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Ndembet Damas

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2023-03-07
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  1. “We therefore call for the strengthening of national, regional and global efforts to achieve an inclusive and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and other relevant resolutions, as well as for reinforcing the gender dimension at all stages of peace processes and in all prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. We should make no mistake. The viability of our societies and the resilience of our communities will be measured by the place we give to the other half of humankind. As for the Council, it must go far beyond principles and good intentions to truly translate the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000) into action as a guarantee of the effectiveness and sustainability of our collective actions in line with the legitimate expectations and aspirations of the peoples of the world.”

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

  2. “We want to affirm once again that women have a fundamental role to play in the drive to silence the guns. They contribute significantly to the fight against the illicit transfer and circulation of small arms and light weapons and their uncontrolled proliferation in many regions, particularly on the African continent. Women have a central role to play in responding to the humanitarian consequences of conflict and in combating sexual and gender-based violence and the recruitment of child soldiers. We must restore women’s place at the local, national and global levels. Promoting gender equality and women’s meaningful participation is a choice in favour of the prevention of armed conflict and violence. Promoting the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda includes strengthening our response against violence and war.”

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

  3. “To that end, we will be implementing a political mentoring programme for women aimed at encouraging them to become involved in political action in order to significantly increase their representation on all decision-making bodies. Gabon has remained firm and consistent in its advocacy for women’s inclusion, participation and resilience-building. During our recent presidency of the Security Council, in October 2022, we initiated an important public debate on the importance of strengthening women’s resilience and leadership as a way to achieve peace in regions plagued by armed groups (see S/PV.9158). Our continuing aim is to transcend words and give real visibility to the ability of women to stand up, reclaim their destiny and participate in the development of their own narrative.”

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

  4. “That is why Gabon, under the impetus of President Ali Bongo Ondimba, has made reducing gender inequalities a key parameter of its policies, which are based on the promotion of women’s participation in all decision-making processes. That strategic course is clearly reflected in the presence of women in leading positions such as Vice-President of the Republic, President of the Senate and President of the Constitutional Court, as well as at the helm of sovereign ministerial departments, including the Ministries of National Defence and of Justice. All of those positions of high responsibility in Gabon are held by women of stature. This is not a fad. We are more intent than ever on ensuring that women are permanently represented in the sphere of governance.”

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

  5. “While it is undeniable that the Council’s advocacy for the recognition of women as key actors in peace processes has gradually achieved significant resonance, my country remains concerned about the worrisome regression in the promotion of women’s rights in several regions of the world, which is undermining the positive results we have achieved in the past few decades. We cannot underscore enough that recognizing the centrality of women in peace processes is a catalyst for their empowerment and for the alleviation of tensions in our socioeconomic and political landscapes. It also helps to create an enabling environment for conflict prevention and the peaceful resolution of disputes that may arise.”

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

  6. “Bineta Diop, who have brilliantly defined the contours of our debate. I also thank Ms. Leymah Gbowee, the Nobel Peace laureate, for her inspiring presentation. The international context today is marked by multiple crises. Many parts of the world are now caught in the grip of armed groups and terrorist gangs. Women and children are exposed to inhuman tragedies. The situation is unacceptable. The international community must provide concerted, supportive and inclusive responses. Women should no longer pay the heavy price of armed conflicts but should rather play an increasing role in the response to them by participating fully in all peace and decision-making processes. Their participation in all stages of conflict prevention and resolution is one of the surest ways to achieve a more sustainable peace.”

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

  7. “Ms. Ndembet Damas (Gabon) (spoke in French): I congratulate Mozambique for its initiative in holding today’s high-level debate, which addresses one of the priorities on Gabon’s international agenda. It is a great opportunity, two years before the 25th anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), to assess the progress that has been made and to draw up realistic perspectives in our collective march towards the recognition of the central role of women in peace processes, from conflict prevention to post-conflict recovery, through mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. I would like to thank the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Sima Bahous; the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Ms. Mirjana Spoljaric Egger; and the Special Envoy of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Ms.”

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