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Rabab Fatima

lines on the record: 247
first: 2020-04-23
most recent: 2021-10-21
sittings or episodes: 32
sources: un-security-council

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“At the national level, we have developed a national action plan for its implementation. We believe that national action plan can be an important tool for ensuring women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peacekeeping, peacebuilding, climate action and preventing other contemporary threats to peace, and Bangladesh would like to see that emerge as a recommendation from today’s important meeting.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/886 (2021) · source
“In this regard, Bangladesh particularly stresses the importance of providing long-term development support to the affected countries with a view to creating economic opportunities for local women. Supporting local women entrepreneurs can contribute to the overall socioeconomic status of women. In this process, women ex-combatants can be reintegrated into the mainstream of society. Development partners and the international financial institutions have a particular role to play in this regard, especially in nurturing local peacebuilding and entrepreneurial initiatives. Finally, as a member of the Security Council in 2000, Bangladesh was closely involved in the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). Since then, we have been a strong advocate of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/886 (2021) · source
“At the same time, adequate numbers of gender advisers and gender focal points should be appointed, including from the local community, to ensure that peacekeeping operations are held accountable for implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. Increasing the number of women in peacekeeping missions will not achieve the desired result if women are not adequately represented at the leadership level. The increased participation of women at the decision-making level could bring transformative changes to the mindset of society and help break gender stereotypes on the role of women. Thirdly, peace cannot be sustained if the root causes of conflict are not adequately addressed.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/886 (2021) · source
“Secondly, the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda needs to be localized to ensure lasting peace in conflict-affected countries. The increased involvement of women in peacekeeping operations enables a higher level of collaboration among local women peacebuilders. Women peacekeepers also play a crucial role in the prevention of and protection from sexual violence in conflict. In this regard, provision should be made to increase the number of female engagement teams in peacekeeping operations and to ensure corresponding resources for their effective engagement with the community.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/886 (2021) · source
“To reap the benefits of women and peace and security, there is no alternative to investing in women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Allow me to share some thoughts in that regard. First, according to the Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/827), in 2020 women represented only 23 per cent of delegates in peace processes led or co-led by the United Nations. That should be increased. Any peace process initiated or supported by the United Nations must ensure the equal participation of women. That should be applicable for the United Nations engagement in peacebuilding as well. In that regard, all United Nations entities and other development and peacebuilding partners should work in a coordinated manner and help create an enabling environment for ensuring women’s equal participation in peacebuilding and sustaining peace.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/886 (2021) · source
“In some cases, the agenda has even taken a reverse course, revealing the flaws in the peace process. In many situations, even after peace was established, it could not be sustained, as it did not include women. As we enter the third decade since the agenda was adopted in 2000, we need to refocus on the women and peace and security agenda and invest in tapping its full potential in building and sustaining peace. Women’s increased participation in peacekeeping and peacebuilding has proven to be an effective means for implementing the women and peace and security agenda across sectors in conflict-affected countries. Women peacekeepers help create an enabling environment for local women to participate in peacebuilding.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/886 (2021) · source
“I thank Kenya for organizing this important debate during the women and peace and security month. I also thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their valuable and insightful remarks. Twenty-one years ago, landmark resolution 1325 (2000) recognized women as active agents for peace and security. Since then, numerous resolutions have been adopted on women and peace and security calling for the enhanced participation of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. The role of women in addressing both traditional and non-traditional drivers of conflict is now well-established, making the agenda a cross-cutting one. While the scope of the agenda has widened in many dimensions, its effective implementation continues to face challenges.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/886 (2021) · source
“Holding the violators accountable would be an important step in finding justice and lasting peace. In that regard, we welcome the developments at the International Criminal Court. As I conclude, I would like to reiterate Bangladesh’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people. We stand firmly with them in achieving their legitimate rights and aspirations. A two-State solution based on the pre-1967 borders is the only solution to bring about lasting peace in the region. Bangladesh will support all efforts to that end.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“We also need to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) by addressing its perennial funding crisis so as to meet the basic needs of the 5.8 million Palestine refugees registered with the Agency. Solidarity and joint action to mobilize resources will contribute to easing the difficulties facing UNRWA. Bangladesh will continue to support UNRWA with its annual contribution. Finally, the flagrant violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law and other international accords by the Israeli occupation forces are tantamount to war crimes. Persistent impunity and inaction have only led the Israeli occupation forces to become more violent over the years.