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Halimah DeShong,

lines on the record: 178
first: 2020-04-23
most recent: 2021-05-24
sittings or episodes: 32
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“We also emphasize the significance of a Libyan-owned and Libyan-led dialogue and are hopeful for national elections in December this year. The participation of women and youth in the LPDF is positive and indicative of the inclusivity required in political processes. We therefore implore Libyans to continue along this path, mindful of the transformative roles of women and youth. The socioeconomic and humanitarian situation remains worrisome. We appreciate the lifting of the force majeure on oil facilities and urge the Libyan authorities to address lingering economic shortcomings. We also support the efforts within the Libyan Economic Dialogue process and the Economic Working Group of the International Follow-up Committee to assist in this regard.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“We maintain that Libyan sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. As such, Member States should strictly abide by their international obligations, including adhering to the arms embargo under resolution 1970 (2011) and subsequent resolutions on Libya. Politically, we applaud the progress within the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF), including the decision on the selection mechanism for the formation of a new interim executive authority. The Libyan parties’ determination, spirit of compromise and consensus on this mechanism epitomize the resolve required to unite the country. Accordingly, we encourage stakeholders to finalize arrangements within the LPDF in accordance with the political road map.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I thank Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Stephanie Williams for her leadership and tireless efforts in the intra-Libyan dialogue process under the auspices of the United Nations. I also appreciate her briefing and welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya. Approximately a decade following the eruption of violence in Libya, the country continues to face myriad challenges. Recent developments, however, provide reasons to be optimistic, although cautiously so. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines notes that the truce in Libya continues to hold following the signing of the ceasefire agreement in October 2020 and welcomes the accompanying reduction in civilian casualties. It is critical that the parties comply fully with that agreement.”
2021-01-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/97 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate the importance of an integrated and coordinated approach in which all organs of the United Nations, its relevant specialized agencies and programmes, Member States and other important stakeholders, such as international financial institutions, work together to systematically address the variegated challenges and dimensions of COVID-19. As we seek to recover from the pandemic, let us also seek to advance peace and justice for all, in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Let us remember that unless everyone is safe, no one is safe.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“In addition, we need an enforceable, international rules-based compact among all countries and major pharmaceutical companies to deliver, universally and affordably, COVID-19 vaccines. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirms its support of the key coordinating role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in ensuring safe and effective vaccine distribution. We also underscore the firm partnership between WHO and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, which highlights the importance of strong cooperation at the regional and subregional levels, not only for traditional security issues but across the entire spectrum of the peace and security, development and humanitarian nexus.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“If we are to successfully address the simultaneous challenges of COVID-19 and conflict, greater political will, scaled up humanitarian and developmental assistance, full respect for international law, including international humanitarian law, and earnest efforts towards pursuing dialogue, compromise and reconciliation are all required. As vaccines are rolled out to combat the disease, we must also spare no effort to ensure that they are equitably available to all, including conflict- affected and least developed countries. In that regard, our delegation calls for greater financial support to the COVAX Facility to strengthen the global immunization campaign against COVID-19.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“In Libya, the Sudan and South Sudan, although the peace processes are still delicate, the positive overall developments stand as a testament to the ongoing commitments of United Nations personnel, both uniformed and civilian, to achieve sustainable peace. Yet, as we saw with the horrendous slaughter of innocent civilians by rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in mid-January and the recent series of armed group attacks in the Central African Republic, more must be done to achieve peace for those who yearn for it.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“We commend the continued efforts by the Secretary-General, his Special Representatives and Special Envoys and the range of United Nations presences, both at Headquarters and in the field, to facilitate peace talks geared towards achieving a global ceasefire as part of the COVID-19 response; provide operational support to affected countries to help bolster health and safety; mitigate the risk of virus transmission among deployed personnel; and maintain the delivery of mandates, despite the immense risks posed by the pandemic. We reiterate our full support to the provisions of resolution 2532 (2020) and emphasize that only through a total cessation of hostilities will conflict-affected countries be able to effectively manage the health crisis as they mend their social fabrics and advance peace processes.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the President for convening this timely discussion and expressing our appreciation to Under-Secretaries-General DiCarlo, Lacroix, Lowcock and Khare for their comprehensive briefings. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic continues to pose disastrous health, socioeconomic and security challenges in every corner of the globe. The humanitarian impacts of the pandemic, which are felt most acutely in conflict- affected countries, necessitate greater attention and urgent action by the international community to alleviate the suffering of those made most vulnerable, including women and children, internally displaced persons and refugees.”
