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Halimah DeShong,

lines on the record: 178
first: 2020-04-23
most recent: 2021-05-24
sittings or episodes: 32
sources: un-security-council

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“I would like to thank the Russian Federation for convening this important annual open debate. We also thank the briefers for their valuable contributions. The adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), 20 years ago, marked a reassertion of the long-held demands to eradicate gender inequality as a prerequisite for inclusive development and sustainable peace. From its inception, the women and peace and security agenda has existed in alignment with the central purpose for which the Security Council was established — to maintain international peace and security by ensuring justice, promoting the rule of law and safeguarding fundamental freedoms for all without distinction.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Women’s leadership and contribution to all efforts aimed at maintaining and promoting peace and security, as well as ensuring the safety and protection of women and girls, are essential to comprehensive security. We encourage efforts in Kosovo to uphold the rule of law, fight against corruption and organized crime and ensure that no one is left behind. My delegation also emphasizes the nexus between development and security. Efforts to promote economic recovery must be inclusive, climate-friendly and youth- and gender- responsive, in order to lay the foundation for widespread social and political transformation of the region. As we conclude, we remain a committed partner in the quest for long-lasting peace in and around Kosovo.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“Saint Vincent and the Grenadines commends UNMIK’s dedication to maintaining and promoting security, stability and respect for human rights in the Kosovo region, in particular for women and girls. We commend the work of UN-Women, UNMIK and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to promote durable solutions to empower women and girls in Kosovo, such as the awareness-raising campaign that was launched to support survivors and victims of domestic violence. As we mark the twentieth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), we must accelerate actions to facilitate the full, equal and meaningful participation of diverse women in preventing and resolving conflict.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“We also appreciate UNMIK’s overall initiatives, including those related to women, youth and trust- building projects. We call on all political parties in Kosovo to unite to combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We welcome the resumption of the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina facilitated by the European Union (EU) and the overall significance of dialogue in resolving the issues and attaining a lasting solution. This is key to stability in the region. In this regard, we applaud commitments by both parties to move forward with economic normalization. We also call for the implementation of existing agreements in the EU-facilitated dialogue.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“We thank Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK), His Excellency Mr. Ivica Dačić and Ms. Meliza Haradinaj-Stublla for their briefings. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines takes note of the agreements signed on 4 September by the Serbian and Kosovo leaders in Washington, D.C. In particular, we welcome the various commitments made with a view to increasing economic cooperation between the parties. We commend the efforts of UNMIK and the United Nations Kosovo team in containing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and ensuring that persons made most vulnerable, including displaced persons, receive much-needed health, social and economic support during this critical time.”
2020-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1040 (2020) · source
“Simultaneously addressing the multiple challenges in Libya, including by ending the almost 10-year crisis, combating the ever-present threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, addressing the dire humanitarian crisis, tackling the economic impediments and creating the ideal space for reconciliation, are indeed taxing, if not overwhelming, objectives. However, Libya’s ultimate goal of bringing sustained peace, security and development to its people and the international community’s support to keep the process on track must never be derailed. My delegation remains in solidarity with Libya. We renew our commitment to assisting the international community in finding a peaceful solution to the conflict.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“We acknowledge the sharp increase in the number of people requiring humanitarian assistance following the review of Libya’s humanitarian response plan 2020 and encourage the international community to continue providing support. We stress that atrocities meted out against civilians, especially against groups made most vulnerable, should not go unpunished. To that end, we call for thorough investigations into violations and abuses and for perpetrators to be held accountable. Similarly, all parties must respect the principles of international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“Peace in Libya requires that the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations be strictly upheld. The proliferation of weapons and terrorist activities in and around Libya, with scant regard for United Nations sanctions, remain extremely troubling. My delegation calls on all external actors to immediately desist from providing military support to the warring parties. Resolution 1970 (2011) and all other relevant resolutions on Libya must also be strictly implemented. It is unconscionable that Libya has been transformed into a conflict of proxy dimensions where some seek to advance narrow political agendas instead of assisting in alleviating the suffering of the Libyan people. Libya’s territorial integrity and sovereignty should be completely respected.