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Dlhovo

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first: 2023-02-14
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“In conclusion, and as party to the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, of 15 November 2000, I wish to affirm that Mozambique is undertaking efforts at the national level, bilaterally, within the framework of the Southern African Development Community and the African Union, in the fight against transnational organized crime, one of the major threats to international peace and security today and a phenomenon for which we need to combine efforts if we are to succeed. Without a doubt, transnational organized crime requires an appropriate international response.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“The newly adopted legal instrument seeks to strengthen the existing national legislation to combat transnational organized crime, trafficking in small arms and light weapons, trafficking in persons, drugs, trafficking in precious minerals, money laundering, corruption, kidnappings and homicides, among others. Our policies also aim to cut off the sources of logistical support for criminal activities.”
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“In order to effectively tackle transnational organized crime amid the growth and sophistication of these criminal networks and operations, we also need robust and efficient legal systems, well-trained and well-equipped police forces and advanced means and technologies, as well as collaboration and mutual assistance among our countries. In order to address transnational organized crime and within the framework of relevant United Nations, African Union and Southern African Development Community instruments, on 28 August the Government of Mozambique adopted law 14/2023, which establishes the legal regime and measures to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorist financing and repeals the previous law.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Criminal networks operate by exploiting our countries’ vulnerabilities, including poverty, lack of social and economic opportunities and unemployment. Our efforts must therefore be geared towards resolving the root causes of this problem. We must invest more in the promotion of the rule of law and social justice, in education and health, in the fight against corruption in all its forms and at all levels, in the means of combating and dismantling criminal networks, including regional and international cooperation. The fight against transnational organized crime requires the engagement of all countries. It requires our collective responsibility and coordinated efforts for an effective response at a global level.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“We are deeply concerned about the growing threats that transnational organized crime poses to international peace and security in different regions of the world, including with regard to arms trafficking, illicit drugs, smuggling of migrants, trafficking in persons, money laundering, terrorism and corruption, among others. Those malicious activities are widening their ramifications across borders and, in that regard, affecting global security and well-being. In the same vein, the growing path of organized and transnational crime is negatively impacting the modus vivendi of our societies and local communities, as well as the performance of our economies, and it is compounded by existing complex challenges such as underdevelopment, political instability, armed conflicts and corruption, to name a few.”
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“Although this illegal activity does not take place on defined battlefields, it undermines our efforts aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Transnational organized crime poses a significant and growing threat to national and international security, with a negative impact on public safety, the lives of communities, the consolidation of democratic institutions and socioeconomic stability. Criminal networks are not only expanding, but also diversifying their activities, resulting today in the convergence of threats, with destabilizing effects.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“Ms. Dlhovo (Mozambique) (spoke in Portuguese; English interpretation provided by the delegation): Mozambique extends its warm congratulations to Ecuador for assuming the monthly presidency of the Security Council in the current month of December. We commend Ecuador for convening this timely and important high-level open debate on the theme “Threats to international peace and security: Transnational organized crime, growing challenges and new threats”. We applaud His Excellency Secretary-General António Guterres for his insightful remarks. We also thank the briefers for their thoughtful and pertinent contributions. Transnational organized crime is one of the major threats to peace, security and prosperity of humankind.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497 (2023) · source
“There are still a number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. Given the lateness of the hour, I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.20 p.m.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source
“I now call on the Minister of Social Affairs and Community Development and Minister of State for Women and Children Affairs of Kuwait.”
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“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than three minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphones will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after three minutes. I now call on the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Labour, Family, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities of Slovenia.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source
“We must protect and leverage women’s sensitivity and capacity to resolve conflicts and maintain peace on our planet. (spoke in English) I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I call on the President of the Swiss Confederation.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source
“We hope that at the end of today’s open debate, we will be able to positively assess the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) by Member States and envisage their full compliance therewith. We also hope to forge synergies among Member States and other relevant actors with a view to strengthening strategies and ongoing actions in the field of gender equality and the effective involvement of women in peacebuilding and peacekeeping, as well as to ensuring that all peacebuilding efforts are consistent with the principle of gender equality. There is no doubt that by involving more women in the peacebuilding and peacekeeping agenda in our countries, we will achieve success. Women — who give life — do not wish under any circumstances for the lives of the people they bring into the world to be taken away.”
