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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 addition, the proliferation of armed conflicts the parties to which are often violent extremist groups or non-State armed groups or separatist groups makes it even more difficult to protect civilians from the effects of conflicts in urban areas which benefit from the proximity of civilians and critical infrastructure, thereby transforming modern conflicts into complex, dynamic, and fragmented phenomena. I would like to highlight four main points in this regard. First, we reiterate that the protection of civilians is primarily the responsibility of States. Nevertheless, peacekeeping operations, when so mandated, play a decisive role in this regard, ensuring and strengthening the political process and deploying to areas where civilians are potentially at risk.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“To minimize collateral damage therefore requires not only the implementation of the principles of international humanitarian law, the application of very precise targeting procedures, the tactical decision to remove conventional combat from cities, and the taking of precautions in attacks or against the effects of attacks, but also, and above all, the analysis and practical implementation of effective military actions that are still legitimate. Moreover natural disasters continue to cause dramatic consequences for cities and urban populations. Indeed, human-made crises have severely affected urban environments, generating urgent humanitarian needs. The majority of refugees and internally displaced populations often seek refuge in cities or peri-urban areas.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Morocco reiterates its rejection and condemnation of acts of aggression and intimidation perpetrated against civilian populations. The recent attack by the Houthis on peaceful cities in the United Arab Emirates unfortunately confirms the relevance, timeliness and importance of today’s public debate. Systematic and premeditated attacks against civilians in cities should be considered terrorist acts, and the perpetrators should be considered terrorists. The complexity of urban needs, particularly the primacy of civilian protection, presents a real challenge.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Let me first thank the Norwegian presidency of the Security Council for organizing this particularly important and relevant high-level open debate on the protection of civilians in urban areas. I take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mr. Peter Maurer, for their comprehensive briefings. I also thank the representative of civil society. The regularity with which the Security Council addresses this important issue is amply justified by a turbulent international situation that calls on all of us to promote and ensure respect for the principles and rules of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“In that regard, Morocco will spare no effort in contributing to an effective fight against the scourge of illicit SALW, whether at the bilateral, triangular, South-South, multilateral or international levels. The cooperation programmes implemented by Morocco, particularly with its brotherly African countries, are aimed in particular at strengthening the capacities of the most affected countries through training, qualified human resources and equipment adapted to monitoring SALW from their entry and throughout their life cycle.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“As part of its commitment to the full relevance of the Programme of Action, as well as the International Tracing Instrument, Morocco recently modernized its legal arsenal by adopting, in August 2020, a law on defence and security materials and equipment, arms and ammunition, in which particular attention has been paid to the tracing of arms and ammunition. It should be noted that marking procedures have been developed in the light of the standards recommended by the United Nations Modular Small-arms-control Implementation Compendium. The Kingdom of Morocco reaffirms the imperative need for international cooperation to counter illicit SALW.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Given the alarming effects of the diversion and trafficking of SALW on international and regional peace and security, the Security Council has a particularly critical role to play, especially in the areas of prevention, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, security sector reform, the protection of civilians and security in peacekeeping operations. The Kingdom of Morocco takes the opportunity of this open debate to stress the importance of ensuring that full national ownership and leadership must continue to be the guiding principle with regard to issues concerning small arms and light weapons.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Morocco, which is chairing the First Committee of the General Assembly at its seventy-sixth session, welcomes the attention given by the international community to the effects of illicit SALW, their diversion and trafficking, particularly in the current context of marking the Programme of Action’s twentieth anniversary and the successful work of the seventh Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme, as well as the active mobilization of the members of the Security Council.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“In that respect, Morocco welcomes the fact that, thanks to the adoption by consensus of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects in 2001, combating the illicit trade in SALW became a priority for the international community. Now more than ever, the Programme of Action is just as relevant, robust and effective given the multidimensional impact of the diversion and trafficking of such weapons.