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Grunditz

lines on the record: 106
first: 2011-03-10
most recent: 2014-09-18
sittings or episodes: 15
sources: un-security-council

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“In closing, Sweden will continue to stand by the affected countries and will announce further significant support at the earliest opportunity.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“Our clear ambition, however, is to come forward with significant additional contributions very soon. Sweden would like to underline the importance of ensuring that the national health systems ofthe countries involved are generally strengthened in parallel with the short-term emergency efforts. The crisis has also highlighted other fragilities in the countries concerned that should be closely monitored and addressed. We must remain mindful of the potential implications of the crisis for peace and security, considering that all three countries most affected are under the supervision of the Peacebuilding Commission. And, finally, we should identify benchmarks and key measures to be taken during their post-emergency transition. A new void must not materialize.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“The Swedish international development cooperation agency is now in the final stages of preparing an additional package of $13 million in response to the appeal from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, directed primarily to UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service. We are also supporting a WHO coordinator in Sierra Leone, and we are investigating ways of supporting the accommodation of international medical staff in Monrovia and possibly also in Freetown. Due to the current parliamentary situation in Sweden, where since Monday of this week we have had a caretaker Government, it is not certain that additional contributions will be able to be decided on or announced in the next few days.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“We have longstanding relationships with all the countries concerned, and a strong partnership with Liberia, both bilaterally and as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission's Liberia country team, along with partnering the United States in implementing Liberia's new deal on peacebuilding and State-building. Bilaterally, since April Sweden has contributed $4.4 million to the three countries most affected, mainly though partners such as the International Rescue Committee, Medecins Sans Frontieres, Action contre la faim and the Swedish Red Cross.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's initiative in convening a high-level meeting on this topic during the upcoming General Assembly ministerial week, and his important efforts to improve the international coalition's coordination, including through his appointment of a Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Ebola and his proposal for the establishment of the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response. Sweden is one of the world's top donors of humanitarian assistance and development aid. We clearly hear the call for an immediate scaling-up of the efforts to combat Ebola.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“Thank you for calling this very important meeting, Mr. President. It is a strong acknowledgement of the seriousness of the situation, and Sweden welcomed the opportunity to sponsor today's resolution (2177 (2014)). Sweden aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union. We join the global emergency appeals for scaling up all efforts, and we commend the leadership shown by the Secretary-General and the United States in that regard.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“The admission of Liberia to the World Trade Organization could be important in this regard. While the Liberian Government will need to provide national resources for longer-term peacebuilding priorities, the continued strong support of international partners in this area will be even more essential during the period of recovery from the deep crisis Liberia is now facing. The continuation of work by the Government of Liberia on a new deal compact could promote streamlined and simplified donor frameworks for accountability and the effectiveness of future support. The Peacebuilding Support Office stands ready to flexibly reorient the allocation of funds from the Peacebuilding Fund, should this be needed.”
2014-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7260 (2014) · source
“While there may well be need for some adjustments to the agreed peacebuilding programme, national reconciliation processes and the further strengthening of national institutions, including the police, justice and security sectors, will likely remain key priorities. The decentralization of services and land reform, as well as the accountable and transparent management of natural resources, are also fundamental to long-term peace and stability in the country. As we continue to support these peacebuilding efforts in Liberia, important lessons should be drawn from the current crisis, including with a view to further strengthening resilience and State-society relations. Considering the negative impact of the crisis on the Liberian economy, joint efforts will also be needed to stimulate future growth and development.”
2014-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7260 (2014) · source
“Government efforts to ensure the rule of law and the protection of civilians, as well as effective public communication and other confidence-building measures to prevent further social unrest should be encouraged and supported. Another example, highlighted in the report from my visit to Liberia in early July, is the urgent need to resource and address the immediate capability and mobility gaps ofthe Liberia National Police. A continued strong international presence on the ground, including UNMIL, will be important to all these efforts, as will the provision of adequate, rapid and flexible resources. Later on, as opportunities again arise and resources become available, peacebuilding efforts should continue.”