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“As the United Nations, we must work harder to incorporate the gender perspective into peacekeeping operations; ensure that parties to armed conflict take special measures to protect women, girls and children from gender-based violence, in particular the different forms of sexual violence; guarantee the socioeconomic empowerment of women and girls in the post-conflict period as a fundamental tool for their reintegration; strengthen society’s awareness of gender equality and women’s rights in all spheres; and ensure that Security Council missions take into account gender mainstreaming and women’s rights, including in consultation with local and international women’s groups.”
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“We reaffirm the commitment of the Government of the Republic of Mozambique to continue its internal efforts with a view to ensuring the increased involvement of women in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts, as well as in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
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“Mozambique enjoys gender parity in the Council of Ministers, where women lead important ministries, in addition to women Deputy Ministers, Secretaries of State and provincial Governors. In judicial bodies, women’s participation is substantial at all levels. It should also be noted that there are women Presidents of the Administrative Court and the Constitutional Council, and that the Attorney General of the Republic is a woman. The representation of women in judicial bodies allows for greater attention to the legal protection of women’s rights in conflict situations. Within the scope of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), the coordination, monitoring and accountability of global commitments in terms of women and peace and security has been strengthened.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source
“But while we have many instruments, the challenge is to implement them fully. In order to operationalize resolution 1325 (2000), Mozambique implemented its national action plan on women, peace and security, and we have achieved notable results by emphasizing strengthening women’s safety and providing comprehensive services to survivors of various types of violence; encouraging the socioeconomic promotion of women in the context of post-conflict recovery; strengthening the capacity of women and women’s organizations in conflict prevention and resolution, particularly at the community level; guaranteeing equal rights to access to land, education and health, with a positive impact on illiteracy rates, which fell from 88 per cent in 1980 to 46 per cent in 2021, and on maternal and child mortality; and increasing women’s political representation in governance bodies at the central, provincial, municipal and district levels, most notably illustrated by the fact that the percentage of women in the Assembly of the Republic increased from 25 per cent in 1997 to 43 per cent in its present session, which is presided over by a woman, as was the previous session.”
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“That is why we have established and implemented a number of instruments that prioritize our country’s gender policy and the strategy for its implementation, including a national action plan for the advancement of women, a domestic violence law, a multisectoral mechanism for integrated care for women victims of violence and a law aimed at preventing and combating early marriage, because we believe that such instruments can be of great help to women in overcoming the challenges they face. At the international level, among other things Mozambique is a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa and the SADC Protocol on Gender and Development.”
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“We continue to see serious violations of women’s rights, and the majority of refugees and internally displaced people whose situation is caused by armed conflict is made up of women, children, people with disabilities and the elderly. Unfortunately, that sad reality continues to prevail despite the fact that the Security Council has adopted many resolutions aimed at preventing such situations. Women’s participation in decision-making processes concerning issues of peace, security, conflict prevention and resolution, along with their effective participation in peacekeeping missions, is a major challenge. The Government of Mozambique promotes, supports and values women’s advancement in all aspects of political, economic, social and cultural life through constitutional rule and its implementation.”
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“The Security Council’s adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) in October 2000 represented a significant step forward by clearly highlighting the transformative role that women play in political and socioeconomic processes and in peacebuilding. The resolution calls on national and international actors to include women fully in post- conflict prevention, resolution and recovery and to ensure that all peacebuilding efforts are consistent with the principles of gender equality. To this day, women constitute one of society’s groups that are most affected by armed conflict throughout the world and in Africa in particular.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source
“Let me express our appreciation to His Excellency Secretary-General António Guterres for his visionary leadership of our important Organization, and above all for his commitment to keeping gender issues at the centre of the global agenda while emphasizing conflict prevention, management and resolution, as well as the maintenance of international peace and security. This debate, which is taking place during Women’s History Month, provides us with an opportunity to assess the results of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The women and peace and security agenda constitutes one of the greatest priorities and challenges for the international community, Africa, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Mozambique in particular.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Gbowee for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mozambique. (spoke in Portuguese; English interpretation provided by the delegation) On behalf of the Government of Mozambique, I am personally pleased to welcome all the briefers and members of the Security Council honouring us with their presence at this high-level open debate on the theme of “Women and peace and security: towards the twenty-fifth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000)”, a topic that is undeniably timely and relevant throughout the world, particularly in Mozambique.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276 (2023) · source
“Stella Ronner-Grubačić, European Union Ambassador for Gender and Diversity, to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and previous practice in this regard. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/146, which contains the text of a letter dated 24 February 2023 from the Permanent Representative of Mozambique to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to Ms. Bahous.”
