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1. “As we face multiple crises and conflicts today, this approach to social change will help us, as an international community, weave solutions out of uncertainty and build a more equitable foundation for the future.”

   2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

2. “Prevention efforts must also address the role of governmental and non-governmental actors alike in facilitating trafficking, including the role of military bases as trafficking hubs. In conclusion, The horrific sexual violence perpetrated by State actors, militias and extremists does not take place in a vacuum. It is part of a continuum of violence across societies, in which women's rights are degraded and gender inequality is the norm. Armed conflict magnifies those problems. Comprehensively addressing the rights and humanitarian needs of women and girls fleeing conflict requires addressing those pre-existing inequalities. This contextual analysis sheds light on sustainable solutions to long- standing human rights violations that are exacerbated by conflict.”

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3. “It is time to implement those existing commitments. While formal peace negotiations must be transparent and inclusive of local women peacemakers, their work must also be supported in the long term. Peace talks must not merely tick the gender-representation box, but instead meaningfully and holistically include women and civil society. Finally, with regard to the necessary steps on prevention, we cannot emphasize enough the urgent need to curb the flow of guns and other weapons, which exacerbate levels of sexual and gender-based violence. The Security Council must confront that issue, including by encouraging States to ratify the Arms Trade Treaty and establish enforceable national and regional regulations on small arms, consistent with general recommendation No. 30 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women.”

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4. “It must better link protection efforts with women's participation and rights, and call on mission staff to hold regular consultations with women's local civil society organizations and with women and girls in displacement settings. Addressing and preventing sexual violence in conflict also requires taking steps to improve peacekeeping and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse, including through better vetting and accountability measures for peacekeepers. Moreover, the Security Council should ensure adequate protection mechanisms for the courageous whistleblowers who bring those crimes forward. The Council must ensure that it prioritizes and promotes women's rights and participation through its work. The Council has made numerous commitments to those necessary steps, including in recent resolutions.”

   2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

5. “The international community has a range of options to support access to justice at the local, national, and international levels. The recent landmark conviction of former Chadian President Hissene Habre is a reminder that while the wheels of justice turn slowly, they do turn, and it is possible to achieve accountability for crimes that include rape and sexual slavery. The Security Council and other Member States should expand political and financial support to accountability efforts, including through referrals to the International Criminal Court and ensuring that those with arrest warrants against them face trial in The Hague. Fourthly, turning to the Security Council and peacekeeping, the Council must dramatically improve its daily implementation of women, peace and security obligations.”

   2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

6. “For example, in Iraq and Syria local and international groups are documenting human rights abuses committed against women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) persons, and other minorities that defy gender stereotypes. Those issues were raised last year when the Security Council held the first-ever Arria Formula meeting to address LGBTI rights. When such violations in conflict are not exposed, history teaches that they are often left out of the human rights discourse and transitional justice processes. The Council should support those documentation efforts and ensure that crimes committed against all marginalized persons in conflict are accounted for in tribunals and other transitional justice processes.”

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7. “The efforts of the international community to address the threats of violent extremism cannot succeed while women's human rights defenders are under threat. As our colleagues engaging in the dangerous work of defending women's rights know, the bitter irony is that policymakers often speak to the importance of that work while doing little to support it in practice. From Syria to Afghanistan, Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, our brave colleagues continue to work in conflict zones, facing death threats and sometimes paying the ultimate price for their work. Thirdly, with regard to justice and accountability, documentation of combatant violence committed against all marginalized persons must be supported.”

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8. “As members of the Working Group have reported in numerous countries, speaking out about conflict- related sexual violence is extremely dangerous, especially in cases where State actors are implicated as perpetrators. Local activists who speak up about rape by security forces often face imprisonment, threats of rape and deliberate efforts to tar their reputations. Often impunity still reigns for those crimes. Under the guise of countering violent extremism, Governments around the world are invoking national security concerns to justify the systematic harassment, arrest and detention of women activists and providers. That securitized and militarized framework also contributes to the shrinking of civil society space.”

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9. “Member States should take action on the recent commitments made at the recent World Humanitarian Summit and take practical steps to support new financing mechanisms for women and girls as leaders and decision-makers, to reduce vulnerability, including vulnerability to trafficking, to ensure access to sexual and reproductive health care in crisis settings, and to end impunity. Secondly, there are threats against female human rights defenders. All Governments, including those on the Security Council, must condemn the increased crackdowns on women human rights defenders and women's organizations. All national security strategies, including those relating to preventing and combating violent extremism, should be grounded in a human rights framework and adhere to international humanitarian law.”

