YouSaid · the spoken record

Oppong-Ntiri

lines on the record: 433
first: 2022-01-12
most recent: 2023-12-19
sittings or episodes: 81
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Consequently, we reiterate the call on the Russian Federation to unconditionally withdraw its forces from the internationally recognized territories of Ukraine and for the two parties to commit to diplomacy and dialogue for an early and negotiated settlement of their dispute. We believe that, through meaningful and sustained engagement centred on the principles of the Charter, international law and the norms that facilitate peaceful coexistence and assure stability, the parties will be better equipped to address their mutual security concerns. In concluding, we urge the sustained engagement of the Security Council on this important matter, with a view to ensuring freedom from sexual oppression as well as accountability for all acts of impunity against women and girls in Ukraine.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“There is also a crucial need to ensure access to safe accommodation and enhance the protection of displaced and refugee children, taking into consideration their best interests, to prevent them from being trafficked. It is important to recall that the effects of conflicts on populations are innumerable. Whenever conflicts occur, innocent civilians are often exposed to unspeakable physical, mental, environmental and economic damage, with very little hope for restoration. When sexual violence and human trafficking are introduced into this already-toxic cocktail, victims experience an agony most of us can never imagine. A ceasefire is most urgent now to eliminate the conditions within which these unbridled and gross violations of international law, international humanitarian law and human rights abuses have been manifested.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“In accordance with resolution 2475 (2019), the United Nations must urgently reduce the risk of trafficking through the provision of effective assistance and protection to refugees and internally displaced persons without discrimination, in particular on grounds of race, gender, disability or other status, recognizing that discrimination and racism may increase vulnerability to trafficking. No child in Ukraine should have to endure the horrible experience of being trafficked for the purposes of sexual exploitation. We urge all relevant United Nations agencies to ensure that child-protection systems in Ukraine are continuously and adequately resourced.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Training and capacity-building for United Nations field and humanitarian workers, civil society organizations, local women’s groups and media organizations in Ukraine are absolutely essential in ensuring that such entities are adequately equipped to provide sufficient sensitization against stigma. Dealing with the problem of stigmatization would encourage an increasing number of victims not only to report violations against them, but also to support the delivery of justice on their behalf by testifying and staying engaged throughout the prosecution processes.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We further express our support for global calls to designate such acts as war crimes and submit that conflict-related sexual violence and human trafficking should be treated as a basis for targeted sanctions against culpable actors in keeping with the importance that the Security Council attaches to accountability and ending impunity. Ghana is appreciative of the efforts of all humanitarian and aid agencies present in Ukraine, as well as the Member States that responded to the call for real action and continue to offer a hand of hope in the parts of the country where it is most needed.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We are reminded of our obligation as an international community to ensure that prevention, accountability and a survivor-centred approach, which are at the heart of resolution 2467 (2019), are not reduced to mere rhetoric but are translated into real and tangible action on the ground. Ghana condemns all acts of sexual violence and human trafficking in Ukraine, including as a weapon of war, and stresses the need to hold perpetrators accountable. We reiterate our support for all ongoing accountability efforts, including the investigations by the Ukrainian authorities, civil society organizations and the International Criminal Court, among others.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Patten during the open debate on conflict-related sexual violence, with an emphasis on accountability as a form of prevention (see S/PV.9016). At that open debate, Ukraine was listed among conflict environments where the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence remained a chilling reality for many. Today, as Ukraine takes centre stage in our discussions on conflict-related sexual violence and human trafficking, we, who are entrusted with the details of their heartbreaking circumstances, owe it to victims and survivors to channel our dissatisfaction into action.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“The gendered impact of conflict is of importance to peace and security and must continue to engage the attention of the global community so that appropriate and tailored responses are provided to the many women and girls who, unfortunately, fall victim to actions that constitute a violation of both their rights and international law. We are therefore grateful to Special Representative Pramila Patten, Natalia Karbowska and Sherrie Rollins Westin for their briefings and for drawing attention to the unfortunate development of conflict-related sexual violence and human trafficking in Ukraine and, more important, the protection assistance and support being provided to the women and girls. Two months ago, in this very Chamber, the members of the Security Council and the wider United Nations membership were briefed by Ms.