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Hilale

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first: 2014-04-25
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“The Africa Action Summit, held on the margins of the twenty-second session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in Marrakech in November 2016, was an opportunity for African leaders to coordinate and harmonize their efforts to combat climate change and to seek better solutions to the climate challenges that our continent faces. That Summit led to several initiatives, namely, the establishment of the Climate Commission and the Congo Basin Blue Fund, on the initiative of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. During the Conference, the Security, Stability and Sustainability (3S) in Africa initiative was also launched. That initiative seeks to address the root causes of instability, which are amplified by land degradation and climate change.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco became aware early on of the threats posed by climate change, including its threat-multiplier aspect, and adopted a proactive policy to address them. That commitment has been translated into the adoption of several sectoral strategies that place the well-being of citizens and women's empowerment at the heart of their implementation and that promote a balance between the environmental, economic and social dimensions, in line with international standards.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“To that end, the international community must redouble its efforts to address the threats of social and political instability, insecurity and conflicts resulting from the interaction between climate change and social, economic, demographic and political factors. It is equally necessary to invest more in strengthening the capacity of communities to enhance their resilience in the face of natural disasters. In that context, measures are urgently required in order to minimize and mitigate the potential consequences of natural disasters. The private sector should be called upon to step up its efforts and its involvement in natural-disaster risk management activities as well as humanitarian assistance, in order to reduce needs and mobilize additional resources through planned funding mechanisms.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Moreover, slow-onset events such as sea-level rise endanger the very existence of certain States in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Those islands risk becoming uninhabitable well before they are swallowed up by the sea owing to the numerous types of storms affecting them, land erosion and ocean acidification, which erode their means of livelihood and undermine the agriculture, fishing and tourism sectors. It is therefore essential that the negative impacts of climate change be addressed not only because of their direct impact on food security but also because they pose a threat to international peace and security.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate addressing an extremely important and timely issue that is having a severe impact on the future of many countries. As the Secretary- General has emphasized, "Climate change is the defining issue ofour time We face a direct existential threat." Indeed, in many regions climate change is damaging critical systems such as water, food and health security and contributing to population displacement. Climate-related disasters are also having an impact on conflicts and undermining social and economic development, in particular in countries that are heavily dependent on certain sectors such as agriculture or tourism.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“We need an innovative and flexible approach and real political will to advance this key issue for all African countries. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that peacekeeping is a noble endeavour, a symbol of international solidarity and a flagship activity of the United Nations, with soldiers who often work in difficult conditions, risking their lives. I want to take this opportunity to pay tribute to all who have made the ultimate sacrifice, often thousands of kilometres from home, for peace and stability, on behalf of the United Nations. Morocco, in its capacity as a member of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and as an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping efforts, will spare no effort to strengthen relations between the AU and the United Nations for the sake of peace and stability on our continent.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“Whether they are financed by the AU or subregional organizations, this is a crucial issue about inescapable facts. Considering the challenges it has to deal with, Africa has pledged to finance 25 per cent of the cost of such operations, and in that regard, we welcomed the official launch on 18 November of the African Union Peace Fund, aimed at eventually achieving our African organization's financial independence. At the level of the United Nations, it will be vital to continue discussing financing, but not in the Security Council alone. After more than 15 years of discussions, it is high time to step on the gas in order to make sure that Africa's positions and demands on this issue are taken into full consideration. Every military operation should be able to rely on predictable funding to ensure its success.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“Morocco, which has recognized experience in United Nations peacekeeping, has been sharing it bilaterally with many African countries, including through scholarships to various military academies and by sending experts abroad. We are in discussions with the Secretariat about involvement in triangular partnerships. It is clear that the supply of assistance is much greater than the demand. The coordination mechanism established by the Secretary-General must now be implemented in order to ensure the most effective support possible. We also welcome the Secretariat's efforts to make continuing improvements to the procedures and criteria related to deployment, training, recruitment and reimbursement so as to adapt them to current peacekeeping requirements. My last point is on the financing of African peacekeeping operations.