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Al-Thani

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“We must choose our words carefully when confronting terrorists, terrorism and extremists. We must avoid generalized, erroneous nomenclatures. We must not link individual acts of violence and extremism to a particular religion. Also, defaming religious symbols gives extremists a pretext to violence. In conclusion, the success of the international community in uprooting the causes of terrorism will not only be ofbenefit to the very States confronting the challenge. It will also reflect directly on strengthening international peace and security. The international community as a whole will reap its fruits. My country will remain an effective party to international efforts devoted to achieving this objective.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We have set up specialized national institutions that have an effective role to play in implementing mechanisms approved by the international community in order to uproot terrorism, dry up sources of financing and facilitate cooperation with United Nations bodies. Based on this vision, we give special attention to combating violent extremism because it leads ultimately to terrorism. On 3 June, we will be holding a high-level thematic conversation on children and youth affected by violent extremism, with a view to reintegrating them into society. The State of Qatar stresses the importance of respecting religions and civilizations as well as the importance of tolerance. Religions fundamentally do not call for terrorism. In religious texts there are many teachings on peace, tolerance and coexistence.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Personifying the vision of the leadership of the State of Qatar, represented by His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, my country has committed to making efforts at all levels, in particular within the framework of the United Nations and regional mechanisms, to uproot terrorism and address its root causes, as well as the factors that have led to its development, because terrorism threatens national unity and societies. Cooperating with the international community in this regard, my country has continued to strengthen national legislation on combating terrorism in order to adapt to the new challenges presented by the phenomenon.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We must strengthen cooperation in order to reach the objective that we have sought for so long. The State of Qatar believes that terrorism is a scourge for all societies. When confronted with all the events that have taken place, we do not hesitate to express our position and condemnation of the use of violence, whatever its nature. We also believe that combating terrorism requires a comprehensive approach in order to prevent terrorist acts and to address the root causes of terrorism, which are economic, social and political in nature. We renew our commitment to international cooperation aimed at combating the scourge of terrorism. We shall spare no effort to cooperate in international efforts in that regard, and we commit to all agreements arrived at by the international community to combat terrorism.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“In the light of the current events - and the facts are before us - we must work together to combat terrorism, as it is a dangerous phenomenon that endangers all of humankind. We must recognize the fact that terrorism has not emerged in a vacuum. It grew and developed in fragile environments where the conditions were conducive to the growth of extremism and terrorism; such environments might include policies that dealt with popular grievances using repressive force alone, without taking up the root causes of those grievances. That has enabled terrorist groups to claim that they are defending the rights of the people. They play the sectarian and religious cards. We must, therefore, respond to the aspirations of peoples of various groups for social justice.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I wish you every success in your task. I thank you for holding this open debate, and I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. This meeting is being held in the shadow of continuing challenges to the world, resulting from terrorist acts. No entity, whether State or community, can handle the phenomenon of terrorism alone. Current international developments have shown that terrorism has no religion, nation or identity. It comes in different forms and with different levels of severity, and it disturbs and threatens international peace and security, unless efforts to combat it continue at all levels.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“My country will participate in the high-level Syria pledging conference to be held in London next month. Qatar will contribute to all international efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East and to achieve the aspirations of all peoples of the region and will participate in all efforts towards achieving these goals.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“It also called for unconditional and immediate access to the suffering population in Syria, to release the detainees who have been detained arbitrarily, to stop immediately all attacks against civilians and civilian targets and to fully implement all Security Council resolutions on Syria. Unfortunately, none of those demands have been implemented, which necessitates consideration of additional measures based on paragraph 6 of resolution 2258 (2015). The State of Qatar stresses the contents of resolution 2254 (2015), that the only lasting solution for the crisis in Syria is through an inclusive Syrian political process with Syrian leadership that fulfils the aspirations of the people and fully implements the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) through an inclusive transitional authority with full executive powers.