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Gregoire-Van-Haaren

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first: 2017-03-10
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“The caliphate may have fallen, but our debate today shows us that the nexus between terrorism and organized crime is more alive than ever. The Kingdom of the Netherlands remains committed to supporting the United Nations and its Member States in countering the scourge of terrorism and organized crime, as well as in overcoming the worst pasts and creating the truly best future for all.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“In March of this year, we launched a policy toolkit to operationalize those good practices, and I am glad that they have been mentioned by many before me in their statements. Both the good practices and the toolkit were developed in close cooperation with the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute and are publicly available on the GCTF website. International cooperation between the United Nations and organizations like the GCTF is crucial for the United Nations and its Member States to stay ahead of the curve of international terrorism and organized crime. The United Nations cannot and should not go at it alone. In conclusion, sometimes people with the worst pasts create the best future. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant recruited criminals for its caliphate with that slogan.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“However, it is at the local level where the nexus manifests itself most clearly and where actions to address the nexus have the most direct effect. Building trust between national and local actors strengthens dialogue and cooperation. Such dialogue and cooperation help Governments address drivers of terrorism and organized crime at the local level, like unemployment and a lack of access to basic services. The United Nations continues to play a key role in assisting Member States, especially those with limited resources, in capacity-building at the local level to tackle the nexus. Thirdly, with respect to international cooperation, in 2018 the Kingdom of the Netherlands presented a set of good practices on the nexus between terrorism and organized crime to the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum (GCTF).”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“That requires identifying the right stakeholders from Government, civil society and academia to facilitate their interaction. It requires developing legislation to stimulate inter-agency and public-private information-sharing, in line with human rights obligations, and it requires the training of officials to use new sources of data and new methods of data collection and analysis. The Security Council can encourage Member States to engage in such actions to enhance our understanding, because only by understanding the nexus better can we better address it. Secondly, on local engagement, it is clear that one nexus does not exist. In different regions and countries, the relationship between terrorists and criminals takes different shapes.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate. We also thank the briefers for their important contributions. The Netherlands aligns itself fully with the statement that was just made on behalf of the European Union. In my national capacity, I would like to highlight three issues: research and information-sharing, local engagement and international cooperation. First, the need for more research on the nexus between terrorism and organized crime has already been highlighted. Whether it is about the environments where terrorists and criminals meet, their recruitment strategies or the link with human trafficking, we simply do not know enough yet. But we should not only do more research; we should also do better research through enhanced information-sharing.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Let us use those good practices as examples to further enhance our actions and improve training and capacity-building. In conclusion, training and building the capacity of our Blue Helmets will improve their performance and enhance their safety and security, thereby reducing the risk of casualties. Let us build further on the good initiatives that are already under way.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We therefore welcome the development and operationalization of the light coordination mechanism to deconflict training and capacity-building programmes, which the Kingdom of the Netherlands financially supports. This brings me to my last point. One of the Action for Peacekeeping focus areas for the Kingdom of the Netherlands is training and performance. We provide numerous trainings, often together with other Member States, on a wide range of subjects, including peacekeeping military intelligence, protection of civilians, United Nations police and gender in operations, and we support the United Nations mobile training teams. Many initiatives have already been taken to improve training and capacity-building. Along the way, many lessons have been learned and improvements made.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We, the Member States, as well as the Secretariat, must stay committed to and focused on the implementation of the Declaration, our blueprint for all further action. Secondly, today, more than a year after the launch of Action for Peacekeeping, we must stand together, focus on the tasks we have set ourselves and persevere to get the job done. If we want to strengthen our peacekeeping missions and improve the safety and security of our personnel, coordination is key. There are many initiatives, and there is a need for coherence and consistency. We therefore greatly value the coordinating role of the Secretariat in aligning all Action for Peacekeeping efforts and actions. We encourage the Secretariat to play a proactive role in identifying training needs and matching them with the pledging countries.