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Bhandari

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2020-01-13
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2020-02-13
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  1. “By ensuring social justice, promoting an inclusive society and delivering good governance, we are now well on the path to reconciliation.”

    2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source

  2. “Nepal’s transitional justice process is guided by the Comprehensive Peace Accord, the directives of the Supreme Court, relevant international commitments, the concerns of the victims and realities on the ground. Our focus has been to strike a balance between compliance with international norms and standards and the national sociopolitical context by putting the victims at the centre. As a country that steered a uniquely successful peace process, Nepal has the requisite capacity and political will to conclude the transitional justice process in an equally unique manner. In conclusion, Nepal is committed to ensuring justice to the victims and making the transitional justice process a credible, smooth and successful one. Our only focus is on building a peaceful and prosperous Nepal.”

    2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source

  3. “Nepal is a uniquely successful case of a nationally owned and led peace process that culminated with the promulgation of the new Constitution in 2015. In order to conclude the last leg of that process, two independent commissions — the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and the Commission of Investigation on Enforced Disappeared Persons — were set up in 2015. The mandates of the Commissions have been extended and new commissioners have recently been appointed. The independence and impartiality of the Commissions are guaranteed by law. In addition, we are consulting with the victims in order to ensure their participation in the amendment of transitional justice laws.”

    2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source

  4. “Furthermore, efforts to ensure peace should be complemented by broad-based economic development and the inclusion of victims in the country’s development activities. There cannot be a one-size-fits-all approach to transitional justice. Each conflict and its peace process is unique and requires a unique transitional justice system. Transitional justice must be guided by the national context and societal needs of the post-conflict communities. National leadership and ownership are quintessential for healing the wounds of the past and for ensuring psychosocial recovery. It is equally important to promote the engagement of women, young people and civil society in the process. Allow me to shed some light on Nepal’s transitional justice mechanisms.”

    2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source

  5. “I wish to begin by thanking the Belgian presidency for convening this open debate on transitional justice. I would also like to thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the other briefers for the insightful presentations they gave earlier today (see S/PV.8723). Nepal believes that transitional justice is an important component for sustaining peace in post- conflict societies. It supports the process of healing wounds, addressing the injustices of the past and fostering trust and harmony in society. Transitional justice is also about working through the painful past in order to create a peaceful future. In that endeavour, fundamental elements, such as finding truth, providing reparations, ensuring non-recurrence and achieving social reconciliation are all critical.”

    2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723Resumption1 (2020) · source

  6. “Failure to adapt to changing realities may make fulfilling the purposes of the United Nations an increasingly unrealistic proposition. In conclusion, there is no alternative to peace, and we, the people of the United Nations, have no choice but to build a stronger United Nations to maintain peace and security where each and every Member State, large or small, rich or poor, has an equal opportunity to prosper and grow in harmony.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  7. “The role of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security has been included in the school-level curriculum to increase the awareness of Nepali citizens from a formative age. As the birthplace of Lord Buddha, Nepal’s culture and world view are imbued with peace, compassion and harmony. Nepal believes that while strict observance of the United Nations Charter is essential, our efforts must also be focused on enhancing the Charter’s centrality and indispensability in multilateralism. We also believe that the United Nations needs continuous reforms to adapt to evolving challenges. The reform efforts should make the United Nations more responsive to the development needs of countries, including, inter alia, least developed countries, landlocked developing countries and small island developing States.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  8. “No one is spared those problems as they transcend the boundaries and borders of societies, nations and regions. In this context, we believe that, more than ever, the world needs to reassert its faith in the principles of the United Nations Charter and multilateralism. We must reflect further and work together to address the challenges facing the world. I am proud to inform the Council that the Constitution of Nepal recognizes the United Nations Charter and its principles as guiding principles of Nepal’s foreign policy. Since 1958, three years after joining the United Nations, Nepal has contributed its peacekeepers to United Nations peace operations in an effort to maintain international peace and security.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  9. “The principles enshrined in the Charter, including respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity, peaceful settlement of disputes and non-interference in the internal affairs of States, constitute the fundamental basis for the peaceful world we all want to live in. As we approach the seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations, it is time to acknowledge the achievements the United Nations has made in the maintenance of international peace and security. We also need to commend it for its role in reducing poverty and promoting sustainable development. However, we must concede that the world is not yet free from poverty, inequality, conflict, climate crisis and terrorism, among other scourges. This is where the roots of the problems in our efforts to maintaining international peace and security lie.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source

  10. “At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and the delegation of Viet Nam, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month and to extend our best wishes for a successful tenure. I further thank the presidency for convening this timely open debate. I also congratulate the new non-permanent members of the Council and wish them success in their mandates. I align my statement with the statement delivered by Azerbaijan on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (see S/PV.8699 (Resumption 1)). The Charter of the United Nations is the embodiment of the aspirations of people to universal peace, security and prosperity.”

    2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699Resumption2 (2020) · source