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2010-10-13
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2013-07-17
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  1. “The Council itself unanimously stressed this principle in its landmark resolution 1738 (2006), recently recalled in the presidential statement of 12 February (S/PRST/2013/2). In conclusion, the Czech Republic would like to take this opportunity to recognize, honour, and underscore the essential role of independent media and civil society in protecting freedom of expression and democratic principles. I should like to pay tribute to the work of all fearless journalists who dedicate their lives, sometimes at great personal cost, to this cause. We would like to express our solidarity with all those who have lost their lives in the fight for freedom of expression and the promotion of democracy in the world.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

  2. “Violent attacks on journalists indicate a serious deterioration of the freedom of expression in the region and highlight violations of the right to publish and exchange information and views. In this context, the Czech Republic believes that it is absolutely crucial for United Nations Member States to respect and ensure respect for the applicable rules of the international humanitarian law on the protection of journalists. Article 79, the key provision of Additional Protocol I to the 1949 Geneva Conventions, clearly sets out that journalists engaged in dangerous professional missions in areas of armed conflict shall be considered as civilians, and that they shall be protected.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

  3. “The protection ofjournalists in armed conflict is of vital importance in order to ensure their safety as well as the freedom of information. We therefore highly value the recent efforts of the Human Rights Council in this regard, especially the adoption of resolution 21/12 on the safety ofjournalists in September 2012, which the Czech Republic co-sponsored. Furthermore, we commend the progress achieved by UNESCO and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in this area. In recent years, we have witnessed unprecedented violence against journalists in some countries, especially in the Middle East and northern Africa. By the end of 2012, attacks on journalists in these countries escalated significantly, making Syria in particular one of the most dangerous places in the world. Unfortunately, this negative trend continues in 2013.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

  4. “Let me start by thanking the United States presidency for scheduling this important debate, Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson for his dedication to the protection of journalists, and the media representatives for their moving briefings. The Czech Republic aligns itself with the earlier statement made by the European Union. Journalists and other media workers play an essential role in informing the public and the international community about current events, both in conflict and in non-conflict situations. The Czech Republic is therefore deeply worried about continuing restrictions of free expression and independent journalism by State and non-State actors in some countries, as well as by escalating trends of harassment, arrests, torture and the persecution of journalists worldwide.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

