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“That discussion should be action-oriented and aim at achieving three main goals by August 2011: first, a better understanding of the relationship between security and development; secondly, a clearer picture of how peacekeeping and peacebuilding have interacted on the ground, both in current and in older missions; and, thirdly, a practical agenda for the way forward that identifies the main challenges in the areas of field guidance, interactive coordination and capacity development. The global field support strategy received careful consideration and approval from both the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Fifth Committee. My delegation applauds the efforts of Under-Secretary-General Susana Malcorra and her team to guarantee that Member States are fully engaged in this process through retreats, briefings and workshops.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, we still need to develop greater clarity on how peacekeepers can best contribute to peacebuilding. Over the next 12 months, important documents will be released, including the strategy of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) for the early delivery of peacebuilding tasks by peacekeepers; the World Bank's report on conflict, security and development; and the review of international civilian capacities. We must use those opportunities to hold a detailed discussion on peacebuilding and peacekeeping, just as we did on the protection of civilians.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“This is normally a daunting task, as evidenced by the cases of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, but one the Organization must perform to the best of its ability. In that context, priority should be given to the preparation of a strategic framework to guide mission leaders in setting up comprehensive protection strategies, which are needed to ensure that the protection of civilians is seen not as a solely military task, but rather as a mission-wide endeavour. Some of the most successful peacekeeping missions have been those where peacebuilding concerns have been most closely integrated into the mission's work.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“We must trust our mission leaders and not micromanage them, but we can and should give missions the strategic guidance and multifaceted support they need. In this regard, today I will focus on where we stand and how we see the way forward in three critical areas: the protection of civilians, interaction between peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and field support. The past year has seen a wealth of conceptual development and political support for the protection of civilians in such documents as the joint independent study of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, resolution 1894 (2009), and the report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. The focus now should be on producing concrete results on the ground.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“I thank your delegation, Mr. President, for organizing this debate and Under- Secretary-General Alain Le Roy for his briefing. We welcome the presence of Lieutenant General Obiakor among us today. I would also like to thank Major General Paul Cruz, Lieutenant General Babacar Gaye, Lieutenant General Sikander Afzal, Major General Moses Bisong Obi and Major General Robert Mood for their remarks. Taken together, they reflect many of the achievements of and evolving challenges to United Nations peacekeeping today. Our guests, along with all the other Force Commanders and mission leaders, deserve our deep and heartfelt gratitude for the extraordinary job they do in the most difficult circumstances. The presence of Force Commanders in the Council today brings to the fore the obvious but fundamental truth that peacekeeping happens on the ground.”
2010-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6370 (2010) · source
“We also believe that resolution 1244 (1999) continues to offer conditions conducive for the dispute to be settled through negotiations with a view to reaching a legitimate solution under the auspices of the Security Council, consistent with its authority and primary responsibility in matters pertaining to international peace and security. We therefore reiterate our call on the parties to resume negotiations on all outstanding issues as soon as possible.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“Brazil takes note of the advisory opinion delivered in The Hague by the International Court of Justice on 22 July concerning the unilateral declaration of independence by the Provisional Institutions of Self- Government of Kosovo. While the Brazilian Government is still examining the opinion with the diligence it deserves, we note that the Court has not questioned the fact that resolution 1244 (1999) remains in force. Brazil is therefore of the view that said resolution continues to be the key parameter guiding the presence of the United Nations in Kosovo and those who operate there under overall United Nations authority.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“One such area of possible cooperation would be the reconstruction of the Serbian Orthodox sites damaged or destroyed during the violence of March 2004. Providing the necessary funds for the Reconstruction Implementation Commission to complete the reconstruction of all the destroyed Serbian Orthodox sites would certainly contribute to rebuilding confidence between the communities, as the Secretary- General rightfully suggests. Restoring such confidence will be key to increasing the number of returnees, which continues to be low, according to the report before us. It is troubling to learn that harassment of Serbian returnees has not ceased and that Serbian sites of religious and cultural importance continue to be vandalized.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“In this context, we reiterate our call on both Belgrade and Pristina to cooperate actively with UNMIK and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Zannier, especially in order to advance practical arrangements that may benefit the ordinary citizen. We are concerned by the Secretary- General's assessment that insufficient progress has been made in this regard. Also worrisome is the observation contained in his report that relations between the Mission and the Kosovo authorities are at arm's length. It must be recalled that UNMIK is the overall authority established by the Security Council in the territory. We welcome the Secretary-General's initiative designed to seek ways to make the role of UNMIK as effective as possible and to further promote cooperation between Belgrade and Pristina.