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first: 2019-08-02
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“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I would like to thank all participants for having stayed until almost 8 pm. and for their valuable contributions to our discussion today. The meeting rose at 7.40 pm.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I now give the floor to the representative of Bahrain.”
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“We trust that the Warsaw process will contribute to the resolution of the multifaceted problems of the Middle East and bring more stability and confidence to the region and beyond. We need to create the conditions for stability and well-being in the region. Only then will the Middle East be able to unlock its enormous potential as a valuable contributor to global peace and security. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I call on His Excellency Mr. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the United States of America.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Building on that assumption, in February Poland and the United States jointly organized the Warsaw Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and Security in the Middle East, which launched the Warsaw process. It will consist of working groups dealing with the main horizontal topics that I have just presented. The groups will cover counter-terrorism and illicit financing, missile proliferation, maritime and aviation security, cybersecurity, energy security, as well as humanitarian and human rights issues. The working groups are scheduled to convene in October and November, and the results of their discussions willbepresentedatthe high-levelconference in the first months of 2020. We will be encouraging countries from around the globe to join these efforts.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“In two days' time, on 22 August here in New York, we will celebrate the International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief - established by the General Assembly on the initiative of Poland. Advancing the security and safety of religious minorities in the Middle East is our common obligation. The rich culture of the Middle East region also requires protection. We should safeguard tangible and intangible heritage alike, which helps develop interreligious and intercultural dialogue as a vital platform for reconciliation. We need a bold initiative to address the challenges to peace and security in the region. Poland, in line with the EU position, underscores that solutions to the Middle East's problems require multilateral approaches.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“The observance of fundamental human rights in the Middle East, such as free and fair elections, the freedom of speech and the rule of law, is of particular importance. It applies also to the rights of women, who are predestined to fight hatred and to build stability and social peace. Poland organized a Security Council briefing last week (see S/PV.8596) on international humanitarian law on the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. It is our common responsibility to observe international law and protect the most vulnerable groups in armed conflicts, including children, women, people with disabilities and members of religious minorities.”
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“The freedom and security of maritime navigation in the region is an ongoing concern. Recent attacks and seizures of ships in the Gulf pose a direct threat to the security of maritime navigation. The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea must be fully observed. With its ample resources and strategic location, the Middle East plays a key role in securing global energy supplies. There is a need to strengthen the security of critical energy infrastructure in order to minimize fluctuations in crude oil prices and further ensure the security of supplies. Ensuring security in cyberspace is another key challenge is. Responsible behaviour in cyberspace by nations in the Middle East can reinforce regional cyberstability. It is often reiterated at the United Nations that there is a strong link between human rights and peace and security.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Another challenge is the proliferation of missiles capable of delivering weapons of mass destruction, particularly to non-State actors. The tragic consequences of the loopholes in the control regime have been repeatedly observed, inter alia, in the case of Houthi attacks in Yemen. It should be reiterated that resolution 1540 (2004) states that all countries should introduce domestic controls on technologies related to weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. We are also concerned, as a European Union member that is a party to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), about Iran's announcement that it will not commit to fully abide by the provisions of the agreement. Iran should refrain from actions that could further undermine the implementation of both the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015).”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Security in the Middle East is integrally linked to the structure of the global order. Conflicts and tensions in the region trigger worldwide political, economic and social consequences, such as refugees and increased migration, which are among the most urgent global issues. International terrorism represents another challenge. In Iraq and Syria, the defeat of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant is an important step. But we are still far from eliminating the scourge of terrorism in the region and the threat that it poses around the world. In our view, the aim is to set up financial rules and regulations in such a way as to prevent terrorists from using existing gaps to conduct their activities. The return of foreign fighters also poses a threat to their homelands.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“A political solution acceptable to both sides in the peace process between Israel and Palestine remains elusive. Growing tensions in the Persian Gulf may lead, through a minor accident or miscalculation, to a military confrontation. These tensions have a variety of root causes - demographic pressure, weak economies and governance, violent extremism, radicalization and illegal mass migration. People in Syria, Yemen and Palestine face daily struggles with deprivation, food shortages, low-quality medical care and lack of education. It is our common responsibility and moral obligation to find a way to end the suffering of civilians and bring peace and stability back to the region. The Security Council should actively support those willing to act in accordance with international law to counter aggressive policies and activities in the region.”
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“What we need is a positive approach in order to restore peace and economic growth in the Middle East. Uneven distribution of wealth generates inequality, disrupts social cohesion and distorts economies. Therefore, promoting entrepreneurship, especially among young people, strengthening good governance, combating corruption and ensuring access to education are key to addressing social issues and releasing the economic potential of the region. Today's meeting comes at a critical time. Current uncertainties about the dynamics in the Middle East are again keeping the whole region in the political spotlight. The war in Syria has not ended, and any subsequent escalation might bring about shattering consequences for the Syrian people. We are witnessing in Yemen the world's largest humanitarian crisis, with 13 million people facing starvation.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“I thank Ms. Viotti for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. First, let me very warmly thank Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti for her insightful and comprehensive briefing on the recent developments in the Middle East and their impact on international peace and security. Let me also say that Poland fully subscribes to the statement to be delivered today by the Charge d'affaires ad interim ofthe Delegation of the European Union (EU) . Middle Eastern issues have been very frequently discussed in the Security Council Chamber. Unfortunately, solutions worked out so far have not provided peace and stability. In recent years the region has been ravaged by a wave of violent conflicts in a number of its once-peaceful countries.”
