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first: 2017-04-20
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“As the international community continues to seek avenues to advance the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian question, international efforts must remain focused on paving the way for Israel and Palestine to return to meaningful negotiations. We therefore wish to highlight the cogency of multilateral diplomacy, and reiterate that there is no substitute to an agreed multilateral approach for addressing the Israeli- Palestinian conundrum in a sustainable manner. Nigeria believes that achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement of the question of Palestine is imperative for the attainment of durable peace and stability in the Middle East.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“I thank the delegation of Peru for organizing today's open debate. Our special appreciation goes to the briefers for sharing their insightful perspectives on this very important subject. Nigeria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Nigeria notes with grave concern the alarming situation in many parts of the Middle East, particularly in Palestine. In that regard, it is pertinent for all parties to make genuine and concerted efforts to find peaceful solutions and to cooperate closely with the United Nations and its agencies in order to achieve the shared objective of a two-State solution, in line with the relevant United Nations resolutions and international law.”
2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source
“Indeed, as a sequel to the aforementioned efforts, we welcome the release of the abducted Chibok and Dapchi girls. Our efforts will continue until the remaining ones are released. I wish to conclude by acknowledging the contributions of civil society organizations as partners in the prevention, management and resolution of disputes. The Nigerian Government will continue to engage them as key stakeholders and partners in the women and peace and security agenda. Nigeria remains fully and firmly committed to the promotion and protection of the rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations. In this regard, we will work assiduously to enhance the participation of women in peace and security initiatives.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“Some legal and social remedies undertaken by the Government include the diligent prosecution of more than 200 detained Boko Haram terrorists in competent courts of law, as well as reintegration, reorientation and rehabilitation programmes and psychosocial programmes designed to meet the needs of each victim of sexual violence. The sustained efforts of Nigeria and its international partners have culminated in the liberation of territories previously occupied by Boko Haram. It is to be noted that 80 per cent of the 2 million internally displaced persons in the north-east ofNigeria are women and girls. We have taken concrete steps to meet their humanitarian needs and to ensure that the necessary conditions are established to enable the voluntary return of the displaced persons to their places of origin in safety and dignity.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“We are also collaborating with our neighbours, Chad, Cameroon, the Niger and Benin within the framework of the Multinational Joint Task Force to defeat the Boko Haram insurgency, which is targeting women and girls. Our experience in the Lake Chad region is evidence that, with determined international collaboration, terrorism can be defeated. In addition, the Government of Nigeria has taken steps to cater to victims of Boko Haram terrorism in its various forms - including rape and other sexual violence against children, the abduction of children and other grave violations - by putting in motion several legal remedies.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“At the subregional level, in September 2010 the Economic Community of West African States, in collaboration with the United Nations Office for West Africa, developed an integrated plan of action for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The plan of action emphasizes the importance of the role of women in conflict prevention, resolution mediation and peacebuilding efforts, as well as the rebuilding of post- conflict societies. Building on the subregional efforts, in August 2013 Nigeria launched a national action plan to fully implement the relevant provisions of resolution 1325 (2000). The plan reflects the Government's commitment to ensuring the security of women and girls during armed conflict and enhancing their active and direct participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“In that regard, it is our expectation that this debate will offer suggestions to address the prevailing challenges and gaps impeding our ability to acquire the needed resources to advance the role of women within the context of the global peace and security architecture. We acknowledge that the Security Council has provided the leadership necessary to boost the women and peace and security agenda, beginning with resolution 1325 (2000), which set up the framework for subsequent Council resolutions. In Africa, the African Union has been a useful platform for the advancement of the women and peace and security agenda by emphasizing the engagement of women and youth in the continent's development. That has been clearly reflected in the Agenda 2063 of the African Union.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“I thank the delegation of Peru for organizing today's open debate. Our appreciation also goes to Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed for her remarks and far- reaching recommendations. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and other briefers for sharing their perspective on this very important subject. Nigeria condemns in the strongest terms the abduction, trafficking and maltreatment of women and girls by extremist groups, including the heinous activities of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region, particularly in north-eastern Nigeria. The use of women and girls as sex slaves must also be equally condemned.”
