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1. “Lastly, climate change and climate-related security risks must be an integral part of peace operations, as it adversely affects already vulnerable populations. We encourage more countries to support the United Nations climate security mechanism, which, among other things, has provided advisors to United Nations missions.”

   2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source

2. “Stronger linkages between the Commission and the Security Council can help to ensure that national peacebuilding priorities are brought to the Council’s attention at an early stage and should be promoted. Thirdly, building peace requires adequate resources. Nordic countries are among the key contributors to the United Nations Peacebuilding Fund and are jointly responsible for over 30 per cent of its funding. The resolution on financing for peacebuilding (resolution 76/305), adopted by consensus by the General Assembly, stresses the importance of sufficient funding to support the peacebuilding activities of peacekeeping operations and special political missions throughout their life cycle and in their transition phases.”

   2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source

3. “Secondly, on partnerships, regional organizations such as the European Union and the African Union should be actively engaged in political processes and security efforts in United Nations peace operation settings to enhance strategic coherence and complementarity in efforts. We furthermore encourage cohesion with peacekeeping efforts under African subregional organizations, including the Economic Community of West African States, and initiatives such as the Accra Initiative, in line with commitments made under the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. Coherent and complementary approaches within the United Nations are equally important. The Peacebuilding Commission, with its convening and bridging mandate, plays an important role in promoting coherence.”

   2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source

4. “We encourage greater integration of police and law enforcement perspectives in peace operations. An effective police force, judiciary system and corrections service, with human rights and the rule of law at their heart, are a prerequisite for peace. Civil society inclusion and the empowerment of vulnerable communities is vital and can prevent the acceleration of conflict dynamics. The woman and peace and security agenda must guide United Nations peace operations to enhance the full, effective, equal and meaningful participation of women. Similarly, the role of youth in the prevention and resolution of conflict is a key aspect, as is the inclusion of persons with disabilities.”

   2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source

5. “This requires thorough conflict analysis, identifying the root causes of conflict and fragility and sources of resilience. Complementarity with other actors such as United Nations agencies, regional entities and international and local civil society organizations across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus is an essential part of this approach. The Nordic countries would like to highlight four key points. First, with respect to broad-based national ownership and the active engagement of actors at all levels of society, peace operations cannot replace the need for the political will of conflict parties to pursue peace, nor the host State’s sovereign responsibilities. In this regard, we stress that protection of civilians, including children, must be a main priority.”

   2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source

6. “Ms. Eneström (Sweden): I have the pleasure to submit this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. The entire United Nations system must be geared up to tackle the global challenges of today. Violent conflicts are growing in number, and they are becoming more protracted. Conflict dynamics are exacerbated by increasing inequalities, humanitarian and food crises, complex security threats and climate change. Holistic and integrated approaches are necessary to face these challenges. The same applies to United Nations peace operations, which need robust and flexible mandates that are adequately resourced, in order to empower them to respond to changing dynamics. Prevention, resilience and peacebuilding should make up integral parts of peace operations.”

   2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source

7. “In conclusion, we recall the two resolutions adopted by the emergency special session of the General Assembly (resolutions ES-11/1 and ES-11/2), as well as the order by the International Court of Justice issued on 16 March this year. All of them include a clear call on Russia to stop this war. But let us be candid: no United Nations resolutions or court orders are necessary in that regard. It is obvious to everyone what the right course of action is. This aggression should never have been launched in the first place, and it must end now. It is never too late to make the right choice.”

   2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

8. “Those aspects must be fully integrated into the humanitarian response. Thirdly, international humanitarian law must be respected. Civilians must never be a target, and civilian infrastructure must be protected. Sexual violence can never be tolerated. That brings me back to the issue of responsibility. No amount of denial and disinformation will prevent accountability for serious international crimes, including war crimes. We are now almost eight weeks into Russia’s full- scale aggression against Ukraine. During that time, we have witnessed horrific atrocities that have ended, ruined or disrupted the lives of millions. But we have also seen the international community coming together in solidarity with Ukraine. And, most importantly, we have been deeply impressed by the incredible resilience of the Ukrainian people.”

