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lines on the record: 106
first: 2011-03-10
most recent: 2014-09-18
sittings or episodes: 15
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“The Declaration stresses that justice, including transitional justice, is a fundamental building block for sustainable peace in countries in conflict and post-conflict situations. In that context, we would also like to welcome the work of the Secretary-General on furthering the linkages between the rule of law and the three main pillars of the United Nations. The Nordic countries are pleased to note that the promotion of the rule of law is now established as a core United Nations task across the three pillars of the United Nations: international peace and security, development and human rights. It is both a goal in itself, encompassing democracy, good governance and human rights, and an indispensable means for the achievement of other goals, including the promotion of peace and security.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak today on behalf of the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. We thank the Lithuanian presidency for arranging this timely open debate and appreciate the opportunity to share our views on the important topic of the rule of law. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General to the Council on the rule of law in conflict and post- conflict situations. In particular, we wish to highlight the reference in the report to the Declaration ofthe High- level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law, in 2012 (General Assembly resolution 67/1), which emphasizes the importance of the rule of law as one of the key elements of conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Lastly, I should like to recall that the adoption and - even more important - the full implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty will be an important instrument in preventing armed violence and reducing human suffering, including gender-based violence.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The indiscriminate and disproportionate use of explosive weapons that we witness in many situations today must never be accepted. The need to ensure appropriate restrictions on warfare in such areas remains one of the central challenges of contemporary armed conflict. At the same time, experience from Afghanistan and Somalia demonstrates how armed forces may, if the will is there, in fact restrain the use of explosive weapons in populated areas without impeding military effectiveness. We support the Secretary-General's call for States to share information on policy and practice regarding that matter. We stand ready to contribute in developing practical measures and guidance on the basis of lessons learned.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We fully support the development and implementation of predeployment and in-mission training of peacekeeping personnel on sexual and gender-based violence. We must seek to ensure that all peacekeepers are being trained to the same standards and operate accordingly. In order to combat sexual and gender-based violence, perpetrators must be brought to justice. All parties to an armed conflict should take all the steps necessary to ensure accountability, through national prosecutions or by referrals to the International Criminal Court. National capacity must be enhanced to investigate and prosecute those crimes. The use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas puts the civilian population at grave risk of death and injury and increases the destruction of vital infrastructure.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Immediate progress in humanitarian access is crucial for improving conditions for the civilian population in Syria. We support the adoption of a Security Council resolution to address this urgent matter. Efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence in conflict must be strengthened. The Nordic countries welcome Security Council resolution 2122 (2013) and its much-needed focus on women's participation and empowerment. We look forward to it being translated into action. Specialized capacity and focus are needed to prevent conflict-related sexual violence in United Nations operations. We welcome the deployment of women's protection advisers in five ongoing missions. We urge the Secretariat to undertake an early evaluation of their work to assess their contribution in the prevention of conflict-related sexual violence.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We are deeply concerned at the increasing attacks against, and killing of, humanitarian workers and the impunity that persists for those crimes. We are particularly concerned that the denial of health care and food, as well as attacks on hospitals and schools, are deliberately used as a tool to inflict harm on the civilian population in some conflicts. That violates the most fundamental principles of humanity as well as humanitarian law itself. Attacking health care and food aid - which are core elements in humanitarian action - is indeed an attack against the whole humanitarian system. The horrific tragedy in Syria is a case in point. We call on the parties to that conflict immediately to uphold their obligations to protect civilians and to facilitate unimpeded humanitarian access to the whole territory.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“One starting point must be the mission-specific conditions, recognizing the different needs of men, women, boys and girls. The Nordic countries support the Secretary-General's human rights due diligence policy as an important tool to strengthen the implementation of human rights on the ground and to prevent atrocities. The Nordic countries also strongly encourage the incorporation of a gender perspective into peacekeeping operations. As part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation, we have established the Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations in Stockholm, and note with satisfaction that the demand for its services is increasing. Attacks against humanitarian workers are war crimes, which may also amount to crimes against humanity, and should not go unpunished.