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Hilale

lines on the record: 602
first: 2014-04-25
most recent: 2023-11-20
sittings or episodes: 71
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“In that regard, the international community should commit more urgently than ever to preventing and combating such activities and eradicating the groups that are placing international and regional peace and security in peril. The Kingdom of Morocco welcomed the adoption of resolutions 2195 (2014), 2462 (2019) and 2482 (2019), which not only acknowledge the exploitation of natural resources as a source of financing for organized crime and terrorism but also encourage Member States to pursue efforts to ensure the accountability of all those responsible for and complicit in illicit trafficking. My country would like to pay heartfelt tribute to the Secretary-General for his tireless efforts in support of our collective action against organized crime and terrorism.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“Today’s debate is extremely important, as it is unfortunately taking place in a context in which the African continent continues to suffer from the plight visited on it by armed terrorist and separatist groups, which are hindering Africa’s development, prosperity, stability and integration. Transnational organized crime, terrorism and separatism are intertwined. They threaten regional and international peace and security and undermine the stability and territorial integrity of States. Illicit trafficking in fish stocks, wildlife resources, oil and gas products, precious stones and rare-earth metals and the illicit exploitation of forests and charcoal have become widespread means of financing terrorism and armed groups in Africa.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, let me once again warmly congratulate our brother country of Gabon and you personally, Sir, on your presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. I want to assure you of the Kingdom of Morocco’s full support. I also welcomed the presence of His Excellency Mr. Michael Moussa Adamo, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Gabon, who presided over the start of meeting. And I want to thank Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, and the civil-society briefer.”
2022-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9147 (2022) · source
“Our unique relationship with all the parties and other important international powers helps to create an environment that is conducive to a resumption of negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli sides, which is the only path to achieving security and stability in the Middle East.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“In his solidarity address on 29 November 2021, the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, King Mohammed said that Morocco’s steadfast position is not conditional or a matter of mere politics, but rather is based on firm belief supported by a serious and meaningful diplomatic effort, along with concrete efforts on the ground, to reach a solution to the question of Palestine and of Al-Quds Al-Sharif. In conclusion, I want to emphasize that Morocco will continue to invest in its historic and effective role regarding the Palestinian question.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“This border crossing, 50 kilometres from Amman, is soon to open once some logistical issues are finalized and will have a major positive impact on Palestinians’ daily life through its facilitation of the movement of people and goods. The importance that His Majesty attaches to the Palestinian question and people continues to be demonstrated in these examples of mediation by Morocco. Morocco believes that a settlement of the Palestinian question is central and vital to the future of the Middle East. It is also a priority for the international community. We consistently emphasize that position, based on our belief that the stability of the region and its prosperity are dependent on finding a just and lasting solution to the issue that is in line with international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“Since its launch in 1995 the Agency has worked to preserve the rights of Arabs and Muslims in the holy city by supporting and financing a number of vital social, cultural, educational, health and architectural projects, with a major and tangible impact on the lives and resilience of Jerusalem’s residents. Through direct mediation by Morocco under the leadership of King Mohammed, the Israeli authorities decided to open the King Hussein Bridge (Allenby) Terminal, which links the West Bank to Jordan, while a joint mediation effort by Morocco and the United States has led to an agreement on permanently opening a bridge crossing for Palestinians.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“That is why, in his announcement during Pope Francis’s visit to Morocco in March 2019, His Majesty stressed the importance of preserving Jerusalem as the common heritage of humankind and maintaining its legal, historic and demographic nature as a destination for all believers of the three major monotheistic religions. The Al-Quds Committee plays a political and practical role in supporting the Palestinian people in general and the residents of Jerusalem in particular, while harmonizing the political efforts of King Mohammed and the work on the ground of the Bait Mal Al-Quds Al-Sharif Agency under his personal supervision. Morocco contributes nearly 89 per cent of the Agency’s annual budget.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“Regrettably, as a result of the impasse of the political process in the Middle East, what we have been seeing is an increase in violence, which amounts to an additional cause of extreme conflict, which in turn leads to further tension and encourages hate speech in the entire region. That widens the gap between the Palestinian and Israeli sides and undermines the prospects for security and peace in the Middle East. Morocco therefore urges all the parties involved to avoid any action that could lead to an escalation in the region. King Mohammed VI, Head of the Al-Quds Committee, has spared no effort, politically or diplomatically, to maintain the unique position of the sacred city of Jerusalem.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to commend the efforts of Brazil in leading the work of the Security Council during the month of July. I also thank Ms. Lynn Hastings, Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for her valuable briefing. The Kingdom of Morocco and its King, His Majesty Mohammed VI, Head of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, attach great importance to the Palestinian question and the rights of the Palestinian people. Security and stability in the Middle East are linked to a just and comprehensive peace settlement of this question, based on international legitimacy and a two-State solution, as the international community has agreed.