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first: 2020-01-13
most recent: 2023-12-22
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“Malta was pleased to see peace negotiations resumed between the Government of Colombia and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional in Caracas last month. The reports from those talks are encouraging, and we are looking forward to following the next round of negotiations in Mexico this month. I also congratulate the Government of Colombia on its progress and commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on his role of providing political accompaniment to those negotiations. We support the Government of Colombia’s efforts for a comprehensive and prolonged ceasefire with combatants and call on all the armed groups to lay down their weapons and engage in dialogue. Violence continues to be the existential threat to Colombia’s peace process.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ruiz Massieu for his briefing and important work with the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. I would also like to thank Mr. Wouriyu Valbuena for his insightful briefing and to recognize the participation of Vice-President Francia Márquez Mina in a meeting of the Security Council for the first time, as well as the presence here today of Mr. Rutley of the United Kingdom. The three months covered in the Secretary- General’s most recent report (S/2022/1004) have seen significant movement in paving the path towards sustainable peace. The Government of Colombia has made it clear that a comprehensive implementation of the 2016 Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace is at the core of its ambitions.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“Children must never be the target of violence or put in harm’s way, and those responsible for such acts must be held accountable.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“This week’s developments underlined once again the need to further expand dialogue and pursue paths to peace and long-term solutions. Malta reaffirms its commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Middle East conflict based on a two-State solution along the pre-1967 borders, addressing the legitimate aspirations of both sides, with Jerusalem as the future capital of two States living side by side in peace and security, in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions and internationally agreed parameters. We stand convinced that this remains the only viable path to peace. Finally, we condemn any targeting of civilians, particularly children, in the strongest possible terms, and we reiterate that the killing of children is deplorable and reprehensible.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“In this context, we acknowledge the important role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as the Custodian of the Holy Sites, which we fully respect. We also take note of the statement issued by the office of Prime Minister Netanyahu that his Administration is committed to strictly maintaining the status quo of the Holy Sites. Malta hopes that this will be fully implemented and adhered to by all. Furthermore, we are also deeply concerned about attempts to take over the property of Christian churches. Such actions pose a serious threat to the peaceful coexistence of all three monotheistic religions in Jerusalem, and they must be halted. More broadly, while addressing the immediate challenges, we should not lose sight of the root causes of tension and conflict.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“I begin by thanking Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his timely briefing at this delicate juncture. We express our concern about the political climate in the region and the potential for the recent actions in and around the holy sites to further exacerbate tensions. Our first and foremost priority must be to avoid any form of new escalation and help restore calm. We urge those in a position of influence and power, especially political and religious leaders, to use their influence in a positive and constructive manner and refrain from provocative unilateral actions that serve only to make an already volatile situation even more unstable. The integrity of the holy sites and the legal and historic status quo must be upheld and fully respected at all times. Any act that violates this is unacceptable.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“We look forward to the publication of additional reports on that work, including by the Investigation and Identification Team. We should all strive to uphold the international ban on the use of chemical weapons. The lack of progress, as reported by the Technical Secretariat and the OPCW, remains a grave concern. We call on Syria to engage with the OPCW and to present the necessary assurances on its chemical-weapons programme in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“Recalling resolution 2118 (2013), which was unanimously adopted by the Council, we regret to have to note that the list of pending declarations and other documents that the Declaration Assessment Team has been requesting since 2019 has not yet been provided by the Syrian Arab Republic and that the declaration submitted is inaccurate and incomplete. We also urge Syria to agree on an agenda and engage with the OPCW so that a meeting between the OPCW Director- General and the Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs can take place. Malta fully supports the OPCW and its Technical Secretariat. We would also like to underline our support for the work of the Fact-Finding Mission and its task of determining the use of chemical weapons in Syria.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“Malta attaches great importance to the universalization of the global norm on the prohibition of chemical weapons, which is underpinned by the Chemical Weapons Convention. There can never be any justification for the use of those abhorrent weapons. We call on Syria to cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and resolve all the pending queries related to its initial declaration. The Syrian Arab Republic must uphold its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention, and that includes the settlement of all issues related to its initial declaration.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“Since this is the first formal meeting of the Security Council for 2023, and Malta’s first as an elected member, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Council members for their warm welcome and the wider membership for the confidence and trust that they have placed in us. We look forward to engaging in an open and constructive manner over the next two years and contributing to the work of the Council in a meaningful way. I also congratulate Japan on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of January. Last, but definitely not least, I thank the Deputy to the High Representative of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Adedeji Ebo, for the briefing that he has just provided. The lack of progress on this particular file remains worrisome.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9235 (2023) · source
