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1. “Guyana underscores the importance of robust cooperation at all levels to effectively combat transnational organized crime and promote a stable international environment. We note that transnational organized crimes contribute to the state of insecurity in some countries on the Security Council’s agenda, and Guyana supports the Council’s efforts to address those issues as part of a broader strategy to promote peace and security in those countries. We also support enhanced cooperation between the Council and other United Nations agencies and international, regional and subregional organizations to address the root causes of transnational organized crime.”

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2. “That makes them more vulnerable to the effects of transnational organized crime. Policies and programmes for that particular group should focus on strengthening the awareness and capacities of criminal justice personnel, as well as enhancing the representation and participation of women and vulnerable groups in criminal justice systems and ensuring that they have access to justice, remedies and reparations. The Government of Guyana has put in place a growing legislative framework through which we address issues related to transnational organized crime. The framework includes national, regional and international instruments on matters such as drug trafficking, trafficking in persons, illegal migration and cybercrime.”

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3. “The demand for illicit drugs in some societies often fuels the power, impunity and violence of criminal organizations, contributing to unstable societies that are not conducive to development. As we address those challenges, there must be greater collaboration at every level, including with private entities, aimed at strengthening law enforcement, intelligence and international legal frameworks to combat those crimes. Thirdly, transnational organized crime has a significant negative impact on disadvantaged groups, young people, women and girls. Understanding the core issues that contribute to the situations that those groups face, and designing effective policies and programmes to address them, is critical. Many women and girls lack protection and have limited access to justice.”

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4. “Furthermore, they promote the spread of instability, in addition to sustaining violence and armed conflict, and ultimately pose a threat to international peace and security. In its work for the maintenance of international peace and security, the Council must continue to promote robust governance and strengthening the rule of law as important foundations for stable societies. Secondly, transnational organized crime stymies the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Development and growth are difficult to accomplish in the situations of high insecurity that invariably accompany organized crime. The trafficking of illicit arms, for example, fuels violence, undermining security, development and justice.”

   2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source

5. “The huge profits derived from such criminal activities often provide financial and logistical support to insurgent groups. Many who have spoken before me today have underscored the multifaceted effects of transnational organized crime, about which I would like to emphasize three areas in particular. First, the extent to which such crimes can be perpetrated is symptomatic of the strength of a country’s governance system, including its State institutions. Such crimes directly affect States’ public- financing capacities, obstruct economic development and weaken governance. Where the rule of law is weak, and in the absence of adequate mechanisms for preventing corruption, those crimes can gain a foothold.”

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6. “Please accept my congratulations, Madam President, on Ecuador’s assumption of the Presidency of the Security Council. I also thank Ecuador for convening today’s open debate and welcome the opportunity to share my delegation’s perspectives on a very important topic. Transnational organized crime represents one of the world’s most significant threats to international peace and security and consequently stymies development. Among other things, it is associated with corruption, terrorism, armed conflict and violence and trafficking in arms, drugs, humans and natural resources. Advances in technology, including the emergence of cryptocurrencies, have exacerbated the problem and made it particularly challenging for developing countries to effectively tackle such crimes.”

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7. “For its part, Guyana is in the process of organizing humanitarian aid in the form of food and medicine, even as we contemplate other forms of assistance and support now that this resolution has been adopted. In conclusion, I reiterate that the international community has a crucial role to play in supporting Haiti in advancing towards a better and brighter future. The meeting rose at 5.10 p.m.”

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8. “In addition, our attention must be sustained so that we are able to address the underlying and persistent challenges impeding Haiti’s efforts to pursue its own development path. My delegation takes this opportunity to underscore CARICOM’s message that all efforts to contribute to addressing the situation in Haiti must be undertaken in good faith and must prioritize the needs and circumstances of the Haitian people. Such efforts must also be free from the influence of geopolitics or political expediency. Moreover, we call for the humanitarian response plan to be properly funded and urge humanitarian partners to massively scale up financial assistance, bearing in mind the need to invest in agriculture for food security and to strengthen the resilience of the most vulnerable.”