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“It is our firm conviction that there can be no military solution to the conflict and that a permanent ceasefire is key to the restoration of peace and stability in Libya. We reiterate our support for the efforts of the United Nations, led by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, the African Union, the League of Arab States, the European Union and all other constructive initiatives toward finding a peaceful solution. Further, it has been more than six months since the resignation of Ghassan Salamé, and the complexities surrounding the situation in Libya demand the immediate appointment of a new Special Representative of the Secretary- General to advance the Libyan process within the framework of the United Nations three-point plan.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“We deplore the incessant violence, in particular the indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructures. We also reaffirm our position that resolving the conflict in Libya is equally crucial for neighbouring countries, the wider African continent and Europe. We welcome the recent call for a ceasefire by Libyans but remain mindful that previous calls have not been respected. The only path to peace in Libya is for the warring parties to immediately cease all hostilities, agree to the United Nations draft ceasefire agreement within the framework of the intra-Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Commission and engage in an inclusive dialogue for a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political solution.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“Saint Vincent and the Grenadines joins Council members in congratulating the Niger, our partner in the group of three African countries that are members of the Security Council, on what we anticipate will be a purposeful and successful presidency. We also express our appreciation to Indonesia for its excellent work as President in the month of August. This morning we extend very special thanks to Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Williams and Ambassador Sautter for their presentations. Libya is at a very critical juncture. The increasingly volatile situation, as well as ongoing regional tensions, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, are extremely worrying. My delegation continues to monitor very closely the unsatisfactory, highly polarized and polarizing circumstances unfolding in and around Libya.”
2020-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/879 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we underscore the central role of the United Nations in preventing and countering terrorism. The threats posed by terrorism can only be defeated through increased regional and international cooperation and through a comprehensive approach, with the active contribution and participation of all Member States. Finally, we reaffirm our commitment to contributing to the global efforts of preventing and countering terrorism.S/2020/836”
2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source
“Similarly, in order to combat emerging terrorist financing risks, we call on the international community to fully implement resolution 2462 (2019), which requires Member States to disrupt and criminalize the financing of terrorism for any purpose. In that regard, we commend the efforts made by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism in the area of terrorist financing, and welcome the recent launch of a global capacity-building programme, pursuant to resolution 2462 (2019), on the prevention and suppression of the financing of terrorism. We underscore, however, that all initiatives to combat terrorist financing must be designed in such a way that they safeguard all legitimate and well-managed financial activities, including in offshore jurisdictions.”
2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source
“Comprehensive strategies that promote social inclusion and cohesion, including through sustainable social and economic development initiatives, should be advanced in order to build resilient societies and reduce radicalization. Moreover, all counter-terrorism actions must be conducted in accordance with international law and accompanied by the full implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions and the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. We must also effectively and efficiently share information responsibly with our partners in law enforcement and the intelligence community. Countering the financing of terrorism is also an essential part of the global fight against terror. It is therefore of the utmost importance to monitor changes in the terror-financing techniques utilized by ISIL.”
2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source
“We also note with particular concern, the findings in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2020/774) that the global threat from ISIL is likely to increase in the medium to long term if the international community fails to comprehensively address it. Also disturbing is the observation that the inequalities and social fractures, accelerated and magnified by the coronavirus disease pandemic, have the potential to feed into a vicious circle of destabilization and violence that ISIL is keen to exploit. In order to address the threats to international stability and security arising from ISIL’s continued expansion, the international community should renew its commitment to strengthening cooperation, bolstering stability and enhancing institutional capacities across all regions.”
2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source
“I wish to begin by joining Council members in thanking Under-Secretary- General Voronkov and Executive Director Coninsx for their valuable briefings on the threats that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) poses to international peace and security. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines remains profoundly concerned about the acts of violence and the atrocious crimes committed by ISIL and its affiliates. Recent terrorist attacks across the globe demonstrate that, despite its territorial defeat in Iraq and Syria, ISIL is continuing to expand its network, threatening State authority and disrupting peaceful societies as it carries out attacks against innocent civilians.”
