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De Rivière

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“Lastly, as the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change ended a few days ago in Glasgow, we must remember that the cost of inaction would be immense for any of us. That is why France calls on each State to make firm and lasting commitments to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in line with the challenges facing our planet. The international community can count on France’s full and complete commitment in that regard.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“The Council must therefore be able to better assess and address the impact of climate change on international peace and security and to draw all the necessary conclusions, region by region and subject by subject, for the issues on its agenda. To do that, we cannot rely solely on the commitment of the armed forces and peacekeepers deployed in the peacekeeping operations. In that regard, I would like to commend once again their commitment and sacrifice. To build long-term responses, we also need a way to better understand how climate change and crises are linked and how they reinforce each other so that we may strengthen the resilience of States and their populations.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“We must also assist regional and subregional organizations and initiatives, in particular those of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel). Supporting the G-5 Sahel means providing its Joint Force with the predictable and sustainable logistical and financial support it needs from the United Nations, as well as responding to the essential issues of development and combating climate change that the region faces. The Security Council must be able to anticipate, prevent and seek solutions to counter the effects of climate change, in particular for the most vulnerable populations. The Council’s unity and spirit of compromise are essential in the face of such a challenge. Climate change is a major test for multilateralism. Only coordinated action by all actors, in particular the United Nations, can lead us in the right direction.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“That obviously requires better allocation of natural resources. That is an absolute necessity because we must not leave the field open for terrorist groups to exploit these conflicts. Furthermore, where there are serious security threats, we must build a virtuous circle between sustainable development and action to preserve the climate. That is the purpose of the Great Green Wall project in the Sahel, a flagship programme to combat the effects of climate change, desertification, food insecurity and poverty from Senegal to Djibouti. The sum of $19 billion has been earmarked for the project, which should make it possible to restore 250 million hectares of degraded land by 2030, create 10 million jobs and capture 250 million tons of carbon.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“We can confirm that everywhere — in the Horn of Africa, in the Sahel and in the Middle East. Desertification, reduced access to water and broader issues related to access to natural resources in rural areas, food shortages and climate insecurity are all factors that allow armed extremist groups to grow by exploiting people’s frustration. We know that in the Sahel terrorist groups exploit inter-ethnic and community conflicts, as well as economic conflicts between farmers and herders, in a context where climate change has significantly changed agropastoral systems. We must do all we can to prevent terrorist groups from taking advantage of the distress caused by the effects of climate change, land degradation and the loss of biodiversity in areas already marked by tensions and fragility.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to commend the Niger for its unswerving commitment to the fight against climate change and for organizing this debate. This debate provides another opportunity to emphasize that this is environmental fight is also a fight for international peace and security. That is why it is appropriate for the Security Council to address the threats linked to climate change. I welcome the Secretary-General to today’s meeting and thank Mr. Faki Mahamat and Mr. Nuhu for their briefings. Because our world is facing a climate emergency, it is also in permanent danger and is exposed to increased security risks and new threats. The links between climate and security have been firmly established for a long time.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“The first step for the regime is to finally shed light on the 20 outstanding issues related to its initial declaration. On all these subjects, dialogue must be restored. We welcome the readiness of the OPCW Director-General to meet with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Syrian regime. We hope that the designation of contact points will facilitate the organization of that meeting.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“We once again salute the tenacity, professionalism and independence with which the Technical Secretariat is pursuing its mission. I take this opportunity to welcome the reappointment of Director-General Fernando Arias to his functions for another four years. I assure him of France’s full support and confidence. We have yet to receive any explanation for the relocation and destruction of the chlorine cylinders linked to the Douma attacks. We once again call on Syria to respond to the questions posed by the Technical Secretariat. At the initiative of France, the Conference of the States Parties took the decision to strip Syria of some of its rights and privileges. That decision is reversible, but the regime must cooperate. There is no other way.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. The Syrian regime refuses to cooperate. The Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has been trying to organize the twenty-fifth round of consultations in Damascus for more than six months now, without success. Syria refuses to issue the necessary visas and is blocking deployments. The Declaration Assessment Team has still not been able to reach the site on the ground. The regime is deliberately and resolutely determined to obstruct. This is not acceptable. Syria has cooperation obligations, enshrined in the Chemical Weapons Convention and in resolution 2118 (2013). It must respect them. The Technical Secretariat called Syria to order on 10 November.”