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“I propose that the Council invite Her Excellency Ms. Amal Hamad, Minister of Women’s Affairs of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and previous practice in this regard. It is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN-Women; Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross; Ms. Bineta Diop, Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission; and Ms. Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Her Excellency Ms.”
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“I would like to warmly welcome the President, Ministers and other high-level representatives. Their presence today underscores the importance of the subject matter under discussion. In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Namibia, Pakistan, Panama, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, Uruguay and Viet Nam to participate in this meeting.”
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“The national action plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) should set 2025 as the deadline to respond to that situation, which, like other traditional and emerging threats, affects women and girls differently.”
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“To enhance that participation, the Council and the Secretariat can promote three specific measures already discussed in this regard — supporting the economic and social empowerment of women affected by armed conflict, institutionalizing the participation of local and international women’s organizations in political processes related to peace and security, and promoting women’s leadership at all levels of the multilateral system. Finally, we would like to draw attention to the emerging threats affecting the security of women and girls. The trafficking and diversion of small arms and light weapons has plunged Latin America into a situation of violence that must be addressed and prioritized by the Council.”
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“The increase in sexual violence in conflict, threats and attacks on women human rights defenders — virtually and in person — and the spread of misogynistic discourse on social media are strongly correlated with the sense of impunity enjoyed by perpetrators. The Council must make a firm and renewed commitment to preventing impunity and seeking innovative measures to bring perpetrators to justice. It is also imperative for the Council to ensure that all peacekeeping operations have personnel trained in addressing gender issues and in the prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence, which will provide robust protection for women and girls and be a first step towards their empowerment and meaningful participation.”
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“An intersectional and intercultural approach has been taken in developing the third national action plan, with a view to addressing structural discrimination in the armed forces and law enforcement and ensuring an effective State response to peace and security issues. We invite States to develop a national action plan or to update it. Chile, like other countries, is eager to share its experience. National action plans should respond to one of the concerns raised for this debate by planning and developing effective measures to protect women and girls during armed conflict. At present we see that protection measures are becoming less and less effective.”
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“Concerns about the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda is closely linked to the development of national action plans to guide local work on gender mainstreaming in the armed forces and law enforcement, as well as on the participation of women in peace processes, security institutions and leadership positions that lead to the construction of more egalitarian societies. Chile is currently developing its third national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), with a view to developing a transformative instrument in the work of the armed forces and police and civilian institutions linked to the issue.”
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“We are also proud to play a leading role in the establishment of the Women Consultative Council within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the resolution 1325 (2000) will present a valuable opportunity to take stock of this agenda and discuss how we can further strengthen and streamline it in all our peace and security-related work for the next decade. Türkiye will continue to contribute to advancing the women and peace and security agenda. Annex VIII Statement as provided by the Permanent Mission of Chile to the United Nations [Original: Spanish] We thank Mozambique for convening this open debate. We also thank the speakers for their presentations and background information.”
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“Our projects in Afghanistan and Somalia, especially in the fields of education and health services, are concrete examples of our efforts to this end. The Turkish Government also continues to provide multifaceted services to offer dignified living conditions for over 4 million refugees who sought refuge in Türkiye, the majority of whom are Syrians. Refugee women and their children benefit from psychosocial support, protective services in response to violence against women; child support centres; institutions for children in need of care; socioeconomic support within family; livelihood opportunities and social cohesion programmes. During our presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) in 2015, we pioneered the establishment of the Women 20 platform to ensure that gender considerations are mainstreamed into G20 work.”
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“Those efforts should be based on women’s equal and full participation as active agents in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, peace-building and peacekeeping, as resolution 1325 (2000) underlines. Women’s representation and active participation in decision-making processes in the fields of diplomacy and security serve a vital function in addressing multifaceted challenges and achieving sustainable solutions. Türkiye actively promotes the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in international platforms, including the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO. In line with the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000), Türkiye supports the empowerment and well-being of women and girls in various emergency, conflict or post-conflict contexts, through comprehensive development assistance programmes.”
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“Let me also thank the presidency for keeping the focus of the Council on the women and peace and security agenda this month, when we observe the International Women’s Day and during the current session of the Commission on the Status of Women. The adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), almost a quarter century ago, was a milestone in addressing the disproportionate and unique impact of armed conflict on women. Resolution 1325 (2000) is also a landmark resolution, underlining the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding. The severe effects of conflicts on women and girls continue in various geographies and need our thorough examination and gender-sensitive responses.”