2020-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/836 (2020) · source
“We must be vigilant and consistent in addressing the current challenges, no matter their complexity, and put our efforts towards a pacific settlement of Libya’s ongoing crisis. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will continue to work with the international community in finding a political solution to the crisis. We remain in solidarity with our Libyan brothers and sisters.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“We also emphasize the need to respect Libya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In the midst of existing challenges, the Libyan people, especially those groups made most vulnerable, continue to be adversely affected. The incessant violence and countless deaths, as well as the challenges facing migrants and refugees, including torture, sexual violence, forced disappearances and the trafficking and sale of migrants, are appalling. We therefore welcome the creation of the international fact- finding mission to Libya of the Human Rights Council to investigate atrocity crimes and ensure accountability. We also appeal to the Libyan authorities to facilitate safe humanitarian access. The exigencies of our time require us to do more for the Libyan people.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“We further commend the complementary efforts of the African Union, the League of Arab States and all other actors and reiterate our support for the convening of an African Union-led, inter-Libyan reconciliation conference. In order for the approach taken by the United Nations to yield positive results, we must deepen our resolve and respond to Libya’s complex challenges in a concerted manner. To that end, the parties must comply with their international obligations, commencing with respecting the arms embargo and all relevant resolutions on Libya as well as international humanitarian law. Additionally, interference by external actors aimed at advancing narrow interests undermine constructive efforts and initiatives. We urge external actors to refrain from taking actions that compromise ongoing negotiations.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“We call on the international community to redouble its efforts to assist in resolving the crisis. If not, Libya may soon fall into an abyss of desolation, and the repercussions will be detrimental to all Libyans, including future generations, neighbouring countries, the wider African continent and Europe. Indeed, national reconciliation is possible within the framework of a Libyan- led and Libyan-owned political process, under the auspices of the United Nations. We reaffirm our support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and renew our call for the appointment of a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“We welcome your participation, Foreign Minister Maas, as well as that of all Foreign Ministers and representatives of the international follow-up committee on Libya and neighbouring countries, in today’s meeting. My delegation also thanks Secretary-General Guterres for his insightful briefing. It is heart-wrenching that since 2011 Libya has continued to be plagued by instability and insecurity. The protracted crisis has spiralled out of control, as is evident from the recent escalation of violence, and this, coupled with the dismal humanitarian situation, exacerbated by the coronavirus disease, means that Libya is clearly on the edge of the precipice. Accordingly, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines strongly urges the warring parties to commit to a permanent ceasefire.”
2020-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/686 (2020) · source
“As a member of the zone of peace of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and a party to the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, the NPT and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, we appeal to the international community to remain steadfast in its commitment to disarmament, as it is inextricably linked to non-proliferation.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“We also take note of the activities of the procurement channel, which must remain operational and effective to ensure that a new relationship is indeed cultivated with Iran. The JCPOA remains the only viable path to ensure a peaceful, comprehensive and long-term solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. In that regard, we implore all parties to fully implement their obligations under the agreement. Further, we urge all sides to exercise maximum restraint, to refrain from actions that can inflame tensions and to commit fully to dialogue and negotiation so as to resolve the current issues and preserve the JCPOA. In conclusion, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reaffirms its commitment to achieving a nuclear-weapon free world.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“It is our hope, despite recent declarations, that Iran will remain a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). Saint Vincent and the Grenadines supports the mandate of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as it works to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. The important role that the IAEA plays in the verification and monitoring of compliance with resolution 2231 (2015) cannot be overstated. We recognize Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA thus far and we encourage further cooperation in implementing its Safeguards Agreement and Additional Protocol. We welcome the developments made in relation to the Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges. Those advancements are essential to the normalization of trade and economic relations with Iran.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“Those actions run counter to the requirements and goals of resolution 2231 (2015) and the JCPOA, and they do not promote an environment conducive to international cooperation. We encourage the United States to rejoin the agreement and to lift all sanctions. The appeal for lifting sanctions is now even more urgent with the arrival of the pandemic, as they considerably undermine and impede the coronavirus disease response and mitigation efforts. We also regret the Islamic Republic of Iran’s decision to break with several of its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA. We take note that Iran has indicated that those steps are reversible, having undertaken them subsequent to the withdrawal of the United States from the agreement. We urge Iran to return to full compliance and to meet the totality of its obligations.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Ambassador Skoog and Ambassador De Buytswerve, in his capacity as Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), for their briefings. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines welcomes the Secretary-General’s ninth report (S/2020/531) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). We are dedicated to the full implementation of the resolution and we strongly support the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) — a key pillar of the global nuclear non-proliferation architecture and multilateral diplomacy. Its preservation is crucial to safeguarding peace and stability in the region and the wider world. We deeply regret the withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA and its subsequent decisions to reimpose sanctions and terminate waivers.”