2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source
“Insecurity and massive human rights violations are the primary causes of displacement. Whether, for example, in Syria or Burma, only political solutions will make it possible to durably stabilize the situation where displacement takes place and to overcome the challenges linked to the displacement of people.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“There are reports of serious human rights violations committed by the regime against refugees upon their return to Syria. Refugees will be unable to return as long as the regime continues to threaten their lives and deprive them of their rights, particularly property rights. It is therefore essential that UNHCR be able to ensure effective monitoring of returning Syrian refugees. We strongly condemn any political instrumentalization of migration flows. A case in point is the situation at the Polish-Belarusian border — it is unacceptable to put the lives of vulnerable individuals at risk for political purposes. Moreover, the Security Council must create the conditions for a sustainable resolution of these crises in order to address the root causes of displacement.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“Only through solidarity can we succeed in improving the plight of refugees and displaced persons. In that context, the implementation of the global compact on refugees is a priority. France is actively working to implement the commitments it undertook at the Global Refugee Forum in 2019, notably through asylum capacity-building programmes — in the Niger, for example — and through its resettlement programme, now implemented in nine countries in the Middle East and Africa. We also nearly doubled our contribution to UNHCR in one year, reaching $100 million this year, including $45 million for the Afghan crisis response. In addition, we will not compromise on the fundamental principles of refugee return. Such returns must be voluntary and safe. In that regard, we recall that those conditions have yet to be met in Syria and Burma.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Grandi for his briefing and for his excellent work at the head of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). As we commemorate the seventieth anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, UNHCR’s mandate is now more important than ever, and we commend the remarkable work of its entire staff. Our action must be guided by the principle of shared responsibility. As the High Commissioner noted, the number of displaced persons in need of protection has never been so high. A case in point is the Sahel, where the situation is tragic and getting worse. Helping people forced into exile is our duty. We must do everything we can to support the countries that are on the front line of large-scale displacement.”
2021-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8919 (2021) · source
“As the Council prepares to renew MONUSCO’s mandate, I would like to pay tribute to its personnel, who operate in an unstable environment in which they are often targets. Together, let us continue to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the path to lasting peace.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“MONUSCO and United Nations agencies, funds and programmes must act together by enhancing integration and increasing joint programmes in order to promote stability. The implementation of the Government’s programme of action will be key to meeting the benchmarks that will guide the reconfiguration of the United Nations presence. Support from international and regional partners will need to increase in order to achieve the objectives set out in the MONUSCO transition plan. The authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo know that they can count on France’s support, particularly in strengthening Government institutions. France is proud to contribute to the modernization of the Congolese armed forces through the Kinshasa War School in a partnership for peace and stability.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“France calls on international partners, in particular the World Bank, to support its implementation. Humanitarian needs continue to grow. Humanitarian and medical workers must be protected and their access must be guaranteed. France condemns the abduction on 30 November of two members of the International Committee of the Red Cross in North Kivu. Health challenges also remain. That is why the European Union has deployed humanitarian aid to help communities affected by meningitis in Tshopo province. France remains mobilized within the framework of the Franco-Congolese road map to combat epidemics. Finally, the commitment of the United Nations remains essential to peace, stabilization and institution-building.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“France notes the recent targeted and coordinated actions between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda against the Allied Democratic Forces. Close coordination between all actors on the ground, including the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the States of the region, is essential. France will remain alert to potential abuse and the protection of civilian populations. Given the increase in intercommunal violence, the fight against hate speech and incitement to violence must also continue. Military measures will be insufficient without prospects for those who have chosen peace. The new Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme must continue, and a national strategy must be elaborated for its implementation.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“The forthcoming meeting of the follow-up mechanism of the Addis Ababa Framework agreement will contribute to promoting dialogue and stability in the region. The fight against impunity is being bolstered by the conviction of more than 200 individuals for acts of sexual violence. France welcomes efforts to establish a reparation fund for the victims. The conviction of Mayi- Mayi leader Kolokolo for crimes against humanity demonstrates that abuses committed by armed groups will not go unpunished. Efforts to establish a national transitional justice strategy must continue. France calls for the holding of credible, transparent, inclusive and peaceful elections in 2023. Safeguarding the democratic space is therefore essential. Secondly, all efforts must converge to protect the people and meet their needs.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Marie-Madeleine Kalala for her commitment to advancing women’s rights. I will highlight three points. First, the progress made at the regional and domestic levels must be supported. France welcomes the positive dynamic among the States of the region. France supports President Tshilombo Tshisekedi’s initiatives to strengthen engagement with neighbouring States. The operationalization of the Contact and Coordination Group for non-military measures will be a further step to build trust.”
