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“Furthermore, the continuing sexual exploitation and abuse perpetrated against women and girls by some United Nations peacekeepers and other personnel is of great concern to us. We urge the accelerated implementation of the Secretary-General's recommendations on sexual exploitation and abuse. Further, we urge troop- and police-contributing countries to take punitive actions against those involved in acts of sexual exploitation and abuse. Finally, let me reaffirm SADC's commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission has presented us with an opportunity to ensure that gender is integrated into the design and work of the Commission. We must formulate concrete strategies, actions and programmes in a consistent and effective manner to advance the role of women in the area of peace and security. We should ensure the effective participation of women in the Commission. SADC condemns the use of sexual and gender- based violence against women and children as a weapon of war and also condemns widespread violations of their human rights. We call upon all parties involved in conflicts to respect international humanitarian law and to ensure the protection of women and children.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We therefore urge that the role of women in those processes be built into the peace agreements from the very beginning. The challenge before us is how to increase the number of women in all phases and at all levels of peace processes. Men need to be sensitized on the positive contributions that women can bring to the negotiating table. Both the United Nations system and Member States must make deliberate efforts to identify and support women's participation in peace processes. The inadequate representation of women in decision- making is not a phenomenon unique to peacebuilding processes. Rather, it extends to all other areas. In that regard, we urge Member States and the organizations of the United Nations system, within their respective mandates, to address the barriers women face in moving into decision-making positions.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“An area of concern to us is the continued low representation of women in all phases of the peacebuilding process. Despite the disproportionate impact of conflict on women, they continue to hold their families and communities together and often undertake initiatives across warring factions under extremely difficult conditions. When involved, they bring their experiences into formal peace processes. Thus, it is imperative that they be included in peacebuilding processes at all levels. It is unfortunate that, more often than not, the efforts of women are insufficiently recognized and supported, both politically and financially. As a result, women's rights are rarely integrated into peace agreements or in the structures supporting post-conflict reconstruction.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We call for closer collaboration between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations such as the African Union, the Southern African Development Community and the Economic Community of West African States, to mention but a few. However, that will require capacity-building in terms of technical, human and financial resources. We therefore call upon the United Nations system to assist in building the capacities of those organizations. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the outcome document of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly called for women's participation to be equal to that of men and for their full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“However, we note with concern that, although there has been some progress in the reporting of gender issues in the Secretary-General's reports as well as in the work of the Security Council, gaps in reporting on gender and women's issues continues to exist. Thus, there is a need to critically examine the reasons behind the underreporting of gender and women's issues and to take the necessary steps to remedy the situation. We know that in many cases the non-inclusion of gender aspects is a result of inadequate capacity rather than reluctance. We would therefore like to stress that continuous capacity-building on gender analysis skills both for staff and for stakeholders is crucial for successful implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the recommendation to review the adequacy of existing operational tools, guidelines and manuals for gender mainstreaming. We further note with appreciation the fact that the action plan has taken into account the capacity of women in the areas of peacemaking and peacebuilding. Women's groups, especially those in the vicinity of conflict areas, have an important role to play, especially during the reconciliation, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes. Local expertise needs to be fully utilized in all phases of conflict resolution and peacebuilding.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“This five-year review presents us with an opportunity to pause and evaluate the progress we have made thus far in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). It is our fervent belief that this event will add the desired impetus to our commitment to fully realize all the goals and objectives of resolution 1325 (2000). We are thus gratified by the efforts undertaken within the United Nations to develop a system-wide action plan to implement this resolution. The action plan has provided us with a framework within which progress on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) can be coordinated, monitored and evaluated. It is important that the action plan not reinvent the wheel but rather build on the achievements already made.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) member States Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and my own country, Namibia. Let me thank the panellists for their informative and illuminating introductory presentations this morning. We welcome the report of the Secretary- General (S/2005/636) on women and peace and security. I am delighted that it was during Namibia's presidency of the Security Council in October 2000 that an open debate and discussions were initiated which culminated in the adoption of this landmark resolution - resolution 1325 (2000) - which we have the honour of reviewing today.