2014-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7260 (2014) · source
“It is evident that sustained international support will be needed to ensure that the important gains made in development and stability can be maintained, and to ensure that Liberia continues on the path towards long- term peace and prosperity. Our immediate focus should be on supporting Liberia in combating this deadly virus and coping with the humanitarian needs it has created. Short-term interventions, however, need not be short-sighted. To the extent possible, efforts need to connect with longer-term objectives. For instance, short-term health interventions should link up with longer-term strengthening of the health sector. Furthermore, a comprehensive approach, addressing the broad array of challenges will be needed.”
2014-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7260 (2014) · source
“Despite significant national and international efforts, this deadly disease, which transcends national boarders, is now growing exponentially. The challenges posed by what has become the worst Ebola epidemic in history would be overwhelming for any single country to cope with alone. The well-coordinated support of the international community and regional cooperation are absolutely critical. The outbreak has generated challenges in several areas and demonstrated that, notwithstanding the considerable progress made over the past decade, Liberia remains a fragile country in post-conflict transition. It is fragile in terms of both resources and resilience to shocks such as this. We have also witnessed incidents of unrest, the spread of fear among the population, and some resistance to Government intervention.”
2014-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7260 (2014) · source
“The PBC should be well placed to continue facilitating a regional perspective, as well as to promote relevant links between the security, humanitarian and development aspects of the crisis. The Ebola epidemic is unprecedented. Liberia is facing an accelerated and multidimensional crisis. Humanitarian needs are rising fast. Restrictions on mobility have already had a serious impact on economic activity, and economic growth is predicted to slow down significantly, putting further strain on already scarce Government finances. In Liberia, the crisis has hit at a time when growth was already declining and fiscal constraints had started to affect funding in several areas, including for important peacebuilding priorities.”
2014-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7260 (2014) · source
“Yesterday, the PBC Organizational Committee held a meeting with Mr. Nabarro, the senior United Nations system coordinator for the Ebola virus disease, and decided to issue a statement in support ofhis efforts. As Chairs of the PBC configurations for Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, we issued a letter on 6 August highlighting the need for international support. On 18 August, we also held a joint informal meeting via video teleconference with the United Nations at the country level, resulting in the issuance of a statement stressing the need for resource mobilization and for the coordination of international efforts. At that meeting, the Secretary General of the Mano River Union, Mr. Kaba, also underlined the need for closer regional coordination.”
2014-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7260 (2014) · source
“Mr. Grunditz: Let me begin by expressing my deepest condolences to the families and friends of all those who have perished in the Ebola outbreak. I would like to commend the concerned countries for their resilience and steadfast determination in these difficult times. I pay tribute to the many brave health-care workers engaged in the tireless efforts to counter this terrible disease. Let me also express appreciation for the important support provided by the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), members of the United Nations country team, particularly the World Health Organization, and other international partners. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) has an important role in raising awareness, mobilizing resources and encouraging coordinated international support for a Liberia now facing a merciless epidemic.”
2014-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7260 (2014) · source
“We welcome the commitment by eight concerned Governments to protect children, and we acknowledge the efforts by the Government of Chad to fulfil the requirements of the accelerated implementation of its action plan to end the recruitment and use of children as soldiers. We share the view that more resources will have to be devoted to the healing and reintegration of former child soldiers.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“As pointed out in the report, developments in several African States, as well as in Afghanistan, also constitute cause for serious concern, not least with regard to the abduction of children by non-State armed groups, notably Boko Haram. We strongly urge all actors to immediately cease all grave violations of international humanitarian law with regard to children, including sexual and gender-based violence. Perpetrators must not go unpunished. We must fight against impunity and support national and international accountability mechanisms such as the International Criminal Court. We reiterate our support for the Special Representative's Children, Not Soldiers campaign to end the recruitment and use of children by Government security forces by 2016, as endorsed by the Council on 7 March.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Protecting schools and access to education in conflict settings is not only a matter of protecting lives but one of minimizing the long-term impact of conflict on children and their communities. Schools simply must be safe havens. The Nordic countries are deeply concerned about the many cases of indiscriminate violence and killings in Iraq. We condemn the killing and maiming of children, as well as the rampant use of abduction and sexual violence in attacks against civilians and minorities, including children. Likewise, the situation in Syria remains extremely serious, with the killing and maiming of children and attacks on schools and hospitals occurring at very high rates. The fact that children constituted almost a quarter of those killed in the recent Gaza conflict is simply horrifying.