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Promoting respect for international humanitarian law and human rights by States and non-State armed groups alike, and ensuring accountability for violations, is fundamental. A new generation of peacekeeping mandates has emerged. Peacekeeping operations are increasingly given a robust mandate and are being deployed to places with high levels of violence. Efforts to protect civilians and minimize civilian harm should begin at the very early planning stages ofa mission. We therefore encourage the efforts to strengthen the effective implementation of the protection-of-civilians mandates in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Ensuring that Council-mandated missions have a strong human rights-monitoring mandate and adequate, as well as modern, resources to implement the mandate should be part of those efforts.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, namely, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. We welcome Lithuania's initiative to hold an open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and we thank the four briefers for their important contributions and excellent leadership. The Nordic countries welcome the latest report of the Secretary General under review today (S/2013/689), as well as the adoption by the Council of presidential statement S/PRST/2014/3 and its updated aide-memoire. The Nordic countries also welcome the Secretary-General's "Rights up front" action plan, which puts the imperative to protect people and preventive efforts at the heart of United Nations strategies and operational activities.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“That concept offers the Council a chance of early warning, and thus the possibility of acting before a conflict erupts. A broader approach to prevention and conflict resolution also relates to the connection between thematic issues and country-specific situations. The Council could do more to integrate those perspectives. In closing, the Nordic countries call on the Council to continue on its path of reforming its working methods. There is still plenty to do.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Efficiency also relates to the internal distribution of labour among Council members. We welcome the adoption ofnote S/2012/937 focusing on the selection of chairs of the subsidiary bodies. We still encourage the Council to be more forthcoming with the scheduling of those meetings in order for the broader membership to be better informed. The discussion on penholding should also continue. In our view, elected members of the Council could have a greater role in drafting and presenting products of the Council. Nothing is more important for the Council than to prevent and respond to conflict. The Council should continue to actively seek ways to improve its ability in that regard. We would therefore encourage the Council to return to horizon-scanning briefings at the beginning of every month.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“There is also room for improving the quality of open debates by ensuring that concept papers and outcome documents reflect the input of all participating countries. The adoption of note S/2012/922 on ways to improve open debates is welcome in that regard. The Nordic countries welcome all efforts to enhance transparency. Therefore, we continue to support the work of Security Council Report, which provides valuable insight and knowledge about Council activities, including working methods, to the wider membership. Given the ever-increasing workload of the Council, let me also stress the importance of efficiency. We encourage the continued implementation of note S/2012/402, including technical improvements, such as the more frequent use of video-teleconferences.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“The issue now is the implementation of the commitments contained in the notes that have been adopted over the past years. We continue to underscore the need for regular, informative briefings to non-members of the Council, and welcome the wrap-up sessions that have been held so far. As the Council continues to review the concept of wrap-up sessions, we would suggest an interactive model whereby non-Council members are invited to participate. That relates to a number of situations, in particular to discussions on peacekeeping missions in which troop- and police-contributing countries should be involved to the greatest extent possible. We welcome the most recent note S/2013/630 in that regard.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Outside the Council, the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group has joined together in order to push for a reform of working methods. We welcome the establishment of the group and fully support the statement made on its behalf made by the representative of Switzerland. The two most central aspects of the discussion on working methods continue to be transparency and the possibility of non-members to interact with the members of the Council in a substantive way. That is why note 515 is important and encouraging. With the Council's commitment to enhancing its interaction with Member States, as well as with other United Nations entities and regional and subregional organizations, it is our hope that more concrete steps will be forthcoming.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Let me, first of all, thank Azerbaijan for organizing today's debate and for providing a very good concept note (S/2013/613 annex). We appreciate that these debates are turning into yearly events, since the working methods of the Council indeed concern the membership as a whole. Since last year's open debate (see S/PV.6870), the attention to this matter has increased further. Argentina has continued the excellent leadership of Portugal of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. The adoption of note S/2013/515 during the presidency of Argentina in August was a welcome step in which the Security Council committed to a number of measures for increased transparency and consultations.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“We welcome the fact that the recently concluded Arms Trade Treaty includes a legally-binding provision on gender-based violence and a call for a full implementation of the Treaty's provision on preventing gender-based violence and violence against women and girls when assessing arms transfers. We pay tribute to the work of civil society to promote gender equality and women's role in conflict resolution and in conflict prevention. Let us not forget that the very origin of resolution 1325 (2000) derives from the tireless and courageous efforts of women's NGOs. We must continue to support and encourage the women-led civil society in peacebuilding and conflict prevention. Finally, we welcome the Secretary-General's call for a 2015 high-level review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and his call for new and ambitious targets.