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1. “This is the reason why the Norwegian Government initiated an international process aimed at prohibiting cluster munitions. The first Conference on Cluster Munitions took place in February this year and resulted in the Oslo Declaration, which is supported by some 80 States. The aim is to ensure an end to the use of cluster munitions and to secure adequate assistance to affected peoples and communities.”

   2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

2. “It is totally unacceptable that United Nations officials should be inactive witnesses to such atrocities, or even worse, be participants in such acts. Norway supports the proposals for action in the report of the Secretary-General, including the need to report such crimes to the International Criminal Court not mentioned again and to consider sanctions against Member States and non-State actors that perpetrate such crimes. Further, we support his recommendation to establish ad hoc judicial arrangements to address sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in other situations where impunity prevails. A key challenge is the need to eliminate the immense humanitarian impact of cluster munitions. Reports indicate that 98 per cent of the victims of cluster munitions are civilians.”

   2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

3. “Integration must be based on a common strategic plan and a shared understanding of priorities. Further, in order to make a real difference, the local community needs to have ownership of the strategy and the goals of the operation. Norway is deeply concerned about the continued use of sexual violence as a method of warfare that each year destroys the lives of thousands of women and girls, as well as men and boys. The report by Under- Secretary-General Sir John Holmes to the Council in September on the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo was, indeed, alarming. The response by the Security Council to sexual and gender-based violence in situations of armed conflict must be intensified.”

   2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

4. “Norway welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and supports the conclusions and recommendations for action contained therein. It is Vital that all United Nations mandated peacekeeping operations be provided with a mandate that takes protection fully into account. Operations must be authorized to take all necessary action to protect civilians. That means that the potential consequences for civilians must be factored in the planning as well as the execution of such action. Effective protection of civilians requires close cooperation among a broad range of actors, including the military, the police, as well as human rights, development and humanitarian workers. An integrated approach is key to ensuring that all parties work together to maximise protection.”

   2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

5. “There is a chance for progress and results. Spoilers should not get the upper hand again, and diminish the chance of stability and peace in the Middle East.”

   2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source

6. “Norway, in its capacity as Chair of the donor forum - the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC) for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestine- has therefore invited AHLC members to meet at the ministerial level here, at the United Nations in New York on 24 September. The September meeting should send a 07-49288 strong signal to President Abbas and Prime Minister Fayyad that the international community is committed to cooperating with and assisting the Palestinian Authority. The main purpose of the AHLC meeting is to prepare and set the stage for a broad-based international pledging conference in December. The meeting will also provide an opportunity for close cooperation and coordination between the Quartet and the AHLC. Three major international meetings are planned this autumn to discuss the Arab-Israeli conflict.”

   2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source

7. “We need broad engagement of countries in the region to follow multiple tracks and to address all issues. We therefore support the determination of the Arab League to revitalize its peace initiative. The Arab-Israeli peace process needs support and engagement on the part of its Arab neighbours. We welcome the announcement by the President of the United States to hold, in November of this year, an international meeting in support of the two-State solution. A strong commitment by the United States is crucial for further progress. The international community should foster positive developments on the ground in order to support the political dialogue.”

   2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source

8. “Isolated and closed off from the outside world, the Gaza Strip could eventually become entirely dependent on foreign aid. Such isolation and destitution will only provide fertile breeding- ground for more extremists. We welcome the decision of the Government of Israel to transfer withheld Palestinian taxes and revenues, and we urge the Government to continue such transfers on a regular basis. It is also essential that Israel ease restrictions on the movement of persons and on the transfer of goods, and that Israel implements the 2005 Agreement on Movement and Access. Israel should also take effective measures to halt settlement expansion. Such steps are necessary to build confidence, which, in turn, will facilitate the peace process. Norway has long called for a regional approach to the peace process.”

   2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source

9. “Palestinian national reconciliation is essential to achieving political stability and to healing divisions. 2 Regardless of how such reconciliation efforts develop, all legitimate structures under President Abbas should be re-established and strengthened. All parallel and illegitimate structures should be dissolved. The Government of Prime Minister Fayyad faces serious challenges, particularly in the security sector. We condemn rocket attacks on Israel. We reiterate our demand that such attacks must be halted. The Palestinian economy has been crippled by years of conflict and by the Israeli regime of checkpoints and closures. The humanitarian situation remains very difficult, especially for Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.”

