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1. “We thank the Italian presidency for organizing today's briefing, as well as for championing the protection of cultural heritage in conflict situations. We also thank all the briefers for their respective presentations. I would also like to use this opportunity to welcome Ms. Audrey Azoulay and congratulate her on her recent election as the Director- General of UNESCO. We welcome the first report of the Secretary- General (S/2017/ 969) on the implementation of resolution 2347 (2017) , which shows that cultural heritage on UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger in Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen continues to be damaged, looted, destroyed and illegally excavated owing to armed conflicts.”

   2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

2. “However, we need to have far better cooperation and coordination than the terrorists do, without which we wll not be able to achieve much.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

3. “While some have done well, others continue to face difficulties in addressing the required technical, legal and other related capacities, of which there are too many to recount here. That is why attempts to combat the threat through a purely domestic approach cannot be effective without forging the necessary regional and international cooperation; hence the need to intensify our individual and collective efforts in fighting the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism. What recent events have shown us is that we should not take comfort in the recent successes achieved on the battlefield, and that we must continue to mobilize our efforts with respect to ISIL, Da'esh and its affiliates, wherever they may be.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

4. “The assistance being given by the United Nations system to Member States in addressing the challenges that they face in dealing with foreign terrorist fighters and returnees is important. A case in point is the project of CTED, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and relevant entities to launch a regional initiative for the Lake Chad basin States in order to support the development of national approaches to prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration, and to strengthen regional cooperation. If this project succeeds as planned, it will serve as a model for other regions. No doubt the progress made and challenges encountered in addressing the threats posed by foreign terrorist fighters and returnees vary from region to region.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

5. “Furthermore, reports of the Secretary- General, the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities and its Monitoring Team have continuously addressed the issue of foreign terrorist fighters and returnees. We also note the efforts being made by Member States to stem the travel of foreign terrorist fighters, inter alia, by sharing information, cooperating, detecting and preventing foreign terrorist fighters from travelling through a proper border-control mechanism, creating laws to prosecute foreign terrorist fighters, and working on the rehabilitation and reintegration of returning foreign terrorist fighters and thereby breaking the cycle of violence.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

6. “We also recall presidential statement S/PRST/2015/11 of May 2015, which stressed, among other things, the need to develop the United Nations capacity-building implementation plan to counter the flow of foreign terrorist fighters, and we appreciate the briefing that we received today on the progress made in that regard. We note that the Counter-Terrorism Committee, through its Executive Directorate (CTED), has continuously included the issue of foreign terrorist fighters and returnees in its comprehensive visits to Member States, and provided useful recommendations to address the existing threat. In accordance with these recommendations, the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and other United Nations entities have provided technical assistance and capacity-building to those States that are in need of such assistance.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

7. “For us in the Horn of Africa in particular, the growing threat posed by ISIL (Da'esh) and the increasing number of fighters infiltrating Somalia are indeed a source of great concern. Therefore, the evolving threat of foreign terrorist fighters, returnees and relocating fighters deserve our utmost attention. We recognize what has been done so far since the adoption of resolution 2178 (2014), which established a comprehensive international framework to address the threats of foreign terrorist fighters, including in some cases to rehabilitate and reintegrate them.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

8. “However, the group continues to enable and inspire a range of attacks outside the conflict zone, as those same reports have indicated. What is more worrying is the fact that foreign terrorist fighters and returnees from conflict zones to other regions now present a considerable threat to international peace and security. The concept note for today's briefing rightly states that foreign terrorist fighters have fuelled conflict elsewhere, including in the Horn of Africa, Afghanistan, Libya and Yemen. We, in the Horn of Africa, have very much been at the receiving end of that phenomenon for some time - long before it began to draw wide international attention. Now, of course, we are witnessing what is happening every day in East, West and North Africa, the Middle East and other regions.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

9. “I wish to start by thanking the Italian presidency for organizing this important briefing on the issue of foreign terrorist fighters. I would like to express our appreciation to Under- Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov, Assistant Secretary-General Michele Coninsx, and Ambassador Kairat Umarov for their informative briefings. As the reports of the Secretary-General and the Monitoring Team have highlighted, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has remained under continuous military pressure and experienced several setbacks on the main battle grounds in Iraq and Syria. The group continues to suffer a reversal of its fortune, which has resulted in a significant decrease in the number ofits fighters and the decline of its propaganda, perhaps because of a shortage of cash.”

