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Hauri

lines on the record: 368
first: 2021-11-22
most recent: 2023-12-30
sittings or episodes: 76
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“Everyone must be able to exercise his or her rights to freedom of opinion and expression, to freedom of peaceful assembly and association, and to freedom of religion without discrimination. Switzerland stresses the importance of the link between human rights and peace and security. We call on all Governments to respect their obligations so that every individual can enjoy his or her rights and fundamental freedoms. Any measures restricting the right to manifest one’s religion or beliefs must be provided for by law, serve a legitimate public interest and be necessary and proportionate. No one can justify Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine, which for over 20 months has been causing immeasurable suffering far beyond the battlefield.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights, Ms. Ilze Brands Kehris, for her briefing, and I have taken note of Mr. Kipshidze’s remarks. The work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights is crucial and enjoys Switzerland’s full support. The documentation work of the human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine is essential for preventing violations, strengthening the rule of law and ensuring accountability. Switzerland attaches great importance to freedom of religion and belief. On several occasions, we have emphasized the obligations arising from international human rights law, in particular the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.”
2023-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9481 (2023) · source
“Switzerland will continue to contribute to the efforts of the United Nations police by providing it with police officers with the requisite expertise and language skills needed to increase the impact of peace missions.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“In that respect, we feel it is important for missions to focus not just on numbers but on qualitative assessments. For example, the impact of patrols, rather than just their numbers, should be assessed. A systematic feedback process would enable us to identify successes and failures and draw lessons from them. That also goes for reviews of the quality of equipment and staff training. Among other things, police components can play a key role in strengthening the rule of law and preventing and combating arms proliferation, which are important elements of the New Agenda for Peace. The Council’s recent authorization of the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti (see S/PV.9430) takes that role into account.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“That is why Switzerland is hosting the United Nations Police Commanders course that began yesterday in my country. Thirdly, the work being done to improve the police component’s performance is positive, and we welcome efforts to integrate the various components of a mission, including at the level of joint operations and analysis centres. However, that integration must be accompanied by a clear delineation of each component’s functions. The functions of the police are different from those of the military and civilian components, and dilution should be avoided. The systematic implementation of the Comprehensive Planning and Performance Assessment System is an important step towards measuring the performance of a mission as a whole.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“Secondly, the police have a crucial role to play in protecting civilians as part of their engagement with the population. Their network is a key element of the early- warning system, and it is therefore essential to have personnel able to communicate, independently or with assistance, in local languages. The police component’s involvement with community protection committees in the Abyei context is an example of that, which we welcome pending the formation of the Abyei Police Service. In that respect, police-contributing countries should ensure that the personnel they deploy are adequately trained, so that the information obtained can be translated into effective planning, including with regard to protection operations. It is also important that commanders are well prepared for such challenges.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“Special police teams can play an important role in that training, as well as in areas such as forensic science, community policing and the fight against gender-based violence. In the context of transitions and military reductions of missions, the Council should consider the possibility of temporarily increasing the police component on a case-by-case basis in order to ensure that the host State has the best possible support as it takes over police and judicial functions. That increase in the strength of non-military bodies should also be coordinated with the agencies, funds and programmes that continue to carry out United Nations activities after a mission’s withdrawal, thereby enhancing the sustainability of initiatives undertaken during the lifetime of the mission.