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first: 2005-02-17
most recent: 2007-10-23
sittings or episodes: 20
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“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defence and the National Police in cooperation with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other partners are developing a plan with strengthened focus on women's active participation in peacebuilding processes and decision-making at all levels and with strong focus on visibility at the country level. In our efforts to contribute to the implementation of the resolution, Denmark has found that resolution 1325 (2000) is still little known at the country and grass-roots levels. We urge the Security Council to work on visibility alongside the actual implementation efforts. Protection of girls and women in conflict situations is still crucial, and involvement of women in peacebuilding processes broadens our perspective on security. We should all like to see more lasting peace agreements.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“One of the major lessons learned from the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2005- 2007 is that without concerted efforts with Governments and civil society at the country level, the implementation of the resolution will remain elusive. Effective links between the Action Plan and the national implementation efforts are not yet well established and need special attention. Denmark was one of the very first countries to formulate a national action plan for implementing resolution 1325 (2000), and we are currently in the process of updating and revising the plan. Through a broad and comprehensive approach we are doing so with the full and active involvement of Danish civil society.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“It is the responsibility of the United Nations system, as well as of national Governments, to increase the visibility of the outcome and impact of the initiatives undertaken. Have women and girls on the ground then been able to register improvements? A year ago we regretfully came to the conclusion that we do not really know. This year the answer is the same. I sincerely hope that next year, we will be able to say that we have achieved increased protection of the rights of women and girls during and after conflict. Our ambition should be to take decisive steps towards fully incorporating a gender perspective in peacekeeping operations, peace negotiations and Security Council missions. We have to come much closer to full and equal participation of women in peace processes at all levels of negotiations and in decision-making.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We welcome the sharpened focus on the five thematic areas of prevention, protection, participation, relief and recovery and the normative sphere, and thus the shift from project to programme implementation. A broader framework linked to national peace and reconstruction processes is provided. It commits the United Nations system to enhance coherence and to integrate a gender perspective. Our commitment to results-based programming is deeply felt. We all recognize the importance of guidelines, workshops and gender-inclusive procedures as important stepping stones and important tools for the required capacity development. But at the end of the day it is the results that count.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“United Nations entities are focused on mainstreaming a gender perspective and human rights in the areas of peace and security. United Nations capacity has been enhanced, advocacy strengthened and partnerships with women's organizations built. However, the report also confirms the existing institutional and organizational gaps and challenges in the implementation of the resolution. That is regrettable, as implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is as important as ever. Women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations, wherever they may be, cannot afford delay. The 2008-2009 Action Plan is conceptualized as a results-based programming, monitoring and reporting tool.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Allow me to begin my statement by thanking the presidency for convening this meeting and thereby once again directing the attention of the Security Council to the indispensable and vital role of women in all efforts to build and maintain peace and security. Furthermore, I would like to associate my delegation with the earlier statement by the Permanent Representative of Portugal on behalf of the European Union. The report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2007/567) presents an overview of achievements, gaps and challenges, as well as recommendations for further actions to accelerate the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). The report concludes that the United Nations system has made significant advances in implementing resolution 1325 (2000).”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The solution should meet the aspirations of the majority of Kosovars and, at the same time, include adequate minority protection and guarantees. Denmark views the situation in Kosovo from a regional perspective. We steadfastly support UNMIK and KFOR. We look forward to the more peaceful and prosperous future which the peoples of the region deserve. That will entail close regional cooperation towards the common integration of these truly European countries into the Euro-Atlantic structures, where they rightfully belong. However, the Euro- Atlantic perspective depends on the implementation of standards and a sustainable solution to Kosovo's future status.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Flexibility and compromise are prerequisites for a sustainable solution, and coordinated and forward- looking actions on the part of all actors will be required. The primary beneficiaries will be all Kosovars, regardless of ethnicity; the population of the Republic of Serbia; and, indeed, all the peoples of the western Balkans. Cooperation and participation is in everyone's best interest. In that context, we would like to reiterate our full support for the Status Envoy, Mr. Martti Ahtisaari. We welcome his intention to present proposals for a comprehensive status settlement to the parties after the parliamentary elections in Serbia. In our view, dragging out the process of resolving the Kosovo status issue will not benefit regional stability.