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Braun

lines on the record: 208
first: 2003-02-24
most recent: 2020-02-13
sittings or episodes: 35
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“I would also like to express our abhorrence at the recent attacks on Kandahar airport and the compound of the Spanish Embassy in Kabul earlier this month. In the face of this difficult security situation, the Afghan National Security Forces have shown remarkable resilience during this first year in which they have carried the full responsibility for their country's security. We deeply deplore the many casualties that they have sustained in their fight for law and order in their country. The NATO Summit in Warsaw in July 2016 will be an important opportunity for the international community to reaffirm its support for the Afghan National Security Forces. Germany will continue its financial assistance and support in the years ahead. Last Thursday, our Parliament voted to extend our military engagement.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“The unsatisfactory economic and security situation are the main drivers behind the rising numbers of Afghans leaving their country - young, educated citizens who should be the backbone of their country's reconstruction and development. Halting and reversing this brain drain is first and foremost in the interest of Afghanistan. To this end, it is necessary to provide the Afghan population, especially young people, with the prospect of a future in their own country. We remain highly concerned over the high number of civilian lives lost due to incessant fighting and the outrageous, cowardly acts of violence and terrorism. We strongly condemn today's attack near Bagram and express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Following the first peaceful and democratic transition of power in Afghanistan's history, the National Unity Government has committed itself to implementing an ambitious and cross-cutting set of reforms to tackle these challenges. We strongly encourage the National Unity Government to make further progress on this reform agenda. The implementation of difficult economic and political reforms is at the core of the mutual accountability principle that Afghanistan and the international community reaffirmed in Kabul in September. The ministerial conference in Brussels in October 2016 will be a highly relevant milestone in measuring the progress achieved. Afghan ownership and leadership are key prerequisites in the preparation of the conference and will be instrumental in reconfirming the exceptional international commitment to Afghanistan.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Let me join others in thanking Mr. Nicholas Haysom for his comprehensive briefing today. Germany appreciates the outstanding work of United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in leading and coordinating international civilian efforts, including in the promotion of human rights, humanitarian access, counter-narcotics and donor cooperation. We also commend his Mission for its excellent outreach and the good offices provided in support of the Afghan Government. With the support of the international community, Afghanistan has made great strides over the past 14 years. Life expectancy has increased considerably, the number of maternal deaths has decreased and millions of boys and girls now have access to primary and secondary education. Despite these significant achievements, great challenges remain.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“If the Charter of the United Nations has withstood changing times, that is because it enshrines the most fundamental rules to help us navigate the fog of peace, to quote the title of a recent book by our friend Jean- Marie Guehenno. I would like to conclude by saying that the text of the Charter has contributed to forging a friendship and lasting partnership between France and Germany within the European Union. It is that phenomenon that we would like to illustrate for the Council today by making this joint statement.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“We will also support the efforts to promote more interactive discussions, and we would like to encourage future members ofthe Security Council, whom we congratulate on their recent election, to follow that path. Finally, it is crucial to improve the working methods of the Council, but that cannot replace the urgent need for structural reforms. Germany and France would like to recall their support for the consensus decision by the General Assembly of 14 September 2015 on the issue of equitable representation and expansion of the Security Council. It is now important to enter into a phase of negotiations on the text during the next stage of intergovernmental negotiations.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“It is now crucial to implement the clear provisions of the text on which all Member States have agreed. That is particularly important for the joint letter by the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council on the issue of nominations for the post of Secretary-General. The resolution invites Member States to consider women candidates for the position, given the fact that to date all the Secretaries-General have been men. We firmly support that call. We also support all efforts that will enable us to improve the transparency of the Security Council, by including non-member States through Arria Formula meetings and monthly wrap-up sessions.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“We also underscore the importance of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions on the topic and its efforts towards codification, as was illustrated in the annex of concept note S/2010/507, adopted under the efficient leadership of the Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nations. We pay tribute to the Japanese delegation and congratulate them on their recent election to the Council. The President's concept note emphasizes the need for transparency and inclusiveness as well as the crucial role of the Secretary-General. Germany and France support a more transparent and inclusive process for selecting the Secretary-General. Our work needs to be guided by the consensus achieved through General Assembly resolution 69/321, adopted of 11 September, on revitalizing the General Assembly.