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lines on the record: 84
first: 2013-06-17
most recent: 2023-11-20
sittings or episodes: 15
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“Secondly, with regard to the reform of the international financial architecture, the Benelux countries concur with the Secretary-General that the multilateral system as a whole is insufficiently equipped to address today’s development challenges. We aim to further mobilize capital, including private capital, for the Sustainable Development Goals and climate financing, and we are extending our hand to non-traditional donors — for example, through trilateral cooperation. The Security Council is tasked with maintaining peace and security. Development and human rights are essential to achieving lasting peace and security. Those elements are inextricably linked; it is therefore incumbent upon the Council to consider matters of peace and security in a holistic way, making development and human rights part and parcel of its discussions.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“To that end, we are all required to step up our efforts, including through reforms that are vital to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and to ensuring that no one is left behind. Let me highlight two of those reforms. First, with regard to reform of the United Nations development system, the Benelux countries are firm supporters of such reform. We welcome the great strides that have been made in coherence, cooperation and collective action at the country level so that United Nations country teams are able to work with programme countries on development, peace and human rights, because ultimately, the goal is to achieve results for people on the ground.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That relationship is reflected in the Charter of the United Nations, in its determination to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom. Moreover, the Charter does not end there: the United Nations was also founded on the determination to reaffirm fundamental human rights, the dignity and worth of the human person and the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small. Peace, development and human rights are an unbreakable triangle. That nexus is reflected in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and should continue to guide us. In order to implement the 2030 Agenda, we should collectively do better if we are to create the world that the founders of the United Nations aspired to.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I deliver this statement on behalf of the Benelux countries, namely, Belgium, Luxembourg and my own country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. We align ourselves with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and thank China for organizing today’s open debate. The United Nations, in the words of the Charter of the United Nations, was founded with the determination to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, war that had brought untold sorrow to humankind. However, a quick glance at the Council’s agenda makes one thing clear: the world we committed ourselves to building when we signed the Charter is still a long way off. We therefore welcome this opportunity to discuss not just conflict but also its causes and its relationship to sustainable development.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That also requires self-reflection and proper evaluation of our own policies because we all need to learn, and it is important that our efforts to advance gender equality should not happen in silos, but be integrated throughout our policies. The Kingdom of the Netherlands remains strongly committed to women’s full, equal and meaningful participation. We should stand together to achieve that and to counter attempts to reverse the progress made so far.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Through our SDG5 Fund, we support women’s inclusion in political and decision-making processes across the world, helping partners to address barriers that women may face, opening up spaces within political parties, changing laws, improving women’s access to economic resources and elevating women’s social status. Secondly, local, women-led and feminist organizations are crucial in advancing the women and peace and security agenda. We need to support those organizations as they work to break through the barriers to women’s participation in peace processes, as we do through our long-term programmes such as Leading from the South. Thirdly, through our feminist foreign policy, the Kingdom of the Netherlands aims to address the root causes of gender inequality across all aspects of our foreign policy, at all times, including in times of crisis.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Too often, masculine power dynamics decide the course of conflict and our peace and reconciliation efforts. We could not agree more with the Secretary-General — women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in building peace should be the norm, not an aspiration or an afterthought. Today we would like to highlight three areas for action and share some of our own initiatives. First, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is committed to creating a safe environment for women to participate in political spheres, online and offline. That means the participation of all voices, including LGBTI voices.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Brazil for organizing today’s important debate and the briefers for their statements, and above all, for the work they are doing to make women’s participation a reality on the ground, indeed translating it from theory into practice. At the outset, we join others in expressing our concern about the impact of the escalating violence on women and girls in Israel and the Palestinian territories. The Kingdom of the Netherlands fully aligns itself with the statements of the European Union; the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, on whose behalf we just heard a statement; and the Feminist Foreign Policy Plus Group. There can be no lasting peace, if we do not take into account half of the population’s voices, perspectives and lived experiences. And still, there are few examples of truly inclusive peace processes.