Position paper for Djibouti
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | Reducing space threats through norms, rules and principles of responsible behaviours |
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| The United Nations has affirmed the action of furthering the practice of responsible international relations in space, as evident in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty -- which lays the foundational framework, purposed to guide nation-states in implementing responsible, safe outer space relations with other member-states. For example, the 1967 Outer Space Treaty serves as a precautionary measure of necessary prevention against arms races amongst the international body, in space. The Republic of Djibouti is committed to responsible international relations in space, as evident in the support shown of A/RES/76/231 and A/RES/78/20, which entail the promotion of unilateral peace throughout space -- enabling all countries equal and fair opportunities and peaceful relations. Furthermore these resolutions were expanded by the 21 Guidelines for the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities, instated by the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) in 2019. Djibouti has implemented the necessary principles of peaceful relations in space in domestic measures as well. For example, the delegation of Djibouti passed Djibouti 1-A in November of 2020, which aims to improve communication and data collection throughout the country, as well as partnering with Ride Space to launch the Djibouti 1-B satellite in December of 2024, harnessing climate data collection. To reduce the threat of outer-space arms races amongst member-states, Djibouti has always acted within the purview of the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, and the related UN resolutions. The Republic of Djibouti looks forward to collaboration with other member-states, in efforts to promote nation-state independence and sovereignty in space relations, while still abiding under United Nations guidelines. | |
| Committee: | GA First |
| Topic: | The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects |
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| The Republic of Djibouti acknowledges the necessity of disarmament in cultivating global prosperity, and lasting peace among nations, as evidenced of their support for the Programme of Action (PoA) and enforcement of the International Tracing Instrument (ITI), in the passage of UN General Assembly Resolution 79/40. This resolution served as a necessary measure by means to address the widespread, devastating impact of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and to strengthen the method of tracing illicit weapons. In 2014, the Republic of Djibouti also signed and ratified the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), demonstrating Djibouti’s unequivocal affirmation of the rigorous international regulation of arms transfers. The Republic of Djibouti acknowledges the contemporary security challenges of illicit trading of weapons, which has empowered piracy, terror groups, and ignited other localized conflicts -- destabilizing the balance of the international body. Therefore, Djibouti is steadfastly committed to fostering cooperation with other Member States of the United Nations and neighboring allies in multilateral agreements to ensure security against external perils. Henceforth, the Republic of Djibouti endorses the reinforcement of regional cooperation, the promotion of international transparency, and the enhancement of border security in efforts to implement safe and responsible light weaponry usage. The Republic of Djibouti also requests member states to support the comprehensive implementation of the ATT, PoA, and ITI, coupled with an unwavering commitment to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 16. The delegation of Djibouti aims to work with other Member States, driven by the principles set forth by the foundational resolutions of the UN, to maintain peace and security among the international body. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Role of the United Nations in promoting development in the context of globalization and interdependence |
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| The delegation of Djibouti is deeply committed to development cooperation within the role of the United Nations in the context of globalization and interdependence. The delegation of Djibouti affirms the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals which aim to further advance objectives that include but are not limited to; promotion of sustainable city development, development of resilient infrastructure, promoting good health and well-being, as well as promoting sustained and inclusive economic growth globally. The delegation of Djibouti strongly emphasizes these goals in working to promote development in the context of globalization and interdependence. Additionally, the delegation of Djibouti, in compliance with A/RES/61/207, emphasizes the importance of and commitment to development promotion. Specifically, the tenets in which A/RES/61/207 affirms the significance of the need for assistance to least developed global countries in terms of gaps within the areas of technology and scientific capabilities specifically, to promote globalization and interdependence. As a result, the delegation of Djibouti looks forward to establishing some tenets in which this concern may be addressed within the General Assembly Second Committee. | |