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“That can be achieved only by reaching out and by showing a genuine willingness to compromise. We are very concerned about the steps taken by the Kosovo Serb municipalities in northern Kosovo to end contacts with the Provisional Institutions and set up parallel structures. As the Secretary-General notes in his report, by remaining outside the political process in Kosovo, the Kosovo Serb leaders are doing a disservice to their community. We thus urge Belgrade to encourage the Kosovo Serb representatives to participate constructively in the Provisional Institutions in Pristina, not least in the municipal bodies. We all hope for a sustainable solution to Kosovo's future. Non-cooperation, isolation and entrenched positions will not lead to a better future.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“Denmark would like to welcome the commitment to move forward shown by the Administration in Pristina, especially on the 13 priority points identified by the Contact Group. However, there are a number of areas where further attention is needed, not least with regard to the rule of law and freedom of movement. Violence- whether or not ethnically motivated - undermines reconciliation and threatens progress, and we condemn the recent spate of violent incidents. We welcome the concrete steps taken by the Provisional Institutions to improve conditions for Kosovo's minorities. However, it is also clear that these steps do not automatically improve relations between the majority and the minorities. The leadership of the Provisional Institutions needs to create confidence among all of Kosovo's ethnic groups.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“1, like others, would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Riicker, for his useful briefing. I would also like to thank the President of the Coordination Centre of the Republic of Serbia for Kosovo and Metohija, Ms. Sanda Raskovic-Ivic, for her statement, and the Prime Minister of the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo, Mr. Ceku, for his presence. I associate myself with the statement to be delivered shortly by the Permanent Representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. We are pleased to note that the Provisional Institutions have made significant efforts to improve standards implementation since the previous report.”
2006-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5588 (2006) · source
“With continued efforts to overcome the current challenges, we hope that, in another five years, the Afghan people will be able to enjoy increased stability, prosperity and democracy. In closing, I would like to pay tribute to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tom Koenigs and to all the staff of UNAMA for the sterling job that they are doing in Afghanistan, often at great personal risk.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“Finally, we would like to stress the importance of regional cooperation, including cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan, on improving security in the border region. The current insurgency in Afghanistan cannot be brought to a halt as long as sanctuaries exist for the insurgents across the country's borders. We therefore welcome Pakistan's determination, stated during the mission's visit to Islamabad, to prevent Talibanization and terrorism and to reinforce border security. We welcome the fact that preparations for the proposed cross-border jirgas, which are part of the strategy to counter that threat, are currently being discussed at the highest level. Afghanistan has travelled a long way in the past five years.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“I would in this regard particularly like to emphasize the need for improved aid coordination so as to get more out of the limited resources available. We believe that UNAMA's coordination role should be strengthened. It is particularly important to ensure that the increasing amount of aid provided through the Provincial Reconstruction Teams is made fully accountable and aligned with the development priorities in the Afghanistan Compact. Another key area in which urgent action is needed is the implementation of the Government's action plan for transitional justice. The fact that former warlords and others who have committed massive human rights Violations continue to serve in public office is clearly perpetuating the culture of impunity and undermining the public's trust in the rule of law.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“The only way to break this cycle is to continue to do what the Afghan Government, the international community and the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) are already doing, that is, to endeavour to improve the Government's institutional capacity for service delivery throughout Afghanistan, including agricultural and rural infrastructure support for Viable alternatives to poppy cultivation; strengthen accountability and the rule of law by bringing corrupt officials to justice and promote further respect for human rights, including women's rights, which are currently under increasing attack; and build up the capacity of the Afghan army and police force, ensuring full coordination and cooperation between the Afghan security structures and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF).”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“Considerable progress has been achieved, including the establishment of representative political institutions, the enhanced capacity of the security sector and improvements in human rights, including women's rights and media freedom. But in spite of that progress, Afghanistan is facing a number of intractable problems. The persistent threat to security posed by armed groups such as the Taliban throughout large parts of the country, the reign of drug lords and other criminal elements, the weak central Government presence and service delivery outside Kabul, and the continued high levels of corruption and impunity among key public officials have undermined the Afghan people's trust in their own Government and triggered a Vicious circle in which the lack of development and productive employment opportunities feeds insecurity, and vice versa.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“I would like first of all to thank Ambassador Oshima for his excellent leadership of the Security Council's mission to Afghanistan last month and for his report to the Council. Denmark fully supports the report and its recommendations. I would, however, like to make a few comments and observations in my national capacity. The serious challenges and obstacles facing Afghanistan which are detailed in the report should not be underestimated. We believe that the overall process that began with the Bonn Agreement and now continues under the Afghanistan Compact is largely on track and that the right strategies are in place. But a continued strong and long-term commitment to see them through - on the part of both the Afghan Government and the international community - remains absolutely essential.”
