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Hilale

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“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you on your country's assumption of the Presidency of the Security Council this month and to thank you, Sir, for convening this debate of highest importance on women and pace and security. I also thank you for affording us the opportunity to meet today, not only to celebrate the fifteenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) but also to take stock of the progress made to date, as well as to define the gaps and challenges that remain to be addressed and to renew our commitments. The historic adoption 15 years ago of resolution 1325 (2000) recognized the role that women play in matters of peace and security, not only as victims but also as agents of change and indispensable actors in the re-establishment, maintenance and consolidation of peace.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“We need to protect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria. We also support the independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Lebanon. We welcome the responsible national spirit demonstrated by the Lebanese people at the highest levels to protect the security, stability and sovereignty of that country.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Morocco has contributed to the work of the third international donors conference in order to support and help the humanitarian situation. On 31 March in Kuwait, we offered assistance to our Syrian brothers, especially the refugees, to alleviate their suffering. This took the form ofa multi-purpose hospital in the Zaatari refugee camp, which King Mohammed VI had been calling for since 2012. The hospital provides therapeutic and medical services on a regular basis to thousands of Syrians. Morocco will spare no effort to find a political settlement to the crisis in Syria. We believe that the solution in Syria requires dialogue, not war, as well as finding ways and means to implement the first Geneva communique (S/2013/522, annex). My delegation supports the efforts of Mr. Staffan de Mistura to find a way out ofthe crisis.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“That is leading to a cycle of violence and aggravation of the humanitarian situation in the country. Once again, we call on all the parties in Yemen, including the Houthis, to implement those resolutions, withdraw their forces from all invaded areas and put an end to the violence. We welcome the efforts of Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. We call on the Yemeni parties to use wisdom and make sure that the overall interests prevail in order to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country. The people of Syria continue to suffer from the repercussions of the crisis in that country. Five years after it began, we still see no ray of hope. The crisis continues to claim lives and produce refugees and internally displaced persons by the millions.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Morocco will continue to support the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, including the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital and along the lines of the 1967 borders, as part ofa solution based on two States living side by side in peace and coexistence in line with the Arab Peace Initiative. In earlier statements to the Council, we warned of the possibility of a conflict in Yemen given the instability and selfishness of the position of certain parties. Some parties are trying to proclaim a fait accompli, in violation of resolutions 2201 (2015) and 2216 (2015). Those parties are attempting to get out of their obligations and ignore the outcome of the National Dialogue, which is leading to an undermining of the political transition process, a flexible process in Yemen.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“As part of the efforts by the Arab Ministerial Committee at the summit held at Sharm El-Sheikh in March, Morocco welcomes the efforts of Egypt, a fraternal country, as well as of Jordan, a member of the Council, Palestine and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, all of whom are trying to mobilize international peace efforts for the Palestinian cause and put an end to the occupation according to a determined timetable, so as to establish an independent Palestinian State along the borders of 4 June 1967. A final settlement must also be found on the basis of the Arab Peace Initiative, the resolutions of the United Nations and the relevant documents.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Our King has said in international meetings that the settlements and Judaization must be condemned as well as attacks on the faithful. In Marrakesh in 2014, the Committee chaired by our King reiterated the principles of a sacred city for Muslims. This is at the heart of a political solution. Attacks against the Al-Aqsa Mosque will lead only to further violence and will serve only to achieve the interests of extremists and those who try to sow the seeds of hatred. The perpetrators of such actions are co-terrorists, to which desperate young people will be drawn if the situation continues as it is.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“The people of Libya are entitled to this. The Kingdom will continue in its determination to support Libya in future so that it will be able to recover and regain its status among the nations. Since the last open debate on the Middle East (see S/PV.7430), no breakthrough has been noted and the economic and social situation for the Palestinians keeps getting worse. The political situation continues to encounter obstacles months after the beginning of negotiations. We deplore the situation in Palestine, in particular in Jerusalem. The legal status of Jerusalem must be protected and must not be threatened, and measures must not be taken to change that status. All of the measures to change it must be considered null and void. It is a place for Christians and Muslims.