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Muhith

lines on the record: 126
first: 2022-08-08
most recent: 2023-10-25
sittings or episodes: 18
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“We also note the recommendations of the Secretary- General in his New Agenda for Peace and his call for increased investment in livelihoods and the social protection sector in order to advance the women and peace and security agenda on the ground. As we approach the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2025, let me conclude by echoing the words of the Secretary-General that “women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in building peace should be the norm, not an aspiration or an afterthought.” (S/2023/725, para.1)”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also highlight the importance of ensuring a safe space for women in the context of the current digital transformation. Finally, we need to ensure adequate, predictable and sustained financing for the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. In that regard, we recall the recommendations of the Secretary- General on ensuring the availability of predictable resources for gender equality and women and peace and security programming and expertise during peacekeeping mission drawdowns and transitions, contributing to United Nations efforts to raise $300 million in new funding pledges for women’s organizations and allocating a minimum of 15 per cent of official development assistance to gender equality.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“During the chairmanship of Bangladesh in 2022, 58 per cent of meetings of the Commission were informed by briefings from women peacebuilders, representing an increase from 52 per cent in 2021. We hope that trend will continue and that the Commission will amplify the messages received from women briefers in its advice to other United Nations organs and bodies, including the Security Council. Fourthly, creating a safe and conducive environment for women is imperative for fully materializing the women and peace and security agenda. In that regard, we emphasize the importance of addressing sexual violence in conflict, ensuring accountability for crimes and harassment perpetrated against women and strengthening security and judicial sector institutions.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We are encouraged to see that there have been some improvements. The number of women briefers invited to speak to the Council has increased to 46 per cent, compared to an average of 19 per cent between 2013 and 2017. Going forward, the Council must make sure that the views and recommendations of women briefers are duly incorporated into relevant resolutions and decisions. Thirdly, we commend the contribution of peacekeeping operations to advancing gender equality and women’s participation in host countries and to integrating gender perspectives across all areas of mandate delivery. We must do more to increase the number of women peacekeepers in military contingents and formed police units. We also want to highlight the positive developments in the Peacebuilding Commission in that regard.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Over the years, successive Council resolutions have expanded the scope and dimensions of the agenda. Unfortunately, its transformation of from theory to practice has been slow and inadequate. Allow me to highlight a few points. First, in order to advance the full realization of the women and peace and security agenda, it is critical to develop and apply an effective compliance mechanism at the country level. In that regard, we welcome the initiative of UN-Women to develop a tracker that monitors trends across a set of indicators by following women’s participation in peace processes globally and the gender responsiveness of the peace agreements. Secondly, we believe the Council itself has a responsibility to lead by example. The engagement of a greater number of women in Council proceedings is crucial in that regard.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I thank the Brazilian presidency for organizing this important debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their remarks. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security. At the outset, I would like to express my delegation’s full commitment to this important agenda. Born out of a devastating war in which 200,000 women endured conflict-related sexual violence, Bangladesh prioritized women’s equal participation in all of its post-conflict recovery efforts. As a non-permanent member of the Security Council at the time, we were also inspired by our painful legacy to play a key role in the Council’s adoption of its founding resolution 1325 (2000).”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Special political missions also play an important role in connecting regional and subregional organizations with the United Nations and strengthening cooperation in a meaningful way. Fourthly, the Peacebuilding Commission is a potential platform for transmitting the words and actions of regional, subregional and bilateral arrangements to the Security Council and the General Assembly. It also enables the parties to share their views and opinions and subsequently contribute to building a stronger collective security machinery — one of the action points contained in the New Agenda for Peace. Finally, I would say that the current dynamics in the world have given a clear indication that strong and effective regional, subregional and bilateral arrangements are indispensable for an effective multilateralism.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Secondly, regional, subregional and bilateral arrangements bolster the socioeconomic, cultural and political ties among parties and nations, thereby further contributing to preventive diplomacy, the development of early-warning systems and the creation of environments that are conducive to stability. For example, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States play a critical role in the peaceful settlement of disputes in the region. We also underscore the potential contribution of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to enhancing confidence-building measures among nations. Thirdly, the Security Council should enhance its engagement with, and support for, regional and subregional organizations in the settlement of disputes.