2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source
“Nobody disputes that a United Nations force in Darfur can be deployed only with the consent of the Government of the Sudan, and there is absolutely nothing in the resolution that precludes further dialogue with the Government of the Sudan on this issue. Indeed, we hope that efforts will be stepped up to intensify the dialogue with the Government of National Unity to persuade it to accept such a transfer. The fact that the Government of the Sudan has not yet given its consent could not, however, be a reason to postpone the adoption of this very necessary resolution, because that would have meant delaying the very necessary support to AMIS, which can potentially save lives in Darfur. We hope that all efforts will now be concentrated on the quick implementation of this resolution, to the benefit of the people of Darfur.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“Denmark was a sponsor of and voted in favour of resolution 1706 (2006). We did so because, as we have heard over the past couple of days, the situation in Darfur is quickly deteriorating. People are dying every day, and the Council has a responsibility to act. The resolution proposes a dual-track approach: immediate support for the African Union Mission in the Sudan (AMIS) in order to make it better able to fulfil its mandate, and simultaneous preparation of a United Nations takeover from AMIS, and a time frame for that. That comprehensive dual-track approach corresponds to the wishes of the African Union and gives all parties a sound basis on which to plan.”
2006-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5519 (2006) · source
“We call on Israel to exercise restraint. Israel must ensure that its response is proportional and measured and carried out with full respect for a State's obligation to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure in time of war. Whether in Lebanon or in the Palestinian territories, all parties must do their utmost to avoid escalating the situation. The parties have to be ready to make concessions and to act responsibly and with a sense of proportion. Additional violence will only serve to promote the agendas of extremists. Only by returning to peaceful negotiations can we hope to reach a comprehensive political solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict, which has already generated so much suffering and hatred in the region.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“There remain ongoing hostilities, the humanitarian situation is deeply worrying and the economy is almost completely broken down. Also, the political situation continues to deteriorate. I think that it is obvious that the long-term negative consequences for the territories as well as for the Middle East as a whole could be far more serious if we do not find a solution to all aspects of this crisis as soon as possible. We call for the immediate and unconditional release of Corporal Gilad Shalit of the Israel Defense Forces and urge the Palestinian leadership to undertake all necessary efforts in this regard and to stop the firing of rockets into Israel. We are also concerned about the detention of elected members of the Palestinian Government and legislature. This issue should be resolved without delay.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“The Danish Government has already disbursed $4 million in support through bilateral and multilateral agencies. Danish experts have been seconded to United Nations agencies, and a Danish team is part of the general effort to clean up after the huge oil spill along the Lebanese coast. We look forward to the donors conference in Stockholm next week where we expect United Nations agencies to be able to present revised plans. Substantial amounts have already been committed. It is important that both donors and agencies demonstrate flexibility so that the new efforts can be geared towards the real needs on the ground. In addition to Lebanon, Denmark is particularly concerned about the situation between Israel and the Palestinian territories, in particular, in the Gaza Strip.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“There is also an urgent need to find a solution to the question of the abducted Israel soldiers and the Lebanese prisoners in Israel. All Member States must actively back these efforts by the Secretary-General and his envoys through their own channels. As stressed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Denmark in the Security Council on 11 August (see S/PV.5511), Denmark pledges its full support for the efforts of the Secretary-General in this regard and stands ready to assist wherever possible. In spite of the ceasefire, the humanitarian situation in Lebanon is still disturbing. It is of paramount importance that the Government of Lebanon receive support. The Government of Lebanon urgently needs the capacity to be the lead player in humanitarian relief and reconstruction efforts.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“Denmark welcomes the urgency and diligence with which the Secretary-General has approached the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006). It particularly welcomes the timely decision to dispatch Special Envoys Mr. Terje Roed-Larsen and Mr. Vijay Nambiar to the region in order to help facilitate negotiations on the political conditions for a lasting ceasefire, which would require, among other factors, the disbandment and disarmament of all Lebanese and non-Lebanese militias, as stipulated in resolutions 1680 (2006) and 1701 (2006). We look forward to receiving their proposals on implementing resolutions 1559 (2004) and 1680 (2006), including proposals to settle the disputed border areas, such as the Sheba'a farms.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“There is an urgent need to strengthen the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and to give it the capacity to implement the full mandate contained in resolution 1701 (2006), including enforcement of the arms embargo. As already announced, Denmark is, for its part - pending parliamentary approval - ready to support the naval component of an enhanced UNIFIL. Now that the outstanding issues concerning the rules of engagement and the concept of operations seem to have been cleared up, additional Member States will, hopefully, be able to provide similar specific pledges. There is also a need to assist the Government of Lebanon through capacity-building and the provision of materiel to exercise its authority throughout its territory, not least to secure its borders and prevent the illicit delivery of weapons.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“I wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Gambari for his thorough briefing. Denmark aligns itself with the statement to be given shortly by Finland on behalf of the European Union. Denmark is pleased to note that the cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hizbollah by and large seems to be holding, that the Israel Defense Forces has initiated its withdrawal, and that contacts are ongoing between the Israel Defense Forces and the Lebanese armed forces on the schedule for the withdrawal of the remaining forces. The situation is, however, still extremely fragile, as evidenced by the incident that took place this past weekend. Denmark calls on all parties to show the utmost restraint and to refrain from any action which could undermine the current ceasefire.”