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Morocco is further concerned about the increasing interconnections between illicit SALW and the rise in banditry and piracy networks, as well as the proliferation of non-State actors and separatist and terrorist armed groups. Those linkages regrettably go hand in hand with other related phenomena, such as population displacement, food insecurity and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Such devastating effects require comprehensive and integrated responses from the international community. In that context, the United Nations has an important role to play in curbing the impact of the diversion and trafficking of arms on peace and security and in finding collectively developed and agreed solutions.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Those weapons strike randomly and indiscriminately, particularly targeting children, women and young people. They make conflicts more deadly by bringing them into populated areas. Their potential for destabilization is enormous, particularly in Africa, where they fuel conflicts, violent extremism and even terrorism. The diversion and trafficking of arms have both immediate and long-term impacts. In addition to the human costs, such trafficking generate and have devastating cross-cutting consequences, in particular for the socioeconomic fabric and peacebuilding and peacekeeping settings, as well as efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals at the national, regional and international levels.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Let me begin by thanking Mexico for organizing this open debate on the impact of the diversion and trafficking of arms on peace and security. The fact that His Excellency Minister Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, is presiding over the debate is a clear and powerful sign of the importance that Mexico, like the international community, accords to this issue. I would also like to thank the briefers for their detailed presentations and reflections. The discussion of the various impacts of the diversion and trafficking of arms on peace and security is an important and urgent debate, as illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) are conventional weapons that are easy to access, conceal and use.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to underscore the fact that Morocco, which has made conflict prevention one of the main aspects of its foreign policy, will continue to work with commitment and determination for the maintenance and building of peace, as well as to promote the values of tolerance, dialogue, consultation and coexistence and to strengthen mediation as a tool for the prevention of conflicts.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Secondly, we must strengthen the consistency of action among different United Nations bodies and, from that, rationalize mandates and initiatives on cross-cutting issues and appropriately prioritize attention and resources, focusing on pragmatic high-impact solutions, while scrupulously respecting the mandates and prerogatives of each body, in line with the United Nations Charter, in particular Article 12, paragraph 1. Thirdly, we must invest more in the humanitarian-development-peace nexus so as to build societies on more robust foundations and guarantee lasting peace.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source
“We welcome the adoption yesterday by the General Assembly of a procedural resolution on the implementation of Our Common Agenda (General Assembly resolution 76/6). We express our willingness to work diligently and constructively on it in order to implement the recommendations that require a mandate from the General Assembly. To better to strengthen the capacity of the Organization to prevent conflicts, it is crucial that, first of all, we make the analyses of the different bodies coherent in order to better anticipate conflicts and crises and overcome difficulties in adapting to the evolving nature of conflicts.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source
“In this regard, we should acknowledge the important role played by the Peacebuilding Commission, which makes valuable contributions to the Security Council on issues examined by the two bodies. Coherence in United Nations action is also clearly reflected in the vision of the Secretary-General for the future of the Organization, notably in his report Our Common Agenda. Accordingly, we would like to express our appreciation for the Secretary-General’s commitments to preventing conflict as well as his focus on the need for cooperation across the entire United Nations system in terms of prevention, which involves important issues linked to peace and security, the environment, climate change, health, new technologies, economic development and human rights.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Collective action based on investment in efforts to reach agreements through negotiation and mediation is crucial to avoid a posteriori actions that increase the risk of aggravating conflicts. The Security Council has a key responsibility in preventing conflicts given its mandate to uphold international peace and security. It focuses on the management of crises and conflicts in the immediate term. However, preventive action means combining, on the one hand, short-term actions that show the efficacy of principles that we defend, with, on the other hand, investments in structural policies for the long term, hence the importance of coherent action within the United Nations system as a whole towards conflict prevention.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Mr. President, the Kingdom of Morocco would like to thank and commend you for organizing today’s debate on the prevention of conflicts, a matter which is crucial for the maintenance of international peace and security. We would like to thank the briefers for their briefings and detailed thoughts. We welcome the fact that preventive diplomacy, the prevention of conflicts and other forms of preventive action are coming into focus within the United Nations. In fact, preventive diplomacy is at the heart of the United Nations mandate. Enshrined in Article 1 of the United Nations Charter, the prevention of conflicts is not so much a choice as an international obligation.”
