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1. “But in the long run, we can only prevail if we understand the root causes of violent extremism and commit ourselves to translating this understanding into action. We cannot rest in our quest for answers and solutions. Violent extremism is a threat to us all, so we must fight it globally, at home and together.”

   2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

2. “There can be no more qualified and credible voices in speaking out against terrorism than its victims and witnesses. Norway will continue to work with these networks and help them expand. We all have a role to play in countering violent extremism. Our efforts must be amplified and our methods refined. We need a strong United Nations to show global leadership. We need a United Nations that is fit for purpose and has sufficient resources to do its important part. Norway is pleased that the General Assembly earlier this year welcomed the initiative of the Secretary-General to develop and present his Plan of Action to Member States. We can fight terrorists with soldiers and police and indeed we will.”

   2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

3. “It addresses how we can effectively counter the manipulative messages of violent extremism by advocating freedom of expression and the values of tolerance, pluralism and understanding. These are all necessary ingredients for building peaceful and inclusive societies. Governments have the primary responsibility for preventing extremism, but they can only succeed if they work closely with civil society, including with young people and women. That is why Norway has initiated the launch of two civil-society networks. First, there is YouthCAN, which is a network of young people working together against violent extremism, not least by developing alternative narratives. Secondly, we have established an alliance ofwomen's organizations. Many of the women in the alliance have suffered directly from extremism in places like Syria and Iraq.”

   2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

4. “If we want to defeat terrorism, we must defend the values that gave birth to the Security Council 70 years ago. As ISIL is losing ground in Syria and Iraq and its recruitment seems to be slowing down, we must increase our focus on the threat that foreign fighters pose when they return home. We must also do what we can to prevent new ISILs from emerging. The international community must adapt to a changing security landscape. The Secretary- General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (A/70/674), building on the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, is timely and much needed. It focuses on national, regional and United Nations activities that can become drivers for change. The Plan seeks to tackle conditions conducive to terrorism while aiming to ensure respect for human rights and the rule of law.”

   2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

5. “The likes of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) can be degraded and destroyed only iftheir ideology is dismantled. We must refine our counter-messaging, bearing in mind that messages are only effective when accompanied by substance and real progress. Young people must be able to find jobs and opportunities, to be seen and to influence their own lives - in the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and elsewhere. As we refine our methods, extremist groups are finding new ways to spread their propaganda, finance their activities, recruit people and carry out attacks. The sharing of intelligence and information between our countries must be improved. The core values of peace, tolerance, democracy, human rights and rule of law are what the terrorists are fighting.”

   2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

6. “No country is immune to violent extremism. From Baghdad and Bamako to Paris, Brussels and Istanbul, we have had tragic reminders of this global peril. Threats to our security are more complex than they have been for decades, and the most serious among them is violent extremism. It must be defeated at all levels by Governments and citizens alike. When and where necessary - as in Syria and Iraq - we must also be willing to use military means. At the same time, we must stop the flow of finances and foreign fighters, improve our development policies, strengthen fragile States and offer young people education, jobs and opportunities. It does not help to win the day-to-day battles in Iraq if we lose the battle for the future.”

   2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source

7. “While the parties themselves hold the keys to resuming talks, the international community needs to engage and support them in a concerted manner that can bring the conflict to a resolution. Business as usual cannot continue. I started my statement by referring to Syria. To facilitate a more coherent and better funded response to the humanitarian needs, Norway, Germany, the United Kingdom and Kuwait are cooperating to convene a donor conference next year. We hope that, while we struggle to find a political solution to the conflict, we can develop ways and means to better face the humanitarian challenges.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

8. “Donors cannot be expected to compensate for unresolved economic issues between the two parties. I urge the donors to increase their support. It is clear, however, that no donor support can substitute or compensate for inadequate measures by the Palestinian Authority or by Israel themselves. Also, achieving the full potential of a Palestinian State with well-functioning political and governmental institutions, including a sustainable economy, requires a political resolution of the conflict. I therefore welcome the interest expressed by both sides in doing more and in working harder together to improve the Palestinian economy and reconstruct Gaza. Direct economic cooperation is no substitute for a political process, but may help to build stability and establish better grounds for the political process.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

