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Darja Bavdaž Kuret

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2020-11-03
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2021-04-08
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  1. “Reaching that goal would go a long way towards enabling post-conflict reconstruction and sustainable development. Slovenia will therefore remain a reliable partner in that important quest.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  2. “Thirdly, it demonstrates that mine-action activities should become an integrated part of broader development efforts. Such an approach is all the more important since it also contributes to the realization of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Before concluding, I would like to underline that we should not forget women and girls in our efforts. Let me therefore reaffirm my country’s commitment to continued advocacy of the need for gender mainstreaming in mine action. Women and girls represent powerful agents of change, and we have to integrate their perspectives into our policies and strategies. Finally, I would like to reiterate my country’s continued commitment to the Ottawa Convention and the vision of a mine-free world by 2025.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  3. “In the light of the project’s success, those activities will be extended for another two years, with a special focus on mine clearance and on reviving the agriculture sector, by helping farmers in contaminated areas to restore their livelihoods and food security. I am mentioning this particular project because it showcases three important lessons learned that are relevant to our discussion. First, it reminds us of the S/2021/346 importance of developing strong partnerships among various stakeholders for ensuring the effectiveness of mine-action operations on the ground, particularly in such difficult environments. Secondly, it reconfirms the fact that humanitarian demining is crucial to the safety of civilians, the safe return of displaced people and long-term development.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  4. “Over the last 20 years ITF has, with the support of its donors, responded to the needs of children and adults affected by conflicts in various States and regions across the world, especially in the Western Balkans region. A number of projects have been implemented, with a focus on capacity-building and providing medical and psychosocial rehabilitation to victims, especially children. ITF also provided support to mine victims, particularly in Afghanistan and the Gaza Strip, since those were among the most vulnerable in the past months. Let me also highlight ITF’s activities in the Syrian Arab Republic. Two years ago, Slovenia, together with Austria and private donors, decided to support efforts aimed at addressing the humanitarian needs of internally displaced people and communities endangered by explosive hazards.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  5. “For Slovenia, it is important that our collective efforts, which are vital for saving thousands of lives, devote equal attention to the mutually reinforcing pillars, namely, to mine clearance, to victim assistance, to mine risk education and to advocacy. Slovenia has always been an active supporter of and contributor to ITF Enhancing Human Security. We are especially pleased that that Slovenia-based non- profit organization has managed to maintain its operational capacity and presence on the ground across the world in these difficult times. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, ITF implemented risk-education projects and raised awareness about mine danger in targeted areas.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  6. “The Oslo Action Plan, adopted at the Fourth Review Conference of the State Parties to the Ottawa Convention, in 2019, provides an import political recommitment and offers a strong impetus for redoubling our joint efforts to implement the Convention in the coming years. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on our daily lives. However, that has not changed the fact that landmines continue to pose a constant threat, be it to civilians, peacekeepers or humanitarian personnel. It is for that reason that we must stay true to our goal of a mine-free world during the ongoing health crisis.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  7. “I would like to thank the Government of Viet Nam for having convened this debate on mine action and sustaining peace. It is timely and relevant, particularly in the light of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, which we observed just a few days ago. Slovenia aligns itself with the statement submitted on behalf of the European Union (annex 36). I would like to add some points in our national capacity. My country has a long history of support for mine action. That is why we are a long-standing and committed advocate for the universalization and full implementation of the Ottawa Convention. We believe that this is one of the most successful international agreements in the disarmament area. Nevertheless, challenges remain, particularly because of the many new and protracted conflicts around the world.”

    2021-04-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/346 (2021) · source

  8. “That needs to be underscored as we mark the twentieth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000).The seventy-fifth anniversary of the United Nations brings an important opportunity for collective reflection on ways to adapt the operational nature of its entities to cope with the rapidly changing and increasingly complex world, breaking silos and introducing more holistic approaches, and increase the evidence base, incorporating risks into sustainable development, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations. We therefore call for an enhanced role of the Security Council in emerging situations, the expansion of its toolbox, increased resources for early warning and prevention and a more systematic approach to preventing conflict and sustaining peace. Action is urgent and needs an immediate response.”

    2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source

  9. “Respect for all human rights — not only civil and political, but also economic, social and cultural — is an essential element of prevention. Human security needs to be central to early action and the prioritization of the most vulnerable. We also know that gender equality is closely linked with resilience and that women’s participation is crucial to success, from conflict prevention to peacemaking and sustaining peace.”

    2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source

  10. “A special focus of the reprogramming has been on assistance to vulnerable groups. In the coming years, climate change will continue to amplify drivers of violence, displacement and inequality, with the risks becoming more prevalent and affecting a growing number of countries. It is a known fact that one of the most critical consequences of climate change is water scarcity. Forty per cent of the world’s population is already affected by water scarcity, with the prediction that water demand will rise more than 50 per cent by 2030. In armed conflicts, water resources and installations are increasingly being attacked and used as weapons of war. That demands a comprehensive approach to water supply, sanitation, water management and cross-border cooperation. Inequality and exclusion feed frustration and marginalization.”

    2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source

  11. “The gap between needs and available finances is still widening with each year and, on the top of that, COVID-19 has impacted developing countries and countries affected by humanitarian disasters more than we could imagine. For that reason, it is more important than ever to focus on preventive and anticipatory action, as well as resilience-building, which could help to lower humanitarian needs when disasters hit. Slovenia has pledged to earmark at least 10 per cent of its long-term humanitarian funding for those activities, which we successfully provide each year. In addition, we have reprogrammed entire portfolios of bilateral development assistance projects to ensure that at least 20 per cent of this year’s development and humanitarian projects focus on assisting partner countries in confronting the COVID-19 pandemic.”

    2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source

  12. “Climate change effects, such as rapidly changing weather patterns, more frequent and stronger droughts, floods and a higher sea level, can lead to humanitarian disasters, conflicts, food shortages, population movements and economic, social and demographic shocks. Every day we are crossing a human tipping point. The consequence is an increase in climate-related risks to human security, development, violent conflicts and peacebuilding efforts. Communities and countries affected by armed conflict tend to be especially vulnerable to the effect of climate change. Hence humanitarian emergencies increasingly face cumulative risks and impacts. Humanitarian needs are the highest in history.”

    2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source

  13. “Slovenia would like to commend the organizers for convening today’s timely debate. It is my great pleasure to present Slovenia’s observations. The increasingly complex, interconnected and protracted nature of today’s conflicts calls for a better understanding of its drivers and for appropriate responses. As the most urgent challenge facing humankind today, the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) not only threatens hard-won development and peacebuilding gains, but, despite the call for a global ceasefire call, also risks exacerbating conflicts or provoking new ones. The impacts of climate change and environmental degradation are clearer and more widespread than ever. They act as a risk multiplier.”

    2020-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1090 (2020) · source