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1. “Mr. Blanchard (Canada) (spoke in French): Allow me to start by thanking the United States for convening this important debate. Let me also thank the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. J ean-Pierre Lacroix, and Ms. Sarah Blakemore, from the non-governmental organization Keeping Children Safe, for their thought-provoking interventions. (spoke in English) The success of peacekeeping operations depends on the credibility, integrity and reputation of the United Nations in the eyes of the local population.”

   2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source

2. “Although promising, we encourage all Member States to continue to support the efforts of the United Nations to combat cholera in Haiti. The Group of Friends wishes to thank the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Josette Sheeran, for her continued efforts to mobilize support for this vital aspect of United Nations engagement in Haiti.”

   2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

3. “We take note of the draft resolution's request to further refine the benchmarked exit strategy for MINUJUSTH. The Group looks forward to hearing more about the progress achieved in the related benchmarks. We would like to stress the importance of continued and close coordination and consultation with the Government of Haiti on those efforts. We underline the importance of carefully reviewing conditions on the ground and the importance of adjusting the Mission's presence accordingly to preserve the progress that Haiti has achieved in collaboration with the United Nations and the international community. Finally, the Group of Friends of Haiti would like to draw attention to the progress that has been made in reducing the number of cases of cholera transmission and cholera-related fatalities in Haiti.”

   2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

4. “From my own personal observations on the ground in Haiti, I would like to underscore that it is important for MINUJUSTH to focus on strengthening the legal infrastructure, as was stated by my colleague who spoke on behalf of the European Union, so as to create the right conditions for attracting investment to the country. Haiti is in dire need of investment to boost economic development. We know that investment will be made only if the rule of law is improved. Given the vital importance of the work it undertakes, the Group of Friends encourages and recommends that the Security Council support the extension of the mandate of the Mission for another year at the same level of resources, notably for its police component and with the intention to review the need for renewal as necessary.”

   2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

5. “The Group of Friends recognizes the important work undertaken by MINUJUSTH since its creation, including assisting the Government of Haiti in further developing the Haitian National Police, strengthening rule-of-law institutions and engaging in human rights monitoring, reporting and analysis. To succeed in the long term, that work must continue in close coordination with the Government and through national ownership. The Group of Friends also encourages continued close collaboration between MINUJUSTH and the United Nations country team.”

   2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

6. “While much still remains to be done, nevertheless the Group acknowledges and welcomes the important and necessary steps that the Haitian Government has already taken to achieve greater security, stability and prosperity in Haiti. The Group of Friends would like to stress the importance of strengthening the fight against corruption, putting an end to impunity and ensuring accountability in Haiti. Strengthening the rule of law and democratic institutions is key to achieving long- term stability and prosperity in Haiti. In that regard, the Group of Friends welcomes the commitment of the United Nations to support the consolidation of previous gains and peacebuilding goals, which is creating space for the promotion of greater stability and sustainable development in Haiti.”

   2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

7. “(spoke in English) The Group of Friends reaffirms its solidarity with, and commitment to, the people and the Government of Haiti in their pursuit of stability, socioeconomic development and democratic consolidation. Haiti continues to face multiple challenges that require the implementation of structural reforms. Progress remains essential in many areas, including on human rights, such as prolonged pre-trial detention and prison overcrowding, sexual and gender-based violence, greater participation of women in decision-making processes, reform and strengthening of the justice sector and enhancement of social services.”

   2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

8. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Peru, the United States of America, Uruguay and my country, Canada. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's important debate on the first day of your presidency to discuss the first six months of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). We welcome the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2018/241). The Group would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his insightful and comprehensive briefing. (spoke in French) I would like to thank my colleague Ambassador Denis Re'gis for his relevant and very useful comments on behalf of the Haitian Government.”