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“However, there is a world to be won if we manage to go from saying to doing. In addressing the challenges that training and capacity-building still face, I wish to focus on three elements: first, the Action for Peacekeeping framework; secondly, from commitments to action; and, thirdly, good practices. First, the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations under the Action for Peacekeeping initiative enjoys wide support among Member States. We are also very encouraged by the steps that the Secretariat is taking to advance the Action for Peacekeeping agenda and guide these efforts. The Declaration of Shared Commitments lays out what needs to be done, and we know that implementation is the hardest part of the improvement of United Nations peacekeeping.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“I would like to start by thanking the briefers for their insightful presentations. The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. Let me commend Indonesia for making peacekeeping, and especially the improvement of safety and security and performance, a priority during its presidency. This momentous debate allows us to exchange views on such important topics as training and capacity-building. I say nothing new when I state that adequate training improves the performance of peacekeepers and that, in combination with good equipment, it enhances safety and security and decreases the risk of fatalities. Both predeployment training and in-mission training of high quality are essential for the effective implementation of peacekeeping mandates.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I should like to quote Ms. Nadia Murad on her acceptance of the Nobel Peace Prize: "Thank you very much for this honour, but the fact remains that the only prize in the world that can restore our dignity is justice and the prosecution of criminals."”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we fully support the statement by the representative of France following the vote on resolution 2467 (2019). We should provide survivors with both protection and legal action. I am thinking not only about the survivors of sexual Violence in South Sudan whom I mentioned earlier, but also about Yezidi women and girls, and about the Rohingya women and girls I met during the Security Council visit to Bangladesh and Myanmar almost a year ago today. The Security Council has raised expectations and should follow through on them, and justice is at the top of the list. In that regard, we reiterate our full support to the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and to the Myanmar investigative mechanism that will soon start its important work.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Where no specific sanctions regimes exist yet, the Council should explore innovative ways to use sanctions following the listings in the annex. My third point is about the survivor-centred approach. Taking a survivor-centred approach means listening to survivors and respecting their rights, wishes and needs while taking into account their privacy and confidentiality. Sexual violence is aimed at wrecking communities, and it is essential to address survivors' needs if communities are to be rebuilt. To enable survivors to choose freely, we should support them with comprehensive information and services, including those related to sexual and reproductive health and rights, safe abortion and mental health and psychosocial support, as guaranteed by international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We call upon all Council members to extend that practice to all remaining relevant sanctions regimes and to ensure adequate follow-up. Furthermore, the cooperation and interaction among sanctions committees, panels and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General should be further strengthened. It is important for the Council to include sexual violence in its deliberations on country-specific situations. In December, we facilitated the briefing by Special Representative Patten to the Council on sexual violence in Bentiu, South Sudan (see S/PV.8431). Such briefings, as well as briefings to Sanctions Committees, should become the rule rather than the exception. Lastly, the sanctions architecture should be better linked to the findings in the Secretary-General's report, which has the same list ofparties as last year's.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We remind the Council of its power to refer situations, such as the situations in Syria and Myanmar, to the ICC and we call upon States to become a party to the Rome Statute of the ICC. Secondly, sanctions can contribute to the fight against impunity and be a form of deterrence and prevention. Last October, the Kingdom of the Netherlands initiated an Arria formula meeting, at which the Council discussed ways in which sanctions could contribute to moving from a culture of impunity to a culture of deterrence. Allow me to highlight three main takeaways. They are in line with the recommendations in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/280), which we strongly support. To start with, the Council should systematically and explicitly incorporate and apply sexual violence as a stand-alone designation criterion in sanctions regimes.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Today, I will focus on accountability, addressing, first, the role of the International Criminal Court (ICC); secondly, sanctions; and thirdly, the survivor- centred approach, including sexual and reproductive health and rights. First, enhanced accountability would send a strong and preventative signal to perpetrators and protect the safety and lives of millions of women, girls, men and boys in conflict areas. A coherent accountability approach to conflict-related sexual violence is important and the primary responsibility for accountability rests with the State. When States are unable or unwilling to prosecute, the ICC can play an important role in holding perpetrators accountable.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Let me start by commending Germany, as well as France, for their excellent stewardship with regard to the women and peace and security agenda during the past two months. The Kingdom of the Netherlands fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union and the statement delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of 55 countries. The pertinent briefings of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative show that addressing that topic is as important today as ever. We applaud their leadership and want to reiterate our full support for Ms. Patten and her mandate. In addition, we wish to express our appreciation for Dr. Denis Mukwege, Ms. Nadia Murad, Ms. Inas Miloud and Ms. Amal Clooney for sharing their experience and expertise on that topic.