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Al-Thani

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first: 2006-09-20
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“We are very concerned about the situation of women in armed conflict. Because of violations of their human rights, women shoulder the heaviest burden of conflict. In Palestine, they suffer the unjust effects of the Israeli occupation, which affects the entire population in the occupied territories, particularly in Gaza. It is women who have to deal with the difficulties resulting from Israeli practices and the blockade. The mobility of Palestinian women continues to be hindered by checkpoints, and women are subjected to practices that contravene all international and moral principles. In Syria, women are being targeted for violence more than others.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“The State of Qatar understands the importance of the rule of law and of strengthening women's participation and promoting women's and girls' rights in post-conflict reconstruction and conflict resolution. Their participation should be strengthened in order to enable them to function in the political arena, particularly through a collection of initiatives enabling their comprehensive inclusion. We cannot talk about women and peace and security without discussing the causes of their vulnerability. There are several aspects of this that should be strengthened, first and foremost through laws that protect women in conflict without discrimination. We should call on all parties concerned to take measures to protect women and girls against gender-based and sexual violence in times of conflict.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“The Security Council has established several criteria for women's contributions to settling conflicts and their role in conflict and post-conflict situations. Those criteria should be implemented, in conformity with Security Council provisions, in order to achieve the goals of women's participation in conflict resolution and the reconstruction of society in the aftermath of conflict. Women should be integrated into peace negotiations and into social reconstruction. Their participation at every level is still incomplete. Their access to transitional justice systems must be facilitated, including in relation to crimes committed in conflict, especially since women and children are victims of particular types of crime and subject to discrimination, and they face social and cultural impediments that hinder their access to justice mechanisms.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Sheikha Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I would first like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for October, and to thank the Permanent Representative of Australia for his leadership of the Council last month. I am also grateful the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN Women for their contributions this morning. Thirteen years after the adoption of the historic resolution 1325 (2000), the culmination of a long process concerning women and international peace and security, the Security Council is still considering the issue. Our debates, however, reveal shortcomings in the area of the rights of women, which are being terribly violated, particularly in the Arab world.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“The Council's paralysis has seriously damaged the profile of the United Nations and sends the wrong message to the perpetrators of those violations, who feel encouraged to continue along this same path. That paralysis and the fact that measures cannot be taken to protect civilians means that the Council has failed to take action and is unable to deal with the current humanitarian fallout. My country therefore reiterates its support for the presidential statements and resolutions adopted by the Security Council to protect civilians, which seek to introduce effective measures aimed at putting an end to the suffering of those people pursuant to internationally recognized instruments, including international humanitarian law, international human rights law and refugee law.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“In the light of the grave current situation, the people of Syria, who are unarmed, are looking to the Security Council to take effective measures to put an end to the grave violations of human rights and international human rights law from which they are suffering and to protect the people of Syria, provide them with humanitarian assistance, and allow displaced persons to return home. The perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law and violations of human rights law are ignoring the grave consequences of their acts. They are failing to respect existing international instruments, despite the fact that they are respected by all other countries.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Pinheiro has documented violations by the Syrian regime of international humanitarian law, refugee law and international human rights law. There can be no doubt that the atrocities suffered by the Syrian people are grave and serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Those violations also represent a serious breach of the obligations under the four Geneva Conventions of 1949 and various Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1894 (2009), which calls on parties to conflict to fully implement all relevant decisions of the Security Council and to take all required steps to protect civilians and meet their basic needs.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The General Assembly and the Human Rights Council have adopted numerous resolutions pertaining to the humanitarian situation of civilians in Syria following the grave violations perpetrated by the Syrian regime against its people. That regime is determined to use the security solution to muzzle its people. We have for weeks heard from Paulo Se'rgio Pinheiro, Chair of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, about the situation there. According to the report of that body, crimes against humanity and grave violations of human rights continue to be perpetrated in Syria, and this in conjunction with a deterioration of the humanitarian situation, because the regime refuses to grant access to humanitarian aid for civilians. Moreover, the Commission headed by Mr.