   2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

9. “We call on the parties to the conflict to abide by their obligations to allow and facilitate access to the east and to other hard-to-reach areas, recalling again the particular responsibility that rests on the shoulders of the invading forces. We welcome in that regard the efforts of the Emergency Relief Coordinator to negotiate a humanitarian ceasefire during his recent visit to Moscow and Ukraine, and we strongly support the Secretary-General’s call for a humanitarian pause. Secondly, in line with humanitarian principles, protection and assistance must take into account the needs of everyone living in a situation of vulnerability. We see how women who have chosen to stay are at heightened risk of sexual and gender-based violence. We also see how the elderly and people with disabilities are unable to leave.”

   2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

10. “Going forward, let me highlight a few elements that we see as particularly important to further improve the efficiency of humanitarian work: First, safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access must be ensured — not least to the areas hardest hit by the conflict and places that risk being encircled, in particular. Access to places such as Mariupol and Kharkiv is still being granted on a case-by-case basis and requires complicated negotiations, while humanitarian needs are on a scale that requires sustained access. The main cause of the lack of access are the attacks by the Russian Federation on areas where civilians are located, which compromises the safety and security of humanitarian actors on the ground.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

11. “As we heard today and as evidenced by so many testimonies from those who have fled, the efforts of humanitarian actors are being dwarfed by the unspeakable horrors caused by the unprovoked, unjustified and illegal Russian aggression against Ukraine. The decision to launch this war places a heavy responsibility on those who made it. We welcome the efforts of humanitarian actors to assist and protect as many people in need as possible, as well as the hospitality and generosity of those countries who are hosting refugees from Ukraine. Ukraine’s immediate neighbours — Poland, Moldova, Romania, Hungary and Slovakia — deserve particular recognition in that regard. The Nordic countries are proud to be part of a donor community that has mustered an impressive response to the initial humanitarian appeal of $1.1 billion.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

12. “Ms. Eneström (Sweden): I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. Let me start by thanking the briefers for their clear and concise remarks. I also want to pay tribute to the staff of their respective organizations and all other humanitarian workers on the ground in Ukraine and in neighbouring countries. We are immensely grateful for their efforts, which, sadly, are essential for the safety and dignity of so many Ukrainians. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration are doing impressive work to assist refugees and internally displaced persons and we encourage them to continue to scale up their work.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

13. “Members should recognize that all survivors, including LGBTI persons, are unique individuals, with different experiences and needs, and that any support to assist and empower survivors must be contextualized, paying particular attention to multiple and intersecting vulnerabilities.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

14. “Therefore, the Core Group urges Member States to facilitate the full, equal and meaningful participation of LGBTI victims and survivors of sexual violence in the decision-making processes that affect them, including transitional justice strategies. Likewise, the Core Group calls for the implementation of strategies to ensure access to comprehensive specialized services, including psychosocial health care and services, sexual and reproductive health services and legal and livelihood support and services, for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, adapted to their needs and provided without discrimination, as well as appropriate consideration to avoid discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or sex characteristics and vulnerability to violence when adjudicating asylum claims.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

15. “In that regard, we call on all parties to conflicts to respect international law, including international humanitarian law, and human rights to break the vicious cycle of sexual violence, underreporting, impunity and retaliation, and provide targeted gender-sensitive services to address the needs of LGBTI victims and survivors of sexual violence, including access to justice, assistance, reparations and judicial redress. To that end, we welcome the role of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict and encourage it to take into consideration the special needs of victims and survivors who were targeted based on their real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or sex characteristics.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