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“They must therefore refrain from all acts of provocation and any action that may further aggravate instability. For its part, the international community must remain fully engaged in Kosovo. The Security Council and the Secretary-General, especially through his Special Representative, as well as individual Member States, must continue to follow the situation closely and maintain their efforts to promote stability, dialogue and reconciliation. The United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has a special role to play in this regard under resolution 1244 (1999). The fact that the Mission is accepted by all parties on the ground makes it particularly well placed to spearhead efforts to assist them in overcoming their differences and to bring communities together on issues of mutual interest.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“I welcome His Excellency Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. I also thank Special Representative Lamberto Zannier for his briefing and Mr. Skender Hyseni for his remarks. As the tragic incident of 2 July in Mitrovica clearly showed and as the Secretary-General recalls in his report (S/2010/401), the security situation in Kosovo is stable but fragile. The risk of further violence caused by ethnic tensions is palpable and continues to be a reason for concern, particularly in northern Kosovo. It is mainly the responsibility of both parties to ensure that Kosovo is a place where ethnic tolerance and multiculturalism allow for peaceful coexistence among communities.”
2010-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6367 (2010) · source
“The Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force of the General Assembly can greatly contribute to building bridges between the different Security Council subsidiary bodies and other agencies. This coordinated action will help us to better cope with the threats posed by terrorism in all its dimensions. My delegation reiterates its commitment to this process.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“By allowing Member States to discuss and share information among themselves and with other relevant organizations, it makes a very valuable, and at the same time discreet, contribution to our common goal of stemming the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The Committee has participated in numerous meetings in various forums, thus strengthening the partnerships that are crucial to achieving the Committee's goals. We note in particular the participation of a member of the Committee in a meeting of the Organization of American States in February to discuss cooperation in the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). My delegation is pleased with the efforts under way to coordinate and enhance the dialogue among the three Committees and between them and the United Nations system in general.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We support and encourage the continuation of that positive trend. Let me also highlight the practice adopted by the CTC, of holding periodic open briefings on themes relevant to the wider membership. We encourage the continuation of that initiative. In that regard, my delegation wishes to recognize the work carried out by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, especially the fruitful dialogue it maintains with Member States during its visits and during the process of developing and discussing Preliminary Implementation Assessments. With regard to the 1540 Committee, important strides have been made with the adoption of the final document of the comprehensive review and the programme of work for 2010. Those documents highlight the Committee's nature as a forum for cooperation.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“I take this opportunity to thank the Monitoring Team for its continuous support for the activities of the 1267 Committee. The work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee has also undergone important changes. We welcome the fact that the Committee has improved its dialogue and cooperation with Member States and, when requested, has facilitated technical assistance to allow for better implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). My delegation would also like to commend the CTC for reaching out to regional and international organizations. The Chair's recent visit to the African Union and to the Organization of American States will certainly spur closer cooperation by those actors with the Committee. A series of other events and meetings currently being planned will bring together different entities and national Governments.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“The most important of them was the adoption of resolution 1904 (2009), which aims at enhancing the work of the 1267 Committee. It will certainly strengthen due process and give more transparency to the Committee's decisions. The forthcoming appointment of an Ombudsperson, as well as the new procedures for de-listing, will make it easier to reconcile the effectiveness of the fight against terrorism with the protection of human rights. Brazil also supports the two other important initiatives under way aimed at improving the work of the 1267 Committee, namely, the general review of the consolidated list of sanctions and the preparation of narrative summaries for each entry on the list. The combination of those measures will certainly strengthen the Committee.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this open debate. I also wish to thank the Chairmen of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) and of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1540 (2004) for their comprehensive briefings today. We are grateful for their work. Brazil has long been a supporter of international efforts on counter-terrorism. Our Constitution considers terrorism a heinous crime and establishes cooperation with partners and international organizations on this issue as a guiding principle of our foreign policy. Accordingly, Brazil has duly submitted all the reports requested by the resolutions in question. In recent years, the Security Council has taken important decisions to enhance the legitimacy of its counter-terrorism measures.”
