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“Allow me to remind those here in the Chamber that the Coalition itself was created to protect civilians - including children - from Houthi rebels and externally backed and other extremist groups. At the request of the legitimate Yemeni Government, the Coalition's aims were to protect the welfare of the Yemeni people; provide regional stability and security by reinstating the legitimate Governments; and, in parallel, halting the expansion of extremist groups, including Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula and Da'esh. However, we all know that durable solutions for stability are not gained through military actions alone. That is why the United Arab Emirates and its international partners are building long-term institutional capacity in Yemen by developing the country's Government, social support infrastructure, rule of law and economy.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“We do not bear the risk of engagement in any military theatre lightly, and we continue to strive to minimize the impact of operations on civilians. We have therefore engaged directly with the Secretary-General and the Special Representative, and have communicated details of the Coalition's rules of engagement, which are in full compliance with international law, as well as the review mechanisms, preventive systems and corrective measures in place. Furthermore, the United Arab Emirates and its Coalition partners welcome further communication through a joint review to exchange information and lessons learned. Moreover, we reiterate the Coalition's invitation to the United Nations team of experts to visit its headquarters in Riyadh to further engage in the review process.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“First, consulting regularly with national Governments - as mandated in guidelines set forth in resolution 1612 (2005) - is key to ensuring that the information on which the report is based is accurate and verified, with Member States and the United Nations working together in good faith. Secondly, with regard to reconsidering the utility of the annex list, and specifically the listing of responsible Member States alongside non-State actors and terrorist groups, the annex must be connected to specific outcomes to protect children. In that regard, the listing of a coalition of countries is problematic legally and practically, and should not become a practice. Thirdly, we should establish clear and transparent mechanisms for measuring criteria within the report in a systematic, equitable manner that is apparent to all.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“The United Arab Emirates regrets the initial listing of the Coalition in the annex of the 2015 report (S/2016/360), but appreciates the Secretary-General's decision to remove the Coalition from the annex and to engage in a forward-looking review to protect the integrity of the report and strengthen its mechanisms. As committed, accountable members of the international community, the Coalition is currently investigating all allegations, and findings will be submitted to the United Nations in a responsible and transparent manner. Based on our experience, we offer some procedural and substantive suggestions to strengthen the impact of future reports in the shared interest of protecting children in conflict zones. Specifically, we advocate the adoption of the following policies.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Da'esh and other terrorist groups' widespread recruitment and use of children as tools of war is equally abhorrent and must be ended. The subject of Yemen has also been raised in today's debate, and I will focus my remarks on that topic given the United Arab Emirates's involvement in the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen, formed at the request of President Hadi. To date, 79 Emiratis have paid the ultimate price in service of Yemen. In the light of that sacrifice, the United Arab Emirates and all the members of the Coalition take extraordinary measures to protect children's rights anywhere we are engaged.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“On behalf of the United Arab Emirates, I congratulate Malaysia on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We recognize the critical importance of this debate and honour the twentieth anniversary of the children and armed conflict report. We are participating in today's debate because of our long-standing dedication to children in need worldwide. Nowhere is securing children in conflict more urgent than in our region, where the abuses against children are especially heart- wrenching, as we have heard throughout the day and in the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's briefing. In Syria, children have now been out of school for six years, while thousands have been killed. In the occupied Palestinian territories, generations of children have been deprived of basic fundamental freedoms for decades.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Finally, we look forward to the recommendations that will be proposed in June in the context of the review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. I would like to reiterate that the United Arab Emirates believes in the importance of countering extremism before it becomes violent, in an urgent and comprehensive manner. I would also like to express our appreciation for today's important debate and wish Egypt continued success in its presidency this month.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“I would like to offer some recommendations for actions that would help to achieve this objective. First, the Security Council must apply a single standard to all actors, all States and all perpetrators of occupation, State terrorism or foreign interference. Secondly, the international community, including the private sector, must expand its efforts to implement relevant existing norms to combat terrorism, including resolution 2178 (2014). Thirdly, we must discuss how best to rehabilitate and reintegrate foreign terrorist fighters who have defected from extremist groups and returned to their countries. Fourthly, we must work to improve the economic and social context for young people, create job opportunities, protect their rights and engage them in building the future of their countries.