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first: 1996-04-23
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“Long-term solutions should be based on an understanding of the forces that alienate individuals, young people in particular, and lead them to join extremist groups. To tackle the root causes of the phenomenon, we also need to address problems such as a lack of socioeconomic opportunities; marginalization and discrimination; poor governance and violations of human rights and the rule of law; prolonged and unresolved conflicts; and radicalization in prisons and marginalized communities. The implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1) will play a pivotal role in those areas, as will women's empowerment and engagement with youth. The second feature is implementation of the relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union. I thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, and China for organizing this timely debate on an issue that cannot and should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. Italy's contribution to this joint effort is multidimensional. We believe that our response should be be holistic - political, cultural and diplomatic - and we focus on training local security forces and countering financial flows to extremist groups. I would like to share with the Council the main features of our approach. First and foremost is prevention. Italy appreciates the Secretary-General's focus in his Plan of Action on preventing violent extremism.”
2016-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7670Resumption1 (2016) · source
“We have to bolster women's access to quality education and health, and work to end all forms of gender-based violence and discrimination, including harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriage. Lastly, concerning our future, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1) and the Sustainable Development Goals are our most valuable tools for action. It is for this reason, we believe, that issues pertaining to both Africa and women are constantly referenced in most of the recommendations. Africa and women have something in common: they represent our hope for a better future.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“To that end, we are currently revising our second 2014-2016 national action plan on women and peace and security for a third edition, which encourages women's employment in the national armed forces and State police, as well as their participation in peace operations in conflict areas. Thirdly, women's involvement in peace processes must be seen through the prism of the Sustainable Development Goals. On a long-term basis, economically empowered women can contribute much more effectively to sustainable development and to sustainable peace and security. Working on this two- pronged objective in our partnership with African Union countries, also in the framework of the Addis Ababa Action Plan and Africa's Agenda 2063, is thus one of our priorities.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Secondly, gender-based issues and perspectives should be included at all negotiating tables, including when discussing strategies covering non-proliferation and disarmament, and conventional arms and small arms and light weapons, and, more evidently, in United Nations peace operation mandates, including pre-deployment training, an area of established Italian expertise. Since 2005, through the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units, in Vicenza, we have been training more than 8,000 police personnel units, many of which are deployed in peacekeeping operations in Africa. In this regard, the Centre introduced new modules such as gender protection in peace-support operations in order to improve and update its training programmes.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Resolutions 2250 (2015) and 1325 (2000) can mutually reinforce each other; that is why Italy decided to co-sponsor the Commission on the Status of Women side event on the complementarities between women and peace and security, and youth and peace and security a few days ago. Young women and girls in Africa often take on crucial, burdensome roles, and their leadership should be supported and encouraged. Italy was proud to be a European Union facilitator and to have co-sponsored resolution 70/138 on the girl child, presented by the Southern African Development Community and adopted at this session of the General Assembly.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“First, concerning the inclusion of women in prevention so as to combat radicalization, I would stress that in Africa more than elsewhere, there is a strong need not only for peacekeeping, but also for positive engagement in mediation and peacebuilding to support national reconciliation and post-conflict reconstruction and combat the rise of violent extremism. Women can greatly help in these processes because they can give an invaluable contribution to preventing the radicalization of youth and young women. As an example, women in Africa are often the first, and sometimes the only, teachers of future generations, on whom we can rely for building peace and stability. They are the first medical assistants of family members. They often act as silent CEOs in family governance.