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): We thank the speakers for their briefings. Switzerland would like to express its gratitude to the police officers who are committed, day after day and sometimes in very difficult conditions, to maintaining law and order, protecting civilians and developing the police capabilities of their host countries, and we pay tribute to all who have lost their lives working for a safer and more peaceful world. Let me highlight three points. First, the development of local police capabilities is essential. The host State must be able to ensure the safety of its citizens. In particular, a substantial effort is required to develop capabilities for maintaining public order, for example in the run-up to elections, as we expect to see in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“It is equally crucial that we tackle the root causes of forced displacement — conflict and insecurity, including food insecurity — which are often aggravated by the adverse effects of climate change. The Council must seek the necessary unity to act in the many conflicts and crises that require its attention. Switzerland will continue to work towards that end.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“To improve the prevention and resolution of cases of separation and disappearance, Switzerland, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross, has set up the Global Alliance for the Missing. The Council paved the way by adopting resolution 2474 (2019) on missing persons in armed conflicts. It is up to Member States to implement that resolution through concrete actions. Displaced persons need protection and a voice in the decisions that affect them. Switzerland therefore welcomes the significant participation of refugees in the Global Refugee Forum, which will be held in Geneva in December and which Switzerland will co-host with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is a good example of how the Council can empower its missions to better respond to climate risks and thus help to prevent displacement. In addition to prevention and humanitarian aid, it is vital to ensure the protection of displaced persons. Let us not forget that 40 per cent of them are children. Displacement makes them particularly vulnerable to serious violations of their rights, such as abduction, sexual exploitation and recruitment by terrorist groups. At the international level, we have clear legal frameworks to protect displaced people. At the local level, protection managed by host communities is necessary, as is sustainable socioeconomic integration. Another issue closely related to conflict and displacement is that of missing persons.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“We call on all parties to guar- antee rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Let us be clear: humanitarian aid must go hand in hand with conflict resolution and, above all, with prevention efforts. The aim is to break the vicious circle of conflict and displacement and initiate a virtuous circle by applying the principle of responsibility and prevention, by combating impunity and by punishing — in a targeted manner — the perpetrators of the acts and violations of fundamental rights that are at the root of forced displacement. Better prevention requires, for example, that the Council and the peacekeeping missions take more action on the link between climate change, peace and security.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank the High Commissioner for his briefing and the tireless efforts of his agency on the ground. We have heard him say that 114 million people are currently displaced — a sad record. The reality of these men, women and children who have had to flee war, vio- lence, conflicts, natural disasters or persecution should not leave us indifferent. There is not a single continent in the world that is not directly or indirectly affected. As the High Commissioner just highlighted, the hu- manitarian needs of displaced people are multiplying, but financial resources are not following suit. I would like to express our gratitude to humanitarian work- ers, who, despite the challenges, continue to assist the most vulnerable people.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9465 (2023) · source
“At a time when the global non-proliferation architecture is already under enormous pressure, it should be strengthened, not weakened. It is therefore regrettable that Russia has decided to revoke its ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“Switzerland supports — and stresses the need to pursue — serious efforts to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine, in accordance with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We recall that there can be no lasting peace without accountability. To achieve a peaceful solution, we once again urge Russia — after 20 long months of war — to finally de-escalate the situation, cease all combat operations and withdraw all its troops from Ukrainian territory. The International Court of Justice has ordered it. The General Assembly is calling for it. Finally, I reiterate that States must respect their obligations with regard to arms deliveries, in particular under the Council’s relevant resolutions.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Ebo, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for his presentation. I have also taken note of Mr. Credico’s speech. Switzerland reiterates that Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine constitutes a serious violation of international law. Under the Charter of the United Nations, Ukraine has the right to ensure its security and to defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty. The heavy toll of that war on the civilian population of Ukraine is devastating. Switzerland condemns all violations of international humanitarian law and human rights. All parties to the conflict must ensure the protection of the civilian population and persons hors de combat and respect the rules of the conduct of hostilities.”