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we wish to make particular reference to resolution 2669 (2022), which acknowledges the role of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in helping to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Myanmar in the interests of the people of Myanmar. We urge ASEAN to redouble its efforts in the implementation of its five-point consensus, and to find a sustainable solution to address the root causes of crisis in Rakhine state and create a conducive environment for the safe, voluntary and sustainable return of the Rohingyas to their homeland of Myanmar.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Our collective experiences show that that there should be no other way to tangibly settle disputes except the approaches mentioned in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, entitled “Pacific Settlement of Disputes”. Therefore, regional, subregional and bilateral arrangements have a critical role to play in the effective implementation of those means of dispute settlement. Allow me to highlight a few points in that regard. First, regional and subregional arrangements have the potential to find common ground and build trust among the parties to disputes and enable them to meet and continue the necessary dialogue. Regional and subregional organizations remain inherently in a better position to understand the regional and local dynamics and environment in which to promote the best solution and address the root causes of conflict.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I congratulate Brazil on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month and commend its successful steering of the work of the Council. I thank the briefers for their insightful presentations. The debate on peace through dialogue and the contribution of regional, subregional and bilateral arrangements to the prevention and peaceful resolution of disputes could not be timelier, as the Council is convening back-to-back urgent meetings to stop the further escalation of the crisis in Palestine and to save millions of civilians in the Gaza Strip. We have also been witnessing conflicts in different parts of the world that have brought misery to billions of people, especially by causing the deepening financial, food and fuel crises, among other crises.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Finally, in order to promote transparency, accountability, inclusivity and effectiveness, the Council’s workload must be shared more evenly among all its members. That applies to penholderships, co-penholderships and the selection and chairing of subsidiary bodies. Let us work together for a more effective, transparent, inclusive, representative Council for all.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, a comprehensive reform of the use of the veto is required, taking into account current geopolitical realities. As long as it continues to exist, we believe that necessary measures should be taken to ensure its judicious application, including by limiting its use only in certain compelling situations. We support General Assembly resolution 76/262, as it allows Member States to express their views on the Council’s actions. Fourthly, we underscore the importance of ensuring accountability and transparency in the work of the Sanctions Committees. The Council must assess the effectiveness of sanctions and ensure that they do not have adverse humanitarian consequences for civilian populations or for humanitarian activities carried out by humanitarian organizations.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Secondly, if we are to make the Council proactive, improving coordination and cooperation among the principal organs of the United Nations is crucial. For example, the Council’s engagement with the Peacebuilding Commission could be further strengthened by leveraging the unique advisory role of the Commission. To that end, the Council can continue seeking specific, strategic and targeted advice, in accordance with resolutions 1645 (2005), 2282 (2016) and 2558 (2020). To further enhance the synergy, a follow-up mechanism can be established so as to systematize the two-way communications between the Security Council and the Commission. We also want to emphasize the importance of substantive consultations with top troop- and police-contributing countries throughout all stages of peacekeeping missions, including the transition.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would like to share a few points in that regard. First, the Council should strengthen its engagement with the wider United Nations membership. To achieve that, permanent mechanisms should facilitate consultations and the exchange of information. While we appreciate open debates, we need to enhance their efficiency and explore innovative ways to involve the broader United Nations membership effectively. That strategic approach will not only prevent redundancy but will also ensure that the Council operates within its designated mandate without infringing on the General Assembly’s jurisdiction. In addition, the Council needs to expand its outreach to the countries affected when a situation is discussed in a private or closed setting.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Bangladesh welcomes the Albanian presidency of the Security Council for the month of September and expresses its appreciation to Albania for convening today’s open debate. The Informal Working Group on Documentation and Procedural Questions has identified a number of gaps in the implementation of note by the President S/2017/507, focusing on improving the quality of open debates, boosting the participation of women from civil society and enhancing the Council’s cooperation with other United Nations principal organs. We all agree that the Council’s membership and structure, as well as its working methods, are not in tune with the current realities on the ground. In order to effectively address the evolving security challenges, it will be crucial to ensure that the Council adopts fair, transparent, efficient and effective working methods.”
