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“In no way, therefore, should they be associated with any specific religion, nationality or ethnic group, and that approach must be strictly observed when it comes to making policy decisions, formulating preventive measures and sharing information, both domestically and internationally. Any failure to do so will not only isolate and unfairly condemn a large fraction of the world's population, it will also destroy the unity and trust that the United Nations was built on. Terrorism is a common threat to us all and can be eliminated only through solidarity, mutual trust and understanding. In that spirit, almost 10 years ago we all came together to adopt the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“On behalf of the Government and the people of the Maldives, I would like to extend our sincere condolences and sympathies to all the countries, communities and families that have fallen victim to terrorist attacks recently and in the past. It is with great concern that we note the incidents of terrorist activity that now occur with increasing frequency all over the world. We recognize that some countries may never recover from the physical, social and economic wounds that such attacks leave behind. The Government of the Maldives strongly condemns and denounces all acts of terrorism committed by any terrorist group or individual. Whether indiscriminate or targeted,theyarehorrifyinglymisguidedandcompletely lacking in basic morality and respect for humankind.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“My delegation would like to thank the Chinese presidency of the Security Council for convening today's open debate on a critical subject. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing on the topic this morning. Acts of terrorism are an issue that currently besets the entire world and threatens to shatter the very foundations of international peace and security. The alarming increase in the number and lethality of organized terrorist attacks over the past year makes it clear that assertive and expeditious measures must be taken to eliminate this threat before any more innocent lives are lost.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“It is hoped that the 2030 Agenda, in its holistic approach to development, will provide foundations for peaceful, just and inclusive societies, for it is only with peace that there can be development and only development that brings lasting peace. The promise that these recent developments make to leave no one behind gives us hope for peace and security, as envisioned in the true spirit of the Charter of the United Nations, as we enter this new era of global development.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Although the Maldives has been beating that drum since 1987, it has taken almost three decades for the Organization to hear the wake-up call. Our collective late-awakening to the dangers posed by climate change and the need to protect our world and its resources for future generations has not come too late. In the Paris Agreement, we have taken a bold step forward, but the threats posed to our food security, water security and, ultimately, our territory and even our sovereignty need greater and more serious attention. Similarly, just a few months ago, we adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/ 1) and the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“In 2007, the Security Council held a high-level debate on the relationship between energy, security and climate (see S/PV.5663). It was the first time the Council addressed the potential impact of climate change on security. In 2009, the General Assembly held a debate on climate change and its possible security implications (see A/63/ PV.85), later adopting resolution 63/281, inviting the relevant organs of the United Nations to intensify their efforts in considering and addressing climate change. In 2015, the Council held an open debate on the peace and security challenges facing small island developing States (see S/PV.7499), of which none is greater than the challenges posed by the effects of climate change.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Violence is the result of that hatred, fostered by a fear that is consecrated by fundamental injustices between peoples. Though its manifestation is ever evident in the atrocities Da'esh commits across the globe, nowhere are these injustices more prominent than in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The occupied territories have formalized a system of apartheid that is inherently unjust and that fosters fear among both Palestinians and Israelis alike. That situation has institutionalized hate, creating a cyclical, self-sustaining system that feeds upon itself and ensures a vision for the region that consumes all that is light, good and hopeful. And yet, those of us who are most committed to progress and prosperity, find some solace in the incremental steps the Organization has taken in other areas envisioned by the spirit of the Charter.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“And yet, if there is more glaring an example of our collective failure, it is the emerging threat posed by the existence of Da'esh, the so-called Islamic State, which represents a clear threat to international peace and security. According to the report of the Secretary-General for the World Humanitarian Summit, entitled One Humanity, Shared Responsibility" between the late 1990s and early 2000s the number ofcivil wars declined, before increasing from 4 in 2007 to 11 in 2014. The report states that one-third of today's civil wars involve external actors. Consequently, these wars have become more deadly and prolonged. Da'esh is not merely the consequence of conflict, but instead, is the product of the hatred that has consumed the region for decades.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“For instance, a recent report published by the Syrian Centre for Policy Research found that, since March 2011, 11.5 per cent of the Syrian population had either been killed or injured, with the number of casualties amounting to 470,000. Furthermore, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has now registered more than 3 million Syrian refugees and, as of July 2015, there were at least 7.6 million internally displaced people within Syria alone. In fact, clocking in at 60 million refugees and displaced people worldwide, there are more refugees in the world today than existed following the Second World War. Though the United Nations was founded with the goal of addressing such travesties, in that area the situation has worsened.