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“To address the specific needs and priorities of women and girls in relief, transitional justice and economic recovery, we need to better complement our efforts with development cooperation and emergency aid activities. Multisectoral, integrated, coordinated and synergistic approaches are to be enhanced. The fourth area is accountability. We must not underestimate the preventive power of justice. The necessary social changes also require a more effective fight against impunity at all levels, including increased referrals, when appropriate, to the International Criminal Court. In conclusion, that is how we interpret the four recommendations of the Secretary-General's report, which we fully agree with.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“We strongly encourage all willing Member States to make a more decisive shift to the prevention mode. The second area is participation. We believe that all actions to increase the role of women in peacebuilding and peacekeeping depend on empowerment. Participation means increasing the number ofwomen in political bodies, entities and processes. But it also means empowering women and girls to seize opportunities themselves, in order to have a greater impact on conflict prevention and post-conflict governance. We need to give them the means to build their self-confidence and potentialities so as to become the drivers of their sustainable advancement. The third area concerns the rehabilitation of survivors.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“This is why we believe it is critical to address its root causes, and to explore alarming new trends such as the rise of Violent extremism and the increasing use of sexual Violence as a tactic not only of war, but also of terror. At the same time, we must continue to strive to strengthen the participation, representation and leadership of women. We advocate, in particular, a stronger Security Council focus on four main areas. The first area is prevention. As past experience has shown, a focus on healing and reparation will never be a winning strategy. We have to invest in prevention because prevention is the solution. Italy is deeply committed to early warning initiatives, including the framework of analysis, that sound the alarm when there is the risk that a situation will degenerate.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“We have many Security Council resolutions, beginning with resolution 1325 (2000), which is at the core of the women, peace and security agenda. This debate is a further step towards its implementation. We need to keep the international community focused on this issue and urge greater engagement and action. As the report of the Secretary-General shows, all forms of sexual Violence, especially in conflict and post-conflict situations or in fragile contexts, exacerbate instability and jeopardize the restoration of peace and security, the rule of law and respect for human rights. Conflict-related sexual violence causes physical and psychological damage and has a tremendous socioeconomic impact on affected societies.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“I wish to thank the Kingdom of Jordan for organizing this open debate, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Bangura, for introducing the Secretary-General's thorough report (S/2015/203), which documents the situation on the ground and the current state of one of the most heinous aspects of war: conflict-related sexual violence. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by observer of the European Union; however, I would like to make the following remarks in my national capacity. Today, no country denies the fact that conflict- related sexual violence is a crime against humanity, as opposed to an inevitable spoil of war, as was maybe the perception until quite recently. Remarkable progress has been made in that respect.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“We also welcome the joint statement on the destruction of cultural heritage proposed by a cross- regional core group composed of Chile, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Italy and Poland and endorsed by 137 countries in the Human Rights Council. To achieve our common goal, Italy welcomes the Secretary-General's proposal today to draft an action plan with concrete measures. We are ready to cooperate to that end.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Italy considers it a priority to stop the destruction, and we support UNESCO's role in that respect. Building on our experience as the first country to create, in 1969, a police force specialized in the protection of cultural heritage and the fight against illegal trafficking in cultural property, Italy is promoting, together with Spain and other partners, a UNESCO draft resolution on culture in areas of conflict. In the light of the strong connection between the preservation of cultural heritage and peaceful coexistence, Italy calls on all States members of UNESCO to join in that effort. In our capacity as co-lead country of the Counter- ISIL Finance Group of the Counter-ISIL Coalition, we call for the swift implementation of resolution 2199 (2015) to counter the illicit trafficking in cultural property.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“As recent United Nations reports have suggested, such acts carried out in violation of international human rights law could amount to war crimes, crimes against humanity, or even genocide. As Vice President of the Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court, allow me to mention the role played in the fight against those crimes by the Court and by the Security Council in referring such situations to the Court, as well as the need for support and follow-up by the Council to promote more effective prevention through justice. The last issue is cultural heritage. The deliberate destruction of cultural and religious heritage by Daesh in Syria and Iraq constitutes a war crime, according to international law, and reveals the determination to eradicate all traces of diversity in the region.