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1. “These ideas are immanent in the Secretary-General’s proposal for his New Agenda for Peace, to which all Member States have an opportunity to contribute. South Africa believes that, to address challenges to multilateralism, we need innovative and proactive approaches through collaborative efforts by all relevant entities of the United Nations, including the Security Council. We need to strengthen the rules- based international system and move with speed to transform other multilateral institutions and global governance structures to be in line with the current realities of the twenty-first century. We believe that there is an opportunity for world leaders, international organizations and civil society to work together to restore the primacy and relevance of multilateralism.”

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2. “Multilateralism must be at the heart of the engagement between Member States, including in reform of the Security Council, which is limited in its ability to respond to current security challenges by the nature of its perceived lack of accountability, structure and composition, which is outdated and does not reflect global realities. Consequently, the Council is suffering from a crisis of credibility and legitimacy. We fully agree with India when Foreign Minister Jaishankar highlighted in his statement this morning that we need a new reorientation, a new momentum and political will to transform the United Nations into a global tool fit for purpose, effective, agile, action-oriented, forward- looking and representative of current geopolitical relations and the membership of the United Nations.”

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3. “Current global developments, such as the resurgence of geopolitical rivalries, which had not been experienced since the cold war era, the climate crisis, the triple challenges of finance, energy and food security, the multiplication of conflict, the governance to avoid the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, health emergencies and the global refugee-protection regime are deeply concerning. These issues have huge implications for the maintenance of international peace and security, in general, and for the herculean task with which the Security Council is charged. There is therefore an urgent need to reform the basis on which we are engaged to achieve the peace to which we aspire.”

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4. “Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this timely open debate. We congratulate India for its able stewardship of and work in the Security Council this month. South Africa expresses its gratitude to the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly for their insightful briefings this morning. South Africa remains firmly committed to the rules-based multilateral system rooted in international law as the most sustainable and effective approach to managing international relations and addressing the common challenges confronting the world today. We can acknowledge that the international political and economic system remains unequal, unfair and unjust, representing the world created in the aftermath of the Second World War.”

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5. “We must intensify the call for international action, with the United Nations playing a leading role, to find a solution that is premised on a just settlement with just laws that are rights-based. We must, as the international community, seek a solution that facilitates equality and equity for all who have the right to live in the territories of Israel and Palestine. In the absence of those, security, dignity and prosperity will not be achieved.”

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6. “As members of the international community, Member States have an obligation to ensure that international law is not violated indiscriminately and to urgently stop the Israeli occupation forces’ repeated attacks against innocent civilians as they continue their blockade in Gaza. There must be concerted international efforts to bring about a just solution to the question of Palestine. That will not only allow the Palestinian people to exercise their right to self-determination, denied through colonialism and occupation, but will ultimately contribute to the establishment of peace in the region. It is therefore imperative to revitalize international action and seek avenues for justice.”

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7. “The situation in Gaza remains of grave concern to South Africa, especially considering the recent August 2022 offensive on Gaza and the statement by Israeli military indicating that the operation would “take a long time”. It is in that context that we agree with the statement of the Secretary General of Amnesty International on 25 October that Israel must be investigated by the International Criminal Court for possible war crimes. Those unjust attacks kill innocent women and children and place innocent civilians at severe risk. Moreover, such actions are in contravention of international law, and Israel must be held accountable for breaching international human rights and humanitarian law.”

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8. “In a recent statement claiming that ending apartheid policies is key to teaching a two-State solution in Palestine, five former European foreign ministers stated that successive Israeli Governments, including the current one, have had no plan to take steps towards ending the prolonged occupation and that the “international community has too often remained silent and failed to act in the face of grave violations of international law”. It is only when sitting foreign ministers of the European Union and other world leaders cease to give the Government of Israel the latitude to violate international law that they may indeed start to respect international law, the Charter of the United Nations and Security Council resolutions.”