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Everyday, the United Nations helps 17 million asylum seekers and refugees. Despite these achievements, the key purposes and principles, as enshrined in the Charter, are not always respected and adhered to by Member States These failures weigh upon our global conscience: five years of inaction in Syria; half a century of failure in Palestine; and a late-come awakening to our responsibilities towards future generations. That our greatest failures are concentrated in the Middle East highlights the priorities, or lack thereof, that have consumed the Organization, and especially the Council. Our world views must expand in order to produce real results for those who are most vulnerable and most in need. The humanitarian consequences of these conflicts are beyond belief, and the hollow promises we have made scream our collective shame.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“But at the very heart of the Charter of the United Nations, its spirit cries out for justice and dignity, not just between Member States but between all peoples - justice embodied in the opportunity for economic prosperity; justice in the establishment of social equity; justice as is necessary for the establishment of a peaceful and inclusive society based on the rule of law. Its spirit calls out for a life of dignity for all the world's peoples. As we walk these hallowed halls, we should remember that the diplomats, the international civil servants, the passionate few who have strived to make the world better have, over 70 years, had milestone successes. Today, the United Nations feeds over 104 million people in 80 countries, in war zones, natural disasters and in health emergencies.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The scourge of war rages on - maybe not between nations on the scales we have seen before, but within and between States in terms of proxy wars, in the actions of non-State actors, in massive humanitarian crises, and in our failure to protect the Earth, its peoples and its resources for future generations. At its most basic level, the Charter is meant to guarantee sovereignty, the equality of States, non-interference, the peaceful settlement of disputes and fundamental respect among the nations of the world. Enshrined in its Preamble is the assurance that it will protect the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on its accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February, as well as for convening this timely debate on the respect for the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations as a key element for the maintenance of international peace and security. From the ashes of the Second World War, the Charter of the United Nations birthed a new vision and hope for the global community; a promise for humankind to rise above the devastation and despair of the past. Though in our seventieth year, we find time and time again that we, the nations of the world, have collectively failed to fulfil that promise.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“We welcome the initiatives the international community has taken to put an end to this evil before it claims more innocent lives. My delegation calls on the members of the Security Council to take stronger and more meaningful action to end the conflicts in the Middle East, including in Palestine. We welcome political initiatives aimed at achieving permanent and peaceful solutions rather than piecemeal approaches that could aggravate existing conflicts. We also welcome the humanitarian aid that is being dispatched to alleviate the adverse conditions in these war-torn countries. It is important to realize that at the end of the day, peace and security are what every country in the region aspires to achieve for its citizens. With that common goal in mind, we must figure out the shortest non-violent route to that end.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“In circumstances like these, where all hope is lost and injustice prevails, radicalism and terrorism begin to spawn. There has been an alarming increase in violence and hostility in the Middle East over the past few months. The Government of the Maldives strongly condemns the despicable attack by violent protesters on the Saudi Arabia Embassy in Iran. We urge that the perpetrators be brought to justice, and highlight the importance of respecting mandatory international obligations, including those under the relevant Vienna conventions. My delegation also strongly condemns the heinous attacks carried out in Beirut in November by the so- called Islamic State. We reiterate that the ideologies and activities of that terrorist group are completely contrary to the principles and beliefs of Islam.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“The Maldives has always supported and facilitated the work of the special mandate holders of the United Nations, and we believe their duties as objective arbitrators on behalf of the international community should not be obstructed. My delegation calls on the Israeli authorities to cooperate with United Nations mandate holders and other officials in order to enable them to carry out their assigned tasks. The Palestinian conflict has been constant throughout much of history, and for the past five decades the Palestinian people have been subjected to life under occupation. It is inhumane to make these people continue to suffer and submit to that suffering as a normal way of life. Families live in a constant state of fear, and children are growing up with no understanding or comprehension of peace and stability.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“The Maldives continues to support Palestine on its journey to becoming a full State Member of the United Nations. The privileges and respect that it deserves as a State have been denied it for far too long. My delegation also firmly condemns the unwarranted restrictions that Israel has imposed on the Palestinian people, hindering their access to basic necessities and threatening their lives and livelihoods. This is particularly relevant in the light of the continued Violence being perpetrated against Palestinian communities. It is regrettable that at the beginning of this month the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories felt compelled to tender his resignation because Israel had repeatedly refused to grant him access as an impartial and objective observer.