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1. “In that regard, we welcome the adoption last week, at the margins of the United Nations Peacekeeping Defence Ministerial Conference in Canada, of the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. We call on parties to conflicts to take concrete action to address such violations and abuses and to protect the victims. We need to develop combined tools from the security and development communities to address the convergence of armed conflict, terrorism and trafficking in persons. Therefore, we welcome resolution 2331 (2016). We need better and more effective utilization of international organizations and instruments.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

2. “I have the honour of making this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. Trafficking in persons, including forced labour and slavery, is a serious form of organized crime and a grave violation of human rights. For the perpetrators, trafficking is an enormously lucrative business. These criminal networks exploit displaced persons and are a factor that causes people to migrate. Terrorist groups like the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab and the Lord's Resistance Army are using trafficking as a tactic of terror and war. Moreover, trafficking raises money for their operations and criminal infrastructure. Women and children are particularly exposed, often in the form of sexual slavery or forced labour, or as soldiers, spies or infiltrators.”

   2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

3. “States also commit to investigating allegations of violations of applicable law and to prosecuting perpetrators, where appropriate. At the Buenos Aires Conference on Safe Schools in March this year, representatives of more than 80 States discussed those important issues. Ministries of Defence, Education and Foreign Affairs and members of armed forces shared their experience and expertise in a bid to find constructive solutions. Representatives of endorsing States outlined concrete steps that they have taken to implement the commitments contained in the Declaration. We call on all States to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration and to benefit from the exchange ofpositive experiences of its implementation.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

4. “Moreover, we support the observation, made by the Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict in her presentation of the annual report of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly, that the increasing support for the Declaration reflects a growing international consensus that preventing the military use of schools is essential to avoiding disruption to education. The Safe Schools Declaration provides a framework for action and cooperation to increase the protection of education during armed conflict. It includes commitments to improving reporting and data concerning attacks on education facilities, providing assistance to victims of attacks, and developing conflict- sensitive approaches to education.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

5. “It ensures that no generation become lost, and greatly contributes to a country's ability to recover from conflict. Attacks on schools not only deprive girls and boys of learning opportunities, but can put them at risk of injury and death, and increase the risk of recruitment, forced labour, sexual abuse and child and forced marriage. We take note of the report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict (S/2017/821). We convey our deep concern about the ongoing grave violations against children in conflict. We are particularly concerned about attacks and threats of attacks on schools, teachers, and students, which are occurring in too many countries. We welcome the Secretary-General's recognition that endorsing and implementing the Safe Schools Declaration is a positive step towards improving the protection of children.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

6. “I am speaking on behalf of the group of 37 States endorsing the Safe Schools Declaration. The list of countries aligning themselves with this statement is included in a written version. The Safe Schools Declaration is an intergovernmental, political commitment supporting the protection and continuation of education in armed conflicts. That includes a pledge to use the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict. Since the first International Conference on Safe Schools, held in Oslo in May 2015, 70 States have endorsed the Declaration. Education is a human right and precondition for development. Continued access to safe education is essential and helps protect children from the impact of armed conflict.”

   2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

7. “We welcome the new handbook on the prevention and handling of sexual violence in conflict that is being developed for use in United Nations peace operations. More women are being deployed as leaders as well. Major General Kristin Lund was recently appointed Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East. Women leaders are sought after. We welcome the Secretary-General's leadership and the new strategy on gender parity. However, he needs our help. Member States are nominating seven men for each woman. We have many best practices and positive developments to showcase, but far too often they remain isolated initiatives that are not followed up consistently and systematically. Our job is to ensure that best practices become mainstream practice.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

8. “The powerful leadership of women in mediation is now better understood and promoted, but women are often ignored when a process moves to the national or international level. Women human rights defenders often remain unprotected, abuses underreported, and our response inadequate. Sexual violence is firmly on the agenda. We recognize the work of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Pramila Patten, United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict and her Team of Experts, and the call to action to end sexual violence in conflict. Women and men in United Nations operations are more systematically trained to be gender-responsive. Yet sexual violence remains endemic in many conflicts.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

9. “Nordic-Baltic coordinators will meet annually to improve coordination and the implementation of national action plans in our region. However, more is required if we are to effectively learn from our successes and failures alike. The NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security provides essential information. The Global Solutions Exchange platform shares insights that we need. Yet our approach to women and peace and security is often too generic and lacks contextual analysis and points of action. The Security Council's informal group of experts is an important step in the right direction. Gender is recognized to be about men and masculinity as well. Men can be victims of sexual violence too. That women can play a destructive role in conflict is no longer ignored, yet stereotypes persist and influence our work.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

10. “Colombia and Syria are noteworthy, but important strides have also been made in countries like Yemen and the Philippines. We are including civil society more systematically. We commend the efforts of UN-Women, the Department for Political Affairs, and committed Special Envoys. The question remains: Are we learning from one process to the next? Various groups of friends, including the new Group of Friends on Countering and Preventing Violent Extremism, give attention to the participation of women and the roles of young women and men. The Women Mediators Networks make it possible for those involved to share experiences. The National Focal Points Initiative is helpful. The Nordic countries have joined forces for women and peace and security.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

11. “We welcome the Secretary-General's report (S/2017/861), but we also have concerns about the decrease in women's participation in mediation after years of steady progress, the decline in requests for and inclusion of gender expertise, and the decline in gender-sensitivity in peace agreements. Hard-won gains must be sustained. It is up to us to see that they are. A global Women, Peace and Security Index was launched yesterday. It combines data on women's inclusion, access to justice and security. It can help us target interventions more effectively. We are doing better normatively, but also in implementation. What is needed is more strategic and consistent implementation. Overall, women have become more influential in peace processes, at the negotiating table and as part of parallel initiatives.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