   2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

10. “In conclusion, I would like to end my statement by affirming our commitment to working in a coordinated manner with all relevant actors to address the root causes of the peace and security challenges in the Mediterranean region, while encouraging countries in and beyond the region to continue their generosity directed towards refugees seeking international protection.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

11. “Although I commend the generosity of countries of the Mediterranean region that continue to open their borders to refugees, I would like to underscore the importance of facilitating regular, safe, accessible and orderly mobility, particularly through expanded resettlement opportunities, and visitor, family reunification, work, resident and student visas, as well as other temporary protection schemes. I would also like to re-emphasize the need to redouble our support for refugees response plans in first countries of asylum to respond to their protection needs.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

12. “Thirdly, serious protection challenges concerning the humanitarian situation caused by armed conflicts and terrorism in north-eastern Nigeria, Libya, Syria and Mali, among others, and the lack of durable solutions for refugees and internally displaced persons from those countries continue to be the primary cause of secondary movement via the Mediterranean. For instance, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has indicated that refugees and migrants continued to risk their lives crossing the Mediterranean sea during the first half of 2017.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

13. “Our united efforts in addressing the root causes of conflict will enable us to establish favourable conditions for the sustainable, voluntary repatriation and reintegration of refugees to their countries of origin in safety, and prevent further secondary movements to Europe. Secondly, in countries emerging from conflict or in post-conflict situations, justice and security institutions struggle to manage the wider socioeconomic and political challenges inherent to recovery processes. It is important to redouble our efforts in supporting countries emerging from conflicts in the Sahel, particularly with regard to their institutions and efforts to sustain peace and development.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

14. “The role of the Security Council in resolving the root causes of conflict and responding to challenges posed by terrorists and violent extremist groups to the maintenance of peace and security and countries affected by armed conflict continues to be critical. In that regard, the Council should continue to work towards finding a political solution to conflicts, and use all the available tools at its disposal to that end. Enhanced cooperation and coordination with the African Union and subregional organizations would also complement the Security Council's efforts in that area.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

15. “Restrictions on mobility are also among the challenges facing the Mediterranean region, particularly in the light of increased suffering faced by people on the move, including tragic deaths, extortion, slavery and sexual and gender-based violence, as well as other serious human rights abuses at the hands of terrorist groups and trafficking and smuggling networks. In our view, those serious challenges require a comprehensive and coordinated approach that could be based on the following three pillars. First, it is vital to intensify all efforts to address the root causes ofconflicts, as well as respond to challenges that might have resulted from the vacuum caused by them, such as transnational organized crimes, terrorism and violent extremism.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

16. “They have also created favourable conditions for organized criminal groups engaged in trafficking in persons and smuggling. Those trends have caused unspeakable suffering for civilian populations, thereby resulting in forced displacement in the Sahel, Middle East and North Africa, as well as the large-scale secondary movement ofpeople using the Mediterranean route. The large-scale secondary movement coupled with the entrenchment of organized transnational criminal groups continues to pose serious challenges to maintaining peace and security in the Mediterranean region, particularly in front-line countries, such as Italy and Greece.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

17. “I would like to begin by joining others in thanking the Italian presidency for organizing this timely briefing on the security challenges in the Mediterranean region. I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his briefing and sharing his thoughts on how to address such pressing challenges. In this briefing, although there have been references to issues that do not belong here, we prefer to stick to matters that are relevant to the topic at hand. In our view, attempts to exercise a monopoly on any area of discussion does not contribute to peace. Ethiopia has always been committed to a win-win outcome in all engagements with its partners. Armed conflicts in the Mediterranean region continue to create space for terrorist organizations and violent extremist groups within which to operate.”

    2017-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8106 (2017) · source

18. “In conclusion, we would like to express our support to the High Representative and his office in carrying out their mandate to monitor the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Dayton Agreement. We call on all the parties to extend the cooperation essential to the work of the High Representative. We also recognize the vital role played by the European Union's military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, EUFOR Althea, in maintaining the safety and stability of the country.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

19. “We also take note of the disagreement over changes to the electoral law in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe that the issue must be handled very carefully, since it has the potential to affect the formation of a Government after the next election cycle and undermine the country's institutional continuity and stability. It is our hope that the ruling of the Constitutional Court after its review of the country's election law will be implemented in a manner consistent with the provisions ofthe Dayton Agreement. We also encourage the parties to engage in serious political dialogue to address their differences over the electoral reform issue, which would be particularly appropriate in the light of the upcoming general elections in 2018.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