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): First, I should like to congratulate New Zealand on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also commend the presidency for convening this meeting on a subject that is of great importance to the Islamic and Arab world. On a note of hope, I should like to congratulate the Libyans on the negotiations, in which we assisted, in reaching the the Skhirat agreement, which has been ratified and which augurs the possibility of exiting from the Libyan crisis. It is a major accomplishment in Libya's efforts to put an end to the conflict and to help establish a Libyan State that is modern. The people of Libya wish this. My country, inspired by the guidelines from our King, Mohammed VI, supports Libya in trying to reach its aspirations based on the principles of justice and dignity.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“There is no single solution, but various methods are effective in reducing, for example, the number of child soldiers in non-State armed groups, including the strengthening of the rule of law, the mobilization of resources for rehabilitation programmes and the analysis of the social, political and economic dynamics that result in children allowing themselves to be enlisted. It is time that crimes committed against children in armed conflict be considered crimes against humanity, for children are the future of their nations.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“My delegation believes that the international community's efforts would benefit from being part of a composite, strategic approach that not only addresses ongoing conflict situations but also emphasizes prevention through the establishment of democracy and the upholding of human rights, the enhancement of good governance and the promotion of sustainable development. At the same time, the approach must be pragmatic, combining incentives with more binding measures, in particular with regard to accountability and the struggle against impunity. Lastly, the resettlement of children who have been victims of terror and scenes of horror during their abduction, and their reintegration into society, must be given a high priority.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“The coordination of such efforts among the various stakeholders in the United Nations system is a guarantee of effectiveness and success, but the primary responsibility falls above all on the parties to conflict, who must comply with their international obligations in accordance with the resolutions of the Security Council and the relevant international conventions. Although today's debate has the merit of remobilizing all the stakeholders in the international community, it must, unfortunately, be acknowledged that the efforts made so far to end Violence against children and their involvement or use in armed conflicts are insufficient.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Morocco condemns in the strongest possible terms all forms of violence against children, their abduction by State or non-State armed groups, their use as shields near arms depots or military camps, their being taken as hostages or their recruitment at refugee camps. Morocco also condemns attacks on schools or hospitals and the use of such facilities for tactical purposes. It is the international community's duty to take strong emergency measures to hold accountable all those who continue to flout international law and the rules for the protection of children, wherever they are.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Those abducted by State or non-State armed groups and subsequently released have lived through terrible scenes and psychologically traumatic experiences during their captivity. How can such children be expected to get over their suffering, their traumas, and be able to rebuild their life or start it anew? They need our support as a matter of priority. As Ms. Zerrougui emphasized this morning in her statement, the continuation of and increase in child recruitment in armed conflict, in particular by jihadi armed groups including the Islamic State, and the abduction of hundreds of girls by the terrorist group Boko Haram, demand our attention and the coordination of the efforts of the international community.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Another source of concern is their detention and the denial of their basic liberty in response to their presumed association with extremist groups. Children should be treated as Victims. The prohibition of Violence, in particular murder, mutilation, cruel treatment and torture, against civilians, in particular children, is a principle of international customary law, universally applicable to all armed conflicts. The illegal and arbitrary detention of children is prohibited under international humanitarian and human rights law. No cause can justify the abduction of children. They have the right to be protected at school, at home, in their environment and in their community.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“The whole world, powerless, frustrated and outraged, is witnessing a wave of child abductions being systematically used as a military tactic to terrorize, subjugate and humiliate entire communities. Children are also being abducted for the purposes of recruitment and exploitation for all sorts of tasks, including their use as human shields or as suicide bombers. Many are used as combatants, messengers, sex slaves, spies or traffickers, or even as beasts of burden to transport ammunition. Snatched from normal life, school and the bosom oftheir families, they are carried off by armed groups and thrust into a world of Violence and horror. Their abduction is often a precursor to other grave violations against them, such as murder, mutilation, recruitment, exploitation and sexual violence.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“A year after the launch of the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign and 10 years after the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), much progress has been made. Children continue, however, to be the first victims of conflicts. The year 2014 saw an alarming intensification and a dangerous recurrence of conflicts, which are becoming increasingly complex, with unprecedented forms of violence, destructive effects and the involvement of violent extremist groups, all of which has made clear the great vulnerability of tens of millions of children. The mass abduction of children by Daesh and Boko Haram has become an increasingly widespread characteristic of conflict situations.