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1. “Allow me first to express our condolences to those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan yesterday. This catastrophe heaps even greater suffering on civilians already hit hard by a humanitarian, economic and human rights crisis, and safe and unhindered humanitarian access must be ensured. I would also like to thank Mr. Griffiths and Mr. Alakbarov for their useful updates on the situation in Afghanistan and the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in accordance with its new mandate and the delivery of humanitarian assistance and support to basic human needs. We also offer heartfelt thanks to Ms. Royan for her strong message, including on the importance of respect for the universal human rights of Afghan women and girls, and to Ms.”

   2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source

2. “We hope that all members of the Council will come together to ensure that next year’s Panel of Experts will be able to do its work from the start with a complete team. We are encouraged by reports of improved relations between the Central African Republic authorities and the United Nations — not least thanks to the efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Rugwabiza. We hope that this positive momentum will continue and will improve the fate of the Central African people.”

   2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source

3. “We also condemn the reported targeting of ethnic or religious minorities, such as the Fulani and Muslims, including the use of anti-balaka militias as proxy forces. Protection from such violations must remain a key priority for the Council. Furthermore, in the latest quarterly report of MINUSCA’s Human Rights Division, it is shocking to see that actions by “other security personnel”, which refers to the Russian Wagner Group, resulted in the highest number of victims of human rights violations and abuses during the reporting period, followed by the Forces armées centrafricaines. We call on the Central African Republic authorities to investigate all incidents and hold perpetrators accountable. Norway welcomes the final report (see S/2021/569) of the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic.”

   2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source

4. “Local elections, underpinned by a credible political process, provide a unique opportunity to extend the democratic space and build peace. We call on the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) to provide logistical support for the preparations for those local elections and to promote local dialogue and reconciliation. Norway is concerned about the proposal to change the Constitution to allow for a third presidential term. Norway urges all parties to the armed conflict to comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We strongly condemn the reports of relentless gender-based and conflict- related sexual violence, grave violations against children and the targeting of humanitarian workers.”

   2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source

5. “We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her personal commitment to the peace agreement and for her efforts to engage the authorities in the region, and we are encouraged by the renewed engagement in the region, particularly by Angola and Rwanda and the 4 June meeting in Bangui. It is important that the ICGLR, the Economic Community of Central African States and the African Union remain actively involved. For the peace and reconciliation process to be successful, it is crucial that it be as inclusive as possible. All segments of society should be engaged, including the political opposition, the armed groups that have renounced violence and civil society. The full, equal and meaningful participation of women is fundamental to building peace in the Central African Republic.”

   2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source

6. “Allow me to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Rugwabiza for her first briefing to the Security Council on the Central African Republic. I also thank Ms. Ekomo for her insightful remarks and all her work to support women’s leadership in the Central African Republic. Norway commends the Central African Republic authorities for organizing the republican dialogue in March. We hope that its conclusions and recommendations will be used to renew the impetus for advancing an even more inclusive peace process. The core of that process must be the 2019 peace agreement — and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) road map remains essential for its implementation. The Government, the opposition and armed groups all share the responsibility of getting the peace process back on track.”

   2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source

7. “There are ample indications of war crimes being committed in Ukraine. They must not be forgotten. Individuals at all levels must be held to account. There must be accountability for the sake of the victims, the people of Ukraine and all countries with powerful neighbours. We must defend our international order, in which relations between States are determined by international law, not power.”

   2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

8. “The press plays an essential role in providing real-time documentation of violations of international humanitarian law as well as human rights violations and abuses. When the time for accountability comes, that reporting will make it even more difficult for Russian leaders to claim ignorance of atrocity crimes being committed at their direction. It is essential, and required under international humanitarian law, that journalists and other media workers be protected. Yet the Committee to Protect Journalists has confirmed that at least 12 journalists have died while covering the war in Ukraine. In Russia, scores of reporters have fled the country or are facing prosecution as the country continues to crack down on independent media. We would like to recall the Security Council’s authority to refer cases to the International Criminal Court.”