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“The continued suffering of the Syrian civilians, given the international community's inability to end the suffering and stop the war crimes and crimes against humanity that continue to be carried out by the Syrian regime and associated militias and to implement United Nations resolutions, the horrifying images transmitted by humanitarian agencies of civilians fighting death as a result of starvation policies and newborn babies that have been deprived of the right to life, through the use of indiscriminate barrel bombing, is all a disgrace to humankind - humankind that has assumed the obligation to learn from the past. The Security Council demanded in resolution 2254 (2015) that all measures be taken to protect the civilians in Syria.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“In fulfilling our humanitarian pledges, we have thus far implemented reconstruction projects for Gaza valued at $230 million, including 1,060 residential apartments in His Excellency Sheikh Hamid Bin Khalifa Al Thani's city in Gaza, implementing 25 per cent of a 1,201 residential unit building project, establishing a hospital for rehabilitation and protheses and implementing 45 domestic roads projects.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“We call on the Security Council to compel Israel to respect international law and international humanitarian law and to reject all illegal practices and policies of the occupying Israeli authorities. We also call on the Council to put in place measures to stop these practices, to provide international protection to the Palestinian people, to strive to make tangible progress in the peace process and achieve security and stability for the peoples of the region and to deprive the extremists of the excuses they use to recruit extremists and spread radicalization. The State of Qatar spares no effort to achieve peace and stability in our region. We have used our various capabilities to assist in the humanitarian aspect to address the consequences suffered by the civilians in Gaza.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“The Security Council's obligations to achieve peace in the Middle East require an end to the Israeli occupation of all occupied Arab land, the attainment of a peaceful, sustainable and lasting solution that is based on the two-State solution, the establishment of the independent State of Palestine based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace and security, and in accordance with Security Council resolutions, including resolutions 242 (1968) and 338 (1973), the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative, the return of refugees and the restoration of all of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“It is very concerning that that these severe violations continue without any consideration of their consequences: the escalation of tensions and the destruction of the basis of a settlement of the Arab- Israeli conflict.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting, and we thank the Secretary-General for his briefing this morning. We also align ourselves with the statements made on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. The Israeli violations continue in the Palestinian territories, including the ongoing unilateral actions and settlement activity by Israel, the blockade imposed on the Gaza Strip, the restriction of access to the holy sites of Jerusalem, the Judaization of Jerusalem and other Violations of United Nations resolutions and international law.”
2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source
“Given the situation of those in besieged areas, we call on the Security Council to take every measure to deliver emergency humanitarian assistance, including via air and land, to all besieged areas, and implement paragraph 6 of resolution 2258 (2015). Impunity for perpetrators of such grave violations has serious consequences - the violation of international instruments serves to weaken them and is detrimental to the image of the United Nations. Impunity emboldens perpetrators and leads to further violations. We must therefore make collective efforts to protect civilians and hold perpetrators to account. Finally, we reiterate our support for all measures taken by the Security Council to protect civilians. And we underscore our respect for international instruments agreed by the international community.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“We therefore call on the Council to provide protection to the Palestinian people, put an end to violations of their rights and implement the relevant resolutions on Palestine. The continuing, systematic crimes by the Syrian regime and its allies gainst innocent civilians in that country, including the siege of towns, the starvation of civilians and indiscriminate bombardments with barrel bombs, are crimes against humanity and violate the Council's resolutions on Syria. The entire world has seen the scenes coming from Madaya of starving and dying people. The Syrian regime is trying to intimidate Madaya and making its population choose between starvation or bowing to a regime that continues to kill its people.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“The international community has been making every effort to protect civilians in armed conflict and to promote human rights and the dignity of the human person, in accordance with international humanitarian law. In spite of the major achievements in that regard, we continue to see grave violations and many crimes against civilians, in defiance of the determination of the international community and in blatant disregard of the results of violating international humanitarian law. The ongoing illegal Israeli practices in the occupied Palestinian territories are flagrant violations of internatinal humanitarian law and human rights law. Those practices also undermine the two-State solution, agreed upon by the international community.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2015/453), as well as Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson, the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Advisor of Oxfam for their briefings this morning. We also wish to congratulate you, Sir, as well as the the delegations of Egypt, Japan, Senegal and Ukraine, on your elections as members of the Security Council. We also express our appreciation to the five outgoing members. The horrors of conflict and war, whose brunt is borne by civilians, serve to underscore the importance of putting an end to violations of moral standards and legal norms of war.