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  1. “Their engagement in peace diplomacy is critical, and they are key actors and partners to the United Nations in translating our women and peace and security ambitions into actual impact. The authority, advisory and convening roles of regional organizations can also be entry points for dialogue on upholding the rights of women and girls, re-enabling an environment for engagement by women human rights defenders and civil society and strengthening protection and accountability, all of which we can, and should, draw on, especially in contexts of violent takeovers.”

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

  2. “That includes coordinating regional approaches and joint messaging to revoke laws and policies that restrict the rights of women and girls and, equally, promoting policies tailored to protect, including against reprisals. Regional support for investigations, information- sharing and the capacity-building of national institutions are also ways to strengthen the prevention of, and response to, sexual and gender-based violence and other human rights violations and abuses. When all else fails, the rulings of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights have shown that there can also be regional tools for course correction and accountability. Regional organizations carry the weight of many and diverse voices. They are uniquely placed to facilitate dialogue and rebuild broken relations between those in power and their populations.”

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

  3. “In the Sudan, the AU, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan have supported the creation of a group of non-partisan women from across the country that will promote women’s participation in the political process, building on the key role played by women in the 2019 revolution. Thirdly, regional organizations can support accounting for justice. Organizations like the AU, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the European Union have long-standing commitments to promoting gender equality. As institutions, and through their members, they have numerous levers at their disposal to reduce barriers to both women’s protection and participation.”

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

  4. “They should also insist on including women in regional organizations’ own mediation teams. The Regional Women Mediator Networks has a wealth of experience and expertise that can be drawn on in that regard. Secondly, regional organizations can partner for change. After a military coup or violent takeover, national women and peace and security commitments and the work of civil society are often also interrupted. That contributes to further marginalization of women leaders from political spaces and formal processes at both the national and the local levels. In Afghanistan and in Myanmar, we have heard repeated calls from women peacebuilders and civil society representatives, including those in exile, for formal and informal platforms to ensure their continued and direct engagement with those who have taken power.”

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

  5. “We also commend the creation of regional action plans on women and peace and security by organizations, such as the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States, and we encourage the strengthened implementation of those plans. Joint statements such as the one issued by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Afghan girls’ right to education are also important political signals that should not be underestimated. Nonetheless, the real test is in translating our general policy commitments into concrete action when conflicts arise. Regional organizations should insist on women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in all mediation efforts towards local and national conflict resolution and in rebuilding from political crises.”

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

  6. “I would like to thank Albania for convening today’s timely debate. Protecting women’s rights and participation has certainly not become less important against the backdrop of violent takeovers and militarized responses. I would also like to thank Secretary-General Guterres, Under-Secretary-General Bahous and the representatives of regional organizations for sharing their insights and lessons learned. Norway sees three ways in which regional organizations can approach this subject. First, they can lead by example. For decades, the African Union has demonstrated leadership in addressing military coups and takeovers through its quick and decisive responses. That is truly a best practice that reminds us all of the value of principled cooperation.”

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