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1. “As the Security Council debates the situation in the Middle East, the turmoil and the deterioration of the situation in the occupied State of Palestine, including East Jerusalem, persist due to the illegal and provocative policies that Israel, the occupying Power, continues to pursue. Those illegal policies have a negative impact on and prejudice the situation on the ground and enflame already heightened tensions between the two sides. We thank the Secretary-General for his efforts, including his participation in the Cairo donors" conference and his visit to the affected areas in the Gaza Strip.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

2. “Furthermore, the international community is bearing witness to Israel's fixation on its illegal settlement enterprise, which includes the destruction, theft and confiscation of Palestinian lands and property, the construction and expansion of both the settlements and the wall, and the forced displacement of Palestinian families. We applaud the decision of Sweden and the United Kingdom to recognize the State of Palestine and call upon the rest of us to do so as well. My delegation has repeatedly cautioned that the illegal Israeli settlement campaign is undermining and fragmenting the contiguity and territorial integrity of the State of Palestine and threatens the viability of and prospects for the physical realization of a two-State solution on the basis of the pre-1967 borders.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

3. “This debate is taking place following the indiscriminate massacre of over 2,000 Palestinian civilians - including innocent women and children - with more than 100,000 Palestinian people left without a place to call home during the more than 50-day criminal Israeli military aggression against Gaza. That genocidal aggression by the Israeli occupation forces took place under the watchful eye of the international community, including the Security Council. No one stopped the aggression. We reiterate our call on the Human Rights Council to take immediate action to investigate the genocide against the people of Palestine.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

4. “It is a pleasure, Madam President, to see you presiding over the Council for the month of October. I wish to thank you for organizing this very important debate at this crucial moment, which affords the wider United Nations membership an opportunity to address the challenges facing the Middle East, particularly the people of Palestine. My delegation aligns itself with the statements made by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and by the representative of Zimbabwe on behalf of the Southern African Development Community.”

   2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source

5. “We also affirm our support for the establishment of an independent Palestinian State on the basis of the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, its unconditional admission as a full Member of the United Nations and its agencies and for it to take its rightful place among the community of nations.”

   2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

6. “We wish to warn and remind the Council that the escalation ofthe Israeli-Palestinian crisis is the result of its continued failure to effectively address the conflict by finding a lasting and sustainable solution, as required through the implementation of the various Council resolutions that call for a two-State solution. For how long will the Council continue to adopt resolutions that are never adhered to? Let me conclude by reiterating Namibia's support for the efforts being undertaken by the Secretary-General and our unwavering backing of and solidarity with the people of Palestine in their just cause for freedom, independence and social justice.”

   2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

7. “Israel's ongoing violation of international law, including humanitarian law and human rights law, threatens to further destabilize the very fragile situation and to seriously undermine the future of the peace process, which has been suspended as a result of Israel's unilateral decision to halt the negotiations. The international community, including the Security Council, cannot continue to fail to act to hold Israel accountable for such flagrant breaches of international law. Such continued failure on the part of the international community has only further emboldened the occupying Power and bolstered its impunity, which has resulted in the continuation of the violations that I have just mentioned, and therefore the failure to secure ajust and lasting peace.”

   2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

8. “In that context, we call for the immediate establishment of a committee to investigate such horrendous crimes and to bring the perpetrators to justice in accordance with the relevant international legal instruments at our disposal. We furthermore urge the international community to continue to provide the necessary humanitarian assistance to ease the suffering of the affected Palestinian communities, in particular vulnerable members of society such as women, children and the elderly. We welcome the ongoing efforts aimed at negotiating an immediate ceasefire and appeal to both parties to commit to embracing the opportunity and to abiding by their previous agreements and obligations with regard to a lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians living side by side within secure borders.”

   2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

9. “If Israel continues to ignore the demands to respect international law, measures aimed at ensuring an end to such violations and that the rule of law prevails must be taken in response. It remains the responsibility of the United Nations and the international community to ensure that the question of Palestine is resolved in all its aspects. While supporting the steadfastness and resolve of the Palestinian leadership in the face of such unprovoked aggression against its land and people, we reiterate our total condemnation of all those illegal actions and crimes being perpetrated by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, which dramatically raise tensions and destabilize the situation on the ground.”

