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lines on the record: 145
first: 2007-10-23
most recent: 2013-04-17
sittings or episodes: 20
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“Rather, it confirms the principled peaceful approach that has been repeatedly and clearly emphasized by the Palestinian President, including at his most recent speech to the General Assembly (see A/66/PV.19). The OIC group aspires to justice and equality in respect of the rightful cause of Palestine. It also remains firm in its conviction that the Security Council must actively contribute to, proclaim and materialize the Palestinians' inalienable rights, including the rights of return and self-determination, as well as their legitimate national aspirations to freedom, prosperity, peace and justice in their independent, sovereign State of Palestine based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At such a defining time in history as the Palestinian bid is being considered, we cannot fail to take this opportunity to appeal to this forum to reach the constructive and positive decision we are hoping for. Such a decision, once made, will be a secure foundation thereafter for the preservation of peace, security and justice, and enhance the opportunity for a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement of the conflict in the Middle East, based on the two-State solution. It has become very clear that Palestine's resort to the United Nations to gain its rights as a recognized State does not negate the Palestinians' firm commitment to resolving the conflict through peaceful means.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Palestinian question remains a defining issue of global justice and a pressing challenge for the international community, and the Security Council in particular. It is upsetting and painful to watch the Palestinian people as they continue to await the transformation of the long-standing political commitments and resolutions of the Security Council into actual practice, which would inspire hope and confidence in support for rightful causes and in defence of the values and principles for which the United Nations Organization was found. Our debate today is of extraordinary importance, given that it coincides with world awareness of and attention focused on the Security Council's expected decision on the Palestinian bid for membership of the United Nations.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I have the pleasure to deliver the following statement on behalf of the members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in my country's capacity as Chair of the 57-member OIC group. At the outset, I should like to express to Turkey our sympathy and deepest condolences over the devastating earthquake that struck the country on Sunday, killing residents and causing widespread damage. Let me also extend our shared sorrow to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over the demise of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Aviation. He was known not only for his outstanding service to his nation, but equally for his remarkable role in supporting the progress of Islamic solidarity.”
2011-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6636Resumption1 (2011) · source
“This is the most urgent step to salvage the two-State solution for an independent, sovereign and viable State of Palestine, living side by side and in peace with Israel.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The OIC also joins the international community in reaffirming that all measures and actions taken or to be taken by Israel, the occupying Power, to alter the legal, physical and demographic status of the occupied Syrian Golan and its institutional structure, as well as to impose jurisdiction and administration there, are null and void and have no legal effect. The international community, including the Security Council, cannot afford to lose any more time. It should uphold its responsibility and take immediate and decisive action to bring Israel into compliance with international law, including its obligations under the Fourth Geneva Convention, relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference, including land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet Road Map.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At its thirty-eighth session, held last month in Astana, the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers reiterated the need for an early settlement of the Palestinian issue and expressed full support for the Arab Peace Initiative, which is aimed at reaching a lasting, comprehensive and just resolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict. The OIC member States have also applauded the significant institution-building efforts of the Palestinian National Authority, and called on the international community to acknowledge the progress achieved and to recognize the independent, sovereign State of Palestine on the basis of the borders of 4 June 1967.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The OIC group reiterates that it is disturbed by the fact that, for the past four years, about 1.5 million Palestinians have been suffering in immeasurably grave conditions in the besieged Gaza Strip as a result of Israel's illegal and inhumane blockade, a most condemnable form of collective punishment. We reiterate the call for the immediate lifting of the blockade and for Israel's compliance with all of its legal obligations under international humanitarian law. The OIC is deeply concerned over the stalemate in the negotiations between Israel and Palestine, and the recent failure of the Quartet during its meeting in Washington, D.C., to deliver results that would enable the resumption of negotiations.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the same time, Israel continues to intensify its illegal and destructive settlement campaign in the occupied Palestinian territory, especially in and around occupied East Jerusalem. We condemn Israel's flouting of international law and of the unanimous calls for a complete cessation of such illegal actions. The spate of settlement activities and the demolition of homes have reached an unprecedented level recently in a clear attempt to further colonize the occupied Palestinian territory and to create even more illegal alterations to the historical and religious landmarks, demographic composition, characteristics and status of the territory. The OIC group is highly perturbed by the attacks not only on Palestinian civilians, but also on peace activists and volunteers from international non-governmental organizations.