“Malta also fully subscribes to the French- Mexican initiative, which calls for restrictions on the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities. We fundamentally believe that multilateralism will remain indispensable to addressing major global challenges. But, more broadly, we must seek to ensure to the greatest possible extent — and despite all the difficulties — that multilateral cooperation prevails over unilateral action to prevent escalation into violence and military conflicts. I conclude by emphasizing Malta’s belief that cooperation through effective multilateralism remains the best way to advance our collective efforts towards responding to today’s global realities and preventing tomorrow’s global challenges.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In this regard, we urge all delegations to engage in the work of the intergovernmental negotiations, which remains a legitimate platform for our discussions. As part of the group Uniting for Consensus, Malta remains committed to this endeavour. Accordingly, we welcome the adoption of General Assembly resolution 76/262, which provides a standing mandate for a General Assembly debate when a veto is cast in the Security Council. As part of the core group since the origin of the initiative, Malta is firm in its belief that this new mechanism strengthens the link between the General Assembly and the Security Council and brings more transparency, accountability and relevance on veto use to the wider United Nations membership.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The international community must also tackle new and evolving existential threats such as climate change, terrorism, and cybersecurity. The principles enshrined in the Charter must serve as the cornerstone of our work on the New Agenda for Peace. It must promote the peaceful resolution of disputes and ensure accountability. Specifically on Security Council reform, Malta has always been clear in its position that the composition of the Security Council does not reflect today’s world. Current circumstances and dynamics underline the need for a Council that is more inclusive, and which gives all Member States more space to contribute to solutions to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Violations of the United Nations Charter and international law not only affect the parties to the conflict or their region, but they also have far-reaching negative effects, as we are seeing with the food and energy crises. The lasting humanitarian consequences of conflict must not be underestimated, either. While peace, security, sustainable development and human rights are mutually reinforcing, peace must be relentlessly pursued, along with expanding the scope of prevention, conflict resolution and peacekeeping to peacebuilding and long-term development. Furthermore, the proliferation of conflicts shows that we must rethink our approach and make greater investment in prevention and in addressing root causes.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is a living system, which should be allowed to grow to adjust and renovate itself to ensure that the principles and values of the United Nations that we hold dear are respected and held in due regard. The independence and sovereignty of States underpins the international legal order as a whole and clearly defines the interaction of States within the multilateral system. In this context, the violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity remains a flagrant breach of the United Nations Charter and is illegal under international law. We call for a return to Ukraine’s internationally recognized borders and the universal upholding of the United Nations Charter.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I thank India for convening today’s high-level open debate, as it gives us the opportunity to reiterate the importance of multilateralism. It is our duty — and it is also in our interest — to make sure that institutions remain relevant and that they are given the necessary flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing world. I also thank the Secretary- General and the President of the General Assembly for enriching this discussion with their views and insights. For multilateralism to remain effective, reform is paramount. We need to equip the United Nations with the right tools to address and react to a transformative global agenda. Multilateralism is not static, and new powerful international actors have to be recognized as such.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Only a concerted effort by the international community can ensure that peacekeeping remains an effective tool in the face of new asymmetric threats.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Identifying and addressing the root causes of conflict is not easy, but the United Nations system has the necessary institutional knowledge and experience to refine its vision of how peacekeeping operations can bridge the gaps and establish sustainable peace. The Security Council has to maximize that potential and contemplate how to deploy future missions that are ready to focus on building resilience and make use of new interventions that go beyond the traditional military role we ascribe to those types of deployments. We believe that it is clear that the Security Council needs to continue its work on rethinking peacekeeping mandates, make them future-proof and conceptualize all the interventions necessary for creating sustainable peace.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Such measures are essential in order to facilitate a transition from a situation of conflict to one of peace. Climate change, the use of new and emerging technologies and violent extremism are other realities that the Security Council needs to contend with. That rings true in Africa and in other regions around the globe. The way that destabilizing forces have changed in the world we live in has already pushed us to rethink peacekeeping mandates throughout the years. That process needs to continue, and we need to refine our approach and equip peacekeeping missions with the tools to meet new and hybrid threats effectively.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Evidence strongly suggests that more needs to be done to ensure that we establish sustainable peace with all the necessary foundations to counter the resurgence of conflict in Member States where peacekeeping operations are deployed. Peacekeeping mandates also need to include a clear vision of how the mission in question will empower local societies and create resilient communities and institutions. This approach also includes the utilization of other important agendas, such as the women and peace and security agenda. By ensuring the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, we will also be contributing to the formation of resilient institutions and an inclusive society and decision-making processes. Young people also have a fundamental role to play.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“I thank Ghana for organizing this ministerial open debate on the resilience of peace operations. Resilience is what allows us to adapt to a fast-changing security landscape and is what is needed throughout the United Nations system in order to be able to face emerging threats. Peacekeeping remains one of the most fundamental tools at the Organization’s disposal. The Security Council has a special dual responsibility of ensuring that it deploys peacekeeping operations to uphold peace and security and that peacekeeping mandates reflect the realities of the day. We must also continuously review and examine our maxims and practices.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181 (2022) · source
