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Cano Franco

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2023-10-20

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2023-10-25

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1. “If we are elected as a non-permanent member of the Council for the 2025–2026 term, we are committed to being firm allies of women and girls in this forum and to continuing to support the implementation of initiatives geared to the women and peace and security agenda, as we strongly believe in their transformative potential to grant our women, girls and young people a voice and a leading role in peacebuilding and sustainable development.”

   2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “We are raising our voices here for those who cannot speak, and we invite women to mobilize their efforts in order to put an end to the serious aggressions that women and girls are suffering today, and will suffer tomorrow, in contexts of conflict. They are human beings with rights and with potential, and they represent a vital pillar in the development of our societies. Given the serious deterioration of the situation in the Middle East, where women and girls are also suffering the consequences and becoming victims, Panama calls for peace and for respect for international humanitarian law so as to facilitate a safe humanitarian corridor, making it possible to provide assistance to the population. We also call for the release of hostages and for respect for human rights.”

   2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source

3. “Acts of violence against women create a traumatic experience, both on an individual level and in terms of the social fabric, that is then perpetuated by silence and impunity. That is why documentation and follow-up on aggressions towards and rapes of women and girls, together with accountability, are key elements in all peace efforts, and it is why those acts and crimes cannot go unpunished. We must not limit our commemoration of resolution 1325 (2000) to an annual reminder. Women around the world who find themselves in situations of conflict cannot wait for our call to action every year. It is a commitment that we need to make systematically on a daily basis.”

   2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source

4. “In view of the fact that violence and discrimination are frequently present prior to the escalation of a conflict, Panama is seeking to strengthen Panamanian women’s efforts as peacemakers from a security perspective, ensuring that their actions are effective in maintaining peaceful coexistence as a key element in our development. In that regard, we want to emphasize that all three branches of our national security forces are working on specific gender programmes and thereby laying the foundations for making progress in that direction. Even though the international community has an increasingly robust normative framework on women and peace and security, there continues to be an enormous gap between what we have agreed on and what is achieved in practice.”

   2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source

5. “Despite the widely documented fact that women’s participation in peace negotiations increases the success and sustainability of the agreements, the roles that have been imposed on them in society have caused them to be seen as passive subjects, often not only rendering them invisible but denying them their potential to be key actors in peace processes. Promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women has become a fundamental pillar of Panama’s foreign policy. The Government recognizes that equality, development and peace can be achieved if women participate in all areas of society and has therefore adopted significant measures to promote women’s access to leadership positions in all sectors. Currently, six of the nine members of our Supreme Court are women.”

   2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source

6. “Rape and sexual abuse are frequently used as weapons and strategies of aggression and represent one of the commonest forms of abuse of women’s human rights, with grave consequences. Such violence against women creates a chain of repercussions that outlast the conflict and fuel the harrowing phenomenon of broken families and homes — intergenerational traumas that leave children and adolescents abandoned and defenceless in very serious legal and social situations that violate their own fundamental rights.”

   2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source

7. “Ms. Cano Franco (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the convening of this debate on the challenges and achievements in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), with a view of advancing the role of women in international peace and security from a theoretical to a practical one. This comes as we approach the twenty- fifth anniversary of a resolution that made it possible to shed light on the effects of armed conflicts on women and girls and highlight the fundamental role they play in preventing and resolving such conflicts, as well as in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations and in humanitarian action at the international level. Conflicts and violence are increasing globally, and gender-based violence remains a widespread practice that has a disproportionate impact on women and girls.”

   2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source

8. “We must continue to support and strengthen efforts to use peaceful means for the settlement of disputes, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, recognizing that peace is a precious commodity that requires a constant and sustained commitment. In that regard, the United Nations plays a crucial role in supporting and facilitating peace processes. Panama reaffirms its commitment to contributing to the work of the Security Council in promoting the international peace and security agenda, in line with its aspiration to be elected as a non-permanent member of the Council for the 2025–2026 term. We are optimistic that we can find common goals, because we believe firmly that more than anything else, humankind wants to live in peace.”

   2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source

9. “In all those cases, political will, dialogue and diplomacy play a central role. In addition, strengthening trust among States must involve eliminating the factors that undermine it, such as the possession of nuclear, biological or chemical weapons, and it that is why it is vital to continue to work towards their elimination. On the international stage, where voices are diverse and perspectives may differ, listening to others is a fundamental pillar of effective diplomacy and the peaceful resolution of disputes. It is in our differences that we find the richness of humankind and the opportunity to learn and move forward together. To achieve peace and security, we must adopt collaborative approaches that start by acknowledging our diversity, and we must put ourselves in a position to understand the realities of others.”

   2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source

10. “It later evolved into the Rio Group, of which Panama was also a member, providing the basis for the creation of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. Subregional alliances also play a crucial role in conflict prevention and resolution. Such coalitions can work to address specific problems affecting a group of geographically close countries, which can help to identify appropriate solutions and facilitate the implementation of joint measures. A successful example of that is the Caribbean Community, which promotes peace and stability in the Caribbean through dialogue and cooperation in areas such as trade, security and sustainable development. Using those instruments reflects a proactive and effective approach to addressing the peace and security challenges facing the international community.”

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11. “Promoting cooperation creates environments that are conducive to conflict prevention. Working together in sectors such as trade, security or the management of shared resources enables countries to build stronger relationships, which in addition to preventing future disagreements fosters transparency and mutual trust, two crucial elements of conflict prevention. Panama firmly believes that regional agreements can contribute to the peaceful settlement of disputes. We recall with admiration the experience in our region of the Contadora Group, formed by Panama, Colombia, Mexico and Venezuela in 1983. That group played a decisive role in the peace negotiation process in Central America during the 1980s.”

    2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source

12. “Ms. Cano Franco (Panama) (spoke in Spanish): Panama believes that the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations constitute the legal framework for governing relations among States. We are required under the provisions of Chapter VI of the Charter to seek peaceful ways to resolve conflicts, and as highlighted in the provisions of Chapter VIII, regional arrangements can contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. Regional, subregional and bilateral agreements have proven to be effective tools for preventing and resolving conflicts, and it is essential to recognize their importance in the current international context. Bilateral, regional and subregional agreements can foster cooperation among countries that share geographic, cultural or economic interests.”

    2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source