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Elisenda Vives Balmaña

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2020-06-23
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  1. “In this regard, we wish to recognize the importance of collecting disaggregated data and to integrate the gender perspective in the response and support of the victims and in all its aspects. To conclude, let me reiterate Andorra’s full support to the mandate and work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. We must join our efforts to protect the most vulnerable in conflict, for their present and future.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

  2. “We would also like to commend the work of the Office in supporting actions and policies for the reintegration of victims of armed conflict to their own life, to their communities, helping them against stigma, and recovering education to fulfil their future. We commend the initiatives and actions already undertaken to promote their education and support their mental health after so many abuses. Andorra shares the concern for better funding the efforts and building capacity for the workers in care of the reintegration of children affected by armed conflict. Andorra is a regular donor of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNICEF and will keep its commitment in providing resources to support the most vulnerable.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

  3. “Furthermore, Andorra endorsed the Paris and Vancouver Principles and is part of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children and armed conflict and call Member States that have not yet done so, to consider ratify this instrument in order to advance to its universalization. Andorra wishes to express its deep appreciation for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in a year when we mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of her mandate. We recognize its essential work in involving parties in conflict in engaging constructively to prevent violence against children. In this regard, we welcome the action plans signed this year and the commitments made by parties to the conflicts with the support of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

  4. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic posed a threat in the access of education for millions of girls and boys, the attacks against education and medical facilities are determined to prevent children from enjoying their fundamental human rights. This is unacceptable. They are an attack against their future and wellbeing. We call for full accountability through national and international justice mechanism, such as the International Criminal Court. Andorra endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration, and we invite those who have not yet done so, to do so and fully implement it. Andorra also calls to integrate the Safe Schools Declaration in the Human Rights monitoring mechanisms, such as the Universal Periodic Review.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

  5. “In this regard, I would like to acknowledge their dedication and commitment in fulfilling their work in very difficult circumstances. We would also like to reiterate our full support to the Secretary-General’s call to a global ceasefire and we call to all parties in conflict to fully implement resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2565 (2021) on the implementation of ceasefires and facilitating equitable and affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines. Andorra is deeply concerned by the trends presented in the report and condemns all incidents of the six grave violations presented in the report of the Secretary - General. We are particularly disturbed by the increased attacks against schools, hospitals and other civil infrastructure.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

  6. “We appreciate the briefers, the Executive Director of UNICEF, the Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Reconciliation and the representative of the civil society for their comprehensive presentations today and sharing their insights for a better understanding of the situation on the field and the conditions needed to address and reverse the situation of thousands of children and their communities. We are appalled by the alarming figures contained in the report of the Secretary- General of 2020 and we would like to join our voice in denouncing the grave violations against children. The year 2020 was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures put in place to stop the spread of the virus. A difficult context for the workers on the ground in monitoring and supporting the victims of armed conflicts.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

  7. “At the outset, let me commend the Permanent Mission of Estonia to the United Nations for organizing this open debate of the Security Council on children and armed conflict. Andorra aligns itself with the statement delivered by Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict and wishes to make some remarks in its national capacity. I would like to thank the Secretary-General and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict for their tireless efforts in favor of the most vulnerable.”

    2021-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/617 (2021) · source

  8. “Andorra believes that it is important to promote a change in the dynamics of the current production and consumption trends. In particular, we would like to stress the importance of addressing the phenomenon of food loss and waste within the global discussion of food systems and improvement of the supply chain, as it affects their level of accessibility and stability in all regions. A global transformation towards more equitable and sustainable food systems will contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 and creating enduring food security, including in the context of armed conflict, which can lay the foundation set the ground for durable peace. Andorra will therefore continue to be committed to working to end food insecurity and supports the mainstreamed inclusion of the topic on the agenda of the Security Council.”

    2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source

  9. “Andorra was therefore among the first States to accept the amendment to article 8.2 of the Rome Statute, aimed at criminalizing the intentional use of starvation of civilians as a method of warfare by depriving them of objects indispensable to their survival, including wilfully impeding relief supplies. It is an important step towards ensuring international justice for perpetrators of that war crime, and we call on other States to consider accepting that amendment to the Rome Statute.S/2021/250 The Food Systems Summit convened by the Secretary-General, to be held in September, aims to produce concrete measures towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and to raise awareness of the need to reform the current food systems. It has our full support.”

