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“The United Nations operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is an illustration of all the challenges that we must face. Of course, we have made an attempt to respond by further defining the mission's mandate through resolution 1856 (2008). It is also true that we have enacted innovative initiatives on the ground, including joint protection teams and the establishment of an early warning system. However, as non-governmental organizations are repeatedly telling us today, we should ask ourselves about the reality on the ground. Massacres and attacks against civilians are continuing at an alarming rate.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“France has contributed financially to a Secretariat study on that issue. The recommendations to emerge from that study should make it possible for the chain of actors involved in the protection of civilians - from the Security Council, at the time when mandates are set out, to stakeholders on the ground, at the time that instructions are conveyed to contingents - to have a common and unambiguous understanding of their obligations. In addition, the Security Council must ask for what is possible; but it must subsequently be certain of what has been done. With regard to that last point, allow me to dwell a little on the Democratic Republic of the Congo - a major tragedy of our time that has cost the lives of hundreds of thousands, and perhaps even millions, of civilians.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“The growing likelihood of conflicts occurring in densely populated areas and against adversaries who are not wearing uniforms raises additional issues with regard to the implementation of the Geneva Conventions. That is a matter that merits the attention of the international community. I should like to confine my statement to two issues, namely, first, peacekeeping operations and, secondly, combating impunity. Ensuring the protection of civilians, which is part of peacekeeping operations, is not limited to carrying out military tasks to protect against immediate threats of physical violence. It also encompasses greater and more complex responsibilities and tasks. It entails the development of integrated operational directives as part of comprehensive strategic planning. We must also define peacekeeping operations in concrete terms.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Austria for the opportunity it has given us to address once more in this open debate format the matter of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. France supports the statement to be made by the representative of Sweden, who will speak on behalf of the European Union. As we are celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and the tenth anniversary of the first resolution on the protection of civilians (resolution 1265 (1999)) , I wish to reaffirm France's commitment in this field. The respect for international humanitarian law is non-negotiable. All parties to an armed conflict - States and non-State groups alike - must respect this law. Human rights must be ensured, whether we are talking about the Sudan, Gaza, Sri Lanka or even, more recently, in Guinea.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the Secretary-General's thoughts on ways to galvanize potential donors for the African Union and harmonizing their procedures, in particular by helping the African Union establish a trust fund. Finally, we recognize the importance of enabling the African Union to benefit from United Nations institutional experience, that is to say as regards the capacity of the African Union headquarters to plan, deploy, support and manage peacekeeping operations. We must of course not forget the responsibility of the African States themselves when it comes to strengthening their capacity as troop-contributing countries. Allow me to therefore conclude by underscoring that building African peacekeeping capacity is a matter not solely for the United Nations, but also for Africa and all of Africa's international partners.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“These are exceptional cases both for financial reasons - namely, the current crisis and substantial increase in United Nations needs - and for reasons having to do with governance. Every organization, first and foremost the United Nations, has the primary responsibility for financing its activities. This is why the United Nations practice of financing from assessed contributions leads to political, legal and financial problems which we believe to be serious. There are other modalities that are effective and realistic. They must be used. The European Union played a pioneering role in this respect by establishing in 2004 the African Peace Facility and allocating â‚¬740 million to it since then.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“In this respect I would highlight in particular Article 24 of the Charter on the primary responsibility of the Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security, and Chapter VIII on the role of regional organizations. Along these lines, we agree with the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between the African Union and the United Nations. In this respect, we thank the Secretary-General for his evaluation of the various possible modalities for the financing of African Union peacekeeping operations. Indeed, as we build African capacities, we must improve the ways to finance these operations. In this context, we must draw lessons from the support modules established previously in Darfur and more recently in Somalia.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“France has contributed to the preparation and deployment of the Burundi contingent; the European Union naval operation, Operation Atalanta, is helping to secure AMISOM's provisioning routes; European countries are among the primary financial supporters of AMISOM; and France provided health care support to the Mission during the mid- September attacks. As the Secretary-General's report shows, international support for peacekeeping in Africa should be maintained and stepped up. The United Nations has a role to play in this. France agrees with the Secretary- General's opinion that our objective should be African Union ownership of its peacekeeping instruments, with full respect for the United Nations Charter.