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Doutriaux

lines on the record: 283
first: 1998-11-25
most recent: 2002-10-11
sittings or episodes: 45
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“We must avoid creating a time bomb for the new Timorese democracy by Virtue of a group of refugees not having been able to participate in the voting. Equally careful preparation must go into the post- independence period. The first stage of those preparations has begun with the setting up of planning structures, namely, a post-UNTAET working group in Dili and an integrated mission task force in New York. These two structures will serve as valuable tools in the preparation of the recommendations to be presented to donors at Canberra in mid-June and, pursuant to Security Council resolution 1338 (2001), to the Council itself by 31 July.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Will the security assessment mission of the Office of the United Nations Security Coordinator, announced in the report for the month of May, actually take place? Is it likely to lead to a revised classification to level 5, which would authorize the return of United Nations personnel to the camps of West Timor? We must consider the process of registering refugees in West Timor in conjunction with the electoral timetable in East Timor. Merging these processes is no easy task. The Indonesian authorities are indicating that, on the basis of registration on 6 June, they will be unable to undertake the first return operations until 28 June. For its part, UNTAET expects to complete the electoral rolls by 20 June. How can we reconcile these two timetables? Are special procedures envisaged?”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“There can be no compromise, for instance, where the security needs of personnel are concerned. In this respect, the verdict rendered by the Indonesian trial court in the case of the murder of three workers of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is very disappointing, to say the least. France welcomes the decision of the Indonesian prosecutor to appeal the sentences. Particular attention must also be paid to the crucial question of the return of refugees. We note the intention of the Indonesian Government to organize the registration of refugees in West Timor, in principle on 6 June. This registration is supposed to be preceded by an information campaign in the camps from 25 to 27 May. Where do the preparations for this stand? What will be the roles of UNHCR and UNTAET?”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“These are all questions that we must ask if we are to undertake the necessary adaptations at the right time. The interim report that has just been issued contains sensible recommendations on UNTAET's desirable actions, maintaining the status quo, until the elections of 30 August. Clearly, there is no question of changing the international presence in the electoral context. As the Secretary-General rightly notes in his interim report, the electoral period will require particular vigilance. It would be useful, however, if the next report, due in July, were to contain fresh recommendations on the possible ways in which UNTAET can be adapted after the elections but before independence. These recommendations should take account first and foremost of security conditions, needs on the ground and the wishes of the Timorese.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“The transition must be flexible in order to respond as closely as possible to the needs of the Timorese. That is why we must answer the following questions: Is it, for instance, desirable for the expenditure linked to the cost of maintaining the military component to be 100 times greater than that of training of Timorese police? Is it desirable for the civilian police component, the utility of which is recognized by all, to be only one fifth the size of the military component? Is it necessary to maintain a military component of approximately 8,200 men, while barely 2,500 of these are stationed in the western part of East Timor to address the very real threat of militias active in West Timor? Are the UNTAET Blue Helmets in a better position than the civilian police units to maintain law and order?”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“The transition should be as speedy as possible. Speed is a prerequisite for success. Several examples of transitional authorities that have achieved their objectives testify to this, such as the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia, which lasted 18 months, and the United Nations Transitional Authority in Eastern Slavonia, Baranja and Western Sirmium, which lasted barely two years. A speedy transition should certainly not, however, be synonymous with disengagement. The tremendous investment that the international community has quite rightly made in Timor should not be wasted. More than $1 billion in multilateral assistance has been mobilized since October 1999. Today, one quarter of active Blue Helmets are deployed in UNTAET.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“A statement will be made later by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union and I shall therefore confine myself to making a few comments. I wish first to welcome the progress that has been made since our meeting of 5 April. It is broad and is helping to make UNTAET a success. The main piece of good news is the fact that the process of preparing the elections to the Constituent Assembly is going smoothly. As noted by the Secretariat, the timetable is definitely tight if registration is to be completed by 20 June and the elections are to be held on the symbolic date of 30 August. Trying to respect these deadlines is, however, essential if momentum is not to be lost and if the aims of adopting a constitution in the following three months and achieving independence later are to be met.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank Mr. Annabi for his very clear briefing, which perfectly reflects the outstanding job being done by the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) under the effective leadership of Mr. Vieira de Mello. I wish to welcome Mr. Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta. Their statements bear witness to their courage and conviction and give a precise idea of the tremendous challenges that have already been faced. They indicate the steps that remain to be taken in order to attain our common objective - the establishment of an independent, democratic and viable East Timor - in the best possible circumstances and as soon as possible. We wish them every success in their courageous endeavour.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321 (2001) · source
