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Anshor

lines on the record: 77
first: 2015-01-19
most recent: 2016-03-28
sittings or episodes: 11
sources: un-security-council

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“The establishment and expansion of settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories continues, along with the associated restrictions on movement and access to land. The excessive use of force by Israeli forces towards the Palestinian people continues, in a climate of impunity. The Gaza Strip remains a tragic and empty husk, shelled out last year and suffering from the effects of the Israeli blockade. Israel has also continued to play games with the Palestinian tax revenues, as a means of blackmailing the Palestinian Government and seeing to its economic collapse. In other words, the Security Council today faces a challenge that is no different from those of yesterday or years before. That challenge is for the Council to act courageously to end the Israeli occupation of Palestine and implement the two-State vision.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“During the election campaign, the world was presented with various comments from Israel disparaging the Palestinian people and demonstrating contempt for the peace process as well as the prospect of a Palestinian State. Needless to say, those comments only strengthened our criticism of Israel and further question its commitment to peace. It is the belief of my delegation that only by a return to the peace process and a demonstration of goodwill and seriousness by the Government of Israel can we find out if those comments were nothing more than the convenient posturing of politicians. However, as we know, nothing has changed. Israel continues to commit the same grave and systematic violations of international law that it has done for the past 60 years.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Indonesia also urges the Secretary-General and all concerned parties to immediately implement humanitarian pause to allow all civilians, including foreign nationals, to evacuate Yemen as well as to allow humanitarian assistance to enter the country. While reaffirming the principle of the inviolability of diplomatic and consular premises, we also urge all parties to take all necessary steps to protect diplomatic and consular premises against any intrusion or damage, and to prevent any disturbance of the peace of these missions or impairment of their dignity, as stipulated in the resolution 2216 (2015). On the question of Palestine, I want to highlight that we are holding this meeting at a time of a near- total absence of traction in the Middle East peace process. Only last month, Israel held a general election.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“The incident also caused physical injuries to two members of our Embassy Staff and one other Indonesian citizen. Indonesia condemns that bomb attack and any attacks that result in casualties among civilian population and damage to properties protected under international law. The bomb attack is a clear example that the use of violence will only result in civilian casualties. In that regard, we re-emphasize that the best solution to the situation in Yemen is through peaceful means of diplomacy and negotiation. We urge all parties to immediately halt violence and abide by the prevailing international norms and laws on the protection of civilians in times of conflict.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“I wish to begin by expressing my delegation's appreciation of the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and Expatriate Affairs of Jordan, Mr. Nasser Judeh, who presided over the open debate this morning. Indonesia associates itself with the statements delivered by the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. At the outset, allow me to highlight the incident that took place yesterday in Sana'a, Yemen, as I believe it demands the attention of the Security Council, in the light of the resolution 2216 (2015), which was adopted just last week. On Monday, a bomb attack struck Sana'a, resulting in considerable physical damage upon the premises of the Embassy of Indonesia.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“It should include countries with relevant experience in post-conflict peacebuilding or democratic transitions, and particular attention should also be given to mobilizing capacities from developing countries and among women.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Indonesia has played an active role in United Nations peacebuilding efforts and has strengthened its contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations. We have female personnel in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, and we are committed to increasing the number of Indonesian female peacekeepers. Mandatory training for all peacekeeping personnel on addressing sexual Violence should be continued and supported. Indonesia's peacekeeping centre has included training on that particular issue and will ensure that it continues. But I would like to conclude by stressing that we should not overlook civilian expertise. The pool of civilian capacities can be broadened and deepened for peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“All the parties involved should have a solid understanding of the cultural and local context. And adequate, timely funding is vital to ensuring that ceasefire and peace agreements comprehensively address and effectively implement conflict-related sexual violence, and that perpetrators do not get away with impunity. Fourthly, since no cause or grievance can justify any act of terror, including conflict-related sexual violence, we must promote concerted efforts and a multi-pronged approach to countering narratives of violent extremism. In addition, we share the View that the Security Council should develop innovative and more aggressive approaches to dealing effectively with sexual violence perpetrated by non-State armed groups.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“We should promote periodic field visits on conflict-related sexual Violence and listen to the views of survivors, their families, affected communities and all relevant actors, including those from civil society and religious organizations. Secondly, we should accelerate the deployment of both women protection advisers and gender advisers in priority settings and increase the deployment of women in peacekeeping operations. However, there must be an equal emphasis on quality. We need to ensure that advisers and peacekeepers are well equipped with the necessary resources and understanding, especially in relation to sexual violence in armed conflict. Thirdly, we must create a safe and supportive environment so that survivors and their families, witnesses and community members are able to come forward without fear or stigma.