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2021-11-22

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2023-12-15

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1. “We welcome the progress made in the international community and within United Nations bodies in recognizing the gender dimension of small arms and light weapons through both legal and normative frameworks. We echo the call in resolution 2122 (2013) to ensure “women’s full and meaningful participation in efforts to combat and eradicate the illicit transfer and misuse of small arms and light weapons” ( para. 14) and for “information and analysis on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls” ( para. 1). We are also a champion of the full and equal participation of women in decision-making processes. That is reflected in our work on both peacekeeping and peacebuilding. In that context, we recognize that frameworks and policy must be aligned with action, mutually supporting each other. To give just one example.”

   2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source

2. “(spoke in French) The illicit trade, diversion and trafficking of small arms and light weapons represent a widespread and ongoing phenomenon, fuelling deadly violence, organized crime, corruption and security problems across the world. Small arms and light weapons remain the main weapons used in the majority of conflicts throughout the world. Given that situation, Canada supports the instruments adopted by the United Nations, such as the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. In 2019, we became a State party to the Arms Trade Treaty. (spoke in English) As my colleague from Sweden just said, we must also recognize the differentiated impacts of such weapons on women, girls, men and boys.”

   2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source

3. “I thank you, Sir, for giving us the opportunity to meet with you today. It is important to remember that every single day, small arms and light weapons are used to kill, maim, wound and threaten millions of women, men, girls and boys in conflicts in all regions of the world. In 2020, 27 per cent of civilian deaths in armed conflict were linked to those weapons, making them the primary cause of such deaths. With that sombre reminder, Canada continues to be steadfast in its support for multilateral frameworks and policies that address the illicit trade, diversion and trafficking of such weapons. In our view, that is an essential part of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies. That applies to us at home, as well as around the world.”

   2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909 (2021) · source