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Chatrnúch

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  1. “Victims and survivors must be paid adequate attention and provided with all forms of assistance in order to restore their rights and dignity and enable them to return to their lives and familial and societal roles, as well as to ensure that effective remedies for the harm suffered are obtained. Sixthly, beyond individual criminal responsibility for serious violations of international law, we must not forget to invoke the responsibility of States for their internationally wrongful acts. In that context, Slovakia highly appreciates the work of the International Court of Justice and its vital role in the peaceful settlement of disputes.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

  2. “In the case of a State’s inability or unwillingness to fulfil that obligation, the existence of the International Criminal Court (ICC), as an independent judicial institution of last resort, is crucial. Slovakia once again expresses its unequivocal support for the ICC and urges all States to ratify or accede to the Rome Statute. To close the impunity gap, the Security Council should use its power to refer situations to the Court and ensure appropriate follow-up. Fifthly, accountability for atrocities must not be limited only to bringing perpetrators to justice.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

  3. “Thirdly, the Security Council, which bears the primary responsibility for international peace and security, cannot remain silent, something that we have witnessed on multiple occasions in relation to the situations in Myanmar, Syria and, most recently, Ukraine, to name a few. In that context, Slovakia would like to point to the code of conduct regarding Security Council action against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, as well as the French- Mexican initiative on veto restraint in cases of mass atrocities. Negative votes in such cases are not just a betrayal of the victims but a mockery of their suffering. Fourthly, the primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute international crimes lies with States.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

  4. “Sadly, proper follow-up action by the Security Council has been lacking. At the domestic and international levels, a strong and robust legal and institutional framework is necessary not only to ensure individual criminal responsibility but because it is the best way to deter future violations. In that context, Slovakia strongly urges all Member States to work to formulate a new convention on crimes against humanity this year. Secondly, if atrocities or other serious violations of international law occur, unity in condemning such violations and calling for accountability is indispensable. In cases such as the most recent Russian aggression against Ukraine, it is also a matter of the very existence of States and of the international order.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

  5. “Mr. Chatrnúch (Slovakia): At the outset, I would like to welcome today’s open debate and thank the briefers for their valuable insights. Slovakia aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union, the Group of Friends of Accountability following the aggression against Ukraine and the Group of Friends of the Rule of Law. I will focus on six points that are important from our national perspective. First, accountability and justice both start with prevention. Apart from ensuring strict adherence to international law as the best means of prevention, the Security Council, as well as other Member States, can and should do more in that regard. Early-warning systems, in particular, have proved to provide a reliable analysis of situations where the level of violence and tension is likely to lead to atrocities.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

  6. “And, as we know, hunger is not only the consequence of conflict — it is often its cause. We are already seeing increased social tensions in middle- and low-income countries, where civilians pay the highest prices for food and energy shortages. The aggressor to blame for this situation is clear. Slovakia recently joined Canada, 39 other Member States and the European Union in calling on Russia to respect and comply with the order of the International Court of Justice of 16 March on preliminary measures and to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine. We reiterate our firm call on it to do so without further delay.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

  7. “It responds to multiple needs and offers protection and hope for a better future. We are appalled that attacks on education continued to rise in 2021 and strongly condemn attacks on students, teachers, schools and universities. We likewise call on all Member States to endorse and implement the Declaration. Last but not least, I want to once again condemn the Russian Federation’s unjustified and unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine, in blatant violation of international law. Its impact is being felt by undernourished victims across Africa and the Middle East, and the ripple effect will only widen until Russia stops this senseless war. Low supplies and skyrocketing prices are directly affecting dozens of countries, many of which were already food-insecure before the war started.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

  8. “Respect for international humanitarian law is an irreplaceable tool for the effective protection of civilians in armed conflicts. We must ramp up our efforts to prevent, minimize and mitigate the adverse impact of military operations on civilian populations in order to protect them from violence. That approach must be based on the fundamental understanding that the protection of civilians is an obligation of all the parties to a conflict. They must distinguish between civilians and combatants and civilian and military objects and ensure that attacks are proportionate and necessary. Slovakia, together with 113 other States, has endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration. Access to a safe and quality education is a fundamental right of every person, and the right to education is crucial to personal development and prosperity.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

  9. “Mr. Chatrnúch (Slovakia): We greatly appreciate the holding of this open debate on the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which continues to be very worrying. The Secretary-General underlined in his report (S/2022/381) that armed conflicts continue to be characterized by high levels of civilian death, injury and psychological trauma, sexual violence, torture and forced disappearances, as well as damaged and destroyed homes, schools, hospitals and essential civilian infrastructure. Moreover, an already unfavourable general situation has been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease pandemic, which is totally unacceptable. Slovakia would like to take this opportunity to express its strong commitment to international humanitarian law and the principles it is founded on.”