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Finally, we reiterate our commitment to ensuring gender equality and protecting human rights. We will continue to support any initiative to that end, as well as all initiatives that take into account the humanitarian aspect and the rule of law.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“We have undertaken various initiatives to allow women to play their full role in all areas of life. That includes efforts to ensure that we prevent conflicts, extremism, violence and terrorism. Along with Italy, Thailand and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, we have also addressed this issue in the context of the post-2015 development agenda, whose adoption included the participation of many countries, organizations and experts. We have also organized a high-level group to take up the issue of combating extremism, in cooperation with the Permanent Missions of Saudi Arabia and Jordan and including the participation of the United Nations and Columbia University. Those are significant contributions to ongoing discussions with regard to combating extremism and radical thinking.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“When addressing this issue, we must first and foremost put in place mechanisms to protect women and ensure that the existing international instruments to protect women in times of conflict are in fact implemented. It is of great concern that the parties responsible for such violations of human rights are not prosecuted and brought to justice. It is therefore important that the Security Council use all the means available to ensure that they face international criminal justice. Such crimes must not go unpunished. In that connection, we would like to commend the efforts being made by Justice Rapid Response with regard to sexual and gender-based violence. That organization provides important support to the international community. We have contributed to its efforts by deploying experts in criminal law and by hosting meetings of the group.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I would first like to thank the Prime Minister of Spain, Mr. Mariano Raj oy Brey, for presiding over our meeting this morning. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General and the Executive Director of UN-Women for their briefings. We warmly welcome the adoption this morning of resolution 2242 (2015), of which we were a sponsor. Over the past two years, there has been an increase in violence against women in the context of conflicts. Such massive violations of human rights are carried out by terrorist organizations and authoritarian regimes. There have been cases of forced marriage and sexual slavery, which deprive women of their right to a life of dignity.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“In 2012, Qatar hosted the International Conference to Protect Journalists in Dangerous Situations, organized by the Qatari National Committee for Human Rights. The final recommendations called for the appointment of a special rapporteur on the protection ofjournalists. In conclusion, the obligation of States and parties to conflicts to protectjournalists must not be obviated. They must abide by their commitments in accordance with international instruments, and Qatar will continue in its commitment to the provisions of such instruments.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Nine years ago, the adoption of resolution 1738 (2006) was a milestone that all the members of the Council supported, including Qatar during its presidency in December of 2006. In the context of protecting journalists and the media, the State of Qatar's support of resolution 1738 (2006) has been reflected in several ways, including the establishment of the Doha Centre for Media Freedom in 2007. The Centre has undertaken a key role in reinforcing freedom of the press and of expression over the Internet. To that end, Qatar has also hosted a number of conferences, including the celebration of UNESCO World Press Freedom Day in 2009, which resulted in the Doha declaration that guarantees freedom of expression and protection of journalists.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Here we speak of those who gave their lives for this noble mission. We also refer to media activists andjournalists behind bars in the Syrian regime or abducted by terrorist groups. We take note of the Secretary-General's report on the protection of civilians and of the recommendations it contains pertaining to the protection of journalists in conflict situations. Furthermore, we emphasize the need for accountability for crimes perpetrated against journalists and the need to fight impunity. Accordingly, we support the recommendations in the report with regard to impunity and the safety of journalists. We welcome the Security Council's adoption this morning of resolution 2222 (2015), which addresses these issues and underscores the importance that the Council attaches to the protection of journalists.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Journalists also face abductions, harassment, intimidation, arbitrary detention, rape and murder. It is unfortunate that there is almost no accountability for the perpetrators of such actions. Here, we would like to refer to examples of the suffering ofjournalists in the Middle East. Regarding Syria, the Secretary-General states in the report, basing himself on the report of the commission of inquiry, that 84 journalists had been killed in Syria since March 2011. Journalists continue to face murder and forced disappearance in Syria at the hands of the barbaric regime and terrorist groups, which have a common aim: to silence the voices that expose crimes against the Syrian people. I would like to mention the heroic work of journalists, be they Syrians or non-Syrians, in showing us the truth ofwhat is happening in Syria.