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Michelle Yeoh

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2021-04-08
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  1. “I want to end by recalling that on 4 April we celebrated the International Day of Mine Awareness. Today let us reaffirm our commitment to eradicating landmines and assisting those who have been harmed by them. It is the human thing to do — and we need to do it together.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  2. “Today there are more women in action roles, and that diversity has made films even more engaging and empowered many more women to achieve their dreams. All mine-affected countries should consider the involvement of women in all aspects of mine action as a key element of a successful intervention that benefits everyone. There is still much work to do to reduce risks and build a better future for mine-affected communities. First, we need to raise awareness at the national and international levels of the role mine action plays in achieving the SDGs, including by highlighting evidence to engage more voices on the work and impact of mine action. Secondly, we need financing and new partnerships to accelerate our efforts. Mine action financing has shown a downward trend.”

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  3. “For instance, Viet Nam is in the process of updating regulations to bring them closer in line with international best practices. In December of last year, Viet Nam hosted an important conference on women and peace and security. Following the conference, the Hanoi Commitment to Action, with 75 co-sponsors, was formally submitted in February to the Presidents of the Security Council and of the General Assembly. It highlights the importance of including women in building and sustaining peace, including in mine action. Women play an important role in mine action in Viet Nam, leading as well as being members of clearance teams. Ms. Nguyen Thi Dieu Linh, who will also speak at this event, is a shining example of women supporting this cause. When I started acting, women were not seen as action stars. I had to break that stereotype.”

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  4. “As acclaimed actor and United Nations Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and Explosive Hazards Daniel Craig highlighted in his message on International Mine Awareness Day: there is still contamination in countries where war has long been over. Viet Nam is one of those countries where explosive ordnance still poses a daily risk to villagers and their livelihoods. According to the Government of Viet Nam, the contaminated area covers about 6.13 million hectares, accounting for nearly 20 per cent of the country’s surface. Tens of thousands have either been killed or maimed after the end of hostilities due to the deadly legacy of unexploded ordnance.S/2021/346 Due to the determination of its Government, and with support from many of the members of the Security Council, Viet Nam is working hard to overcome this problem.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  5. “Mine action helps to create safe livelihoods in affected communities by launching emergency jobs, reconstructing damaged infrastructure, implementing repatriation plans and rebuilding trust between people. We can celebrate numerous achievements where UNDP and its partners have been at the forefront of advocating for landmine-free countries. Albania, Guinea- Bissau, Jordan, Mozambique and Uganda declared themselves free of known mine fields, meeting demining obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. But we still have a long way to go. Therefore, the Government of Viet Nam’s decision to call for this open debate is critically important.”

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  6. “Landmines are particularly controversial because they do not discriminate among soldiers, farmers, civilians or children. They not only cause injury or death but also hamper economic growth. UNDP and its partners have been involved in mine action since 1993, when the programme was first launched in Cambodia. It is a key player in the United Nations efforts to implement the Strategy on Mine Action, which includes supporting early- recovery efforts and sustaining peace, addressing the gaps in humanitarian response and supporting national mine-action institutions and sustainable development. This is in keeping with our goal of leaving no one behind.”

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  7. “Less than a month ago, an ammunition depot explosion in Equatorial Guinea killed almost 100 people, injured over 600 and left thousands of people homeless. Nearly 19,000 deaths and injuries were recorded across the world in 2020 as being a result of the use of explosive weapons. Civilians continue to suffer disproportionately, accounting for 59 per cent of total casualties. In countries like Yemen and Syria, mines and other explosive ordnance hinder the safe return of millions of displaced people and block access to their homes and agricultural fields, depriving them of opportunities to rebuild their lives. The coronavirus disease pandemic has further hampered operations to rid contaminated land of un-exploded ordnance.”

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  8. “It is my honour to welcome all participants to this open debate on mine action. Let me take this opportunity and thank the Government of Viet Nam for organizing this important and timely event and for giving me the opportunity to speak here today. As some may know, I am a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), an agency committed to helping countries achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Mine Action is linked to the SDGs, and it is important to look at the issue beyond square metres cleared. UNDP’s approach is to demonstrate the long-term development impact of mine action, such as improved livelihoods, the creation of new jobs and the utilization of released land for agricultural purposes or tourism. Mine Action is not a topic of the past; in fact, it is a clear and present danger.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source