“Malta and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General are collaborating to hold a virtual summer school on children and armed conflict later this summer, which will lay the groundwork for diverse individuals working in the field to meaningfully contribute to the children and armed conflict agenda. Children and armed conflict will be one of our top priorities when we join the Security Council in January 2023. We are convinced that this is an area in which we can contribute in a significant manner.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“The reintegration of children should be prioritized and sustainable. That requires a long-term vision that brings together stakeholders, including Member States, the United Nations, civil society, financial institutions and the private sector. They have a key role in designing and implementing comprehensive and gender-sensitive rehabilitation and reintegration programmes. All parties to conflict must comply with international humanitarian law and international human rights. We encourage all Member States to commit to the Safe Schools Declaration, the Paris Principles and the Vancouver Principles and to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“The rise in abductions, reports of rape and other forms of conflict-related sexual violence make it more imperative than ever to accelerate efforts to strengthen the monitoring and reporting of such violence against girls and boys. We condemn them in the strongest possible terms. Impunity is completely unacceptable. Gender-inclusive justice involving child victims or survivors is crucial. Children with disabilities are also disproportionately affected by armed conflict. We encourage the Special Representative of the Secretary- Genera1 to ensure that they too are considered in the implementation of the children and armed conflict mandate. Internally displaced children must be guaranteed the same rights and freedoms as all other children, but they often face discrimination. The reports of abuse of refugee and migrant children are appalling.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“We encourage the Secretary-General to alert the Security Council whenever there is credible information that parties are committing grave violations, and to include it in his annual report as well. Malta remains strongly committed to supporting the integrity and impartiality of the listing mechanism of the children and armed conflict agenda, while the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict must continue to hold the parties to conflict accountable, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Norway for its leadership of the Group. We deeply regret that the six grave violations remained prevalent in 2021. We remain especially concerned about the increases in the killing and maiming of children, the recruitment of children and the denial of humanitarian access.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“I thank Brazil for organizing today’s open debate. I also thank and commend the Secretary-General, Special Representative Gamba de Potgieter, UNICEF and the other briefers, not least Patrick Kumi, for their contributions. Malta aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and the statement just made by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. We remain concerned about the scale and severity of the violations committed against children. We welcome the progress made in engaging with parties to conflict, as highlighted in the report of the Secretary- General (S/2022/493). We have also taken note of the newly listed countries of concern.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Dialogue and increased engagement are fundamental to reaching those goals. Furthermore, clear and effective communications are vital tools in preventing sexual violence and building confidence among local communities. Malta believes that we should always strive to find better ways to reach out to our audience. The implementation of peacekeeping mandates and the safety and security of peacekeepers can only be secured if effective strategic communications are internalized both in day-to-day planning and the wider mission mandates. That also demands adequate training for civilian and uniformed personnel. In that regard, I commend the efforts of the Department of Peace Operations in developing a new communications strategy, which should involve many of the elements we have discussed here today.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Peacekeeping missions cannot fulfil their mandates and plan for transitions if trust between them and stakeholders is eroded or weakened. Strong and effective communications strategies have the potential to serve as an enabler and improve every facet of a mission’s operation. It is also important to make use of the Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping, which acknowledges that digital technologies have taken a more prominent role in the conflict arena and outlines how we can harness digital technology to better deliver on mission mandates. The implementation of more complex mandates, which include such important elements as the protection of civilians and the women and peace and security agenda, necessitates increased situational awareness and clear messaging.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That is even more important in transition settings, where only an effective communications strategy can create an environment conducive to missions’ eventual withdrawal. As underlined in the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative, strategic communications are needed to promote success, manage expectations and foster support for peacekeeping. Based on that initiative and today’s discussion, it is clear that we are facing great challenges when it comes to the spread of disinformation and misinformation. The use of technology and social media has increased the reach of several forms of disinformation, which sometimes also includes terrorist elements. Such activities have the potential to destabilize peacekeeping missions and entire countries, undermining the trust between United Nations missions and the local population.