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9. “Her report details the persistent violence, racism and prejudice that Palestinians face. Women, young people and children are not spared by the brutal policies that have been mainstreamed by the occupying Power and thus affect every segment of Palestinian society, with the deliberate intention of intimidating Palestinians and crushing any glimmer of hope for a better future. We see that daily, including in the recent raids in Nablus and the persistent violence of illegal settlers against the indigenous people of Palestine.”

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10. “We thank Gabon for convening this germane meeting on one of the world’s most protracted conflicts, the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, for his insightful briefing on the latest developments in the Middle East and the Palestinian question. In her report to the General Assembly on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, the United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese states that for more than 55 years, the Israeli military occupation “has prevented the realization of Palestinian people’s right to self-determination, violating each component of that right, wilfully pursuing the ‘de-Palestinianization’ of the occupied territory” (A/77/356, para. 36).”

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11. “A partnership with a global institution without democratic composition and representation undermines the essence of such a partnership. We hope that States Members of the United Nations will proceed with the necessary urgency to reform this important organ.”

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12. “Fundamentally, there should be improved engagement with all levels and segments of our societies with the support of the United Nations and other international partners. We must therefore ensure the meaningful and active involvement in peace processes of all segments of civil society and non-State actors, including women, young people and the private sector, in order to contribute to Africa’s development and the silencing of guns by 2030. In conclusion, let me reiterate our concern regarding the much-needed reform of the Security Council. Africa still has no permanent representation in the permanent category of the Security Council, and only three non-permanent seats are allocated to Africa. The current composition of the Security Council does not reflect the world in which we live.”

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13. “Another key challenge facing the AU-United Nations partnership pertains to United Nations-mandated AU- led peace support operations. The Security Council should create the opportunity and a dispensation that will allow Africa to access sustainable and predictable funding from United Nations assessed contributions. In that context, both organizations should strive to implement the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security and the memorandum of understanding on a United Nations-AU partnership in peacebuilding. Both those frameworks provide a solid basis for AU-United Nations cooperation in the advancement of peace and security.”

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14. “Although increased efforts of engagement between the Peace and Security Council and the Security Council have helped the organizations to achieve greater strategic convergence on issues that are of mutual importance, there is room for further improvement. While acknowledging the work done to ensure peace on the continent, the United Nations and the AU must strengthen their efforts to address the root causes and drivers of conflict in Africa, including development and governance issues. To respond to those dynamics, we are pleased that the AU continues to reform, as evidenced by the alignment of the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture. Transitional justice, peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction and development remain important in building peaceful societies.”

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15. “That has included supporting free, fair and credible electoral processes, strengthening good governance, promoting the protection of human rights and preventing electoral violence across the continent. However, we believe that more still needs to be done in those areas to ensure that peace support operations are not deployed indefinitely, and that peace holds in post-conflict situations. Importantly, we should ensure that there are no relapses from democratic processes, as evidenced by a resurgence of unconstitutional changes of Governments on the continent. While significant progress has been made between the AU and the United Nations, challenges remain at the level of cooperation between the United Nations Security Council and the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”

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16. “The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), which completed its mandate in December 2020, is an epitome of the cordial partnership between the AU and the United Nations. UNAMID is a model that can be replicated because peacekeeping missions ought to serve the purpose of bringing about peace and stability within a given time frame. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, formerly known as the African Union Mission in Somalia, is a key undertaking of the AU. Against all odds, that Mission has registered significant achievements since its inception with the continued support of international partners, notably the United Nations and the European Union. Moreover, our two organizations continue to work together to promote democracy in Africa.”

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17. “That implies that sustainable development will remain elusive in the absence of peace, security and stability. It is for that reason that a major role of the AU as a multilateral institution is to promote development, peace, security and stability on, and the integration of, the African continent. The AU has recognized that partnerships are essential to advancing its objectives. One of the most important partnerships that the AU has developed since its inception has been with the United Nations in peace and security. For South Africa, it is important that this partnership is anchored on the principles of subsidiarity, complementarity and comparative advantages. The African Union-United Nations partnership has yielded some positive outcomes over the years, particularly in peace support operations.”