   2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

10. “Israel, the occupying Power, must be held accountable for all those war crimes, acts of State terrorism and systematic human rights violations committed against the Palestinian people. We call on the Human Rights Council to take immediate action to investigate the genocide against the people ofPalestine. The Israeli actions are in clear violation of its obligations as an occupying Power under the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War to protect the civilian population under its occupation. Israel cannot be allowed to remain immune from the provisions of international humanitarian and human rights law governing such situations.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

11. “The death toll caused by the occupying forces stands at significantly more than 600 Palestinians, including the killing of innocent women and children. Thousands of Palestinian homes continue to be destroyed or severely damaged by the indiscriminate Israeli air attacks, displacing thousands of Palestinians and further destroying critical civilian infrastructure, including waste-water treatment facilities, water distribution networks, hospitals and schools, including United Nations facilities, all of which should stop. It is cynical to equally attribute blame to both parties when one is the occupier and possesses unparalleled military might, which it uses indiscriminately, leading to civilian casualties.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

12. “Ijoin others in condemning the latest violations, provocation and escalation of aggressive measures carried out by the Israeli forces aimed at collective punishment of the Palestinian people. The Israeli forces continue to carry out airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, injuring more and more Palestinians and causing great fear and distress among the population, who continue to suffer from deplorable living conditions as a result of Israel's inhumane and unlawful blockade. While we condemn the indiscriminate rocket fire emanating from Gaza and targeting Israeli cities and civilian infrastructure, we maintain that such attacks do not justify the disproportionate use of force and collective punishment of 1.7 million Palestinians living in Gaza.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

13. “It is a pleasure to see you, Sir, presiding over the Council for the month of July. I wish to thank you for organizing this very important debate at this crucial moment, which affords the broader United Nations membership an opportunity to address the challenges facing the Middle East, particularly the people of Palestine. At the outset, I wish to statea that my delegation aligns itself with the statement to be made by the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned countries. My delegation wishes to express concern at the continuing turmoil and deterioration of the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, as a result of the repressive and illegal measures that continue to be undertaken by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Palestinian people.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

14. “The international community's readiness to recognize the Council's authority significantly depends on how responsible and accountable it is, and how it is seen to be exercising its extraordinary power on behalf of the international community. It is therefore in our collective interest to ensure that the Council's role in promoting the rule of law ensures that its decisions are both effective and legitimate.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

15. “We therefore believe that that noble goal can be achieved only when all States Members of the United Nations refrain from the use or threat of use of force in any manner inconsistent with the purpose and principles ofjustice and international law. The right to self-determination, non-interference in the domestic affairs of other States, respect for human rights and respect for equal rights of all without distinction as to race, language, religion, cultural or social character are obligations under the Charter that should guide State conduct at the international level. The Council's effectiveness as a political actor and its legitimacy as a legal actor are connected.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

16. “However, with the passage of time it has become clear that the current composition and structure of the Council have become unrepresentative and undemocratic and do not truly reflect contemporary geopolitical realities. In that context, Namibia reiterates its call for comprehensive reform of the Security Council to make it more democratic and transparent, so that it may better serve humankind. We note that in the face of some of the current international conflicts, action or inaction by the Security Council is based on self- serving political considerations, which may hinder the effective implementation of its mandate. Calls for Council reform, therefore, cannot be overstated. The protection of humankind from the scourge of war is the principle foundation of the United Nations.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

17. “Namibia attaches great importance to universal adherence to and the implementation of the rule of law. The promotion ofjustice and the rule of law is essential for peace, the prevention of armed conflicts and cooperation among States. International law is therefore important for fostering stability in international relations. It also provides a framework for addressing our common challenges, thereby contributing to the maintenance of international peace and security. As international peace and security are critical for the promotion of the rule of law, the Security Council is at the heart of this endeavour. The Charter of the United Nations assigns the Security Council the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

18. “Secondly, the law should apply to the public authority itself, which implies that the law should reign supreme. And, thirdly, the law must apply to all persons equally, which implies equality before the law. While being mindful of those key principles of our common understanding of the rule of law, it is important to note that those principles cannot be translated directly. At the national level, the rule of law regulates subjects in a vertical relation to the sovereign, while at the international level, the rule of law is to regulate entities that are perceived to be equal in a horizontal relationship. In that context, we need to be cautious with regard to the legitimacy of certain Council activities, especially when it passes resolutions of a law-making character.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

19. “We welcome the Security Council's continuous engagement in considering this issue, as it is important for the promotion and maintenance of peace and security. At the 2005 World Summit, world leaders unanimously recognized the need for universal adherence to and the implementation of the rule of law at both the national and international levels: a further commitment to an international order based on the rule of law and international law was reaffirmed. Drawing from that general consensus on the international rule of law, three basic elements should be identified. First, public power should not be exercised arbitrarily. This incorporates the rejection of the rule of man and requires that laws be prospective, accessible and clear to all.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

20. “As an important manifestation of human civilization and progress, the consolidation of the rule of law at the international level is of the utmost importance. Namibia believes that the United Nations remains the central point for the consolidation of the rule of law internationally. The United Nations system should therefore serve as a banner of transparency and democracy that involves the participation of the entire international community in finding lasting solutions to contemporary global issues. The primary role of the General Assembly, as the sole organ with universal membership, is central to the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law, and its exclusive function to progressively develop and codify international law cannot be overemphasized.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