“I would like to know why the means of transportation have been reduced for refugees who want to return to Sierra Leone voluntarily. I have one last question. Resolution 1346 (2001), which we adopted several weeks ago, contains one paragraph - I believe it is paragraph 9 - that requests the Secretary-General to submit to the Council a report dealing in particular with the question of the support that UNAMSIL can provide for the voluntary return of Sierra Leonean refugees currently in Guinea. We would like to know when the Council will be receiving that report.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“Is it true that the refugees have been asked to go by foot, more than 150 kilometres under difficult conditions? Is it also true that to encourage the refugees to move north, they have been given to understand that those who stay will no longer receive humanitarian assistance? My first question thus relates to refugees in Gueckedou. I have another question, about the refugees who want to return but from the west of Guinea to Sierra Leone. I have been told that, until very recently, there were two boats chartered by the International Organization for Migration that enabled Sierra Leonean refugees who wanted to go back home to do so through the maritime route from Conakry to Freetown. I understand that there is now only one boat.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“McAskie said, Ms. Short and Mr. Josselin recently made a joint visit. It is clear that international assistance must be provided to Guinea, as Mr. Fall recommended in the report issued following his Inter-Agency Mission. However, in addition to humanitarian relief, there is the question of the return of refugees. That return must, of course, be voluntary. The return must take place, and the refugees must be taken in, under the best possible conditions. In this regard, we have received fairly worrying information relating to what has happened in Gueckedou. Ms. McAskie spoke about the different possibilities, in particular the relocation of some refugee camps in that area further to the north. We have received rather disturbing information about the conditions attached to that relocation.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“Guehenno is of great interest in the matter of the return of Sierra Leonean refugees in Guinea. During the Abuja meeting and the Makeni follow-up meeting, the possibility of the deployment of UNAMSIL and the Sierra Leone army in the Kambia district was raised. Mr. Guehenno referred to the date of, I believe, 18 May, which is in a few day's time. I should therefore like to ask Mr. Guehenno how UNAMSIL plans to respond to the RUF withdrawal from Kambia. Is UNAMSIL going to be deployed in that district to facilitate the voluntary return of Sierra Leonean refugees in Guinea who want to use the Conakry-Freetown route that passes through the district of Kambia? My last point relates to what Ms. McAskie said about the situation of refugees and displaced persons, in particular the serious situation that is continuing in Guinea, where, as Ms.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“The European Union has entered into a dialogue with the Ivorian authorities in that regard. We were very interested in what Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno said with regard to the most recent positive developments in Sierra Leone. Again, thanks to ECOWAS initiatives, the Abuja meeting and the activities of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL), there are some positive signals relating to the strengthening of dialogue between UNAMSIL, the Government of Sierra Leone and the Revolutionary United Front (RUF). This is very positive, but, as Ambassador Greenstock said, we must now move on to the implementation of the commitments that have been renewed, and we will follow developments very closely. One of the commitments undertaken by the RUF and mentioned by Mr.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“In this regard, I would like to draw the attention of the members of the Council to the fact that the European Union will itself be sending a mission to the region, headed by the former Ambassador of Sweden to the United Nations, Ambassador Dahlgren, who is now Sweden's Secretary of State. He will lead the mission on behalf of the presidency of the European Union. The mission will meet with all the heads of State in the region, as well as with President Konare' in his capacity as the current Chairman of ECOWAS. The European Union thus supports the peace initiatives in the region. I should also like to mention two other countries referred to by Mr. Fall: Guinea-Bissau and C6te d'Ivoire. We fully support Mr. Fall's proposals in this regard. In Cote d'Ivoire, for example, we should promote dialogue for reconciliation.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“Fall's proposal to open a subregional office with a special representative in the region is sound one, as is the idea of creating an inter- agency working group in New York. In the same vein, we must clearly strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). We are grateful for the initiatives taken by ECOWAS in this regard that have made it possible to relaunch the peace process in Sierra Leone; I will come back to that point later. We also welcome the efforts of ECOWAS to bring together the three heads of State of the Mano River Union countries.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“As has been mentioned several times, the resumed fighting in Sierra Leone has spilled over to the Guinean border over the last few months, which has given rise to humanitarian problems with respect to the situation of Sierra Leonean refugees, in particular those living in Guinea. Ms. McAskie also noted the recent case of Liberian citizens who want to settle across the border in Sierra Leone as refugees. Thus the interrelationship between humanitarian, military and political problems continues to aggravate the situation. That is why the suggestions made by Mr. Fall in the wake of his Inter- Agency Mission to the region clearly make sense. Anything that will help us move towards an integrated approach to the problems must be considered. For example, Mr.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for your excellent initiative of holding this very comprehensive briefing on the situation in West Africa - a briefing which has brought together the head of Department of Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno; Ms. McAskie, of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; and Mr. Ibrahima Fall of the Department of Political Affairs. As all of those who spoke before me have noted, the crisis in the subregion has many different aspects - political, peacekeeping and humanitarian - all of which are closely interrelated.”