2021-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/90 (2021) · source
“To that end, we continue to appeal for a cessation of hostilities in all situations, especially in the Arab region, as called for by the Secretaries-General of the United Nations and the League of Arab States in resolution 2532 (2020). Overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic and remediating the severe socioeconomic downturn will require the support of the international community, along with relevant regional actors. In conclusion, the League of Arab States and the Security Council have a shared interest in maintaining peace and security and promoting the welfare of all people. It is our fervent hope that our two organizations will continue to strengthen the critical cooperative ties needed to address the multidimensional challenges at hand.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“To that end, we reiterate that the internationally agreed two-State solution, based on pre-1967 border lines, remains the only credible solution for lasting peace between Israel and Palestine, and across the wider region. We also echo President Abbas’ call for the United Nations to convene an international conference to launch a genuine peace process, and we emphasize that the League of Arab States remains a critical interlocutor for those discussions. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has served to further underscore the need for multilateral coordination and cooperation. The socioeconomic consequences of the pandemic have been exacerbated by the ongoing conflicts, and humanitarian situations resulting from those conflicts have further deteriorated.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“The only practical and durable solution to secure peace and prosperity in the region is through inclusive political processes rather than military means. The constructive engagement of regional members is critical to achieving this goal. We therefore encourage stronger cooperation between United Nations Special Envoys and the League of Arab States. That relationship can be mutually beneficial for mediation, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Regional organizations have invaluable knowledge that can be further enriched by support from the United Nations. Turning to the situation in Palestine, we reaffirm the importance of the Arab Peace Initiative and commend the engagement of the League of Arab States to promote a comprehensive resolution to the decades-long conflict.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“The establishment of an annual briefing by the Secretary-General of the League is a welcome step towards a more productive relationship. Annual briefings have strengthened the Organization’s relationship with other regional actors, such as the African Union and the European Union. We hope the same will be true with the League of Arab States. Indeed, the complex conflicts in several Member States in the Arab region serve to underscore the necessity for cooperation between the Security Council and League of Arab States. The Arab region currently faces several challenges, including the situations in Somalia, the Sudan, Libya, Lebanon, Yemen, Palestine and Syria. Those protracted conflicts have resulted in some of the worst humanitarian crises that the world has ever faced, and they undoubtedly impact regional stability.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“We take this opportunity to welcome the recently concluded Al-Ula Declaration, which we recognize as a positive step towards strengthening regional peace and stability. Such unifying, diplomatic efforts should continue to be pursued as countries of the region build confidence and strengthen relations to overcome common threats. Regional and subregional organizations perform a vital role in mediating conflicts and restoring peace in their respective regions. This is recognized in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, and even in paragraph 96 of presidential note S/2017/507, our guidebook on working methods. Furthermore, the June 2019 presidential statement S/PRST/2019/5 represents an important development in the relationship between the Security Council and the League of Arab States.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Othman Jerandi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia, for convening today’s important meeting. We express our gratitude to Mr. Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, and Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, for their informative briefings. We also welcome the participation of the Mr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates and Chair of the Arab Group. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines supports efforts aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Security Council and the League of Arab States, and we commend the League’s members for their continued commitment to peace efforts.”