2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We call upon the Council to pay urgent attention to the lingering conflict in Myanmar and help to create an environment conducive to the safe and sustainable repatriation of the Rohingyas. The international community must also continue providing adequate funding to the humanitarian response plan for displaced Rohingyas until they are able to return to Myanmar. In conclusion, I wish to flag the need for addressing food waste as a crucial aspect of global food insecurity and call for building a broad-based social movement to prevent that.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The development of a food stockholding mechanism for the least developed countries, as stipulated in the Doha Programme of Action, should also be pursued seriously. Finally, Bangladesh is also affected by the endless conflicts and insecurity in Myanmar. For the past six years, we have been hosting more than 1.2 million Rohingyas who have fled persecution and violence in Myanmar. However, due to multiple humanitarian emergencies, the United Nations and other humanitarian partners are now facing funding shortfalls in supporting the Rohingyas sheltered in Bangladesh. The World Food Programme has had to implement rations cuts twice. As mentioned by Secretary Blinken earlier today, a Rohingya receives only 27 cents a day for food intake. That dire situation is leading to malnutrition, insecurity and violence in the camps.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also call upon parties to armed conflict to refrain from attacking critical infrastructure that is essential for the production, distribution and transport of food. Thirdly, climate change and related disasters have serious impacts on food security. To address those impacts, we have implemented various innovative agricultural practices. In the past 14 years, our scientists have developed 690 improved and high- yielding crop varieties, including salinity-tolerant rice varieties. We are now working on drought and submergence-tolerant varieties. It is critical to further invest in those sectors. We reiterate our call for international cooperation, including South-South cooperation, climate financing and technology transfer, to support vulnerable countries such as Bangladesh.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We support the Secretary-General’s call to keep markets open, remove unnecessary export restrictions and release food reserves to improve the food supply. It is also critical to keep the Black Sea Grain Initiative alive. Equally important is to continue strengthening diplomatic efforts to end wars — the very cause of human suffering. Secondly, we denounce the use of famine and starvation as weapons of war, which are prohibited by the 1977 Protocols Additional to the Geneva Conventions. Furthermore, the Rome Statute recognizes such actions as a direct violation of international law, constituting crimes against humanity. We call upon all Member States to remain committed to those obligations.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As long-term measures, we have prioritized investments in agrifood systems. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has encouraged all to cultivate unused lands in every household. At the international level, we support all global efforts in addressing food insecurity. As one of the Champions of the Secretary-General’s Global Crisis Response Group, our Prime Minister is advocating for and facilitating global consensus on actions to prevent, mitigate and respond to the food crisis and related challenges. Given the systemic nature of the crisis, we need collective endeavours. Allow me to highlight four specific points in that regard. First, it is essential to address factors that affect food prices and access, especially during conflict.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We warmly congratulate the delegation of the United States on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August. We welcome the convening of today’s timely debate and thank the briefers for their valuable remarks. The global food security landscape, a critical component of overall human security, has been significantly affected by conflict and climate change in recent years. Bangladesh is no exception. The ongoing war in Ukraine and related sanctions and counter- sanctions have severely affected our import bills and therefore jeopardized our efforts to ensure food security for the 168 million people of Bangladesh. Yet, we are trying our best to tackle the challenges, including through difficult policy measures, such as withdrawing subsidies in the energy sector, limiting imports and reducing public expenditure.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating Bangladesh’s unwavering and steadfast support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian brothers and sisters to a just and lasting solution to their legitimate aspirations through the establishment of an independent, viable and sovereign Palestinian State. I have delivered an abridged version of my full statement, which I will make available.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“We regret that, even during the recent military aggression, a UNRWA health centre was destroyed. It is no longer a surprise that Israel has deliberately been targeting humanitarian assistance activities. We call for support for UNRWA so that it can continue its operations, without any hindrance until the end of the Israeli aggression. Finally, we are deeply concerned about the psychological trauma that the Palestinian children face. We refer to UNRWA’s comment that children are shaken and shocked. Moreover, many children have been illegally detained by Israel. In such a situation, it is urgent to provide mental and psychological support for the children.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“It is very unfortunate that, despite the series of resolutions and decisions by the United Nations, including in the Council, we have witnessed a gradual escalation of violence, attacks, the demolition of Palestinian homes and the forcible transfer of Palestinian civilians throughout the occupied Palestinian territory by Israel, as well as the continued blockade of the Gaza Strip. Let me highlight a few points. First, the Security Council’s engagement on the Palestine question cannot be considered as a routine matter in the Council. We need concrete actions by the Council and the implementation of its resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016). Secondly, it is completely unacceptable that the activities of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) have been hampered by Israeli attacks.