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“They are currently deployed within MINUSCA in the Central African Republic, and in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). In that context, the Kingdom of Morocco is in the process of finalizing the deployment to MONUSCO of a fifth rapid deployment battalion, which represents a significant contribution by the United Nations to our brother country's peace, stability and security. I would also like to point out that many African troop- and police-contributing countries have accumulated significant experience and expertise in peacekeeping. We therefore believe that training support would be more effective if provided by African countries.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“A good example of such complementarity is the case of the Central African Republic, where the African Union is leading the political process through the African Initiative. In fact, as a result of the recent strategic assessment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Special Representative of the Secretary- General Parfait Onanga-Anyanga is now part of the panel of facilitators for the African Initiative. My second point is about African troop- and police-contributing countries. Morocco has been contributing to United Nations peacekeeping operations since 1960. An overwhelming majority of the deployments from the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces continue to be to peacekeeping operations in Africa.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“It is therefore clear that the two organizations have no choice but to strengthen their cooperation in the area of peace and security on a basis of mutual respect and their respective comparative advantages. The Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, signed in April 2017, reinforces that strategic partnership. In that regard, we welcome the commitment of the United Nations, under the leadership of the Secretary-General. However, we have to consider the human and financial resources at the disposal of each of the organizations, which are a key element in the implementation of joint projects aimed at promoting complementarity.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“First, with regard to the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) in the areas of peace and security, the concept note (S/2018/1004, annex) clearly details the importance of Africa in every aspect of peacekeeping - first in its role as a theatre of operations, including for the five most important missions of the United Nations, which served as the standard for the Secretary-General's action plan on troop safety and security, but also because of the participation of African troop- and police-contributing countries in United Nations operations. Furthermore, almost 80 per cent ofpeacekeeping operations personnel are deployed in Africa, which unfortunately continues to be the focus of nearly 70 per cent of the Security Council's work.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to congratulate China on organizing this open debate, which is of particular interest to my delegation, and to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for the leading role that China is playing in peacekeeping. I also thank the Secretary-General for his statement and for the action he has initiated since he took office, sparing no effort to strengthen and reform peacekeeping and provide Africa with substantial support. We thank him for his efforts and reiterate our full support to his mission to reform peacekeeping in order to enable it to adapt to today's challenges, including through the follow-up to his Action for Peace initiative. My statement today will address three main points.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“Morocco has consistently engaged in international efforts to end the participation of children in armed conflicts and has acceded to all international instruments relating to the rights of the child. It was among the first countries to sign and ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, as well as the Paris Commitments.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Seventh, we must guarantee access to education for children as a special protective measure to prevent their recruitment, especially for children living in refugee camps or internally displaced children. Eight, parties to conflicts must reach written agreements in which they commit to respect a minimum age for recruitment into armed forces. Ninth, the fight against impunity plays a key role in the pursuit of child protection. Parties who recruit children under the legal age must be prosecuted. Crimes against children in armed conflicts should be considered crimes against humanity because children are the future of their respective nations and the future of humankind.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Fourth, Governments should ratify and implement relevant international treaties and incorporate them into national legislation. They must endorse the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups and the Paris Commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or armed groups. Fifth, children's programmes should pay special attention to those at greatest risk of being recruited into the armed forces, particularly children separated from their families or without families. Sixth, effective age-determination mechanisms must be put in place to prevent the recruitment of minors. That requires keeping rigorous birth records - an essential condition to eliminating the phenomenon of child soldiers or locating their parents for reunification.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Like today's debate, calls to action are undoubtedly useful as key tools to monitor the situation and to share information and reports. They are essential measures to prevent and eliminate the recruitment of children in times of conflict. In that context, many concrete actions will have to be envisaged in the framework of our collective action. First, we must advocate a two-fold preventive approach aimed initially at preventing conflicts and, when they do occur, at limiting their effects on children. Second, we must prevent conflict by strengthening democracy, good governance, sustainable development and respect for the rule of law and human rights. Third, we must take legal, political and institutional measures to prevent and eliminate violence against children.