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José Singer Weisinger

lines on the record: 252
first: 2020-03-31
most recent: 2020-12-22
sittings or episodes: 47
sources: un-security-council

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“The continued violations of the arms embargo, which clearly undermine the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire, are particularly worrisome and gravely hamper the ability of the Libyan authorities to effectively tackle the impact of the coronavirus disease outbreak. We express grave concern for the dire humanitarian situation these actions create for the most vulnerable groups, including women, children and internally displaced persons, refugees and migrants, as well as political prisoners and human rights defenders currently being held in detention centres. In this regard, we reaffirm our call to ensure unhindered access to humanitarian aid and personnel, while encouraging a return to the negotiating table, in order to attain an immediate and unconditional ceasefire.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“We would like to start by praising the tireless efforts on the ground of the staff of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, as well as the formidable work of the Panel of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). We also thank the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Stephanie Williams, and Ambassador Juergen Schulz for their briefings. The Dominican Republic strongly condemns the continued flagrant attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, especially residential areas, airports and hospitals in and around Tripoli, which inevitably add to the human suffering. It is unacceptable that more than seven health facilities have been directly targeted or impacted so far in 2020, and more than 62 attacks of this nature were reported in 2019.”
2020-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/421 (2020) · source
“But we also call on those with influence on the parties in conflict to seize every opportunity they have to promote dialogue and concertation, to ensure that the ceasefire in the north holds and to extend it to the whole nation, and to help the parties commit to the Constitutional Committee while also advancing in terms of the release of detainees, increased confidence-building measures and the safe and voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons, providing them with all the assurances necessary for a dignified life. We remain confident that all this is possible. Determination and political will be required to boost the broader political process, as envisioned in resolution 2254 (2015). The time is now. The responsibility is ours. How much longer must they wait?”
2020-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/420 (2020) · source
“The humanitarian situation is dire for millions, including those who are on the brink of starvation. The reports of human rights violations in the south and continued tensions along cross-lines across the north are deeply concerning for the Dominican Republic. We cannot afford to come together again, month after month, to repeat the same recipe for action. We call on the Syrian Government, the opposition and civil society to unite, if not with each other, then with the Syrian people. We call on it to unite with the women and make their aspirations its aspirations, and to unite with the young people and make their aspirations its aspirations.”
2020-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/420 (2020) · source
“The Syrians need assurances — assurances that a nationwide ceasefire will be sustainable and long-lasting; that if they get infected with coronavirus, it is not a death sentence; that there will be accountability for the atrocities that have been committed against their civilians; and that, above all, they will be able to return to their homes, villages and cities, and that their basic needs will be met in the framework of an inclusive and just rule of law. But to achieve all that, a political process needs to be in place that responds to the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. Why are we not there yet? Let us ask ourselves that question. And let us avoid, once and for all, pointing fingers at one another and move forward. The situation in Syria remains complex and fragile.”
2020-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/420 (2020) · source
“We thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his briefing. At this particular juncture, the Council needs to be more proactive than ever in order to revitalize a broad political process on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015). The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is, by all accounts, forcing Governments, communities and people around the world to think beyond the current situation and build a new future for themselves, with a renewed sense of common humanity. Humankind has never been so vulnerable to the impacts of a crisis for which no one seems to be prepared and from which no country is protected. The Syrians deserve the same. The Syrians deserve the right to plan for the future — a future of freedom, justice and respect for their rights. Are we doing what we need to do to support them?”
