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1. “We are encouraged by the growing recognition of the climate-security nexus among other Member States and stand ready to work with all parties in good faith in that common cause. In that regard, we again call for the Security Council to appoint a special rapporteur to produce a regular review of the global, regional and national security threats caused by climate change. The Council and our multilateral system as a whole must act now on those issues, which are very urgent for the Pacific region and humankind as a whole.”

   2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “Peacekeeping, peacebuilding and conflict resolution must all be climate-sensitive, and the impacts of climate change on the security of women and girls, minorities, the disabled, the displaced, the elderly and all vulnerable groups must be addressed in a coherent and verifiable manner. The Pacific Islands Forum welcomed the General Assembly’s adoption of resolution 77/276, the Vanuatu- led initiative to request an advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the obligations of States in respect of climate change. We see the adoption of the resolution an example of our resolve to address the climate crisis in a complementary manner, firmly grounded in the norms and principles of the multilateral system.”

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3. “And through the Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific, we are strengthening our resilience against the impacts of climate change, including through disaster preparedness, disaster response and how we will deal with potential climate change-induced migration. The scale of the climate crisis and its multidimensional nature require us to urgently consider how climate security can be incorporated across our multilateral system in a complementary manner. The Council has an essential role to play and must align its mandate with the United Nations bodies, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.”

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4. “Through the Boe Declaration on Regional Security, we recognize an expanded concept of security, including the need to build resilience to disasters and climate change. Without a stable climate, the Pacific will not have peace and security. Without peace and security, our people cannot prosper. We know that rising seas will cause coastal disasters and displace communities. We know that more frequent and intense weather events will cause increasing death, destruction and displacement. We know that our blue economy will suffer as our oceanic environment is degraded. Through the Declaration on Preserving Maritime Zones in the Face of Climate Change-Related Sea-Level Rise, Pacific leaders have reaffirmed our proactive approach and leadership in addressing the unique challenges posed by climate change.”

   2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source

5. “The Pacific Islands Forum leaders have repeatedly confirmed that climate change remains the single greatest existential threat to the Blue Pacific region, underscoring the urgency to limit global warming to 1.5°C through rapid, deep and sustained reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Our leaders have declared that the Pacific is facing a climate emergency that threatens the livelihoods, security and well-being of its people and ecosystems. Through the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, endorsed by Forum leaders as the overarching blueprint to advance Pacific regionalism, we recognize that responding to climate change is critical to ensuring our countries and territories are able to realize a safe, secure and prosperous future.”

   2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source

6. “I have the distinct honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 14 member States of the Pacific Islands Forum with presence at the United Nations. We thank the United Arab Emirates for convening this important debate. As we look ahead to the United Arab Emirates hosting a successful twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, we are heartened by its recognition that climate change is a multidimensional challenge with implications across our multilateral system, including for the Security Council.”

   2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source

7. “We emphasize the synergy in the work of United Nations country teams, international financial institutions and regional organizations to marshal adequate resources for peacebuilding needs. As one of the largest troop- and police-contributing countries, Nepal has always prioritized peacebuilding efforts in its peacekeeping operations, as mandated by Security Council resolutions. Finally, trust is an essential prerequisite to maintaining enduring peace in the world. Building trust within and among nations involves continuous dialogue and frank exchanges through which they can build common understanding. Member States must respect the Charter of the United Nations to foster trust and secure sustainable peace.”

   2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source

8. “Considering the significance of the humanitarian, development and peace nexus, we must emphasize the importance of the timely realization of the Sustainable Development Goals. Given its own experience as a post-conflict country, Nepal emphasizes nationally owned peacebuilding efforts based on constant political dialogue and inclusive political processes. The voices of all segments of society should be heard, and their concerns need to be addressed in order to sustain peace. The meaningful participation of women, youth and minorities is the cornerstone of building trust within governance systems. And there is a need for stronger cooperation between the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission on the peacebuilding agenda.”