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Brazil for organizing today’s high-level open debate on this important topic. I also thank the Secretary-General, Lieutenant General Affonso da Costa and Ms. Russo for enriching our discussion with their insightful and compelling briefings. Peacekeeping operations are at the heart of the Council’s work, and the role of strategic communications is more fundamental than ever to ensuring that peacekeeping mandates are fulfilled and that these missions receive the support they need from all relevant stakeholders. The importance of ensuring a safe and secure environment for peacekeepers demands a strong communications strategy that reaches out to local Governments and stakeholders, creating the necessary political and public support for missions’ fulfilment of their mandates.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Cooperation between States and among national competent authorities, including through sharing information and best practices, is crucial for halting criminal networks in their tracks. Accountability is not something to be considered after the fact. Rather, it needs to be a motivating principle for many of the actions that we take. Perpetrators must never forget that justice will ultimately prevail.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Turning to Ukraine, we commend the referral by 43 Member States of that situation to the Court, and the ICC Prosecutor’s recent opening of an investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. We should all extend our support to the Court, as it has constantly delivered on its mandates and remains a beacon of accountability. We also call for compliance with the ruling issued by the International Court of Justice on 16 March, which ordered Russia to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine. Effective prosecution as well as compliance with the judicial rulings emanating from the principal international organs are required in order to ensure justice and accountability. Accountability is a communal responsibility.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In Syria, the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 is playing a critical role in the collection and preservation of information and evidence. We greatly value the Mechanism’s victim- and survivor-centred approach and commend the efforts it has undertaken to clarify the fate of missing persons. Their families deserve to know the truth. Malta will also continue to call on the Council to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Council’s referral of situations to the Court, including active follow-up on such referrals, helps promote accountability. However, national capacities also need to be further developed to ensure that crimes can be dealt with where they are committed and that investigations and fair trials can be pursued domestically. The ICC’s Trust Fund for Victims functions thanks to public and private donors, both as part of the Court’s response to victims of crimes under its jurisdiction and in providing reparations. That is part of a system of effective remedies that victims can obtain for the harm they have suffered.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“While jurisdictional constraints do not always allow for such prosecutions, the use of targeted sanctions is one of the ways that individuals have been held accountable. Every conflict today is mired in sexual and gender- based violence, which is a threat to international peace and security. Member States affected by conflict need assistance to address impunity if they are to prevent and deter future violations. Malta reiterates that gender equality and the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and girls are fundamental requirements for achieving accountability. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is also central in the fight against impunity. For the Court to fully achieve its mandate, it requires the full cooperation of States.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating Albania on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this high-level open debate. We are firm in our belief that accountability is a fundamental precursor of international peace and security. We also thank the briefers for enriching today’s discussion by sharing their thoughts and insights. Malta aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add the following remarks in my national capacity. The international community must strive to make sure that those who commit war crimes and crimes against humanity be held accountable — for example, in the case of the prosecution of those involved in human trafficking.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Should Malta be entrusted to serve as an elected member of the Security Council from 2023 to 2024, we will ensure that the protection of civilians continues to underpin our work at the Security Council.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is time to fully implement the relevant resolutions, namely, resolution 2175 (2014), on the safety and security of humanitarian personnel, resolution 2286 (2016), on the protection of health-care workers, resolution 2573 (2021), on the protection of civilian infrastructure, and resolution 2601 (2021), on the protection of education in conflict. Synergies with other instruments, such as the call for humanitarian action, the Safe Schools Declaration and the Irish-led initiative that seeks to adopt a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in urban areas, should also be pursued. Today’s challenges, illustrated so vividly in the annual report, are not due to an absence of laws and norms, but the inability to enforce existing laws and norms.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, we are extremely concerned by the disinformation aimed at eroding trust in humanitarians and casting an unjustifiable shadow of doubt over their activities. It is regrettable that the international community has been too silent when violations of that body of law are perpetrated. Ensuring accountability for violations is of paramount importance. We underline the complementarity, and sometimes necessarily role, of international judicial bodies, such as the International Criminal Court. The Security Council has developed a strong protection-of-civilians framework.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Whether due to bureaucratic reasons, obstacles in engaging with non-State armed groups or attacks suffered by humanitarian personnel, we see humanitarian access being restricted in places such as Ukraine, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Humanitarian access and assistance must never be politicized. In that vein, we look forward to working with the incoming special adviser on the preservation of humanitarian space and access. We commend the role of humanitarian workers for their work in protecting civilians in the most challenging circumstances. We also highlight the crucial role of principled humanitarian organizations in engaging with non-State armed groups.