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lines on the record: 106
first: 2017-10-31
most recent: 2022-10-31
sittings or episodes: 23
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“In conclusion, we would like to underline that the violation of the relevant provisions of the Montreal Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Civil Aviation not only endangers the safety of aircraft and civil aviation in general but is also a violation of the Convention on International Civil Aviation and its regulatory framework. Greece once again stresses and reaffirms that respect for international law and the international treaty framework, especially the Convention and its annexes, is of paramount importance and the central pillar of its foreign policy.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“We also stated that this unprecedented incident bears all the legal characteristics of a blatant violation of international law and cannot be allowed to stand without any consequences whatsoever. In that regard, we note the conclusions of the report of the ICAO Fact-Finding Investigation Team determining that the actions of the Government of Belarus amounted to a flagrant violation of the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation. We also welcome the ICAO Council’s condemnation of the actions of the Government of Belarus in committing an act of unlawful interference.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I wish to thank the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for his informative briefing. Greece condemned in the strongest terms the act of unlawful interference by the Belarusian authorities that took place on 23 May 2021 and resulted in the forced landing in Minsk of the Ryanair aircraft operating Flight FR-4978 from Athens to Vilnius. We wish to recall that there were 11 Greek citizens among the aircraft’s passengers. Such practices are reminiscent of a different era and do not befit any State bound by, and compliant to, its international obligations. From the very beginning, Greece supported the adoption of tough measures against Belarus in order to send a strong message that such behaviour cannot be tolerated.”
2022-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9175 (2022) · source
“No matter all the efforts by the international community, the only real solution to the ongoing suffering of the Ukrainian people is the immediate cessation of the unprovoked aggression on the part of Russia. The meeting rose at 5.30 p.m.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“A call centre was set up to facilitate communication for displaced persons from Ukraine, with detailed information provided in Greek, English and Ukrainian. Actions on the education level have also been put into effect to ensure the inclusion of Ukrainian pupils in the educational system. At the same time, through our commercial fleet, we contribute to the transfer of Ukrainian grain to key ports in the North Africa region, in an effort to address the food crisis. Greece is strongly committed to accountability for war crimes. Minister Dendias has sent relevant letters to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and visited The Hague in that respect.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“And we are ready and working together for the promotion of the candidacy of the historic centre of Odesa to be designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Given my country’s particular sensitivity regarding children, we have pledged €200,000 to UNICEF’s humanitarian action in Ukraine. Furthermore, we have taken over the treatment of children with cancer at the Elpida Oncologic Hospital for Children — “Elpida” means “hope”. Also, we responded effectively to the needs of tens of thousands of Ukrainian citizens seeking refuge from the war, having welcomed more than 75,000 refugees, including unaccompanied minors unfortunately separated from their families in Ukraine, who are eligible for immediate protection.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“We have repeatedly asked for urgent compliance with international humanitarian law for the protection of civilians and their property, for safeguarding the right of safe passage from conflict zones and access to valid information concerning areas of safe temporary shelter, as well as humanitarian access to areas where civilians continue to reside. Greece has been providing humanitarian aid from the very start of the war. We have so far delivered multiple packages of needs-based, in-kind humanitarian assistance. Moreover, we are firmly committed to the reconstruction of Ukraine. We have announced that we are ready to rebuild a maternity hospital destroyed by Russian shelling in the city of Mariupol and to contribute to the reconstruction of Odesa — another city that is close to our hearts, since our struggle for independence began there.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“For centuries, Greeks have been present, especially on the Black Sea shores, in particular in the area of Mariupol, which has been home to a centuries-long established Greek community of around 100,000 people. It is also one of the areas that has been hit the hardest by the Russian forces. The city of Mariupol has been almost entirely destroyed. For Greece, respect for international law and the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries is a pillar of our foreign policy. That is why we condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from day one. Recent worrisome attacks carried out by drones are having far-reaching repercussions, directly affecting vital civilian infrastructure, leading to an inhumane continuous and merciless shelling targeting innocent lives. Greece condemns those attacks in the strongest of terms.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“The Minister for Foreign Affairs for Greece, Nikos Dendias, travelled to Kyiv on Wednesday under well-known extraordinary circumstances in the only visit that has taken place in the city during this troublesome period. Kyiv, as the rest of the country, is suffering daily vicious attacks, resulting in the death and injury of dozens of unarmed innocent people. It was Minister Dendias’ third visit to Ukraine since the beginning of the war, as he has visited Odesa twice, a city connected with Greek history and the Greek community of Ukraine. Those visits send a strong message expressing the full solidarity of the Greek Government with the Government and the people of Ukraine.”
