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first: 2015-02-23
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“In this context, we encourage broader involvement in human trafficking as a basis for listing in United Nations sanctions regimes. Fifthly, Hungary strongly support efforts aimed at enhancing the meaningful participation of women in crisis prevention and resolution. We are confident that the effective involvement of women in every stage of peace processes is an essential tool to address the phenomenon of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict. Hungary looks forward to the report currently being prepared by UNODC on the implementation of presidential statement S/PRST/2015/25, which will be presented to the Council in December. We are ready to participate consistently and actively in discussions on how to strengthen the United Nations response to this global threat.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“The protection of women and girls exploited by extremist groups is particularly critical. We Member States must also make sure that those we send to protect populations are not complicit in their exploitation. Fourthly, accountability for sexual violence and human trafficking must be ensured. We underline the strong need to bring those responsible tojustice. It isjust too easy to always point at the International Criminal Court as the forum where such trials should take place; we must not forget that the primary responsibility lies with States. States must step up their efforts in finding the perpetrators and bringing them to justice before their national courts. Hungary supports the inclusion of perpetrators of gross violations of women's human rights and other forms of gender-based crimes in United Nations and bilateral sanctions.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“Hungary is of the view that a number of steps will need to be taken if we wish to fight the global threat more effectively. First, Member States will need to play a more active, leading role in the fight against conflict-related sexual violence and human trafficking. Secondly, effective implementation of the relevant international instruments is essential. In this context, Hungary recognizes that the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has continued to support Member States in providing technical assistance, upon request, in assisting implementation. Thirdly, prevention and protection efforts, we believe, are urgently required. Hungary shares the view that strategies to prevent and protect women and girls in conflict from trafficking must be gender-sensitive and gender-responsive.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“We are deeply troubled that the trafficking in persons, often for sexual purposes, has become a recurring feature and a by- product of armed conflict. The Secretary-General's recent report on conflict- related sexual Violence (S/2016/361) portrays a deeply disturbing picture of groups, such as Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Boko Haram, using slavery and sexual violence as an institution, often targeting ethnic and religious minorities in order to facilitate recruitment by promising male fighters access to women, generate revenue, terrorize local communities or displace inhabitants from strategic territories. We find the growing presence of Da'esh in Libyan regions that function as popular trafficking routes across the Mediterranean particularly worrying.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank France for providing this opportunity for us to reflect on this very disturbing, very alarming and very shocking topic. I also thank you, Sir, for the concrete actions and steps that you have proposed (see S/2016/496, annex). Hungary naturally aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer on behalf of the European Union. Human trafficking, or modern-day slavery, is a spreading global threat that can be found in every country. Specifically in conflict and post-conflict situations, the level of insecurity and the breakdown in family and community structures and other safety nets raise the risk of the exposure of women and girls, in particular, to all forms of violence.”
2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source
“We are also pleased that various service and content providers are open to cooperating with the international community when terrorist online content is reported to them.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“One of the greatest challenges of our time is to create an Internet that is a free and safe environment for our children and youth and prevents terrorists from exploiting the Internet for their own purposes. We must learn from examples of responsible online activism that effectively engages young people to contribute to inclusive societies and a sustainable future for all. We support all efforts aimed at confronting terrorists' distorted propaganda, including the activities of those Muslim communities, Islamic leaders, imams and other Islamic opinion-leaders who commit their actions to making a clear difference between Islam as a religion and Da'esh propaganda, which goes against it.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Interoperable databases and real-time information-sharing should help more us to effectively monitor the travel of foreign terrorist fighters and ensure swift action by all stakeholders when needed. A comprehensive counter-terrorism strategy cannot be based solely on security measures. Enhanced preventive measures are also critical elements for success. Good governance, the rule of law, full respect for human rights, quality education, youth participation, intercultural dialogue all play an important role in preventing radicalization. We must also engage all members of society, including religious leaders, women leaders, leaders in the arts, music and sports in this regard.