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“In this respect, we are horrified by the allegations of conflict-related sexual violence perpetrated by Russian forces. Slovakia calls for the immediate cessation of Russian military activities in Ukraine and the unconditional withdrawal of all Russian troops from the whole territory of Ukraine. In this regard, we urge the Russian Federation to fully implement all relevant General Assembly resolutions, including resolution ES-11/6, of 23 February. It is not only us who said it. The votes of the other 140 States spoke for themselves, confirming that Russia’s actions are unacceptable to the democratic world. Annex VII Statement as provided by the Permanent Mission of Türkiye to the United Nations We congratulate Mozambique for assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March.”
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“The reality is that we are facing the highest number of conflicts since the end of the Second World War. We therefore consider it crucial to call on all stakeholders once again to reiterate their strong support for the full and equal participation of women in all efforts to create and maintain international peace and security, while adopting and supporting concrete and targeted measures. It is essential that the Security Council continue to systematically and consistently advance, advocate for and promote the women and peace and security agenda in all its work. We wish to stress that women not only contribute substantially to conflict prevention and resolution, but also continue to be particularly affected by conflict situations.”
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“Despite the fact that the Security Council has adopted nine further resolutions under the women and peace and security agenda since resolution 1325 (2000), the Secretary-General, in his report from the last October, was unequivocally clear: “Despite the normative agreement dating back to the year 2000 and the evidence that gender equality offers a path to sustainable peace and conflict prevention, we are moving in the opposite direction. Today, the world is experiencing a reversal of generational gains in women’s rights, while violent conflicts and military expenditures, military coups, displacement and hunger continue to increase”. We could not agree more with his words. Contrary to progress made since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), it would be irresponsible to cover our eyes from statistics that reflect reality.”
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“Annex VI Statement as provided by the Permanent Mission of Slovakia to the United Nations We thank the presidency of Mozambique for organizing this open debate, which is intended to provide an opportunity to take stock of the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda and to reaffirm women’s key role in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. It also highlights the need for the adoption of a gender perspective in peace agreements and to protect women and girls from gender- based violence.”
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“Evidence shows us that when women have access to opportunities and participate in decision-making, their work has an enormous and positive impact on their families, communities and countries. Undeniably, gender equality is one of the most solid foundations on which we can build peace together. That is why we must continue to redouble our efforts to eliminate the barriers, violence and discrimination that rob them of their place at the decision-making table. May this occasion serve to redefine and modernize the agenda and prioritize women’s leadership and the defence of their rights, at a time when the most vulnerable women and girls need us the most.”
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“Thirdly, Costa Rica calls on the Council to include once and for all the issue of disarmament under this agenda item and the implementation of national action plans. Women and girls are often described as “vulnerable”. But what makes them vulnerable to gender-based and sexual violence is the availability of weapons and the lack of regulations governing their ammunition. Furthermore, we must urgently consider the repercussions of gender norms, including militarized masculinities, in terms of violence, armed conflict and the production, manufacture, acquisition, possession and use of lethal weapons. All of the resolutions under the women and peace and security agenda focus more on protecting women’s bodies than on unleashing their full potential.”
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“Both emanate from the same root causes, including inequality in gender relations, patriarchal stereotypes and the lack of prevention and accountability. Secondly, the Council must acknowledge that denying education to girls and women poses a threat to international peace and security, as women’s minds have also become a new battleground. Such intellectual violence is linked to sexual violence and other structural forms of violence against women. Costa Rica calls on the Security Council to adopt a new draft resolution that acknowledges the importance of girls’ education not only as a fundamental human right, but as a decisive factor in achieving the inclusion and political, social and economic empowerment of women.”
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“While women and girls face serious barriers to Internet access and connectivity in rural and conflict-affected regions, online violence prevents them from participating in discussions, including in private and cordoned-off spaces, which affects their full and meaningful participation in the full spectrum of negotiation, finalization and implementation of peace agreements. Likewise, online gender-based violence violates their fundamental rights, such as the freedom of expression and political participation, without which there can be no lasting peace. Costa Rica also regrets that online gender-based violence continues to be perceived as less serious than violence that takes place in the “real world”.”