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, the international community, led by the United Nations, must promptly engage in a thorough, serious and firm approach to this conflict for a sustained political and just initiative that upholds Palestinians’ human rights in accordance with international law and ends the occupation. The swift implementation of the road map, the Arab Peace Initiative and the efforts of the Quartet are crucial building blocks in that regard. Fourthly, the humanitarian needs of the Palestinian people must be urgently met. Humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as supplies, must have uninterrupted access to the civilian population in the Palestinian territory, including the Gaza Strip.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“However, global mobilization to end Israel’s wrongdoing is still lacking. In the current context, such mobilization can be effected only by the Security Council. The absence of any serious political and legal actions by the Council to enforce its standing resolutions that aim to end the decades‐long Israeli occupation is neither acceptable nor sustainable and contradicts the Council’s Charter duties. The Council must ensure Israel complies with all international human rights and humanitarian laws and relevant United Nations resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016).”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“Bangladesh strongly denounces such abhorrent acts of terror. I reaffirm Bangladesh’s unflinching commitment to realizing the inalienable rights of the brotherly people of Palestine for an independent homeland, based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Let me reiterate the following priorities. First, Israel must end its illegal occupation and annexation of Palestinian territory. We call for an immediate halt to the Israeli aggression and urge the international community to take urgent and decisive action to end this cycle of violence and injustice. For now, serious efforts must be made to strengthen the 20 May ceasefire and revitalize the Middle East peace process. Secondly, decade after decade, there has been an endless longing to end the conflict.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“In the first week of October 2021, Israel announced its illegal settlement plan across occupied Palestine to construct 10,000 settler housing units in the Qalandiya area, north of occupied Jerusalem. That constitutes a flagrant violation not only of international law but also of relevant United Nations resolutions. That would undermine the territorial integrity, viability and contiguity of the Palestinian State — and thus the possibility of the two‐State solution. Such appalling Israeli brutality continues with impunity in the occupied Palestinian territory. This cycle of violence and Israeli aggression is nothing new. Our inaction and failure to hold Israel accountable for its aggression only makes things more vicious. More than seven decades of inaction weigh heavily on the conscience of the Council.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“On 6 October, Israel attempted to divide the Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, violating both the historic and legal status quo at this holy site and blatantly disrespecting the Islamic Waqf. Such a provocative act comes only months after the Israeli aggression on the Al-Aqsa Mosque last May, which killed 232 Palestinians, including 65 children, 39 women and 17 elderly persons; injured over 1,900 people, many critically; and displaced over 60,000 Palestinians. Despite the fact that the occupying Power is absolutely forbidden under the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949 from transferring any of its civilian population into the occupied territory, Israel continues to do so.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“I congratulate Kenya on its successful stewardship of the work of the Security Council in October. I also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his informative briefing. My delegation aligns itself with the statements delivered by the representative of Oman on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (annex 18) and by the representative of Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (annex 1). Allow me to add the following points in my national capacity. While the Security Council holds its open debate on the situation in the Middle East today, Israel, the occupying Power, continues to impose institutionalized discrimination against Palestinians living under its rule in occupied East Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/884 (2021) · source
“The implementation of the women and peace and security agenda in conflict-affected and fragile situations can foster lasting peace. Finally, adequate, predictable and sustained financing needs to be ensured for peacebuilding and sustaining peace. The United Nations agencies, development partners and international financial institutions need to work in a coordinated manner to ensure inclusive development. There should be a smooth flow of official development assistance in fragile contexts, to support the nation-building process. Bangladesh will continue to work on fostering the fundamental tenets of diversity in its engagement in international peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts. It is a national priority for us.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“Therefore, capacity-building and the training of the peacekeepers should be designed to facilitate peacebuilding activities with a focus on the transition period. Fifth, digital transformation helps to reduce corruption and ensure good governance. However, digital space, especially social media, has also often been used to instigate hatred and intolerance towards minorities, refugees and migrants. While supporting nation-building efforts through digital cooperation, adequate support should be provided to the recipient countries to develop a legal framework that can fight online hate speech and other divisive phenomena. Sixth, the role of women in ensuring inclusive nation-building is crucial. They can influence the community in order to maintain social cohesion and avoid conflict.