2001-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4319 (2001) · source
“In this context, Bosnia and Herzegovina has entered into diplomatic relations with its all of neighbours. Simultaneously, the entities themselves have also entered into special relationships with neighbouring States, in conformity with the Dayton Accords.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The European Union is undertaking efforts in this respect, in particular in the framework of the process of stabilization and association. The pace of the rapprochement of Bosnia and Herzegovina with the European Union, in the framework of the process of stabilization and association, will depend on the progress made in ensuring that the criteria set forth by the European Union are respected. France therefore calls on the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue their efforts, building on the foundation of the progress that has already been achieved. The democratic changes that have taken place in Croatia and in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have strengthened the opportunities for reconciliation and cooperation among the States of the western Balkans, despite the persistence of hotbeds of tension.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“The Bosnian authorities must be given support as they tackle the indispensable reforms set out in Brussels, at the ministerial meeting of the Peace Implementation Council in May 2000, and in the Road Map of the European Union. The fight against corruption must be at the forefront of these reforms. In more general terms, every effort must be made to improve the economic environment. Confidence- building is necessary in order for investors to put their faith in the future of the country. Reforms are first and foremost the responsibility of the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We encourage them to continue with determination on the course they have charted. The international community must provide support in this process. In this respect, Europe has a major role to play in the process to improve the situation.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Ante Jelavic, as Mr. Petritsch has just recalled. That step was necessary. Given the delicate institutional balances in Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is particularly necessary to make clear to all that the framework defined by the Peace Agreement must not be deviated from. Bosnian citizens of Croatian origin, as well as other nationals of the country, have no other option except to engage in a democratic dialogue in the framework of legal institutions. It is pivotal now for the new authorities to consolidate their country and to undertake the necessary economic and social reforms. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the economic situation is a priority. The economy will be decisive in the coming general elections, to be held in the fall of 2002.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Every effort must be made to ensure that the hopes raised in those elections are not dashed. It was this spirit that Minister Ve'drine travelled to Sarajevo on 9 March to take stock of the changes that have occurred since the recent elections and to encourage the new authorities to undertake reforms and to encourage coexistence among their communities. Indeed, it is crucial that all necessary assistance be provided to the new Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina so that it can meet the challenges before it. The most recent and important of those challenges was the dissidence of the leaders of the Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ), who chose to violate the Dayton Accords. France supported the decision taken by the High Representative to remove the Bosnian Croat member of the joint presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): I, too, should like to thank the High Representative, Mr. Petritsch, for his very comprehensive briefing on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Permanent Representative of Sweden will speak later on behalf of the European Union. My delegation naturally endorses his statement, and I should simply like to emphasize a few specific points at this time. The recent formation of the Government of Mr. Matic as a result of the general elections held on 11 November reflects the new atmosphere in Bosnia and Herzegovina, as just indicated by the High Representative. After five years of nationalist domination following the signing of the Dayton Accords, the changeover to a coalition of pluri-ethnic, democratic and modern parties has become a reality.”
