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Los Jefes de Estado o de Gobierno del Movimiento de Países No Alineados, reunidos en Isla Margarita, República Bolivariana de Venezuela, en el marco de la XVII Conferencia Cumbre, del 17 al 18 de septiembre de 2016, bajo el tema Paz, soberanía y solidaridad para el Desarrollo, realizaron un examen del estado de la situación internacional.

17^va Cumbre de Jefas y Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno del Movimiento de Países No Alineados

Isla de Margarita, República Bolivariana de Venezuela

17 – 18 de Septiembre de 2016 DECLARACIÓN DE LA XVII CUMBRE DE LOS JEFES DE ESTADO Y DE GOBIERNO DEL MOVIMIENTO DE PAÍSES NO ALINEADOS (MNOAL)

Isla de Margarita, República Bolivariana de Venezuela

17 y 18 de septiembre de 2016

Conscientes del hecho de que la historia y la realidad del mundo en que vivimos hoy demuestra que son los países en desarrollo los que sufren más intensamente del desconocimiento del derecho internacional, de invasiones, de los despojos de la guerra y de los conflictos armados motivados fundamentalmente por los intereses geopolíticos de los grandes centros de poder, así como de los prolongados conflictos heredados del colonialismo y el neocolonialismo,

Destacando que muchas de estas crisis se han desatado por la violación de los propósitos y principios plasmados en la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y los Principios de Bandung,

Reconociendo que la solidaridad, máxima expresión de respeto, amistad y paz entre los Estados, es un concepto amplio que abarca la sostenibilidad de las relaciones internacionales, la coexistencia pacífica, y los objetivos transformadores de equidad y empoderamiento de los países en desarrollo cuyo objetivo final es alcanzar el pleno desarrollo económico y social de sus pueblos,

En el quincuagésimo quinto aniversario del Movimiento, decidieron defender el derecho a la paz, la soberanía y la solidaridad para el desarrollo de sus pueblos,

• Guiados por el espíritu visionario de sus fundadores y los principios y propósitos del Movimiento de los Países No Alineados consagrados en Bandung (1955) y Belgrado (1961), así como nuestro empeño de alcanzar un mundo de paz, justicia, respeto, amistad fraternal, solidaridad, cooperación y desarrollo,

• Reafirmando los principios y propósitos de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, las normas y los principios del derecho internacional y de la Declaración relativa a las Relaciones de Amistad y Cooperación entre los Estados,

• Alentados por la vigencia de los principios fundacionales del Movimiento y los logros que han marcado su desarrollo histórico, lo cual ratifica que la lucha contra el colonialismo y el neocolonialismo, el racismo, todas las formas de intervención foránea, agresión, ocupación extranjera, dominación o hegemonía, así como la intención de ser un factor de equilibrio en las relaciones internacionales, fuera de las alianzas militares de los centros de poder, siguen siendo expresiones concretas de la política de no alineación,

• Ratificando su compromiso con los principios fundacionales del Movimiento de Países No Alineados y los principios consagrados en la Declaración sobre los Propósitos y Principios del Papel del Movimiento de Países No Alineados en la actual coyuntura internacional aprobada durante la XIV Cumbre del MNOAL celebrada en la Habana,

• Convencidos de la necesidad de garantizar un impacto significativo del Movimiento en la dinámica de las relaciones internacionales y en el logro de los objetivos que han sustentado su vigencia,

• Expresando su profundo agradecimiento al Presidente de la República Islámica del Irán, Su Excelencia el Sr. Hassan Rouhani, por su valiosa contribución al proceso de consolidación y revitalización del Movimiento de Países No Alineados.

• Habiendo aprobado la Declaración Final de la XVII Cumbre de Jefes Estados o de Gobierno del Movimiento de Países No Alineados, celebrada en la Isla de Margarita, República Bolivariana de Venezuela, el 17 y 18 de septiembre de 2016,

Declaran, que la aplicación efectiva del Documento Final de Isla de Margarita requiere del más alto compromiso y la voluntad de todos los Miembros del Movimiento a fin de abordar de forma decidida los retos que se plantean en materia de paz, desarrollo social y económico, los derechos humanos, y la cooperación internacional, y para lo cual realizarán esfuerzos mancomunados con miras a alcanzar los siguientes objetivos:

1. Consolidar y revitalizar el Movimiento: Reafirmaron su pleno y decisivo apoyo a la consolidación, el fortalecimiento y la revitalización del Movimiento de Países No Alineados, como única garantía para preservar su legado y vigencia histórica y, por ende, garantizar su fortaleza, cohesión y capacidad de recuperación sobre la base de la unidad en la diversidad y la solidaridad de sus Estados Miembros.