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation also welcomes the Secretary- General's intention to develop a comprehensive system-wide strategy and action plan for increasing attention to gender perspectives in conflict prevention, with particular emphasis on monitoring and reporting mechanisms, as stated in paragraph 20 of the report. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm my delegation's full support for the Secretary-General in his efforts to develop a comprehensive strategy and action plan for mainstreaming gender perspectives into peacekeeping activities at Headquarters and in the field, and to urge the Security Council to monitor implementation of the strategy and action plan.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the Darfur region of the Sudan, for example, gender-based violence has reached alarming proportions. We deplore such horrendous acts and support the call for every effort to be made to halt those horrible practices and to bring the perpetrators to justice. We could not agree more with the Secretary-General, and we wish here to reiterate his appeal to the international community to do everything it can to translate into reality the objectives of resolution 1325 (2000). What is required is political will.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I am happy to note with appreciation that many peace-related programmes have been developed around that resolution and that it has now become an instrument for women's fight for peace in the world. My delegation is committed to resolution 1325 (2000) because we believe that involving women in peace processes brings a positive dimension to the promotion of peace and security. Furthermore, as a troop-contributing country, we have incorporated gender perspectives and HIV/AIDS awareness into the training manuals for all our uniformed personnel, and we ensure that women are part of the Namibian contingents participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations. My delegation fully agrees with the Secretary- General that sexual and gender-based violence continues to be used as a weapon of war in many conflicts, especially those in Africa.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We are, however, encouraged and pleased that women are gradually finding a place at the negotiating table, in the implementation of peace agreements and in post-conflict rehabilitation, reconstruction and disarmament. The time has come for women to be included in those processes in a more formalized way, at all levels and in all stages of decision-making. You will no doubt agree with me, Mr. President, that Namibia has a special attachment to the successful implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). That is so because it was during Namibia's presidency of the Security Council in October 2000 that an open debate and discussions were initiated, culminating in the adoption of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, which we have the honour of reviewing today.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“They often undertake initiatives across warring factions under extremely difficult conditions. In some cases, they have managed to bring their experiences into formal peace processes. However, those efforts are insufficiently recognized and supported, both politically and financially. As a result, women's rights are rarely integrated into peace agreements or into the structures supporting post- conflict reconstruction. We should recognize that, when we fail to build upon women's strengths, the whole peace process suffers. Without equal participation and full involvement by women in peace processes, we cannot attain justice or development, and women will not be protected from the violence and suffering unleashed during conflict.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is appalling, however, to note that instances of such violence continue unabated in armed conflict. Furthermore, the resolution identifies the need to mainstream a gender perspective in conflict prevention, peace negotiations, peacekeeping operations, humanitarian assistance, post-conflict reconstruction and disarmament and demobilization and reintegration initiatives. As we all know, women and children are the prime targets during conflict situations and make up a vast majority of all refugees and displaced persons. They bear the brunt of the conflict and are exposed to sexual and gender-based violence, which is unfortunately and sadly used as a weapon of war. Despite the disproportionate impact of conflict on women, they continue to hold their families and communities together.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I wish to express our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on women and peace and security. Allow me to also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2004/814) on the same subject. As indicated in that report, resolution 1325 (2000) builds on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the outcome of the twenty-third special session of the General Assembly and the work of the Security Council. It calls for women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security. The resolution also reaffirms the need to fully implement international humanitarian and human rights law to protect women and girls from human rights abuses, including and especially gender-based violence.