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“Mr. Braun (Germany) (spoke in French): I speak on behalf of France and Germany, following the statement made by my French colleague. Germany and France have consistently supported a reform of the Security Council with a view to making it more efficient and more in tune with the current global political realities. A revision of its working methods is a significant way to achieve that end. We thank those who contribute daily to the implementation of its procedures and who assist delegations, namely, the Security Council Affairs Division, under the very competent leadership of Director Movses Abelian.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“Germany would like to commend UNAMA for its work in Afghanistan. It played an especially crucial role during the last elections. For a democratic society to develop, it is essential that the Afghan people be able to cast their ballots in a secure, free and fair election process. In that context, we welcome the appointment of the Special Electoral Reforms Commission. Germany will remain committed to supporting Afghanistan in this crucial decade. We will very soon be introducing a new draft resolution in the General Assembly in support of Afghanistan and seeking approval for it from all Member States.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the recent peace talks and encourage participants and supporters to continue that dialogue as soon as possible. While we welcome Afghanistan's active participation in the work of the Human Rights Council, it is clear that the implementation of human rights, particularly women's rights, in all aspects of Government activity remains a challenge as well as an obligation for the Afghan Government. That includes supporting refugees as well as finding solutions that can enable them to return to their countries of origin. A stable Afghanistan requires regional stability, and vice versa. We commend the Government of Afghanistan for actively strengthening ties with its regional neighbours, in, for example, the framework of the Heart of Asia Process, which Germany will continue to support.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“At the same time, we deeply deplore the ever- growing number of civilian lives lost due to cowardly terrorist acts and incessant fighting, as well as the many casualties among the Afghan security forces in their fight against anti-Government factions. We encourage the Government of Afghanistan to continue its efforts to implement the reform agenda presented at the London Conference in December of last year. The reform agenda should now be implemented more rapidly. Germany stands ready to support Afghanistan in that endeavour, and we second the call in the Secretary-General's report (S/2015/684) for all Afghan political leaders to confront those challenges in a spirit of national unity. Development and security go hand in hand. Long- lasting peace in Afghanistan can be achieved only through an inclusive political process.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“In the interests of time, I will try to be brief. Our thanks go to today's briefers. We believe that the Secretary-General's summary of the Tripartite Review Commission discussions (S/2015/713, annex) has come at the right moment. It helps to define the role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) during the transformation decade, and the constructive role of the Afghan Government in drafting it is very commendable. It is important to safeguard the achievements of the past decade while continuing on a path towards a more sustainable future for the Afghan people. The Government in Kabul has made remarkable progress in that area.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“With the adoption of the Sendai Framework, the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (General Assembly resolution 69/313, annex), the post-2015 agenda and a new climate agreement in Paris in December, 2015 will be a critical year for all of us, and very prominently for SIDS. Let us all make it a year of success and hope.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The G-7 leaders agreed at their recent summit in Germany to increase to 400 million by 2020 the number of people in the most vulnerable developing countries who have access to insurance coverage against hazards related to climate change. They also agreed to support the development of early warning systems in the regions most affected. Furthermore, they committed to taking action to combat marine litter, which poses a global challenge and affects so many SIDS. Back in April, the G-7 foreign ministers issued a statement on maritime security, addressing issues of considerable concern to SIDS, such as piracy and illegal fishing.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“We also welcome the recommendations made by the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations in its report of 16 June (S/2015/446) and hope they will be included in the Secretary-General's report. On the subject of sustainable development, we look forward to the adoption of an ambitious post- 2015 agenda that takes into account the particular vulnerabilities and challenges of SIDS. The successful implementation of such a far-reaching agenda requires a new global partnership for poverty eradication and sustainable development. Again, Germany is prepared to play its part here. My country is also making use of its current presidency of the G-7 to support small island developing States.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“My country is prepared to support vulnerable countries, thereby making an ambitious climate agreement more attainable. To that end, Germany recently pledged to double its public climate financing by 2020, to â‚¬4 billion annually. Turning to the role of the United Nations and the Security Council, I would like to reaffirm Germany's position that the Council should discuss the interdependence of climate change and security on a regular basis. We consider the presidential statement on the subject (S/PRST/2011/15) - issued, incidentally, under Germany's presidency of the Council in 2011 - to be an important step in that regard. We favour an update of the Secretary-General's 2009 report on climate change and its possible security implications (A/64/350).”