16. “We are concerned that the number of reports about such violations has increased in a number of conflicts. Furthermore, we are deeply concerned by the fact that the widespread underreporting of such crimes, retaliation, discrimination and stigmatization continue to be the norm in the case of conflict-related sexual violence based on sexual orientation or gender identity, thereby contributing to the widespread impunity for the perpetrators. Factors such as the criminalization of sexual orientation and gender identity, fear of stigmatization and reprisals, cultural norms, a lack of awareness, adequate support services and avenues for accountability for survivors particularly contribute to underreporting and must therefore be addressed.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

17. “The members of the United Nations LGBTI Core Group are deeply concerned about the fact that, despite the robust framework to prevent and address sexual and gender-based violence in conflict put in place by the Security Council over the past decade, the level of compliance by parties to conflict remains in most cases insufficient. The tools to address those most abhorrent violations are available to us. We must all redouble our efforts to see them implemented. It is alarming and unacceptable that actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity can increase the chance of someone becoming the target of rape, sexual slavery, forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, forced sterilization, forced marriage and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence linked to conflict.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

18. “The LGBTI Core Group recognizes the need to ensure that the work of the Security Council is inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of all individuals affected by conflict, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. In that respect, we thank the United Kingdom for chairing this important meeting. We pay tribute to all victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, including those who are victims of that kind of violence and discrimination, based on the real or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or expression of sex characteristics.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

19. “Ms. Eneström (Sweden): The LGBTI Core Group is honoured to present this statement to the Security Council on the occasion of this annual open debate on sexual violence in conflict. At the outset, we would like to express full solidarity with women and girls, in all their diversity, living in conflict situations and other emergencies and crises. We know that women and girls, including lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, are particularly negatively impacted by conflict. We stand in solidarity with all women and girls affected by the situation in Ukraine. We are also deeply shocked by the personal testimonies of rape and sexual violence that are now emerging.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

20. “We must step up support to women human rights defenders and women’s and other civil society organizations at the grass-roots level. When unjust obstacles are removed, women will empower themselves. It is imperative that the Security Council maintain an active discussion on the women and peace and security agenda and all its pillars and that we keep building on the efforts of the trio presidency and subsequent presidencies to place the women and peace and security agenda at the heart of the Council’s work.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

21. “We must promote transformative measures that address the power structures that sustain and reproduce women’s exclusion and gender inequality. We agree that multi-stakeholder partnerships are critical. We must engage all levels of actors, including within the private sector, in order to holistically and efficiently address implementation gaps in the women and peace and security agenda. The Generation Equality initiative, with its multi-stakeholder approach, provides a positive example. We are pleased to note that the Compact on Women and Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action has several catalytic and board members among the Nordic and Baltic countries. Let me end by reiterating that we all need to step up our efforts to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights by women and girls.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

22. “Women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace and political processes is not possible if the effects on women’s economic realities are ignored. Their safety and protection, including from sexual and gender-based violence, are not possible without removing discriminatory legislation and other barriers to women’s economic empowerment. The role women can play in any part of the conflict cycle is also shaped by their disproportionate burden of unpaid domestic and care work and limited access to social protection. Women’s economic conditions have deteriorated as a result of the pandemic. When building back better and greener, we must ensure targeted measures for women’s rights and gender equality in all public policies and budgeting.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

23. “We urge the Security Council to stay focused on women and peace and security across its agenda, including the deeply concerning situation of women and girls and the protection of their human rights in Afghanistan. The women and peace and security agenda rests on the pillars of prevention, participation, protection, relief and recovery, which are all crucial and interlinked and must be implemented in an integrated manner. The agenda is based on, and cannot be achieved without, ensuring that all women and girls fully enjoy their human rights, which includes civil, political, social, cultural and economic rights. That is why we are committed to the human rights-based approach to the women and peace and security agenda, including women’s economic empowerment.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

24. “The disproportionate consequences of war on women and girls are well documented, and conflict-related sexual violence is a horrifying part of it. We are extremely concerned about reports of sexual and gender-based violence and call for accountability and the prevention of further incidents. We are also concerned about the fact that large-scale displacement is seriously curtailing the access of women and girls to basic services, which could infringe on their sexual and reproductive health and rights. We commend Ukrainian women for their courage and resilience in their role in the political, military and humanitarian response. Women’s and other civil society organizations are playing a critical role. We, the international community, must ensure that the women and peace and security agenda is at the heart of our response.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