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The four Geneva Conventions of 1949, and specifically the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, emphasize the protection of civilians in the context of domestic conflict. The four Geneva Conventions restate not only respect for international humanitarian law but also call on the international community to take tangible measures. Article I of the four Conventions calls not only for respect of international humanitarian law by all States parties, but also calls on parties to ensure respect for that law. In that context, we have elaborated international instruments, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international instruments, aimed at putting an end to human rights violations. We have also developed refugee law.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“In the light of the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations that lay down the mandate of the Security Council and the General Assembly, and in the light of resolutions on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the Security Council has endeavoured to ensure respect for international standards guaranteeing human rights and international humanitarian law. The Council has also sought to assign responsibilities, and resolutions have been adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter with a view to putting an end to human rights violations by means of buffers, through the establishment of international tribunals to prosecute the perpetrators of the gravest crimes, consistent with international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Along the same lines, humanitarian concerns are based on regulations in this sphere.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“There can be no doubt that international instruments on this subject have contributed to promoting human rights, preserving the dignity of humankind and protecting rights against all violations. Thus human rights have become internationally recognized rights, and their flouting is a violation of international human rights law, international humanitarian law and refugee law. We have made great progress in terms of our respective international instruments, including provisions of a deterrent nature, sanctions and tangible measures, as well as the handing down by the International Criminal Court and other tribunals of sentences for crimes against humanity. However, we are witnessing grave violations that can no longer be tolerated or accepted by the human conscience or the international community.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Mr. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): May I begin by thanking you, Madam President, for having convened today's open debate on this very important issue. We also thank you for the concept paper (S/2013/447) that you circulated, emphasizing different aspects of this issue. Our thanks go also to the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator and the International Committee of the Red Cross for their important statements. The continuing consideration of this matter by the Security Council and the adoption of decisions, resolutions and presidential statements reflect the importance that the international community attaches to protecting civilians in armed conflict.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The Council is aware of the efforts made by the State of Qatar in recent years to ease tensions in several countries and to avert and settle conflicts, including dangerous military conflicts, that could have posed a threat to international peace and security. Madam President, we are proud of the fact that the Security Council has acknowledged the role of our country in its resolutions, and we welcome the presidential statement (S/PRST/2013/12) prepared by your country.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“However, League of Arab States resolutions are based on international law, and we hope for further cooperation, such as existed in the past between the League and the United Nations, in line with the Charter and in order to help support the Council in its efforts to preserve international peace and security. I should like to conclude by reiterating the commitment of Qatar, as a member of the League of Arab States and a State Member of the United Nations, to further support the United Nations in all efforts aimed at promoting the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations and at addressing crises and achieving peaceful settlements.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That is despite the fact that the conflict has resulted in more than 100,000 civilian deaths and several million refugees and internally displaced persons, and that external militias have now entered the fray. That has led to further sectarian tensions in the region, threats to its security and stability, and Violations of the relevant Security Council resolutions. Resolving that conflict will require the Council to fulfil its responsibilities and cooperate directly with the relevant international organizations. The Syrian regime, instead of respecting the will of the Syrian people and abiding by international resolutions, has attempted to divert attention from the war crimes and crimes against humanity that it has committed by making desperate accusations.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The League of Arab States, based on its role as a regional organization, as mandated in its charter, and in keeping with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, has adopted several resolutions aimed at resolving the conflict in Syria on the basis of international law and respect for international humanitarian law and human rights. However, despite the fact that those resolutions demanded that the Security Council fulfil its role as mandated by the Charter of the United Nations and the fact that the League expressed its readiness to cooperate with the Council in order to achieve a peaceful settlement of the conflict, the Council, unfortunately, has been unable to carry out its duties.