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18. “We commend the Gabonese Republic for convening today’s meeting. We also thank the Secretary-General, Mr. António Guterres, and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, for their briefings. As we commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the African Union (AU), South Africa reaffirms its commitment to the ideals and spirit of the Constitutive Act of the African Union and the Charter of the United Nations in pursuit of a more just and equitable world, founded on multilateralism and international cooperation. When the African Union was launched in Durban, South Africa, in 2002, 20 years ago, it was understood then and as it is understood even today that development, peace and security are intertwined, and one cannot take place without the others.”

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19. “Moreover, a people-centred approach that includes all national stakeholders, in particular women, young people and the marginalized, is another prerequisite for sustained peace. Such undertakings will, in turn, avert relapses into violent conflicts, which often set Africa back from realizing its full potential.”

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20. “Lastly, at the core of any capacity-building activities is access to adequate, predictable and sustainable funding. A variety of proposals for the financing of peacebuilding activities in a sustainable way have been discussed in the General Assembly over the years. Our position remains that peacebuilding activities, including capacity-building, should be among other models to be financed from United Nations assessed contributions. In conclusion, at the core of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals is for all African countries to experience sustainable peace and economic prosperity. That aspiration is contingent on creating resilient institutions and structures that will address the root causes and drivers of violent conflict, as well as the needs of populations.”

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21. “The AU Transitional Justice Policy Framework, which is important for the promotion of good governance, democratic and social economic transformation and achieving sustainable peace, justice, reconciliation, social cohesion and healing, deserves a special mention and definite support among the myriad policies of the African Union. Fifthly, there is a need to create synergies between the activities of the AU and the United Nations on capacity-building on the continent. Cooperation between the AU and the United Nations on capacity- building and sustaining peace can be further streamlined and strengthened with the harmonization of activities on the continent between the AU PCRD centre and the Peacebuilding Commission, as well as the AU liaison offices and the United Nations missions in Africa.”

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22. “National ownership, context-specific interventions and agenda-setting should underpin any peacebuilding support directed towards the countries concerned. In that context, the inclusion of women and youth in peacebuilding, and therefore the building of their own capacities, is key. Fourthly, it is of vital importance for stakeholders to recognize the significant strides made by the AU and other subregional organizations in advancing capacity- building for peace purposes through the African Peace and Security Architecture and the African Governance Architecture. In that regard, the AU efforts to revitalize the Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Policy (PCRD) framework and the Africa Solidarity Initiative, which are cardinal in mobilizing PCRD and peacebuilding activities and resources for the continent, should be supported.”

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23. “More practical measures should be explored to promote and advance sustained economic development in conflict-affected, post-conflict and transition countries. Secondly, closely linked to sustained economic development is the role of stakeholders and partners in ensuring the realization of that objective. Due to experience in the promotion of post-conflict reconstruction, development and peacebuilding activities on the continent, we are of the firm view that the private sector should play an increased role in peacebuilding and sustaining peace activities, including building economic resilience. Thirdly, capacity-building goes hand in hand with the policy space. Capacity-building should not be viewed in isolation from other issues that concern sustaining peace.”

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24. “That is more visible on the African continent, where many countries’ responses to the pandemic were impaired by capacity constraints, worsening unemployment, poverty, inequality and underdevelopment. Countries of the continent are still grappling with the capacity constraints in the areas of human resources, finances, infrastructure and public- service institutions, among others. We believe that the issue of capacity-building is inextricably linked with building sustainable resilience. In that respect. we would like to make the following points. First, we need to view the issue of capacity- building broadly, over and beyond national capacity in the security sector, human rights and rule-of- law institutions.”

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25. “We commend the People’s Republic of China’s presidency for having convened this timely open debate on prioritizing capacity-building and sustaining peace in Africa. Equally, we appreciate the rich insights shared by the briefers — His Excellency Mr. Bankole Adeoye, African Union (AU) Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security; Ms. Cristina Duarte, Special Adviser on Africa to the United Nations Secretary-General; and His Excellency Mr. Muhammad Abdul Muhith, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, of which South Africa has been a member since 2021. The coronavirus disease pandemic and the prevailing geopolitical tensions have exacerbated the vulnerabilities of countries in situations of conflict, post-conflict or transition.”