2018-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8234 (2018) · source
“On their part, Palestinian leaders must also signal their readiness to return to the negotiating table by, inter alia, making enhanced efforts to forge unity and deal with militancy and other internal security challenges. It is beyond doubt that violence and unilateral actions will not resolve the long drawn-out conflict. In conclusion, Nigeria calls on all States with influence over the parties concerned to encourage them to re-engage in dialogue on the basis of the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Quartet road map, the Arab Peace Initiative and other existing agreements. We reaffirm our unwavering support for a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine existing side-by-side in peace and tranquillity.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“Nigeria believes that achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement of the question of Palestine is imperative for the attainment of durable peace and stability in the Middle East. It is for that reason that we acknowledge the adoption by the General Assembly of resolution ES-10/19, on the status of Jerusalem, on 21 December 2017, and once again, call on all parties to respect the relevant United Nations resolutions on the Israeli-Palestinian issue. It must be stated that recent developments must not obscure the underlying problem in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. We encourage Israel to take concrete measures to freeze all settlement-related activities in the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“In that regard, it is pertinent for all parties to make genuine and concerted efforts to find peaceful solutions and cooperate closely with the United Nations and its agencies in order to achieve the shared objective of a two-State solution, in line with the relevant United Nations resolutions and international law. As the international community continues to seek avenues to advance the peaceful resolution of the Palestinian question, efforts must remain focused on paving the way for Israel and Palestine to return to meaningful negotiations. We therefore highlight the cogency of multilateral diplomacy and reiterate that there is no substitute to an agreed multilateral approach in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian conundrum in a sustainable manner.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“My delegation wishes to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your country, Kazakhstan, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of January and commend you, sir, for convening today's open debate, which affords us an opportunity to weigh in on recent developments in the Middle East. My appreciation also goes to Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his insightful remarks. Nigeria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Nigeria notes with grave concern the alarming situation in many parts of the Middle East, particularly in Palestine.”
2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source
“It is a growing problem that requires a collaborative approach involving multiple stakeholders 4 States, international organizations, regional organizations and non-governmental organizations - in order for it to be addressed effectively. In conclusion, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the protection of the rights of children in conflict situations. We are taking all necessary measures to meet the threat posed to the welfare of children by Boko Haram. Together with our neighbours and international partners, we are winning the war against the terrorists, and we are resolutely determined to bring them to justice.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“More importantly, Nigeria has just concluded the drafting of a national policy on civilian protection and harm mitigation. The policy sets forth the Government's commitment to protecting civilians and to the mitigation of harm to civilians, while adhering to international humanitarian law, international human rights law, constitutional principles and domestic law during the planning and conduct of all security operations, and to the better protection of civilians from the actions of armed non-State actors. Nigeria believes that the Council should continue to pay attention to the issue of children and armed conflict.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“As a consequence of the actions of that group, the Nigerian Government issued an advisory, sending a strong message to the Boko Haram terrorists that they will be held accountable for their ongoing Violations of domestic laws and international conventions to which Nigeria is signatory. Nigeria is firmly committed to meeting its obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflicts, as well as the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. Those instruments have been incorporated into the laws of our country. They contain extensive provisions against the abuse of the rights of children, and we are determined to enforce them.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“The Declaration commits ECOWAS member States to take a broad range of measures to protect and rehabilitate war-affected children. In order to live up to their commitments under the Declaration, ECOWAS member States must continue to enhance their domestic competencies and capabilities to respond effectively to the varying needs and vulnerabilities of children in conflict situations. The reprehensible acts committed by Boko Haram not only rob Nigerian children of their innocence, but also constitute grave violations of international and domestic laws, which provide guarantees for the rights and interests of children during periods of hostilities and armed conflict.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Regional and subregional organizations have an important role to play in addressing the plight of children affected by armed conflict. In that regard, we welcome the growing cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union. That important partnership is anchored in the September 2013 agreement between both organizations, aimed at taking measures to protect African children from the impact of armed conflict. Nigeria urges both organizations to continue to strengthen their win-win collaboration on that important issue. At the subregional level, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has shown a strong commitment to promoting the well-being of children affected by conflict through its Accra Declaration on War-Affected Children in West Africa, adopted in April 2000.