2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source
“We encourage them to continue to closely coordinate with the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other players in the reform of both the Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo and the Congolese national police. As Chair of the country-specific meeting of the Peacebuilding Commission for Guinea-Bissau, we appreciate the contribution that the European Union is making to security sector reform in that country. We wish to continue to cooperate with the EU Mission in Guinea-Bissau so as to create the conditions for successful reform.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“As the Treaty of Lisbon launches a new phase in the institutional development of the EU, we hope it will strengthen cooperation with the United Nations and help to advance what already is a mutually beneficial partnership. We commend the European Union for promoting political dialogue and strengthening national capacities in several countries and regions, including Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In particular, we welcome the role of the European Union in the stabilization of the Balkans, under the general framework of the relevant Security Council resolutions. My delegation attaches great importance to the work the EU undertakes in the area of peacebuilding. The European missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are playing an important role.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Mr. President, I congratulate you on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. You can count on the support of the Brazilian delegation. I also commend Ambassador Takasu and his delegation for their work in the month of April. I would also like to thank Baroness Ashton, European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, for her briefing. I also wish to extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Michael Spindelegger, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Austria. It is important for the Security Council to be kept abreast of activities undertaken by regional organizations in assisting the Council to fulfil its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Operating on several parallel tracks may prove to be excessively burdensome, especially for smaller States, and tends to lead to either duplication or reduced effectiveness. Working with determination and a sense of shared responsibility, the Council has been able to improve some of its sanctions regimes. I am sure that, in the same spirit, it will make further progress, so that it can better prevent and fight terrorism, while upholding democratic principles and protecting human rights. Brazil is ready to engage in such an endeavour.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We share the view that the 1267 Committee should take into consideration, as appropriate, the opinion of a national court that has evaluated the reasons for listing presented by the Committee and undertaken its own fact-finding procedures. Another important aspect is the need to improve the overall coordination among the different United Nations bodies that fight terrorism. The Committees and their respective subsidiary bodies should look at additional ways to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, not only among themselves, but also with other entities, including those related to the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Further coordination among the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force of the General Assembly and the three Security Council Committees is necessary.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My delegation noted with interest the assessment of the 1267 Committee with respect to the ninth report elaborated by the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, as contained in document S/2009/427. We recognize that there have been significant improvements in the implementation of the sanctions regime established by resolution 1267 (1999). However, the Committee could further enhance its procedures, in particular with regard to transparency and due process. Concrete ways must be found to ensure that the views of individuals and entities listed are taken into account to the largest extent possible.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Brazil has participated in and closely follows the comprehensive review being carried out under the able leadership of Ambassador Jorge Urbina. The open session of the Committee, held from 30 September to 2 October, was an important step in this process, inasmuch as it allowed all Member States to express their views on an issue that directly affects them all. As we progress towards the final document of the review, we must continue to bear in mind the very concrete difficulties faced by many countries in 3 fulfilling their obligations under the resolution. We must make sure assistance is available to these countries and guarantee that reporting requirements do not represent an undue burden on them.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217Resumption1 (2009) · source
“N0 victory over terrorism will ever be truly sustainable if it comes at the expense of the rule of law. The Counter-Terrorism Committee, ably chaired by His Excellency Ambassador Ranko Vilovie, has also made significant progress in assessing the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and facilitating technical assistance. The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate has played a valuable role in gathering information from Governments and in assisting them in that regard. The adoption of adequate standards and criteria for determining implementation by Member States is crucial to ensure consistency in the work of the CTC and Committee's Executive Directorate and, thereby, secure the continued support of Governments. Important activities are also under way in the 1540 Committee.