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Von Seherr-Thoss

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2022-11-10
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  1. “Allow me here to also commend Ghana for organizing the next conference on the Accra Initiative next week, and for Ghana’s leadership in the region. In the longer term, we need to not only further our shared security agenda, but also to foster sustainable development and improved governance. The economic and social challenges facing the Governments in West Africa and the Sahel are manifold and will only be compounded by the impact that climate change will inevitably have on the region. Addressing that will remain a long-term shared responsibility of African nations, the United Nations, the EU and other partners. The EU can be counted on to remain committed, engaged and present on the ground.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

  2. “Often, women and girls are victims of oppressive terrorist groups, for example in Nigeria or the Niger at the hands of Boko Haram. Of course, they also have a positive role to play, such as in the women-led start- ups in Tunisia that provide jobs in their community. Recognizing that and empowering them to be active members of society — economically, politically and culturally — will make them and their societies more resistant to extremist influences in the long run. In closing, West Africa requires our immediate attention to stem the risks of spillover from advancing terrorist actors. The EU is stepping up its security support to the coastal countries in the Gulf of Guinea through its “arc of stability” policy.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

  3. “At present, the EU provides around €500 million in support of related projects across the African continent, which strengthen local authorities, local communities and civil society actors alike. Preventing violent extremism and building resilience requires a whole-of-society approach. Good governance is crucial if we want to truly address the ideologies and driving forces behind emergent violent extremism. That means respect for the rule of law, human rights and the principles of democracy and international law. That political question is primarily the responsibility of national leaders, but it will require the continued attention and, at times, action of the Security Council as well. Let me also make the case for actively including women and girls in our prevention approach.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

  4. “Many EU member States have long and multifaceted relationships with the African continent, and the EU has a strong commitment to working with African nations, the African Union and with the United Nations, to address the growing threat of terrorism and bolster resilience in the face of violent extremist ideologies. Resilience in the face of violent extremism and terrorism is a security matter, but it is equally a political matter. We cannot root out violent extremism by force alone. So let us talk about prevention as well. The EU’s efforts in preventing and countering violent extremism have shown real results and will remain key to our counter-terrorism engagement, for example, through addressing youth extremism in Kenya or intercommunal conflict in Nigeria.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

  5. “Earlier this year, the EU approved €600 million in assistance to the African Union through the European Peace Facility, our financial instrument aimed at preventing conflicts, building peace and strengthening our partners. Yet despite our collective efforts to keep the threat of extremist groups at bay, we have all come to realize that these efforts have not been enough. We find ourselves on the back foot in too many places, and we will need to do more if we are to be successful over the long haul. We will also need to cooperate better. The EU plays a role in this by bringing its 27 member States together.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

  6. “Several EU missions currently provide military and civilian support to African countries, the latest example being the EU Training Mission in Mozambique. This mission deployed last year to train and support the Mozambican armed forces, with a view to protecting civilians and restoring security in Cabo Delgado. Five of our civilian missions include a counter-terrorism mandate: the capacity-building missions in the Niger, Mali and Somalia, the border assistance mission in Libya, and the security-sector-reform assistance mission in the Central African Republic. Moreover, the EU continues to support African-led peace operations.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

  7. “The EU-United Nations Global Terrorist Threats Facility is a good example of this. Our partnership has created important synergies between the United Nations and EU missions on the ground. We will continue to work together, including on supporting regional counter-terrorism efforts. Other multilateral efforts also have important roles to play in supporting and complementing the United Nations. The Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) is one key platform. Last September, the EU assumed the role of co-Chair of the GCTF, and we made the threat of terrorism in Africa a key priority for our two- year tenure. What does this multilateral engagement mean on the ground? The EU counter-terrorism efforts build on our strong presence in Africa.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source

  8. “Ms. Von Seherr-Thoss: Let me first express our appreciation to Ghana for convening today’s debate and for the opportunity to participate in this important discussion. This is a topic of great importance to the European Union (EU). The EU is a strong believer in the link between security and development. We believe that holistic approaches to security and peacebuilding ensure their sustainability. The EU applies this reasoning in our development programmes, counter-terrorism strategies and common security and defence policy, in Africa and in many other countries beyond. Multilateralism is key to the promotion of peace and security, and the United Nations is at its core. We therefore greatly value the strategic partnership we have with the United Nations on peace operations and crisis management.”

    2022-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9188 (2022) · source