   2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source

9. “Trust within and among nations is declining, and the challenges to peacebuilding and sustaining peace have multiplied. Seventy-eight years ago, the United Nations was created from the ashes of the Second World War in order to establish universal peace over conflicts, trust over animosity and prosperity over poverty. Today’s fragility requires us to make greater efforts to rebuild trust among nations, anchored in the Charter of the United Nations, multilateralism and international law. The stakes are too high to let mistrust and suspicion define the course of international relations. Peacebuilding requires persistently prioritizing development so that the root causes of conflicts can be addressed.”

   2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source

10. “Let me join the previous speakers in congratulating you, Madam President, and your great country on your first-ever presidency of the Security Council. I thank you for convening this pertinent debate today at a time when the credibility and effectiveness of the Security Council in maintaining global peace and security are being called into question. Today we live in the shadow of nuclear arms and great Power rivalry, but also in the intensity of the ravages of climate change and pandemics. Critical enablers such as the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, climate action and the digital commons have remained underused and underachieved. Poor countries and many of the developing countries are suffering from debt distress, widening poverty, inequality and inflation.”

    2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source

11. “We must demonstrate a genuine intention to deliver through the United Nations system. Narrow national interests must therefore not prevent the United Nations from acting on common global threats. Member States must abide by the United Nations Charter for the maintenance of peace and stability in the world.”

    2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source

12. “The Council’s failure undermines the very credibility and legitimacy of the entire United Nations system. We therefore expect the Council’s members, especially the Permanent Members, to work harder to reach a consensus in addressing the problems the world is facing today. Throughout its 77 years, the United Nations has distinguished itself as the only credible multilateral Organization with universal membership. Its success was not an accident, but a result of the relentless commitment exhibited by its Member States. We cannot imagine or create yet another such institution with the same membership and credibility. But the time has come to take a historic step at this turning point in history to make the United Nations a capable institution that maintains peace and helps Member States secure sustained prosperity.”

    2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source

13. “While we stand for unequivocal adherence to the United Nations Charter, we call for timely reform that promotes fairness, equality, inclusivity and justice for all Member States. Peace and security, human rights and sustainable development are mutually reinforcing. We emphasize the timely achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals in order to prevent conflict and address their root causes. There is a need for closer coordination among the General Assembly, Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission if we are to achieve lasting peace. As the Security Council carries the primary responsibility of maintaining peace and security, its membership must assume the vital responsibility of upholding the Charter’s tenets and values.”

    2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source

14. “Multilateralism is central to Nepal’s foreign policy, with the United Nations at its core, to maintain international peace and security and to tackle global challenges. For small nations like ours, defending the Charter of the United Nations equates to defending sovereign equality, territorial integrity, dignity and justice for an inclusive and equitable world order. We view the United Nations Charter as a foundation for the rules-based multilateral system in which all Member States participate with dignity, irrespective of their economic prowess or military might. All Member States must always respect the Charter provisions. Their selective application is a rejection of the values of rules-based multilateral order.”

    2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source

15. “I thank the presidency of the Russian Federation for convening this important debate. Today’s world has been marked by increasing geopolitical tensions among big Powers since the period of the Second World War. A trust deficit within and among nations is presenting a grave test to multilateralism. A strong sense has prevailed that the United Nations, particularly this very organ, the Security Council, is incapable of maintaining peace and solving the critical challenges confronted by humankind today. There is an urgent need to shelve off parochialism and muster political will to build understanding, cooperation and coordination in order to dispel geopolitical tensions and to chart a path for a peaceful and prosperous future for humankind.”

    2023-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9308Resumption1 (2023) · source

16. “We join others in reiterating the call for the appointment of a special representative on climate and security, who could serve as a focal point for the climate-security nexus in the United Nations system. In conclusion, Papua New Guinea wishes to associate itself with the statements made by the representatives of Samoa on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States and of Tonga on behalf of the Pacific Islands Forum.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

17. “Noting the nexus between sea level rise and climate change and their security implications for global peace and security, we urge Council members to be proactive, based on evidence and science, in order to better account for today’s realities while respecting their mandate, as provided for under the Charter of the United Nations. We also call on those Council members who continue to question the nexus between climate change and security to be realistic about the perils that climate change poses to international peace and security. In Papua New Guinea’s view, the Security Council, which has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, has an important role to play in the climate-security nexus.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

