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1. “Liechtenstein aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier today by the representative of Switzerland on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians. We should like to add a few additional points without repeating too much of what has already been said. I shall not reiterate comments on the various reviews under way, except to say that this year, as we review peace operations and the Peacebuilding Commission, we hope that the protection of civilians will be an unconditional core element of those reviews. In the public eye, the United Nations is truly expected to protect civilians in the field. That is a core task, and we very much hope that the reviews will focus on it.”

   2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source

2. “ICC States parties could also refer the situation in Syria to the ICC to the extent that crimes are committed by their nationals as foreign fighters. There can be no lasting peace without justice. If we are to find solutions for the seemingly intractable conflicts that plague the Middle East, accountability for the most serious crimes under international law must form part of them.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

3. “Recently, the General Assembly transmitted to the Council all of the reports of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Syria. The Council must not close its eyes to the overwhelming evidence of massive and heinous crimes being committed. That would be an affront to thousands of victims and their families. While the demand for an ICC referral remains as valid as ever, we must explore all options that can contribute to bringing some measure of justice to the victims of crimes in Syria. One can find some thoughts on this matter in the summary on our webside concerning the small workshop hosted by Liechtenstein last November at Princetown University. For example, domestic prosecutions based on the "passive/active personality" principle or on universal jurisdiction could make a meaningful contribution.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

4. “We believe that the recent ratification will open the door for the rule of law to make its mark in this long- standing conflict. Will the politics on the ground get in the way ofjustice taking its course? Will the States concerned cooperate with a potential investigation by the Court? It is too early to tell, but we are convinced that the Court itself, as an independent and impartial institution, is fully equipped to fulfil its mandate in accordance with the rule of law. Almost exactly two years ago, 58 States, including my country, requested the Security Council to refer the situation in Syria to the ICC. Regrettably, that request was answered with a double veto. That cannot be the end of the conversation about accountability in Syria.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

5. “Nevertheless, any ratification of the Rome Statute should first and foremost be seen as what it is: a legally binding, multilateral commitment to ending impunity for genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, with a view to preventing such crimes from occurring in the first place. The ICC is not a one-sided political tool that can be employed by a party to a conflict. The ICC cannot be used to sue any specific person or country. Should an investigation be opened in Palestine, any and all Rome Statute crimes committed on Palestinian territory can be scrutinized, no matter who committed them. Furthermore, the principle of complementarity applies. The ICC - because it has to under the Rome Statute - will yield to investigations and prosecutions genuinely undertaken by States with jurisdiction over the crimes.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

6. “My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union. I will add only a few words, on the subject of criminal accountability. Liechtenstein welcomes the recent ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) by the State of Palestine. As an active State party to the Rome Statute, we are fully committed to the goal of an ICC with universal reach. Palestine's ratification is especially important and significant given the small number of States parties in the Middle East. Other States from the region should follow that example. We are aware of the long and complex history that provides the political context for this ratification.”

   2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source

7. “In tackling displacement, we need a holistic, inclusive approach based on close collaboration with civil society and women's groups and aimed at prevention, protection, participation and development. We believe that this is the only way that will allow us to build long-lasting peace and achieve full recovery.”

   2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

8. “Such trips - as is well known - expose them to grave risks, including physical and sexual violence. In less than three years, beneficiaries are reporting that SAFE has not only changed their lives for the better, but that many also no longer need food assistance from the World Food Programme. It is simply unacceptable that the majority of humanitarian action still fails to take into account the vulnerabilities and special needs of women and girls or their potential to make active contributions. That is not due to a lack of guidance, since we have the relevant instruments at our disposal. It is up to us Member States, the United Nations system and all relevant actors in the field to ensure the implementation of the guiding documents. It is now time to hold ourselves accountable to our own standards.”

   2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

9. “Education in particular is a crucial element for empowering women, making them less vulnerable and allowing them to make active contributions to recovery. Indeed, women have to be part of the solution, with full and equal participation. In that regard, I would like to highlight the World Food Programme's excellent initiative in the Sudan, entitled Safe Access to Firewood and Alternative Energy in Humanitarian Settings (SAFE). It provides fuel-efficient stoves that reduce firewood consumption and the clearing of community forests. The stoves have reduced expenses for cooking fuel, allowing women to buy other food items and improve the nutrition and diet diversity of their families. In addition, women no longer have to venture far from their homes to collect firewood.”