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“We demand that parties to armed conflicts immediately cease unlawful attacks and threats of attacks against schools, students and teachers. For our part, we have launched a safe schools initiative aimed at providing a safe and secure learning environment for children. The proliferation of non-State armed groups, their unorthodox methods of operation and their connection to transnational criminal networks make it particularly difficult to enforce legal provisions to protect children in situations of armed conflict. That situation may, to some extent, explain the lawlessness and utter depravity that characterize the activities of armed groups and make them such a grave danger to the well-being of non-combatants, especially children. That is clearly seen in the case of ISIS and Boko Haram.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“That situation underscores the need for States, the United Nations, regional organizations and other stakeholders to take urgent measures to enhance the protection of children affected by conflict. It is obvious that armed non-State actors are active in armed conflict situations around the world today. It is also becoming increasingly clear that they are responsible for grave Violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law. Their activities show that they indeed pose a serious threat to the well- being of children. Nigeria condemns, in the strongest terms, the mass abductions of children by non-State armed groups, including those carried out by Boko Haram and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS). We call for the immediate and unconditional release of all abducted children.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“At the outset, I thank the delegation of France for convening this debate on a subject of great importance within the context of the well-being of children. I also thank the Secretary- General and other distinguished briefers for sharing their insights. We acknowledge the efforts of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, to strengthen the effectiveness and credibility of the United Nations in the promotion of the well-being of children affected by conflict. Conflict situations put children at great risk, especially where non-State armed groups are involved. Children risk being killed, abducted or maimed. They are also vulnerable in other ways. They face sexual abuse, recruitment as child soldiers, trafficking, slavery and other atrocities committed by armed groups.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“A successful peacekeeping mandate must therefore consider the following factors: effective collaboration with host States, civil society, conflicting parties and community leaders; the insight and support of regional arrangements; the goal of genuine reconciliation; the conflict dynamics; and respect for State sovereignty reciprocated by State support for the peace process. In conclusion, we wish to reiterate that, in view of the significant role of peacekeepers, it is imperative for all concerned to make efforts to ensure the safety of all peacekeepers.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“At this juncture, I need to stress the need to respect the sovereignty of States, which is a fundamental principle under the Charter of the United Nations. Host States must buy into the peace process before they can have a meaningful chance of success. Achieving that buy-in requires great tact on the part of the international community. On the part of host States, statesmanship will be the key to embracing processes that would yield peace, stability, development and justice on a sustainable basis.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“A situation where parties are encouraged to sign peace agreements drafted in foreign capitals, with presumed knowledge of the issues, and of solutions that are presumably suitable and acceptable to the parties, may not achieve the desired results. A very important component of the sustaining peace agenda is the engagement of civil society. In the past, the restriction of peace negotiations to armed parties has proven to be fatally flawed, as those parties may have limited, short-sighted political objectives that do not lead to a sustained peace. The involvement of young people, women, religious and community leaders has intrinsic value that supports peace on a continued basis. In that regard, the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) would be very helpful to sustaining peace.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“A phased mandate process would also be beneficial, as it has the potential of making room for an assessment of the phase of the conflict and what needs to be done in the next phase. It is also useful to understand the dynamics of the conflict in order to determine what new mandate elements would bring improved results, and so on. The complexity of contemporary conflicts also informs the need for improved situational awareness; and for the protection of civilians under imminent threat of violence. A critical element in sustaining peace is the opportunity for reconciliation. Peace initiatives that allow stakeholders to freely initiate and conclude negotiations based on give-and-take concessions, are most likely to attain enduring levels of compromise and stability.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Even where there is yet no need for the deployment of force, the threat of force as a deterrent may dissuade parties from abandoning an existing peace process. There is need to recognize that no two conflicts are the same, and therefore a one-size-fits-all approach will always be misleading. In that regard, the analytical framework for a peacekeeping mandate needs to be exclusively unique to the conflict and to its environment. Effective collaboration with regional arrangements in the drafting of peacekeeping mandates is invaluable, considering the obvious advantages that such regional bodies have, including deeper insight on the conflict. The environment, the people and their culture and sensitivities; as well as the history of similar situations also play their parts.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Those consist of the following: a political approach, a continuum of options ranging from the deployment of Special Envoys to the deployment of peacekeeping operations, partnerships with regional organizations in order to fully exploit the comparative advantages of each organization and a field-focused and people-centred approach to peacekeeping. The doctrine of prevention in peacekeeping operations is not just about stopping conflicts from happening or escalating, it is about continued engagement from the early signs of conflict to the post-recovery phase. Peacekeeping and peacebuilding have therefore become so interwoven that they may be considered simultaneously at each conflict phase.