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Council has consistently adopted resolutions calling for an end to the Israeli occupation and the realization of the two-State solution on the basis of the pre-1967 borders as the guarantor of peace and security between the two peoples. We are shocked and extremely disturbed by the escalation of Israel's illegal practices in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Israel, the occupying Power, has increased its military operations throughout the West Bank, even raiding a summer camp for children and forcing these children to endure harsh interrogations. The occupying forces continue to spread fear among the civilian Palestinian population, including women and children, and continue to carry out arrest operations, increasing the number of Palestinians illegally imprisoned and detained by Israel.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is most unfortunate that the Security Council's efforts to address this conflict have repeatedly failed due to the refusal by Israel, the occupying Power, to comply with international law and relevant United Nations resolutions, as well as the lack of political will among Member States to implement the Council's resolutions. This is a regrettable fact, despite the Council's unequivocal demands from the outset for the withdrawal of Israel, the occupying Power, from the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, in accordance with the principle of the inadmissibility of the acquisition of territory by force.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I have the honour to make the following statement on behalf of the States members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). I would like to emphasize again that, on 1 July, the name of that Organization changed and is now the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. I speak in my country's capacity as Chair of the OIC. We are grateful to Germany for convening today's meeting devoted to the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. The continuation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Arab-Israeli conflict as a whole continues to threaten international peace and security. This issue is at the centre of security problems and challenges, the negative implications of which are not confined to that region, but are felt well beyond and across the globe.”
2011-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6590Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Kazakhstan stands ready to fully contribute to the multilateral effort 4 including building on the Cancun recommendations - to reduce the threats of climate change at the global and regional levels.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Kazakhstan has been contributing to the United Nations effort to mitigate the effects of climate change by fulfilling its obligations, and so it established its Council of Sustainable Development and the Department of the Kyoto Protocol. The country made quantitative commitments for the post-Kyoto period to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25 per cent by 2050. The country proposed to grant the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea the status of a United Nations institution. The Aral Sea crisis 4 which is human-made, as is climate change - is well known. The Sea has lost three fourths of its water, spelling disaster for millions of people living around it and impacting the environment of the Eurasian continent. The countries of the Central Asian Region need the assistance of the world community to rehabilitate the Sea.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Climate change and its security dimension can strain international relations as well as donor capacity. Still, the issue is becoming a driver for improving and reforming global, regional and local governance. My delegation would particularly like to emphasize the extremely necessary and critical role that United Nations-led preventive diplomacy can play in Central Asia and other regions of the world in addressing the scarcity of water resources, which could lead to tensions and even conflicts. That was confirmed by Mr. Achim Steiner in his written statement, where he referred to the assessment of the Environmental and Security Initiative in the Amu Darya River Basin in the Central Asian Region.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation recommends further strengthening the UNFCCC in collaboration with other United Nations entities to address the impact of climate change on international security in a comprehensive and effective manner. It is thus critical to further enhance knowledge and assess the capacities of regional bodies and Member States and to improve our efforts in the prevention of, and preparedness for early responses to, climate-related disasters and conflicts, through monitoring and early-warning systems. We must also strengthen civilian protection and disaster- management mechanisms and build capacity in personnel and equipment. The financial implications for such responses should be identified and considered by the United Nations, for improved dialogue between countries on both sides of the climate change spectrum.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The risks are not just of a humanitarian nature; they also include political and security risks that directly affect both national and international interests, requiring a comprehensive policy response to deal with food, water and energy shortages. The areas most affected will be those under strong demographic pressure and with a massive influx of environmental migrants. That will lead to political, religious and ethnic radicalization, which will have an impact on human rights. It is well known that attainment of the Millennium Development Goals would be at considerable risk because climate change, if unmitigated, may well wipe out years of development efforts, increasing poor health conditions, unemployment and educational resources.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“At the outset, I would like to reiterate that deliberations related to climate change are very much within the purview of the General Assembly, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and other United Nations organs and entities. However, my delegation understands the rationale for discussing the subject in the Security Council, because at present the effects of climate change pose a serious threat to human security. Climate change is a threat multiplier that exacerbates existing negative trends, tensions and instability, overburdening States and regions that are already fragile and conflict-prone.”