1. Consolidación del orden internacional: Reiteraron que continuarán promoviendo la solución pacífica de controversias, de conformidad con el Artículo 2 y el Capítulo VI de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas, así como la Resolución 26/25 de las Naciones Unidas de 24 de octubre de 1970 y el derecho internacional, a fin de contribuir al logro de dicho objetivo y salvar a las futuras generaciones del flagelo de la guerra y el conflicto militar.  Además, subrayaron que la solución de conflictos y el logro de una paz firme y duradera demanda un enfoque holístico que aborde las causas estructurales de los conflictos, a fin de alcanzar los tres pilares de las Naciones Unidas, a saber, la paz y la seguridad, el desarrollo y los derechos humanos. En este sentido, reafirmaron su compromiso con el respeto a la soberanía, la unidad nacional y la integridad territorial de los Estados, la igualdad soberana de los Estados, la no injerencia en los asuntos internos de los Estados, la solución pacífica de controversias y la abstención de la amenaza o el uso de la fuerza.  Asimismo, rechazaron las políticas ilegales de cambio de régimen encaminadas a derrocar Gobiernos constitucionales, en contravención del derecho internacional.

1. Derecho a la libre determinación: Hicieron hincapié en el derecho inalienable a la libre determinación de todos los pueblos, incluidos los pueblos de territorios no autónomos, así como los pueblos de territorios bajo ocupación foránea o bajo dominación colonial o extranjera.  En el caso de los pueblos sometidos a ocupación foránea y dominación colonial o extranjera, el ejercicio de la libre determinación sigue siendo válido y esencial para garantizar la erradicación de todas las situaciones antemencionadas y el respeto universal de los derechos humanos y las libertades fundamentales. 

1. Desarme y seguridad internacional: Reafirmaron sus intenciones de redoblar esfuerzos para eliminar la amenaza que supone a la especie humana la existencia de armas de destrucción en masa, en particular las armas nucleares. En este sentido, decidieron trabajar en pro de un mundo libre de armas nucleares.  Decidieron además establecer una zona libre de armas nucleares en el Oriente Medio, de conformidad con los compromisos contraídos durante la Conferencia del Tratado de No Proliferación de Armas Nucleares (TNP), celebrada en 1995, y sus posteriores reuniones.  Asimismo, instaron a iniciar con apremio las negociaciones sobre desarme nuclear en la Conferencia de Desarme, en particular, un convenio integral sobre armas nucleares a fin de prohibir su posesión, desarrollo, producción, adquisición, ensayo, almacenamiento, transferencia y uso o amenaza de uso, y facilitar su destrucción en un marco de tiempo específico.  De igual modo, reiteraron el derecho soberano de los estados a desarrollar la energía nuclear con fines pacíficos de acuerdo con su visión de independencia y desarrollo económico.

1. Derechos Humanos: Reafirmaron su compromiso con la promoción y protección de todos los derechos humanos, que son universales, indivisibles, interdependientes e interrelacionados, mediante un diálogo internacional constructivo y de cooperación, el fomento de las capacidades, la asistencia técnica y el reconocimiento de las buenas prácticas, a la vez que garantiza el ejercicio pleno de todos los derechos humanos, incluido el derecho al desarrollo como derecho inalienable, fundamental y universal y como parte integral de los derechos humanos universalmente reconocidos, a fin de fomentar una paz y prosperidad colectivas y sostenibles en todo el mundo.  Subrayaron la significación histórica de la aprobación de la Declaración del Derecho al Desarrollo hace treinta años, promovida por el Movimiento de Países No Alineados, que exige un profundo cambio en la estructura económica internacional, incluida la creación de las condiciones económicas y sociales que son favorables para los países en desarrollo.  Asimismo, una vez más expresaron que los derechos humanos deben consolidarse mediante la adhesión a los principios fundamentales de universalidad, transparencia, imparcialidad, no selectividad, no politización, y objetividad a la vez que busque la consecución de los derechos humanos para todos, con arreglo a los principios contenidos en la Declaración de Viena de 1993.