2021-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/66 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, we call for concrete steps to be taken towards ensuring the assessment mission to the FSO SAFER oil tanker. The issue has been ongoing for far too long, and we move closer to an avoidable disaster with each day that goes by. All the relevant actors must work with the United Nations in good faith to resolve this issue. We reaffirm our support to the Special Envoy and his team as they work towards concluding the joint declaration. We urge the parties to engage constructively on that and to prioritize Yemen and its people in doing so.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“The transient gains that one side may achieve as a result of hostilities cannot compare to what can be achieved in a secure and stable Yemen. Such an environment will benefit all Yemenis and promote economic growth in the country and the wider region. In that regard, we underscore the role to be played by those in the international community, who must remain constructive and avoid all acts that may thwart the peace process, pose threats to Yemen’s economy or exacerbate the suffering of the people of Yemen. The decision of the United States to designate Ansar Allah as a foreign terrorist organization poses a serious threat to the humanitarian situation and the political process. We call for serious consideration of this decision to avoid worsening an already dire humanitarian situation.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“We underscore that the perpetrators of this attack must be held accountable, and we welcome efforts to establish responsibility for this brazen attack. The parties to the conflict must prove their commitment to the peace process and refrain from any action that undermines the political process, runs counter to calls for a nationwide ceasefire and amounts to violations of international law. We recognize the Special Envoy’s dedication to achieving a political solution, but we underscore that, without political will and Yemeni ownership over the process, there will be no sustainable peace. We have already seen that the parties are capable of working together and negotiating to overcome differences and advance issues. Such momentum should not be lost.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“Humanitarian aid is critical to assuaging much of that suffering, and it is in that vein that we call on all actors within Yemen, and those who have influence over the situation, to encourage and facilitate the unhindered passage of humanitarian aid, in accordance with international law. It cannot be made any clearer that a political solution is the only option. The worsening of the conflict and its consequences have shown that a military solution will achieve nothing. We condemn the recent attack at Aden airport, which threatened the lives of a civilian Government and killed or injured innocent civilians, including humanitarian staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross. We express our condolences to the families of the victims and to Yemen and its people, who have suffered enough.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“I also wish to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary- General Mark Lowcock for their updates. Their continued efforts are invaluable. We also extend our gratitude to Mr. David Beasley for his participation and sobering briefing. The dire situation in Yemen persists. Coupled with the pandemic is food insecurity and the threat of famine. Currently, many live in famine-like conditions. We cannot wait for an official declaration, otherwise we would have unjustifiably missed our window of opportunity. These conditions indicate that we must do more, and we must do so now. It is to that end that we urge for donations to be made to the humanitarian response plan, and for financial assistance to be given to support the economy. The people of Yemen depend on imported goods, and at this moment cannot afford them to survive.”
2021-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/56 (2021) · source
“The COVID-19 pandemic is a monumental obstacle and complicates the work ahead. However, South Sudan is showing its commitment to achieving the aspirations of its people. To ensure lasting peace in the country, the Revitalized Agreement must be implemented comprehensively and in a timely manner. In conclusion, the A3+1 stands in solidarity with the Government and people of South Sudan. We reiterate our appreciation and support for the meaningful efforts of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union, the European Union and the Community of Sant’Egidio to bring durable peace and stability to the country.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“In that context, we applaud the operationalization of South Sudan’s first gender-based violence and juvenile court, which represents a landmark decision and highlights the Transitional Government’s commitment to ending impunity for gender-based crimes and holding perpetrators accountable in South Sudan. Finally, the A3+1 notes with appreciation the responsiveness of humanitarian partners to South Sudan and encourages the international community to continue contributing to South Sudan’s humanitarian response plan to achieve its $1.9 billion target. We also call for the lifting of unilateral coercive measures in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic in order to enable the Transitional Government to meet the people’s needs. Our contemporary realities demand that we strengthen our assistance to South Sudan.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“On the socioeconomic and humanitarian front, we are very concerned about the dire humanitarian situation, which has been further compounded by the pandemic; the adverse effects of climate change, which have resulted in devastating floods, affecting more than 1 million people; the deteriorating economic situation, catalysed by plunging oil prices; and grave violations of human rights. We stress the importance of respecting international law, including adhering to international humanitarian and human rights law, as well as the status of forces agreement. Equally, the protection of civilians, especially the groups that are most vulnerable, including women and children, remains paramount.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“However, we note deficiencies in the pace of the implementation of security-sector reforms and urge the authorities to advance initiatives to tackle intercommunal violence in states such as Eastern Equatoria, Jonglei, Lakes, Unity and Upper Nile. We also call on the international community to provide support in that regard, especially in facilitating the full operationalization of the unified forces, which are cantoned in various training sites and awaiting graduation and deployment.