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Al-Nasser

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first: 1999-05-14
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“Recognizing the role of new technology and digital platforms for the dissemination of information, and as part of our media and information literacy initiatives, the Alliance of Civilizations has developed PEACEapp, a series of workshops aimed at the strategic use of applications and videogaming platforms to build peaceful understanding among individuals from different cultural and religious backgrounds. The Alliance remains committed to working with Member States, members of the Steering Committee and all other partners and stakeholders to provide young people with platforms and opportunities to achieve sustainable peace and security.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“We have funded projects in Asia, Africa and the Middle East in areas affected by inter-ethnic tensions, conflict and violent extremism. More than 700 applications from 79 countries were received in the 2018 application period for the YSF. Thirdly, through our fellowship programme, we provide a platform for young civil society leaders from the Middle East, Europe and North Africa to experience immersive visits in each other's regions. The theme of this year's programme is the role of young people in peacebuilding and in preventing violent extremism. We have received applications from hundreds of motivated young people and, as in previous years, their experience and expertise are remarkable.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Allow me to use this opportunity to speak very briefly about three of our initiatives that feed into this vein. First, our Young Peacebuilders programme is a peace education programme that supports youth leaders and their organizations in gaining skills that enhance their positive role in peace and security issues. It also brings visibility to projects initiated by young people for peace and the promotion of human rights and cultural diversity. Last year, it took place in West Africa. This year, we implemented the programme in the Middle East and North Africa region. Secondly, our Youth Solidarity Fund (YSF) is a programme that provides youth-led organizations with seed funding and capacity-building to implement innovative and effective projects in the context of intercultural and interfaith dialogue.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser: The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations is honoured to be a member ofthe Steering Committee for the progress study on youth, peace and security (see S/2018/86) mandated by resolution 2250 (2015). I commend the work of Mr. Graeme Simpson and the Advisory Group of Experts, including the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth. In preparation for that study, they turned words into deeds through inclusive and informed consultations with more than four thousand young people from a diverse set of countries and regions. Empowering youth lies at the heart of international peace and security. The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations has long recognized the important and positive contribution of youth and youth-led organizations to conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Young people's participation is essential to successful peacebuilding. Around the world, young people are already leaders of today, not just leaders of tomorrow. We must use this platform to help them amplify and scale up their efforts. I am personally committed to doing so, and the Alliance of Civilizations stands ready to work with the Council and engage further with the United Nations system to address these questions. In the face of Violent extremism, partnering with young people and enhancing their dedication to peace must be part of the solution.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Under the initiative of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Security Council is boosting the role of young people as partners in peace, security and in countering violent extremism. To recognize the positive role young people can play, several entities of the United Nations - the Peacebuilding Commission, the United Nations Development Programme, the United Nations Population Fund, UNICEF, the Alliance of Civilizations and others - in partnership with such civil society organizations as Search for Common Ground, World Vision and the United Network of Young Peacebuilders, published the Guiding Principles on Young People's Participation in Peacebuilding last year. In conclusion, I firmly believe that those principles should guide our discussions in the Council today and in the future.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“That said, we must also recognize that in conflict-affected countries, youth structures, systems and networks, where they exist, often have limited political influence, weak capacity and are poorly resourced. Youth policies tend to be underfunded and under implemented. Few of them make specific contributions to peace and security, such as the need to prevent the engagement of youth in violence, to protect young men and women from violence and to promote meaningful participation in political processes. Overall, the evidence suggests that in the context of peace and security, many Member States do not pay sufficient attention to their youth population. There is sometimes a lack of trust and understanding, political will and, in some cases, limited capacity and resources to act. But this debate is a sign that the tide is turning.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Today they are more idealistic, creative and innovative, and perhaps more willing to take risks. Their ability to interact with one another and with adults, and to communicate, is also unprecedented. How do I know that? I know that because of various activities. We have hundreds of successful examples of young people who started their lives as activists in the area of innovation, promoting coexistence among faiths, opposing social injustice and addressing sectarian violence and tensions in their countries through meaningful activities and venues. Giving young people a stake in their societies during the transition period after violent conflict is important for long-term peace and security.