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“By communicating effectively in ways that are as well adapted as possible to specific peacekeeping missions and their objectives, we will be able to promote the role of the Blue Helmets, provide them with the most relevant and effective tools at the disposal of the international community and of course the United Nations, guarantee their safety and security and strengthen the reputation they have built over more than 70 years. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to pay heartfelt tribute to all civilian and uniform personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the name of the noble cause of peace under the United Nations flag.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, new technologies must be integrated into peacekeeping operations, as their use is becoming more and more essential — indeed, it is now imperative in complementing existing efforts aimed at improving early-warning capacity and providing additional tools in terms of follow-up and conflict analysis. The inclusion of such elements among the objectives of the Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping is all the more welcome because it will contribute to strengthening the safety and security of Blue Helmets and other United Nations mission personnel at a time when they are more and more frequent targets of violent attacks and disinformation campaigns. Through their commitment and their sacrifice, Blue Helmets have become true symbols of the United Nations, making it recognizable around the world to all.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“In that connection, we welcome the existing coordination between the Department of Peace Operations and the Department of Global Communications, as well as the joint activities undertaken to build the capacity of missions on the ground, including in the field of strategic communications. We are particularly encouraged by efforts to train personnel dedicated to the detection and surveillance of disinformation and to develop innovative, situation-specific communications strategies that seek to raise awareness among the general public of the work done by peacekeepers and the challenges they face in an often increasingly unstable operating environment.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“First, the deployment of a peacekeeping operation should be accompanied by an appropriate communications strategy that helps to manage the expectations of the civilian population well and that clearly and transparently defines its responsibilities, its scope and its operational limits. The role of the media is crucial in that regard, because media attention enables us to shed light not only on the mandates, objectives and successes of peacekeeping operations but also on the problems they encounter. Secondly, inter-United Nations coordination is crucial to implementing awareness-raising strategies aimed at eradicating stereotypes that could contribute to negative views of peacekeeping operations.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“In order to do that, in the specific context of peacekeeping operations, we need to mobilize globally to implement concrete action, and that could include strengthened partnerships between the United Nations and host countries in their various capacities in order to improve the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. Among other things, the success of peacekeeping operations depends on a properly planned and carefully developed mandate based on national ownership and the support of the international community, as well as the consent and support of the parties concerned, along with adequate funding.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco will always be by his side in that noble undertaking. Peacekeeping remains the most effective and profitable way to provide the necessary practical support in reaching lasting political solutions to crises and conflicts. Unfortunately, the reality is that such efforts have been obstructed in the past two years by disinformation campaigns targeting peacekeeping operations through the media and across social networks. In his report entitled Our Common Agenda (A/75/982), the Secretary-General rightly underscored that disinformation poses an existential risk to humankind. That only further emphasizes the crucial importance of facilitating access for all to reliable information and verified facts.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I want to express my warmest thanks to Brazil for convening this important meeting and for devoting this open debate to a topic as crucial as the role of strategic communications in peacekeeping operations. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and commend him for his ongoing efforts to enhance peacekeeping and strengthen its effectiveness and efficiency. We are encouraged by the work of the Secretariat, in particular the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, to bolster momentum to achieve further progress, as well as by the tangible improvements and positive developments that have already been made. I want to reiterate to the Secretary- General that he can count on my country’s full support for the ongoing reforms that he continues to lead.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“Finally, we should not lose sight of the fact that the debates on improving the working methods of the Security Council are part of an overall vision of the new United Nations architecture, as also envisioned by the Secretary-General with his reform proposals, including in his report Our Common Agenda (A/75/982).”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Morocco also attaches great importance to the development of preventive diplomacy, which goes hand in hand with the need for swift and effective action to maintain international peace and security and promote the peaceful settlement of disputes, and for the international community to support the measures taken by the Security Council. It goes without saying that improving the Council’s working methods through shared and inclusive reflection on the part of all Member States and the political will of its members will help it to achieve its objectives.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“As a troop-contributing country, Morocco is well placed to understand the lasting impact of the Security Council’s efforts in conflict prevention, peacekeeping and the peaceful settlement of disputes, particularly in Africa. In that context, the consultations among Security Council members and troop-contributing countries, as well as the triangular meetings between them and the Secretariat, are a fundamental tool for the implementation of the mandates of peacekeeping missions and an effective way to strengthen transparency, cooperation and interaction between the Council and Member States.