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10. “The new Government has enabled the resumption of political dialogue with Israel and normal relations with the international donor community. Norway welcomes the willingness of Prime Minister Olmert and President Abbas to broach difficult and substantial issues. We urge both leaders to demonstrate leadership and courage in order to bring lasting peace to both their peoples. We - the international community - must support their efforts. At the same time, we should also support Prime Minister Fayyad's efforts to normalize the situation on the ground and to improve living conditions for ordinary Palestinians. This must go hand in hand with the political dialogue with Israel. Norway believes that, in the long term, comprehensive and lasting peace cannot be achieved through isolating a major popular movement.”

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11. “Norway has persistently supported President Mahmoud Abbas in his efforts to foster democracy, stability and peace in the Palestinian territory. Norway supported his decision to form a national unity government, which was meant to break a dangerous impasse and prepare the ground for renewed negotiations with Israel. We also supported his decision under extremely difficult conditions to declare a state of emergency and appoint a new Government led by Prime Minister Salaam Fayyad. The new Government is committed to the political platform of President Abbas, which reflects the Quartet principles. The platform supports peaceful negotiations as the only viable means to achieving a Palestinian State, living side by side in peace and security with Israel.”

    2007-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5736Resumption1 (2007) · source

12. “Norway is therefore assisting the AU in developing a road map and plan for the establishment of the civilian and police components of the African standby force. Efforts should be made to establish closer links between the AU Peace and Security Council and the United Nations Security Council. Subregional organizations such as ECOWAS, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) could be better linked up with the peace and security institutions of the AU. The African Union has taken on a heavy burden with regard to peace and security on the African continent. We believe that it is crucial that African countries themselves take on a leadership role and ownership with regard to managing and resolving African conflicts.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

13. “Looking to 2010, when the force should be fully operational, it is crucial that the operational principles and doctrines guiding AU peacekeeping missions be closely aligned with United Nations standards. Norway therefore would like to congratulate the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for having established an AU cell to assist the AU and its Peace Support Operations Division with capacity- building for peacekeeping. Integral to those challenges is the requirement that AU peacekeeping missions be under civilian and political control and that its doctrines enable the AU to undertake multidimensional operations and to muster the capacity to cooperate closely with United Nations humanitarian agencies in the area of operation.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

14. “While financing for United Nations-led operations is guaranteed through well-established United Nations mechanisms, funding for regional peacekeeping is ad hoc, not coordinated and depends on donor financing. 07-28766 When it comes to Darfur and the financing of AMIS, which may be setting a standard for future cooperation, it will be crucial to find a way to ensure that AMIS basic accountability, procurement and managerial standards comply with United Nations rules, particularly in View of the need to secure a funding commitment from the General Assembly's Fifth Committee. There needs to be clarity in command and control. Strong United Nations participation will be important.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

15. “We should discuss how cooperation between the United Nations and the AU can further contribute to the promotion of human rights on the continent. The General Assembly has also agreed that the international community has a responsibility to protect populations from genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity, wherever they may occur. Any United Nations-mandated peace operation has an obligation to promote these common values established by the United Nations. The African Union has called upon the United Nations to examine the possibility of funding peacekeeping operations undertaken by the African Union or under its authority, through assessed contributions. This is an important discussion.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

16. “There is a chance for peace and stability, but the country could also very easily slide back into lawlessness. It is therefore crucial that in this situation the international community stand and act together. The establishment of the African standby force is at an early stage. Intensive work is under way to build capacity and develop doctrines and appropriate command and control systems for the force to be operational by 2010. The African mission in Darfur has revealed many challenges and underlines the need for close cooperation between the AU and the international community through the United Nations. According to the United Nations Charter, the United Nations has obligations that go far beyond the maintenance of peace and security, one of the most prominent of which is the promotion of respect for human rights.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

