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“That includes the implementation of adequate development policies and legislative frameworks, education and inclusive cooperation with a several stakeholders, such as academia, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, religious authorities and the media. In conclusion, to borrow the words of the great Nelson Mandela, whose centenary of birth we celebrate this year, young people are capable of bringing down the towers of oppression and raising the banners of freedom. We hope that by our joint efforts, today and onward, we will enable them to do so.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“We are encouraged by the fact that the youth yearn for committed actions against violence, intolerance and all forms of discrimination, as well as to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Young people can serve as positive role models and are clearly willing to embrace that role. They can influence and inspire their peers, raise public awareness and encourage a broader discussion within a society. Last but not least, let us not forget that they are the leaders of tomorrow. Young people must be provided with the necessary preconditions to fully realize their potential. It is only with a holistic, multidisciplinary approach that we can achieve sustainable results in empowering the youth, and in turn, promote peace.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Education for all as a human right and a basis for promoting the realization of other rights is essential to peace, human fulfilment and sustainable development. It is a multifaceted effort that has multiplying effects. It goes way beyond numeracy, literacy, the acquisition of relevant skills and the provision of opportunities for decent work. It fosters tolerance, global citizenship and an appreciation and acceptance of cultural diversity, as well as interfaith and intercultural understanding. Youth unemployment is also far more than an economic category. Lack of perspective is among the worst kinds of poverty. It erodes a society of peace and tolerance from within. Today's topic cannot be addressed thoroughly without taking into account the development component.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“That issue becomes particularly pronounced in the response to the global threat of terrorism and violent extremism, which has in turn often produced limited and counterproductive policy responses. As the progress study also implies, there is no single approach or solution that can prevent young people from participating in violence or being recruited into violent extremism. We also know that youth empowerment is undermined when we continue to rely on generalizations and stereotypes that identify young men as potential perpetrators and young women as potential victims. Especially now, when we are dealing with the challenge of escalating threats of terrorism and radicalism, we must focus on providing for the needs of the younger generation and strengthening their sense of being both safe and included.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“It is clear that too little is being done at the national, regional and global levels to harness the potential of the 1.8 billion young people worldwide, especially given the fact that a majority of them live in low-income countries and often represent a significant part of the populations in countries affected by armed conflict. Young people should be recognized as partners and agents in peacebuilding and sustaining peace, as they unquestionably have a strong voice when it comes to addressing their marginalization, violations of their human rights and lack of perspective. This means that we must reject the myopic view that sees young people as a problem to be solved or that focuses only on the small numbers of those who are involved in violence.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“For that reason, we support greater visibility for the youth and peace and security agenda in the Security Council, both by continuing with the practice of holding open debates on the topic and by instituting yearly implementation reports by the Secretary-General. I would also like to congratulate all the partners who contributed to the progress study (see S/2018/86) on putting together a comprehensive and substantial report that while it clearly gives reasons to be concerned, more importantly gives us insights into the untapped potential of young peacebuilders in our joint quest for a safer world.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“I would first like to thank the Peruvian presidency of the Security Council for holding today's timely debate and all the distinguished briefers for their statements. Croatia aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union. I shall now make some additional remarks in my national capacity. I am pleased to be participating in today's open debate on this very important topic, which we see as complementary to the upcoming discussions in the high-level meeting of the General Assembly on peacebuilding and sustaining peace. Croatia would like to see the role of young people addressed more profoundly in various forums and from various perspectives, and particularly their role as actors in efforts aimed at achieving peace and security.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source