2021-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8918 (2021) · source
“Achieving progress on these political and security fronts is the only way for us to consolidate a stable and sovereign Libya, to unify all Libyan institutions and to put an end to human rights violations, to which migrants are particularly vulnerable. France will continue to take action against impunity for those crimes. Elections are the key to the fair, equitable and transparent distribution of resources for the benefit of all Libyan people. France will remain fully engaged with its partners and in the Council in anticipation of the crucial start to the election period.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“By endorsing the action plan in the presidential statement that we will adopt today, we will all assume the responsibility to help implement Libya’s request. In that regard, France welcomes the announcement of the withdrawal of 300 African mercenaries from Libya, which constitutes an important first step towards that implementation. We call for continued coordination with countries in the region, particularly Egypt, to facilitate similar withdrawals, with the assistance of the United Nations. In that regard, France urges Libyan actors to set deadlines for the implementation of those withdrawals as soon as possible. We encourage the United Nations to support the process, including by strengthening its ceasefire monitoring mechanism. France recalls that we are all bound to strictly comply with the arms embargo.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“We continue to extend our full support to the electoral process led by the High National Elections Commission and to the electoral calendar it will soon issue. We urge all actors to do the same and to commit to accepting the election results. France will strongly condemn any attempts to disrupt the election process or to call into question its results. The Sanctions Committee may designate any individual or entity that hinders the electoral process. The Paris Conference also demonstrated the international community’s support for the action plan agreed on by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission for the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces. The adoption of the action plan, in early October at Geneva, was an essential step in implementing the ceasefire agreement signed on 23 October.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“The international community demonstrated its commitment to the process by unanimously supporting the holding of elections according to the timetable set by the High National Elections Commission. France welcomes the endorsement of the outcomes of the Paris Conference in the presidential statement to be adopted by the Council this afternoon. Libya’s co-chairing of the Conference also confirmed the commitment of Libyan actors to holding elections in accordance with the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum road map and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We must now work to implement the commitments made in Paris. Together with its European partners, France is working to deploy election observers to ensure the transparency and credibility of the process and that all stakeholders accept the outcome of the election.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Ninety-eight candidates have registered for the presidential elections, and 1,766 candidates for the legislative elections. That is proof that inclusive elections comprising the participation of all components of Libyan society are within reach. France encourages the participation of women in the electoral process. With a view to meeting those broad civil society expectations, President Macron took the initiative to co-chair — with Germany, Italy, Libya and the United Nations — the Paris International Conference for Libya on 12 November. The conference reaffirmed the international community’s support for the electoral process to proceed under the auspices of Libya’s High National Elections Commission.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Envoy for his briefing, and in particular for his commitment from the start of his mandate to achieving peace in Libya. I also thank the Permanent Representative of India, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), and Ms. Bensaad for their briefings. We are on the eve of a crucial deadline for the future of Libya. The holding of parliamentary and presidential elections, to begin on December 24, offers a unique opportunity to set the country firmly on a sustainable path to peace and stability. Libyans have very clearly signalled their desire for elections. More than 2.8 million Libyans are registered to vote, and 1.7 million have collected their voter cards.”