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“We also need to develop ways to combat the new online recruitment tactics used by terrorists and extremists. To that end, we established, in collaboration with the United States, the Sawab Centre, which aims to combat extremist messages through social media. Furthermore, in terms of policy development, the entities we host are dedicated to building multi-stakeholder efforts to map, identify and remove the drivers of extremism. We are also eager to organize workshops with Government officials and experts in the technology sector to share information and encourage the development of counter-narratives, including the perspectives of female former foreign terrorist fighters. The Arab region has historically exemplified pluralism and coexistence. Today, we call for a return to that model and vision.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the country, has issued a decree to combat discrimination and hatred. In addition, we support efforts to foster a number of relevant initiatives aimed at reforming the religious narrative and returning to the noble vision of Islam. Education also plays a significant role in countering terrorism. We need to promote research and religious scholarship in order to develop effective curricula for all levels of education with a View to building the resilience and capacity of Governments and communities. That is why we host the Hedayah Centre for Countering Violent Extremism, and the Muslim Council of Elders, chaired by the Sheikh of Al-Azhar, which aims to address the root causes of sectarianism.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“We therefore welcome the effortsto develop a comprehensive international strategy to eliminate this scourge. Our region has endured far too many nightmares perpetrated by terrorist organizations, which have absolutely no link to true Islam and which have become a major contributing factor to insecurity and instability. We acknowledge the importance of a society's full participation in State-building, especially for the population of youths under 25 years old, who constitute 50 per cent of the population of Arab countries and who are targeted by extremist groups that exploit their grievances. Our counter-terrorism strategy also empowers women and integrates them into decision-making, including efforts to combat extremism, based on the concept of moderation, coexistence and tolerance throughout society.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): The United Arab Emirates would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Sameh Shokry Selim, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Egypt, for presiding over this important debate. I wish to acknowledge the central and historical role that the Arab Republic of Egypt plays in maintaining international peace and security. My country commends the important role of Al-Azhar University, which has served as an intellectual and cultural beacon for centuries throughout the Islamic and Arab worlds. We would also like to welcome the adoption earlier today of the presidential statement (S/PRST/2016/6). The international community recognizes that violent extremism has transcended national borders and become a global phenomenon.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“President, and translate it into effective action by Member States to ensure that we, collectively, move the women and peace and security agenda forward. We should do this by tying our funding to the agenda. Today, I am pleased to announce that the United Arab Emirates will allocate $500,000 to UN-Women, to be utilized in countering extremism within the context of the women and peace and security agenda. The United Arab Emirates stands in support of all United Nations efforts on this critical agenda and will continue working through our national, regional and international platforms to implement resolution 1325 (2000).”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“And it requires supporting the development of gender-sensitive security and justice sectors that are accessible to women and girls, uphold the rule of law and implement non-discriminatory laws, policies and practices. Thirdly, there is a need to advocate for United Nations system leadership to deliver on the women and peace and security agenda over the next decade. That requires systematically integrating women and peace and security as a cross-cutting issue and recruiting gender and women and peace and security expertise, specifically in leadership capacities, both at United Nations Headquarters and in the field, including with regard to Special Envoys and Representatives and senior mediators. Lastly, we must harness the political will demonstrated today under your leadership, Mr.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“First, there is a need to prioritize women's meaningful participation in all peace and security processes, as well as efforts to combat, reduce and prevent terrorism and violent extremism. That requires increasing the recruitment, retention and professionalization of women across all justice and security-sector components, including in peacekeeping operations. Secondly, there is a need to recognize that holistic approaches to conflict prevention should aim to address the root causes and drivers of conflict and cycles of violence, including violent extremism, and not just their impacts on women, men, girls and boys after the damage is done. That requires engaging women in key political and decision-making processes, including in the development of any strategies or approaches aimed at preventing conflict.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“As many Ministers noted today, there is now overwhelming evidence and consensus that the well- being of women in conflict and post-conflict settings, respect for women's rights and their asctive participation in peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding are directly related to the maintenance of international peace and security and sustainable development. The United Arab Emirates is committed to advancing sustainable peace by promoting and respecting women and girls' human rights and meaningfully integrating women within all efforts to prevent, resolve and rebuild from conflict. In that regard, I would like to share three priority issues that still must be addressed in order to achieve the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), which we have all committed to.