2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In closing, I would like to affirm Kazakhstan's support for the United Nations in promoting peace in numerous ways, in particular the closure of the Semipalatinsk nuclear test site in 1991, the establishment of the Central Asian nuclear weapon- free-zone in 1996 and the generation of collective thinking by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Organization of the Islamic Conference on peace, security and sustainable development issues. My country also assists the recovery process of countries in the region affected by war and conflicts. It is essential that the Council review the constantly evolving international security environment and its implications for the United Nations.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Youth are an important segment of such a multi-stakeholder arrangement of academia, religious leaders, human rights actors, grassroots organizations and independent media. Their engagement is critical for early intervention to avoid radicalization. While the Council and peacekeeping operations have limited mandates, they can amply benefit from the United Nations system, which directly addresses development issues and interacts with significant players that perform watchdog functions.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My country's creation of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia is an excellent example of regional cooperation, and testifies to how time-consuming and difficult such a process is, but also to the fact that strong political will can make confidence-building possible and, thus, conflict prevention. Conflict and fragility, and their nexus with development, entail more cooperation than hitherto with financial institutions - such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and regional banks - as well as with regional structures, such as the African Union, the New Partnership for Africa's Development and the European Union, together with a wide variety of other actors at the global, regional, national and local levels.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The United Nations humanitarian response system and governance of the global environment, each with their ever-growing range and scale of demands, are uniquely positioned to monitor global security issues and to advise a shift to stable development, which includes the participation of women and youth. The Council must recognize that among the key contributors to peace and prosperity are strong leadership, popular legitimacy and policy approaches, which can successfully integrate security, justice, will and opportunities for economic advancement. Thus, short-, medium- and long-term confidence-building in the political, development and social spheres and the delivery of concrete results on the ground in decentralized locations become imperative.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Measures must be taken for institution- and capacity-building and the provision of services to promote internal stability. It is therefore obvious that the Council must pay attention to the resolutions of the General Assembly and its six Committees on relevant security issues. Likewise, the decisions of the Economic and Social Council, which drives forward the agenda emerging from global summits, coordinates the activities of specialized United Nations agencies, consults non- governmental organizations and networks with regional commissions, provide early warning signals. The Human Rights Council provides the indicators for human rights in specific conflict situations. The Peacebuilding Commission offers guidance on gaps that threaten to undermine peace in post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The principles of freedom from want and fear and the freedom to live with dignity, with respect for human rights, are fundamental, as they reinforce each other and are interconnected. They guide the processes of preventive diplomacy, peacemaking, peacekeeping, humanitarian action, peacebuilding, post-conflict recovery and development, and especially the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. We must constantly refine those tools for each theatre of operation, because each will have its specific situation, as well as collectively for the Security Council's strategy with regard to the rules of engagement of peacekeeping operations and their exit strategies, and for the steps taken for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration through multidisciplinary and multi-tiered actions.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“They extend to political, economic and social exclusion and unrest - caused by gross poverty, a severe shortage of food and water, infectious diseases and environmental degradation - the spread and possible use of weapons of mass destruction; terrorism; transnational organized crime and mass flows of refugees and internally displaced persons. Threats recognize no national boundaries, are interconnected and must be addressed at the global, regional and national levels. The central challenge for us now is to fashion a broader understanding of security, with its accompanying responsibilities, strategies, institutions and systems that not only establish stability and the rule of law but also foster social and economic development, with the right of people to self- determination.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I thank the Brazilian presidency for convening this open debate on the very important subject of the interdependence between security and development. I would also like to express my appreciation to Sarah Cliffe of the World Bank for the Bank's insightful 2011 World Development Report, as well as to the Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission for his briefing. The thoughtful statement by the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, indicates that, today, the United Nations works in a radically different world with new realities. We know too well that the greatest security threats facing us today, and in the decades ahead, go far beyond States waging aggressive war or being embroiled in their own internal violence.