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Studies suggest that strong communities and young people's involvement in community associations expand their sense of belonging, and that such opportunities act as important deterrents to engagement in violence. We need to partner with young people to assert positive group identities, and sweep the rug from underneath extremists who try to provide them with one. But that is not the headline. For me, the headline remains that young people are an extraordinary force of social progress, development and, eventually, human advancement. Young women and men are important drivers and agents of change in the reconstruction and development of their societies. Today, young people are often more open to change, feedback and learning, and tend to be more future-oriented.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“In fact, research suggests that a higher risk of Violent conflict exists in countries where youth "bulges" coincide with periods of long-term economic decline, limited educational and employment opportunities, exclusion from social, cultural and political participation, and an absence of equal opportunities. Most young people do not engage in Violence unless they were taught to do so by someone older, even in conflict settings. To be effective in our work, we need to recognize that fact. Many young people suffer high levels of relative deprivation, discrimination and exclusion, and many young men do not fit the social standards of manhood; and yet most do not engage in Violence.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Over the last decade, the world's attention to terrorism and Violent extremism has brought a sharp focus to the role of youth in the commission of terrorist acts. We all know that, through media and the use of information and communication technologies, youth are exposed to new and emerging threats to global security, but also to themselves. Sadly, recent dramatic events have demonstrated that young people can indeed be seduced into committing heinous crimes and unspeakable violence, while also being Victims of such acts and environments. I feel deeply for them, in particular those who live in zones of protracted conflict and whose only mistake is having been born there. Many countries with a high proportion of young people have not suffered violence, due to a high gross domestic product and social welfare.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Another example is the Intercultural Innovation Award, which is a model example of public-private engagement between the Alliance of Civilizations and BMW Group, through which we support innovative grass-roots initiatives that advance cross-cultural dialogue. A more recent example is Entrepreneurs for Social Change. There are other programmes as well, including Plural+, which gives young film-makers a platform to speak about identity; and the annual Summer School, which brings together young activists and social innovators from around the world for a week oftraining exercises here in New York. All of those Alliance of Civilizations programmes are oriented around the recognition of one fundamental truth: that the primary agents of change - not just in the future, but in our present - are young people.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Through the programme, every year, we sponsor young people from Western and Eastern countries and conduct country visits with them. That programme enables young people to understand other cultures and traditions, to believe in the importance of living with the others and to encourage them to reject Violence based on culture or religion. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Jordan for hosting the fellows earlier this year, along with Morocco and Qatar. I look forward to receiving the support of other countries that wish to do the same. The Youth Solidarity Fund, through which the Alliance of Civilizations has reached more than 10,000 youth-led organizations and hundreds of thousands of young people around the world with its grant-making and capacity-building workshops.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“I know how this body, the Security Council, has spearheaded the world's thinking on a number of critical matters regarding global peace and security. For youth, however, the international community still lacks a comprehensive position and holistic policy, commitments, priorities and responsibilities to fulfil the aspirations of young people around the world. That is where the role ofthe Alliance of Civilizations comes into play in order to complement the efforts of United Nations bodies and of Member States. We are able to do so through practical projects and activities thanks to the financial support of Member States, specialized non-governmental organizations and corporate-sector partners. Let me start by mentioning our fellowship programme.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We know from our experiences in supporting youth-led initiatives on the ground that peaceful and inclusive societies cannot be sustainably built without the participation and engagement of young people. Two thirds of the world's population are comprised of youth. Furthermore, in most conflict- affected and post-conflict countries, young people account for more than 50 per cent of the population. However, I find that, to date, our discussion on youth, peace and security has been limited, both in its focus and the degree to which it actually engages young people. The cultural dimension is essential when addressing youth issues, in particular to safeguard their hearts and minds from the influence of radicalization.