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“In that regard, resolution 2282 (2016) rightly states, inter alia, that sustaining peace encompasses activities aimed at preventing the outbreak, escalation, continuation and recurrence of conflict, addressing root causes, assisting parties to conflict to end hostilities, ensuring national reconciliation and moving towards recovery, reconstruction and development. The doctrine of sustaining peace is becoming a new paradigm in conflict management, so that even peacekeeping operations are adapting to many of its precepts. The High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations identified four strategic shifts required for the United Nations to successfully adapt to the changing nature of conflict.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Let me begin by commending the delegation of Egypt for convening this open debate on a very important subject. My appreciation also goes to the Deputy Secretary-General and the other briefers for their insightful expositions on the topic of our discussion. Nigeria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf on the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. United Nations peacekeeping operations constitute one of the veritable tools at the disposal of the Organization for performing one of its three critical founding objectives, namely, maintaining peace and security and promoting human rights and development. It has become imperative to note that those three objectives are mutually dependent and reinforcing.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“The number of military and paramilitary personnel have been increased in the internally displaced persons camps and in the north-east. We recommit to ensuring that women and children enjoy full rights, and that those who have perpetrated sexual violence are dealt with in accordance with our national laws and international obligations.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Nigeria commends the work of all the United Nations agencies - including the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Nigeria, the United Nations Development Programme, UN-Women, UNICEF, and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, as well as international donors - that are actively working with Nigeria to ensure the restoration of peace, security and development in the north-east. However, Nigeria also believes that better the coordination and coherence of the work of these United Nations agencies in the region would enhance efficiency in the work being done in Nigeria. That would achieve better results and avoid situations where agencies work at cross-purposes. As we speak, all the service chiefs are in the north-east.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“On 4 August, the Government established the National Judicial Commission to look into human rights abuses committed by military personnel in the country. Its mandate is to, among other things, scrutinize the compliance of the armed forces with human rights obligations and rules of engagement, especially in local conflict and insurgency situations; to investigate alleged acts of violation of international humanitarian and human rights law under the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria of 1999, the Geneva Convention Act, the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights and other relevant laws by the Nigerian security agenies; and to look at factors that might be hindering the quick resolution of local conflict and offer solutions on how to prevent human rights violations in times of conflict in the future.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“The Buhari plan is the current Administration's comprehensive recovery blueprint, which integrates all actors and actions into a coordinated set of activities expected to create traction for the rapid recovery of the north-east from the wreckage caused by the Boko Haram insurgency. Nigeria is aware of the challenges in the fight to protect children and acknowledges that there is still work to be done. The Government is firmly committed to the task of protecting its women and children, and counts on the continued support of the United Nations in this regard. The Government will uphold all its obligations under relevant international instruments pertaining to international humanitarian law. If there were any doubt about our commitment to the protection of human rights, the Government, it should now be put to rest.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Several non-governmental organizations also complement the efforts of the Government in that regard. The Federal Government has also signed an agreement with the International Labour Organization and the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour to establish shelter centres to rehabilitate trafficked children and reunite them with their families. In addition, the Government recently adopted a child labour policy aimed at protecting children against all kinds of abuse in the workplace and all forms of labour that militate against the proper development of the child. This is in line with our approach to fighting human trafficking, which combines law enforcement with policies aimed at the prevention of trafficking and the protection of victims.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Prohibition of Traffic in Persons works in partnership with United Nations agencies and other Government institutions at both the federal and state levels to carry out the fight against trafficking in persons, prevent trafficking, rehabilitate trafficked persons and prosecute offenders, with particular emphasis on trafficking of the girl child. A national priority agenda for vulnerable children 2013-2020 has been developed as a strategic framework to guide the multisectoral operationalization of the Vision 20:20:20 strategies and objectives ofensuring the protection of the most vulnerable children in Nigeria. Funding has been made available to bolster awareness of the public. The Government has also created the Children's Parliament, as well as public holidays such as Children's Day and Day of the African Child.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“The Government was at the vanguard of supporting and ratifying the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa. Article 6 of the Charter sets the minimum age for marriage at 18. The Government has also adopted a national action plan to monitor compliance with international human rights obligations. Within this framework, a Human Rights Commissioner has been appointed as Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Children. The mandate for this position is to monitor and assemble data on child rights abuse. The Government has also set up agencies with a mandate to protecting children. The National Human Rights Commission, established in 1995 to protect and enforce human rights in general, is very active in the fight against child abuse. The National Agency for the.