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“The Hungarian criminal code criminalizes terrorism financing and money-laundering for such purposes. We believe that the efforts and specific activities of the relevant financial intelligence units of Member States must be harmonized on the basis of shared information and joint investigations, as appropriate, to more effectively hamper the capacity of terrorist organizations to function and survive. The most recent tragedies in Brussels have also painfully reminded us of the importance of curbing the flow of foreign terrorist fighters. More effective border control is needed if we are to be able to manage the security threat caused by foreign terrorist fighter returnees.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“Hungary believes that the United Nations is the best placed to play a leading role in the coordination of international counter-terrorism cooperation. It is the best placed to assess and monitor international priorities, set international strategies and policies, and play an important role in capacity-building. In this regard, we fully support the all-of-United Nations approach laid out in the Secretary- General's recent Plan of Action on Preventing Violent Extremism. We also believe that the upcoming review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy will offer a unique opportunity to reach consensus on the robust framework of international cooperation and coordination that is needed to counter terrorism today. Hungary supports all international and regional efforts aimed at cutting off the sources of terrorism.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“I wish first to thank China for organizing this very important open debate. Hungary, of course, aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later on behalf of the European Union, but I should like to say a few words in my national capacity. Hungary truly believes that terrorism is a global problem that has to be tackled globally. We always say that terrorists cannot win, and we can counter terrorism only through the broadest possible international cooperation and with the help fo a comprehensive set of instrucments, ranging from security measures to preventive tools. Hungary believes that all acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation and wherever, whenever and by whomever they are committed. Terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670 (2016) · source
“We deem the realization of the right to education to be the cornerstone of lasting peace, since ignorance, misunderstanding, the erosion of culture and the loss of cultural identity are often the starting points for fanaticism and conflicts. Let me conclude my statement by emphasizing that ensuring accountability for serious international crimes - given its proven deterrent effect - should be a key component of peacebuilding efforts. Bringing perpetrators to justice helps to heal the wounds of societies torn apart by such crimes.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“The importance of women's participation in peacebuilding cannot be overemphasized. Women are crucial partners in the transition from war to peace. They are key agents for promoting social cohesion, political legitimacy and economic recovery. That is especially relevant in places where peace has broken down and conflict has shifted the focus away from cooperation towards division and hatred. We hope that the outcome of the peacebuilding review process will adequately recognize that fact. In that context, I would also like to stress that education in general - in particular that of women, youth and marginalized groups - also has an important role to play, both in preventing conflicts and in post- conflict peacebuilding.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“We are of the View that the great potential for effective partnerships between the United Nations and international financial institutions should be fully utilized. In addition, we consider the engagement of civil society, religious leaders, local communities and women and youth groups as also being essential in assisting the realization of sustained peace. The Hungarian Government is of the view that, in order to be successful in preventing conflicts or rebuilding conflict-torn countries, we must tackle the root causes. Hungary, as co-Chair of the Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals, worked with Member States to ensure that Goal 16 explicitly recognized the linkage between peace, inclusion, sustainable development, justice and accountability.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“We fully believe that peacebuilding must be understood as an inherently political process that requires strengthening the synergy among the related efforts of conflict prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping, recovery and development. Hungary also particularly welcomes the call for strengthening the role of global and regional partnerships aimed at peacebuilding, with a special focus on prevention and mediation. We believe that there is a need to further strengthen the formal and informal mechanisms of engagement at the strategic level, including, if possible, through the adoption by the Security Council of a clearer methodology for consulting with its counterparts at the regional and subregional levels.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Hungary supports all efforts aimed at making peacebuilding more effective and recognizes the need to apply a holistic and integrated approach to sustaining peace. I wish to thank Venezuela for having convened this very timely open debate. While we fully support the statement to be delivered later on behalf of the European Union, please allow me to add several observations in my national capacity. First, we believe that much stronger emphasis should be placed on conflict prevention through early engagement and by using all available tools for early warning and political mediation in order to prevent the outbreak or escalation of conflicts.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Finally, as a member of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, Hungary actively participated in the elaboration of the code of conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. So far, 110 Member States have signed the code of conduct. I encourage those that have not yet done so to join that important initiative, which represents a unique opportunity to improve the Council's ability to prevent and respond to atrocities in a timely and decisive manner.