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Only by winning back groups and communities that harbour feelings of disenfranchisement, distrust and marginalization will it be possible to seriously affect the recruiting power ofDaesh and other extremist groups. Media can also play a key role in promoting dialogue and tolerance, thus countering the narrative proposed by extremists. Thirdly, reconciliation and inclusion can promote inclusive political processes and tolerance, diversity, intercultural and interreligious dialogue as values and ingredients for the stability of the region. Fourthly, accountability is critical in fighting impunity and promoting justice. Atrocities committed against individuals of a different religion, belief or ethnic background must not go unpunished.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we have been working with the Office of the Special Advisors on Genocide Prevention and the Responsibility to Protect on updating the Framework of Analysis for Atrocity Crimes, which strengthens the United Nations early warning capacity by stressing the importance of sectarian Violence and religious-based propaganda as warning signs ofthe risk of atrocity crimes. The post-2015 development agenda can also contribute to our prevention efforts. An agenda promoting sustainable development can tackle the root causes of violence and human rights abuses and promote peaceful and inclusive societies. Secondly, outreach to all ethnic and religious communities in the Mediterranean and the Middle East is essential.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“We are appalled by the brutal persecution suffered by all of those groups, individuals and communities, and we recognize that the first victims of Daesh are Muslims. Let me focus on some specific issues where Italy can provide added value to the debate and to our joint effort. First, in prevention, by promoting dialogue and mutual understanding, especially at the grassroots level, through education and awareness-raising campaigns. Our fight against discrimination on ethnic and religious grounds is first and foremost a cultural initiative that requires long-term efforts to protect younger generations.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“We are actively engaged in projects in favour of ethnic and religious minorities, including Yazidis and Christian denominations, providing health care and psychological support, rebuilding schools, supporting educational and social reintegration and protecting the unique multicultural heritage in Iraq and in the region. We are also active partners in multilateral forums to counter terrorism and violent extremism, and we contribute to the search for the necessary political responses to the crises affecting the Middle East. Italy strongly condemns the widespread violence and grave abuses of international human rights and humanitarian law committed by Daesh, associated groups and other terrorist organizations targeting individuals belonging to ethnic, religious and other minority groups.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“Mr. Cardi (Italy) (spoke in French): Italy thanks the French presidency of the Security Council for organizing this important debate. (spoke in English) Italy aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union and wishes to make the following remarks in its national capacity. The terrorist threats we face seek to divide us by race, ethnicity, nationality, values and religion. The risk is particularly high in the Middle East, where the multiethnic and multireligious character of those societies is under severe threat. As a close friend and neighbour of the region, Italy stresses the importance of preserving the inclusiveness of those societies.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reiterate the full, resolute support of Italy for the stabilization of Libya through the dialogue sponsored by the United Nations. We do so fully aware, as we must all be, that the deterioration of the situation on the ground demands a change of pace on the part of the international community. And it demands the maximum possible commitment of us all to the pacification of the country so as to prevent Libya from becoming a victim ofa blind and desperate terrorism.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“Even in the most optimistic scenario, this process may be long and fragile, requiring coordinated action on the part of various international stakeholders. Italy is willing to take a leading role in this task, in the framework of a United Nations initiative and together with our partners in the region. We are ready to contribute to the monitoring of the ceasefire and the keeping of the peace. We are ready to work to train security and military units, in the framework of the integration of the militants into the regular army, and for the rehabilitation of the country's infrastructures. We are ready to treat and to heal the wounds of war and to resume our broad programme of cooperation with Libya. The civilian population must clearly see the advantages of the reconciliation championed by the international community.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“Allow me to recall here the tragedy of the thousands of persons who flee the country on unsafe vessels headed for the Italian and European coasts. Since the beginning of the year, the European Union's Operation Triton has already rescued 5,302 people from the sea, an almost 60-per cent increase over 2014. These statistics clearly indicate to us the dimensions of the challenge we face. What is happening in Libya has a profound impact both in Africa and in Europe, on both shores of the Mediterranean, with grave repercussions on the stability of Libya's neighbours - including Italy - and on the success and sustainability of the transition processes in the area. It will be ourjob from the start to assist the Libyan authorities in the stabilization of the country.