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26. “In conclusion, we would like to stress that holding perpetrators accountable for atrocities committed during armed conflict should be considered by the Council as part of the comprehensive conflict resolution approach.”

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27. “The Code provides the minimum standards for effective and victim- centric gathering of information about systematic and conflict-related sexual violence, including with a view to protecting the rights and dignity of victims and promoting effective remedies. Formal accountability mechanisms can benefit from the work of more informal accountability initiatives, such as truth and reconciliation commissions. Several criminal investigations and prosecutions are under way in South Africa based on information obtained by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Such commissions can also be of great value in ensuring that victims obtain appropriate reparations.”

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28. “South Africa supports the proposal to create an accountability network among the International Court of Justice, the International Criminal Court, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and regional justice institutions, including the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. We reaffirm the important role of civil society initiatives in ensuring accountability and protecting the rights of victims and note in that regard the Global Code of Conduct for Gathering and Using Information about Systematic and Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, also known as the Murad Code, named after Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad.”

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29. “That tightly woven tapestry ensures that genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, torture and violations of international humanitarian law can be prosecuted in South Africa’s domestic courts, even if the crimes were committed in another State. The incorporation of international crimes into the domestic law of a State will also enhance mutual legal assistance and the extradition of persons accused of having committed the most serious crimes, and will give effect to the international legal principle of aut dedere aut judicare. A system of voluntary reporting by States with respect to the incorporation of international crimes and their investigation and prosecution into domestic courts will enable States to share best practices.”

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30. “Turning to practical measures to ensure accountability for individuals, non-State armed groups and corporate actors, we welcome the fact that domestic courts of States are increasingly being used to prosecute the perpetrators of gross human rights violations during conflicts. Effective domestic justice and accountability mechanisms form a cornerstone for building accountability. The successful domestic prosecution of human rights violators requires two steps — the incorporation of international crimes into the domestic law of States and investigation and prosecution capacities. South Africa has incorporated the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, as well as the Geneva Conventions and the Convention against Torture, into its domestic law.”

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31. “The Security Council should be commended for previously taking innovative action to enhance the protection of civilians and vulnerable groups during armed conflict and ensure that the perpetrators of international crimes are held accountable for their actions. That was done with the establishment of the ad hoc criminal tribunals with respect to the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone, and with the mixed and hybrid tribunals for a number of States. However, despite those laudable efforts, merely nominal efforts to achieve global justice continue with ongoing international and non-international armed conflicts in many parts of the world, which undermine human security with violence and whose most severe impact is on vulnerable groups.”

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32. “It should be consistent in the implementation of international law and, specifically, in its adherence to its own resolutions, in order to ensure that all who violate international law are held accountable. If not, its credibility will be eroded. History teaches us that from the earliest times, but especially over the course of the past century, humankind has attempted to develop international legal norms and rules and establish structures aimed at preventing conflict and insecurity. That is also done to manage the conduct of such problems, when they occur, in a humane way and to provide accountability for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes.”

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33. “South Africa welcomes today’s timely debate on the further development of accountability mechanisms at the national and multinational levels to enhance accountability for the most serious crimes known to humankind. This debate clearly illustrates that if the perpetrators of serious violations of international law are not held accountable, a culture of impunity will persist, and conflict, which the Security Council is mandated to address, will not cease. Today’s debate should be used as an opportunity for us to assess how the Council can assist and strengthen accountability for serious violations of international law in conflict situations. In doing so, the Security Council cannot permit double standards.”

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34. “States and parties to conflict have the responsibility to protect civilians. Therefore, those responsible for violations of such international law should be held accountable. Humanitarian assistance provided in conflict areas should be gender- and age-sensitive and remain responsive to the different needs of the population, while ensuring that they are integrated in humanitarian responses. Let me conclude by restating what we said yesterday: that we all need to commit to finding peaceful solutions to conflict. Armed conflict has a devastating impact on livelihoods. It disrupts food systems, causes the displacement of people and triggers food insecurity. Working towards ending conflict by prioritizing political dialogue, rather than fuelling conflict by creating divisions and resorting, to war must be prioritized.”