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“It has a direct impact on their political and economic empowerment. A systematic follow-up to ensure the inclusion ofthe women, peace and security agenda in the day to day work of the Council is therefore necessary. The number, influence and leadership of women in conflict-resolution and in post-conflict governance and peacekeeping must increase. The Nordic countries support and encourage the findings in the progress report by UN Women to be moved forward, alongside the Secretary-General's recommendations in his report. We applaud the efforts of the regional and subregional organizations to implement resolution 1325 (2000), and we commend the ongoing work of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) membership to adopt an OSCE-wide action plan.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Conflict-related gender-based crimes must be investigated. Resolution 2106 (2013) and the recent Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict are two vital steps towards fulfilling our obligations. We fully support the work of Justice Rapid Response and its partnership with UN Women in addressing sexual and gender-based Violence. However, let us underline that gender justice is not merely about women's needs as Victims, but also about women's valuable contributions to bringing about peace and their participation at the forefront of transitional justice and in rule of law measures, such as justice system reform. At the strategic level, gender awareness in the rule of law and transitional justice is crucial for women's access to justice and for the enjoyment of rights.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Safeguarding women's access to justice, applying a gender-sensitive approach to transitional justice mechanisms and including women in post-conflict reparations programmes are paramount steps in the establishment of the rule of law, and thus paramount to peace and security. The campaign to improve women's access to justice must therefore include a scrutiny of the systemic barriers of gender inequality, including economic empowerment, women's citizenship rights, their legal capacity, property rights, as well as safe transportation and safe access to witnesses and victim protection programmes. In order to play a role, women must also have access to their basic rights in all phases of conflict. We therefore welcome the Secretary- General's call for expanded access to sexual and reproductive health services.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We welcome the focus of this debate on the rights, perspectives and participation of women in the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict-affected situations. The rule of law is an integral part of the engagement forpeace and security. The Nordic countries have a strong commitment to the rule of law and to its main principles of legality, equality, accountability and participation. We firmly believe that the rule of law must encompass the whole population - women and men, boys and girls - if it is to be worthy of its name. Nevertheless, women's perspectives, capacities and needs continue to be overlooked in efforts to establish the rule of law in conflict or post-conflict contexts. To promote the rule of law while excluding women is not only a paradox; it undermines the achievement of sustainable peace and security.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“I am pleased to address the Council on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to the Azerbaijani presidency for organizing this open debate, and to thank the Secretary-General, the Executive Director of UN Women, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and in particular Ms. Brigitte Balipou of the NGO Working Group on Women Peace and Security for their valuable statements. The Nordic countries strongly welcome the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/525) and the adoption of resolution 2122 (2013) on women, peace and security. We commend the Council for the progress made and trust that the new resolution will enhance a more rapid, complete and systematic implementation of all the resolutions on this matter.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“In that regard, preventive actions by the international community will increase the protection of civilians. Capacity-building in host countries is an important preventive tool. The comprehensive rule of law strategies of peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions should include assistance in the areas of access to legal institutions and legislative reform, alongside support to policing and the justice chain. To make that effective, the peacekeeping operation in question must also receive the relevant resources and training. We look forward to the next report of the Secretary- General on this topic. We believe that it would be very useful for the Secretary-General to report regularly on the state of play and the implementation of the recommendations made in relation to the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“They are important mechanisms to verify and investigate allegations of serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. We would also like to draw attention to the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission. That mechanism under the Geneva Conventions has unique and extremely useful features as it is composed of experts in international humanitarian law, medical treatment and criminal investigation and is an option open to the parties to the conflict. In the end, however, only preventive measures and full respect for international law will ensure that civilians are protected in armed conflict. Where a State is not willing or able to protect its population, the responsibility to protect must still be regarded as a principle for the international community to uphold.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The Security Council must do its part to ensure accountability when violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law have occurred. The Nordic countries are horrified by the continuous atrocities in Syria and urge the Council to take decisive steps to ensure accountability for those responsible. We welcome the decision by the Prosecutor of the ICC to open an investigation into the war crimes in Mali and encourage the Malian authorities to cooperate with the Court. Accountability requires facts and investigations. We welcome the international commissions of inquiry and fact-finding missions carried out under the auspices of the Human Rights Council, as well as those initiated by the Secretary-General.