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“The Mission should be equipped with the mandate, the means and the resources needed to accelerate the political dialogue and to stabilize and assist a new reconciliation framework and a new national unity Government in Libya. The international community must send the message that, once the Libyans themselves have reached the compromise needed to form a national unity Government, it is ready to resume its cooperation and support. We must not find ourselves unprepared when that moment arrives, which we hope will be soon. If we do, we risk not only an immediate negative impact on the political sustainability of the national unity Government, but also the advance of radicalism and a worsening of the humanitarian situation.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“The splintering of the parties is both a challenge to and an opportunity for the United Nations mediation efforts. The next few weeks, we believe, will be crucial to the future of Libya. Italy intends to step up its support for the efforts ofthe United Nations and is ready to do its part in the framework of the decisions that the Security Council may take. At the same time, the deterioration of the situation on the ground demands a change in pace on the part of the international community before it is too late. This is why Italy looks with expectation to the upcoming renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“Italy is pleased to have contributed to this progress by making available to the United Nations its network of contacts and providing logistics support for several sessions. Our shared goal is to empower the moderate front on the Libyan political scene. We need a clear-cut, renewed commitment from all those who believe in dialogue as the only way forward. The success of that dialogue will require and must aim for the conclusion of a credible ceasefire respected by all the parties to the conflict throughout the country. But the latest developments also send the message, loud and clear, that we do not have forever. In Libya, we are dealing not with monolithic blocs but rather with many different fronts that have their own internal conflicts and interests.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“On the contrary, we must redouble our efforts to support the process of dialogue facilitated by the United Nations, which is showing increasing signs of vitality, with a view to the rapid formation of a national unity Government that is able to stabilize the country, assert its authority over the whole territory, and jumpstart reconstruction. Italy has supported the United Nations mediation efforts from the start, convinced that a political solution is the only way out of the crisis in Libya. Some preliminary results have been achieved at the Geneva and Ghadames meetings, thanks also to the dedication of Special Representative Bernardino Leon, whom we thank for his efforts.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“What we expect from this meeting is a realization once and for all that here at the United Nations we need measures that can stabilize the country indefinitely. In its difficult transition to democracy, Libya has remained vulnerable to divisions between the factions that compromise attempts to invigorate that transition. While the election produced a Parliament and Government recognized by the international community, it did not mark a turning point in the political process. Libya's fragile political and institutional framework risk being filled by the threat of terrorist groups, against which we must stay strong, and by the joining of forces of local factions and extremists. We cannot allow that to happen.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“Italy condemns in the firmest possible terms the barbaric killing of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christian citizens in Sirte, and we express our deepest condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims and the Egyptian authorities. The Libyan crisis is one of the most pressing, sensitive challenges facing the international community today. There has been a grave deterioration in the security situation, particularly in Tripoli, as evidenced by the attack on the Corinthia Hotel on 27 January, followed by other serious episodes. This requires that all of us support by every means possible the diplomatic action that is being pursued to resolve the crisis. Thanks also to this Security Council meeting, we are witnessing a growing awareness ofthe crisis and of the need for a timely solution.”
2015-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7387 (2015) · source
“In that context, a new target of the women and peace and security agenda is needed to address, at the global level, the question of refugees and displaced women and girls, as well as their forced migration. Our aim must be to see women not only as victims but also as protagonists, with the opportunity and tools to play an important role as promoters of peace, security, understanding and integration.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“With its tradition of tolerance, understanding and inclusiveness, Italy will always stand by people who, against their will, find themselves in desperate situations caused by dreadful conflicts or human rights violations in their homeland. While entire populations have no other choice but to flee, too often without a destination, their migration can also create tensions in the new land, where people might be struggling to make a living. In that situation, it is no wonder that women and girls become the most vulnerable targets. Since conflicts and tensions migrate from one country to another, together with population movements, the response must be global. No country in the world can react effectively on its own and no country in the world should be left alone to respond to and address such problems.