2022-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9161 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, let us not forget that the world of work for women journalists, especially those who cover conflicts, extends beyond the traditional workplace. In conclusion, providing sustainable solutions to the persistent and multifaceted challenges posed by armed conflicts and their consequences on women and girls is an extremely difficult task. Investing in the potential of women peacebuilders, human rights defenders, local civil society leaders and journalists seems to be the right path towards peace, security and development in order to ensure that no one is left behind.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In that regard, as my Austrian colleague noted earlier, Greece, together with a group of like-minded countries — Argentina, Austria, Costa Rica, France and Tunisia — already stressed the importance of employing a gender-responsive approach when addressing the safety of journalists in conflict environments through our joint initiative, General Assembly resolution 76/173, on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity. Additionally, at the national level, Greece recently launched a task force on ensuring the protection, safety and enhancement of the status of journalists and media professionals. That inclusive national coordination mechanism aims at strengthening — nationally and internationally — the status of women journalists and of those who report on gender-equality issues.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I am referring to security threats faced by women war correspondents and media workers, who cover first-hand, with great professionalism and self-sacrifice, the devastating realities of conflicts. In 2021, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights verified 29 cases of conflict-related killings of women, among them human rights defenders and journalists. I think that is only the tip of the iceberg: women journalists are often victims of undocumented conflict-related sexual violence, as well as discrimination and sexual harassment online and offline in the workplace.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Iwarmlythankthe Gabonese presidency for organizing this important event, as well as the briefers for their thorough interventions. Greece fully aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union and the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, and wishes to add the following. Strengthening women’s resilience and leadership in conflict-torn areas requires coherent policy action directed towards ensuring effective protection of the rights and security of women and girls, in all their diversity and according to their actual needs and local realities; preventing and responding to violence and discrimination against them; as well as enhancing meaningful gender-equal participation and leadership in peace efforts. I would now like to draw the Council’s attention to an issue of paramount importance.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Greek authorities operate both at land and sea borders with the utmost attention to the protection of human life and with full respect for persons, including children, who may be entitled to international protection. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my country’s commitment to joining hands with all partners in an effort to protect the rights of conflict-affected children and build a peaceful, inclusive and resilient future world.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“At the same time, voluntary repatriation should always be facilitated in a safe, dignified and sustainable manner. Greece places particular emphasis on the protection of children in armed conflict, through the adoption of national legislation as well as through the ratification of the relevant Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Moreover, Greece is implementing its first national action plan on the rights of the child and a comprehensive national strategy for the protection of unaccompanied minors. The protection of conflict- affected girls is also addressed in my country’s first national action plan on women and peace and security. In addition, another national action plan on the protection of children from sexual abuse and exploitation has been announced.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In that respect, improving reception conditions, as well as accelerating asylum procedures for refugee and asylum-seeking children and their families, in addition to ensuring non-refoulement, are indispensable. Unaccompanied minors require special attention in order for their protection to be guaranteed. In that respect, all children should be registered at birth. Ensuring birth registration for every forcibly displaced child provides the basis for the recognition and protection of that child’s human rights. It prevents statelessness. It is the foundation of respect for their human dignity. In that regard, host countries should strive to integrate children on the move and their families. Meaningful access to basic services such as health care and education should be a sine qua non element of integration strategies.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the Brazilian presidency for organizing this timely meeting. Greece aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to add the following additional remarks in its national capacity. Unfortunately, the situation of children in armed conflict remains of grave concern. As of the end of 2021, the more than 36.5 million children that have been forcibly displaced face a high risk of being further victimized and subjected to sexual violence or to recruitment and use as child soldiers. In order to address those multifaceted challenges, the international community must take action in a coordinated manner, while demonstrating solidarity and promoting burden- and responsibility-sharing among all relevant stakeholders.