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“The Nordic countries would also like to stress the importance of children continuing to have access to basic services, including education and health care, during conflict and post-conflict periods. Attacks on schools and hospitals deprive children of their basic rights and may amount to war crimes. The use of schools by armed parties as bases, barracks, weapon-storage facilities or for other military purposes, as detailed in the Secretary-General's report, disrupts access to education and learning and poses a grave threat to the lives of students and teachers. We have seen appalling examples of attacks on schools in recent months. We call on all States to take concrete measures to refrain from using schools and similar facilities for military purposes and from carrying out attacks on facilities used for hosting children.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Last month, Sweden hosted a United Nations child-protection training-of-trainers course at the Swedish Armed Forces International Centre, in which 27 experienced trainers from 23 different countries participated. The course benefited from the participation of child-protection advisers from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Mission in the Sudan, who shared their experiences with the national trainers. Those trainers are now ready to conduct predeployment training of peacekeepers on the issue of child protection in their respective countries. It is important that United Nations troop-contributing countries maintain the highest standards in that regard.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Some 77 per cent of children in conflict-affected and fragile States never enter primary school, and malnourishment attributable to conflict imperils their learning capability. Of course, the majority of the world's malnourished children live in conflict-related areas. This November will mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the signing of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, but we still continue to see atrocities against children. The protection of children in armed conflicts is a moral imperative and a matter impacting our credibility as representatives of the international community. One step we can take involves the predeployment training of peacekeepers on child protection, as mentioned by Under-Secretary-General Ladsous in his briefing earlier in the meeting.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Today, 1 billion children live in areas affected by armed conflict, and 300 million of those children are under the age of five. New crises overshadow some of the previous gains we have made with regard to protecting children. The substantive increase in the number of children killed and injured in conflict in 2013 was alarming, and reminds us again of the grave impact on children of the use of explosive weapons in populated areas and of the indiscriminate use of violence by some non-State armed groups. But we must also consider the large-scale indirect effects of conflict on children, namely, the vast number of them who perish from effects such as disease, starvation and dehydration. Child mortality at birth is twice as high in conflict- affected States as compared to developed countries where peace prevails.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. At the outset, we would like to thank the United States presidency for the continued focus of the Council on this important issue. We would also like to acknowledge the crucial role played by Special Representative Leila Zerrougui and her Office, as well as the important work of the United Nations Children's Fund and other United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in the field. In that regard, we would like to thank all of today's briefers for their valuable contributions to this debate. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General and his staff for an excellent report (S/2014/339). Armed conflict is devastating for children.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“The 2015 review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, which should be comprehensive in scope, may help us improve our ability to provide coordinated support - a United Nations delivering as one i to countries emerging from conflict by linking security with development more closely and ensuring seamless transitions between missions and United Nations country teams. Finally, United Nations peacekeeping missions also need to minimize the environmental impact of their presence, in order to not adversely affect local communities and their livelihoods. We need to "green the Blue". The Nordic countries stand ready to engage in a discussion on how to best address that issue in a broader peacekeeping context.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“While prevention is crucial in trying to avoid conflict, lasting peace requires a sustainable presence by the international community throughout the whole conflict cycle. It is necessary to support peacebuilding in order to prevent relapses into conflict. The transition of responsibility from full-fledged peacekeeping operations to political missions, United Nations country teams, host country authorities and national actors requires careful stewardship. The cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations and actors needs to be strengthened to reinforce such efforts. We acknowledge resolution 2086 (2013) on multidimensional peacekeeping, which highlights the importance of coherence between peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Furthermore, the capacity of peacekeepers to create an enabling environment for peacebuilding activities in critical areas such as security sector reform, rule of law and human rights should be strengthened. In the context of training, we continue to emphasize the importance of ensuring that the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security are reflected in all activities relating to peacekeeping. The Nordic countries also welcome the ongoing trend of the systematic integration of human rights components into peacekeeping operations. It is our long-standing position that respect for human rights is a central aspect of all peace operations. Preventing impunity is a key element in creating sustainable peace.