2021-11-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8912 (2021) · source
“We condemn any infringement of the right to education for girls and adolescents, and to higher education for female students. Women must be able to work without fearing for their lives. It is also essential to ensure women’s access to medical care. Afghan women have fought for their rights — they continue to do so — and we must support them in their struggle. The Taliban must ensure that threatened Afghan men and women who wish to leave the country have freedom of movement and that they do not face administrative obstacles to their departure. In conclusion, France will continue to give its full support to the Afghan people and will be vigilant to ensure that the commitments made by the Taliban are respected and translated into concrete actions on the ground.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“In that regard, it is important that the Taliban comply with international humanitarian law and not pose any obstacles to the delivery of aid. They must also, as they have pledged to do, ensure the protection of humanitarian personnel, including women and infrastructure. We expect the Taliban not to set Afghanistan back 20 years. Respect for human rights, especially for women, and for the freedom of the media, as well as the formation of a government representative of the various components of Afghan society, are sine qua non conditions to which they must subscribe. Despite assurances, there have been many cases of arbitrary executions, repression of peaceful demonstrations and violence against journalists. These actions must stop.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“We expect the Taliban to demonstrate that terrorist groups receive no direct or indirect financial, ideological, political or logistical support in Kabul or in the Afghan provinces. France is seriously concerned about the humanitarian situation. Half of the Afghan population is in need of emergency aid, and this number is increasing as winter approaches. We cannot stand by and do nothing. That is why France committed itself at the Geneva conference on 13 September to provide €100 million in humanitarian aid for the civilian population. We must now ensure that this aid is delivered to the population, while ensuring full compliance with the requirements of resolution 2593 (2021) and the sanctions regimes established under resolutions 1988 (2011) and 1267 (1999).”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“On the security front, resolution 2593 (2021), adopted on 30 August, set clear conditions for a complete and clear break with terrorist groups and Al-Qaida. However, it is clear that the links between the Al-Qaida command and the Taliban continue, the Taliban are not mobilizing against the Islamic State in Khorasan, and several recent attacks have plunged Afghanistan into mourning. Our thoughts are with the victims. The fight against terrorism remains a priority for France, and we cannot accept Afghanistan becoming a sanctuary for terrorist organizations. Our action in the Council, as elsewhere, is aimed at drying up the resources of terrorist groups and countering their propaganda, but also guaranteeing respect for human rights and ensuring that there is no impunity for terrorists.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Lyons and Ms. Karim for their briefings. I commend the courage of the United Nations teams working in difficult conditions, as well as that of Afghan civil society actors, who never give up. When they took power by force on 15 August, the Taliban created a crisis situation that has serious consequences for the Afghan people and carries the risk of destabilizing the entire region. Faced with this situation, the Security Council must show unity and firmness in defending the fundamental rights of the Afghan people. So far, there has been no sign of change on the part of the Taliban; they have done nothing to respect the commitments they have made to the international community.”
2021-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8908 (2021) · source
“Under the impetus of Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo, several observation, assistance and good offices missions have recently been sent to Haiti, the Sahel and the Gulf of Guinea. The aim is to support political transition processes and strengthen the rule of law. The United Nations would benefit from taking greater advantage of the expertise accumulated by La Francophonie, particularly in electoral matters. Prevention in all its aspects remains a central issue at the United Nations, and in particular at the Security Council. For it is on our ability to anticipate risks, prepare for them and provide sustainable, credible responses focused on the needs of populations that our capacity to maintain international peace and security will depend. This is our responsibility.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The United Nations must continue to support the Silencing the Guns in Africa initiative and the achievement of the objectives of the African Union’s Agenda 2063, in particular the treatment of such threats as terrorism and violent extremism. We must also fight together against the resurgence of the scourge of mercenaries, which is a destabilizing factor. We will also be attentive to the implementation of the African Union Peace Fund, which should include a component devoted to mediation and preventive diplomacy. Finally, I would like to welcome the growing role of the International Organization of la Francophonie in conflict prevention in the French-speaking world.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“The respective missions entrusted by the Charter to the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council complement and reinforce each other. The warning role of the Secretary-General under Article 99 of the Charter remains essential. The jurisprudence of the International Court of Justice contributes not only to the calming of relations between States, but also to a better understanding and thus to a strengthening of international law, which is the pillar of this preventive diplomacy. We must work even more closely with regional and subregional organizations. The partnership with the African Union is being transformed.