Mozambique sets out to advocate for gender equity and women's integration in peace and security issues.
This claim was advanced a few days ago in Maputo city by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Verónica Macamo, reminding that on January 1, 2023, Mozambique will take its seat as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
According to Macamo, quoted by the newspaper Notícias, it is important that women are at the top of decision-making in bodies that deal with issues of peace and security, not because they want to dominate the world, but because they are intelligent, have capacity and greater sensitivity on these matters.
The minister says it is the country's understanding that the world cannot develop as intended until women are involved in the various issues.
"We need to look at these issues as factual, not theoretical, so that the world can move forward," he said.
According to the governor, Mozambique also hopes to bring to that body its experience in settling conflicts through dialogue, recognizing that it is not an easy experience, because it means compromise, responsible dialogue, and the ability to mobilize consensus.
Verónica Macamo recalled that in October the country marks 30 years since the signing of the Rome Peace Accords, a process that, despite having experienced ups and downs, is on a good path.
"We were happy when we heard the secretary general of Renamo say that he is satisfied with the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) of the ex-guerrillas of this movement," Macamo said, adding that there is no better thing than the satisfaction of all stakeholders in a process.
Still on the contribution of Mozambique in the United Nations Security Council, Verónica Macamo said that the country is concerned about climate change, which has been a big problem for the development of countries, particularly those in the most prone zones, as is the case of Mozambique.
"We think the world must react more quickly. In addition to humanitarian actions, steps must be taken to ensure that adaptation actions can happen, but without harming emerging nations," he stressed.
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