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Moreover, cross- regional collaboration, based on sharing best practices and the division of labour under the coordination of the Security Council, is likely to have a positive impact on the promotion of a culture of peace that places women and girls at the centre of international efforts, as well as on closing the gap between commitments and implementation.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Regional organizations promote context-specific, tailor-made solutions to regional challenges threatening security and can also serve as safe environments for inclusive dialogue and meaningful cooperation between all relevant stakeholders, such as States, civil-society organizations and human rights defenders. The only way, therefore, to promote gender- equal participation in decision-making processes, as well as to generate effective gender-responsive policies, is through systematic gender mainstreaming across the organizational structure.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source
“At the same time, coordination among the various regional partners within the United Nations architecture can prove beneficial for achieving system- wide coherence and bridging national and international efforts to implement the women and peace and security agenda. It goes without saying that almost all organizations consider maintaining peace and security at the regional level a high priority. As a result, they have developed the know-how and the appropriate tools and mechanisms for mediation, conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Many regional organizations, such as the European Union, the African Union, the League of Arab States, NATO, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and others, have already adopted or are currently developing action plans or strategies on women and peace and security. Those regional policy documents should be implemented not only by the respective organizations but also by their member States in alignment with their national action plans on women and peace and security, thereby enhancing policy coherence at the national and regional levels.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I would first like to thank Albania for organizing this timely high-level open debate on the role of regional organizations in implementing the women and peace and security agenda. In the turbulent times we live in, the increasing number of armed conflicts and seizures of power by force have brought tectonic crackdowns on peace, security and democratic values, such as gender equality and the equal enjoyment of human rights by everyone. Unfortunately, women and girls are disproportionately affected by such security threats. Against that backdrop, the role of regional organizations is critical in maintaining sustainable peace and security, while promoting gender-equal human rights protections and participation in peace processes.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Moreover, we need to ensure that no attacks against civilian infrastructure take place, in particular in the case of schools and medical facilities. In that vein, we need to place special emphasis on the protection of the most vulnerable, such as women and children, primarily from sexual exploitation and harassment. Last but not least, accountability remains key in the protection of civilians in armed conflict. It is up to us to make sure that no attacks or crimes against them go unpunished.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The humanitarian ceasefire, which has held for over a month now, has allowed sorely needed food aid to be delivered to some of the most vulnerable people. In order to tackle the unprecedented humanitarian challenges we are currently faced with, no effort should be spared to ensure humanitarian access to those in need. The maintenance of humanitarian corridors is vital for saving lives, as the world has so dramatically witnessed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We must therefore utilize and improve donor coordination mechanisms, both in the field and at the political level, ensure the compliance of State and non-State actors with international humanitarian law and facilitate cooperation among States and between States and international institutions.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The international community is struggling to tackle numerous simultaneous humanitarian crises from Ukraine to Ethiopia and from the Sahel to Myanmar, with millions of human lives at stake and with limited and overstretched resources at hand. Ongoing crises, such as in Syria and Afghanistan, seem no closer to a solution, despite being so many years down the road. Even when aid is available, active conflicts and political obstacles often render it undeliverable. Impeding humanitarian access — an act that could constitute a war crime — appears to be used deliberately in cases such as Mariupol. Yemen is another indicative example of the fragility of humanitarian access under the present circumstances.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I commend the United States for convening this timely meeting. Greece aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union, and I would like to add the following remarks in my national capacity. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2022/381), which unfortunately paints a grim picture of reality. The world is currently faced with unprecedented levels of food insecurity, owing to widespread and protracted armed conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, as well as longer-term factors, such as climate change, the pandemic and displacement.