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first: 2007-10-23
most recent: 2013-04-17
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“We believe that that step is a real confirmation of effective implementation of the strategy for the advancement of women. Besides promoting women's rights through the increased presence of women as official representatives of States and in the United Nations itself, it would be beneficial for there to be additional deep engagement with politically active women and relevant non- governmental organizations. Such interested parties could act as alternative sources of information in decision-making processes and in the drafting of outcome documents. We believe that efforts of all women engaged in peace processes deserve recognition. Indeed, official United Nations acknowledgement of the considerable contributions made by women to the cause of peace and security could inspire others to take a similar path and excel in it.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Kazakhstan highly values the United Nations achievements in ensuring women's equal participation in conflict resolution at the political level. We are pleased to note that women hold key posts in the Secretariat and in the United Nations specialized agencies dealing with women and children. This trend must be maintained if resolution 1325 (2000) is to be successfully implemented. In addition, one must agree that it is easier for women leaders to recognize the special needs and wants of women and children affected by armed conflict. Their understanding can have a positive impact on the effective provision of humanitarian aid, for which there is an increasing demand by affected populations. Kazakhstan welcomes the development of a roster of women candidates for United Nations vacancies at all levels.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In this regard, we may refer to women's involvement in humanitarian action, operation of camps for refugees and displaced persons, and reintegration and rehabilitation of the civilian population and child combatants. Women's participation in peacekeeping operations can be increased by bringing them on as civil humanitarian staff. However, that measure of improvement should not negatively influence the number of women participating in official peace-related negotiations and in the political decision-making on such issues. My delegation deems it useful to attract more world-renowned female leaders to the matters of peacekeeping and peacebuilding. The international authority and rich experience of such women can be duly applied in the settlement of those critical issues during armed conflicts.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Periodic reports of the Secretary-General demonstrate the obvious progress achieved in increased women's involvement in the United Nations peacebuilding operations and in the mitigation of the negative influence of armed conflicts on them. However, despite the undoubted importance of women's active participation in the peace negotiation and decision- making processes, such achievements do not yet meet expectations. The adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) was a landmark achievement. We believe that it is necessary to develop concrete strategies that ensure gender equality even in armed conflict situations. We propose that United Nations efforts focus on the promotion of women in the fields in which they initially have a comparative advantage.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Allow me to commence my statement by expressing gratitude to the President for holding this Security Council meeting on the topic of women and peace and security. Let me also thank Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Ms. Ines Alberdi and Ms. Sarah Taylor for their informative statements. Kazakhstan welcomes the open nature of these deliberations and the enlarged list of participants in this debate. We hope that the contributions of States not affected by any armed conflicts might somehow be useful in the adoption of the meeting's outcome document - not only in armed conflict, but in general. Eight years have passed since Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) laid a cornerstone for a stronger decision-making role for women in peace processes.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that connection, regular analysis of positions, especially those of the elected members of the Security Council, will assist us in drawing conclusions as regards providing future support only to 08-49242 States that are capable of being responsible for the maintenance of peace and security. We believe that that approach will strengthen the authority of the Security Council, increase the public's trust in it and contribute to the Council's effective fulfilment of its major function of maintaining international peace and security.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Every so often, information becomes partially available from interviews of Security Council members given to journalists who cover the proceedings of the Council for the general public. We non-member States of the Security Council have the right to know first-hand what are the possible decisions being discussed within the Council and what are the positions of each Council member on current issues, and should not have to find this out through the prism of the mass media. Complete knowledge of the nature of internal developments in the Council, which are important for the entire international community, are of critical importance for our Governments, which depend upon objective information in adopting decisions. As concerned members of the international community, we believe that we have the right to be informed.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In particular, the most crucial disputes to have gone unresolved in the Security Council could be discussed in the General Assembly in order to at least clarify the opinions and positions of the majority of the international community on critical issues, so that those views can be considered during the adoption of Security Council resolutions. We should acknowledge that the number of open meeting of the Security Council has recently increased, while the number of closed sessions has decreased. Yet the transparency of such meetings leaves much to be desired. For example, States that are not members of the Security Council are forced to spend more time searching for information in any way they can. As a result, they learn either too late or not at all about closed consultations.