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“I would first of all like to thank the Angolan presidency for having organized this important debate on the crucial role that women can play in African peace processes, and, of course, the briefers for their contributions. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in a national capacity. There is clear evidence that no sustainable and lasting peace is possible without women's active involvement in peace processes. This is why Italy has always been at the forefront in supporting the women and peace and security agenda, welcoming and co-sponsoring resolution 1325 (2000) and, more recently, resolution 2242 (2015). I wish to draw the Council's attention to the following four points.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Eliminating the one of thee causes of conflict while increasing State revenues is crucial. For these reasons, Italy supports the initiative of the Angolan mission in the framework of the Kimberley Process and was pleased to co-sponsor resolution 70/252, which is a significant General Assembly resolution on the matter. In conclusion, Italy welcomes the United Nations Regional Strategic Framework for the Great Lakes. Together with the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, it is the best road map for common progress, with local ownership and a clear set of commitments and benchmarks at the international, regional and national levels.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Among the preventive tools at the disposal of the Council, let me also mention the ad hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, which is chaired by Angola and which we support. Political and regional stability will, in turn, allow to tap into all of the available resources to achieve sustainable development in the region. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union Agenda 2063 are the blueprint. With respect to economic development, the management of natural resources must be sustainable and benefit communities. Extractive industries in particular should be managed soundly. By doing so, we will also combat international criminal networks that are profiting from illegal trafficking. In turn, that phenomenon fuels other illegal activities, such as the trade in small arms and light wapons.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“With respect to the situation in Burundi, Italy supports the initiatives of the United Nations, the African Union, the East African Community and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, all of which could help foster a political solution in the spirit of the Arusha Agreements and help the country in its stabilization efforts. Thirdly, on prevention, revitalizing and implementing Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations is the key. The two visits by Security Council members to the region in the past 12 months were a positive step towards building a culture of prevention rather than reaction. The Peace Building Commission also has a positive role to play in promoting peace in the region.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“That partnership will be further consolidated during the Italy-Africa ministerial conference to be held in Rome in May. Political stability is paramount if the Great Lakes region is to achieve sustainable peace without relapsing into conflict. Although each situation is different, there are some common principles. First and foremost is national ownership, without which no sustainable solution can be achieved or imposed from the outside. Secondly, with regard to strengthening the role and the commitment of regional and subregional organizations, we welcome the appointment of the African Union Envoy to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Edem Kodjo. We stand ready to support his efforts to facilitate a political dialogue that will lead to inclusive and transparent elections within the framework of the Constitution.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“The African continent needs economic cooperation and economic partnerships. That is also true for the Great Lakes region, where we must support the countries of the area to build an environment conducive to better prosperity based on the rule of law and accountability in upholding the rights of the individual, the prevention and management of violence and tensions, support for the plight of refugees and internally displaced persons and economic powerment at the local level. Today's debate is rightly focused on conflict prevention and resolution - the link between peace, security and development and the promotion of sustainable business models that will create opportunities. Italy's partnership with Africa is built on the same pillars.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“Let me thank the Secretary- General; the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, Said Djinnit; the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, Smail Chergui; and Vijay Pillay of the World Bank for their insightful remarks. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union. Italy welcomes today's debate and connends Angola for this initiative. As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said last month during the Private Sector Investment Conference for the Great Lakes Region in Kinshasa, "We are in the heart of Africa. This region can be an engine for development and economic growth." Africa today is a land of opportunities. We see the progress that is being made in West Africa, in the Horn of Africa and elsewhere.”