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“The Renforcement des capacites africaines de maintien de la paix (RECAMP) programme, in particular, is aimed at helping the African Union to put the African Standby Force in place in 2010. France also contributes to capacity-building in Africa through numerous training activities that are aimed at building regional, subregional and national peacekeeping capacities. France and its partners in the European Union also support the operations undertaken by African organizations. This support is well known, but what I wish to underscore today is that it is taking increasingly varied forms. In the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), for example, we see a very clear case of this.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“This stepping up of African endeavours in the field of crisis prevention and management is in line with the spirit of Chapter VIII of the United Nations Charter and thus merits the full support of the international community. It merits this support all the more because the African Union faces peacekeeping challenges that are unique to Africa and that relate to the fact that its institutional capacity is so recently acquired. France, like its European Union partners, will assume its full role in supporting peacekeeping by African regional and subregional organizations. This support must have two facets, namely capacity- building and support for operations. The European Union has developed a plan of action for African Union capacity-building.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“In order to better enable the Organization to overcome those challenges, early this year France and the United Kingdom began an exercise in thinking about and modernizing United Nations peacekeeping. Africa has a unique place in this process. On the one hand, it is the number-one recipient of peacekeepers. On the other, it is taking on increasing responsibilities in these peacekeeping efforts. These African efforts are being undertaken under the aegis of the United Nations, as one third of Blue Helmets are currently provided by African countries. This African effort is also taking place through the work of the African Union, including the gradual implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would of course like to thank Mr. Le Roy for his introduction to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/470). I should also like to welcome the presence among us of President Prodi. My delegation would like to associate itself with the statement to be delivered shortly on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. For my part, I would like to highlight the following points. First of all, everyone is aware of, and shares, the considerations upon which our discussion today is based. The increase in peacekeeping operations in recent years poses a significant challenge. The United Nations has had to act continuously, putting eight times as many Blue Helmets on the ground as it had a decade ago.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We regret that a legal and political guerrilla war is under way that is sterile and does not correspond with public opinion in both countries in favour of overcoming the crisis and turning to the future. The people are sometimes ahead of their Government. However, we must also highlight the concern shared by the Serbian and Kosovo authorities to maintain stability in the region and to preserve the conditions for a shared future within Europe. We encourage Belgrade and Pristina to resume direct dialogue as swiftly as possible. The European Union, for its part, will remain committed to ensuring a stable and prosperous future for the Western Balkans as a whole and to offering a shared future to Serbs and Kosovars within the framework of our European adventure.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Nevertheless, we call on Serbia to maintain its responsible attitude and to focus its efforts on its future integration into the European Union. France, which does not forget a long shared history, is counting on Serbia to contribute to stability in a difficult region. The statement just made by Mr. Jeremic' confirms that intention. We listened attentively to Mr. Hyseni. The commitment to the rule of law, the desire to build a multi-ethnic State that respects minorities, the will to nurture friendly relations with Kosovo's neighbours and the pro-European commitment of the Kosovo authorities that the Foreign Minister just reiterated are strong commitments that should be commended. Once again, we have just seen evidence of the persistence of differences between Serbia and Kosovo.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“The European Union is now providing essential support through deployment of EULEX which assists in building the institutions of a State of law in Kosovo in the framework of resolution 1244 (1999). The European Mission is pursuing a twofold objective: to help the authorities in Kosovo to consolidate the institutions put in place with UNMIK's assistance, and to ensure the full implementation of the commitments that they have undertaken concerning the rule of law. In that context, the role of Serbia is, of course, essential. We welcome the Mission's technical cooperation with the authorities of Kosovo's neighbours - including, of course, Serbia - in the area of law enforcement. We are aware of what Kosovo's independence represents for Serbia.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“It is the result of the work of Serbs who chose the path of reason and of doing their utmost to ensure that Kosovo would develop in peace and calm for the good of all its communities. Of course, difficulties remain. But France believes that if we take a step back to look at all the very real imperfections in the field, it can be said that, generally speaking, the Government of Kosovo has acted in a responsible way and fulfilled its commitments. The creation of a Constitution in conformity with European norms and values and the adoption of laws promoting the participation of minorities are all important steps towards a State of law at the service of all of the inhabitants of Kosovo, without regard to their community alliances. The reorganization of the international presence took place in very good conditions.