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2022-05-19
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  1. “That cannot be done without responding to structural gender inequality and harmful social norms. As a shared commitment holder on the agenda on women and peace and security, Malta reaffirms its commitment to advancing those priorities.”

    2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source

  2. “We firmly believe that targeted sanctions can be used effectively to deter the commission of violence by all parties, including mercenaries and private military and security companies. More than 70 per cent of the parties listed in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/413) are persistent perpetrators. Those verified cases should be aligned with the work of the sanctions committees and their panels of experts, who should have access to the data and expertise on conflict-related sexual violence. Briefings by the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict to sanctions committees can greatly facilitate that important work. All Member States have a role to play in strengthening accountability and fostering a gender- responsive security sector.”

    2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source

  3. “It also requires the deployment of women’s protection advisers to all relevant situations of concern. Furthermore, gender must be incorporated systematically into risk assessments, monitoring and reporting, operational and tactical planning, budgets and concepts of operation. Secondly, by stopping the illicit transfer and trade of weapons and ammunition to non-State actors, mercenary groups and individuals, we can counteract the growing links between militarization and sexual violence and exploitation. Thirdly, the Security Council can more proactively use targeted sanctions against those who perpetrate and direct sexual violence in conflict. We fully support the Special Representative of Secretary-General’s recommendation that the Council ensure that conflict- related sexual violence is monitored systematically.”

    2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source

  4. “The glaring gap between the Security Council’s standards and commitments to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence and the horrifying reality for victims and survivors must be closed. In that respect, we would like to highlight three priorities. First, preventing conflict-related sexual violence and improving protection requires survivor-centred approaches that ensure access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services and strengthen the capacity of women- and survivor-led organizations. That is especially crucial when health services are attacked, as reported in the Sudan, where women and girls on the move are being terrorized by sexual and gender-based violence. It requires effective partnerships and trust between local communities and the United Nations.”

    2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source

  5. “Arbitrary arrests in Myanmar have separated children from their parents, increasing their risk of forced marriage and human trafficking. The verified incidents of conflict-related sexual violence in South Sudan doubled in 2022. Conflict-related sexual violence is often directed at human rights defenders. In Colombia, illegal armed groups enforce patriarchal social norms through violence by targeting LGBTQI persons. States have an obligation to ensure a safe, enabling environment for civil society and to protect women who are active in public life from reprisals. We are deeply concerned that the Taliban’s relentless and systematic gender persecution in Afghanistan has created an environment of pervasive impunity.”

    2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source

  6. “I would like to begin by thanking the United Kingdom for convening today’s open debate. We also thank Special Representative Pramila Patten and the briefers, Ms. Naw Hser Hser and Nadine, for their courageous calls to action and clear recommendations. As a tactic of war, torture and terrorism, sexual violence shatters the lives of survivors, their families and their communities. In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, armed groups use sexual violence to control territory and natural resources, as attacks in and around internally displaced persons camps escalate. In Ukraine, large-scale displacement has increased trafficking for the purposes of sexual exploitation. In Haiti, gangs regularly kidnap women and girls.”

    2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source

  7. “We are encouraged by the efforts to advance the implementation of the ethnic chapter across the peace agreement and urge the Government ensure adequate funding to address historic inequalities. We also call for sustained attention and resources in the search for those forcibly missing and disappeared. Colombia continues to make progress towards lasting and sustainable peace. Malta reaffirms its commitment to supporting the peace process and commends the determination and resilience of the Colombia people.”

    2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source

  8. “The recently approved bills to address violence against women in politics and to establish a 50 per cent quota for women’s membership in public entities are important for ensuring that women can fully, meaningfully and safely participate in the political process. Ongoing and future peace initiatives must include specific measures to prevent attacks, threats, killings and conflict-related sexual violence against all women leaders and former combatants. Malta supports the progress made by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace within Colombia’s transitional justice system. We reiterate our support for women and LGBTI organizations’ call to open Case 11 on sexual and gender-based violence, and for the full implementation of the Truth Commission’s recommendations on reparations for victims of sexual violence.”

    2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source

  9. “We are deeply concerned about reports of the forcible displacement of thousands of people in recent months, and those forcibly confined, as well as reports of the forced recruitment of children, disproportionately affecting indigenous and Afro-Colombians. We condemn the murder, violence and threats against former combatants in several regions of Colombia, particularly in areas under the social and territorial control of illegal armed groups. Government authorities must do all they can to stem violence against civilians, including by increasing the efforts to extend State presence in rural areas to protect vulnerable communities. As was highlighted again today, we are concerned about the fact that the gender provisions of the Agreement continue to face implementation challenges.”

    2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source

  10. “We acknowledge the request made by the Government on 14 February for a further expansion of the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, and we look forward to working closely with Security Council colleagues on supporting the Government’s efforts for sustainable and permanent ceasefires. Malta is deeply concerned about the high levels of violence perpetrated by illegal armed groups and criminal organizations, which continue to undermine peacebuilding efforts across Colombia. We condemn in the strongest terms any violence and threats made against judges and politicians, human rights defenders, social leaders and LGBTIQ+ persons.”

    2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source

  11. “We further welcome the approval of key bills relating to comprehensive rural reform and the Government’s recent purchase and formalization of land in that regard. The culmination, in Cuba, of the third round of peace talks between the Government and the Ejército de Liberación Nacional and the Agreement on a six-month national bilateral ceasefire are also positive developments. Furthermore, we welcome the announcement by the Government of upcoming talks with several illegal armed actors, and we call on them to seize this opportunity and engage in good faith.”