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10. “We urge donor States to fund comprehensive and non-discriminatory sexual and reproductive health care, including access to safe abortion services in humanitarian settings and in line with international humanitarian law. Local women's organizations must be supported by the international community. Local women's organizations not only provide shelter for the most vulnerable, but they also act as first responders, offering much needed aid and peer-to-peer support to survivors of trafficking and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence.”

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11. “Such contradictory actions cannot stand. Women and girls face daily threats from both combatants and non-combatants, including rape, trafficking and other rights violations as they flee conflict-related violence. They are at risk in displaced persons camps and when leaving camps to conduct essential livelihood activities. In many of those settings, gender-based violence is also perpetrated by intimate partners, family members and civilians, including humanitarian-aid staff. Refugee women and girls are often unable to access basic services, including the full range of sexual and reproductive health care, psychosocial support and access to justice. The protection risks that women and girls face in humanitarian crises are compounded by the shame and stigma that accompany sexual violence.”

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12. “It is part of broader structural violence that is rooted in attacks on gender equality and women's rights and freedoms. Such oppressive gender narratives perpetuate many different forms of violence. From Colombia to Syria and Myanmar, many NGO Working Group members have seen how conflict paves the way for a wide range of abuses against women and girls. Today, as the Security Council focuses on violent extremism, we will highlight a number of areas that need urgent attention. First, there is the humanitarian response. Member States must fulfil their obligations to those fleeing conflict-related violence. There is much talk today of strengthening international collaboration on protection strategies and accountability mechanisms. At the same time, however, Member States have been closing their borders to those fleeing violence.”

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13. “Ms. Davis: I speak today on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, and in my capacity as the Human Rights Advocacy Director for MADRE, as well as a Working Group member. Sexual violence and gender-based crimes are a constant threat for many local women's organizations and activists working on the front lines of conflict, while survivors of such violence face immense obstacles impeding their access to life-saving services. Impunity for those crimes remains the norm. All the while, women are excluded from peace and reconciliation processes and from the design of policies to counter terrorism and prevent violent extremism. While sexual and gender-based violence is prevalent across conflicts today, it is not a new phenomenon.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

14. “While I welcome the idea of clarifying the respective roles of various bodies - possibly through framework agreements with the United Nations - I would hope that we could also develop a results- oriented approach and not waste time and energy on semantic discussions and attempts to categorize organizations that cannot be categorized. We are all unique, with special features reflecting history, geography and mission. At the end of the day, what really matters is the political will and the ability of each organization to deliver. What is needed is more action, not more words.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

15. “To conclude, I will turn briefly to some of the points raised in section C of the discussion paper (S/2006/719, annex) circulated by the Greek presidency for this meeting. As regards the general relationship between the United Nations and the Council of Europe and between the United Nations and the many other intergovernmental bodies represented here, I think we all agree that it is the responsibility of the United Nations to maintain peace and security worldwide and that there is an obvious link between regional security and global security.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

16. “Post-conflict rehabilitation is another important part of our work. Kosovo is a case in point. The Council of Europe has been working closely with Mr. Martti Ahtisaari and his team in areas such as decentralization, constitutional law, human rights and cultural heritage. Other successful examples of our work are the arrangements with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) on the implementation of our Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities, and with UNMIK and NATO on the implementation of the monitoring mechanisms of our Committee for the Prevention of Torture. Since, whatever its future status, Kosovo will remain a part of Europe, we believe that everyone living there should be protected by the European Convention on Human Rights.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

17. “In addition, we are currently running three campaigns which cover global areas of concern and which are also high on the United Nations agenda for promoting human security. The Council of Europe has launched a campaign to combat trafficking in human beings. In parallel with that, we have launched a three-year programme for the promotion of children's rights and the protection of children from violence. At the same time, we are running a youth campaign on diversity, human rights and participation, under the slogan "All Different, All Equal". Its objective is to engage people in the effort to eradicate racism, discrimination and intolerance, which unfortunately persist and even flourish in many parts of Europe. In spite of its geographical scope, the message of the campaign is universal.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

18. “The foundations of this anti-terrorist policy, namely, measures to prevent the erosion of human rights, are motivated by the same imperative - that is, the protection of our citizens and the citizens of other countries on other continents. The most effective anti-terrorist policy is one which stops more terrorists than it helps to recruit, and this is why our response to terrorism is as fair as it is robust. Our promotion of intercultural and interreligious dialogue focuses on the root causes of terrorism and completes our threefold approach to this global threat. That third point also shows that the Council of Europe's contribution to building peace and security is not limited to standard-setting and adopting legal instruments.”