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser: I am honoured to speak here today to tell the Security Council about the efforts of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations in promoting peace and tolerance through a special focus on youth. I wish to thank the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for organizing this important meeting, which has particular importance for the maintenance of International Peace and Security. The fact that Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II presided over this meeting earlier illustrates Jordan's great leadership as an active member of the Security Council. For me personally, as well as in my capacity as High Representative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, placing the world's young people at the forefront of United Nations counter-terrorism efforts is crucial at both the level of prevention and in post- conflict situations.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We also reaffirm the need for the remaining occupied Lebanese territories to be returned to Lebanon and for the right of the Lebanese to defend their territory to be recognized. I recall that this Council has the responsibility to achieve peace in the Middle East; that is particularly true of the five permanent members, which have a historic and political responsibility vis-a-vis the current situation. The solution exists, provided that there is political will to create conditions conducive to the establishment and viability of an independent Palestinian State and the recognition of its borders based on those of 4 June 1967, with East Jerusalem as its capital. In conclusion, I recall that the right to struggle for liberation from foreign occupation is a legitimate right that cannot be equated with military aggression by occupation forces.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“While the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory continues, we note ongoing Israeli violations of airspace and espionage activities, which pose a threat to Lebanese sovereignty and violate resolution 1701 (2006). Israel also continues to occupy the Syrian Golan Heights and deplete its wealth. It has scaled up its settlement policy there alongside its policy in Palestine, expelling Arabs and demolishing their homes in an attempt to change the identity and structure of the occupied territory, in contempt of basic human rights and in violation of international law. We reaffirm here the decisions of the General Assembly, which has declared invalid the Israeli decision to annex the Golan and affirmed the need to return it to Syria, in implementation of resolution 497 (1981).”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We reiterate our firm rejection of the illegal measures taken by Israel in occupied East Jerusalem and its attempts to change the Arab identity, demographic composition, legal status and religious character of the city, and we stress that all such attempts are null and void and without effect. The international community must reject the attempts of the Israeli Government to undermine the Islamic and Christian holy sites, demolish houses in the city, expel Arab residents and revoke their residency rights with the aim of Judaizing the city. Such attempts violate the obligations of Israel, the occupying Power, under international law, are inconsistent with the relevant decisions of the United Nations, and undermine the foundations of a peaceful solution to the Palestinian question and the Arab-Israeli conflict.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“There is an international consensus today in favour of the two-State solution of Palestine and Israel, living side by side in peace. We must take advantage of this consensus and momentum to avoid a regional confrontation that is not unlikely to erupt in the present circumstances. The leaders of Israel ought to take this danger seriously. The position of Arab and peace-loving States is in line with relevant United Nations resolutions, including those of the Security Council. The establishment of a lasting, just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East can be based only on the principle of land for peace and international legality.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Such behaviour thwarts the efforts of the Council to send a clear signal to Israel that the world can no longer accept the continuation of illegal settlements and the occupation of Arab territories since 1967. Especially in light of the current turmoil in the Arab world, it is mistaken to believe that the flexibility of Arab States and the efforts of the Quartet and the Secretary-General will continue forever. Unfortunately, the Israeli Government persists in its illegal settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories and the occupied Syrian Golan, in defiance of the demands of the Quartet, the Committee of Ministers for the Arab Peace Initiative, and the two-thirds of the members of the international community that stand ready to recognize the Palestinian State.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Lynn Pascoe, Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing and stress the importance of the role of the Secretariat in accurately reporting the facts on the ground in the occupied Arab territories and the impact of the prolonged Israeli occupation on stability not only in the Middle East but around the world. I also welcome the participation of Mr. Pedro Serrano, Acting Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, and of Mr. Abdou Diallo, Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People in this meeting. The world has recently borne witness to the radical position of the Israeli Government, which has shirked its internationally agreed obligations and brought the peace negotiations to a deadlock while remaining immune to accountability.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Mr. President, I appreciate your efforts during your presidency of the Security Council this month and I thank you for convening this meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I align myself with the statements delivered by the representative of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Group of Arab States, the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the representative of Tajikistan on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. I also thank Mr.”