   2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

10. “The assistance required must be complemented therefore by protection, which is currently lacking. Much more is necessary to ensure protection from further harm and trauma, in particular to women and children. States also need to invest in prevention, to work on preparedness and to have policies in place to deal with displacement before it even occurs. Displacement is not a short-term problem, and we therefore have to stop treating it as if it were. It is not solely a humanitarian issue, but also a development issue. Early investment in development will help lDPs and refugees rebuild their livelihoods. Rapid provision of identity documents, fair and equal access to asylum as well as access to education are key.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

11. “Displacement has been shown to exacerbate existing gender inequality. Internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees often lack identification documents. They are deprived of their livelihoods and struggle with poverty, which puts them in a particularly vulnerable position. As a consequence, women face a drastic increase in violence, particularly violence inside their homes and from intimate partners. They are more vulnerable to sexual harassment and exploitation as well as to child, early and forced marriages. We cannot limit our action to assist IDPs and refugees to what is required for bare survival. IDPs account for 63 per cent ofthe aforementioned 33 million people displaced due to violence and conflicts. Internal displacement is a long-term experience, lasting an average of 17 years.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

12. “We are seeing unprecedented numbers ofdisplaced persons; 55 million were reportedly displaced by the end of 2013, including 33 million due to violence in conflicts. Violent outbreaks in Gaza and Iraq have exacerbated the situation even further. Displacement is a peace-and-security issue that needs adequate attention by the Council, in addition to action by the other main organs. Liechtenstein therefore welcomes this debate and its very timely focus on internally displaced and refugee women. My delegation hosted a workshop and a policy forum on the topic in collaboration with the International Peace Institute a few weeks ago in preparation for today's discussions. Women and children account for 80 per cent of displaced persons. Nevertheless, the way they experience displacement rarely shapes interventions and programmes.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

13. “It should allow the Council to stop these horrendous crimes from happening in the first place. We also believe that elected members of the Council should sign on to such a code of conduct. They have an equally important obligation not to vote against Council action in situations involving atrocity crimes. For our part, as non-members, we will continue to work through the ACT Group to contribute to the success of that initiative.”

    2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source

14. “cc " Two no votes prevented the Council from referring the situation in Syria to the ICC - two "no" votes against 13 votes in favour, with 65 sponsors. We certainly accept the veto as part of the United Nations Charter, which we all ratified, but we do not accept that it be used in a way contrary to the very purposes and principles contained in the Charter. We have repeatedly called on the permanent members to commit to refraining from the use of the veto in situations involving genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The meeting convened last month by the French and Mexican Foreign Ministers on that subject demonstrated that many Member States share that view. We applaud the French initiative and hope to see more concrete results soon. In our View, a code of conduct should also have a preventive function.”

    2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source

15. “In the case of Security Council referrals, the Council can and should act as a powerful enforcement mechanism. We believe it is high time for the Council to start fulfilling its part of the bargain. The failure of the Sudan, for example, to cooperate with the ICC reflects badly on the Court, through no fault on its own. The repeated failure of the Council, however, to enforce its own resolution 1593 (2005), which imposes an unambiguous obligation on the Sudan to cooperate with the ICC, undermines the credibility of the Council and empties of meaning its public commitment to ensuring accountability for the worst crimes under international law. Creating a follow-up mechanism to deal with cooperation problems would be a first step in the right direction.”

    2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source

16. “We also know that no such mechanism exists to address issues arising from Security Council referrals to the ICC, despite almost a decade having passed since the first such referral by the Council of the situation in Darfur to the ICC. While individual delegations have made commendable attempts to improve the interaction, for example through informal, interactive dialogue between the Council and the ICC Prosecutor, such innovations have been ad hoc and were left unfinished. In February 2013, the Council formally committed itself to effectively following up on issues of cooperation with international tribunals, including the ICC, but that promise remains unfulfilled. As a consequence, real issues arising from that relationship continue to go unaddressed.”