18. “We therefore join the call for attention to the Pacific Islands Forum’s Declaration on Preserving Maritime Zones in the Face of Climate Change-related Sea-Level Rise, issued by our leaders in August 2021, about which Pacific small island developing States and the Pacific Forum Chair spoke earlier. Another serious implication posed by sea level rise is the fundamental issue of sovereignty, particularly for countries that may in future be submerged by the ocean. We strongly believe that existing statehood cannot be extinguished by sea level rise, as a matter of international law. That cannot be taken for granted.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

19. “The Council must not wait until it is too late to act on issues that have serious implications for international peace and security, such as sea level rise and the climate-security nexus. We therefore strongly support the International Law Commission’s ongoing work on addressing sea level rise in relation to international law. The Security Council would do well to draw on the Commission’s important work. A key concern for Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region is the importance of the protection of persons displaced by sea level rise. The duty of international cooperation, which is well recognized in international law, must be operationalized to address that human rights and humanitarian issue. Another crucial but related issue for us concerns maritime zones under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

20. “That is why we have made it a priority to address this issue through our regional efforts now and going forward. Our lived reality is that rising sea levels pose a serious threat to our sustainable development, security and well-being. The results of sea level rise for communities and countries are devastating and often irreversible, and the losses and damages will only increase as global temperatures continue to rise. That is why we are urging the Security Council to effectively address non-traditional security issues such as this. In our view, the Council’s preventive role, as provided for in Article 1, paragraph 1 of the Charter of the United Nations, is instructive in this context.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

21. “The significant adverse effects that sea level rise has on lives and livelihoods in coastal and island communities include coastal erosion, saltwater contamination of the soil and drinking water, more powerful storm surges, extensive flooding, uninhabitable land and the dislocation and displacement of peoples and entire communities. In my own country, Papua New Guinea, the ominous march of the rising sea levels in our outer small islands and coastal communities continues to worsen and is a serious concern. Low-lying Pacific atoll nations are facing a grave existential risk. Rising sea levels are also a potential trigger for conflicts and tensions over the use of limited resources between displaced and dislocated persons and their new communities.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

22. “At the outset, I would like to pay special tribute to the Maltese presidency of the Council for the month of February in organizing today’s timely and much-needed meeting, and also to thank our briefers. The Council’s engagement on this topical issue is welcome and should be further encouraged. Sea level rise is one of the effects of the global warming caused by human-induced greenhouse-gas pollution of the Earth’s atmosphere. The science is clear, as highlighted by the 2022 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which in part notes that some coastal communities in the tropics have lost entire coral-reef ecosystems that once helped sustain their food security and livelihoods. Others have been forced to leave low-lying neighbourhoods and cultural sites as sea levels rise.”

    2023-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9260Resumption1 (2023) · source

23. “We emphasize national ownership and political solutions in order to prevent countries from relapsing to conflict during mission transition and withdrawal. In conclusion, the protection of civilians during armed conflict is a challenging task for the United Nations. Oftentimes, the success of the United Nations is judged on its ability to protect civilians on the ground. We must ensure that the United Nations succeeds in that responsibility. Nepal is committed to taking up its role as one of the largest troop- and police-contributing countries to do its best to carry out the Council’s mandate to protect civilians in conflict areas.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

24. “Investments in education, awareness- raising programmes and employment-generation are critical. Similarly, inclusive and representative State structures help build social justice and enduring peace. Nepal has always supported the United Nations normative framework aimed at safeguarding and protecting civilians in armed conflict. Currently, Nepal is the second-largest troop- and police-contributing country in United Nations peacekeeping operations. We provide high-quality predeployment and in-theatre training to our peacekeepers on applicable international humanitarian and human rights law to protect civilians on the ground. To deliver the best on the ground, the protection-of- civilians mandate should be treated as a whole-of- mission approach and supported by adequate financial and human resources.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

25. “We must end the deliberate targeting of civilians in situations of armed conflict. The State has the primary responsibility to protect its civilians and prevent violence against them. We must strengthen the capacity of national Governments to implement of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law if States are to assume that responsibility. We must ensure the primacy of politics and promote preventive diplomacy in order to address the root causes of conflicts. With its own experience of a nationally led peace process, Nepal underscores the significance of promoting political dialogue, social harmony and understanding for the protection of civilians during conflict and post-conflict reconstruction. The involvement of local community leaders and organizations in peacebuilding is necessary.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