21. “Madam President, while joining others in congratulating you on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of February, I wish to thank you for convening this meeting and for the choice of the theme "The promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security", which is most appropriate. The importance of this topic will go a long way towards helping expand the consensus of States in strengthening the rule of law, especially at the international level. As a State founded on the principle of the rule of law, Namibia reiterates its commitment to the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law as a necessary precondition to help maintain peace, promote development and enhance cooperation that is aimed at building a harmonious world.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

22. “Let me conclude by reiterating once more Namibia's unwavering support for and solidarity with the people of Palestine in their cause for freedom, independence and social justice, and our support for full membership for Palestine in the United Nations and its specialized agencies.”

    2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

23. “We appeal to both parties to commit themselves, to embrace this opportunity and to abide by their previous agreements and obligations to establish lasting peace between Israel and Palestine, with their peoples living side by side, within secure borders. Namibia is convinced that our deliberations here today will contribute to the search for a comprehensive, just and lasting solution - a solution that will bring an end to the Israeli occupation, which dates back to 1967, and enable the Palestinian people to exercise their inalienable rights in an independent State.”

    2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

24. “Real and lasting progress towards the freedom of Palestine can be realized only through the implementation of all relevant resolutions of the United Nations regarding the peaceful settlement of the question of Palestine. While we welcome the direct negotiations between the Palestinians and the Israelis following intensive international efforts, Namibia believes that peace in the Middle East can only be achieved by addressing the illegal occupation of the Palestinian territory by Israel. A great deal of work therefore lies ahead in clearing the path for the creation of the Palestinian State, ending the conflict, and bringing lasting peace and security to both Palestinians and Israelis. Let me reiterate Namibia's strong support for the ongoing peace process.”

    2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

25. “The international community has an obligation to ensure that the people of Palestine realize their inalienable right to self-determination and the creation of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital. In this context, Namibia welcomes the reactivation of the Working Group of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, with the mandate to foster and reinforce the Committee's cooperation with civil society organizations, and pledges to support the efforts of the Committee in mobilizing the international community to facilitate the realization of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people.”

    2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

26. “The people of Palestine have suffered and have lived under occupation for too long. The denial of their fundamental right to self-determination by the sustained Israeli occupation continues to seriously affect their socioeconomic wellbeing. They are not allowed to fully exercise their fundamental human rights as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, to which we all attach great value. Namibia is also opposed to the blockade of the Gaza Strip that has caused so much suffering to the Palestinian people. Namibia wishes to reaffirm its call for Israel's complete and unconditional withdrawal from the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, and calls on the international community to facilitate the creation of the Palestinian State, on the basis of the 1967 borders.”

    2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

27. “Today's debate is taking place at a time when Namibia is awaiting, with great anticipation, a positive outcome of the recently resumed direct negotiations between the Palestinians and the Israelis, following intensive international efforts. Over the years, Namibia has expressed its steadfast support for and solidarity with the Palestinian people in the pursuit of their inalienable right to self- determination, independence and freedom. It is a matter for which my delegation has persistently advocated ever since we obtained our independence from the South African apartheid regime, some 23 years ago; before that, we had been in the same boat as the Palestinians. We therefore cannot remain complacent while the people of Palestine continue to suffer under the Israeli occupation.”

    2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

28. “I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's very important debate, which affords the wider United Nations membership an opportunity to contribute to the very important deliberations on the situation in the Middle East, including the question of Palestine. Likewise, we thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs for his comprehensive briefing on the situation in the Middle East. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. The situation in the Middle East remains of great concern to Namibia, as the occupation of the Palestinian territories continues unabated and the people of Palestine continue to live under subjugation.”

    2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source

29. “Therefore, the involvement of women in peace processes and the establishment of the rule of law are the foundation for sustainable and durable peace. We therefore commend the continuous engagement of the Council in promoting the role of women in peacebuilding.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

30. “However, we have noticed with great concern that sexual violence is underreported at both the national level and in conflict situations. Therefore, there is a need to support the strengthening of judicial systems and the destigmatization of sexual violence for the victims so they may access justice without being excluded. At the international level, we urge States to fully comply with international humanitarian law, international human rights law and the International Criminal Court mechanisms, which need to be strengthened. In conclusion, the legacy of conf lict-related violence is endured long after peace agreements have been concluded. Women continue to be targets of Violence as insecurity continues in the absence of effective justice systems that facilitate large-scale impunity.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