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission can be a critical enabler in collaboration with the United Nations country team and other relevant partners to come up with short-, medium- and long-term strategies to support national institutions. The Commission can also contribute through its bridging role for a coordinated approach by all stakeholders. All national and international stakeholders should work together in a coherent manner for common political solutions. Fourth, peacekeeping operations are no longer mere truce supervision. The role of the peacekeepers in implementing the overarching political strategy is equally important. In this regard, synchronization between peacekeeping and peacebuilding is vital, particularly during the transition period.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“First, in order to preserve the diverse character of a society, it is fundamentally important to establish equality before the law – in theory and in practice. There should not be any law or practice that allows discrimination on the grounds of race, religion, ethnicity or gender. Second, ensuring the participation of all in nation-building is crucial. The State should ensure that all segments of society are included in the nation-building exercise without discrimination. Equally important is to uplift the vulnerable and marginalized communities through affirmative actions. We must also ensure that the fruits of development are shared by all. Third, building inclusive and accountable institutions is important for achieving and sustaining peace.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“Particularly in the transition context, our peacekeepers support the capacity-building of the national and local institutions and the empowering of the women and youth-led organizations. Bangladesh is also actively engaged in the work of the Peacebuilding Commission in promoting its advisory and bridging role. In our national context, we have achieved notable success in establishing peace through the inclusion of ethnic minorities in our national development process. The Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord signed with the armed ethnic groups made it possible to put an end to decades-long conflicts in the south-eastern part of Bangladesh. Today, the ethnic minorities are an integral part of our national development aspirations. Allow me to share some thoughts on diversity, peacebuilding and sustaining peace.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“Unfortunately, even in the twenty-first century, we have been experiencing discrimination and violence against people due to their culture, religion, race and colour. In our neighbouring country of Myanmar, intolerance for and exclusion of ethnic and religious minorities plunged the country into recurrent crises. The forced displacement of Rohingya Muslims from Myanmar in the face of systematic persecution and State-sponsored hatred is a classic example of failed nation-building efforts. Only an inclusive approach to, acknowledgement of, and respect for diversity in Myanmar society can help the country to come out of its persistent crises. Bangladesh, as the leading troop- and police-contributing county, supports the nation-building efforts in various conflict-affected countries through the implementation of their mandates.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“I congratulate Kenya for assuming the Presidency of the Security Council this month and for organizing this important debate on diversity and State-building for peacebuilding and sustaining peace. My sincere appreciation to the Secretary-General and other briefers for sharing their valuable insights on this issue. We believe that peacebuilding and sustaining peace are an inclusive and broad- based process where national ownership needs to be complemented by the meaningful participation of all segments of society. Sustaining peace is further linked to the sustainable development agenda. It is, therefore, essential to ensure that no one is left behind in the quest for peace in our societies. Respect for diverse cultures, religions and ethnic identities is the prerequisite for stability and sustaining peace.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/868 (2021) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), with its mandate for peacebuilding and sustaining peace, can play a crucial role in such contexts. Prevention at the source is key, and we recognize the important role that the PBC is playing in supporting national efforts in that regard. Finally, it is important to leverage the synergies among peace and development actors. The twin resolutions on peacebuilding and sustaining peace (General Assembly resolution 75/201 and Security Council resolution 2558 (2020)) stress the importance of such a cross-cutting approach. In order to support climate-vulnerable countries, we must ensure adequate resources for climate action.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“Their operational activities should place the do-no-harm principle high on their agenda in the context of climate change. As one of the top troop- and police-contributing countries to the United Nations, Bangladesh is now leading the Group of Friends for leading on environmental management in the field, which aims to raise awareness on reducing the environmental footprint of United Nations peace operations in the field. However, we see limited scope for peacekeeping operations to contribute to climate-change issues. The security risks emanating from climate change are primarily non-traditional in nature, and those can best be tackled by enhancing global development cooperation. Fourthly, the impacts of climate change may interact with other drivers of fragility in a conflict situation to further exacerbate human-security challenges.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“It may create new risks or exacerbate existing ones by undermining food, water, energy and livelihood security, for example. It is imperative to create opportunities for alternative livelihoods and encourage localized solutions to such pressing problems, especially to prevent or minimize population displacement. Secondly, we need to consider the impacts of climate change on sustained livelihoods, population displacement and socioeconomic shocks through the lens of development and human security. In order to take appropriate action, the United Nations must take an evidence-based approach, drawing on national and subnational sources. Thirdly, a high number of conflict-affected countries are also climate vulnerable. As such, peacekeeping operations on the ground must be as climate- friendly as possible.