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The Council was keen to work closely with the League of Arab States on the basis of Chapter VIII of the Charter, and several dangerous crises in the region and elsewhere were addressed. The Council has relied in several of its resolutions on the vision and perspective of the League of Arab States, which, in turn, was also keen to implement those resolutions. However, today we are seeing a lack of responsiveness to the resolutions of the League of Arab States concerning the great dangers that threaten our region and its stability as a result of the inability of the Security Council to reach agreement on those issues. Here I would specifically mention the conflict in Syria, although it poses a great danger and has immediate effects on international peace and security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Also, as noted by previous speakers today, regional and subregional organizations have helped to prevent and resolve conflicts as well as in post-conflict peacekeeping, and to implement Security Council resolutions in that regard. However, we are still awaiting the implementation of several relevant resolutions. Here I would specifically mention the resolutions adopted by the Security Council and the General Assembly on the Middle East, where the failure to implement them has led to continued instability and threats to international peace and security. Cooperation between the Security Council and the League of Arab States on various occasions during the past two decades has led to positive results in the context of regional and global stability.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That would save the United Nations a great deal of effort, and it could then devote greater attention to other regions, especially in the area of development. All of the foregoing will require the full implementation of Chapter VIII of the Charter, specifically Article 52, paragraph 1. The Security Council and the General Assembly have adopted a number of resolutions on supporting cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. They have welcomed the efforts of such organizations in connection with the maintenance of international peace and security and in furtherance of the objectives of the Charter. In addition, many important partnerships have been created between the Security Council and various regional organizations.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We must therefore devote greater attention to cooperation between regional and subregional organizations and the United Nations in order to strengthen the relationship between the Security Council and regional and subregional organizations. That requires the creation of an international atmosphere that is conducive to enhancing the capabilities of such organizations, thereby enabling them to operate effectively on the basis of Chapter VIII of the Charter. If such organizations avail themselves of those resources, they will then become the front line of the United Nations in dealing with and resolving regional problems and preventing their spillover, as well as in countering threats to international peace and security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Experience has shown that with the growing number of armed conflicts and the increasing obstacles and difficulties confronting the United Nations in certain cases, the efforts of the United Nations require support from regional organizations in accordance with the mandate set out in Chapter VIII of the Charter. It is clear that regional organizations are the best and least costly option in terms of material and human resources for gaining an understanding of what is happening in some of those conflicts. They are the most capable of analysing information relating to the maintenance of international peace and security in each region. That regional role has been very important in the prevention or resolution of several conflicts.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Our delegation therefore deems it very important that specific mechanisms and norms be established in order to enable regional organizations to fulfil their mandates in accordance with the Charter. Such mechanisms and norms must also be implemented in order to help prevent conflicts and to resolve them in keeping with international law, wherever they may take place and without discrimination, in order to achieve the primary objective of the United Nations: to maintain international peace and security, as set out in Article, paragraph 1, of the Charter.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Samantha Power as she takes up her new post and to wish her every success. We look forward to cooperating with her in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the United Nations. The continued discussion of this topic in the Security Council and the submission by the Secretary-General of various initiatives in that context is a reaffirmation of the fact that the discussion on the importance and usefulness of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations is no longer academic or theoretical; it is a fact based on experiences witnessed by the entire world. It is therefore clear that such organizations play a significant role in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Mr. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I should like, at the outset, to express our sincere pleasure at seeing the President of the Argentine Republic preside over the Council's debate this morning. We congratulate Argentina on assuming the presidency of the Council this month. We also thank the Argentine delegation for convening today's open debate on a very important topic and for providing the concept paper before us (S/2013/446, annex), which highlights the important of cooperation between the United Nations and regional subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. I furthermore commend the importance attached to the ongoing discussion of this important issue by the Security Council and the Secretary-General. We take this opportunity to welcome Ms.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The violations and horrors being committed by the Syrian regime on a daily basis would lead any fair- minded person to wonder whether that regime actually believes in the Charter of the United Nations and in international humanitarian and human rights law. Why does it pursue its aggressive and irresponsible policies, in violation of human and divine law? Should not the United Nations therefore take a firm position to assist the Syrian people and hold responsible those who continue to inflict such suffering? How can the international conscience bear any more sorrow?”