   2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

9. “Incitement of violence is recognized as a warning sign, and as the Council has seen all too often, messaging that spreads hostility and hatred can trigger violence that may lead to war crimes, crimes against humanity and even genocide. We need to prevent and counter all forms of incitement to violence, including through dialogue, knowledge-sharing, education and objective reporting. We must speak up against information that is false and deliberately created to harm. Disinformation and war propaganda reinforce insecurity, mistrust and hostility, and ultimately undermine the basis for future dialogue and peace. In countering that, we have no better ally than independent journalism and a free press.”

   2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

10. “In March, in its order on Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (Ukraine v. Russian Federation), the International Court of Justice ordered Russia to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine. Russia must comply with that legally binding order. Yet it has continued its aggression and disinformation, including about genocide taking place in parts of Ukraine. The Russian leadership’s rhetoric is not only false, but it is dangerous. Freedom of speech is explicitly not extended to the advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, and for good reason.”

    2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

11. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s important meeting, and the briefers for their valuable and important remarks. We are currently seeing reports of widespread and blatant violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law being committed in Ukraine, particularly in areas controlled or previously controlled by Russian forces. Many of those violations may amount to war crimes. We call on the Russian Federation to immediately end its unprovoked war and its relentless and brutal attacks on civilians. Russia’s war is in itself a violation of international law. The principles of the Charter of the United Nations are clear on the illegality of the acquisition of territory by force.”

    2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9069 (2022) · source

12. “Protecting civilians, fighting impunity and promoting human rights are essential elements for building trust between the people and the authorities, as well as building a sustainable peace, and will also provide the necessary political space and freedom for elections to be free, fair and credible. In conclusion, Norway calls on the Government to provide a clear road map for the end of the transitional period and to demonstrate national ownership and leadership, including by investing increased oil revenues in peace implementation, service delivery and long-term development.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

13. “We commend UNMISS and the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for their principled stance on those issues, and we call on the Government of South Sudan to fully respect its obligations under international humanitarian law and the Revitalized Agreement. We are also deeply concerned by the reported levels of conflict-related sexual violence. We urge the Government to investigate allegations and hold perpetrators accountable. We also underline the importance of ensuring that survivors have access to holistic care. We acknowledge the Government’s efforts to establish the Commission for Truth, Reconciliation and Healing, and we stress the ongoing need to implement the Hybrid Court for South Sudan and the Compensation and Reparation Authority.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

14. “Eleven years after independence, increased engagement and investment from the Government’s side are still much needed to address the root causes of the protracted humanitarian crisis. Improved capacity within the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations country team to coordinate triple-nexus efforts will also be necessary. We condemn the killing of humanitarian workers and the widespread looting and destruction of humanitarian aid. Negative political signals from the Government towards non-governmental organizations trickle down to the local level and manifest in local officials’ efforts to impede critical operations.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

15. “Thirdly, the Government should provide the necessary funds without delay to implement the peace agreement, in particular with regard to security arrangements, which are key to progress on the constitutional process and elections. Blaming the slow implementation of the peace agreement on a lack of resources is not convincing. South Sudan’s oil revenues are increasing. Eliminating avenues for corruption and increasing transparency and accountability will allow the Government to give higher priority to the implementation of the peace agreement. Following the slow pace of that implementation, the humanitarian situation in South Sudan has gone from bad to worse. While humanitarian actors are working tirelessly to respond, dependence on humanitarian actors to deliver almost all basic services is not sustainable.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

16. “That is essential to stabilizing the country and breaking the cycle of subnational and intercommunal violence. As we have seen in Jonglei, armed groups have been fighting one another for years in a series of revenge attacks, including again this spring. The presence of the necessary unified forces could help reduce tension among those groups by filling the current vacuum in national forces. Secondly, the Government has long promised a clear road map for the end of the transitional period, aimed at an inclusive constitution-making process and ensuring that free and fair elections are possible. The process of creating that road map should be broad- based and inclusive, with an outcome that is realistic but nonetheless ambitious, and it should start now. South Sudan cannot afford to lose any more time.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