   2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source

9. “(spoke in French) We invite all Member States to endorse the Vancouver principles as a concrete demonstration of our commitment to help prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

10. “They include planning and training, addressing early warning signs and reporting abuses and grave violations, sharing best practices, working towards effectively preventing child recruitment, appointing child-protection focal points, ensuring the good conduct of peacekeepers, and including child protection in peacekeeping mandates, peace agreements, and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration efforts. They also address the trauma experienced by peacekeeping personnel that is related to interactions with child soldiers. I wish to emphasize that the Vancouver principles were designed to complement, but in no way to replace, critical child-protection instruments, such as the Paris Principles, which remain a foundation of our work.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

11. “They have been inspired by the Paris Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups and the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians, as well as by relevant Security Council resolutions, and they were developed in cooperation with the Romeo Dallaire child-soldiers initiative, in consultation with the United Nations and the child-protection community. They were shared with all Member States last week and are to be formally endorsed on the margins of the United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial meeting in Vancouver next month. By endorsing the Vancouver principles, Member States commit to undertake several common-sense steps to help prevent children from being used as soldiers.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

12. “(spoke in English) Canada shares the view that more can be done in a peacekeeping context to protect Children affected by armed conflict, including to prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers, who are prevalent in many areas where United Nations peacekeeping forces operate. In that regard, Canada has developed a set of voluntary and non-binding principles on peacekeeping and preventing the recruitment and use of child soldiers, known as the Vancouver principles. Those principles seek to prioritize and further operationalize child protection within United Nations peacekeeping, with a focus on preventing the recruitment and use of child soldiers.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

13. “The Joint Doctrine Note provides strategic guidance to the Canadian Armed Forces regarding potential encounters and engagement with child soldiers. It also provides commanders with baseline guidance, through which to develop their pre-deployment training, and operational and mission-specific considerations. The Security Council has acknowledged that the protection of children in armed conflict is a fundamental peace and security concern and has tasked specific peacekeeping missions to undertake child protection since 1999. The Blue Helmets play a critical role in addressing grave violations against children in armed conflict.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

14. “The children and armed conflict agenda remains a key Canadian foreign policy and development priority. We are proud to be among the 105 signatories to the Paris Principles on their tenth anniversary. In February, Canada also endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration, reaffirming Canada's commitment to protecting civilians affected by armed conflict, in particular children, as well as protecting education as a right. The Declaration will inform the planning and conduct of the Canadian Armed Forces during armed conflict. We call upon all States Members of the United Nations to endorse the Declaration. In March, Canada developed a national doctrine on the issue of child soldiers, the first ofits kind worldwide.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

15. “We welcome the recent signature of action plans by Mali, the Sudan, and the Civilian Joint Task Force in Nigeria, as well as the positive cooperation of other parties on measures to address all violations and look forward to their swift implementation. In conclusion, the Group of Friends stands ready to work with the States Members of the United Nations to move forward on this critical agenda. (spoke in French) Let me make some additional remarks in my capacity as the representative of Canada. First, I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Shaikh for his briefing today and for his work on deradicalization in Canada and abroad. As a Canadian citizen, I would like to underscore the presence of a Canadian hero adored by all in Canada, General Dallaire, who is here with Mr. Shaikh today.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

16. “The information generated through the mechanism and the annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2017/821) are important tools for fostering accountability and the compliance of parties to conflict with international child-protection standards and norms. In that regard, we welcome efforts by the United Nations to ensure that the mechanism remains impartial and objective. The reporting on grave violations is not simply an end in and of itself, but should be seen as a mechanism to begin a dialogue on how to address such violations, prevent future violations and enhance child protection.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

17. “We are therefore deeply concerned that extensive cuts to the staffing and budgets of child-protection adviser positions, as well as consolidation efforts, will undermine the ability of the United Nations to deliver on the critical child-protection mandates put forth by the Security Council. Such capabilities also increase the awareness of grave violations against children in situations of armed conflict. Indeed, a key element of the success of the children and armed conflict agenda has been the monitoring and reporting mechanism established by resolution 1612 (2005) to collect and provide information on grave violations against children, in cooperation with national Governments.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

18. “As the territory controlled by groups, such as Da'esh, is reclaimed, tailored and effective demobilization and reintegration efforts will be essential for addressing long-term harm and preventing the victimization or re-recruitment of children. The Group appreciates the Vital role played by peacekeepers in promoting child protection and welcomes the release of the new Child Protection Policy by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Department of Field Support and the Department of Political Affairs. We encourage all troop- and police-contributing countries to undertake concrete steps to prioritize and further operationalize child protection within United Nations peacekeeping in the training and doctrine of their national forces. Adequate resources are also needed to ensure mission success.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