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“The rights of minorities are respected in conformity with the commitments undertaken by Kosovo authorities by accepting the plan elaborated by the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Martti Ahtisaari. This outcome is the result of the work of all the men and women who have worked within the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for ten years. It is also the result of the work of the European Union with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) and its essential support in helping the authorities in Kosovo to set up a State of law and solid institutions for the good of the people of Kosovo. It is also the result of the work of Kosovars who placed their confidence in the international community.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I wish to begin by thanking Mr. Vuk Jeremic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia and Mr. Skender Hyseni, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, for their presence. We have listened to them with great care. I also commend the work of Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary-General who in a very effective and pragmatic way has implemented the reconfiguration of the international presence created by the Secretary- General with the support of the Security Council. More than a year and a half have passed since Kosovo's declaration of independence. What lessons can we draw? Kosovo's independence has contributed to strengthening security and stability, by putting an end to two decades of violence and defiance.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“To that end, President Sarkozy and President Mubarak have proposed the idea of a peace summit in the framework of the Union for the Mediterranean, which would accompany a resumption of peace negotiations between the two parties and would, of course, be organized in consultation with all parties involved.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“This is a matter of urgency, and the international community and the Council also have a major role to play, because the situation in the Middle East is pressing and concerns us all. We therefore support the efforts of the United States Administration. For their part, France and the European Union have expressed their willingness to support and facilitate the negotiations as much as necessary and to consider the guarantees required in a possible agreement. It is now time to make concrete progress on the path of a just and comprehensive peace that is based on the Arab Peace Initiative, the Madrid principles and the Road Map and is in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. France is prepared to play its full role in such an effort.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“All measures and gestures by States of the region to demonstrate their commitment to a lasting peace - including, in particular, good-neighbourly relations with Israel - are to be encouraged. In the context of that regional approach, we also believe that the time has come to make progress on the Syrian and Lebanese tracks of the peace process. Such developments will amount to nothing, however, if the two parties do not resume their negotiations with a view to reaching a definitive peace settlement whose broad outlines are already known to us. This is a matter of urgency, as President Sarkozy has recalled by stressing the urgency of settling a conflict that is not only regional, but also concerns the entire world. Tensions have increased in recent days in the Middle East, and we all feel that a spark could ignite a fire at any moment.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“There cannot indeed be a peace accord with just one part of the Palestinian people, nor would there be a viable Palestinian State without Gaza. There cannot be peace without recognition of Israel's right to exist, without a renunciation of violence and without respect for signed peace accords. While negotiations towards inter- Palestinian reconciliation face many challenges, we continue to support the Egyptian mediation efforts, and we should also like to pay particular homage to those efforts. The countries of the region, of course, have an important role to play. We will continue to provide all of our support to the Arab Peace Initiative. This should be an essential foundation of a global and lasting solution to the situation in the Middle East.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Throughout the Gaza conflict brought on by the firing by Hamas on Israel, France has reiterated its unswerving position: international humanitarian law should be respected in all places, under all circumstances and by all parties to a conflict, particularly in Gaza and in southern Israel. We believe the parties should engage in a process of independent inquiry, in conformity with international standards, into allegations of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights during the Gaza crisis. My third and last point has to do with inter- Palestinian reconciliation and the role of the neighbour States. Palestinians should speak with a single voice in order to put the peace process back on track.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“We call for an immediate opening of the crossings, especially to allow for access by civilians to humanitarian assistance and also for a resumption of economic activity. Beyond the humanitarian concerns the current closing of these crossings leads to the continuation of the status quo of the political situation in Gaza. Parallel to these efforts, we continue to call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit. I should like to thank the delegations that mentioned the case of this prisoner. As regards the Goldstone Report, its allegations are grave.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Along these lines the Palestinian Authority should continue its efforts to strengthen its security sector and also to institute the rule of law. The continued fight, without quarter, against terrorism should remain a priority. As regards the situation in Gaza - and this is my second point - the consolidation of the ceasefire that hinges on a full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009) remains a priority. This resolution has set the parameters for a lasting ceasefire, including the reopening of crossings and the implementation of mechanisms that will make it possible to put an end to weapons trafficking. These two conditions have not been met. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is concerning.