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Wollie

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2016-12-02
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2016-12-02
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  1. “A landmark study that looked at 70 countries over four decades concluded that the most effective way to reduce Violence against women was the strength of women's organizations or women's movement in any given country. The international community has celebrated, in this forum and many others, the heroic contribution of Liberian women to ending the civil war, helping disarm the armed groups, conduct peaceful elections, prevent a relapse into conflict and defeat the deadly Ebola epidemic. I represent those women here today. I can tell the Council that there is no more meaningful tribute to Liberian women than the long- lasting and sustained partnership of the international community. I hope that we will not be forgotten and that the Council will continue to partner with us. If we are strong, peace in Liberia will be strong.”

    2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source

  2. “That kind of solidarity is also being exhibited as Liberian women review the 2005 manifesto and update the 2017 manifesto, identifying and making recommendations on issues that are important to women and girls in Liberia. Increased funding to women and women civil society organizations will maximize the potential of Liberian women and the efforts being made by the international community and the Government to consolidate peace in Liberia. Inclusive community- based early-warning initiatives that engage women as early-warning monitors will enhance conflict prevention in Liberia during the transition and beyond. We can build on the Economic Community of West African States Conflict Prevention Framework, which includes the National Early Warning System and National Response Mechanism.”

    2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source

  3. “In the past few years, the Peacebuilding Fund has invested in the work of women's organizations in Liberia. With its support, women-led peace huts have served as a safe spaces for women and contributed to resolving local conflicts for years. We hope that that type of support will be scaled up so that women can participate in peaceful elections and help to strengthen national reconciliation, the rule of law, the security sector and an equitable management of natural resources. Those are the kinds of investments that will secure Liberia's path to peace consolidation. With support from the Peacebuilding Fund, Liberian women, over the years, have developed the resolve to stand up for their rights, and have seen a show of solidarity in the passing of the rape law, domestic violence act and the affirmative action act.”

    2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source

  4. “As the report (S/2016/968) of the Secretary-General notes, in the more than 1,500 cases of rape registered in 2014 and 2015, less than 4 per cent of the alleged perpetrators were convicted, and that trend has continued in 2016. In Liberia women and girls are victims of harmful traditional practices, such as female genital mutilation, child marriage and abductions and forcible initiations into secret societies. As we place our hopes in meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, please remember that less than 9 per cent of Liberian girls complete secondary education, and that part of the reason for that is because they are exposed to alarming levels of violence, abuse and exploitation in schools. Liberian women need the Peacebuilding Commission to fill any gaps left by the possible departure of the peacekeeping Mission.”

    2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source

  5. “That is a serious security threat as UNMIL draws down. It requires support for an effective national response to those problems, from enhancement of law enforcement capacity to better programmes for treatment and rehabilitation. Those will contribute to peace consolidation. As the international community prepares to assist Liberia in the conduct of presidential and legislative elections, please remember that women's representation in the national legislature and in local districts is extremely low. While the lack of major security incidents is proof that UNMIL has completed its mission and can leave, please remember that sexual and gender-based violence continues to be the number one crime reported to the police.”

    2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source

  6. “As I speak to the Council today, I am expressing the fears of the women of Liberia regarding security and logistical gaps without UNMIL, which could present challenges that could be exploited by unscrupulous politicians to question the credibility of the elections, thereby triggering unwanted violence. On behalf of the women of Liberia, I call on the Security Council to take that into consideration when discussing the future of the United Nations presence in Liberia, especially for the 2017 election and the period immediately following. Another major security concern for women and girls is the proliferation of illicit drugs in the country, which especially affects young people and ex-combatants. Many of those young people are involved in various crimes, such as sexual and gender-based violence, armed robbery and mob violence.”

    2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source

  7. “Ms. Wollie: I thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to address the Security Council and speak on behalf of Liberian women and women's organizations. I would like to thank the Spanish Ambassador in particular, not only for opening up this space for the voice of civil society, but for Spain's leadership in the Security Council on the women and peace and security agenda over the past two years. Liberia is at a critical junction as the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) continues its drawdown. That coincides with the upcoming 2017 electoral processes. UNMIL played a major role in the 2005 and 2011 elections, providing up to 70 per cent of security and logistical support in many ways, such as airlifting ballot boxes where there was no road access and augmenting security.”

    2016-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7824 (2016) · source