| Committee: | GA Second |
| Topic: | Protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind |
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| The Delegation of Djibouti emphasizes the importance of and commitment to working towards further progress in regard to the importance of the protection of the global climate for present and future generations of humankind. The Delegation of Djibouti recognizes the tenets within A/RES/77/165, which addresses the urgency in which climate change must be addressed. Within this document, Djibouti emphasizes and hopes to further discuss concerns with and potential solutions to rising emissions and vulnerability as a result of climate change. Furthermore, the delegation of Djibouti recognizes the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13 in order to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. Under Sustainable Development Goal 13, The delegation of Djibouti affirms action such as target 13.2, to further develop climate change measures into national policies, strategies, and planning; as well as target 13.4, to implement the UN framework convention on climate change. Moving forward, the delegation of Djibouti is looking forward to developing strategies in which the UN General Assembly Second Committee may promote and implement commitment to the protection of the global climate for present and future generations of humankind. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Universal realization of the right of peoples to self-determination |
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| The United Nations recognizes self-determination as the right for all people to live freely without external rule. Several issues continue to plague this idea such as the argument over the righteousness of sovereignty, colonial rule, and a struggle for stable governments. In 1960, The United Nations implemented the A/RES/1514 to force colonial powers to allow independence upon colonial countries and their peoples. Djibouti wholly asserts the principles of self-determination as well, as evident in the domestic 1958 Referendum and the 1967 Referendum, wherein voters had two separate opportunities to declare independence or remain part of the French Republic, and a third referendum was held in 1977 leading to Djibouti's independence from France. Moreover, Djibouti has established law number 103/AN/24/9ème L, which aims to strengthen the means of Anit-corruption in the multi-party system, strengthening the principles of self-determination within the domestic government. Djibouti strongly believes that the UN should strive to further encourage free and fair referendums in non-self-governing states, as support from the international community is imperative to the success of these referendums, as well as to increasing accountability on countries to honor these principles. Djibouti urges the international body to continue to provide a strong framework to ensure stability within the government, supply adequate jobs to increase economic empowerment, and promote peace and stability. Addressing these needs would increase the stability between the people and government, further achieving the goal of self-determination. Djibouti looks forward to collaborating to build on the growing right of the people to self-determination. | |
| Committee: | GA Third |
| Topic: | Improvement of the situation of women and girls in rural areas |
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| As complications with gender gaps, women’s economic empowerment, and the lack of formal education continue to be present in many rural areas throughout the world, Djibouti believes that it is essential that preventative measures are taken to prevent further occurrences of these. Support from partnerships with the United Nations Development Programme and The Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination have promoted ways for women in rural areas to generate an income and have made progress in protecting their rights. Djibouti supported the United Nations General Assembly adoption of the A/RES/62/136 in December 2007, to assist all women and girls in rural areas facing poverty, health concerns, and technology deficits. Djibouti has established internal measures such as, The Electoral Law of 1992, which gave all Djibouti citizens the right to vote, provided that they are of the specified age regardless of gender, financial standing, and land ownership. Furthermore, Djibouti has implemented the “Vision 2035” plan, which aims to focus on training young women to enter the workforce, using technology to advance the country economically and continuing to close the gender gap in Djibouti's workforce. Although levels of literacy for both men and women are important and expanding worldwide, it is crucial that the necessary technology and resources to help develop a higher literacy rate are continued to be provided by the international body. Additionally, strengthening food security, decreasing poverty rates, and combating climate change must be addressed to support the growing agricultural industry, which women continue to play a strong role in. Djibouti looks forward to working jointly with the UN to continue to increase women's roles in technological advances, funding agricultural programs and improving the quality of education provided for young women. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Our ocean, our future, our responsibility |