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me to begin by thanking the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malaysia, His Excellency Mr. Dato Sri Anifah Aman, for his presence, and to take this opportunity to congratulate the Ambassador of Malaysia, His Excellency Mr. Ramlan BinIbrahim, for his commitment and tireless efforts as Chair of the Security Council Working Group on Children in Armed Conflict. I would also like to thank Ms. Leila Zerrougui, the Secretary- General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, for her courage and dedication to the thorough implementation of her mandate and the high quality of her report. I would also like to thank the representative of UNICEF for her briefing.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“To conclude, I wish to reiterate Morocco's support for this morning's youth initiative. I believe that its content will prove to be as important as it is timely. Moreover, I support the proposal of Brazil and Spain for the creation of the post of Assistant Secretary-General for matters affecting young people.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco has welcomed the initiative of King Mohammed VI to establish a centre for the training of religious leaders and the promotion of tolerant and moderate discourse. The centre has provided appropriate training to religious leaders from Africa and Europe in the framework of a cooperation agreement among the Governments of many African countries. Another forum involving young parliamentarians is also a useful tool, in addition to a television station with the main objective of enlightening young people in identifying hatred- based discourse. I believe that it is possible to combat extremism by providing young people with open- minded, proper education, including enlightened ideas. Miracles can occur because, when people are motivated and empowered, they will certainly succeed.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We have seen members of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham originating from over 80 countries, according to the most recent reports. In 2013, the Arab Thought Foundation published a report showing that the most serious challenge facing the Arab countries is the need to provide approximately 80 million employment opportunities by the year 2020. The Director-General of the International Labour Organization has also referred to that challenge, which threatens the security of the entire region. There are many reasons for this phenomenon, including political, economic and social shortcomings in the region that have led many young people to migrate, many of whom have fallen Victim to the sea while seeking a lost paradise. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees recently announced the drowning of 800 migrants.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“It may be surprising to those here present that I should raise this issue, but I do so because certain countries in the world have not yet achieved that Millennium Development Goal. Many families deprive their young girls of an education because they believe that a woman's place is in the home as a mother. However, there is a saying in Arabic that a mother is a school. If the mother is healthy, then the entire family and society as a whole will be healthy. We must protect our children from the ideas of the extremists. I also wish to highlight the accelerating rate ofyoung people dropping out of school. In such conditions, they can become easy targets for criminal groups involved with drug trafficking and other aspects of organized crime.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We must not forget that young people are being targeted by such terrorist groups via all means, including financial, advanced technology, social networking and the Internet, whereby many young people have been recruited. Many families, not only in the Arab countries but throughout the world, have discovered that their children have been recruited by terrorist groups. It is indeed a nightmare and a deadly virus. How can we stand against that phenomenon? First of all, the responsibility lies with the State, society and the family. Educational curricula should promote tolerance and openness towards others. I therefore call for obligatory education for both girls and boys.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I wish to thank His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II for his statement at the opening of this meeting on the role of youth in countering violent extremism and promoting peace. The young people of today also make up the future generation. If they are healthy, the entire generation and society will be healthy. It is unfortunate that many young people in many countries are being influenced and recruited by Violent groups, for example in Somalia and elsewhere. Who is responsible for that? Who is responsible for violent extremism, which is the main obstacle to global peace and security? We must all stand against that threat.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“This is being done through the hospital that was established in 2012 in the Zaatari refugee camp and provides medical services to thousands of Syrians. Morocco also took part in the international conference for the reconstruction of Syria held on 31 March. We will make every effort to provide support to our brothers in Syria and to help find a solution to the Syrian crisis. My delegation deems it very important to preserve the territorial integrity of Syria and to support Mr. Staffan de Mistura.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We express our concern at the deterioration of the situation in Yemen, with the ongoing violations of legitimacy as represented by President Abdrabuh Mansour Hadi Mansour, in violation of resolution 2201 (2015) and other relevant resolutions. Morocco welcomes resolution 2216 (2015), which calls on all parties to put an end to the attacks in Yemen and on the Houthis to implement the resolution and allow humanitarian access. We also reiterate our call to preserve the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Yemen. The Syrian crisis is now in its fourth year, with no solution in sight. In fact, the situation is deteriorating by the day, and, as a result, the Syrian people are suffering a great deal. We in Morocco are taking a dual approach: supporting all the parties on the one hand, and trying to help the Syrian refugees on the other.