2020-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/644 (2020) · source
“They are owed a more fruitful inheritance. Nothing short of global, national, local and individual transformation will deliver the change they deserve.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“As noted by the Secretary-General, the cross-border dynamics of conflict, intercommunal violence and military processes associated with counter-terrorism operations have all hindered access for child-protection actors. We urge parties to ensure unimpeded access, in line with international law, for the delivery of critical life-support supplies and access to health care by children and their families to save lives and sustain child development. We appeal to Members to strengthen their political commitment to the children and armed conflict agenda and for organizations to remain committed thereto, especially in the light of the further budgetary constraints occasioned by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Children represent a significant proportion of populations globally, a figure much higher in countries ravaged by armed conflict.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“Further, we encourage our friends and partners in the international community to renew efforts to support the socioeconomic development of those regions, in line with national needs and priorities and in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In closing, we wish to reiterate that long-term, strategic, child-centred and focused interventions must be supported by immediate measures to address children, rendered most vulnerable in conflict settings. With the numbers of displaced persons on the rise globally, the majority of whom are women and children, parties to conflict must comply with international humanitarian law and international refugee law.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“Children are also the most affected by the security crisis in the Sahel, the Lake Chad basin and other regions affected by the triple threat of conflict, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and climate change, with adolescent girls in particular suffering the egregious consequences of conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence. We encourage Governments in armed-conflict situations to do all they can to institute a culture of respect for women and children among their armed forces. We also call for improved age- and gender-responsive actions to prevent abuses, provide reparation and psychosocial support to victims and survivors, and promote positive shifts in consciousness regarding childhood and gender.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“We strongly urge all parties to cease their occupation of educational institutions for military purposes and to adhere to the call to ensure that schools remain zones of peace and places where intellectual curiosity and an appreciation for social justice are cultivated. Access to meaningful education, health care and key socioeconomic protections remain seriously compromised for children and their families affected by protracted conflict. In addition to direct violence, the devastating effects of preventable illnesses associated with malnutrition and poor sanitation in conflict- affected countries continue to ravage communities, acutely affecting children.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“The A3+1 denounces attacks on education and urges all parties to conflict to adhere to their obligations under international law to protect children, educators and educational institutions from violence and destruction. We also call for an end to impunity by extremist armed groups and other perpetrators of such attacks, including kidnapping and gendered and sexual violence in schools or along school routes, where girls are particularly targeted. We support the enactment of existing commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, and related national and regional child-protection legislation and policies.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“We regard the indiscriminate criminalization and incarceration of children, particularly those recruited and used by violent extremist groups, as compounding their victimization. Educational and vocational training as well as psychosocial and socioeconomic support by the international community, the State, local communities and families should form part of wider actions to protect and support children in these contexts. The African Union’s Youth Envoy, Aya Chebbi, reminds us that education is the most powerful instrument for peace and that the success envisioned under the Silencing the Guns in Africa initiative requires quality education for children, with a specific focus on girls’ education. Internally displaced children and refugees, who are made particularly vulnerable, also deserve access to a quality education.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“In that regard, the A3+1 recognizes the child-protection programme in the African Union’s Peace and Security Department, in collaboration with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and the commitment made by African Union leaders to eradicate the burden of conflict and thereby prevent it from affecting future generations and to focus on prevention efforts as part of the Silencing the Guns by 2020 in Africa and the wider Agenda 2063. In addition, we appeal for full compliance with internationally recognized juvenile justice standards, focused on the release, rehabilitation and reintegration of child victims.