1. Sanciones unilaterales: Expresaron su condena a la promulgación y aplicación de medidas coercitivas unilaterales contra los países del Movimiento en contravención de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y el Derecho Internacional, en particular, los principios de no intervención, libre determinación, e independencia de los Estados sujetos a tales prácticas.  En este sentido, reiteraron su decisión de denunciar y exigir la anulación de dichas medidas que afectan los derechos humanos e impiden el pleno desarrollo económico y social de los pueblos sometidos a las mismas.  De igual forma, reafirmaron que cada Estado tiene plena soberanía sobre la totalidad de su riqueza, recursos naturales y actividad económica, para ejercerlos libremente. 

1. Terrorismo: Reiteraron que el terrorismo constituye una de las más graves amenazas a la paz y seguridad internacionales.  Por ende, reafirmaron su enérgica condena a los actos terroristas en todas sus manifestaciones y formas, cualesquiera sean sus motivaciones, donde quiera y por quien quiera los hayan cometido.  Condenaron además la destrucción del patrimonio cultural y de sitios religiosos, así como los crímenes de lesa humanidad por partes de grupos terroristas, entre otros, por motivos de religión o credo.

Asimismo, reconocieron la amenaza que representa actualmente este despreciable flagelo, en particular, las actividades llevadas a cabo por grupos terroristas tales como el Talibán, Al-Qaeda, EIIL (Daesh) y sus entidades asociadas, Jabhat Al Nusra, Boko Haram, Al Shabab y otras entidades designadas por las Naciones Unidas, incluido el fenómeno de los terroristas extranjeros y la difusión del extremismo violento que puede conducir al terrorismo, lo que hace necesario que los estados prevengan y combatan el terrorismo en todas.

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Margarita Island, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

17 and September 18, 2016

Aware of the fact that the history and reality of the world in which we live today shows that are developing countries who suffer the most intensely ignorance of international law, invasions, the spoils of war and armed conflict motivated primarily by geopolitical interests of the great centers of power, as well as protracted conflicts inherited from colonialism and neocolonialism,

Emphasizing that many of these crises have been triggered by the violation of the purposes and principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and the Principles of Bandung,

Recognizing that solidarity, ultimate expression of respect, friendship and peace among states, is a broad concept encompassing sustainability of international relations, peaceful coexistence, and transformative objectives of equity and empowerment of developing countries whose ultimate goal it is to achieve full economic and social development of their peoples,

At the fifty-fifth anniversary of the Movement, they decided to defend the right to peace, sovereignty and solidarity for the development of their peoples,

• Guided by the visionary spirit of its founders and the principles and purposes of the Movement of Non – Aligned Countries enshrined in Bandung (1955) and Belgrade (1961), as well as our efforts to achieve a world of peace, justice, respect, fraternal friendship, solidarity, cooperation and development,

• Reaffirming the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter, norms and principles of international law and the Declaration on Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States,

• Encouraged by the force of the founding principles of the Movement and achievements that have marked its historical development, which confirms that the struggle against colonialism and neo – colonialism, racism and all forms of foreign intervention, aggression, foreign occupation, domination hegemony and intended to be a balancing factor in international relations, outside military alliances power centers, remain concrete expressions of the policy of nonalignment,

• Reaffirming its commitment to the founding principles of the Non-Aligned Movement and the principles enshrined in the Declaration on the Purposes and Principles of the Role of the Non-Aligned Movement in the current international situation adopted at the XIV NAM Summit held in Havana,

• Convinced of the need to ensure a significant impact of the movement in the dynamics of international relations and achieving the objectives that have underpinned its validity,

• Expressing its deep appreciation to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, His Excellency Mr. Hassan Rouhani on for their valuable contribution to the process of strengthening and revitalizing the Non-Aligned Movement.

• Having adopted the Final Declaration of the XVII Summit of Heads of State or Government of the Non-Aligned Movement, held in Margarita Island, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, on 17 and 18 September 2016,

Declare that the effective implementation of the Final Document of Margarita Island requires the highest commitment and willingness of all members of the Movement to address decisively the challenges on peace, social and economic development, human rights and international cooperation, and which made concerted efforts in order to achieve the following objectives:

1. Consolidate and revitalize the Movement: Reaffirmed its full and decisive support for the consolidation, strengthening and revitalizing the Non-Aligned Movement, as the only guarantee to preserve his legacy and historical validity and thus ensure its strength, cohesion and capacity recovery on the basis of unity in diversity and solidarity of its Member States.