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We also encourage the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to streamline its internal processes to enable much-needed medical and other humanitarian supplies to reach its people. We urge its leaders to allow the United Nations humanitarian agencies back into the country and support efforts by the United Nations system to re-establish the banking channel with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. We hope that in future the Council will be able to act in a united manner to preserve peace on the Korean peninsula.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“The humanitarian situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, which was already dire, has been exacerbated by the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the country. We are informed by the World Health Organization and other partners that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has yet to accept offers of millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) programme and other bilateral arrangements. It is important that we help the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea overcome its mistrust in order to avoid the needless loss of innocent lives and plug into the international cooperative arrangements that can support it in saving the lives of its people through access to the COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and other medical equipment that it needs to fight the virus.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“By today’s action in the Council, it should be clear to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that its reported intention to accelerate the development of its nuclear capabilities at the highest possible pace, as well as its threat to use nuclear weapons if its national interest is threatened, would be deemed as contrary to its obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which enjoin all States Members to be peace-loving. While we regret the lack of unanimity on this draft resolution, the balance of views is that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is obliged to take up the offer of unconditional dialogue by the United States and to take concrete, immediate and urgent steps to de-escalate the tensions on the Korean peninsula.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“Although the draft resolution was not adopted, the expressed position of 13 members of the Council shows an overwhelming convergence of the international community’s position on the matter and sends a clear message to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that the 23 missiles that it has launched this year alone, and the ones that it launched in previous years, are unacceptable to the international community and are in blatant violation of its international obligations, as expressed in multiple Security Council resolutions.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“The situation in the Korean peninsula is concerning for global peace and security. As members of the Council, we have a responsibility to the wider membership to act in moments when acting proactively can help prevent destabilization of international peace and security. It is in that context, and mindful of previous resolutions, that Ghana voted in favour of draft resolution S/2022/431, on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“Ghana believes that the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine would not only be beneficial to both parties but would also bring much-needed respite to the global economy, especially to developing countries and small economies, which have borne the disproportionate impact of the ripple effects of this war while struggling with the socioeconomic consequences of the coronavirus disease pandemic. In conclusion, I wish to reiterate that a sustainable solution to the conflict can be arrived at only through diplomacy and constructive dialogue among the parties and stakeholders.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“Ghana reiterates its call on both parties to exercise restraint and avoid the deliberate or accidental release of chemical or biological agents or other weapons of mass destruction given the immeasurable risk that those weapons pose to the lives of civilians and the environment. Historical events such as the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and its lasting impact present enough evidence that averting the chances of a nuclear war in Ukraine and beyond would be in the interest of not only both parties but also of the global community. The risk of a nuclear exchange is real and would be catastrophic for the whole planet. Its effects would be felt not only in Europe but around the whole world. We therefore call on all actors to uphold their obligations and commitments under international law and international humanitarian law.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“We also take seriously every report of the threat of use or the potential use of biological or chemical weapons and note that in all instances of chemical or biological activities the independent and impartial investigations conducted by the internationally recognized and mandated bodies should be the only way to establish the facts. The cruelty associated with the use of biological agents and toxins as instruments of war and the fact that the resulting diseases would not confine themselves to national borders justify the prohibition of States parties to the Biological Weapons Convention from the use of biological agents and toxins as instruments of war.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for giving me the floor. I would like to start by conveying my delegation’s — and indeed Ghana’s — sincere condolences to the Government and the people of the United Arab Emirates on the demise of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. I also join previous speakers in thanking the Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Mr. Thomas Markram, for his briefing. We have taken due note of the information provided. Like others, Ghana is deeply concerned that the conflict in Ukraine continues unabated and the cessation of hostilities remains elusive, despite the ongoing human suffering and the loss of precious lives, including those of women and children.