maturity of its system. The handing down of the first restorative sentences will mark a turning point and place victims at the heart of the process. We encourage all parties to speak the truth. The Truth Commission is doing a remarkable job and we look forward to its next report in June. The peace agreement is gradually taking root.”
2022-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9015 (2022) · source
“We learn of killings of former combatants, human rights defenders and social leaders in every report of the Secretary-General. Every massacre, killing and displacement of people endangers the peace agreement. As the Constitutional Court has signalled, the current security guarantees are inadequate. On a positive note, the National Commission on Security Guarantees convened for the first time in a year. It is important for the Commission to continue meeting on a regular basis, as stipulated under the agreement, in order to deliver on the implementation of a policy to dismantle illegal armed groups. Thirdly, it is important to strengthen the presence of State authorities in remote areas, both for combating violence in those areas and for providing viable socioeconomic opportunities to those who have suffered the most from the conflict.”
2022-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9015 (2022) · source
“However, building peace also means being able to clearly assess the implementation of the Agreement and highlight the challenges that remain. I would like to address four specific aspects in that regard. First, the holding of the congressional elections without any major disturbances is a positive. The fact that for the first time voters were able to elect representatives from the 16 districts for peace is a step forward, and that configuration should be strengthened in the future. We hope that the presidential campaign will continue without any tensions and that the election will be held in a safe and inclusive manner in all parts of the country. Secondly, the continuing violence, particularly in the department of Arauca, is a major concern, as many of my colleagues have pointed out.”
2022-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9015 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing. I also welcome the presence here today of the President of Colombia, Mr. Iván Duque Márquez. In a world shaken by conflict, Colombia is an example to the international community. The Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Lasting Peace is a historic achievement. Former guerrillas have laid down their arms. We are seeing the gradual reintegration of former combatants. Justice is paving the way for reconciliation. Society at large is striving every day to build peace. After half a century of violent conflict, we must therefore recognize and commend the major progress that has been made.”
2022-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9015 (2022) · source
“As the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, reminded us on 3 April, France remains fully committed to putting an end to this war of aggression, whose human cost and humanitarian impact are becoming increasingly serious every day. In the light of the horror and devastation caused by the Russian aggression, France reaffirms its solidarity and support for Ukraine and Ukrainians. We call on the Russian people, who are also victims in this war, to continue to find ways to express their opposition to the conflict, despite the repression. It must be done to break the mindset of hatred with which Vladimir Putin seeks to hold hostage Ukrainians and Russians alike.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We support the efforts of the Secretary-General and Martin Griffiths to broker a humanitarian ceasefire to enable the evacuation of civilians from besieged cities and access to humanitarian aid. All efforts must be made to end the hostilities. That is the first step towards a lasting settlement of the conflict and a crucial sign of a credible Russian commitment to the negotiations. France is determined to continue contributing to peace efforts, in particular by supporting Ukrainian authorities in the quest for a political solution once a ceasefire has been established, as well as by maintaining channels of dialogue with Russia.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We call for respect for international humanitarian law. Civilians, including children and humanitarian workers, must be protected. The same applies to civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools. We welcome the mobilization of countries that share a border with Ukraine, as they play a major role in receiving refugees. The hospitality they demonstrate is a credit to Europe. The European Union has mobilized a package of more than €500 million in emergency support for Ukraine. On 24 and 25 March, the European Council announced plans to develop a solidarity trust fund for the reconstruction of Ukraine. France will also play its part by contributing €100 million in humanitarian aid.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“France remains fully committed to helping to achieve that goal, in particular with its European partners, under the French presidency of the Council of the European Union, and in the Group of Seven. It will also continue its resolute support for the Ukrainian authorities in all its forms. Secondly, the crimes committed in Ukraine must not go unpunished. Credible and independent investigations must be conducted to enable the competent national and international courts to try those responsible for those atrocities. We call in particular upon Russia and Ukraine to cooperate fully with the International Criminal Court and with the commission of inquiry on Ukraine established by the Human Rights Council. Russia is determined and methodical in its ongoing war on Ukraine, which brings with it its share of destruction and indescribable suffering.