1. Confirming the international order: Reiterated that continue to promote the peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with Article 2 and Chapter VI of the United Nations Charter and Resolution 26/25 of the United Nations on October 24, 1970 and international law, in order to contribute to achieving this objective and save future generations from the scourge of war and military conflict.They stressed that resolving conflicts and achieving a firm and lasting peace demands a holistic approach to address the structural causes of conflicts in order to achieve the three pillars of the United Nations, namely, peace and security , development and human rights. In this regard, they reaffirmed their commitment to respect the sovereignty, national unity and territorial integrity of States, sovereign equality of States, non – interference in the internal affairs of States, peaceful settlement of disputes and the refraining from the threat or use of force. They also rejected illegal regime change policies aimed at overthrowing constitutional governments, in contravention of international law.

1. Right to self – determination: They stressed the inalienable right to self – determination of all peoples, including the peoples of non – autonomous territories and the peoples of territories under foreign occupation or under colonial or alien domination. In the case of peoples under foreign occupation and colonial or alien domination, the exercise of self – determination remains valid and essential to ensure the eradication of all antemencionadas situations and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

1. Disarmament and international security: Theyreaffirmed their intention to redouble efforts to eliminate the threat to the human species the existence of weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear weapons. In this sense, they decided to work towards a world free of nuclear weapons. They also decided to establish a nuclear weapons free zone in the Middle East in accordance with the commitments made at the Conference of the Treaty onthe Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), held in 1995, and its subsequent meetings. They also urged to initiate urgently negotiations on nuclear disarmament in the Conference on Disarmament, in particular, a comprehensive convention on nuclear weapons , to prohibit their possession, development, production, acquisition, testing, stockpiling, transfer and use or threat of use, and facilitate their destruction in a specific time frame. Likewise, they reiterated the sovereign right of states to develop nuclear energy for peaceful purposes in accordance with its vision of independence and economic development.

1. Human Rights reaffirmed their commitment to the promotion and protection of all human rights, which are universal, indivisible, interdependent and interrelated, through constructive and cooperative international dialogue, capacity building, technical assistance and recognition of the good practices, while ensuring the full realization of all human rights, including the right to development as an inalienable, fundamental and universal right and an integral part of universally recognized human rights, to promote peace and collective prosperity and sustainable worldwide. They underlined the historic significance of the adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development thirty years ago, promoted by the Non-Aligned Movement, which demands a profound change in the international economic structure, including the creation of economic and social conditions that are favorable for developing countries. Also, once again they expressed that human rights must be consolidated by adhering to the fundamental principles of universality, transparency, impartiality, non – selectivity, non – politicization, and objectivity while seeking the realization of human rights for all, in accordance with to the principles contained in the Vienna Declaration of 1993.

1. Unilateral sanctions: They expressed their condemnation of the promulgation and application of unilateral coercive measures against the countries of the Movement in contravention of the United Nations Charter and International Law, in particular the principles of non –intervention, self – determination and independence States subject to such practices. In this regard, they reiterated their decision to denounce and demand the annulment of those measures affecting human rights and impede the full economic and social development of peoples under them.Similarly, they reaffirmed that each State has full sovereignty over all its wealth, natural resources and economic activity, to exercise freely.

1. Terrorism reiterated that terrorism constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.Therefore they reaffirmed their strong condemnation of the terrorist acts in all their forms and manifestations, whatever its motivations, wherever and by whomever committed the.They also condemned the destruction of cultural and religious heritage sites, as well as crimes against humanity by parts of terrorist groups, among others, on grounds of religion or creed.

They also recognized the threat currently posed by this despicable scourge, in particular, the activities carried out by terrorist groups such as the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, EIIL (Daesh) and its partners, Jabhat Al Nusra, Boko Haram, Al Shabab and other entities designated by the United Nations, including the phenomenon of foreign terrorists and the spread of violent extremism that can lead to terrorism, thus requiring states toprevent and combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including financing and illegal transfer of weapons decisive and coordinated, with strict adherence to the provisions of the United Nations Charter and other obligations under international law. In this sense, they considered that the adoption of a future Comprehensive Convention on Combating International Terrorism could complement the existing set of international legal instruments, including the implementation of the Global Strategy against Terrorism Nations.

They also reaffirmed that terrorism and violent extremism as away conducive to terrorism can not and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group, and that such powers should not be used to justify terrorism and measures to combat terrorism including, inter alia, profiling of terror suspects and intrusion into the private lives of individuals.