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“More frequent reporting and more action on the part of the Council are vital if we are to seriously address the issue of conflict-induced hunger. Finally, the destruction and deliberate targeting of agricultural land and infrastructure, such as we are now seeing in Ukraine, should stop. The effects on the civilian population and on global food prices and availability are devastating, particularly for the most vulnerable countries and people. It is therefore crucial for the Russian Federation to immediately return to the Black Sea Grain Initiative and end the war. For our part, the Benelux countries remain committed to supporting countries in combating food insecurity around the globe. Five years ago, we committed to breaking the cycle of conflict and hunger. It is now more important than ever that we live up to that commitment.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Member States can contribute to ensuring accountability by supporting the capabilities of human rights organizations and others to investigate violations of international humanitarian law related to conflict and hunger, and by ensuring that the importance of impartial investigations of allegations of hunger-related violations of international humanitarian law are reflected in resolutions such as those adopted by the Human Rights Council. Thirdly, resolution 2417 (2018) calls on the Secretary-General to report to the Security Council when conflict may lead to acute food insecurity. It also commits Council members to acting on such reports. We urge the Council to step up its efforts in that regard.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That includes allowing for a cross-border mechanism so that humanitarian aid can continue to reach those in need in Syria. Secondly, resolution 2417 (2018) reminds us that under international humanitarian law, using the starvation of civilians as a method of warfare is unacceptable. While we underline that it is the primary responsibility of States to protect the populations on their territory, all parties to armed conflict have to respect international humanitarian law. Those responsible for violations must be held accountable, including through international mechanisms when national efforts fail.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Sadly, as we heard from the briefers this morning, five years after the resolution’s adoption, conflict continues to be the main driver of hunger and famine, with 70 per cent of the people facing food insecurity living in areas affected by conflict. Allow me to briefly touch on a couple of points. First, in a context of ever-increasing conflict- induced humanitarian needs, we need to realize that this is a global challenge that we cannot leave to humanitarian organizations alone. We all have a responsibility to break the vicious cycle. Access restrictions in particular often pose obstacles to the effective delivery of humanitarian aid. Through resolution 2417 (2018), we have all committed to the prompt, safe and unimpeded delivery of assistance, in line with humanitarian principles.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August, and thanking you for organizing this debate. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Benelux countries — Belgium, Luxembourg and my own country, the Kingdom of the Netherlands. We align ourselves with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union. The Benelux countries would like to stress the continued importance of resolution 2417 (2018), which we consider a landmark resolution, because it marked the first time the Council recognized the link between conflict and hunger. Today we reiterate the call for collective action and renewed commitment for its implementation.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“And a final point on accountability: When States are unwilling or unable to act, thematic sanctions can serve as a last resort, as shown by the initiative of the Netherlands, in collaboration with Germany and France, for European Union sanctions for acts of violence against women. With our feminist foreign policy, the Kingdom of the Netherlands stands firmly for the right to a dignified life free from violence for all. We are committed to work with all stakeholders for concrete action and progress, to take preventative action and to better the lives of those affected by conflict-related sexual violence.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Naw Hser Hser this morning, we need to protect those in the most vulnerable positions, including women human rights defenders. The year 2023 marks 25 years since the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, so we should feel a special responsibility to support those courageous women and be clear that any form of violence or intimidation, or any attempt to limit their space to speak up, is unacceptable. Finally, it is important to adopt a holistic approach to national and international accountability. Justice should not be seen as limited to criminal proceedings. We should respect the choices of victims and survivors when it comes to their path to healing, recovering and finding justice, and make sure that their choices inform our policies and programmes.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Urgent and joined- up efforts are needed to improve the availability and harmonization of data across the system, while, of course, ensuring safety and confidentiality. I would briefly like to mention three areas for action today. First, we need to eliminate harmful social norms and gender stereotypes that perpetuate or justify conflict-related sexual violence and address its root causes. Such action is something that cannot be taken overnight, but good practices already exist. For example, in South Sudan, the Netherlands supports a project that promotes discussions on positive masculinity, and works with religious and local leaders to adequately address gender-based violence. We should look at sharing and scaling up those best practices. Secondly, as also mentioned by Ms.