    2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source

  10. “Furthermore, the recent attack on World Food Programme staff in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has again shaken our reality and reaffirms our commitment to ensuring the safety of the humanitarian personnel of United Nations missions on the ground. I take this opportunity to express my sincere condolences to the Government and people of Italy and of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to the families of the victims of that atrocious attack. What actions could the Security Council consider in addressing the growing food insecurity in conflicts? Andorra believes it essential to focus on the fight against the impunity of those who use famine as a weapon of war and obstruct the work of humanitarian personnel.”

    2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source

  11. “The resolution reaffirms the need to respect humanitarian principles and the obligation of parties to conflict to respect international humanitarian law and recognizes that starvation as a method of warfare can constitute a war crime, alongside the importance of ensuring access to humanitarian aid. The reports in relation to the resolution have shown worsening conditions in areas where food insecurity and conflict are related. COVID-19 has exacerbated them, but the preconditions and the conflict context are at the origin of the food crisis. We call on the Security Council to continue and persevere in its cooperation efforts with all United Nations system agencies and entities to address it, developing early warning and emergency action mechanisms.”

    2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source

  12. “The tragedy of the grave situation that millions of people are facing around the world requires the full attention of the international community for action. The appeal for a global ceasefire by the Secretary-General was an urgent call in the context of the pandemic. Andorra was among the countries supporting it. My country wants to reiterate that call. The number of people in need of humanitarian assistance and victim to food insecurity is increasing dramatically. They need urgent action. For those who suffer more, we should base our actions on the principle of reaching the furthest behind first. We want to acknowledge the commitment of the Security Council to addressing food insecurity-induced conflict. Almost two years ago, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2417 (2018).”

    2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source

  13. “At the outset, let me congratulate the United States of America, as President of the Security Council for the month of March, on organizing this high-level open debate on conflict and food security. I want to thank the briefers for their striking statements, so necessary to bring the world together to address this sober challenge. Around the world, data and forecasts on food insecurity are largely concerning. Estimates indicate that the vulnerable population has nearly doubled this year, increasing to 265 million people, particularly due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Women, children and people with disabilities are disproportionately affected. Moreover, funding needs for food security in humanitarian appeals increased to $9 billion in 2020, as compared to $5 billion in 2015.”

    2021-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/250 (2021) · source

  14. “For that, I thank her for her invaluable work and reiterate Andorra’s commitment to her task. Andorra remains committed and will continue to work with the international community to ensure a protective environment and hope for the future for all children.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

  15. “We must step up our efforts to ensure that children receive the assistance and support necessary to secure their future. To that end, we acknowledge the role of the agencies on the ground, whose work and coordination are essential to ensuring the peaceful resolution of conflicts. Andorra also commends the essential work of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to prevent violations of children’s rights and to promote their reintegration. This year, the Office of the Special Representative has concluded 29 agreements with parties to conflicts. Andorra has strongly supported the work of the Special Representative in recent years through voluntary contributions. We are aware of her team’s particular needs and the difficult conditions in which it must operate.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

  16. “This year we are celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), which established the monitoring and reporting mechanism, which has made it possible to significantly deter children’s rights violations during armed conflict. This year also marks the twentieth anniversary of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, to which Andorra is party. It is clear that the work accomplished in recent years through those instruments reflects the commitment of the international community to protecting children. However, we must remain aware of the emerging challenges. The increase in attacks on schools and in the denial of access to humanitarian aid is alarming.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

  17. “At the outset, Andorra thanks France for organizing this open debate of the Security Council on children and armed conflict, as well as the speakers for their input on the importance of preserving and promoting the right to education in armed conflict. Andorra associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. Andorra notes with concern the increase in violence against children reflected in the Secretary-General’s most recent report (S/2020/525). Also worrying is the growing number of children displaced by armed conflict who are now unable to attend school. Similarly, the devastating effects of the coronavirus disease in recent times have deepened inequalities by disrupting children’s right to education in conflict zones.”

    2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source