1. Dialogue among civilizations: They underlined the importance of promoting respect for cultural, social and religious diversity, to promote a culture of peace, tolerance and respect between societies and nations, through intercultural and interreligious dialogue among civilizations.They also recognized the importance of interreligious and intercultural dialogue and the valuable contribution they can make to raise the level of awareness and understanding of the common values shared by all humankind, as well as the promotion of social, economic development, peace and security.

1. Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question: Reaffirmed once again that the Israeli occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, is a destabilizing factor in the region, and as such, demanded the withdrawal of the occupying power those occupied since June 1967, in accordance with Resolutions 242 and 338 and other relevant resolutions ofthe Security Council and the United Nations General Assembly territories. They reiterated that the continued injustice against the Palestinian people as a result of the Israeli occupation and its policies and related activities, including practices, among others, the construction and expansion of settlements, demolition of houses, acts of collective punishment against the civilian population, including imprisonment and the arrest of thousands of civilians and the illegal blockade of the Gaza Strip are the main source of violation of human rights of the Palestinian people, denying them their legitimate right to self –determination and independence. They urged the parties to make every effort to resume and support a process of convincing peace based on the terms of reference and parameters longstanding view to achieving a comprehensive lasting peace fair and based on the two –state solution, with internationally recognized borders before 1967, taking into account the Arab Peace Initiative.

Seek a comprehensive and just solution to the cause of Palestinian refugees solution in accordance with resolution 194 of the United Nations General Assembly and the Arab Peace Initiative, to preserve the security, stability and peace of all countries in the region.

In addition, they condemned the measures taken by Israel, theoccupying Power, to modify the legal, territorial and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan. In this sense, they demanded once again that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and withdraw fully from the occupied Syrian Golan to the borders of June 4, 1967, pursuant to resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973) .

1. Reform of the United Nations reiterated the need to restore and strengthen the authority of the General Assembly as the most democratic, accountable, universal and representative body of the Organization. In this regard, they urged the establishment of a Bourdon and balanced relationship between the main bodies of the Organization on the basis of the powers conferred under the United Nations Charter. They further called for the reform of theSecurity Council in order to transform it into a more democratic, effective, efficient, transparent and representative body and in line with current geopolitical realities.

1. Selection and appointment of the Secretary General of the United Nations underlined the primary role of the General Assembly in the process of election and appointment of the Secretary General of the United Nations, while reaffirming the need for greater transparency and inclusiveness in the process current election and appointment of the Secretary General of the United Nations in accordance with the principles of geographical rotation and gender equality.

1. Operations for peacekeeping: Reaffirmed that operations for peacekeeping should be carried out in strict compliance with the principles and purposes enshrined in the Charter and emphasized that respect for the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of States and non – interference in internal affairs, they are key elements of the joint efforts to promote international peace and security. In this regard, they reiterated that respect for the basic principles of peacekeeping; namely the consent of the parties, impartiality and non – use of force except in self – defense, is essential to the successful operations of peacekeeping. They also took note of the reports of the Independent High Level Group on Operations Peacekeeping United Nations and the Consultative Group of Experts on the Review of the Structure for the Consolidation of Peace, and in this sense, they stressed the importance of maintaining regular contact and close coordination in the implementation of relevant recommendations.

1. Sustainable Development Goals: They reiterated their willingness to work towards the full implementation of Agenda for Sustainable Development 2030, without leaving anyone behind, recalling that the program is based on people and is universal and transformative. Likewise, they reaffirmed the need to achieve 17 sustainable development goals of the program and its 169 goals for all nations and peoples, and for all sectors of society, integrated and indivisible manner, taking into account the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social and environmental. It also reiterated that the end of poverty and hunger in all its forms and dimensions is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development and in this regard, reaffirmed all the principles recognized in the program requirement, particularly the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. They also stressed the importance for developed countries to fulfill their commitments regarding the granting of finance, appropriate technology transfer and capacity building in developing countries, to ensure the achievement of sustainable development goals .

They also reiterated their support for the strengthening of the multilateral trading system with the aim of providing an enabling environment for development, ensuring equal conditions for developing countries in international trade, which is an instrument for achieving inclusive economic growth and reduce poverty, while also contributing to the promotion of sustainable development. In this regard, they reiterated their determination to move forward in the context of the Doha Agenda for Development, taking into account the development needs of developing countries. They also emphasized the importance of increasing Aid for Trade and capacity building in order to strengthen the participation of developing countries in global value chains and promote interconnectivity and interregional economic integration.