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We expect the adoption of a strong and robust treaty that incorporates very strong provisions on human rights and international humanitarian law. Such a treaty is likely to reduce illicit trafficking and human suffering in conflicts. We should insist that those that commit war crimes, crimes against humanity and other violations of international law must be held accountable. Impunity must not be an option. We recall that the State has the primary responsibility to ensure accountability in every situation. If the State is unwilling or unable to investigate and prosecute such international crimes, the international community should offer its support. The International Criminal Court (ICC) and other international tribunals play a crucial role.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Above all, we need to eliminate the widespread impunity of perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict. The Nordic countries strongly support the work of Special Representative of the Secretary- General Bangura. We share the concerns of the Secretary-General with regard to the use of explosive weapons with wide area effects in densely populated areas. We recognize the need to gather data on the use and impact of explosive weapons in populated areas, including recording civilian casualties. We request the Secretary- General to include in his next report to the Council recommendations and analysis on the impact of the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, as well as the practice of United Nations bodies, States and other actors on civilian casualty recording. Negotiations on the arms trade treaty will resume in March.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In particular, we recall the obligation to respect the wounded and the sick, as well as healthcare personnel and facilities and medical vehicles, and to take all reasonable measures to ensure safe, prompt and unhindered access to health care for the wounded and sick. Syria is of course a case in point. The risks faced by civilians will differ depending on whether they are boys or girls, men or women. The implications of sexual assault during warfare are horrendous, both for the victims and for entire communities, and must simply stop. The implementation of international humanitarian law with a gender perspective will enhance the protection of civilians. Women and girls who become pregnant after being raped as part of warfare in an armed conflict must have access to adequate sexual and reproductive health- care services.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Too often in such situations the principles of international humanitarian law, such as distinction, proportionality and precautions in attack, are not respected and civilians suffer. We call for full respect of international humanitarian law and human rights law by all parties to armed conflict. The obligations to protect the civilian population during armed conflicts and the need to take particular measures to protect especially vulnerable groups, such as women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities, must be respected. The parties to an armed conflict must allow and facilitate the rapid and unimpeded passage of impartial humanitarian assistance.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. We would first of all like to congratulate the Republic of Korea on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to express our appreciation to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Republic of Korea for presiding over the open debate this morning. We would also like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their participation and important statements. The character of armed conflict is changing. Today, the majority of conflicts are in fact civil wars. They are often fought not on a clearly defined battle-ground but in populated areas, using guerrilla tactics.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“At the same time, we would invite the PBC for its part to further demonstrate the specific contributions it can make to the deliberations of the Security Council and the United Nations system as a whole. In the end, the effectiveness of the PBC will and must be measured in terms of its impact at the country level. To achieve impact, enhanced linkages to the field are crucial. Effective support to the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and the country teams are essential elements in that regard.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Regional cooperation can support this, as is shown by the regional dialogue on enhancing women's leadership in peace and security in West Africa, organized recently by the United Nations Mission in Liberia in collaboration with other United Nations missions in the region. The recommendations were clear - to enhance the role of women in peacebuilding efforts, in particular as mediators, including in peace missions of the Economic Community of West African States. On the more structural side of our work in regard to peacebuilding, Sweden supports increased regular interaction between the PBC and the Security Council. We should build on the interactive dialogues of the past year. The Security Council could be more specific in seeking advice from the PBC, including in the context of peacekeeping mandate renewals.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“The report sensibly suggests that United Nations entities should ensure that factors contributing to marginalization should be identified early and addressed in peacebuilding strategies. Sweden's heavy engagement in Liberia, bilaterally and by means of chairing the PBC Liberia configuration, aims at supporting inclusivity, reconciliation and decentralization efforts. Moreover, the justice and security hubs in Liberia funded by the Peacebuilding Fund will also help to provide services and a governmental presence throughout the whole country. We also support the emphasis in the Secretary- General's report on enhancing efforts on gender.