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“The protection of children in armed conflict should be addressed at all levels, including through preventive diplomacy, mediation in peace processes, at all stages of peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and as a key dimension of the protection- of-civilians mandate. We wish to recognize the work, commitment, advocacy and overall contribution of UNICEF and of local civil-society organizations to these developments. As we continue to witness worrying levels of recorded violations against children, coordinated leadership among global governance institutions, regional and subregional organizations, national Governments and civil society will continue to prove crucial in ending such unconscionable harms globally.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“Moreover, mechanisms for collaboration across the United Nations system and the wider international community underpin a number of important initiatives, including the presidential enactment of the Child Rights Protection Law prohibiting bacha bazi and the recruitment and use of children in Afghanistan; the adoption of the Child Protection Code in February 2020 criminalizing the recruitment and use of children in the Central African Republic; cooperation on the protection of children during military operations in the Sahel; and the widespread inclusion of child-protection actions within the various United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions’ mandates.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“As the Security Council marks the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), the A3+1 welcomes this opportunity to reflect on key developments and priority actions towards the protection and empowerment of children globally. Notwithstanding the challenges related to collecting data on the six grave violations against children, we have registered significant progress in the monitoring and reporting mechanism processes. Those improvements supported the emergence of evidence-informed, country-specific action plans on child protection, national child-focused legislation and child-centred policies.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“It is my honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African countries that are members of the Security Council plus one (A3+1) — the Niger, South Africa, Tunisia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. We express sincere thanks to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, and UNICEF’s Executive Director, Henrietta Fore, for their insightful briefings. They say that a child shall lead us. To Mariam, we extend a special word of gratitude for her courage, guidance and wisdom. Ensuring children’s participation matters because solutions crafted with and for them are more likely to succeed.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“Its seemingly never-ending battle to create security and stability for its people grieves us, especially given the nation’s leadership role in paving the way for the abolition of slavery. As the first black nation to revolt against slavery and oppression in the western hemisphere, Haiti paid an exorbitant price for its freedom. We cannot abandon Haiti. We must stand in solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters. In conclusion, the A3+1 reaffirms that the sustainable development of Haiti will be a mere fleeting illusion to be pursued and never attained if the genesis of Haiti’s underdevelopment is not addressed, and this must begin with adequate restitution.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“Not only does Haiti need debt relief, but it also needs grants to face the already bleak economic situation forecasted by the International Monetary Fund, which includes reductions in remittances, textile exports and foreign direct investment. We welcome the continued engagement of the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, which supports the country’s long-term development strategy. At this critical moment, we urge greater collaboration between the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council to foster complementarities in the United Nations system’s engagement with the country, in order to comprehensively address the root causes of Haiti’s insecurity. Haiti remains a fundamental pillar to our African and Caribbean civilization, with a glorious yet complex history.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“We also appreciate all efforts aimed at assisting the country in its national humanitarian response, including through the Caribbean Community, the Pan American Health Organization, the World Food Programme, the International Organization for Migration and the United Nations. We acknowledge the efforts of the Government of Haiti in meeting some of the benchmarks and encourage further progress in these important areas. Furthermore, we welcome reports that some international financial institutions will suspend Haiti’s debt so that the country can respond adequately to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we call on Haiti’s partners to consider providing debt forgiveness.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“We regret, however, that the Haitian State had to reduce its contribution to the national budget for the HNP to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Together with the relevant judicial institutions, the HNP has a fundamental role to play in the State’s meeting its obligations to protect its citizens and ensure that transparency and the rule of law prevail. Thirdly, the worsening humanitarian situation, particularly increasing food insecurity, overcrowded prisons and challenges for those people made most vulnerable, remains of grave concern. In the wake of the pandemic and the ensuing socioeconomic crisis, it is crucial that the international community redouble its efforts to assist the Haitian authorities in responding to the crisis. We laud the spirit of unity and solidarity shown by Haitians in their initial response to the pandemic.