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“We encourage the continued deployment of the good offices of the Secretary-General in the international endeavour to bring an end to the war and facilitate a diplomatic solution to the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. In conclusion, for the sake of the lives of the innocent children in Ukraine, we reiterate our call on the Russian Federation to heed the repeated calls of the international community to withdraw all its invading troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine and pursue the path of dialogue and diplomacy.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“At this juncture, we wish to commend the efforts of UNICEF and its partners in providing education-related supplies and appropriate learning opportunities for Ukrainian children in formal and informal settings. My delegation calls on host and transit countries to ensure that the best interest of children, including learning opportunities, forms an essential element of their interventions. We believe that such interventions will minimize the enduring impact that the ongoing crisis will have on the lives of children in Ukraine and on their education. In the spirit of resolution 2601 (2021), I would like to reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to United Nations endeavours to protect children in Ukraine, as well as its efforts to ensure uninterrupted education for them.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“In the difficult circumstances faced in Ukraine, the fact remains that war is usually traumatic for children, especially when they are directly affected. The mental impact, especially on children, is likely to have devastating consequences for several years to come. In that connection, humanitarian efforts should focus not only on the physical needs of the affected children in Ukraine but also on their psychological needs and their need for emotional assistance, as the damage of the war will result in long-lasting psychological trauma. My delegation reiterates that the mental well-being and safety of the children in Ukraine should be our ultimate concern and should remain at the forefront of the action of the international community, including the Security Council.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“Without the immediate cessation of hostilities, the 7.5 million children in Ukraine will continue to be endangered by the escalating armed conflict. It is very disheartening to see images of students forced to hide in basements and bomb shelters and children missing months of schooling, which will certainly impact their future negatively. The persistent impunity and high- handedness against children, schools and educational facilities in Ukraine must not only stop forthwith but the perpetrators must also be held accountable for their actions. In the meantime, Ghana is still hopeful that the war will end soon by peaceful and diplomatic means so that teachers and students can return to their normal routines.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“My delegation takes note of the report of the Ukrainian Ministry of Education and Science that 1,397 educational facilities across the country have been damaged and 102 destroyed by bombings and shelling, as of 26 April. Indeed, the reported attacks on schools and other educational facilities across Ukraine may constitute gross violations of international humanitarian law, particularly against children. On that note, my delegation strongly condemns the bomb explosion at a school building in Luhansk, in eastern Ukraine, on 7 May, which resulted in a considerable number of civilian casualties, and we wish to commiserate with the bereaved families and the people of Ukraine. Ghana reiterates its call on all parties to refrain from attacking civilian infrastructure, especially infrastructure whose destruction impacts the lives of children.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, and the delegations of Mexico and France for convening today’s meeting. I would also like to join previous speakers in thanking Ms. Joyce Msuya and Mr. Omar Abdi for their briefings. After several months of the violent conflict in Ukraine and its resulting humanitarian crisis, Ghana is deeply concerned about the lack of satisfactory progress towards finding a solution to the situation. It is indeed disheartening to know that innocent children have been caught up in this armed conflict, and sadly will be the most adversely affected by the horrifying situation. As the war continues to affect social institutions, education has undeniably been one of the major casualties, leading to severe disruptions in the education of children.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“We note the reported intention of the Russian Federation to redeploy its forces from certain parts of Ukraine and urge it to follow through in the ongoing dialogue in Turkey aimed at a pathway to resolving the crisis.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Ghana also encourages the countries neighbouring Ukraine to facilitate the free passage of persons fleeing the war, without discrimination, and to provide them with humanitarian assistance, including medical care — in line with the principles of humanity, neutrality and impartiality. We remain concerned about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the global economy, in general, and its disproportionate impact on developing countries and small economies, many of which are already caught up in the throes of the coronavirus disease pandemic. We reiterate our urgent call for international solidarity on the issues of sovereign release of excess food stocks, calibrated intervention in the oil market and new debt initiatives and financial access mechanisms to help maintain global cohesion and stability at this precarious time.