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We are concerned by the delays in the Security Council in authorizing the deployment of a peacekeeping mission in Burundi, despite repeated calls by the African Union. The selective approach that we have often seen in implementing some peacekeeping operations - especially in Africa - undermines the credibility of the Security Council. The Council should move swiftly in responding equally to all situations that threaten international peace and security. In conclusion, my delegation is fully convinced that, with the necessary political will and commitment of all Member States, the Security Council and the Secretariat, we can achieve remarkable success. Namibia stands ready to continue to make its contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Therefore, we are pleased that the United Nations has embarked on a review of its system and procedures for safety and security both at Headquarters and in the field. The ability of the United Nations to deploy peacekeepers rapidly so as to meet the agreed requirement of deploying within 30 to 90 days after the adoption of a Security Council resolution must be further improved. The Security Council must give clear, specific and robust mandates, which should include the protection of civilians and address the root causes of conflict. And this is of paramount importance: adequate resources must be made available, and peacekeepers must be well trained and well equipped in order to be effective.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I wish to stress that the maintenance of international peace and security is the primary responsibility of the Security Council. However, it is our firm belief that enhancing regional peacekeeping capacities, especially in the regions mostly affected by armed conflict, particularly in Africa, will immensely complement the efforts of the United Nations in achieving international peace and security. In that connection, we welcome the ongoing efforts of the international community aimed at enhancing Africa's regional and subregional capacity for conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peace-building. As we stated at the meeting of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations on 29 March, the security and safety of United Nations peacekeeping and associated personnel should be enhanced. That is a priority.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Important and fundamental issues were discussed, with a view to finding solutions to the challenges facing the Security Council, Member States and the Secretariat. We agree that peacekeeping operations have become not only a huge responsibility of the United Nations, but also a multidimensional exercise that requires shared understanding and continuous cooperation among the Security Council, Member States and the Secretariat - without which success may be in jeopardy. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the positive efforts aimed at enhancing the cooperation and the consultations among the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop-contributing countries, as outlined in the Security Council resolution 1353 (2001).”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers, Sir, in extending to you my congratulations on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. Allow me also to extend to your predecessor our appreciation for the excellent manner in which he guided the work of the Council last month. Namibia attaches great importance to United Nations peacekeeping operations. In that connection, we commend you, Sir, for the initiative to have this matter debated in the Security Council and for the non- paper which is the basis of our discussion today. On 29 March, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations held a debate on this matter, which focused on issues presented in the report of the Secretary-General, contained in document A/58/694, on the implementation of the recommendations of the Special Committee.”
2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We hope that the measures envisaged in the draft resolution will be temporary, to be replaced later on by a legal negotiated instrument.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Under the current international law regime, which recognizes the sovereignty of States, the affected States should take part in the negotiation of any measure that seeks to impose obligations over and above existing treaties and conventions. That is why my delegation believes that the issue we are discussing here today belongs in the General Assembly, whose membership will be required by the terms of this draft resolution to at least align their national laws with it if these measures are to be implemented effectively. Namibia recognizes that there are gaps in the existing multilateral legal instruments which need to be filled. However, such gaps can be filled by multilateral negotiated instruments and should not be filled by Council measures, which are unbalanced and selective, as they represent only the views of those who drafted them.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“If all States parties to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention had faithfully implemented their commitments under those instruments, the world would have been rid of the most dangerous weapons and technology that exist. The security that all of us are entitled to can be achieved only by our meeting our commitments assumed under those multilateral treaties and related agreements. The non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is a universal concern, requiring the engagement of the whole membership of the United Nations.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“So long as such weapons exist, some will always aspire to have them. The only effective means of preventing non-State actors from acquiring weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear weapons, is the complete elimination of such weapons and the assurance that they will never be produced again. The problem is that those States that have such weapons are unwilling to eliminate them. Instead, they are preoccupied with preventing others from acquiring them. At the same time, they continue to modernize their weapons, in the name of national security.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Since this is the first time I am taking the floor in the Security Council this month, allow me, Sir, to extend my congratulations to you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of April. Similar sentiments are also extended to your predecessor for the excellent manner in which he guided the work of the Council last month. Let me also associate myself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Malaysia on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Namibia, like other countries, shares the global and legitimate concern about the fear that non-State actors could acquire weapons of mass destruction and related technology. In today's world characterized by international terrorism, it is increasingly obvious that possession of these weapons is a threat to international peace and security.