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Niandou Aougi

lines on the record: 125
first: 2020-04-16
most recent: 2021-05-11
sittings or episodes: 23
sources: un-security-council

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“Thirdly, we deplore the destruction of many internally displaced persons camps and schools by high winds and floods. That deteriorating situation resulted in the displacement of thousands of displaced persons, some of whom are already internally displaced persons. We call on the Syrian authorities and humanitarian organizations to show a greater commitment in that regard. In the same vein, we deplore the deterioration of the security and living conditions at the Al-Hol camp. We call on the opposing forces and the United Nations to enhance the security of the residents of the Al-Hol camp and to ensure that security is provided in a manner that does not further endanger the residents or limit the provision of humanitarian assistance.”
2021-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/206 (2021) · source
“Secondly, we commend the efforts of the Syrian Government with regard to its continued collaboration with the United Nations and other organizations, as well as in the fight against the spread of the pandemic and in ensuring the delivery of humanitarian assistance throughout Syria. In that regard, we call for better coordination between humanitarians and the Syrian Government in the distribution of that aid. We also welcome the authorizations given by the Syrian authorities to organizations to enable them to deliver humanitarian aid. That must continue and even be stepped up, especially when it comes to food and medical equipment. My delegation echoes the Secretary-General’s appeal to the belligerents to allow and facilitate the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian assistance to all civilians in need, wherever they may be.”
2021-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/206 (2021) · source
“Nevertheless, my delegation wishes to stress that the call for a ceasefire and the need for a common and collective effort to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic should not distract us from the fight against terrorism, especially since many facts show that terrorist groups are trying to take advantage of the current situation in order to reconstitute themselves and regain lost ground. However, that fight must be carried out in accordance with international humanitarian law and with due regard for the protection of innocent civilians and their access to humanitarian assistance.”
2021-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/206 (2021) · source
“First, the Niger reiterates that the cessation of hostilities remains an essential condition for achieving tangible progress in resolving the crisis in Syria. The continued fighting, bombings and use of improvised explosive devices remain a real source of concern for us. We support the calls of the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy for an immediate national ceasefire in Syria in order to create conditions for a successful political process and help make effective the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, whose spread is increasing exponentially in the country.”
2021-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/206 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Mark Lowcock and Ms. Sonia Khush for their very edifying presentations on the humanitarian situation in Syria. The Niger salutes the daily efforts of humanitarian organizations that continue, without respite, to help people in need throughout Syria. The information that those organizations bring to our attention portrays a humanitarian situation that is becoming increasingly worrisome, with many women and children as victims. The deterioration of the Syrian economy due to the war and the devaluation of the Syrian pound further complicates the already precarious living conditions of the population. Consequently, that led to shortages and soaring prices of some basic necessities, including food, which many Syrian families are struggling to procure. In that regard, let me emphasize a few points.”
2021-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/206 (2021) · source
“Finally, we take note of the letter by the Syrian Government alleging the introduction by armed groups of chemical products into Syria that could be used for chemical-weapon attacks under a false flag, which should not be overlooked. My delegation calls on the United Nations and the OPCW secretariat once again to pay due attention to those allegations.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“Such unity is indispensable because the credibility of the OPCW as well as that of the Security Council, as the principal organ with the mandate to eliminate threats to international peace and security, depend upon how we deal with the issue. We welcome the ongoing dialogue between the OPCW secretariat and the Syrian Government to find answers to the outstanding issues in order to strengthen the initial declaration, in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention, the OPCW Executive Council decision EC-M-33/DEC.1, of 27 September 2013, and resolution 2118 (2013). That will contribute positively to the next round of consultations and will hopefully lead to substantial progress on that issue.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“The use of such weapons is a threat to peace and security and a violation of international law in that regard, whether in Syria or elsewhere in the world. Seven years after the Council’s unanimous adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), the issue of the elimination of the Syrian chemical arsenal and the responsibility for the use of those weapons by the parties to the conflict in Syria continues to elude a definitive resolution, owing to the lack of cooperation between the parties concerned and the influence of external actors in the handling of the issue. I would like to reiterate the need for the Security Council to show real unity of purpose if progress in addressing and eliminating Syrian chemical weapons is to be effective and verifiable.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating Tunisia on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I assure you, Mr. President, of my delegation’s full support throughout the month. I welcome our new colleagues to the Council, and I thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu for her briefing (annex I). The Niger remains committed to cooperating closely with the international community for the complete elimination of chemical weapons. We therefore support the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and call on members to cooperate fully and in good faith with the organization to advance the ideal of ridding the world of chemical weapons and preventing their use.”