17. “I thank the briefers for their insights and for providing the Council with a much-needed reality check regarding the current situation in South Sudan. I would particularly like to thank Ms. Merekaje for her concrete and constructive recommendations. With only eight months left of the transitional period, the people of South Sudan need to see a fundamental shift in the parties’ approach to the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. They need national leadership, in deeds as well as words. Delivering on three immediate priorities would demonstrate political will and the parties’ commitment to fully implementing the Revitalized Agreement. First, the necessary unified forces must be graduated and deployed, and sufficient resources must be allocated to their operations.”

    2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9067 (2022) · source

18. “Norway will remain a development partner and provide further support in areas such as climate resilience, food security, water and sanitation and the empowerment of women. In facing those challenges, we urge all political actors in Haiti to come together to find a joint way forward and restore legitimately elected institutions. Political will must be found to forge reconciliation and a path towards free, fair and transparent elections. The only solution for Haiti is one created by Haitians themselves.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

19. “Climate disasters take multidimensional forms and impact the poorest rural communities the most. As people are forced to flee to cities, they are increasingly vulnerable to exploitation by gangs. The relationship is clear — there are climate elements that contribute to instability. We therefore believe that this should be a stronger part of the work of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) and the United Nations family. Norway remains committed to the presence of the United Nations in Haiti through BINUH, the country team and agencies, funds and programmes. We look forward to actively engaging in the upcoming mandate renewal process as a strong partner of Haiti.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

20. “The chronic kidnapping situation is also a worrisome example drawing together the exploitation, insecurity and the disregard for human rights that is endemic in Haiti. We are also alarmed by reports of increasing use of sexual and gender-based violence against girls and women by gangs as a form of retaliation and punishment. It is vital that victims and survivors have safe access to comprehensive health services, legal services and information. We are also concerned that the Haitian National Police sexual and gender-based violence data centre is no longer functional. The rule of law and the justice sector must be strengthened in order to end this cycle of impunity and promote accountability for human rights violations and abuses. In addition, as we head into hurricane season, we once again call for greater focus on resilience-building.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

21. “I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime for her briefing today and the pertinent recommendations in the report (S/2022/481). We thank her and team for their dedication and efforts in Haiti. We would also like to thank Mr. Arnoux Descardes for his valuable input, and we welcome the presence today of the Foreign Minister of Haiti in the Chamber. Once again, we must stress our deep concern for what Haiti and the Haitian people are going through. As the recent report sets out, almost every indicator shows a negative situation. Violence has affected the ability of Haitians to meet their basic needs. Approximately 17,000 citizens have reportedly fled gang-affected areas, and there is evidence of recruitment of minors by armed gangs.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

22. “It hits the most vulnerable — women and girls and those already strained from instability, climate change and COVID-19 — the hardest. Rapid global action is needed to increase food security and to prevent the threat of a worldwide wave of hunger. Let me end, therefore, with our assurance that Norway will continue to advocate these shared priorities in cooperation with the EU, both inside and outside the Security Council.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

23. “Engagement in peace and reconciliation efforts is a key part of Norwegian foreign policy, a field in which we work closely with the EU and the United Nations. In addition, we support the EU’s leading role in the fight against climate change and in addressing the security risks that arise from it. Women’s full inclusion must also be a priority in all our efforts, and we commend the EU’s action plan on women and peace and security for its focus on gender equality, human rights and peace and security within and beyond its borders. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic will continue to be part of our common European agenda. We will work together with the EU and partners to mobilize resources for the recovery from the pandemic globally. Russia’s war on Ukraine has consequences way beyond European soil.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

24. “In Africa, the EU plays a key role in peacebuilding, peacekeeping, conflict prevention, security assistance and development. Norway recognizes the strong EU commitment to the Peace and Security Architecture of the African continent, including the African Union Mission in Somalia, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia and the Group of Five for the Sahel. The upcoming United Nations-African Union (AU) joint strategic assessment on security in the Sahel should be used to discuss the mutually reinforcing contributions of the United Nations, EU, AU and the Economic Community of West African States. Combining our efforts in innovative ways is necessary to meet the complex security challenges in the region. The EU and the United Nations must continue to join forces to respond to global challenges.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