    2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source

17. “I hope the Ombudsperson and other members of the Council will not misunderstand this as a lack of interest in the issue of sanctions, which is also important, but it is also in the interest of having an efficient debate. When the Security Council created the ad hoc International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the ad hoc International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, it took care to ensure an effective follow-up. It invited the Presidents and Prosecutors of those Tribunals to conduct regular briefings, and created the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals to address the day-to-day issues arising from the Tribunals' work. All of us know the tremendous value of such an established mechanism for interaction.”

    2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source

18. “I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this debate, for the concept paper (S/2014/725, annex) and for your able stewardship of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Liechtenstein aligns itself with the statement delivered by Switzerland on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group and also with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Norway on behalf of the Group of Like-Minded States on Targeted Sanctions. I have the honour to deliver the following remarks on behalfof Costa Rica, Hungary, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Switzerland, as well as my own country. These remarks will focus on the follow- up to Security Council referrals to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the use of the veto.”

    2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source

19. “We must do more to ensure that survivors and their representatives and organizations are at the table when we work towards ending sexual violence. We are convinced that such an approach will have a strong impact on the willingness of the relevant actors to bring about change.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

20. “Generally speaking, it is crucial that evidence be professionally collected at the earliest possible stage. That process may be assisted, inter alia, by the Justice Rapid Response initiative. Survivors of sexual violence also only rarely receive reparations. In that context, we particularly commend the work of the ICC Trust Fund for Victims, which adopts a gender perspective across all its activities and assists survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. Protection issues are crucial, but we need the same level of emphasis on participation. The Secretary- General reports that sexual violence is also specifically being used as a method of curtailing the participation of women and girls in public life. That is a very worrisome development. Indeed, the voices of survivors, especially of sexual violence, are rarely heard.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

21. “We sincerely hope that the upcoming summit in London in June will help bring about increased impetus and better implementation. A major barrier to the effective protection of women from sexual violence is the continuing culture of impunity. We welcome the focus of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the fight against sexual violence in her work. Crimes of sexual violence play a role in nearly every case under investigation. That speaks both to the startling prevalence of conflict- related sexual Violence and to the ICC's commitment to holding perpetrators of those crimes accountable. Nevertheless, justice for survivors of conflict- related sexual violence continues to be the exception to the rule, and holding perpetrators accountable has proven to be exceedingly difficult.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

22. “The recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/181) once again illustrates the alarming increase in sexual violence, which is often used as a method of warfare. With the adoption of resolution 2106 (2013), the Council has provided us with important tools to end that abominable practice. Nevertheless, we continue to face a major gap in the actual implementation of those measures. A lack of prioritization, capacity, adequate training, services - and ultimately resources - are the main reasons. Liechtenstein was therefore pleased to be among the 144 States that endorsed the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict initiated by the United Kingdom. The Declaration sends a clear message that we all must redouble our efforts in that regard.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

23. “Let me conclude by drawing the Council's attention to the outcome of a workshop on strengthening the children and armed conflict agenda, which we convened together with our non-governmental organization partner Watchlist and the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination in December last year. The report was recently published as an official document and it contains a number of useful recommendations that we recommend for all stakeholders in the field of children and armed conflict.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

24. “We were relieved to see the Council take meaningful, albeit long overdue, action on the humanitarian situation in Syria. We hope that the Council will continue acting with resolve and impose appropriate sanctions should the parties fail to comply with the resolution. In addition, the Council should finally live up to its responsibility to ensure that those committing atrocity crimes in Syria, in particular crimes against children, are brought to justice. In the current circumstances, only a referral to the International Criminal Court could jump-start accountability efforts in Syria.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

25. “The early conclusion of such action plans is also in the interest of the States concerned. They should therefore allow unconditional access for and facilitate the United Nations important work in that regard. Liechtenstein was shocked by the findings of the Secretary- General's recent report on children and armed conflict in Syria (S/2014/31), which listed a number of horrendous violations and abuses against children. We are deeply concerned about those ongoing violations and abuses by both parties to the conflict and ask them to immediately put an end to them. The recent adoption of resolution 2139 (2014) is of particular importance for the situation of children, who suffer disproportionately from the armed conflict in Syria.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