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“To conclude, as we go forward, let us work with determination to strengthen women's participation and influence in conflict prevention, social justice, coexistence and peacebuilding efforts in situations of closed political systems and in conflict-affected States. Resolution 1325 (2000) is structured on the three main pillars of participation, protection and prevention, and is a most powerful tool for women's organization, mobilization and action.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation endorses having DPKO set concrete benchmarks for the participation of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities from the highest decision-making level to field operations on the ground and in communities, through far-reaching campaigns to raise awareness about women's rights. My delegation welcomes the development of national action plans by several Member States, as proposed by the Secretary-General, to include women in peace and security measures, and expresses concern at the lack of such plans by countries most affected by war. We urge Member States to formulate their own plans by incorporating the best practices and lessons learned from other countries.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It will have to collaborate with agencies dealing with humanitarian, development, human rights and aid to development issues, as well as the defence forces of concerned countries. It will also have to engage the participation of women activists, war victims and other groups, including women refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, in order to shape programmes and services. Kazakhstan also pays great attention to the measures recommended by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) that seek to increase the proportion of women sent by troop-contributing countries and raise the number of women police officers deployed in peacekeeping operations to 20 per cent by 2014.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Rachel Mayanja, and her office in developing a more methodical monitoring system and especially in condemning rape as a tactic of terror and war. My country has great expectations for the future contribution of UN Women, a newly established entity of the United Nations family, which will be able to take the lead in revitalizing ongoing efforts to implement resolution 1325 (2000), bring about greater United Nations system-wide coherence and improved interrelatedness among key United Nations and regional human rights instruments, especially those focusing on women and children, which have a direct bearing on resolution 1325 (2000). My delegation recommends strengthening the mandate of UN Women so that it can serve as the lead agency in implementing efforts made pursuant to resolutions on women and peace and security.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Of the 300 peace agreements signed since the end of the Cold War, only 18 of them included any mention of sexual and gender violence. My delegation therefore strongly supports the request made by Ms. Margot Wallstrom, Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, to obtain additional funding for her operational work, which would result in bridging the gap in data collection on sexual violence in the chaos of war and in the subsequent development of systematic and rigorous response strategies. Kazakhstan also welcomes the drafting of a comprehensive set of indicators aimed at tracking implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and underscores with appreciation the intensive work of the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, Ms.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We call not just for adequate financing but also for judicious fiscal management to ensure resources for gender training and for supporting non-governmental organizations and local groups. It is vital that those groups work with us on issues of food security, nutrition, health and HIV/AIDS, reproductive health, education, rehabilitation, repatriation, resettlement and reintegration, as they deal with women affected by war. It is unfortunate that, even in my part of the world, women who carry the burden of the tragedies of conflict continue to need special attention. Of major concern for us is the challenge presented by the very high incidence of sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict reconstruction phases.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“reports that in 24 peace processes over the past two decades, women comprised less than 8 per cent of negotiating teams and made up only 3 per cent of the signatories of peace agreements. These are very small ratios, considering that women constitute 50 per cent of the world's population. Kazakhstan fully endorses the report of the Secretary-General on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466), with its steadfast commitment to accelerating progress toward increasing the number of women in peace negotiations. We wholeheartedly support his recommendation to ensure that at least 15 per cent of United Nations funds for peacebuilding be dedicated to projects that address the specific needs of women and girls, advance gender equality and empower women.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“This is the moment for critical assessment and for delineating a road map of action for the way ahead. My delegation is committed to realizing the vision of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions adopted in support of it. We commend the United Nations, Member States and civil society, and particularly women themselves, for being the driving force for the inclusion of a gender perspective in dealing with peace and security issues and for working as partners with the United Nations. While individual success stories are inspiring, women as a whole remain marginalized in round tables on mediation, with their needs and voices remaining unheard. UNIFEM.