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Deputy Secretary-General

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first: 1998-06-29
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“The Deputy Secretary-General: I thank you, Madam President, for convening this important and timely debate. I also wish to commend you, Madam, for inviting prominent and field-experienced representatives from the world of journalism to the Security Council today. Freedom of expression is a fundamental human right guaranteed in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It constitutes an essential pillar of any Vital society. It depends on and is nurtured by independent and pluralistic media - the lifeblood of democratic and informed discourse and debate. In the past decade, more than 600 journalists have been killed while exercising their critical role in service to society. Just 10 days ago, Somali televisionjournalist Liban Abdullah Farah was shot dead on his way home. His murder drew widespread condemnation.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source
“Ultimately, all parties need to recognize and act upon the links between poverty, inequality, conflict and sustainable development. As demand for extractive resources increases, so will competition and rivalry. This must lead not to more violent conflicts in fragile nations, but rather to cooperation and a sense of shared responsibility As we are seeing in many developing countries, resource wealth can be a catalyst for development. As the report of the Secretary-General's High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda states: "We need a transparency revolution, so citizens can see exactly where and how taxes, aid and revenues from extractive industries are spent." Let us support this process of transparency and sharing so that the people of developing nations can benefit from their own natural resources.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Private sector initiatives, such as the Kimberley Process in relation to Liberia and cote d'Ivoire, and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, are important to accountability, conflict prevention and sustainable development. Ending corruption must be a core goal of the United Nations. Voluntary action by the corporate sector also underpins the United Nations Global Compact and the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Endorsed in 2011 by the Human Rights Council, the Principles provide a global standard for preventing and addressing human rights abuses linked to business activity. Member States - both the traditional major players, as well as the emerging economies that are increasingly entering the resources market - should support these initiatives and principles.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Where countries are recovering from conflict, the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and country teams can engage extractive companies in training and employing former combatants. Where resource extraction is fuelling conflict, the Security Council, of course, has a crucial role to play. The expert groups that support sanctions committees are a valuable tool. They have presented findings on extractive industries, such as charcoal, timber, diamonds and gold. Their recommendations to the Council, its committees and to Member States should be important catalysts for action. The expert groups have also provided guidance to the private sector, for instance on due diligence for individuals and entities that trade, process and consume minerals from eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Together with international financial institutions, we can help Governments to develop capacity on taxation policies and regulations relevant to extractive industries, and to address the impact of inflation and currency fluctuations. There is also a significant gender dimension to extractive industries. The United Nations is working to ensure that this aspect is addressed. In Mozambique, HIV/AIDS is a major problem related to migrant workers working in South Africa's mines. The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS is working with companies in South Africa and with the miners' home communities to raise awareness and reduce transmission of the disease. And with the rapid expansion of Mozambique's own extractive industries, the United Nations system as a whole is working on the broad spectrum of related health and development issues.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Measures must be taken to mitigate negative consequences, in close contact with local communities, and clear processes for compensation must be available to prevent tensions and disputes. The United Nations Environment Programme has been working closely with the Government of Nigeria, for instance, to assess the environmental and public health impact of oil contamination in Ogoniland, in the Niger delta, and to identify the options for clean-up. United Nations political and peacekeeping missions and country teams support dispute resolution and grievance mechanisms through their rule of law programmes. We also work to ensure that issues related to extractive industries are part of mediation efforts and are addressed in peace processes. We have now included an expert on natural resources in our stand-by team of mediation experts.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“Political leaders are to ensure that extractive industries generate employment and tax revenues that support economic development and the provision of basic services. And leaders are to be held accountable by national institutions that promote social cohesion and inclusion based on the rule of law and an independent judiciary. Transparency, it should be noted, is not limited to just tracking the flow of payments from extractive industries. Information about the quantity, value and location of resources is also essential to managing public expectations and reducing tensions. Preventing conflict related to resources also means identifying social, economic and environmental impacts.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“That is why the Council and the United Nations system are supporting the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the region. That is why the World Bank is investing heavily in the region and encourages business to follow. The private sector is a key player in equitable, transparent and sustainable exploitation of extractive resources from Botswana to Brazil, from Cambodia to Colombia, and from Malaysia to Mozambique. But it is only one among a broad cast of actors. Civil society, national Governments and international organizations have important roles to play. And, where conflict rages or is a distinct risk, the Security Council has its obligations. The primary responsibility for preventing conflict and transparently and equitably managing resources lies with Governments.