2006-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5515 (2006) · source
“We appreciate the very difficult task of the Personal Envoy and would like to voice our full support for his continued efforts towards bringing about a peaceful resolution to the conflict. We thank the Secretary-General for his recent report on the situation in Western Sahara (S/2006/249). In that context, we would like to reiterate Denmark's firm and long-standing position on the need for full respect for human rights. We welcome the plans of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to send a mission to the region, and we look forward to receiving its report.”
2006-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5431 (2006) · source
“Denmark has just voted in favour of resolution 1675 (2006) extending the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for an additional six months. Having done so, we would like to add our appreciation for the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Personal Envoy, Ambassador van Walsum, and the MINURSO operation, for their work towards finding a resolution to the protracted conflict in Western Sahara. Maintaining the status quo is not a viable option; carries with it the high risk of a renewed outbreak of hostilities, and it thus needs to be emphasized that all parties concerned must engage in renewed dialogue and negotiations in order to move beyond the current impasse. Denmark would welcome any sincere and well-conceived initiative that could move the issue towards a mutually acceptable solution.”
2006-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5431 (2006) · source
“Denmark remains committed to assisting as best it can as Bosnia and Herzegovina and, indeed, the whole western Balkans region continue their journey towards stability and democracy. In this regard, we give our full support to the High Representative, Mr. Schwarz-Schilling, and the approach that he has outlined. I think that we all sense the strong commitment of the Government and the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take charge in forming a better, more prosperous and democratic future together. We welcome and strongly support that.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“We appreciate that there is a fine balance between, on the one hand, using the Bonn powers proactively and, on the other hand, ensuring an appropriate gradual transfer of responsibility and political ownership to the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We support the gradual downsizing of the Office of the High Representative, but the job is not yet finished, and we need to ensure that that is done in a measured way and with due attention to the challenges still ahead in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Finally, with regard to the issue of police certification, we support the ongoing dialogue between the High Representative and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. At this stage it is important not to exclude any of the options before us. We agree that the issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“The pace will depend on the implementation of the police reform, the adoption and implementation of legislation on public broadcasting and full cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. Bosnia and Herzegovina - indeed, all countries in the western Balkans - needs to take decisive action and bring remaining persons indicted for war crimes to justice, most notably Ratko Mladic' and Radovan Karadzic. Only then will the remaining legacy of the war in the western Balkans be buried - a precondition for lasting reconciliation in the region. Secondly, we support the intention of the High Representative to restrict the use of the Bonn powers to the extent possible, thus allowing the local authorities the greatest degree of ownership.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“As such, it will also have an important impact on Bosnia and Herzegovina's desired path towards Euro-Atlantic integration. We therefore urge Bosnia and Herzegovina's parliament to adopt the proposed amendments in time for the October 2006 general elections. Closer relationships with the EU and NATO will require further reform by our partners in Sarajevo. We welcome the progress made in the negotiations on the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the EU. We encourage the relevant authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue along this path in order to cement a formal and comprehensive relationship between the EU and Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“I should like to join others in welcoming the High Representative, Mr. Schwarz-Schilling, and the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Adnan Terzic, to the Council. I thank both of them for their interesting statements, which have given us impressive and detailed accounts of the notable advances that have been achieved on the ground in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I should like to associate myself with the statement to be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union (EU). I will limit myself to three points. First, we have been particularly encouraged by the recent political agreement on constitutional reform. The reform is a significant step towards improving the efficiency of Bosnia and Herzegovina's State institutions.”