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“That is why the United Arab Emirates is dedicated to this initiative, for which we will continue to provide our steadfast support. As such, the United Arab Emirates will host a conference in Abu Dhabi in February with the United Nations High-Level Panel on Humanitarian Financing. Our hope is that the meeting will inform and enhance international action and innovation for the implementation and financing of the Every Woman, Every Child everywhere, in particular in advance of the World Humanitarian Summit and World Health Assembly next year.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“That unprecedented gathering developed the Abu Dhabi Declaration, which generated momentum for the renewed Every Woman, Every Child global strategy, launched at the General Assembly, to add focus on the "everywhere" component, that is, to broaden and strengthen this global movement and leave no one behind. The Abu Dhabi Declaration helped ensure not only that gender is a key consideration in responses to humanitarian emergencies, but also that humanitarian settings are a key consideration in strategies for the advancement of gender equality. As we know, crises deepen existing gender inequalities, marginalization and exclusion. Yet women and young people are often both the first responders to crises and the leading innovators of sustainable solutions in crises.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“That is a live process, and we continue to work with our partners to do better as part of a commitment made at the highest levels of our Government. In the international realm, the United Arab Emirates seeks not only to empower women but to empower society through women, in every setting and everywhere. That is even more critical when women are caught up in humanitarian or vulnerable settings. The United Arab Emirates has continued to strengthen that platform. Most recently, in February, we hosted a meeting of development and humanitarian experts in maternal and child health in Abu Dhabi to engage the Secretary-General's Every Woman, Every Child global movement.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“That shifting of gears needs to happen across the entire United Nations house, as well as in the approach of Member States to conflict prevention. We know that empowering women and including their perspectives as part of inclusive peacebuilding is essential to creating functional, just and stable societies. That is why in the United Arab Emirates 13 years ago, under the auspices of our First Lady, Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, our country adopted its national strategy for the advancement of women, which prioritizes the participation of women in the national development process in both the public and private sectors and strengthens the concept of gender equality in policies, programmes and legislation.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“There is no better counter to Daesh's destructive narrative than the example she provides of the role and impact of women and peace and security in a moderate, tolerant Muslim society. Now more than ever, it is crucial that we recognize the important and necessary contributions that women make in international peace and security efforts. We must place a sharper focus on prevention, the often- overlooked pillar of the women and peace and security agenda. As Alaa Murabit noted this morning, the engagement of women cannot continue to be a question of convenience. To truly achieve peace and security, we must prevent conflict and prevent violent extremism by addressing the root causes and investing in prevention early on.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“That requires collective international intervention to confront extremist ideology and propaganda, but at the national level it also requires supportive policies directed towards girls' education and women's empowerment, religious tolerance and a Constitution that guarantees equal treatment and opportunity. In the United Arab Emirates, ensuring there are real opportunities for women's leadership throughout society has also been an important policy priority, and is demonstrated by women such as Major Mariam Al-Mansouri, the country's first active-duty female fighter pilot. She is here this evening in another room in the United Nations, where she will receive the Asia Society 2015 Game Changers Award for her achievements. We are so proud of her.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“We welcome the launch of the study and we urge the international community to implement its key findings, rather than simply take note of them. The high-level review on women and peace and security is timely given today's security challenges, which have been exacerbated by the growing impact of non-State actors and violent extremism, as well as the global refugee crisis. The rise of Daesh and its systematic use of sexual assault and rape is intended to destabilize and terrorize communities. Radical doctrines such as those propagated by Daesh are an insult to Islam, and in opposition to its universal tenets. It is the core belief of the United Arab Emirates that it is critical to tackle the root causes of extremism before it becomes violent extremism.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“As a proud sponsor of resolution 2242 (2015), adopted unanimously this morning, the United Arab Emirates commends the important focus on the role of women in countering violent extremism and terrorism, as many delegations highlighted here today. We join others in thanking the Secretary-General for his bold call to action and for calling attention to the need to combat the growing spread of violent extremism. We would also like to thank the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, for her briefing on the conclusions of the Secretary-General's report on women and peace and security (S/2015/716). We extend our continued support to UN-Women in its role as secretariat of the global study.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on women and peace and security to address the challenges facing the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. 1 would also like to note the lateness of the hour this evening, which serves to highlight the importance of this issue to the many Member States here today. We also appreciate you and your team's leadership, Sir, on this issue. And we applaud Spain for choosing to highlight this priority issue at a high level, and thank the United Kingom, as penholder, for its important work as well. We also note the extensive efforts by the League of Arab States to combat violence against women in our region, and in particular the Arab League strategy, whose full implementation we are all working towards.