2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source
“To address it, we must focus on building peaceful, inclusive and prosperous societies based on the rule of law, human rights, good governance and sustainable development. Resolute and proportionate responses to terrorist threats are also essential, but they must be complemented by medium- and long-term investments in prevention and resilience-building. In line with that approach, States need strong institutions, effective governance and respect for human rights to deny terrorists and their criminal supporters the scope they need to carry out their activities and to bring them to justice. Lastly, special attention must be paid to regional and international cooperation in the fight against terrorism, as well as to information-sharing and the exchange of good practices.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, Morocco has invested in protecting and promoting moderate, tolerant and open Islam, which has been historically prevalent in the region. In that regard, the Mohammed VI Institute for the Training of Imams, Morchidines and Morchidates has trained 1,754 Imams from several African countries. In addition, the Kingdom of Morocco established the Mohammed VI Foundation for African Ulema, whose main objective is to unify and coordinate the efforts of Muslim ulemas in African States to promote, spread and consolidate the values of tolerance, which are enshrined in and promoted by Islam. The threat of terrorism is multifaceted, evolving and enduring.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Those projects, which are structural in nature, aim to target the most disadvantaged populations with an inclusive and participatory approach. They include the launch of several public-private partnerships and considerable investments in areas as diverse as financing, banking, insurance, telecommunications, infrastructure, mining, city planning, low-income housing and so on. In addition to socioeconomic development, Morocco has always advocated the preservation of the cultural and religious identity of African citizens. That lever is essential for countering the shameless and reprehensible use of the authentic spiritual frame of reference that fuels and unduly justifies the violent manifestations of extremism and the spread of obscurantism.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“That approach seeks to strengthen resilience in the light of the complex and multidimensional nature of the challenges faced by the continent. Lastly, it is based on principles and values, thereby making continental and interregional integration and solidarity key factors in responding to the changes occurring on our African continent. To that end, Morocco has always strongly advocated for economic and human development on the African continent. That dimension is crucial to ensuring that stability on the continent is irreversible and that peace is sustainable. It is in that context that Morocco has made the prudent choice to promote and invest, with strength and conviction, in tangible and concrete projects for the benefit of several brotherly African countries.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“That is why it is imperative to address the root causes that drive people to join terrorists. Aware of the impact of the proliferation of transnational threats linked to terrorism on security and stability, Morocco is resolutely committed to promoting a comprehensive and coherent approach to the scourge that covers, in a complementary and integrated manner, security and military dimensions, the achievement of economic and human development, the safeguarding of cultural and religious identity and international and regional cooperation. Morocco’s approach is in line with the guidelines of the African policy, as set out by His Majesty King Mohammed VI, which advocates the emergence of a new model of South-South cooperation that is both effective and supportive.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“In particular in the Sahel, terrorists increasingly attack critical infrastructure and vulnerable targets, such as schools, hospitals and economic facilities, with disastrous consequences, both for the political stability and the socioeconomic development of those countries. Moreover, separatists and non-State armed groups, in particular those with proven links to terrorist groups, pose a genuine threat to peace and security in Africa. Even more worrisome is the recent rapprochement between Al-Qaida and Da’esh in the Sahel. Sworn enemies in the past, they now work together and conduct joint operations. By spreading fear, hatred and divisions within communities, today’s terrorists aim to incite violence and create a vacuum they hope to then exploit.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to express my delegation’s deep appreciation to the presidency for organizing this debate and, above all, for choosing the fight against terrorism and extremism in Africa as its theme, which demonstrates the importance that China attaches to Africa, its development and the prosperity of its peoples. Moreover, the choice is timely. As emphasized by the Secretary-General in his latest report on the activities of the United Nations system in implementing the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/74/677), terrorism has become one of the most serious threats to international peace and security, to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and to the realization of universal human rights. That is particularly true for our continent, Africa.”