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“And it shows that the Kingdom of the Netherlands continues to cooperate with its partners and the United Nations and its Member States to stop terrorism at its source.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“As United Nations entities, Governments and international organizations, we have to learn from each other, share good practices and strengthen capacity-building. Only by doing so can we be greater than the sum of our parts in countering terrorism. In conclusion, two weeks ago, two men were arrested in Amsterdam in connection with a horrific terrorist attack that occurred in the capital of your country, Madam President, in 2015. The two men are accused of selling Kalashnikovs and explosives that were used in the Paris attack that killed 129 people. Four years later, this shows that investigating financial and other resources is key to holding terrorists and their accomplices to account. It shows that complacency in our fight against terrorism is not an option and cannot be one.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Since its inception, this public-private partnership has resulted in more than 300 additional suspicious transactions reports related to terrorism financing. We encourage the United Nations and its Member States to engage in similar efforts to join forces with the private sector. On my third and final point, coordination, I commend France's efforts to bring the important work of the Financial Action Task Force closer to that of the United Nations. The coordination of these bodies' efforts, as well as those of the Global Counterterrorism Forum, the Egmont Group and the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS, is extremely important to us if we are to stay ahead of the curve. The same goes for international coordination within the United Nations system.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“We call on the Security Council to see to those aspects when it reviews the implementation of resolution 2462 (2019), a year from now. With regard to my second point, on public-private cooperation, the public and private sectors are natural allies in the fight against terrorism and its financing. I applaud France's efforts to enhance public-private cooperation in countering the financing of terrorism through resolution 2462 (2019). In the Netherlands we have already had good experiences with such cooperation. For some years now, our public prosecutor, police, financial-intelligence unit and private companies, including banks and insurance companies, have shared information on individuals and transactions related to terrorism on a basis of civil law.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Resolution 2462 (2019) will guide us in doing so. But changing and developing our approach does not mean that the rules of the game have changed. On the contrary, every country's obligation under international law, particularly human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, is now more relevant than ever. This is also why the Kingdom of the Netherlands is a candidate for a seat on the Human Rights Council for the 2020-2022 term. If we waver on our commitments under international law, we will only be playing into the hands of the terrorists we want to fight. We therefore have to ensure through fair risk assessment that non-governmental organizations can continue to operate in a free space and that humanitarian actors can continue to deliver aid in line with humanitarian principles.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“I wish to thank you, Madam President, for organizing today's important debate, and to thank the briefers for their contributions. Allow me also to commend the Security Council on its unanimous adoption of resolution 2462 (2019), which the Kingdom of the Netherlands proudly co-sponsored. The Kingdom of the Netherlands fully aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. In my national capacity, I would like to highlight three issues - first, obligations under international law; secondly, public-private cooperation; and, thirdly, coordination. Many of the previous speakers today have said that the terrorist threat is changing and the technology with which they finance their operations is developing, and that we therefore have to change and develop our approach to terrorism financing. We agree.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Its security implications are as pertinent as rising sea levels, environmental degradation and the growing number of climate-related disasters affecting human security. Sint Maarteners remember all too vividly what this could lead to. We therefore welcome the Secretary- General's climate summit this September. The summit is an opportunity to address all aspects of climate change, including addressing the adverse effects of climate change on international peace and security and building resilient societies through adaptation. As the Secretary-General has said, climate change is the biggest threat that our generation faces, and we urge the Council to assign the issue the priority it deserves by calling for integrated risk assessments and encouraging climate- and conflict-sensitive programming.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“To that end, on 13 December 2018, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, together with the Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Development of SIDS and the Caribbean Community's Caribbean Disaster Emergence Management Agency, organized a Caribbean conference on planetary security. Its outcomes will contribute to the Planetary Security Conference to be held in The Hague on 19 and 20 February. We hope to see many ofthe participants in today's meeting at that Conference. To conclude, if we predict better through early warning and prepare better through early action, we can prevent conflict. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the ultimate prevention agenda, in which addressing climate change - SDG13 - is embedded.