25. “Ms. Eneström (Sweden): I deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic and Baltic countries. I would like to start by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing today’s important meeting on women and peace and security. We also welcome the statements by the briefers. On International Women’s Day, I would like to emphasize our country’s full solidarity with Ukraine and its people, including women and girls. The unprovoked Russian military aggression towards a sovereign State Member of the United Nations is an appalling violation of international law and United Nations principles and must be stopped immediately. We condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in the strongest possible terms and fully support the accountability preparations that have been initiated at the Human Rights Council.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

26. “In that context, we would like to highlight the ICRC guidance document entitled “Protecting health care: Guidance for the armed forces”, which can provide practical examples of how to protect health care while carrying out military operations and hopefully inspire better implementation. Accountability is necessary, not only to ensure justice for the victims of breaches of international humanitarian law but also to prevent and deter future violations. We must ensure that accountability is an integral part of how we work to strengthen compliance with and implementation of international humanitarian law. Last but not least, we would like to pay tribute to the brave humanitarian health-care workers who work — often at personal risk — to address the needs of people affected by warfare in urban settings.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source

27. “In that context, we call on all parties to armed conflict to comply with the relevant international law, including resolution 2286 (2016), on attacks on hospitals. Thirdly, continued access to education in armed conflicts is crucial for the protection and future of children and young people. In that context, we call for the protection of education and the implementation of resolution 2601 (2021). There is no lack of international instruments to protect civilians in urban settings. Unfortunately, what we are missing is respect for, and compliance with, both international humanitarian law and international humanitarian principles.”

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28. “In that context, we welcomed the adoption last year of the landmark resolution 2573 (2021), on the protection of civilian infrastructure in global conflicts, and call on all parties to armed conflicts to fully adhere to its provisions. Secondly, the targeting of humanitarian and health- care personnel must end. International humanitarian law is clear: medical workers, facilities and transport must be protected. The wounded and sick must be cared for and spared. Attacks on medical care — which is protected under international humanitarian law — amount to war crimes and may further aggravate ongoing armed conflicts. They may also undermine the Security Council’s efforts to maintain international peace and security.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source

29. “The Nordic countries are strong defenders of the rules-based international order, at the heart of which is international law, including international humanitarian law. We are key humanitarian donors and actively engage in conflict resolution around the globe. We would like to emphasize in particular three aspects of today’s debate. First, we would like to highlight the importance of safeguarding objects that are indispensable to the survival of civilians. The fact that the risk of collateral damage is higher in urban settings must not be an excuse, but rather a strong imperative for even more caution and prudence.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source

30. “In addition to the civilian casualties and destruction of civilian infrastructure they cause, armed conflicts often disrupt the delivery of basic services such as health care and education. That increases the burden on the humanitarian system, which is already overstretched. That increasingly pressing problem deserves the full attention of the Security Council and adequate monitoring of the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. The Council and the international community as a whole have a shared responsibility to fully uphold and respect international law, including international humanitarian law and international humanitarian principles. We recall our joint obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law, as enshrined in article 1 common to the Geneva Conventions.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source

31. “Ms. Eneström (Sweden): I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We thank Norway for organizing this important signature event. We welcome the remarks made by the Secretary-General and by Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Armed conflicts are increasingly being fought in urban areas, with devastating consequences for civilians. We share the concerns of the Secretary- General and call upon all parties to armed conflict to prevent civilian harm resulting from the use in populated areas of explosive weapons, particularly those with wide-area effects.”