2001-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4303 (2001) · source
“Secondly, we are satisfied with the provisions of the draft resolution regarding the one-month period provided for drawing up the list of humanitarian agencies and organizations authorized to organize flights. The importance and urgency of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan means that the Committee will have to work as quickly as possible to draw up that list, which, in my delegation's view, must be as broad as possible.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4251 (2000) · source
“We demand that the Taliban ensure the security and freedom of movement of United Nations and humanitarian organization personnel in Afghanistan and to ensure them free and unimpeded access to the population so that they can continue their activities to assist all vulnerable individuals. The draft resolution we will be adopting takes into account two other concerns of the French delegation. First, the sanctions are established for a limited time period, although they are renewable if the Council so decides. This will be the third time this year that the Council has issued a time-bound sanctions regime. Thus, we see in practice the formation of a new Council doctrine that is conducive to avoiding the perpetuation of sanctions for indefinite time periods.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4251 (2000) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): The French delegation will vote in favour of the draft resolution before the Security Council today. We associate ourselves with the appeal this draft resolution makes to the Taliban to abide by Security Council 1267 (1999). We hope that it puts an end to all support for terrorist activity. With regard to drugs, we call on the Taliban to halt all trafficking and to implement their decree of 28 July 2000 totally prohibiting the cultivation of opium poppy. France is particularly concerned about the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan and the continuation of operations of assistance to the Afghan people, to which this draft resolution should not be an obstacle. To that end, the draft resolution provides an exception for flights organized by humanitarian organizations that are duly registered.”
2000-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4251 (2000) · source
“To help our representatives in the Fifth Committee, we would like to know whether Mr. Vieira de Mello is at present able to tell us the amount involved and whether he thinks this is just a redeployment of the current UNTAET budget.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“In conclusion, I would just like to confirm my country's - as well as the European Union's unwavering support - for the leaders of the people of East Timor. The next donors' meeting, which is to be held in Brussels in early December, will be an opportunity for us to confirm our commitment. We call on other donor countries and entities to participate actively in the Brussels conference alongside our European Union partners. I would like to ask the Special Representative one rather technical question. In his introductory statement he talked about easing the administrative and financial procedures, in particular, with regard to using resources from UNTAET's budget for infrastructure expenses. As we understand it, this is a priority for the Special Representative, and it should be taken up as soon as possible by the Fifth Committee.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“The recent arrest of six people believed involved in the Atambua tragedy was encouraging. Like the Council mission, we believe that the establishment of relations of trust and good neighbourliness between East Timor and Indonesia is indispensable. We welcome the first steps taken by UNTAET and the Indonesian Government to this end, and we hope that the very next meeting of the Joint Border Commission - which Mr. Vieira de Mello said was to be held on Thursday - will be held in a positive atmosphere. We also welcome the Indonesian Government's acceptance of the coming of a United Nations security team to West Timor. All of these measures are indispensable if the international community and the humanitarian agencies can return to West Timor to help in the repatriation and resettlement of refugees.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“In particular it is essential that the refugees from West Timor be rapidly repatriated and resettled in such a way that their security and freedom of choice are effectively guaranteed. In this regard we were pleased to see that on 21 November former Indonesian Army auxiliary soldiers were successfully repatriated to East Timor. We hope that such an operation can be repeated. We are encouraged by the initial steps that the Indonesian authorities have taken to disarm and dissolve the militias. These militias continue to be responsible for too many acts of violence, intimidation and disinformation in both West and East Timor. We thus urge the Indonesian Government to continue all the necessary efforts to bring to justice those responsible for crimes against the local peoples or against international personnel.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“Vieira de Mello for all the information he has provided about the schedule of political events that the East Timorese expect to undertake next year. These events are the organizing of a constituent assembly, drafting a constitution and ensuring a smooth transition, as Mr. Vieira de Mello put it, to independence. We fully endorse the comments by the Council mission to the effect that UNTAET needs to help the Timorese establish an operational judicial system to meet their needs. The international community should support this objective. We also totally endorse the concrete and practical recommendations made by the Council mission to implement the various provisions of resolution 1319 (2000).”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“With a View in particular to the independence planned for next year, we think that policy of strengthening the national capacities must proceed systematically so as to facilitate the transition. The Timorese people's assuming control of their own affairs must be accompanied by a restructuring of UNTAET, and some reflection on the economic, financial, technical and security assistance that should be provided to East Timor by the international community following independence. Like the Council mission, we believe the Secretariat, the United Nations Development Programme and other competent bodies should begin to plan for the United Nations presence after UNTAET leaves. We would like to thank Mr.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“Vieira de Mello- the progress made during the last year is significant and should be very warmly welcomed. We were quite interested to read the report of the Security Council mission to East Timor and Indonesia, which was led by Ambassador Andjaba. We consider the mission's recommendations excellent, and we call on all the parties involved to implement these recommendations immediately. As regards the implementation of resolution 1272 (1999), we endorse the comments made by the Council mission on the need to continue and speed up the Timorization of the administration - a point that was made just now by Mr. Vieira de Mello. We welcome the establishment of the National Council made up exclusively of Timorese people.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): I will speak in my national capacity, but I would like to evoke the general nature of the European Union's interest in the situation in East Timor. My statement on this issue will of course take into account the positions taken by the European Union in this matter. We are very happy to see here at this table once again the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Mr. Vieira de Mello. We would like to repeat here how truly impressed we are by the work done by the Special Representative and by all the civilian and military staff of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET). Despite the difficulties encountered in areas such as the reconstruction and the administration of justice - difficulties described just now by Mr.”