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“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite the following to participate in this meeting: His Excellency Mr. Silvio Gonzato, Charge' d'Affaires, ad interim, of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; and Mrs. Nasria Elarja Flitti, Deputy Permanent Observer ofthe League ofArab States to the United Nations. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/643, which contains the text ofa letter dated 6 August 2019 from the Permanent Representative of Poland to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept note on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to Ms. Viotti.”
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“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Bahrain, Egypt, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates to participate in this meeting. I propose that the Council invite the Permanent Observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary- General, to participate in this meeting.”
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“Today's open debate must contribute to awakening the collective conscience of the international community so as to ensure that these children, who are often invisible, are not forgotten, that increased efforts be made for the release of child soldiers and that the young victims of other grave violations are given the support they need for reintegration. Such support must include the most vulnerable, including those children conceived and brought into the world as a result of conflict-related sexual violence. Children in those circumstances have no less dignity, and similarly must be protected from violence and death. The President: I now give the floor to the representative of Maldives.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“The Holy See takes note of the evolution of United Nations peacekeeping operations to include provisions for child protection and outreach to armed groups, inform and educate the wider population and create a culture of peace. There are also new initiatives manifesting the will ofMember States to end and prevent the grave violations committed against children living in armed conflict. It is particularly encouraging that such initiatives include working towards the universal ratification and implementation of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict.”
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“Education towards peace in the family and in schools and the crucial role of women as teachers of peace are indispensable to confronting these root causes. Long and protracted conflicts, often fought in urban settings, mean that schools, medical centres and shelters often come under fire, leading to the partial or complete destruction of buildings essential for the health, instruction and well-being of children. Such indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks are in contravention of international law and international humanitarian law and must stop. In that regard, Pope Francis recently expressed his deep concern for the lives of children caught up in bombings in the Idlib province in Syria.”
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“One has only to consider the scramble for minerals and other precious resources in parts of Africa, where so many children and young people give up their education to work in mines. It is worse still when children are forced to fight in wars not of their making or recruited under the guise of being able to provide for their impoverished families. There is a need to examine the root causes of this situation, particularly how socioeconomic disadvantages and lack of prospects too often make armed conflict an alternative for our young people. It is also deeply worrisome that in some cases radicalization and extremist ideologies have motivated the decision of young people to embrace nefarious causes, and thereby become themselves the cause of destruction and despair in the lives of so many others.”
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“Children, who should be free to learn and to play, as they grow in knowledge of themselves and of the world around them, are instead the victims of grave violations that not only rob them of the unique and irreplaceable joys of childhood, but also run the risk of causing long- term physical, emotional, psychological and social damage, with its obvious impacts on their families and wider community. As the latest report of the Secretary-General dramatically shows, "In times of armed conflict, throughout the world, millions of people, children foremost among them, have inadequate access to or have been denied assistance that is essential for their survival and well-being" (S/2019/509, para. 11).”
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“I now give the floor to the observer of the Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations. Father Charters: I would like to thank the Polish presidency for convening today's open debate on children and armed conflict. The theme of our discussion today should cause us to stop and reflect. The juxtaposition of children and armed conflict is deeply incongruous yet, as we are hearing once more in this Chamber, it is the sad reality for so many boys and girls in our world that young lives are interrupted tragically by violent conflict.”
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“I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than four minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate their texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I wish to inform all concerned that we will be carrying on this open debate right through the lunch hour, as we have a very large number of speakers.”
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“During an armed conflict, children with disabilities are more likely than others to experience violence. Also, the fundamental legal framework is in place and efforts to ensure the fulfilment of their rights have improved. Girls and boys with disabilities continue to remain among the most marginalized and exploited. The further strengthening of the foundations for the protection of the most vulnerable groups is critical. Poland actively participated in the process through the adoption of resolution 2475 (2019), on persons with disabilities, which stresses the specific needs of those with disabilities in armed conflict. What I believe we all wish to achieve is to give children their childhood back and to stop the cycle of violence. We should act together in order to achieve that goal. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
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“The scale of violation and suffering of children often remains unnoticed despite the heroic and persistent efforts of humanitarian, social and protection officers around the world. Earlier this year, the Office of the Special Representative launched the global advocacy campaign Act to Protect. Let us therefore reflect on ways that the Act to Protect advocacy campaign could further serve as a genuine and measurable tool in accelerating progress on the ground. Resolution 1882 (2009) fed into the process of strengthening the zero-tolerance approach towards killing, maiming, rape and other violations of a sexual nature against children. We renewed our commitment to safeguarding children against sexual violence in the recent resolutions 2427 (2018) and 2467 (2019).”