    2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source

  12. “I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative Ruiz Massieu and Ms. Salcedo López for their insightful briefings today, and I welcome the participation in today’s meeting of Colombia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Álvaro Leyva Durán. Malta remains encouraged by the efforts and determination of the Government of Colombia to bring about lasting and sustainable peace. Since our last meeting in April (see S/PV.9303), we have seen significant progress in the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, complemented by the Government’s policy of total peace. We were pleased to see the approval by Congress of the Government’s National Development Plan, which includes key elements of the peace agreement.”

    2023-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9374 (2023) · source

  13. “Malta has played its part by sharing vaccines and providing financial support towards the delivery of vaccines to African countries, because we believe that only through cooperation can we ensure a sustainable recovery for every African country. Malta believes that any capacity-building must incorporate the need for early-warning mechanisms, corresponding early-response mechanisms and formidable preventive mechanisms. We are firm in our belief that such mechanisms can be created through a multilateral approach. While such cooperation might face challenges, Malta believes in the potential that Africa holds for international peace and security, and that should encourage us to collectively seek cooperative approaches that maximize that potential.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source

  14. “Those efforts are fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals and with the values of good governance, multi-stakeholder partnerships, education and research, and climate-neutral and security-focused strategies. It is only by providing an enabling environment that we can close structural gaps and achieve a resilient and inclusive future for our African partners. As vaccine rollouts are bringing hope that the end of the coronavirus disease pandemic may be in sight, it is regrettable that a significant number of African countries are still lagging behind. Open, affordable and non-discriminatory access to vaccines should remain at the cornerstone of international efforts.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source

  15. “Our priorities for sustainable development should be aimed at building effective and reliable policy frameworks and institutions, solidified by sustainable investments in connectivity, digital technology and infrastructure, and by providing access to innovative sources of finance for expanding the domestic fiscal space and for harnessing clean energy sources. To that end, Malta is proud to support the EU’s Global Gateway initiative, which aims to mobilize investments of up to €300 billion between 2021 and 2027, as well as the commitments made at the level of the European Union (EU) during last February’s EU-AU Summit.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source

  16. “The relationship between the Security Council and the African Union (AU), particularly through the African Peace and Security Architecture, has enabled the Council to facilitate peace agreements and strengthen regional cooperation on the ground. We cannot speak of peace and security without speaking of development. Malta would like to point out that it is also the primary duty of the State to ensure that its national and international efforts do not run contrary to its human rights obligations. The climate emergency and food insecurity are global challenges that are having a disproportionate impact on Africa.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source

  17. “We fully support the participation of all relevant parties and attach great importance to the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peacemaking processes, as well as the crucial involvement of young people. Tailor-made structures are critical tools for ensuring that we deal with peace and security issues in Africa as holistically as possible. Multilateral setups cannot exist independently or be indifferent to the realities on the ground. In that regard, it is important to recognize the importance of regional and subregional organizations, which are an integral part of the multilateral system and can make a significant contribution owing to their unique knowledge of their region and history.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source

  18. “Malta thanks the Chinese presidency for organizing this open debate, which acknowledges the mutually reinforcing nature of peace, security and development in Africa. Malta’s long-standing commitment to advancing dialogue in that regard reaffirms our position on leaving no one behind. We also thank yesterday’s briefers for enriching the discussion with their insights and experiences. Addressing the root causes of conflict is an important element of conflict prevention and resolution. To that end, long-term capacity-building can deliver positive outcomes. Malta supports and encourages continued Security Council engagement with Africa, and appreciates the crucial work being done by the United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions on the continent.”

    2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106Resumption1 (2022) · source

  19. “Let us recall the importance of resolutions 2417 (2018) and 2573 (2021) to ensure that the narrative on the nexus between conflict and hunger remains on our agenda. Those tools must also be supported by our commitment and political will, based on the most up-to- date data and evidence-based policy recommendations. Should Malta be entrusted to serve as an elected member of the Security Council for the period 2023 to 2024, we will continue to stress the importance of slowing and reversing the consequences of global food insecurity, especially in fragile communities and conflict-affected countries. We will also continue to call on all parties in conflict areas to ensure the rapid and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid, including food, to those in need.”

    2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

  20. “The unjustified and unprovoked aggression by the Russian Federation against Ukraine continues to negatively impact food systems worldwide, with alarming cascading impacts on import-dependent countries. The sharp and sudden increase in the price of staple commodities threatens our collective achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, in particular Sustainable Development Goal 2, and more broadly the survival and livelihood of millions of people worldwide. Malta is fully committed to coordinating efforts for mitigating the current food crisis, which is why we welcome the recent establishment of the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance upon the initiative of the Secretary-General. We believe that multilateralism, accompanied by a multistakeholder approach, is our best option.”

    2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

  21. “Up to 811 million people are known to be undernourished, with 60 per cent of the world’s most hungry living in areas of conflict. This year alone may produce an additional increase of 13.1 million undernourished people as a result of war. A look at the situations in Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen, Ethiopia, Somalia, South Sudan and Haiti clearly illustrates the gravity and urgency of the situation. Food insecurity also highlights the evident disproportionate impacts borne by women and girls, especially in agricultural areas, where rural women account for nearly half the agricultural workforce in developing countries. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for children to find themselves becoming the head of a household and taking on the responsibility for acquiring food and water, which may be extremely challenging, including due to security issues.”

    2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

  22. “Malta thanks the United States for organizing this timely debate on conflict and food security. We also thank Ireland for organizing the Arria Formula meeting in April, which gave us another opportunity to discuss this important matter. We are firm in our belief that the Security Council must continue to give this issue the attention it deserves. As we have seen in various conflict areas around the globe, conflict has grave and lasting consequences for food security. Compounded by the coronavirus disease pandemic and the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events resulting from climate change, that can lead to serious long-term repercussions that can also spill over to other countries of the region and beyond. Food insecurity reinforces and exposes inequalities that exist among and within populations.”

    2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source