2011-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6520Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The international community has a responsibility to do its utmost to end this crisis, which is one of the most difficult in the world. The full version of my statement has been circulated to members of the Council.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“However, it is also necessary to put an end to the impunity enjoyed by the pirates. We have stressed repeatedly that we should not deal with Somalia only as a security problem, since any approach aimed at addressing the lack of security and stability will not be successful unless it addresses its various dimensions and is implemented within the framework of cooperation and close coordination among the United Nations, the African Union, the League of Arab States and other subregional organizations on the basis of Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter. For many years, Somalia was considered to be a forgotten country. It will be very important for efforts to help the country to be coordinated through cooperation among the Security Council, the General Assembly and the specialized agencies in accordance with their mandates.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“However, the looming threats in that country call for the continued support of the international community. We condemn all forms of violence and all acts that threaten stability and the security of Somali citizens, the internationally recognized Government and the international forces, and we regret any casualties that they have suffered. We also take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the African Union and the countries contributing troops to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). Since security remains the most critical challenge faced by the Transitional Federal Institutions, we must increase the package of support provided to AMISOM. The problem of piracy off the Somali coast has reached an unprecedented level. Military action to deter pirates and protect merchant ships in the Indian Ocean is indispensable.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month, and I welcome your choice of Somalia as the subject of the thematic debate during your presidency. Through you, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his participation in the meeting and to welcome His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, Prime Minister of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia, and to wish him, on behalf of the Government of the State of Qatar, success in achieving his ambitious programme to serve his country. Over the past few years, and since the national reconciliation conference in Djibouti, Somalia has witnessed a range of positive developments at the domestic, regional and international levels.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“While the Israeli occupation of Lebanese territory continues, we must point out the ongoing Israeli violations of Lebanese sovereignty and of resolution 1701 (2006), which are summarized in the letters that have been circulated by the Permanent Representative of Lebanon to the United Nations. Those violations, which are acts of provocation and arrogance, must end if the Israeli Government does not seek to destabilize the region, as it claims. Moreover, Israel continues to occupy the Syrian Golan Heights and to deplete its wealth. We reaffirm here the decisions of the General Assembly declaring the Israeli decision to annex the Golan invalid and call for its return to Syria, the implementation of Security Council resolution 497 (1981), and the return of the remaining occupied Lebanese territories to Lebanon.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We stress that all these attempts are null and void and without legal effect. The international community must reject the attempts of the Israeli Government to desecrate Islamic and Christian holy sites, demolish houses in the city, expel its Arab residents and withdraw their identities with the aim of Judaizing the city. Such attempts violate the obligations of Israel, the occupying Power, under international law, are in contravention of the relevant United Nations resolutions, and undermine the foundations of a peaceful solution of the Palestinian issue and the Arab-Israeli conflict.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“There is no need to describe these acts in detail, as there have been so many such Israeli attacks on many Arab countries, not to mention instances of murder through espionage and maritime piracy, the division of occupied territory and all-out military aggression with internationally prohibited weapons. It is of critical importance to break the illegal and inhumane siege imposed on the people of Gaza as a whole. Worse yet, Israel impedes the efforts of the United Nations and others to rebuild what was devastated by the Israeli military assault on the Gaza Strip. Is this civilized behaviour? We reiterate our firm rejection of the illegal measures taken by Israel in occupied East Jerusalem and its attempts to change the Arab identity, demographic composition, legal status and religious character of the city.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“However, it is wrong to think that the current crisis in the Palestinian national dialogue is a Palestinian issue alone, since the parties that called for the rejection of the results of the 2006 democratic elections caused a split in Palestinian ranks, thus easing pressure on Israel, the occupying Power. It is equally important to provide protection from Israeli criminal acts, which are imprescriptible and may require those liable to provide compensation under international law. It is high time to take action to ensure that such acts do not recur, particularly as they are catalysts of international terrorism. Furthermore, many of these acts are considered to be acts of international terrorism and have not been forgotten by the international community.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“A lasting, just and comprehensive peace in the Middle East can be based only on the principle of land for peace, the terms of reference of relevant Security Council and General Assembly decisions, and the Arab Peace Initiative, which will have to be reconsidered following a loss of confidence in Israel's intentions. We emphasize that it is essential to engage all segments of the Palestinian population towards the success of peace efforts, and that our Palestinian brothers ought to do everything in their power to foster national unity in the interests of the Palestinian people and to guarantee the geographical and political unity of the Palestinian territory.