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1. “As a partner, pathfinder and peacemaker, the Philippines is ready to share our robust insights and experiences with the Security Council, ensuring a focused and effective approach to global peace and security challenges.”

   2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “We should champion inclusive growth, ensuring that advances benefit all and do not exacerbate existing disparities that foment conflict. Since 1963, the Philippines has been committed to its role in United Nations peacekeeping operations, and today we intend to increase our footprint and align ourselves with global challenges like climate change impacts, participation of women and cybersecurity. We believe in the power of diplomacy, dialogue and peaceful negotiations in conflict resolution. Peacekeeping and development are examples of interconnected processes that, when effectively combined, contribute to sustainable stability and prosperity. We believe there can be no development without peace and no peace without development.”

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3. “We are therefore also looking forward to the Summit of the Future next year as an opportunity to collectively chart our path to peace and development. As we embrace the fourth industrial revolution, the Philippines recognizes the importance of narrowing the digital and development divides as part of addressing global challenges. We support United Nations-led efforts to build robust digital infrastructure and promote technology transfer. Recognizing the crucial role of financial support, there is also a need to provide the resources necessary for rebuilding post-conflict areas, enhancing governance capacities, strengthening justice systems, and investing in education and skill development. International financial institutions play a crucial role in that regard.”

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4. “By integrating community engagement and socioeconomic development into our security efforts, we not only address immediate threats but also lay the groundwork for long-term stability. That approach reflects our understanding that security and development are mutually reinforcing. The Philippines firmly advocates for international collaboration and a rules-based order. Our active participation in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other global partnerships underscores our dedication to multilateralism and international law. We believe that such collaboration is crucial in assisting conflict-affected countries, enhancing capacity- building for development and strengthening resilience to security risks.”

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5. “In our quest for sustainable development, we have learned that fostering peace and stability through development is key. My country’s experiences in building peace and forging new paths of cooperation in Bangsamoro in Mindanao is an example of successful and effective coordination between security-focused efforts and development initiatives. The Bangsamoro process, while demonstrating our respect for distinct security mandates and our commitment to holistic development, is also supportive of the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Our approach to counter-terrorism exemplifies a comprehensive security strategy that aligns with the Security Council’s mandate.”

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6. “We congratulate China on its presidency of the Security Council this month. We appreciate the convening of this important open debate and the invaluable insights from the briefers. We acknowledge the interconnectedness of development and international peace and security. The achievement of a secure and prosperous world is a goal that requires a collaborative, rules-based international approach underpinned by the principles of equity and justice. Nevertheless, we emphasize the importance of close coordination between the Security Council and development agencies for economic and social reconstruction to enhance complementary and properly delineated efforts. We need to ensure a focused approach to global peace and security challenges.”

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7. “Lastly, it is important that Security Council reform be undertaken in conjunction with the ongoing efforts to revitalize the General Assembly, especially with respect to enhancing the role of Member States on matters affecting international peace and security. As we address the multifaceted challenges of Security Council reform, let us remain resolute in our commitment to enhance its working methods, improve accountability and foster inclusivity. For those actions are essential to equipping the Council so that it can fulfil its paramount duty of upholding global peace and security effectively and responsibly.”

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8. “The exercise of the veto power could still be part of a reformed Security Council’s working methods. It would be a challenge to remove it. However, we should exert every effort and find ways to curtail its use. Otherwise, the effectiveness and efficiency of the Council would always be under threat, especially at times of great geopolitical rivalries. The exercise of the right of the veto carries an extraordinary level of responsibility and should not be employed without due accountability. It must be judiciously used to avoid undue constraints on the Security Council’s primary mandate of maintaining international peace and security.”

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9. “More open debates, for instance, should be encouraged to facilitate the inclusion of diverse views and suggestions from the United Nations membership. While the Security Council’s comprehensive annual report enhances the accountability of the Security Council, there is still much to be done to ensure that the inputs of Member States are duly considered and taken on board. The Security Council’s decisions are binding on all United Nations States Members, and they require compliance under the rule of law. Thirdly, with regard to the use of the veto, the Philippines reiterates its view that the veto power has no place in a twenty-first-century Security Council. The use, or threat of use, of the veto, can constrain the Council from acting on vital issues related to international peace and security.”

