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Da Cruz

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14
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2012-02-22
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2023-10-25
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  1. “In an international context of great challenges, we need to prioritize multilateralism as a way of reaching consensus on the preservation of international peace and security, the promotion of sustainable development and the defence of human rights. To that end, we must increase women’s participation and incorporate a gender perspective into all our peace and security efforts.”

    2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source

  2. “Furthermore, the positions of the President of Parliament, the Vice-President of the Republic and the President of the Constitutional Court are also held by women. In May, Angola hosted the first International Women’s Forum for Peace and Democracy, which represented an opportunity to reflect on how to advance stability and the sustainable development agenda and strengthen the rule of law in Africa, while ensuring women’s greater involvement in mediation and conflict-resolution initiatives. It will also serve to renew our common commitment to fostering gender equality and empowering women and girls, as well as eradicating violence. Those are all key priorities of the Government of Angola within the framework of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security.”

    2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source

  3. “It is also designed to contribute to eradicating violations of women’s rights in conflict situations, including sexual violence and trafficking in persons, especially women and children. As a result of the implementation of the national plan, women have been playing an increasingly important and leading role in Angola’s peace and security initiatives for silencing the guns in Africa. The plan has also contributed to a fairer representation of women in decision-making bodies. The presence of women is currently at 38 per cent in Parliament and 40 per cent in the Government generally, and women are responsible for politically sensitive portfolios such as finance, labour, health, youth, education and social affairs.”

    2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source

  4. “In 2017, cognizant of the unequal impact that conflicts have on women and men and of the need for the greater participation of women and the inclusion of the gender- equality dimension in conflict prevention, management and resolution processes, the Government of Angola adopted a national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The main objective was to enhance coordination and to make the various programmes for integrating women into defence, internal security and cooperation policies more effective and pragmatic. The plan is aimed at increasing women’s participation in decision-making processes and their full involvement in all efforts to maintain and promote peace and security in our country.”

    2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source

  5. “Angola has been playing an important role in conflict prevention, management and resolution, as well as in promoting peace and democracy in Africa, especially in the Great Lakes region, through diplomatic initiatives to promote permanent political dialogue and build mutual trust and cooperation for inclusive economic growth, prosperity and the common good. Our foreign policy on peace and security is built on our own national experience and our commitment to the unwavering promotion of national reconciliation, social unity and cohesion and the strengthening of democracy and the rule of law.”

    2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source

  6. “In that sense, those resolutions created an international political basis that emphasizes that gender parity in conflict prevention, management and resolution is a cross-cutting factor in all phases of the peace-building processes in countries in conflict or emerging from it, as well as countries at peace, such as Angola. Yet 23 years later, women in numerous countries remain either under- or unrepresented in decision-making processes, which poses a major challenge to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source

  7. “It focuses on recognizing the specific impacts that contemporary conflicts and situations of insecurity have on the lives of women and girls around the world and the efforts made to mitigate and minimize them. It highlights the importance of the equal participation and the full involvement of women in efforts to maintain and promote peace and security, as well as the need to increase the role of women in decision-making processes in order to prevent and resolve conflicts and to enhance the participation of women in peace operations.”

    2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source

  8. “Allow me to begin by praising the leadership of the Federative Republic of Brazil in conducting the work of its presidency of the Security Council in an international context of great challenges to international peace and security, in which women and children are unfortunately the main victims. I would also like to note the importance of this annual open debate on women and peace and security. Angola has been following the efforts of the Secretary-General to achieve gender parity at the United Nations, for which we congratulate and encourage him. Resolution 1325 (2000) reaffirms the importance of promoting gender equality in all phases of peacebuilding and security processes.”

    2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption2 (2023) · source

  9. “We are certain that the next presidential and legislative elections will take place in an environment of tranquillity and security, reflecting the positive developments of recent years in the country. The Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries maintains its solidarity with Timor-Leste and has confidence in the capacity of the Timorese leaders and people to maintain peace and stability, which are essential to the economic and social development that can make Timor-Leste a factor for increased stability and security in the region.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  10. “In other areas, Timor-Leste will certainly be an example to follow in ensuring a more peaceful and more secure world. I note the lessons learned and shared by Timor-Leste with regard to the peaceful demobilization of the veterans of the liberation struggle, the new military recruits, the legislation concerning F-FDTL, and the professionalization of the defence forces of Timor-Leste, which should pride themselves for serving the people and democracy of their country. The year 2012 is of great importance to the consolidation of the Timorese democracy, and the Community I represent here reaffirms its confidence in the maturity of the Timorese people and leaders as they embark on the political steps that lie ahead.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  11. “This process also contributes to the growing assertion of the country in its region, which is beneficial to the involvement of the CPLP in South- East Asia and the Pacific. Timor-Leste's successful application for membership in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the appointment of a working group to consider the process of accession attest to the country's progress in recent years. We are further pleased to see Timor-Leste taking its first steps as a country that contributes to peace and security in the world with the integration of soldiers of the Falintil-Forcas Armadas de Defesa de Timor-Leste (F-FDTL) in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon in Lebanon and in the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, as well as a military observer in South Sudan.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  12. “Timor-Leste's commitment to forging a strong relationship with the CPLP has also been demonstrated by its performance as the current President of the CPLP Parliamentary Assembly and the good results achieved at its third session, held in Dili in September 2011. The CPLP has confidence in the country's political stability, which has been reflected in the preparation of political parties for an electoral contest and in the holding of each party's congress in a peaceful environment. The CPLP also supports the initiatives of the Government concerning stabilization and reconciliation through institutional dialogue. The States members of the CPLP will remain committed to continuing the excellent cooperation developed with Timor-Leste to date in order to strengthen its stability, consolidate its institutions and grow its economy.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  13. “Timor-Leste is one scenario where cooperation within the CPLP has proven very important for all Member States, and we sincerely hope that the result of our joint efforts will benefit the Timorese nation. The installation of the permanent representation of the CPLP in Dili is progressing thanks to the invaluable support of the Timorese authorities. Moreover, the CPLP strategic plan for Timor-Leste should soon be in place, especially in the area of the promotion and dissemination of the Portuguese language. Thus, the reformulation of the mandate of the permanent representation that was agreed at the summit in Luanda, with a strong cultural component and support for the use of the Portuguese language in Timor-Leste, in addition to the political component, is of added importance.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source

  14. “Mr. Da Cruz (Angola) (spoke in Portuguese; English text provided by the delegation): I take the floor on behalf of the Community of Portuguese- speaking Countries (CPLP): Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor-Leste and my own country, Angola, which is the current Chair of the Community. At the outset, I would like to welcome the participation in this meeting of His Excellency Mr. J ose Ramos-Horta, President of Timor-Leste. I also take this opportunity to welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2012/43) on the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). It is with great pleasure that we note the progress made by Timor-Leste in recent times and how the report of the Secretary-General does justice to it.”

    2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source