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“Agenda 21, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the Sendai Framework have all recognized those interlinkages. However, no conclusive evidence-based connection has been established between climate change and international security. We therefore believe that international development cooperation is the most effective way to deal with the adverse impacts of climate change. Big emitters must pursue the rapid mitigation of greenhouse gases. In addition, we should ensure adequate support — in the form of resources and technology — to the most vulnerable countries so that they can address these challenges. Let me share a few specific thoughts in that regard. First, we see climate change as a risk multiplier that may affect various dimensions of human security in climate-vulnerable countries.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“The Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, issued in August, predicts that the global temperature will cross the threshold of 2°C by 2100. That will cause irreversible damage to our planet. As such, climate change is an existential issue for all of us. It could have security implications by putting pressure on shared and scarce resources and induce large-scale displacement, and thus become a source of political instability, tension and conflict. We recognize the multifaceted risks posed by climate change, yet we feel that an alarmist approach and the over-securitization of climate-change discourse would not be helpful because it would divert attention from the essential interlinkages between climate change and global development. The nexus between climate change and development is well established.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“In addition, we are now preparing for a high-level climate dialogue in October, led by the President of the General Assembly, in order to build further momentum towards an ambitious outcome to the twenty-sixth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in November. Speaking at the closed-door dialogue, my Prime Minister highlighted the dire consequences facing climate-vulnerable countries due to the double threat of the coronavirus disease pandemic and climate-induced disasters. She called for an ambitious action plan by developed countries for reducing carbon emissions, fulfilling the $100 billion climate-financing target, fostering technology-transfer and supporting green recovery, among other things.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“I thank the Ireland presidency for convening today’s high-level open debate of the Security Council on the “Maintenance of international peace and security: climate and security”. I also thank the Secretary-General and other briefers for sharing their insights on this important issue. This open debate is very timely. We just concluded a closed-door round- table meeting, convened by the Secretary-General and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on the margins of the high-level week of the General Assembly at its seventy-sixth session.”
2021-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/815 (2021) · source
“Effective coordination, awareness-building, and the protection of civilians as well as the peacekeepers can be addressed more efficiently with the help of digital technologies. Implementation of the strategy for the digital transformation of peacekeeping can play an instrumental role in this connection. Finally, we cannot overemphasize the primacy of politics in ensuring a successful transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding and sustaining peace. Therefore, all stakeholders should engage in a coordinated and coherent manner in forging political solutions to the conflicts, including by addressing the ir root causes. The main purpose of peacekeeping operations is to transfer a conflict-affected society into a resilient and self-sustained one that is capable of withstanding setbacks and prevent a relapse of conflicts.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“Fourth, effective coordination and coherence among all the stakeholders, especially within the United Nations system, during and post-transition period is essential, as emphasized in the Action for Peacekeeping Plus priorities. Equally important is the coordination among other stakeholders such as international financial institutions, non-governmental organizations, local and community organizations and regional and subregional organizations. Fifth, predictable and sufficient funding for the peacebuilding process can help the transition and post-transition development endeavours. In this regard, the Peacebuilding Fund can play a significant role to ensure sustaining peace. Sixth, the use of technology can help in many aspects that can positively influence the transition.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“Second, institution-building and training should be emphasized in the context of transition. The peacekeeping operations should facilitate the building of effective national institutions in the host country that will also strengthen the national ownership in the peacebuilding process. Third, the transition process would not facilitate sustainable peace in the post - conflict region unless people from all sectors are included. In this regard, implementing the women and peace and security agenda and the youth, peace and security agenda can play a vital role in ensuring the full and effective participation of women and youth in peacebuilding.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“For instance, Bangladesh co-leads (with Italy) the Group of Friends on Leading Environmental Management in the Field to support the implementation of the United Nations environmental strategy for peacekeeping. The peacekeepers, through their engagements in protecting the environment and waste management, strive to leave a positive legacy in the host societies. Let me share some specific thoughts on how to ensure an effective and sustainable transition. First, while setting the mandates of a peacekeeping mission, adequate importance should be given to the requisites of transition on the basis of the nature of the conflict and its impact. As such, the initial mandate of a peacekeeping operation should focus on transition and equip the missions with the required resources.