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Hungary believes that, on the tenth anniversary of that principle, it is high time for the international community to renew and enhance its enduring commitment to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing. Hungary believes that ensuring accountability for atrocity crimes is one of the best ways to prevent their recurrence. States have the primary obligation to repress violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, and we welcome all initiatives aimed at enhancing domestic prosecution. At the same time, we also acknowledge the crucial role played by the ICC in the battle to end impunity when national criminal accountability mechanisms are unavailable.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“We believe that it is the only way to ensure long-lasting and more robust solutions, and therefore the only way we can sustain peace and avoid relapses into conflict. The Charter of the United Nations embodies a vision for a more peaceful, stable and prosperous world for all. We must protect that for which it stands. We must protect human dignity. Stopping the violent acts committed by terrorists, putting an end to widespread and gross human rights violations and eradicating various forms of modern slavery all require our joint and coordinated efforts. In past years, the Security Council has frequently referred to the principle of the responsibility to protect.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The Security Council, with the primary responsibility for the maintenance ofinternational peace and security, has a special responsibility in that regard. We think it should use all of the elements in its toolbox, including means related to the peaceful settlement of disputes, cooperation with regional organizations, the adoption of smart targeted sanctions and the referral of situations to the International Criminal Court (ICC), if circumstances so warrant. We believe that preserving peace requires synergy among the three pillars of the United Nations. We cannot achieve peace and security without ensuring respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, human dignity and the equal rights of men and women. The promotion of sustainable development is equally important.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, our commitments to humanity, are being tested repeatedly today. It is our shared responsibility to work nationally, regionally and internationally to uphold them. I wish to thank Venezuela for providing us with this opportunity to reflect on this very important issue. Hungary aligns itself with the statement to be delivered shortly on behalf of the European Union. Allow me to share with the Council some of my country's priorities. We cannot overemphasize the importance of conflict prevention. The various ongoing review processes also reaffirm that very important issue. Instead of being stuck in a perpetual crisis-management mode, we should further prioritize early warning, prevention and conflict resolution.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“We would also like to reaffirm the relevance of the responsibility to protect in today's discussion. To ensure a more timely and decisive response on the part of the Security Council, we actively participated in the drafting of the code of conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity or war crimes. As my closing remark, I wish to strongly encourage those Member States that have not yet done so to join the initiative, which represents not only a unique chance to improve the Security Council's ability to prevent and respond to atrocities, but also an opportunity to preserve the Council's legacy and legitimacy as a guardian of international peace and security. As this is the first time that we are speaking this year in the Security Council, I wish to congratulate the presidency and all Council members.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“As we have always stressed, we agree that accountability and ending impunity are key to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Hungary wishes to actively contribute to the initiative on a multilateral treaty for mutual legal assistance and extradition in the domestic prosecution of atrocity crimes - an initiative that is supported by the International Criminal Court and a number of States and aimed at enhancing and making horizontal cooperation among States more effective in the process of prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Hungary believes that the best way to protect civilians is by preventing armed conflicts. The United Nations should use all available tools for early warning and for political mediation in order to prevent the outbreak and reverse the escalation of hostilities.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“We support international initiatives aimed at combating sexual violence in conflict, particularly against the most vulnerable, and we have contributed to United Nations projects for the elimination of all forms of such crimes. The Hungarian Government has also provided assistance to international projects aimed at protecting children affected by armed conflict and humanitarian crises, including children in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, the Sudan and the Central African Republic. The protection of civilians should be integral to the whole United Nations peace operation having such a mandate. It is important to maintain continuous consultations and enhanced communication among the Security Council, the Secretariat and contributing countries about possible gaps in mission mandates.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Hungary hopes that the International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent will reach an agreement on the mechanism to strengthen compliance with international humanitarian law, although discussions will continue on the issue. We must also take into account that the lines that separate international and internal armed conflicts have become increasingly blurred, which may lead to uncertainty regarding applicable rules and their interpretations. For that reason, we think that it is of utmost importance that we continue the dialogue on current international humanitarian law issues. Hungary attaches especially great importance to the protection of women and children.