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2014-10-21
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  1. “In the 14 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), significant steps have been taken to address the plight of women and girls and to improve international, regional and national responses to the protection of women and girls. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law, complemented by regional instruments, have gone a long way in addressing the challenges both prior and during the process of displacement. Today the narrative on conflict prevention and resolution reflects our collective commitment to prevent sexual violence in conflict and address its disastrous and far-reaching consequences.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  2. “Displacement causes women's heightened risk of poverty, human trafficking, sexual exploitation and child, early and forced marriages and the lack of access to basic resources, such as education and health services. The majority of the world's refugees originate from Africa, with new displacements from intensifying conflicts in the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Mali and Somalia. In the year 2000, the Security Council laid the foundation for the women and peace and security agenda in the landmark resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions calling for the special protection and full participation of women in conflict prevention and resolution, as well as in post-conflict and peacebuilding processes.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  3. “There is growing recognition that newly emerging unconventional threats to peace and security associated with the proliferation ofmilitias, armed groups,jihadists and terrorists linked to violent extremism affect women and girls more than their male counterparts. It is estimated that three quarters of the refugee and internally displaced persons (IDP) population are women and children. Displacement and statelessness exacerbate existing gender inequalities, amplifying the discrimination and hardships borne by both women and girls. In that regard, women refugees and IDPs constitute one of the most vulnerable groups in armed conflict, as well as post-conflict situations.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  4. “Let me begin by thanking you, Madam President, for convening this open debate on such an important matter. On behalf of the 15 member States of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), I wish to express appreciation to you, Madam, for providing us with an insightful concept note (S/2014/731, annex) to guide today's discussion. I also would like to thank the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, and the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Edmond Mulet, for their comprehensive and informative briefings. In recent years, the world has witnessed a multiplicity of conflicts leading to an unprecedented increase in the scale of refugees and displaced persons. The increase in violence, mass displacement and humanitarian catastrophes has had a disproportionate impact on women and children.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  5. “There is no option to peaceful dialogue to achieve the two- State solution based on the June 1967 borders. Any other manoeuvres to change demographic realities through settlements or use of force will only prolong the suffering of the Palestinian people. In conclusion, allow me to recognize Egypt's important role in brokering the ceasefire that ended 50 days of Israel's bombardment of Gaza, its continued efforts in trying to find a lasting solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and for hosting a successful reconstruction conference that brought some hope to all those whose homes were destroyed in Gaza.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  6. “In that vein, SADC expresses its unwavering support to current efforts by Prime Minister Abbas to garner support for a peace plan that he hopes will compel Israel to negotiate the framework for a two-State solution within a specific time frame. The plan, announced by Prime Minister Abbas when he addressed the General Assembly on 26 September (see A/69/PV.12), entails a resumption of negotiations to demarcate the borders, reach a comprehensive agreement and draft a peace treaty. Palestinian authorities hope that the plan will be adopted in a Security Council draft resolution. SADC supports negotiations towards a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East leading to the restoration of the Palestinian people's legitimate right to establish an independent State coexisting peacefully with the State of Israel.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  7. “It is ironic that some Member States leading the campaign to mobilize funds for the reconstruction process in Gaza are the same that give tacit approval to massive destruction by Israel under the so-called right to self-defence. The international community must act in unison to compel Israel to comply with international law. History has shown us that we run the risk of getting into a cycle of building and destroying if the status quo is maintained. The key to moving forward is addressing all issues undermining prospects for attaining a peace agreement. We urge the international community to address the conflict in its entirety rather than narrowly focusing on the recent events in Gaza.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  8. “This tragedy underscores the need for serious efforts by all concerned to address the root causes of the conflict, if the international community truly wants to realize a just and lasting peace between the Palestinian and Israeli peoples. The core problem, which is Israel's belligerent occupation of Palestinian territory, must be addressed in accordance with the United Nations resolutions and international law. While we commend efforts to mobilize resources for the reconstruction of Gaza, SADC believes it will be an exercise in futility if a more comprehensive agreement is not reached that includes the lifting of the illegal blockade.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  9. “Israel's recent announcement that it would acquire 1,000 acres of Palestinian territory in the West Bank is a blatant violation of various Security Council resolutions. It demonstrates Israel's belief that it can continue to act with impunity, which arises from the protection it receives from some within the Security Council. The international community's constant appeasement of Israel has fostered the belief that it is a State above the law, and has enabled it to pursue atrocities against the Palestinian people. The illegal acquisition of Palestinian territory continues to undermine the vision of a two-State solution based on the pre-1967 borders.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  10. “Israel's self- defence cannot justify the scale of violence it perpetrated in its maiming of innocent women and children. Israel must be held accountable and perpetrators must be brought to justice. SADC welcomes the decision by the Human Rights Council to establish an independent international commission of inquiry to investigate all violations of international humanitarian and human rights law in the occupied Palestinian territory. We call on Israel to lift the seven-year illegal blockade on Gaza. The international community must exert the necessary pressure to compel Israel to end the inhuman blockade by which it has wilfully inflicted a humanitarian disaster in Gaza that affects every single dimension of life for every woman, man and child.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  11. “While Israel perpetrated those heinous acts, some in the international community who always preach about the responsibility to protect remained conspicuously silent. It is unacceptable that Israel violates the territorial integrity of Gaza and the human rights ofthe Palestinian people, and the Security Council fails to intervene decisively. The Council must uphold its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations and act to protect innocent Palestinian civilians. The collective failure of the Security Council and the international community has fostered Israel's flagrant violations of all Security Council resolutions on the Arab-Israeli conflict. The pretext by Israel that it acts in self-defence against victims of its illegal occupation defies all logic.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

  12. “At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. On behalf of the 15 member States of the South African Development Community (SADC), I wish to thank you for convening this very important debate on the Middle East. SADC aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We continue to witness the persecution ofthe people of Palestine at the hands of Israel. Recently, the world witnessed the brutal and indiscriminate bombardment of the Gaza Strip that resulted in the deaths of over 2,000 civilians, rendered 103,000 homeless and destroyed social and economic infrastructure.”

    2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source