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10. “While the Security Council remains the master of its procedures, it is important that those measures become more predictable and transparent, especially with respect to the Council’s decision-making processes. That is crucial given that the Security Council operates under provisional rules of procedure. It is imperative that the broader membership actively engage in those processes in a meaningful way, not just in a token or perfunctory manner, as outlined in Article 24, paragraph 1, of the Charter of the United Nations, which emphasizes the Council’s duty to act on behalf of the wider membership. While the Security Council’s annual report demonstrates its commitment to transparency by sharing its activities, initiatives and decisions with the General Assembly, there is room for improvement.”

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11. “However, that does not have to be the case if we dedicate careful attention to reforming and improving the Council’s working methods. Secondly, reform of the Security Council’s working methods is essential to facilitate a more efficient and effective functioning of the Council, particularly in the context of an enlarged and more representative Council. Such reform should enhance accountability, predictability, coherence and transparency in the Council’s work. The improvement of the Council’s working methods, particularly with respect to greater transparency and participation in its decision-making processes by the wider membership, must be part of an overall agreement on Security Council reform. Decisions in that regard should not rest solely with the Council. Specific measures or procedures should be identified for implementation.”

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12. “The Philippines thanks Albania for organizing this open debate during its presidency of the Security Council. Enhancing the efficiency of the Council’s working methods will enable it to fulfil its primary responsibility effectively and competently for the maintenance of international peace and security. First, the initial step towards improving its working methods is to correct one fundamental problem — the lack of representativeness in the Council. The Council therefore should aim at increased participation by non-members in the Council’s decision-making process, thereby fostering greater transparency and accountability on the part of the Council vis-à-vis non-members. We recognize that reaching agreement on enlarging the composition of the Council poses challenges, not to mention amending the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

13. “The role of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme (WFP) and other United Nations agencies and funds can augment the efforts of States in that regard. In the Philippines, for instance, WFP has helped the Government’s efforts in rebuilding lives and responding to climate, conflict and disaster. An impactful and transformative international collaboration to address global food insecurity, including in places where it is exacerbated owing to conflicts, is needed more than ever.”

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14. “The plan integrates the women and peace and security pillars of prevention, participation and protection with elements such as addressing the proliferation of small arms. Fifthly, there is a need for a whole-of-Government approach engaging various stakeholders; long-term investments focusing on sustainable solutions such as agricultural development and economic empowerment; and leveraging data and technology. Finally, United Nations agencies and international organizations should work together and with Governments towards addressing the issue of food insecurity — from raising awareness, generating political will and building resilience to promoting conflict resolution.”

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15. “Thirdly, there is a need to align anticipatory initiatives by all stakeholders to prevent acute famine caused by conflict and climate change. That can be through enhanced information-sharing and coordination to identify early warning signs of famine and food security; increased funding support for humanitarian and development programmes in vulnerable regions; and global solidarity and the mobilization of international support. Fourthly, there is a need to enhance collaboration and accountability to increase access to civilians in need of life-saving assistance during conflict, with a focus on children, women and girls. The Philippines is the first country in the region to launch a national action plan on women and peace and security.”

    2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source

16. “First, under the framework of the peacebuilding efforts in Mindanao, the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program reintegrates former rebels by giving them training, education, housing and livelihood. Since 2016, a total of 36,808 former rebels and 3,033 violent extremists have been reintegrated. That is complemented by initiatives from other Government agencies such as the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Secondly, the Barangay Development Program, another Government initiative within the smallest administrative divisions or barangays in the country, continues to bring development to former conflict- ridden communities. It is directed towards the sustainable rehabilitation of 822 barangays.”

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17. “It is the very basis of human security.” (A/77/PV.5, p. 5) The Philippines has faced head-on the two-pronged problem of the food crisis: that which hits us in the short term and that which hits us in the long term. The agricultural sector is one of the main drivers of our push for growth. The Philippine Development Plan, the blueprint for its development transformation, puts in place coherent strategic measures to hasten economic and social recovery towards inclusive and resilient development. It puts together measures to address the current energy and food crises in the context of a new system for energy, climate and nature. On that point, I wish to highlight the following.”