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“On the contrary, it continues to strengthen and expand its control of the occupied territory of Palestine, including the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and East Jerusalem, with no regard for the 1967 borders. My delegation calls on Israel to translate its words into concrete actions, not to make empty promises purely for diplomatic and political gain. My delegation is pleased to acknowledge the increasing support for recognizing Palestine as an independent and autonomous State under a two-State solution, symbolized at United Nations Headquarters on 30 September 2014 by the raising of the flag of Palestine as an observer State. While this is a meaningful step in the right direction, we still have a long way to go to affirm that recognition in the international sphere.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“My delegation wishes to congratulate Uruguay on assuming its seat on the Security. In its capacity as President of the Security Council, we thank Uruguay for having convened this quarterly open debate on the situation in the Middle East, with a focus on Palestine. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for his dedicated efforts to resolve the conflict in the Middle East, and take note of his trip to Palestine in October of last year. It is with grave concern that the Maldives notes that a peaceful resolution of the situation in Palestine is moving ever further out of reach. Although Israel has expressed commitment to a two-State solution, its actions have not substantiated that.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Islam also condemns violence, and the Maldives does not condone the use of the veil of religion as a pretext for inflicting terror. Religion is not a means to a political end. While there are numerous violent hot spots in the region, we are heartened to see progress as well. In that regard, the Maldives welcomes the historic framework agreement reached in Lausanne on 2 April between Iran and the P5+1, which represents an opportunity to resolve more than the nuclear issue alone. That is a clear example of how political will and unrelenting effort can help bring solutions. We need leadership. We need political will. But above all, we need courage 4 courage from the leaders of the region, courage from the leaders of members of the Security Council and from the members of the international community.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“We would like to underscore the importance of achieving an inclusive political solution in Syria based on the Geneva talks. Accordingly, we call on the United Nations membership to actively contribute ideas to the body in the hope of finding the way to peace. The Maldives remains deeply concerned over the impact of the situation in Yemen on the stability of the entire region. Similarly, we must ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches the more than 80 per cent of the population of Yemen that is now in need of aid. Peace must win in Yemen. The Maldives condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that terrorism should not be associated with any religion, race, culture or society. Islam promotes peace and the protection and preservation of life and unity.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“While hope is dim, we reiterate our call for a two- State solution, which remains the one and only viable solution to enduring peace in the region. The Maldives therefore reiterates its call for the full realization of the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people, the right of Palestinian people to establish their own State, alongside Israel, on the basis of a two-State solution, within pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. We also call on the Security Council to reinvigorate its efforts to find new ways of moving forward. The human cost of the conflict in Syria weighs heavily upon all of us and compels us to explore all our options in finding solutions. A political solution must be found to end the bloodshed in line with the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“My delegation wishes to thank New Zealand, in its capacity as President of the Security Council, for convening this quarterly open debate in connection with the agenda item on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would also like to extend our appreciation to the Special Coordinator for his briefing and his dedicated efforts aimed at finding a solution to the conflicts in the Middle East. Peace will never be achieved through violence and bloodshed. This July marks one year since the most recent round of escalated conflict between Palestine and Israel and the launch of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, which was the worst escalation ofhostilities since 1967. Gaza remains a city in ruins. With the conflict is unresolved, along the breakdown of talks since 2014, lasting peace remains a distant dream.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“We have been listening intently and taken note of the initiatives on involving youth in peacebuilding that we have heard about today from Member States. However, as we discuss solutions, let us not forget to engage young people themselves. We need to harness their limitless imaginations, optimism, energy and hope. What can children and youth teach us about bringing peace to the world?”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We are committed to empowering our youth and implementing better programmes and mechanisms to protect them. To bring our young people back from the front lines to classrooms, we need a long-term game plan. A critical part of the solution is, first, to invest in education. Education is a powerful tool in empowering young people to take control of their own futures. Secondly, we need to create opportunities for young people to find meaning and purpose in other pursuits - for example, through youth skills training and vocational programmes. Thirdly, we need to build strong, supportive communities for our young people to grow up in. Our children learn from us adults; we need to set a positive example for them to follow.