The Foreign Minister has stepped up Ghana’s is bid for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council.
Two other countries from Africa, Gabon and the Democratic Republic of Congo are also vying for the two slots available at the 15-member Council.
However, Ghana’s bid has received a major boost following the endorsement and support of ECOWAS and the African Union for the June 11 elections.
According to the United Nations, the Security Council has primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.
The charter of the United Nations makes it obligatory for its members to respect the decisions of the Council.
It can resort to sanctions or even authorise force to maintain or restore international peace and security.
Campaign documents sighted by JoyNews state that, "as part of its vision to be a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council from 2022-2023, Ghana will bring on board experience in sustainable development, peace and security and the promotion of human rights in advancing the work of the United Nations Security Council especially at a time when the UN is mobilising all member states towards combating the Covid-19 pandemic.
The document further touts how Ghana was able to effectively play a coordinating and supportive role during the outbreak of the Ebola Virus in 2014 and says the country will seek to contribute effectively to addressing the security implications of health pandemics and to champion multilateral approaches to combating the Covid-19 pandemic.
It says Ghana is convinced experience gained during previous and current chairmanship of ECOWAS and active memberships of the AU will help her to succeed as a member of the United Nations Security Council.
The country intends to encourage the strengthening of partnerships between the UN, regional and sub-regional organizations such as the AU, ECOWAS in conflict prevention, peacekeeping operations and special political missions.
The government of Ghana believes such cooperation and partnerships are particularly critical in order to enhance international collaboration and coordination of efforts to prevent and counter transnational peace and security threats.
As part of the vision outlined in the campaign document, Ghana will continue to advocate for the implementation of the actions recommended by the high-level independent panel on peace operations such as improved strategic planning with a stronger focus on the primacy of politics, better force generation, enhanced safety and security, strengthening efforts to combat sexual exploitation and abuse, the continued development of performance standards and the comprehensive reform of UN policing.
It also states that Ghana will use its Security Council membership to address conflicts caused by environmental factors such as land degradation, desertification, drought, and climate change.
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