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“Peacekeepers play a critical role in sustaining peace by laying the foundation for peacebuilding initiatives in various conflict-affected countries. In order to ensure that the impacts of peacekeeping operations are durable, a smooth transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding is of fundamental importance. As the top troop- and police-contributing country, Bangladeshi peacekeepers are making an important contribution in ensuring a smooth transition. Their contributions are characterized primarily by unarmed and peaceful activities, such as community engagement, infrastructure development, and capacity-building of national institutions, including in the security sector. These activities contribute to strengthening the capacity and resilience of the host country to sustain peace and prevent the escalation and relapse of conflict.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating Ireland for assuming the presidency of the Council in this important month. I also thank the Irish presidency for convening today’s important and timely debate on peacekeeping and transitions. I thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their comprehensive and insightful briefings. United Nations peacekeeping is not limited to military operations only. With the evolution of conflicts and their protracted nature, peacekeeping operations have embraced multidimensional activities ranging from institution-building to the promotion and protection of human rights. As reflected in the twin resolutions on peacebuilding and sustaining peace, peacekeeping operations form an integral part of the United Nations whole-of-system response to conflicts, including their prevention.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/783 (2021) · source
“However, technology alone cannot do all that is required for further strengthening the United Nations peacekeeping operations. It merely lays the foundation, but more technologically enabled peacekeeping will require genuine political will and strengthened partnerships among the Member States, particularly among the members of the Security Council.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“Cost- efficiency is also crucial for sustainable projects. We, therefore, need to think how the new investments/funds will be managed for the sustainable running of technology- based projects, including through prioritization of resources. Prioritization of resources is essential in this regard. Finally, digital technologies can play a crucial role in implementing the women and peace and security agenda, especially in ensuring greater participation of women in peacekeeping. It can also help the peacekeepers on the ground in community engagement, especially with the youth, and help promote the youth, peace and security agenda. The use of digital technologies offers immense benefits in fulfilling peacekeeping mandates.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“We also believe that for technology to be sustainable and user-friendly, it needs to be reliable and cost-effective. Encouraging home-grown and local solutions to environmental hazards as well as engaging community in environmental management is important. In this regard, incentivizing use of renewable energy including solar power in the field could be an important step. Fifth, while incorporating the digital technologies, the responsible use of data should be one of the topmost priorities. A transparent and trustworthy mechanism can help in building a tech-enabled peacekeeping operation. In this regard, cooperation and coordination among the national authorities, United Nations agencies and other stakeholders is vital. Sixth, adopting and integrating new technologies require new investment.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“It can also be used for awareness campaigns, trend analysis and strengthening the early warning mechanism, which are critical for protection of civilians. In this regard, capacity-building of peacekeepers and availability of the best and most up-to-date technologies are of utmost importance. Third, the use of technology has enormous potential to stop the spread of disinformation and hatred. Digital technology in particular can be effectively used to disseminate positive information on the contribution of peacekeepers in the local community, as a means to tackle anti-United Nations sentiment, which often results in attacks against the peacekeepers. Fourth, technology is a key enabler in reducing the environmental impact of peacekeeping operations.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“First, use of technology in peace operations can contribute to more effective implementation of mandates, including by enhancing field support, safety and security, and protection of civilians. Therefore, it is important to integrate technologies, especially digital technology, in the peacekeeping mandates. However, such integration should be done in close consultation with the troop- and police- contributing countries and other stakeholders, particularly to assess and address the capability gaps. Second, use of technologies can significantly enhance the safety and security of the peacekeepers, particularly by facilitating real-time communications and improving situational awareness within the mission.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“Our peacekeepers have constantly been adapting to the new realities and contexts by supporting United Nations efforts to make peacekeeping more effective and fit for purpose. Bangladesh co-leads with Italy the Group of Friends on Leading Environmental Management in the Field, which is dedicated to supporting the implementation of the United Nations environmental strategy for peacekeeping. We are equally committed to supporting the successful implementation of the digital transformation strategy. Bangladesh would also like to share its own journey to a “Digital Bangladesh” in the mission areas. Let me share some thoughts on technology and peacekeeping.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“Effective, innovative and responsible use of technology in the field can help mandate implementation and ensure safety and security of the peacekeepers. In this regard, we consider the new strategy for the digital transformation of United Nations peacekeeping as a welcome development, which will help in the implementation of Action for Peacekeeping commitments. We note with appreciation other important initiatives of the Secretariat, including the Unite Aware platform, which helps the missions to enhance situational awareness. Bangladesh has always been in the forefront in contributing to world peace. For over three decades, Bangladesh has been participating in the United Nations peacekeeping operations, and we have been consistently placed among the top troop- and police-contributing countries for many years.