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18. “Furthermore, according to this year’s annual report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians (S/2023/345), more than a quarter of a billion people faced acute hunger in 58 countries and territories in 2022. Conflict and violence were the most significant drivers of high levels of acute food insecurity for approximately 117 million people in 19 countries and territories. The causes of conflict-induced food insecurity in those and other conflict situations included direct harm to food and water sources and impediments to food and water production, delivery and access. As pronounced by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the seventy-seventh session of the General Assembly last year: “Food is not just a trade commodity or a livelihood, it is an existential imperative as well as a moral one.”

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19. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the United States for convening today’s open debate on famine and conflict-induced global food insecurity. Recent indicators show that our goal of ending hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition in all its forms by 2030 remains out of reach. The 2023 report The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World reveals that global hunger remained relatively unchanged from 2021 to 2022 and is still far above pre-coronavirus disease pandemic levels. It also reflects that hunger is still on the rise throughout Africa, Western Asia and the Caribbean, and that the modest progress in general has been undermined by rising food and energy prices magnified by the war in Ukraine.”

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20. “That would allow institutions such as the Peacebuilding Commission to address key priorities such as supporting cross-border and regional approaches, facilitating transitions and fostering inclusion through women and youth empowerment. In all the processes related to international peace and security, including in the area of disarmament, the Philippines has been a staunch advocate of the importance of promoting trust among Member States. We enjoin Member States to stay relentless in finding ways that will allow trust to flourish, as we allow it to endure into the future.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source

21. “We should take advantage of advanced research and technology in ensuring that the decisions we make are data driven and based on facts and science. The use of modern technology should be welcomed. For instance, on the heels of the pandemic, it is now much easier to engage Governments in a virtual or hybrid format. We should further strengthen and make that system more secure and fit for purpose. At any rate, there is a need for the Security Council and the Secretariat to ensure that the perspectives of Governments are fully heard, as they undertake the triangulation of data with non-Government sources. We also recognize financing as a critical component for peacebuilding. We should bolster our institutions for peace by infusing the necessary resources and strengthening participatory processes.”

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22. “I wish to point out that human rights is a means to build strategic trust in the context of peacebuilding and sustaining peace. The Philippines believes in the importance of abiding by human rights commitments, but is of the view that politicizing human rights is not an effective method to transform human rights situations and create lasting change on the ground. Human rights mechanisms and programmes that are based on constructive dialogue and cooperation, such as the Philippines-United Nations joint programme on human rights, are a good model that fosters trust among Member States, the United Nations and other stakeholders and establishes lasting partnerships for democracy, justice and the rule of law. On the logistical side, the enhancement of capacity- building and financing is a necessary ingredient.”

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23. “As seen in the Philippine experience, the people-entered New Agenda for Peace should also have the following crucial elements. For trust to be built, all Members States, especially the country and region concerned, must have a voice in decision-making and such decision-making process must be made transparent, while decision-makers are made accountable for their actions. There must also be greater collaboration among Member States, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. That can help build understanding, identify shared goals and facilitate cooperation. We also need to actively engage in conflict prevention and resolution efforts. That can include supporting negotiations, promoting dialogue and providing mediation and other forms of assistance to help prevent or resolve conflicts.”

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24. “Our experience in the southern Philippines is a good example of a people-centred peace process. We placed a premium on communities achieving their desired quality of life, which included the pursuit of sustainable livelihood and political participation within a peaceful deliberative society. That normalization process in the Bangsamoro fostered an effective peace and development road map that is inclusive, participatory and conflict-, culture- and gender- sensitive. That involved a Philippine Government-led dialogue with all stakeholders, including women, the youth, faith leaders and civil society. The Philippines forged that peace initiative in the region in a common pursuit for a solution to the Bangsamoro question with honour, justice and dignity for all concerned.”