2021-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/22 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we call on Iran to reverse all activities undertaken recently that could contravene the provisions of the JCPOA, which must be pursued in good faith by all parties. My delegation echoes the Secretary-General’s call, on humanitarian grounds, to alleviate all unilateral economic measures that could prevent Iran from mobilizing the means to fight the coronavirus disease pandemic. It is therefore urgent to take into account the current situation in the Persian Gulf region. If adequate measures are not envisaged, it could compound today’s difficulties and could have unforeseeable consequences with incalculable implications for international peace and security.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“That is why we urge all parties to the agreement to adhere to the strict application of its provisions, with regard to both obligations and rights, and to make use of its dispute settlement mechanism should difficulties arise in the implementation of its provisions. For my country, the Niger, the press release issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency on 26 August, indicating that the Islamic Republic of Iran had granted it access to two sites to which it had requested access and was facilitating verification activities aimed at resolving problems relating to the application of safeguards, seems to be a step forward as the international community needs to lay the foundations for a new relationship, based on mutual trust and respect, with the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Ambassador Philippe Kridelka and Mr. Olof Skoog for their briefings. My delegation has taken note of the conclusions and recommendations contained in the tenth report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1177) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and calls upon Member States and all stakeholders to comply with the obligations to which they have freely subscribed. I wish to reaffirm the Niger’s commitment to the full implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), which endorses the JCPOA on Iran’s nuclear programme. It is undeniable that, as an expression of the will of the international community and with the support of the Security Council, the JCPOA is an essential instrument in the fight against nuclear proliferation. It must therefore be preserved.”
2020-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1324 (2020) · source
“With regard to the capacity of national judicial institutions to fully grasp and better manage conflict situations, the Court could initiate relations with such institutions in general, and with those of countries in conflict or post-conflict situations in particular, with a view to building their capacity to take charge of certain matters. In conclusion, my delegation would like to reiterate its thanks to the President of the Court and call on the two institutions to continue exchanging information through such meetings with a view to maintaining dialogue and strengthening peace and security in the world.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“That would only strengthen the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure the maintenance of international peace and security. We also welcome the practice whereby the Court enables students from a range of geographic and linguistic regions to become familiar with the work of the Court and develop their skills in the field of the peaceful settlement of international disputes. We believe that such a practice could be considered by the Council in order to allow such young people to familiarize themselves with this organ; if done in a coordinated manner, it would also encourage them to do comparative research and analysis on the Council and the International Court of Justice.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“With regard to the Council’s prerogative under the Charter to request advisory opinions from the Court whenever necessary, my delegation would like to see greater involvement with the Court by the Security Council, as has happened in the past, through the referral of legal disputes to the Court, in accordance with Article 36, paragraph 3, of the Charter. My delegation encourages the Court to continue to issue its decisions objectively and impartially, as it has always done, in order to encourage States with disputes to avail themselves of the path of peaceful settlement through justice. Even if it requires great efforts, we must take measures to further encourage States with disputes to submit them to the Court and to ultimately comply with its decisions.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“We therefore welcome the excellent relations that have always existed between the Security Council and the Court, in keeping with the Charter of the United Nations, in particular the briefings by the President of the Court, which keep the Council informed about the activities of the Court. The ability of the Court to issue decisions, pursuant to the Charter, on matters relating to the maintenance of international peace and security, which is the primary responsibility of the Security Council, is an extremely important aspect of its jurisdiction that we must continue to promote with a view to strengthening the complementarity between the two organs.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to congratulate South Africa for holding today’s debate and thank the President of the International Court of Justice for his briefing. My delegation also commends the members of the Court for their work in the service of international justice through the peaceful settlement of disputes between States. The Niger, in accordance with the ideals of the Charter of the United Nations, which it joined in 1960, has always favoured the peaceful settlement of disputes with its neighbours, through referral to the International Court of Justice. We remain convinced of the primary importance of the role of the Court as the principal judicial organ of the United Nations for the pursuit of international justice.”
