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Ngyema Ndong

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first: 2022-01-17
most recent: 2023-12-29
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“In this regard, Gabon echoes the call by the African Union Peace and Security Council for countries in the region to implement national, regional and continental maritime-security strategies and frameworks and to develop integrated strategies to address threats in the maritime domain. This insecurity undermines the development of the coastal economies of the region, whose countries face significant direct, indirect and opportunity costs associated with the presence of piracy and armed robbery, while also affecting the shipping industry. The question of how these criminal groups are financed should also be of concern. Reliable studies show that pirate groups earn approximately $5 million in direct income per year from theft and hostage-taking.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“My country welcomes the major role played by regional organizations, including ECCAS, ECOWAS and the Gulf of Guinea Commission, in the resolution and prevention of piracy and other maritime crimes. Despite these notable advances, maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea, as demonstrated by the attack last April by pirates 260 nautical miles off the coast of Ghana, remains a constant threat that deserves the full vigilance of the Security Council. My country strongly condemns all of these illegal maritime activities and calls on actors at sea to comply with the provisions of international maritime law, resolutions of the Security Council, in particular resolution 2634 (2022), on acts of piracy and armed robbery committed in the Gulf of Guinea, and the domestic maritime law of the States concerned.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Aware of these challenges, many measures have been taken by the States of the region to strengthen maritime security. In particular, there has been an increase in the number of convictions for piracy, an expansion in naval patrols, better regional cooperation and the deployment of international navies, and the implementation of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct. These regional efforts have led to a decrease in the number of incidents, from 81 in 2020 to 34 in 2021, according to data provided by the International Maritime Bureau. These significant results are the reflection of strengthened cooperation among all regional stakeholders and international partners.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“This is the only way that our response to the threat posed by pirates can be effective and coordinated and bring desired results in these two regional economic communities. Reduced livelihoods in coastal communities in the Gulf of Guinea, owing to the climate crisis as well as pollution from oil and gas extraction by multinational companies, facilitate the recruitment of populations by pirate and terrorist networks. Climate and security have a direct link, which is seen in the increase of insecurity in our populations. This is clearly perceptible in Africa, and in the Gulf of Guinea, in particular. Today the Gulf of Guinea is considered one of the most dangerous maritime areas in the world, where ship hijackings, crew kidnappings for ransom and cargo thefts thrive.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“While piracy activities focused in recent years on boarding and attacking oil tankers, we have observed a shift in criminal activities, which are now centred on kidnapping for ransom, which has seen dramatic growth since 2016. For a long time, my country, Gabon, was relatively spared, but in recent years it has been the victim of acts of piracy characterized by hostage-taking, sometimes with fatal outcomes. This notable increase in piracy activities should draw the attention of the Security Council to the need to strengthen the technical and material capacities of and financial support for State members of the Economic Community of Central Africa States (ECCAS) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee for her detailed briefing on the United Nations fight against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. It is always a pleasure for us to hear her speak in French in this forum. I would also like to thank the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Ms. Ghada Fathy Waly, the Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, Ambassador Florentina Adenike Ukonga, and the Maritime Planning Officer of the African Union Commission, Commander Nura Abdullahi Yakubu, for their important briefings. Since signing the Yaoundé Code of Conduct in 2013 the States of the Gulf of Guinea have been facing major security challenges that have increased with the rise of violent extremism, terrorism and intercommunal clashes.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“Gabon calls on the stakeholders and countries with influence in the region to work towards the resumption of dialogue with a view to returning to the 2017 agreement, especially its moratorium on long-range missile launches. Gabon clearly and unequivocally reiterates its condemnation of nuclear testing and urges the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to renounce such testing. My country urges the parties to refrain from any threat or action that could exacerbate tensions on the Korean peninsula. We call on the Security Council to seek consensus and to work for appeasement and a return to dialogue with a view to finding a political solution to the crisis. In the face of the nuclear threat, the Council must remain unequivocally unified.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“My country strongly condemns this escalation, in complete violation of multiple relevant Security Council resolutions, and remains deeply concerned about the scope of the threat, especially as this escalation is accompanied by offensive discourse, which is devoid of any willingness to peace or détente or to return to dialogue. No country in the world should live under a permanent nuclear threat. That is why my country will not stop advocating for the outright prohibition of nuclear weapons, which constitute a threat to international security. We therefore call for the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and reiterate our opposition to the use of nuclear weapons and any threat of the use thereof.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. Since September, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has carried out multiple missile launches, which have been gradually increasing in frequency and range. In recent days, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has carried out launches of ballistic missiles, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, which were followed by emergency alerts in the countries of the region. Those repeated launches constitute a clear escalation that threatens the peace and security of the Korean peninsula, fuels tensions and instability and raises the nuclear threat in the region to the highest level.”