2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source
“This will enable the consolidation of the partnership with the international community on the basis of the principle of mutual commitments, in particular in view of the Brussels conference and, above all, in the interest of the country and its people.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Improving the security situation is also crucial to enabling Afghanistan to achieve growth and self-sustaining development and to overcome the current precarious economic situation, which creates uncertainty and has driven many citizens to migrate. That is why it is absolutely necessary for Afghanistan to implement effectively the reforms outlined by the National Unity Government within the Self-Reliance through Mutual Accountability Framework. Concrete progress in economic governance, the rule of law, the fight against corruption and respect for human rights - and especially the human rights of women, ensuring women's empowerment at every level of society - are all priorities. It is also more urgent than ever to continue to pursue electoral reforms, in view of the parliamentary and district votes scheduled for next fall.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“We support the efforts of the National Unity Government in the peace and reconciliation process in Afghanistan. We salute the constructive dialogue forged in recent months among the countries of the region, in particular between the Governments of Kabul and Islamabad, and we support the efforts of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group on the Afghan Peace and Reconciliation Process to foster peace talks between the Government, the Taliban and other groups willing to negotiate. In this context, it is essential to ensure the active involvement of women's representatives in negotiations, and we appreciate the will expressed in this regard by the Afghan Government.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Italy hereby reiterates its support for the efforts made to establish peace, security and stability in Afghanistan, and to protect the achievements reached so far in the fields of democracy and civil and social development. Among the most prominent of these are the gains made in the rights of women and girls, which we must do our utmost to preserve and consolidate. To this end, together with our NATO partners, we have renewed our presence in the framework of the Resolute Support Mission. With our military contingent - which is still the third-largest presence in the country, deployed mainly but not exclusively in Herat - Italy fulfils its role as framework nation for the western region of the country, helping the Afghan National Security Forces to strengthen capacity and address autonomously the violent actions of insurgent groups.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“The latest data is unequivocal - 2015 broke yet another tragic record in terms of civilian deaths. The increase concerns mainly the weakest categories of society, including women - up by 37 per cent from 2014; and children, up by 1 per cent. As noted in the Secretary-General's report (S/2016/218), there has also been a 78 per cent increase in internal displacement and an increase in migration. In this context, the Afghan forces have shown great courage and resistance, at the cost of many lives lost, but the threat of destabilization and the challenges before Afghanistan today continue to be formidable and to demand the support of the international community as a whole.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. My country joins in the expressions of appreciation for the work that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and its Head, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom, have done and welcomes the renewal of the mandate just approved by the Security Council. We also thank the Ambassador of Afghanistan for his exhaustive briefing. The first year of Afghanistan's transformation decade has been difficult and complex. There has been a troubling deterioration in the security situation due to an escalation in indiscriminate violence by insurgent groups and terrorist attacks.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“No society can flourish without culture; no mutual relationship can be established without respecting people's history and soul. For those reasons, building on numerous previous activities, on 16 February Italy and UNESCO signed a landmark agreement to establish a task force to protect ancient cultural artefacts in crisis areas. Such Blue Helmets of culture, as we have called them, are a tangible sign of Italy's commitment to the Unite for Heritage campaign.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“We should foster cooperation within the United Nations system, with the World Bank and with other regional and international financial institutions in order to assist affected countries in the mobilization and use of domestic resources for economic and social development. That is of course essential for preventing both the risk of conflict and relapsing into conflict. I will conclude by highlighting an issue that Italy believes is at the core of building peaceful and inclusive societies, namely, the protection and safeguarding of cultural heritage. The preservation of cultural heritage, in particular from terrorist acts and trafficking, and the promotion of and respect for cultural diversity are key elements in reconciliation and peacebuilding processes.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“While virtually all Member States acknowledge the importance of long-term solutions to conflict, resources and the necessary political attention to peacebuilding are sorely lacking. There is widespread agreement on the need to secure more predictable funding. In that connection, as recently announced, Italy has decided to resume its contributions to the Peacebuilding Fund throughout 2016, and is committed to ensuring more predictable funds for peacebuilding as a whole. But we also need to deploy alternative resources for peacebuilding activities, which can include non-monetary contributions as well as contributions from the private sector.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“As a first practical measure, we believe that closer cooperation between the Security Council and the PBC could be ensured by inviting the Chairs of the country-specific configurations to participate in Council meetings, as appropriate. However, the United Nations should not be seen as the sole peacebuilding actor, but rather as the main global enabler of partnerships to sustain peace. It can and must ensure greater cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, multilateral institutions and non-governmental organizations, among which there are many active in the field of preventive diplomacy. The United Nations development system has a fundamental role to play in that regard, as its work on the field is based on a fruitful collaboration with all actors.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“In that framework, Italy believes that the ongoing review of the peacebuilding architecture, under the leadership of Australia and Angola, should reshape the PBC to make it a more complete tool, thereby enhancing the overall capacity of the United Nations in the field of preventive diplomacy. Peacebuilding must happen before a conflict erupts. The PBC can play an important role in bringing together all the relevant stakeholders, both inside and outside the United Nations. We therefore support a closer relationship between the Security Council and the PBC, which we consider a valuable tool available to the Council to enhance its capacity at preventive diplomacy.