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9. “We urge that this support must be sustained, once the Mission has achieved its goals, to ensure that the Haitian National Police is able to effectively rebuild its resources, restore morale and encourage recruitment to facilitate the long-term sustainment of peace and stability throughout the country. While we are gravely concerned about the security situation in Haiti, we wish to underscore that the crisis is multidimensional and requires urgent and coordinated international action along the political and economic tracks as well. Those are all inextricably linked and must be addressed in tandem. For any solution to be successful, it must not only be comprehensive, focusing on both security and socioeconomic challenges, but must also be Haitian-led, Haitian-owned and Haitian-focused.”

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10. “I take this opportunity to express Guyana’s unwavering solidarity with the Haitian people — our Caribbean brothers and sisters — and our steadfast commitment to working with the international community in providing much-needed assistance to the Haitian National Police. We fully support Haiti’s request for the deployment of a multinational force. We applaud the Member States that have already extended support to Haiti and those that have pledged to support the Multinational Security Support Mission by contributing both human and financial resources. In particular, we commend Kenya for offering to lead this Mission, as well as our Caribbean brother and sisters that have agreed, upfront, to participate.”

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11. “My delegation congratulates Brazil on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. We acknowledge the presence of His Excellency Mr. Jean Victor Généus, Foreign Minister of Haiti. Guyana aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and joins in commending the penholders, the United States and Ecuador, for their tireless efforts in bringing forward this important resolution, which authorizes the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti. The Security Council’s decisive action today firmly demonstrates the international community’s commitment to Haiti and to addressing the security and humanitarian concerns of her people.”

    2023-10-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9430 (2023) · source

12. “We call for respect for the fundamental rights and freedoms of the Palestinian people, including their right to return to their country, their right to a standard of living adequate for their health and well-being, and their right to live in peace and security within secure and settled borders. We also call for a return to dialogue aimed at arriving at a full and final settlement of all pending issues, with the ultimate objective of two independent States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace. In this regard, Guyana urges the Security Council to contribute to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by fulfilling its relevant obligations under international law. Guyana remains irrevocably committed to these objectives and stands in full solidarity with the Palestinian people in their just struggle for freedom and peace.”

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13. “In this regard, we are pleased to have joined colleagues in submitting statement to the International Court of Justice in support of an advisory opinion on the legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israeli in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Guyana calls on the international community to accelerate efforts to secure a comprehensive, just and peaceful solution to the question of Palestine. We call on the concerned parties to desist from action that is contrary to the United Nations Charter, international law and relevant Security Council resolutions.”

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14. “Guyana is particularly disturbed by the recent killing of Palestinian civilians, including women and children, by air strikes in Gaza. It is intolerable that children continue to be victims of violence. They must never be the target of violence or put in harm’s way. The latest act of aggression and massive onslaught against Palestinians should not continue. We call on the parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and United Nations resolutions. As a member of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People since 1975, Guyana will continue to recognize Palestine as a free, independent and sovereign State, based on its pre-1967 borders, and also will continue to contribute to concrete efforts to advance the Middle East peace process.”

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15. “I thank the United Kingdom for convening this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. Guyana remains seriously concerned about the volatile situation and escalating violence in Palestine which has resulted in the loss of precious lives, devastating injuries and the destruction of infrastructure. Those events deepen the stalemate in the protracted Israeli-Palestinian conflict and make a permanent solution appear even more elusive. The deterioration of the situation in the occupied territories and increased displacement of persons are of great concern to Guyana. Those incidents further compound the economic difficulties faced by the Palestinian people and increase their risk of being left further behind in the global thrust for sustainable development.”