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“The dialogue held today and last week brought about progress that we warmly welcome. We did not expect that all Libyan factions would come together under one umbrella in Morocco in order to establish a Government of national unity, and we hope that the meeting of Libyan factions to be held in Libya, under the supervision of the international envoy, will be successful. Let me stress that the Kingdom of Morocco will make every effort to promote success in all undertakings regarding Libya. We are working hard in order to ensure respect for the rule of law in Libya in a way that preserves its territorial integrity.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We also stress the importance of honouring the commitments made in the Marrakech treaty aimed at bringing about peace and security in the region. We are committed to helping our brothers in Libya to overcome their ordeal and to establish national unity within the framework of territorial integrity. Therefore, based on the request made by the United Nations last February, His Majesty King Mohammed agreed to host a meeting of all Libyan factions in Morocco, under the supervision of Mr. Bernardino Leon, in order to support the efforts made by the United Nations and based on our belief that a peaceful political process is the only solution to the Libyan crisis. Morocco is honouring its commitments with respect to all factions in Libya, and our main concern is to find a solution and look to the future.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“It is therefore high time that the international community put an end to this situation so as to promote cooperation and bring prosperity to the region as a whole. The situation in Libya is dire, especially given the rise of terrorist groups there. I should like also to note that 21 Egyptians and 28 Ethiopians were beheaded by Daesh terrorists. Given the number of terrorist groups in Africa, including Boko Haram, Daesh and others, we would like to see stronger international efforts made to uproot terrorism in the region. We in Morocco are deeply concerned by the situation in Libya, because the Maghreb is very important to us. We have a common destiny with Libya as well as with other members of the Arab Maghreb Union.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“The Summit was aimed in part at mobilizing support for the Palestinian cause and putting an end to the Israeli aggression within the framework of an independent Palestinian State established on the borders of 4 June 1967 and a final settlement based on the Arab Peace Initiative. The only way to resolve the Palestinian question is through the return of the two parties to the negotiating table. They must work towards a just settlement of the conflict based on the two-State solution and international legitimacy as well as the agreed terms of reference, with two States coexisting peacefully side by side. This is the only formula aimed at putting an end to this aggression that enjoys international agreement.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We would also like to inform the Council that Morocco chaired a meeting in Marrakesh in January 2014, focusing on the issue of Jerusalem and calling for a political solution. In November of last year in Rabat, we hosted the focal points of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation with the goal of conveying a message to the international community on the importance of defending the Al-Aqsa Mosque and Jerusalem. That is because respect for the rights of the Palestinian people, including their right to the establishment of an independent State, is the only way to reach a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. On 6 April, Morocco, as a member of the Arab League, took part in the Arab Summit held in Sharm el-Sheikh.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we would like to pay tribute to the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in supporting the victims of the aggression, and in view of the deterioration of the humanitarian situation for Palestinian refugees both inside and outside Palestine, we would like to call on the international community to help UNRWA in order to assist it in providing basic services in these difficult circumstances and to bridge its financing gaps. His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has reiterated in various international forums that we must end the spread of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories and that we should encourage all key players, including the Pope, to help in that regard.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“The negotiations relaunched in June 2013, through the efforts of the United States and its Secretary of State, John Kerry - who worked hard to convince the Palestinian and Israeli parties to return to the negotiating table to discuss a two-State solution were, however, doomed to failure thanks to Israel's aggression in Gaza, which resulted in the death of more than 2,000 Palestinians, including women, children and the elderly, and in which numerous buildings were destroyed and many people left homeless.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for presiding over this important meeting, which is even more important to us as a member of the League of Arab States and adherent of Islam. It comes at a significant juncture for the situation in the Middle East, which we can only describe as extremely unfortunate. Indeed, all we have seen is the absence of any political solution to this major conflict, along with the expansion of terrorism's challenge to peace and security.