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James Duddridge

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13
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2020-12-04
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2021-05-19
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un-security-council

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  1. “In conclusion, there is more to do if we are to reduce the dangers that poverty, marginalization and the pandemic pose to African peace and development and, more generally, global stability. We need countries to come together to support an integrated approach to post-pandemic recovery, because only by working together can we address the underlying drivers of conflicts and achieve a lasting peace for Africa — a peace we all want.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  2. “We have seen that in the Sudan, where Prime Minister Hamdok continues to make progress towards peace, prosperity and democracy. In Mali, the United Kingdom is supporting United Nations stabilization efforts and increasing the meaningful participation of women in the peace process through our peacekeeping deployment and by working with United Nations agencies to strengthen civil- military cooperation. The United Kingdom also strongly supports the sustaining peace agenda, which utilizes an inclusive cross-pillar approach to peacebuilding that draws on the expertise of the whole United Nations system. We are proud to support the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund, to which the United Kingdom has been a top donor, having donated £220 million since its inception.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  3. “That is why, for example, the United Kingdom places such importance in promoting the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and community leaders in elections and peace processes in Somalia. That is why ending the horrendous levels of sexual and gender-based violence that we are witnessing in Tigray is so very urgent. Peace can only be built upon the foundations of strong institutions, the rule of law and open, inclusive societies. The United Nations and the African Union are stronger because they are working together better than ever before. Early interventions, including by the African Union, will need to be coupled with long-term engagement and development programmes by the United Nations and its partners.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  4. “That is why we have already pledged over $15 billion in international climate financing over the next five years. There is an opportunity to support Africa — not only for it to recover from the pandemic but to rebuild better than before. Unleashing the potential of women and young people is central to that endeavour. Health and education and climate support can change lives for the better only if it is not undermined by conflict. We must therefore address the underlying grievances that cause people to take up arms. Development gains and fragile peace can be lost if large parts of the population are marginalized or human rights are not respected.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  5. “It requires quality education, which is why the United Kingdom is part of, and is indeed the largest global donor to, the Global Partnership for Education, which has reached 24 million children since 2015 — the majority of whom are in Africa. We look forward to joining our Kenyan friends at the Partnership’s replenishment summit in July, and we call on all countries to step up their efforts in that regard. Addressing health and education shortcomings will reduce poverty, but we must also address the undeniable links between poverty and conflict. By 2030, 80 per cent of the world’s extreme poor will be living in fragile States. Climate change will continue to magnify that trend, driving food insecurity and drought and exacerbating conflict.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  6. “Having committed $770 million, we are proud to be one of the largest bilateral donors. More than 160 million people are at risk of being excluded from these vaccination campaigns because of instability and conflict. A multilateral approach is the only viable way to ensure rapid, equitable access to safe and effective vaccines, including in conflict-affected areas through vaccination ceasefires. However, as we consider pandemic recovery, we need to look beyond vaccines and consider how to ensure that everyone — particularly women, girls, the young and the excluded — has the opportunity to build their potential. That requires increased access to health care and ending preventable deaths.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  7. “I would like to thank State Councillor Wang Yi for convening this timely debate. As we have heard today, this devastating pandemic presents fresh challenges to building a lasting peace across the African continent. The virus has disproportionately impacted those affected by conflict, particularly women, children, refugees and internally displaced persons. The challenges of recovery are numerous and interconnected. That is why we must adopt a comprehensive approach and work together on human rights, peace, security and development. The United Kingdom has worked with all our international partners for equitable access to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines for people around the world. Under our Group of Seven (G-7) presidency, the G-7 has doubled contributions to the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility.”

    2021-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/490 (2021) · source

  8. “The United Kingdom supports, in principle, access to United Nations-assessed contributions for future AU-led peace support operations, on a case-by-case basis and subject to certain key conditions. It is abundantly clear that a deeper and broader partnership between the United Nations and the AU is indispensable as we strive towards our shared goal of a conflict-free Africa. The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting that partnership.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source

  9. “I hope that the AU will be able to provide its expertise and political support to the work of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan, helping the Sudan’s transition to democracy. African Union forces currently play an invaluable role in Somalia. I pay tribute to the brave men and women of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the African Union-led peace operation. Looking ahead, the Somali security forces are now stronger but still need support. I will encourage greater effort in that regard, from the AU, the United Nations and others, to ensure that the AU-led mission evolves in response to Somalia’s increasing capabilities. Predictability and sustainability in financing are an important element of the AU’s ability to deploy operations like AMISOM.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source

  10. “The United Kingdom will continue to support AU-led efforts in that regard. I urge all parties to accept credible offers of support to establish the conditions for a sustainable political solution. That brings me to my third point. Once conflict is brought to an end, the real work of building and sustaining peace begins. Continued partnership between the United Nations and the AU is vital to seeing the peace agreement through in the Central African Republic, brokered through their joint efforts. The next milestone is credible, inclusive and peaceful elections later this month. Strong cooperation is particularly important during peacekeeping transitions, as the United Nations or AU presence reconfigures to meet evolving conditions.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source

  11. “But accurate and timely information must be coupled with plans for effective and early action, which needs to happen at the State, regional or continental level. The African Union’s support to elections in Madagascar two years ago and its mediation in the Sudan last year were impressive examples of what it can do. However, in other cases, action by the AU and the United Nations has either come too late or not at all. The key to greater shared success is consistency in our approach. That brings me to my second point. When conflicts do emerge, the United Nations and the AU bring complementary skills to the table. We are all deeply concerned by the situation in Tigray, where the immediate priorities are securing greater humanitarian access and ensuring the protection of civilians and human rights.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source

  12. “The first is the early identification of risks to regional peace and security; the second is coordinated efforts to mediate and encourage peaceful resolutions to conflict and the third is coherent support in implementing peace agreements, consolidating democratic governance and building peace. Both the United Nations and the AU would benefit from more integrated analysis in order to identify the emergence or re-emergence of conflicts. We should not shy away from identifying underlying drivers of instability and conflict and having honest conversations about where we must act. The United Kingdom is proud to support the AU’s Continental Early Warning System, and I look forward to visiting the Early Warning Centre on my next trip to Addis Ababa.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source

  13. “I wish to thank the President, as well as Secretary-General Guterres and Chairperson Mahamat, for their informative briefings as part of this important debate. As the United Kingdom’s Minister for Africa, I am keen to work closely with the African Union (AU), which is a personal priority for me. In fact, I was the first United Kingdom Minister to make an overseas trip after the first wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic when I visited the AU Commissioners in July. The United Kingdom is investing up to $27 million in the African Union COVID-19 Response Fund to tackle the disease and save lives. In my remarks, I will focus on three key aspects of how the United Nations-AU partnership can bolster the fundamental purpose of the United Nations, which is the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2020-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1179 (2020) · source