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Against that backdrop, one gets the impression that problems evidently exist within the Security Council itself, as well as with its working methods. The issue of drastic and prompt reform of the Security Council is therefore a pressing one. As long as the Council is unable to find common ground in its approaches to certain debatable issues, the world will continue to face military conflicts that are followed by tragic humanitarian consequences. In such cases we should perhaps consider strengthening the cooperation mechanism between the General Assembly and the Security Council. By definition, the General Assembly is a more democratic body that represents the interests of all Member States.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We, the members of the international community, continue to support the Security Council in carrying out its major function of maintaining peace and security, which has been assigned to it by the Charter. We are entitled to expect greater effectiveness from the Council in that area. However, the Security Council's effectiveness problem continues to be in the world's spotlight. Today, we are seeing how frequently the Security Council fails to adequately react to serious challenges that directly threaten international peace and security. The Council has repeatedly shown itself to be unable to agree on press statements, let alone on the development of a common position on certain topics of critical importance to the entire international community.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“My delegation would like to express its appreciation to the President of the Security Council and Permanent Representative of Belgium for this opportunity to engage in an open discussion of the nature and operational effectiveness of the Security Council and its cooperation with States that are not members of the Council. We are pleased to note that there has been some progress in improving the Council's working methods. The recent debate in the General Assembly of the Security Council's annual report to the Assembly, which was presented by the Permanent Representative of Viet Nam, was an unprecedented and historic step in improving the cooperation of the Council with non-members of the Council.”
2008-08-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5968Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Addressing sexual violations in armed conflict is not the responsibility of a given country or region alone, but a humanitarian imperative for every stakeholder. The side to a conflict that encourages the violence must be strongly condemned. In conclusion, I would like to express the hope that the full and successful implementation of the resolution by all Member States will help to significantly increase protection for women's and girls' rights and dignity in zones of armed conflict, as well as to eliminate such crimes, including sexual abuses.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“08-3908] Recognizing the fact that the consequences of violence against women and girls in conflict zones has a serious impact on physical and mental health and are of a sensitive nature, my delegation would strongly like to recommend a more vigorous expansion of the role and contribution of women in field-based operations, especially among humanitarian personnel, including medical staff. We must nevertheless recognize that understanding about the magnitude of the problem of security and the protection of women and girls in conflict zones has been growing thanks to resolution 1325 (2000). In that regard, we would like to express our appreciation for the Secretary-General's report (S/2007/567) on women and peace and security, as well as the efforts of the United Nations system to implement resolution 1325 (2000) at all levels.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that regard, we would like to underscore the importance of developing victim protection systems similar to existing programmes for witness protection; strengthening legislation on the responsibility of perpetrators for crimes against women and girls in conflict zones; and working with local communities to disseminate information on abhorrent crimes, including sexual violence in zones of armed conflict, in order to raise local awareness and knowledge about the legal consequences of crimes.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The situation is further exacerbated as a result of the fact that gross violations against women and girls in zones of armed conflict are often concealed. Because they are stigmatized by local communities, victims usually tend to disguise information about abuse out of fear for their lives and families. There is therefore insufficient evidence to make the case against perpetrators.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Since the adoption of the resolution, the Security Council has organized regular reviews to assess its implementation. Despite some progress, that implementation is still slow and uneven. As has already been pointed out by other delegations, we too agree that women's involvement in decision-making with regard to security issues and the peacebuilding process has a positive effect on the peaceful resolution of conflicts and on post-conflict rehabilitation. Having said that, my delegation fully commends the efforts aimed at increasing women's involvement in the decision-making process in the areas of peacekeeping and peacebuilding. However, as the most vulnerable group of civilians due to their gender and social status, women and girls continue to be the main victims of sexual assault during conflicts.