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“I would also like to stress the importance of this debate and its close link with the thorny issue of the veto, which is an integral part of the working methods of the Security Council. My delegation was among the sponsors of resolution 76/262, on a standing mandate for a General Assembly debate when a veto is cast in the Security Council. Morocco also supports the code of conduct of 14 December 2015 developed within the framework of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group with regard to the Security Council’s action on genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. My country also supports the initiative of France and Mexico on voluntarily and collectively committing to refraining from the use of the veto in situations of mass atrocity.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Morocco welcomes the many positive developments in recent years aimed at improving the functioning of the Council and strengthening its effectiveness and inclusivity. We call for continuing efforts in the same spirit to improve the Council’s working methods, for example by increasing the number of public meetings and briefings where possible. At the same time, consultations are essential both to discussing sensitive issues or reaching compromise on contentious issues where discretion is vital. In that context, I would like to pay tribute to the Security Council Affairs Division, which contributes to the improvement of the Council’s working methods through its reports, analyses and accessibility to Member States.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Those new practices helped increase the transparency and the quality of the Council’s work and also enabled it to benefit from the diverse positions and views of Member States. We should keep in mind that the process of improving the Council’s working methods is constant and evolving. Presidential note S/2017/507 is therefore a major achievement in the quest for transparency and efficiency and the work of strengthening the Council’s authority. In that regard, and in order to ensure effective, efficient and transparent functioning in both ordinary and extraordinary circumstances, it will be important to continue to apply all of the note’s provisions, as well as all subsequent notes on the subject, and to ensure that they are updated.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“The Council was forced to consider and adopt a new way of working to ensure the continuity of its activities during the difficult period of the coronavirus disease pandemic. Morocco supports the considerable efforts made to adapt the Council’s working methods to the circumstances in order to ensure its proper functioning. We note that the Security Council has continued to meet without interruption, both in person and by video-teleconference, in order to negotiate and adopt resolutions to ensure the timely renewal of mandates and to continue its dialogue with other United Nations organs and with the wider membership of the Organization, including through monthly briefings on the programme of work, as well as wrap-up meetings.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Albania, as this month’s President, for organizing this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. My delegation would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the outstanding work of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions under your presidency, Sir. The Charter of the United Nations has invested the Security Council with important powers that can be exercised only through an approach based on effectiveness. Its role must be dedicated to guaranteeing international peace and security on behalf of all States Members of the United Nations in order to improve and harmonize the activities of the Security Council.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, the Kingdom of Morocco commends all those responsible for protecting populations in conflict areas for their exemplary work and takes this opportunity to accord them special recognition.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“There is a vital need to prevent and address the devastating effects of conflict on civilians, particularly in vulnerable segments of society, while generally speaking there is a need for all parties to conflict, including non-State actors, to comply fully with the norms of international humanitarian law. Sixthly, accountability for any violations of humanitarian law must continue to be a fundamental part of all strategies for ensuring the protection of civilians. Finally, integrating the protection of civilians as part of a long-term approach that extends beyond emergency measures would be beneficial. To that end, it remains essential to adopt a preventive approach that intersects systematically with civilian development efforts, in synergy with the phases of post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, protecting humanitarian personnel and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian aid to the populations most in need is essential. Fourthly, Morocco firmly condemns the targeting of civilian populations and infrastructure, including schools and medical facilities, and stresses the need for the full and effective implementation of relevant Council resolutions in that regard. Fifthly, all parties must respect international humanitarian law, fulfil their obligations to protect civilians and guarantee access to and delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“First, we reiterate that the protection of civilians is the primary responsibility of States. Nevertheless, it is clear that periods of conflict can render some States’ capabilities insufficient or even non-existent. In such cases, it is imperative for the United Nations system to play an important role in supporting Member States within the framework of its mandate and ongoing peacekeeping operations. Similarly, the mandates for such operations should include an adequate protection system and tools for ensuring that civilians are not targeted by armed groups. Secondly, when it comes to the protection of civilians, there must be a clear separation between humanitarian actions and political objectives and civilians must be protected from being instrumentalized by any party to the conflict.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“However, a review of the situation regarding the protection of civilians shows that they continue to account for the great majority of casualties in armed conflict. In addition to the devastating repercussions of the pandemic, the international community faces political, economic, security, environmental, health, humanitarian and other crises. Unfortunately, in the context of ongoing armed conflicts, almost all of those crises are coming to a head at the same time. Another obstacle to the protection of civilians is the spread of armed conflict, the parties to which are often violent extremist groups or non-State armed groups that carry out brutal attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure. As a result, today’s modern conflicts are complex, ever-changing and fragmented. Allow me now to highlight the following relevant points.