19. “The Group remains deeply concerned about the rise in the number of armed groups employing extreme Violence and their recruitment and use of children, including as suicide bombers, the abduction of children, and the systematic use of sexual Violence. We recognize that violent extremism poses unique child-protection challenges. However, in our efforts to counter such groups, we must remember that children associated with them or with any other armed group should be considered as victims first and afforded the relevant protections under international humanitarian law. Furthermore, they should be detained only as a last resort and for the shortest period necessary, in full respect of international humanitarian law and applicable international human rights law.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

20. “We invite all Member States that have not done so to consider endorsing the Paris Principles. We are alarmed by the number of grave violations committed against children in the past year, including attacks on schools and hospitals. Devastating in and of themselves, such attacks often have second- and third-order effects, stretching far into the future. We therefore urge the States Members of the United Nations to promote the protection of schools consistent with the relevant obligations under international humanitarian law, and to fully implement resolution 2286 (2016), which calls for the protection of medical facilities and personnel in conflict situations.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

21. “I am pleased to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict, an informal network of 40 interested States Members of the United Nations, representing all five regional groups of the Organization. The Group of Friends wishes to reiterate its strong support for the children and armed conflict agenda, for the new Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba, and for the United Nations institutions working to promote the rights of children in armed conflict worldwide. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Paris Principles and Commitments. Those foundational documents provide practical guidelines for protecting children from recruitment and use by armed forces or armed groups and for assisting in their release and reintegration.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

22. “The peer-to-peer nature of joint training, leading to better prepared and interoperable troops and police; the vital importance of working with key regional organizations, such as the African Union, on a more equitable footing; the potential of joint smart pledges, which can provide the predictability of supply needed to enhance a mission's chance of success - all point to how we can do more to come together at a time when United Nations peacekeeping needs us. We look forward to welcoming everyone in Vancouver.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

23. “That will include enhancing the recruitment of female personnel, addressing barriers to their participation, providing training opportunities and combating conflict-related sexual violence, as well as sexual exploitation and abuse. Indeed, gender perspectives and the participation of women is directly linked to operational effectiveness and it is vital to prevention efforts and in securing a durable peace. Most fundamentally, in the Canadian way, we recognize that inclusive partnerships are central to our shared success.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

24. “Fourthly, we will encourage greater coherence in early warning and rapid deployment by identifying innovative approaches, capacities and technologies to improve early warning, rapid analysis and planning capabilities. We will also look at ways to shorten new mission start-up times and ensure that we have filled the United Nations rapid-deployment requirements for 2018. Given the leadership of Prime Minister Trudeau and Secretary-General Guterres, no one should be surprised that the Vancouver Ministerial Meeting will include the importance of integrating gender perspectives as its principal cross-cutting theme. In addressing our persistent failure to leverage the impact that women can have in prevention efforts and in securing durable peace, gender perspectives will be mainstreamed across all discussions.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

25. “We all have a common purpose in making United Nations peacekeeping operations more effective, and we have complementary skills and experiences to offer. It is time that troop- and police-contributing countries, along with the Secretariat, work closer together before deployments to ensure that all of our women and men in the field have the training they need and are able to operate as one. Thirdly, we will examine how we can better protect those at risk by ensuring that our strategies align with the realities on the ground. That includes looking into what concrete measures can be taken to better address sexual exploitation and abuse and prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

26. “(spoke in English) Canada fully agrees with Secretary-General Guterres that conflict prevention should be one of the key priorities for the United Nations. Discussions in Vancouver will accordingly highlight the importance of integrated approaches to preventing violent conflict. Ministers will advance those objectives through panel sessions on the following themes. First, participants will close capability gaps in United Nations peacekeeping by announcing new pledges and taking stock of pledges already in place. In particular, those include strengthening capabilities related to gender, police peacekeepers, as well as to peacekeeping in a francophone environment. Secondly, we will identify concrete ways to strengthen partnerships on training and capacity- building between the United Nations, troops, police and other actors.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