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| The Republic of Djibouti recognizes the importance of the growing need for protection of the ocean and the crucial role it plays in our future. The United Nations’ Paris Accord agreement, Article 7.1 states, “a global goal on adaptation sets out a collective commitment aimed at ‘enhancing [the world’s] adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability to climate change.” Djibouti signed onto the Paris Accords in 2016, accepting regulations under the National Determined Contribution (NDC), ensuring compliance with reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and carrying out adaptation measures. Emphasizes the need for greater collective responsibility to protect the rising water levels. With sea levels rising on average of 3.75 mm every year due to glacier and ice sheet melting, Djibouti recommends combined efforts of manufactured and green infrastructure to address these growing concerns. The Republic of Djibouti supports the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (more commonly known as the BBNJ Treaty), establishing legally binding laws on marine access sharing, area-based management tools, environmental impact assessments, and capacity building and transfer of marine technology. The Republic of Djibouti warns that rising sea levels could lead to the displacement of refugees due to floods, food, and freshwater scarcity, coastal erosion. Djibouti urges all Member States to adopt immediate action and take strong responsibility for protecting its oceans, beaches, coasts, and sea levels. | |
| Committee: | GA Plenary |
| Topic: | Strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations |
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| The Republic of Djibouti supports the strengthening of the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance of Member States. Djibouti has long recognized the importance of supporting Member States that require humanitarian assistance, especially during emergencies. Djibouti has previously allowed UN-coordinated mechanisms to operate domestically, cooperating with UN country teams and humanitarian agencies seen during the UN Joint Emergency Response in Djibouti. The Republic of Djibouti urges Member States to strengthen and expand emergency support and authority, allowing for greater outreach of support for those in need. Djibouti supports A/RES/79/140, reaffirming UN-wide coordination of humanitarian principles, access, protection of personnel, and the relief-to- development nexus. Emphasizing the importance and need of ensuring proper funding, granted authority, and protection for supporting UN bodies and agencies to best serve those in need. Djibouti calls for greater collaboration among Member States, intending to strengthen the coordination of emergency humanitarian assistance for those in need. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Nuclear security |
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| The Republic of Djibouti recognizes the importance of nuclear security in ensuring international peace, safety, and sustainable development worldwide. Djibouti supports banning nuclear explosive devices, requiring full safeguards in compliance with the IAEA, and creating a nuclear-weapons-free African continent. Although the Republic of Djibouti currently does not own any nuclear reactors or large-scale facilities, it utilizes sealed radioactive sources for medical, agricultural, and other peaceful purposes. We remain ever committed to strengthening prevention against nuclear accidents, misuse of radioactive sources, and the proliferation of nuclear weapons. In compliance with the IAEA, we have remained committed to the IAEA Safeguards Agreement with Additional Protocol (INFCIRC), allowing the IAEA to verify that the nuclear materials in our country are used only for peaceful purposes. Ensuring compliance and transparency with the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and maintaining openness is essential. Djibouti recognizes the importance of nuclear disarmament as a key signatory and party to the Treaty of Pelindaba, also known as the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty. More recently, in 2017, the Republic of Djibouti co-sponsored the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), ensuring that states commit to providing nuclear security to all. Domestically, the national regulatory body of the Republic of Djibouti established the “National Authority for Nuclear, Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Safety and Security” to ensure safety regulation, cooperation, and compliance with the IAEA. The Republic of Djibouti strongly supports any resolutions emphasizing further United Nations involvement and oversight, ensuring the restriction of nuclear- capable weapons. Djibouti strongly urges the assembly to ensure Africa remains a nuclear- weapon-free continent. Calling for an increase in IAEA funding, resources, power, and greater U.N. oversight, leading to improved nuclear safety for all. | |
