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Gatto

lines on the record: 39
first: 2013-10-18
most recent: 2016-10-25
sittings or episodes: 6
sources: un-security-council

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“We look forward to working with all States, members and non-members of the Security Council, the United Nations and regional organizations to turn that agenda into reality.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Let me conclude by saying that these are important priorities for Italy and that we are cognizant that efforts are needed in all countries, not just developing or conflict-ridden ones. That is why we are currently reviewing the third iteration of our of action plan on women and peace and security with a view to promoting the paradigm of the empowerment of women as agents for change. At the same time, we are aware that especially fragile States can greatly benefit from a joint effort to shape national-level policy-\making and to generate strategic cross-national partnerships for gender equality. That approach is at the core of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which recognizes the need to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies that are based on respect for human rights for all.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“The women and peace and security agenda seeks to address such risks, giving the issue of sexual violence in conflicts the centrality it deserves, alongside the economic and political empowerment of women and their vital role in peacebuilding. Italy is strongly committed to preventing and responding to sexual and gender- based crimes in conflict. We are especially active in training Blue Helmets on those issues, and we fully support international initiatives for preventing sexual violence in conflict at both the political and at the operational level. Thirdly, we believe that special attention to a comprehensive strategy is needed to prevent the radicalization of women and girls in order to ensure a viable alternative to nihilists and extremists, which has a dramatic impact on all our communities.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“That is why we are implementing the commitments made at the peacekeeping defence ministerial in London in September, which recognized the indispensable role of women in peacekeeping and in conflict resolution as a whole. Italy is particularly interested in increasing the participation of women in uniformed roles, including police roles, and in promoting the integration of women's needs and gender perspectives into all aspects of peacekeeping and in efforts towards conflict prevention and resolution. In this period, Italy has committed to supporting the initiative of UN-Women on the role of women in mediation. Secondly, women and girls are increasingly victims of multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination and violence. Such risks increase in emergencies, conflicts and post-conflicts situations.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“It is inconceivable that half of our societies continue to be excluded from efforts to bring, restore and maintain peace and stability, and that half of our communities should continue to bear disproportionately the cost of conflict. If we are to move further away from words and towards actions, the promotion of women in peace and security must be achieved in the areas of prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding agendas, in general and throughout the United Nations. The following are several concrete examples. Nearly half of all peace agreements say nothing about women's rights or needs. In the majority of peace processes, the presence of women is still treated as an afterthought, although to date it has been proven as a fact that involving women in conflict prevention and resolution increases our chances of success.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“There is clear evidence thatno sustainable and lasting peace is possible without women's active involvement in peace processes. That is why Italy is at the forefront in supporting the full implementation ofresolution 1325 (2000) and enthusiastically co-sponsored resolution 2242 (2015), which encompasses concrete steps to further promote the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), especially in the area of introducing new working methods for more focused attention of the Security Council on the issue. Despite all the achievements of the women and peace and security agenda over the past 16 years, much remains to be done.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank the Russian presidency for organizing this important debate on women and peace and security. Italy aligns itself with the statement made on behalf of the European Union and the statement made by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women and Peace and Security. Furthermore, we fully support the statement made by the representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the light of our cooperation related to the upcoming split mandate in the Security Council. As a member of the Security Council for the split term in 2017 and 2018, Italy, together with the Netherlands, will continue its sustained efforts to put gender at the heart of peace and security issues and encourage other countries to join us.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Secondly, with regard to non-State actors, specific attention should be given to situations in which non-State actors are the perpetrators of hostile acts againstjournalists, which seems to be increasingly the case. In that context as well, we have to respond by drafting ad hoc strategies. I conclude by underscoring the important role that all countries as well as the bodies of the United Nations can play in promoting this agenda. We have to act together. Let us engage collectively.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“However, the more dangerous conflict situations become for journalists, the less people will be willing to choose that career, resulting in less information and less pluralism. We cannot accept that the self-censorship implicit in threats to personal safety might undermine the richness of pluralism. The protection of journalists in dangerous situations is a multifaceted question. The answer should be holistic, starting with the recognition that journalists deserve full protection. On that basis, we must pursue an action-oriented strategy. I would like to end with two proposals. First, education, which is a key word in many fields, is one here as well. Most journalist victims of hostile acts are local. That may be due to a lack of proper training on how to work in dangerous situations. We should fill that gap.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“My third point stems from the troubling rise in the number of journalists abducted, killed, blackmailed, tortured and even raped - a crime to which women journalists in particular are prey. According to the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2013/689), all too often, impunity seems to be the rule in hostile situations where journalists are victims. That is unacceptable. Greater efforts must be made to ensure that perpetrators of any attack or hostile act towards them are brought to justice. My final point is that journalists, especially when they are reporting on armed-conflict scenarios, render an invaluable service to all those who work to promote peace and security.