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Protecting freedom of the press, freedom of expression and access to information is not only crucial for the protection and promotion of human rights, it is also a basic element for maintaining peace and security and for preventing and settling conflicts. Freedom to collect and disseminate information is essential for enhancing the rule of law, democracy, socialjustice, human rights, economic development and social prosperity. Knowing the background of issues is essential in order to deal with and solve them. Providing a space for freedom of opinion is basic in dealing with the roots of conflict. The most recent report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians, issued in 2013 (S/2013/689), reflects the extent of attacks on journalists. Hundreds have been killed.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I wish to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Lithuania for convening this meeting and participating in it this morning. I congratulate Lithuania on its successful presidency of the Council this month. I thank the Deputy Secretary-General for his participation and Mr. Christophe Deloire, Director-General of Reporters Without Borders for his statement. I also thank Ms. Mariane Pearl, who enriched the debate this morning with an account of her experience and personal suffering. On the third of this month, we commemorated World Press Freedom Day. This reminds us that freedom of the press is a basic human right, as stipulated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It is also a day to pay tribute to journalists who lost their lives while abiding by the noble principles of this profession.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Finally, young people have always been the real engine of change. Failure to recognize their role would be tantamount to ignoring logic and the lessons of history. Therefore, unless we provide an environment in which youth are engaged and involved in all aspects of community life, the price to be paid will be very high and have a negative impact on international peace and security.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Further, if Syrian children are deprived of the right to education, they will be vulnerable to recruitment by extremist groups. For that reason, the State of Qatar announced at the recent donor conference held in Kuwait the establishment of a fund for education and skills training for Syrian refugees and displaced persons. In recognition of the role of youth in addressing the world's challenges, my country took the initiative to hold the Youth Forum on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice from 7 to 9 April, on the eve of the thirteenth United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, recently held in Doha, with a View to enabling young people to express their opinions and participate in the drafting of resolutions and policies on crime in its various forms and in the fight against terrorism.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Attending to the needs of our youth and supporting their aspirations for the future are important components of the State of Qatar's policies at the national and international levels, conscious as we are of the terrible consequences ifthe ongoing conflicts in many countries in our region, particularly in Palestine and Syria, were to reach them. These conflicts have festered because the international community has not been able to reach solutions pursuant to decisions of international legitimacy and the provisions of international law. Syrian children constitute more than half the number of Syrian refugees and displaced persons, which has led to some 2 million Syrian children being deprived of educational opportunities. That means that Syria is in danger of losing an entire generation.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“When we call for a comprehensive approach to rooting out extremism and terrorism, we do not mean to diminish the importance of the immediate military response to the imminent threat posed by terrorist groups that recruit young people. In that regard, we stress the importance of addressing the root causes of extremism and terrorism and, in the context of finding comprehensive solutions, of changing circumstances and motivations in order to improve the prospects for a better future for communities and particularly for young people.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The impact of extremism on young people - and the severity of the consequences at the national and international levels should the appropriate steps to address this issue with the requisite urgency not be taken - require us to consider all the reasons that have led young people to be attracted to terrorism and violence. The international community has a joint responsibility in this respect. In the light of the various dimensions of this problem, addressing the question of extremism through the fight against terrorism alone would be a mistake. Rather, we must take a holistic view and consider the causes of extremism and why young people sometimes join terrorist organizations and see Violence as a way of expressing their positions.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The state of despair experienced by youth is one of the most important factors being exploited by terrorist organizations as they pursue their evil ends. These groups use this despair as the fuel for their recruitment of young people. Responding to the aspirations of young people, creating educational programmes that would enable them to contribute to the development of their communities, and addressing unemployment and social justice with a View to eliminating the sense of insecurity and unfairness and enabling them to participate in decision-making is the only sure way to eradicate extremism and refute the arguments put forward by terrorists.