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“For some, it is a question of survival; for virtually all of them it is a matter of national security. That is why it is so important that we reach an ambitious climate agreement in Paris later this year, since it would represent a crucial investment in future peace and security, especially - though certainly not only - for small island developing States. We must improve our mitigation and adaptation efforts. A recent study presented under the current German presidency of the Group of Seven (G-7) showed that we do not yet use risk assessments and early warning systems effectively. The Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 (General Assembly resolution 69/283, annex II) should therefore be one of our prime guidelines for further action.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking New Zealand for taking the initiative, which we applaud, of convening this open debate. It offers a rare but important opportunity for the Security Council to highlight the challenges and vulnerabilities that affect 52 countries and territories and more than 50 million people on this globe. Germany is convinced that the dimensions of the threats facing small island developing States (SIDS) and their vulnerability to them require a global response. All must play their part, including the United Nations system. Germany is prepared to assume its fair share of responsibility in that endeavour. I would like to provide a few examples and proposals for action. First, concerning climate change, the implications of global warming threaten small island States disproportionately.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Today the Council has utterly failed the victims, families and friends ofthe passengers and crew members killed, among them four German citizens. That does not mean that the perpetrators can triumph and hope for impunity. We, the grieving nations, supported by many others, will not rest until they are held accountable. We sincerely hope, and to that end we call on all members of the Council and all parties concerned, that we can ensure that the Council will find another way to live up to its responsibilities and bring the perpetrators to justice. We owe it to the victims and to all who were close to them.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“We call for an immediate and lasting de-escalation of the conflict in order to prevent more tragedies from happening, and we urge all sides to fully implement the Minsk agreements. All of us, but particularly Ukraine and its neighbour Russia, have a profound interest in stabilizing the situation in eastern Ukraine. Germany, together with France, Ukraine and Russia - in the Normandy format and with other partners - has been working hard to end the conflict and find a solution. As we have all seen in the long negotiations on nuclear issues with Iran, in which we also cooperated closely with the Russian Federation and the other permanent members of the Security Council, solutions are possible when all sides approach the issues at hand in a constructive manner.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“As one of the grieving nations, Germany will do everything in its power to ensure that justice takes its course and accountability is achieved. Establishing an international tribunal on the basis of a Security Council resolution would have represented a significant step to that end, which was why Germany sponsored today's draft resolution, which unfortunately failed to find the Council's approval. As we speak, the unbearable situation that led to the tragic downing ofFlight MH-17 and the loss of so many innocent lives continues. Every day, people in eastern Ukraine are killed or wounded or lose their homes as a direct consequence of the conflict. That has to stop.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“I too would like to express Germany's gratitude to Malaysia and the members of the Joint Investigation Team for introducing the draft resolution before us today (S/2015/562), as well as to the Kingdom of the Netherlands for leading the investigation into the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-l7 tragedy. We deeply regret that the Council's unequivocal commitment to accountability and justice was vetoed today. A year ago, with the adoption of resolution 2166 (2014), the Council called for a thorough investigation of the downing of Flight MH-17 and demanded that those responsible be held accountable. With that resolution, the Council took on the responsibility of bringing the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice. Today, it failed in that responsibility.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“We also hope that it will open the door to a more constructive Iranian foreign policy and, ultimately, contribute to a more secure and stable region. The agreement reached in Vienna on 14 July has proved that complex and long-standing conflicts can be peacefully resolved if there is enough political will and courage. It is a victory for diplomacy and for the principles of the United Nations.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“Secondly, the agreement also offers ample political opportunities for Iran. It reflects a fundamental choice by the Iranian Government. It is an expression of intent to be a constructive part of the international community. It is up to Iran to deliver on that commitment. We express our hope that, in fulfilling the agreement, Iran will seize this potential to bring about improvements in other fields as well, from civil liberties to human rights and the accommodation of regional security concerns. Finally, we hope that the agreement reached in Vienna will also have a positive effect on the relations between Iran, the European Union and its member States - and that it will improve Iran's regional and international relations.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“Iran has committed itself to comprehensive technical restrictions and an unprecedented transparency regime that will allow us to rule out any covert nuclear activities. The agreement is not merely built on trust or goodwill; we have established a unique and long- term set of confidence-building measures. Everything we agreed on will be strictly monitored. A powerful snap-back mechanism for sanctions will serve as an additional incentive for Iran to abide by its obligations. It will now be crucial to effectively implement the agreement. The International Atomic Energy Agency will have an important role in that regard. In exchange for the nuclear restrictions, Iran will profit from early and comprehensive sanctions relief. The resolution adopted today is a decisive step in the right direction.