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25. “We congratulate Switzerland for assuming the Security Council presidency for the first time in its history and for convening this timely open debate. In the current geopolitics, there is a growing trust deficit between and among countries, which has become a challenge to maintaining international peace and security and collaborative efforts to address current and emerging threats. An important undertaking in futureproofing trust for sustaining peace is the Secretary-General’s call for a New Agenda for Peace. A people-centred New Agenda for Peace should promote and enhance the inclusion of women, youth and civil society within the ambit of international law in a rules-based order. That should be central to the programme of work of the Peacebuilding Commission.”

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26. “If implemented, the steps outlined at Aqaba could be an important start to reversing the negative trends on the ground. We also welcome the recent establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and a number of Arab countries with a view to enhancing prospects for reaching a comprehensive settlement in the Middle East peace process. Finally, the Philippines reiterates the importance of supporting steps that would expand the space for meaningful dialogue and negotiations, building trust and mutual understanding, and cooperation for peace.”

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27. “The Philippines enjoins the parties to place a more intense focus on building trust and confidence. We also ask them to refrain from actions that could further incite violence. We encourage the parties to clearly demonstrate their resolve to pursue a just and lasting peace, from which not only their own peoples but the entire world would undoubtedly benefit. We call on all stakeholders, including the Middle East Quartet, to help negotiate the best possible diplomatic outcome. As the Secretary-General has emphasized, it is critical to de-escalate the situation and move towards re-establishing a political horizon. The statements by European Member States, the presidential statements of the Security Council and the joint communiqué of the Aqaba meeting are welcome calls for calm.”

    2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9309 (2023) · source

28. “The Philippines has always expressed support for the creation of a State of Palestine, living in peace and security with its neighbours. In that regard, the Philippines reaffirms its support for a two- State solution. We commend the efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) to immediately respond, under extraordinary circumstances, to the humanitarian needs of the affected populations, including both refugees and non-refugees, as well as the tens of thousands of people who have sought safety in Agency schools in Gaza. Its designated emergency shelters are equipped to host internally displaced persons during times of conflict. We should continue to support UNRWA’s work to protect the delivery of vital services to millions of Palestine refugees.”

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29. “The Philippines recognizes the resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as the key to the region’s peace and stability. The conflict can never be resolved by violence, but only through meaningful dialogue and negotiations in accordance with international law. We continue to support the peaceful implementation of all United Nations initiatives towards the resolution of the Middle East conflict. We support all efforts to revive the Middle East peace process articulated in the Middle East Quartet road map to peace, including the affirmative steps to be taken immediately to reverse the negative trends on the ground, which are imperilling the achievement of a two-State solution in accordance with resolution 2334 (2016).”

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30. “I would like to thank Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, for convening today’s Security Council open debate on the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. I would like also to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. We follow with serious concern the recent developments surrounding Israel and Palestine, including the growing tensions on the ground. We join the international community in urging all the parties concerned to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from violence and provocative actions in order to avoid a further escalation of the situation and end the vicious circle of violence. We support all efforts to prevent all forms of violence, terrorism and violent extremism.”

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31. “It should highlight improved working methods aimed at ensuring greater participation by non-members. It should also involve an enhanced mechanism for consultations between the Security Council and regional groups and subgroups. I would like to conclude by underscoring that for the Philippines, a people-centred multilateralism will thrive as a unifier and a platform for the inclusion and empowerment of nations and their citizens. People-centred multilateralism must be a constant, even as we continue to face global challenges amid geopolitical tensions and strategic competition. Multilateralism will be effective if we adhere to the principles that we deeply cherish — non-aggression, non-interference, peaceful coexistence, respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, and equality and mutual benefit.”

    2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source

32. “I would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Manila Declaration, which reaffirms fundamental principles of the Charter, including the obligation of all States to settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that justice and international peace and security are not endangered. As an initiative of non-aligned countries, the Manila Declaration remains as relevant as ever as we confront complex interrelated challenges to the rule of law and the Charter, including in the context of the New Agenda for Peace. Fundamental to an effective multilateralism is an inclusive, transparent, reformed and representative Security Council. A reformed Council should be able to respond decisively and swiftly to twenty-first-century challenges and threats to international peace and security.”

