During a crucial United Nations Security Council briefing on sustaining commitments to women, peace, and security (WPS), Chinese envoy Dai Bing made a heartfelt plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. 🕊️
\"As we speak, conflict in the Gaza Strip has been going on for over 300 days,\" Dai Bing stated. \"More than 10,000 women have been killed, and over a million Palestinian women and girls are facing famine.\" 😢🌍
Dai emphasized the urgent need for all parties to heed the \"overwhelming consensus of the international community\" and to work together to fully and effectively implement relevant Security Council resolutions. Only then can there be an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, an end to the humanitarian catastrophe, and containment of the conflict's spillover effects. 🤝🌐
Highlighting the importance of creating a peaceful environment for civilians, especially women, he said, \"All efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts and to create a peaceful environment for civilians, including women, are key prerequisites for advancing the WPS agenda.\" 👩🦰💪
Dai also addressed the challenges faced by UN peace operations undergoing transitions or adjustments. He noted the importance of ensuring smooth transitions while maintaining peace and stability in affected countries and regions. 🇺🇳🔄
China supports the United Nations and the Security Council in formulating clear and feasible transition plans and exit strategies for peace operations. These should be based on fully respecting the will of the concerned countries and aligning with their national development strategies and priorities to ensure a smooth transition, he added. 🇨🇳🌏
Emphasizing the role of women in peace processes, Dai said, \"We support the countries concerned in elevating the protection of women's rights and interests to the level of national will…making sustained investments in women's empowerment and development.\" This seeks to continuously enhance women's representation and voice in political, economic, cultural, and social affairs. 👩👩👧👧📣
(Cover Image: A Palestinian cries after an Israeli aircraft targets tents of the displaced, east of Abbasan, in Khan Younis, Gaza, on August 7, 2024. 📷)
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Chinese envoy reiterates call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
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