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1. “The United Nations, as we have heard many times today and I reiterate, has unique legitimacy and accumulated invaluable experience. In that regard, we support demands for more effectiveness in United Nations efforts in the areas of potential conflicts, existing conflicts and post-conflict response. I should like to underline that it is our collective duty to remain persistent and courageous, to have more strength than those who are threatening the peace, and to continue building a better world. The elevant reports of the Secretary-General and the Security Council's resolutions and well-crafted mandates, and our experience and lessons learned remain our best guides. Lastly, Bosnia and Herzegovina aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.”

   2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

2. “However, it is also important that the Security Council exchange views with States that have first-hand experience in conflicts and peacebuilding processes, which could help in the further optimization of the United Nations mechanisms and enhance a common understanding of existing problems. We strongly support the position that there is a need to enable the United Nations, especially the Security Council, to draw conclusions from its understanding of war and to determine the means necessary to achieve a permanent peace. In many cases, the United Nations still needs to put additional effort into achieving reconciliation among former parties to conflict, based on an agreed or shared narrative of a troubled past.”

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3. “The proposal does not advance a limitation of the Security Council; it is an attempt to overcome the current paralysis, to prevent future deadlocks, and to reclaim the Council's ability to make decisions that uphold its international responsibility for peace and security. Many United Nations actors have to contribute to maintaining peace and security. The Secretary-General, pursuant to resolution 1366 (2001), has an important role to play through good offices, such as those of his Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, his Special Adviser on the Responsibility to Protect, his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict. The Security Council regularly considers issues of post-conflict peacebuilding.”

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4. “In response to those warnings, a key challenge for the Council has been in finding consensus on the balance between a response to an early prevention of threats to peace and security, on the one hand, and respect for the prerogatives of national authorities to resolve internal crises, on the other. The crisis that the Council is facing today shows that the balance has not yet been found. The solution could be in better use of the tools provided by the Charter and of the capacities of the United Nations system. My country, Bosnia and Herzegovina, supports the French initiative on a code of conduct for the use of the veto in the Security Council in situations of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing.”

   2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

5. “The nature of conflict has changed dramatically in the recent period. That fact increases the challenges to the United Nations and the Security Council in accomplishing their fundamental purpose of maintaining international peace and security, the international rule of law and international fairness and justice. Conflicts today are less often inter-State and more predominantly intra-State, asymmetric and multilayered, not to mention the threats of terrorism and extremism as very dangerous forms of transnational instability. Conflicts are driven by a wide range offactors. They are often preceded by clearly recognizable indicators and warning signs.”

   2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

6. “At the outset, I should like to thank the presidency of the People's Republic of China for convening this important and timely thematic debate. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and the Ministers for their participation. This debate offers an opportunity to review the roles of the United Nations system and the Council in maintaining international peace and security and to enable the Council to draw lessons on the understanding of war and the tools necessary for the achievement of permanent peace. This year, the global community is celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. Regrettably, in the very same year we are commemorating 70 years since the Holocaust and 20 years since the genocide in Srebrenica, while numerous tragic and pressing conflicts still continue throughout the world.”

   2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

7. “The search for missing persons involves cooperation between the Government institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina and international organizations, non-governmental organizations and the network of Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ambassador of Chile in his role as Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals and the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations for their work.”

   2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source

8. “Strengthening the efficiency of the implementation of the Strategy depends on our ability to strengthen the capacity of the judicial system. In achieving this objective, we would like to welcome the European Union's support to the implementation of the Strategy's goals. An important aspect of cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the ICTY is the search for missing persons, exhumation efforts and the exchange of information about victims. In the aftermath of the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the number of missing persons is estimated at 30,000. While 20,000 cases have been solved to date, 8,000 persons remain missing.”

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9. “The Strategy improves consistency injudicial practices across the whole country and at all levels. It also strengthens the capacity ofthe judiciary and police authorities while ensuring the protection and support of victims and witnesses. The implementation of the Strategy is a complex process with participation of numerous institutions of all authority levels in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The main causes of delays in the implementation of the Strategy occur due to delays in the transfer of less- complex cases from the State level to the level of the entities and the Breko district, delays in establishing a centralized database of war crimes case files, and the method of measuring the performance of prosecutors' and judges' performance.”