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“The further development ofthe use ofinter-mission cooperation, including through the use of military reserve forces, could be another way to enhance the efficiency of peacekeeping operations. Mobile reaction forces within missions or in regional arrangements involving more than one mission would offer a higher degree of flexibility and sustainability for missions than we see today. A more complex reality for United Nations peacekeeping also requires more efforts to provide appropriate training to police and military personnel operating in United Nations missions. Priority should be given to developing standards within the rule of law context, with an emphasis on the role of the police in peacekeeping.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“We look forward to contributing to the development of a conceptual approach for the use of information and analysis units and unarmed unmanned aerial vehicles within United Nations missions. New operational methods and technologies also require new working methods. At the operational level, it is essential that appropriate systems be developed for a relevant level of information security and the use of secure communications. At the strategic level, the increased use of new technologies needs to be reflected in United Nations policy and regulatory documents. That is vital, not only for the sake of efficiency, but also for the legitimacy of United Nations peacekeeping.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“That engagement continues and is being strengthened. Several Nordic countries are participating in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Sweden will soon make a substantial contribution consisting of an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance unit, which will support the All Sources Information Fusion Unit of MINUSMA. The conditions facing peacekeeping today pose new challenges to the security of peacekeepers and the protection of civilians, which is one of the key tasks of United Nations peacekeeping missions. We believe that new technology, in addition to providing enhanced force protection, will strengthen the ability to protect civilians. It also has the potential of improving the operational effect - and thus efficiency - of missions in carrying out their mandates.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“At the outset, allow me to pay tribute to all troop- and police-contributing countries that, through their commitment to international peace and security, readily put their personnel in harm's way, often in hostile environments in countries suffering from conflict. In so doing, they form the backbone of United Nations peacekeeping, and we should all be grateful for their commitment and sacrifice. I would like to acknowledge the important progress made by African States within the framework of the African Peace and Security Architecture. The Nordic countries stand ready to continue to support a further enhanced African ability to deal with peace and security challenges on African soil. The Nordic countries have a long-standing tradition of participating and cooperating in United Nations peacekeeping.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We thank the Secretary-General for his important statement and welcome this opportunity to discuss new trends and challenges to peacekeeping. Forward- leaning action at the political, strategic and operational levels will be needed to make modern United Nations peacekeeping fit for purpose. Peacekeeping activities should be designed not only to keep the peace, but also to facilitate post-conflict peacebuilding, help prevent relapses into conflict and assist in progress towards sustainable peace and development.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“All efforts must be made to ensure humanitarian access. Further attacks against humanitarian personnel are unacceptable. We welcome efforts to improve humanitarian coordination and the establishment of a common humanitarian fund. We would like to encourage more donors to channel funding through the United Nations pooled funds. In conclusion, the Nordic countries acknowledge the Afghan Government's efforts to take its commitments forward. We encourage the Government to continue its demanding work and to push forward during the upcoming elections. Benchmarks are not only factors in building the confidence ofthe international community; they are vital above all in building a more democratic, prosperous and stable Afghanistan for all its citizens.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Issues such as the full implementation of the law on the elimination of violence against women, continued efforts to increase safe and secure access to quality education for women and girls, and guarantees for their equal political participation in decision-making will remain crucial. Freedom of the media is particularly important in the context of both the upcoming elections and the building of a free, open and transparent society. Progress has been achieved, but threats remain towards the media. That was recently highlighted by the horrible assassination of the Swedish journalist Nils Horner in Kabul and by recent cases of violence against reporters in Mazar-e-Sharif. The humanitarian situation remains a cause for concern, not leastwith regard to health and the increasing numbers of displaced persons.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“As more donors channel their funding through United Nations financing mechanisms, that role becomes increasingly vital. For several of the Nordic countries, Afghanistan is already their largest bilateral development cooperation partner. The foundation for that is the strong domestic political and popular support in the countries concerned. Our Governments and national parliaments consider human rights, in particular women's rights, a core issue when deciding on future financial and political support to Afghanistan. It is important that the Afghan political leadership show firm commitment in promoting women's rights, tackling corruption and safeguarding the well-being of its people.