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the outset, Mr. President, I would like to thank you for having organized this thematic debate on women and peace and security: sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. We believe that today's discussions, like the previous debate, in October 2007 (see S/PV.5766), will be a useful contribution to the efforts to focus on the main issues contained in resolution 1325 (2000). Kazakhstan attaches great importance to resolution 1325 (2000), which draws the attention of the international community to the crucial issue of the detrimental impact of armed conflict on women and girls and the importance of incorporating a gender perspective into peacekeeping operations. My delegation once again reaffirms its commitment to the zero-tolerance policy for sexual violence against women and girls as a tool of warfare.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Kazakhstan remains committed to efforts by international partners for the Afghan people in establishing a better future for that country. We would like to take this opportunity to express our hope that the work of the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Kai Eide, be productive and successful.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In late 2007, the Government of Kazakhstan adopted a programme of assistance to Afghanistan, with a budget of $3 million thus far. Under that programme, Afghanistan has been provided with wheat, and resources have been allocated to build roads, hospitals and schools in a number of provinces. In addition, we are considering the possibility of providing assistance in retraining officers of the Afghan police and border service in Kazakh training institutions. As a partner country located in the region, the Government of Kazakhstan expresses its readiness to provide a venue, if necessary, for the international forum to discuss the actions to be taken by the international community to further improve the situation in Afghanistan.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We express our deep gratitude to those United Nations Member States that are making genuine contributions to the reform of the security sector in Afghanistan, including reform in the military, political and judicial areas, in the area of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and in the fight against illegal drugs. Furthermore, we believe that international assistance should be provided directly to recipients through the establishment of effective and transparent 08-26923 allocation and monitoring mechanisms under the auspices of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) or other intergovernmental and regional organizations. For its part, Kazakhstan has continued to provide bilateral assistance to Afghanistan in rebuilding the economy and stabilizing the situation in the country.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We also reaffirm our readiness to support efforts to establish a counter- narcotics belt along Afghanistan's borders, within the framework of the CSTO. We hope that these counter- narcotics and counter-terrorist efforts will be accompanied by genuine social and economic programmes, in particular for average citizens. At the same time, however, the development process cannot place in the absence of security. In that connection, the primary aim of the international community should be to strengthen the institutions and security forces of the Afghan State to fight the growing production of opium and the activities of extremists.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The constant increase in opium production in Afghanistan and the instability along its borders are compelling the neighbouring countries to pool their efforts to counter the drug threat. As a result, in November 2007, the Central Asian Regional Information and Coordination Centre was established in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as part of a pilot project. The Centre will become fully operational once it has established ties with Interpol, with the law enforcement agencies of the countries in Central Asia and the Russian Federation and with other regional structures. Kazakhstan welcomes the assistance of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in establishing the Centre. It is our hope that the UNODC will continue to make efforts in that regard and that it will increase its technical assistance to the Central Asian region in general.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Thus, in order to meet the security challenge and to stabilize Afghanistan, a complex approach is needed - an approach that encompasses the areas of security, governance, the rule of law, human rights and social and economic development. (spoke in Russian) Another reason for the international community to be concerned is the growing production and smuggling of drugs. In 2007, raw-opium production in Afghanistan increased by more than 35 percent over that in 2006, and the size of the opium-poppy harvest has reached dangerous levels. Here, we should note that the primary flow of heroin passes through the States of Central Asia and the Russian Federation. A considerable portion of it ends up in transit countries, unfortunately, while the rest of it is shipped to Europe.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851Resumption1 (2008) · source
“As was duly pointed out in the Secretary- General's report, entitled "The situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security", despite some progress in the peace process and in the reconstruction in Afghanistan, the resolution of problems in the country continues to face serious difficulties. The overall situation in Afghanistan continues to be characterized by persistent problems in the area of security, while the Taliban and other extremist elements continue to pose challenges to stability in Afghanistan. The international community and Afghanistan still face enormous tasks if they are to strengthen the new executive authority, build the country's statehood and rehabilitate its social and economic situation.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Permit me to begin by expressing our gratitude to you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate on the situation in Afghanistan. I would also like to commend the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his report (S/2008/159). My delegation fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Kyrgyzstan on behalf of the States members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). The reason that I have taken the floor is that Afghanistan is located in the Central Asian region, and the security situation and the development of that country are of great importance for Kazakhstan.”