2020-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/420 (2020) · source
“The Dominican Republic stands ready to support all efforts towards that goal, which is the only possible way to achieve the peace and progress that Yemenis want and deserve.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, more people are at risk of losing their livelihoods and of worsening food security in the coming months. We would like to express our full support for the efforts of the Special Envoy and his goal of fully including women and young people at all stages of the peace process. Voices such as that of Olla Al-Sakkaf, the young Yemeni peacebuilder, must be heard. In her briefing to the Council last month, she made the point that in her short life she has attended more funerals than weddings. Discussions on the future of Yemen must include the presence and input of younger generations. Finally, we urge all parties to cease hostilities immediately and work together to rebuild their country.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“Xenophobia and scapegoating campaigns are leading to retaliation against those vulnerable communities, including physical and verbal harassment, forced quarantine, denial of access to health services, movement restrictions and forced movements to front-line and desert areas, leaving them stranded without food, water or essential services. The Special Envoy has said that Yemen cannot fight on two fronts — the war and the pandemic. I would venture to say that there are not two but four fronts, if we include climate extremes and the locust plague. Significant gains have been made against desert-locust encroachment in Yemen, which is proof of what can happen when the authorities and the international community join efforts and work together. Still, the battle is a long one and is not yet over.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“We are also aware that the ability to care for patients has been hampered by credible threats and perceived risks targeting certain international health-care workers. This is unacceptable and a clear violation of international humanitarian law. Yemen urgently needs a unified response to the potential ramifications of the pandemic. This includes both an increase in health-sector spending and short-term fiscal policies that will mitigate the impact of a lockdown. Furthermore, given the spread of COVID-19, authorities on both sides of the front lines should work to release political detainees, including all journalists held by the Houthis. Another effect of the pandemic relates to the stigmatization of, and xenophobia towards, migrants in Yemen as “transmitters of disease”.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“Therefore, we reiterate that all parties need to scale up efforts to fully implement the Riyadh agreement. Fighting continues in north and central Yemen, and the Ma'rib region continues to be threatened. We urge all parties to the conflict to cease hostilities and get back to the negotiating table without further delay. Secondly, let me turn to the pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports full-blown transmission of the virus in Yemen, with the disease spreading undetected among a population with some of the lowest levels of immunity to disease as compared with populations in other countries. Testing capabilities are inadequate, and we would like to echo WHO’s call to local authorities to transparently report confirmed cases.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“We would like to thank Martin Griffiths and Ramesh Rajasingham for their briefings. Since our previous meeting (see S/2020/313), the situation in Yemen has deteriorated considerably. Let me turn first to the political context. The Southern Transitional Council declaration regarding a state of emergency and self- administration throughout the south is cause for concern that a new civil war will erupt in that part of the country. We know that it has been met with dismay from leaders of most southern governorates. Apart from aggravating the already-volatile situation and complicating the country’s response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the announcement raises serious concerns regarding the management of important institutions such as the Central Bank and port of Aden. Yemen does not need further political fragmentation.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we look forward to the prompt formation of an inclusive Government that ensures the participation of women and youth and that tackles, with due diligence and responsibility, the major challenges facing the country. Moreover, we are hopeful that all parties can foster reconciliation and political dialogue with a view to ending the political deadlock that has persisted and consequently prevented authorities from making the necessary social and economic reforms.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Considering recent data related to the steady increase of gender-based violence cases, including domestic violence, following the implementation of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we urge UNAMI to actively engage with civil society organizations dealing with gender-based violence to find ways to better address the issue and assist the Government in this task. Regarding the unresolved issue of Kuwaiti and third-country missing persons, we welcome the progress achieved thus far by members of the Tripartite Mechanism S/2020/397 S/2020/397 in the search for prisoners and missing persons reported by Kuwait, the recent discoveries of human remains and the devolution of assets and federal files.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Furthermore, we encourage a thorough investigation of these incidents with a view to identifying the perpetrators and establishing accountability. In relation to the humanitarian situation, we encourage the federal Government and the Regional Government to work closely with the Humanitarian Coordinator’s leadership to streamline communication and processes across governorates to facilitate the provision of aid, as well as to ensure coherent preparedness for the COVID-19 outbreak.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Similarly, we welcome the efforts of Iraq to foster relations with other countries on regional stability, cooperation to counter the Islamic State, the reconstruction of Iraq and bilateral relations, including the opening of a dialogue between the United States and Iraq based on the Strategic Framework Agreement of 2013. On a different note, it is of great concern that the Islamic State is gradually gathering strength and increasing its activity. We therefore urge the international community to make greater efforts and collaborate closely with Iraq to prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State and its heinous crimes. On the issue of human rights, we condemn the recent acts of violence, disappearances and killings perpetrated against journalists, demonstrators and activists by unidentified men amid the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“The Dominican Republic expresses its support to the recently elected Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, and notes with satisfaction his aspirations to strengthen the economy, tackle corruption and restore State sovereignty, as well as his willingness to take a new approach to the social unrest by meeting and consulting with protesters. With regard to relations between Baghdad and Erbil, we commend the cooperation between the federal Government and the Regional Government on issues relating to security, especially the fight against the remnants of the Islamic State, as well as the continued engagement to resolve pending issues, including an agreement on oil-revenue sharing.