9. “In particular, the West Bank and Gaza need to be reintegrated into one authority that fully respects the parameters of the security agreements between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Thirdly, cooperation on tangible measures to strengthen the Palestinian economy and the reconstruction of Gaza can pave the way for the political process. Last month, I chaired the meeting of the donors group, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee, here in New York. The donors reiterated their continued commitment to supporting the establishment of capable and robust Palestinian institutions and a viable economy. Measures need to be undertaken in the West Bank, Gaza and Area C. Unresolved issues related to the Paris Protocol need to be resolved without delay.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

10. “Secondly, I call for a return to a credible political process. While tensions at the holy sites in Jerusalem instigated the current crisis, lack of hope for a better political future contributes to increased frustration and anger among the Palestinian youth. No amount of frustration justifies violence. Still, the crisis cannot be resolved through de-escalation and security measures alone. The current tensions call for immediate and coordinated political steps by both sides. Israel should stop building new settlements on occupied land and expanding existing ones. Such building undermines any political process and turns hope into frustration, anger and rage. Palestine needs to reform and strengthen its political institutions and governance structures.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

11. “I call on every politician, community elder and religious leader to refrain from reckless and inflammatory statements and actions; reject the extremists who pursue a political agenda to turn the current situation into a religious conflict; condemn all acts ofterror; and show respect for the sanctity and the dignity of the holy sites. I welcome commitments to maintaining the status quo at the holy esplanade. Security coordination between Israelis and Palestinians must continue. Like every other State, Israel has the right to take necessary measures to protect its citizens against violence and unprovoked killings. At the same time, measures construed as collective punishments, such as house demolitions, should stop immediately, both in Jerusalem and on the West Bank, as they feed violence.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

12. “Mr. President, I thank you for this initiative. It is a very important meeting. With the ongoing war in Syria and its escalating humanitarian consequences both in the region and in Europe, it is with deep concern that we have witnessed the vicious cycle of escalating violence and tensions in Israel and Palestine during the past weeks. The process of finding a negotiated end to the conflict by establishing two States living side by side in peace and security is stuck. The two peoples now live side by side in fear, anger and distress. I would like to make three observations. First, I welcome all efforts to promote calm, encourage restraint and prevent actions that further exacerbate tensions, in particular around the holy sites in Jerusalem. But more needs to be done.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

13. “This conflict can be brought to an end only if all leaders gathered here remain committed to finding solutions even after they have left New York, and act quickly upon it. We owe it to the people of Syria and to our own security.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

14. “What four years of war have destroyed, may take 40 years or more to rebuild. Hardly any country in conflict has reached the Millennium Development Goals. Ending the conflict in Syria - and conflicts elsewhere - would be major steps towards fulfilling the ambitions targets set last Friday. And vice versa: fighting poverty is among the most effective conflict-prevention tools. If we create jobs and opportunities and let young people educate themselves and have a say in how their countries are governed, we also remove fundamental roots of instability, extremism and conflict. But the people of Syria cannot wait for 15 years. A political solution is urgently needed. We welcome the fact that members of the Council are now engaged in conversations on what should be done. But that is only the beginning of the beginning.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

15. “We should grasp this opportunity to seek solutions to the underlying conflicts. It was clear from the start that, without an inclusive political process in Iraq, ISIL could not effectively be dealt with. It is equally clear that an effective response requires credible progress towards conflict resolution in Syria. Comprises are needed to reach a political solution. Five days ago, the leaders ofthe world set themselves ambitious goals for the next 15 years. Unfortunately, it will be very hard for Syria, Libya, Yemen and other conflict-torn countries to reach the global Goals. The relation between security and prosperity is obvious. Four years ago, Syria was a middle-income country on its way to reaching almost all of the Millennium Development Goals. Today it is a humanitarian catastrophe.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