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“We of course remain shocked by the appalling images that were shown in the video earlier this morning. France condemns in the strongest possible terms the widespread abuses committed by Russian forces. Such abuses could constitute war crimes as well as crimes against humanity. The disinformation tactics used by Russia to conceal its crimes, regrettably, are no surprise to anyone. Moscow again compounds the indignity of the murder of civilians and the massacre of children with lies, cynicism and denial. In the light of such heinous crimes, France requests that we not yield to hatred. We call for action to be taken in the following areas. First, we must maintain the strongest pressure on Russia to force its authorities to put an end to a war that undermines global security and, as discussed, well beyond Europe, in particular food security.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I welcome President Zelenskyy’s participation in this meeting. Through him, I commend the courage and spirit of resistance of the Ukrainian people. France stands by his side. I thank the Secretary- General, the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs for their briefings. The war of aggression waged by Russia against Ukraine has reached a new level of horror in recent days. The images of mass graves, mass abuses against civilians in the northern Ukrainian towns of Bucha, Borodyanka and Motyzhyn have aroused condemnation and indignation around the world. We express our deepest sympathy for the victims and our full solidarity with the Ukrainians.”
2022-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9011 (2022) · source
“Humanitarian access must of course be guaranteed. We encourage the authorities to continue their contacts with the non-signatory groups of the Juba Agreement for Peace in the Sudan and their efforts to ease tensions in eastern Sudan. Finally, we are extremely concerned about the deteriorating economic and humanitarian situation linked to the rise in food and fuel prices, which has been exacerbated by the Russian aggression against Ukraine. France will remain committed to the Sudanese people. We are continuing our cooperation with civil society, which is why we will maintain our level of humanitarian assistance, as well as that of the European Union, whose total aid amounted to €55 million last year.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“Any way out of the crisis will need to take into account the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people. We call on all stakeholders to engage in dialogue in a spirit of compromise and responsibility. My third point concerns the exacerbated fragility of the Sudan. There is an urgent need to overcome this political crisis, which only worsens existing fragilities. We are particularly concerned about the resurgence of violence in Darfur and the Two Areas that has been accompanied by restrictions on humanitarian access. In this regard, we welcome the continued work of the Darfur Permanent Ceasefire Committee supported by UNITAMS, which has led to some progress. It is imperative that the authorities and the signatory parties accelerate the deployment of the joint force and agree on the modalities for the reintegration of combatants.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“It is the responsibility of the military authorities to create the conditions for a way out of the crisis by deciding to return to constitutional order, guaranteeing fundamental freedoms, releasing political detainees and prosecuting those responsible for abuses against civilians. The right of Sudanese men and women to express their views peacefully without fear of violence must be guaranteed. We stress the importance of the Sudanese authorities’ unequivocal cooperation with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) in the implementation of the Mission’s human rights mandate. It is essential that the civilian movements agree on the main points of the negotiations. Without this consensus, it will be impossible to overcome the current political impasse.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“We again call on all international actors to support the action of the United Nations, the AU and IGAD, not to interfere with their efforts or to exploit the Sudan’s fragilities, for the sake of its national interest. My second point is that the immediate priority remains to restore a democratic transition. Since the coup, the country has been in a political stalemate that is undermining the gains of the transition and is threatening the stability of the country. Every day the repression of demonstrations, the sexual violence that the Special Representative mentioned in his briefing, and the harassment of civil society are aggravating the tensions. We condemn the violence that has left nearly 90 people dead since 25 October and many more injured.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Representative Volker Perthes for his statement. For my part, I would like to highlight three points. First, France supports the efforts of the United Nations, the African Union (AU) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to facilitate dialogue among the stakeholders in the transition. The Special Representative presented us today with a road map concluded after consultation with all Sudanese actors. It is not a prescription, of course, but an attempt to identify points of convergence, in order to resume dialogue. We encourage this approach, which it is up to the Sudanese people to embrace.”