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35. “However, in terms of armed conflict, where, as a consequence of war, global food supply chains are disrupted and where that may lead to food insecurity and hunger, it would be the imperative of the Security Council to address the root causes of the conflict and prevent food insecurity. Economic sanctions and unilateral coercive measures imposed on countries in conflict settings may inadvertently exacerbate hunger in conflict situations, as civilians may have less access to nutrition and medical supplies and be faced with higher prices for food items, owing to failing economies. We therefore reiterate our call for the lifting of such sanctions. We reiterate and emphasize the importance of full compliance with the Geneva Conventions, international humanitarian law and international human rights law by all parties to conflict.”

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36. “Food insecurity is a human and economic development issue that necessitates the involvement of the relevant agencies of the United Nations, which have a better grasp of the gravity of the global situation and are best placed to identify sustainable solutions to the global food crisis. In that context, South Africa welcomes the Secretary-General’s Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance, which is intended to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated response to the current food crisis and is underpinned by multi-stakeholder partnerships. We acknowledge that food insecurity is a reality that should be addressed.”

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37. “We therefore call on all parties to conflict to comply with resolution 2417 (2018) and ensure that civilian populations have access to humanitarian assistance. Civilians are the primary victims such vicious cycles of food insecurity in armed conflicts, particularly women, children, the elderly and disabled persons. We are concerned about the plight of internally displaced persons, refugees and migrants who are subjected to difficult living conditions during conflict situations and who are fully reliant on humanitarian assistance. It is therefore crucial to ensure the swift, unimpeded and impartial delivery of humanitarian aid to all those who require it, in line with the provisions of international humanitarian law, and ensure the safety and security of humanitarian workers.”

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38. “We thank the briefers for their insightful remarks and for bringing these worrisome realities to our attention. Today’s theme is closely aligned with the African Union theme for the year 2022, “The Year of Nutrition”, aimed at addressing the scourge of malnutrition through political commitment and investment. South Africa is deeply concerned by the increasing number of people suffering from malnutrition and food insecurity globally, including on the African continent and in other parts of the world. The global outlook on food insecurity is bleak, putting many millions of people at risk of malnutrition and hunger. In conflict settings, hunger is a consequence of war. In some instances, it is used as a weapon of war, which is of great concern, particularly as that continues with impunity.”

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39. “Lastly, engagement among United Nations bodies that work on the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda should align their respective objectives to support a more holistic approach to women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction, as well as prevention efforts. That will allow for greater coherence and avoid duplication in implementing the women and peace and security agenda. As we commemorate International Women’s Day today, let us all recommit to actions that are discernible so as to fully and effectively implement the women and peace and security agenda for all women and girls affected by all new and long-standing conflicts, including women and girls in Ukraine and other conflict situations, such as the Sahel, Palestine and Yemen.”

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40. “South Africa believes that the United Nations, Member States and private partnerships are critical to attainting the Sustainable Development Goals, which will require increased engagement and the inclusion of perspectives of women at the community level. That will enable women to share their experiences and challenges, as well as explore available opportunities to strengthen their economic empowerment during the peacebuilding process. The Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission must also continue to engage with the various stakeholders and institutions, such as the African Women Leaders Network, co-chaired by South Africa and Germany.”

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41. “In the context of that initiative by South Africa, it is our view that public-private partnerships, along with regional and international financial institutions, must go beyond corporate social responsibility and implement not only gender-responsive institutional policies, but also gender-responsive and peace-positive private-sector development. We believe that those institutions must invest directly in women’s capacity-building, education, training and development, including in support of women entrepreneurship and financial literacy, access to digital and information technologies and the financing of local actors, as well as women’s organizations.”

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42. “That should include close cooperation with national actors and key stakeholders at all levels. We believe that that will enhance nationally- led and -owned initiatives, which are more effective for sustainable peace long after the peacekeeping mission has ended. In response to the Secretary-General’s call for more predictable, adequate and sustainable financing for peacebuilding, as a member of the Peacebuilding Commission, South Africa convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue to explore the role of the private sector in peacebuilding.”