17. “The African Union and its mechanisms for peace and security, especially its Commission, the Peace and Security Council and the African standby force, can play a very important part. Through the AU, African countries are currently responding to the challenges of Darfur and Somalia. The international community must stand by the AU in its pioneering efforts to achieve 2 peace through complex operations that present great challenges. Norway is committed to supporting the United Nations in Darfur. We strongly urge the Sudan to accept the United Nations support package to the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS). The situation is critical. The Norwegian Government is extremely concerned about the humanitarian and human rights situation in Darfur. We are now also in a critical phase with regard to Somalia.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

18. “These have seriously hampered development, caused severe destruction and human suffering, and led to instability and the dislocation of large groups of people. We have also seen how African leaders increasingly have taken responsibility for preventing conflicts and building peace. In West Africa, peace has been achieved through active cooperation between the United Nations and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Norway sees ECOWAS as an important factor in the building of peace and security. In Burundi, the phasing and coordination of African Union (AU) and United Nations peacekeeping operations has proved the potential of increased collaboration between United Nations and regional organizations.”

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19. “Norway welcomes the increased collaboration between the United Nations and regional organizations. We are ourselves taking part in the international peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations and NATO in the Balkans and in Afghanistan, and we are working with the European Union (EU) and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which continue to play very significant roles in the Balkans as well. Norway believes that possible contributions by regional and subregional organizations should always be considered when planning new peacekeeping operations. In order to streamline such cooperation, there seems to be a need for the United Nations to set common standards and to establish a better framework for entering into new agreements. Africa has seen a number of violent conflicts.”

    2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649Resumption1 (2007) · source

20. “In addition, the conflict affects the security and operational space of United Nations peacekeeping missions: MONUC and the United Nations Mission in the Sudan. The International Criminal Court (ICC) has taken an important step by issuing its first arrest warrants for five Lord's Resistance Army commanders. Norway will continue to support the ICC in its efforts to bring an end to impunity for grave human rights violators. The Government of Norway acknowledges the fact that the responsibility to protect all Ugandan citizens lies with the Government of Uganda. However, it is also Norway's view that the LRA represents a threat to regional peace and security. Norway therefore urges the Security Council to address, at the earliest possible date, the grave impact of the actions of the LRA.”

    2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

21. “The recent killing of eight peacekeepers of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) clearly illustrates that regional security dimension. A positive outcome of the transitional process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is essential for the stability of the entire region. The Government of Norway is therefore very concerned about the negative impact of the LRA's activities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The conflict between the Government of Uganda and the LRA not only has grave consequences for the Ugandan civilians living in camps in appalling conditions; it also affects the security of civilians in the whole region.”

    2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

22. “Norway strongly supports regional initiatives to enhance stability in the Great Lakes region, including the forthcoming second Great Lakes Summit and the adoption of the proposed Security, Stability and Development Pact, as well as the Tripartite Plus One Commission. The recent history of the Great Lakes region has shown very clearly that national borders are porous and that loyalties transcend State frontiers. As a consequence, the security of any one country cannot be seen in isolation; it is part of the larger regional picture. Internal war or conflict in one country produces a spillover effect in other countries in the region. That is particularly visible in terms of the movement of refugees, weapons and rebel groups.”

    2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

23. “Permit me at the outset to express my Government's sincere condolences to the representative of Guatemala, to his Government and to the bereaved families of the eight Guatemalan peacekeepers who were recently killed in the line of duty as they worked on behalf of the United Nations. Norway supports the encouraging developments in several countries of the Great Lakes region, including the positive election process in Burundi and the ongoing transition process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Norway acknowledges the importance of continued active United Nations engagement and of the African commitment to peacekeeping and mediation in the Great Lakes region.”

    2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

24. “We would particularly like to draw the Council's attention to the need for empirical information on the situation of women and children in armed conflict, and on the recruitment and employment of child soldiers by warring factions, including States and non-State actors.”