2020-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1286 (2020) · source
“We commend the Mechanism for the progress made, including on the amendment of protective measures and monitoring the enforcement of sentences, the protection of victims and witnesses, the search for the remaining fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and assistance provided to national jurisdictions, as well as the Mechanism’s own internal management measures. In conclusion, we reiterate our appreciation of all the staff of the Office of Internal Oversight Services and encourage them to take steps to implement the recommendations of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, as set out in resolution 2529 (2020).”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“We also wish to express our support for the actions of the President and other senior officials taken to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic on the staff and work of the Mechanism. In that connection, my delegation expresses its gratitude to the judges for their dedication in carrying out their duties and continuing courtroom proceedings without hesitation despite the COVID-19 pandemic. My delegation also encourages the Mechanism to continue to discharge all its responsibilities with regard to the human rights of the detained persons under its care.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“By adopting resolution 2529 (2020) in June, the Security Council reaffirmed its determination to combat impunity for serious international crimes and the need to bring all persons indicted by the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia to justice. To that end, Member States should provide their full support to that commitment through good cooperation with the Mechanism, in accordance with the principles that guided its establishment. We further welcome the renewal by the Secretary-General of the mandate of the President of the Mechanism, the appointment of a new Registrar and the reappointment, via resolution 2529 (2020), of the Prosecutor, all for a period of two years.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“Allow me first of all to congratulate Judge Carmel Agius and Mr. Serge Brammertz, President and Prosecutor, respectively, of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, namely the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, for the presentation of their detailed biannual report. It must be said that, in addition to reflecting the will of the international community to continue the work of the ad hoc Tribunals to advance international criminal justice, the establishment of the Mechanism undoubtedly responds to the need to maintain international peace and security.”
2020-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1236 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation encourages the OPCW and the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic to pursue and strengthen cooperation in order to reach an agreement on the issues outstanding with regard to Syria’s initial declaration, and thereby advance the work of the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT), in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention, OPCW Executive Council decision EC- M-33/DEC.1 and Security Council resolution 2118 (2013). In that regard, we were pleased to note in the Director-General’s report (see S/2020/1152, annex) that the twenty-third round of consultations held in Damascus between the DAT and the Syrian authorities facilitated the settlement of three outstanding issues concerning the Syrian authorities’ initial declaration.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“We will not cease to reiterate that our common and collective efforts in the face of the coronavirus disease pandemic must not distract us from the fight against terrorism. All allegations of the possession and stockpiling of chemical agents by armed terrorist groups in Syria must also be a focus of the OPCW’s attention, since if substantiated they would be very dangerous, not just for Syria but for the entire region.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“My delegation reiterates its call to members of the Security Council to avoid any politicization of this topic and to work to create an environment conducive to a calm and technical analysis of the results of the OPCW investigations. The lack of consensus on how to deal with the issue of the use of chemical weapons in Syria is the main obstacle to holding the true culprits accountable, which in turn is likely to prolong the finalization of the investigations and delay the holding of the perpetrators of those acts to account. The same also applies to the composition of any team tasked with investigating the alleged incidents, which must be inclusive and participatory so as to avoid the outcomes suffering the same fate as previous findings.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“I thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu and Mr. Fernando Arias for their briefings. Let me begin by reiterating my delegation’s consistent position that chemical weapons constitute a threat to international peace and security and that their use cannot be tolerated anywhere, by anyone, under any circumstances. Any such use is an act that we strongly condemn and that is in total contradiction of the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention and international law. We therefore support the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and commend its efforts to shed light on the use of chemical weapons in Syria.”