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“I congratulate India for assuming the presidency of the Council in the month of its seventy-fifth Independence Day and for the productive conduct of the Council’s work. I also thank India for convening today’s open debate. I thank the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for their comprehensive and useful briefings. The United Nations peacekeeping operations have become more complex in nature, posing new challenges for the peacekeepers deployed on the ground. The armed groups are becoming more and more dangerous with access to new technologies and equipment. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has added further complexities in the implementation of the mandates by the peacekeepers. At the same time, technology can potentially improve the quality of peacekeeping in many ways.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/732 (2021) · source
“Bangladesh, as a littoral country of the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean, engages itself to secure its maritime security interests in a cross-sectoral, comprehensive, coherent and cost-effective manner, in conformity with existing national and international laws, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and other relevant conventions and instruments. A shared unity of purpose and effort by all involved is necessary to maintain the safety and security of our maritime routes. Let us work together to reap the advantages and opportunities that the oceans offer us.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“Bangladesh enacted its own marine fisheries act in 2020, accommodating the necessary clauses for the prevention and control of illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. Bangladesh is also in the process of finalizing its maritime zones act. Nevertheless, without sufficient capacity to control illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and the trafficking of narcotics, it would be impossible for countries such as ours to combat those challenges. International cooperation is imperative in this regard. Finally, maritime crime and terrorism must be controlled to safeguard the economic interests of our countries. However, while we endeavour to do so, we must not forget the humanitarian needs of the people in distress on the marine routes.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“We would like to see the early conclusion of the international legally binding instrument under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Bangladesh will remain actively and constructively engaged in the negotiations and the norm-setting process of the agreement. Fourth, the root causes of maritime crimes should be identified, and Member States need to be properly equipped with the necessary technical, technological and financial supports to curb maritime crime. Intelligence- and information-sharing among Member States will play a critical role in enhancing national capacities in this regard. Fifth, illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing and the trafficking of narcotics are major problems in many maritime zones.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“Member States need to effectively and earnestly implement all the provisions of the Conventions and the Security Council resolutions for promoting maritime security. Second, climate change has adverse impacts on global maritime security. Effective implementation of the relevant climate agreements, including the Paris Agreement, will play an important role in promoting maritime security. We urge Member States to make renewed commitments to further prevent the adverse impacts of climate change during the upcoming twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and thereby contribute to ensuring maritime security. Third, the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity beyond national jurisdictions are critical to promoting maritime security.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“The transnational nature of these crimes makes it impossible for one State to fight them alone. Therefore, we need a collective approach and renewed commitment to curb maritime crimes. Let me make some specific points in this regard. First, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea provides a comprehensive framework to address all possible threats to maritime security. This august Council has adopted a significant number of resolutions in this regard. We commend the work of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for supporting Member States in curbing maritime crime through the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and the United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“Such a diverse range of issues and complexities warrants the international coordination that the maritime security agenda entails. Bangladesh attaches high importance to maritime security. Following the peaceful settlement of maritime boundaries with India and Myanmar, we prioritized economic activities, including extracting marine resources from our maritime zone in the Bay of Bengal. A significant number of Bangladeshi people are working as seafarers around the globe. Thus, any insecurity on the global maritime routes will negatively impact the social, economic and environmental security of the country. Many States are engaged in developing a framework for maritime security. Yet, in this globalized world and with the emergence of new technologies, maritime crimes are on the rise.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source
“Maritime security is an important and integral part of international peace and security. Throughout history, the oceans were always of vital economic and political importance. At present, around 90 per cent of global trade takes place through marine routes. Thus, maritime security is linked to global economic development. The rise of trade through marine routes also brings new challenges that require global political attention and action. These challenges include, among other elements, inter-State disputes; maritime terrorism; piracy; the trafficking of narcotics, people and illicit goods; arms proliferation; illegal fishing; marine litter and plastic pollution; maritime accidents and disasters; and the impact of climate change on marine ecology and biodiversity.”
2021-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/722 (2021) · source