    2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953Resumption1 (2022) · source

32. “In conclusion, how we decide to act today on the risks of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation will determine the prospects for peaceful societies and human security for millions of people in the coming decades. Common challenges need a common understanding, solidarity and strong multilateral institutions for a secure and sustainable future.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source

33. “The debate today, the continuing increase in members of the United Nations Group of Friends on Climate and Security and the recent landmark decision of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on climate change are testament to the demand for systemic global action. Regular, periodic Secretary-General reports on the security implications of the adverse effects of climate change could form the basis of regular debates in the Security Council. We strongly support the adoption of a draft resolution by the Security Council to that effect, and we would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the strong commitment of the Niger and Ireland in that connection.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source

34. “Close cooperation with national weather services, regional climate centres and the World Meteorological Organization is of the essence. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), with its emphasis on local ownership and inclusion, should address those risks. The PBC should also advise the Security Council on those matters. Six of the 10-largest United Nations missions operate in some of the countries most exposed to climate change. Research from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, the Norwegian Institute for Foreign Policy and others has shown the importance of integrating a climate-change lens into peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source

35. “They can use the impacts of climate change to position themselves as alternative service and relief providers where Government efforts are insufficient or unresponsive. We are way past the point for moving from words to action. United Nations missions and United Nations Resident Coordinators must play an active role in addressing local climate- and security-related risks and reporting to the Security Council. That work needs to be supported by the United Nations agencies that make up the Climate Security Mechanism. They need to build on local expertise in order to do so. Interventions should be based on the best available science. To understand the security risks of climate change, we need to look at a longer-term timescale. Simply dealing with the current climate variability is not enough.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source

36. “Climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation have severe impacts on the availability of and access to natural resources such as water, food, forests and land. Those changes can increase competition over natural resources. That competition, in turn, can escalate into violence, particularly in areas that have already experienced conflict and where certain groups are excluded from natural-resource management. Today transnational environmental crime generates an estimated 38 per cent of the financing for illegal, non-State armed groups, including terrorist groups, representing their largest source of income. Armed groups increasingly capitalize on climate-related disasters and livelihood losses to expand their recruitment pool.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source

37. “Ms. Eneström (Sweden): I have the pleasure to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and through you the President of the Niger, His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Bazoum, for convening this timely meeting. The recent twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change meeting highlighted the urgent need of halting climate change in order to avoid disastrous consequences in the very near future. Without countermeasures, nature’s hand will shift from benevolent to malevolent. There will be no place to hide, and no society will be spared.”

    2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source

38. “As highlighted in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Secretary-General’s Agenda for Disarmament, uncontrolled flows of arms and ammunitions are a global development issue that must be addressed in a comprehensive manner. The Nordic countries are long-time supporters of work in SALW control in several countries and regions, and we support several programmes of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, such as the United Nations Trust Facility Supporting Cooperation on Arms Regulation, research institutions, the ATT Voluntary Trust Fund, the Saving Lives Entity, civil society actors and bilateral cooperation projects to that end.”

    2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source

39. “Innovative approaches and the promotion of synergies among the relevant instruments, as well as regional initiatives, will be vital in advancing our joint efforts on SALW control. Advancing the integration of gender perspectives across the entire spectrum of disarmament and arms control is a key priority for the Nordic countries. The serious effects of weapons on sexual and gender- based violence cannot be stressed enough. To address the gendered impacts of SALW, we should strive to streamline SALW control efforts with the women and peace and security agenda, including by ensuring the full and equal participation of women in disarmament dialogues. The consequences of uncontrolled or illicit flows of SALW go far beyond the immediate human impact of armed violence; they seriously hamper attempts for economic and social development.”

    2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source

40. “As highlighted in the Secretary-General’s seventh biennial report on SALW (S/2021/839), our efforts must pay special attention to the serious effects of uncontrolled arms flows on children and youths. The United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and its International Tracing Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons are important tools for reducing the threats posed by uncontrolled SALW. The Nordic countries are also firm supporters of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), which provides fundamental norms for responsible trade in conventional arms.”