26. “The Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/381) presented a gloomy picture of conflicts in the recent period, which resulted, inter alia, in 11,075 deaths, 84 million people forcibly displaced, 9,797 civilian casualties of explosives alone and 140 million with acute food insecurity. We must ensure compliance with applicable international law and relevant Security Council resolutions in the conduct of armed conflict, including unhindered access to humanitarian assistance and the protection of forcibly displaced persons, women and children. Well-resourced United Nations peace operations could implement those mandates on the ground. Devastating distress inflicted upon innocent civilians is deplorable. We strongly condemn indiscriminate attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure by all parties to conflicts.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

27. “I begin by thanking the United States presidency for convening today’s open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I thank the briefers for their comprehensive and insightful briefings this morning. The protection of civilians is at the core of the work and purposes of the United Nations. However, the challenges of protecting civilians will persist as long as protracted conflicts continue, and new conflicts emerge. In past years and recent times, we see a record level of civilian casualties, forced displacement, human rights violations and deprivation.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

28. “We must maintain a seamless trade flow of food, fuels and fertilizers through open markets, while discouraging hoarding by one or few countries and checking speculation by big traders. Thirdly, international financial institutions should support developing countries, which are facing fatal financial and monetary crises owing to inflation, limited fiscal space and depleting foreign currency reserves. Fourthly, short-term solutions should lead to sustainable, inclusive, climate-compatible agriculture and food systems to deliver for people and the planet. Finally, more than anything else, we, the Member States, should work as a collaborative community with a higher level of political determination to settle the conflicts and political differences to maintain peace and tranquillity and to avoid conflict-driven famine and food insecurity.”

    2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

29. “While prioritizing conflict-affected zones, we need to address food insecurity by building a sustainable, resilient and inclusive food system at the national and global levels. In that context, let me submit the following points. First, we need to advance political solutions for conflicts, thereby promoting peace and security and, in doing so, mitigating the food crisis. While short-term humanitarian relief is urgent for vulnerable populations, we need to promote a long-term sustainable agrifood system with the involvement of rural and small-scale farmers to ensure the food and livelihoods of vulnerable sections of societies. Secondly, we need to strengthen regional and global cooperation to keep a rein on economic shocks, inflation and supply chain disruptions.”

    2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

30. “The World Bank estimates that, for every percentage point increase in food prices, 10 million people are pushed into extreme poverty worldwide. The mounting food and oil prices have already hit the net food-importing developing countries, such as Nepal. In the face of the worst global pandemic, many developing countries are under the pressure of debt, eroding purchasing power, depleting foreign currency reserves and creating exchange rate stress. Resolution 2417 (2018) recognized the links between conflict and food insecurity. Compliance with the resolution is necessary to mitigate conflict-induced food insecurity, as well as barring starvation as a weapon of war, alongside the importance of ensuring access to humanitarian aid.”

    2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

31. “At the outset, I thank the presidency of the United States for convening this timely debate on conflict and food security. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognized the right to food as a human right. However, even today, hundreds of millions of people go to bed on an empty stomach each night. The report of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations stated that the coronavirus disease pandemic alone deprived 320 million people of access to food in 2020. Around 2.37 billion people do not have access to adequate food and, tragically, 60 per cent of the world’s hungry people live in conflict zones. Today the global Food Price Index has reached its highest level ever, accounting for a 30 per cent rise.”

    2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source

32. “In conclusion, Nepal stresses the need for the inclusion and participation of women in governance architecture, conflict prevention, peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction while emphasizing the necessity of addressing the underlying root causes of conflict with a view to bringing about enduring peace and prosperity.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

33. “A second plan is being finalized that is advancing the women and peace and security agenda while addressing the concerns of victims of sexual violence, female combatants and children born of wartime rape. Nepal is committed to resolving conflict-related sexual violence cases to ensure justice for victims. The process is led by two transitional justice commissions: the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons. The Government is committed to providing the necessary support to those independent Commissions so that they can conclude a remaining yet vital part of Nepal’s unique home-grown peace process while ensuring justice for victims and holding perpetrators accountable.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