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“It is more important than ever for the parties to the conflict to urgently commit to a humanitarian pause in order to enable the evacuation and safe passage of civilians and facilitate the delivery of food, medicine and other essential services to those in critical need who have been caught up in cities under siege. We also deplore the attacks on medical facilities and call for the protection of humanitarian workers and medical personnel. We urge the parties to comply with their commitments under international law and international humanitarian law, in particular the provisions of the 1949 Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in the Time of War, also known as the Fourth Geneva Convention.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“An unconditional and immediate ceasefire and the withdrawal of all invading troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine are critical to save lives and prevent further devastation to the Ukrainian people and remain fundamental to addressing the worsening humanitarian conditions. Ghana remains deeply concerned about the continuing military bombardment of cities and civilian populated areas of Ukraine and is disheartened by the resulting trauma, especially to the elderly, women and children. We note with regret the loss of lives, the displacement of people and the overall suffering of the Ukrainian people from this needless war.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Ms. Joyce Msuya, Assistant Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Mr. Beasley, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, for their briefings. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of the representative of Ukraine. Almost a week after the General Assembly voted to adopt landmark resolution ES-11/2, with an unequivocal call for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to the path of dialogue and diplomacy (see A/ES- 11/PV.9), the signs on the ground have yet to reflect the sentiments of the international community for an early improvement in the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“We urge continuous and open engagement among all concerned parties with the sole objective of averting or mitigating any environmental accident. Finally, we affirm our support for a Yemeni-led, Yemeni-owned political process under the auspices of the United Nations, with the objective of finding a comprehensive and lasting peace in Yemen.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, we stress the need for urgent measures to stabilize the fast-deteriorating economy. We continue to advocate for the lifting of import restrictions, in accordance with the Stockholm Agreement, in order to facilitate commercial imports and lessen the reliance on humanitarian aid. Far-reaching measures, including the peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, are needed to curtail significant import shocks, as 30 per cent of Yemen’s wheat imports come from Ukraine. We look forward to receiving further insights on the implementation strategy for the economic framework proposed by the United Nations to address the underlying problems of poverty in Yemen. We take note of the progress of the signing of the memorandum of understanding among relevant parties to enable work to proceed on the FSO SAFER tanker.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“We stress the importance for the parties to provide the space for the full, effective and meaningful participation of Yemeni women at all stages of the peace process, noting their long- demonstrated willingness and capacity to engage in communal and national efforts to resolve the conflict. Secondly, we wish to highlight the urgent need for funding in support of humanitarian operations. Worse than the harrowing humanitarian situation itself would be the failure of the international community and donor partners to meet the challenge of an imminent humanitarian catastrophe. We are hopeful that the high- level pledging event that will be held tomorrow under the benevolent auspices of the Governments of Sweden and Switzerland will extend a lifeline to the millions of Yemenis on the brink of starvation.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“The conflicting parties must end the hostilities and commit to working together in good faith to forge common understandings for a political settlement of the conflict. Finding common ground in the highly fragmented society of Yemen has proven to be difficult and will require the implementation of enhanced trust and confidence-building measures among the people. The facilitating role of the Special Envoy in that context is vital to ensure an inclusive political process in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. We therefore welcome and express our support for his ongoing consultations with all parties and stakeholders as part of the framework for a comprehensive peace process.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“First, we condemn, and call for an end to, the unremitting targeted attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure in blatant disregard for the precepts of international law and international humanitarian law. The ordinary people of Yemen continue to suffer needless deaths and casualties from the unabated hostilities and military escalations in the Ma’rib and Hajjah governorates and across several conflict lines in the country. Those dangerous escalations have resulted in the highest civilian casualties in at least three years, including the killing of 47 children in January and February alone. We therefore strongly support the call for a nationwide ceasefire, which is most urgent now.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Special Envoy Hans Grunberg and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their informative briefings on the overall difficult situation in Yemen. I also welcome the participation of the representative of Yemen at this meeting. The prevailing situation in Yemen reinforces the need for the Security Council and the international community to continue to support efforts aimed at finding a lasting and peaceful resolution to the conflict, while also responding to the worsening humanitarian crisis to bring a respite to the suffering people of that country. We take note of the matters raised in the briefings and wish to emphasize the following points.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8995 (2022) · source