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My delegation welcomes the efforts exerted by all three Committees to present and combat terrorism while upholding relevant rules of international law, including human rights law. With regards to the 1267 Committee, currently under your capable guidance, Mr. President, it is encouraging to see that, despite difficulties, the Committee is making progress in addressing the key aspect of due process in the listing and de-listing of individuals and entities. We note with satisfaction the update of its guidelines, the development of procedures for reviewing all names contained in the consolidated list and the preparation of narrative summaries giving the reasoning for listing each entry. Those are fundamental steps to enhance not only the transparency and legitimacy of the sanctions regime, but also its effectiveness worldwide.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Just as importantly, we are committed to fighting it with effective measures that prevent the planning, preparation and execution of acts of terrorism and other forms of transnational crime within our borders and beyond. At the United Nations, Brazil has duly submitted all the reports requested by the Committees. My delegation has presented the Counter- Terrorist Committee with a total of six reports, in accordance with resolution 1373 (2001) and 1624 (2005). Furthermore, the Brazilian Government has provided the CTC with additional information 09-60696 regarding the national implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), as requested. We were pleased to note the positive remarks contained in the Preliminary Implementation Assessment regarding the Brazilian implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. President, I thank you for convening this open debate, which constitutes an excellent opportunity for delegations to hear from the Chairs of key subsidiary bodies of the Security Council and to provide input into their activities. I also wish to commend the Chairs of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) and the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1540 (2004) for their work and their briefings today. Brazil's federal Constitution enshrines the repudiation of terrorism as a guiding principle of our foreign policy. We therefore condemn terrorism unequivocally in all its forms and manifestations.”
2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Protection concerns should also be addressed through an appropriate linkage between peacekeeping and peacebuilding, as well as through preventive activities related to the root causes of conflict. In order to achieve our goals in a sustained manner, we must move beyond protecting individuals. We must help protect societies. Although the immediate task will often be defending persons and groups from actual aggression, peacekeepers must contribute to laying the foundations for fostering justice, security and opportunity for all. In the long term, strong institutions, economic growth and social inclusion are indispensable pillars of protection.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“To suggest that it can, through the adoption of overambitious and imprecise mandates, is a recipe for disorientation among Blue Helmets, deep disappointment among victims and damaging criticism for the Organization. Protection mandates must also address the particularities of the situation in question. The nature and the gravity of the challenges to protecting civilians vary greatly from one mission to the other. The tools to use and the manner in which they are handled must be considered carefully in each case. One-size-fits-all approaches must certainly be avoided. The protection of civilians must be seen as a cross-cutting preoccupation in mandates and not just as a discrete set of military tasks.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The first is setting protection mandates the fulfilment of which would require human, logistic and financial resources unlikely to be made available to the Organization. The second is to place budgetary considerations above moral and political imperatives. There must also be coherence and solidarity. On the one hand, Member States that set mandates in the Council must be ready to face the financial consequences of their decisions in the General Assembly; on the other, all Member States must cooperate in the Assembly to secure the means that will allow the Council to properly discharge its responsibilities under the Charter. Clear and realistic mandates are important to managing expectations. We must be frank and recognize that the United Nations cannot protect all people from every danger all the time.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mandates must be clear enough so that peacekeepers on the ground, especially commanders, understand precisely what is expected of them, without hampering the autonomy that leaders in the field require to do their jobs properly. When it comes to the protection of civilians, assigning vague tasks leads either to underperformance and the loss of lives that could have been saved or to excessive ambition and inevitable disappointment. Mandates must also be realistic. This requires the Council to make often difficult choices and decide what is feasible and what is not, especially from the military and political viewpoints. It must also bear in mind the question of resources, without prejudice to the functions and powers of the General Assembly. In this regard, two opposite and grave errors must be avoided.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At the same time, we recognize the multifaceted role the United Nations may be called upon to play in helping to protect non-combatants in accordance with international law and the Charter. The considerable normative guidance we have already developed in this area must now be further translated into concrete improvements in the protection of civilians on the ground, as indicated by the Secretary- General in his May report (S/2009/277). The independent study commissioned by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs seeks to address many of the current gaps in implementation. My delegation considers that it contains several ideas and recommendations worth discussing in depth. Today I wish to focus on one specific issue of particular relevance, namely, mandate-setting.