2020-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8743 (2020) · source
“The international community has indeed done a great deal for the country. Although the people are not sufficiently enjoying the dividends of peace, the foundations have been laid for a return to stability, provided that the current level of support can be maintained. I am confident that the Security Council will continue to give full attention and political support to that country. The Central African people, who have suffered so greatly, now legitimately aspire to stability, peace, development and, above all, a better life.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“It would therefore be advisable to reflect on how to simplify the monitoring processes and further optimize the coordination of partners upstream in order to more effectively and efficiently support the Government’s efforts. Fourthly, the exemplary partnership between the United Nations, the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States symbolizes the potential of the partnership between the United Nations and regional organizations, particularly the African Union. As such, it should serve as a model. Partnership with international financial organizations is also crucial and will ultimately make it possible to implement many structural projects. Finally, I would like to send a message of hope and an appeal for continued mobilization in support of the Central African Republic.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“Secondly, MINUSCA needs the firm support of the Security Council and human and financial resources for the implementation of resolution 2499 (2019), in order to be able to continue to secure the country and support the Government both for the elections and for the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. Thirdly, the monitoring mechanisms put in place for both the political agreement and the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan are very complex and are exerting heavy pressure on the Government, whose capacities are limited.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, allow me to share some observations with the Security Council. First, the upcoming elections will be a historic moment and an opportunity to achieve sustained peace in that country. It would be a pity if we cannot ensure adequate conditions because of a funding shortfall, which could jeopardize the efforts and sacrifices of the United Nations and the significant investments made by the international community thus far in the Central African Republic. I therefore join my friend, Mr. Ndiaye, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, in appealing to all countries and partners of the Central African Republic to contribute in order to meet the country’s budgetary needs as soon as possible.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“In that regard, the bill creating the commission on truth, justice, reparation and reconciliation has also been finalized. We must ensure that it prohibits impunity for serious human rights violations. Finally, I take this opportunity to commend the exemplary work of the Peacebuilding Fund in the Central African Republic. During my visits, I was able to see first-hand the positive impact of the projects financed by the Fund in the Central African Republic. On my latest visit, I was impressed by the clearly evident role the Fund plays as a catalyst in the country. Its investments in transhumance projects, support for mixed units and the participation of young people in political life will encourage other donors, which have contributed up to 100 times the amount initially disbursed by the Fund.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the verdict of the Bangui Court of Appeal, condemning the Bangassou militiamen for their abuses against the civilian population and, more specifically, United Nations Blue Helmets. Two leaders have been given a life sentence of forced labour. The verdict demonstrates the progress made in strengthening the entire criminal justice system in the Central African Republic. The Special Criminal Court is pursuing its investigations with the aim of starting trials in early 2021, but is also facing difficulties with recruitment and funding. That progress should encourage us to maintain our political, financial and institutional support for the Special Criminal Court and the judicial system as a whole.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“One parliamentarian in particular made a deep impression when she assured me that she was prepared to travel by motorcycle to her constituency more than 600 kilometres from Bangui, braving every danger in order to raise awareness of the importance of participating in the upcoming elections. My third point concerns the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. As highlighted this morning, over the past year significant progress has been made in the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan, with the enhanced support of the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the European Union, as well as that of MINUSCA, the United Nations country team and the bilateral partners of the Central African Republic. We have focused on the rule of law, given its importance for the people.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“In my capacity as Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, I have raised this question with State authorities at the highest level, who have assured me of their commitment to that effort. I take this opportunity to pay a special tribute to Central African civil society, in particular youth and women’s representatives. Their thirst for peace and their commitment deserve recognition. The same is true of the forum of women parliamentarians. I was quite moved by the courage of those elected women, ready to risk it all in the face of the numerous roadblocks erected by the armed groups, in order to carry out their mandates.