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Sound risk assessments would enable us to develop joint risk management strategies, in other words, prepare. The United Nations system and Member States need to be better prepared not just to identify risks, but also to strengthen operations and develop programmes accordingly. For this, it is crucial that mandates reflect the necessity for integrated risk assessment and that missions and United Nations entities are given the institutional capacity and means to do so. The United Nations should respond coherently across its pillars in order to address climate- and water-related security risks in a timely manner. Outside of the United Nations, we need to do more to share knowledge and best practices and explore actionable responses.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“It is for this reason that the Kingdom of the Netherlands has repeatedly called for an integrated risk assessment and analysis, and for the strengthening of institutional capacity in that area. Integrated risk assessments should include all threat multipliers, including water stress and climate change. During an Arria Formula meeting on water, peace and security, which we co-hosted with the Dominican Republic, among others, the World Resources Institute presented an early-warning tool to enhance such risk assessments. Tools such as these can help Governments and the United Nations system enhance risk assessment and analysis. We welcome the progress that the Council has made to this effect and encourage it to expand this to the relevant country situations and mission contexts.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Today still, St. Maarteners and other Caribbean citizens are confronted with its aftermath. The link between climate change and security is clear and undeniable. Increased risks of climate disasters mean increased threats to human security and exacerbated vulnerabilities. Today's briefers demonstrated this by emphasizing that climate-related disasters such as hurricanes severely impact socioeconomic development and cause environmental degradation. In this context, let me draw the Council's attention to the "3P" approach: if we want to prevent, we need to predict and prepare. If we could predict the security implications of natural disasters, we would be one step closer to addressing such risks.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The Kingdom of the Netherlands aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. By organizing today's debate on the impacts of climate-related disasters on international peace and security, the Dominican Republic is asking Member States to address an issue that the Secretary-General deemed as the defining issue of our time: climate change. As the countries in our Kingdom are some of its closest neighbours, we welcome this focus. The Caribbean is a region that is especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change. As the Council is aware, Sint Maarten was among the islands most heavily affected by Hurricane Irma, in September 2017. The strongest Atlantic hurricane on record, it left 70 per cent of the houses there severely damaged, forcing an unprecedented number of people into public shelters.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Allow me to warmly congratulate you, Mr. President, and the people of the Dominican Republic on your elected membership of the Security Council and for having convened this debate on an issue that, as you know, is very close to our hearts. With its membership on the Council, the Dominican Republic has an opportunity to represent the voice of the small island developing States (SIDS) - a voice that we amplified throughout our membership of the Council, as a Kingdom consisting of four autonomous countries, of which Aruba, Curacao and Sint Maarten are SIDS. Unfortunately, the Prime Minister of Sint Maarten, who had really wanted to be present here at today's debate, had to cancel her trip at the last minute owing to pressing engagements.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“We strongly reaffirm the need for all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. The need for transparent, credible and independent investigations into alleged violations of international humanitarian law is clear. Without it, the violence and instability in Yemen is likely to continue. Those responsible for violations of international humanitarian law need to be held to account. We thank the United Kingdom, as penholder, for the wise manner in which it steered the process as well as its tireless efforts, and we thank all Council members for putting the interests of the Yemeni people at the centre of their decision-making.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“Such an agreement is to be attained through an inclusive political process; this also implies that the parties themselves should include women in their delegations. With this resolution, Special Envoy Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock and retired Major General Patrick Cammaert, as Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, will be able to operate for the benefit of the people of Yemen. In the presidential statement on Yemen of 15 March (S/PRST/2018/5), the Council stressed the importance of accountability and respect for the principles of proportionality, precaution and distinction. The Kingdom of the Netherlands believes that accountability is key to preventing further indiscriminate attacks and the targeting of civilians and civilian objects, wherever they occur.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“The Kingdom of the Netherlands is pleased that the Council has ultimately been able to adopt unanimously a text that will increase the chances for peace in Yemen. In line with resolution 2417 (2018), on the link between conflict and hunger, resolution 2451 (2018) calls on the parties to allow and facilitate the safe, rapid and unhindered access of humanitarian personnel to all those in need. In the context of the tremendous humanitarian challenges in Yemen, with millions of Yemenis on the brink of a massive, conflict- induced famine, the text will help to alleviate the humanitarian situation. The resolution welcomes the consultations held in Sweden, noting the vital importance ofmaking progress towards a political agreement to end the conflict.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“It remains crucial to continue to support the Government of Guinea-Bissau and other political stakeholders in sustaining peace in Guinea-Bissau.