    2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source

  10. “In this regard, we likewise urge the Russian Federation to listen to the voice of the international community and implement the humanitarian resolution ES-11/2 adopted by the General Assembly on 24 March, taking into account the situation of vulnerable groups, including women, children and older persons who are stuck in Mariupol. Slovakia supports the direct dialogue that has started between Ukraine and the Russian Federation and calls for the peaceful settlement of the conflict, in compliance with the United Nations Charter. In the light of the upcoming Orthodox Easter, we also support the Secretary-General’s call for a four-day truce in order to open humanitarian corridors. The meeting rose at 5.45 p.m.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

  11. “In this regard, I would like to particularly mention that around 7,000 children from Ukraine have been provided with adequate education in Slovak schools. Our Government, humanitarian organizations, municipalities, businesses and individual citizens are determined to continue providing strong humanitarian support to relieve the suffering of the Ukrainian people. We stand in solidarity with them as a close friend and good neighbour in these most challenging times. Causing all this suffering is cynical and barbaric. Let me reiterate that the aggressor accountable for this situation is obvious. Slovakia calls on the Russian Federation to immediately cease its hostilities against Ukraine, in particular all attacks against civilians and civilian objects.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

  12. “The numbers of killed and wounded civilians are shocking. According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, as of yesterday 2,072 civilians had been killed and 2,819 wounded. Needless to say, the reality is actually much worse. Slovakia, as a neighbouring country and thus directly affected, is particularly alarmed by the refugee crisis resulting from the Russian aggression. Almost 5 million refugees have fled the country, while far more than 7 million are internally displaced. Since the beginning of the aggression, about 345,000 people have entered Slovakia. Slovakia has adopted numerous legislative measures facilitating the provision of temporary refuge and basic services for people crossing the border.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

  13. “Mr. Chatrnúch (Slovakia): Since 24 February, the Security Council has been actively engaged on the issue of the situation in Ukraine and held multiple meetings, for one simple reason — the Russian decision to start the senseless war. The consequences of the unjustified and unprovoked Russian aggression against Ukraine, in blatant violation of international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, are unprecedented and outrageous. We would like to thank today’s briefers for the information provided, which, unfortunately, confirms our ongoing grave concerns about the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine. The conflict has already resulted in significant human costs, including the growing number of civilian casualties and damage to critical civilian infrastructure.”

    2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source

  14. “The Council needs to continue advancing solutions under a common global approach in that area. Slovakia welcomes the Council’s role in mandating some peacekeeping missions to address the issue of SALW as part of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process and supports host States in addressing the threat posed by the illicit transfer, accumulation and misuse of SALW. Slovakia also welcomes the stronger role of the formal and informal subsidiary bodies of the Council in the formulation of adequate responses to the evolving challenges posed by the unrestricted flows of small arms and light weapons.”

    2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source

  15. “The collection of small arms and light weapons used in the context of armed conflict, violent crime and drug trafficking and the establishment of their illicit origin are also important steps towards promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, in line with Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Slovakia very much appreciates the role of the United Nations Trust Facility Supporting Cooperation on Arms Regulation (UNSCAR) in the implementation of relevant international instruments on arms regulations and the promotion of increased sustainability through more predictable sources of funding. I am pleased to say that Slovakia has made a financial commitment to UNSCAR for 2021. We also appreciate the fact that the Security Council has played an important role in developing initiatives to address the SALW issue.”

    2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source

  16. “They destabilize entire regions, States and their societies and increase the impact of terrorist attacks. In that regard, Slovakia welcomes the successful outcomes of the seventh Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the seventh Conference of States Parties to the Arms Trade Treaty. We need to further strengthen international cooperation aimed at the effective implementation of United Nations arms embargoes and the prevention of the illicit international transfer of SALW to unauthorized recipients.”

    2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source

  17. “Mr. Chatrnúch (Slovakia): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this important open debate, which provides the opportunity to share the insights and experiences of different actors on how to address the role of the destabilizing accumulation, illicit transfer and misuse of small arms and light weapons (SALW) in fuelling and exacerbating armed conflicts. Slovakia associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. Allow me now to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. The diversion, illicit trade and unauthorized use of SALW and their ammunition constitute a serious impediment to peace, growth, development and security in the world. Illicit small arms are fuelling armed violence and organized crime, global terrorism and conflicts.”

    2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source