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Bekkers

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2016-10-25
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2016-12-15
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  1. “Those plans have proved to be a helpful national coordination tool, as well as a transparent and effective mechanism for obtaining donor support. We will continue to do so in the OSCE. In conclusion, the OSCE believes that strengthening the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), and in particular strengthening the role of the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts, could positively contribute to preventing non-State actors from obtaining weapons of mass destruction. Therefore, at the formal open consultations here in New York, we have presented our recommendations in order to strengthen the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We very much look forward to the final report from the 2016 comprehensive review.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

  2. “The first point-of-contact training in the OSCE area, held in June in Kaliningrad, was hosted by the Russian Federation, which the Russian representative referred to this morning. Fourthly, in order to directly support the 1540 Committee and its Group of Experts, as well as to effectively utilize the expertise and resources of both organizations, in 2011 the OSCE and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) concluded a memorandum of understanding. This year we signed a cost-sharing agreement with the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace and Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific. Fifthly, and most important, the OSCE, together with the 1540 Committee and UNODA, directly assisted 15 OSCE participating States in the development of their national implementation action plans on the resolution.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

  3. “Since 2011, the OSCE has been actively supporting its participating member States with the implementation ofthe resolution. Let me therefore highlight some ofthe most important achievements in this field. First, the OSCE created an informal group of friends on resolution 1540 (2004), co-chaired by Spain and Belarus, and appointed a coordinator on non-proliferation issues. Secondly, we established a directory of resolution 1540 (2004) points of contact within the OSCE. Currently, 51 of the 57 participating States have officially appointed their point of contact to the OSCE. The directory has been shared with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). Thirdly, annual meetings of the point of contacts were held in 2014 and 2015.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

  4. “In order for Security Council resolutions to remain relevant, their practical implementation at the national level is crucial, and that is where regional organizations under Chapter VIII ofthe Charter ofthe United Nations remain extremely valuable. The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is the largest regional security organization, with 57 participating States. Its comprehensive approach to security encompasses political, military, economic, environmental and human aspects. As such, it is ideally placed to address the needs of its participating States in their national implementation of the resolution. As an example of the importance we attach to resolution 1540 (2004), our quarterly magazine includes a special section on the resolution - unrelated to the fact that this high-level debate it being held.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

  5. “Mr. Bekkers: A large-scale chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear incident would not just affect the physical infrastructure of the affected State, but would also have widely catastrophic implications reaching beyond national borders. Non-State actors do not act under the lawful authority of any State, and therefore do not abide by the same international commitments that States do. Other delegations have also pointed that out this morning. Resolution 1540 (2004) addresses that critical gap in the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction by specifically targeting non-State actors. Through the years, the resolution has become an important component of the global security architecture.”

    2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source

  6. “President, as may all others present, that the OSCE remains committed to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), with a view to countering the normalization of violence, promoting peace and security, eradicating gender-based violence and improving the participation of women. We rely on the support of the Security Council as we strive to work in close cooperation with all stakeholders.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  7. “For example, we have developed close cooperation with UN- Women in Ukraine on the implementation of the new Ukrainian national action plan. I have just mentioned some of our achievements, but we still have a long way to go. We are aware that we need to look inward as well. We need to create a better gender balance in our own OSCE structures, in particular in the politico-military dimension. Before I conclude, I would like to commend the Spanish initiative to set up the women and peace and security national focal point network. We look forward to engaging with this forum. You may rest assured, Mr.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  8. “For example, in July we organized a conference on combating Violence against women where we exchanged good practices and promoted the ratification of the Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence against Women and Domestic Violence. Fourthly, I would like to mention that the OSCE also recognizes the important role women can play in preventing radicalization and violent extremism. Accordingly, next month we will convene a conference on this topic that will bring together policymakers, experts and activists from across the OSCE region. I would like to stress that, in everything we do, we strive to strengthen our cooperation and engagement with other international organizations and civil- society organizations.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  9. “First of all, the 63 existing national action plans, 28 are from the OSCE region alone, and several more are in the making. We continue to work with our participating States to improve their plans or develop new ones. Secondly, we have established within the OSCE a network of 60 gender focal points, covering our 17 field operations, three institutions and a secretariat to support the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) by participating States and to develop our own internal compliance, which is important to us. Thirdly, reducing sexual and gender-based violence in conflict also means addressing violence against women and domestic violence in times of peace. That is another focus of our work.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  10. “Gender equality is a fundamental principle that cuts across the full gamut of security issues that the OSCE addresses. The OSCE acknowledges the clear evidence that the participation of women in all phases of the conflict cycle - from conflict prevention and crisis management to conflict resolution and post-conflict rehabilitation and reconciliation - is critical to the success and sustainability of peace processes and peacebuilding. Various speakers have shared much evidence on this point with us today. For us, the OSCE, there is still a long way to go, but I would like to share a few of our achievements thus far. At this point, I would like to acknowledge and thank the representative of Germany for his comments as Chairperson-in-Office of the OSCE.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  11. “The Secretary-General mentioned this morning that progress has been made. That may be true, but it is disappointing that implementation continues to lag. The Secretary-General mentioned that there is growing awareness, but that there is also a huge lack of funding for initiatives relating to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Our support for implementation must go beyond rhetoric. We need to walk the talk. The women and peace and security agenda plays a central role in the work of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), which is the largest regional security organization under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Our efforts to prevent conflicts and resolve disputes peacefully are underpinned by our strong commitment to gender equality.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source

  12. “Mr. Bekkers: I am very honoured to be here at Security Council this afternoon. One of the greatest challenges of modern times is the normalization of violence at all levels - be it local, regional, national or international - as it poses a real threat to the lives of women and children. Indeed, attacks on women and girls, as well as the horror of sexual slavery, are sometimes part of the strategies used by combatants and violent extremist groups to achieve their ends. This morning we heard several dreadful examples of this fact. Like you, Mr. President, we believe that this must stop, and resolution 1325 (2000) is part of the solution. I therefore thank you, Sir, for bringing us together today. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/20l6/822) and the Executive Director of UN-Women for her briefing.”

    2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source