2022-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9006 (2022) · source
“France will remain mobilized in support of security, stabilization and the de-escalation of tensions in the region, including in the Gulf, where we will continue to strive to safeguard freedom of navigation. To address these many challenges, the concerted, unified support of the international community, particularly the members of the Arab League, for United Nations efforts remains absolutely essential, both politically and in terms of funding.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“In Libya, the political crisis can be resolved only through continued political dialogue, with firm condemnation of any use of force. A new road map for the holding of presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible must be developed. That is the only solution for the long-term stabilization of the country. In the Sudan, we also support the facilitation efforts of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to promote dialogue between the Sudanese parties. France will spare no efforts in giving regional dialogue initiatives a chance. That was the case last August with the Baghdad conference. Another conference will take place this year. In order to ease tensions, it is more urgent than ever to conclude the agreement on a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“In the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, France consistently defends the two-State solution, with Jerusalem as its capital, as defined by Council resolutions, the agreed parameters and international law. We will continue to work to re-establish a political vision and preserve the humanitarian space. We call on the Arab League and its members to fully play their part in funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, as the organization has pledged to do. In Yemen, we need to achieve a comprehensive and inclusive political solution, which is the only way to end the war and the humanitarian catastrophe that the population is suffering with full force. All parties, particularly the Houthis, must commit in good faith to negotiations to ensure full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“The holding of free and transparent elections in Lebanon on 15 May, according to the established timetable, will also be crucial to ensuring stability in the region. In Syria, the war is far from over. Only a political solution in line with resolution 2254 (2015) can bring about lasting peace. Without a robust political process, our position on reconstruction and on the lifting of sanctions will remain unchanged. We are opposed to any rehabilitation of the Syrian regime, which is why we welcome the League’s maintenance of a principled and demanding position on the reintegration of Syria into the League. We will continue our commitment to the fight against impunity for crimes committed in Syria.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“In the Middle East, Russia’s aggression against Ukraine raises fears of major food shortages. Russia’s war against Ukraine will continue to have direct consequences for all the populations that depend on it for their supplies. Political and inclusive solutions are therefore now more necessary than ever to put an end to the conflicts and to work for the stability of the entire region. France welcomes the initiatives of the League of Arab States to strengthen the rule of law and to ensure inclusive political processes, enabling the participation of women and young people in particular. In terms of electoral assistance and observation, we welcome the cooperation between the United Nations and the Arab League on the occasion of the Iraqi legislative elections of 10 October 2021.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We must adapt our action on the ground in the context of the Global Coalition against Da’esh, in combating the financing of terrorism, in fighting against the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes and in respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. We must also prevent conflicts by responding to the legitimate aspirations of populations in the social, economic and political fields in particular. Climate change exacerbates all those vulnerabilities. In the Arab world, the advance of desertification, the increase in droughts and the growth of water insecurity are now a reality. Mitigating them and adapting to them are an integral part of the struggle for international peace and security. Food insecurity is also dramatically back in the spotlight.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I welcome the presence of the United Arab Emirates Minister this morning and thank him for his briefing. I also welcome the presence of Secretary- General Guterres and Secretary-General Aboul Gheit and thank them for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Razan Farhan Alaqil for her hopeful testimony. The United Nations needs to cooperate with regional organizations. They work closest to the ground and are best placed to find effective solutions to resolve and prevent conflicts. The region continues to face major threats. I am thinking first and foremost of terrorism, with the resurgence of Da’esh in particular.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Urgent action is needed to avoid an environmental disaster that would have a devastating effect on Yemen and on the region, as a whole.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“We therefore support his efforts to maintain an intra-Yemeni political process despite a security context that remains adverse. France welcomes the cooperative attitude of the Yemeni parties, which held talks with Mr. Grundberg this week and presented their vision of the Yemen of tomorrow. I welcome the participation of Yemeni women in those exchanges. We call on the Houthis to stop their prevarication and bargaining and to also participate in the consultations in the coming weeks. It is time for them to face up to their responsibilities. We call on regional actors and the members of the Council to support the work of the Special Envoy. It is also essential to ensure that Yemeni civil society and women have a voice in all future negotiations. Finally, we welcome the signing of a memorandum of understanding on the FSO SAFER oil tanker.