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The protection they deserve as human beings stems also from the precious gift of information they provide to all of us. That leads me to a second reflection: what if journalists have different or even unorthodox views? We believe that is a good thing. Journalists bring diverse opinions to their work. That is why we need many of them, because many eyes and many brains will provide many different perspectives, leaving it to readers and listeners to make up their minds on the basis of a variety of sources. That is the benefit of pluralism, which depends on freedom ofthe press and of expression. That is what we call impartial information. It is a treasure that journalists offer to us every day, every minute and every second. We have to protect and encourage pluralism.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Journalists are a distinct category by virtue of the social function they perform. For example, many issues make it onto the agenda of the Security Council thanks to brave reporters and their ability to draw the attention of international public opinion to some of the grave crises in the world today. When we speak of armed-conflict scenarios, that unique ability merits full protection. Thanks to resolution 1738 (2006) and to resolution 2222 (2015), which we havejust adopted and which Italy co-sponsored, awareness has been raised thatjournalists need to be protected just as much as regular civilians, in accordance with the provisions of humanitarian law. In conflict situations, journalists are not just civilians; they are our gateway to the world - to both the good and the bad of the world.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Italy aligns itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union and wishes to add a few remarks in its national capacity. I thank Lithuania for convening this meeting and proposing a new resolution (resolution 2222 (2015)) on the important subject of the protection ofjournalists in armed conflict. I will refrain from repeating a basic fact, namely, that journalists are increasingly subject to all kinds of hostile acts, including torture and killing. We have all heard the details. I do wish, however, to remember the Italianjournalists who have made the ultimate sacrifice in many theaters of war, most recently in Ukraine, Gaza and Afghanistan. They shall not be forgotten. In paying tribute to our own victims, let us not forget that most of the journalists who have lost their lives are local.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Italy backs development cooperation projects to support children in humanitarian emergencies in many regions. From that experience we have learned that preventing this scourge is possible by empowering youth through the rule of law and education and through economic and civil reconstruction processes. Let us work on developing comprehensive United Nations strategies in this field as well.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“To that end, United Nations peacebuilding mandates should aim at involving local communities through joint outreach programmes and peer-to-peer initiatives. Ending abuses by persistent perpetrators does not altogether end impunity. While Italy holds the position of Vice-President of the Assembly of States Parties to the Rome Statute, we believe that the International Criminal Court has an essential role to play in holding persistent perpetrators accountable for their crimes. In that regard, we also welcome the recent sentencing of rebel leader Thomas Lubanga Dyilo for war crimes, including the conscription of children. Let me conclude by underscoring that prevention is crucial. It is not only a moral responsibility, but also a strategic investment in our future.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Targeted predeployment training for United Nations personnel on children in armed conflict could now be fully scaled up and become a standard practice for the United Nations, in coordination with regional organizations. Fourthly, concerning access to humanitarian relief, if an armed non-State actor proves willing to engage constructively on that matter with the United Nations, there should be no obstruction to such engagement. United Nations peacekeeping mandates could encompass that priority through stricter and more consistent norms. Lastly, with respect to the reintegration of children into their communities, if children are not properly cared for after their release, they may face the risk of being re-recruited, or may be willing to join the armed groups again.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Secondly, with respect to peacekeeping mandates, as a non-permanent member of the Security Council during the 2007-2008 period, Italy strongly supported the inclusion of specific provisions on the protection of children in the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations, which has today become a standard practice. Mandates due for renewal could be thoroughly evaluated with a view to considering the degree of protection given to children and to strengthening the mandate accordingly. Thirdly, with regard to training, since its inception, Italy has strongly supported the work of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to develop a systematic training programme on child protection for peacekeeping personnel.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“First, accountability at the national and international level would insure that perpetrators are brought to justice. For that reason, as another representative said earlier, the Security Council might consider expanding resolution 1612 (2005) by recognizing abduction in armed conflict as a listing criterion in the annexes to the Secretary-General's annual report. Abduction has long been used as a tactic by non-State armed groups, and is often the precursor to other grave violations. By calling for the immediate and unconditional release of children held captive by armed groups, we believe that it is time for the Security Council to emphasize its condemnation of that practice.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We are witnessing the significant involvement of non-State armed actors along with the radicalization of conflicts. Children are among those who suffer most from the consequences of armed conflict. They are recruited as soldiers, their right to education is often denied and their lives are subject to a greater risk of neglect, exploitation, trafficking, sexual violence and harmful practices such as forced marriage. Girls and boys are also increasingly the victims of abductions. Substantial progress has been achieved. Yet as the current news, even the most recent, reminds us, that plague remains. We cannot let our guard down. We therefore welcome France's invitation to make concrete suggestions to better prevent and respond to that scourge, and would like to contribute with five proposals.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Mrs. Gatto (Italy) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the French presidency for organizing this open debate with a focus on children and armed conflict. (spoke in English) This is a very timely subject. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, the briefers and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Zerrougui, for their contributions. My country continues to strongly support the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign and the efforts of the Special Representative's Office to engage with 12 armed non-State actors. Ita1y aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to make the following remarks in its national capacity. Armed conflicts have evolved in nature in recent years.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Let me conclude by stressing the importance of disseminating early-warning mechanisms to prevent gender crimes in conflict-related situations. To counter the scourge of violence against women and girls, due priority should be given to the peacekeeper policy units that are providing training in the protection of women's rights, as well as to strengthening United Nations monitoring and assessment capabilities. To that end, Italy warmly welcomes the launch of the Human Rights Up Front initiative by the Secretary-General some months ago, and the recent adoption of analytical tools for preventing such heinous acts, such as the Framework of Analysis for Atrocity Crimes.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Prevention and the response to gender-based violence were a priority during our recently concluded presidency of the Council of the European Union, in line with our long-term commitment to that issue. The Italian Government has implemented specific programmes targeting women and girls and the survivors of violence in Africa, Asia and the Middle East that aim to bridge the gap between humanitarian and development assistance. Consistent with our work on the ground, we have made the issue a priority in the EU humanitarian affairs working group in Brussels, and we organized the European Union round table on gender-based violence in emergencies, which called for renewed action at all levels. Prevention is key.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“In that respect, Italy underlines the importance of strengthening cooperation among Member States and with international jurisdictions in order to fight impunity. The effective protection of civilians depends on a culture of accountability in all conflict scenarios. Even States that are not parties to the International Criminal Court nor a party to the Rome Statute can cooperate with the Court and contribute to the discharge of its mandate, thereby assisting in reaching a fundamental goal of the international community as a whole. In strengthening the protection of civilians, women and girls in particular, we must ensure that the perpetrators of crimes realize that the Security Council will effectively follow through in enforcing individual responsibility for crimes under international law.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Moreover, in accordance with resolution 2122 (2013), the Council has committed itself to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women in conflict and post- conflict situations. In addition, the operationalization of the United Nations monitoring and reporting mechanism has been established and further developed in recent years. However, as pointed out in the Secretary-General's latest report on women and peace and security (S/2014/693) and the 2014 International Criminal Court Prosecutor's policy paper on sexual and gender-based crimes, the global landscape for women's and girls' rights in armed conflict and post-conflict settings remains dire. That is why it is time to take common action, led by the strongest possible political will of the Council.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“All of the gender- based forms of human-rights violations and abuses experienced by women and girls, such as killings, sexual violence, forced marriages, attacks on schoolgirls and restricted access to education and health facilities, need to be addressed by the Council urgently and resolutely. This is not a matter of applying normative tools - not any more. In fact, since its adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, the Security Council has recognized women's vulnerability in armed conflict, as well as the vital importance of increasing women's participation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, including peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union (EU) and with the statement delivered by the representative of Switzerland on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, and wishes to add a few remarks in its national capacity. In these times, civilians have become victims of senseless violence in an increasing number of conflicts all over the world. Neither women, girls, children nor other vulnerable groups have been spared in this most urgent crisis, which the Security Council has been discussing over the past year.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“During the Italian presidency of the European Council, working together with Germany and in close collaboration with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, we hosted a series of seminars, here and in Europe, on European Union-United Nations cooperation in crisis management. They were important occasions to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation by talking about lessons learned and the way forward. We hope that the results of that exercise will contribute to the work of the Panel. I would like to conclude by reiterating Italy's determination to continue its efforts in strengthening relationships among the United Nations, the African Union and other regional organizations and especially, the European Union.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“In consideration of the added value of unmanned aerial vehicles, we urge the High-level Independent Panel to Review Peacekeeping Operations to further explore the use of modern technologies in peace operations, while keeping in mind the concerns retained by part of the membership about the matter. Italy is ready to further engage in initiatives such as the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units in Vicenza, which is led by our Carabinieri. It provides effective training and skills, mostly to African police officers. We also intend to heighten collaboration between the Italian Army's Military Academy and the United Nations System Staff College, both in Turin.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“We trust that the peace operations review recently launched by the Secretary-General will offer an answer to those questions. More generally, we hope that the review will provide some innovative and much-needed food for thought. The reality on the ground has clearly shown the need to update the United Nations peace and security architecture. A holistic approach is necessary in order to take into account all of the various phases of conflicts. The nature ofthe attacks against civilians and Blue Helmets in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Darfur and Mali also demands more robust mandates as well as more modern equipment and appropriate training.