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That is why Greece has repeatedly called for an immediate ceasefire and the swift creation of humanitarian corridors to scale up humanitarian operations and supply-chain capacity. Our call is for peace and dialogue to prevail. Our call is to stand up for international law, the fundamental norms of international relations and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Greece, together with its partners, will spare no effort to address the issue at its root. This is our collective responsibility.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That is a recipe for starvation. Unfortunately, food insecurity is also a cause of tension, as many cases involving civil conflict have shown. However, in our modern, interconnected era, crises reverberate much louder than ever, and the current pressure will eventually reach all corners of our world. What is happening in Ukraine today is having an unprecedented impact on food security worldwide, not only because Russia and Ukraine represent a considerable percentage of global wheat and grain production but also because of the disruption caused in transport lines, markets and food production internationally. In the aftermath of the pandemic, the situation is far from building back better. It sows the seeds of further tensions, jeopardizing peace and potentially fostering political instability in vulnerable regions.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The disruptions caused by the conflict have ramifications that go far beyond its borders, food shortages being only a part of them. War and hunger have been loyal companions since antiquity. At the end of the great Peloponnesian War, just before the city of Athens yielded, it had endured more than 30 years of deprivation and exhausting circumstances, including a famine that claimed the life of its most glorified leader. History has demonstrated how conflicts worsen food and nutrition insecurity, affecting and even taking millions of lives. The subsequent destruction of infrastructure, the disruptions in market access, the lack of resources in a globalized economy and the humanitarian tragedies are all factors that lead to a steep rise in the prices of basic foodstuffs, making them practically unavailable to those who need them.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As the world is struggling to recover from the coronavirus disease pandemic in a responsible and resilient way, we are facing a future we cannot accurately predict. Yet we can surely estimate that it will be bleak unless we act collectively and in solidarity. In that vein, we have co-sponsored the General Assembly draft resolution on the state of global food insecurity, submitted by Lebanon. We welcome the Secretary- General’s call to action through the establishment of the Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance, as well as the other recent initiatives, and we are actively engaging with the EU to identify and take advantage of all alternative routes to make Ukrainian grains available to the world.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“At the outset, I would like to echo previous speakers in commending the United States on convening this timely and important open debate. Greece aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (EU), and I would like to add the following in my national capacity. The unprecedented surge in food prices — the highest in the past three decades — the rise in fertilizer prices, which threatens the future production of essential food, the disruption in supply chains and surging shipping and transport costs, coupled with the spike in energy and fuel prices, are snowballing. It is a trend that reverses years of progress in reducing hunger and efforts to accomplish Sustainable Development Goal 2 — a trend that undoubtedly exacerbates inequalities and could aggravate social and civil unrest and instability.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Only peace can put an end to this immense tragedy, which is having far-reaching repercussions throughout the world. We commend the recent visit of the Secretary- General to the region and his efforts towards peace. We stand firm in our call for dialogue and diplomacy to prevail. Greece, a pillar of stability in the region of the eastern Mediterranean and beyond, reiterates its unwavering commitment to international law and the Charter of the United Nations. Refraining from the threat or the use of force is the guiding principle underpinning our Charter. We are steadfast in our support for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as of every State Member of the United Nations. Those are fundamental norms of international relations. Their violations — no matter who they target — are threats to us all.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Greece remains engaged in the reconstruction of Ukraine and will be present, in coordination with our partners, in order to do everything possible to bring those two cities back to their previous state and to facilitate the diaspora Greeks’ return to normal life after this tragedy. Our Prime Minister has already announced that we are ready to rebuild the maternity hospital destroyed by Russian shelling in the city of Mariupol. In the same vein, Minister Dendias has reiterated our support for the reconstruction of Odesa. There can be no peace and no reconciliation without accountability. We will continue to actively raise the issue of Mariupol in all forums and to emphasize that the perpetration of war crimes should be thoroughly investigated.