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We would like to thank them for their courage to break the circle of silence and stigma around conflict-related sexual violence. Their experiences and contributions — as well as those of other civil society organizations and survivors — should guide our efforts to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence. As we heard from the presentations and the debate today, levels of sexual violence are increasing. Horrific reports, including from the Sudan and Ukraine, have illustrated its severe and lasting impacts on individuals, communities and societies, and sadly, the numbers in the report on conflict-related sexual violence are only the tip of the iceberg. We urgently need more and better data in order to fully capture the scale of this problem and to better tailor our responses.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union, the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security and the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect. Let me thank you, Mr. President, and the United Kingdom for organizing today’s debate and for keeping conflict-related sexual violence on the Council’s agenda. We would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Patten for her briefing this morning and reiterate our full support for her mandate. We are very grateful for the important work the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and her staff are doing, despite difficult circumstances. Allow me to also extend my special gratitude to today’s civil society briefers.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We trust that the Council will take decisive steps to structurally address the effects of climate change on peace and security. Millions around the world are currently living in fragile societies, and the effects of climate change threaten to add fuel to the fire. They look to the Security Council for bold steps and concrete action. Let us not fail them.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Secondly, we need to further mainstream climate in the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. We see the work of the Climate Security Mechanism that Under-Secretary-General Lacroix spoke about this morning as a catalyst for using climate-informed approaches to security risks. By supporting field missions, United Nations Resident Coordinators and regional organizations in conducting climate security risk assessments and risk management strategies, the Climate Security Mechanism enhances knowledge about climate-related security risks in both peacebuilding and peacekeeping efforts. In our view, deploying climate and peace and security advisers in field operations can — and does — generate a profound impact on lasting peace. It is the responsibility of the Security Council to maintain peace and security.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As a concrete example, the Kingdom of the Netherlands has been a strong proponent of the Water, Peace and Security partnership. That partnership has pioneered the development of innovative tools that signal water-related security risks. That knowledge is used in analyses, capacity-building and awareness-raising activities to support timely, informed and inclusive action in regions prone to water-related conflict, from Mali to Iraq and from Ethiopia to Kenya. The United Nations 2023 Water Conference has showcased how water can serve as a driver for cooperation, rather than conflict. In that respect, we also welcome United Arab Emirates leadership in featuring water prominently during twenty-eighth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and building on the outcomes of the Water Conference.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It does not require much imagination to see that the effects of climate change, such as frequent floods, droughts and fires, are drivers of instability and conflict around the world. Climate change disproportionally affects the vulnerable and marginalized, often exacerbating simmering tensions and uprooting entire communities. In such situations, violence is never far away, as we heard from Ms. Kadry earlier today. The Kingdom of the Netherlands therefore believes that we need to integrate climate considerations into the work of the United Nations on peace and security every step of the way. In that regard, we would like to highlight two points. First, we need to integrate climate-related security risks in the United Nations conflict-prevention strategies and early-warning tools.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Let my begin by thanking you, Mr. President, and the United Arab Emirates for organizing this open debate on climate change and peace and security. I also thank the briefers for their presentations this morning. The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of the European Union, and with that made by the representative Germany on behalf of the Group of Friends on Climate and Security. I will make a few additional remarks in my national capacity. It goes without saying that climate change is the defining challenge of our time. I think that last week’s smog in New York City is a stark reminder that the climate emergency is here and has no regard for national borders.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Not only would that improve the predictability of financing, but it would also send a strong signal that Member States collectively support the United Nations peacebuilding efforts and that we, as the States Members of the United Nations, place our trust in the United Nations system to deliver on this crucial mandate. Let us all work towards a swift and positive conclusion of the negotiations on this in the Fifth Committee. The world looks to the United Nations and so to all of us when it comes to maintaining and building peace. Together, we have to build the trust in people, institutions and the United Nations that is essential for our efforts to get there. We are confident that the debate today will prove to be an important step in that direction.