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We fully back the continuation of UNAMA's good offices to support an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace and reconciliation process. A continuing political role for the United Nations in Afghanistan, coupling political engagement and effective donor coordination, will also be important after 2014, not least for the development efforts that remain ahead. We underline the importance of a continued local and regional field presence and adequate financing for the Mission. UNAMA has an important role in promoting Government engagement and donor coordination. There is also a need for strengthened coordination across United Nations agencies present in Afghanistan, thereby promoting the concept of the United Nations delivering as one.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“The task now is to ensure that the elections are credible, inclusive and transparent. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has an important support function, as it does for the 2015 parliamentary elections as well. Afghanistan has made real progress over the past decade in areas such as education, health and infrastructure. It is imperative that the momentum of progress be sustained in order for Afghanistan to emerge stronger and more self-reliant. The achievements made so far need to be safeguarded. UNAMA has a vital role to play in ensuring that the partnership between Afghanistan and the international community under the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework is realized to its full extent. Only an inclusive political solution can secure stability in the country.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We fully support the statement by the observer of European Union but would like to add a few remarks. We, too, would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2014/163), and the Special Representative for his briefing. I also thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement. The upcoming elections will, if successful, be the first democratic and peaceful transfer of power in Afghanistan's history. Their importance for the consolidation of Afghanistan's democracy cannot be overstated. We commend the Government for the progress made in preparing for the elections and for creating the space for a lively and meaningful debate about Afghanistan's future.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We must fight against impunity for perpetrators of grave violations against children in armed conflict, including sexual violence, and underscore the importance of national and international accountability mechanisms, in particular the International Criminal Court (ICC). The Security Council should, for example, urgently address the situation in Syria in all its aspects, including on a possible referral to the ICC. We welcome the Special Representative's request for progress in prosecuting crimes of sexual violence at both the national and the international levels.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Ensuring access to health care and education for children in armed conflict may often be a very challenging task, but it is of great importance. Education is a powerful instrument for preventing young people from involvement with non-State armed groups, and an educated population is an important resource for post-conflict reconstruction, economic development and the building of a just and equal society. Special attention should be given to children, who are typically discriminated against or are at particularly high risk of being subject to violence, especially girls and children with disabilities.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We support the Special Representative's focus on engaging and strengthening partnerships with regional organizations for the sake of mainstreaming child protection. The partnership of Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and UNICEF with the Peace and Security Department of the African Union Commission is a good example of how to deal with the issue. We urge regional organizations to share experiences, cooperate and learn from each other. This year, Sweden intends to host a training of trainers child-protection course. It will be organized with the support of the Secretariat, in partnership with the Swedish Armed Forces International Centre, which has extensive experience and expertise in delivering similar training programmes.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We urge all Member States to act to protect schools, teachers and students from attacks and to hold perpetrators accountable. We condemn attacks on schools and the military use of schools, and urge Member States to take steps both within their own legislation, military policies and doctrine, as well as internationally, to end such use of school facilities and to protect children's right to education. We welcome the drafting of the Lucens guidelines for protecting schools and universities from military use during armed conflict, and we are committed to supporting its finalization and endorsement by States. Conflicts often have a regional impact. Many regional organizations therefore have a role to play in conflict prevention, mediation and peacekeeping.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Those parties to conflict, who have chronically violated children's rights and have been listed in the annexes to the Secretary-General's reports for more than five years, make up more than half of the parties. Six parties have already signed action plans with concrete time-bound steps to prevent the recruitment and use of children in Government forces. It is important that the Council help ensure that the plans are translated into measurable action and that the United Nations continue to provide resources, advice and technical assistance to the Governments concerned. We call on all other concerned parties to sign such action plans. The Nordic countries are deeply concerned about the ongoing violations against children in Syria.