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33. “Resorting to the peaceful settlement of international disputes through arbitration and credible and competent international tribunals plays a key role in the interpretation of international norms and should not be seen as an unfriendly act among civilized nations. Defending the Charter means adherence to its fundamental principles and compliance with international tribunals, as well as active engagement with United Nations processes, including through the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations, to ensure constructive outcomes.”

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34. “The landmark 1970 Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States represents our common understanding of those principles. In multilateralism, international law is a great equalizer. For its part, the Philippines has made every possible effort to reinforce the predictability and stability of international law in addressing challenges to peace and security. International law provides a strong basis for dialogue and consensus in addressing differences. With the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, we provided an example of how States should resolve their differences — through reason and through right.”

    2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308 (2023) · source

35. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s open debate on multilateralism. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement. President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., recently stated that “amid challenging global tides, an important ballast is the stabilization of our common vessel, that is, our open, inclusive and rules-based international order, governed by international law and informed by the principles of equity and justice” (A/77/ PV.5, p.3). With that in mind, and as a proud founding Member of the United Nations, the Philippines reaffirms its commitment to the Charter of the United Nations, its principles and firm adherence to the rule of law among nations. We reject any attempt to deny or redefine our common understanding of those principles.”

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36. “I would like to conclude by emphasizing that the Philippines will always be a partner of Africa for people-centred peace and development.”

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37. “We are pleased to note that, in the 60 years of the peacekeeping tradition of the Philippines, we have sustained our commitment to peace, including by contributing to the cause of peace in Africa. Since we first sent our peacekeepers to the Congo in 1963, Filipino peacekeepers have also served in Abyei, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire, Darfur, Liberia, South Sudan and the Sudan. Today a modest number of Filipino peacekeepers serves with United Nations missions in the Central African Republic and South Sudan. We are committed to increasing the Philippine footprint in United Nations peacekeeping operations with the increased participation of women. It is a commitment on which we plan to deliver as part of our contribution towards realizing a conflict-free Africa.”

    2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source

38. “The Philippines is ready to exchange with the AU its best practices on normalization, based on its experience in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, including the Moro Islamic Liberation Front graduated programme for the decommissioning of its forces, so that they are put to further use. Normalization, including decommissioning, contributes to enhancing security and stability in the region by reducing the proliferation of illicit weapons and preventing potential spoilers from undermining the peace process. However, normalization also faces many challenges, such as delays due to the coronavirus disease, the insufficient delivery of promised assistance to members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces, the lack of trust among rival groups and the gendered impacts of climate change.”

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39. “In the Philippines, normalization is an important factor for the peace and development process in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Regionin Muslim Mindanao, in thesouthern Philippines. It aims to achieve a smooth transition for the members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces to become productive members of society, through the provision of socioeconomic development programmes and other peace dividends. The Philippines believes that sustainable people-centred peace and security can be achieved only when the basic needs and aspirations of all individuals, including those in conflict-affected areas, are met.”

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40. “We note that half of the dozen United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world are in Africa — in Abyei, an area contested by the Sudan and South Sudan, the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei; in the Central African Republic, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic; in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; in Mali, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali; in South Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; and in Western Sahara, the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. Normalization is a crucial component of Agenda 2063 and the Silencing the Guns initiative.”

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41. “We recognize the important contribution by the United Nations of its wide-ranging political, technical and logistical support for the AU’s mediation and peace agreement implementation efforts in the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, South Sudan and the Sudan. We also note the coordinated efforts of the United Nations and the AU to address instability in Somalia.”

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42. “We commend the AU’s determination to transform Africa with its visionary Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want into an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the international arena. Realizing the aspiration of a conflict-free Africa lies in the AU, its member States and their people and institutions. We also appreciate the strong support of the United Nations for the AU’s Silencing the Guns initiative, through resolution 2457 (2019), which welcomed the AU’s determination to rid Africa of conflicts and create conditions that are favourable to the growth, development and integration of the continent.”