26. “In that context, we particularly welcome the draft Lucens guidelines and we hope for their widespread endorsement. Liechtenstein reiterates its firm support for the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and welcomes the "Children, not soldiers" campaign. We are happy to see the willingness of Governments to sign national action plans and end the recruitment and use of child soldiers. But most of the parties listed in the annex to the Secretary General's report (S/2113/245) are non-State actors. Of the 11 persistent perpetrators, 10 are non-State actors. We therefore fully support the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's efforts to engage with all the relevant parties to conclude action plans and promote their implementation.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

27. “At the outset, I would like to thank Luxembourg for holding this debate and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, as well as the other briefers, for providing the Security Council with timely information and analysis on the impact of armed conflicts on children around the world. We especially commend Mr. Sawaneh for his inspiring words and the courage to share his experiences with us here today. Liechtenstein strongly condemns the widespread intentional attacks on children and teachers at schools. We also deplore the military use of schools, which gravely endangers civilians and deprives children of their education. Those are clear violations of international humanitarian law, and we urge States to take all the necessary steps to end those practices and to protect children's right to education.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

28. “We encourage the creation of an inter-agency task force to deal with that and other matters related to international criminal justice.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

29. “Furthermore, the United Nations "Rights up front" approach is an important new development in that regard, as is the undertaking of civilian casualty recording. My delegation agrees with the Secretary-General that peacekeeping remains an important tool in protecting civilians and that sustained efforts to provide missions with sufficient resources and capabilities are essential to achieving that goal. We must also ensure that all individual protection components of mission mandates are fully implemented. Through resolution 2100 (2013), on the situation in Mali, the Security Council requested the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali to support the efforts of national authorities and the ICC to bring to justice those responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

30. “As we know by now, from many years of experience, accountability needs to be pursued through a range of measures that go far beyond criminal proceedings against particular individuals. Efforts must be made to preserve the rights and dignity of endless numbers of victims, to fight impunity on a larger scale, to help establish a common historical narrative and to lay the building blocks for long-term reconciliation. As stated by the Secretary-General, accountability encompasses the political, legal and moral responsibility of individuals and institutions for past violations. Such responsibility can be upheld only where the activities of conflict parties are monitored, thereby propelling decision-makers to act. Conflict parties engaging in casualty tracking can also help to foster accountability.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

31. “It does not mean that the ICC should or can deal with all serious crimes in any given situation, but it is a manifestation of the State's commitment to hold perpetrators to account or, should that not be possible, to transfer them to an international judicial institution. Until such time as the Rome Statute system has reached universality, the Security Council has a crucial role to play in triggering the Court's jurisdiction, and thereby realizing its full deterrent effect. More than a year ago, 58 States requested the Council to refer the situation in Syria to the ICC - a call that still remains unanswered today. The repeated expression of interest of the Syrian opposition to submit to the jurisdiction of the ICC gives some hope that accountability will not fall off the table.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

32. “The veto is both a privilege and a responsibility. It must not be used to prolong and legitimize human suffering. One important incentive for conflict parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarin law is the prospect of accountability. Those responsible for war crimes must be brought to justice. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) sends a clear message and states specifically that willfully impeding relief supplies may constitute a war crime. Ratification of the Rome Statute remains the ultimate expression of commitment to respecting international humanitarian law and ensuring accountability.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

33. “Given the lack of implementation of the presidential statement, the resolution should at the very least make it clear that the Council will, in cases of non-compliance, follow up with measures under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. We call upon Council members to adopt such a resolution without further delay, thereby fulfilling their responsibility under the Charter. It would be inexcusable to use or threaten the use of the veto against such a draft resolution, aimed at preventing or ending violations of international humanitarian law, many of which may amount to war crimes. We congratulate France on its commitment to develop a code of conduct with a view to restricting the use of the veto. We, along with other States and civil society actors, continue to support that initiative.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

34. “The arbitrary denial of humanitarian access should be among the Council's core concerns and triggers for action. As stated by the Secretary-General in his report, parties to conflict must allow and facilitate the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief. The presidential statement from October 2013 (S/PRST/2013/15) represented a rare and welcome moment of unity in the Council, but it did not lead to any changes on the ground. It is now high time for the Council to step up the pressure and adopt a resolution urging all parties to conflict to make sure that civilians in need can be reached and that humanitarian and medical personnel are adequately protected.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