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Let me begin by thanking the United States Security Council presidency for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I also thank the briefers for their interventions. Today’s meeting is very timely, as it comes in the context of a highly turbulent international situation of concern to us all, which requires all stakeholders to promote and ensure full respect for international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Since its adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), which brought the protection of civilians onto its agenda, the Council’s actions have undoubtedly strengthened the protection of civilians in armed conflict framework and saved many lives.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is through innovative partnerships among all those stakeholders that we can aspire to eradicate hunger throughout the world, strengthen agricultural sovereignty within countries, generate quality food locally, effectively and sustainably, and confront the multiple, interdependent challenges to food security and international peace and security.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“More recently, Morocco and the United Nations jointly organized the Africa regional dialogue prior to the United Nations Food Systems Summit, bringing together more than 40 African ministers and decision-makers to shed light on priorities, opportunities and paths of action for a successful transformation of food systems in Africa in a manner that reflects the constrained global context. In conclusion, Morocco remains convinced that innovative partnerships in this area can help to deepen and build promising synergies. Effective cooperation among the United Nations, Member States and the private sector is vital if we wish to achieve that goal.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“A number of tripartite agreements were signed in that regard, specifically with Mali, Senegal, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Eswatini and Cameroon. It was in that same vein that, during the twenty- second session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Initiative for the Adaptation of African Agriculture to Climate Change was launched, which to date has supported no less than seven countries in Africa and enjoys the support of 25 African countries as well as the Framework Convention and the FAO. The Initiative on Sustainability, Stability and Security, which was launched in 2016 with the Republic of Senegal, also aims to support sustainability, stability and security in Africa through agriculture.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In order to strengthen resilience, there is a vital need to invest in sustainable food systems and foster new opportunities for female farmers and young people in this sector. Strengthening the agricultural sector can generate employment, strengthen self-sufficiency, stimulate local production and ensure food security and sovereignty within each national context. In that regard, Morocco has signed more than 38 agreements and conventions in the agricultural area with 18 brotherly African countries. The partnerships recently launched with Ethiopia and Nigeria for the production of natural fertilizers are testament to that. My country has initiated rich and diversified triangular cooperation, with the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Food insecurity is a strategic priority for Morocco and lies at the heart of our new 2035 development model. A series of sectoral strategies, specifically the Generation Green 2020-2030 plan and the national blue economy strategy, also buttress that ambition. Moreover, Africa has a young population and a vast continental market of more than 1 billion people. In that regard, we support the African free-trade zone, which has the potential to stimulate food product exchange among African countries at lowest cost, improve agricultural revenues, foster agroindustry and develop agricultural industry in Africa. The Moroccan approach heralds an integrated method of rural socioeconomic development and investment in agriculture, a sector that generates tremendous opportunities for wealth creation and the employment of young people and women.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“A sustainable change in the global food and agriculture system is necessary if we want to be able to feed the 800 million people who suffer from hunger today, and the 2 billion additional people who will be undernourished by 2050. It is also our responsibility to prevent conflict that might break out as a consequence of hunger and disruptions in food supply chains. In that regard, the Kingdom of Morocco has always invested in agriculture, specifically through South-South cooperation in Africa, which is home to more than half of the world’s non-cultivated arable land. Under the direction of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, my country continues to strengthen its development strategy, the Green Morocco Plan, which was launched more than a decade ago.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Thirty years from now, the African continent will have to feed double its current population. Unfortunately, the continent continues to import more than $43 billion in net food products every year and remains dependent on imports to feed its growing population. Food insecurity is also exacerbated by the effects of the coronavirus disease, climate change and armed conflict, which have a real impact on food supply chains at the global level. That situation has resulted in increased prices in international markets and has major consequences for the stability of the most vulnerable countries, since the scarcity of resources and sudden increases in food prices fuel civil unrest.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): I wish to thank Mr. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States of America, for having convened this important meeting on conflict and food security during the United States presidency of the Security Council. The interest of the Kingdom of Morocco in the issue of international peace and security, the eradication of hunger and the promotion of sustainable agriculture emanates from a keen awareness of the challenges posed by food insecurity throughout the world, in particular on the African continent, as clearly stipulated in resolution 2417 (2018), on conflict and food insecurity. Currently, more than 800 million people throughout the world suffer every day from food scarcity, and in Africa one out of every five individuals is affected by malnutrition — more than 281 million Africans.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Indeed, being able to ensure the full inclusion and economic participation of women to unleash their full potential for conflict prevention and peacebuilding necessarily, I would even say imperatively, creates the right conditions for resilience and lasting peace. I again offer my warmest congratulations to all the women of the world on their International Day.