The UAE has urged the UN Security Council to vaguely criticize the ban on the delivery of humanitarian aid by armed groups and demand that they fully respect their obligations under international humanitarian law.
The UAE submitted a written statement to the UN Security Council for its open debate on conflict and food security to call the United States, in his role as President of the Council for March, the state news agency WAM reported.
“Prolonged conflict, in particular, poses a serious threat to the health and well-being of women, men and children,” the UAE wrote.
“This was exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused a disruption to humanitarian aid and exacerbated the situation in areas already devastated by conflict. . “
Recognizing the importance of food security in ensuring human security, the UAE has actively supported the UN in its global efforts to provide essential preparations, including food , for those in conflict zones.
In their statement, the UAE recalled the establishment of an air bridge operation in partnership with the World Food Program in May 2020 that reconnected aid operations with the supply of medical equipment, goods, and knowledge in a time when I -food security in conflict areas exacerbates the COVID-19 pandemic. The UAE also raised the recent announcement of $ 230 million in funding for the UN Humanitarian Response Plan for Yemen in February, continuing its efforts to reduce hunger and suffering in the region and across the world. -world.
Emphasizing that predictive modeling for natural disasters and diseases could be an essential asset in the Security Council ‘s defense action, the UAE recommended that the Council consider risk factors when considering discuss issues on her agenda. In addition, the UAE stressed the need for women and young people to be part of reaching a lasting solution to food insecurity caused by conflict.
In addition, the UAE reaffirmed its commitment to focus on tackling food insecurity during its membership of the UN Security Council for the term 2022-2023.