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“In setting up such instruments of mutual commitments, we should build on existing experiences, ensure alignment with national priorities, and avoid duplication or parallel reporting. One common basis for dialogue, commitments and reporting should be the aim. The third challenge relates to the importance of inclusivity. Sweden welcomes the focus on inclusivity in the Secretary-General's report - an aspect that is key to dealing not only with reconciliation after violent conflict, but also with the root causes of conflicts. It is particularly important that we take a harder look at the way natural resources and land issues are handled, the role of extractive industries, adherence to the rule of law, and how revenues are collected and used for the common good.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“The international community will serve the host country best if it can ensure a sustained and common message on key issues. The establishment in the country configurations of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) of so-called statements of mutual commitments has proved to be a useful tool for dialogue and joint guidance. Equally, the New Deal for International Engagement in Fragile States and its compacts offer an excellent opportunity for the host country to elaborate a basis for joint efforts with bilateral partners, IFIs and the United Nations system. This will help to further national ownership, promote the use of national financial systems, and link security and peacebuilding priorities to financial sustainability, transparency and the fight against corruption.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“That the United Nations is delivering as one is one important key in achieving a smooth transition, but it is not enough. Sweden would like to emphasize the importance of other aspects such as focusing on the United Nations Development Assistance Framework on peacebuilding priorities; ensuring that peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts work in tandem; and ensuring that the United Nations system as a whole finds ways to coordinate more closely with the international financial institutions (IFIs) and bilateral partners, not least in regard to ensuring and mobilizing predictable and sustainable funding. The second challenge is ensuring a strengthened dialogue with and support to the host country through a joint compact.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“Sweden associates itself with the statement just made by the observer of the European Union. We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate, and the Secretary-General for his report in document S/2012/746. We agree that progress has been made. However, the international community must continue to enhance its ability effectively to manage the building of peace. Let me point to three challenges Sweden sees in this regard. The first is to ensure a well-coordinated response from the international community. We note with interest the new policy on United Nations transitions in the context of mission drawdown or withdrawal. Successful implementation will require early planning, jointly conducted by United Nations actors and host nation counterparts, in order to ensure smooth transition at all stages.”
2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source
“The United Nations and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, together with Somali authorities, are central in facilitating that our joint efforts are being brought to bear. Finally, we welcome the announcement that famine may have ended. However, the situation is extremely fragile, with new alerts of recurring drought. Now is the time to build resilience against future shocks and to strengthen fragile livelihoods. Relief and development are interlinked. Humanitarian actors must be given full, safe and unhindered access to those in need.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We echo the call made by the European Union that the resourcing of AMISOM. from the EU and its member States needs to be complemented by other new donors. A more reliable, streamlined and transparent support system is called for. Thirdly, the United Nations has a central strategic leadership role, in partnership with the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development. The United Nations integrated strategic approach should bring more synergy and effectiveness into a multipronged United Nations involvement. Transparency is essential for trust and effectiveness. As a participant at the London conference and member of the International Contact Group, Sweden looks forward to engaging to make our joint cooperation more productive and effective. Coordination on policy and operational response is vital.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729Resumption1 (2012) · source
“At this crucial moment, the Somali leadership, the TFIs and the signatories of the road map have a particular responsibility to demonstrate inclusivity and a constructive commitment. In those endeavours, political and financial support must be forthcoming, contingent on progress. Secondly, ensuring safety and security is of paramount importance for an enabling political environment. While significant gains have been made, much thanks to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) alongside Transitional Federal Government and allied security forces, security and stabilization can only be sustained if they are accompanied by people- centred governance, basic services and development. The nexus between security, political progress and recovery should be further strengthened. The protection of civilians must be upheld at all times.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. President, I thank you for convening this timely open debate on Somalia. Sweden aligns itself with the statement of the European Union (EU) and would like, in addition, to make four points. First, the momentum gained at the London conference for the political process must be upheld. Support is required if the Somali-led reform process is to produce an inclusive, broad-based, representative and credible political dispensation when the mandate of the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) ends in August. By that time, a democratic constitutional framework must be in place to further unify and rally the Somali people around a common purpose of reconciliation and nation-building. Flexible, transparent and accountable financial mechanisms need to be further developed and operationalized.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We strongly welcome the soon to be launched guidelines to address sexual violence in ceasefires and peace agreements. There can be no real peace unless there is peace and justice for survivors of sexual violence. We express again our full support for the work Special Representative of the Secretary-General Wallstrom.