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“The result of this inequality - this injustice - is bitterness, mistrust and alienation. These are the precursors of conflict. This is the so-called resource curse. Yet, managed wisely, extractive resources can and should be the foundation for sustainable development and lasting peace. I therefore welcome this thematic open debate of the Council and the opportunity to outline how the United Nations system is working with Member States, the private sector and other partners to help transform the resource curse into a resource blessing, in the best of cases. Last month, the Secretary-General briefed the Council about his joint visit with World Bank President Mr. Jim Yong Kim to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda. Their message was clear. Peace, development and the rule of law go hand in hand.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“We thank the Government of Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia for their prompt response. I have just learned that the Secretary- General and the President of Somalia have spoken to one another by telephone. The Council is well aware of the link between abundant extractive resources and conflict. In Sierra Leone, guns financed by blood diamonds and illegal timber are now silent. Liberia's Charles Taylor is facing international justice. The scars of war are healing. But in too many countries, a wealth of resources - such as timber, oil, coal, diamonds and precious metals - fail to translate into equivalent wealth for the people. Instead, communities and individuals pay a terrible cost in terms of corruption, human rights abuses and environmental damage. Only a powerful few benefit.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“The Deputy Secretary-General: Before I begin my remarks, let me say a few words about the tragic events in Mogadishua today. The Secretary- General and I were deeply saddened and shocked by the outrageous attack on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu this morning. Full details are still emerging, but we know that several people have died. The Secretary- General and I express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. Our thoughts are with the United Nations staff and all those who have suffered through this tragedy. We remain committed to the principles of achieving peace and keeping Somalia on its path to recovery, which were strongly endorsed recently by the Council. I thank you, Sir, for your words before the beginning of this meeting.”
2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source
“The Secretary- General and I firmly believe that with the continuous support and firm commitment of its partners, Somalia can achieve its vision: a country in unity and at peace with itself and its neighbours, living under the rule of law and on the path to economic stability and decent living conditions for all.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“has already set up its headquarters in Mogadishu and will establish its presence across the country, notably in areas recovered from Al-Shabaab as well as in Garowe and Hargeisa. The Mission will support political dialogue and advise the Government on peacebuilding and state-building, including the coordination of international assistance. UNSOM. will be an integrated Mission, offering "one door to knock on" for Somalia's engagement with the United Nations. I appeal to the Council to support UNSOM. and help it to fulfil its mandate, including by providing the necessary resources to the Mission itself and to Somalia. I call on all to come together in support of the new Government in its efforts to bring peace and stability to the people of Somalia.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“In conclusion, as we enter a new era of United Nations engagement in Somalia, I would like to express my appreciation to the outgoing Special Representative, Ambassador Augustine Mahiga, for his many contributions in helping to lay a foundation for Somalia's path to lasting peace. I also congratulate Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Kay on his new role. I look forward to his engagement on the political process as well as the other areas of UNSOM's mandate. I thank all those in Somalia and at Headquarters who have worked hard to ensure the deployment of UNSOM. on time. We are committed to delivering on the Security Council's vision for a dynamic new United Nations presence in Somalia, grounded in respect for Somali leadership and ownership. UNSOM.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“We should accept that Somalia will require sustained and generous international support to continue on the path of progress. That means making a clear commitment assisting to the Federal Government in rapidly developing its plans and building its capacities. We should all agree on a framework for future coordination, building on the second London Conference and on the side meeting on Somalia at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development. I welcome the launch of the "New Deal" and look forward to the development of a new aid compact, with Somalis in the centre, accompanied by unified funding mechanisms.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“At the Conference, I was impressed by the resolve of Somalia and its neighbours to forge positive relationships in the region. That is essential to addressing mutual interests and build a more stable and prosperous region for all. We discussed the scope for economic cooperation between Somalia and its neighbours, as well as the need to create an environment conducive to the safe and voluntary return of refugees. I wish to underline the importance of achieving coordinated and common positions of States in the region in support of the processes led by the Federal Government of Somalia, as exemplified in IGAD's recent communique. I strongly encourage all partners to continue their dialogue and to work closely together in that spirit on efforts towards Somali Statebuilding and peacebuilding.