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Even more shocking than the Victimization of children is the radicalization of young people. Young people, especially those searching for a sense of belonging, purpose or identity, are highly vulnerable to manipulation by those with violent agendas or ideologies, who radicalize young minds, recruit them to a cause, and mobilize them as child soldiers, terrorist fighters or accessories to Violent crimes. The Maldives, as a party to the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict, strongly opposes the recruitment of children in armed conflict, and urges States to take all necessary measures to prevent children meeting with such a fate. The Government of Maldives is committed to paving the way for youth to be more involved in the building of the nation and to create socioeconomic opportunities for them.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We will not let Islam, a religion of peace and compassion, be hijacked by radical and extremist elements to perpetuate hatred and Violence. Nor will we let these extremists spread ignorance, preach hate and corrupt our youth. The Maldives has always called for inculcating the true values of Islam - mutual understanding, respect, tolerance and dialogue * in our society. In particular, the Maldives has urged the spread of good social and Islamic values and principles among young people. More than 25 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was adopted by the General Assembly, it is shocking to hear of the continuing role of young people in violent extremism. We the nations of the world promised a better life for children when we signed that landmark Convention. We cannot let them down.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“It affects us all: acts of terror disrupt international peace and security and undermine the inalienable rights of children. My delegationjoins others in condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Terrorism and other forms of violent extremism cannot be justified by any means. It should not be associated with any religion, race, faith, theology, values, culture, society or group, nor can it be localized to one nation. The Government of Maldives denounces the acts of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham terrorist organization, which are fuelling narratives of violence and promoting radicalism among young people. We condemn in the strongest term the acts of this un-Islamic and anti-Islamic group and its recruitment of young people to engage in conflict and commit grave Violations against innocent people.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We catch horrifying glimpses in the news of children as Victims of Violence - a massacre at a school last year in Peshawar, Pakistan; hundreds of children kidnapped by Boko Haram in Nigeria; an attack on a school bus in Yemen; the killing of teenagers in the West Bank; and the bombing of a soccer game in Baghdad. As a Pakistani official poignantly put it, "the smaller the coffin, the heavier it is to carry". As the scourge of terrorism sweeps the world, it robs innocent children oftheir childhood, their parents, their sisters and brothers, and sometimes even their short-lived lives well before their time. Around the world, children are losing the sacred sense of safety to walk the streets, go to school and pursue their dreams.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“On behalf of the Maldives delegation, I would like to express our sincere appreciation to Jordan, as President of the Council, for taking the initiative to convene this open debate on an important topic. We also thank the Secretary-General for his engagement in this debate. We have read with much interest the concept paper (S/2015/231, annex) circulated by the Kingdom of Jordan and we welcome the call for a more in-depth analysis of this issue by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate. When we speak of violent extremism, terrorism and conflict, it is sad to note that young people are always somewhere in the picture.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We must be resolute in our efforts, as an international community, to face the challenges of our time head-on. We see encouragement in the nuclear deal agreed between Iran and the P5+1. We see hope in the many pledges of humanitarian assistance and the many calls against violence and for action. We must continue in our efforts to provide lasting solutions, to stop the senseless cycle of violence and hatred, and to bring lasting change for the security and peace of our entire global community.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“The Maldives stands with the international community in strongly condemning their activities and in strong support of the initiatives of the Council and other Member States in this regard. The situation in Syria is of great concern, too. The fighting continues to escalate across the country. Yesterday, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Pierre Krahenbiihl, informed us about the perilous situation in Yarmouk. We are deeply concerned about this degrading humanitarian situation and the fact that UNRWA did not have access to the camp and needed secure conditions to deliver aid and enable the evacuation of civilians. The protection of civilians, especially those already trapped in vulnerable situations, such as the refugees of Yarmouk, must take priority.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Children currently living under occupation, oppressed, with their basic rights denied, are growing up with hatred in their hearts and revenge on their minds. Today we are seeing this hatred manifest among young people from every nation, race and creed, with immense security implications for the Middle East and the entire world. It is that hatred, along with misguided views and information, that fuel recruitment into terrorist organizations, including the so-called Islamic State. The so-called Islamic State poses one of the greatest challenges facing the Islamic Ummah and the greatest emerging threat to the global community. The atrocities they commit in the name of Islam are inhumane and un-Islamic.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Time and again, the progress made has given way to conflict, making it seemingly impossible to see lasting peace. The report of the Secretary-General in particular notes that the access of Palestinians to agricultural lands in the West Bank has been denied. Agriculture is the main source of employment and resources for Palestinians, and this restriction severely limits the economic security of the Palestinian people and the ability of the Palestinian Government to provide basic services to its people. The Maldives reiterates its call for the full realization of the right to self-determination of the Palestinian people and the right of Palestinian people to establish their own State, alongside Israel, on the basis of the two-State solution, on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. Violence and oppression breed hatred.