2023-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9457 (2023) · source
“As a member of the Council, we fully recognize our shared responsibility to show unity in our deliberations, especially when it comes to the renewal of the mandate. Switzerland stands ready to work with all members of the Council and to pursue a sustained constructive dialogue with the authorities of the Central African Republic.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“For such dialogue to be constructive, it is necessary to guarantee civic space, combat hate speech and respect civic and political rights. In the fight against impunity, we welcome the progress made in the Central African Republic, both by the ordinary justice system and by the Special Criminal Court, which recently handed down its first appeal judgment. Switzerland will continue to support those efforts by seconding two judges to the Court. In order to advance reconciliation efforts, we encourage the Central African Republic to redouble its efforts to operationalize the Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission. MINUSCA continues to play a key role in the consolidation of lasting peace in the country.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“In addition, unexploded ordnance and the use of improvised explosive devices by certain armed groups, particularly in the north-west, are further reducing humanitarian space and pose a threat to civilians. We call on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and to allow and facilitate rapid and unhindered humanitarian access to civilians in need. Thirdly, respect for human rights and the fight against impunity are fundamental to achieving lasting peace. We welcome the recent adoption of the national human rights policy by the authorities of the Central African Republic. The policy provides a basis for preventing human rights violations. Switzerland also believes that it is essential to maintain a democratic and peaceful dialogue between the authorities, the opposition and civil society.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“We hope that the second strategic review of the Luanda joint road map for peace and the Political Agreement, held in the Central African Republic on 23 October, will revitalize those efforts. As mentioned in the meeting’s final communiqué, the decentralization of the peace process must be accelerated. We welcome the Government’s initiatives to deploy the State’s administrative and security authorities outside Bangui. Strengthened State authority must go hand in hand with good local governance. Secondly, despite improvements in some parts of the country, the security and humanitarian situation remains fragile. Attacks by armed groups and violence in the Sudan and Chad have affected the Central African Republic in recent months. More than 50,000 refugees and returnees from neighbouring countries have entered the country.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Switzerland has taken note of the adoption of the new Constitution and the postponement of local elections until 2024. A free, transparent and, above all, inclusive process is necessary to ensure credible elections. Switzerland will continue its cooperation with the authorities of the Central African Republic, MINUSCA and all partners involved in advancing the peace and reconciliation process in the country. In that context, I would like to raise three points. First, the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic remains central to peacebuilding in the Central African Republic. The practical implementation of this agreement, more than four years after it was signed, remains a real challenge.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her briefing, and I welcome the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic and the representative of Angola in today’s meeting. In this period of reflection on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Switzerland would like to reiterate its full support for the Mission’s work. We believe that MINUSCA’s mandate remains fully relevant. While the protection of civilians must remain the Mission’s main priority, its role in supporting the peace process, promoting human rights and supporting the extension of State authority also remain key.”
2023-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9454 (2023) · source
“Switzerland remains ready to support every effort by the members of the Council and their partners to use their influence on the parties to bring a swift end to the conflict.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“It is regrettable that the Council has once again been unable to reach a consensus in order to demonstrate its unity in confronting these principles and the intensity of a crisis that still risks spilling over into the entire region. Leaving aside the non-adoption of the draft resolutions today, Switzerland reiterates that the parties must respect international humanitarian law, in particular the principles regarding the conduct of hostilities — the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution. The permanent members of the Council have the power of the veto, which gives them a special and heightened responsibility regarding the maintenance of international peace and security. We expect them to shoulder their responsibilities and to lead a constructive and inclusive process.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“Switzerland abstained in the voting on the text presented by Russia (draft resolution S/2023/795) in the absence of a consultative process and of an intention to reach a consensus on the substance. Such a consultative process would have enabled us to submit alternative proposals for some important elements, including how to mention the tragic events linked to the Al Ahli Hospital. Switzerland recognizes Israel’s legitimate desire for self-defence and national security. We deplore the deaths of thousands of civilians — including thousands of children — in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): The situation in the Middle East calls for united and urgent action by the Council. We have all talked about this since the shocking and unjustifiable acts of terror perpetrated by Hamas against innocent Israeli civilians on 7 October, which we firmly condemn. Our priorities are the protection of civilians, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access to Gaza, the immediate release of hostages and using our influence on the parties to prevent further escalation or even the spread of the conflict in the region. Switzerland voted in favour of draft resolution S/2023/792, proposed by the United States, because in our view it represented a first step for the Council towards achieving those priorities, even if we would urge for clearer language, in particular on the protection of civilians.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9453 (2023) · source