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“The recent evacuation of the Azovstal plant in Mariupol, achieved thanks to the persistent efforts of the United Nations, demonstrated in the clearest way possible that when there is a will, there is a way. We hope to see additional similar initiatives. Greece has been actively engaged in providing humanitarian assistance. Our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, himself spearheaded one of Greece’s assistance operations to the historic city of Odesa. At the same time, we are all witnessing the huge wave of migrants that the war has provoked. Greece is showing solidarity with Ukraine as well as with front- line Member States, welcoming thousands of refugees from Ukraine. The amount of devastation and destruction is inconceivable.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Regrettably, those people, along with so many other civilians — families, women and children — face the horror of Mariupol being almost entirely destroyed. That is why our consuls in Odessa and Mariupol, demonstrating unprecedented courage, strength and altruism, stayed behind and carried out a total of six operations called Nostos — the Greek word for homecoming — for the evacuation of Greek citizens and diaspora Greeks from Ukraine. We have repeatedly called for an immediate ceasefire and for the swift operationalization of humanitarian corridors. It is of utmost importance to scale up humanitarian operations by enhancing the supply-chain capacity and providing targeted humanitarian assistance to the people affected.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“We are thankful to the United States presidency for having organized this meeting. Allow me also to thank the Secretary-General, Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet for their insightful remarks and their immense efforts. I also thank Ms. Tetiana Luzan for briefing us. The consequences of Russia’s continuing military aggression against Ukraine and its civilians are dire, especially in Mariupol and near the former line of contact in Donbas. Greece has a particular interest in the Mariupol area, which is home to an established, centuries-old Greek community of more than 120,000, which is a productive part of local society.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to highlight that Greece’s first national plan on women and peace and security, which we are about to adopt, prioritizes the main pillars of the Security Council agenda, including the prevention of all forms of conflict-related, sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls, and the relief and recovery of women and girl survivors.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Greece has recently joined the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security (see S/PV.9016), recognizing the need for concrete and results-oriented international policies that are aligned, coherent and mutually reinforcing. Moreover, we were fortunate enough to be accepted in January into the Circle of Leadership on the prevention of and response to sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations operations, with the participation of the President of the Hellenic Republic, Ms. Katerina Sakellaropoulou.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In that regard, all States should also adopt specific commitments to preventing and addressing conflict- related sexual violence, protecting survivors and bringing perpetrators to justice. In parallel, we should protect the civil space and reinforce civil society and especially women human rights defenders, including women journalists, who are facing increasing challenges and threats. In that respect, women’s empowerment and leadership require efforts to ensure the protection, relief and recovery of survivors. A survivor-centred approach should guide international peace efforts by focusing on providing fair reparations and ensuring multisectoral assistance and access to psychological and legal services, among other things.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Greece is gravely concerned about the growing numbers of allegations of sexual violence perpetrated against women and girls in the context of the war in Ukraine, and we must all echo the Secretary-General in his calls for the war to stop now. As the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Executive Director of UN-Women have recently stated, war and the displacement related to it heighten the risk of all forms of sexual violence. In all conflict situations, allegations of sexual violence must be investigated to ensure justice and accountability. That is a core aspect of the deterrence and prevention of such heinous crimes. Those responsible for such acts must be held to account by national and, where applicable, international justice.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Assistance are valuable tools in that regard. Finally, I would like to stress that substantive gender equality and women’s empowerment, including economic empowerment, is definitely a human rights issue. It should concern us all, as it is both a security and development imperative in order to build peaceful, resilient and inclusive societies.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“That process should involve enhanced partnerships with the public sector, civil society organizations, local women and human rights defenders, including journalists and especially women journalists. Accordingly, mainstreaming gender equality and women’s empowerment in the work of the United Nations on conflict prevention requires gender-inclusive political and economic reforms aimed at gender-equal participation in governance. Greece focuses on enhancing women’s economic inclusion and participation in order to foster their overall empowerment and accelerate substantive gender equality. That is well reflected my country’s national action plans on gender equality and on women and peace and security.