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The greatest crises of legitimacy in the history of peacekeeping have arisen when the Organization has failed to protect civilians in their hour of direst need. Moreover, a mission's success depends to a large extent on its ability to earn the trust of the local population. This will not be achieved if the Organization is perceived as either unwilling or unprepared to stop atrocities against civilians. In the 10 years since the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), we have succeeded in building a consensus around the central aspects of the protection of civilians. No one disputes the primary role and responsibility of national Governments in protecting their own civilians.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Ijoin other delegations in thanking the Austrian Minister for Foreign Affairs and other ministers for their presence in the Security Council this morning. The high-level representation of many delegations on the Council this morning reflected the great importance of the theme we are here to discuss. I thank the Austrian delegation for the concept paper prepared for this debate (see S/2009/567). I also thank the Secretary-General; Mr. John Holmes, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights for their informative briefings. Giving peacekeeping missions appropriate protection mandates is important from both a moral and a pragmatic viewpoint. The United Nations simply cannot stand by as atrocities are committed against innocents.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“If these measures are to be effective in the long run, they should be accompanied by serious efforts to address some of the causes of the problem, such as discrimination, prejudice, poor education, institutional fragility and lack of resources. We trust that, together, national Governments, the competent parts of the United Nations system and donors can achieve a lot in this area. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Brazil's political and practical commitment to international efforts to combat all forms of violence against women, especially sexual violence against women and girls. We also support the Council in its implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). My delegation hopes that this debate will lead to improved action by Member States and the United Nations as a whole.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“My delegation supports the enhanced collection of data by peacekeeping missions on widespread or systematic sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. Such data should be shared with other relevant principal organs, the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Commission on the Status of Women as appropriate, since it would help to ensure that international action is not merely punitive but transformative as well. Widespread or systematic sexual violence in armed conflict should not be fought only by means of vigorous law enforcement, prosecution, military discipline or sanctions.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“The recommendations made by the Secretary- General in his report deserve careful consideration, as they may help to prevent, monitor, report on and remedy instances of sexual violence. It is crucial that the proposed measures fully respect the functions and powers of the Security Council under the Charter and conform to the scope of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). In other words, the object of those measures must be widespread or systematic sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. In all other cases, the fight against this atrocity should be led by the relevant actors within the United Nations system. Nevertheless, we must actively seek synergies and stimulate cooperation among all stakeholders. Information-gathering is a good example.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“The General Assembly, the Commission on the Status of Women, the Division for the Advancement of Women, the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women together have done a lot and should continue their valuable work in a manner that is as coordinated as possible. The principle of national ownership and the need for the active participation of civil society in this process cannot be overemphasized. In situations of armed conflict, where sexual violence is used or commissioned as a tactic of war in order to deliberately target civilians or as part of a widespread or systematic attack against civilian populations, the Security Council has an important role to play.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“This is all the more deplorable when perpetrators are officials, who must lead by example and fulfil clear legal and moral obligations. Our collective indignation must go beyond statements and translate into concerted action by the international community. The several parts of the United Nations system must come together to address a problem that, although simple in its cruelty, is complex in its root causes and therefore demands a multisectoral approach. The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the agreed conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women and the Declaration on the Protection of Women and Children in Emergency and Armed Conflict provide a clear framework for effective action.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for holding this open debate on women and peace and security. The gravity of the challenge posed by sexual violence against civilians in situations of armed conflict requires involving the whole membership in the discussion on ways to address the problem. I also thank the Secretary-General for his presence and his briefing. The report before us today (S/2009/362) is deeply disturbing. The persistence of widespread or systematic rape and other forms of sexual abuse of civilians in armed conflict is simply unacceptable. As noted in that document, sexual violence is dehumanizing, inflicts intense mental and physical trauma, and is often accompanied by fear, shame and stigma. It can prolong conflict by creating a cycle of attack and counterattack, as also indicated in the report.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“As to the other important issues discussed in the Secretariat's non-paper, Brazil stands ready to give them full consideration in the coming months both in the General Assembly, especially its Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, and, to the extent possible, in the Council. A series of thematic discussions in the Special Committee in the fall might be a productive way to address the many crucial aspects raised by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support. The Council can count on Brazil's active participation.