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“We also need to promote the meaningful participation of women, youth and civil society in mediation and prevention processes. The Peacebuilding Commission could do more to address situations that risk turning into conflicts and make recommendations to the Security Council in this regard. The Peacebuilding Fund has demonstrated its capacity to carry out cross-border projects, as in the Sahel. In his report entitled Our Common Agenda, the Secretary-General calls on States to devote more resources to the Fund. France has taken up this call. It has quadrupled its contribution to the Fund this year. The Security Council’s action in the area of preventive diplomacy must be coordinated with those of other bodies and organizations.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“I am also thinking of the monitoring and early-warning system entrusted to the country teams or the Secretary-General’s special advisers on the prevention of genocide and on the responsibility to protect. I would also like to mention the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia as a successful example in this regard. It has helped to strengthen dialogue and coordinate the response to shared challenges of the States of the region: the terrorist threat, the crisis in Afghanistan, drug trafficking and water management. But we need to do more. The Security Council should take better account of global challenges that could undermine international peace and security. It should have a comprehensive overview of the risks to international security posed by climate change, pandemics or disinformation.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Mexican presidency of the Security Council for organizing today’s debate, as well as the other four distinguished briefers for their briefings. Preventive diplomacy is everyone’s business at the United Nations. The framers of the Charter gave the Security Council a clear mandate in this area. We know that investing in the early stages of conflict is the best way to save lives. In the Council, we focus primarily on situations of open conflict, but significant efforts have been made in recent years to do more upstream work and target the root causes of crises. I would like to welcome the Secretary-General’s push for peace diplomacy. I am thinking of the strengthening of mediation capacities.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906 (2021) · source
“We again call on the transitional authorities to do their utmost to organize elections within the time frame to which they themselves have committed.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“This involves complementing military efforts with equivalent actions in terms of capacity-building, State redeployment, development and humanitarian aid. France is restructuring its military presence but will remain militarily engaged for the benefit of all Sahel countries that continue to request it, and we will continue our consistent support for the development of these countries. In 2020, the French Development Agency committed more than €600 million to the Sahel. To be effective, these actions require the full cooperation of the States concerned. France fully supports the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States in Mali, including the decisions taken at the 7 November summit.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“Its cost would be limited, especially if it was decided initially to concentrate support on Force-led cross- border operations alone. France therefore calls again on the members of the Security Council to support the establishment of this office. Those who have reservations about this proposal have not in fact offered any credible alternative. Meanwhile, terrorist groups are gaining ground and the situation is deteriorating. It is therefore time for the Council to respond to the urgency. Support for the Force is only one aspect of the global response we must provide to the challenges in the Sahel. Together with its partners, France will pursue the approach defined at the Pau and N’Djamena summits.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“To plan and conduct operations over time, the Joint Force needs predictable and sustainable support, which should be provided by a structure that has the capacity, including financial capacity, to organize a logistical support chain. The United Nations has this capacity. It also has the legitimacy. But the Security Council must take its responsibilities. In his letter of last October (S/2021/850), the Secretary-General again called for the establishment of a United Nations support office for the Joint Force funded through assessed contributions. This is also the wish of the African States members of the Security Council. The Secretary-General has indicated that this structure could be operational within one year. This office would offer solid guarantees on human rights.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“The terrorist threat does not respect borders. Only cross- border military cooperation, such as the Joint Force, is capable of responding to it. The latest operations have helped to reduce the terrorists’ hold and strengthen the bond of trust between the armed forces and the local population. The European Union (EU) and its member States are providing very substantial support to the Force in terms of equipment. The EU also finances the support mechanism implemented by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. The African Union authorizes the deployment of the Force every year. West African countries have contributed $12 million to enable it to carry out Operation Sama 3 from March to June. This political and financial support is substantial but insufficient.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the various briefers for their briefings. The situation in the Sahel continues to be of great concern. We all saw this together during the Security Council’s visit to Mali and the Niger. Despite the success of operations in recent months, the civilian population and local forces continue to pay a heavy price in the face of terrorist groups. The 2 November attack near Bani Bangou in the Niger caused the death of several dozen civilians. The international community’s resolute action and strong commitment are more essential than ever. The creation of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) Joint Force is an essential response by the countries of the region to the threat. I would first like to recall why France supports the establishment of a United Nations support office for the Force.”