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Survivors themselves should be supported with multisectoral assistance, including in the areas of health care, psychological counselling, the law and livelihood support, while differentiated and appropriate responses should be made available for children and male survivors. We need to constantly ask ourselves what can be done to promote a culture of peace, respect for the relevant international laws and zero tolerance for sexual violence in armed conflict. In his latest report (S/2015/203), the Secretary-General makes some good recommendations that we fully endorse and that merit the Council's consideration. First, we should make use of the Council's monitoring of the security situation in conflict-affected countries to home in on the risk factors and warning signs for sexual violence.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The important work done on the ground to deter them must continue both during and in the aftermath of armed conflict. The voices of the survivors and those at risk matter. The populations at risk for sexual violence, as well as survivors of it, should have a channel for assistance in which national authorities and other national actors can play a role. We should focus on how to empower both sectors - the at-risk population and survivors - through collective community support and other means that develop resilience. They can take part in formulating preventive mechanisms, improving legal mechanisms aimed at dealing with such horrific crimes and devising protection, rehabilitation, repatriation and reintegration frameworks as well as legal mechanisms for survivors.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for organizing today's open debate, which highlights the challenges we face in addressing sexual violence in conflict. We also appreciate this morning's briefings by 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, in which they raised important points. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of Viet Nam on behalf of the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. While we commend the efforts the Security Council has made so far to address sexual violence in armed conflict, there is a long and hard battle ahead if we are to put an end to such acts.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“To conclude, I reiterate Indonesia's commitment to working together with all partners in strengthening the protection of civilians, in particular women and children.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Integrating the gender perspective in humanitarian responses and development assistance relating to displacement and early recovery is significant. Secondly, recognizing that women and girls have distinct needs, specific assistance and protection should be arranged accordingly. That includes ensuring women and girls's equal access to humanitarian assistance and providing specific basic services such as reproductive health and protection from gender-based violence. Thirdly, to effectively ensure that women and girls can thrive as survivors and leaders in post-conflict situations, we have to empower them. Women can play a vital role as societies recover from armed conflict. It is essential to ensure their full participation in the economic and political lives of their nations.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“It is worth underlining that women should not be seen just as victims, but also as peace enablers in mitigating conflicts. History has proven their credentials in creating peace. The policies of the United Nations system should therefore promote extensive measures to ensure greater participation of women at all stages, from conflict prevention to conflict resolution and from peacekeeping and peacebuilding. I would also like to briefly share our View on how the United Nations missions can deliver their mandate to protect women and girls in times of war and post- conflict periods. First, on prevention, we should continue to promote gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping missions at both the policy and operational levels.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“In developing a more effective policy in this particular field, we believe that the Security Council should make use of inputs emanating from the various relevant initiatives under taken by Member States, including outside the United Nations framework, that involve engagement with a broad range of actors, including think tanks and non-governmental organizations working in the field. To cite a few examples in that regard, I would mention the series of regional workshops that have taken place; the Global Conference on Reclaiming the Protection of Civilians under International Humanitarian Law, initiated by Norway, in which Indonesia took an important part; and the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, initiated by the United Kingdom, with which Indonesia associates itself.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Secondly, since the primary responsibility for the protection of women, girls and other citizens lies with the State concerned, the United Nations and other international partners should undertake enhanced efforts that support the building up of the relevant national capacities and enhancing synergy among the various national actors on the protection imperative. Thirdly, all efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict must be founded on the tenets of human rights, security and development - the three pillars of the United Nations. Those three principles should guide our efforts to ensure that civilians are protected in conflict and in post-conflict situations.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“That means that the international community should put a greater premium on conflict prevention, including the peaceful resolution of disputes. In our view, however, if a conflict does erupt, there are ways by which civilians, in particular women and girls, are best protected. First, full adherence to international humanitarian and human right law by all parties to a conflict is the most important element. Parties should do everything feasible to protect civilians, in particular all vulnerable groups, including women and children.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Persistent violations occur, including the deliberate targeting of civilians, the indiscriminate and excessive use of force, and sexual and gender-based violence - in violation of international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law. Women and girls are particularly exploited as part of combat tactics, too many times becoming casualties with impunity. Armed conflicts, with their manifold health, social, cultural and economic impacts, not only affect victims; they also affect victims' families, communities and societies, with long-lasting disruption. Indonesia strongly believes that the first step should be to build a culture of peace and to prevent armed conflicts from happening in the first place.