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González Hernández

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2022-03-08
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2022-06-15
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  1. “Finally, I would like to say that, while there is still a long way to go, we understand that, through the various bodies of the United Nations system, South- South cooperation can be fostered for the sharing of best practices and training at the regional level.”

    2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source

  2. “My country is currently awaiting administrative approval to launch its first national action plan on women and peace and security. Given the experience of other countries in the region in implementing such commitments, their experiences are very useful. In addition, in the context of the Elsie Initiative, Uruguay is one of the first countries in the world to have completed its studies on barriers to the deployment of women in peacekeeping operations, known as Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations reports, at the level of both its armed forces and its national police. In that regard, Uruguay is willing to share the results of those exercises, as well as its good practices resulting from policies aimed at overcoming that situation.”

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  3. “We understand that, together with regional organizations, the Americas could also benefit from such an experience. In that regard, in relation to the region, as was mentioned earlier by the representative of Chile, we also highlight the launching, in March 2021, of the Regional Network of Women Mediators of the Southern Cone, comprising Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. It is a pioneering project that seeks to give visibility to the important work done by women to prevent conflicts in their communities and strengthen the social fabric through the exchange of experiences, good practices, lessons learned and the promotion of joint actions with other regional networks of women mediators and international organizations.”

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  4. “Similarly, under resolution 1820 (2008), regional organizations can make efforts to include certain issues in policymaking by States — important elements that can be overlooked in setting other priorities. Similarly, in the case of the Americas in particular, regional organizations may be useful in identifying regional approaches. Strengthening regional positions, with the guidance and support of organizations that are familiar with the field and the particularities of the regions, therefore provides an opportunity to promote exchanges and, above all, to encourage the learning of good practices taking place in the regions. The African Union stands an example of success, which has led not only to greater collaboration among countries, but also to women’s more active participation in all stages of the process.”

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  5. “For Uruguay, regional organizations are a fundamental component that can not only contribute to concrete improvements on the ground, which can translate into women’s greater participation in conflict and post-conflict negotiation processes, but also, in particular, identify the most serious problems affecting women and girls in in situations of conflict and systematic violence. In line with resolution 2242 (2015), we agree that regional organizations can complement the efforts of States and, given their experience in their respective regions, provide tailor-made recommendations and promote exchanges among the various actors at both Government and civil society levels.”

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  6. “In that regard, this is also an opportunity to convey to the members of the Council our concern about the most recent report of the Secretary General on conflict- related sexual violence (S/2022/272) in March of this year, which underscores that, more than 20 years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), there are still challenges that must be addressed in order to fully improve the situation of women and girls in those difficult situations. The report also highlights practical ways to promote progress in improving gender equality in peace operations.”

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  7. “Mrs. González Hernández (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, my delegation would like to thank your Permanent Mission and Security Council presidency, Madam President, for having convened this open debate and for giving Member States the opportunity to exchange information, as well as discuss some of the best practices and lessons learned and make recommendations regarding the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, with an emphasis on the regional aspect. My delegation associates itself with the statement of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, and wishes to make some reflections and share progress in its national capacity on the issue that brings us together.”

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  8. “Uruguay reiterates its commitment to the Action for Peacekeeping initiative and the Action for Peacekeeping Plus implementation strategy with a view to promoting women’s participation in peacekeeping operations and ensuring women’s full, equal and meaningful participation throughout the peacebuilding process, including an integrated gender perspective. You, Mr. President, can count on Uruguay’s commitment to continue working to implement resolution 1325 (2001), strengthen the rights of women and girls, eliminate the structural obstacles that prevent them from equal participation in society and empower women as agents of change. That is essential for development and achieving sustainable peace.”

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

  9. “The main objective of the study is to provide an innovative and complete methodology for troop-and police-contributing countries and to identify and assess the barriers to opportunities for meaningful participation by uniformed women in peace operations. The findings and recommendations of the study are already being used as an input to national decisions aimed at overcoming those barriers. We therefore encourage countries to conduct such assessments in order to identify barriers to and opportunities for women’s participation in peacekeeping operations.”

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  10. “Accordingly, our country will launch in April its first action plan that reflects an inter-agency effort and has concrete goals for the implementation of the agenda, including in the area of women’s participation in peacekeeping operations. The participation of uniformed women in the field remains very uneven and in that regard, Uruguay has been promoting policies to promote women’s access to the armed forces and the national police and increased deployment of female peacekeepers to peacekeeping operations. In line with that commitment and in the framework of the Elsie Initiative, we are conducting an assessment of the opportunities for women in peacekeeping operations, which is being developed by the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance, in collaboration with Cornell University.”

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  11. “Women face persistent barriers to economic empowerment, particularly in times of crisis, such as gender gaps in employment, financial inclusion, reduced access to education and the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic, thereby making it difficult for women in local communities to become involved in political peacebuilding processes. In that regard, all initiatives that promote gender equality and women’s economic empowerment in conflict and post-conflict situations through partnerships supported by civil society and the private sector are essential. From a very early date, Uruguay has supported efforts in the framework of the agenda and continues to do so within the United Nations system, together with other Member States and civil society, to achieve its full and effective implementation.”

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  12. “Mrs. González Hernández (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Uruguay thanks the Permanent Mission of the United Arab Emirates for convening this open debate and providing Member States the opportunity to share their vision and discuss best practices and lessons learned. My delegation associates itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security (see S/PV.8989) and I will make several comments in my national capacity. First, it must be highlighted that although no doubt remains as to the importance of women’s participation in political processes to achieve lasting peace, barriers that prevent their participation persist.”

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