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Similarly, we hope that the work currently under way on the New Agenda for Peace will recognize the importance of inclusive approaches, including by giving women and young people a chance to contribute to the consultations. My second point is that we also have to build trust when it comes to the support that we provide. That means that funding should be dependable and sustainable. The United Nations should be able to rely on adequate and predictable resources when it comes to fulfilling its mandate and tasks in the area of peacebuilding. The Kingdom of the Netherlands therefore supports moving towards the use of assessed contributions for the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Even when it is evident that women and young people have a vital role to play, like in the Sudan in 2019, it should be equally evident that their voices have to be heard. That has not been adequately pursued The Council can and should play its role here by making sure that Security Council mandates generally reflect the importance of inclusive approaches — for instance, by always paying attention to women and peace and security and youth, peace and security elements, and by listening more and better. That means not only inviting women and young representatives to the Council to share their views and perspectives, but also following up on their suggestions through concrete proposals for action.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That means ensuring the meaningful participation of all stakeholders — women, youth and minorities — in all stages of peacebuilding. It also means inclusive dialogue at all levels, including at the community-level. Fortunately, we have some good examples of how that can be done. For instance, in South-Sudan, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan women- protection teams play an important role in early warning and early action through their daily monitoring activities in local communities and internally displaced persons camps. That provides the Mission with critical information on issues that are essential for peacebuilding — information that would otherwise go largely unnoticed. Sadly, we also see examples of the opposite — where exclusion of important stakeholders in processes contributed to a relapse into violence.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would like to join others in congratulating you, Madam President, and your country, Switzerland on assuming its first-ever presidency of the Security Council. I also thank you for organizing this open debate. We would also like to thank the briefers for their contributions and, like Ireland, would encourage Security Council members to more frequently invite the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to meetings. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union. I will therefore limit myself to highlighting the importance of two elements: inclusion and adequate, sustainable financing. First, we can all agree that we can only build trust in peacebuilding processes through inclusive approaches.”
2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Joint analysis has already proven itself to be valuable, for instance, in the Sahel, and we strongly encourage further cooperation and coordinated action among all players — whether local or international — as we have a common interest in investing in effective resilience-building and sustainable peace.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Kingdom of the Netherlands takes that commitment to adequate, predictable and sustainable funding for peacebuilding seriously and has therefore decided to contribute an additional €10 million to the Peacebuilding Fund on top of our annual contribution of €20 million — which speaks to the issue of adequate funding. And we have made that commitment for a period of five years — which speaks to the issue of predictable and sustainable funding. Lastly, we feel that there is great value in coordinating efforts with organizations such as the African Union and international financial institutions such as the World Bank.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“And we really need to increase our work with local actors in those areas if we want to build resilience and sustainable peace, especially at the community level. Thirdly, with regard to funding, although the point has already been made, let me repeat that investing in prevention and peacebuilding is one of the best investments that we can make. It has been proven to work, save lives and, in the end, save money. Clearly, peacebuilding is not a short-term, one-off effort. Therefore, short-term, one-off funding will not work either. Building peaceful inclusive societies requires long-term commitment and predictable funding, which requires genuine commitment that also translates into some form of assessed contributions.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“First, it is crucial that peace operations have strategic political mandates that include long-term objectives to enhance resilience and achieve sustainable peace. That means that adequate attention for transition needs to be incorporated into mandates from the very start of the operation. We believe that, in order to achieve that, a stronger role for the PBC is warranted. The PBC is well-placed to provide timely strategic guidance on peacebuilding efforts during consultations and briefings on mandate renewals. Secondly, when it comes to peacebuilding, we support the systematic inclusion of areas such as inclusive justice, mental health and psychosocial support, and, as my colleague from Slovakia just mentioned, the full integration of the women and peace and security and the youth, peace and security agendas.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Let me start by congratulating you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and thanking you for organizing this open debate. We also thank the briefers for their insightful contributions. As a member of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and a champion of performance and the protection of civilians, as defined within the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping agenda, the Kingdom of the Netherlands feels that this debate on resilience and the nexus between peacebuilding and peacekeeping is both timely and of crucial importance. We align ourselves with the statement to be made on behalf of the European Union, and I would like to make three points in my national capacity.”