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, reached in Vienna and endorsed today by the Security Council in resolution 2231 (2015), is an important, and possibly historic, step towards ending the decade-long conflict concerning Iran's nuclear programme. As such, it has the potential to ease concerns regarding peace and security in the region and beyond. Allow me briefly to address its significance from three different angles. First, Germany firmly believes that the agreement does in fact reduce the risk of a nuclear arms race. After long and demanding negotiations, the E3+3 and the European Union has achieved a credible framework that will prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“As the Taliban and other armed groups continue to deliberately target civilians, including women, children and those actively advocating for the rights of these most vulnerable groups, it is the civilian population that pays the price for the armed conflict. Today's attack on the Parliament building, disrupting the confirmation process for the Acting Minister of Defence, is a stark reminder of the Taliban's outrageous actions. Our thoughts are with the Victims' families. In closing, I would like to say that an Afghan-led and -owned peace process that upholds the gains in human rights that have been made over the past decade, in particular the rights of women, is key to alleviating the suffering of the civilian population. We therefore fully support such a peace process and the instrumental role that the United Nations will play in it.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“The United Nations and its funds and programmes, and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, will continue to play a vital role in the implementation of Afghanistan's policy and development priorities. As the role of the United Nations may evolve over time, we welcome the establishment of the Tripartite Commission, as mandated in resolution 2210 (2015). Any recommendation that can improve the effectiveness of the cooperation between the Afghan Government, the United Nations and donor countries will benefit the Afghan people and is therefore welcome. The current tragic record level of civilian casualties is of great concern.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Now is the time to implement the ambitious reform strategy, presented by President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah under the title "Realizing self-reliance", for the benefit of the Afghan people. Refreshing the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework will be the cornerstone of that process. The Government is currently working with its partners to set out new priorities that can put Afghanistan firmly on a path of self-reliance, and that process must continue. One already certain result is that the international community will abide by its commitments and continue to support Afghanistan during its Transformation Decade. At the London Conference on Afghanistan held last December, Germany renewed its commitment to maintaining its extraordinary level of civilian assistance, amounting to almost $500 million annually up to 2016.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“It is of the utmost importance that the Afghan people have their confidence and trust in democratic election processes restored. The pending electoral reforms have the potential to strengthen the election system's credibility and sustainability. They should be based on a broad political consensus that includes the various political camps as well as civil society. In that context, we welcome the establishment of the Special Commission on Election Reform and urge it to assume its duties as quickly as possible. A fully operational legislative body alongside an efficient National Unity Government is a prerequisite for tackling the many issues facing Afghanistan and for building on the country's numerous achievements of the past decade.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“To start with, let me join those who have thanked the Secretary-General's Special Representative, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for his comprehensive briefing today. I would also like to thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin for his statement. Germany aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union earlier in this debate. Last year, Afghanistan successfully held presidential elections, resulting in the first peaceful and democratic transfer of power in the country's often painful history. Those elections eventually led to the formation of a National Unity Government. As the legislative term of the Afghan Parliament ends today, we strongly encourage the Government to continue consolidating Afghan democracy and set a concrete timeline for parliamentary and provincial-council elections to be held in a timely manner.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“We also need to work together to protect the cultural heritage of those countries, which is our common heritage. The richness of the Middle East lies in the diversity of its peoples and traditions. It is the cradle of Christianity, which, like Judaism and Islam, is an integral part of the Middle East. We must preserve that richness together.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Together we must find ways to help persecuted and displaced persons on the ground, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. Fleeing a country may be a necessity in the event of an imminent danger, when there is no other way out. That is why Germany is a host country; since 2011, Germany has taken in some 100,000 Syrian refugees. Therefore we must do everything in our power to create the conditions that would provide those suffering from Daesh's reign of terror or the tyranny of the Al-Assad regime, with the realistic possibility of safely returning to their country as soon as possible, a safe, free country where citizens of all ethnic and religious groups are guaranteed participation, and where all human rights are fully respected, regardless of one's political conviction, gender or sexual orientation.