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“As highlighted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, important legislation set forth in the agreement, such as those relating to political parties, decentralization and the status of former Heads of State, has been finalized and will be adopted shortly. In addition, the justice sector policy for the period 2020-2024 has been adopted. The growing ethnic polarization, particularly among the armed groups, fuelled by the use of hate rhetoric disseminated through social networks, radio and the written press, is a source of concern and a contributing factor to the volatility of the security situation. In recognition of that problem, MINUSCA is working closely with the Government to defuse what I might call a time bomb, so to speak, and calls for calm and strict compliance with the peace agreement.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“That goal also applies to women and young people, who are not sufficiently aware of the importance of that process, as reflected by the low registration rate of that segment of the population. That is why mobilization efforts are so important. Thirdly, MINUSCA has finalized a security plan for the elections, which has been submitted to the national authorities. The post-electoral period will be key and require close monitoring if we are to consolidate the gains achieved. My second point concerns the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, which is advancing steadily, despite the many provisions that have yet to be implemented. Indeed, all stakeholders are aware that there is no alternative to the agreement.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“Preparations for the elections must respect the timetable set by the Constitutional Court. They have begun, but funds are urgently needed. I therefore plan to continue my work with our partners in the Central African Republic in an effort to underscore the importance of disbursing funds as soon as possible. I am pleased to announce that the Kingdom of Morocco plans to help fund the elections, as it did in 2015. Its total contribution will be announced shortly. Secondly, during my various meetings, I stressed the importance of inclusive elections, encouraging the Government to ensure the participation of internally displaced persons and refugees. That call was well received by all my interlocutors, who, without exception, committed to that goal.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“All of those with whom I spoke during my visit — including the President of the Central African Republic, the Prime Minister, Cabinet members and the representatives of the institutions of the Central African Republic and of civil society — expressed to me their unanimous and firm commitment to the holding of free, transparent, credible and inclusive elections, within constitutional deadlines. However, the organization and success of those elections will depend on several factors. First, the funding of the elections is managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), which estimates that $41.8 million will be required. To date, we are still $20 million short. I thank the European Union, which has pledged $17 million, as well as UNDP and the Government of the Central African Republic, which have each provided $2 million.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“That is what I heard when I was in Bangui. I would like him to know that we are very grateful because the mission in Bangui is not the easiest. A detailed report of that visit was transmitted to you, Mr. President, earlier today. I will therefore limit my statement to three points. The first concerns the elections. The upcoming presidential, legislative and local elections, scheduled to begin in December, will be crucial for the future of the country.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“As Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, I am very pleased to commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, for his detailed briefing on the situation in the Central African Republic and to warmly thank him and his entire team for their hospitality and support during our visit to Bangui from 11 to 14 February. I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Lieutenant General Balla Keïta, head of the military component of the Mission. I believe that today’s meeting of the Security Council will be the last with him in that capacity. He has conducted and completed his mission with energy, devotion and professionalism.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8728 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to stress that peace and security will be strengthened when the Charter of the United Nations is fully respected and it is therefore crucial to promote and protect the sacrosanct principles rooted therein — sovereignty, territorial integrity and the national unity of States. As we mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of our Organization this year, I wish to reaffirm the firm commitment of the Kingdom of Morocco to respect for the Charter and the purposes of the United Nations. Our Organization remains the ideal and indispensable venue for the pursuit of collective, multilateral efforts towards the realization of a world that enjoys peace, security, sustainable development and respect for human rights.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“To that end, the founding fathers of the United Nations enshrined in the Charter a separation of the functions, powers and prerogatives among the bodies of the Organization and specifically articulated, in Article 12 of the Charter, a distinction between the mandate of the General Assembly and that of the Security Council, by clearly stipulating that: “While the Security Council is exercising in respect of any dispute or situation the functions assigned to it in the present Charter, the General Assembly shall not make any recommendation with regard to that dispute or situation unless the Security Council so requests.” Full respect for this separation is therefore a prerequisite for each body to fulfil its respective mandate and, ultimately, for the proper functioning of the Organization and respect for the Charter.