2006-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5412 (2006) · source
“Both DDR and efforts to tackle extreme poverty will contribute to improved security in Haiti. Haiti's numerous challenges are closely interlinked. Neither Haiti's new Government nor the international community can afford to ignore any of them. In order to meet those challenges, a continued, long-term international commitment will be required. They cannot be resolved overnight, as the recent history of Haiti has vividly demonstrated. We are confident that the new Government will be fully committed to the task. We hope that the international community, this time around, will also be ready to stay the course. I would also like to pay tribute to Special Representative Valdes and to the MINUSTAH team for their tireless efforts in assisting Haiti on its path to democracy, stability and development.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“In addition, we look forward to the Secretary-General's recommendations on how MINUSTAH can best support the reform and strengthening of key Government institutions. We hope that those recommendations will include a substantial section on reform of the justice sector. National reconciliation and the rule of law will, hopefully, also provide a more conducive environment for achieving progress on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR). Increased trust in the national authorities will help encourage people to hand in their weapons, especially if combined with socio-economic programmes that will allow for alternative livelihoods. Socio-economic assistance, including quick-impact projects, will be key in strengthening support and legitimacy for the new Government.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“It is important that reconciliation efforts be institutionalized at each and every level of Haitian society. Successful reconciliation will facilitate progress on the other challenges faced by the country. One such challenge is to strengthen the rule of law, including respect for human rights. That will require effective police reform supplemented by judicial reform, to address the serious problem, inter alia, posed by the fact that over 90 per cent of prison inmates remain in pretrial or preventive custody, including former Prime Minister Yvon Neptune. We fully support the continued efforts made in the area of police reform under Haiti's police chief, Mr. Andresol, supported by MINUSTAH.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“The security situation generally appears to be stable, and has improved significantly compared to a few months ago, including in Cite Soleil. The number of kidnappings has decreased dramatically in recent months. Nevertheless, violent crime is still widespread and remains a serious concern. We fully support the efforts of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to assist national authorities in further improving the security situation. The new Government in Haiti will face a number of serious challenges, all of which are closely interrelated. Reconciliation is one of them. Denmark believes that a broad-based Government would help promote national reconciliation and calls on all Haitian political leaders to reach out and to come together in meeting those challenges.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“I join others in thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Valdes for his briefing and in welcoming President-elect Preval to the Council. Denmark aligns itself with the statement to be made shortly by Austria on behalf of the European Union. Denmark congratulates Rene Preval on his electoral victory. The elections on 7 February were of historic significance. The high voter turnout and relatively peaceful conduct of the elections augur well for the future of democracy in Haiti. We look forward to the second round of elections, to be held on 21 April, which will benefit from the lessons learned during the first round. The timely conduct of local and municipal elections will also be crucial to ensuring that democracy takes hold at all levels of government in Haiti.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397 (2006) · source
“Mindful of the security-development nexus, the Council must help ensure funding for the full disarmament, demobilization and reintegration circle and advance regional cooperation among peace operations to tackle cross-border challenges from mercenaries. Security sector reform and the rule of law, with special attention paid to vulnerable groups, such as women and children, must form an integral part of the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. The Peacebuilding Commission will play a strategic role in that regard. In conclusion, Denmark sincerely hopes the Council will shortly be able to adopt a resolution that spells out our strong commitment to tackling the deadly virus of small arms and light weapons within the Council's mandate. We see no reason for further delay in that regard.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“In all those areas, much could be gained from a thorough study of the lessons learned concerning the sanctions regimes against, for instance, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Somalia. Difficult conditions often prevail in societies awash with small arms. Those include a collapse in the rule of law, the absence of effective State institutions, massive unemployment, a proliferation of crime and impunity. Only by addressing such root causes and effectively decreasing demand for weapons will we succeed in curtailing the proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the long run.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“Member States should be encouraged to bring their own national legislation into line with the Council's measures and to take the required legal action against sanctions violators. The Council, for its part, can employ targeted sanctions, such as travel bans against individuals or entities breaching embargoes. In order to get a fuller picture of the financial flows involved, the Council should, as also mentioned by my Congolese and French colleagues, request audits and analyses of the money trail in timber, minerals, cocoa or other commodity trading suspected of financing arms flows. Furthermore, peacekeepers should be provided with the necessary mandates and resources to assist in monitoring embargoes.