2020-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1202 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm my country’s support for the work of the Investigative Team and for the mandate of the Special Adviser, Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, to promote accountability worldwide for acts that may constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity or crimes of genocide committed by Da’esh.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“My delegation also welcomes the Iraqi Parliament’s consideration of draft legislation establishing a legal basis for the prosecution of Da’esh members on Iraqi soil for war crimes, crimes against humanity and crimes of genocide. We dare to hope that such a text would take into account the wishes expressed by many survivors and victims’ families. With regard to the way forward, my delegation takes note of the main priorities identified by the Investigative Team for the next six months, as mentioned in the report. We particularly encourage efforts aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Iraqi investigative judges in order to build the case files necessary for the prosecution of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“We particularly welcome the innovative approach adopted by UNITAD in the context of COVID-19, which involves the use of remote interviews and the ability of survivors and other witnesses to directly submit evidence relating to crimes committed by ISIL to the Investigative Team. In terms of the establishment of responsibilities, we are pleased to note the good cooperation between the Investigative Team and the relevant Iraqi authorities, both executive and judicial, which has led to significant progress in the investigations, in particular in Sinjar, Tikrit and Mosul. Similarly, the training provided by UNITAD to Iraqi judges will help them in the preparations for the prosecution of ISIL members.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“That is why my country, the Niger, hosted a visit by the Investigative Team, led by Special Adviser Khan, from 30 April 2019 to 2 May 2019. During the visit, a cooperation agreement was signed between the Government of the Niger and the Investigative Team in support of the implementation of the UNITAD mandate. Turning to the report presented to us (see S/2020/1107), I would like to focus my speech on the three main points developed therein, namely, the strategy for collecting and storing evidence, the establishment of responsibility and the prospects envisaged by the Investigative Team. With regard to the strategy for the collection and storage of evidence, we welcome the progress made by the Investigative Team during the reporting period.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“I thank the President for convening today’s debate. I also thank Mr. Karim Asad Ahmad Khan, Special Adviser and Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD), for his briefing. Similarly, I would like to congratulate the members of the Investigative Team for conducting their work in particularly difficult circumstances due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. My delegation believes that the quest for accountability for crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is an important component in the fight against terrorism. Our wish is that no crime committed by the fighters of Da’esh terrorist groups in Iraq, Syria and around the world should go unpunished.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1193 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation encourages the establishment of a regular and constructive dialogue between the Government of the Sudan and the ICC with regard to the drafting of a memorandum of understanding on facilitating the operations of the Office of the Prosecutor in the Sudan and reiterates its congratulations to Prosecutor Bensouda and her Office on their efforts and dedication to the fight against impunity.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“My delegation encourages continued dialogue between the Sudanese authorities and the ICC, within the framework of the principle of complementarity with national judicial institutions. It is indeed important that the Court continue its activities with complete independence and impartiality in order to ensure that the persons prosecuted and the suspects can exercise their fundamental rights, including the right to a fair trial. We regret the violations of children’s rights, in particular those involving killing, mutilation and sexual violence, especially against girls, as noted in the special report of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Secretary-General of the United Nations on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and a follow-on presence (S/2020/1115), dated 13 November.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“The signing of the Juba Agreement for Peace in the Sudan in October by representatives of the Government of the Sudan, the Sudanese Revolutionary Front and other movements in the country, in which the parties agreed to cooperate fully with the ICC in relation to individuals subject to arrest warrants, is an important development that we welcome. My delegation therefore notes the adoption by the parties of several measures relating to the appearance of wanted suspects before the ICC, the facilitation of investigations in which they do not intend to interfere and the guarantee of security for victims and witnesses. We also note that the decision to establish a Darfur truth and reconciliation commission, as well as a special court for the crimes committed there, can only serve to complement the objectives of the ICC.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to welcome the holding of this briefing devoted to the examination of the thirty-second, semi-annual report on the activities of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Darfur and congratulate the Prosecutor, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, on her briefing to the Council. Since the last briefing of the Office of the Prosecutor to the Council on 10 June (see S/2020/538), the Sudan has made efforts and encouraging progress in its quest for justice for the victims of atrocities committed in Darfur. We therefore welcome the adoption in July by the Sudan’s Sovereign Council of several legislative amendments, including the repeal of criminal law provisions that prevented cooperation with the ICC.”