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Therefore, the Syrian people - children, women, men, the elderly and all the victims of the conflict - are looking impatiently to the Security Council for an effective solution that will bring about a just resolution based on international law and international legitimacy and bring those responsible for crimes and violations to justice so that the Syrian people can define their own future and exercise self- determination following their prolonged suffering. The international community deals with such violations, wherever they occur, on the basis of internationally defined criteria and standards. The Security Council has the responsibility to intervene wherever such violations take place and to end them in a manner that enjoys international legitimacy and preserves human dignity.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“An objective review of the substance of the more than 15 resolutions of the Security Council, General Assembly and Human Rights Council concerning the situation in Syria reveals the extent and variety of the violations against the Syrian people. It is very clear that the regime is willing to resort to any means, even at the price of destroying the entire Syrian nation and imperiling the peace and security of the region and the world. Since its inception, the United Nations has played an international humanitarian role that has made us proud. The Security Council has moved very quickly to end many violations.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The number of victims among the innocent civilian population has exceeded 100,000, in addition to the millions ofrefugees and internally displaced persons, and the systematic destruction of homes and facilities and countless other violations. The Security Council must therefore adopt effective and swift measures based on its responsibility enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The international community, as represented by the United Nations, has issued numerous resolutions addressing the various violations committed against the Syrian people. The world is therefore confused and frustrated, and questions how long the regime will continue its killing, destruction and displacement of innocent civilians and why the resolutions of the international community are being ignored.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The Syrian regime's insistence on pursuing a security solution and State terrorism, in the light of the failure of the international community to achieve a swift and decisive solution, may have dangerous repercussions and could unleash a spillover that would threaten the sovereignty, territorial integrity and social unity of Syria, as well as peace and security in neighbouring countries and beyond. The Syrian regime is holding the Syrian people hostage and using them as fuel for its continued existence, with no regard for the grave results of such a policy. In this regard, it is relying on the existing division within the Security Council.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“This is a clear decision to support the internationally legitimate resolutions and international law in general, and indicates the rejection by the international community of the illegal settlements and of any developments that may threaten the prospects for a two-State solution. We hope that other States will follow suit and emulate the EU precedent in this context. When discussing the situation in the Middle East, we must recognize that the current situation in Syria poses a clear threat and challenge to the international community.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“This was reaffirmed at the Arab summit held in March in Doha, which reaffirmed its support for the Arab Peace Initiative and efforts to achieve its implementation in cooperation with the international community. We take this opportunity to express our readiness to spare no effort to support these international efforts, and we look forward to seeing similar support from the international community so that we do not waste this opportunity, which promises so much in the midst of such complicated events in the Middle East. In this context, we welcome the recent decision of the European Union (EU) to withhold financial assistance from Israeli organizations that are active in the occupied Palestinian territories and not to recognize any changes in the pre-1967 borders.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“My country has a well-established record of engaging in international and bilateral efforts to achieve a just, comprehensive and peaceful solution to the conflict that would take into account the interests of the various parties and lead to the establishment of an independent and viable Palestinian State, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital, on the basis of the pre-l967 borders and a withdrawal from occupied Arab territories, including the occupied Syrian Golan and the remaining occupied Lebanese territories. In the light of all of this, we see the current efforts of the United States to end the deadlock in the negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians as a reaffirmation of the importance that the international community attaches to negotiation, dialogue and respect for the resolutions of international legitimacy.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“The arrest and detention of Palestinians, the continued unjust blockade against Gaza, measures to strangle the Palestinian economy, especially the withholding of tax revenues owed to the Palestinian Authority, and other illegal and illegitimate practices and measures - all of these factors have undermined international efforts and returned us time and again to square one. Tensions have thus spread throughout the region and the chances of conflicts escalating increased, with ramifications not only for the Middle East but the entire world.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Mr. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I thank you, Sir, for having convened this meeting and Mr. Serry for his briefing. Despite the passage of more than six decades since the Arab-Israeli conflict began and despite the many efforts made and initiatives proposed to reach a comprehensive and lasting solution thereto, unfortunately unilateral stances are prolonging the illegitimate occupation and attempts to change the demographic nature of the Palestinian territories, especially the Judaization of Al-Quds Al-Sharif, continue.”