2008-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5851Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The future of our children who are involved in armed conflicts against their will cannot be ignored; it mostly depends on how we react and address these challenges today. The issue of protecting children in armed conflicts should be one of the main priorities on the agenda of the Security Council, and we are confident that the current discussions will greatly contribute to that process. Let us truly move from words to effective actions.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that connection, we believe that further toughening punishment measures and increasing 08-23756 awareness about particular cases at the local, regional and global levels would have a significant effect. Due to the vulnerability of children and the possibility that they will be re-recruited in the aftermath of conflicts, more support is also needed as regards the reintegration and rehabilitation of children who have been associated with armed groups and involved in war zones. We also believe that a great deal must be done to avoid setting the precedent of prosecuting children for crimes committed as soldiers, as they must be considered to be victims of the actions of adults and must be provided with social protection in the framework of juvenile justice.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“To achieve those goals, there is a real legal basis for further action in the form of criminal prosecution and punishment. An effective mechanism should be established to ensure compliance with the main provisions of the conventions and protocols pertaining to the child. I would like to emphasize that Kazakhstan ratified the relevant Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child five years ago. In doing so, we reaffirmed our strong commitment to international efforts to protect the rights of children affected by armed conflict worldwide. We entirely support the proposal to adopt targeted measures against groups and persons who involve children in armed conflicts. We also support the Security Council's referral of such cases to the International Criminal Court for investigation and prosecution.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It is appalling to realize that for decades in conflict zones children have been involved in confrontations between different militant groups, lacking access to all the elements of normal life that most children around the world enjoy. Whole generations of such children have faced nothing but violence, hostility, abuse, poverty and illiteracy. In order to put an end to the suffering and the abuse of children, we have to focus our attention on minimizing the negative consequences of being a child in a zone of conflict, including by countering the six grave violations identified by the Security Council. We believe that the crucial task for all Member States should be to take effective measures to bring to account those who perpetrate grave violations against children.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General highlights the progress made in the implementation of resolution 2 1612 (2005) and its monitoring and reporting mechanism, including compliance with regard to ending the recruitment and use of children by armed groups in a number of countries. In that context, it seems encouraging to note that since the last report the number of child soldiers has decreased from 300,000 to 250,000. However, as duly mentioned in the Secretary- General's report, much work remains to be done by the international community. In particular, the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts is still continuing in 13 countries. Children are forced to take part in combat operations and in killing people. Often, they are themselves also sexually abused, kidnapped or killed.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express our gratitude to you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate on the agenda item entitled "Children and armed conflict". Today's consideration of this issue is not especially new, but it confirms the readiness of all Member States to continue work in that direction in accordance with resolution 1612 (2005) and the Secretary-General's report (S/2007/757). We would also like to commend Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and her Office, as well as UNICEF, for their efforts to overcome this modern challenge to humankind. Our delegation fully shares the view that the protection of children in armed conflict should be considered as a significant aspect of the strategy to prevent and resolve armed conflict.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We strongly believe that the CICA platform for dialogue will continue to play an effective role as a collective mechanism for regional stability and security in Asia. My delegation considers it very useful to carry on our work to further enhance the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security within the United Nations Security Council and General Assembly. We hope that the broad views expressed by Member States today will serve to strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and regional arrangements.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“On behalf of 18 Member States, Kazakhstan has requested the General Assembly to grant observer status to the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building in Asia (CICA). We hope that the Assembly will support this proposal. I would like to note that CICA is an intergovernmental forum for dialogue, consultations, consensus-based decision-making and implementation involving issues of security in Asia. On the Asian continent, CICA is seen as a unique structure uniting the countries of the region in the task of strengthening mutual cooperation in order to stabilize and safeguard the region. At present, 18 countries of Asia and Europe participate in CICA as member States, with the United Nations as an observer organization.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“From this point of view, we encourage the Security Council to formulate coherent, common operational strategies and early, integrated mission planning in close cooperation with regional partners of the Organization. Regional and subregional entities are in a position to better understand local and regional conditions and have influence on the prevention or resolution of conflicts, and they contribute to the maintenance of peace and stability in various parts of the world. In this context we are pleased that the United Nations engagement with regional organizations is growing. In particular, a number of regional organizations have already received observer status at the General Assembly, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the Collective Security Treaty Organization.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In light of this, our country firmly supports United Nations peacekeeping efforts and the continued strengthening ofits capacity in this area. In a situation of escalating humanitarian crises and armed conflicts, as clearly demonstrated by the developments in Darfur, the United Nations and the Security Council should pay special attention to the possibility of broader participation by authoritative regional and subregional organizations in peacekeeping operations. That would allow a response to emerging threats in a more effective and timely manner. We believe it to be of great importance to establish closer cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations possessing real capacity to prevent conflicts and maintain peace.