2020-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1192 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation calls for the constructive political engagement and ownership of the General Framework Agreement for Peace by the parties.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“According to the agreement, it is the responsibility of all parties to create the conditions for the voluntary return and reintegration of displaced persons and refugees. Despite the tireless efforts of the international community, the implementation of the General Framework Agreement for Peace remains ineffective. To that end, it is important to refrain from rhetoric and behaviour that undermine the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and challenge the powers of its main institutions. The presence of the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina Operation Althea remains an important factor for security and stability, as demonstrated by its essential role in maintaining a safe and secure environment.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“In that context, it is necessary that the relevant actors fulfil their obligations under national and international legal instruments relating to elections, including the 17 June agreement on the holding of elections in the city of Mostar. The rule of law is crucial to democratic stability and progress. To that end, we urge the parties to work to strengthen the rule of law, including through adherence to the constitutional and legal requirements and respect for the independence of the judiciary. I would like to commend the efforts made by regional and international actors to ensure that the rule of law takes root in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina has made the return of refugees and displaced persons a crucial element of its implementation.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the quality of his briefing. The political climate in Bosnia and Herzegovina remains a major source of concern, in part due to disagreements over the overall State budget and the appointment of the members of the Central Election Commission, which led to the postponement of the local elections, originally scheduled for October, to 15 November. In addition, the lack of funding has considerably undermined the smooth functioning of the institutions and their capacity to cope with the urgent needs arising from the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2020-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1103 (2020) · source
“It is our responsibility to ensure that the hard-won gains made since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) are not only maintained but also strengthened and fully implemented as a matter of urgency.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“We recognize the key role of women in peace processes, but we regret that only 20 per cent of the peace agreements signed between 1990 and 2018 contain special provisions for women. Finally, allow me to make a few remarks on the existing normative framework on the women and peace and security agenda. It is a robust agenda, but, as has been underlined in many past and ongoing discussions, what is lacking is its effective implementation. To conclude, I would pay tribute to the thousands of women who led to the creation of this agenda. We owe the women and peace and security agenda to those women defenders and builders of peace, in particular from the South, who demanded change and sometimes even risked their lives for peace, reconstruction and social justice — and, to put it simply, to have their human rights upheld.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Secondly, my delegation, as a troop-contributing country, calls for the more effective participation of women in peacekeeping operations and missions. The Niger is particularly keen to see a strengthening of the trend towards the participation of women in the police force. We also call for the strengthening of early-warning systems. In the same vein, the relatively low number of women in high-level positions in political and peace and security institutions, as well as the unbalanced geographic representation of women in leadership positions, must be addressed. We therefore call for the full participation of women, on an equal and meaningful basis, in all processes mandated by the United Nations. Thirdly, it is crucial that peace agreements continue to include special provisions for women.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Like 30 other African countries, the Niger has started to implement a national action plan for peace and security for women, which was developed following a consultation process involving both women and men from all parts of the country. This is an important instrument, and we urge other countries that have not yet adopted one to do so. Finally, the gender vulnerabilities that the coronavirus disease has highlighted only underscore the systemic exclusion that women face in many areas. It is in that context that my delegation would make the following recommendations. First, there is a need to allocate more resources to local organizations of women peacebuilders working in the area of peace and security.