2013-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7007 (2013) · source
“Journalists reporing from conflict zones must act in total freedom. We also emphasize that occupation forces must respect the freedom ofjournalists. In order to secure their commitment to that freedom, there must be consequences for those who oppress journalists or create obstacles for them. We must not tolerate such actions. We must hold all those responsible accountable We must look into the provisions that exist to ensure accountability for those who harm journalists. We should also consider how to give effect to article 79 of Additional Protocol I to the Geneva Conventions, relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts. We reaffirm the provisions of resolution 1738 (2006), as well as the presidential statement of 12 February 2013 (S/PRST/2013/3), concerning the protection of civilians in armed conflicts.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In January 2012, the State of Qatar hosted an international conference on the theme of protecting journalists in dangerous situations, organized by the Qatari national committee for human rights, with a view to enhancing coordination and to uniting initiatives. The Doha Centre for Media Freedom has been making considerable and commendable efforts in training journalists on ways to secure their safety. This programme is named for Ali Hassan Al-Jaber, the famous Qatari photographer who was killed when covering the war in Libya in 2011. Ensuring the protection of journalists is one of the priorities of those working to achieve peace and security throughout the world. However, we must also draw attention to such civilians working in zones of conflict, who are more vulnerable and more exposed to danger.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Journalists in occupied Palestine face similar serious violations, including acts of aggression by the Israeli occupation forces, all of which is being documented. The State of Qatar has demonstrated its desire to strengthen the freedom of speech and the freedom to information, including enhancing its professionalism. We have done so based on our belief in the decisive role that information and media play in boosting knowledge and understanding in society and in fostering and entrenching those values as the cornerstone of civilization. The information sector can only perform its noble task if it is completely free and ifjournalists are allowed safe access to all areas, including zones of conflict.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We deeply regret the fact that instances of the killing, imprisonment and abduction of journalists are rampant. In fact, they have increased during the past few years. Our region has had the largest share of such violations. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 45 journalists were killed during the past two years in Syria alone. In addition, a large number of other journalists and media professionals have faced oppression, torture, arbitrary detention, intimidation and threats. The fact that the Syrian regime's security forces use draconian measures to suppress the freedom of information was one of the reasons for the popular uprising against that regime. In fact, that regime is still using its media as part of a campaign to mislead the world about what is taking place in Syria.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“As the previous meeting on the subject was held under the Qatar's presidency during the month of December 2006 (see S/PV.5613), we are especially honoured to participate in today's meeting and to see other Member States participating as well. Conflicting views as to what is taking place on the ground pose a major obstacle to the international community taking a positive role in resolving conflicts. That situation can be overcome only by the presence of professional, competent and qualified journalists who can convey the real story from the field. Although advances in technology and communication have enhanced the ability of individuals to communicate, the importance ofjournalists remains crucial to conveying the truth about situations, both in time of war and peace.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Mr. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, oun your country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We would also like to express our appreciation to the delegation of the United Kingdom, which competently led the work of the Council during the past month. We also wish to thank you, Sir, for your initiative in convening this debate. We are also grateful to Mr. Eliasson and to the journalists here today i Mr. Engel, Ms. Carroll, Mr. Abdinur and Mr. Abdul-Ahad - for their informative briefings. As members are aware, this is not the first time that the Security Council has considered the issue of the protection of journalists.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, the ongoing global interest in the role of women in peace and security, and the improvement we are witnessing in their participation in policy efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts will have real and positive impacts on peace and security and will shape the typical disastrous outcomes in various conflict regions throughout the world.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The Secretary-General stresses in his report that in Syria, such acts constitute the main reasons why women and girls have fled conflict- affected cities, including the high level of insecurity and access constraints. I reiterate the State of Qatar's support for all efforts aimed at strengthening the rule of law and preventing and responding to sexual violence in conflict situations. I also stress the importance of continuing to fight the impunity that hampers access by victims of such crimes to justice, security and safety. To be sure, the prosecution and trial of the perpetrators of sexual violence are key steps contributing to strengthened efforts to prevent sexual violence and protect women and girls.