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“In addition, the ambitious outcome of the review, which we expect to see reflected in the draft resolution on the subject to be prepared by the end of March, will pave the way for a strengthened PBC. There is growing awareness of the importance of the PBC's bridging role through its preventive and multidimensional approach to conflict in the face of rapidly changing security challenges. Massive migration flows, climate change and human rights violations are notable examples of crisis drivers, and their growing impact on international peace and security deserves our attention.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“In that perspective, it is of the utmost importance to take an integrated approach to the three major reviews under way - the future ofpeacekeeping, the role ofwomen in peace and security, and the architecture of peacebuilding. In that connection, I would like to thank Ambassador Rosenthal for the very important report (see S/2015/490) produced by the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacekeeping Architecture. As a member of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Italy is confident that, under the leadership of the new Chair, Ambassador Macharia Kamau of Kenya, the former Chair from Sweden and the Chairs of the country-specific configurations, this will be another year of significant achievements.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“I wish to thank the President and his delegation for convening this open debate, which gives us an opportunity to discuss the review of the peacebuilding architecture and United Nations efforts to sustain peace. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity. The year 2016 is one of opportunities to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations to deliver as one. It is our responsibility to improve the peacebuilding efforts of the whole United Nations system - first and foremost by ensuring coherent action on the part of all the relevant stakeholders.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“I therefore stress the importance of early-warning mechanisms, such as the Framework of Analysis for Atrocity Crimes of the Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide and the Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect. I welcome continued reporting to the Council on those issues. In conclusion, I wish to recall the adoption, upon the initiative of the Government of Rwanda, of the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians. Italy is among the inaugural subscribers to that voluntary set of principles, which establish that the effective protection of civilians in peacekeeping requires properly trained troops, adequate equipment and strong political commitment. We are confident that a greater number of troop- and police-contributing countries will subscribe to and implement the Principles.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Training prior to deployment is also essential, including on issues of sexual exploitation and abuse. Italy is fully supportive of the United Nations zero-tolerance policy in that regard. Prevention is not only the right choice, it is the better choice. Negotiated political solutions to conflicts, the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (resolution 70/1) to tackle root causes, the preventive power of justice, the renewed focus on prevention and mediation by strengthening United Nations capacities, including in terms of financial resources, are the best ways to guarantee effective protection of civilians.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“We must also remember that women, children and people with disabilities most often bear the brunt of armed conflict, and we must therefore never lose sight of their specific needs. Allow me, in that context, to recall Italy's most recent contribution to the World Food Programme, last week, in the delivery of essential food items to the besieged population of Syria, including the town of Madaya. Thirdly, with regard to peacekeeping operations, Italy welcomes the recommendations contained in the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (S/2015/446) and recognizes that the protection ofcivilians is a mission-wide task. To fulfil it, many non-military tools are available, including strong political advocacy, credible reporting, and liaison with local communities.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“We believe that the Council should have a forum in which issues ofinternational criminaljustice and accountability could be regularly and more broadly discussed, bearing in mind the differing sensitivities at hand, but also the need to assist domestic efforts to strengthen local judicial institutions. Secondly, there is the issue of humanitarian access and needs. In coordination with the Emergency Relief Coordinator, it is important for the Council to systematically remind parties to a conflict of their obligations to guarantee rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access, and to condemn the denial of such access without fail. It is also important to empower local communities and civil society, which play a primary role in delivering aid and advocating for humanitarian values.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“It is important that the Council systematically remind parties to a conflict of their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights and refugee law, and systematically condemn violations of the existing norms. In that respect, Italy supports proposals to strengthen compliance with international humanitarian law, including through a forum in which States could engage in a more systematic, non-politicized and voluntary dialogue. Moreover, I wish to stress the importance of the International Criminal Court as an essential institution in strengthening the message that there can be no impunity.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Against that background, Italy welcomes the recent report on the topic by the Secretary-General (S/2015/453) and the adoption, under the United Kingdom presidency of the Security Council, of presidential statement S/PRST/2015/23, reaffirming the Council's commitment to that cause, and looks forward to the upcoming World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul as a platform to reinforce our collective engagement, which Italy demonstrates every day in the rescue operations involving migrants and refugees coming from across the Mediterranean. Allow me to highlight a few points. First, there are the issues of accountability and compliance.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“Italy aligns itself with the statements to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and by the spokesperson for the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, and wishes to add the following remarks in its national capacity on this timely initiative, for which we praise your presidency. The deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals, is on the rise. Italy has endorsed the Safe School Declaration on the use of schools by armed forces and non-State armed groups in contravention of applicable international law. Sustained humanitarian access remains a key challenge. The number of refugees and internally displaced persons has reached record levels. Impunity for violations remains, unfortunately, very high. Those are the challenges that we are up against.”