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Measures must take into account the gender dimensions of conflict and how they amplify existing inequalities. While women are often the primary victims in conflict situations, they are also the impetus for major changes. We have seen the role played by young women in the Sudan and, more recently, in other parts of the African continent. Young women peacebuilders have greatly expanded the civic space. It is essential that greater protection be afforded women human rights defenders, who face serious reprisals for their vital work. In that regard, the Niger supports the United Kingdom-funded Women Peacebuilders Protection Framework and is committed to strengthening our national legal and political safety net for women peacebuilders.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“That framework, which is a major step towards implementation, must be supported and reproduced in other contexts. Let me add that tackling some of the structural inequalities and the existing discrimination against women and girls remains paramount for conflict prevention. Access to education is one of the surest ways to tackle it. During the open debate held last month under our presidency, the Security Council adopted a presidential statement (S/PRST/2020/8) recognizing the gendered nature of attacks on schools S/2020/1084 and demanding greater protection for all children, girls in particular. We called for more attention to be paid to how conflict affects young women and girls, especially given the increased incidence of sexual and gender-based violence.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“My delegation stresses the need to address the gender-related factors that amplify conflict and how they intersect with existing vulnerabilities, for instance in the situation in the Sahel countries, where it is clear that further analysis and work on the intersection of the women and peace and security agenda and climate issues is crucial. That is just one example. We believe that monitoring the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda and carrying out regular analyses is one of the most important steps we could take towards more effective policy formulation and implementation. We welcome in that regard the development of the African Union’s Continental Results Framework for monitoring the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“That is why during our presidency last month we invited several members of civil society, including four young women, to make presentations to the Council. The gap between our ambition, our commitments and reality cannot be bridged if we do not adequately support the vital work of women peacebuilders. Women’s organizations remain underfunded. It is deeply unfortunate that only 0.2 per cent of total bilateral aid for interventions in vulnerable and conflict areas has gone directly to women’s organizations. We all agree that there is a need to allocate more funds to women’s organizations working in peacebuilding, especially those working at the grass-roots level in communities.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Last October, the Niger increased the quota of women in elected positions from 15 per cent to 25 per cent and appointments to high-level positions within the State from 25 per cent to 30 per cent. Here in the Security Council, we, too, must do more. Consultations with civil- society organizations are important and must be followed up appropriately. Five years after the peace and security reviews in 2015, only half of the recommendations made to the United Nations on the women and peace and security agenda have progressed. It is clear that there is a need for more systematic follow-up and more effective implementation of those recommendations. The Niger remains determined to support women peacebuilders, whose role we consider essential in our work.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Each of today’s speakers has reminded us, in their outstanding statements, of the need to continue to challenge the status quo. Indeed, too few women participate meaningfully in peace processes, and women and girls continue to be the primary victims of the consequences of conflicts around the world. For a country like mine, in a region plagued by multiple crises, the women and peace and security agenda is not just a concept; it is fundamental to maintaining peace and preventing conflict. Twenty years have passed since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) and, although progress has been made, there is still a long way to go. Women remain largely underrepresented in decision-making. My country, the Niger, is working to change those trends.”
2020-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1084 (2020) · source
“Hence, we also reiterate our call for humanitarian relief from all unilateral economic measures that may hinder the Government’s ability to effectively fight this pandemic and which will complicate the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
2020-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/866 (2020) · source
“Fourthly, we condemn the repeated disruption of the Allouk water station, which serves Syrians in Hasakah governorate, including internally displaced persons who are already living in hardship conditions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. In conclusion, according to Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, about 30 per cent of Syrian food transits through the port of Beirut. With the blast of 4 August, and as the humanitarian crisis deepens in Syria and the region, there is an urgent need to take the necessary steps to guarantee access to food, essential medical supplies and medical assistance around the country, in keeping with resolution 2533 (2020).”
2020-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/866 (2020) · source