25. “Now, when peace is again broken in Europe, we need a strong EU working together with the United Nations and the Security Council to contribute to advancing the causes of peace and prosperity. Today’s meeting is therefore timely, and I warmly thank High Representative Borrell Fontelles for his briefing today. Norway and the EU share a common vision of a rules-based international order and a free and democratic Europe. The EU has our full support as a steadfast promoter of multilateralism and as an implementer of Council-mandated tasks such as the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea, whose contribution to maintaining peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina is vital. Norway will work towards the renewal of its mandate.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

26. “The situation in Europe has dramatically changed since the Security Council met to discuss this issue a year ago (see S/PV.8792). By waging war against its peaceful neighbour, Ukraine, the Russian Federation has violated the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations — the principles that underpin the security and serenity of every State. The war has caused death, suffering, displacement and the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since the Second World War, and it threatens global food security. We therefore commend the European Union (EU) for taking the lead in Europe’s concerted response to the war and for defending fundamental global principles and international law. The EU has played a historically important role in transforming Europe from a continent of war to a continent of peace.”

    2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9065 (2022) · source

27. “Injuries and deaths from landmines, explosive remnants of war and improvised explosive devices now make up a large part of civilian casualties. Children are particularly vulnerable. Much more must be done to address that issue. Finally, on the FSO SAFER tanker emergency, we remain deeply concerned about the humanitarian and ecological danger it represents. We urge even greater support and the implementation of the United Nations plan as soon as possible.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source

28. “It is vital to design a process that will receive local credibility and legitimacy — that means including diverse voices and interests, especially those most impacted by the conflict, namely, women and young people. On security, we welcome the holding of the first and second meetings of the Military Coordination Committee and the establishment of a joint coordination room for more regular communication. That is the first time that the parties have met face to face under the auspices of the United Nations and represents a vital step towards building the trust required for a political settlement. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is still acute. We remain deeply concerned about the growing food insecurity in the country and the dire risk of famine. As we heard from our briefers again today, mines are increasingly a concern.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source

29. “It is positive that it takes into account feedback from Yemeni civil society and the protection needs of civilians. We urge Ansar Allah to show flexibility on opening the roads in and out of the city of Taiz as a critical next step. The Special Envoy’s continued consultations towards a framework for a multitrack peace process are crucial. It is important to seize the humanitarian gains from the truce to facilitate progress towards a comprehensive political settlement. The Special Envoy’s recent second visit to Sana’a, his meetings in Aden and the parties meeting in Amman have been important. We commend the Special Envoy’s dialogue with the parties and a diverse group of Yemeni people, leaders and experts.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source

30. “I start by thanking Special Envoy Grundberg, Acting Director Mudawi and Ms. Al-Salafi for their important briefings and updates. Let me extend our appreciation to the Special Envoy and his whole team, as well as regional and international actors, for their efforts over the past few weeks to secure a two-month renewal of the truce in Yemen. Indeed, because of the truce, the number of civilian casualties has been reduced, fuel deliveries have increased and commercial flights through Sana’a airport have resumed. These are tangible and most welcome developments that have been achieved through de-escalation and dialogue. And we commend the priority placed on alleviating civilian and humanitarian hardships. The work must continue. We welcome the United Nations proposal on a phased re-opening of roads to the city of Taiz.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source

31. “The Council should assume its responsibilities by examining every possible measure to facilitate the arrest and surrender of those wanted by the Mechanism.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source