12. “I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. While hope is growing in some regions, new crises are emerging elsewhere. Persistent and recurring suffering as a result of war calls us to action. There is fear and distress, persons are displaced, and educations and livelihoods are lost. Women's and girls' rights are targeted and their security compromised even before a conflict erupts. Experience has taught us that there is no sustainable peace without the participation of women. We will not succeed unless our approach is gender-responsive.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

13. “We commend the efforts of Egypt, and we urge all parties to seize this opportunity. Efforts to improve the humanitarian situation for the people of Gaza are vital. We are deeply concerned by the deteriorating situation in Yemen. All parties must respect universal human rights and international humanitarian law, especially as regards the rights and needs of children.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

14. “The international donor group for Palestine, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination ofInternational Assistance to Palestinians (AHLC), met in New York on 18 September to take stock of the Palestinian State-building process and to provide support to a negotiated two-State solution. The AHLC discussed ways of improving the Palestinian economy and addressed the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza. Our strategic priorities as the Chair of the AHLC remain threefold: the fiscal sustainability of the Palestinian Authority's budget, sustained economic development with a focus on energy and water, and the recovery of Gaza. Norway welcomes the agreement signed by Fatah and Hamas in Cairo on 12 October. This is an important step towards a full return of the Palestinian Authority to Gaza.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

15. “We therefore call on the Council to ensure that humanitarian actors have access to all areas throughout Syria where assistance is needed. We also call on the Council to help secure a viable political resolution of the conflict, as only this can bring a sustained reduction in violence and prevent new wars in the future. Durable peace, security and prosperity for Israelis and Palestinians alike can be achieved only through a negotiated two-State solution. Norway welcomes the ongoing United States efforts to restart talks and stands ready to support a political process. The situation is fragile because the political process has been at a standstill for a long time.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

16. “At the outset, let me thank France for assuming the presidency of the Council this month. Norway is concerned about the recent military escalation in northern Iraq. We urge all parties to resolve the conflict by peaceful means. Further escalation will only exacerbate the difficult humanitarian situation for millions of Iraqi civilians. It is now vital that we remain united in our efforts to combat the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). ISIL has lost most of its territory in both Iraq and Syria, in great part due to the efforts of the Global Coalition Against Da'esh and its partners. In Syria, the latest development in Raqqa is promising. At the same time, humanitarian access continues to be difficult, despite the establishment of de-escalation zones.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

17. “That may result in severe economic challenges for the country concerned, which in turn could undermine the transition process. Close consultation between the Council and the PBC is needed in order to reduce the negative economic consequences of transitions. We look forward to the Secretary-General's forthcoming report on sustaining peace, which we hope will include guidance on how revenue gaps of this kind can be prevented and bridged in future.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

18. “That was one of the key recommendations of the High- level Independent Panel on Peace Operations. In our View, more attention should be paid to this aspect when mandating and designing peace operations. Missions should be enabled to engage more actively with local Governments and communities, including women and young people. The participation of women must be ensured at all levels. A more people-centred approach requires close coordination with United Nations country teams in order to avoid duplication and maximize results on the ground. Thirdly, ensuring predictable and sustained financing for peacebuilding is crucial. Peacebuilding should not be dependent on voluntary contributions alone. When large missions wind down and withdraw, a large amount of funding and a considerable source of revenues and economic activity are lost.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

19. “In Haiti, the Council has decided to establish a follow-on peacekeeping mission - the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti - to ease the transition as the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti winds down, thereby enabling Haiti to consolidate the gains it has made towards sustainable peace. Those two examples offer different lessons that could be included in a catalogue of best practices for transitions. We propose that Member States and the Secretariat develop a catalogue of this kind, which could guide the Secretariat in drawing up future reports to the Council and form the basis for well-informed mandate discussions in the future. Secondly, United Nations peace operations should be made more people-centred and inclusive and should engage more actively with local communities.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

20. “In our view, the recent mandates for the transitions of the United Nations Missions in Liberia and Haiti provide interesting lessons that may inspire other mandate processes. In Liberia, the mandate charged the Secretariat with developing a peacebuilding plan in close coordination with the Government and the United Nations country team. It specifically emphasized the important convening role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in developing such a plan, a role that the PBC's Liberia configuration has played and will continue to play.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

21. “It requires more holistic strategies, while drawing seamlessly on all the tools at the disposal of the United Nations along the continuum between conflict and peace. It is consistent with the reviews conducted over the past few years and is at the core of Secretary-General's vision for reform of the United Nations - a vision to which the Nordic countries fully subscribe. I would like to focus on three areas in particular where the Nordic countries believe the Security Council can contribute to sustainable peace. First, we believe that the Security Council should include a long-term perspective in its mission mandates. Mandates should be based on a joint United Nations analysis that considers the root causes of a conflict in order to lay the foundations for lasting peace.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source

22. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. Let me add that it is with some degree of humility that I address the Chamber today, as one of my first official actions as Norway's Ambassador to the United Nations. I look forward to getting to know everyone in the coming weeks and months. The Nordic countries would like to commend Egypt for initiating this debate, which leads up to the high-level open debate on peace operations to be held during Ethiopia's presidency next month. The concept of sustaining peace marks a paradigm shift in our approach to prevention, conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”

    2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source