35. “We welcome the report by the Secretary-General (S/2013/689) on the protection of civilians, especially the emphasis placed on the five core challenges. Let me use the opportunity today to focus on two of them, namely, enhancing humanitarian access and accountability. The protection of civilians must be addressed by a broad range of stakeholders, including those present here today. While the parties to conflict bear the obligation to comply with international humanitarian law, and are thus primarily responsible for the protection of civilians, the Security Council also has an important role to play. As the guardian of international peace and security, the Council must respond decisively when massive violations of international humanitarian law escalate a conflict, as we have been witnessing in Syria for such a prolonged period now.”

    2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source

36. “Should the Council's failure to act upon that call continue, it may be incumbent upon the General Assembly to formally recommend that the Council to make such a referral. We note that the Syrian National Coalition publically called for the referral and we welcome that commitment to obey the rule of law. We also encourage any future Government to submit the situation in Syria to the jurisdiction ofthe ICC, in accordance with article 12(3) of the Rome Statute.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

37. “Where appropriate, the results of investigations mandated by the Human Rights Council should be brought to the attention of the Security Council for further action. All of what I have mentioned applies to the current situation in Syria. There has rarely been a situation in the recent past where more serious crimes under international law have been committed at this scale and for such a long time without any response by the international community. Given the unwillingness and inability of the domestic legal system in Syria to investigate and prosecute the crimes committed, we have joined a total of 63 States that have called upon the Security Council to refer the situation in Syria to the ICC.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

38. “Accountability is first and foremost the responsibility of each State, but armed conflict frequently - almost automatically - leads to dysfunctional domestic justice systems. The ICC was designed to fill that void and to deliver justice and redress for victims. We therefore strongly encourage States that have not done so yet to join and to implement the Rome Statute. The Security Council also has an important role to play, in particular by referring appropriate situations to the ICC and by promoting accountability at the domestic level. The Council should be ready to swiftly establish commissions of inquiry and fact-finding missions to jump-start accountability efforts, and it should be ready to effectively follow up on their outcomes.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

39. “Third States should refrain from contributing to civilian suffering, inter alia, by prohibiting arms transfers that pose a significant risk of international humanitarian law violations. The safety of humanitarian workers is of particular concern. We call on all States that have not yet done so to ratify the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel and its 2005 Optional Protocol. We also recall that attacks on humanitarian workers may constitute a war crime under article 8(2)(e)(iii), of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). Where prevention fails, as is often the case, accountability becomes all the more important. It is an essential element of reconciliation and it helps prevent the recurrence of conflict.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

40. “As highlighted by the Secretary-General in his most recent report (S/2012/376), we have come far in identifying responsibilities, achievements, needs and shortcomings in the field of protecting civilians in armed conflict. But in many conflicts around the world, we need concrete action on the ground to avoid civilian suffering and casualties. All parties to a conflict, including State and non-State actors, must ensure that their forces respect international humanitarian law and that they are trained to do so. They must strictly respect the principles of distinction and proportionality and they must in particular avoid the use of explosive force in densely populated areas. Swift and unhindered access for humanitarian actors must be guaranteed, and not arbitrarily denied.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

41. “At the outset, my delegation would also like tojoin others in paying tribute to all those who have lost their lives or suffered injury while working for the United Nations. In particular, we would like to pay tribute to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello. We welcome the increased attention given to the issue of the protection of civilians, as evidenced by the process leading to the Oslo Conference and the recent thematic work of the Security Council. The presidential statement adopted in February (S/PRST/2013/2) sent a strong message, especially with respect to both the need to fight impunity and the role of the International Criminal Court. We were also pleased to see that the Council recognized the importance of ensuring access for and protection of peacekeepers, humanitarian and medical personnel.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

42. “In this context, we would like to inform delegations about the next session of our lecture series on women and peace and security. It will take place on 8 or 9 July and will focus on the role of men as perpetrators but also as victims of sexual violence in conflict.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