27. “We are honoured to be working in lockstep with 10 co-hosts - Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Japan, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Rwanda, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and the United States. The Ministerial Meeting will take place from 14 to 15 November in Vancouver. Participation is open to Member States announcing new pledges to United Nations peacekeeping. Much preparation has already gone into organizing and planning the Ministerial Meeting, including three substantive meetings, held in Tokyo, Kigali and Dhaka, which involved the participation of approximately 50 Member States. The meetings help pave the way for a successful Meeting in November. We are on track to reach the highest level of participation seen yet, and we have set equally high expectations for the outcome of the event.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

28. “From New York to London to Paris, we have not only seen an unprecedented number of pledges to United Nations peacekeeping, but also steps by Member States and the United Nations to introduce qualitative considerations into the discussion on force generation. Those annual events are now a key part of the institution of United Nations peacekeeping, complementing the work of this organ as well as the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. United Nations peacekeeping has a renewed sense of purpose thanks to the reforms proposed by the Secretary-General. With those considerations in mind, Canada volunteered to host the 2017 United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Meeting. We are not alone in that endeavour.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

29. “We have no choice but to anticipate, adapt and respond to the challenges. That requires reforming our collective institutions, enhancing operational effectiveness and making a sustained and collective effort to address capability gaps. However, addressing capability gaps requires more than just supplying boots on the ground. It is about providing troops with the right training, capabilities and equipment, and doing so in a timely fashion. Strategic force generation is fundamental to that effort. And it is an area where we - Member States and the Secretariat - need to work together, differently and more effectively. (spoke in French) Since 2014, a high-level series of conferences have helped to bridge the gap between the operational needs of United Nations peacekeeping and the tremendous capabilities that Member States have to offer.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

30. “Mr. Blanchard (Canada) (spoke in French): I would like to thank France and the United Kingdom for convening this important meeting on strategic force generation and for inviting Canada to brief the Council on the upcoming Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Meeting in the beautiful city of Vancouver. (spoke in English) I would also like to thank my colleague from Bangladesh and the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations for their very useful presentations today. Canada is convinced that, when properly mandated, resourced and supported, peacekeeping remains one of the most flexible and effective tools available to the international community in responding to crises. But the nature of conflict is evolving, the operational tempo of peacekeeping is increasing and the scale and complexity ofpeacekeeping operations are growing.”

    2017-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8064 (2017) · source

31. “That would make a real difference to the people of Afghanistan, the stability of the region and its security. Canada stands with the Afghan people, especially Afghan women and girls, as they strive for a more secure, prosperous and peaceful future.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

32. “Finally, I must reiterate Canada's deep concern over the continuing deterioration of security in Afghanistan, especially the increase in civilian and aid worker casualties reported so far in 2017. We are dismayed by that trend. Civilian displacement, increased vulnerability and high civilian casualties are unacceptable. We are particularly concerned about the impact of instability and insecurity of women and children. We look to Afghanistan's neighbours and partners to continue working with the Government of Afghanistan to increase regional stability and decrease violence within the country. We also want to encourage UNAMA, the Government of Afghanistan, its neighbours and the international community to work even more closely together to ensure the development of basic infrastructure and access to energy.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

33. “The strategic review states that it is essential to continue to prioritize the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the promotion of gender quality and the elimination of violence against women. Canada commends the decision to move the post of Senior Gender Adviser to the Office of the Special Representative. We hope that this move will support the meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and political processes, as well as improve the representation of women in governance structures. If peace, security and development are to take root and endure in Afghanistan, women mustjoin men at the centre of decision-making at all levels of Afghan politics, society and economy.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

34. “Regional and international actors must also support the common interest in regional stability and the creation of conditions for peace. We also need to continue support for essential services to Afghans, leading to self-reliance and sustainable peace. To support public confidence, it is vital that the parliamentary elections in 2018 and presidential elections in 2019 go forward as planned. (spoke in English) Canada fully supports an Afghan-led and Afghan- owned peace process. It is my hope that the Kabul peace process will bear fruit and that Afghanistan will soon be free ofthe level of violence we have seen of late in the country. Furthermore, women's participation in the peace and reconciliation process is essential.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