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“The protection of civilians, including humanitarian personnel and civilian infrastructure, is an obligation for all parties. It is essential to allow all United Nations and humanitarian personnel to move without fear of being targeted or arrested. In that regard, we condemn in the strongest terms the abduction of humanitarian personnel and the arbitrary arrests of United Nations staff. We call for their immediate and unconditional release. Full humanitarian access to all people in need must be guaranteed. We reiterate our call for the removal of all bureaucratic obstacles. On the political front, France welcomes the holding of the first round of political consultations in Amman under the auspices of the Special Envoy, to whom we give our full support.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“As we know, the current conflict has consequences for peace and security in the entire region. In that regard, I would like to condemn the Houthi attack on a refinery in Saudi Arabia. Such missile attacks are irresponsible and unacceptable and must stop immediately. The humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to worsen. The threat of famine is increasing, particularly due to the loss of supplies from Ukraine. Humanitarian actors are warning of the imminent risk of their assistance being cut due to funding difficulties. The donor conference scheduled for tomorrow, which was mentioned by Martin Griffiths in particular, should enable the humanitarian needs to be met. France will be there. We will continue to increase our contribution to the humanitarian response in Yemen.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Hans Grundberg and Martin Griffiths for their briefings. As the Special Envoy said, the intensity of the fighting on the ground is decreasing. But let us make no mistake: that relative lull will be short-lived, since the warring parties continue to favour the military option, even though that will lead nowhere. As the month of Ramadan approaches and in view of the current de-escalation, France reiterates its call for a nationwide ceasefire. I would also like to condemn the holding in captivity by the Houthis of 13 people who work or have worked for the United States Embassy in Yemen. France calls for their immediate release and expresses its solidarity with the United States and the Yemeni families concerned.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“We call on all stakeholders to commit to ensuring the implementation of the Global Acceleration Plan for Gender Equality and its $40 billion in financial commitments, as well as the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action, which has been mentioned several times in my colleagues’ statements. In the Security Council, we will also continue to actively promote the effective implementation of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“In this regard, we encourage the holistic implementation of the pillars of the agenda, combining rights and economic inclusion. Only such a comprehensive approach can build a peace that is sustainable, just and inclusive. For its part, France will continue to promote an ambitious and resolute feminist diplomacy and place the participation and inclusion of women at the heart of all its cooperation projects. Accordingly, during the French presidency of the Group of Seven in 2019, we supported women’s entrepreneurship in Africa through the Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa initiative, in association with the private sector. France will also promote the follow-up of commitments made during the Generation Equality Forum, co-organized with Mexico, UN-Women and civil society.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“In Afghanistan, since it took power by force, the Taliban has been responsible for an increasing number of abuses, including against Afghan women activists, and unacceptable violations of women’s rights. The exclusion of Afghan women from the political, social and economic life of the country is an affront to the human conscience. France condemns these abuses and the eviction of women from socioeconomic life. We support all Afghan women who are fighting for the respect of their dignity and their rights. Through them, France pays tribute to all women rights defenders acting throughout the world. These examples and recent events remind us that a rights-based approach cannot be overlooked. Respect for rights remains the cornerstone of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“First of all, I would like to reiterate our condemnation of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and express my support and solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and especially, on this 8 March, with Ukrainian women and girls, who are already suffering the full consequences of this war while working every day to enable their families and their country to cope with it. The coronavirus disease pandemic has also reminded us that the rights of women and girls are never fully achieved. Its economic impact has been particularly heavy for women, who are very present in the sectors most affected by the crisis as well as in informal and precarious employment. It is therefore essential that our efforts to build back better are based on the equal, full, substantial and effective participation of women in the economy.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): At the outset I would like to acknowledge the commitment of the United Arab Emirates to implementing the women and peace and security agenda. I would also like to thank the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Sami Bahous, for her presence and briefing, as well as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, and the civil society representative, Ms. Moussokoro Coulibaly, for their powerful testimonies.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source