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  1. “Secondly, with regard to mainstreaming, for some years now, we have been mainstreaming gender-related issues into all socioeconomic initiatives, and at the international level we have definitively overcome the limitations of separate targeted gender-emancipation programmes. We are convinced that by using that cross-cutting approach we will be more effective in preventing all forms of violence. We have promoted gender mainstreaming across the armed forces, in training programmes carried out by Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units in Vicenza, and in our police force, and by establishing a specific gender-perspective unit at the Ministry of Defence. I would also like to state that close to eight per cent of Italian peacekeepers are women, which is above the average ratio in peacekeeping operations.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  2. “The paradigm of our new national action plan towards the realization of that agenda is based on three concepts - coordination, integration and mainstreaming. First, with respect to coordination and integration, our reference point at the national level is the Interministerial Committee on Human Rights, which coordinates within the various administrations all activities relating to women and peace and security issues. To facilitate communication and share information, we are also setting up a specific online roster of experts who will be made available to relevant civil society organizations and Government ministries. Lastly, our revised national action plan introduces a self-evaluation exercise, by which we are committed to a periodic self-monitoring of all initiatives. An assessment report will be issued by the end of the year.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  3. “Allow me to begin by thanking you, Madame President, for organizing today's open debate of the Security Council. I also wish to thank Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, for her work, as well as the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/181) and the speakers for their important contributions to the discussion. 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. Two months ago, Italy released a revision of its national action plan on the women and peace and security agenda with a view to accelerating the implementation of the plan over the next three years. The revised plan not only reports on our progress but also shows the efforts made to adopt a more effective approach.”

    2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source

  4. “In doing so we also voice our expectation that there will be no backtracking in the area of democratic gains and civil and gender rights, or yielding to terrorism. It is essential not to lower ambitions or to sacrifice the quality and quantity of the benchmarks the Kabul authorities are called on to respect. We therefore expect our Afghan friends to honour the legacy of Tokyo and to achieve certain and measurable results in areas such as the democratic and electoral process, the fight against corruption, administrative and economic governance and human rights. That is another reason that Italy so appreciates the important space that the resolution just adopted (resolution 2145 (2014)) dedicates to those aspects, in particular the protection of human rights.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

  5. “Unfortunately, terrorist assassination attempts and attacks define everyday life in Afghanistan - a circumstance that means we cannot lower our guard and that the road to the final stabilization of the country will require more time. On the completion of the transition process, it is of fundamental importance that Afghanistan and the United States sign the bilateral security agreement in the near term, since the delay is having a clear impact on planning NATO's future presence in Afghanistan. Italy reaffirms its conviction that, until there is reconciliation within Afghanistan, there will be no prospects for stabilization, nor will any stabilization last without the contribution of the other regional stakeholders. Italy therefore confirms its support for the peace process, recognizing the full ownership of Afghanistan.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

  6. “It is vital that the electoral process, from start to finish, be regular, leading to the proclamation of the new Head of State. Acceptance of the result by the defeated parties and public opinion will depend on the perception that the electoral process has been legitimate, credible, transparent and inclusive - consequently, so will a peaceful and seamless political transition. To that end, the United Nations should also dedicate its support to continue aiding the country on its path to civil and economic development. The proper and orderly holding of the presidential and provincial elections will have to contend firmly with the security factor. That is the responsibility of the Afghan National Security Forces, which are making constant progress in the difficult daily challenge of controlling the territory.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

  7. “UNAMA has made a remarkable contribution in accompanying Afghanistan on its road to growth, human rights protection and institutional strengthening. We greatly appreciate the generous efforts of the women and men of UNAMA to bring assistance to the Afghan people, under the commendable leadership of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for Afghanistan. Between now and the end of 2014, Afghanistan has to meet a series of crucial appointments. The election will mark the first time in the country's history of a turnover from one Head of State to another through a democratic process, and the completion of the transitional process will pave the way for the withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force and for NATO mission Resolute Support.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

  8. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2014/163), Special Representative Jan Kubis for his briefing and Ambassador Tanin for his statement. I would also express Italy's condolences to the families of the victims of the terrorist attack on 17 January in Kabul. Italy fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union, and I would like to add a few remarks in my national capacity. Italy wishes to express its satisfaction over the renewal ofthe mandate ofthe United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which is a pillar of the international civilian presence in Afghanistan and a fundamental contribution to the development and stabilization of the country.”

    2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source

  9. “The engagement of the entire United Nations system is critical to ensuring the implementation of the architecture developed since the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005). That is why we commend the work of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, in cooperation with the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, UNICEF and non-governmental organizations, to develop a comprehensive and systematic training programme on child protection and child rights for all peacekeeping personnel - an initiative Italy has supported since its inception. I conclude by repeating the call for firm and united action by the international community and by the Security Council. We have a solid protection framework to implement. Any boy or girl whom we save from the scourge of war represents hope for a better future.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

  10. “By rendering schools legitimate targets of attack, children and teachers are put at risk and students' right to an education is denied. In too many parts of the world, violations against children are carried out in a climate of impunity. Impunity undermines the credibility of the protection system created by the Security Council. The Council must step up its political engagement in that field. Cooperation with national and international courts is crucial. In that regard, Italy recalls that, in cases of serious crimes of international concern, State parties to the Rome Statute should consider referring such cases to the International Criminal Court when national judicial systems are unwilling or unable to deal with such situations.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