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“I will do my best to make it brief. I commend the presidency of the United Kingdom for its dynamic leadership of the work of the Council in July. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Khaled Khiari for his comprehensive briefing. It is sad and deeply worrisome that, in every quarterly open debate on Palestine, we have been raising concerns about new and escalated violence and attacks by the Israeli occupation forces in the occupied Palestinian territory. We strongly condemn the recent military aggression by Israel in the Jenin refugee camp, which killed 12 people, including four children.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I reiterate the OIC’s support for and solidarity with the Palestinian people in their just struggle to realize their inalienable rights, including their rights to return, self-determination and sovereignty in their independent State within the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law, United Nations resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative. Let me now deliver a brief statement in my national capacity.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“Indeed, Israel’s defiance of international law and resolutions is gravely undermining the prospects to advance and realize the vision of two States, which requires urgent international action. Restoring hope, confidence and genuine progress on that path requires the Council to uphold its duties under the Charter of the United Nations and implement its resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016), in order to reverse the negative trends and salvage the prospects for peace. Concrete efforts are needed to ensure the compliance of Israel, the occupying Power, with its obligations under international law, to end its illegal occupation and colonial settlement policy and relaunch a credible, multilaterally sponsored peace process, based on the relevant United Nations resolutions, in order to resolve all final status issues.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“The OIC appreciates the Algiers declaration of the reunification conference for achieving Palestinian national unity, aimed at ending division and achieving reconciliation as a positive step towards national unity, and expresses its deep appreciation to the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria for sponsoring the talks and the unremitting efforts made by the President of Algeria, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, for the success of that historic endeavour. The OIC unequivocally reaffirms that resolving the Palestinian question, in conformity with international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions and on the basis of the two-State solution, within the pre-1967 lines, remains the only viable path to achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the region.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“We also praise the concrete role played by the Al-Quds Committee’s Bayt Mal Al-Quds Al-Sharif Agency and its steadfastness in carrying out development projects and activities for the inhabitants of the holy city. The OIC also reaffirms that Haram al-Sharif, within its total area of 144 dunams, is an exclusive place of worship for Muslims that is protected by international law and its historical and legal status, and that the Jordanian administration of the Jerusalem Awqaf and Al-Aqsa Mosque Affairs Department is the competent authority to manage the affairs of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque/Haram al-Sharif. The OIC stresses the role of the historic Hashemite custodianship over the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Al-Quds in protecting their sanctity, identity and historical and legal status.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“In that regard, the OIC underscores that the Security Council and the international community as a whole should not remain silent in the face of the ongoing Israeli violations and apartheid policies that constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity. Concrete measures and appropriate remedies, consistent with Security Council resolutions, must be enacted in order to ensure accountability and justice. The situation in the holy city of Al-Quds remains especially grave as Israel has continued its violations of international law and the historical and legal status quo. The OIC commends the continued efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, Chairman of the Al-Quds Committee, to protect the Islamic holy sites in Al-Quds Al-Sharif and stand up to the Israeli occupation authorities’ measures aimed at Judaizing the holy city.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our call for a complete halt to all Israeli settlement activities and for a full, transparent and independent investigation into the crimes being perpetrated against the Palestinian people by Israel, the occupying Power, and its military forces and settlers. We also reiterate today our urgent call for international protection for the Palestinian people, in line with international law, including resolution 904 (1994) and the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his 2018 report to the General Assembly on the protection of the Palestinian civilian population (A/ES- 10/794).”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“That is why we have recently been witnessing an intensification of all violations, including Israel’s colonization and annexation campaign in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. The expansion of Israeli colonial settlements and related infrastructure, which are illegal under international law, continues to dangerously jeopardize the territorial integrity, viability and contiguity of the Palestinian State. We are particularly concerned about the acts of violence, vandalism and damage to Palestinian property by colonial settlers that have turned deadly.