“Nearly a quarter of a century after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peacebuilding should no longer be a matter of debate. However, reality shows that we are still a long way from this goal. “We are not here to ask, but to demand”, said Emilie Lieberherr, a Swiss activist for the women’s right to vote, in 1969. That also applies to their right to participate in processes concerning international peace and security. In that sense, our deliberations and decisions must be guided by the recommendations of the women who engage with the Council and with the United Nations.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“The facts are clear — without protecting women from violence and without preventing violence against them and the violations of their human rights and international humanitarian law, women cannot fully and equally participate in political, social or economic life in times of peace or conflict. The most flagrant violations occur every day in Afghanistan, a State party to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, where the Taliban have institutionalized systematic gender-based discrimination and persecution. Every State has a responsibility to prevent violations of women’s and girls’ rights, including in digital space. Human rights are inalienable rights to which everyone is entitled, without discrimination and regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, religion or language.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“Aïchatou Mounkaïla, President of the Network of Women-led Organizations of the Lake Chad Basin, challenged the Council, when she stated: “I urge the Council to emphasize the full, equal and meaningful participation and leadership of women and girls in humanitarian responses, as well as community dialogues, peacebuilding and peace negotiation processes at every level”. (S/PV.9327, p.6) In addition, institutional mechanisms for women’s participation need to address the specific obstacles faced by historically marginalized groups, as Nigeria Rentería and Genith Quitiaquez pointed out last week at an event organized by Colombia and Switzerland on Colombia’s first national action plan on resolution 1325 (2000).”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“It also includes the freedom of women to act as political decision-makers, not just in a limited role in terms of representative participation but also in terms of their right to organize and shape civic spaces without being exposed to incitement against them; the right to a quality education and to prosper; and the right to enjoy the freedom of movement and be visibly present in all aspects of public life. Those basic rights must not be used as a tool to garner influence, and they must never be bargained away.” (S/PV.9323, p.5) Secondly, the participation of women is essential to the creation of lasting peace. Switzerland is convinced of that and supports women’s commitment to conflict prevention and social cohesion. Progress is also needed at multilateral level. Ms.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“I would like to echo two women who shared their priorities in this setting during Switzerland’s presidency. First, Ms. Yasmeen Al-Eryani emphasized the need for a civic space accessible to all. In her words: “With the overall erosion of civic space, Yemen has witnessed the unprecedented rollback of women’s hard-won freedoms, including their right to participate in the labour market and play a vital role in revitalizing the economy, while ensuring their protection from exploitation and ill treatment.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Brazil for organizing this debate, as well as the speakers for their input. To move from theory to practice in terms of women’s participation in international peace and security, it is essential to talk to the women directly concerned. Many of the contexts on the Council’s agenda testify to the importance of women’s contributions to conflict prevention and to the pursuit of lasting peace. Civil society representatives bring a key perspective to the work of the Council. By subscribing to shared commitments on women and peace and security, Switzerland pledges to amplify their voice and to follow up on their recommendations. Those elements must play a major role in our deliberations and in the implementation of our decisions.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452 (2023) · source
“The future of the Western Balkans lies in peaceful, multi-ethnic and prosperous societies, and we will remain committed to that path.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“We welcomed the May declaration on missing persons and actively support the search for and identification of missing persons. We are also encouraged by efforts to ensure that people who have suffered conflict-related sexual violence are able to live their lives with dignity, and we continue to support those efforts. The concerns of all the inhabitants of Kosovo must be addressed if lasting stability is to be achieved. Switzerland is grateful to UNMIK for the work it has accomplished and remains ready for constructive discussion of a possible strategic review of UNMIK. Building on our close relations, Switzerland continues to support Kosovo in its efforts to strengthen the rule of law and respect for human rights, taking into account the interests of all communities.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“In support of the EU-led normalization process, Switzerland has offered an informal framework in which high-level representatives of political parties from both countries can discuss concrete steps towards normalization. We therefore welcomed the important discussions that took place this weekend and hope they will lead to tangible progress. We also reiterate that the participation of women and the integration of a gender perspective must be guaranteed throughout the process. It will be crucial to establish a climate of trust both between the parties to the dialogue and between the communities in Kosovo. An important step in that direction is dealing with the past, and that must benefit all communities, including the most marginalized, such as the Roma.