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43. “The Bank estimates that Africa’s average gross domestic product will stabilize at 4 per cent in the next two years, up from 3.8 per cent in 2022, adding that the continent could benefit from high demand for its commodities, as countries seek alternatives for food and energy. The challenges related to achieving a conflict-free and progressive Africa are enormous and complex. We therefore laud the ongoing efforts by the African Union (AU), in partnership with the United Nations and the international community, for a conflict-free Africa to strengthen democratic institutions as building blocks to promote peace and stability and enhance sustainable economic development.”

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44. “We thank Mozambique for convening and chairing this important open debate. A conflict-free world is a dream we all share — a dream we all want to realize. We join today’s open debate to reiterate, in the context of Africa, the strong support of the Philippines for that dream, Silencing the Guns, for a peaceful, stable and conflict-free Africa, to rid the continent of wars, civil conflicts, human rights violations, humanitarian disasters and violent conflicts and to prevent genocide. We are pleased to note that the economic forecasts for Africa are good. Addressing conflict is indeed a means to fuel economic transformation, especially after the pandemic. According to the African Development Bank, African economies remain resilient, with a stable outlook in 2023 and 2024, despite the tightening global financial conditions.”

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45. “By evaluating and improving the effectiveness of national action plans on the women and peace and security agenda through the use of evidence-based indicators and participatory approaches, we can make strides in ensuring that the goals of the women and peace and security agenda make a positive difference for people on the ground.”

    2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source

46. “At the same time, we have seen traditional and emerging security challenges threaten global peace and security. We encourage the Security Council to explore ways to draw on the synergies of action plans at different levels in order to reinvigorate the global implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. We should engage and empower young people, especially young women, in peacebuilding and security processes, as well as in preventing their recruitment into gangs and violent groups. It is also important to model women’s leadership and participation in defence institutions and operations, and to enhance protection for women and girls in conflict-affected areas.”

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47. “The women and peace and security agenda has evolved and strengthened in the past two decades. We are now more aware of the differentiated impacts of armed conflict on women and girls. Mainstreaming gender in disarmament and international peace and security instruments is a primary rather than a secondary issue. We also know that the presence of women peacekeepers can improve missions’ abilities to respond to the needs of women and girls. The Philippines has deployed women peacekeepers and military observers in United Nations missions, and time and time again we have seen the importance of women’s leadership in building fair and peaceful communities. We cannot overemphasize the importance of gender analysis in all aspects of conflict prevention, peace and reconstruction.”

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48. “As we approach the twenty-fifth anniversary of the agenda, the Philippines is crafting the next version of its national action plan, which will stand alongside the regional action plan on women and peace and security of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Working in conjunction with those plans is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Plan of Action on Women, Peace and Security, launched in December last year. We also support the ASEAN Women for Peace Registry, which aims to build the capacity of women as peacebuilders and to contribute actively to the maintenance and promotion of peace in the ASEAN community. The Philippines stands ready to implement those initiatives and to share our experiences with regional and global partners.”

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49. “The Philippines’ national action plan covering the period from 2017 to 2022 recently came to a close, and we are now formulating the plan for the next period, from 2023 to 2028. The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity leads our national steering committee on women, peace and security. It has conducted three comprehensive consultations to assess the implementation of the national action plan and the next round of consultations with civil society, with the support of UN-Women. In the Philippines, we continue to work to ensure the meaningful participation and leadership of women and girls as active change agents in conflict transformation and post-conflict development by mainstreaming the women and peace and security agenda in policies, plans and programmes at the national, regional and local levels.”

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50. “I thank all the briefers for their insightful presentations. We are approaching the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). Since then, the women and peace and security agenda has been elaborated on in subsequent resolutions and implemented in regional, national and subnational action plans. Indeed, the effective implementation of the women and peace and security agenda requires a multifaceted approach to gender equality and women’s rights, a process that includes strategic engagements at the global, regional and national levels. It also requires the commitment of various stakeholders to working together and sharing resources, expertise and experiences in implementing the women and peace and security strategy.”

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