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19. “When it comes to the fight against terrorism, the Council of Europe has adopted a set of conventions providing for new means to diminish the capacity of terrorists to strike wherever or whenever they choose. These new treaties establish as criminal offences a number of acts which may lead to acts of terrorism, such as incitement, recruitment and training. They also reinforce cooperation in the prevention of terrorism by modifying existing extradition and mutual assistance arrangements between those countries which are parties to the conventions. Finally, these new provisions reinforce the protection and compensation regime for the Victims of terrorism.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

20. “Mr. Davis: I should like to begin by thanking the Greek presidency of the Security Council for having organized today's debate. The contribution of the Council of Europe to maintaining international peace and stability is based on the concept of democratic security. The Council of Europe is reinforcing continent-wide stability across its 46 member States through adherence to democratic values and the acceptance of legal standards, based on respect for human rights and the rule of law. We believe that freedom and security are inseparable and that one cannot exist without the other. Our concept of democratic security is anchored in a system of legally binding treaties. Compliance with obligations is regularly monitored and, in the case of the European Convention on Human Rights, enforced through the European Court of Human Rights.”

    2006-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5529 (2006) · source

21. “The presidency of our Committee of Ministers, a decision-making body, will last from November until May of next year, and Romania will be followed by the Russian Federation. I am sure that they, too, will wish to encourage this work, in alliance and cooperation with the United Nations.”

    2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source

22. “We have, of course, a very strong relationship - indeed, a special statutory relationship - with non- governmental organizations, which gives a grassroots link to civil society in Europe. We also have the networks created by expertise, training and other assistance activities in our member States. The United Nations Security Council has the responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security in all parts of the world, including Europe. My invitation to you, Mr. President, is for the Security Council to make best use of what the Council of Europe has to offer. I look forward to our cooperation during the Romanian presidency of the Council of Europe, which is going to start in November.”

    2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source

23. “We offer certain assets and resources to the United Nations. We have not only our own expertise; we also have intergovernmental experts: the experts working for our member States - the 46 member countries of the Council of Europe. We offer the Parliamentary Assembly, which has representatives from the parliaments of our 46 member countries. We have a Congress of Local and Regional Authorities which is very similar, with representatives of local government. We have the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance dealing with issues of intolerance, racism, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. We have the Court for the protection of human rights, which applies to all our member States and whose rulings must be obeyed in our member States.”

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24. “In recent years our activity has increased in our member States, inside our member States, often in partnership with other regional organizations such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the European Union, and with the United Nations - the Balkans being a case in point; there has already been some reference to Kosovo. Turning to our work with the United Nations, let me say that it is not restricted to Kosovo. We have a lot of cooperation already with some United Nations agencies. I think that in some cases, it could be better. That is why I would welcome the idea put forward by my colleague from the OSCE of a framework agreement with the United Nations. We would certainly like to be part of that. I also look forward very much to working with the Peacebuilding Commission in future.”

    2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source

25. “Turning now to our other experience of dealing with post-conflict situations in Europe, we have been much involved in multilateral action and individual actions in the Balkans and the South Caucasus in particular. There are two misunderstandings about the work of the Council of Europe. We give a very broad interpretation of democracy, human rights and the rule of law, and we regard our work as properly including work on good governance, which includes local and regional government, work on education, culture, cultural heritage, youth and social cohesion issues. The second misunderstanding is that we are a Strasbourg organization. It is true that we are based in Strasbourg, but we are not restricted to Strasbourg.”

    2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source

26. “We pay special attention to the balance between vigorous measures to combat terrorism on the one hand and strict protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms on the other. It is our firm view that the absolute prohibition on torture, inhuman and degrading treatment must be upheld. Today a State cannot be a member of the Council of Europe without agreeing to be monitored by a committee on the prevention of torture. As for intercultural dialogue, for some years we have had dialogue with other continents through our North-South Centre, based in Lisbon. This has included Africa. In coming months and years, we intend to increase and intensify that dialogue, especially on the southern shores of the Mediterranean, in the Middle East, and in Central Asian republics.”