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“Accordingly, the A3+1 calls on the non- signatories to the Revitalized Agreement to capitalize on the current momentum, resolve their differences and join the peace process. Despite the positive developments, South Sudan continues to be confronted by multifaceted challenges, as reflected in the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2020/1180). The A3+1 notes with concern those challenges and would like to share some perspectives. In terms of security, we welcome the maintenance of the ceasefire and the overall decrease in political violence prevailing throughout the country. Such developments are essential to ensuring the advancement of the peace process.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“We therefore look forward to the convening of a national conference in Juba for all communities of Upper Nile state to address outstanding issues and finalize the appointment of their Governor. We also reiterate the importance of ensuring that the 35 per cent minimum quota for women in institutions of the Transitional Government is observed. Further, we applaud the Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism and the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission for meeting those benchmarks with a 41 per cent and a 35 per cent proportion of women respectively. The peace process is at a very crucial stage and will benefit from the inclusion of the parties that remain on the periphery.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“In particular, we commend the parties to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan for their resolve to complete the formation of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity and to address the issues surrounding the establishment of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly and the Council of States. Such developments testify to the strength of dialogue in the quest for lasting peace and sustainable development, as well as the Transitional Government’s commitment to setting differences aside and fully implementing the Revitalized Agreement. As we have previously underscored, South Sudan is a maturing democracy, determined to confront the trials of these unpredictable times, especially in the light of the unprecedented coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“At the outset, permit me, on behalf of the three African countries that are members of the Security Council, that is, the Niger, South Africa and Tunisia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1), to thank Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Mr. Dang Dinh Quy, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, for their comprehensive presentations. The A3+1 welcomes the recent positive developments in the South Sudan peace process.”
2020-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1237 (2020) · source
“The only path out of the Syrian conflict is through a political process that puts the Syrian people at the forefront and demonstrates respect for the country’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, through the withdrawal of all unauthorized foreign forces and the consideration of the perspectives of all Syrians. After enduring the effects of a decade of war, the Syrian people deserve peace and stability. The international community must lend all the necessary support towards the achievement of this goal. Before concluding, we wish to express our condolences to the Syrian Arab Republic on the passing away of His Excellency Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Foreign Minister Walid Al-Muallem. We also congratulate His Excellency Mr. Bashar Ja’afari on his appointment as Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“We echo the call for the lifting of all unilateral coercive measures imposed on Syria, to assist the country in meeting its pressing humanitarian needs, especially as winter approaches, and to allow it to successfully respond and emerge from the pandemic. We reiterate our steadfast support for the cross-border mechanism, which continues to be a lifeline for millions of Syrians. It is therefore imperative that cross- border and cross-line assistance be scaled up to meet the vast humanitarian needs, in line with humanitarian principles.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, counter-terrorism and other military activities must comply with international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and we remind all parties, as has been said many times over, that there is no military solution to the conflict. Syria’s socioeconomic deterioration persists and is made worse by the global pandemic. Food insecurity is a constant threat, and basic necessities remain out of reach. We are especially concerned for the millions of Syrians residing in various camps and other informal settlements that lack the means to implement the necessary protective measures against the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“We welcome and encourage constructive engagement and cooperation by key stakeholders and the wider international community, in an effort to make meaningful progress on this critical issue. The creation of conditions necessary for the safe, voluntary, dignified and well-informed return of refugees and internally displaced persons includes the reconstruction and rehabilitation of infrastructure indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. We yet again appeal to the international community to contribute to this effort. We are extremely concerned by the reports of sporadic violence in the north- west, in violation of the March ceasefire agreement. All parties must exercise maximum restraint and adhere to the agreement to ensure the protection of civilians, civilian infrastructure and the sustained provision of humanitarian aid.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“We welcome the announcement of a fourth session of the small body of the Committee at the end of November, and we encourage all members to participate in good faith for the benefit of all Syrians. The work of the Committee remains a critical step in the wider political process. Addressing the outstanding issues of detainees and missing persons is also essential to the advancement of the wider process and will undoubtedly contribute to confidence building and reconciliation within Syria. We urge renewed and purposeful action in this regard. We take note of the “International Conference on Return of Syrian Refugees”, which took place earlier this month in Damascus.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“I thank Mr. Rajasingham, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Ms. Matar, Deputy Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, for their briefings. A complex and inextricably linked relationship exists between Syria’s humanitarian and political situations. Lack of progress on the political track gives rise to further deterioration of the already dire humanitarian situation. This deterioration subsequently impedes efforts at attaining a political resolution to the protracted conflict. As such, it is necessary to have a holistic and pragmatic approach. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirms its support for the efforts of the Special Envoy and the work of the Constitutional Committee.”