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Fourthly, we should develop programmes that empower mothers to serve as the first line of defence for families and children against misperceptions and extremist thinking. We must recognize the nexus between the development and security agendas, prioritize our commitments to young people and address their economic, political and social concerns. Let us unite in support of the more than 1.8 billion young people globally to help them meet their aspirations and develop a better future, together.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“As Egypt is home to 30 per cent ofthe youth population of the Middle East and North Africa today, we firmly believe that Egypt's stability is the cornerstone of the region's stability. I would like to propose some recommendations to the international community in countering extremism in the long-term. First, we must deny the conditions on the ground that allow extremism to spread in transitional States. When mass atrocities take place, we should take swift and collective action through the Security Council. Secondly, we should utilize the existing and emerging legal frameworks to counter extremist recruitment and financing channels, and ensure the implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Thirdly, we should encourage long-term investments in education and health, especially in humanitarian and fragile settings.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“For example, in Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates has invested $20 million in a programme that provides imams in rural areas with training in the true and moderate teachings of Islam. In Abu Dhabi, we have established the Muslim Council of Elders to promote Islam's peaceful values and teachings worldwide. Furthermore, we support youth throughout our region, particularly in conflict-affected and transitional countries. We partner with national and international organizations to provide high quality health-care and education services for refugees from Syria and Iraq. And we remain firmly committed to providing full support to Egypt through youth-focused programmes.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The strategy rests on the following pillars: support for the equal right to education, including girls; encouraging critical thinking in the educational process; building a knowledge economy that promotes innovation and prepares young people for the modern labour market; and encouraging our youth to take leadership and greater responsibilities in all areas. Our strategy also focuses on denying the use of social media as a propaganda and recruitment tactic. We recently launched the United Arab Emirates-United States Anti-Daesh Online Operations Centre to counter the exploitation of online media through monitoring and analysis, and proposing credible religious counter- narratives. Additionally, we promote the values of tolerance and moderation by partnering with respected religious leaders and academic institutions.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Inflicting human suffering in the name of religion is a clear violation of Islamic teaching and doctrine. Considerable financial, communications and travel support networks that span the world sustain ISIL and other extremist and terrorist organizations. Those recruited as foreign fighters in Syria by ISIL come from more than 90 countries. More thorough research is required to identify and address the full range of drivers of the form of extremism that confronts us. The United Arab Emirates has developed a comprehensive strategy to implement its Vision regarding the importance of severing the links through which youth move towards extremism and our conviction that youth are the primary resource in building our nation.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“These include the significant and growing "youth bulge" globally and the stress it is placing on basic services such as education, unemployment, perceptions of injustice, individual alienation or community grievances. In the Middle East region, the unresolved and brutal conflicts in countries such as Syria, Iraq, Libya and Yemen, and the long-standing Israeli occupation, have led to further Violence and fractured the global security order. These crises have left political vacuums, which have exacerbated extremism, leading to spillover effects that have destabilized the entire region. From the perspective of the United Arab Emirates, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) exploits all of the factors described today in order to draw young people towards them to wage war against innocent civilians.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Mrs. Nusseibeh (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank His Royal Highness Crown Prince A1 Hussein bin Abdullah II of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for convening this important debate and for his valuable statement. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the previous speakers for their insights today. The United Arab Emirates fully shares the View of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan that young people should be seen not only as victims, but also as agents in building and delivering a positive agenda that counters extremism and Violence and offers hope in the wake of the destructive war waged by the forces of intolerance and hatred. Many speakers today have noted the range of socioeconomic root causes that might make youth vulnerable to recruitment and radicalization.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The United Arab Emirates stands with the United Nations and international partners in this important endeavour and hopes 2015 will be the year where we place the agency and participation of women and girls front and centre in our agenda. This is not only an issue of gender, but also a matter of international peace and security.