    2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source

25. “Furthermore, the particular role of the ICC in ending impunity and securing justice should be underlined in the resolution. There is no doubt that the true challenge for the Security Council is effective implementation on the ground. A new and strengthened resolution will potentially bring us forward - but we have to continue focusing on implementation of already agreed texts that are far from fully implemented, such as Council resolutions 1325 (2000), on women, and 1612 (2005), on children in armed conflict. Norway welcomes the data collection announced by the Secretary-General in his most recent report to the Council. Our responses to armed conflicts and our peacebuilding efforts must be based on sound knowledge of the situation and the needs of the victims.”

    2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source

26. “Norway strongly welcomed the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), which explicitly sets out our common responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Once again, we underline the great importance of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in that respect, serving as a final safety net provided by the international community for cases where there is no effective national mechanism to counter impunity. A new Security Council resolution on protection of civilians must bring us closer to an effective international protection regime. It is our firm belief that the resolution must include a clear and unambiguous reference to the responsibility to protect.”

    2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source

27. “Nepal is one of the countries where such difficulties give reason for grave concern. Norway fully shares the conviction expressed by the Secretary-General in his report that strict compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law, as well as international criminal law, by all parties concerned provides the best basis for ensuring the safety of the civilian population, whatever threats they are facing. A culture of impunity for mass atrocities can critically undermine long-term security. If peace and reconciliation are to be real and sustainable, they must be built on the rule of law. Impunity for breaches of international humanitarian and human rights law is totally unacceptable.”

    2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source

28. “Sexual violence against women is a particularly serious problem in Darfur and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and it is more widespread than ever. Sexual crimes are not only being committed by the irregular armed groups, but also by those who have primary responsibility to protect: the armed forces and law enforcement agencies. Attacks on humanitarian organizations in the southern Sudan and in Darfur during recent months add to the fear that armed groups are targeting humanitarian personnel as part of their strategy. That situation makes protection of and access to civilians extremely difficult. In his report to the Security Council, the Secretary-General points out that humanitarian assistance does not reach an estimated one third of the 25 million internally displaced persons. That is a growing problem.”

    2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source

29. “We have seen this happen again and again - in northern Uganda, in Darfur and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, just to mention some of the situations of greatest concern. In northern Uganda, the humanitarian situation is precarious. Approximately 1.3 million internally displaced persons depend on humanitarian assistance that cannot be delivered with regularity due to the unstable security situation and the acute level of violence. The conflict between the Government forces and the Lord's Resistance Army is also having serious consequences for the whole region and is affecting the security of civilians in the neighbouring countries of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan.”

    2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source

30. “As we speak, millions of civilians are trapped in armed conflicts in several regions of the world. Although the number of conflicts has decreased during the last 10 years, today's conflicts tend to be protracted. They are often fought by groups using small arms, without clear command structures. In many cases the armed groups are unwilling to respect the rights of civilian populations to maintain neutrality, and this has devastating effects. In protracted armed conflicts, civilians are subject to widespread violence, insecurity and displacement, with no protection against even the gravest breaches of international humanitarian law. As societal structures and common norms of behaviour gradually break down, the vulnerability of the population increases sharply. Women and children are at particular risk.”

    2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319Resumption1 (2005) · source

31. “While there are no international standards on quotas or targets for gender representation, there is clear evidence that where quotas are applied, either voluntarily or by law, they are an effective way of securing women's representation. The trend seems to be that many countries receiving electoral assistance decide on their own to apply quotas for the representation of women. Norway is confident that the United Nations has the necessary competence to assist countries in this respect.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

32. “Also important is the notion that incorporating a gender perspective into peacekeeping operations means ensuring that sex- disaggregated data are included in the Secretary- General's reports to the Security Council. This is necessary in order to understand the reality experienced in the field by women, men, girls and boys. Empowering women locally is an important part of building lasting peace and laying the foundations for development. Women are seriously under-represented in negotiations, in constitutional commissions and in political forums. Obviously, this is an important challenge for the Peacebuilding Commission. Enhancing political participation should be of highest priority. The United Nations must be at the forefront in promoting women's participation in electoral processes.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

33. “The experience from mixed military and civilian Provincial Reconstruction Teams in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) can provide valuable input to the discussion on the inclusion of civilian observers in United Nations peace missions. Norway welcomes the action plans on gender mainstreaming and the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) from each of the peacekeeping missions. It is crucial that the United Nations itself be a model for securing fair and balanced representation between the sexes at all levels. The under-representation of women in the United Nations Secretariat, in particular at the senior level, is, therefore, a serious cause for concern.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