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We welcome the growing role of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security and an enhanced international cooperation, while supporting the principle of multilateralism in addressing burning international issues. It is now obvious that in recent years, the international community has seen a rapid surge in peacekeeping missions, and this trend is likely to continue. The United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations currently directs 18 such operations across the world, comprising more than 130,000 troops, police and civilian personnel. We believe that peacekeeping operations under the aegis of the United Nations remain the most effective tool for preventing and settling various crises and for ensuring global and regional stability.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Resolution 1631 (2005) underlines the Security Council's commitment to taking appropriate steps to the further development of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations and recognizes the growing contribution by regional arrangements to the maintenance of international peace and security. We note with satisfaction that over the years, many efforts have been made to promote such objectives. There have been debates in the Security Council on conflict management and post-conflict stabilization processes and the role of regional organizations in peace and security. In previous presidential statements, closer cooperation with regional and subregional organizations on peace and security issues was supported, including the brokering of peace agreements in conflict situations.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express our gratitude to you, Mr. President, for organizing and presiding over this open debate on the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Kazakhstan fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Kyrgyz Republic on behalf of the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Kazakhstan considers this important issue to be one of the main priorities of the Organization and the Security Council. In particular, the Security Council should encourage cooperation between the United Nations and regional arrangements to promote international peace and security, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In conclusion, in reiterating our strong commitment to the goals of the Beijing Declaration, the Cairo Programme of Action and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and in stating the great importance we attach to resolution 1325 (2000), allow me to stress yet again that stronger commitments should be made and more actions undertaken by Member States and the United Nations system to expedite attainment of the goals and tasks outlined in the resolution.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The house called Kazakhstan is home to some 130 nationalities and ethnic groups and more than 40 faiths, which live together as one big family. Indeed, the internal policy and international initiatives of the Republic of Kazakhstan are truly based on the principles of trust and dialogue. Kazakhstan was the initiator of such unique international forums as the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-building Measures in Asia (CICA). In this regard, we believe that Kazakhstan's valuable experience in protecting and strengthening agreement and harmonious relations among the various ethnic and religious groups of our country may be of interest to the world public.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“At least, I think that that would not be a bad idea. We are also of the view that the inclusion of the promotion of the culture of peace and tolerance into the thematic area of prevention would contribute significantly to the effectiveness of United Nations conflict prevention activities in the field. Traditionally, the role of women in society and politics was critical in Kazakh culture. They also participated in decision-making process on issues of war and peace, and no crucial decision was taken without their approval. Women had the power to stop wars and armed conflicts. They were promoters of peace and concord in the country. Therefore, our country is noted for its multi- ethnic and multi-faith nature.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“However, we would be pleased to see, in addition to monitoring and accountability, greater emphasis placed on effective implementation of the Plan, the participation of civil society, capacity-building aimed at sustaining positive changes in the situation and the role of women in conflict and post-conflict countries. Our delegation believes that there is a need to expand the sharing of best practices, knowledge and experience by women who have been involved in peacebuilding and peace negotiations with those who wish to join the peace process in conflict areas. There are many, many wise women throughout the world. Why not include on the Council's agenda situations where women have been active and invite them to speak, since they all have national experience and knowledge of their national history?”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We are pleased to note that, since the resolution's adoption, the understanding of the role of women in peacemaking, peacekeeping and, no less important, peacebuilding has been growing in recent years. Enhancing the role of women in the area of peacebuilding and security and putting an end to violence against women and girls are priorities for UNIFEM. and related United Nations bodies. Therefore, our delegation notes with appreciation the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2007/567) and the efforts made by the United Nations system to implement the resolution at all levels. Kazakhstan welcomes the continuation of United Nations activities in this area through the formulation of the new 2008-2009 Action Plan and its five indicated areas of work.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In 2000, the Security Council adopted a milestone resolution that recognized the vital role of women in the prevention of conflicts and peacebuilding and drew the international community's attention to the crucial issues of the impact of armed conflict on women and girls and the importance of incorporating the gender perspective into peacekeeping operations, negotiation processes and Security Council missions. Ever since the Security Council has organized annual discussions to review the implementation of the resolution, it has been indicated repeatedly by delegations that women's involvement in decision- making on security issues and in peace processes has had a very positive effect on the peaceful resolution of conflicts and on post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate the newly elected members of the Security Council and to express our belief that their valuable participation in the work of the Council will contribute significantly to the promotion of world peace. I would also like to thank the Ghanaian presidency for organizing this debate and to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, the Ad Interim Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the Coordinator of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security for their insightful statements.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source