31. “We therefore welcome the partnership between Justice Rapid Response and UN Women in organizing the upcoming training course for investigators of sexual-based violence to be held in Bogota in January 2014. We would like to draw the Council's attention to the recent resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council on the elimination of violence against women that encourages the use of mechanisms such as the UN Women/Justice Rapid Response joint roster of international investigators of sexual and gender- based crimes in its efforts to promptly make available the relevant expertise to investigate mass rapes and systematic violence. There is a need to combat impunity and bring the perpetrators of sexual Violence to justice. Sexual violence must be prosecuted at both the national and international levels.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

32. “Namibia is proud to be among the troop- contributing countries that have successfully complied with resolution 1888 (2009), which urges Member States to deploy greater numbers of female military and police personnel in United Nations peacekeeping missions. As we speak, a group of police women from Namibia is on its way to Darfur. We recognize the important role of non-governmental organizations such as Justice Rapid Response in training Member State officials as investigators of gender-based violence and rapidly deploying them to conflict areas. Namibia will continue to support such initiatives, as they can go a long way in assisting the international community in investigating such horrible crimes, which specifically target women and children.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

33. “In that context, Namibia welcomes and supports the adoption of the recent Arms Trade Treaty, as it is the first international instrument that includes a gender criterion in the context of arms transfers, thereby identifying women as vulnerable targets in conflict situations. The role of women in conflict prevention and post- conflict peacebuilding is of great importance. Namibia therefore fully supports the inclusion of women in security systems such as armed forces, police and peacekeeping operations and special political missions in support of various United Nations resolutions that recognize that important role.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

34. “From the outset, Namibia has recognized the important role ofwomen in peacebuilding, as enunciated in resolution 1325 (2000), of October 2000, which my delegation, together with many others, successfully negotiated during our presidency of the Security Council. Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we have been pleased that the United Nations has adopted specific policy directives to achieve gender equality in peacekeeping operations. Due to their vulnerability, women in many conflicts situations around the world continue to face intolerable hardship, as they become targets of sexual Violence.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

35. “I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of October. Furthermore, I wish to thank you for organizing this very important debate affording the wider United Nations membership an opportunity to contribute to the very important discussion on women, the rule of law and transitional justice. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General, the Executive Director of UN Women and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their kind introductory remarks. I am also grateful for the concept note (S/2013/587, annex) that you have circulated, Sir, which we believe will guide our deliberations to a successful conclusion.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

36. “The region believes that, given the opportunity, women are active agents of change and play a critical role in the recovery and reintegration of families after conflicts. Women are also instrumental in bringing about reconciliation and democracy in post-conflict societies. SADC therefore remains fully committed to the full and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), as well as to ensuring that the rights of women and children are promoted and protected.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

37. “The framework for cooperation is intended to strengthen and draw upon the experiences of both organizations and to allow the Department for Political Affairs to utilize SADC's knowledge and understanding of the region and its mediation, peacemaking and peacebuilding capacities. SADC is deeply concerned about the widespread and systematic sexual violence to which women and girls are subjected in conflict situations. It is our considered view that all parties to armed conflict should respect regional mechanisms and international law applicable to the rights and protection of women and children. SADC has devoted a lot of effort to empower and advance women. However, women still remain largely underrepresented in key decision-making structures and in peacemaking and peacebuilding processes.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

38. “The Protocol also calls upon SADC member States to take the necessary steps to prevent and eliminate incidences of human rights abuses of women and children during time of armed and other forms of conflict. As we believe that effective peacebuilding starts at the national and subregional levels and then proceeds to the international level, it is of vital importance that the United Nations works closely together with regional groups such as SADC. To that end, the United Nations and SADC signed an agreement, on 21 September, to work together on issues vital to peace and security, such as conflict prevention, mediation and elections.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

39. “SADC welcomes the creation of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and the appointment of Ms. Michelle Bachelet as its Executive Director. We are confident that UN Women, in addition to devoting its attention to the economic empowerment of women at the country level, will also greatly enhance coordination and coherence on women and peace and security. Gender equality and the empowerment of women is one of the founding principles of SADC, as enshrined in its Treaty. The 2008 SADC Protocol on Gender and Development puts measures in place to ensure that women enjoy equal representation and participation in all key decision-making positions by 2015.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

40. “Allow me first and foremost to congratulate you, Sir, on having created this opportunity for an open debate on this very important issue. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report on women and peace and security (S/2010/498). SADC is delighted that today marks 10 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, which was unanimously adopted during the time of the Namibian presidency of the Security Council in October 2000. The resolution sought to ensure women's full and active participation in conflict resolution, peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction. It also sought the protection of women and girls from all forms of violence in conflict and post-conflict situations. It affirms that women are an integral part of peace and security.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

41. “1 would like to put it on record that it was earlier agreed that Namibia would deliver two statements during this time slot, but due to time constraints and to make your task, Mr. President, a little bit easier, we have agreed to give precedence to the statement to be delivered on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), while our own will be distributed along with the earlier statement. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Southern African Development Community member States - Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and my own country, Namibia.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source