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1. “All States parties to the Rome Statute and all relevant regional and international organizations are required to cooperate fully with the ICC, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). We welcome the guidelines issued by the Secretary- General last year on non-essential contacts on the part of members of the Secretariat with individuals subject to ICC arrest warrants, yet we share the concerns expressed by the Prosecutor on high-level contacts with individuals under ICC arrest warrants. The Council can do to more to assist the Court. One obvious step is to list individuals under ICC arrest warrants on the Sudan Sanctions Committee. Another step is to ensure an effective follow-up of the cases referred to the ICC and to answer the correspondence the Court has addressed to the Council on cases of non-cooperation.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

2. “The report before us contains multiple reminders of the challenges the Prosecutor's Office is facing in fulfilling its mandate. Resolution 1593 (2005) remains a dead letter and has yet to be implemented. After 10 years and countless victims since the beginning of the conflict in Darfur, only four senior officials have been indicted for war crimes and crimes against humanity; one of them is also accused of genocide. They are the only ones who have been held to account. We again urge the Government of the Sudan to meet its obligations and to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC), including on the enforcement of the arrest warrants issued by the Court.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

3. “Humanitarian aid workers and peacekeepers are subject to attacks throughout Darfur. The deliberate obstruction of humanitarian assistance must end. The report also notes the persistence of sexual and gender-based violence in Darfur. I strongly condemn those horrendous crimes. It is imperative that an end be put to the culture of impunity that allows sexual and gender-based crimes to continue unabated. An investigation into such cases should be made a priority. All perpetrators of those and other serious crimes must be brought to account. The Government of the Sudan should do more to end attacks against civilians, fight impunity, ensure accountability and guarantee justice for the victims. Justice must be made the cornerstone ofa lasting and sustainable peace agreement in Darfur.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

4. “I would like to start by thanking Ms. Fatou Bensouda for her briefing and her nineteenth report to the Council on the situation in Darfur. Both the report and the Prosecutor's briefing show that the overall situation in Darfur has not improved since she last briefed the Council in December (see S/PV.7080). On the contrary, over the past six months the situation in Darfur has continued to deteriorate. Clashes between the Government and the rebels continue. Civilians are affected by indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks. Approximately 250,000 people have been newly displaced, including due to attacks carried out by the Sudanese Government supported Rapid Support Forces on villages and the camps of internally-displaced persons. That number dwarfs the number of people displaced in 2011 and 2012.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

5. “There could also be greater coordination before and during country visits by PBC Chairs and Council members. Finally, we look forward to the Secretary-General's next report on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict later this year, which we trust will provide a basis for our deliberations on the lessons learned from the United Nations response in countries affected by or emerging from conflict.”

   2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

6. “I cannot stress enough the role of the Peace-building Commission (PBC) in coordinating and reinforcing the United Nations peacebuilding architecture in that regard. Increased interaction and cooperation with the World Bank and collaboration on the ground are required. The PBC role must not be reduced to that of a mere fundraiser. The discussion on how to deepen and focus the advisory and support role of the PBC is very timely and, in that context, its upcoming mandated review next year is very important. The PBC clearly adds more value to our deliberations in the Security Council. The country-specific configuration Chairs of the PBC could participate in Council meetings at which the situation concerning the country in question is considered.”

   2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

7. “It is very important to follow the United Nations seven-point action plan on women's participation in peacebuilding, in which the United Nations committed to ensuring women's participation in conflict resolution, post-conflict building and mediation. It also promotes women's representation in post-conflict governance. Today the Council referred to resolution 2122 (2013), which remains a key element in the expanding framework for women's contribution to peace. In order to more effectively help countries affected by conflict, the efforts of the international community should be guided by a spirit ofpartnership that enhances and better coordinates the links among the United Nations civilian capacity, Member States, regional organizations, international financial institutions and civil society.”

   2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

8. “A very important aspect of inclusivity relates to the participation of women and youth. We constantly urge the inclusion of women in peacebuilding processes, but what does that mean in reality? Women are powerful agents of change in rebuilding communities affected by conflict. Women bring their experiences of war to the conference table. Women make up 80 per cent ofrefugees. They are often victims of sexual violence, and war widows. When they are combatants, they also have different needs and experiences from those of male combatants. Democratic governance, security sector reform, land tenure, justice and the protection of human rights are key elements for sustainable peace where women's interests and gender perspectives should be taken into account.”

   2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

9. “Strengthening formal and informal institutions, restoring core governance functions and equitable service delivery, and strengthening domestic accountability systems in countries emerging from conflicts are practical expression of sustainable peace. Institutions take a long time to develop into a solid forum for inclusive political participation and for the delivery of security, social services, justice, education and economic opportunities. The capacities of Governments to sustain and empower such institutions remain a key challenge for countries emerging from conflicts. Strong leadership and political will are crucial. Another important element for the peacebuilding is inclusivity. Elected Governments must keep various societal and political forces engaged and include them in the decision-making process.”

   2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

10. “That exercise emphasized, once again, the importance of the rule of law as one of the key elements of conflict prevention, peacebuilding, conflict resolution and peacekeeping. Moreover, it unfolded around the idea that early peacebuilding starts with peacekeeping missions and that their support to strengthening rule-of-law institutions should lay foundations for long-term peacebuilding objectives. In that context, the role of the effective management of transitions, as well as the importance of partnerships and cooperation with Member States, regional, subregional and international partners, was underlined. The Council also reiterated that national ownership, responsibility and political will were critical in building sustainable peace.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

11. “The international community should also devote enhanced attention to minimizing the impact of external stresses such as cross-border conflict and the possible spillover of threats posed by international criminal networks. Internal factors, such as political exclusion, real or perceived discrimination against social groups, corruption, high levels of youth unemployment and unequally distributed natural resources could also be profoundly destabilizing for countries that have weak institutions and are politically and socially fragmented. In my remarks, I would like to focus on two elements: institution-building and the rule of law. Under last month's Lithuanian presidency, the Council held an open debate (see S/PV.7113) and adopted on a presidential statement on the rule of law (S/PRST/2014/5).”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source

12. “I would like to thank all speakers for their interventions. Sustaining and consolidating peace is a central objective of the United Nations peace and security architecture. It is our collective responsibility to consolidate the gains that we have achieved and to prevent post-conflict countries from sliding back into violence. The sustained attention and consistent commitment of the international community and strong national ownership are critical to achieving lasting peace. Lithuania recognizes the importance of the main elements contained in the 2012 report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict (S/2012/746), namely, inclusive processes, instituition-building and sustained international support, accompanied by strong national ownership.”

    2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source