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Nordic countries commend the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law for having in a short time developed a focused way to support Governments in this area. Elsewhere innovative practices such as mobile courts are being used to bring justice closer to the survivors and communities, serving a double- function of justice and confidence building. Enhanced access to justice should also be accompanied by enhanced reparations for victims. Innovative measures such as community reparations and the creation of economic and educational opportunities should be explored more widely. Finally, the Nordic countries commend the Council and the broader United Nations system for continuing to address conflict-related sexual violence and to use available means to counter those threats against international peace and security.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Centre will continuously support and cooperate with the United Nations, the European Union, NATO and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other relevant actors. On this note, we particularly welcome the Department of Peacekeeping Operations continuing work on training, as addressed by Under- Secretary-General Ladsous earlier today. There should never be impunity for sexual violence. We are pleased that the Council has demonstrated increasing willingness to use commissions of inquiry and referrals to the International Criminal Court. International inquiries and high-profile trials serve an important function but, as I mentioned a moment ago, national-level legal and justice sector reforms are at least as important to combat impunity and prevent and deter sexual violence in the long term.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Specialized units for the reporting of sexual and gender-based violence should be set up, and the security sector should be placed under democratic control and supplied with accountability mechanisms, including accountability to local communities. In order to incorporate those important aspects in the preparations for peacekeeping missions, all Nordic military and police personnel receive training on resolution 1325 (2000). A joint Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations was established last month in Stockholm. The aim of the Centre is to raise the countries' competence in gender issues within planning, execution and evaluation in military operations. The Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations will act as a hub for information, knowledge and experiences.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“It is essential that every process aimed at security sector reform include a focus on sexual violence, as well as the broader security needs of women and girls. Training and capacity-building of national security actors should aim at a real shift in attitudes from a conflict management posture to the provision of security for citizens and communities, placing the person in the centre. When assessing security in the aftermath of a conflict, indicators such as women's movement between villages and children's school attendance should be used alongside the more traditional ones. Proper vetting procedures should be used to exclude perpetrators of sexual violence or other human rights violations from all branches of the security services. More women should be recruited and trained to serve in the security sector, including in leading positions.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Security Council can take targeted and consistent action against perpetrators to fight impunity, increase compliance with international law and, ultimately, prevent such crimes from happening in the first place. We encourage the Council to explore ways by which it could enhance and systematize the consideration of information on serious violations being brought to it, as well as to use all possible tools at its disposal to respond. The Nordic countries have always advocated a broad approach based on equal rights and the participation of both women and men as the best possible prevention tool in the long term. I would like to draw attention to two sectors where institutional reforms are particularly important in combating sexual violence and other serious human rights violations, namely, the security and justice sectors.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We are pleased that Special Representative Wallstrom has been able to address the Council in country-specific meetings throughout her mandate when new information emerged. That type of interaction can allow preventive action to be taken in reasonable time. Timely, analytical and verified information allows a better response at all levels. National Governments and local civil society organizations can more accurately plan and establish effective early warning tools, response and protection mechanisms, as well as services for survivors. United Nations actors and international non-governmental organizations that support them can respond quicker and better.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Now as we see progress in reporting, it is also time to improve our response, as Special Representative Wallstrom stated in her remarks earlier today. We support the Secretary-General's recommendation to the Council to increase pressure on perpetrators through measures by the relevant sanctions committees. We welcome the further development of the monitoring, analysis and reporting mechanism and underline the need to avoid duplication and to ensure coordination with the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict and regular human rights reporting. In that context, we acknowledge the important work undertaken by both the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children in Armed Conflict.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and my own country, Sweden. The Nordic countries thank the Secretary- General for his report to the Council (S/20l2/33), and his Special Representative Margot Wallstrom for so ably leading the United Nations work in this difficult area. We also thank her, Under-Secretary-General Ladsous and the representative of the NGO Working Group, Amina Megheirbi, for their important statements here today. The report of the Secretary-General constitutes a baseline and sets a standard for the Council to obtain more systematic, detailed and analytical information on conflict-related sexual violence. That was our hope when, in December 2010, we welcomed the creation of the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source