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“In addition, we remain open to discussions on long-term options for the security track, together with the African Union and the Federal Government of Somalia. In a follow-up to the Security Council's request, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, jointly with the AU and in close consultation with the Somali Government, will undertake an exercise to review AMISOM's deployment and establish benchmarks for the possible future deployment of a United Nations peacekeeping operation. Over the long term, Somalia must assume its own responsibilities through integrated, accountable and effective security institutions. That will require a well- funded and coordinated strategic approach. I welcome the pledges of support of more than $300 million made at the second London Conference and appeal to donors to live up to their commitments.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“With the deployment of UNSOM, we will work together on political strategy, peacebuilding and stabilization, as well as the protection of human rights. The new Mission's impact will also depend upon effective security arrangements in close collaboration with AMISOM. I wish to call attention to the Secretary-General's statement in his report (8/2013/326) that AMISOM. is reaching its operational limit in terms of holding and expanding areas under its control. In order to keep the momentum of the past year, the Mission needs additional resources for ground and air mobility, including helicopters and armoured personnel carriers, as well as the means to reconfigure its forces. I urge Council members to give positive consideration to these requests.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“In that regard, I fully support the statement resulting from the extraordinary summit of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) last month, which recognized the lead role of the Federal Government in addressing the situation in Kismayo. The summit also recommended that the Government convene a reconciliation conference with the support of IGAD and the United Nations. Meanwhile, let us recall that AMISOM. has a critical role to play in ensuring security and the freedom ofmovement for all those engaged in the peace process. As in so many countries across the continent, partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU) is vital to reaching our objectives in Somalia.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“While there have so far been no reports of military confrontation so far, the situation remains volatile. The issues related to the unity and federalism of Somalia can be resolved only through dialogue among the Somalis themselves. That requires patience and pragmatism on all sides. The United Nations stands ready, if requested, to provide good offices in full respect for the lead role of the Government of Somalia. At the same time, Somalia needs the support of its partners, neighbours and friends. The efforts being made by the leaders of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia to develop trust and cooperative relationships are essential and must continue. There is agreement that a strong and stable Somalia is in the interests of all. That recognition should guide regional efforts to address outstanding issues and potential sources of friction.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“A process has been launched to review the provisional Constitution ahead of the elections planned for 2016. I commend the Government for its efforts, which deserve full and continuing international support. Realizing a federal State in Somalia is a complex and demanding task. We see the high stakes in the recent rise in tensions in Kismayo following the declaration of a regional State in early April. On 15 May, 500 delegates to a conference in Kismayo selected a President of what was called the "Jubaland State of Somalia". That administration is regarded by the Federal Government as illegal and unconstitutional. The process has also been criticized for being insufficiently inclusive. Since then, six other candidates have declared themselves President of the new entity.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“will support political dialogue, peacebuilding and the protection of human rights. However, successfully meeting the major peacebuilding challenges will depend primarily on the efforts of the Government of Somalia. Foremost among those challenges is the establishment of a well-functioning federal structure. A parallel challenge are cooperative relations between Somalia and its neighbours, based on mutual and complementary interest. Eight months since its formation, the Federal Government of Somalia has established its political programme and presented plans for stabilization and peacebuilding. It has begun reaching out beyond Mogadishu to realize its vision of a federated Somalia, demonstrating commitment to dialogue with other regional administrations.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“But we must remember how far we have come, not least thanks to the women and men of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), as well as to the Somali National Security Force and their allies. I pay tribute to their commitment and courage in risking their lives to bring peace to Somalia. They have made progress possible. We must not allow any reversals of the hard-won gains. This week, we passed a major milestone in the engagement of the United Nations in Somalia with the successful launch of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) in Mogadishu. The Secretary-General's new Special Representative, Mr. Nicholas Kay, has already met the Speaker of Parliament and the Prime Minister, pending President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's return to the country. UNSOM.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“The Deputy Secretary-General: I want to begin by thanking the United Kingdom for convening this meeting during its Council presidency and for its Government's active role on Somalia, most recently by hosting the London Conference on 7 May this year. The Secretary-General and l have long followed developments closely. Somalia has held a special place in my heart since I worked in the country in 1992 as the first United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator. As members know, those were very dark days. It is a source of deep satisfaction that today we welcome the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Somalia, Mrs. Adan, who represents a Government committed to leading the nation to peace, unity, development and a life of dignity for all. Somalia still faces many challenges.”