2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source
“The Brussels ministerial conference of4 and 5 October 2016, to be co-hosted by the European Union, will be an opportunity to confirm this partnership, which, considering the extraordinary level of mutual commitment between the international community and Afghanistan, must lead to concrete progress in the area of reform.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Against that backdrop, priority must be given to the protection and promotion of women's rights, to strengthening women's empowerment in all sectors of society, and to their physical protection - because episodes of violence against them have increased in recent times, as shown by some extremely serious cases, which we strongly condemn. This, despite the commendable efforts of the Afghan Government, shows how much work must still be done. Of course, we commend the work done by the United Nations and Special Representative Nicholas Haysom. In conclusion, the hard work of the Afghan authorities and institutions, with the support of the international community, is crucial if the reform process is to achieve its goals of further democratic consolidation and self-reliance.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“This year has witnessed a worrying increase in the flux of Afghan citizens fleeing their country because of the worsening security situation. Self-sustaining development will be untenable without the necessary internal reforms. We reiterate our appreciation for the efforts of the National Unity Government and the plans arranged under its Self- Reliance through Mutual Accountability Framework, launched last September. An articulated programme based on indicators and clearly defined timelines is certainly the best premise for any action on reform. But that must be accompanied by effective implementation with measurable results in the areas of political governance, electoral reform, the rule of law, the fight against corruption, economic governance and human rights.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Those are positive indications for strengthened cooperation among the region's main actors, particularly Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the support of the international community, in the fight against terrorist groups and in creating conditions that are conducive to resuming the negotiation process between the Government and the Taliban. Italy supports all efforts and initiatives in that direction, based on closer cooperation among actors that can lead to an internal and inclusive peace process. That entails the rejection of violence; breaking all links with terrorism; and respect for human rights, in particular those of women, whom we hope to see actively participating in future peace negotiations, and of girls.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Evidence of that is our decision to maintain in 2016, together with our partners, our contribution to the train, advise and assist mission - Resolute Support - led by NATO to continue efforts in strengthening the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces units that are fighting insurgent hostile groups. Italy will also continue to play its role as framework nation in the western region of Afghanistan. We are all well aware, of course, as underscored in the General Assembly resolution on Afghanistan adopted in recent weeks, internal reconciliation is paramount to achieve long-lasting peace and stability. Promising signs have emerged from the Islamabad Conference of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process, with the high-level participation of the region's main countries, and of President Ghani in particular.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“The National Unity Government continues its steadfast commitment to combat those aiming to destabilize the country and to foil the progress made in democratic and social sectors, and the achievements on civil rights and on the situation of women in the past 14 years through the efforts of Afghan institutions and the support of the international community. Italy will continue to support the Afghan Government and institutions, in its commitment to sustaining the country's security and stability and to fulfilling the aspirations of its people for a future of peace and prosperity.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“In the period following the most recent Security Council debate on Afghanistan (see S/PV.7526), the security situation in the country has deteriorated, as highlighted in the Secretary- General's report (S/2015/942). In recent months, we have seen a further increase in violence by insurgent groups, confirmed as well by data of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on civilian victims, indicating a 26 per cent increase between August and October 2015, as compared to the same period in 2014. We strongly condemn the most recent terrorist attacks in Kandahar and Kabul, as well as today's attack in Bagram.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“We believe that the Council should have a forum where international criminal justice issues can be regularly discussed, bearing in mind the various sensitivities at stake. In conclusion, the aforementioned is part of Italy's commitment to improving the working methods of the Security Council. Italy will consistently pursue the goal of a more transparent, efficient and accountable Council, where elected members can make a bigger contribution to its work by acting as a bridge towards non-Council members and their concerns. Enhancing the transparency and efficiency of the Council's working methods should be a constant objective for all Member States. The general membership of the Organization can rely on Italy's strong determination in that endeavour.