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“They must therefore participate fully, effectively and on an equal footing in all stages of peace processes. Their marginalization may delay or hinder the establishment of lasting peace, security and reconciliation. Finally, national strategies to protect women and girls remain dependent on measures to strengthen the capacity of Governments and on the availability of material, financial and human resources to ensure their sustainability, empowerment and independence; hence the importance of a prompt and generous response to the Secretary-General's call in his report on donors to meet the funding requirements for the implementation of national action plans and national programmes, and in support of the initiatives of the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“It is also up to the parties to armed conflict to take every possible measure to ensure the protection of civilians and provide for their basic needs by according special attention to the needs of civilians who are particularly vulnerable, especially women and children, in accordance with their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights and refugee law. Non-State armed groups undoubtedly constitute a major challenge due to their responsibility for most recent armed conflicts and their involvement in atrocities and massacres of civilians, in particular women. The international community must therefore respond and take appropriate measures to end these Violations. Women play a key role in repairing the social fabric of countries emerging from conflict.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Morocco strongly condemns all forms of sexual Violence, including in times of conflict, and considers them to be barbaric, brutal and inhumane methods and practices, with serious consequences for the process of establishing lasting peace and reconciliation. Prevention and the fight against sexual violence can be effective only through an approach that takes into account the complexity of the causes of the problem and the interests and needs of the people concerned. Firm measures must be taken urgently with regard to the accountability of all those who continue to act in defiance of standards of international law and civilian protection, especially in relation to women, young girls and children.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Rape is obviously the most common form of sexual Violence in conflict, especially in camps for refugees and displaced persons, which offer, unfortunately, no security for women, especially single parents or heads of households. The majority of cases of sexual violence in conflict remain unreported for fear of threats, serious intimidation or reprisals, to which not only the Victims who speak are exposed, but also witnesses, human rights defenders and anyone else who seeks to denounce this guilty silence. Sexual violence and threats of such acts or incitements to commit them constitute a serious violation of international humanitarian law and international human rights law and a very grave breach of the Geneva Conventions.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The report published by UNICEF on Monday, 13 April, indicates that 800,000 children have been displaced by the Violence caused by Boko Haram. The March report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/203) reveals that 2014 was marked by deeply distressing reports of rape, sexual slavery and forced weddings perpetrated by extremist groups, sometimes in the framework of terror tactics. There has also been an increased use of sexual violence as a form of persecution, in particular against religious minorities, or to displace populations. Women and children fleeing violence and fighting often find themselves once again exposed to the risk of sexual exploitation, rape, prostitution, or forced marriage, pregnancy or sterilization. Worse yet, they may also be auctioned and sold in slave markets.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“They suffer the most devastating consequences ofconflict and pay a heavy price because of their great vulnerability. Worse still, sexual violence has become a weapon of war used by terrorist and extremist groups such as Daesh, Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab in Somalia, which we strongly condemn. A year ago to day, 276 girls were abducted and taken captive by the terrorist group Boko Haram in Nigeria Despite the global outcry over their disappearance and the launch of the international mobilization "Bring back our girls" campaign, these kidnapped girls have not been found and their fate remains unknown. We express the hope today that they will not be forgotten and that this meeting will help keep their memory and sad and tragic fate at the forefront of the international community's priorities.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me first to address my congratulations to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on its accession to the presidency of the Security Council, and to congratulate you in particular, Madam, on being the first Arab woman to preside in this Chamber, of which we are very proud. My delegation would like to thank you also for organizing today's debate and for choosing the theme of sexual violence in conflict, which is relevant not on account of both its gravity and its timing. At all times and regardless of the victims, violence has always been condemned. But sexual violence in conflict is even more so. Women and children are often the first victims of conflict. They face destructive forms of sexual violence and are exploited systematically to achieve tactical, military or political objectives.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Regional cooperation plays a crucial role in policy coordination, whether at the political, economic, security or other levels, with the goal of achieving better results in terms of economic and social development and shared prosperity, the promotion of peaceful relations between countries and the fight against threats to peace and security, especially the threat of terrorism. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the importance of a comprehensive and coherent approach to achieving the Organization's objectives for peace and security, development and human rights while placing human beings at the heart of its concerns.