34. “To ensure that a gender perspective is systematically integrated in policies and recommendations to the Peacebuilding Commission, Norway would support the inclusion of a senior gender adviser in the proposed Peacebuilding Support Office. It is particularly important to improve the gender balance in peace missions. Norway supports the Swedish proposal that the observer categories participating in United Nations peace missions should be expanded to include civilian observers. This would broaden the recruitment base and make a better gender balance in United Nations peace missions more achievable.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

35. “Only 10 missions have a full-time gender advisory position, while what is needed is teams of gender specialists to support the gender advisers in dealing with the huge requirements and scope of programmes undertaken as part of the mission. Gender awareness must be recognised as the basis for the successful design and implementation of all post-conflict work. Only ten missions have a full- time gender advisory position, while what is needed are teams of gender specialists to support the gender advisers in dealing with the huge requirements and the scope of programmes undertaken as part of the mission. Gender awareness must be recognized as the basis for the successful design and implementation of all post-conflict work.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

36. “We must help to empower local women and assist women's networks and organizations to conduct public information campaigns to combat the culture of abuse and silence. We cannot put the entire responsibility on the troop-contributing countries. The full backing of the United Nations Organization, including the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), is needed to reverse the negative trend. Norway has offered to finance a study for the DPKO on lessons learned and best practices regarding how effective implementation of a gender perspective can contribute to the success of a peace mission. More importance should be attached to the gender advisers.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

37. “Despite the substantial efforts made by the United Nations following the reports of sexual abuse and exploitation by personnel in the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) last year, that continues to be a problem. Sexual abuse and exploitation of civilians by peacekeepers is unacceptable. It undermines the credibility of the United Nations and erodes the moral stature of the Organization. The troop-contributing countries have a clear responsibility for the behaviour of their troops and must ensure that codes of conduct are enforced. Impunity for serious acts of violence must end. Member States should make every effort to contribute to systematic pre-deployment gender training for military and police.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

38. “Norway welcomes the Secretary-General's report including the system-wide action plan. The document serves as a welcome follow- up of the outcome of the 2005 world summit. With the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), the Council affirmed its commitment to the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Much has been achieved with regard to gender mainstreaming. However, when it comes to peacekeeping and post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation, much remains to be done to honour the commitments made. There has not been a great increase in women's participation in conflict resolution, and the protection of women living in situations of armed conflict is still a great challenge.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

39. “We agree that particular priority should be given to supporting and strengthening national and civil society institutions that protect and rehabilitate children in conflict and post-conflict situations. In that regard it is important that community reintegration activities for children be supported. We should not forget that the reintegration process takes time and requires long-term support. We are aware that the Security Council is currently negotiating a new resolution as a follow-up to last year's Security Council resolution 1539 (2004). We sincerely hope that the Security Council will take further steps towards bridging the current gap between existing international norms and standards and the daily life of thousands of girls and boys in situations of armed conflict.”

    2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

40. “We consider it essential to introduce rigorous pre- deployment training programmes, for military and civilian personnel, in human rights, including the issue of sexual abuse. Norway supports the consideration of targeted measures to end atrocities against children and impunity for violators. For measures to be effective it is important that they be tailored to the individual situation in order not to unnecessarily impede efforts to end an armed conflict, which is the single most important measure that could protect the rights of the child. We acknowledge the crucial work done by non- governmental organizations and civil society organizations with regard to advocacy, protection and rehabilitation, and developing and strengthening the monitoring and reporting regime for children and armed conflict.”

    2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

41. “We are deeply dismayed to learn about the significant increase in allegations of sexual misconduct against United Nations peacekeeping personnel. All allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse involving United Nations personnel must be thoroughly investigated and followed up, and preventive measures must be put in place. We welcome the report published in early January by the Office of Internal Oversight Services of the United Nations Secretariat, and the other investigations that are being carried out. We would, however, like to see a comprehensive report setting out recommendations on the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel.”