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Nigeria also endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration, by which it committed to implementing the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict. Nigeria's laws and policies on the promotion and protection of the rights of children reflect our commitment to the relevant international instruments to which we are signatory. The Government is operating an enabling environment that provides women and children with equal opportunities, protects their rights and facilitates their full participation in society. A national child policy is in place to further facilitate the actualization of the rights enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Child's Rights Act. The Child Rights Act, which was signed into law in 2003, prohibits all physical and mental abuse of children.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“In addition, the Government of Nigeria has put in motion legal remedies for victims of Boko Haram terrorism in the form of rape and other sexual violence against children, the abduction of children and other grave violations. Other remedies of a legal and social nature taken so far by the Federal Government include the diligent prosecution of 203 detained Boko Haram terrorists in competent courts of law, as well as the reintegration, reorientation and rehabilitation programmes designed to meet the peculiarities of each victim of sexual violence. The Nigerian Government has launched the Safe Schools initiative, aimed at providing education and piloting safe education facilities in the conflict- affected areas of the north-east.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“We are also working assiduously with the affected communities to design economic revitalization programmes targeted at people most affected by terrorism and extremism. We seize this opportunity to assure the Council that, following the release of some of the abducted Chibok school girls, the Government has intensified its efforts to secure the release of the remaining girls, including freeing them from the ideological grips of Boko Haram terrorists. Having regained their freedom, it is equally important that they regain their self-esteem and be assisted in returning to their families and back to their schools. Furthermore, emergency teams of psychosocial counselors and health professionals have been dispatched to the north-east to assist with the profiling of victims for appropriate therapies.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“The plan reflects our commitment to ensuring the security of women and children during armed conflicts and enhancing their active and direct participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. We have also taken measures to enhance the security of women and girls in the camps for internally displaced persons so as to reduce their vulnerability and promote their safe return to their homes and reintegration into society. As part of efforts to counter violent extremism, Nigeria is taking steps to deradicalize convicted terrorists through the development of a range of experts in psychology and counselors to pioneer rehabilitation efforts, and to utilize Islamic scholars to counter extremist narratives by training them on aspects of dialogue and religious counselling.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Nigeria has always acted concertedly to ensure accountability for sexual violence crimes. We have also collaborated with the United Nations and other international partners to improve service delivery and enhance protection measures, both in communities and in areas where women and girls seek refuge. These efforts of the Government of Nigeria are in the context of the great strides made by our military in degrading Boko Haram. In spite of daunting challenges, Nigeria has always been in the vanguard of promoting the involvement of women in conflict resolution, as well as in the promotion of peace and security. In May 2017, Nigeria launched the revised national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions on women, peace and security.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Perpetrators of sexual violence must be held accountable, but the capacity of the State to do so given the prevalence of weak structures and institutions needs to be addressed. Beyond the law-enforcement approach, however, dealing with the political economy of conflicts in a more holistic manner is crucial to finding potential remedies to the situation of conflicts around the world. In this regard, multilateral cooperation should be enhanced to strengthen States' capabilities in order to deal with the threats posed by violent conflicts, criminality and terrorism. This briefing bears great relevance to the terrorist activities of Boko Haram in the north-east region of Nigeria, which have led to a huge displacement of about 2 million people and conflict-related violence against women and girls that has been widely condemned.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“We condemn in the strongest terms the abduction, trafficking and maltreatment of women and girls by extremist groups, including the heinous activities of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region, particularly in north-eastern Nigeria. Indeed, we condemn the use of women and girls as sex slaves. In this regard, we welcome the efforts of the United Nations aimed at improving interagency coordination, knowledge-building, advocacy and technical country- level support. My delegation believes that to achieve an enduring result in the search for workable solutions to the challenges of sexual violence in conflict, priority must be accorded to addressing the enabling environment and underlying root causes of conflicts, such as poverty, hunger, human rights abuses, injustice, unemployment, corruption, lack of inclusiveness and impunity.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“I thank the delegation of Egypt for organizing this briefing. I also commend the Deputy Secretary-General for taking her important trip to Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and for her detailed briefing. We are pleased to note that the Deputy Secretary-General seized the opportunity of the visit to highlight the importance of women's role in achieving peace and development, and even the Sustainable Development Goals. We also thank Ambassador Te'te Anto'nio of the Observer Mission ofthe African Union for his briefing. It is evident that women and children suffer more, are extremely vulnerable to violent extremism and are victims of terrorism in many parts of the world most affected by the scourge.”