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Our new national action plan hinges on two main concepts: first, enhancing coordination and integration among the various administrations dealing with women and peace and security; and secondly, mainstreaming gender- related issues into all socioeconomic initiatives. While national plans are pivotal instruments, some 15 years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) they are no longer enough. We need an international plan that connects all the national plans. In a globalized world, where international issues become domestic problems, or domestic problems become international, the question of displaced people, refugees and induced migration is a huge challenge for the countries under the most pressure. Italy is one of those.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“In terms of displacement, up to 80 per cent of the more than 50 million refugees and displaced persons are found to be women and children. Italy has been a strong advocate of the women and peace and security initiative since its inception. In 2010, we were the first country to call for the women and peace and security agenda to be integrated into the framework of the universal periodic review mechanism. Our national action plan has already been revised once this year to accelerate its implementation in the next three years. The latest version not only reports on progress, but also illustrates the efforts that have been made to adopt a more effective approach.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this open debate of the Security Council on women and peace and security. The perspective you have given to the issue, with a focus on displaced women and girls, is particularly timely and interesting to us. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to make the following remarks in its national capacity. All over the world, women are disproportionately affected by armed conflict and conflict-related situations. Violence, harassment, sexual abuse, lack of access to education and the most basic health-care facilities, as well as water and food shortages, are only some of the many threats and challenges they face every single day.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“We hope that the trend will continue and that the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict will soon be ratified by all countries. That will show our strong determination to join forces to implement all its provisions for the sake of each and every child in the world.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Italy also hosts the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units based in Vicenza as part of its technical cooperation with any willing country and party. We have a solid protection framework to implement and a decisive Children, Not Soldiers campaign to support and consolidate. Any boy or girl whom we save from the scourge of war represents hope for a better future. As many speakers before me have said, we need to maintain the pressure on the part of the international community, but at the same time we should acknowledge the progress made and commend Governments that engage strongly, as in the case of Chad, Yemen, Somalia, South Sudan, Afghanistan, Myanmar and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“In cases involving serious crimes ofconcern, when national judicial systems are unable or unwilling to intervene, let us remind everyone that States parties to the Rome Statute should consider referring such cases to the International Criminal Court. The commitment of the entire United Nations system is critical to ensuring the implementation of the architecture created since resolution 1621 (2005). We therefore commend once again the work of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, in cooperation with the Office ofthe Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, UNICEF and non-governmental organizations, to develop a comprehensive and systematic training programme on child protection and children's rights for all peacekeeping personnel. That is an initiative that Italy has strongly supported since its inception.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“That trend is confirmed by resolution 2143 (2014), of which Italy was a sponsor. Italy also concurs with the Secretary-General's assessments in his annual report (S/2014/339) regarding the increase in deliberate attacks on schools, teachers and students. Of the 23 conflicts profiled in the report, 17 involved targeted attacks on schools, students and/or teachers, and even hospitals. In too many parts of the world, violations against children, including sexual violence, are carried out with impunity, perpetuating what the Secretary-General's report calls "the disproportionate effect armed conflicts have on children". Cooperation with national and international courts is crucial.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. Let me also take this opportunity to commend Special Representative of the Secretary-General Leila Zerrougui for her work and we reiterate our strong support for her mandate. I also wish to thank Under- Secretary-General Herve Ladsous, UNICEF's Ms.Yoka Brandt and UNESCO Special Envoy Forest Whitaker for their commitment, which, in our view, is crucial to efforts to advance our cause. Italy associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to deliver some remarks in its national capacity. As a constant advocate of greater Security Council action to address the scourge of children in armed conflicts, Italy welcomes the progress made in recent years towards strengthening the protection framework.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, we feel that, if the new trends in peacekeeping can help, as they have shown that they can, to do a better job in the service of peace, we should continue to explore state-of-the-art solutions to meet those concerns. United Nations peacekeeping has entered the twenty-first century. Let us work together with that objective in mind.