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“In the address delivered on his behalf to the General Assembly at its sixty-ninth session, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco stated that: "The world stands at a crossroads today. Either the international community supports developing countries in their quest to achieve progress and ensure security and stability, or we shall all face the consequences of more conflicts and greater fanaticism, violence and terrorism - all of which feed on feelings of injustice and exclusion - and no part of the world will be safe." (A/69/PVII, p. 26) Cooperation and understanding between countries at the regional level is therefore a powerful tool for combining efforts in order to best respond to the challenges of regional development, peace and security.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Regional and international cooperation at all levels is also of crucial importance both to effective action against terrorism and to addressing its root causes. Development and human rights can be successful only if they are supported by international governance that is also equitable, is in the best interests of developing countries and respects their political and economic choices, as long as those choices are made in the best interest of their populations and are based on the principles of democracy, the rule of law and human rights. International cooperation and solidarity and the coordination of States' efforts are crucial elements for achieving development, peace and security goals around the world.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Today, terrorism is a constant and major threat not only to stability and security within States, but also to peace and regional and international security. Morocco advocates an integrated approach to fighting terrorism, based on the consistent complementarity of three pillars: strengthened security governance; the fight against poverty, exclusion and social inequality; and the promotion of the values ofreligious tolerance. Morocco remains convinced that the security approach, which is an essential element in the fight against terrorism, cannot alone effectively address the rise of extremism, terrorism and obscurantism. It must be reinforced with economic and social inclusion and appropriate religious and secular education.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Youth unemployment is often cited as a potential risk that may lead to insecurity and instability. Having a job does not only mean the availability of income, but also implies above all respect for the dignity of the individual, reinforcing social cohesion. For these reasons, we believe that the creation of jobs and the delivery of effective responses to the needs of young people should be the focus of any future development programme. The Kingdom of Morocco also recognizes the need for equal rights and opportunities for women and men in political and economic decision-making, and for empowering women in all spheres of society in order to unleash their potential as agents of change and drivers of sustainable development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“For poor countries and those emerging from conflict, international cooperation remains vital. It is essential that international cooperation seek to help these countries in rebuilding their economies and in strengthening their human and institutional capacities in order to address the economic and social causes of conflicts. Strong national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights are of critical importance to complementing development strategies at national and local levels. Development and good governance at the local level, guaranteeing the adequate participation of the population, allow us to better target the poor and the underprivileged. Local development policies also promote the better use of resources and accountability.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Notably, the enjoyment of human rights, and in particular the right to development, and to live in peaceful conditions require the empowerment of all people through inclusive growth that creates decent jobs and social policies that guarantee human dignity to the entire population, shielded from poverty and want. Unquestionably, countries affected by conflict achieve the least amount of progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and other internationally agreed development goals. Nowadays, most conflicts erupt within States. Exclusion, political or economic marginalization and a lack of effective mechanisms that promote and protect human rights are factors that favour political instability within States and threaten regional and international peace and security.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The achievement of the development goals can be achieved only in the framework of stable and peaceful societies that respect human rights. Morocco remains convinced that the promotion and protection of human rights, the rule of law and sustainable development are closely linked and mutually beneficial. The stability development of States and their respect for human rights are indivisible, for without peace there can be no development, and that without development lasting peace remains an elusive, if not impossible goal. The active participation of all citizens in their society, the fight against discrimination and inequality, and the promotion democratic and legal practices and rules remain essential elements in achieving sustainable development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Chile for organizing this open debate of the Security Council on a topic of great importance and timeliness, especially given the fact that 2015 marks the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and the international community is preparing the post-2015 development agenda. A holistic approach to addressing peace and security, development and human rights issue is particularly necessary because we live in an increasingly globalized world characterized by the interdependence of States and societies that influence one another in the political, economic and security spheres, among others, thereby requiring coherent and coordinated efforts on the part of the international community.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source