2017-08-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8022 (2017) · source
“Criminalizing the financing of individual terrorists and terrorist organisations, impeding the movement of foreign terrorist fighters, implementing relevant United Nations sanctions regime and taking multilateral action are some of the most potent weapons in the arsenal of the international community in the war against extremism and terrorism. It is imperative to strengthen international cooperation in order to effectively combat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and other terrorist groups. A comprehensive approach within the scope of the rule of law and due process, respecting all principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international human rights and humanitarian law, is essential. This calls for urgent action.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Nigeria supports the efforts of the international community towards establishing an environment conducive to a return to meaningful negotiations to end the occupation and resolve the long-running conflict. Another phenomenon that compounds the situation in the Middle East is the threat of terrorism. It is expanding and intensifying, affecting a greater number of countries in the region. Terrorist groups have laid claim to territory and set up administrative structures. They are gaining access to significant funding streams, which they use to support their destablizing activities.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“On their part, Palestinian leaders must also signal their readiness to return to the negotiating table by making enhanced efforts to forge unity and deal with militancy and other internal security challenges. It is beyond doubt that neither military might nor militancy will resolve the protracted conflict. It is obvious that the current stalemate in the Middle East peace process is neither ideal nor sustainable. Both sides must take concrete steps to return to negotiations on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Quartet road map, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant agreements between them.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The United Nations must play a vital role in achieving this objective. Our unequivocal message, today as always, is a simple one. There should be an independent State of Palestine existing side by side with a secure State of Israel, free from threat and intimidation. 1 have no doubt that the entire Council is united on this. Speaking with one voice, it is important for the Council once again to call on the parties to resume direct negotiations without further delay on all the permanent status issues, in particular borders, security, the status of Jerusalem and the return of Palestinian refugees. Each of the parties can play an important role in fostering peace. To that end, we call on Israel to take concrete steps to freeze all settlement-related activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem as a confidence-building measure.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Nigeria recognizes the fact that reform of the Gaza Electricity Distribution Company is essential to improving revenue collection and transparency, in line with international standards. The authorities in Gaza must ensure that collection rates are improved and that revenue collected in Gaza is judiciously utilized in order to keep the fuel and electricity supply flowing. Indeed, the social, economic and political consequences of the impending energy crisis should not be treated with levity. Palestinians in Gaza, who live in a protracted humanitarian crisis, can no longer be held hostage by disagreements, divisions and closures. It is imperative for all parties, including the international community, to act in concert and ensure the early resolution of the vital issue of energy for Gaza.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening today's open debate, which provides an opportunity for reflection on the situation in the Middle East. We commend Special Coordinator Mladenov for his very lucid briefing and for sharing his perspective in the search for peace in the Middle East. Nigeria aligns itself with the statements delivered by the Permanent Representatives of Uzbekistan and Venezuela on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Non-Aligned Movement, respectively. For too long, the situation in the Middle East has remained a matter of concern to the international community. Today's debate opens against the backdrop of a tense situation in Gaza, where a new energy crisis is now unfolding.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source