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Much progress has been made through the continual, concerted efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bangura, the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict, United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, among other United Nations entities. To that end, last month the United Arab Emirates Government contributed $1 million to United Nations Action's multi-donor trust fund specifically to support the important work being undertaken by the Team of Experts in their efforts to build capacity on a national level in the rule of law and justice sectors.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Improving women's access to information and avenues through which they can share their views helps ensure that women are part of important discussions about political processes, peacemaking and community development as countries transition out of conflict. All of these recommendations approach tackling this issue in new ways and building on utilizing the tools that have proven effective. We need to continually improve our methodology by using new technology to help us address this centuries-old crime. It is the responsibility of the international community and national authorities to promote gender equality and empower women, not simply because it is the right thing to do, but because we know it leads to more stable and secure societies. As such, the United Nations remains the central forum for addressing this matter.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Thirdly, victims need to be able to safely and effectively report and document sexual assault in conflict zones. In one recent mission, under the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, mobile technology was utilized to allow civilians to register reports of violence directly to United Nations peacekeeping forces. This kind of reporting and documentation needs to be supported by the increasing presence of women protection advisers, who are deployed in peacekeeping operations to prevent and respond to conflict-related sexual Violence. Fourthly, crowd-sourced information can improve women's voice and agency in peace processes.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“It is critical for the international community to deepen its information base on the nature, scope and objectives of sexual violence carried out within conflict in order to define appropriate interventions in consultation with women and affected communities. Secondly, in peacekeeping operations it is critical that missions be able to predict emerging threats, react quickly and efficiently to instances of violence and understand community needs in their response. Digitizing early-warning mechanisms enables women and girls to protect themselves from conflict-related sexual violence. This requires cooperation among local communities and peacekeepers, as well as additional funding to expand the use of early warning tools as part of a preventive approach.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“To this end, we would like to share specific recommendations arising from the panel discussion series convened by the United Arab Emirates in partnership with UN-Women and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, in contribution to the global study on resolution 1325 (2000). First, we are better armed and better equipped to respond to conflict-related sexual violence when we have accurate data. We welcome comprehensive reporting, investigation and documentation in order to bolster the United Nations ability to better fulfil its mandate, stressing the need for sex and age-disaggregated data.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Accountability for perpetrators is also fundamental to our global strategy. This should include individuals who commit, command or condone - by failing to prevent or punish - conflict-related sexual Violence. We need to ensure comprehensive justice strategies in line with international humanitarian and human rights law, which includes providing survivors with the full array of support needed after a crime has been committed. Our attention, however, should focus not only on the aftermath of these crimes, but also on preventing their occurrence in the first place.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“In the larger context of conflict, this agenda must be pursued comprehensively. A full-fledged response to combating conflict-related sexual Violence will be possible only with the full implementation of the objectives outlined in 1325 (2000) in practice and not simply in theory. We must emphasize and ensure that women's agency and participation are an equal focus of this agenda in order to address its underlying causes. As many have noted here today, accelerating the deployment of women protection advisers and gender advisers is key to addressing conflict-related sexual violence effectively. These differentiated roles are both of importance and must be given equal weight and resources. Let us commit to making the deployment of both gender and women protection advisers a key requirement of every mission.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Extremist groups and non-State actors are using sexual violence to achieve tactical objectives and terrorize communities into compliance, displacing populations and generating revenue through trafficking, enslavement and ransom. We need to develop more creative and innovative solutions as part of a comprehensive strategy. While the international community develops its responses to counter these acts, we must at the same time develop preventive approaches to empower women as their own first line of defence. This includes promoting women's participation in the design and implementation of these programmes and supporting their leadership in local contexts. The education and empowerment of women are our strongest weapon against extremism and conflict-related sexual violence.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“In this context, we fully endorse the Secretary-General's recommendation to integrate the issue of conflict- related sexual Violence into the work of the relevant Security Council sanctions Committees, as part of the designation criteria for the imposition of targeted measures. We believe that the Security Council has a key role to play and should remain actively seized of this matter, in the interest of maintaining international peace and security. As the Secretary-General noted in his report, the rise of non-State actors has made our landscape much more complex. We are navigating a newly shifting security context where the rise of violent extremism has led to increased and targeted violence against women and girls, men and boys.