“In order to allow for consistency in the text and to stick to universally agreed language, my delegation wishes to express its reservation with the use of the term, having preferred to see it replaced with term “human rights activists”.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“Ghana voted in support of resolution 2625 (2022) and welcomes its adoption. Indeed, the adoption of this resolution and the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan until 15 March 2023 is critical, as it allows for continuous support from the United Nations towards addressing the socioeconomic and political challenges in South Sudan and consequently sustains the much- desired peace in the country. While welcoming this resolution, Ghana regrets that a part of our concerns, which were brought to the attention of the penholder, was not taken into consideration in the text. The use of the term “human rights defenders” in sub-paragraph (a)(ii) of paragraph 3 of the resolution is not agreed language and also is not clearly defined.”
2022-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8994 (2022) · source
“It is our belief that maintaining transparency and information-sharing through the Committee’s website will continue to serve as a useful platform in facilitating further outreach to Member States to fulfil their 1540 obligations. In view of the all-inclusive nature of the comprehensive review process, we encourage the participation and contributions of all Member States as well as the relevant international, regional and subregional organizations in the open consultations to be organized. We remain optimistic about the work of the Committee and appreciate the support from the Group of Experts and officials of the Office for Disarmament Affairs and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“The Committee’s resilience in pursuing its activities, including facilitating assistance to Member States to fulfil their 1540 obligations while maintaining precautionary measures during the coronavirus disease pandemic, is commendable. I would like to recall that in April 2016 Ghana submitted its national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Given how expedient our national action plan has been in helping us to implement resolution 1540 (2004), it is our hope that efforts will be intensified to encourage other Member States to develop voluntary national implementation action plans, as encouraged by the Council in operative paragraph 5 of resolution 2325 (2016).”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“I thank Ambassador Juan Ramón de la Fuente Ramírez, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), for his briefing. As a State party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of nuclear weapons (NPT), the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC), we appreciate the 1540 Committee’s role as an essential component of the global non-proliferation architecture in preventing non-State actors from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction. The briefing today provides very useful information on the work and transparency of the 1540 Committee and the status of the implementation of the resolution ahead of the comprehensive review on the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8993 (2022) · source
“Therefore, ensuring the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peacebuilding requires enhanced partnerships, collective efforts and strategic approaches towards their economic empowerment. As a representative of Ghana once stated in the Council, we owe it to women in peace and security all over the world to convert mere rhetoric into concrete action.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“As part of their development cooperation efforts, countries and supranational institutions with sufficient financial and technical capabilities should enhance partnerships with their less endowed counterparts, especially through funding and the provision of technical support for women’s empowerment initiatives. That is especially crucial in regions facing threats from terrorism and violent extremism, such as the Sahel and coastal West Africa, where women’s economic empowerment is absolutely central to building community resilience and preventing radicalization and recruitment. If women have been able to achieve so much with negligible or no resources, we can only imagine what they will do with more.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Also, at the national level, it is incumbent on Governments to develop and implement policies that further enhance women’s economic empowerment and continue to provide a clear framework for addressing inequalities deeply rooted in their societies. It is absolutely necessary to develop these national gender policies, guided by key stakeholder inputs and with the participation of both Government and non-governmental agencies, development partners, traditional authorities and the media. Finally, effective bilateral cooperation, as well as collaboration across regional organizations on the women and peace and security agenda is crucial for accelerating the economic empowerment of women in peace and security.