2022-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9197 (2022) · source
“My country reiterates its opposition to the use of any weapons of mass destruction. We call for dialogue and good-faith negotiations to achieve a ceasefire. Gabon supports and will continue to support all efforts aimed at finding a diplomatic solution that can ensure peaceful coexistence between all the parties.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“The war in Ukraine continues to have many humanitarian consequences, with massive displacements of people fleeing the fighting, numerous civilian casualties and incalculable costs in terms of property loss. Continued insecurity and the disruption of supply chains have driven many people into hunger and distress. The first victims are vulnerable people, especially women and children, who are often victims of sexual violence, human trafficking and various other violations of basic human rights. Once again, we call on the warring parties to uphold international humanitarian law and refrain from inflicting suffering on civilians. Civilian infrastructure, including civilian nuclear sites, must not be subject to attacks and humanitarian aid must be allowed to flow unimpeded.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her enlightening briefing. The war in Ukraine will soon enter its ninth month, and there are no signs of de-escalation or a cessation of hostilities on the horizon. We welcome the resumption of exports under the Black Sea Grain Initiative following a brief suspension. The implementation of the agreement must be grounded in the firm commitment and good faith of all the parties. I would like to echo the Secretary-General’s call for a renewal of this important agreement and its full and balanced implementation. The resumption of the Grain Initiative is a sign that even in times of war, the channels of dialogue and diplomacy remain open.”
2022-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9195 (2022) · source
“Finally, the resolution does not take into account the efforts made by the Central African armed forces to fulfil their obligations to defend and secure their territory in difficult conditions, nor the measures taken by the Central African authorities in the area of justice and human rights in a particularly austere economic context.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9190 (2022) · source
“As a country of the subregion, Gabon has always worked to restore peace and security in the sisterly Central African Republic. The efforts of the Central African authorities must be supported by a MINUSCA mandate that is aligned with the will of the people of the Central African Republic for stability and peace. We therefore deplore the rejection during the negotiations of the proposals put forward, in particular, by the three African members of the Security Council — Gabon, Ghana and Kenya — in support of a strong commitment to restoring State authority, which would undoubtedly help to build peace. We also regret the lack of a differentiated treatment of armed groups and the Central African authorities, as well as the deletion of a well-defined deadline for the strategic review of the Mission.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9190 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): Gabon supports the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza. However, as adopted, resolution 2659 (2022) does not meet the aspirations of the Central African Republic, which were clearly expressed in a letter addressed to the members of the Council. Gabon has always advocated for a standing dialogue between peacekeeping operations and host countries, as well as for the consideration of the situation on the ground and the real needs of local populations. An effective mandate is a balanced and inclusive mandate that can engage all stakeholders.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9190 (2022) · source
“I would like to ask him to elaborate a little more on the current status of the capacity-building of the national police. Since, as part of the police component, he is closer to the population, I would also like to know the current mindset of the Congolese people, particularly following the events of last July. My last question is the following. With regard to the renewal of MONUSCO’s mandate, what can the Security Council do to improve the effectiveness of the police component in particular?”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“Increasing the number of women in uniform in the police components of peace operations is therefore a major commitment that our Organization must meet. They bring value added that cannot be overlooked. In that regard, Gabon’s support for the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative, which places high priority on the expedited implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, is unwavering. I would like to conclude by calling for the capacity- building of developing countries to enable them to provide even more police contingents, in particular women’s contingents. Since you wanted this meeting to be interactive, Mr. President, I would like to ask Mr. Berethe some questions. In his briefing, he mentioned the implementation of an evaluation mechanism.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“From one region to the next and from one country to another, the realities, aspirations and needs vary, and we must take that into account in the training of such men and women in the field, in developing mandates and in the choice and provision of equipment in order to better protect civilian populations and improve their perception of the presence and work of peacekeepers, as well as strengthening the security of those soldiers. The role of women in police components is also a key issue. They are indispensable, particularly in the context of outreach activities and peace and peacebuilding processes, and their presence encourages women to become more involved. In most cases of sexual violence and in the fight against crime, local communities are more open to interacting with female police officers.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“They are closest to the actual situation in the country by carrying out community policing activities, as I said. In that regard, they are a major asset, particularly in developing the mandates of peace operations and political missions so that they are better adapted to the needs of host countries. In that context, the training and capacity-building of police components are crucial. In order to be more effective, the training policy of the Blue Berets must take into account both the different kinds of threats and the specific realities on the ground where those forces are deployed.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“Their briefings illustrate the unwavering commitment of the United Nations to the protection of civilians and peacekeeping and peacebuilding. They also serve to inform us about the challenges and obstacles that United Nations police components face on the ground, as well as the sometimes-precarious conditions in which they carry out their mandates. I would therefore like to pay tribute to the work of those police officers, whose role in supporting national police services, promoting the rule of law and consolidating peace and development significantly contributes to the recovery of States in conflict, post-conflict and crisis situations. Through their outreach activities, police components are very often the direct link between peacekeeping operations and local communities.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for initiating this exchange with United Nations police components. This is the first time that Gabon has been invited to contribute to this annual debate since it began its term on the Security Council. We listened with great interest to the briefings delivered by Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under- Secretary-General for Peace Operations, the Heads of the police components of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and Ms. Emma Birikorang, representative of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre.”