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“We note that the prevalence of illicit weapons has triggered an upsurge in crime, particularly among gangs, which continues to create insecurity. We are deeply disturbed by reports that a death squad has carried out violent attacks in several impoverished Port-au-Prince neighbourhoods. We call for a thorough investigation and for the perpetrators to be held accountable. The collaboration among BINUH, the Haitian national authorities and other relevant stakeholders in the drafting of arms control legislation consistent with international standards is encouraging in this regard. In addition, the A3+1 urges that institutions and capacity-building mechanisms be strengthened to address institutional shortcomings. We recognize the marginal advances that have been made in the Haitian National Police and in the justice and correction sectors.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“Secondly, we welcome the role being played by the National Commission on Disarmament, Dismantlement and Reintegration and commend the Commission’s efforts to draft a national community-violence reduction strategy to enhance efforts in combating gang violence. We also welcome the efforts of the Haitian National Police (HNP) to tackle the scourge of gang violence in the country. We are disturbed by the proliferation of illicit weapons and ammunition that continue to enter the country illegally. Like many other small island States of the Caribbean, Haiti is a manufacturer of neither firearms nor ammunition. However, its geographic location between the suppliers and consumers of illegal narcotics in the South and to North makes it a transshipment point for illicit weapons.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“In this regard, we call on Haitian political leaders to forge ahead with forming a Government in order to attract more bilateral and multilateral support. The A3+1 also stresses that there can be no externally imposed solution to the political crisis, and call on all Haitian stakeholders to work constructively to find a long-term comprehensive and peaceful solution. In this regard, the A3+1 further urges all Haitian political leaders to convene a national dialogue and refrain from acts that may trigger additional violence and compromise the gains made by the country under the guidance of the United Nations.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“Against the backdrop of these daunting challenges, and mindful of those ahead, the A3+1 encourages the international community to continue supporting our Caribbean sister nation and reaffirm its support for the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). Accordingly, we wish to make the following points. First, the A3+1 remains deeply concerned about the lingering political challenges, in particular issues surrounding elections and the absence of an electoral calendar. We note with concern the failure to convene already overdue legislative elections, and we are cognizant that the constitutional deadline for the next presidential election is imminent. We urge the Haitian authorities to undertake the measures needed to ensure the successful organization of these elections in a timely manner.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Niger, Tunisia, South Africa and my country, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime for her detailed briefing. We also thank Mr. Jacques Létang, President of the Haitian Bars Federation, for his briefing. Finally, we welcome the participation of the representative of Haiti in today’s meeting. Today’s briefings and the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/537) show that the situation in Haiti is extremely dire. The worrisome security, political, humanitarian and socioeconomic situation has been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and risks being further aggravated by such external shocks as climate change.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“Saint Vincent and the Grenadines therefore calls upon all States Members of the United Nations, in the spirit of solidarity, to renew their support for the Global Compact. We also call for greater technical and financial support for such regional and subregional organization as the African Union, which play an invaluable role in maintaining international peace and security.S/2020/560”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“It is therefore in our collective interest to ensure that all States have the necessary tools to confront their development challenges and build peaceful, prosperous and inclusive societies in accordance with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This remains the primary blueprint for systematically addressing the root causes and symptoms of insecurity, including conflict and mass human displacement, in our efforts to build a more equitable and secure world. As we grapple with the health, economic, social and security implications of COVID-19, we must redouble our efforts aimed at reducing inequalities, encouraging good health and well-being and promoting climate-friendly and inclusive growth and development for all. The Global Compact on Refugees forms a critical aspect of this progressive vision.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“To this end, the Security Council has a crucial role to play in hosting discussions such as today’s to consider the key drivers of, and adequate responses to, global insecurity, especially at a time when the traditional challenges to international peace, such as conflict, converge with the emerging threats of climate change and pandemics. In an increasingly interconnected and globalized world, the challenge of displacement touches and concerns all of us. Indeed, all regions — from the Americas to Asia and the Pacific — have been affected by displacement, which has exacerbated protection risks in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source