    2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source

41. “Ms. Eneström (Sweden): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. Let me start by thanking you, Sir, and Mexico for convening this important meeting, and the briefers for their valuable insights. The illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their ammunitions are key drivers of conflict and armed violence at the national, regional and global levels. They facilitate organized crime, impede humanitarian assistance and endanger civilians, including women and children. Therefore, we must intensify our efforts to combat all irresponsible and illegal trade in or use of SALW.”

    2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source

42. “We warmly welcome the trio initiative by Ireland, Kenya and Mexico, as it is a decisive step towards making this agenda a given in all peace and security discussions. We hope to see more initiatives in future. Making this agenda a reality also takes targeted efforts, which brings me back to where I started — the women peacebuilders and human rights defenders. We need to invest in them and their recommendations. That is what truly drives peace. The Nordic countries stand ready to do our part.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

43. “To help create the radical shift that is needed, women and girls need to be at the centre of security policy, as highlighted in the Secretary-General’s Our Common Agenda. The Nordic countries are continuously utilizing systematic gender mainstreaming, investing in gender-responsive leadership and pushing forward with our comprehensive support for the women and peace and security agenda. Before closing, we want to sincerely thank Kenya for enabling non-Security Council members to address the Council in person at this open debate. We urge all Council members to do the same. Finally, making the women and peace and security agenda a reality requires a systematic focus throughout the year.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

44. “In addition to peace and political processes, we need to invest in socioeconomic welfare, human rights, gender equality, as well as disarmament, development, humanitarian assistance and climate action. We urge all actors, particularly the Security Council, to adopt this holistic approach. In this work, advice from relevant actors, including the Peacebuilding Commission, is essential. We also welcome that the Secretary-General puts a special emphasis on these aspects in his recent report on women and peace and security (S/2021/827). As we take stock today, it is with a sense of frustration. Twenty-one years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), women are still asked to justify their inclusion in peace and security efforts.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

45. “In that context, we welcome the recommendations in the open letter issued by the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security and signed by over 380 civil society organizations. We call on the United Nations and its Member States to adopt mechanisms for preventing and addressing reprisals against women civil society actors. However, an increased focus on protection cannot replace, or come at the expense of, the promotion of women’s full, equal and meaningful participation. We need to promote participation, protection and prevention simultaneously. Thirdly, we need to invest in what drives peace. The women and peace and security agenda plays a key role in expanding the way we define security, making it clear that a military understanding of security only captures one of numerous factors that make up human security.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

46. “We need to further institutionalize such positive practices and link local initiatives to formal peace talks. Furthermore, women civil society briefers’ recommendations to the Security Council and other decision-makers must be reflected in outcomes, and briefers need to be updated on how their recommendations are taken forward. Promoting the role and impact of women also requires funding. The Nordic countries focus on long-term, flexible and core funding to advance the women and peace and security agenda, including through women’s rights organizations and other civil society actors that work for gender equality. Secondly, the inextricable link between participation and protection needs to be significantly strengthened.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

47. “The Nordic countries thank Kenya, in particular, for focusing today’s debate on women leaders at the grass-roots level. They are at the heart of the women and peace and security agenda and lead the way towards transformative change. As we look ahead, the Nordic countries would like to stress several points. First, local women and women civil society representatives need to directly inform peace and security efforts. Experiences from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali show that gender-balanced engagement teams have significantly improved the Mission’s exchanges with local women and led to more inclusive dialogues. In our own region, field missions of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe are in close dialogue with women civil society actors to inform efforts.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

48. “Ms. Eneström (Sweden): I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. The calls from civil society continue to be loud and clear. In recent months alone, we have heard, in this Chamber, women peacebuilders and human rights defenders from Afghanistan, Libya, Somalia, the Sudan, Syria, Yemen and others, describe the needs of their communities and ask for women’s voices to count in all peace and security efforts. We also continue to hear that these actors are forced into a dilemma. They must choose whether to speak up, defend their rights and promote a better future for their societies or prioritize their own safety and survival. That is unacceptable and constitutes a threat — not only to the actors themselves, but to us all.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source