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“We wish to start by expressing our deepest condolences to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and to Chad, as well as our condemnation of the recent attack against Blue Helmets in Mali. We would like to thank Ms. Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing and for her leadership. We commend the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in supporting the measures implemented by the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to address the current health crisis and to prevent a larger outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its two entities — Republika Srpska and the Federation — needs the political will to allow it to consolidate its path to sustainable development. This year we commemorate two important dates: the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide in July and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Dayton Peace Agreement. Let those anniversaries be a reminder to all parties to move towards true reconciliation.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“It is necessary to move towards open, transparent and constructive negotiations, which will allow prioritization of issues such as integration, good governance, peace and sustainable development. However, in order to move in that direction, it is necessary to understand the importance of fully implementing the General Framework Agreement for Peace. We regret that there continue to be setbacks in the achievement of the 5+2 agenda to close the Office of the High Representative. In conclusion, the Dominican Republic reiterates its recognition of the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina and calls on all those responsible for the success of the peace process to offer their support to the Office of the High Representative and European Union-led Operation Althea.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we would like to acknowledge the international community’s readiness to support the fight against coronavirus disease in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the same vein, we would like to stress that, although the fight against the pandemic must be the focus of all efforts and the current situation may affect the holding of local elections in October, the approval of the State budget for the organization of those elections is key. We would like to emphasize the great importance of the progress made so far in stabilizing peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Those achievements as a nation must not be threatened in any way. In that regard, we reiterate the invitation to political leaders to refrain from destabilizing rhetoric.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“That includes strict adherence to international and European standards on human rights and fundamental freedoms. We welcome the news that the appointment of the new Bosnia and Herzegovina Council of Ministers at the State level was completed at the end of last year. We take this opportunity to call on the political leadership to appoint the remaining authorities at the federal and cantonal levels. While we acknowledge that this is taking place during a global crisis, talks nevertheless need to be resumed to finalize pending issues, such as the long-awaited elections in the city of Mostar. We are concerned that in the midst of a pandemic, a State budget has not been approved to meet the most urgent needs.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“At the outset, we would like to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko for his report and his perseverance in fulfilling his mandate and Ms. Irena Hasić for the important information provided. We recognize that youth and women empowerment initiatives are a unifying bridge as they ensure their active participation in the democratic and decision-making processes in their communities. It is timely to recognize the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina from all sectors for their solidarity and unity in facing the current pandemic. It is a sign that unity is strength. However, we concur with the High Representative that for the achievements resulting from unity to be sustainable, it is crucial to respect the country’s constitutional and legal framework.”
2020-05-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/379 (2020) · source
“The Dominican Republic sees with great disappointment the escalation in disappearances of journalists, civil society activists, lawyers and State officials. We welcome the progress in the investigation of migrant-related crimes. Those responsible for the atrocious acts against migrants or others in Libya must be prosecuted and held accountable, whether by their national jurisdiction or by the ICC. The Dominican Republic echoes the call of Secretary-General António Guterres for a global ceasefire. Regardless of ideological affiliation, the people of Libya must stop fighting each other and start fighting their common enemy, namely, the COVID-19 pandemic. To conclude, the Dominican Republic reiterates its full support to the ICC, as part of the rules-based international order, in its efforts to guarantee compliance with international law.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“We ought to highlight the deterrent effect of that international tribunal, especially at this time when multilateralism is facing grave challenges. The fight against impunity must never stop. The Dominican Republic applauds the efforts of the ICC on Mr. Al-Qadhafi’s appeal case and takes this opportunity to reiterate its call on all Member States to collaborate with the ICC on all pending arrest warrants. Bilateral approaches by members of the Council are essential to moving forward in that regard, as is cooperation with the Libyan authorities, States parties, other Member States and other relevant entities to assist the Office of the Prosecutor in fulfilling its mandate. We deeply regret that Ms. Sergewa remains missing after being abducted by armed men.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report on the pending cases and the updates on the current situation in Libya. The Dominican Republic would like to express its condolences to all the victims and their families of the recent violence in Libya committed during the Libyan National Army’s offensive last month. We strongly reiterate the importance of protecting civilians, civilian infrastructure, historical monuments and religious buildings. Health systems around the world are collapsing due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, yet hospitals in Libya are still being hit by indiscriminate attacks. That is intolerable. Those actions reveal the importance of strengthening the cooperation between States and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Criminals must know that their terrible actions have international legal consequences.”