20. “We are nevertheless concerned about some of the reported developments undermining Bosnia and Herzegovina's political stability, particularly the divisive rhetoric and actions that continue to challenge the constitutional order and integrity of the country's judiciary at the State level. In that regard, we call on all authorities and political leaders to fully respect the decision ofthe Constitutional Court. Respect for the rule of law and the authority of State institutions established under the Dayton Agreement is fundamental to the State-building process, and it is therefore vital that all parties refrain from any provocative statements and actions that could undermine Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty, territorial integrity, cohesion and constitutional order.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

21. “We take note of the positive developments, such as the signing of a transport community treaty with the European Union and five other Western Balkan countries, as indicated in the report of the High Representative. We believe that such progress will help to promote the stability and prosperity of the country and the region at large. We also take note of the continuing exchanges of visits by high-level officials and political leaders of the countries in the region, which we believe will strengthen good- neighbourly relations and enhance cooperation in the Western Balkans.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

22. “I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his comprehensive briefing on the latest report (see S/2017/922, annex) on the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We welcome the unanimous adoption ofresolution 2384 (2017), renewing the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) Althea operation, and we are grateful to Italy for its role as penholder in facilitating the negotiation of the draft resolution. We would like to once again affirm our support for Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity.”

    2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source

23. “That will require a renewed commitment to building partnerships with various stakeholders, particularly regional and subregional organizations, the States concerned, development agencies, civil-society organizations, women experts and groups and peace and security partners within the women and peace and security agenda. I would therefore like to affirm Ethiopia's commitment to working towards this objective.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

24. “It is in that context that, while we welcome the focus of the next annual report of the Secretary-General on the quality of participation and representation of women in peace processes, we encourage the Secretary-General to include in the report regional approaches adopted by the United Nations to advance the women and peace and security agenda, with a particular focus on cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. I would like to conclude by emphasizing the importance of addressing systemic challenges to women's access to political and economic spaces in order to ensure prosperous and peaceful societies.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

25. “One way of enhancing such cooperation could be through missions such as the recent joint United Nations-African Union high-level solidarity mission to Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, led by the Deputy Secretary-General in July. Mechanisms to utilize the good offices of the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security could also be explored with the aim of advancing the women and peace and security agenda at the continental level. We believe it is also important to further strengthen support in the African Union or at subregional levels for initiatives and frameworks such as those aimed at ensuring women's participation and leadership as observers or in advisory roles in peace processes, in mediation and election observer missions or in countering violent extremism.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

26. “The African Union, along with subregional organizations such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, has also adopted gender policies. In our view, those policies, coupled with other legal instruments, could provide a very good basis for coordination between the United Nations and the African Union in facilitating greater implementation and enhancing the advancement of the women and peace and security agenda in Africa. Among other things, such coordination could focus on ensuring the active participation of women and women's groups in peace processes, conflict prevention and resolution and peacebuilding activities, as well as on promoting and protecting the human rights of women in conflict and post-conflict situations.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

27. “Taking into account both the progress that has been made and the continuing challenges regarding the women and peace and security agenda, we would like to highlight a few points that focus on the best way to integrate an original approach into the broader women and peace and security discussion, based on our experience in Africa. In the past few years Africa has registered significant progress in advancing the women and peace and security agenda, both at the continental and subregional levels. As indicated in the Secretary- General's report, a number of African countries have adopted national action plans based on resolution 1325 (2000) and other subsequent resolutions on women and peace and security.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

28. “We note with serious concern the challenges identified in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/861) in relation to the issues of gender inequality, of ensuring women's participatio, and of conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence, as well as the unprecedented increase in the number of women who participate in violent extremist and terrorist groups, including as foreign terrorist fighters. We also recognize that much more needs to be done to address sexual exploitation and abuse, based on substantiated evidence.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

29. “We also welcome the initiatives and measures taken by the Secretary-General and the broader United Nations system aimed at advancing the women and peace and security agenda through a renewed commitment to gender equality and women's representation and improving gender mainstreaming in United Nations planning, programming, resource mobilization and rapid deployment. We also welcome the work of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and her team of experts for their efforts to strengthen national capacities to address sexual violence.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

30. “Ms. Guadey (Ethiopia) (spoke in French): We thank the French presidency for organizing today's open debate. We also thank the briefers for sharing their thoughts and perspectives on the question of women and peace and security. (spoke in English) Ethiopia welcomes the positive developments that have taken place over the years in advancing the women and peace and security agenda since the adoption of the Security Council's groundbreaking resolution 1325 (2000), particularly in ensuring the participation and representation of women in political processes.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

31. “We remain ready to support the Secretary-General's call for action to avert famine in conflict-affected countries, and encourage him to continue to provide early warnings when a conflict that is producing devastating humanitarian consequences and hindering an effective humanitarian response also runs the risk of leading to an outbreak of famine.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