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Always thinking the unthinkable, expecting the unexpected, being totally vulnerable and living the solitude of the global world - this is what it means to be a non-military, ordinary, private citizen in armed conflict. I wish to thank Uruguay for having convened today's open debate. Hungary aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union. We believe that thousands of civilians are not only suffering from the impact of armed conflicts but are becoming subjected to the military strategies ofvarious parties to conflict. The international community must step up all its efforts to enhance respect for international humanitarian law.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Finally, I would like to add that, in cooperation with Hungarian Baptist Aid, a renowned organization that has accumulated vast experience in cooperating with military peacekeeping forces in fighting sexual violence and dealing with the consequences of such vicious acts, Hungary also continues to contribute to a project aimed at educating women and girls in Baghlan province in Afghanistan.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Hungary is greatly looking forward to working with UN-Women and Member States on the various United Nations programmes, because we believe that responsibility for dealing with those issues lies with all of us, without exception. Hungary declared its commitment to the cause of preventing sexual violence at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict held in London last year, where Hungary joined others in endorsing the communique on the Call to Action to End Violence against Women and Girls in Emergencies.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Hungary financed, on a bilateral basis, a gender- based training workshop in Kenya aimed at developing the security sector within the framework of our international development cooperation strategy. We have also supported UN-Women programmes, one in the Western Balkans on advancing the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, and one in Kenya for improving security and enhancing leadership for crisis-affected women and girls. Hungary also contributed to the construction of a secondary school for girls in Afghanistan. However, despite the remarkable progress we have made in the past 15 years, there still remain significant challenges hindering our efforts to achieve peace and security for all.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“In addition, at the national level, Hungary pledges to identify and deploy female military experts, officers and police officers to United Nations peacekeeping and European Union Common Security and Defence Policy missions. We also commit ourselves to stepping up all efforts aimed at strengthening justice and accountability. In that context, we support the inclusion of the perpetrators of gross violations of women's human rights and other forms of gender-based crimes in United Nations and bilateral sanctions. We are ready to contribute to international initiatives aimed at combating sexual violence in conflicts, particularly against women and girls.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“I wish to thank Spain and commend your vision and leadership, Mr. President, in organizing today's high-level debate on the review of resolution 1325 (2000). Hungary strongly supported the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, and the subsequent resolutions on that topic. We know that numerous initiatives and actions have been launched during the past 15 years aimed at enhancing the effective participation of women in peace processes, as well as their empowerment in peacemaking and post-conflict situations. Hungary fully allies itself with the common pledges on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security delivered by the observer of the European Union.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“Hungary is of the View that there can be no peace and reconciliation without accountability. Therefore, we must redouble our efforts to find a solution that would also honour the victims.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“I cannot express strongly enough the responsibility and role of the media in creating dreams and setting examples - negative or positive. Young people are not only the targets of violent extremist groups; they may also have a role to play in using the media, for instance by engaging in journalism, to counter such ideologies and promote tolerance, diversity and respect towards each other. Let me conclude my statement by underlining the importance of criminal accountability in ensuring justice for the victims and 4 in the long term - in healing the wounds of traumatized societies. In recent months we have heard a lot about the barbaric crimes committed by terrorist organizations. Although today we are discussing the important role of youth in countering Violent extremism, we must not forget about the young victims, who deserve justice.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We also believe that education should be accessible to every child and be directed towards the development of respect for the child's parents and his or her own cultural identity, language and values, and prepare the child for a responsible life in a free society. It is my belief that strong and harmonious families contribute to the development of strong identities and cultural values that will make children and young people more resilient in the face of extremism. In the same vein, promoting sports, art and cultural activities for youth is also important for developing culturally sensitive and responsible young adults. We believe that Governments should also facilitate the participation of young people in public life and public discourse.