34. “Nepal is also committed to a zero- tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and is striving to maintain the goal of a zero-case scenario. As a post-conflict country, Nepal has made significant efforts to ensure women’s dignified representation in governance structures and has remained a proactive promoter of the women and peace and security agenda. In 2011, Nepal was the first country in South Asia and the second in Asia to adopt a national action plan for the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). Women’s participation in decision-making, protecting women and girls from sexual and gender- based violence, and ending impunity were among our topmost priorities in the national action plan.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

35. “Therefore, there is a need for strong international support to enable a Government to address the underlying causes of conflict and protect women and girls while bringing perpetrators to justice. We must ensure the inclusion of women in State architecture, increase their participation at decision-making levels with regard to conflict prevention and resolution, implement gender-responsive sectoral reforms, and ensure the establishment of early-warning and early-response systems in order to mitigate the risk of violence against women. We believe that an enhanced level of participation by women in peacekeeping missions would greatly help protect women and girls from violence. As one of the largest troop- and police-contributing countries, Nepal is committed to increasing the number of women peacekeepers.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

36. “I would like to begin by thanking the presidency of the United Kingdom for convening today’s open debate on conflict-related sexual violence. I thank the briefers for their updates and valuable insights. Nepal supports the normative framework of the Security Council for ending sexual violence in conflict. Conflict-related sexual violence is unforgivable, and the perpetrators of such crimes must therefore be held accountable. It is the primary responsibility of the State to prevent violence against women. However, a State’s ability is largely circumscribed by its level of socioeconomic development, legal and institutional framework, and commitment to the rule of law.”

    2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source

37. “With their exclusive mandate, the Secretary-General’s special envoys, as well as United Nations systems, can play an important role in promoting women’s meaningful participation through their regular consultation with local women community leaders and civil society actors. Nepal is committed to empowering women politically, economically and socially, with a view to making our society peaceful and prosperous.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

38. “We also prepared a second national action plan, which prioritizes addressing the issues of justice for conflict-affected women and girls, the improvement of their livelihoods and the security of women and children. Investment in the education, vocational training, capacity-building and professional growth of women is crucial to ensuring their meaningful participation in building a peaceful and prosperous society. More importantly, equality must be guaranteed by constitutional and legal provisions and must be implemented through strong institutional mechanisms with adequate resources.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

39. “The Constitution of Nepal guarantees 33 per cent of seats in the federal and provincial parliaments and 40 per cent of seats in local government to women representatives. We have also implemented targeted incentives for women, including tax exemption in property ownership and free or low-interest loans for women entrepreneurs, to empower them economically. In 2011, Nepal was the first country in South Asia and the second in Asia to adopt a national action plan for the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). Women’s participation in decision-making, political leadership, peace and security, access to resources and employment generation are among our topmost priorities in the national action plan.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

40. “The economic empowerment of women and their participation in the political process are prerequisites for sustainable peace and development. In the spirit of resolution 1325 (2000), we must continue our effort to ensure the systematic inclusion of women in peace negotiations, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction processes to achieve enduring peace. As a post-conflict country, in the years subsequent to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2006, Nepal has made a historic transformation in terms of ensuring women’s participation in the governance architecture and their economic empowerment through constitutional and the relevant legal provisions.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

41. “At the outset, as we celebrate International Women’s Day today, let me pay profound tribute to all the outstanding women around the world who have contributed to making this world a better place through their indomitable courage, voice and leadership. This day constantly reminds us that there remains a great deal to be done to achieve equality, freedom and opportunities for women in all walks of life. I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important open debate. Women are subject to disproportionate suffering when conflicts undermine social stability, interrupt livelihoods and erode economic systems. Despite that fact, there is systemic exclusion and underrepresentation of women in conflict prevention and post-conflict rebuilding processes.”

    2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source

42. “The Bretton Woods institutions and regional organizations could also play a significant role in addressing the root causes of conflicts, which are prerequisites of preventive diplomacy. Collaboration with those organizations should be further enhanced. In conclusion, strategies for preventive action should be as comprehensive as the root causes of conflicts are complex. We need the sustained political will of the Member States to advance preventive diplomacy for sustainable peace and development. Reinvigorating the close cooperation among Member States, United Nations principal organs, United Nations agencies, international financial institutions and regional organizations are critical for the maintenance of international peace and security through preventive diplomacy.”