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“Annex V Statement as provided by the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica to the United Nations [Original: English and Spanish] For the past 23 years, in the Security Council, we have commemorated the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) — a resolution that has yet to deliver on its promise. In that regard, let me make three points. First, most resolutions under the women and peace and security agenda condemn sexual and gender-based violence as a weapon of war. However, the Council has yet to examine online gender-based violence within its normative framework, let alone its cross-cutting aspects.”
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“To see tangible change, we must redouble our efforts to continue to advocate for the agenda and promote the positive role that women do and can play in peace and security- building efforts. It is not only time, but in fact essential that women be adequately represented in political decision-making and peace negotiations at the national, regional and international levels. That is Namibia’s commitment, and we enjoin all of us to renew and strengthen our collective responsibility towards the maintenance of international peace and security and the promotion of the well-being of the peoples of the world and international cooperation by further strengthening the women and peace and security agenda and its implementation.”
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“As we move towards 2025 and beyond, I would like to highlight some areas in which a women and peace and security agenda lens could lead to more balanced and sustainable solutions, particularly in the context of dealing with the challenges of tomorrow. Those are cyberspace and security, climate change, countering violent extremism and trafficking in persons. Additionally, we must also adopt gender-responsive national budgets, designed in collaboration with women and civil society, including at the local and grass-roots levels, inter alia for national action plans on women and peace and security and other relevant national mechanisms on women and peace and security. There is no need to reinvent the wheel. We have the necessary tools to drive the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda on hand.”
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“Namibia also places an important emphasis on the nexus between the women and peace and security and the disarmament agendas. We note with particular concern the strong impact of the global arms trade on the insecurity of women and girls in and out of conflict situations, as well as the increasing impact of small arms and light weapons (SALW) on women and gender-based violence, particularly the impact of the illicit trade’s effect of perpetuating conflict and instability. We must therefore mainstream the women and peace and security agenda in disarmament and establish coherence between the women and peace and security and the disarmament agendas, recognizing the existing links and reciprocal impacts on both agendas. We also call on the Security Council to support the collection of data on SALW, disaggregated by age and sex.”
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“That national action plan was developed not as a stand-alone tool, but as a complement to other mechanisms and frameworks developed to advance women’s rights in Namibia. In the national action plan, Namibia committed to creating “a safe and peaceful Namibia, where all women, men, girls and boys have equal rights and live without fear or want and in dignity”. To achieve that, and ultimately the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, Namibia has aligned its outcome indicators with the African Union Continental Results Framework, where relevant, in line with our position that integrating the women and peace and security agenda in regional organizations and fostering implementation through the development of regional frameworks or action plans remain essential to driving the women and peace and security agenda.”
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“Resolution 1325 (2000) was borne out of the need to promote women’s participation in efforts and processes aimed at pursuing peace and security, the prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls and the protection of women in conflict and non-conflict situations, including in the context of unauthorized seizures of power. Documented evidence demonstrates that, although peace is more long-lasting as a result of women’s meaningful participation in peace, security and humanitarian processes, that value does not consistently translate into women’s inclusion or participation in peace negotiations and implementation mechanisms. Namibia adopted its first national action plan in 2019 for the period 2019-2024, which would take us to right before the twenty-fifth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000).”
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“The Republic of Korea, as a candidate for membership on the Security Council for the 2024–2025 term, is firmly committed to continuing its support to raise the voices of suffering women around the world to faithfully implement the women and peace and security agenda. Annex IV Statement as provided by the Permanent Mission of Namibia to the United Nations Namibia thanks you for organizing this open debate on the issue of women and peace and security. As a champion of the women and peace and security agenda, we are, as always, encouraged by the overwhelming support for this open debate.”
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“Last month’s report of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on promoting accountability for human rights violations by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea highlighted the heartbreaking cases of female victims of trafficking, forced labour, forced marriages and forced repatriation by neighbouring State authorities. In order to ensure that they do not remain mere victims, the international community should pay special attention to the women defectors from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, who have survived life-or-death crises and have chosen to speak up for those who are being silenced.”
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“She says, “Life there is unimaginable, and no one has the right to complain.” At the conference on the human rights of women and girls in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea held in Seoul a month ago, several United Nations experts expressed their grave concerns about the deteriorating human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, especially with regard to women suffering from routine and traumatizing sexual exploitation and abuses in prison camps. At the same time, women escaping from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea continue to face many acute challenges.”
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