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Some are drugged before being sent to battle, on suicide missions or forced to commit atrocities against their own communities. While today's debate has mobilized all stakeholders in the international community, we must recognize that the efforts made thus far to put an end to violence against children and prevent their participation or their use in armed conflicts, are insufficient. The efforts of the international community would benefit from a multifaceted and strategic approach that not only addresses ongoing conflicts but also focuses on prevention. Moreover, we need a pragmatic approach that combines both incentives and more restrictive measures, particularly in terms of accountability and the fight against impunity.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“They are victims when they are directly affected or separated from their loved ones; when their education is in jeopardy or they are recruited into armed forces as combatants; when they are abducted from schools, on the street or from their homes; when they are forced into slavery or sexually exploited. The whole world watches in anger and outrage as children are abducted in waves as a systematic tactic of war to terrorize, subject and humiliate entire communities. Children kidnapped during conflicts are thrown into violence and horror. Their abduction is often a precursor to more intense violence used against them. They are separated from their loved ones, robbed of their childhood and often treated in the most savage way. Many are used as combatants, sexual slaves, spies, traffickers, transporters of ammunition.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to sincerely thank Sweden for organizing this debate on the issue of children. The debate takes place within the context of the principles and commitments adopted during the international conference in Paris in February 2007 and will enable us to pursue international mobilization in order to protect and prevent children from being illegally recruited and sent to battle, and will renew our determination to take action to ensure a better life for children worldwide. In today's conflicts, children are unfortunately the primary victims.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“It is vital that our soldiers are backed by clear rules of engagement and supported by appropriate equipment. I would like to briefly address the second point. We often hear talk of troop performance, but we should rather focus on the performance of missions in a holistic manner. All the elements that I referred to earlier impact the performance - at Headquarters level, at the level of the mission's leadership and among deployed contingents. That was rightly pointed out in the latest report of the Special Committee on Peaekeeping Operations. I would like to conclude by paying tribute to the men and women deployed in extremely difficult conditions, and more particularly to the Blue Helmets who sacrificed their lives in the cause of peace.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“On the basis of its experience, Morocco has for several decades now been engaged in providing military capacity-building and training to our many African partners. We stand ready to offer our first- rate facilities and expertise to all in the framework of a triangular partnership in order to expand the number of beneficiaries. Fourthly, managing expectations, whether of the civilian population, the authorities or the Security Council, is essential. Let us take the example of the protection of civilians, which is one ofthe key mandated tasks, but also the most difficult to fulfil. It is difficult to expect that a contingent of 750 soldiers can guarantee the protection of a civilian population on a surface area as big as an entire country.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Secondly, the documents that define a mission's needs in terms of equipment are vitally important for mandate delivery. They must be regularly updated each time that the operational concepts or the mandates change. The equipment must be able to be looked after, and the troop-contributing countries have an obligation to provide material that meets United Nations standards. Thirdly, training is the responsibility of troop- contributing countries, which undertake to provide only military and career police officers. We are also responsible for predeployment training, which we provide on the basis of Secretariat documents. Hence the importance of updating the documents made available to us, according to the realities in the theatres of deployment.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Jean-Pierred Lacroix, "Peacekeeping is a family within the United Nations." We must support that approach and avoid, to the extent possible, shirking responsibility and finger-pointing. This notion of collective responsibility can be made tangible on the basis of the following elements. First, mandates must be realistic and adapted to the situation on the ground. It is in that spirit that we emphasize the importance of triangular cooperation, as troop-contributing countries have gained experience and expertise that needs to be shared. We hope that the group that we set up last year with Pakistan, bringing together the major troop- and police-contributing countries, will play a positive part in strengthening triangular cooperation by providing a platform for exchanges, both with the Secretariat and the Security Council.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“We would also like to emphasize Morocco's belief that a greater number of women in peacekeeping missions is needed, if not mandatory. Morocco will continue to take the necessary measures to increase the percentage of women in its deployments in peacekeeping operations. Today's debate raises many pertinent questions. We take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for the zero-tolerance policy aimed at ending sexual abuse and exploitation and the recent initiatives of the Secretary- General in that regard, which we fully support. I shall restrict my remarks to the notion of collective responsibility and that of performance. To quote an expression dear to the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Faki Mahamat this morning, who presented, in a comprehensive way, the challenges and opportunities inherent in the partnership. Morocco, which rejoined the continent-wide African Union organization in January 2017 and was recently elected a member of the Peace and Security Council, is committed to sharing its experience for the benefit of both organizations. More than 10 years have elapsed since the financing of African Union operations mandated by the Security Council has been discussed without significant progress. We all agree when it comes to affirming the importance of partnerships that the time has now come for the United Nations to provide the necessary support to the African Union in order to provide that partnership with the resources needed to achieve the scale and effectiveness awaited.