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“There is an urgent need for progress in the coming years to overcome and make up for the dismal failure of the outcome document of the high-level summit last summer to address the issue of disarmament. The Council should endeavour to strengthen its cooperation with the General Assembly on disarmament issues, fully respecting the General Assembly's important mandate in that field. In that regard, it is clear that an arms trade treaty would greatly strengthen the effectiveness of the Security Council's arms embargoes. For the Council, arms embargoes are a key instrument for confronting the threat emanating from small arms, and while the Council has made progress in enacting embargoes in a timely manner, we must explore avenues for implementing and monitoring them better.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“To retain its position as the main global instrument for a comprehensive approach, the Programme needs an ambitious, forward-looking review, the benchmark of success being its ability to act as a catalyst for action-oriented multilateral and bilateral measures. In that respect, Denmark welcomes the Instrument on marking and tracing small arms and light weapons, but would have preferred it to be legally binding. We encourage a determined effort on brokering and actively supporting efforts to start negotiations on an arms trade treaty. We call for the adoption of measures on arms control at the review conference. The General Assembly, not the Security Council, is the focus and locus of such initiatives.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“The Council is, however, only one actor needed to tackle the scourge of small arms and light weapons. The multifaceted trajectories of the supply of arms crisscrossing the globe and the diverse motives underlying the demand for those arms render solutions propagated by any single actor or within any single field incomplete at best. The Council must join forces with a range of other actors, each with a comparative advantage at the global, regional and national levels and in diverse fields - security, legal, political and development. Let me offer a number of points within three key action areas. The key small arms event of the year is the United Nations conference to review progress made in the implementation of the Programme of Action this coming summer.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“We join others in welcoming the Foreign Minister of Peru to the Council and in thanking Ms. Hoppe for her briefing. I should also like to associate my delegation with the statement of the European Union, to be delivered later by the representative of Austria. The fight against the proliferation and misuse of small arms and light weapons must be a key priority for the Security Council. The spread and availability of small arms seriously challenge the maintenance of international peace and security by fuelling underlying tensions, exacerbating crises and hampering peacebuilding efforts. We welcome today's debate as an important opportunity for the Council to discuss how it may reinforce its efforts to deal with that issue, not least in Africa. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report to the Council.”
2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390 (2006) · source
“We have seen many successes and have been through trying times in Afghanistan. But there is no doubt that the next 12 months will prove to be another test of our resolve - individually and collectively - to assist Afghanistan on its path to a stable, just and prosperous future.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“For our sixth and final point, we urge the United Nations to prioritize timely recruitment of highly qualified staff for the positions with UNAMA in Afghanistan, not least in the provinces, where vacancies at places with only one or two internationals can have and have had a detrimental effect. Before concluding, let me turn to the worsening security situation, which continues to be of great concern. We urge countries in the region to do their utmost to assist the Afghan Government in stemming the tide of insurgents crossing the borders into Afghanistan, as well as in blocking financial flows to the Taliban and Al Qaida - flows that are, inter alia, used to buy the services of poor, illiterate farmers to kill mullahs, school teachers, Government security personnel and soldiers from countries assisting in the stabilization of Afghanistan.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“The Secretary-General touches upon this in his report, and I would appreciate it if the Special Representative would elaborate on his plans in this regard. Fifthly, UNAMA has chosen to maintain the split of its activities into two pillars - Pillar I, dealing with political affairs, and Pillar II, with relief, recovery and development, including cross-cutting issues. This split entails unavoidable overlaps. For example, human rights are part of Pillar I, while gender - which has clear rights aspects - is included in Pillar II. We understand that the split may be necessary from an institutional point of view. It does, however, give rise to coordination issues that need to be tackled head-on.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“UNAMA should make active use of its leading role in the United Nations family in Afghanistan to press for concerted action in this field, in full coordination with the international donor community. Fourthly, UNAMA's presence outside Kabul must be significantly enhanced, as Mr. Koenigs has already pointed out. From our perspective, to a great extent the key to the Compact's success rests on progress in the provinces. A strong UNAMA presence provides enhanced coordination, information flows, trust and impetus from all parties - the population, local authorities, non-governmental organizations, the international aid community, Governments, etc. - to the efforts to improve security, governance and development.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source
“This entails UNAMA support for the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and for the National Action Plan for Women, and it implies that UNAMA should insist that the President appoint qualified judges to the Supreme Court - judges who have the full implementation of the constitution at heart. Thirdly, reform of the public sector, including the justice sector, is indispensable if the Afghans are to enjoy transparency, accountability and the rule of law. This is also the only way for the new democratic institutions to transform their good intentions and decisions into tangible improvements for the country as a whole. Add to this that public-sector reform can and should have a major impact in reducing corruption, combating drugs and creating an environment conducive to legal economic activities.”
2006-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5385 (2006) · source