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Israeli Government seeks to justify the expansion of settlement activity by pointing to so- called natural growth. This concept is completely unacceptable because the settlements are neither legal nor the product of natural growth. The Israeli policy encourages settlement in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly East Jerusalem, by providing Government subsidies and incentives to encourage the transfer of its civilian population to Palestinian territory, in contravention of international law. In addition, the international community should not be deceived by the so-called temporary freeze on settlement construction. It is necessary instead to stop settlement activity and dismantle all settlements established in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967, in conformity with relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Israeli Government persists in its policy of illegal settlement in the occupied Palestinian territories and the occupied Syrian Golan, in defiance of the demands of the Arab Peace Initiative ministerial follow-up committee in its statements. The latest such statement was issued at the end of the meeting held on 8 October in the city of Sirte, Libya, under the chairmanship of the State of Qatar, before the special summit. There is an international consensus that the Palestinian issue will be resolved when there are two States living side by side in peace. However, Israel's expansion of settlements, particularly around East Jerusalem, undermines the chances of achieving a two- State solution based on the 1967 borders, and threatens the contiguity of the Palestinian territory as one of the basic components of statehood.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The efforts of the United States resulted in the conduct of indirect negotiations and the launch of direct negotiations between the Palestinian and Israeli sides. Arab countries have shown a serious desire for peace and created a climate conducive to stimulating the peace negotiations, but that will not continue indefinitely. On behalf of the Arab States, in September 2009 the State of Qatar addressed a letter to the United States mediator seeking guarantees that Israel would go along with the Arab position. Now, more than a year later, the world has seen the radical positions of the Israeli Government, which evades its internationally agreed obligations and recently brought the negotiations to a deadlock.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your successful presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank you for convening this meeting on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. I would also like to thank Mr. Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing on behalf of the Secretariat. I align myself with the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the statements to be delivered by the representative of Mauritania on behalf of the Arab Group and the representative of Tajikistan on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference. This year has seen a serious move forward by the Quartet and the States sponsors of the peace process.”
2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Eight, while we know that the Security Council is a political organ, the documents it issues feed into international law and have an impact on it. We should therefore improve the work of the Council by involving legal experts from the Secretariat in the consideration of legal matters on its agenda and the agendas of its subsidiary bodies. Ninth, we want to stress the importance of the careful selection of members of groups of experts working with subsidiary bodies, subject to the principle of equitable geographical distribution and in consultation with all Council members. Finally, the Security Council website has proven to be an indispensable tool for following and facilitating the Council's work, and we are delighted that is being developed to keep pace with increasing demand on the part of many actors.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We have found it odd that, on a number of occasions, closed formal meetings have been held to consider items that do not require confidentiality, such as the periodic meetings with the President of the International Court of Justice. In the same context, we believe it would be useful to hold more Arria Formula meetings, which have proven more effective than formal meetings in addressing certain issues. Seven, the Council has taken praiseworthy action to improve the listing and de-listing procedures of its counter-terrorism and sanctions committees, with a view to avoiding legal problems that have arisen. But the methodology of listing individuals and entities on the sanctions lists should be amended to conform to court decisions and follow legal due process.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“At the same time, the Security Council should take into account the recommendations of the General Assembly on matters concerning the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with Article 11, paragraph 2, of the Charter. Sixth, while we are aware of the complexity and sensitivity of the issues of which the Security Council is seized, which frequently require confidentiality, we emphasize the need to strike a balance between that requirement and the Council's responsibility to achieve transparency in its work and to serve the general membership of the United Nations. Here, we stress also the importance of consultation with the relevant authorities and of not making decisions behind closed doors.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Fourth, the Security Council should not only coordinate with other United Nations organs, but should also enhance its coordination with regional and subregional organizations and entities, in line with the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter, in order to enhance the success of Council measures to address issues on its agenda and contribute to the legitimacy of its work. Fifth, the majority of United Nations Members have repeatedly stressed that the Security Council should not go beyond its mandate under the United Nations Charter, specifically Article 24. We stress here that the Council should not infringe on the functions of other United Nations organs on issues that do not involve international peace and security.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In this context, we call upon the Security Council to improve the annual reports it submits to the General Assembly, in particular with regard to the quality of their analytical aspects and their recommendations. We also have views concerning the frequency of meetings between the Presidents of the General Assembly and the Security Council, which are at the heart of the coordination between the two organs. Increasing the benefits resulting from these meetings can enhance the work of both organs. Already, it appears to be possible for the State holding the presidency of the Council to transmit a monthly assessment of the Council's work to the General Assembly.