2021-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8903 (2021) · source
“France calls on all partners to support the women and peace and security agenda and to adopt a national action plan. It also reiterates the need for women to participate in peace operations. The briefings this morning confirm the importance and relevance of such participation. In the three missions in which it is deploying 21 gendarmes and one police officer of all ranks, France is making sure that it brings the skills of women. I would like to salute their action in positions that are particularly important for the fulfilment of the mandates, and in which they are demonstrating remarkable professional efficiency.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“I would like to stress that the linguistic difficulties encountered by personnel who have not mastered the language used in the host State can be an obstacle to the performance of missions. I am therefore pleased with the results of the partnership between the International Organization of la Francophonie and the United Nations Police Division. The United Nations police has demonstrated its ability to adapt so as to increase the participation of women, including at the highest level. Currently, the targets set by the Organization for women’s participation in United Nations policing are being met and even exceeded. But more needs to be done. The implementation of the women and peace and security agenda is a priority for France. Through its feminist diplomacy, it promotes the full participation of women in peace processes.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“United Nations police are involved in a variety of community-based projects to combat various types of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, and to support the empowerment of women. In Mali, for example, United Nations police contribute to the protection of civilians and help to maintain relations between the State and the population through its presence alongside the internal security forces. United Nations police are also a key component of transitions, supporting national capacity-building and security sector reform, as they are doing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through their support for the implementation of the national police reform plan and the formation of community policing in the east of the country. We call on the national authorities to mobilize the means necessary for the success of these efforts.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Lacroix and the Police Commissioners for their briefings. I would like to stress three points. United Nations police have taken on a leading role that will only continue to grow. That role has evolved significantly over the past 20 years: one only has to look at the increase in deployment requirements, the diversity of missions, the doctrine developed since the year 2000 and the place of police in the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. United Nations policing is essential, and the participation of women in that regard is indispensable, not only for reasons of representation within the Organization but also for reasons of equality. The unique contribution of women in internal security forces is widely recognized.”
2021-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8901 (2021) · source
“In parallel with the work of agencies on the ground, the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund, to which France quadrupled its contribution in 2021, must prevent the emergence or resurgence of conflicts. Their efforts must prioritize young people by supporting the implementation and promotion of the youth, peace and security agenda. Let us give young people the means to participate in building lasting peace, starting today.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“That aid will focus on 19 priority countries, particularly in Africa, in order to protect global public goods, in particular climate, biodiversity and health, and to promote the levers of development, namely, education and equality. In order to boost global vaccination against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, France donated 67 million doses, including 64 million doses through the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access Facility mechanism. Those vaccines are currently benefiting more than 52 countries, including about 30 in Africa. Those efforts will continue. The United Nations system as a whole must be a vehicle for inclusion and development.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“We must protect civilians and ensure humanitarian access. In Syria, all parties, especially the Syrian regime, must respect international humanitarian law. Finally, peacebuilding efforts must ensure sustainable development for the people. Poverty, growing socioeconomic inequalities as well as pandemics and environmental degradation call for multilateral responses. The new social contract promoted by the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda reflects the increased need for cooperation and solidarity. That is how we will also be able to make progress in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. France is doing its part by increasing its official development assistance to 0.55 per cent of its gross national income by next year.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900 (2021) · source
“We must continue to prioritize the protection of women, children, minorities and the most vulnerable. In the Middle East, progress in the fight against Da’esh has not eliminated the threat to women and religious minorities. In Burma, the root causes of the Rohingya crisis persist; the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, in particular those on citizenship and equal rights, must be implemented. With the Generation Equality Forum, France and Mexico have secured commitments and resources for the women and peace and security agenda, but that must translate into concrete progress on the ground. In Afghanistan, France demands respect for the rights of women and girls, as those rights are already being violated by the Taliban. Responding to humanitarian needs is crucial.”
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