2020-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/371 (2020) · source
“Together, they must also support all the prevention and response efforts under way, under the leadership of the World Health Organization and in coordination with the Government of Syria, to provide assistance to the whole country, particularly areas where assistance has been disrupted in recent months, such as in the north-east of the country. In that regard, we emphasize the need for the Council to call for an increase in the flow of humanitarian assistance to the north-east through all modalities. We stand ready to work with all Council members on this our common responsibility. To conclude, we reiterate that the COVID-19 pandemic is not a situation in which we sit and wait; rather, we have a responsibility to provide Syrians with the support and attention they need and deserve.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“As in many other places around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the fore many of the underlying root causes of conflicts and violence. In already vulnerable contexts like Syria, which has seen almost a decade of conflict, the dire conditions in which the affected people are living are bound to deteriorate further. Therefore, we must all help to alleviate the suffering and take all feasible measures to protect the people. Prevention is the only and best way forward. A sustainable, long-lasting nationwide ceasefire is the first step in that regard. Then we must support the continuation of the broader political process. All parties to the conflict and relevant stakeholders must unite their efforts to achieve those two goals.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“We applaud the efforts to scale up the cross-border assistance, which has once again proven to be life-saving for millions of people. The economic situation and the rise in food prices in Syria is a source of great concern for the Dominican Republic. Those are issues that, without proper mitigation and attention, could have devastating consequences for the most vulnerable population, who continues to pay the highest price in this horrible and long conflict. In that regard, we reiterate our call on the Syrian Government to increase its capacity and strengthen its coordination with the United Nations and humanitarian organizations on the ground in order to ensure timely and principled assistance to the entire population — in other words, to everyone everywhere.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“We thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his briefing and take this opportunity to reiterate our deep appreciation and respect for the many humanitarian organizations and workers on the ground in the Syrian Arab Republic who, for nine long years, have saved lives and brought hope to millions of people. The devotion and resilience of these heroes and of the people they serve are a constant reminder that humanity and solidarity always prevail, no matter the circumstances. We remain concerned over the deterioration of the situation in the north-west of the country. We are aware of the return of more than 100,000 previously displaced people but worry about their fate and means of survival in a context of increasing challenges resulting from hostilities and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter by the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of Security Council members dated 2 April 2020 (S/2020/273), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to enclose herewith copies of the briefings provided by Mr. Qu Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; Mr. David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme; and Mr. Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council; as well as the statements delivered by Mr. Miguel Vargas Maldonado, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic and by the representatives of Belgium, China, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference convened on Tuesday, 21 April 2020.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“To conclude, we would like to highlight the initiative to convene a conference of traditional leaders on 9 April, as well as the scale and comprehensiveness of advocacy for the protection of human rights, especially those of women and children. In order to achieve sustainable peace, the Sudan and South Sudan must take concrete action to fulfil their commitments and the Council should turn its attention back to that issue. The upcoming discussions on UNISFA’s mandate present us with the perfect opportunity to do that.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“We welcome the progress made on the deployment of the joint military observer teams across the Abyei area and on the implementation of the benchmarks of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism. The people of Abyei expect solutions to their priority needs, including health care, nutrition, food and water, as well as their human rights to be protected. It is concerning that cases of sexual and gender-based violence involving minors are being reported and that women in the Abyei area lack representation in decision-making processes. In that regard, we welcome the reappointment of a female representative on the Ngok Dinka joint community peace committee and the ongoing drafting of an action plan to promote coherent implementation of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“Since the conflict started, the Sudan and South Sudan have paid limited attention to their responsibilities in respect of Abyei as they face other pressing issues. More needs to be done to allow for the consolidation of peace and security by fostering a viable political process that ultimately leads to the full implementation of the Agreement of 20 June 2011. Accordingly, it is also critical that the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) be provided with an appropriate mandate, capabilities and resources. The appointment of a civilian deputy head of mission and other key civilian and police staff, as well as the operationalization of the Athony airstrip, would be a great boost to that end.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“We thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Onanga- Anyanga for their briefings. This reporting period has been marked by positive steps influenced by the peaceful transitions in both countries. Nevertheless, the recent violent attacks that have taken place in Abyei, which have resulted in deaths, kidnappings and burnt villages, in addition to other fatalities, are highly concerning. Owing to the insecurity, humanitarian agencies have been unable to implement aid projects in some territories. The very fragile situation is exacerbated by recurrent armed attacks, the effects of climate change and, now, the threat of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which requires united efforts in order to contain its spread.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 2 April 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to the Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/273), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to enclose herewith copies of the briefings provided by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, and Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, as well as the statements delivered by the representatives of Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference convened on Tuesday, 28 April 2020. Statements were also delivered by the representatives of the Sudan and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“This is an important moment for all States to speak with one voice and take unified action to accelerate implementation. Finally, I wish formally to announce that, together with France, we will present a draft resolution that we hope will have the support of all Council members. As the report of the Secretary-General highlights, and as we mark the fifth anniversary of the youth and peace and security agenda, it is time to accelerate the implementation of resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018).”