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Powerful ideas are generated in the minds of individuals and spread with the lightning speed of modern information technologies to transform societies in most fundamental ways. I wish to thank Jordan and Crown Prince A1 Hussein bin Abdullah II for initiating today's open debate on the role of youth in countering Violent extremism. Hungary, of course, fully aligns itself with the statement made by observer of the European Union. We fully agree that, in order to effectively counter the threat of radicalization, we must tackle the socioeconomic root causes that often leave young people marginalized and susceptible to violent extremists. High levels of youth unemployment, illiteracy and weak family bonds all contribute to creating a fertile ground for radicalization.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Fully appreciating one's own cultural background is possible only after understanding and respecting the diversity of other cultures and celebrating the richness of our common cultural heritage. In other words, we need to learn from and about each other. Accordingly, I would like to address this very issue of the power of learning. Such ideals and values as compassion, hospitality, fraternity and solidarity are, to a large extent, learned through education and life experience. Peaceful transformation begins within one's selfand involves learning about the selfand others. Transformations start from and within an individual. An avalanche of incredible force accumulates from the movements of particular snowflakes on a mountain top.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“All of this is taking place in a time of uncertainty in both a chaotic world and a chaotic order. Culture is the foundation on which peoples' identities grow and mature. It is my deeply held belief that many of today's problems are rooted in a crisis of identity, which has today become a global issue. The increasing mobility of young people and ideas across international borders, the information and communication revolutions, and economic globalization have made identities broader, delocalized and multilayered. Under the rapid transformation of cultural and social structures, the fear of the unknown and the lack of understanding of differing Views often provide fertile ground for racism, xenophobia and intolerance, human rights Violations and, of course, outright conflict.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“I am speaking here today not only as the Permanent Representative of Hungary, but also as the mother of a young man. I truly believe that we should teach our children the concept and understanding of diversity. We should teach them to celebrate diversity. Rather than see it as a burden, they should see it as a source of inspiration. If we are successful in that pursuit, our children will feel safer in their own bodies. Instead of that, what is happening today? Let me start with the pressing issue of losing or not finding one's identity and looking for one, and then I shall continue with the basic human aspiration of belonging to some place and to someone, as well as the need for recognition and the wish to be talked about, without regard to good or bad motivations.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We support the efforts of the United Nations Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict aimed at assisting national authorities in criminal investigation and prosecution, the collection and preservation of evidence and criminal law reform. The Declaration of Commitment to End to Sexual Violence in Conflict, endorsed by 144 Member States, including Hungary, in September 2013, is an important achievement in raising awareness and ending the silence surrounding this atrocious crime - as is today's meeting in the Council. It is now imperative that the international community live up to its political commitment by way of concrete and measurable action.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Also, using sexual violence as a form ofpersecution to forcibly displace populations is particularly worrisome. Displaced and refugee girls face particular risks and are more vulnerable to sexual abuse, as witnessed in refugee camps. A recent United Nations inter-agency report revealed that rates of early marriage in refugee camps are on the rise, thus putting those girls at a higher risk of sexual abuse. As others have today, we agree with the Secretary- General's recommendation that effective counter- terrorism strategies need to address the use of sexual violence as a tactic of terror and be adapted accordingly. We firmly believe that those crimes must be prosecuted and punished under national and international law. Regrettably, however, impunity for perpetrators remains a major challenge, as we know.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Sexual violence remains chronically underreported as a result of fear and stigmatization. We support the urgent recognition that sexual violence can not only be employed as a tactic of war but, indeed, as a tactic of terror. We would like to see more women as official peacekeepers and peacemakers to strengthen communication in the field. Today's armed conflicts are increasingly characterized by extremist ideologies and ethnic or religious divisions, thus presenting new challenges for the international community. We consider the criminal activities of Al-Qaida, Daesh, Boko Haram and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) as shocking news. In our View, ISIL's targeting of women and girls, especially those belonging to ethnic and religious minorities - including Christians, Yazidis and women of other faiths - is also shocking news.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Those crimes are serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law and represent one of the cruelest forms of discrimination against women, which the international community must not tolerate. In that context, Hungary firmly supports the international efforts aimed at eliminating all forms of sexual violence in conflict. In that spirit, a high-level Hungarian delegation participated in the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, held in London last June. The Hungarian Government joined the Call to Action on Protecting Women and Girls in Emergencies and the Girl Summit 2014 charter on ending female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage. We are deeply troubled by the harrowing accounts of sexual violence used as a tactic of war described in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/203).”