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Lachezara Stoeva

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  1. “In this regard, Bulgaria remains committed to the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda and the promotion of the survivor-centred approach.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source

  2. “In this regard, in December 2020, Bulgaria joined the Group of Friends for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, which was conceived to coordinate efforts at the United Nations. Moreover, we support the Secretary-General’s view on the establishment of survivor-centred transitional justice mechanisms in post-conflict settings, ensuring the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in their design and implementation. There are cases where sexual violence in conflict amounts to crime against humanity and should be addressed in the right context. In conclusion, Bulgaria recognizes that gender inequalities exacerbate conflict-related sexual violence. Therefore, Member States need to achieve gender equality and realize women’s full enjoyment of human rights, while also ensuring women’s full and equal participation.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source

  3. “In 2020, Bulgaria joined the universal consensus on gender equality as a main predictor of peace by adopting its first national action plan on women and peace and security, for the period 2020 to 2025. This critical step illustrates my country’s commitment to the women and peace and security agenda, while promoting a people- centred approach with regard to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. Bulgaria is deeply concerned that, despite all our efforts, the occurrence and threat of conflict-related sexual violence persist in such high numbers, and are used as tactics of war, torture, terror and political repression. We need to galvanize support to stop impunity.”

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  4. “The Secretary-General's report indicates that women and girls have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, while women in displacement settings and in conflict-affected areas have been among the hardest hit and most difficult to reach in terms of support. This is why Bulgaria believes that it is crucial that survivors be at the very centre of our response, including by ensuring their sexual and reproductive health and rights. This is why we also need to address the nexus between trafficking in persons and conflict-related sexual violence. Furthermore, we share the view of Special Representative Patten that we should also take firm action against reprisals against civil society organizations, for they provide critical support to survivors.”

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  5. “As recognized in the report of the Secretary-General, the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has demonstrated how delicate the progress in the field of women’s rights is and that political commitments can be reversed, if we lose focus or redirect resources, as has been the case with the COVID-19 emergency. Moreover, the pandemic has amplified vulnerabilities and exacerbated gender inequality, which is one of the root causes of sexual violence, resulting in a global spike in sexual and gender-based violence, while further limiting access to essential services for survivors.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source

  6. “Bulgaria aligns itself with the statement of the European Union (annex 37) and the statement presented by Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security (annex 28). I would also like to express our appreciation to Viet Nam for organizing this timely open debate. Bulgaria welcomes the focus on the prevention of sexual violence in conflict, as well as the recently released report of the Secretary-General on this critical topic (S/2021/312), which has a strong emphasis on survivors. While last year we marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, the world also had to face an unprecedented pandemic.”

    2021-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/375 (2021) · source