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The report before us (S/2002/1299), in paragraph 55, mentions Namibia together with several other countries where the World Bank and other donors have committed themselves to give priority to the unconditional and urgent demobilization of child soldiers in a Multi-Country Demobilization and Reintegration Programme for the Greater Great Lakes Region. The language of the paragraph, as it stands, could be misinterpreted to mean that Namibia also has child soldiers to be demobilized, although that is not directly stated. I should like to make it very clear that Namibia does not have or recruit child soldiers, because that is against the supreme law of our land, the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia. Finally, my delegation urges the Council to act expeditiously on the information provided to it in the report under discussion.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The provisions of the Optional Protocol will result in a sharp decrease in the number of young children recruited for war, and the Rome Statute will be a strong deterrent to war crimes such as sexual violence against children. Namibia strongly supports both instruments and will work tirelessly to ensure that their provisions are fully implemented. Other specific concerns of my delegation are the disproportionate impact of conflicts on girls and the devastation caused by HIV/AIDS. In many instances, the trauma of girls is compounded when they are infected with deadly diseases through sexual violence during times of war and peace. My delegation therefore urges the Security Council to continue to devote special attention to the needs of girls and to the effects of HIV/AIDS. Before I conclude, I wish to make an observation.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is for those reasons that Namibia was at the forefront in getting the Security Council involved in addressing the plight of children in armed conflict during our tenure in the Council in 1999 and 2000. We therefore strongly supported resolutions 1261 (1999) and 1314 (2000), which were adopted during that period. Resolution 1261 (1999), in particular, heightened international attention with regard to this issue, which resulted in the progress that we are seeing today. Furthermore, we believe that the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child will have a profound impact that will contribute to achieving this goal.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“As responsible members of the international community, we must move with a great sense of urgency - and move beyond mere words. We must take concrete actions to practise what we preach. And we must not forget the children that are today suffering under foreign occupation and domination. Here, I speak of the children of Palestine and the children of Western Sahara. We must summon the necessary courage and political will to bring the suffering of those children to an end by ensuring that their countries attain their inalienable right to self- determination. The Security Council has a Charter responsibility in that regard. For its part, Namibia will continue to contribute to all efforts aimed at protecting future generations from the evils of armed conflict.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is encouraging to note from the report that impressive gains have been made in codifying international norms and standards for the protection and well-being of children. My delegation applauds this progress, since, as has been stated many times by the Council, the impact of conflict on children has severe implications, not only for peace and security, but also for socio-economic development. These positive developments should be built upon by the international community to ensure that children are forever protected against the consequences of war. Further efforts should be made to ensure that the standards according to which children are treated are implemented on the ground, and that permanent monitoring and reporting mechanisms are created in order to identify and adopt measures against violations.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“This report goes a step further than a mere review of the situation; it provides a list of parties to armed conflict that recruit or use children in violation of relevant international obligations, and highlights the plight of children in conflicts that are not on the agenda of the Security Council. We see this step as a positive development in our efforts to protect the most vulnerable in our society. I wish to commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, as well as Ms. Carol Bellamy, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund, for the information that they provided today. Their tireless work and actions are clear testimony of their strong and unwavering commitment to protect children everywhere.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Permit me at the outset, Sir, to express my delegation's satisfaction at seeing see you presiding over the work of the Security Council this month, and to thank you for having convened this very important meeting. I would also like to take this opportunity to warmly congratulate the new members of the Council and to pledge my delegation's full support to them. Allow me also to pay tribute to the outgoing members of the Council for the excellent manner in which they participated in the Council's work over the past two years. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement this morning and for his thought- provoking report, which reviews activities and progress made in the protection of children affected by situations of armed conflict.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“I wish to reaffirm my delegation's resolve to continue to play an active role in the efforts of the international community to achieve that goal.