2020-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1147 (2020) · source
“The difficulties facing Libya at this juncture are tremendous but not insurmountable. In conjunction with the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union and neighbouring countries, Libya has the support necessary to overcome the impediments to the ennobling of its people. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines remains in solidarity with the Libyan people.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1129 (2020) · source
“Likewise, we urge the Libyan authorities to facilitate safe humanitarian access in order to address the difficulties facing refugees and migrants, especially those in detention centres. In keeping with the Secretary-General’s previous observations that Libya remains an unsafe port for the return of migrants and refugees, we emphasize that their safety and dignity should be the top priority at all points of interception, rescue, disembarkation and beyond.S/2020/1129 Amid the most difficult and challenging times, Libyans are providing hope and optimism for the future of the country through the dialogue process. We therefore encourage all Libyans to stay the course and all stakeholders to the peace process to intensify their efforts in order to assist Libya in meeting its challenges.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1129 (2020) · source
“Reversing the gains and losing the current momentum would be debilitating. We therefore urge all parties to fulfil their obligations and fully adhere to international law, including by strictly complying with the arms embargo. We encourage the countries involved to act responsibly and guard against undermining the political process in Libya. We also recognize the dire humanitarian challenges facing Libya, which have been further exacerbated by the coronavirus disease pandemic. In that context, we stress the importance of abiding by international humanitarian and human rights law. There can be no impunity in Libya for the atrocities committed over the years. In in that regard, we reiterate our support for the Human Rights Council’s International Fact-Finding Mission on Libya in investigating atrocity crimes and ensuring accountability.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1129 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we applaud the work of Acting Special Representative Williams and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to advance the political dialogue, and we reiterate the need to appoint a Special Representative of the Secretary-General in order to consolidate the meaningful gains achieved so far. We also commend Libya’s neighbouring countries for their constructive efforts, of which the most recent was the in-person Libyan Political Dialogue Forum held in Tunisia. We noted with satisfaction the participation of women and youth in the Forum and emphasize their critical importance to Libya’s rebuilding process. We look forward to the implementation of the Forum’s outcomes and reiterate our support for the upcoming dialogue processes and other positive initiatives, including the Libyan national reconciliation conference.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1129 (2020) · source
“It has been and will always be our bedrock conviction that dialogue and diplomacy are the only means of achieving durable peace, stability and prosperity for all Libyans. The progress that we are witnessing in Libya is the result of the resolve, willingness and determination of the Libyan people, who yearn for a better future. That progress has been facilitated by the complementary role of the international community, specifically under the auspices of the United Nations three-point plan. The international community must support the Libyan people in meeting their challenges head-on, while respecting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1129 (2020) · source
“I thank the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Stephanie Williams, for her briefing. We welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to this meeting. We commend the positive developments unfolding in Libya. They are a testament to the fact that the only possible solution to the conflict is through an all-inclusive inter-Libyan political process that avoids threats of violence or the use of force. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines welcomes in particular the signing on 23 October of a permanent ceasefire agreement. We look forward to its implementation and to receiving the Secretary-General’s interim report by the end of the year on the options for monitoring the ceasefire.”