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“There are thousands of young people such as Santiago, who briefed the Security Council on Colombia on 14 April (see S/2020/305), and Olla and Gatwal with us today, who are working tirelessly on building and sustaining peace and in support of Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire. We must continue to invite such young people to brief the Council. I wish to recognize the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Youth and her Office, as well as the United Nations Population Fund and the Peacebuilding Support Office, for their tenacious work in promoting this agenda. I would also like to thank the permanent and observer missions that have submitted their statements for this meeting and encourage others not yet having done so to do likewise.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“The Secretary-General’s report also makes more evident the need for complementarity between the women and peace and security and youth and peace and security agendas, in particular with regard to the importance of the participation of young women in building and sustaining peace. Hence, it is vital to invest in young people’s initiatives, capacities and agency, as well as youth organizations, especially at the grass-roots level, through substantial financial support. In this regard, I would like to applaud the Peacebuilding Fund for its support to youth-led projects, and the Peacebuilding Commission for strengthening youth engagement in its work, including discussions on developing a youth and peace and security strategy. Efforts to open communication channels with young people must continue.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“Their meaningful participation in peacebuilding and sustaining peace and security is essential to achieving just, inclusive and peaceful societies. It is also their right.S/2020/346 The report emphasizes that “the participation of young people requires unrestricted civic space and breaking with practices of tokenism”. To that end, the Dominican Republic launched its National Youth Plan to guarantee young people’s participation in all stages of decision-making, including on access to justice and citizen security, based on the principles of equality and non-discrimination.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“We concur with today’s briefers. An increasing number of young people are proactively combating the coronavirus disease pandemic. But we must recognize its specific impact on young people, who must be included in the development and implementation of its response and whose specific needs must be addressed. Now and always, the protection of young people’s lives and human rights must be a priority, including those of young peacebuilders and human rights defenders, who sometimes face reprisals for their work. The policy paper We Are Here: An integrated approach to youth-inclusive peace processes concludes that young people continue to be excluded from peace processes, inheriting peace agreements. But when agreements do not prosper, young people bear the burden of doing damage control. Is that fair?”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“However, much more is needed to institutionalize and increase the implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda. First, the creation of a regional young mediators network and a focal point network within the United Nations system, including in peacekeeping and political missions, is essential. Annual reporting by the Secretary-General on youth, peace and security, backed by a global set of indicators to track progress on its implementation, is crucial. The strategies and active engagement on youth, peace and security by United Nations missions in Colombia, Kosovo, Somalia and Iraq are inspiring examples. We encourage other peacekeeping and political missions to emulate such efforts. More mandate renewals and reports must include specific references pertaining to the implementation of resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018).”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“This year marks the fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 2250 (2015). We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on youth and peace and security (S/2020/167), and we echo his demand for an accelerated implementation of resolutions 2419 (2018) and 2250 (2015) and the statement by the President of the Security Council adopted last year (S/PRST/2019/15). Those documents, along with the progress study “The missing peace: independent progress study on youth and peace and security” (see S/2018/86), lead us to concrete action at the national, regional and international levels. The 2030 United Nations Youth Strategy and initiatives by the African Union, as highlighted by Mr. Gatkuoth, are important examples of that course of action.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, and the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth for sharing her perspectives and challenges in the implementation of resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018). Our deep appreciation goes to Mr. Gatwal Gatkuoth and Ms. Olla Al-Sakkaf. We listened carefully to their views and recommendations, and I must say that they are both an inspiration. We had envisioned holding a ministerial open debate, with the participation of young people from all over the world, but the circumstances did not allow that. I want to thank all youth organizations and young peacebuilders and activists that have been actively supporting this debate and are watching us through the United Nations Web TV and social media. This is for them.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“In accordance with the procedure set out in the letter dated 2 April 2020 from the President of the Security Council addressed to Permanent Representatives of the members of the Security Council (S/2020/273), which was agreed in the light of the extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, these briefings and statements will be issued as an official document of the Security Council.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members in relation to this video-teleconference, the following delegations and entities submitted written statements, copies of which are also enclosed: Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Djibouti, Ecuador, El Salvador, the European Union, Fiji, Georgia, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Liechtenstein, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Norway, Peru, the Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Ukraine and Uruguay.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“Gatwal Augustine Gatkuoth, Founder of the Young Adult Empowerment Initiative, South Sudan/Uganda; as well as copies of the statements delivered by the representatives of Security Council members Belgium, China, the Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Indonesia, the Niger, the Russian Federation, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa, Tunisia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the United States of America and Viet Nam, in connection with the video-teleconference convened on 27 April 2020 regarding the maintenance of international peace and security: youth, peace and security.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to enclose herewith copies of the briefings provided by the Secretary-General of the United Nations; Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake, the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth; Ms. Olla Al-Sakkaf, Project Coordinator for Youth Without Borders Organization for Development, Yemen; and Mr.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source