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Secondly, it should be recalled that the Secretary- General’s 2021 report on women and peace and security (S/2021/827) called for the urgent reduction in military spending and an increase in investment in peacebuilding, education, health and other programmes. A downward adjustment in the overall global military expenditure would ultimately lead to the channelling of much-needed funds into initiatives that are beneficial to the women and peace and security cause. Regrettably, the present global situation is likely to lead to countries increasing their defence spending, with an adverse impact on this objective. We must therefore recommit ourselves to this objective, especially in many other places of the world where this contribution would make a positive difference.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“First of all, the Security Council should reinforce its support for platforms, such as the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action, which rallies together United Nations Member States, regional organizations, civil society groups and the private sector to foster women’s economic security and leadership. Such partnerships should be harnessed by the Security Council and the United Nations at large as a means of enhancing public and private-sector participation in financing peace and post-conflict recovery. The private sector has the capacity to play a bigger and useful role in peacebuilding by offering logistical support, financial assistance, discounts and pro bono support to women peacebuilders as part of their corporate social responsibilities.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“For example, Agenda 2063 of the African Union and ECOWAS Vision 2050 are examples of long-term regional and subregional goals that have rightly identified the need to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment in all spheres of public engagement, and therefore require the support of the international community towards a seamless implementation. In addressing more specifically the focus of today’s open debate, Ghana will make the following four points on how the United Nations, the Security Council, regional organizations and Member States can ensure a more systematic cooperation and coordination geared towards the economic inclusion of women as a key to sustainable peace.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Multilateral financing mechanisms, such as the Secretary-General’s Peacebuilding Fund and the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund, which continue to dedicate significant portions of investments towards gender equality and women’s empowerment all over the world, are some examples of the strides we stand to achieve when all relevant stakeholders in the women and peace and security agenda pool their resources and efforts for the greater good. Organizations, such as the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have ensured the incorporation of crucial aspects of the women and peace and security agenda into their strategic objectives.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Ghana is delighted at the existence of multinational and multi-stakeholder initiatives, such as the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action, which seek, among others, to ensure women’s economic security, as well as enhance their leadership roles across peace, security and humanitarian sectors. The existence of such broad and extensive platforms holds enormous promise for fostering the active participation of Governments, the United Nations, regional organizations, the private sector and international corporations in the economic empowerment of women in peacebuilding. Such partnerships are indispensable in the realization of the economic inclusion of women in various aspects of peacebuilding.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“It is therefore necessary that we focus policy actions towards a reversal of this trend, as it will ultimately lead to the ability of women to meaningfully contribute to the advancement, progress and stability of their communities and the strengthening of their leadership roles and capacities in peacebuilding efforts. Two decades since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2001), the collective agenda to ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peace and security processes demands a renewed impetus and the strengthened resolve of all stakeholders.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Today, as the United Nations organ with the primary responsibility for maintaining global peace and security, we are called upon to exchange views on how the women who so excellently support the work of peace in communities far and wide can be protected, not only from reprisals and harm, but also from economic exclusion and marginalization, which tends to impede their capacity to be fully effective as actors for peace. The economic exclusion of women places severe restrictions on their capacity to effectively participate in peace and security initiatives as the institutional and sociocultural obstacles women continue to face reinforce their marginalization. In conflict situations and post-conflict environments, threats to the meaningful economic empowerment of women are intensified and become almost insurmountable.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking you, Madam President, for convening this open debate, which provides an opportunity to exchange views and perspectives on the advancement of the women and peace and security agenda, especially on the day we commemorate the International Women’s Day. We also wish to express our appreciation to Ms. Sima Bahous, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva and Ms. Moussokoro Coulibaly for their briefings. At the open debate on protecting the participation of women in peace processes (see S/PV.8949), held under the Norwegian presidency in January, Ghana indicated that women involved in peacebuilding efforts were drivers of the positive change we all desire and, therefore, deserved to be protected by the Security Council, the international community at large and the Member States to which they belong.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source