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“The same is true of the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Principles and Guidelines - also known as the Capstone Doctrine - as well as the report of the United Nations High-Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446), the current process capped by the Cruz report, and the new vision of the Secretary-General, which he presented this morning to the Council. Hence, the importance of institutional memory. One must also never lose sight of the fact that the goal of peacekeeping operations is that of resolving crises. The primacy of politics must never be sacrificed to other elements of the mandate. We hope that the current strategic reviews will allow us to strengthen this critical aspect of peacekeeping operations. On the issue of partnerships, we had an opportunity to hear from Mr.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Morocco, which has been a troop-contributing country on an ongoing basis for 60 years, has first- hand experience of this issue. Peacekeeping has evolved, while the risks for United Nations personnel are becoming ever greater. It is high time for the Organization to take the necessary measures to adapt to this fact. The need for recasting peacekeeping is nothing new. The report (S/2000/809) of the Panel on United Nations Peace Operations - known as the Brahimi report - in its day made recommendations along those lines, and they are as relevant as ever.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): First ofall, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on a successful presidency of the Security Council, which culminates in today's debate at a time marked by key processes relating to the maintenance of peace, in particular the review of the peace and security pillar. I would also like to warmly congratulate the Secretary-General for his briefing, which confirms his firm commitment to the maintenance of peace. Morocco also thanks the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for his briefing, which confirms the strategic nature of the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union. Finally, I would like to commend Ms. Toure', for her moving and passionate intervention, which enables us to better grasp the magnitude of the challenges that still must be overcome in Mali.”
2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source
“I would also like to thank the members of the configuration, Special Representative of the Secretary- General Onanga-Anyanga and his team, as well as the Peacebuilding Support Office for its tireless efforts in support of the people of the Central African Republic.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“The creation of the truth, justice, reparation and reconciliation commission announced during the 2015 Bangui Forum has been slow to be activated. It is important that this structure be operationalized to reassure victims waiting for justice pending the start of trials by the Special Criminal Court. Fifthly, and finally, economic recovery will be key to maintaining faith in State institutions and overcoming the humanitarian crisis. It is encouraging that President Touadera has prioritized development efforts in the north, where perceptions of marginalization have fuelled conflict. Addressing such horizontal inequalities will be critically important to sustain peace. I would like to conclude by thanking the Central African authorities for their commitment to the implementation of the activities of the configuration.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Fourthly, as the configuration committed to fostering coherence among stakeholders, we strongly support the African initiative that brings together all peace efforts under the Libreville road map, based on their comparative advantages. While maintaining security outside of Bangui remains a challenge, dialogue initiatives at the local level with armed groups have proceeded with support from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic towards violence reduction and reconciliation. We look forward to seeing that initiative contribute to the implementation and success of the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration process. The development and implementation of a realistic and clear reconciliation strategy is a top priority for 2018.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“However, the Special Criminal Court faces multiple challenges, including resource deficits for the next five years. While a strategy on witness and victim protection both for the Special Criminal Court and the national system more broadly has been developed, serious gaps remain on witness and victim protection. The draft rules of procedure and evidence, which will provide guidance for witness protection mechanisms, should be adopted soon. At the same time, we must balance the focus on the Special Criminal Court by supporting the Central African Republic's national justice system. Despite the recent progress of the ordinary courts in Bangui and Bouar, the resumption ofjustice activities outside Bangui remains challenging. The challenges are mainly due to insufficient security, difficulties in paying salaries and the lack of equipment.