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10. “Today, 35 prosecutors are working in the Office of the Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina on war crimes cases. This year, 42 war crimes indictments have been issued against 82 persons. We expect that by the end of the year this number will increase to 100, which is about 25 per cent of the total number of all persons accused of war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past 10 years. The Courts of Bosnia and Herzegovina have issued 107 final judgments against 175 persons. The National War Crimes Strategy, which was adopted in 2008, sets the uniform criteria in Bosnia and Herzegovina for assessing the complexity of war crimes cases. According to the Strategy, the most complex and highest-priority war crimes cases should be judged within seven years, and the other cases within a period of 15 years from the adoption of the Strategy.”

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11. “Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to cooperate with the ICTY by allowing access to documents and archives in witness protection matters. Our commitment to investigating, prosecuting and appropriately punishing persons responsible for the war crimes remains unquestionable. The prosecutions of war crimes that are now the responsibility of the justice system of Bosnia and Herzegovina are a critical component of the ICTY legacy. In its fight against impunity, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to strengthen the national justice system at all levels, while bringing those responsible for the most serious crimes to justice. In November, the Office of the Prosecutor of Bosnia and Herzegovina had 679 recorded war crimes cases, against 5,119 persons accused of war crimes.”

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12. “The cooperation of witnesses, especially victim- witnesses, is critical to successful war crimes prosecutions not only before the ICTY, but also before the courts in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Victim-witnesses often testify about very traumatic events, and during the course of their testimony they relive their trauma. Often, the same victim-witnesses testify in different trials and against different persons accused of war crimes. Considering such complexities, we stress that all those dealing with victim-witnesses must exhibit a high degree of awareness and treat them with respect for their dignity and human rights. In that regard, we respect today's remarks and Prosecutor Brammetz's recognition ofthe role ofwitnesses in court proceedings.”

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13. “Within the framework of those protocols, productive cooperation among the judicial institutions of the countries in the region has intensified, particularly in the areas ofinvestigation and witness protection. On 5 December, 15 people believed to have been involved in the torture and murder of some 20 people February 1993 were arrested in Bosnia and Herzegovina and in Serbia. Those arrests were made possible thanks to cooperation between the prosecutors' offices and law enforcement officials of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia. That is a clear example of regional cooperation between our two countries and sends a strong message for ending impunity for crimes committed during the war.”

    2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source

14. “We are also aware of the Tribunal's heavy current workload. However, we expect the Tribunal to complete its work in the nearest possible future and to take all necessary measures to eliminate delays. Bosnia and Herzegovina attaches high importance to regional cooperation, which we deem essential if the ICTY is to complete its mandate and deliver justice for the many victims of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia. That remains a crucial precondition for the process of reconciliation within the country and within the region as a whole. In an effort to promote further regional cooperation with its neighbours, Bosnia and Herzegovina has signed protocols on cooperation in the prosecution of war crimes, which define the channels for conducting investigations that concern the citizens of other countries.”

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15. “I would like to thank the Presidents and the Prosecutors of both Tribunals and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their comprehensive reports (see S/2014/546, S/2014/556, S/2014/826, S/2014/827 and S/2014/829) and respective briefings. Bosnia and Herzegovina has supported the establishment and work of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) since its inception. The legacy ofthe ICTY is manifested through its extensive documentation of serious violations of international humanitarian law committed on the territory of the former Yugoslavia since 1991. As such, it should serve as a constant reminder that there is no impunity for serious war crimes. Concerning the work of the ICTY, we note that all indictees have been brought before the Tribunal, including several long-term fugitives.”