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“In addition to the role of ECOWAS, we also want to stress the important role that the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB) plays in Guinea-Bissau. We support the European Union's decision to continue to finance ECOMIB. In conclusion, ECOWAS, the African Union, the European Union, the Community of Portuguese Language Countries and the United Nations remain partners in building peace in Guinea-Bissau, with UNIOGBIS as its main convener. We call upon the Council to continue to monitor the situation closely and base a possible reconfiguration of the tasks of UNIOGBIS on clear benchmarks and achievements, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and actors on the ground. The Council's involvement in Guinea- Bissau has a clear link to the prevention of the outbreak of violence at a difficult political impasse.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“Additionally, the sanctions regime imposed under resolution 2048 (2012) remains linked to the electoral cycle. Any reconsideration of the sanctions - in any direction - should be based on the conduct and completion of a full electoral cycle. My third point concerns the indispensable role that ECOWAS plays in building and sustaining peace in Guinea-Bissau. We commend the efforts of ECOWAS in Guinea-Bissau, particularly the visit to Bissau on 12 December. We welcome the issuance of the communique following the visit, in which ECOWAS called on President Vaz to announce, prior to the ECOWAS summit on 22 December, a new date for elections before the end of January. We regret that the authorities in Guinea-Bissau have not adhered to that line.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“The Technical Office for Electoral Processes Support should be able to continue its work unhindered, and the legislative elections must take place prior to the presidential elections. The organization of free, inclusive, fair, transparent and credible legislative and presidential elections is crucial for the implementation of the Conakry Agreement and the ECOWAS six-point road map, the full implementation of which remains the only way to achieve lasting peace and stability in Guinea-Bissau. The Kingdom of the Netherlands would, therefore, like to highlight two other elements in that regard: the signing of a stability pact; and the urgent need for constitutional reform. The stability pact must be further deliberated on in an inclusive manner, and the signing of the pact should occur prior to the organization of legislative elections.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“While we welcome the setting ofa date for elections, the Kingdom of the Netherlands regrets the fact that the date is not in line with the end-of-January deadline, as stipulated in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) communique of 12 December. Also, given the near completion of the voter registration process, it is difficult to comprehend why the new date is not in conformity with that deadline. It remains imperative that free, fair and credible elections take place prior to the presidential elections. Combining those elections remains unacceptable. We therefore request the authorities of Guinea- Bissau to base the date of elections on the ongoing voter registration process and to adhere to the timeline stipulated by ECOWAS in its communique of 12 December.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“The Kingdom of the Netherlands would like to emphasize the need for a responsible transition strategy that takes into consideration the achievements of the mission and the country and allows for the active engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission. A responsible exit and a coherent transition are essential in order to both build and sustain peace in Guinea- Bissau and to prevent Guinea-Bissau from sinking deeper into political instability. Secondly, the political situation in Guinea-Bissau is extremely troubling. The Kingdom of the Netherlands regrets the fact that the legislative elections scheduled for 18 November did not take place. We take note of the presidential decree of 20 December, in which the date for elections has been set for 10 March 2019.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“That is exactly the type of reporting that we need in order for the Security Council to do good work. The Kingdom of the Netherlands considers that report to be an example of how the United Nations can outline the evolution of peacekeeping and special political missions and ensure a smooth transition. A phased transition would definitely be necessary in any possible UNIOGBIS exit scenario, which we do not take as a given, based on resolution 2404 (2018). Nevertheless, if the Council were to contemplate an exit, it is imperative that benchmarks be set. Benchmarks should not be linked to time but should rather be based on the achievement of actual qualitative benchmarks in the country. Those benchmarks should include, at least, the successful completion of the electoral cycle and the subsequent formation of a Government.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“On behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, I would like to express our sincere thanks to Cote d'Ivoire for organizing this briefing. We wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun and Ambassador Vieira for their informative briefings. Please allow me to focus on three important points in relation to the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS) and the situation in that country: first, a responsible transition; secondly, political developments; and thirdly, the role of international partners. Regarding the possible transition of UNIOGBIS, I would like to start by thanking Assistant Secretary- General Zerihoun and the rest of the UNIOGBIS team for the thorough report and its clear and honest analysis (S/2018/1086).”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“Women and young people therefore must be effectively involved in the implementation of the Support Plan and have a voice in the decisions taken regarding them. In conclusion, the Kingdom of the Netherlands expresses its support for the Special Adviser, Mr. Thiaw, in the implementation of the Support Plan and its six priorities. We urge the Council to continue to support these efforts in order to make possible the full implementation of the Plan through a consistent and inclusive approach that is focused on the root cause of the problem.