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29 April 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n I express my deep gratitude to the President of the Security Council, President of ECOSOC, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Under-Secretary-General for Policy, representatives of international financial institutions (World Bank and IMF) and civil society for their active participation and contributions in today\u2019s High-Level Meeting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let me reiterate the crucial importance of peacebuilding in the context of the changing nature of conflict, where the costs of responding to crises have become unsustainable, unbearable, unwieldy.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The peacebuilding construct is a complex, far-ranging development issue and a long-term process involving social cohesion, economic resilience, and political will.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The financial gap we discussed weakens the peacebuilding actions as financing options are too unpredictable, unsustainable and inadequate for programs that are intended to be long-term.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We, therefore, need to act collectively to address this global issue, in relation to our collective efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Excellencies,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Today\u2019s meeting illustrates both the challenges ahead and the innovative solutions we have at our disposal.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We need more collaborative action and greater political will to address the critical gaps in peacebuilding financing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Different solutions with value propositions have been pointed out during our rich discussions today, and I am grateful for all your active participation.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I hope this meeting will lead to sustained improvements of the peacebuilding financial architecture.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Our discussions have been stimulating and constructive.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I take note of the different proposals that have been raised. They will be reflected in the summary that will be circulated after this meeting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Let me take this opportunity to thank Peacebuilding Support Office and my team who have been working together to prepare and organize this meeting.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Finally, I would like to reiterate my profound thanks for your participation and commitment.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One thing is clear: the international community is essential into achieving adequate, predictable, and sustained financing for peacebuilding and sustaining peace.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Under a Presidency of Hope, let us make this happen.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Not by empty words but by concrete, meaningful, collaborative action.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I thank you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Closing Remarks: High-Level Meeting on Peacebuilding Financing<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":361,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" Excellencies, colleagues,<\/p> I welcome you all to our second meeting and our first interaction following the resumed part of the session.<\/p> Before I begin, I would like to recognize the loss of our dear friend and esteemed colleague, Ms. Gail Farngalo.<\/p> A Liberian national, Gail was my Team Leader for Human Rights and was active on gender during both the 75th<\/sup> and 76th<\/sup> sessions. She leaves behind a legacy of achievements and a groundswell of respect and affection from across the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and diplomatic communities. Her presence is certainly felt here today.<\/p> Colleagues,<\/p> When I took on this Presidency of Hope, I pledged to make gender equality a priority area for the 76th<\/sup> session. I continue to look to the board for its wisdom and expertise, as I endeavour to fulfil that pledge.<\/p> In this regard, I have already benefited from the board\u2019s advice, from when we met on October 28th<\/sup> last year.<\/p> Acting on that advice, I committed to ensuring that all my five rays of hope, and all my major initiatives, are approached with a gender lens.<\/p> I made sure that the composition of my office is gender-balanced.<\/p> I have committed to participating only in panels that have equal gender representation.<\/p> Throughout my official interactions and travels, I have endeavoured to meet with women, including heads of states and governments, scientists, civil society representatives, and youth.<\/p> And I am proud to inform you that five young women have been recruited into the Fellowship for HOPE<\/em> that my office recently launched. The Fellowship as you are well aware is targeted at benefiting young diplomats from underrepresented countries, pursuing careers in diplomacy or public service.<\/p> Colleagues,<\/p> While recognizing that we have a long way to go in the battle for gender-equality, I am proud of what my team has been able to accomplish within the past few months.<\/p> Our work continues.<\/p> We will continue to raise our voices on issues disproportionately impacting women, such as domestic violence and work place harassment. We will continue to push the importance of gender-equal work spaces.<\/p> And we will continue to find new paths to empower young women with ambitious professional aspirations.<\/p> Now is not the time to rest on our laurels.<\/p> With the board\u2019s guidance and support, we must use the many opportunities over the coming months to further empower women and girls, and dismantle discriminatory practices against them.<\/p> There are several upcoming events that will provide us such opportunities. I look forward to the board\u2019s suggestions on how we can best utilize them.<\/p> As an example, the International Day of Women and Girls in science is fast approaching. We must recognize that women\u2019s contributions in science and technology have helped us cure diseases; discover new horizons in space; and develop technologies that have vastly improved our quality of life.<\/p> As we celebrate their achievements, we must also open pathways for young girls who aspire to follow in the footsteps of pioneers in science and technology.<\/p> Colleagues,<\/p> Let us also reflect that the theme chosen by the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women for this year is on \u201cachieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls in the context of climate change, environmental and disaster risk reduction policies and programmes\u201d.<\/p> As we strive to meet our obligations to the planet, let us recognize the important work done by women and girls at the forefront of the climate crisis, and whose humanitarian work in disaster-stricken areas has helped save lives and rebuild communities. We owe it to them to not only celebrate their work but to support them.<\/p> Colleagues,<\/p> Our programme of work for the months ahead has been circulated to members prior to the meeting, for consideration and feedback. Please note that the events we have planned are not exhaustive. I welcome further suggestions from the board on the content and format of future events and activities.<\/p> Colleagues,<\/p> We have made much progress within a short while. And with the board\u2019s support and guidance, I am sure that we can keep up this strong momentum.<\/p> I look forward to working alongside all of you to achieve our vision of a gender-equal world.<\/p> Thank you.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[111],"tags":[550,556,553],"committee-meeting":[],"class_list":["post-264889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-speeches","tag-ga","tag-pga","tag-shahid","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"yoast_head":"\n