1. Promotion of Education, Science and Technology for Development: Reaffirmed their commitment to fight against illiteracy as a way to help eradicate poverty and social exclusion, while they noted that education is an inalienable human right which should include all sectors of society. In this regard, they stressed that the use of science and technology is essential to meet the challenges of development of the countries of the South. Therefore, the transfer of technology from developed countries, on favorable terms, is vital to ensure sustainable developmentfor the benefit of all peoples of the world.

1. Climate change: Reaffirmed that climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our times and reported feeling very alarmed with the continued increase in emissions of greenhouse gases in the world. They expressed concern about the increasing adverse effects of climate change, particularly in developing countries, which are severely undermining their efforts to eradicate poverty and achieve sustainable development.

In this regard, they reiterated the concerns and particularities of all developing countries, on the basis of the provisions of the Framework Convention of the United Nations on Climate Change, particularly in relation to the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and in light of the historical responsibilities of developed countries. Therefore, they urged developed countries to fulfill their commitments to provide financing, transfer of appropriate technology and build capacity of developing countries.

Also, they look forward to the realization of the XXII Conference of States Parties to the Framework Convention of the United Nations on Climate Change, from 7 to 18 November 2016 in Marrakech in Morocco.

1. Economic governance: they Reaffirmed that the reform of the international financial architecture requires the democratization of the Bretton Woods institutions that make decisions (the IMF and the World Bank). Therefore, itis necessary to expand and strengthen the level of participation of developing countries in international decision – making processes, development of economic laws, and governance of a new world economic order.They also expressed concern about the negative effects that tax havens can have on the world economy, particularly in developing countries.

1. South-South Cooperation: They reiterated that South-South cooperation is an important element of international cooperation for sustainable development of their peoples, as a complement and not a substitute for North-South cooperation, which allows the transfer of appropriate technologies, concessional and preferential terms. In thisregard, they reaffirmed that South-South cooperation is an expression of solidarity and cooperation among countries and peoples of the South, which contributes to their national well – being, guided by the principles of respect for sovereignty, national ownership and independence, equality, unconditional, non – interference in internal affairs, and mutual benefit.

1. International solidarity recognized that the response of the international community to pandemics that pose a threat to public health and in cases of natural disasters is an example to follow in material solidarity and international cooperation. In this regard, they highlighted the efforts of the international community to counter and eradicate the spread of several pandemics, including Ebola, and to address the consequences of natural disasters around the world.

1. Refugees and Migrants: They welcomed the convening of the High – Level Meeting to address the large movements of refugees and migrants to be held on September 19 in New York, which is an opportunity for the international community to discuss responses to this growing global phenomenon that mostly affects women and children.

They recognized the acute humanitarian emergencies caused bythe high number of refugees, especially because of the conflicts in the territories of the Member States of the Movement. Theyalso stressed the importance of translating the political declarations into concrete support to the countries most affected by this phenomenon, as well as helping countries and host communities.

They also recognized the historical contribution that international migration has made to the nations from the economic, political, social and cultural perspective and, in this regard, reaffirmed the responsibility of governments at all levels to safeguard and protect rights of migrants in accordance with international law and national legislation, including the application and, if necessary, strengthening existing laws against all illegal or violent acts; in particular those who incite to ethnic, racial, sexual and religious discrimination, and against the crimes committed against migrants with racist or xenophobic motivation by individuals or groups, particularly in the context of the global economic crisis increases the vulnerability of migrants in host countries.

1. Young Women, Peace and Security: recognized the important role young people and women play in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in efforts to maintain and consolidate peace. In this regard, they stressed the need to achieve full equality and empowerment of women, including their participation in these processes. They took note of the Report of the Advisory High Level Group for the World Survey on the Implementation of Resolution 1325 (2000) of the Security Council on Women, peace and security and reiterated their commitment to join efforts in the fight against all forms of violence and discrimination against women.

1. NWO Information and Communication: They stressed the need for information strategies and communication are deeply rooted in historical and cultural processes and urged the media of developed countries to respect countries development in the formulation of their views, models and perspectives in order to broaden the dialogue among civilizations. They also reiterated their deep concern about the use of media as a tool for hostile propaganda against developing countries with the aim of undermining their governments and highlighted the need to create means and sources to alternative, free, pluralistic communication and that reflect the realities and interests of the peoples of the developing world.