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“On behalf of the Republic of Maldives, I wish to express our deep appreciation to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in its capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of April, for convening this timely debate in connection with the agenda item on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. We would also like to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General for his briefing and his dedicated efforts to find a lasting solution to the various conflicts that still plague this region. The Maldives takes this opportunity to express once again its unyielding support for the people and cause of Palestine and its support for bringing to an end the violence in the region. It is with great sadness that we bear witness to the continuing atrocities by those who choose to promote violence, hatred and fear.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Our Group has been pleased that France, as a permanent member of the Council, has taken up the advocacy of this idea and welcomes the broad and supportive discussion on the proposal. We also support the rapid finalization of a code of conduct, as suggested by France, and will be submitting our suggestions for such a code of conduct soon. In closing, we believe that the propositions just made are not only legitimate but also relevant; they also are necessary to enhance the performance of the Security Council, which today faces simultaneously an unprecedented number of serious conflicts and complex crises, amounting to immense human suffering.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“This should include the following points: a proper, formal, transparent nomination process; the official publication of all candidatures; the possibility of the General Assembly convening hearings with the candidates on a voluntary basis; and an invitation to the Security Council to consider including more than one name in its recommendation to the General Assembly. Thirdly, regarding the use of the veto, the ongoing crisis in Syria has demonstrated the consequences of a Council unable properly to fulfil its responsibilities. ACT invites all members of the Security Council, elected and permanent, to voluntarily commit to refraining from voting against Council action aimed at preventing or ending genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“First, concerning implementation, while the adoption of no less than six presidential notes in the past two years specifying better working methods is highly commendable, we note that often the implementation of the adopted measures has proved to be unsatisfactory or inconsistent. ACT encourages the Council to monitor and report consistently on the implementation of the measures through the Informal Working Group on Documentation and in cooperation with the Secretariat. Secondly, concerning the appointment of the Secretary-General, in view of the approaching appointment of the Organization's next Secretary- General, we invite a discussion on how to improve the appointment process. ACT calls for greater transparency and involvement on the part of the wider membership in accordance with the relevant General Assembly resolutions.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“In addition to the ideas that will be developed further in this statement, let me also highlight some of the elements presented by our Group in the letter: the necessity for the Council to sharpen its preventive role by fully implementing resolution 2171 (2014); enhanced interaction with the Peacebuilding Commission, which could assume a greater prevention role; greater collaboration between the Security Council and the troop- and police-contributing countries; greater consideration of the membership's recommendations delivered at open debates; more joint initiatives by Council members regarding penholders, and so on. That said, today we would like to outline three ACT-supported topics with regard to adapting working methods.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“We commend all the efforts the Council has made thus far, such as last year's notable 7 per cent increase in the proportion of public and private meetings as opposed to closed consultations. We would also like to welcome Angola as the new chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, and ACT looks forward to collaborating as a constructive partner with Angola and the Working Group on issues of working methods. I would also like here to remind the Security Council of the letter sent by ACT to the President of the Council on 28 January with concrete suggestions in order to contribute to the enhancement of the Council's transparency and accountability. Those recommendations are based on ACT reflections and also take into consideration the statements delivered by the wider membership on related issues.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“That call was also already made in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), in which the improvement of the working methods of the Security Council was recognized as a concern ofthe international community. The seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, along with the tenth anniversary of the World Summit, should remind us that, despite our achievements, greater work needs to be done. In fact, the overall discussion regarding the improvement of the Council's working methods has now moved beyond the United Nations conference rooms and is echoed by the media and international civil society. The time has come to make this step and ensure enhancements. ACT is convinced that more inclusiveness and accountability will contribute to a more efficient and effective Council.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Yet, looking at the numerous crises all around the world and their dreadful impact on civilians on the ground, for instance in the Middle East, Ukraine, Somalia, Nigeria or South Sudan, and with the Syrian humanitarian catastrophe reaching proportions not seen since the Second World War, there is indeed no doubt that the United Nations has not yet come close to fulfilling its mission. Mr. Wang Min took the Chair. The seventieth anniversary of the United Nations must be a time for action. Now is the time to take steps to enhance the efficiency of the working methods of the Council and ensure that the commitments taken by the international community are effectively implemented.