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Here, I would also like to mention the project funded by Italy and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research that uses satellite images to verify compliance with resolution 2139 (2014) concerning humanitarian access in Syria. In closing, we should never forget that, at the end of the day, peacekeeping is a moral imperative. It is a duty that rests on the shoulders of all Member States. All of the aforementioned concerns - from the use of data collected by recognition devices to the effects of inter-mission cooperation, the level of budgetary discipline, issues that must be discussed with troop- contributing countries and the training of peacekeepers, which must be enhanced - are more than legitimate.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“It is not by chance that Italy actively participates in and promotes discussions and negotiations on this sensitive matter in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and other venues. In the recent panel we organized outside the United Nations, information was presented on how missions could benefit from satellite imaging to locate water, to dig wells, as well as to determine appropriate sites for solar and other renewable energy systems. We also learned how information communications technology is crucial to providing mission staff with up-to-the-minute data; how biometric handheld devices can be used to gather basic health and identifying information of refugees; and how water generators can pull moisture from the air to provide up to 4,000 litres of drinking water a day.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“The need to provide for civilian protection has brought about the creation of new tools, such as the unarmed, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and the Force Intervention Brigade. Both have delivered so far and met the highest expectations, make their contribution not only in the direct framework of the peacekeeping operation, but also by saving civilian lives, as was the case recently when a UAV spotted a sinking boat in a river, leading to a rescue operation that saved human lives. Italy understands and shares some of the concerns of Member States - especially those from the continent that sees the highest number of operations, Africa - about the new trends in United Nations peacekeeping, as highlighted in this meeting's concept paper.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Owing to the reality of today's conflicts, the disparity between the expectations imposed on the United Nations and its capacity to respond has grown starker. In these times of budgetary hardship and constraints, the only possible solution is to reduce that disparity through innovation. As Under-Secretary- General Ladsous said in his statement to the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations at the opening meeting of this year's session, "flexibility and innovation at Headquarters and within our missions are no longer an option, but an acute necessity". The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, also provides a relevant case study for the topic.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Italy agrees with the Special Committee and is pleased that the main policy body on United Nations peacekeeping tackled that issue successfully. My delegation chose to engage proactively in co-facilitating the negotiation process that led to that result. Most of today's peacekeeping operations have a mandate to protect civilians. That is an important development. As an example, since the eruption of the South Sudan conflict at the end oflast year, over 70,000 people have been rescued and hosted in peacekeeping camps. That demonstrates humanitarian aid in action, for which peacekeeping gains credibility and praise. It is only normal that vulnerable civilians suffering hardship would look to the Blue Helmets for protection and refuge.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Haq, said at the opening meeting of the recent session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, "providing for the safety and security of deployed personnel in volatile environments is an absolute necessity... Applying new technologies needs to become a more standard feature of our modus operandi". That was in reference to the security of the United Nations Blue Helmets. Nevertheless, we also noticed with satisfaction that, this year, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations agreed to mention such technological tools in its report in the context of military capacity, encouraging "the Secretariat to support the agreed use of modern technology consistent with the basic principles of peacekeeping, to enhance, among others, situational awareness and force protection" (14/68/19, para. 80).”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Italy is the first troop contributor in the Western European and other States Group and the seventh financial contributor to the United Nations peacekeeping operations. An Italian general is leading the operation of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. Through that engagement in the field, we, together with the rest of the membership, learn lessons every day that help us make our commitment to the service of peace more effective. Troops cannot operate without proper equipment and skills in conflict situations where most of the parties involved have at least the basic technological tools. As the Under- Secretary-General for Field Support, Ms.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“As underlined in the concept note (S/2014/384, annex) submitted by the Council presidency, and 1 quote, "the vast majority of crises in which United Nations peacekeeping operations are deployed or their mandates extended are non-international armed conflicts, often referred to as internal or intra-State conflicts". Secondly, United Nations peacekeeping efforts have now reached numbers, in terms of troops as well as financial resources engaged, that cannot be compared to What they were, let's say, only 10 years ago. And thirdly, but no less importantly, conflicts today are no longer just a matter of sending troops to the front line, but they call for cutting-edge military and civilian capacities, such as technology and skilled soldiers.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Let me first thank you, Sir, and your delegation for convening this crucial meeting today to discuss one of the key challenges that this Organization is now facing. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his remarks at the beginning of the meeting. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union, but I would like to add a few remarks in my national capacity. The maintenance of international peace and security is the core business of the United Nations. Peace is the first and most valuable objective that an organization of States should pursue. Nevertheless, the world has changed since the end of the Second World War. First, the contexts within which our peacekeeping operations are conducted have radically changed.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“In 2013, within the framework of the Global Partnership, we co-chaired with the United States the centres of excellence sub-working group, which can play a critical role in strengthening the institutional capacity of States to mitigate the risks, including criminal activities, associated with chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons. The broader scope of resolution 1540 (2004) relates to major export-control regimes. The current Italian chairmanship of the Missile Technology Control Regime is also working to stress that connection.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“We believe that such educational efforts should lie at the heart of any strategy that seeks to strengthen a global response to threats from weapons of mass destruction and to prevent non-State actors from gaining access to sensitive material and knowledge. Italy is a member of the Proliferation Security Initiative. It is also a founding member of the Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction and participates in the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“At The Hague we also submitted a gift basket: a joint statement on nuclear security training and support centres of excellence, which serves to reaffirm that education and training are crucial to the exchange of information and best practices among States, to the strengthening of capacity-building and security culture and to the maintenance of national high-level and well trained technical experts. Over the past few years, Italy has paid special attention to education, training and institutional capacity-building as essential elements of an effective safety and security infrastructure. The International School on Nuclear Security, established in 2010 by the International Atomic Energy Agency at the International Centre for Theoretical Physics in Trieste, will hold its fourth annual training course in 2014.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Recently, at the third Nuclear Security Summit, held in The Hague, several States and international organizations gathered to move a step forward in strengthening nuclear security. On that occasion, a joint statement on promoting the full and universal implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) was presented by a large number of States, including Italy. It was a valuable opportunity to reiterate the importance of resolution 1540 (2004) and its comprehensive and cross-cutting scope, which goes beyond the nuclear domain.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea for organizing and presiding over this important debate. I would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary- General, Mr. Jan Eliasson, and today's speakers for their important contributions to the discussion. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union, and wishes to make several remarks in its national capacity. The adoption, 10 years ago, of resolution 1540 (2004) marked an important step forward in strengthening global efforts to prevent the acquisition and use by terrorists of nuclear, biological or chemical weapons and materials, as well as their means ofdelivery. Since then, Italy has adopted legislation, regulations and policies to comply with the provisions of the resolution.”
2014-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7169 (2014) · source
“That is an aspect that we tend to overlook and which does not always clearly emerge in United Nations reporting. In the firm beliefthat all ofthe elements ofresolution 1325 (2000) must be systematically addressed in the work of the Security Council, Italy stands ready to act. We cannot afford to let those issues fall off the United Nations agenda. Women and peace and security must continue to remain a political priority for the Security Council.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“First, with respect to the lack of information, as the observer of the European Union has stated, we need to enhance data sharing, which can provide critical support for the advancement of the agenda by providing a clearer picture of the reality on the ground and subsequently by exerting political pressure where needed. Secondly, with respect to the lack of accountability and the persistent impunity of perpetrators, reversing the social dynamics so that we can move from the stigmatization of the victims to the criminalization of the perpetrators is an attainable goal. In that fight, the International Criminal Court has a unique role to play in complementing the efforts of national courts when they are unable or unwilling to bring perpetrators to justice.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Italy has been a strong advocate of initiatives on women and peace and security since the beginning, having been, inter alia, in 2010, the first country to call for the women and peace and security agenda to be introduced into the framework of the universal periodical review mechanism. In 2015, the Security Council will hold a high-level meeting to review the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). It will be a moment - the moment - where we will have to provide responses to the recommendations made and shape the way forward. For the sake of brevity, in that respect, I will make only two suggestions about weaknesses in implementing the agenda, where we think still more engagement is needed.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source