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“I said "old monster" because women and girls have always been particularly vulnerable victims during armed conflicts; however, in modern history sexual violence is often used as a weapon of war to demoralize women or the communities to which they belong. Also, sexual and gender-based violence rarely cease at the end of hostilities, but continue well into the post- conflict phase. We know only too well from history that sexual violence is often used by people with guns and power as part ofa multifaceted strategy to terrorize populations, displace communities, humiliate women, children and men and destroy their human dignity for the rest of their lives.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Hungary takes a stand against the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war. We fully support and have joined the "Get Cross!" global campaign of the United Nations. I wish to thank you, Madam President, and Jordan for choosing an old monster afflicting humankind as the topic of today's open debate. I also wish to thank Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and Ms. Allamin of Nigeria for sharing so openly those shocking and personal accounts. Hungary fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“With regard to the crimes committed in Libya, the Hungarian Government has requested that the Prosecutor of the ICC expand her investigations 4 originally initiated as a result ofthe Security Council's referral in 2011 - into the recent execution of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians. Finally, as my country's former Permanent Representative to UNESCO and former President of its General Conference, I feel compelled to denounce in the strongest terms the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious sites and artifacts by Daesh and associated groups in Iraq. Such attacks on the cultural heritage of humankind also constitute war crimes. They should be investigated, provided that a legal basis for the investigations is established either by a Security Council referral or by Iraq's acceptance of the jurisdiction of the Court.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Bearing in mind that primary responsibility lies with the Iraqi State, Hungary believes that Iraq's acceptance of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) under paragraph 3 of article 12 of the Rome Statute could also be an option in the fight against impunity. While we note that Hungary was one of the first countries to raise the possibility of that option, as long ago as September, we welcome the fact that in its recently published report (A/HRC/28/18) the investigative mission to Iraq of the Office of the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights arrived at the same conclusion.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“We also support military efforts against Daesh and other terrorist groups, and are currently examining other ways to contribute to accomplishing security tasks in the region. We strongly support the enforcement of accountability for serious crimes and are convinced that there should be no impunity for the horrendous acts committed by Daesh and other terrorist groups in the Middle East in Syria, Iraq, Libya and elsewhere. Hungary welcomes and encourages the efforts of the Government of Iraq to investigate all allegations of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights, and strongly recommends making the investigation findings public and ensuring that they lead to effective remedies for the victims. We believe that such investigations should be conducted into all perpetrators, not only Daesh.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“The preservation of the region's multi-religious, multi-ethnic and multi-confessional character is of the utmost importance to the maintenance of peace and security. Hungary strongly supports all initiatives aimed at defeating Daesh and other terrorist groups. We believe that a comprehensive plan of action on the part of the international community, ideally under the auspices of the United Nations, is essential to preventing attacks on and abuses of ethnic and religious groups. Hungary has offered humanitarian aid to the Christian communities and Kurdistan authorities in Iraq, contributed financial and material support to ease the refugee crisis in and around Syria, and provided immediate financial support to the families of the Egyptian Coptic Christians beheaded in Libya.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank France and you, Mr. President, for convening this timely open debate. I also wish to today's participants in the meeting for their informative, expressive, powerful and emotional briefings. While fully supporting the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union, I would also like to add a few observations in my national capacity. The intentional and systematic targeting of members of ethnic and religious communities threatens not only peace and security but the very existence of minorities in the Middle East. Increased religious violence has already led to a mass exodus of Christians, Yazidis and members of other ethnic and religious minorities from their homelands.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“We are very concerned about the fact that attacks on hospitals and schools have become a common feature in most armed conflicts. The increasing use of schools for military purposes is particularly worrying, since that puts more children out of school and thus at an increased risk of violence. But we truly believe that the power of education in preventing young children from joining extremist groups is extremely important, and something that all of us must think about and work for.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source