Gabon
"It will be recalled that on 17 July 2000, the Security Council, at the...
"It will be recalled that on 17 July 2000, the Security Council, at the initiative of the United States of America, adopted resolution 1308 (2000). Gabon, which had just ended a term on the Council, had supported its preparation. Resolution 1308 (2000) underscored the threat posed by the disease to the staff of peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions. Conflicts expose the issue of sexual violence that some combatants use as a weapon of war and that is a compounding factor."
"For some years now, Gabon has hosted numerous refugees from conflict c...
"For some years now, Gabon has hosted numerous refugees from conflict countries and can testify to the effects of such migratory movements on the stability and security of the host country. Indeed, sexual violence is frequently used as a weapon of war, with disastrous consequences. Given the established link between sexual violence and HIV/AIDS in conflict and post-conflict situations, civil populations — particularly women and girls — are the first to be exposed."
"On the ground, we must raise awareness of the parties to conflict rega...
"On the ground, we must raise awareness of the parties to conflict regarding conduct towards civilian populations in armed conflicts that may exacerbate the spread of HIV/AIDS. It is also important to ensure the operationality of the HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment component in security sector reform activities and in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration mechanisms at the post-conflict stage. Finally, we must also strengthen programmes to combat HIV/AIDS in peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions, and continue to ensure the effectiveness of zero tolerance measures."
"With respect to sexual violence, I stress the importance of continuing...
"With respect to sexual violence, I stress the importance of continuing to implement resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1960 (2010), given that the need to counter such violence, particularly towards women and children, is an important aspect of the processes involved in resolving conflicts and building peace. Such action allows their full involvement in these processes. To that end, it is desirable to create synergy between policies to combat HIV/AIDS and strategies to prevent sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations. I take this opportunity to invite the international financial institutions, in cooperation with States, to mobilize further resources to build the capacities of national health systems in order to ensure that persons who are infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS enjoy adequate care and assistance"