    2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source

16. “We firmly believe that the Security Council should remain committed in its determination to ensure the full implementation of and respect for its resolutions on this issue. The protection of children needs to be on the top of any future review agenda for the sake of our own future.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

17. “We believe that cooperation and exchanges of information between the Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and relevant sanctions committees should be improved. We reiterate the importance of the Children, Not Soldiers campaign in preventing and putting an end to the recruitment and use of children by Government armed forces in conflict. Accordingly, we also recognize the important contribution of regional and subregional organizations to conflict prevention, mediation and peace support operations. Finally, I would like to reiterate that conflict prevention is a starting point or prerequisite for sustainable peace, development and respect for all human rights.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

18. “Children affected by armed conflict must be a priority in the post-conflict recovery and reconstruction process. They are our future. Reintegrating such children into communities is often a difficult task, especially for domestic and international stakeholders dealing in multifaceted peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations. To resolve such complex issues, there is a need for efficient coordination among the different actors on the ground. Particular attention should be given to refugee and displaced children, children with disabilities and those who have been subjected to sexual violence. In addition, education is an essential tool for the advancement of societies. Therefore, in times of conflict as well as in post-conflict periods, all steps should be taken to safeguard the right of the child to education.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

19. “We therefore call upon the Council to continue to support the children and armed conflict agenda by strengthening provisions for the protection of children in all relevant mandates of United Nations peacekeeping, special political and peacebuilding missions, including the deployment of child protection advisers. We also need to ensure that peacekeepers are of the highest quality and that they uphold the highest standards. Preventing crimes against children is an important component of the set of measures developed to promote post-conflict settlement and recovery. In accordance with the relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions, all parties concerned need to ensure that child protection provisions are integrated into all peace negotiations and peace agreements.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

20. “We reiterate that both gradual and more vigorous measures should be directed against groups and individuals who persistently commit serious violations against children. In order to end impunity for violations against children, Member States must uphold existing international standards and put into practice their obligations through national legislative systems. Perpetrators must be brought to justice. Protecting children in armed conflict is one of the duties of the United Nations. The series of relevant Security Council resolutions demand protection for children in armed conflict. There have been significant improvements by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations aimed at better ensuring the protection of children in conflict zones.”

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21. “As the most vulnerable group of all, they are often subject to rape, sexual violence and abduction. They continue to be recruited, killed, maimed and deprived of their right to education and health care. Their involvement in armed conflict, including when violence is perpetrated against them, constitutes a serious violation of human rights. We are deeply concerned about the grave violations outlined in the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/339) and reaffirm that it is the State's primary responsibility to provide protection and relief to all children affected by armed conflict. All parties to conflicts should comply fully with international law in order to protect the civilian population. Moreover, the protection of children in situations of armed conflict should be seen as a priority that is above politics.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

22. “I would like to thank the United States delegation for convening this open debate to further consider the role of the Security Council in the issue of children and armed conflict. I would also like to express our appreciation to all of today's briefers. As one of the first countries to have signed and ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) on the involvement of children in armed conflict, Bosnia and Herzegovina is particularly aware of this issue. In that regard, we call on all Member States that have not yet done so to sign and ratify the CRC and its Optional Protocol. Despite all the steps we have taken at various levels, including through international law and human rights law, children are still suffering from the horrors of war.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

23. “In spite of the positive developments in the country, we are aware of the stand-off in the political process. It is necessary to develop a positive atmosphere that will foster constructive political dialogue leading towards the resolution of the outstanding issues. All changes in Bosnia and Herzegovina must be based on the rule of law. Therefore, the full implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement is imperative. In conclusion, I would like to remind the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation that, in accordance with the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosniaks are one of the three constitutive peoples and that referring to them as Muslims is not in accordance with our Constitution.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

24. “Regional cooperation and good-neighbourly relations form an essential part of Bosnia and Herzegovina's process of moving towards the European Union. We continue our active involvement in regional initiatives and have further developed our bilateral relations with other enlargement countries and neighbouring European Union member States. Regional cooperation is one of the foreign policy priorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the entire region. It is an important element in the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement and indicates the scope of my country's foreign policy. My country is committed and dedicated to the development of friendly relationships with its neighbours, to the processes of European integration, and to the resolution of outstanding issues in the European spirit.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

25. “With the aim of improving the overall situation of female victims of rape, we have made efforts to finalize the process of developing a second action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), which contains important provisions for survivors of conflict-related sexual violence. This year, Bosnia and Herzegovina presented a candidate for the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). If elected, our candidate will place her priorities on prevention and on raising awareness of those most important issues. She will continue fighting prejudice and impunity. My country attaches great significance to its candidature and hopes thereby to advance the CEDAW agenda. We are making additional efforts to resolve the remaining border and property issues with neighbouring countries.”

