Africa: Remarks By Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield At a UN Security Council Open Debate On Empowering Women and Youth in PeacebuildingThank you, Mr. President. I want to start by thanking Japan for convening today's open debate on conflict prevention and Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Ambassador Danese, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, for your insights. I also want to thank our civil society briefers: Dr. Williams and Ms. Bhagwan Rolls.
If we just look at the civil war in Sudan. This horrific, senseless conflict has forced millions of women and girls from their homes. It has exposed them to rape and other forms of sexual violence. And with the destruction of health care facilities, they have almost no access to health care and psycho-social support services.
But this work requires every single one of us. It requires collective action. And today, I would like to discuss four ways we can strengthen our cooperation around conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Third, this Council must view peace, development, and humanitarian issues as inextricably bound together. When one is hamstrung, all are hamstrung, and so, our approach to these issues must be complementary and coordinated.
Fourth, and finally, I want to highlight the transformative impact women and young leaders can have on peacebuilding processes. We know that when women are at the table, and able to participate, fully, equally, and meaningfully, peacebuilding efforts are more successful, and peace is more durable.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
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