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The year 2010 marks the tenth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), which is a landmark legal and political framework that acknowledges the importance of making women's participation and gender perspectives an integral part of peace negotiations, humanitarian planning, peacekeeping operations, post-conflict peacebuilding and governance. The successful launch of the Open Days on Women, Peace and Security under the auspices of the United Nations in June 2010 in several countries, followed by the Global Open Day on Women, Peace and Security at United Nations Headquarters last week, as well as numerous other forums, events and activities, brought to light and dramatically carried forward our many accomplishments and the need to move forward from the resolution to action.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I thank the delegation and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda for convening this special, emotional and very substantive meeting of the Security Council. Look at how many Ministers we have here today - even more than one might have predicted or expected! I already consider today's discussion to be a success because of the participants, especially the high-level participants. At the outset, I wish to express our warmest congratulations to the Under-Secretary-General for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, Ms. Michelle Bachelet. We are confident that, under her leadership, attention to women's issues will take a quantum leap forward.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Kazakhstan suggests further prioritizing the protection of educational facilities from attack by any party and the provision of uninterrupted education for all children in post-conflict zones, where appropriate. My delegation also proposes the drafting of large-scale learning policies for countries affected by long-term armed conflicts. The goal of these proposals is to help today's children grow into a generation free from hatred and loathing based on race, culture or religion. By promoting dignity, tolerance and a merit-based approach, education is a cornerstone of efforts to eradicate deep-rooted stereotypes.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In these efforts, it is critical to focus on educating all sides in a conflict, as well members of peacekeeping units, on the rights of civilians, particularly children and women. National and international legislation should be strengthened in order to fill legal gaps and loopholes exploited by those violating these rights. The increase of forced school closures and of schools being damaged or destroyed in attacks, fighting or explosions is of deep concern to our delegation. While targeting schools clearly puts children at direct risk of death and injury, it also results in their being deprived of education and, potentially, the loss of an entire generation. Such an outcome would be fertile ground for fanaticism and terrorism, and therefore represent a threat to international peace and security.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The report mentions the innovative domestic law in the United States, the Child Soldier Prevention Act, which restricts the provision of financing and any defence-related assistance to countries identified as recruiting or using child soldiers in violation of international humanitarian law. This national approach should be applauded and, where appropriate, replicated. The loss of military support and aid could serve as strong motivating factors for some to stop these disgraceful practices against children. As a member of the UNICEF Executive Board, Kazakhstan fully supports the Fund's new mandate as co-lead in the struggle to end violence against children in situations of armed conflict.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“It is evident that these precedents should become best practices for the United Nations and all parties to conflicts to follow. Kazakhstan is deeply concerned that some countries have shown resistance to providing access for United Nations country teams to monitor and report on conditions in areas of conflict. This includes contact with non-State actors for the purpose of preparing action plans to stop the recruitment of children and other grave violations, including killing, maiming and rape. We call on all countries to grant unrestricted access to the United Nations to gather objective and reliable information, and to prepare critical action plans to protect children.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Based on the data presented, we can conclude that direct bilateral dialogue with armed groups and the implementation of concrete time-bound action plans by all parties to a conflict constitute an efficient and effective framework for significantly reducing the number of grave violations against children. Our delegation appreciates the political will of countries affected by conflict that have nominated local citizens to be responsible for facilitating the separation and demobilization of children, and those instances where child protection units have been established in armed groups. Such precedents have added value in the light of the lack of trained and qualified personnel responsible for child survival, demobilization and reintegration.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Regrettably, a number of countries covered in the present report have not ratified the Optional Protocol, including some where a legal framework for child protection is most needed. Kazakhstan feels that this makes full implementation of Security Council resolution 1882 (2009), regarding the incorporation of tracking and the eradication of sexual violence into existing national action plans, of immediate and vital importance. The report indicates undeniable progress in monitoring and preventing many violations and abuses against children in armed conflict, as well as some progress in holding those committing these hideous crimes against children accountable for their actions. However, the conclusion that impunity for violators continues to prevail is indeed, as stated in the report, disturbing.