| Committee: | IAEA |
| Topic: | Strengthening the Agency's activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications |
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| The Republic of Djibouti supports strengthening global access to nuclear sciences for developing nations in peaceful industries, such as health, food security, water management, and environmental protection. We recognize the UN/IAEA resolutions, GC(68)/RES/11 and GC(66)/RES/9, emphasizing the importance and necessity of safely expanding nuclear applications. Since Djibouti’s admission to the United Nations, we have been a strong supporter of IAEA’s efforts in ensuring the peaceful expansion of nuclear science and technology applications only for civilian purposes. Keeping in mind the consequences that can come from the expansion of nuclear activities, Djibouti is committed to making sure that nuclear science, energy, and technological advancements stay peaceful for the benefit of all nations and humanity. Djibouti encourages the implementation of the US Security Council Resolution 1540 (UNSCR), increasing the technological assistance to developing nuclear countries and calling for further creation of greater regulatory authorities. With the intention of ensuring radioactive capabilities and resources are never improperly used by non-state actors, Djibouti maintains its stance and thoroughly believes in building upon its fundamental merits. We urge the United Nations to consider strengthening the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with the intention of monitoring the safe expansion of nuclear science capabilities for peaceful applications in technology, medicine, food security, water management, and environmental protection. | |
| Committee: | ESCWA |
| Topic: | War on Gaza: tenets and essential elements for sustainable recovery |
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| Since the exacerbated outbreak of the conflict in Gaza on October 7th, 2023, the sustainable recovery of its aftermath has been a matter of great concern. As a result of Israel’s occupation of Gaza, acknowledged by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council adoption of S/RES/2334 in 2016, the conflict in Gaza has severe damage to civilians, the environment, and the global economy. Djibouti is committed to the recovery of Gaza and all Palestinian lands, first by enforcing the Security Council past decisions S/RES/2334, S/2023/772 and A/C.4/74/L.11. Certain obstacles, most notably the on-going progression of Israeli military forces according to the Human Rights Council A/HRC/60/CRP.3, must conclude, to begin the long journey of sustainable recovery. The environmental impact of the apartheid state of Israel’s bombardment must also be considered in recovery. The land, water, soil, air and natural ecosystem of Gaza, as recognized by UNEP report EO/2652/NA, must be repaired. Djibouti is committed to restoring the environmental degradation that has been forced upon Gaza. The rebuilding of critical infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, religious sites, and homes, is imperative for a sustainable recovery. The delegation of Djibouti encourages all other nations to call for the support of this goal. | |
| Committee: | ESCWA |
| Topic: | Economic governance: market competition challenges in the Arab Region |
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| The global market has been a focal point of the delegation of Djibouti’s economy for the past several years. The United Nations has designed the Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework for 2025-2030, alongside the delegation of Djibouti. Djibouti is determined to continue the efforts of making the global markets prosper in the Arab Region. The delegation of Djibouti suggests focusing on jobs tied to the new era of digital transformation, supported by the UN Development Programme’s “Rising Djibouti” initiative. This initiative has trained young women in digital literacy and prepared them for jobs. Certain obstacles - limited access to real-time data, capacity constraints within regulatory bodies, and difficulty conducting comprehensive competition assessments - have been exposed and must be tackled by the whole Arab Region. First, ensuring food, job, environmental and education security. Djibouti has worked with UNICEF to construct and rehabilitate dozens of water basins and wells along with improving the irrigation system. Secondly, private sectors want to become more competitive within the global market. Within the next ten years, our goal is to eradicate poverty. ESCWA, E/CL3.SEP/2025/TP., created a 5-year plan to enhance competition monitoring, create a metric for market analysis, encourage flexibility and customization and strengthen the market monitoring and data access. Djibouti urges other nations to create similar goals and partnerships to make the global market, as a whole, continue to prosper. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1994 |
| Topic: | Conflict in the Former Yugoslavian Territories |