32. “That is in line with Council resolutions and the recommendations of the Office of Internal Oversight Services. We regret that despite an earlier agreement, the Mechanism continues to face problems with relocating the eight persons who have been acquitted or released. We urge the Niger to fully adhere to the agreement with the United Nations. Norway appreciates the work of the Office of the Prosecutor to account for the remaining fugitives. We note the Prosecutor’s recent confirmation of the death some years ago of two individuals wanted in relation to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsis in Rwanda, with four fugitives remaining at large. We urge all States to fully cooperate with the Mechanism and arrest and surrender all remaining fugitives.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source

33. “Kabuga was recently deemed fit to stand trial. A significant number of decisions and orders have also been issued by the President and judges. I would like to bring up the obligation of all States to fully adhere to the Security Council’s decisions. We therefore regret the lack of progress in the Prosecutor v. Petar Jojić and Vjerica Radeta case and once again strongly urge Serbia to cooperate fully with the Mechanism. In general, the Mechanism is dependent on the cooperation of Member States in order to fulfil the mandate the Council has provided to ensure accountability and justice for the victims. With respect to the Mechanism’s administrative winding- down, we note that the staff was downsized during 2022 and significant further reductions are planned for 2023.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source

34. “I would like to thank Judge Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their thorough report to the Security Council and for today’s briefings. Let me also extend our appreciation for Judge Agius’s long and committed service as President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. At the outset, I want to reaffirm Norway’s strong support to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, which diligently implements the important mandate given to it by the Council. Norway commends the Mechanism’s activities during the reporting period, with the appeal judgment of the Fatuma et al. case scheduled for the end of June, and proceedings in the Prosecutor v. Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović appeal case continuing. Pre-trial assessments are also ongoing in the important Prosecutor v. Félicien Kabuga case. Mr.”

    2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source

35. “We would, however, be eager to learn more about UNITAD’s efforts to support Iraq in the adoption of national legislation allowing for the prosecution of international crimes — a prerequisite for the fulfilment of the Team’s mandate. In conclusion, let me once again thank Special Adviser Ritscher for his briefing today. UNITAD’s work remains key to ensuring accountability for ISIL’s crimes, justice for survivors and sustainable peace for Iraq. The Special Adviser can count on Norway’s continued support.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

36. “Similarly, with regard to the investigation of ISIL’s use of chemical and biological weapons, we note that the Team’s previous report described the “underreported gender-related harms” (S/2021/974, para. 19) suffered by those targeted by such weapons. Upon the completion of the investigation’s initial case assessment, we would have welcomed the inclusion of additional gender-related information in the current report (see S/2022/434). Lastly, Norway is also pleased to note the robust partnership that continues between the Team and the Iraqi authorities, including on a wide range of capacity-building and technical assistance measures for strengthening national judicial institutions. We particularly commend Iraq on its active engagement and cooperation in that regard.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

37. “With regard to cross-cutting thematic priorities, we once again applaud the Team for consistently employing a survivor-centred and age- and gender-sensitive approach across its work. We commend the Team for continuing to build its capacity in specialized cross- sectional areas, ensuring that investigative activities are conducted in line with international standards. In the context of the investigation of crimes against Christians, we note that approach has allowed the Team to “reach survivors of sexual and gender-based violence … despite challenging social constraints”. That is a critical investigative achievement , which is also a key priority for Norway.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

38. “We also commend the Team for completing its initial case assessment report of ISIL’s use of chemical and biological weapons, and we look forward to the final case brief for this critical investigative track, which should also be viewed in relation to the international non-proliferation architecture. We welcome the progress reported in several other investigations, including with respect to crimes committed by ISIL against Christians, Yazidis and other minorities. We are pleased to note that the Team’s priorities are beginning to shift from structural investigations to the preparation of specific case briefs to support the prosecution of individual perpetrators. That development is a clear sign of the Team’s efficient work and a crucial step towards accountability.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

39. “I also thank Special Adviser Ritscher for his comprehensive briefing today. Norway remains a steadfast supporter of the mandate of United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD). Accountability for the crimes committed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Iraq is a prerequisite for the rule of law and sustainable peace in the country. We are encouraged by the progress that the Team and Iraqi partners made during the current reporting period towards bringing ISIL perpetrators to justice.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9059 (2022) · source