2013-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6975 (2013) · source
“These initiatives have shown results in helping to deliver justice while setting societies on course for lasting stability. In closing, let me reaffirm that there can be no peace without development, no development without peace, and neither without full respect for human rights and the rule of law. The focus of the Security Council on the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations underlines and strengthens this important relationship. Together with the Secretary-General, I deeply appreciate the Council's in-depth consideration of the rule of law, and look forward to its continued engagement.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“Here in the Security Council, I am gratified to note that in Cote d'Ivoire, the United Nations peacekeeping operation has supported the Ministry of Justice in reopening 17 courts and 22 prisons, which is a very concrete and substantial result. In Haiti, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti has supported the start-up of 18 legal aid offices. In Serbia, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees worked with the Government and local non-governmental organizations to help prevent marginalized individuals from becoming stateless, providing more than 20,000 Roma with official documents. More than 250 persons have been indicted by the ad hoc international criminal tribunals for war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide, and more than 120 have been convicted to date.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“DPKO and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights have developed the United Nations Rule of Law Indicators Project, which allows Governments to gather information on law enforcement and justice and prison systems, and measure their transformation over time. This tool is now being used by the Governments of Haiti, Liberia and South Sudan. Next year, UNDP will also publish a user's guide to measuring rule of law, justice and security programmes. As we continue to enhance our ability to measure the impact of the United Nations work, there is increasing evidence that our efforts are indeed delivering results.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“National ownership is an aspect of the work of the rule of law. I encourage Governments to make pledges to support these data collection efforts in conflict and post-conflict States. Such pledges would build on those made at the General Assembly High-level Meeting of 24 September, which generated more than 400 pledges to strengthen the rule of law. This is a very encouraging sign of the interest taken in this new and growing momentum on the rule of law. Better data will help us tobetter plan and prioritize so that we can optimize resources, carry out more accurate assessments and mitigate risks. The United Nations has developed a number of tools to help States advance the rule of law. Let me, again, offer some concrete examples.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“We are working hard to ensure that this happens. In Malawi, for example, information from the UNDP-supported justice baseline study was used to shape the Government's democratic governance reform strategy. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, UNDP-led public surveys have played a role in the development of a national transitional justice strategy. The improved availability and quality of national rule of law data would assist us in evaluating the impact of our work. Such data support national policymaking and enable an informed public to hold Governments accountable. That is very important, in my view. Data gathering should, however, clearly not be seen as an exercise in ranking countries. It is, rather, a tool for Governments to set their own priorities and, where needed, galvanize international support.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“For instance, justice and security sector reform may not be linear; in some cases, progress can be very uneven. Rule of law work also demands a holistic approach that links justice, security and development and that aims to reach vulnerable groups in society. All these processes are difficult to measure. While there has been significant progress in measuring impact in many sectors, rule of law measures continue to lack the benefit of systematically collected and analysed information with which to measure the impact. Even where we can measure tangible progress, it is difficult to attribute it to a particular entity's assistance. We need baseline data to understand the context, define the objectives and measure progress. All rule of law initiatives should, in my view, be subjected to such analysis.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“The aim is to link all relevant United Nations entities and coordinate our support to the field. At the strategic level, the Secretary-General strengthened the role of the Rule of Law Coordination and Resource Group, which I have the honour to chair. The Group aims to ensure that the United Nations can foresee and address emerging opportunities and mobilize our partners in response. We plan later this year to assess the impact of these institutional arrangements. I have confidence that they are appropriate and useful. At the same time, we have to acknowledge that evaluating the impact of our work is not easy. This is especially true in complex environments where it can take a long time to see real change and the effects of our actions.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“At the field level, the Secretary-General enhanced United Nations field leadership, making leaders responsible and accountable for guiding United Nations rule of law strategies, addressing local challenges, and coordinating United Nations country support on the rule of law. At the same time, United Nations agencies in the field continue to be responsible for carrying out programmes in their respective areas of expertise. At Headquarters, the Secretary-General designated the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as the joint global focal point for the police, justice and corrections areas in post-conflict and other crisis situations in order to support field leadership in carrying out its responsibilities.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“The Declaration also requested the Secretary-General to ensure greater coordination and coherence among United Nations entities and with Member States to improve the effectiveness of our rule oflaw efforts. In his 2011 report to the Council (S/2011/634), the Secretary-General acknowledged the need for stronger policy coherence to achieve real changes and results on the ground. At that time, roles and responsibilities were not clearly delineated, and there was no single lead guiding the United Nations system in this work. After internal consultations, the Secretary-General made a decision in September to realign our institutional response to the challenges we face in supporting the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict States.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“The General Assembly's historic - and I intentionally use the word "historic" - High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels in September 2012 recognized the Security Council's positive contributions in this field. Eighteen of 23 Security Council missions include rule of law activities in their mandates. The Meeting's Declaration (General Assembly resolution 67/1) also emphasized that the rule of law provides keys to conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Indeed, delivering justice and security through the rule of law mitigates conflict and helps reduce the risk of relapse into further conflict.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“The Deputy Secretary-General: I thank the Security Council for its consideration of the effectiveness of United Nations support to the promotion of the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations. In January last year, the Council requested the Secretary-General to submit a report on this subject. Since that request, we have been working hard to analyse and improve our institutional arrangements in order to maximize the impact of our work on the ground. Today, I will provide an interim briefing on our efforts. We will report fully to the Council in June, once we have better assessed the results of our efforts.”