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Nonetheless, the beneficial role of women post- conflict economic relief and recovery is underestimated due to persisting gender stereotypes, as well as discriminatory norms and practices. At the same time, serious threats, such as fragility, gender-based violence, climate change and pandemics disproportionally affect the security of women and girls in conflict affected areas, affecting their equal inclusion and participation in decision-making processes. In that regard, the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda and its four pillars is of utmost importance, as it provides a for a holistic and gender-responsive approach to conflict prevention, relief and recovery.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“I wish everyone a happy International Women’s Day. This year, International Women’s Day is not a time for celebration. The present situation in Ukraine presents the gravest challenge to the rule of international law in the twenty-first century. We must take this opportunity to reaffirm our full support to Ukraine and its people. Ukrainian women are showing resilience and courage. Relief and recovery from conflict and conflict- related violence have the transformative potential to promote gender-equal economic inclusion and participation. In that vein, the focus on the economic empowerment of women in post-conflict reconstruction not only prevents further conflict and violence, but also paves the way to economic stability, growth and long- lasting peace.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“In implementing the national action plan on women and peace and security, Greece seeks to strengthen meaningful cooperation with all relevant stakeholders at all levels in order to advance the crucial role of women in peace processes. As a final note, please allow me to reiterate Greece’s determination to prevent and combat any form of gender-based violence as the only way to accelerate the realization of substantive gender equality and build peaceful, inclusive and gender-equal societies.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“In that vein, addressing impunity and ensuring the accountability of perpetrators of conflict-related, gender-based and sexual violence is crucial for the substantial protection of women participating in peace and security processes. An adequate international response should therefore include a human security approach that focuses on the specific challenges that women and girls experience and that aims at people-centred, prevention-oriented and gender-responsive solutions that are based on national ownership. My country fully supports the coherent implementation of interlinked Security Council agendas and also prioritizes gender-equal representation, participation and leadership as a cross-cutting issue that guides its national policy, both domestic and foreign.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“At the same time, conflict-related, gender- based and sexual violence directed against women because of their engagement in peace and security processes remains at an alarmingly high level. Against that backdrop, there is an urgent need to create a safe and enabling environment in which women, especially local women peacebuilders, human rights defenders and civil society representatives, may carry out their work freely and without fear of any form of violence or intimidation. That goal entails primarily taking holistic and coherent international policy action that is systematically mainstreamed by a gender perspective.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“I would first like to commend Norway for organizing this timely event, as well as our briefers for their thorough interventions. Greece fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union and would like to make some additional remarks. Women’s representation and leadership in peace processes can improve the prospects for the durability of peace agreements and also facilitates women’s participation in the subsequent transitional political phases. Still, gender-equal participation is often impeded by persisting obstacles, such as restrictive societal norms and attitudes. In addition, relatively lower levels of education and multiple family and labour burdens, which women in conflict-affected-areas often face, weaken their beneficial role in promoting sustainable peace and security.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“In that regard, more extensive fact-finding research is needed to establish connections between the rise of extremist groups, as reflected in the concept paper (S/2021/988, annex), and the adverse climatic events that affect the same regions, especially in Africa and the Sahel. In conclusion, if we fail to reduce emissions and build our capacity to cope, the impact of climate change will become more acute and will lead to insecurity and instability. By investing in resilience and adaptation efforts along with mitigation and by explicitly linking climate action today with a more secure tomorrow, we can strengthen our response to climate change while ensuring a safer and more peaceful and prosperous future for people and our planet.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Since climate and security challenges are cross- cutting, a holistic approach is necessary to address their dimensions at the same time, and the United Nations should play a central role in that regard. Furthermore, we need to upgrade our knowledge base, which will lead to improved risk assessment and more effective field-level policies. At the same time, climate security concerns have to be integrated into early-warning and conflict prevention systems for more effective prevention of future crises. We should not let entire communities in the most vulnerable countries become prey to the inflammatory rhetoric of terrorist and extremist groups.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source