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The implementation of action plans by Governments and the United Nations is imperative in order to advance the agenda. We therefore fully endorse the Special Representative's "Children, not soldiers" campaign, launched yesterday, to end the recruitment and use of children by Government security forces by 2016. We further call for enhanced engagement with non-State armed groups for the purposes of ending violations. We call on them to conclude action plans and urge relevant Member States to allow unconditional access of the United Nations to those groups. The next true test of the Council's work in halting violations against conflict-affected children will be how the Council acts with regard to the category of parties listed by the Secretary-General as persistent perpetrators.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We thank the Luxembourg presidency for holding this important debate and welcome the adoption of resolution 2143 (2014) today. We also reaffirm our strong support to Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Leila Zerrougui, and to the important work of her office; to UNICEF; and to other United Nations actors in the field. We would like to express our gratitude to today's briefers for their contributions - not the least to Mr. Alhaji Babah Sawaneh for his moving personal testimony and advice. We further acknowledge and support the crucial role of civil society in advancing the children and armed conflict agenda.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The continued involvement of the Security Council in the prevention of such crimes, including in the fight against impunity, is crucial. We urge the Council to assist the Court in fulfilling its tasks, including through peacekeeping mandates, following the example of those issued for Mali and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“It is very difficult to see how the rule of law and trust can be restored in societies traumatized by atrocities and other grave crimes without initiatives to reveal the truth and hold those responsible accountable before the law. The primary responsibility for this rests with States, and it is vital that States be provided with sufficient support for this purpose. The international community can assist countries, at their request, to develop capacities and institutions that are sound, resilient and accountable, which can help restore confidence and trust in the justice system. The International Criminal Court plays a central, complementary role in ensuring that those responsible for committing war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are brought to justice.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Women falling victim to violations of their basic right often have very limited access to justice and continue to be subjected to discriminatory laws or application thereof. This does not only exacerbate their situation but prevents them from exercising full and equal participation in the development of their societies. Another issue of concern is that of legal identity, or lack thereof. Every year 50 million children are born, some ofthem without birth certificates or other proof of legal identity. Without legal identity, individuals cannot exercise their rights. Finally, it is important to consistently support engagement to curb impunity by focusing on mechanisms that ensure accountability.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“As noted in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2013/341), the indicators assist in measuring the transformation of these institutions over time and in monitoring at the country level. Another important dimension of strengthening the rule of law in post-conflict situations is to ensure that mutually dependent sectors and actors can proceed in joint processes in a mutually reinforcing manner. It is obvious that courts cannot deliver justice without proper investigation mechanisms, fair prosecution services and functioning legal defence and prison systems. For the Nordic countries, women's access to justice, material rights and to courts is a matter of particular concern and importance.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“This political dimension of the rule of law and approaches to address it require more attention and financial support. Senior policy-makers, United Nations mission leadership and country teams, as well as bilateral partners and international financial institutions, need to engage in a context-specific joint dialogue to identify concrete challenges and ways to support political commitment to reform. As part of this, national constituencies should be included when rule-of-law strategies and action plans are formulated. This ought to be a matter of priority. At the country level, the United Nations rule-of- law indicators can be used by Governments to obtain detailed information on their own law-enforcement agencies, justice system and prison system, in support of their rule-of-law reform efforts.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The global focal point for police, justice and corrections matters, at Headquarters level, carries promise and should be strengthened. But the real and visible effect will materialize and be felt only through implementation and impact at the country level. Efforts to ensure coherence and coordination at the country level need to be intensified. Furthermore, the transfer of tasks must be carefully managed when a Security Council-mandated peacekeeping operation is withdrawn or downsized. At the heart of efforts to rebuild and strengthen the rule of law in the wake of conflict and crisis is the need to ensure that there are reliable and sustainable national institutions. However, the national political will and/ or capacity to build and properly manage them might sometimes be insufficient.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The New Deal for building peaceful States expresses a similar message. It is thus both logical and essential that the strengthening of the rule of law, including police, justice and corrections institutions, be a key part of Security Council-mandated peacekeeping operations. The inherent link between freedom from violence, respect for human rights, the rule of law and development makes this a central theme also in the post-2015 agenda. The effective implementation of the Security Council mandates requires certain arrangements within the United Nations. We welcome the emphasis on system-wide coordination and coherence, and encourage the genuine use of the "delivering as one" model also for the area of the rule of law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source