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“At the same time, we are supporting the new Iraqi Government in its efforts to implement reforms that will promote the participation and inclusion of all groups in society. An inclusive political process is also necessary to resolve the conflict in Syria. The generous help received daily by those who have been persecuted, in particular members of minority groups, in their places of refuge in the Middle East, from neighbours, compatriots, as well as complete strangers, is impressive and serves as example to us all. This immense willingness to help contradicts the false image that Daesh seeks to convey to us and extends to all those in need. That example should guide us all. We must not allow ourselves to be misled by polarizing ideologies. Rather, we must always be guided by the respect for the human rights of every individual.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“What a dictatorship achieves is a deafening political silence, a deceptive calm before the storm. Over 220,000 deaths leave no doubt that the Syrian regime is neither protecting its citizens nor guaranteeing any stability; on the contrary, it is threatening and destroying it. That is why our response to the terrorist Violence and totalitarian ideology ofthe Daesh terrorist militia must take the form of mobilization for pluralism, diversity, inclusiveness, participation and human rights. That commitment should enable our partners on the ground to act decisively against Daesh and other terrorist groups, including through the use of military means. Germany is actively involved in the anti-Daesh coalition, including by equipping and training Iraqi security forces to defend themselves against that organization.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“For centuries, Muslims and Christians prayed side by side before the tomb of the prophet Jonah in Mosul; yet that revered symbolic site was set ablaze at the order of terrorist commanders. Neither has Daesh spared Sunnis who refuse to submit to their inhuman ideology. Recently, in the Syrian city of Hasakah, we witnessed the bombings that resulted in the death of dozens of Kurdish New Year party guests, and the horrific massacres of members of the Sunni tribe Albu Nimr in Iraq and the Shaitat tribe in Syria. Some say that the only viable plan to counter Daesh in the Middle East is the force ofa dictatorial State that imposes its version of tolerance. Yet the example of Syria teaches us that the tyranny of a despotic regime not only does not guarantee lasting stability but also does not allow genuine religious tolerance to grow.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Those who cannot or refuse to comply with that model are threatened, fought, driven out, raped, tortured or killed. The August 2014 attacks against the Yazidi settlements in the mountains of Sinjar were accompanied by the massacre of civilians, leading to an exodus of epic proportions. Many Yazidi women and children fell into the hands of Daesh and were abducted, enslaved and sold. The commission ofinquiry of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has found evidence that the systematic crimes committed against Yazidis by Daesh may amount to genocide. Daesh has also mercilessly attacked Shiites, as demonstrated by the brutal siege that was intended to starve the population of the town of Amerli. Christian towns and Villages of Nineveh have been abandoned.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Given the time, I shall deliver a shortened version of my statement. The complete text is available on our website. As usual, Germany aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union. By taking the initiative to organize this important debate, France has brought to the Security Council agenda a subject that affects not only the Middle East, but all of us. We stand today against the gross and systematic violations of human rights in the Middle East, the root of which can be found in the conflicts in Syria and Iraq. The objective of the terrorist militia, Daesh, is to establish a totalitarian system. Daesh will not tolerate any model that deviates from the prescibed, uniform way of life of a controlled and homogeneous society.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Such acts not only send families into deep distress, they also impact the potential of future generations. Therefore, there needs to be a call for States and the international community to engage in further concerted action without delay. Let me assure the Council of Germany's readiness to assist it in that effort.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We also believe that the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict should share country- specific conclusions with the relevant committees. Let me also underline the need for situations to be considered by the International Criminal Court when applicable. International justice mechanisms must play their part in strengthening accountability. The recent confirmation of the judgement against Thomas Lubanga for recruiting and using child soldiers is a case in point. More than 270 schoolgirls remain in captivity in Nigeria; 153 Kurdish boys were abducted by the so-called Islamic State from Ain al-Arab in Syria. Hundreds of Yazidi children have been abducted by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Daesh in western Iraq. Many more brutal acts against children are committed on a daily basis.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“That is why Germany has funded the development of respective Department of Peacekeeping Operations training materials, and we hope to see them applied across the board. Germany also considers it important that the ongoing peace operations review duly consider this aspect. This must start with attention given to sufficient child protection capacity in peace operation mandates right from a mission's outset. When needed and appropriate, a sufficient number of dedicated child protection officers should be part of the mission's staff. Thirdly and lastly, in order to strengthen accountability for perpetrators, we encourage the Council to include grave violations against children as a designation criterion in sanctions committees, and encourage the Special Representative to continue to share information with appropriate sanctions committees.