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Bearing that in mind, Italy has endorsed both the joint French/Mexican initiative and the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group's code of conduct to limit the use of the veto on issues linked to mass atrocities and crimes, as provided for under the Rome Statute. My last point is that we should invest in the preventive power of justice by fighting impunity and promoting accountability. Improved working methods are crucial to the Security Council's ability to fulfil its responsibilities. As Vice-President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, I stress the importance of responsible follow-up to cases referred to the Court by the Council.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“We should collectively renew our focus on the peaceful settlement of disputes, by promoting good offices and mediation efforts and by apportioning work to regional and sub-regional partners. Fourthly, we must not shy away from debating the reform of the Council, with a View to making it more representative, transparent, democratic, effective and accountable. While the membership is engaged in seeking a appropriate and comprehensive compromise solution that includes all five clusters, we believe that there is scope for action under the current system to further improve the Council's working methods.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Italy is committed to providing additional support to the Department of Political Affairs to ensure an effective deployment of mediation teams where needed. We also welcome the strengthening of early warning mechanisms, such as the Framework of Analysis for Atrocity Crimes, the Rights Up Front Initiative and the role of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. All of them represent valuable tools whose potential will have to be fully exploited. That leads me to my third point, which concerns the revitalization of Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, in connection with the work of the Council and the systematic recourse to cooperation with regional and subregional organizations under Chapter VIII.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“As an example of best practice, allow me to refer to the open debate held during the New Zealand presidency of the Council on the security challenges facing small island developing States (see S/PV.7499). We fully supported that initiative and followed it up by organizing a ministerial meeting in Milan on climate adaptation and food security in small island developing States. Let me also mention the issue of migration as a joint integrated challenge confronting us. Secondly, knowledge leads to prevention. We must act ahead of crises, rather than react after the fact. Information-sharing is key, and interaction between the Council and the Secretary-General can indeed foster awareness and early warning.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Similar challenges are posed by the need for an integrated approach to implement the recommendations stemming from the three major reviews underway on the future of peacekeeping, peacebuilding and the role of women in peace and security. Improvements have already been achieved. Nevertheless, Italy believes there is room for further improvement. Allow me to highlight some potential areas. We believe that the Council could make use of the tools at its disposal, including informal meetings and briefings, to foster synergies with the other bodies of the Organization. At the same time, we share the view that closer attention should be paid to wider security issues, which are a matter of concern to the wider membership.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President. The debate on the Council's working methods is timely. We, as Member States, must work together and with the Organization to satisfy the growing demand for effective multilateralism. Those efforts involve every United Nations body, including the Council. First, we must acknowledge that today's security challenges are different from those of the past. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1) introduces an integrated approach to sustainable development by linking together the five Ps of the Agenda: people, prosperity, partnership, planet and peace. Its implementation will require a fresh look at working methods and effective synergies among the various bodies of the United Nations.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“They highlight the need to address the root causes of sexual violence in conflict by promoting women's empowerment and gender equality, transforming harmful social norms and countering the rise of extremism, safeguarding the rights and protection needs of survivors through the delivery of multi-sectoral assistance and reintegration measures, and systematically addressing all the elements of resolution 1325 (2000) in the work of the Security Council. The international community should provide critical support by scaling up integrated actions, increasing its backing for United Nations action and cooperating with all stakeholders, including those from the private sector. It is time to enhance synergies in an integrated approach in order to better the lives of millions of women and men, girls and boys, around the world.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source