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Allow me to begin by expressing our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on an important issue, as well as to thank the briefers for their presentations. Indonesia wishes to reaffirm its support for resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, and for the subsequent follow-up resolutions. We fully support the inclusion of a gender perspective within the protection-of-civilians agenda. Over the past decade, there has been growing public attention on the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. Yet the deplorable fact remains that civilians continue to fall victim to violence.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Inclusive development to eliminate poverty, backwardness, injustice and marginalization, along with peaceful conflict prevention, should be the core. While there remains no single panacea to cure the variety of conflicts unfolding in the world today, it is, however, extremely important that there be a comprehensive approach that is well supported and sustained financially and politically, and fully conforms to the principles ofjustice, fairness and human rights, while upholding international law. In conclusion, Indonesia stands ready to continue its engagement in further elaborating the role and contribution of the Security Council to the promotion of inclusive development and conflict prevention.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The Council should make effective use of the relevant work, practices and doctrines developed within the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly, as well as the lessons learned from the evolving work of the Peacebuilding Commission. All United Nations presences in countries where there is both a United Nations country team and a multidimensional peacekeeping operation or political mission should develop an integrated strategic framework to guide their work in promoting peace consolidation. In our strong view, however, they should respect and ensure the ownership and leadership of the host country in the development process, including in identifying priority areas. Fourthly, we should invest more in our joint efforts to address the root causes of conflict and instability in general, as well as in conflict resolution.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The Council should be part of collective efforts to ensure that the United Nations can act as one across the security/development spectrum, and adopt a single approach across the multilateral system. Coherence is key to the overall effectiveness of the Organization. In this regard, we therefore believe that the Council should engage with and contribute to the ongoing process in the United Nations through the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council, along with its relevant subsidiary agencies, to establish a global framework to implement an inclusive and comprehensive sustainable development agenda. Thirdly, the Security Council should, within its mandate, put the interlinkages between inclusive development and peace and security into operation in the field.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“However, we cannot disregard the significant impact of its decisions on the long-term development of countries, which is a fundamental element of any sustainable peace. The Security Council should therefore enhance its engagement and coordination and form synergies with the relevant United Nations agencies and international organizations responsible for security and development. Any measures taken by the Council should support or at least give consideration to inclusive development programmes carried out by United Nations agencies and relevant organizations in the framework of conflict prevention. Secondly, the Security Council should align its work with the overall endeavour of United Nations system entities to develop common peace and prosperity, beyond its engagement within the framework of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Today's debate on the nexus between inclusive development and peace and security in the context of the responsibilities in situations within the purview of the Security Council provides a valuable opportunity to explore ways to mainstream inclusive development perspectives into the broad spectrum of the Council's mandate and functions relating to peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and preventive diplomacy. I wish to highlight the following four points in that context. First, the integration of inclusive development perspectives into the overall work of the Council would contribute to common efforts to develop a robust and comprehensive framework of conflict prevention. We understand that the Council is not the appropriate United Nations organ to deal with the issue of development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“We therefore cannot overstate the importance of taking into consideration inclusive development perspectives to the work of the Council in addressing the challenges relating to the maintenance of peace and security. In our view, inclusive development refers to development that observes democratic principles, respect for human rights and the imperative of equal opportunity and participation, as well as non-discrimination. It also recognizes the important role of women in all fields. As a country with a multiplicity of cultures, religions, ethnicities and languages, Indonesia strongly upholds the values of diversity, inclusion, tolerance and harmony. Equitable development, coupled with the locally and nationally owned peaceful settlement of disputes, has been among the major reasons behind Indonesia's stability and progress.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“My delegation wishes to join previous speakers in commending the Chilean presidency for organizing this important debate. We also wish also to thank the Secretary-General, the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, and the President of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa for their respective briefings. The interlinkages between inclusive development and security are evident in the work of the United Nations. It is widely recognized that peace, security and development are interconnected; indeed, the 2005 World Summit Outcome (resolution 60/1) underlined that security, development, and respect for human rights and the rule of law are interlinked and mutually reinforcing.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source