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“The Government is also engaged in redeploying the national army - the Forces armees centrafricaines (FACA) - as well as the national police and gendarmerie, within the broader context of the security sector reform and the extension of State authority. We encourage the Government to both deploy civil servants and to try to provide basic services. That is the only path to lasting stability. Thirdly, long-term security depends on the prioritization of justice and the fight against impunity. In that regard, we welcome the extradition today from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Bangui of the individual known as "Romaric". He is suspected to be responsible for the massacre of Moroccan and Cambodian Blue Helmets in Bangassou last May. The national Special Criminal Court is an innovative structure that will allow impunity to be addressed.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“From my contacts with the United Nations, the World Bank and other stakeholders, I understand that the absorption capacity of the Central African Republic Government, the lack of coordination across the line ministries and the absence of the Government and the presence of armed groups across the territory are also perceived to hamper the effective and speedy use of resources. Secondly, we need to encourage the positive developments regarding the restoration of State authority. There has been progress in the deployment of prefects and sub-prefects in the provinces, and coordination among national institutions has improved at the national and provincial levels.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“The Government needs to be supported to drive the reforms necessary for the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan. In Bangui, New York and Washington, DC, and together with the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, I have continued to urge the Government and donors that a robust commitment from both sides is critical for the Plan to succeed. Although $2.23 billion was pledged at the Brussels conference, the delivery rate of ongoing projects for which financing has already been secured was only 16 per cent in 2017.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“In 2017, the configuration focused on the Brussels commitments to implement the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan, primarily Pillar l, which encompasses security sector reform; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration; the rule of law and reconciliation. In line with our commitment to assess the Plan's implementation with multiple stakeholders, I met with World Bank officials last week in Washington, DC. During our discussions, we addressed resource and capacity gaps that are hampering the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Planand focused on the World Bank's role in its implementation. I would like to present to the Council some key observations. First, Central African Republic is at a critical juncture.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Efforts are under way to coordinate the deployment of internal security forces, justice actors and providers of basic social services to reinforce the social contract between the population and the State. As we move forward, it will be important to ensure the sequencing and complementarity among reconciliation efforts, the restoration of State authority and delivering peace dividends to the population. The Central African Republic configuration works to bring a long-term focus to stabilization, reconciliation and development efforts in the country, guided by national priorities. To that end, we provide political accompaniment to the country, promote an integrated and coherent approach to international and regional peacebuilding efforts and draw attention to glaring resource and capacity gaps in the Central African Republic.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“Mr. Hilale: In response to your request, Mr. President, I will summarize my briefing. At the outset, I am grateful for the kind invitation to brief the Security Council on opportunities and challenges to build and sustain peace in the Central African Republic, in my capacity as Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. The fragility of the situation in the Central African Republic remains a concern, with renewed fighting and the emergence of new humanitarian hotspots. At the same time, the combined commitment from the Government, the United Nations system and all other stakeholders to long-term solutions is starting to pay off. Despite delays, the implementation of the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan and the restoration of State authority are progressing.”
2018-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8187 (2018) · source
“A detailed briefing on the costs ofthe various aspects of a mandate before and during negotiations on its renewal would undoubtedly be extremely helpful in ensuring mandates are coherent and realistic. Secondly, troop-contributing countries have a gained experience and knowledge of conflicts that is clearly useful but which remains to date lamentably unutilized. We are working closely with all actors involved to revitalize triangular cooperation, which we are convinced has immense potential. We welcome the interest of certain Council members in this issue and hope that significant changes can be made to the way in which the Security Council, troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat interact.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“There is likewise a need to coordinate other actors - regional and subregional organizations, international financial institutions, and various bilateral and multilateral partners. In certain cases, there are more than 10 actors, each with its own agenda. To address this situation, the United Nations must be able to take the lead since it is the Organization with greatest legitimacy and expertise to take on the role of coordinator or, if necessary, designate a co-lead where this would help settle the conflict. In conclusion, I should like to share two recommendations. First, to deal with the recurrent problem of resourcing shortfalls, it would be useful to be able to quantify in financial terms the various tasks foreseen in mandates.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Fourthly, mission planning remains a serious problem, while it is difficult to grasp how after more than 70 years of experience in peacekeeping that we find ourselves in situations where a significant proportion, if not the majority, of troops deployed to the field lack adequate and appropriate uniform and equipment. We must go beyond political calculations and commit in good faith because we are all ultimately working towards peace and stability in the world. Fifth, coordination is another major factor. Conflicts are no longer solved by a single actor as in the past. Effective coordination among various United Nations entities present on the ground is essential, finally making the one United Nations concept a reality.