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“They are responsible for their actions and for the language they use. We also call on all actors to cooperate fully with the investigation of the attack of 24 September so that its perpetrators can be brought to justice. We welcome the close cooperation between the Kosovo police, as the first responders, and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and KFOR, and reiterate our support for KFOR as one of the main guarantors of security. Switzerland calls on the parties to engage fully in the dialogue facilitated by the European Union (EU) and to implement their commitments under the First Agreement of Principles Governing the Normalization of Relations between Kosovo and Serbia. The Agreement represents the way forward in overcoming differences and establishing more peaceful relations.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“De-escalation is urgent. Since our previous meeting six months ago (see S/PV.9312), uncertainty and tensions between Kosovo and Serbia have continued to grow. At the end of May, more than 90 Kosovo Force (KFOR) soldiers were injured during protests. A new level of violence was reached with the attack on 24 September, which claimed the life of a Kosovar policeman and once again resulted in several injuries. Switzerland condemns those acts of violence and calls on Serbia and Kosovo to restore calm. All stakeholders should refrain from using or promoting violence and from unilateral and provocative actions such as deploying troops near the border. Inflammatory rhetoric must give way to constructive behaviour in order to implement political solutions. The leaders involved must set an example.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for her briefing. The presence of Prime Minister Brnabić and President Osmani-Sadriu at today’s meeting attests to its importance. The close relations between the Western Balkans region and Switzerland draw their strength from both a shared history of more than 30 years and a present marked by strong personal ties. We are therefore all the more committed to the stability and prosperity of the region, and we support the European perspective of Kosovo and Serbia. The path towards a normalized and prosperous relationship between Kosovo and Serbia lies in three stages: de-escalation, a political solution and trust- building, including by addressing the past.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9450 (2023) · source
“At a time when conflicts and humanitarian needs are increasing around the world, we must not forget Haiti. A growing number of communities there are difficult to reach, and supply disruptions threaten access to basic services. Nearly half the population is critically food-insecure, and forecasts have already indicated that those numbers will increase in 2024. Switzerland will continue its commitment on the ground, particularly in the Sud department, and calls on the international community to maintain its focus on Haiti.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“We also underscore that cooperation with United Nations bodies on the ground is crucial. We encourage the authorities to fulfil their responsibility to monitor and report serious violations of children’s rights. Thirdly, no lasting improvement in the security and humanitarian situation is possible without political prospects. The inter-Haitian dialogue must continue, and we call on all stakeholders to participate in it constructively. The momentum of regional support, under the auspices of the Caribbean Community Eminent Persons Group and through its communication with all the parties involved, must be maintained. It is only by working together, alongside the security efforts, that free, participatory and democratic elections can be organized and Haiti’s integration into the region strengthened.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“The judicial and correctional sectors must also be rehabilitated so that the Mission can fully support the Haitian National Police and give renewed momentum to the fight against impunity. Secondly, the country’s future depends on the protection of its children. Switzerland welcomes the fact that this task is now an integral part of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). Young people in Haiti are becoming ever more vulnerable, thanks to the number of serious violations against children and the lack of economic and social prospects. Schools are closed, the start of the school year has once again still not been determined and gangs are running amok. In the face of the violence, children have been seeking refuge, with or without their families, in makeshift camps.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“And it is almost systematically accompanied by sexual and gender-based violence. Haiti’s cries for help are becoming louder by the day. In that regard, I would like to highlight three points. First, the authorization of the deployment of the Multinational Security Support Mission to Haiti sends a powerful message of solidarity from the Security Council. We hope that the Mission will be able to begin its work quickly, and we encourage all actors involved to enable it to carry out its mandate effectively. The sanctions regime that has just been renewed by the Council, in addition to its related reinforced arms embargo, will play an essential role in that regard.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Special Representative María Isabel Salvador, Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, and Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, for their briefings. My thanks go to Ms. Mirlande Manigat, President of the High Transitional Council, and I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representatives of the Dominican Republic and Jamaica in today’s meeting. The Secretary-General has emphasized the continuing deterioration of the security situation in the country and the alarming level of human rights violations and abuses. The spread of gang violence beyond Port-au-Prince, particularly in the Artibonite and Centre departments, is particularly alarming.”