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26. “We are aware that States bear the primary responsibility to respect and ensure the human rights of individuals within their territories. we are fully committed to addressing all forms of violence against women and girls, including sexual violence in conflict. the protection of women in conflict situations and ending impunity remain our utmost priorities. we have a track record of definitive action to implement resolution 1325 (2000), and we were the first country in South- East Europe to develop a comprehensive national action plan for its implementation.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

27. “The current figures from UNHCR provide strong evidence that the parties to annex VII have not yet created the conditions necessary for the voluntary return of refugees and IDPs to their pre-war homes. Therefore, we strongly believe that the proposed declaration of cessation of refugee status jeopardizes the realization of the objectives of the revised strategy for the implementation of annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement. For those reasons, I would like to inform the Council that my country does not support the decision to terminate refugee status in 2014, but insists that consideration of the cessation of refugee status be postponed until 2017, the time of the expected completion of the regional housing programme as well as other programmes currently under way.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

28. “Regarding the initiative launched by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the past year and renewed recently, on eventually declaring the termination of refugee status for the refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina, we believe that the UNHCR decision to terminate that status needs to be further discussed, especially bearing in mind the effect of such a decision on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Such determination on the part ofthe UNHCR would most likely have an impact on the situation of those groups, for which the conditions to return to their pre-war homes have not been met. Annex VII of the Dayton Peace Agreement guarantees to all refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as internally displaced persons, the right to return to their pre-war homes.”

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29. “The implementation of the existing human rights instruments, sustainable return and local integration of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) remains the priorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We continue good cooperation between partner countries in the framework of the Sarajevo process on refugees and IDPs, and see that the comprehensive and coordinated return of refugees and IDPs throughout the region is crucial to lasting peace.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

30. “Considering that the Tribunal will soon complete its mandate, further processing of war crimes will have to be transferred to national judicial systems. As regional cooperation also plays an important role, we are certain that the protocol on the exchange of evidence and information on war crimes, signed between the Offices of the Prosecutors of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Croatia, will serve as an impetus towards strengthening communication and enhancing coordination among the Offices. My country remains dedicated to further promoting and increasing regional cooperation, which is in the common interest of the countries in the region.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

31. “The implementation of the Sejdic-Finci judgment of the European Court of Human Rights also remains to be addressed. The International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia has played an important role in the prosecution of those responsible for serious violations of international law on the territory of the former Yugoslavia. The Tribunal is supposed to serve as a constant reminder that there is no impunity for such serious crimes. We still insist on our common goal to investigate the crimes that were committed and to adequately prosecute the perpetrators of those crimes, regardless of their ethnicity. In that light, Bosnia and Herzegovina continues its constructive cooperation with the Tribunal.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

32. “That would enable the country to submit a credible application for European Union membership. We strongly believe that Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress along the European Union's enlargement path is also in the interests of all European Union member States. Therefore, serious and progressive engagement by the European Union is important to helping our country to facilitate the implementation of the necessary reforms on our path towards a European future. Such engagement would also be a constructive way of resolving the outstanding difficulties and fostering the dynamic of the integration process. We are also making additional efforts necessary for completing the "5+2" agenda, which is obligation for the closure of the Office of the High Representative and for the resolution of all outstanding issues.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

33. “In that regard, we would like to take this opportunity to commend the European Union's increased engagement and heightened role in our country, including the enhanced presence by the combined European Union Special Representative and its delegation. My country remains a potential candidate for European Union membership. The Stabilization and Association Agreement between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union was ratified in 2011 but has not yet entered into force. However, the Agreement's trade-related part came into force upon its signing and has been successfully implemented ever since 2008 in all its domains. Nonetheless, political dialogue aimed at finding solutions for all open questions has continued so that the Agreement can come into force.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