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Exploring synergies between peacekeeping and peacebuilding may also have systemic benefits to the Organization and its Member States. It may help to expedite an early transition from one to the other and thereby reduce the demand for peacekeeping, with gains for the efficiency of the system as a whole. In sum, in pursuing international peace and security, we should be pragmatic and flexible, while maintaining full conformity with the Charter. Clarity of functions and priorities should not give way to compartmentalized thinking that does not maximize scarce resources and prevents the United Nations from delivering as effectively as possible.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“They often have the institutional, logistical and human capabilities needed to perform some of those tasks, at least on an emergency basis. Why should we not tap those resources, at least while other parts of the system and its partners get ready to make a meaningful contribution on the ground? Even when they are present or in later-stage post-conflict scenarios, peacekeeping missions may, in some cases, be in a position to help close critical gaps. In addition to assisting the host country, an active contribution by peacekeeping operations to peacebuilding is advantageous to the missions themselves and the United Nations at large. The first see public support for them consolidated; the latter sees its name associated with concrete gains in the living standards of many people.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Quite often, especially in early recovery scenarios, some tasks are crucial to the short- and medium-term sustainability of fragile peace: rebuilding indispensable infrastructure, including that associated with or enabling law and order functions; resuming basic services and generating peace dividends that will ensure the support of the population for the difficult political decisions usually required for making and keeping agreements. When confronted with such situations and others with similar needs, we must ask ourselves whether peacekeepers might not be part of our response. Sometimes they are the only or main United Nations presence on the ground and directly face a population reeling from the effects of conflict.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“That does not mean that peacekeeping missions should replace United Nations funds, agencies and programmes in development assistance, or that the Security Council should act in matters beyond its competence under the Charter. Rather, it means that peacekeeping and peacebuilding, although distinct, have synergies that must not be overlooked or denied. On the contrary, without prejudice to the functions proper to peacekeeping missions, we must actively look for such synergies and, in each case, pragmatically choose the best available response to the concrete needs of a given conflict or post-conflict situation.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Today, my delegation wishes to comment on but one substantive issue discussed in the Secretariat non-paper, namely, the relationship between peacekeeping and peacebuilding. As an increasing number of missions have been sent to developing countries, where conflict is often related to one form of deprivation or another, we have started to better understand the linkages between peace and development. Many of us believe that, just as peacekeeping becomes a mere crutch in situations where political actors do not commit to reconciliation, peacekeeping cannot fully succeed when the socio-economic roots of many conflicts are not successfully addressed.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“That is why we need a true partnership among the Security Council, the wider membership, in particular troop-contributing countries, and the Secretariat. In order to be fully productive, our cooperation must be all-encompassing in making strategic decisions on the future of peacekeeping as such; in assessing, in concrete cases, whether there is a peace to keep or whether peacekeeping is appropriate; and in defining sustainable drawdown and exit strategies. As noted in the non-paper, our success will ultimately depend on the commitment and political will of Member States, which will be easier to obtain if the decision-making process is - and is perceived to be - as fair, objective and inclusive as possible.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Furthermore, I want to thank General Martin Luther Agwai, Force Commander of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, for his valuable comments from the perspective of realities on the ground. I note with satisfaction the presence at this meeting of almost all of the commanding officers of United Nations peacekeeping operations. The Secretariat's non-paper highlights the challenging gap between the magnitude and complexity of modern United Nations peacekeeping and the resources - human, institutional and material - available to it. Addressing this gap is vital not only for international peace and security, but also for the Organization. Its long-term legitimacy and prestige will be influenced by how effectively we manage peacekeeping in the coming years.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“At the outset, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of August, and thank Ambassador Rugunda for ably steering the Council in July. I thank you for organizing this open debate. The fact that the Security Council is holding two debates on the future of peacekeeping in a span of a few weeks shows its commitment to a strengthened dialogue with the membership and the Secretariat on an extremely crucial issue. I also thank Under-Secretary-Generals Alain Le Roy and Susana Malcorra for their informative briefings and the considerable efforts their Departments have made in producing the non-paper entitled "A new partnership agenda: charting a new horizon for United Nations peacekeeping".”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source