2022-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9189 (2022) · source
“I would like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Security Council to carry out its work as expeditiously as possible. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphone will prompt all speakers to bring their remarks to a close after four minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2022-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9174Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give her the floor.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I would like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to do its work expeditiously. Flashing lights on the microphone collars will prompt speakers to bring their remarks to a close after four minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of Canada.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The fact is that the backdrop in 2013, when the sanctions regime was established by the Security Council, was very different from the circumstances that pertain today. We now have a Government democratically elected through elections that were held twice in a stable environment, and a social, economic and political situation that has the potential to revive the Central African Republic. Why, then, should the Council continue to restrain the operational capacities of a democratically elected Government? How can we ignore the appeals of the people of the Central African Republic, who are asking only to live in peace? We all know only too well that there can be no lasting peace in the country or any willingness to negotiate among the armed groups if the situation on the ground is to their advantage.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9105 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, the notification regime proposed by the resolution does not take into account the recommendations of the African Union Peace and Security Council, in particular that of 25 July, which asked that the arms embargo be lifted in order to enable the Central African Republic’s national defence and security forces to fully carry out their constitutional mandate to protect their country and its citizens. In that connection, it appealed to the three African members of the Security Council to support the request of the Central African Republic with regard to the arms embargo. The African Union’s recommendations are also supported by the 25 July communiqué of the Economic Community of Central African States and a decision of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9105 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to welcome Her Excellency Ms. Sylvie Baipo Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, to today’s meeting. I would also like to recognize France and other members of the Council for their efforts and commitment during the negotiations. Resolution 2648 (2022), which we have just adopted, is the result of intense discussions and shows us that it is possible to reach a compromise in the Council. It constitutes a very important initial step forward and a great accomplishment for the people of the Central African Republic. The arms embargo will now be replaced by a notification regime.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9105 (2022) · source
“I wish to conclude by once again expressing Gabon’s support for initiatives aimed at a political resolution of the war, in particular the good offices of the Secretary- General.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“This unprecedented event is a testament to what is possible when all parties manage to rise above their differences for a common goal. The rapid implementation of the agreement is essential and will require just as much commitment from the parties to produce the expected results. The humanitarian consequences of war can and must be stopped. The signing of this agreement is a positive development, and we hope that it will allow us to start new momentum. Gabon encourages the parties to take advantage of this momentum to consider additional steps to resolve the crisis. The conclusion of a ceasefire seems at once urgent, necessary and within reach, provided that the parties agree to redouble their commitment to achieve that objective.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): On behalf on Gabon, I would also like to extend to departing Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason my wishes for success in her new role. It was a real pleasure to work together with her on the issues discussed in the Security Council. We listened very closely to Ms. DiCarlo’s update on the situation in Ukraine, and I would also like to make a few remarks. As the war in Ukraine will soon enter its sixth month, Gabon would like to welcome the Black Sea grain initiative signed last Friday in Istanbul. The agreement, signed under the auspices of the Secretary- General and facilitated by the Government of Türkiye, will make it possible — we hope — to meet the grain needs of many countries, particularly African countries, that depend on grain supplies from Russia and Ukraine.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“These short mandates undermine the credibility of the Security Council and have deeply shattered the confidence of the Libyan people and the States of the region. Gabon recalls once again that the deterioration of the security situation in Libya has a visible impact on the stability of the region and the stability of African populations. The situation in the Sahel is there to prove it. The proliferation of weapons and the spread of terrorism have made it an unstable region. It is high time to put an end to this cycle of short- term renewals, which are not helpful to the Libyan people. We reiterate our support for the Secretary- General’s swift appointment of an African to the position of Special Representative of the Secretary- General.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“I would like to remind Council members that the Libyan ambassador challenged us very recently, on 25 July 2022, about the Council’s ineffectiveness in agreeing on ways to resolve the Libyan crisis and about the consequences of this inaction on the lives of millions of Libyans who only want to live in peace (see S/PV.9098). The Security Council has already made four technical renewals of UNSMIL’s mandate for a maximum of three months — on 15 and 30 September 2021, and 31 January and 29 April 2022. While all the indicators are flashing red and instability is increasing in Libya, the Security Council remains deaf. The gradual deterioration of the security situation on the ground accentuates the risk of losing all the hard- won gains of recent years. But the Council remains insensitive.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the United Kingdom as the penholder on resolution 2647 (2022) for its efforts as well as the other members of the Security Council for their engagement during the negotiations. Gabon abstained in the voting on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). This vote is a call for the interests and concerns of Libyans to be put above all other considerations. Council members must transcend their differences and offer Libya the support it needs to achieve a lasting peace. The Security Council’s inaction only amplifies the suffering of the Libyan people. Gabon had no choice but to abstain.”