32. “While appreciating what the international community has been done so far to reach out to those in need of urgent assistance and avert a humanitarian catastrophe, we realize that a lot more remains to be done. There is an urgent need to step up efforts to provide humanitarian assistance in order to save lives and support the people of Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and north-eastern Nigeria. The funding gap in all four of those areas is huge, and we call on the international community to provide additional resources and find funds for the relief efforts. It is also important to ensure that the commitments and pledges that have been made in various international forums are honoured and fulfilled. Finally, we appreciate the efforts undertaken by the United Nations and its humanitarian partners in extremely difficult circumstances.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

33. “Moreover, ensuring safe and sustained humanitarian access so as to facilitate the delivery and assistance of aid, and ending armed violence through comprehensive political dialogue, is crucial, since there is only so much that humanitarian assistance can achieve in the absence of peace and security. In that regard, we would like to stress the importance of ensuring the safety and security of humanitarian operations and personnel. Humanitarian actors face enormous challenges, including risks to their own lives as they provide support to people in need. Ensuring safe, timely and unhindered access for humanitarian assistance is extremely important for the provision of an effective humanitarian response, and all parties to the various conflicts should be called on to cooperate in that regard.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

34. “We therefore believe that the humanitarian response should be tailored to fit the particularities of each situation. One thing that couldbe an element common to all four situations is the devastating impact of climate change. That, coupled with the ongoing conflicts and violence in the four areas, has left many people on the brink of famine. That kind of trend - a conflict-exacerbating, climate-induced humanitarian crisis - poses serious threats to global peace and security and to development agendas. That is why it requires concerted and urgent global action. Mobilizing the necessary support to deliver lifesaving assistance to those in need in the short term and investing to build resilience in the long term are therefore extremely critical.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

35. “We thank the Secretary- General for his briefing today on the humanitarian situation in the four areas under discussion and for his personal leadership in the efforts to respond to the crisis. We have been discussing the humanitarian situation in each of these countries separately, but today's briefing gives us the opportunity to have a comprehensive look at the unprecedented level of the humanitarian needs and threat of famine facing Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan and north-eastern Nigeria, which requires a global response. Unless the international community takes urgent and concerted action, millions of lives will be in grave danger. Of course, we realize that the underlying causes and the gravity of the situation are not the same in all of these areas.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

36. “Sandra Honore for her dedicated service and to all departing MINUSTAH civilian staff and uniformed personnel for their steadfast commitment and contribution in carrying out the Mission's mandate. Ethiopia is pleased to have made a very modest contribution through the deployment of police personnel. I wish to conclude by once again reiterating our solidarity with the brotherly people and Government of Haiti as they continue to strive to consolidate the progress made in recent years and address the multiple challenges that their nation is facing.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

37. “Josette Sheeran will build the necessary partnership with a wide range of stakeholders to support the work of the United Nations in Haiti. The establishment of MINUJUSTH is indeed very important to consolidate peace by strengthening the institutions of justice and the rule of law, as well as supporting the institutional and operational capacity of the Haitian National Police. We appreciate the work that has been done to ensure a smooth transition to MINUJUSTH, in line with resolution 2350 (2017). We also recognize regional and subregional organizations, in particular the Organization of American States, the Union of South American Nations and the Caribbean Community for their important roles in the process of the stabilization and reconstruction of Haiti. Finally, I would like to express our appreciation to Ms.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

38. “Nevertheless, Haiti continues to face enormous challenges and vulnerabilities. There is therefore a need to take decisive steps towards creating greater social and political cohesion and reinforcing State institutions so as to sustain the gains made in recent years. The conduct of a successful national dialogue to address socioeconomic grievances and to bridge communication between the Government and other stakeholders in the country would be very significant in forging a common vision and ensuring greater stability and development. The sustained and coordinated engagement of all bilateral and international partners is critical to securing sufficient and timely assistance for the sustainable development of Haiti in a manner that respects its sovereignty. We hope that Ms.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

39. “It also supported recovery efforts after the 2010 earthquake and the devastating impact of six major hurricanes, although its image was tarnished by its handling of the cholera outbreak. We realize that there is now a new approach to deal with the issue and address the suffering of the victims. It is important that the international community support the Haitian Government in its efforts to eliminate the disease. We welcome the continued progress made in Haiti in consolidating its democracy and institutional stability, as indicated in the report of the Secretary- General (S/2017/840). We also take note of the progress made in the overall security situation in the country, which remains relatively stable. As we mark the end of MINUSTAH's mandate, we recognize its contribution in that regard.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

40. “Today marks the end of an important chapter with the completion of the mandate of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the beginning of another significant chapter, with the establishment of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). We thank Special Representative Sandra Honore for her briefing on the latest situation in Haiti and for the steps taken to implement the withdrawal of MINUSTAH and ensure a smooth transition to the new Mission. Over the past 13 years, MINUSTAH has played an important role in ensuring security and stability, restoring the rule of law and promoting national dialogue and institution-building in Haiti.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

41. “The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2374 (2017). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2017-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8040 (2017) · source

42. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/748, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour.”