34. “In addition, we would also like to inform the Council that the Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the House of Peoples have adopted amendments to legislation that regulate the issuance of citizen identification numbers. In accordance with the provisions ofthe election law ofBosnia and Herzegovina, we expect the Central Election Commission of Bosnia and Herzegovina to announce this month the holding of general elections to take place in October. Bosnia and Herzegovina has made significant progress towards European integration despite all the complexities present within its society. Genuine commitment to the European path has been our highest priority.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

35. “In that regard, we welcome the European Union's readiness to support initiatives to improve economic governance, strengthen competitiveness and stimulate economic growth in my country. Peaceful societies are the basis for sustainable development. That is the reason that we are dedicated to working for the future, which means more work on political will and the allocation of resources in order to ensure the implementation of strategies and programmes for development. In addition, there is also the issue of the accountability and ensuring quality of life for our citizens, especially women, girls and youth, in dignity with equal opportunities, including access to health services, education and meaningful employment.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

36. “The Council of Ministers held two sessions with the relevant State-level law enforcement agencies to discuss how best to improve the provision of security for the institutions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, the challenges we face will not discourage us from fighting for better respect ofhuman rights and a better life for our citizens. We see a need to work on eliminating all serious obstacles in order to achieve the noble goal of universal respect for human rights. Without sustainable progress on the protection of all human rights, especially economic and social rights, including strengthening the rule of law and anti-corruption and financial accountability measures, there is no sustainable development and security. All those components are mutually reinforcing.”

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37. “Those included the 2014 State budget, the public procurement law and amendments to the law on the electricity transmission company and amendments to the law on money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities. The work plan of the Council ofMinisters for 2014 was also adopted, as were a framework budget for the period 2014 to 2016 and a partnership action plan for NATO for the same period. As in all other countries of the world, we have our own challenges. We face difficult economic crises and bitter austerity measures with negative implications on all aspects of human life. In that connection, we would like to inform the Council that protests against poor economic conditions took place in several major cities of the country on 7 February.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

38. “In that regard, the Presidency issued a statement on 6 March that called on all the parties to the dispute in Ukraine to refrain from the use of force and to immediately engage in political dialogue to resolve the situation in the interests of peace and regional and global stability. We believe that involving women in conflict prevention and mediation and deploying women protection advisers to United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions are crucial to building and reinforcing peace. We have been working on additional efforts to advance that issue and have adopted a policy whereby one third of candidates nominated for peacekeeping missions must be women. The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina also continued to convene on a regular basis, adopting new laws and sets of amendments to existing legislation.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

39. “While we deeply appreciate the role of the High Representative in overseeing the implementation of the agreement without being responsible for the evaluation of foreign policy decisions, I want to remind the Security Council that the Presidency is responsible for conducting the foreign policy ofthe country and makes decisions by consensus on all foreign policy issues according to the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Furthermore, I would like to remind the Security Council that my country is fully determined to promote a peaceful resolution of the conflicts in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

40. “Bearing in mind that Bosnia and Herzegovina has moved from being a host country to one that now participates in United Nations peacekeeping operations, as well as in NATO operations such as the International Security Assistance Force, we would like to highlight that the Presidency has adopted decisions on extending the participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in international operations in Afghanistan, on peacekeeping operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo and on the contribution of troops to the United Mission in Mali. As to the references in paragraph 30 of the report that the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina was unable to agree on situation in Ukraine, I would like to clarify the following.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

41. “We would like to reiterate that the security situation in the country remains calm, peaceful and stabile. The European Union (EU) military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to play an important role in supporting our efforts in dealing with threats that could undermine a safe and secure environment, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions. In addition, we take this opportunity to reiterate our appreciation to those Member States that participate in the EU-led force in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With regard to the functioning of the highest State institutions, the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina has been meeting regularly.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

42. “During the discussion in the Open Group on Sustainable Development Goals in February, many countries voiced the issue of conflict and violence prevention and the pursuit of durable peace as one of the starting points or prerequisites of development and sustainable development. Furthermore, education is promoted as one of the most critical priorities among the Millennium Development Goals. In conclusion, we firmly believe that the Security Council should remain committed to the protection of children in armed conflict, including through determination to ensure the full implementation of, and respect for, its resolutions on the issue. Bosnia and Herzegovina stands ready to contribute to that aim.”

