Doy las gracias a la Presidencia de Bolivia por darnos la oportunidad de abordar esta importante cuestión que es la implementación de la agenda sobre las mujeres y la paz y la seguridad mediante el empoderamiento político y económico de las mujeres.
The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary‑General António Guterres:
The Secretary-General is outraged by the continued killing and abduction of civilians by armed groups in the Beni area of North Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He condemns Saturday's killing of at least 11 civilians, including one boy, as well as the injury and abduction of several more during an attack on the town of Mayongose on the outskirts of Beni.
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Africa Dialogue Series 2018 “A Stronger AU-UN Partnership for Peace, Security and Development in Africa”, in New York today:
It is a great honour to be here with you and to participate in the inaugural Africa Dialogue Series. It is fitting that we started by paying tribute today to Nelson Mandela and Kofi Annan, two sons of Africa who continue to inspire us every day.
Following are UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the high‑level meeting on the Central African Republic, in New York today:
I am pleased to join you and I thank you for participating. The situation in the Central African Republic is stable, despite continuous incidents and sporadic resurgences of violence. But much more needs to be done to secure peace and stability across the country.
Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks at the high-level meeting on Mali and the Sahel, in New York today:
Before I begin, please join me in a moment of silence for all those who sacrificed their lives for peace in Mali and the Sahel. Thank you.
In May, I had the honour of visiting Mali. I was there to express my solidarity with the Malian people during Ramadan — and our MINUSMA [United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali] forces on Peacekeepers Day.
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It is a pleasure to welcome you to this high-level meeting on Action for Peacekeeping, that also marks the 70th anniversary of United Nations peace operations.
Last year, I visited Bangassou in the Central African Republic and laid a wreath in memory of the Moroccan and Cambodian peacekeepers who were killed there. It was a humbling experience.
I feel a personal responsibility for the loss of every peacekeeper.
Many of you here today have taken part in similar ceremonies. You understand the pain of every loss.
Atul Khare, Under-Secretary General for the Department of Field Support, discusses UNCOPS 2018 and charting a vision for UN Police to strengthen its ability to effectively prevent and address security threats before they transcend borders.