    2017-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8040 (2017) · source

43. “That is why we appreciate the attention given by the Deputy Secretary-General to the need to link humanitarian and development responses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Nigeria. We encourage her to persist in this noble endeavour. Finally, I would like to conclude by affirming the strong commitment of Ethiopia to working with all relevant actors in advancing the women and peace and security agenda and in ensuring the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and relevant subsequent resolutions aimed at enhancing the participation and engagement of women, women leaders and groups in prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding activities.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

44. “It is in this context that we would like to stress the need to strengthen the collaboration between humanitarian and development actors to find sustainable solutions for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Nigeria, particularly in supporting the provision of basic services, livelihoods and the deployment of opportunities for IDPs as well as the necessary infrastructure, including within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Agenda 2063. This would contribute to reducing and eliminating the vulnerabilities of internally displaced women and girls, and reduce their dependence on humanitarian assistance.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

45. “This would require giving greater attention to the integration of women in the peace and security agenda, particularly in addressing the specific needs and vulnerabilities of women and girls in their protection challenges. Herein lies the value of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent relevant Council resolutions on women and peace and security. We recognize the importance of further strengthening the emergency preparedness and response so as to provide effective protection and achieve sustainable solutions for those internally displaced as a result of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Nigeria, particularly women and children.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

46. “The same victims are also the most affected segments of society in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Internally displaced persons, particularly women and girls in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Nigeria, including those in the camps, continue to face specific protection risks as a result of the situation of vulnerability in which they find themselves and the lack of sustainable solutions to respond thereto. It is critical that the root causes of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo be addressed and that the threats posed by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria be effectively handled so as to reduce and eliminate the vulnerabilities of women and girls in conflict-affected areas and prevent further displacement.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

47. “I should like to start by thanking the Deputy Secretary-General for the informative briefing on the first joint African Union-United Nations high-level visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and northern Nigeria, in the context of Security Council resolution 2242 (2015), on women and peace and security. We express our appreciation to the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, for her efforts and commitment and are gratified to see the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union on the women and peace and security agenda. We also thank Ambassador Tete Antonio for his remarks. The use of sexual violence as a tactic by Boko Haram terrorists in northern Nigeria has indeed been a matter of serious concern affecting the lives of women and children in a tragic and painful manner.”

    2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source

48. “Therefore, it is imperative that the parties continue to stay the course and the positive momentum generated recently is sustained to achieve the difficult transition to peace. In this regard, the role of the United Nations Mission in Colombia continues to be critical to further consolidate the gains of the Peace Agreement. That is why we have supported the establishment of a second United Nations mission upon the completion of the mandate of the current Mission. Finally, we want to reaffirm our continued support to the full implementation of the Colombian Peace Agreement and express our solidarity with the people and Government of Colombia as they continue their efforts to make the transition towards sustainable peace.”

    2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source

49. “This significant development, alongside the holding of the bilateral ceasefire and cessation of hostilities between the Government and FARC, strengthen our optimism for lasting peace in the country. Once again, we commend both the Government and FARC for their political will and commitment to advancing the implementation of the Peace Agreement. Of course, we understand that this is only the beginning of a long and arduous process and there are difficult issues that lie ahead, including the implementation of the amnesty law, the reintegration of the FARC combatants to civilian life and the implementation of personal and collective security and protection measures and others. We also recognize the potential complication ahead in relation to the upcoming general elections due to take place in May 2018.”

    2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source

50. “Let me take this opportunity to express our congratulations to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, who is at this meeting today for the adoption of this important resolution, for the remarkable progress that her country has achieved so far with regard to turning the corner against conflict and embarking on a path to sustainable peace. We commend the United Nations Mission in Colombia for all the good work it has been doing in support of those efforts. Just a week ago, we had the opportunity to discuss the situation in Colombia and we welcome the important and historic milestone that the country has reached in implementing the Peace Agreement with the completion of the laying down of individual weapons held by the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia and their return to the United Nations for registration and storage.”

    2017-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7997 (2017) · source