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43. “During our membership of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council and the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission, we will also advocate for women’s economic inclusion in post- conflict and peacebuilding processes, including at the level of legislative policy frameworks and institutions. It is in that context that South Africa supports partnerships between the United Nations and the AU in promoting the empowerment of women, as well as the women and peace and security agenda in its entirety. South Africa reiterates that the Security Council, through its missions, must remain responsive to the needs of the communities that it serves and protects. When the Council considers a mandate, it is our view that a peacebuilding component of the mission should be strengthened in support of women’s participation and economic empowerment.”

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44. “Today’s discussion is timely as we take stock of women and peace and security as a transformative agenda, with a focus on the importance of investing in women’s participation in all sectors of our society. In our view, such participation should be considered more holistically, as women play a dynamic and essential role in economic activities. At its Assembly of Heads of State and Government convened in February 2020, the African Union (AU) declared the decade 2020-2030 the Decade on Financial and Economic Inclusion of African Women, which South Africa fully supports.”

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45. “Allow me to begin by congratulating the United Arab Emirates on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. We also thank the Russian Federation for its presidency in February. We take this opportunity to welcome Her Excellency Ms. Mariam Almheiri, Minister for Climate Change and Environment of the United Arab Emirates, to the Council. We also thank the briefers for their inputs. In the context of today’s theme and in response to the questions guiding our discussion, allow me to make the following points. In South Africa, March is celebrated as human rights month, a time that we use to amplify that women’s rights are human rights.”

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46. “its legal advisory expertise pertaining to the prevention of conflicts and settling disputes that may have catastrophic implications for countries concerned. In conclusion, according to the United Nations Charter, preventive diplomacy should be at the core of the United Nations system. However, due to the prevailing unbalanced power distribution, effective responses are often undermined. We therefore wish to reiterate that reform that takes into account the equality of States within the United Nations system can foster proactive approaches to rising tensions and improve preventive diplomacy methods. In taking this mandate seriously, we must work collectively towards reform that results in effective responses to conflict situations, including through preventive diplomacy.”

    2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

47. “South Africa has consistently advocated for peaceful settlements of international disputes and conflicts, in line with Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, and reaffirms the validity of the purposes and principles of the Charter and international law as indispensable to preserving and promoting international peace and security, the rule of law, socioeconomic development and all aspects of human rights. We wish to emphasize the important role played by the International Court of Justice, the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, in promoting and encouraging .the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. We encourage the Security Council to interact regularly with the International Court of Justice and draw from.”

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48. “That would establish increased coherence and complementarity among those organs in a mutually reinforcing manner, respectful of each other’s mandates, and with a view to generating a mutual understanding among them. Similarly, we urge the Council to strengthen its interactions with regional and subregional organizations in preventive diplomacy initiatives, and in this context strive towards effectively utilizing the good offices of the Secretary-General, in collaboration with regional organizations.”

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49. “For that reason, we need to enhance our efforts to adopt preventive diplomatic methods in our approaches to addressing rising tensions and conflicts. The primary organs of the United Nations must work in synergy if we are to achieve the goal of preventive diplomacy. The Economic and Social Council, the International Court of Justice and the General Assembly all have the potential to play a greater role in supporting the Security Council in preventing conflict. That is why regular interaction, coordination and collaboration between the Security Council and other primary organs of the United Nations in fulfilling the Council’s mandate cannot be overemphasized.”

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50. “Those multiple threats and risks to international peace and security require the renewal of our collective commitment to the values of multilateralism and international cooperation, which underpin the Charter of the United Nations and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. To address those challenges, we need innovative and proactive approaches and the collaborative efforts of all relevant entities of the United Nations. The primacy of preventive diplomacy in averting the escalation of conflict and providing opportunities for inclusive dialogue and negotiations that lead to settlements and pave the way to peaceful and stable societies is well known by the Council. Resolving conflict in its early stages will prevent countless deaths, the destruction of infrastructure and psychological turmoil.”

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