    2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

43. “The advisory legal opinion of the Court should be utilized. We should fully utilize the good offices of the Secretary-General to promote preventive diplomacy. My delegation acknowledges the role of the Secretary- General and his representatives in mediation, facilitation and dialogues to prevent conflict and secure peace. We emphasize greater coherence and coordination within the United Nations systems and its agencies, including the Peacebuilding Commission and the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs. As one of the largest troop- and police-contributing countries, Nepal has been supportive of the integration of peacebuilding components into peacekeeping operations from the very beginning and at every stage.”

    2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

44. “In that context, I would like to highlight the following points for impactful preventive diplomacy. The General Assembly should provide a normative framework and adequate resources for preventive diplomacy and hold meaningful interactions with the Security Council, with a view to coordinating sustainable preventive and peacebuilding strategies. The Security Council should assess and examine the evolving cases to address situations on time before they escalate into armed conflict. Similarly, the Economic and Social Council should continue to work closely with both the General Assembly and the Security Council for better coordination to ensure the effective implementation of sustainable development. The role of the International Court of Justice in promoting the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means is highly valued.”

    2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

45. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Mexican presidency for organizing this open debate on peace and security through preventive diplomacy. I also thank the briefers who spoke this morning (S/PV.8906). The maintenance of international peace and security lies at the core of the Charter of the United Nations. To that end, all the principal organs and machinery of the United Nations system must work in a synchronized and coordinated manner. Peace can be sustained only when its root causes are addressed. In most cases, the root causes of conflict include systematic discrimination and inequalities, poverty, deprivation of freedom, denial of human rights and justice and lack of rule of law, among others. Addressing those root causes not only averts potential conflicts but also enables us to achieve sustainable peace and development.”

    2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

46. “They are efficient in assisting the victims of gender-based violence, conducting capacity-building activities and gathering intelligence to protect women and girls. Above all, our female peacekeepers provide direct positive motivation to the local community to embrace women empowerment, girls’ education and gender equality. Women must be an integral part of conflict resolution, peacebuilding, peacemaking, peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction for sustained peace. We must devise inclusive and affirmative policies and programmes for mainstreaming and empowering women in order to ensure their rightful participation in governance. Nepal is committed to the implementation of all four pillars of the women and peace and security agenda.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

47. “We also prepared our second national action plan, in consultations with relevant stakeholders, including victims of conflict. The plan focuses on the issues of justice for conflict-affected women and girls, the improvement of their livelihoods and the security of women and children, in general. As one of the largest and most responsible troop- and police-contributing countries, Nepal has increased the number of female peacekeepers. We strive to meet the United Nations target for female peacekeepers in military contingents, and we have already met other targets related to women peacekeepers. Our female peacekeepers have been utilizing their skills to engage with local communities and build trust to protect women and civilians on the ground.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

48. “Today the Constitution of Nepal guarantees women 33 per cent of the seats in the federal and provincial parliaments, 40 per cent representation in local Government, as well as alternating male/ female positions at the highest levels — President and Vice-President and Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. Similarly, Mayors or Deputy Mayors must be female. Furthermore, the Constitution stipulates the inclusion of women in all State structures. In 2011, Nepal adopted a national action plan for the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), as the first country in South Asia and the second in Asia to do so. Increased participation by women in decision-making, the protection of women and girls from sexual and gender-based violence and ending impunity were the plan’s top priorities.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

49. “At the outset, I would like to thank the Kenyan presidency for organizing this ministerial open debate on women and peace and security. I also thank the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their comprehensive presentations and insights. Nepal strongly supports the women and peace and security agenda. As a post-conflict country, Nepal has gone through the traumatic experience of the impact of conflict on women. In the years subsequent to the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord in 2006, Nepal has made a historic transformation in terms of ensuring women’s participation in politics and public life.”

    2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886Resumption1 (2021) · source

50. “Nepal is committed to accelerating its journey to ensuring women's effective participation in all walks of life and will join hands with the international community to make this twenty-first century world safer and prosperous through women's dignified participation in society.”

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