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

43. “United Nations-mandated institutions, including the Offices of the Special Rapporteurs, UNICEF, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Human Rights Council, provide regular reviews on the status of, and respect for, human rights within the borders of any United Nations State Member. The protection of children must remain at the top of any review agenda for the sake of our future. When we talk about the future of child protection, we should also keep in perspective the post-2015 development agenda and sustainable development framework.”

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44. “In addition, we believe that the cooperation and exchange of information between the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict and the relevant Sanctions Committees should be improved. We commend the "Children, not soldiers" campaign of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to end and prevent the recruitment and use of children by Government armed forces in conflict. Regional and subregional organizations have an important role to play in the promotion and protection of children's rights.”

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

45. “In that context, we stress the primary role of national Governments in providing protection and relief to all children affected by armed conflict. With regard to the practice of reintegrating children into communities, domestic and international stakeholders dealing with situations of conflict in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations often face difficulties. To resolve such complex issues, efficient coordination among different actors is needed, including by the host country, host Government, United Nations entities, donors and non-governmental organizations. Special attention should be given to refugees and displaced children, children with disabilities and those who have been subjected to sexual violence. We believe that their participation in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration practices is critical.”

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

46. “What more can be done, both in practice and definition, by the United Nations and the international community? We reiterate that targeted, gradual and more vigorous measures against groups and individuals who persistently commit grave violations against children should be undertaken. In order to end impunity for violations against children, Member States must uphold existing international standards and put into practice their obligations through accelerated national legislative reform and systematic implementation and monitoring. Perpetrators should be brought to justice in compliance with international justice mechanisms, criminal courts and tribunals. We are encouraged by the fact that some parties to armed conflict have made progress in releasing child soldiers.”

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

47. “Hundreds of thousands of children all over the world are today suffering from the absence of any opportunity to be appropriately educated. Two out of three children do not attend secondary school. The majority of them become completely lost, and a forgotten generation for good. Such a situation establishes a historical basis for future international peace and security challenges. Malala Yousafzai, targeted by the Pakistani Taliban for assassination for promoting education for a generation of young men and women, stands out as a symbol for millions who are denied opportunity and access. Therefore, in times of conflict, all steps should be taken to safeguard the right to education. All parties to conflict should safeguard schools as protected areas and zones ofpeace for boys and girls.”

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48. “We stress the primary role of national Governments in providing protection and reliefto all children affected by armed conflicts. We also urge all parties to conflicts to fully comply with international humanitarian law and human rights law with regard to protecting the civilian population as a whole. All countries and groups must place the protection of children in situations of conflict above politics. Education is increasingly being highlighted as essential to the advancement of society, as well as crucial to opportunity for individuals. Defining education as a fundamental human right is an important start. In spite of that recognition, we are witnessing a growing number of attacks against schools, educational facilities, teachers and pupils.”

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49. “Furthermore, in armed conflict, children are the most vulnerable group in society and are often subjected to rape, sexual violence and abduction. Tens of thousands of children continue to be recruited, killed, maimed or deprived of their rights to education and health care. Poverty and conflict are frequently obstacles, as children barely in their teens are compelled to support hungry families or forced to become child soldiers or comfort wives. The practice of the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict still persists. It is a grave human rights violation. The involvement of children in armed conflict presents serious challenges on the ground for both States in conflict and for the United Nations presence. There are a number of examples that we see in the world today.”

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50. “I would like to thank you, Madam President, and your delegation for convening this open debate and thereby showing that your country attaches particular importance to the issue of children in armed conflict. Allow me to express our appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflicts, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Mr. Anthony Lake, and especially to Mr. Alhaji Babah Sawaneh, for their excellent briefings today. Bosnia and Herzegovina fully supports the adoption of the Security Council's action-oriented resolution 2143 (2014), on children in armed conflict. I would like to start with some statistics. According to UNICEF, 10 million children were traumatized by war in the past decade.”

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