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“Regrettably, there is no end in sight to the deplorable situation, as Israel continues to evade accountability, while the Security Council remains unable to implement its resolutions and States remain unwilling to uphold their legal obligations, including as High Contracting Parties to the Fourth Geneva Convention. All of that precludes the collective efforts needed, in accordance with international law, to bring an end to the Israeli occupation and to assist the Palestinian people in achieving justice and their inalienable rights, including to self-determination and independence. The absence of accountability has led Israel, the occupying Power, to believe that it can continue to breach international law without consequences.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“The constant state of aggression against the Palestinian people is an affront to human dignity, violating their most basic human rights, undermining their access to basic services and severely eroding their economic development potential. While the entire rest of the world is focused on the pursuit of sustainable development for the stability and prosperity of their peoples amid daunting global challenges and crises, this historical injustice continues to obstruct the Palestinian people’s realization of peace, stability and prosperity.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“The recent escalations of Israeli aggression, including yet another attack by the occupying forces on the Jenin refugee camp, which resulted in scores of civilian casualties, including women and children, as well as widespread destruction of vital civilian infrastructure, including water and electricity networks and roads, and the displacement of families that have once again had to flee an Israeli onslaught, should be condemned and constitute grave breaches of the Fourth Geneva Convention, for which there must be accountability. The intensification of Israeli military raids, arrests and destruction in the West Bank cities, towns, villages and refugee camps, as well as the violence and terrorism that continues to be committed by extremist Israeli settlers, has severely exacerbated suffering among Palestinians.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“I am delivering this statement on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in my capacity as Acting Chair. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation expresses its grave concern about the rapidly deteriorating situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, due to the ongoing blatant Israeli violations of international law, including resolutions of the Security Council.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“Fifthly, we call for greater coordination and complementarity among the United Nations mechanisms, especially in the reinvigorated resident coordinator system in the field, to complement the Council’s work to address conflict-related sexual violence. We also call for greater synergies between the mandated United Nations entities and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. Finally, we underscore the role of the Peacebuilding Commission in helping to implement the Council’s resolutions, including resolution 2467 (2019) through its advice. The Peacebuilding Commission’s advice can bring the voices of women briefers and women-led organizations to the Council.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Fourthly, we highlight the role of United Nations peacekeepers in providing life-saving services and psychological support to the victims of conflict-related sexual violence in various war-ravaged zones. In that regard, we refer to the recommendation of the Secretary- General to include dedicated operational provisions on gender-responsive security and justice sector reform to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence in the mandate authorizations and renewals of peace operations, as well as in transition plans. We also underscore the importance of the deployment of women’s protection advisers to peace operations.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Secondly, we urge that the necessary steps be taken in addressing the gender-based digital divide. Gender-based hate speech and incitement to violence are fuelling conflicts in many places. At the same time, victims are disproportionately affected by the lack of access to digital tools and resources, hindering their access to life-saving security and public health information and networks, among others. Thirdly, in addition to condemning that impunity for conflict-related sexual violence remains the norm, we need to ensure accountability through ensuring a gender-sensitive and efficient security and judicial sector and strengthening legal frameworks and justice mechanisms in national contexts. The Council needs to use its mandate and authority when national justice mechanisms are unable to deliver.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2023/413) mentioned that, in most contexts, impunity remained the norm, while emerging threats in the largely ungoverned digital space and the combination of climate insecurity, State fragility and structural gender inequality further exposed women and girls to conflict-related sexual violence. In that context, allow me to highlight a few points. First, States have the primary responsibility to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual violence. In that connection, it is imperative to ensure the capacity-building of States to effectively address the root causes and to meet the needs of victims in order to reintegrate them into normal life. National action plans on women and peace and security can also play a critical role in the efforts of Member States to address sexual violence in conflict.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Unfortunately, more than six years have passed, and no progress has been made towards their repatriation. Not a single Rohingya has returned, owing to a lack of conducive conditions in Myanmar. I refer to the Secretary- General’s call to allow immediate and unconstrained access to United Nations-mandated investigatory and reporting bodies and humanitarian actors to provide support to the affected populations. At the same time, we would like to see the perpetrators of sexual violence held accountable in Myanmar. It is unfortunate that sexual violence continues to be used as a tactic of war, torture and terrorism.