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I will only stress that it is important that the veto not be used to thwart decisions of paramount importance for the maintenance of peace and security and the protection of human beings. Second, we are also of the view that the Security Council should adopt resolutions invoking Chapter VII of the Charter only when necessary and in a manner that is fair, and when deploying peacekeeping missions. Even in those cases, the invocation of Chapter VII should be limited to those paragraphs of the resolution that are relevant to the self-defence of the mission and other provisions that require the use of Chapter VII. Third, I want to stress the issue of coordination between the Security Council and other United Nations organs, in particular the General Assembly, in the discharge of their mandates.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“At least during our membership of the Council, we did not see adequate implementation of the note's recommendations, however useful those recommendations were. Here, I would like to highlight a number of points, from which the Council may benefit when updating its rules of procedure - which it is called upon to adopt in Article 30 of the Charter. Since the Council represents all the Members of the United Nations, it should take their views into account when adopting its rules of procedure. First, the question of the veto, although a sensitive one, remains one of the central issues of Security Council reform. I will not discuss here the radical changes that are being proposed and discussed in the framework of the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform, the increase in its membership and other related matters.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Developing and improving the working methods of the Security Council and related procedural issues are particularly important now as they are an integral part of the process of Security Council reform, which has both structural and functional dimensions. The previous review of the Council's working methods established the need for modernization and development, identified shortcomings that should be rectified and measures that should be taken in order to enable the Security Council to fully discharge its mandate in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, to revitalize its work and to maintain its credibility. The note by the President contained in document S/2006/507 was an achievement in itself. However, further useful suggestions have been made by various parties.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): It is a pleasure to see you, Sir, preside over the Security Council this month, and to see that you have chosen the issue of the working methods of the Council for consideration in an open debate during your presidency. Four years ago, we enjoyed working and coordinating with your delegation on this issue during our membership of the Security Council, and we appreciated your work as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. We welcome this opportunity to make some frank observations on the theme of this meeting, out of a genuine interest in improving the performance of this important body. I should like at the outset to express our support for the statement delivered by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We also stress the urgent need to examine one of the relevant recommendations that a thorough and unbiased investigation be made of all violations of international humanitarian law in the Gaza Strip. We reiterate our call on the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities and meet its obligations to protect civilians in armed conflict, and to ensure respect for the instruments of international law and the Security Council's own resolutions, which provide the legal basis for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, including under foreign occupation. The rule of law is a fundamental issue in armed conflict. We need to recognize that respect for international law constitutes the true beginnings of world peace and stability.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Impunity for serious Violations of international law has cast a heavy shadow over every initiative that held out hope for peace and stability. Repeated impunity frustrates victims, fuels their desire for revenge and allows the perpetrators to feel that they are above the law. It ultimately encourages the offender to commit further violations. The time has come to translate our commitments into concrete action on the ground. We would like to stress the importance of the Security Council's acting to implement the recommendations of the United Nations fact-finding panel in its investigation of a series of Israeli attacks on United Nations facilities and staff in the Gaza Strip, including schools run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“Ensuring accountability for violations of international humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions and the Fourth Geneva Convention in particular, which includes provisions on the protection of civilians under foreign occupation, international human rights law is the ideal vehicle for enhancing the protection of civilians on the ground. The problem lies in the consistent failure to implement international legal mechanisms in a fair and equitable manner and in the adoption of double standards and attitudes with respect to such situations. That in turn leads to a lack of accountability for parties that breach that law and commit such crimes, thus allowing them more latitude to pursue their violations at leisure.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“The situation has prompted Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser al Missned, UNESCO Special Envoy for Basic and Higher Education, to call upon the Security Council to provide the necessary protection for education in the Gaza Strip and to investigate the crimes committed there, including the targeting of a United Nations school. The occupying Power's obstruction of humanitarian operations has disrupted education in the Strip, and we call upon the Security Council to mandate its various bodies to attach great importance to the right to education in zones of armed conflict and foreign occupation, and to focus on this issue in its future deliberations.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source
“The State of Qatar believes that hindering the provision of humanitarian assistance constitutes collective punishment of an entire innocent people. This is a phenomenon that is growing in breadth and in severity. The Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip are suffering because of unjustifiable constraints on and measures against the provision of humanitarian assistance. Following the Israeli aggression against the Strip, Israel, the occupying Power, has continued to refuse entry to the Strip of all goods, including necessary building supplies. The border crossings remain closed. Education is a basic human right which is jeopardized in zones of conflict or foreign occupation. Educational infrastructure has been paralysed in the Gaza Strip since last January.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151 (2009) · source