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“These should be subject to a periodic follow-up in the Secretary-General’s annual reports, which could incorporate views shared by Member States. Thirdly, in the current context of the abatement of the coronavirus disease, it would be appropriate to examine the best ways to use various existing United Nations initiatives for the promotion and economic participation of women in peacebuilding situations. Finally, the Kingdom of Morocco believes that the current global context is largely ripe for making a significant difference, particularly by taking advantage of the Secretary-General’s recent Our Common Agenda.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“In developing countries, the private sector also generates 90 per cent of jobs, finances 60 per cent of all investments and provides more than 80 per cent of Government revenues, which indicates the central role of women in the economic life of our societies. Let me conclude with three observations. First, more than 20 years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) a status report on its implementation should be prepared, with particular attention to the current landscape of women’s economic inclusion and participation. Secondly, as part of such a review, clear and precise markers should be established to assess the root causes of gaps and chart progress in closing the gap in women’s economic inclusion and participation in conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“We have partnerships with the private sector, the young and civil societies, which ensure lasting peacebuilding efforts because such efforts fill critical gaps and foster post-conflict recovery. The contribution of the private sector to peacebuilding is vital, particularly in Africa. In Africa there are young women and men who are dynamic entrepreneurs, working hand in hand to promote peace and making a lasting contribution to stability on their continent. That reality is all the more important insofar as local businesses are often managed by women across several vital sectors that contribute to building peace on a daily basis.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Morocco believes that while it is true that they can be no peace without development and there cannot be any development without peace, women, and this needs to be underscored, are the main architects of peace. Morocco firmly believes in the power of partnership to guarantee adequate and effective financing for peacebuilding at a global level. We also stress the need to make use of all levers for international cooporation: North-South cooperation, South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation all are vital in that regard. Our goal is to achieve win-win synergies while at the same time ensuring full respect for the concept of national ownership.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Today’s debate is a timely one indeed, as we mark the decade of action for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in difficult circumstances owing to the coronavirus disease. As we find ourselves halfway through that decade, we need to correct course when it comes to the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda and make more progress. We need to mobilize adequate resources to ensure the effective economic participation and empowerment of women. Doing so involves ensuring balanced progress on the four pillars of the women and peace and security agenda. As part of such efforts, the Kingdom of Morocco has always staunchly defended the economic empowerment of women to ensure lasting peacebuilding efforts, particularly in Africa.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): I wish to thank the United Arab Emirates for having convened this important ministerial debate, which coincides with International Women’s Day, on 8 March. I welcome the presence of Ms. Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment of the United Arab Emirates. As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I wish to recall the primary role and the crucial contribution that women make to peace, security and stability. Indeed, women are and remain the nucleus and the very core of our societies. Guaranteeing their full economic, social and political inclusion and participation is vital. At the same time, we must build their leadership capacity. That is how we will guarantee resilience and lasting peace.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Morocco takes the opportunity of today’s debate to pay a heartfelt tribute to the women and men who protect civilian populations in conflict zones, often at the risk of their own lives.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Fourthly, we believe it is desirable to promote a preventive approach to the protection of civilians, which can be achieved by building the capacity of the States concerned with respect to the rule of law, the assurance of good governance, the entrenchment of a culture of human rights and the establishment of early warning mechanisms that can detect emerging conflicts and prevent their transformation into open and deadly confrontations. In conclusion, the Kingdom of Morocco shares the firm conviction of the Secretary-General that the protection of civilians requires the enforcement of the provisions of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, all parties, in particular host countries, must abide by international humanitarian law, honour their commitments to protect civilians and ensure the access and delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need. Increased coordination in the humanitarian sphere among the States Members of the United Nations, its agencies and civil society organizations is necessary in order to prevent the violation of international humanitarian law and ensure that civilians have safe and secure access to humanitarian aid. In addition, humanitarian actors should be allowed to fulfil their noble mandate in complete safety and without political interference.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Indeed, the protection of civilians requires adequate human and financial resources, whether in terms of the number of Blue Helmets deployed, their equipment or their training. It is also necessary to be able to manage the expectations of the different parties involved, whether it be the local populations, the authorities of the host country or the members of the Security Council. Secondly, humanitarian action in the context of the protection of civilians must be clearly separated from political objectives and protected from being instrumentalized by a party to a conflict. In order to better protect humanitarian personnel and ensure that humanitarian aid is delivered to those in need, the missions mandated with that task must deploy adequate protective mechanisms so that civilians are not the targets of armed groups.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source