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We proudly recall that the Security Council adopted the historic and landmark resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security in 2000, when Bangladesh was a member of the Council and played an important role in advancing the issue. Regrettably, years later, we had to witness the worst form of sexual violence against the Rohingya in our neighbouring Myanmar. We have been providing all critical support to those 1.2 million Rohingya who have taken shelter in Bangladesh. Special Representative of the Secretary-General Pramila Patten has also visited the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar and heard first- hand from the victims. We have been repeatedly urging the Myanmar authorities to ensure the safe, voluntary and sustainable return of the Rohingya.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“However, in a war-ravaged country with a lot of limitations, our father of the nation, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, took immediate action to meet the urgent needs of the victims and established a rehabilitation board for relief and reconstruction for war-affected women. The board arranged rehabilitation for the victims, including remedial measures to address physical and psychological trauma. In addition to the victim-support approach, most the perpetrators of the sexual violence have been brought to justice through a trial process. The contribution of victims to our independence has also been recognized officially. In line with our commitment to preventing and stopping sexual violence in conflict, we have always been an ardent advocate and supporter of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I thank the presidency of the United Kingdom for organizing this important open debate. I also thank Ms. Pramila Patten, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the other briefers for their comprehensive and insightful remarks. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security and by the representative by Botswana on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect. We had the horrific experience of sexual violence in conflict during our liberation war in 1971. More than 200,000 of our mothers and sisters were violated during that war.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As the leading troop- and police-contributing country, Bangladesh has long been working to reduce its own environmental footprint by using environment-friendly materials and introducing renewable energy, among other measures. We underscore the importance of reducing the environmental footprint of all United Nations field missions. Fourthly, the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) is an effective platform, which can help to amplify the voice of local and regional stakeholders in the Security Council. We also emphasize the advisory role of the PBC, which is a fruitful mechanism for strengthening the Council’s engagement on the impact of climate change on peace and security. Fifthly, climate change can affect women and girls differently than others, and it can accelerate pre-existing gender inequalities.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Developed countries must fulfil their commitments to strengthen the supportive measures of vulnerable countries. We welcome the establishment of the loss and damage fund at the twenty-seventh Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) to support the global response to the adverse impact of climate change and call for its operationalization. We look forward to the holding of COP28 in the United Arab Emirates for achieving meaningful progress on climate action, infusing more dynamism in the process and filling existing gaps. Thirdly, while helping Governments, peacekeeping missions should focus on reducing their own environmental footprint.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“However, they can play a potential supporting role to help the host country. For example, in many countries, peacekeeping operations are helping the host authorities to tackle the humanitarian consequences of natural disasters and other challenges, such as violence over land, farmer-herder conflicts and the like. Having said that, we believe that, in the absence of any clear and standard mandate, such issues should be dealt with on a case-by-case basis, taking into account the realities on the ground. Secondly, in order to address the challenges posed by climate change, the international community needs to support national authorities in building their institutions and strengthening their mitigation and adaptation efforts. In that regard, climate financing, technology transfer and capacity-building are crucial.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In many parts of the world, including in Bangladesh, in addition to the increased frequency and intensity of floods, cyclones, droughts and the loss of biodiversity, climate change is severely affecting food, energy, water, health and economic security. In that regard, we recall General Assembly resolution 77/276, through which the General Assembly sought an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on the legal implications of climate change. In the countries in which peacekeeping operations and special political missions are operating, climate change can obstruct smooth transitions and undermine national and international efforts to build and sustain peace. Let me highlight a few points. First, dealing with the negative impacts of climate change exceeds the mandate of peacekeeping operations.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Cyclone Mocha, which recently passed through Rakhine state of our neighbourly country Myanmar, presents a classic example of how climate-related disasters can compound the risks of violence. I wish to refer to the most recent synthesis report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which states that “climatic and non-climatic risks will increasingly interact, creating compound and cascading risks that are more complex and difficult to manage.” Indeed, a broad understanding and a recognition of the negative impacts of climate change on peace and security are critical for taking appropriate action.”
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