2022-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9181Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is unacceptable that the space for women leaders, women peacebuilders and women human rights defenders is shrinking and that they face threats and violence that place them in physical danger and prevent them from doing their important work. The Kingdom of the Netherlands remains strongly committed to supporting the work of the United Nations on the women and peace and security agenda, protecting and defending the hard-won progress made for the sake of women and girls in all their diversity, protecting their rights and continuing to work collectively to ensure that their voices are heard, their contributions are recognized and their leadership is embraced. Let us seize this opportunity and do things differently.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“To that end, we can learn from the work being done at the community and grass-roots levels, such as peace committees. We can learn from initiatives that involve men and boys, as they are an important part of the solution. And we can learn from such approaches and their success in de-escalating emerging conflicts. Let me share the example of the work of one of our partners with pastoralist groups in South Sudan. Through so-called peace caravans, men and boys in cattle camps come together with women, girls and the elderly to reflect on gender, positive male participation and inclusive peace. Finally, protection is key.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is an opportunity for us to address the great challenges faced by women and girls in conflict situations in many corners of the world, from Afghanistan to Ukraine and from Mali to Yemen. At a time when progress in women and girls’ rights is being reversed, the number of conflicts is increasing and armed groups are committing atrocious human rights violations, we need a strong United Nations and collective action to ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of women leaders, peacebuilders and human rights defenders at all levels. We also need collective action on prevention in order to address the root causes of conflict and instability, including unequal power relations, and to eliminate the gender stereotypes and negative social norms on which gender-based discrimination and gender inequality are based.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking you, Madam President, for organizing today’s important debate. The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union, the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security, the Group of Friends of Women in Afghanistan and the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect. We would like to make some additional remarks in our national capacity. We welcome the debate’s focus on women’s resilience and leadership. As the Secretary-General rightly states in his report (S/2022/740), and as my colleague from Bangladesh just reiterated, the women and peace and security agenda is not just an answer to historic wrongs and marginalization but also an opportunity to do things differently.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We therefore call on national authorities to strengthen the rule of law for prosecuting sexual and gender-based violence. I want to assure everyone that the Kingdom of the Netherlands will always be a strong supporter of efforts to prevent and eliminate sexual violence in conflict.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Across the globe, we are seeing cases where civic space is being restricted and women human rights defenders are being attacked or even murdered. As a result, the lives of people in settings such as South Sudan, Libya, Myanmar and Yemen are at risk, and therefore so are their vital roles in monitoring and responding to sexual violence in conflict. The Netherlands contributes to the strengthening of civil society through dedicated women and peace and security programmes and by providing financial support to the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. However, we — all of us — should do more. Thirdly, let me join others in stressing the need to strengthen the mechanisms for holding those who perpetrate sexual violence accountable, both at the national and international levels. Impunity perpetuates conflict-related sexual violence.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“First, the response to sexual violence should prioritize the diverse voices and needs of survivors, and I am in full agreement with my colleague from Australia that those priorities should include their access to essential services for sexual and reproductive health and rights, as well as mental health services. As Ms. Murad put it so clearly, survivors’ voices are key prerequisites for enhancing access to justice and accountability. Best practices from our own programmes under the survivor-centred approach include setting up dialogues with survivors and local leaders to address the root causes of sexual violence. Secondly, we need to keep investing in the role of civil society as key enablers of democracy and the rule of law.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As the Special Representative said earlier this morning, the world has seen protracted conflicts intensify and new crises unfold despite the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire two years ago. The Russian Federation’s unjustified invasion of Ukraine is another example of grave violations of international law, including the Charter of the United Nations. We are appalled by the testimonies of the sexual violence perpetrated by Russian armed forces against Ukrainian women and girls. Those crimes cannot and will not go unpunished. We must do more if we are to strengthen accountability for sexual violence in conflict and help to prevent such violence. Allow me to highlight three key areas where action is needed.