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“All Member States agreed under the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy that dealing with the root causes of terrorism is the only way to eradicate it. Therefore, in the light of that international consensus, to achieve that objective will require a longer-term, far-reaching strategy that takes into account the factors leading to terrorism. Indeed, confronting this scourge, which threatens our communities and undermines stability and unity, is a shared responsibility. Experience has confirmed that terrorism did not arise in a vacuum, but grew and developed in fragile environments where extremism also thrived as a result of policies that do not take into account the problems of communities, including issues related to young people.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): It was a great pleasure for us to see His Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah preside over this extremely important meeting. There can be no doubt the fact that he was keen to attend this debate underscores the vital nature of this issue and how important it is to reach practical recommendations to help facing the challenges hampering youth empowerment and to strengthen their role in building peace. Allow me also me to congratulate Jordan on its great efforts during its presidency of the Security Council this month. The international community has been unanimous in all of its resolutions: it is determined to fight terrorism and extremism.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, Qatar firmly believes that the solution to the Syrian crisis should be based on a political transition built on the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), and that precludes any party that has been involved in the bloodshed in Syria. Such a solution should meet the aspirations of the Syrian people, provide for accountability for the crimes against humanity and war crimes committed in Syria and guarantee the country's sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity, as we have continued to call for over the past few years.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“About 2 million Syrian children are not in schools, resulting in a lost generation. Ifthose children are unable to enjoy their right to education, they will be used and recruited by extremist groups. In that context, the State of Qatar, during the third International Humanitarian Pledging Conference for Syria, hosted by Kuwait last month, launched a fund for education and vocational development for Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons that aims to combat extremist ideology. I commend Syria's neighbouring countries for taking in such huge numbers of refugees. Given the adoption of resolution 2209 (2015) on the use of chemicals and toxic material, it is exasperating that such materials continue to be used. We call on the Council to guarantee legal prosecution of those who perpetrate those crimes and hold them accountable.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“With regard to the situation in the Yarmouk refugee camp, in his recent report (S/2015/264) the Secretary- General indicates that the humanitarian situation there has greatly deteriorated, with camp residents now facing the injustice of ISIL and the regime. There must be an end to the suffering of the residents of the Yarmouk camp, and the Security Council needs to use the available tools under the Charter of the United Nations to guarantee the implementation of its own relevant resolutions. Continued silence vis-a-vis the crimes of preventing the delivery of food and medical aid allows the perpetrators of such crimes to feel that they enjoy impunity. It also gives the green light for more crimes. There are more than 4 million Syrian refugees, half of whom are children.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“They were an unarmed and defenceless, yet they were met brutal killing and even aerial bombardment. That has led to the current situation in Syria, which threatens that country's future and has led to the spread of terrorism and extremism. Most Syrians have been affected by the crisis; however, the greatest impact has been on those living in areas besieged by the regime and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), and in remote areas. They face death by starvation and the deprivation of medical aid, in addition to explosive barrels. I refer to the report of the Syrian American Medical Society Foundation, entitled "Slow Death: Life and Death in Syrian Communities under Siege", which not only documents the tragedy of besieged areas, but the true scope of the tragedy, which goes beyond the current estimates.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We also call for the identification of mechanisms that would make such a resolution binding on the occupying Power. We call on the international community to support the building of Palestinian institutions and to assist the Palestinian Authority and the Government of National Consenus, including through efforts to rebuild Government institutions and the civil service in the Gaza Strip. This would help the Palestinian people and enhance national unity. In March, we commemorated the fifth anniversary of the Syrian crisis. Where does the international community stand vis-a-vis that crisis, which has claimed the lives of 250,000 Syrians, led to the displacement of half the Syrian population and threatened international peace and security? The Syrian people took to the streets in peaceful demonstrations to demand their basic rights.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“There has also been a significant amount of recognition of the State of Palestine. We refer in particular to Palestine's joining the International Criminal Court, and the recent Summit of the League of Arab States in Sharm el-Sheikh, which affirmed the Arab Peace Initiative and all its terms of reference. However, it is unfortunate that Israel continues to take action undermine those givens, as reflected in many statements issued by Israeli officials. Today, we appeal to Israel to shoulder its responsibility, take steps to resolve the Arab-Israeli conflict and achieve peace in the region on the basis of the two-State solution, and adopt a resolution to end Israel's occupation of the Arab and Palestinian lands since 1967 within a specified time frame.