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, other drivers of conflict, such as climate change and transnational organized crime, demand a tailored, holistic and coordinated response that is inclusive, taking into account the specific needs of young people and women. Multi-dimensional peacekeeping missions have always been equipped with comprehensive mandates theoretically to ensure that they could tackle the root causes of conflict. It remains to be seen, however, whether such multidimensional missions have the material and human resources to achieve their challenging tasks. Unfortunately, we must recognize that to date this has not been the case.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“As experience has shown, peacekeeping operations cannot fight against this scourge, especially if they remain constrained within conventional peacekeeping mandates. The question facing us now is how we should respond to and address this scourge. The report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446) recognized that peacekeeping operations were not conceived for counter-terrorism activities and that multinational forces would be more appropriate. In this regard, Member States called for such operations to be established when needed. The Group of Five for the Sahel received the political support of the Security Council. We must now ensure that it receives all the logistical and financial support it requires.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“I will not therefore cover the same terrain, but would like to focus on the following five points. First, Morocco is very active with regard to the impact of climate change on peace. The most optimistic projections predict major shocks that will deeply affect our countries - desertification, migration and coastal erosion, to name just a few. In this regard, we welcome that the Security Council attaches growing importance to these issues. We were among the organizers of the Arria Formula meeting held last Friday on the topic "Preparing for security implications of rising temperatures". Secondly, terrorism threatens international peace and security in multiple operational contexts.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“It is also recognized that mediation and conflict prevention are underutilized tools that undoubtedly hold significant promise. Taking such an approach is necessary to realize the objective of lasting peace, which is not a new aim but one that is gaining ground daily. It is in this regard that we welcome the reform process under way, including its important focus on the need for a comprehensive approach. We hope that the review process under way will not only enable the Organization to work in a more effective way, but will find a new way of working with greater transparency and enhanced collaboration with Member States and troop-contributing countries. Some speakers have referred in detail to the various underlying causes of conflicts and emerging challenges to peace and security in the world.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Mr. Hilale (Morocco) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to thank you, Sir, for having convened and selected the topic of today's debate at a time when the Organization is going through important change. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement, which confirms his unwavering commitment to the cause of peace. I would like to reassure him and the Security Council of Morocco's full support in all their efforts to promote international peace and security. The growing number and complexity, changing nature and disastrous consequences of conflicts force us to reconsider the way in which our Organization tackles them. It is clear that the three pillars of the United Nations are interlinked.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development has placed great emphasis on peace, including the prevention of conflict and the elimination of its root causes through Sustainable Development Goal 16, which seeks to promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels. The universal 2030 Agenda, which advocates a cross-cutting incorporation of gender in all Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizes the need to redouble efforts to prevent conflict and help countries emerging from conflict, while ensuring that women are involved in peacekeeping and reconstruction. In that sense, the Goals demonstrate that gender, peace, security and development are interconnected, interrelated and inseparable from one another.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“To that end, the preparation of an approach based on gender and development in a post-conflict context is imperative in order to ensure that, from the beginning of the reconstruction process, there is sustainable and equitable development where both women and men share resources, opportunities, decision-making and power. In that context, the Kingdom of Morocco takes this opportunity to commend the work of UN-Women to promote the implementation of the Security Council resolutions on women and peace and security, particularly with regard to economic recovery and reconstruction through the three areas of intervention: post-conflict planning, economic recovery and governance restoration.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Women and girls have special needs in the post- conflict period, such as health services, livelihood, land rights and property rights and employment. They must also participate in decision-making and the development of national strategies for post- conflict economic recovery. Unfortunately, women are often underrepresented in the decision-making process associated with economic recovery and public governance in the post-conflict phase. They are not included in formal decision-making structures, including key economic sectors, such as infrastructure, extractive industries and commercial agriculture.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source