2022-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9103 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, it is critical that our overall conflict- resolution strategies in general and our efforts on behalf of children affected by conflict in particular be based on protection, prevention, the creation of multifaceted partnerships and resilience-building. At the same time, they should also address the root causes of armed conflict. Such an approach will guarantee that today’s child soldiers will become tomorrow’s leaders.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes adapted to the specific needs of child soldiers, including rehabilitation and quick- impact projects for children, must be implemented. We believe that the ratio of released child soldiers to those who have been permanently reintegrated into society remains rather low. In that regard, we must propose sustainable and long-term reintegration programmes that include quality educational content, health care and psychosocial support, while of course integrating the specific and differentiated needs of girls and children with disabilities. All of that will be possible only if such specific programmes receive long-term financial and technical support.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, the protection of children in armed conflict can be strengthened in several aspects. First, with regard to prevention, early-warning mechanisms in conflict environments can serve as a radar to detect situations in which children are at risk, strengthen the monitoring of existing criminal networks, prevent opportunistic networks from forming and intensify awareness-raising processes. Cooperation among States and the concerted actions of the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, we believe, are critical for promoting information-sharing, particularly with regard to cross-border movement. Secondly, with regard to combating impunity, those responsible for child recruitment and violence, crimes and abuse against children must be held accountable for their actions.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“The international community bears the responsibility to reconnect children affected by conflict with their educational systems, including through technology and innovative means. The use of temporary mobile classrooms can provide a solution that can be duplicated in such conditions and become part of the United Nations humanitarian response. In order to better ensure the protection of children’s rights, we must also address the root causes of instability. Hunger, poverty and limited basic infrastructure — or the complete lack of access to it — sometimes drive children, even in times of peace, to join armed and terrorist groups. In that regard, facilitating development, poverty reduction and gender equality must be preserved in all circumstances. The most vulnerable States must be supported, and their capacities must be strengthened.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/493) on the issue reminds us that the situation remains worrisome. In Yemen, Myanmar and Afghanistan, millions of children continue to be indoctrinated and recruited as soldiers and no longer have access to schools. In the Sahel and other parts of the world, the combined effects of insecurity and the impact of climate change pose a constant threat to children. We must therefore seize the opportunity provided by this debate to better reflect together on how to build sustainable peace through the implementation of the children and armed conflict agenda. Our message for this debate is unequivocal: children belong with their parents, in their communities and in school — not on the battlefield.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“The adoption of resolution 1612 (2005) prioritized this item on the Council’s agenda. Resolutions 2143 (2014) and 1998 (2011) attest to the Council’s commitment in that regard. Since then, much progress has been made and thousands of child soldiers have been released and reintegrated into society. Similarly, many countries in conflict have adopted national action plans to stop the recruitment of child soldiers and accelerate their release and reintegration. In addition to those achievements, more than ever, we need to shoulder our even greater responsibility to step up our advocacy on behalf of all children caught in the stranglehold of precariousness, poverty and instability, which is sometimes chronic in certain regions plagued by armed conflict.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank you, Sir, for taking the initiative of convening this important high-level debate, which once again provides us with an opportunity to reaffirm the need to protect this vulnerable segment of the population — children — who systematically pay a high price in situations of instability and conflict. We welcome the participation of Mrs. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, Ms. Catherine Russell and civil society representative Patrick Kumi at this debate. We thank them for their insightful contributions and their personal commitment to the cause of children, particularly children in armed conflict. The effects of security crises on children’s well- being led the Security Council in 2005 to acknowledge that violations of children’s rights are a matter of international peace and security.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“In a regional context increasingly dominated by the terrorist threat, a United Nations-AU partnership consolidated by appropriate funding is essential if the African Union’s actions on the ground are to be effective and yield the expected results.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, Gabon welcomes the strengthening of cooperation between the African Union (AU) and the United Nations, particularly in the context of crisis resolution on the continent. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur in the Sudan and African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) are excellent examples of that cooperation. AMISOM’s experience in particular shows that when backed by predictable funding and adequate logistical support, the African Union is capable of conducting peace operations under even the most difficult conditions. That example should serve the new African Transition Mission in Somalia, as well as the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel and future missions under African leadership.