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“In reforming the peace and security architecture, strengthening the principle of sustainable peace and launching the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, those reforms have made it possible to adapt the various bodies, strategies, mechanisms and departments of the United Nations to tackle today’s realities and challenges, with full respect for the provisions of the Charter. Our Charter constitutes the road map of the Organization. It is therefore crucial to safeguard the unity of its message and implement its provisions.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“It should also be noted with satisfaction that the Security Council has, over the decades, developed an extensive institutional and legislative framework for tackling emerging global challenges, such as international terrorism and transnational organized crime. However, it is essential that the Council be able to show unity and take joint action when faced with the gravity of current global crises. We also welcome the reforms launched by Secretary-General António Guterres, which have strengthened the role of the United Nations as the leading and authoritative actor in preventing and resolving conflicts and promoting dialogue and political solutions to disputes.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“In 1945, at the end of the Second World War, the United Nations was created with the Charter of the United Nations as its founding text, which was conceived as a political contract among nations resting on three pillars: peace and security, development and human rights. The essence of the Charter was and continues to be the maintenance of international peace and security, which today remains the core objective of United Nations operations. The Security Council, which bears the primary responsibility in that area, is dedicated to serve as the guarantor of peace and security in the world. In that context, we welcome the efforts of the Security Council to promote conflict prevention, mediation and the peaceful settlement of disputes, which are fundamental principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Niger, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Estonia as they begin their terms as non-permanent members and to reiterate my warm thanks to Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru and Poland for their significant contributions to international peace and security over the past two years. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the Secretary-General and Mrs. Mary Robinson for their extremely important statements. The theme chosen for this first open debate of 2020 is very symbolic. Indeed, as we prepare to celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, some serious reflection is called for to take stock of the achievements made and identify current challenges.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your election as a non-permanent member of the Security Council and on assuming the presidency for the month of January. We believe that Viet Nam will make a significant positive contribution to the work of the Council and we have great confidence in your capable diplomacy. I welcome the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Viet Nam during our debate last Friday.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source
“Finally, I am pleased to announce that the Kingdom of Morocco is at advanced stage of developing its national action Plan on women and peace and security for the period 2020 to 2022, as part of an inclusive process involving all relevant ministerial departments, representatives of civil society and United Nations agencies, including UN-Women.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“It is important to note that the number of women deployed by the end of 2017 stood at only eight, whereas in 2016 there were none. The rapid deployment force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo today includes a specific unit made up of female personnel. Similarly, Morocco has achieved the 15 per cent of mission experts and military observers target in that category. Morocco also deploys female military observers in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. In the context of child protection and conflict prevention, the Kingdom of Morocco recently acceded to the Safe Schools Declaration and the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“Moreover, Morocco organized an international conference on the theme of women, peace, security and development under resolution 1325 (2000), which examined the issues of the role of women in mediation, conflict prevention and the issue of deradicalization. In addition, Morocco also organized the training of imams and preachers from several African, European and Arab countries, to give guidelines on the true, peaceful principles of religion, based on tolerance and acceptance of others. Moroccan female personnel are regularly deployed within Royal Armed Forces contingents. Currently, 37 Moroccan women are deployed in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, there is a need to fight impunity and strengthen access to justice for victims of sexual violence. Fourthly, a gender perspective must be included in the United Nations architecture for sustainability and peacebuilding. In order to promote the women and peace and security agenda in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000), the Kingdom of Morocco has launched and actively participates in a significant number of initiatives, including the network of focal points on the theme of women and peace and security, the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network, the FemWise-Africa network and the Arab Women Mediators Network, as well as the Global Alliance of Women Mediator Networks.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source