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| From June 1991, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has been tasked with navigating the armed conflict throughout the former Yugoslavia. In 1993, the UNSC passed Resolution 807 to establish a United Nations Protective Force (UNPROFOR) to maintain peace and distribute humanitarian aid. In the same year, the UNSC voted three times to expand UNPROFOR. The first expansion came in March with resolution 815, extending the UNPROFOR’s mandate to the end of June 1. Following this, the UNSC voted to expand UNPROFOR by 7,600 personnel in resolution 8442. The most recent expansion saw the mandate of UNPROFOR further expanded until March 31 of 1994 in resolution 8713. The UNSC has also taken actions to bring violators of international law to justice. In 1993, the UNSC has passed resolution 816 to enforce a no-fly zone over the Bosnian territories, as well as resolution 836 authorizing UNPROFOR to use force to protect “safe areas.” The Republic of Djibouti strongly supports the UNSC’s actions to relieve the suffering of communities plagued by armed conflict, and as such, has voted in favor of all of these resolutions. The Republic of Djibouti urges the UNSC to pursue actions necessary to bring to justice entities which violate these rights. The “safe areas” established by resolution 836 have proved instrumental in providing relief to civilian populations struggling to escape armed conflict. This conflict in the former Yugoslavia is among the most complex that the UNSC has ever had to navigate, but through the efficient distribution of humanitarian relief and the effective use of protective forces, civilian casualties and economic damage can be significantly reduced. The Republic of Djibouti urges the UNSC to act decisively to protect civilian populations from endangered armed conflict, and will continue to support policies that uphold the UN’s mission in protecting the rights of non-combatants and facilitating recovery in communities ravaged by violence. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1994 |
| Topic: | Civil War in Somalia |
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| Since the outbreak of civil war in 1992, the UNSC has played an integral role in providing humanitarian relief to the people of Somalia. For example, in that year, the UNSC established the United Nations Operation for Somalia (UNOSOM) to promote the efficient distribution of humanitarian relief, and to ensure that the signed ceasefire was upheld. UNOSOM II was further expanded by UN Resolution 814 in response to the escalating armed conflict hindering the distribution of humanitarian aid. Regarding violent incursions into UNOSOM-managed humanitarian zones, the UNSC voted unanimously to bring justice against non-state-actors which have targeted and harassed UNOSOM forces. As a neighboring state to Somalia, the Republic of Djibouti strongly supports measures taken by the UNSC and has actively pursued measures to reduce the severity of armed conflict, and to provide humanitarian relief. The armed conflict in Somalia is of utmost importance to the Republic of Djibouti, as providing support for the large number of refugees has put a great strain on public resources. For this reason, Djibouti is highly supportive of the actions which the UNSC has taken to facilitate relief. The Republic of Djibouti urges the UNSC to provide additional relief to both refugees within Somalia and those in neighboring countries. Ultimately, Djibouti will continue to advocate for policies which can help bring relief and peace to Somalia, while bringing to justice entities which have launched unprovoked attacks upon UN security forces. | |
| Committee: | HSC-1994 |
| Topic: | Conflict in Rwanda |
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| For the past year, the humanitarian and security situation in Rwanda has rapidly
deteriorated, and significant actions by the UNSC will be necessary to protect human rights
and promote peace. In March of 1993, the UNSC issued Resolution 812 calling for a ceasefire
between the forces of the Republic of Rwanda and the Rwandan Patriotic Front which had
been engaged in armed conflict since 1999. This ceasefire was actualized after the signing of
the Arusha Peace Agreement in August of 1993 that began the process of refugee
repatriation, power-sharing, and the overall de-escalation of conflict in Rwanda. Most
recently, the UNSC has passed Resolution 872 to establish a United Nations Assistance
Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) to ensure the enforcement of the Arusha Accords. Djibouti
strongly supports the actions which the UNSC has taken to help restore peace within
Rwanda. As an African nation, the Republic of Djibouti greatly values the measures taken by
the United Nations, as this reduces the risk of indirect spillover conflicts which could bring
instability to a region striving for peace and development. The Republic of Djibouti will
continue to support actions by the UNSC to facilitate bilateral negotiations between the
various Rwandan factions. Through the collective recognition and enforcement of the Arusha
Peace Agreement within the UN Security Council, the international body can possess and
facilitate long term stability in the region.
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