2020-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1129 (2020) · source
“Finally, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirms its commitment to upholding the principles and values of the Rome Statute and encourages non-State parties to the Rome Statute to become members of the ICC.”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source
“Additionally, we call on all State and non-State parties to the Rome Statute to comply with their international obligations and adhere to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including compliance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law. My delegation denounces the grave injustice against the world’s first and only permanent international criminal court and its officials through unilateral coercive measures in the form of sanctions. We remain steadfast in our stance that those sanctions are unjustifiable and wrong. They flagrantly violate our international rules-based system and seek to undermine the work of the ICC. We therefore call for their immediate removal.”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source
“The international community continues to support the Libyan people in their quest for just and lasting peace and stability, which is reflected in the ICC Prosecutor’s latest report. As an essential component of our multilateral architecture, the ICC remains an independent and impartial court and has an integral role to play in assisting Libya to overcome its difficulties, especially in the fight against impunity and the pursuit of justice, which are crucial for sustainable peace, security and reconciliation. However, the ICC continues to face enormous challenges in Libya. To that end, we stress the importance of full cooperation and the principle of complementarity of the Rome Statute, which are fundamental for the ICC to effectively discharge its mandate, including the operational activities of the Office of the Prosecutor.”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source
“Saint Vincent and the Grenadines thanks Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her presentation on the twentieth report to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). Today’s meeting emerges against the backdrop of positive developments in Libya, in particular within the framework of the Organization’s three-point plan. We commend the Libyan parties for their efforts in reaching a permanent ceasefire agreement and encourage them to continue exhibiting the spirit of compromise and good faith, capitalize on the positive momentum and advance in finding a Libyan-owned and-led political solution to the conflict. We reiterate our support for the current Libyan Political Dialogue Forum in Tunisia and look forward to the convocation of a Libyan national reconciliation conference.”
2020-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1108 (2020) · source
“We must equally insist that there can be no pursuit of development without the equal leadership and participation of diverse women.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“We acknowledge the Secretary-General’s call for compliance with the recommendations of the High-level Task Force on Financing for Gender Equality, specifically as it relates to increasing funding to women’s organizations, the funding of gender action plans, the widespread promotion of gender budgeting and the role of the Peacebuilding Fund in promoting gender and age-responsive S/2020/1084 S/2020/1084 peacebuilding initiatives. In that regard, we urge the donor community to comply with its minimum official development assistance commitments to conflict-affected countries, including for the advancement of gender equality. There can be no pursuit of global peace that ignores the gendered forms of insecurity threatening half the world’s population.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Similarly, we applaud the efforts of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti as it works with the Government of Haiti on issues such as gender-responsive policing and the scourge of sexual and gender-based violence. We expect to hear more with regard to that issue at the briefing by Police Commissioners next Wednesday. The current funding model for advancing gender equality remains unpredictable and insufficient.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Gender equality, partly expressed through the full, equal and meaningful participation and leadership of diverse women in peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, is attainable only with the elimination of all forms of gendered violence and discrimination. Indeed, the Secretary-General’s report (S/2020/946) points to an urgent need to remove the structural barriers and intersecting discrimination experienced by women, in support of gender parity in participation and leadership. The sustained advocacy of women’s organizations and the political will that have led to the significant participation of Colombian women in formal mechanisms to monitor the peace agreement and to trace the implementation of its gender provisions must become the norm, rather than the exception, across all conflict- affected countries and regions.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Today, however, with the underrepresentation of women in peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding, escalating levels of sexual and gender-based violence in many situations of conflict, significantly underfunded regional and national gender policies and action plans, women civil society under increased threats of violence, increasing numbers of displaced women and children and the gendered impact of the coronavirus disease in conflict-affected countries and regions, we must urgently address the significant gaps in translating the existing normative framework into action. To do that the Security Council must ensure that gender analysis and a commitment to gender justice guide all deliberations, outcome documents, operations and actions.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“On the occasion of the twentieth anniversary, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is proud to join Member States in recognizing and celebrating the robust framework established by resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent Council outcomes on women and peace and security. We pay tribute to women civil society, the early architects of that agenda, and call attention to the wider guiding framework established under general recommendation No. 30 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source