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We have the reports and recommendations of the Secretary-General. We have the study on women and peace and security. We also have all the necessary legal instruments. We have heard, through the Arria formula, the voices of women who experience hardship on a daily basis, and we are awaiting an assessment by the independent experts. What is required now is effective implementation by all of us: Member States; parties to conflicts; the United Nations system, with the Security Council taking the lead; non-governmental organizations; civil society; and all other stakeholders. We must leave this Chamber with a renewed sense of urgency, dedication and commitment to seriously address the plight of women and girls in armed conflict and to ensure the active participation of women in peace processes and post-conflict peace-building activities.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In order to ensure durable peace after peacekeeping operations have ended, and to prevent gender inequalities from persisting or deepening during the post-conflict period, the rehabilitation and reconstruction processes should also benefit from strong gender perspectives. The participation of women in post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction processes has to be strengthened by, among other things, incorporating women's needs in initial project appraisals and by developing targeted activities, with adequate resources, which focus on specific needs of women and girls. Multilateral organizations which provide assistance after conflict can play an important role in establishing these standards. Finally, I believe that we have all the information we need on this issue. In the first place, we have resolution 1325 (2000).”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Furthermore, gender perspectives have to be explicitly incorporated into the mandates of all peacekeeping missions. At the same time, gender representation at Headquarters and in missions should be strengthened. In this regard, we hope that a gender unit will be established at Headquarters, in line with the recommendation of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. We commend the efforts of the Secretary-General and welcome his renewed undertaking to set concrete targets for the appointment of women as special representatives and special envoys in order to reach a 50 per cent target by 2015. My country is also well on its way to achieving a 50:50 ratio between men and women as soon as possible and at all levels and in all branches of Government.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In that regard, my delegation attaches great importance to recommendations pertaining to the appointment of judges and advisers with legal expertise on specific issues, such as violations of the rights of women and girls, including gender-based and sexual violence, in future ad hoc tribunals created by the Security Council. My delegation fully supports all efforts aimed at increasing the participation of women in all aspects of peace operations, in particular at the highest levels of decision-making. Women are perfectly capable, and in many instances they possess special qualities that can be of benefit to peace operations. The full involvement of women in negotiations of peace agreements at national, regional and international levels has to become common practice.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We welcome and support the Secretary-General's call for further decisive action by all concerned to ensure that the concerns of women and girls are incorporated into all our efforts to promote peace and security. My delegation welcomes the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, in which gender concerns were taken into consideration when genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes were defined. Also important is the fact that the International Criminal Court will have fair representation of female judges, and that there will be gender balance in all three organs of the Court. Despite these positive developments, much more must to be done to ensure gender-sensitive justice and to address the specific needs of women.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“They have to cope with all the prejudices against women in the most inhumane and oppresive conditions. It is our hope that this issue will be addressed more comprehensively in future, and that the Security Council will one day commission a study on the plight of women and girls under foreign occupation, with a View to taking appropriate action. Similarly, we feel that it is important that an analysis be done on the impact of sanctions from a gender perspective. In light of what I have said, it is clear that there remains a critical need to strengthen our resolve and resources to ensure that all provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) are fully implemented.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“However, we also know that very little has been achieved in practical terms to improve the plight of women and girls, and that the odds stacked against them remain as high as ever. Women continue to be disproportionately affected by conflict. A large majority of refugees and internally displaced persons are women. They are still subjected to rape, sexual exploitation, trafficking and other forms of dehumanization, thus making them more vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases, especially HIV/AIDS. Also, women are neither sufficiently nor appropriately represented at all levels and stages of decision-making in peace processes and peacekeeping operations. There are unique and particular hardships faced by women and girls under foreign occupation.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“for commissioning an assessment, by independent experts, on the impact of armed conflict on women, and women's role in peace-building. We look forward to that assessment. The report before us presents in clear terms the challenges that must be addressed if progress is to be made in achieving gender equality in the area of peace and security. More important, it includes a set of useful recommendations which, if implemented, can strengthen and accelerate the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and can have a profoundly positive impact on the situation of women and girls in conflict situations and in general. The study and other reports show that a number of measures have been taken to implement the resolution.