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In our Arab region, as one of the most prominent examples of this phenomenon is that women in the sisterly country of Syria, who have not been spared by the brutal onslaught being waged against the Syrian people by their own regime, which has adopted a repressive military solution in addressing the demands of the people. In that context, women constitute the majority of Syrian IDPs and refugees. The regime's officials, security apparatus, loyalists and thugs subject them to discrimination, physical and sexual assault, violations of their right to privacy, arbitrary arrest and detention as a means of forcing their male relatives to turn themselves in. Such acts amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity and their perpetrators must be held accountable.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“It is sad that today, even as we speak, many people in various countries of the world are being subjected to acts of sexual violence. In those countries, ongoing conflict has led to the displacement of populations and to increased security risks faced by refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), including the risk of sexual violence. It is clear that our Arab region is not immune to the dangers posed by armed conflict and its devastating effects on civilians, irrespective of their social group or whether they are men, women or children. We are deeply concerned by acts of violence that include kidnapping, rape and sexual violence in the context of armed conflict. Women bear the brunt of such acts, which constitute human rights violations.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Consequently, improving women's protection is not merely a humanitarian task, but one that requires focused efforts in several areas - first and foremost, the enforcement of the laws necessary to protect them in armed conflict, without discrimination or selectivity, and calling upon all parties to the conflict to take special measures to protect women and girls from gender-based violence during the conflict. In that context, I reiterate the importance of ensuring access to health care, social support services and justice for victims of sexual violence in conflict-affected areas. I also note the importance of strengthening cooperation among humanitarian actors, exchanging experiences and lessons learned, as well as initiatives to prevent sexual violence in conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The latest report of the Secretary-General, entitled "Sexual Violence in conflict" (S/2013/149), contains many recommendations and significant information. In the report, he stresses that the lack of adequate national capacity and expertise to investigate and prosecute acts of sexual violence has remained one of the main impediments to ensuring accountability for related crimes. He also indicates that Member States bear the primary legal and moral responsibility for preventing and addressing conflict-related sexual Violence, and reiterates the need for national ownership, leadership and responsibility in that context. We cannot consider the issue of women, peace and security without addressing the root causes of their suffering and insecurity.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Mr. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month, and to thank the United Kingdom delegation, especially His Excellency Mr. William Hague, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for presiding over this meeting. It is an important opportunity to strengthen the Council's efforts on sexual violence in conflict situations, and to highlight the challenges faced by States in conflict and post-conflict situations in addressing that crime. I also thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict for their valuable briefings and their eagerness to participate in the meeting.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In our view, the way the Security Council should address this issue must naturally be in accordance with its mandate and authority, that is, within the context of its country-specific work and on a case-by- case basis in countries experiencing armed conflict and in post-conflict situations that pose a threat to international peace and security. The Security Council is undoubtedly taking important measures to prevent the escalation of conflicts linked to natural resources, such as through the sanctions imposed in many cases on the illegal exploitation of some of those resources to fund conflicts. Those measures should continue to be studied so as to increase their effectiveness and impact and to avoid any shortcomings.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Because of the importance of the issue of non-renewable natural resources, we feel that a debate on it should be undertaken in the appropriate international forums, such as the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, as part of the development and peacebuilding agenda of the United Nations, in order to assist countries, particularly those affected by conflict, in the establishment of effective and transparent institutions and the optimal management of their natural resources for their benefit. Here we would note that any assistance provided in that regard must be at the request of the legitimate concerned Government.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is clear from our concrete experience that natural resources can be a boon to the countries that enjoy them ifthey are harnessed the right way to drive economic growth, progress, development and job creation, to develop indicators of social, cultural and human development and human rights, to support good governance, reinforce the rule of law and the fight against corruption, to strengthen political and economic stability, and to improve the livelihoods and well-being of citizens.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982Resumption1 (2013) · source