2023-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9449 (2023) · source
“Although the number of casualties has declined owing to a decrease in the intensity of clashes in that region, the hostilities continue and the risk of escalation, with serious consequences for civilians, remains high. I would like to congratulate UNSOM on the crucial role it is playing. Switzerland continues to support the Mission, Somalia and its people in their efforts to build peace and a prosperous future.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“We deplore the continuing attacks by Al-Shabaab and other armed groups, and we recognize the efforts being made by the Government and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia to address them. We call on all actors to respect human rights and international humanitarian law and to ensure the protection of civilians. In that context, we particularly deplore the forced recruitment of children, for which Al-Shabaab is the main culprit. Somalia remains one of the countries in which the greatest number of serious violations against children are perpetrated, with an alarming increase. Of particular concern are the attacks on schools and hospitals in the Laascaanood region.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“According to the recent independent assessment report, progress has been made towards such an inclusive approach. Nevertheless, there remain alarming gaps in the involvement of women. In that regard, Switzerland supports the various local partners, from Mogadishu to Hargeisa, in their efforts to empower women to participate in decision-making and to put in place inclusive political processes. Such processes are essential for the establishment of a stable democracy. Switzerland welcomes Somalia’s intention to introduce a one-person, one-vote system. However, the change in system and the objective of synchronizing elections must not be used as a pretext for postponing elections in federal member states. Thirdly, respect for international law must be the backbone of the response to insecurity throughout the country.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the initiative of the Somali Disaster Management Agency to form a committee to enhance preparedness and crisis management for the expected floods. We also stress the importance of regional and subregional efforts. The inclusion in future reports of the Secretary-General of a section devoted to the negative impacts of climate change on peace and security would facilitate analysis in that specific context. Secondly, a coordinated, holistic and inclusive approach must guide stabilization and peacebuilding efforts. While it is important for Somalia to be able to assume responsibility for its own security in the medium term, that transition must not be rushed, in order to avoid negative repercussions on the security and humanitarian situation on the ground.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“The interdependent effects of conflict and climate change have displaced more than 1 million people over the past year, the majority of them women and children. Many regions are still struggling to recover from a prolonged drought. In addition, more than 100,000 people will soon be affected by the second rainy season, while more than 100 internally displaced person camps have already been flooded. First, the Informal Expert Group on Climate and Security, co-chaired by the United Arab Emirates, Mozambique and Switzerland, recently discussed the impact of the floods and their potential consequences for the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM).”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Mr. Hauri (Switzerland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Special Representative Laing and Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia Souef for their presentations and their work. I also welcome the presence of the representative of Somalia at this meeting. At this pivotal juncture in Somalia’s security transition, the country faces multidimensional and complex challenges. I would like to highlight three points. First, as the Secretary-General points out in his report (S/2023/758), Somalia is at the epicentre of climate change. The humanitarian situation remains dramatic and is likely to worsen as a result of rainfall linked to the El Niño phenomenon.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9446 (2023) · source
“Given that this issue is a priority for Switzerland, my country has been actively involved in negotiations to strengthen it. Today the Council has agreed to promote the development of due process. It has thus given itself a clear mandate. We must build on that promise and continue our efforts, which must go beyond the focal point, which does not meet rule-of-law standards. Switzerland will continue to engage constructively with the members of the Council.”
2023-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9444 (2023) · source