2000-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4236 (2000) · source
“No doubt, time will be necessary in order to reach a good, solid agreement that will not be challenged later, in particular with regard to the very thorny question of delimitation of borders and the role that can be played by the United Nations Cartographic Unit in defining those borders. In this spirit, we would be very happy to participate in the drafting of the presidential statement that may adopted early next week.”
2000-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4227 (2000) · source
“They should also release and repatriate all civilians who are being detained, of which there are between 52,000 and 72,000, according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It would be desirable for the parties to generally facilitate the humanitarian work of the United Nations, the ICRC and non-governmental organizations active in the field. Generally speaking, we agree entirely with what the President has said. We must now ensure that the parties commit themselves sincerely to negotiating a comprehensive peace agreement which could resolve all the bilateral disputes.”
2000-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4227 (2000) · source
“We take this opportunity to express our gratitude for the contribution made by the Netherlands and other countries to the United Nations operation in Ethiopia and Eritrea. We also welcome the arrival of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the region, Mr. Legwaila, who arrived in Addis Ababa on 9 November and who is today in Asmara. We also welcome the appointment of Major-General Patrick Cammaert. The President mentioned a number of confidence- building measures recommended to the parties. My delegation subscribes fully to those measures. We would in particular like to appeal to the parties to facilitate the repatriation of prisoners of war and injured prisoners of war.”
2000-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4227 (2000) · source
“Mr. Doutriaux (France) (spoke in French): On behalf of France, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the briefing you have just given us about the visit you recently made to the region. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the situation between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Like those who spoke previously, we believe the essential thing to be positively highlighted is the fact that both parties have been respecting the ceasefire since 18 June. We want to believe that this is a clear reflection of their irrevocable commitment to peace. France is very pleased to see that the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) is being effectively deployed. Its growing strength is, in our view, an effective guarantee for peace.”
2000-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4227 (2000) · source
“The European Union also stresses that this question figures prominently in the Declaration adopted at the Millennium Summit, which we must implement for the benefit of the peoples concerned.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Social cohesion, which is necessary to stabilize States emerging from conflict situations or threatened by them, is promoted by equality between men and women and respect for their rights. Rebuilding a country's democratic institutions and its political and public life must involve the participation of women in the decision-making process, because of the need for gender equality. In this regard, the European Union welcomes the initiatives taken by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and, within the Stability Pact for the Balkans, the establishment of a working group which has drawn up a plan of action for gender equality.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“A balanced composition of teams should be sought to allow women to use their widely recognized ability to make contact with local communities and share in the realities of their daily life. We hope that this question will be taken into consideration in the follow-up to this report. In their own countries, women must be encouraged to participate in reconciliation and rebuilding; it is something they already do. We should also study ways to better involve civil society, particularly women's organizations, in areas vital to reconstruction, such as justice. It is also essential to maintain basic social services, particularly for women and children, in post-conflict situations.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Within the competent bodies of the United Nations, it is taken for granted that women must be able to be heard and to have access to decision-making positions. We must increasingly appoint women with the necessary experience and competence to the posts of special representatives or envoys. Here we have a reservoir of human resources that the United Nations does not use to the fullest. The Brahimi report (S/2000/809) gives an opportunity for an in-depth discussion of integrated strategies for conflict prevention and peace-building. It would appear that the role of women has not been mainstreamed, including in the recommendations on the training of United Nations field staff. The new importance assigned to the civilian aspects of peacekeeping operations should enable women to participate more fully.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Women have often played a decisive role in this area, particularly in Africa - I am thinking of Burundi, for example- and Latin America. We all recall the example of the Plaza de Mayo grandmothers, who ensured that the memory of the disappeared would not sink into oblivion. This example also shows us - and this brings me to my second comment - that women are not just victims in conflict situations; they can play an essential role in conflict resolution and in rebuilding. While still under-represented in decision-making positions, women have started to participate actively in conflict resolution, in peacekeeping, in defence and in foreign affairs. It is important to create the conditions in which more of them can become stakeholders.