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“During that meeting, we touched upon a question posed by today's concept note (S/2015/ 168, annex): How can the documentation of abuse be improved? One finding on this issue was the potentially useful role of new technologies, such as, for example, the Watchlist mobile phone application. Germany therefore encourages all stakeholders to explore ways and means to apply new technologies to monitoring and reporting. Technological tools must become standard best practice when documenting grave violations against children in situations of armed conflict. Secondly, with regard to United Nations peace operations, we believe that more can be done to protect civilians, in particular children, and therefore these aspects should be strengthened.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Despite the progress achieved, much more needs to be done to tackle the violations committed, especially by non-State actors. To reduce the number of violations, we believe that it is imperative for States concerned to allow direct contacts between the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and non-State armed groups. Allow me to make three operative points on how we may improve the implementation of our children and armed conflict agenda. First, success depends on an open, constructive and continued dialogue among all Member States, United Nations institutions, civil society organizations and academic centres. That is why Germany recently organized a workshop on the implementation of resolution 1998 (2011), on the protection of schools and hospitals, at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs in Berlin.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Mr. Braun (Germany) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important debate today. (spoke in English) Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union in just a moment. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement, and the briefers for sharing their valuable expertise and insight with us. Allow me to congratulate the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and UNICEF on the first anniversary of the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign. We believe that the impact of the campaign to end the recruitment of children by State actors is remarkable, and we are pleased to have been able to make a contribution to it.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Protecting and promoting human rights, strengthening the coordination and efficiency of the international community's support to Afghanistan, and support to the Afghan authorities in implementing their commitments under the Tokyo Framework require a strong United Nations Mission with adequate resources and a presence throughout the country. In conclusion, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the work of the Special Representative and his team. Under difficult circumstances, the United Nations continues to do great work in the service of the Afghan people. Germany will continue to support UNAMA in its fulfilment of its mandate.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“In that context, Germany commends the Afghan leadership's efforts to strengthen links and cooperation with its regional neighbours, including within the framework of the Heart of Asia process. Progress in economic and security cooperation will be mutually beneficial. Germany therefore calls on all stakeholders to redouble their efforts to make the transformation decade a success story for Afghanistan, the region and beyond. A continued strong role for the United Nations Assistance Mission (UNAMA) will be critical to bringing about success. Germany therefore welcomes the extension of the mission's mandate for another 12 months. The mandate sets the right priorities and will enable the close and trusting cooperation that exists between the Government of Afghanistan, the Mission and the international community to continue.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“Germany, which assists Afghanistan to the tune of almost half a billion dollars annually, is one of its largest donors and will continue to contribute actively to that process. One result is already certain, however. The international community, including Germany, will stay the course and continue to support Afghanistan during its transformation decade. Swiftly forming a new Cabinet will be a pivotal first step in successfully addressing the reform backlog that has built up over the past few months. Germany therefore urges that Afghanistan finalize the process as soon as possible, while at the same time ensuring that women are adequately represented in the Cabinet.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“A vibrant civil society has assumed the role of guardian of hard-earned freedoms and rights. Those are only a few examples of the real progress the Afghan people have seen. At the same time, tremendous challenges remain. The Afghan Government will have to pursue further economic reforms and fiscal sustainability on the one hand, and protect and promote human rights and strengthen the rule of law, on the other. Refreshing the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework is a cornerstone of that process. The Government of Afghanistan is currently engaged with its partners in setting out new priorities that can put Afghanistan firmly on a path of self-reliance. That process must continue.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source
“Under the motto "Realizing Self-reliance", their agenda sets out an ambitious programme of reforms in many key areas, among them fighting corruption, promoting good governance, restoring fiscal sustainability and promoting economic growth and private-sector investment, as well as strengthening the rule of law and protecting and promoting human rights, particularly women's rights. The reform agenda will build on the achievements made during the past decade. Life expectancy has increased from 45 to 60, and maternal mortality has been almost halved. Today, of a total of 9 million students attending school, almost 4 million are girls. Thousands of kilometres of roads have been built, access to electricity has doubled and many Afghans communicate by mobile phone.”
2015-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7403 (2015) · source