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the United Kingdom for organizing today’s important debate. My special thanks go to today’s civil-society briefers, Nadia Murad, Mariana Karkoutly and Hilina Berhanu, for sharing their stories and for the indispensable work that they do. The Kingdom of the Netherlands fully aligns itself with the statements to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and the LGBTI Core Group, as well as the statement delivered earlier today on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security (see S/PV.9016). We strongly support the mandate and the work of Pramila Patten, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, climate-related security risks require our sustained attention. The Kingdom of the Netherlands therefore welcomes the thematic draft resolution on this matter, which we proudly co-sponsor, and look forward to its adoption by the Council, hopefully on Monday. We stand ready to continue working with all Member States on this.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Some of the countries that are most impacted by terrorist attacks, like those in the Sahel and Horn of Africa, are also among the most vulnerable to climate change and often lack the means and capacity to adequately address this. It is therefore crucial to better understand whether and how investing in climate solutions can also have an effect on the factors that will move individuals towards joining or supporting violent extremist groups, as well as on wider conflict issues. To that end, the Netherlands, together with Germany, will organize a conference in February 2022 with the aim of better understanding the dynamics of violent extremism in West Africa. We look forward to strong participation and improved coordination and cooperation on this topic, particularly, of course, from and with the countries in the region.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Too often, counter-terrorism efforts are predominantly informed by the security dimension. It is clear that imminent terrorist threats require an imminent response. However, we must also look past the imminent threats and focus on the longer-term goal of prevention. For that, we need holistic prevention approaches, including wider peacebuilding efforts that help communities and countries to build resilience and adapt to the impacts of climate change, all with human rights and gender equality at its core. In that way, development, climate and prevention objectives can be achieved at the same time. Secondly, we must strengthen the knowledge bases.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Given the Council’s responsibility for maintaining peace and security, the Kingdom of the Netherlands sees a clear role for the Security Council when it comes to addressing the security implications that result from climate change in a more effective and systematic way. Although the impact of climate change is felt worldwide, it disproportionately affects already disenfranchised and marginalized communities. We need to better understand its impact on creating conditions that could lead to increased radicalization and the creation of a breeding ground for terrorism. The Kingdom of the Netherlands believes we need to integrate climate considerations in the work of the United Nations on peace and security every step of the way. Allow me to briefly highlight two points. First, we must focus on holistic prevention approaches.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union and by the representative of Germany on behalf of the Group of Friends on Climate and Security. I make these additional remarks in my national capacity. I would like to start by thanking the Niger for organizing today’s debate on the issue of security in the context of terrorism and climate change. The climate crisis is arguably the greatest challenge of our time. It threatens to uproot entire communities and to be a catalyst for conflict. We already see this happening in various parts of the world, such as in the Sahel region.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Civil society played a big role by demanding an inclusive peace process, and so we saw much higher percentages of women in the two negotiating teams and women contributing to the peace process at all levels. We must learn from that and make that a reality in other parts of the world as well by appointing female mediators and including women at the negotiation table in places such as Syria and Yemen. Women candidates are available. Women are more than ready to play their part. We should make sure that they can. I think that we have run out of excuses. We know, so we now need to act. Let us make women participate. Let us protect those that do. Let us listen to them and empower them. Women are ready, so surely we should be as well. Together we can make inclusive peace a reality.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“The first is that we need to stand up firmly against violence inflicted upon women leaders, because it is precisely those women active in providing support and contributing to peace processes who are targeted by those who have no interest in peace. Just think of the 83 women human rights defenders who have been killed since the signing of the peace agreement in Colombia, or think of the brave women who worked in Nigeria and were murdered for saving other women's lives. We must stand up for them and act. The Council has a critical role to play in preventing and responding to such horrific violence. The second area is that we need to get better at learning from what works. As Minister Wallstrom just pointed out, the 2016 comprehensive peace agreement in Colombia has set an international example for women's involvement.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“We have begun to tackle impunity for sexual violence in conflict through the use of sanctions by including a stand-alone criterion on sexual violence in the South Sudan sanctions regime. Last Monday's Arria Formula meeting again reinforced the message that sanctions are a tool that could be used more effectively by the Council when it comes to combating sexual violence in conflict. There still is a lot to do to translate that into change on the ground, but I agree that we have to resist pessimism. If we really move from knowing to acting, we can make further progress together. Let me ask for attention to two areas in which we need to act now.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source