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Malta believes that the Security Council must systematically demand that all parties to armed conflict respect and implement their obligations under international humanitarian law in all circumstances. That body of law places an obligation on parties to armed conflict to allow and facilitate safe, rapid and unimpeded access for humanitarian personnel to civilians in need. The safety of such humanitarian personnel must be guaranteed. Restrictions on humanitarian access are still too frequent, and the impact is most often felt by women, children, elderly persons, people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“May I start by expressing our condolences for the loss of lives in the mass shooting in Texas. Malta thanks the United States for convening this important debate. I also express our gratitude to all the briefers for their valuable briefings and participation in today’s meeting. Malta aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union and would like to add a few remarks in its national capacity. The Secretary-General’s annual report (S/2022/381) makes for sobering reading. It demonstrates how violations of international humanitarian law continue to have a negative — and in some cases deadly — impact on people’s lives. Our starting point must be enhancing respect for international humanitarian law.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That is a key priority for Malta, which, as promoter of effective multilateralism, places gender equality, women’s empowerment and the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda at the centre of our partnerships with multilateral and regional partners. Important strides have been made since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), and we continue to stress that the four pillars of the women and peace and security agenda should not be discussed in silos. Malta reaffirms the important role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding and stresses the importance of their equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Meanwhile, Malta acknowledges the critical role that women have played and are playing in coronavirus disease response efforts and the importance of inclusive decision-making to sustainable and effective responses, as well as the differentiated social and economic impact of the pandemic on women. In that regard, we call for increased emphasis to be put on providing women with skills to become gainfully employed and participate more actively in their societies. Amending laws in communities that do not yet allow women to inherit and own land would likewise be a step in the right direction. Finally, we encourage efforts to enable women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in all aspects of peace processes and their implementation.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Women’s participation also makes peace more durable and is essential to address the disproportionate impact of conflicts on women and girls in all their diversity. As is evident not just in Ukraine but also in Afghanistan, Syria, Ethiopia and Myanmar, women are also often the most impacted by crises resulting from conflicts and pay a higher price for the devastation, including multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination, increased gender discrimination and violence. They remain largely excluded from participating in peace processes despite overwhelming evidence that women’s involvement in both peacebuilding and mediation leads to more lasting and positive peace.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Malta welcomes the actions being taken by women’s organizations and other civil- society representatives in support of humanitarian efforts and echoes the appeal made by the UN-Women Executive Director to ensure women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in decision-making processes and humanitarian responses, including civil- society representatives. International Women’s Day should not be a symbolic day: it should be the way we live. Men and women can do far more to stand up for women than just celebrating this day. Malta firmly believes that including women in peace and security processes brings better outcomes. Having women at the peace table strengthens accountability for implementation.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“I begin by thanking the United Arab Emirates for having convened today’s open debate. Malta aligns itself with the statements to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, and would like to make a few additional remarks in its national capacity. At the outset, we express our full solidarity with Ukraine and its people in these dark times and condemn the loss of life and human suffering caused by Russia’s unprovoked aggression, which is also placing women and girls at increased risk of sexual and gender-based violence.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, the responsibility to promote this agenda lies with the international community and the Security Council. Malta will not shirk this responsibility should we be entrusted to serve as a member of the Security Council in 2023-2024.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“To effectively protect civilian populations and related infrastructure, we need to re-evaluate previous military practices. This is particularly applicable to the use of wide-area explosive weapons in densely populated areas. Today the Secretary-General highlighted once again the devastating toll suffered by civilians and civilian infrastructure when such weapons are used. Reassessing the use of such weapons in populated areas is imperative, given their nature, likelihood of indiscriminate effects and risk posed to civilians. We echo his call for parties to conflicts to avoid using wide-area explosive weapons in populated areas and express our strong support to the Irish-led initiative that seeks to adopt a political declaration on this issue.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Reports of war crimes must be effectively investigated, and perpetrators brought to justice and held accountable. This is indispensable to ensuring deterrence and providing justice for victims. The Security Council has a fundamental role to play in advancing compliance with international humanitarian law and ensuring accountability. It is equally important for the Council to ensure the implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions. In this vein, we highlight resolution 2286 (2016) on the protection of health-care workers, resolution 2573 (2021) on the protection of civilian infrastructure, and resolution 2601 (2021) on the protection of education in conflict, all of which Malta co-sponsored. Synergies should also be explored with other international instruments, such as the Safe Schools Declaration.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source