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The Maldives is a member of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, a cross-regional group comprised of 24 regional Member States, and we are honoured to speak on its behalf. ACT congratulates China on holding this open debate. In the light of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, we have a unique opportunity to reflect and reaffirm the purposes and principles of the Charter. It was 70 years ago that the United Nations was founded to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. Although this goal has been ambitious, the world would have been in a far worse state without the work of the United Nations.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The Maldives stands behind ACT's initiative to create a constructive dialogue with both the Security Council and the General Assembly and encourages all Member States to support this initiative. It is only together, with both permanent and non-permanent members of the Council working in tandem, that higher standards of accountability, coherence and transparency can be reached in the functioning of this core organ of the United Nations. It is our enduring hope that we continue to strive for better practices with outcomes that support global peace and prosperity.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The time is now for finalization of a code of conduct on refraining from the use of the veto in situations of mass atrocities. As we approach 2016 and the appointment of a new secretary-General, the time has also come for greater transparency and inclusion. The role of the Secretary- General has evolved immensely since the foundation of the Organization, and, as the premier representative of the global community, his or her selection is rightfully subject to the input of the global community. The general membership of the United Nations deserves to understand the vision and personality of the future Secretary-General before he or she is selected. Similarly, the selection process should reflect the concerns of the wider membership in order to enhance the legitimacy of the Secretary-General as a true representative of the global community.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The Maldives echoes the call for the Council to take note of recommendations made today by the wider membership and calls for it to provide a summary of recommendations based thereon, with the intention of guiding the work of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. The need for democratization and the maintenance of the rule of law at the international level is widely accepted and of paramount importance to the functioning of the core organs of the United Nations. In that spirit, the Maldives continues to advocate for the willing waiver of the right to exercise the veto in cases of mass atrocity crimes. The Maldives commends the proposal made by France to that effect. We encourage all permanent members of the Council to engage with ACT on exploring this issue further.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The Maldives welcomes these inclusive annual debates on the working methods of this august body as integral to productively engaging with the entire membership of the United Nations. We especially welcome the issuance of presidential note (S/2014/268) ,on a Security Council member or members acting as penholders for the drafting of resolutions, presidential statements or press statements. It is particularly pleasing to note that penholder members are encouraged to exchange information and consult with all members of the Council and relevant stakeholder Member States from the general membership of the United Nations. In this modern day and age, the importance of engaging with all States Members of the United Nations cannot be overstated.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Madam President, my delegation wishes to thank you for convening today's open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. The Maldives aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Switzerland, who spoke on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, a cross-regional group of 23 States, of which Switzerland is Coordinator. The Security Council represents and acts on behalf of all States Members of the United Nations, pursuant to article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations. In keeping with that mandate, there is an obligation among every member of the Council to ensure that every decision is transparent and in the best interests of the global community.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“More than 3 million Syrians have been registered as refugees outside of the country, with another 6.5 million estimated to be internally displaced since the Syrian civil war began. The need for continued aid is ever present. The ongoing violence in the region is once again creating a generation without access to basic needs including food, water, shelter, education, health care, peace and stability. Once again, a generation will grow up in fear and will learn hatred unless we begin to take steps that will address them in a holistic and long-sighted manner. It is time we stopped repeating our mistakes.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“Terrorist organizations, including the so-called Islamic State, are among the greatest emerging threats to the global community. The President of Maldives, Mr. Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, and the Government of Maldives condemn these groups, their ideologies and activities in the strongest terms. The Maldives welcomes initiatives that emphasize the global will to jointly address the issue of foreign fighters, including resolutions 2170 (2014) and 2178 (2014). Unfortunately, far more needs to be done. It is deeply concerning to note that an estimated 1.8 million Iraqi citizens have been internally displaced this year alone. It is deeply concerning that, every day, thousands of refugees are fleeing for their lives and that the refugee crisis is only worsening, with no end in sight.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source