    2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

42. “In addition to child soldier recruitment, the action plan specifies five other flagrant violations of children's rights that improved monitoring efforts should focus on. We welcome that proposal and consider it particularly important that rape and other types of grave sexual violence are also included. It is our firm belief that grave forms of gender-based violence in situations of armed conflict deserve particular attention. The practice of listing parties to armed conflict that recruit or use children in situations of armed conflict is without doubt a major and politically significant contribution to raising awareness about the plight of these children. It also demonstrates that the international community is no longer willing to close its eyes to the tragedies of children today.”

    2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

43. “Furthermore, the Security Council should consider including child protection officers in the mandates of all peacekeeping missions. We have previously called for an assessment of best practices and lessons learned as a basis for ensuring more effective interventions. Best practices should be institutionalized in the Department for Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) of the United Nations Secretariat. There should be a focal point in the Department for dealing with the issues concerning children in armed conflict. In that regard it is important that the Department cooperate closely with UNICEF, since that agency plays a leading role in the field with regard to the protection of children's rights.”

    2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

44. “Norway is pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over the deliberations on this very important item. Norway is deeply concerned about the continuous reports of the killing and maiming of children, the recruitment and use of child soldiers, as well as rape and other forms of sexual Violence against children in conflict situations. This year's report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict sheds further light on the widespread and unacceptable pattern of grave Violations against children in conflict situations worldwide. We welcome the proposed action plan for the establishment of a monitoring, reporting and compliance mechanism, which, we understand, is based on extensive consultations with stakeholders. The mechanism should be established as soon as possible.”

    2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source

45. “Fifthly, Norway welcomes the proposal to set up a committee tasked with making sure that the new resolution is fully implemented. Such a committee should be given enough time to do its work properly. We assume that all relevant expertise will be mobilized in that endeavour. Non-proliferation and disarmament are two sides of the same coin. The irreversible destruction of stockpiles of WMD is the best guarantee that such weapons do not fall in the wrong hands. Norway is therefore convinced that disarmament must remain an integral component of an effective non-proliferation strategy. That element should be duly reflected in the resolution to be adopted by the Security Council. In concluding, Norway agrees that the Security Council should adopt a resolution that will fill critical gaps in international non-proliferation efforts.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

46. “Fourthly, we agree with the draft resolution's statement that there is a need for further dialogue and cooperation on non-proliferation issues, as well as cooperative action to prevent illicit trafficking in the means of delivery of weapons of mass destruction. The Proliferation Security Initiative represents a very useful response to the new proliferation challenges. Norway is taking an active part in the Initiative. We will also continue to contribute to the Group of Eight Global Partnership, particularly in so far as the safe handling and storage of spent nuclear fuel and radioactive waste is concerned. Let me further reiterate Norway's support for the European Union's strategy to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

47. “That is an element to which Norway attaches particular importance. The global treaties have set universal norms, which should be adhered to by all Member States. We call for the full universalization of, and compliance with, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention. The international community must preserve the integrity and authority of the global treaties and work to further strengthen those instruments. We need credible verification mechanisms. The NPT is a cornerstone of our collective security. The upcoming Review Conference must be used to further strengthen the Treaty.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

48. “The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) is a threat to international peace and security. We need the Security Council to send a clear message that taking part in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction constitutes a serious criminal offence. Secondly, the draft resolution places far-reaching and legally binding demands on all Member States. It is vital that all States should take the necessary steps to make sure that they can live up to their multilateral non-proliferation obligations. Those steps should cover areas such as national legislation, law enforcement, export controls, border controls and protection of sensitive materials. Thirdly, the present draft resolution emphasizes the role and relevance of global disarmament and non- proliferation treaties.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source

49. “Let me first echo other delegations in thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this open meeting of the Security Council to consider the draft resolution on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). We appreciate that all Member States are being given an opportunity to present their views before the Council takes action on this draft resolution. We welcome that the Security Council is addressing the dangers posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. At the same time, the General Assembly has an important role to play in all non-proliferation efforts. I would now like to offer some views on the draft resolution. First, Norway agrees that the Security Council should adopt a resolution addressing the most pressing proliferation challenges.”

    2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source