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“There can be no peace without Jerusalem, which will be, as President Sarkozy said in his address to the Knesset on 23 June 2008, the capital of both States. Complementary progress must also be made in the realm of movement and access. This is the case for, Gaza - and I will come back to this - but it is also the case for the West Bank and East Jerusalem. The lifting by the occupying authorities of obstacles to movement around a number of large Palestinian cities constitutes a positive development that should be pursued. All measures that allow for movement towards a normal life for the Palestinian population should be encouraged. Beyond their consequences in humanitarian matters these measures would also allow the Palestinians to face their responsibilities to build the institutions of their future State.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“First, progress on the ground is necessary to prevent people from losing all hope. In that regard Israel should stop settlement activities in the West Bank and also in East Jerusalem. They are illegal and a major obstacle to peace. As our President Sarkozy has said, the settlements obstruct the prospects for a Palestinian State, they do not contribute to security for Israel but rather increase its vulnerability. A second important consideration is Jerusalem. After the clashes in recent days in the Holy City, we call upon the parties to show restraint, so as to avoid the immediate risk of an escalation, whose consequences cannot be predicted. We call upon the Israeli authorities to cease the demolition of houses and other expulsions in East Jerusalem. It is a fact that settlement in that city has taken on a particularly provocative aspect.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“In any case, we underline our support for the complete implementation of resolution 1701 (2006), which calls on the Lebanese State to exercise its sovereignty over the entire Lebanese territory, so that no weapons can be situated in the country without its consent. I turn now to the Israeli-Palestinian matter. I am not the first in the Council to say that rarely - in all likelihood never - has there been such an international consensus about the conditions for peace: the creation of a viable, independent and democratic Palestinian State, living peaceably side by side with Israel within secure and recognized borders, as set out in this Council's resolution 1515 (2003). Nevertheless, we still have to determine the way to take the steps leading to that goal and to do so fast. I will suggest three important steps.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Moreover, it is essential that all parties respect resolution 1701 (2006). We will closely follow the review of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) that the Secretariat will conduct over the coming months in accordance with resolution 1884 (2009). We express our concern about the recent spate of incidents, which are simply violations of resolution 1701 (2006). On the subject of Monday's explosion in southern Lebanon, we await the results of the joint fact-finding mission of the Armed Forces of Lebanon and UNIFIL, which should help to clarify the circumstances of the incident.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I should like to thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Pascoe, the Palestinian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Malki, and the Permanent Representative of Israel, Ms. Shalev, for their statements. France aligns itself with the statement to be made by the Permanent Representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union. To begin, I should like briefly to address the matter of Lebanon, which is also on the Council's agenda. We support the Prime Minister-designate, Mr. Saad Hariri, and we hope that a Government will be formed quickly. The spirit of dialogue must continue to prevail among Lebanese parties. The countries of the region should, for their parts, also join forces to foment a climate conducive to the formation of that Government.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201 (2009) · source
“In that context, it is important that the international community remain mobilized to combat the piracy that poses a threat to, inter alia, vessels of the World Food Programme. Naval assets have been deployed by many States and organizations, including, first and foremost, the European Union with its Operation Atalanta. In addition, as my Japanese colleague mentioned, the members of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia are working to complement military action with civilian action, in order to help countries in the region bring arrested pirates to justice. France welcomes the Contact Group's decision to ask the Secretary-General to establish a trust fund for such purposes. In conclusion, I wish to pay tribute to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“It is important for the Somali Government to take every opportunity to continue to expand the political space in Somalia. Only a political solution will ultimately enable it to guarantee security and stability there. Here, we note with satisfaction the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Ould Abdallah, to develop missions to Mogadishu, carried out by the United Nations Political Office for Somalia. With respect to those who reject all dialogue, France echoes the Secretary-General's appeal to States, organizations and individuals in a position to do so to encourage them to join the peace process. Finally, like most of my colleagues, I have already stressed how difficult it is to deliver international assistance to Somalia.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“France once again extends its condolences to the Governments of Uganda and Burundi on the losses they suffered as a result of the heinous attack on 17 September against the AMISOM. force headquarters. International assistance must continue, to ensure that the African Union can achieve its objective of deploying 8,000 troops. The European Union - the largest financial partner of the African Union - is playing an active role. France has done significant work in the area of training AMISOM. contingents and it evacuated to Nairobi soldiers injured in the 17 September attack. I thank Mr. Boyd and his team for having set up the logistical support package. I wish, thirdly, to speak of the political aspect. France welcomes the untiring efforts of President Sharif in reaching out to groups not yet involved in the reconciliation process.