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Thiaw, and his team, in translating such assessments into programmes that take account of conflicts and climate in order to strengthen resilience in the region. Thirdly, we commend the inclusive approach of the support plan vis-a-vis women and young people. The Kingdom of the Netherlands welcomes the close link between the Support Plan and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. As we have already underscored, the programme is a prevention tool par excellence. Ensuring lasting means of subsistence is crucial to build a lasting peace. It is often women and children who pay the heaviest price during conflict, and this is particularly true in the Sahel, which has the youngest population in the world.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Climate change knows no borders, and, to counter it, we need to also take that approach. The Kingdom of the Netherlands has always been in favour of a joint approach in terms of risk assessment and risk management strategies, as can be seen in the statements made by the President of the Council on, inter alia, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, and the mandate of MINUSMA. During the Arria Formula meeting on water, peace and security held in October, the instrument that was presented was aimed at using such risk assessments to develop responses that take into consideration conflicts and climate in Mali and elsewhere. A key role has been accorded the Special Adviser, Mr.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“We would also underscore that an integrated approach is necessary not only at the regional level but also at the national and local levels. In that context, we would particularly encourage the Secretary-General to continue work on the drafting of an integrated strategic framework for Mali, as stipulated in the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). My second point is on combating climate change, water stress and other root causes of conflicts. It is right that the Support Plan focuses as a priority on strengthening resilience and the management of climate-related security risks. The Sahel is one of the regions in the world worst affected by the pernicious effects of climate change and water stress.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“It is particularly important to bolster coordination and consistency among development and security stakeholders. The Kingdom of the Netherlands therefore welcomes the recent Group of Five for the Sahel conference in Niamey, as well as the donor conference in Nouakchott, focusing on the development pillars of the Group of Five for the Sahel. During those meetings, local and international stakeholders underscored the importance of taking into consideration the link between security and development in building a lasting peace in the Sahel. Gaining the confidence of local populations, fully respecting human rights and strengthening national judicial systems in this regard are absolutely crucial undertakings.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“First, regarding the need for an integrated and coordinated approach in the context of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, I would like to recall that the shock waves of the instability in the Sahel reach far beyond the region, even to the shores of Europe. Real, long-term solutions are crucial in order to respond to this issue. That is why the Kingdom of the Netherlands truly appreciates the positive approach of the Support Plan, which focuses on opportunities more than difficulties. Consistency and coordination are crucial to acting in the six priority areas of the Plan. We support the efforts of the Special Adviser, Ibrahim Thiaw, and his team to ensure the consistent implementation of the Strategy and the Support Plan.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Gregoire Van Haaren (Netherlands) (spoke in French): Allow me at the outset to thank Cote d'lvoire for having organized this briefing in a timely fashion. I also wish to thank all speakers for their briefings. The Kingdom of the Netherlands wishes to emphasize the following three points: first, the need for an integrated and coordinated approach to the issue of the Sahel; secondly, the need to combat climate change, water stress and other root causes of conflict, in keeping with the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel; and, thirdly, the need to build a lasting peace in the region through an approach that includes women and young people.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“We have done it before, and we must not shy away from doing it again. In conclusion, drugs damage countries' social, health-care and economic systems. In my introduction, I talked about an integrated approach to counter drug trafficking. Ultimately, the Sustainable Development Goals provide such an integrated approach. We must ensure the rule of law and better living conditions for our people so that drug traffickers cannot get a foothold. Let this be our joint goal in our fight against drug traffickers in West and Central Africa and around the world.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Accordingly, the Kingdom of the Netherlands supported the secondment of a Nigerian prosecutor in Italy to facilitate information sharing and mutual legal assistance in the area of illicit trafficking. We recommend similar secondments in other Member States and institutions. Concerning my last point - sanctions - criminal networks thrive in conflict and in situations in which corruption and impunity are widespread. The Council must use its entire toolkit to address threats against international peace and security, including through targeted sanctions against traffickers who spoil peace processes and weaken institutions. We already have good practices. In the Mali sanctions regime, the production and trafficking of narcotic drugs is a listing criterion, and in the Libya sanctions regime, the Council targeted human traffickers.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source