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Dubai Eye
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE champions women's role in peacebuilding at UN Security Council
UAE Ambassador to the UN Mohamed Abushahab has called for early conflict prevention, the inclusion of women in peacebuilding, and stronger compliance with international humanitarian law during a United Nations Security Council debate on Tuesday. During the debate on multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes, Abushahab stressed the need for tangible steps to reinforce international peace and security amid rising global violence and instability. He pushed for a whole-of-society approach, highlighting the importance of including women, youth and community leaders in peace processes. 'When peacebuilding is inclusive, the outcomes are more sustainable and resilient,' Abushahab stated, adding that long-term stability depends on the meaningful participation of all segments of society. He said that peace agreements are 35 per cent more likely to last when women are actively involved in the negotiation process. Emphasising prevention as the first line of defence, he urged the international community to enhance early warning systems and make better use of underutilised tools like Article 34 of the UN Charter, which allows the Security Council to investigate potential threats to peace before they escalate. Abushahab also spotlighted Security Council Resolution 2686, which is co-authored by the UAE and the UK, as a key source for detecting early signs of conflict, including hate speech, racism and acts of extremism. Addressing the legal and humanitarian dimensions of conflict, Abushahab reaffirmed the need for strict adherence to international humanitarian law. Violations, he warned, only serve to deepen mistrust and make reconciliation more difficult. He highlighted the role that humanitarian actions, such as opening safe corridors or arranging prisoner exchanges, can play in building confidence between parties to a conflict. The debate, chaired by Pakistan, comes at a time of heightened global instability. The UAE's statement reiterated that investing in preventive diplomacy is not only a moral imperative but also a necessity, capable of saving lives, lowering long-term costs and fostering enduring peace. 🔹 Shift from reactive to preventive diplomacy,… — UAE Mission to the UN (@UAEMissionToUN) July 23, 2025
TAG 91.1
23-07-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE champions women's role in peacebuilding at UN Security Council
The UAE has called for early conflict prevention, the inclusion of women in peacebuilding and stronger compliance with international humanitarian law during a United Nations Security Council debate focused on multilateralism and the peaceful settlement of disputes. Delivering the UAE's statement, Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Mohamed Abushahab stressed the importance of taking tangible steps to reinforce international peace and security, particularly as the world faces rising levels of violence and instability. He pushed for a whole-of-society approach, highlighting the importance of including women, youth and community leaders in peace processes. 'When peacebuilding is inclusive, the outcomes are more sustainable and resilient,' Abushahab stated, adding that long-term stability depends on the meaningful participation of all segments of society. He added that peace agreements are 35% more likely to last when women are actively involved in the negotiation process. Emphasising prevention as the first line of defence, he urged the international community to enhance early warning systems and make better use of underutilised tools like Article 34 of the UN Charter, which allows the Security Council to investigate potential threats to peace before they escalate. Abushahab also spotlighted Security Council Resolution 2686, which is co-authored by the UAE and the UK, as a key source for detecting early signs of conflict, including hate speech, racism and acts of extremism. Addressing the legal and humanitarian dimensions of conflict, Abushahab reaffirmed the need for strict adherence to international humanitarian law. Violations, he warned, only serve to deepen mistrust and make reconciliation more difficult. He highlighted the role that humanitarian actions, such as opening safe corridors or arranging prisoner exchanges, can play in building confidence between parties to a conflict. The debate, chaired by Pakistan, comes at a time of heightened global instability. The UAE's statement reiterated that investing in preventive diplomacy is not only a moral imperative but also a necessity, capable of saving lives, lowering long-term costs and fostering enduring peace.
Dubai Eye
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE hosts high-level UN meeting on advancing peace and security agenda
The UAE hosted a high-level UN meeting on 'Advancing the Tolerance, Peace, and Security (TPS) Agenda', in recognition of the second anniversary of the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2686. The event brought together UN officials, member states and civil society to strengthen implementation and move the agenda forward across the UN system. In a video statement shared during the meeting, UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi also highlighted the launch of the TPS series, a global programme focused on expert round tables with a flagship publication to pave the way forward. 'For the United Arab Emirates, tolerance is not merely a virtue or aspiration; it's a prerequisite for global peace and security. Join us in turning tolerance into action. For peace, for security, and for all.' -HE @NouraAlKaabi, Minister of State — UAE Mission to the UN (@UAEMissionToUN) July 1, 2025 The UAE and the UK led the resolution 2686 back in 2023 on tolerance, peace and security. The unanimously adopted resolution recognised that hate speech, racism, racial discrimination, intolerance, gender discrimination and acts of extremism can contribute to conflict, with member states condemning such actions. The resolution also requested UN peacekeeping and special political missions' monitoring of hate speech, racism and acts of extremism that might impact peace and security. 'We need to develop a shared understanding of what TPS is and how it can be usefully applied in practice," stated Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, as he emphasized the importance of tolerance in developing innovation and strength.
TAG 91.1
02-07-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE hosts high-level UN meeting on advancing peace and security agenda
The UAE hosted a high-level UN meeting on 'Advancing the Tolerance, Peace, and Security (TPS) Agenda', in recognition of the second anniversary of the unanimous adoption of Resolution 2686. The event brought together UN officials, member states and civil society to strengthen implementation and move the agenda forward across the UN system. In a video statement shared during the meeting, UAE Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi also highlighted the launch of the TPS series, a global programme focused on expert round tables with a flagship publication to pave the way forward. 'For the United Arab Emirates, tolerance is not merely a virtue or aspiration; it's a prerequisite for global peace and security. Join us in turning tolerance into action. For peace, for security, and for all.' -HE @NouraAlKaabi, Minister of State — UAE Mission to the UN (@UAEMissionToUN) July 1, 2025 The UAE and the UK led the resolution 2686 back in 2023 on tolerance, peace and security. The unanimously adopted resolution recognised that hate speech, racism, racial discrimination, intolerance, gender discrimination and acts of extremism can contribute to conflict, with member states condemning such actions. The resolution also requested UN peacekeeping and special political missions' monitoring of hate speech, racism and acts of extremism that might impact peace and security. 'We need to develop a shared understanding of what TPS is and how it can be usefully applied in practice," stated Mohamed Abushahab, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the UN, as he emphasized the importance of tolerance in developing innovation and strength.