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“AMISOM, to be sure, has an essential role to play in training troops in Somalia and in helping ensure that troops trained abroad get the follow-up they need and that they are used in the optimal way. It is absolutely necessary to back the Transitional Federal Government, in spite of the risks involved. In that context, my thoughts are with the French official who was kidnapped in Mogadishu on 14 July, and who is still being held in Somalia. Secondly, we must, in parallel, continue to support AMISOM. Like some of the colleagues who have spoken before me, I pay tribute to bravery of the troops from Burundi and Uganda, who every day carry out dangerous work in an outstanding manner.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“France welcomes the interest recently shown by Germany and the Russian Federation with respect to initiatives of that kind. The Republic of Djibouti, for its part, is carrying out similar training activities. Here, I play tribute to Djibouti for its endeavours with respect to Somalia. There is a need to help the Transitional Federal Government strengthen the cohesiveness, discipline and effectiveness of its forces, which, as my colleague from Burkina Faso has stressed, are facing foreign fighters who are among the most extreme. By restoring basic public services in areas where it can ensure security, the Transitional Federal Government will be able to retain positive momentum.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“But the international community must act with greater resolve within this framework. Here, I shall touch on four issues. First, full support is urgently needed for the Transitional Federal Government. In April, during the Brussels Conference we collectively committed ourselves to provide such support. That support must be political and financial, but also operational and specific. That is why France, within the framework of resolution 1872 (2009), is training a Somali battalion in Djibouti: 150 soldiers have already been trained and have returned to Somalia, and a further 350 have just begun the training programme. On 29 September, as noted by my Austrian colleague, European Union Defence Ministers stated their interest in a European training mission to take place in a third country.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“At the same time, repeated attacks against the United Nations and the non-governmental organizations make humanitarian work increasingly difficult and dangerous. Nine humanitarian workers have lost their lives working alongside the Somali population in 2009. Thirteen others are being held against their will. This difficult situation requires a renewed commitment by the international community. In his most recent report (S/2009/503), the Secretary-General recalls his incremental approach, which focuses first on support for the Transitional Federal Government and AMISOM. That strategy, which the Security Council backed in resolutions 1863 (2009) and 1872 (2009), is not in question. It is clear that neither security conditions in the field nor positions held by various stakeholders make it possible to deploy a United Nations force.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by conveying my gratitude to Mr. Lynn Pascoe and Mr. Craig Boyd for their briefings. The Transitional Federal Government has held fast in the face of the attacks against it and has even retaken land, in particular in Mogadishu. It has the full support of the French authorities. However, the situation remains very unstable. The deadly attack on 17 September against the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) reminded us that the insurgent forces still have strength. Moreover, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, and now 3.7 million people, or half of the Somali population, depend on international humanitarian aid.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“France believes that certain organizational steps to be taken by the Secretariat, particularly within the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Political Affairs, will make it possible to better take into account the role of women in crisis planning and in preparation for emerging from crisis, thus ensuring a better implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The path to follow is therefore clear, and it is up to us to embark on that path. In order take stock of the progress that has been made and will be made in this regard, France supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General to organize a ministerial meeting at United Nations Headquarters on the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) in October 2010.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“I also welcome the fact that the Council has taken to heart the observation made before it on 30 September by the French Minister of State for Cooperation and la Francophonie, who stated that transparency, cooperation and coordination of efforts between the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict and a new special representative of the Secretary-General for sexual violence and armed conflict will be essential. In addition, the Council has for the first time adopted forceful language regarding the medical needs of women who have been the victims of rape or other sexual violence, particularly sexual and reproductive health.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“A long list remains of dramatic situations that the international community must tackle, including abuses committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nepal, Burma, the Central African Republic and Burundi. These examples serve as reminders to us. Less than a week after the important adoption of resolution 1888 (2009), aimed at bolstering the efforts of the international community to combat sexual violence in armed conflict, the new resolution that the Council has just adopted incorporates major advances to improve implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The definition of indicators by the Secretariat over the coming months to allow all interested parties to follow more closely the progress that has been made in implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is a first step that is both practical and useful.