  11. “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 to strengthen the protection framework. The resolution presented by Luxembourg and adopted today (resolution 2143 (2014)), which Italy has sponsored, confirms that trend. Yet there is still much to be done. We therefore call on Security Council members to remain committed to advancing this critical agenda. Italy concurs with the assessments of the Secretary- General contained in his report (A/68/267), regarding increasing deliberate attacks on schools, teachers and students. We are also concerned about the widespread use of schools for military purposes, including as torture sites.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

  12. “Thank you, Sir, for convening this open debate on children and armed conflict. Let me also take the opportunity to commend your country's chairmanship of the Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. I join the other speakers in welcoming the launch of the campaign "Children, not soldiers" by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui. I wish also to thank Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake for their commitment to defending and promoting the rights of children who are victims of armed conflicts. Italy endorses the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union.”

    2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source

  13. “I would like to take this opportunity to once again express Italy's appreciation for the role of the United Nations in Afghanistan, starting with UNAMA.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  14. “In closing, Italy wishes to reiterate the message of the Tokyo Conference. As we look forward to the transformation decade, the continued support of the international community for Afghanistan will be linked to conditions concerning Afghanistan's attainment of measurable results in areas such as the democratic and electoral process, the fight against corruption, administrative and economic governance and the protection of human rights, particularly those of women. Our assistance cannot ignore the principles of reciprocity, conditionality and responsibility that remain mainstays of the partnership between Afghanistan and the international community on the one hand and between Afghanistan and Italy on the other.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  15. “Italy affirms its support for the peace process, recognizing Afghanistan's full ownership of that process, and hopes that the transition will not lead to any reversals of the gains that have been made in the areas of democracy, civil rights and gender equality, or to any concessions to terrorism. In the regional context, Italy recognizes the unquestionable progress that has been made through the Istanbul Process, which we support, and wishes to emphasize the importance of implementing the plans of action adopted in Almaty in April. We look forward to the outcome of the next meeting of senior officials in New York. Lastly, we hope that the recent establishment of a more cordial climate between Afghanistan and Pakistan woll bring positive developments in the areas of regional cooperation and the inter-Afghan dialogue.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  16. “In the upcoming elections, United Nations support for the Afghan authorities through the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) will be invaluable. UNAMA will of course play a crucial role in helping to strengthen the legitimacy and integrity of the elections. Equally important during the transition period will be its support for Afghan institutions as they gradually take on responsibility for the country's civic and economic development. These and other issues will be the focus of the debate to be held during the meeting of the International Contact Group in New York on September 20. I would like to make another point, which is that there can be no prospect of stabilization in Afghanistan without national reconciliation.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  17. “At the political level, where security continues to be a major issue, the lead-up to the presidential elections has now begun in a symbolic way with the presentation of candidatures. We would like to express our appreciation for the Kabul authorities' change of pace in defining an institutional framework for regulating the elections through the recently passed election law. It is Italy's hope that until the new Head of State is proclaimed, the Afghan authorities will take all action necessary to guarantee an inclusive, transparent and credible election process and to promote universal rules respecting and representing every aspect of civil society and the various political parties.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  18. “In terms of security, the beginning of the fifth and last phase of the transition process, on the basis of which the Afghan national security forces will assume full control of the territory, was accompanied by a fighting season that produced an unending series of high-profile terrorist attacks and victims. This phase is a source of concern, and we cannot let our guard down, given the forthcoming critical transfer of responsibility for nationwide security from NATO to Afghanistan. Nevertheless, the Afghan armed forces have made clear and steady progress in addressing the demanding daily challenge of controlling the territory and ensuring the country's security.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  19. “I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2013/535) and Special Representative Jan Kubis for his briefing. I would also like to thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement today. Italy fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would also like to add a few remarks in my national capacity. Afghanistan is about to enter a crucial phase of its history. From now until the end of 2014 it will witness a series of important moments involving the closely connected political and security aspects of its transition. I am referring to the presidential elections of April 2014, the subsequent handover from President Karzai to his successor, the winding-down of the International Security Assistance Force and the defining of the forces that will take over from it.”

    2013-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7035 (2013) · source

  20. “Italy feels that the draft resolution that the Council is about to vote on addresses our concerns over the need to adopt effective measures to prevent destabilizing activities in the Great Lakes region, and will therefore vote in favour of its adoption.”

    1996-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3656 (1996) · source

  21. “In our opinion, it is clear that the very existence of the Commission and its presence in the region are a dissuasive factor in relation to the arms flow. The more visible the Commission's presence and the more effective its investigations, the harder it will be to disregard or violate the Security Council's resolutions. In line with the European Union position, Italy continues to believe that a comprehensive regional conference on peace, security and development would allow the international community and the countries of the region to address the main causes of instability in the Great Lakes area.”

    1996-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3656 (1996) · source

  22. “Italy believes that the work of the International Commission of Inquiry established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1013 (1995) has helped shed light on a disturbing and threatening phenomenon: the flow of arms in the Great Lakes region in violation of the arms embargo imposed by the Security Council. In this respect, the International Commission has been instrumental in giving the Security Council a clearer and more accurate picture of the actual flow of arms in the region. In our View, this phenomenon represents one of the most dangerous aspects of the overall instability in the area. Italy is in favour of the Commission's continuing its activities, on the basis set out in paragraph 91 (c) of the report of the Secretary-General.”

    1996-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3656 (1996) · source