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“It is against that backdrop that we reiterate our support for the Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations and the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech. My country of course reaffirms its support for the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative, which makes the accelerated implementation of the women and peace and security agenda a cross-cutting concern and includes the need to establish effective strategic communications among its priority areas. We also call for the principle of multilingualism to be taken into account in peacekeeping operations, as it facilitates communication and builds trust between local populations and troops deployed on the ground, while facilitating peacebuilding actions.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“It is clear that the world is at a tipping point towards the robotization or digitization of our societies and governance, both nationally and globally, in particular with respect to our rights and obligations. Unfortunately, that technological evolution is not exclusively beneficial — it brings with it consequences and sources of concern, like any knowledge that is not subject to the guidance of the conscience. Often considered a catalyst or force multiplier, technology can become a factor that exacerbates global conflicts, such as in the form of hate speech, radicalization and incitement to discrimination and violence in all forms, which are disseminated via the Internet and primarily target vulnerable women and young people. Such techniques are used today to spread terror and fear and perpetuate crises.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“Such communication efforts must be combined with other outreach activities to create a positive perception of United Nations forces and ensure better protection for peacekeeping personnel. Community support networks are therefore major assets in optimizing actions on the ground and enhancing the effectiveness of mandates. Peacekeeping operations now rely more than ever before on a solid ecosystem of technology and innovation that not only strengthens tools for conflict management and prevention but also enhances situational awareness, improves support provided to missions and facilitates a more robust implementation of United Nations peacekeeping mandates, often in complex environments.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“It is essential to ensure that such communications take into account the environment in which peacekeeping missions operate so as to help start a constructive dialogue with the host country and build the trust needed for the effective implementation of peacekeeping mandates. Effective peacekeeping operations cannot be achieved without the buy-in and support of local populations and communities. They must be assured and convinced of the relevance of peacekeeping mandates. The support of local populations increases the likelihood of countering asymmetric threats as effectively as possible while fostering civilians’ unwillingness to provide support to armed groups.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“More than 60 years after the deployment of the first generation of Blue Helmets, there can be no doubt that over the years, peacekeeping operations have become an essential tool in United Nations efforts to maintain peace and security throughout the world. They play a crucial role in a global context that is more than ever marked by numerous crises and new threats to international peace and security. The increasingly complex and changing environment requires the United Nations to continually reinvent itself in order to provide responses that are commensurate with the security challenges it faces. Opting for solid, effective strategic communications that are adapted to the situation on the ground therefore becomes a necessity.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Ngyema Ndong (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Brazilian presidency for taking the initiative to convene today’s high-level public debate. It is particularly important to my country, Gabon, which has been involved in peacekeeping efforts in the Central African subregion for several years. This meeting is of particular interest because it provides us with an opportunity to address strategic communications, one of the seven priority areas of the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative. I welcome the Secretary-General’s advocacy. He has always advocated diplomacy for peace while making reviews of peacekeeping operations one of the pillars of United Nations reform. We also thank today’s briefers for their excellent and informative briefings.”
2022-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9090 (2022) · source
“It does not take into account the efforts made by the Malian defence forces in honour of their sovereign duty to defend their territory, in conditions that are very often challenging. We believe that the international community should review its objectives and priorities in Mali and focus only on the interests of the people of Mali.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source
“We also deplore the rejection of the request submitted by the three African members of the Security Council — Gabon, Ghana and Kenya — for a firmer commitment to protecting civilians and combating the effects of climate change, which without a doubt have an impact on the people of Mali and their lifestyle. Resolution 2640 (2022), which focuses only on human rights, does not serve the interests of the people of Mali but, as is often the case, serves only the interests of foreign Powers. The resolution does not support the commitment of the United Nations to continuing to support Mali on the long road of restoring peace and stability. Finally, the resolution violates the sovereignty of Mali.”
2022-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9082 (2022) · source