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The fact that the information contained in the report is disaggregated by country and type of violation gives us a clear picture of the magnitude of this horrific and all too common phenomenon. Kazakhstan, as a State party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, fully supports the strengthening of multilateral commitments through the campaign launched by the Secretary- General to promote its universal ratification by 2012. It is crucial that all nations fully and legally embrace the Optional Protocol if we are to protect and uphold the right of all children to be children and to grow up in safer, healthier and friendlier environments.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“At the outset I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Mexico on its assumption of the Security Council presidency. I would also like to directly thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mexico for her personal dedication to the issue of children and armed conflict and for arranging this open debate. Additionally, I would like to thank and commend the Secretary- General, his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Radhika Coomaraswamy, the Task Force on Children and Armed Conflict and UNICEF for working to submit an inclusive and well-grounded report (S/2010/ 181) on the actual situation facing and involving children in areas of concern.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In particular, a significant contribution to counter-terrorism efforts in the Eurasian region could be made by the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Collective Security Treaty Organization. The Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia is another such structure. In conclusion, we would like to express once again our deepest sorrow over the loss of innocent lives in all acts of terrorism and convey our sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims. We believe that the international community should join in the efforts to ensure broad and effective cooperation in the struggle to eliminate the threat of terrorism forever.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Its effectiveness, however, depends on our will; and we should, through joint efforts, reform the Organization with a view to strengthening the role of the Security Council in reacting expeditiously to the main challenges to international peace and security. We are sure that constructive and successful cooperation among United Nations Member States on the implementation of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy will strengthen regional and international security and eliminate the issue of international terrorism in the future. Regional and subregional arrangements play a critical role in the efforts to enhance the effectiveness of global actions against terrorism.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The continued surge of terrorist acts throughout the world has laid bare the transnational nature of terrorism. One must recognize that terrorism is well organized, financially self-sufficient and bolstered by powerful ideological dictums that poison the consciousness of an ever-greater number of people. Against that background, the strengthening of the international legal framework of counter-terrorist cooperation is especially relevant. Kazakhstan supports the adoption without further delay of a comprehensive convention against international terrorism. The United Nations, with its authority, universal character and unique experience, continues to play an indispensable leading and coordinating role in all global affairs.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Together with the rest of the international community, Kazakhstan pays special tribute to the innocent victims of the barbaric act of the terrorists and expresses its solidarity with the Government of India. In his telegram of condolences to Indian Prime Minister Singh, President Nursultan Nazarbayev pointed out that, in this time of tragedy, it is necessary to strengthen international cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Kazakhstan is confident that only in that manner will it be possible to confront any act of terrorism. Today we are facing unprecedented global threats: inter-ethnic and inter-confessional conflicts; international terrorism and organized crime; natural, anthropogenic and humanitarian disasters; diseases and epidemics; and energy and environmental problems.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Let me first of all express my appreciation to you, Sir, and to your country in its capacity as President of the Security Council during the month of December 2008, for organizing this open debate on one of the most critical issues of international peace and security. The continuing terrorist acts around the world are a constant and painful reminder that terrorism remains one of the most serious threats to all States and peoples. Terrorist acts cause the increasing mistrust of people in the capability of the international community to effectively respond to those inhumane acts of violence. The terrible events that took place in Mumbai represent the most cruel and large-scale terrorist act since 11 September 2001.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Since the assignment of women to any leadership positions in the field requires that they have relevant professional training, the promotion of education in the field of peace processes should become an integral part of educational practice worldwide. In conclusion, I wish to emphasize the positive change in the perception of women, not solely as victims of armed conflicts but also as a driving force behind peacebuilding. This is the true meaning of gender equality: providing women with extensive opportunities to play a stronger role in preventing and settling armed conflicts and in building peace.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source