    2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source

16. “Guyana agrees with those who have emphasized the importance of undertaking mitigation and adaptation measures where possible. But there is a cost attached. Indeed, international cooperation is an obligation for all States, but there is also the matter of equity. We must consider not only where such measures could be implemented but also who can afford them and what happens to those who cannot. The need for the urgent delivery of climate finance is paramount. Allow me to conclude by stressing the need for bolder climate action, adequate support for vulnerable countries, capacity-building and more robust international cooperation that aligns with the national priorities of the affected States. Time is against us. Commitment must be completed by being translated into action.”

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

17. “While there is currently no obligation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to keep baselines and other related boundaries under review once they are deposited with the Secretary-General, one cannot discount the fact that sea level rise has territorial consequences, including the erosion of coastlines and the disruption of baselines and consequently the boundaries determined by those baselines. That has significant security implications. In situations in which boundaries are undefined, there is an even greater possibility for tensions and conflict. When one factors in the potential loss of territory and displacement of people, we may be left with a potential humanitarian situation for which none of us are prepared.”

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18. “The same can be said for many low-lying States and small island developing States. What we see as crucial to building resilience is to ensure that vulnerable countries have the knowledge and financial and technological capacities to withstand the disruption of food production and the availability of potable water. Secondly, there are legal implications. As a coastal State, Guyana has maritime boundaries with several States, although some of those remain to be defined.”

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19. “At the outset, I would like to commend Malta for organizing today’s open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for their important contributions. Guyana aligns itself with the statements to be delivered on behalf of the Caribbean Community and the Alliance of Small Island States. There are many deleterious effects of sea-level rise that must be examined in the context of their implications for international peace and security. First and most immediately, it has an impact on food and water security. For example, in my country, Guyana, more than half of the population live at least six feet below sea level. For our coastal communities, sea level rise results not only in soil erosion but also in saltwater intrusion into areas that are critical for food production.”

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20. “We must together take collective action to fulfil the implementation of those obligations. In conclusion, Guyana stands ready to support all constructive efforts aimed at the advancement of women in all spheres in order to build a better future for all.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source

21. “Guyana has also consistently registered its strong support for the women and peace and security agenda through the establishment and implementation of mechanisms that seek to realize the full and equal participation of women in conflict prevention and peacemaking processes. That includes disarmament, arms-control and non-proliferation matters, as well as promoting the greater involvement of women at all levels in the prevention and reduction of armed violence and armed conflict. A gender-intersectional approach is imperative if we are to meaningfully address the involvement of women in peace and security. There are already robust frameworks in place, including the Beijing Platform for Action, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”

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22. “That is fundamental to the maintenance and sustenance of international peace and security. But for us to build resilience and strengthen women’s leadership, we must address existing barriers. One of the most important indicators for strengthening leadership and building resilience for peace is the extent to which women are included in the institutions of governance. In Guyana, we have increased and continue to promote women’s political participation, leadership and representation at all levels of Government. At the international level, we continue to advocate for women’s inclusion and empowerment, while contributing to humanitarian efforts aimed at protecting women and children.”

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23. “We reaffirm our support for ongoing efforts to strengthen women’s resilience and leadership and to address the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and girls. In regions affected by armed conflict, women continue to demonstrate immense resilience in the direst circumstances. The Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2022/740) highlights some of the growing challenges faced by women and girls in conflict- affected countries, from forced marriages, trafficking and sexual violence and exploitation to acute hunger and the inability to access medical care. The report lays bare the urgent need to enhance women’s participation in decision-making, among other things. Women are part of the solution and must be part of decision-making in an equal and meaningful manner.”

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24. “I congratulate you, Madam, and the Gabonese Republic on your presidency and am grateful for the convening of this annual Security Council debate on women and peace and security under the theme “Strengthening women’s resilience and leadership as a path to peace and in regions plagued by armed groups.” I thank Ms. Amina Mohamed, Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN-Women and our other briefers for their presentations, and would like to recognize their active role in advancing the women and peace and security agenda. We are meeting at a time when it appears that gains in the women and peace and security agenda are being rolled back. We must therefore redouble our efforts. Guyana remains fully committed to the agenda and to the overall empowerment of women.”

    2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source