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The crime itself has been used as a weapon of war for centuries, but it was here, in this Chamber, that the international community created the mechanisms to help national authorities confront perpetrators and support the victims of these crimes. And it is here where further progress can and must be made. Today, the Secretary-General's report (S/2015/203) takes us a step further as we move away from looking at conflict-related sexual violence as a tactic of war, to recognizing it as a tactic of terror. The report accurately pinpoints how sexual violence is deployed by extremist groups to achieve their heinous objectives. As such, it should be firmly dealt with under this rubric ofterror.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“In that light, we welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bangura's upcoming mission to the Middle East, in the hope that her visit contributes to creating a region-wide strategy to address conflict- related sexual violence within the context of extremism. As ever, the United Arab Emirates stands ready to support the Special Representative of the Secretary- General in this critical mission. As we are confronted by distressing accounts of rape, sexual slavery and forced marriage by extremist groups, we must also recognize that some progress has been made in a relatively short period of time. It is remarkable to reflect that it was only eight years ago that the Security Council formally recognized the use of conflict-related sexual Violence as a matter of international peace and security.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Thank you, Madam President, for convening this open debate on conflict-related sexual violence and for choosing this important topic as part of your agenda. May I also congratulate you on your dynamic and effective presidency of the Security Council this month. The United Arab Emirates joins others in thanking the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on conflict-related sexual violence, and the briefers this morning for their thoughtful and important presentations. The United Arab Emirates further lends its voice in commending the work done by Zainab Bangura in her tenure as Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. It is ofparticular significance that we are convening this open debate under Jordan's presidency, as the Middle East faces a rising tide of extremism and unrest.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The responsibility for implementing those recommendations nationally and supporting them internationally lies with all ofus, ifwe wish to continue to emulate the model of the human values of tolerance, moderation and diversity that began with our forebears. Let me end by congratulating the delegation of France on the successful stewardship of the Security Council during its presidency across a broad range of issues that are fundamental to international peace and security.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“The United Nations can, however, only fulfil its mandate if it is empowered to do so by its membership. Secondly, it is imperative to consult and listen closely to the States of the affected region itself. We understand the issues and the context, and we will bear the consequences in the long term. Thirdly, the impunity enjoyed by the perpetrators must be addressed through the formation of resolute international coalitions. Secure and stable societies are the cornerstone of good governance, and we must help our region to stabilize during this turbulent period. Fourthly, Governments must be encouraged to extend their protections to all their citizens and uphold their freedoms. Fifthly, strong institutions and mechanisms that protect human rights and provide early warning to prevent and respond to Violations must be built and maintained.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“They provide the framework of critical protections for people when societies break down, and they deliver the means to prevent and stop Violence and disorder, even when leadership fails. That must be our focus as we shape the broad ambitions of the post-2015 development agenda. In that context, the United Arab Emirates would like to offer some recommendations for addressing the problem. First, the Security Council must consistently condemn the systematic persecution of minorities wherever it takes place. And in finding solutions, we must respect the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount document of common principles that we have as an international community. Member States must have the courage to do what is right and not only what is politically convenient.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“In Egypt, whose stability the United Arab Emirates believes to be the cornerstone of the stability of entire region, as well as Iraq and Syria and Yemen, our long history of harmony is threatened by the actions of extremists. Underlying the shifting landscape in the Arab scene, the ongoing injustice of the Palestinian question fuels the narrative of Daesh's recruitment efforts, both in our region and globally. An end to that tragic conflict must be achieved, and we commend France's leading diplomatic efforts to secure a meaningful resolution of that tragic injustice. In our region, but elsewhere too, it is Vital to shore up the economic, social, legal and institutional infrastructures of States.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“And, while our infrastructure is modern, the values of tolerance, moderation and unity that are the foundation of our country's multi-ethnic, multi-religious diversity are ancient. Fostering such a model requires a conception of State-building that is underpinned by educational opportunity, economic development and the respect for human rights, the rule of law and the prominent role of women as partners in these endeavours. In the United Arab Emirates, we have also found that visionary leadership and strong institutions are the pillars of stability. It is Vital to sustain those pillars in the many countries undergoing transition in our region. Our lives and faiths have always been and will always remain interconnected in our region. That is why we cannot isolate ourselves from injustice when it occurs around us.”
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