  5. “In closing, I would like to stress the importance of ensuring that all actors involved in peacekeeping, including all parts of the United Nations system, financial institutions, regional and subregional organizations and donors, forge close cooperation. We are convinced that the United Nations should play a leading role in that process.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  6. “Close cooperation with non-governmental organizations is indispensable. In welcoming the second report of the Secretary- General before us today, that is, women's participation in peacebuilding, my delegation would like to underline the attention given to the role of women in peacebuilding. Women represent more than half of the active population and bear an important part of the peacebuilding activities. Without the active participation of women, it would not be possible to succeed in peacebuilding efforts, as many delegations have outlined. We therefore support the seven-point action plan contained in the Secretary-General's report.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  7. “For the first time, a country where a robust peacekeeping operation is still deployed has been placed on the agenda. That will create new challenges for the PBC and new experience will be gained. Everything is seen as a priority in a country that is emerging from a conflict. Helping such a country in its vast peacebuilding efforts requires the availability of a broad range of experts from different fields, covering areas from security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the restoration of core Government functions and the building of national administration, education and health to the revitalization of the economy. In those circumstances, it is impossible to provide the required expertise without civilian capacity. We must therefore improve the process of identifying, deploying and employing civilian experts.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  8. “We welcome the fact that during the four years of its existence the Peacebuilding Commission has established very fruitful working relations with the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. But there is still room for improvement. Looking at the PBC working methods laid down in the founding resolutions, we can see that the Commission has not yet started to formulate the exit criteria for disengagements. Also, cooperation with the Security Council could be further developed. According to its mandate, the PBC should advise the Security Council not only on the countries on its agenda, but also on those in the process of becoming a subject of a future peacekeeping operation, as well as those finding themselves in the phase of an operation withdrawal. In that vein, we welcome the decision to include Liberia in the PBC's agenda.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  9. “Peacekeeping must be accompanied by peacebuilding efforts from the early stages of the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers. The character of recent conflicts has changed, and the United Nations has to adapt accordingly. The report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304) and his July progress report (S/2010/386) clearly demonstrate the general acknowledgment of this fact. The Czech Republic devotes great attention to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), a body within the United Nations system which helps countries with their peacebuilding efforts. This year's PBC review process gave us an opportunity to take stock of achieved results and to formulate recommendations for the improvement of the Commission's future work.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  10. “My delegation fully associates itself with the statement just delivered on behalf of the European Union. At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on having organized this important debate. We highly appreciate the efforts of your country to promote the post-conflict peacebuilding. The July 2009 ministerial debate held on your initiative (see S/PV.6165) and today's follow-up constitute the best proof of Uganda's commitment to peacebuilding. Let me take this opportunity to stress that the Czech Republic fully shares your appreciation of the importance of the early post-conflict peacebuilding. Experience over the past decade clearly shows that United Nations peacekeeping operations alone are not sufficient for breaking the vicious circle of countries relapsing into new conflicts.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  11. “In closing, I would like to stress the importance of ensuring that all actors involved in peacekeeping, including all parts of the United Nations system, financial institutions, regional and subregional organizations and donors, forge close cooperation. We are convinced that the United Nations should play a leading role in that process.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  12. “Close cooperation with non-governmental organizations is indispensable. In welcoming the second report of the Secretary- General before us today, that is, women's participation in peacebuilding, my delegation would like to underline the attention given to the role of women in peacebuilding. Women represent more than half of the active population and bear an important part of the peacebuilding activities. Without the active participation of women, it would not be possible to succeed in peacebuilding efforts, as many delegations have outlined. We therefore support the seven-point action plan contained in the Secretary-General's report.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  13. “For the first time, a country where a robust peacekeeping operation is still deployed has been placed on the agenda. That will create new challenges for the PBC and new experience will be gained. Everything is seen as a priority in a country that is emerging from a conflict. Helping such a country in its vast peacebuilding efforts requires the availability of a broad range of experts from different fields, covering areas from security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, the restoration of core Government functions and the building of national administration, education and health to the revitalization of the economy. In those circumstances, it is impossible to provide the required expertise without civilian capacity. We must therefore improve the process of identifying, deploying and employing civilian experts.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  14. “We welcome the fact that during the four years of its existence the Peacebuilding Commission has established very fruitful working relations with the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. But there is still room for improvement. Looking at the PBC working methods laid down in the founding resolutions, we can see that the Commission has not yet started to formulate the exit criteria for disengagements. Also, cooperation with the Security Council could be further developed. According to its mandate, the PBC should advise the Security Council not only on the countries on its agenda, but also on those in the process of becoming a subject of a future peacekeeping operation, as well as those finding themselves in the phase of an operation withdrawal. In that vein, we welcome the decision to include Liberia in the PBC's agenda.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  15. “Peacekeeping must be accompanied by peacebuilding efforts from the early stages of the deployment of United Nations peacekeepers. The character of recent conflicts has changed, and the United Nations has to adapt accordingly. The report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304) and his July progress report (S/2010/386) clearly demonstrate the general acknowledgment of this fact. The Czech Republic devotes great attention to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), a body within the United Nations system which helps countries with their peacebuilding efforts. This year's PBC review process gave us an opportunity to take stock of achieved results and to formulate recommendations for the improvement of the Commission's future work.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source

  16. “My delegation fully associates itself with the statement just delivered on behalf of the European Union. At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on having organized this important debate. We highly appreciate the efforts of your country to promote the post-conflict peacebuilding. The July 2009 ministerial debate held on your initiative (see S/PV.6165) and today's follow-up constitute the best proof of Uganda's commitment to peacebuilding. Let me take this opportunity to stress that the Czech Republic fully shares your appreciation of the importance of the early post-conflict peacebuilding. Experience over the past decade clearly shows that United Nations peacekeeping operations alone are not sufficient for breaking the vicious circle of countries relapsing into new conflicts.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396 (2010) · source