43. “The Council's ability to respond depends on the availability of objective, accurate and reliable information. Monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements and the work of the women's protection advisers are therefore of continued relevance. There seems to be a major design flaw in our current national and international efforts to bring about justice for crimes of sexual violence - the voices ofvictims are rarely heard. This is lamentable and counterproductive, because a greater role for victims in this discourse could have a strong impact on the willingness of the relevant actors to bring about change. To conclude, I would briefly like to recall that sexual violence also affects men and boys, as stated in the concept paper.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

44. “The Court can also assist such work by providing information and evidence for use in domestic proceedings, and it is well known that the ICC Prosecutor has made the fight against sexual violence a focus of her work. The Security Council should more often call on Governments to prioritize the strengthening of domestic justice systems, but it should also be more assertive where national systems fail, through the establishment of fact-finding commissions, commissions of inquiry and referrals to the ICC. Where domestic justice systems have broken down completely, such measures may often be the only way of creating deterrence and enabling longer-term justice. Evidence needs to be professionally collected at the earliest possible stages, a process that may be assisted inter alia by the Justice Rapid Response initiative.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

45. “The necessary work to that end is closely linked to broader efforts to strengthen justice and the rule of law. An effective judicial response requires States themselves to strengthen domestic justice systems in all their aspects, where appropriate, with the assistance of international donors and agencies. Particular emphasis should be placed on procedures that allow victims and witnesses to come forward while minimizing the risk of reprisals and that take into account the severe trauma that may have been inflicted on them. The International Criminal Court (ICC) also has an important role to play, and we were therefore somewhat surprised not to see the ICC mentioned explicitly in the concept paper. The work of the Court can serve in particular as an incentive for Governments to deliver accountability at the domestic level.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

46. “We welcome this open debate and thank your delegation, Mr. President, for its useful concept paper (S/2013/335). While a continued emphasis on protection issues is crucial, we call at the same time for the same level of emphasis on the participation pillar of this agenda. In recent years, we have witnessed an alarming increase in the documented use of sexual violence in armed conflict, often as a method of warfare to achieve military goals. Much remains to be done in terms of an effective response. Ending impunity is clearly a central element in this respect. Unfortunately, however, we must acknowledge that, in practice, the fight to end impunity has barely begun. Effective justice for victims of sexual violence in conflict continues to be a great exception to the rule.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

47. “And I am particularly pleased to inform the Council that my delegation will launch, in close partnership with the Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination at Princeton University and with PeaceWomen, a series of panel discussions dealing with different aspects of the women and peace and security agenda. The first such event at United Nations Headquarters will take place on 12 December in Conference Room 1 at 3 p.m. The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, will speak there about the work of the Court to prevent and prosecute sexual and gender- based crimes.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

48. “A study recently published by the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security reveals the inconsistency with which the Council addresses women, peace and security concerns in its decisions on country situations. We believe that Council members should make greater efforts to ensure that their country-specific experts receive the information necessary to address those concerns in relevant mission mandates. To support such efforts, my delegation has undertaken various initiatives. In partnership with Switzerland, we supported the publication of a handbook on the women and peace and security agenda by PeaceWomen. The handbook has just been released in its second edition and is available at the entrance to this Chamber.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

49. “The Security Council should also, hand in hand with the General Assembly, address the lack of women as lead peace mediators, including by encouraging the Secretary-General to appoint women to such positions and to ensure that adequate gender expertise is provided in peace processes. Women's civil society organizations are an important asset in this regard. We must ensure that their unique grass-roots perspective is taken into account as we rethink how gender expertise is structured and deployed in the United Nations system. My delegation therefore welcomes the adoption of the presidential statement, which highlights the important role of women's civil society organizations in this area. My delegation has long advocated for the consistent mainstreaming of the Council's thematic agenda into its country-specific work.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

50. “Peace accords that fail to ensure the engagement of women in post-conflict governance often neglect their access to economic opportunities, justice and reparations. When sexual violence is not addressed in the early stages of mediation, such as in ceasefire agreements, it usually remains ignored throughout the whole peace process. We therefore call on the Security Council and all relevant actors to increase efforts to promote women's participation in peace negotiations and mediation and to meet the specific concerns of women during post- conflict reconstruction.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source