16. “And we are supporting efforts to stabilize areas at risk in Iraq. We are also taking an active part in the international efforts to fight radicalization and the perverted ideology of the extremists. Being unemployed is never an excuse to employ the methods of terrorism. But if we want to cut off support for extremists, we have to create jobs and opportunities for the younger generations. In accordance with humanitarian principles, we are also providing considerable assistance in Iraq, Syria and the affected neighbouring countries. The international community must stand united in the fight against ISIL. All actors share a responsibility not to create new complications on the ground, or make any moves that could be counterproductive. The perception of ISIL as an imminent threat to everyone in the region - and beyond - is widely shared.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

17. “War and civil strife in the Middle East and Africa are giving extremist groups room to grow into a threat out of all proportion to their relative strength. That much is clear, even if the full picture of the exponential increase in violent extremism and terrorism is much more complex. The fall of large expanses of territory to a terrorist group and the unspeakable atrocities of those brutal criminals have to be countered with a wide range of instruments, including military force. That is why Norway is contributing to all five lines of effort set out by the global coalition against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). A Norwegian military contingent is now fully deployed in Iraq. We are helping to stem the flow of financial resources and foreign terrorist fighters. We are working to counter ISIL's propaganda.”

    2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

18. “Furthermore, Norway is ready to send military planning officers to assist the international fight against ISIL in Iraq. We will also consider further contributions to build military capacity. Progress in Iraq will depend heavily on a move towards a political solution in Syria. In order to succeed, we need a Security Council that is committed and united. Without agreement in the Chamber, the Syrian people cannot be protected and the destruction of Syrian society cannot be stopped. There is an urgent need to stop the advance of ISIL and to start the long-term work needed to eradicate the roots that allow such groups to exist. That work has begun in Iraq and in the region. It has begun in the Security Council, whose mission is to be the guardian of the peace and security of all nations. We all stand by the people of Iraq.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

19. “Peace and respect for humanitarian rights are absolute preconditions for prosperity, development and security. Let us dismantle the arguments of those extremists who have fuelled ethnic and religious antipathies or have even created them. Let us work patiently to increase understanding and tolerance among groups. Extremism and terrorism must be fought on the ground, in the courts, in classrooms, in Parliaments, on the Internet and on the humanitarian front. Norway will therefore continue to be one of the main humanitarian contributors in Iraq and in Syria. So far this year, we have provided $75 million to the Syrian crisis and $30 million to Iraq. Today, I announce an additional $10 million to alleviate the suffering of the people of all communities who have fled the violence caused by ISIL and other groups in Iraq and Syria.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

20. “The unity and urgency expressed in presidential statement S/PRST/20l4/2O sends a clear message. Iraq's neighbours and the rest of the world stand together with the people of Iraq, and we are acting now. I am encouraged by the formation of Prime Minister Al-Abadi's cabinet. I am pleased that the Foreign Minister is here with us. During my recent visit to Baghdad, I stressed the fundamental importance of sharing power. People living in the conflict-ridden areas must feel that there has been a political shift and that they finally have a Government that offers hope and opportunities. Equally, the country needs the broad and inclusive support of the region and the rest of the international community. Iraq and the countries in the region must have a leading role in driving ISIL back.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source

21. “I thank you, President, for your leadership and for convening this important meeting. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has shocked the world with its rapid advance, public executions and other barbaric acts. ISIL is now not only a threat to Iraq and Syria, it is also a threat to the wider region and to the rest of the world. There is an urgent need to confront that threat. It is time for us to collectively stand up against ISIL. Together we can - and must - stop ISIL. This debate is a promising sign that the Security Council will live up to its mandate to maintain international peace and security. I am encouraged by the common purpose that I see evolving here today, that we saw in Paris on Monday and also during the meeting in Jeddah.”

    2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7271 (2014) · source