2013-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6913 (2013) · source
“Through the evolution of the women and peace and security agenda over the past 12 years and through country-specific decisions and mission mandates, the Security Council has demonstrated that decisions made around this table can tangibly improve the lives of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations. We must, however, ensure that those issues are not addressedjust once a year, on the anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000). I therefore welcome the renewal of the Council's invitation to the Executive Director of UN-Women to provide periodic briefings outside the annual open debate cycle. Finally, engaging women and promoting gender equality as part of our work for peace and security is a daily responsibility and an unfinished mission for all of us.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“The Secretary-General and I welcome the presidential statement on women, peace and security issued on 31 October (S/PRST/2012/23), in which the Council pledged to advance women's participation in all aspects of conflict resolution, including transitional justice. The United Nations system is strongly committed to strengthening the rule of law, particularly with regard to women's access to justice during and after conflict, which is precisely when it is most needed but is least accessible. We are reviewing the United Nations programming in order to galvanize a stronger and more effective impact in that area. The declaration adopted at the High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels (General Assembly resolution 67/1) has given new impetus to that effort.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Actively engaging women must be a priority, not an afterthought. The role of women's organizations across the world in preventing violence, resolving conflict and building the foundations for peace is well known. Our challenge is to become more systematic in supporting and scaling up such initiatives and making the necessary links to formalpeace processes. Today's debate is an opportunity to support that critical work and to address the obstacles to women's participation in conflict mediation, peace talks, national dialogues and donors' conferences. It is also critical that we accelerate progress in reaching the goals of the Secretary-General's seven-point action plan on gender-responsive peacebuilding.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Women's rights are being dramatically curtailed, including their right to work, leaving them unable to sustain themselves or their families. But women in Mali and across West Africa are strongly resilient. They have already demonstrated their ability, if they are given a chance, to bring about peace, reconciliation and development. We must empower and assist them further. As the case of Mali clearly underlines, armed conflict affects women and men differently, which means that women have to be part of the solution. One of the key messages of the Secretary-General's report on women and peace and security (S/2012/732) is that early and sustained engagement with women is crucial to ensuring the sustainability of peace efforts, as well as vital to deepening democracy and promoting respect for human rights.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Sexual Violence against women is widespread, and I met women who had been raped. Despite being the primary victims of a combined security, political and humanitarian crisis, they remained excluded from the various bodies that were seeking possible solutions. They urged me to make known to the outside world the need not only to ease their suffering, but also to strengthen women's participation in resolving the crisis and preparing for a better future. As Council members well know, extremist groups have started implementing exceedingly harsh interpretations of sharia law in northern Mali. That has led to the separation of boys and girls at schools, forced marriages for young girls and targeted killing or maiming of women accused of having children out of wedlock.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“The Deputy Secretary-General: I would like to begin with a warm expression of appreciation to both India and Guatemala, which, during their Security Council presidencies, focused our attention on the important contributions by women and women's civil society organizations to preventing and resolving armed conflict and to carrying out peacebuilding. During a recent visit to Mali, I saw first-hand some of the acute challenges that women face in times of crisis and conflict. My time there left a deep impression on me. I promised the women leaders with Whom I met in Bamako that I would convey their message to the Council. They told me disturbing accounts ofthe abuses that women faced in the northern part of the country, which is now under extremist rule and occupation.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Thirdly, a framework must be established to govern the use of privately contracted armed security personnel on board vessels. The work being undertaken by the IMO should continue in order to ensure regulation and accountability. In closing, piracy is a problem that the international community can address successfully if we continue to work together. The United Nations remains committed to working with its partners to consolidate international assistance, coordinate our activities, and deliver a comprehensive response to this threat.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“I welcome the recent approval by the Board of the Trust Fund to Support the Initiatives of States to Counter Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, chaired by the Department of Political Affairs, of a project to provide medical care, accommodation, food and clothes to hostages during the release phase, and to help them return home swiftly. Let us not forget that human dimension. Looking ahead, three challenges require our immediate attention. First, we must have better coordination, information-sharing and trust-building among countries and agencies involved in counter-piracy operations. Secondly, capacity must be strengthened to prosecute piracy cases and imprison those convicted in accordance with international human rights standards.