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“It appeals to all States to sign or ratify the Statute of the International Criminal Court and to incorporate its principles into their national legislation. Women also constitute a high proportion of refugees and displaced persons, which makes them extremely vulnerable. The European Union is concerned about the development of trafficking in persons in conflict situations. We welcome the progress towards the adoption of the draft Convention against Transnational Organized Crime and its protocols, particularly that relating to trafficking in persons. We appeal for the speedy conclusion of this work. Ending violence is a twofold challenge: on the one hand, the duty to see justice done, and, on the other, the need for reconciliation.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“To the extent that it is civilians that suffer most from conflicts, women represent a high percentage of the victims. It is therefore important that peacekeeping forces be sensitized and trained to bear in mind in their missions women's specific protection needs. In recent years particular attention has been paid to the use of sexual violence as a method of warfare. These acts of aggression basically target women, who are sometimes the victims of systematic rape and gender-based acts of aggression. These acts must not go unpunished. In this regard, the European Union is happy that the International Criminal Court describes as war crimes, and in specific circumstances crimes against humanity, acts of sexual violence committed in times of conflict.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“This debate logically follows from the interest accorded in the protection of civilians in armed conflict and the competence of the Council regarding peace and security. Our work should not disregard those involved elsewhere in the United Nations. The question of women in conflict was one of the 12 action areas of the Beijing Platform for Action, and the follow-up special session of the General Assembly held in June 2000, which rightly included "peace" in its title, took up and strengthened the recommendations on this topic. The role of women in all situations, I have no doubt, will be taken into account by the Security Council. My first comment is that when we deal with conflict the role of women seems to be basically passive. Women are generally mentioned only as victims.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“Mr. Levitte (France) (spoke in French): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia- and the associated countries, Cyprus and Malta, align themselves with this statement. Allow me to thank you, Sir, on behalf of the European Union, for having inscribed on our agenda the theme of women and peace and security. The Security Council's interest in the specific situation of women is recent. The Council paid tribute to their special role on 8 March 2000 on the occasion of International Women's Day, on the initiative of the President at the time, the Ambassador of Bangladesh.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208 (2000) · source
“It is therefore very important that the programme continue after December 2000. Ijust have a question as to how financing will be made available to the programme after December 2000. I understand that the High Representative will be responsible for the programme, but how will its work be carried out? What activities are envisaged by the United Nations Development Programme and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe in this area? My second question relates to refugees and displaced persons. Mr. Miyet gave us some very interesting figures on the marked increase in the number of returns. He also said that the returns are now taking place even in the most sensitive areas, particularly in the Republika Srpska. Can he give us a general breakdown of the returns by entity and by ethnic origin?”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“The European Union is overall the major aid contributor to Bosnia and Herzegovina, having contributed 2.5 billion euros since 1991. I would also note that the French Presidency of the European Union is now making preparations for a summit to be held next fall among countries of the European Union and all the countries of the western Balkans, beginning of course with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mr. Bernard Miyet has already answered most of the questions I wanted to ask, but I have a few left. My first question has to do with the assessment of the judicial system. Mr. Miyet has told us that after the programme's anticipated end in December 2000, it will be the responsibility of the High Representative. It is important that the experience gained by the 18 experts in the area ofjudicial system assessment not be lost.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source
“In particular, work in the area of police is essential if we wish - and it is both our wish and that of the international community - to establish a State of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina, or even just a State. We believe that it is important for the local authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to be more responsible, which is something the international community continues to work towards. Five years after the signing of the Dayton Agreements, the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina must take charge of the future of their country. Moreover, the approach taken by UNMIBH is appropriate: its support is of a transitional nature and is not meant to continue indefinitely. Allow me to recall the contribution of France to the International Police Task Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With 106 policemen, we are the fourth- largest contributor.”
2000-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4188 (2000) · source