35. “In 2017, fighting in Afghanistan has intensified, taking an unacceptable toll on the civilian population. The strategic review also found that population growth and urbanization are contributing to a growing number of unemployed youth, who may be at risk of radicalization. It also found that poverty is increasing and corruption continues to undermine public confidence in the Government. Although there has been significant progress in Afghan women's rights, women remain unequal partners compared to men. In the light of those challenges, Canada supports the implementation of several recommendations of the strategic review that will contribute to the peace process. For their part, the Afghan Government and the armed opposition, including the Taliban, must engage in peace negotiations.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

36. “Mr. Blanchard (Canada) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for this opportunity to address the Security Council. Canada thanks the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yamamoto, for his insightful briefing. Canada fully endorses the statement of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, but I would add some additional points. I wish to start by addressing certain key aspects of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) strategic review. First and foremost, the review highlighted that Afghanistan, as noted by the representative of the Netherlands, is not a post-conflict country. Rather, it is a country in conflict, with few signs of abating. There is also spreading extremism throughout the region, which is supported by criminal networks and income from opium production.”

    2017-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8055 (2017) · source

37. “As such, the progress achieved must be preserved and consolidated through an effective and responsible transition by duly taking into account the situation on the ground, in particular the capacity of the Haitian police to assume its entire mandate on its own. The coming months will be decisive with regard to the preparation and consequently to the success of that transition. As we turn a new page so that Haiti and the international community can embark upon a decisive turning point for the country's future, Canada will stand by the Haitian people in the name of our common values and the strong bonds of friendship and solidarity that unite us.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

38. “Thanks to the efforts that have been made by the Haitian people, we now can see the light at the end of the tunnel and the next major stage a the economic development of Haiti. But there will be no economic development without growth supported by private investment in Haiti. It is therefore urgent to consolidate the rule of law and maintain peace and security so as to develop an environment conducive to investment and development. Only that kind of economic development can ensure true improvement in the quality of life of the Haitian people. Although the progress made to date is undeniable, the situation nevertheless remains fragile and incomplete.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

39. “The recent conclusion of the electoral cycle must now pave the way for a lasting socioeconomic recovery that will benefit all and facilitate the transition to a successor United Nations mission with a new name in accordance with the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2017/223). More compact and focused, that new peace operation will play a key role, notably through the continued strengthening of the capacities of the Haitian National Police and the necessary consolidation of the rule of law. It is necessary that democracy, as well as peace and security, take root as the foundation and the necessary ingredients for greater prosperity for the entire Haitian population, with particular attention accorded to women, children and the most vulnerable.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

40. “Allow me to join Canada's voice to others in expressing our condolences to Egypt and Sweden. Let me begin by highlighting the immense task that has been accomplished by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) since 2004 with regard to stability and security in Haiti. In that regard, I would like to pay tribute to that mission's staff for their commitment and dedication demonstrated over the past 13 years, including during the terrible events of January 2010 and October 2016. I would also like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her presentation today and her tireless efforts towards Haiti's development. (spoke in French) My country is particularly pleased with the restoration of constitutional order in Haiti.”

    2017-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7920 (2017) · source

41. “Canada's programming is also supporting women to take on decision-making roles in their households and communities, and to build livelihood skills and capacities for economically marginalized women. preaee, security and development are to take root The President: I thank our briefers and all participants for their contributions to an interesting debate. I look forward to returning to the issue of Afghanistan with a vote on the renewal of the mandate andthe economy.Canada stands Withlhe AfghanPeOplm of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in Afghanistan, women must join men at the centre of decision-making at all levels cfAfghan politics, society especially Afghan women and girls, as they strive for a "5X1 week. more secure, prosperous and peaceful future. The meeting ruse at 1.10pm.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

42. “Last year, President Ghani inaugurated a dedicated fund to sponsor emergency services for women survivors of life-threatening acts of violence, and Canada encourages the Afghan Government to make this fund and the implementation of the law on ending violence against women a priority. Canada's programming supports women's inclusion and empowerment through Afghanistan's development, as well as a wide variety of efforts to address violence against women. Examples include our assistance in implementing the law on the elimination of violence against women; delivering services for survivors of gender-based violence; and providing education, awareness-raising and capacity- building on women's rights and gender-based violence.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