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“The IMO is working closely with the industry on a variety of measures and best practices that have prevented pirates from boarding vessels and enabled rescues. Finally, the United Nations is grateful for the robust counter-piracy support provided by the naval presence established by NATO, the European Union, the Combined Maritime Task Force and individual Member States. Several Member States - including China, India, Japan, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation - have deployed naval and military assets in the region as part of international counter-piracy efforts. Let us also remember the seafarers themselves. Hostages endure the most horrendous conditions and are often threatened and tortured in an effort to extract a ransom.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“The United Nations Political Office for Somalia also plays a key role under resolution 1976 (2011) in coordinating the efforts of Somalia with those of United Nations agencies, regional organizations and the international community. Consistent with resolution 2039 (2012), the United Nations Offices for Central Africa and West Africa are assisting the Economic Community of Central African States, the Economic Community of West African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commission in the preparations for a regional summit on piracy in Cameroon in April 2013. Fifthly, the shipping industry should be encouraged to take steps to protect itself. Twenty per cent of vessels transiting high-risk waters do not implement security measures, and those vessels account for the overwhelming number of successfully pirated ships.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's counter-piracy programme is helping in this regard, including to ensure that prison conditions meet international standards. Fourthly, the constructive engagement of Member States and international and regional organizations to build consensus on a joint response should continue. The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia now comprises over 70 participants with impressive expertise. Other initiatives complete these efforts, including the Djibouti Code of Conduct, under the auspices of the IMO, and the Regional Anti-Piracy Prosecutions and Intelligence Coordination Centre recently established in Seychelles.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“We welcome the Government's commitment to combating piracy, as stated in the programme endorsed by Parliament last Tuesday. Secondly, Somalia needs a comprehensive maritime security and economic strategy with a proper legal framework, including the proclamation of an exclusive economic zone, in accordance with the provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. We should translate the success at sea into progress on land. Thirdly, we need to strengthen the capacity of States to prosecute individuals suspected of piracy and to imprison convicted pirates. That effort must include deterring and suppressing the financing of piracy and the laundering of ransom money.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“There are also differences in the political and governance context that contributed to the rise of piracy in these areas. Still, our response in the Gulf of Guinea and elsewhere can rely on the lessons learned from Somalia, including by focusing on modernizing counter- piracy laws, strengthening capacities for maritime law enforcement and crime investigation, supporting regional networks, and knowledge-sharing. Combating piracy requires a multidimensional approach. In Somalia, this has meant stabilizing the country through a Somali-owned process. The new President of Somalia has made an impressive start, but challenges remain significant. We need to move swiftly to support the Government so that it can finally provide the security and peace dividends that Somalis deserve.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865 (2012) · source
“As in 2011 and 2010, the areas most affected are East Africa, West Africa and the Far East. The latest report of the Secretary-General notes a sharp decline in pirate attacks in waters off the coast of Somalia in 2012 compared to 2011. However, these gains can be easily reversed if we do not address the causes of piracy, including instability, lawlessness and problems of effective governance, notwithstanding recent important political progress in Somalia. Although piracy is a global problem, it takes different forms. Off the coast of Somalia, pirates are well organized, hijacking ships and crews to hold them for ransom. In the Gulf of Guinea, piracy is related to the theft of oil and linked with the regional black market and organized crime. While hostages have been taken, ransoms do not appear to be the driving goal.”
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“The Deputy Secretary-General: I welcome this opportunity to brief the Security Council on piracy and armed robbery at sea, and to introduce the annual report of the Secretary-General on piracy off the coast of Somalia (S/2012/783). Piracy and armed robbery against ships are of global concern. They affect the freedom of shipping and the safety of shipping lanes that carry about 90 per cent of the world's trade. Pirate attacks also endanger the safety of seafarers, fishermen and passengers, and the delivery of humanitarian aid. They damage maritime industries such as ports, fisheries and tourism, thereby hindering sustainable development. According to the latest reports of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), there were 291 attacks against ships in the first 10 months of 2012. Pirates are still holding 293 seafarers hostage.”
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