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000) was hailed as a landmark decision and became a strong instrument with which the rights of women and girls could be negotiated and protected. In some cases, it served as a strong deterrent to halt further violence and abuse against women and girls. Today, we are meeting here on the second anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) and we thank you for the initiative to convene this meeting. We have before us a detailed and well-researched study on women and peace and security, and the report by the Secretary-General which highlights the major findings and conclusions of the study. I thank the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women for the excellent work on the study in cooperation with the Task Force on Women, Peace and Security. Furthermore, we commend the Executive Director of UNIFEM.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“When Namibia, during its presidency of the Security Council in October 2000, decided to place the issue of women, peace and security on the Council's agenda, it was well aware of the tremendous and shocking hardships faced by women in ordinary life, but even more so during times of conflict. We were also aware of the commendable programmes already in place to address this dire situation, such as the Beijing Declaration and the Platform for Action. It was however, disappointingly clear that progress was too little and too slow and that the changing nature of conflicts resulted in a deterioration in the situation of women and girls. We therefore saw the urgent need to step up efforts, and hence the Security Council debate that resulted in the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In conclusion, no country, region or organization can alone resolve the problems caused by small arms. Indeed, a collective effort is required, and those that lack the capacity should be provided with the tools to do so. We therefore hope that the General Assembly and the Security Council will continue to address the issue of small arms within their respective mandates. Namibia remains committed to fully implementing the measures contained in the Programme of Action adopted at the United Nations Conference on Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, as well as those adopted by the Security Council aimed at the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In this regard, it is crucial for the Council to include in the mandate of peacekeeping operations clear provisions regarding the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants, as well as specific measures for the collection and disposal of illicit and surplus small arms and light weapons. However, in order for these programmes to be consistent and successful, their financing needs to be strengthened through the expansion of measures under the budget for peacekeeping operations so that they are not entirely dependent upon voluntary contributions. My delegation welcomes all the recommendations and observations in the Secretary-General's report. While many are already being implemented to a certain degree, it is clear that they should also be expanded and strengthened in order to have the maximum effect.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Security Council has, in the implementation of its mandate to maintain international peace and security, helped to prevent the flow of arms to conflict areas through the imposition of embargoes and other measures. The effectiveness of the Council measures has been strengthened by panels of independent experts and monitoring mechanisms. In the southern African subregion, these efforts produced positive results against UNITA by reducing its military capacity. Apart from stopping arms from reaching conflict areas, it is equally important to eradicate arms that are already in circulation in conflict situations.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The main objective of the conference was for civil society organizations and government officials to discuss the creation of a long-term sustainable national plan of action for arms management and disarmament that would be in compliance with the international and regional obligations agreed to by Namibia. My Government also hosted the United Nations Workshop on Transparency in Armaments in Windhoek in June this year. The Workshop was sponsored by the Governments of Canada, Germany, Japan and the Netherlands and was attended by Government officials from countries in our subregion. The Workshop succeeded in creating greater awareness and participation in arms transparency instruments.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation looks forward to the biennial meeting to be held in 2003 and the Review Conference to be held by 2006 to take stock of progress and to consider further and more effective measures to combat the illicit traffic in small arms and light weapons. With regard to the implementation of the Programme of Action, several initiatives have been taken in the subregion of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), such as the adoption of the SADC Protocol on Firearms, Ammunition and Other Related Materials. Namibia has already ratified the SADC Protocol and this week held a national conference on its implementation.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The success in the implementation of the Programme of Action can now be seen in the national reports and implementation activities of Member States. The Programme of Action is indeed not an end in itself, but the starting point of comprehensive national, regional and international efforts to address the problem. We were, however, disappointed that the Conference failed to achieve agreement on two core issues relating to the problem of small arms and light weapons, namely, strict control over private ownership and the supply of small arms to non-State groups. These issues are so critical to the curtailment of small arms that the international community will have to address them at one point or another.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source