    2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source

27. “That example illustrates a trend that I, as Secretary-General of the organization, intend to encourage, namely not only to maintain high standards in human rights, democracy and the rule of law, but also to give a direct and robust response to new and specific challenges on our continent. As everyone sitting on the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee knows, the Council of Europe has a threefold approach to fighting terrorism. Better legal cooperation, exemplified by our conventions on the suppression of terrorism, cybercrime and money-laundering, respect for human rights and the promotion of intercultural and inter- religious dialogue are some of the ways to address the root causes of terrorism.”

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28. “That is a legal instrument which was developed and adopted by the Council of Europe after the changes in Europe in the early 1990s. Much is known about ethnic conflict and ethnic cleansing in Europe during that period; much less is known about potential ethnic conflict which did not materialize. I choose an example from your own country, Mr. President. In the early 1990s, there was considerable tension on ethnic minority issues and ethnic minority grounds between Romania and Hungary. Contrary to the former Yugoslavia, Romania and Hungary chose the Council of Europe way. Both countries signed and ratified the Framework Convention in 1995. The conflict remained potential, not real, and therefore largely unknown.”

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29. “We believe that there is a link between global security and regional security, and we believe also that there is a link between security, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. Of course, democracy, human rights and the rule of law are the core business of the Council of Europe. Those are the reasons why we at the Council of Europe are strong believers in multilateralism and in the world summit pledge to support a stronger relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations. The Council of Europe has a wide range of activities, but most of it could be covered by the generic description of conflict prevention. One good example would be our activities under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities.”

    2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source

30. “Mr. Davis: I join my colleagues in thanking the presidency very much indeed for the invitation to attend this meeting. I should like to group my remarks under five headings: first, the general relationship between the United Nations and the Council of Europe; secondly, the work of the Council of Europe on conflict prevention; thirdly, the work of the Council of Europe in post-conflict situations; fourthly, our work with the United Nations; and, lastly, what the Council of Europe can offer the United Nations in terms of future work and in the context of the concept paper which was issued a week ago. Turning, therefore, to our general relationship with the United Nations, we at the Council of Europe believe that it is the responsibility of the United Nations to maintain world peace, and we support it in its work to that end.”

    2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282 (2005) · source

31. “In this regard, we welcome the continued activities of United Nations development and humanitarian agencies and the sustained engagement and support of neighbouring States and the donor community. The challenges facing Bougainville remain considerable. As the Autonomous Bougainville Government has acknowledged, reconstruction and development need now to be given high priority. We also welcome President Kabui's commitment to tackle the growing problem of HIV/AIDS, which, if not contained, has the potential to undermine Bougainville's future prosperity.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

32. “We take this opportunity to commend Tor Stenbock and his predecessor as Head of Mission, Noel Sinclair, for their efforts in fulfilling the founding objectives of the United Nations Mission and delivering this successful outcome. We also recognize the central role of the Government of Papua New Guinea and the Bougainville parties, the important contribution of neighbouring States and donor countries, and the positive role of the Bougainville people, culminating in their participation in last month's elections. While the closure of UNOMB and the establishment of the Autonomous Bougainville Government signal the end of the United Nations political role in Bougainville, there remains a sizeable role for the international community in consolidating what has been achieved and facing up to the challenges ahead.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

33. “I join others in thanking Ambassador De La Sabliere and his delegation for the very able manner in which France presided over the Council during the month of June; my delegation looks forward to an equally successful presidency under your leadership, Sir, this month. I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Turk for his briefing. I would also like to join others in paying tribute to all those involved in achieving the successful fulfilment of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Bougainville (UNOMB). UNOMB may have been one of the smallest United Nations peace-related missions, but it has also been one of the most successful, and Bougainville represents an example of successful conflict resolution through a deliberate and well-guided process.”

    2005-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5222 (2005) · source

34. “We support the establishment of a small, closely- focused, short-term follow-on United Nations mission along the lines outlined this morning by Assistant Secretary-General Turk.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source

35. “We would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Tiirk for his briefing this morning. We also join others in expressing our appreciation for the work of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB) and its director Noel Sinclair. We also recognize the valuable role in Bougainville of the neighbouring States. We agree with Assistant Secretary-General Turk and others that there is still work to be done in advancing the peace process in Bougainville, particularly in the areas of weapons disposal, monitoring and building confidence in the new constitutional arrangements and facilitating moves towards elections. In the forthcoming period, we hope to see a greater sense of urgency from all parties to the Bougainville peace process in moving forward in those areas.”

    2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source