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“However, what has not changed is the fact that there is still no solution to the Israeli-Arab conflict. In the absence of such a solution, there is international broad-based support for the two-State solution, the enjoyment by the Palestinian people of their inalienable rights, the establishment of the State of Palestine based on the pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and an end to Israel's occupation of all occupied Arab lands. There is also recognition of the need to end settlement activity and to dismantle existing Israeli settlements in the occupied lands, which are illegal. It is further necessary to put an end to the unjust blockade of Gaza and to work on the reconstruction of Gaza so that all residents can live in dignity. These are all givens, and have been reflected in many General Assembly resolutions.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Mr. Nasser Judeh, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Expatriate Affairs, for presiding over this morning's meeting, thereby reaffirming Jordan's deep involvement in the question of Palestine and other matters related to the Middle East. I would like to thank the delegation of Jordan for the efforts it has made during their presidency of the Council. I also thank the Secretary- GeneralBan Ki-moon for his briefing this morning, and take this opportunity to welcome the appointment of Mr. Nickolay Mladenov as Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. I would also like to express our appreciation for his predecessor, Mr. Robert Serry, for his efforts during his term. Events in the Middle East continue to change even as they pick up momentum.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We therefore highlight the need to reiterate Governments' responsibility to protect civilians by taking measures pursuant to international law, implementing a zero-tolerance policy for the perpetrators of these crimes, providing assistance to survivors and strictly applying laws on the protection of women from Violence, especially sexual Violence in situations of conflict. We reiterate Qatar's commitment to guaranteeing gender equality and guaranteeing the rights of women during conflict and in post-conflict situations. To that end, and insofar as sexual violence in conflict situations constitutes a humanitarian emergency, we welcome the joint mechanism between UN-Women and the joint rapid response unit on sexual and gender- based violence in situations of conflict.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“They are the victims of aggression, sexual Violence and human trafficking, which is very troubling. The parties responsible for such horrific acts, whether Governments or non-State actors, still go unpunished. This is why we agree with the recommendations contained in the report regarding the need for the Council to use all tools at its disposal to guarantee accountability, bringing the perpetrators to international justice and preventing impunity. The conflicts taking place in different parts of the world - and the instability in the Arab world in particular - have caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians, who were terrorized and the victims of all kinds of rights violations, including sexual Violence.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“It paints a very grim picture of the situation in 2014 in terms of abuses, rapes, sexual slavery and forced marriages perpetrated by parties to conflict, including extremist groups. These are tools used to sow terror and terrorism. We are very concerned by the report's description of sexual violence as a phenomenon that is not isolated, but rather intrinsically linked to the strategic goals of extremist groups, as well as to their ideology and funding. It is used as a tactic to sow terror and draw civilian populations into conflict. Despite the fact that acts such as sexual slavery and sexual violence are considered to be international crimes, women and girls remain the vast majority of the Victims of armed conflict, especially when they are displaced or refugees.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Indeed, women play a singular role in conflict resolution, combatting extremism, peacebuilding and providing options for establishing stability, democracy, prosperity and peace. Peace cannot be achieved when women are marginalized and excluded from political life. There is no doubt that our meeting today will allow us to build on those efforts. We very much wish to see the adoption of tangible conclusions during the high-level review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). That will be an important moment to step up States' efforts to confront the relevant challenges and concerns. It is with great interest that we take note of the Secretary-General's report on conflict-related sexual violence (S/2015/203).”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Ms. Al-Thani (Qatar) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, I would like to thank the Security Council, under the presidency of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, for convening this important debate. In particular, I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, on being the first Arab woman to preside over the Council. I also thank Ms. Zainab Bangura, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and the representative of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security for their important statements. Fifteen years have passed since the Council's historic adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), which has led to many achievements in enhancing the role of women in the field of peace and security.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“As we have said, Yemen's security and stability are directly related to the national security of GCC members, and we will take all measures necessary to protect Yemen's security, stability and vital interests.”
2015-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7411 (2015) · source