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“In that context, we want to reiterate our strong support for the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and UNICEF in drawing attention to the importance of reintegration programmes that benefit children formerly associated with armed groups. We are also very honoured to serve as a member of the steering committee of the Global Coalition for the Reintegration of Former Child Soldiers, as well as a member of the Group of Friends of Reintegration of Child Soldiers. Poland strongly calls for full inclusiveness of the reintegration programmes and underlines the fundamental importance of the community-based approach, including the role of local and religious leaders in supporting the fight against the stigmatization of children previously associated with armed conflicts.”
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“That should be achieved by extending and supporting the role of child protection advisers responsible for addressing child rights and protection issues at all stages of the peacebuilding process, as well as protection actors on the ground, including those based in the community. Last year, child protection actors were able to support the reintegration of more than 13,600 children. The protection of vulnerable and fragile groups of children, namely, refugees, internally displaced persons and children with war trauma, remains one of the priorities of Polish development cooperation. Poland has been assisting the youngest victims of conflict in eastern Ukraine with psychological support and has been providing the most basic needs, shelter, rehabilitation and education in the Middle East.”
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“Their protection and the prevention of grave violations are a fundamental priority within the United Nations mandate to safeguard civilians and put human rights at the centre of peace and security efforts. The issue of child protection should be taken into account in all phases of the conflict cycle: mediation, ceasefire, peacekeeping, peace talks and post-conflict situations. Protecting children affected by armed conflict is a joint responsibility that requires a collective response to all forms of violence. Still, for the protection mandates to be more effectively executed by the United Nations, the bottom-up approach must be one of the principles.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“The Secretary-General's report shows that in conflicts around the world children are being maimed, abducted, attacked in schools and hospitals, recruited to fight, sexually abused and denied humanitarian aid. Such traumas deprive them of their childhood and dignity and leave permanent marks on their adult lives. Most of the current conflicts originate from poor political and economic governance, violations of fundamental human rights and freedoms, impunity, corruption, injustice and inequalities. We should start every single discussion by acknowledging the most obvious truth, namely, that addressing the root causes of conflicts, prevention and finding political solutions should come before anything else. Conflict and post-conflict periods deprive children of one of their basic needs and rights 4 safety.”
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“Notwithstanding those efforts, we still struggle to provide the right protection and preventive measures for girls and boys caught in conflict settings as we face a severe reality of complex crises and new conflict dynamics. The number of verified cases is still striking and the full scale of violence, neglect and exploitation still remains unknown. In 2018, despite some positive developments on the ground, the report (S/2019/509) identifies more than 20 countries with verified cases of grave violations against children and an alarming increase in incidents involving State actors. Children are among the first victims of war and violence.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“For the first time in the Security Council, the intention to pay serious attention to the situation of children affected by armed conflict was voiced through a presidential statement (S/PRST/ 1998/ 18) during the Portuguese presidency in 1998. Since then, in the Chamber we have agreed on a number of legal and systemic improvements - to name but a few, resolution 1261 (1999), which placed the issue of children affected by conflict on the Security Council agenda; resolution 1612 (2005), which appointed the working group; and resolution 1882 (2009), which extended the list of triggers of the six grave violations against children by adding sexual violence against children to the nexus in the Secretary-General's annual reports.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“I thank Mr. Awan for his briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland. First, let me thank the Secretary-General for his latest annual report (S/2019/509). We particularly welcome the focus in this year's report on prevention and reintegration efforts. I also commend the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for their commitment and continued efforts to mainstream the issue of children in armed conflict as a priority on international agendas. I would also like to thank Ms. Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund, for her tireless and dedicated work. In addition, we highly appreciate the moving and inspirational testimonies of Ms. Mariatu Kamara and Mr. Majok Peter Awan.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/509, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Children and armed conflict, and document S/2019/605, which contains a letter dated 30 July 2019 from the Permanent Representative of Poland addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. I now give the floor to Ms. Gamba.”
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“Gerton van den Akker, Charge d'Affaires ad interim of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations; and Ms. Clare Hutchinson, NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security. I propose that the Council invite the observer ofthe Observer State of the Holy See to the United Nations to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
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“I propose that the Council invite the observer of the Observer State of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the provisional rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict; Ms. Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund; Ms. Mariatu Kamara, UNICEF Canada Ambassador; and Mr. Majok Peter Awan, child protection professional. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite the following individuals to participate in this meeting: Mr.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Georgia, Guatemala, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar, Norway, Pakistan, the Philippines, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Sierra Leone, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, the Sudan, Switzerland, the Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Viet Nam and Yemen to participate in this meeting.”
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