43. “Their displacement, increased vulnerability and losses are unacceptable. In particular, we are concerned about the impact of instability and insecurity on women and children. We echo the statement issued by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan that all parties to the conflict need to take urgent steps to halt the killing and maiming of civilians. We look to Afghanistan's neighbours to continue to work with the Government of Afghanistan to better coordinate and manage the return of Afghan refugees in order to support increased regional stability and decreased violence within the country. Thirdly, Canada would like to commend the Afghanistan Government for launching in December its strategy and action plan for the elimination of violence against women for the period 2016-2020.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

44. “Canada fully supports an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process and acknowledges the efforts made to date by the Government of Afghanistan. The continuity of the National Unity Government and its reform agenda are fundamental to peace, stability and progress in Afghanistan. Canada commends the progress that has been made on electoral reform and anti-corruption efforts, and supports continued reform. Canada is also pleased that parliamentary and district council elections are scheduled to be held in 2018. (spoke in English) Secondly, Canada is deeply concerned over the continuing deterioration of security in Afghanistan, with higher civilian and aid worker causalities reported in early 2017 than for the same time frame in 2016. We are dismayed by the toll on civilians.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

45. “Mr. Blanchard (Canada) (spoke in French): I thank you, Sir, for this opportunity to address the Security Council. Canada would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary General, Mr. Yamamoto, for his insightful briefing. I would also like to welcome Ms. Sima Samar, Chair of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission. Canada is a long-standing believer in the work of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and supports its programmes. I take this opportunity to extend our sincerest condolences to the people of Afghanistan, and especially to the families and friends of the victims of the horrible attack on a Kabul hospital. This is another unfortunate reminder of the difficult security situation in the country.”

    2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7896 (2017) · source

46. “Canada welcomes Secretary-General Guterres' personal involvement in the process, as well as the diligent work of the United Nations on the ground. Canada's security is fundamentally and inextricably linked to peace and security in Europe. Our support for the United Nations and regional political and security institutions remains unwavering. The Security Council can count on Canada to work tirelessly to foster our collective security, both within Europe and worldwide.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

47. “Canada supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia, including South Ossetia and Abkhazia, which have been under Russian military occupation since 2008. Ultimately, peace and security in the region can be achieved only when sovereignty and territorial integrity are respected, preserved and restored. Having identified the challenges, I would be remiss ifI did not highlight recent successes. The work of the United Nations, NATO and the OSCE in the Balkans has achieved considerable results. Much more remains to be done, of course, but it is important to remember how far we have come. Recent efforts towards a reunified Cyprus offer another important example. Its communities have been divided for too long. The peace talks deserve full support from the international community. Lasting peace can be achieved.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

48. “Canada looks to the United Nations to work with the OSCE and the European Union to facilitate the Mission's access and, ultimately, to help resolve this festering conflict. Thirdly, European security need not be a zero-sum game, but the sovereign rights of countries to determine their future must be respected. Canada does not and will not recognize Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. That breach of international law has heightened tensions across and beyond Europe. Furthermore, Russia's material and political support to illegal armed groups in eastern Ukraine only fuels instability in the region. Our sanctions, like those of our partners, are tied to the full implementation of the Minsk agreements and respect for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

49. “The United Nations has learned many lessons on prevention, mediation and sustaining lasting peace. Under the leadership of its Secretary-General, the United Nations can be a powerful voice for peace and stability. But the United Nations cannot and should not go it alone. The European Union has successfully contributed to stability in the region by fostering institutions, structures and norms that embrace diversity and advance the rule of law. Similarly, the OSCE deserves our recognition and support for its role in preventing and managing conflict in Europe. Canada especially values the OSCE's current efforts in Ukraine, where the Special Monitoring Mission has served as a critical confidence-building measure.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source

50. “As Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs affirmed at last week's annual Munich Security Conference, the international security environment is more complex and challenging than ever, with increasingly unpredictable dynamics between major Powers and established institutions under sustained pressure. In that context, alliances and the rules-based international order matter more than ever. As Prime Minister Trudeau said to the European Parliament, European security is buttressed by trade and prosperity. In that regard, we are delighted to have concluded the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Secondly, the United Nations and regional organizations must work together to best leverage their comparative expertise, knowledge and capabilities in the pursuit of peace in the region.”

    2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source