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“We have contributed to the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel and to the Panel of the Wise, and we are glad to be in the process of granting new contributions. We have also encouraged and promoted cooperation between the African Union and African subregional organizations. In the Horn of Africa, for instance, the synergies between the action of the African Union and that of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, also strongly supported by Italy, are of the utmost importance for the effort to further consolidate the stabilization processes in the region, such as in South Sudan and Somalia. In the concept note prepared for today's discussion (S/2014/879, annex), some specific questions are posed on how we can overcome the challenges that the African Union-United Nations partnership still faces.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“Furthermore, since last February, Italy has held the command of, and provided the main contingent to, the European Union Training Mission Somalia and for the Somali security forces fighting alongside AMISOM, thus contributing to our shared goal ofquelling terrorism in the country and the region. Italy has also contributed engineers to the EU Operation in the Central African Republic in support of the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic, and subsequently the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. Politically, Italy has always upheld the role of the African Union and its structures.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“Over the years, Italy has strongly supported - politically and financially - the endeavours of the African Union. We have done so both bilaterally and within the framework of the European Union and with full respect for the principles of national and African ownership. Through the Italian African Peace Facility, we have allocated approximately â‚¬30 million for a number of initiatives developed by the African Union. In the security sector, we have contributed to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), to the development of the African Standby Force, to bilateral initiatives defined jointly with the African Union and to efforts to support the Somali security forces in developing their capacities.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“We must therefore use such comparative advantages and support regional organizations that can assume leadership, as necessary andjointly agreed, so as to ensure coherence in the response of the international community and avoid the duplication of efforts. We therefore welcome and support the efforts of the African Union to strengthen its capacities in the prevention of conflicts and in peacekeeping, and its active role in defining and implementing African solutions to African problems. We encourage the strengthening of the African Union-United Nations partnership, including through the joint planning of peacekeeping operations, so as to facilitate a smooth transition to United Nations peace missions. To that end, we look forward to a harmonization of the standards for troop- and police-contributing countries.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank your country, Sir, for having convened this very important open debate. Italy fully aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union (EU) and would like to add a few remarks in its national capacity. I know it is late, but please allow me, first of all, to say a few words to express Italy's heartfelt condolences to Pakistan following the horrible terrorist attack that struck the country in recent hours. Italy strongly encourages cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations, in keeping with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. Regional organizations can, at times, be better positioned to respond to certain problems, emergencies and crises.”
2014-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7343 (2014) · source
“Gender equality and women's empowerment are mainstreamed into development cooperation programmes. Specific projects on resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions are currently being implemented in Afghanistan, Lebanon, Somalia and Palestine. Italy supported the creation ofthe first centre for women victims of violence in Bethlehem, Palestine. In Libya, we are supporting the approval of a bill that equates victims of sexual violence with victims of war. To conclude, we have the tools to ensure that the Vision enshrined in resolution 1325 (2000) becomes reality. It is high time we use them to turn a new page in the lives of many women and girls around the world.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“The Secretary-General's report (S/2013/525) includes strategic measures to accelerate implementation, of which I would like to highlight three recommendations: increasing women's participation in United Nations peacekeeping and political missions, especially at the middle i and senior-management levels; reaching the target of 15 per cent spending for post-conflict peacebuilding projects on gender equality and women's empowerment; and systematically addressing all elements of resolution 1325 (2000) in the work of the Security Council. Italy considers resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions to be key elements of its agenda for international peace and security. We are currently reviewing our national action plan with a view to accelerating its implementation over the next three years.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“In the fight against impunity for perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, where women are often the victims, the International Criminal Court has a unique role in complementing the efforts of national courts when these are unable to bring perpetrators to justice. The United Nations also has a key role to play in assistance and capacity-building. Former judges and the specialized staff of United Nations ad hoc tribunals are potentially resources, as is cooperation with civil society organizations, in particular women- led organizations. In 2015, the Security Council will hold a high- level meeting to review the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“First, with regard to participation, we need to remove the obstacles blocking women's access to justice, which are often rooted in traditional and cultural attitudes, increase the number of women in national and international judiciary bodies and ensure that gender awareness informs their decisions. Secondly, with respect to protection, laws must be gender-sensitive, including by upholding the right of women to own land and by criminalizing sexual and gender-based violence; there should be no amnesty for such crimes. Thirdly, as to reparations, to be effective, they must have the strength to prevent the recurrence of Violations and eliminate the root causes of gender inequality. While Governments have the primary responsibility to steer such processes, the international community and other actors can provide critical support.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Mr. President, allow me to begin by thanking you for organizing today's open debate of the Security Council and the speakers for their valuable contributions. Italy welcomes the adoption by the Security Council today's of resolution 2122 (2013), on women and peace and security, which is a further step towards the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and wishes to make the following remarks in its national capacity. We appreciate the focus oftoday's debate-women's rights must be an integral component of efforts to rebuild justice and rule of law in conflict and post- conflict situations. I wish to address three areas.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source