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“The Secretary-General's report (S/2009/465) reflects the proliferation of initiatives aimed at training peacekeeping operations personnel, assist women who are the victims of violence and combat impunity. These initiatives include the one carried out by France, in partnership with UNICEF, aimed at reintegrating child soldiers into civil society. But the United Nations is not alone in acting. The European Union has also demonstrated the importance it attaches to the protection of women by adopting guidelines on violence against women. It has also, at France's instigation, adopted a comprehensive policy regarding the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and an updated operational document on the European policy for security and defence in this regard. The majority of this task, however, remains to be carried out.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“First and foremost, the Council has endeavoured to systematically introduce the approach recommended by resolution 1325 (2000) into the mandates of peacekeeping operations and to persuade the parties to conflicts to themselves incorporate this approach in the peace process. Subsequently, the Secretariat and the agencies, funds and programmes have stepped up activities to protect women, including in post-conflict situations. I would in this connection like to warmly congratulate Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Ine's Alberdi, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM). I also thank Ms. Asha Hagi Elmi Amin for her testimony to us.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Mr. Araud (France) (spoke in French): May I begin by congratulating Viet Nam on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and wish them every success for the month of October. I would like to thank, of course, the American delegation for having exercised the presidency last month. We welcome the initiative taken by Viet Nam in organizing this public debate on women and peace and security, which is dedicated to responding to the needs of women in post-conflict situations. Much has been done, particularly by the United Nations, to implement resolution 1325 (2000), but these efforts must be continued.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“In any case, we believe it essential that the meeting be held as soon as possible so that the international community can support the renewed compact concluded between the Afghan people and their Government.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“These gradually increasing responsibilities will require from the future Afghan authorities more resolute, virtuous and effective action than in the past. Priority reforms must be urgently undertaken on political and domestic matters insufficiently addressed to date: improving governance, in particular local governance; building Afghan security and civilian capacities; stepping up the fight against corruption; and re-launching the national reconciliation process and speeding up the progressive reintegration of ex- combatants into society. We welcome the Secretary-General's positive response to our proposal. The modalities for the conference will be discussed with interested parties, beginning, of course, with the next Afghan Government.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“For the international community also, it is a time to take stock of our commitment and evaluate the challenges still before us, as well as the best way to meet them. That is why France, together with Germany and the United Kingdom, has taken the initiative to propose to the United Nations that a new international conference on Afghanistan be convened after a new Afghan Government has been put in place. The goal of such a conference would be based on the comprehensive strategy, defined in 2008 in Bucharest and at the Paris conference, to establish the framework for relations between Afghanistan and the international community during this new phase, which should see Afghans taking full control over their national destiny.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“The Independent Election Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission have conducted an audit on this subject. They must be able to work in transparency and tranquillity with the support and confidence of all parties. As we await final results, we have only one demand: that procedures be complied with so that, ultimately, the choice of the Afghans is respected. It is essential that dialogue and national consensus continue, including beyond the elections. Whatever the final result may be, the establishment of a Government which can express that national consensus is desirable. The elections were a time when the Afghan people not only could see what has been accomplished, but also turn towards the future and express their hopes and expectations as a new period is beginning in the history of Afghanistan.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“On the military level, we have deployed more than 3,000 troops in dangerous combat zones. They have paid a heavy price. With respect to police personnel, we are currently deploying members of the gendarmerie as part of the European gendarme force. Turning to civilian assistance, my country has made very significant efforts in recent years. Alongside its partners, France will continue its commitment for as long as is necessary to bring about an Afghan State that is able to fully take its future in its own hands. Afghan voters went to polling stations on 20 August 2009 to elect their President and provincial council members. As the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has underscored, certain irregularities have been pointed out.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“I would like in particular to commend the work of Special Representative Kai Eide, who has maintained strict and watchful impartiality in making an irreplaceable contribution to the credibility of the electoral process. I should therefore like to reiterate our full confidence in the Special Representative, both in his role as the international community's spokesman to the Afghan people and in his efforts to ensure the mobilization and coordination of the international community on an issue where much remains to be done despite the progress made in the past year. He will need the unwavering support of the international community to overcome those challenges, and he can of course count on France's support in that regard. As the Council is aware, France is very involved in Afghanistan.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source