40. “As one example, we note in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/436) that humanitarian needs in Burundi are strongly linked to effects of climate change. As Special Representative of the Secretary-General Fall is stepping down, we want to thank him — and, through him, his team as well — for all their efforts. Some of their achievements are linked to the crucial phases around elections. Another key contribution includes working with a reformed ECCAS as part of vital regional cooperation. We thank him and look forward to the appointment of his successor.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

41. “Norway will also continue its support through the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, including to strengthen regional efforts aimed at establishing legal systems for the prosecution of pirates. The security situation around the Lake Chad basin remains alarming due to armed groups, terrorists and violent extremists. We are shocked by the brutal attacks against civilians, including children, and attacks on schools. We are also deeply concerned about attacks on medical personnel and facilities. The use of improvised explosive devices against civilian targets causes further harm for populations and affects humanitarian access. Accountability must be ensured. Let me also highlight an underlying issue that may not feel like the most urgent matter, but which is silently worsening the situation: the issue of climate and security.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

42. “Last week, the Security Council adopted resolution 2634 (2022), the first resolution in 10 years on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea (see S/PV.9050). Piracy remains a grave risk to sailors and hampers trade, exports and growth in Central and West Africa. It also affects seafarers and shipowners in countries such as Norway and the ability to enhance cooperation with these regions. We see the new resolution as a strong call to action ahead of the 10-year anniversary of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct in 2023. Moving forward, the region should remain in the driver’s seat, with already commendable efforts being scaled up. We fully support closer regional maritime coordination between the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Economic Community of West African States.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

43. “For the second year in a row, the Democratic Republic of the Congo tops the list as a protection crisis that we also addressed in our meeting last week (see S/PV.9051). In Chad, we have taken note of the transitional Government’s recent declaration of a food emergency, and its call for support. In the light of the situation, Norway has allocated about $25 million to humanitarian efforts in the Sahel and Lake Chad regions this year. In Cameroon, we remain concerned about the situations in the North-West and South-West regions of the country. We commend the exploration by the United Nations of ways to bridge gaps between the parties on a framework for dialogue. In all situations, humanitarian assistance and basic social services must be ensured without delay.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

44. “I thank the briefers for their important insights. Last week, the Norwegian Refugee Council published its annual list of the world’s most neglected displacement crises. Three out of five of these crises — those in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cameroon and Chad — are in the region under the purview of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), and in addition to those, there is the ongoing crisis in the Central African Republic. This clearly shows both the challenges, and importance, of UNOCA’s work. While we know that preventive diplomacy rarely reaches the headlines, it can certainly avert some of the most negative headlines. Let me briefly touch upon the three mentioned most-neglected displacement crises, according to the list.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

45. “We underline the critical importance of strong and independent human rights institutions and accountability mechanisms in Ukraine. There must be zero tolerance for sexual and gender- based violence and trafficking, and no impunity for perpetrators. Accountability is vital to ensure justice for the survivors and prevent future sexual and gender- based violations everywhere.”

    2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source

46. “We welcome the agreed framework on cooperation between the Government of Ukraine and the United Nations on prevention and response to conflict-related sexual violence. Engaging and supporting women human rights defenders and civil society in our responses is key. We insist on a survivor-centred approach. It is vital for survivors, their communities and Ukraine as a whole to be able to overcome the trauma and stigma that has been brought on them by this war and to move forward together. Atrocities must be investigated, and those responsible held to account. We therefore support the ongoing investigations, including the work of the International Criminal Court and the Commission of Inquiry for Ukraine. Expertise on conflict-related sexual violence, gender, and children’s rights are crucial in these processes.”

    2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source

47. “In response, Norway has increased our support to the United Nations Population Fund and other humanitarian actors that provide sexual and reproductive-health services. We underline the importance of gender- and age-differentiated responses to meet the needs of the civilian population, including Ukrainian internally displaced persons and refugees. This must include access to mental-health and psychosocial support and sexual and reproductive-health services for all, regardless of the gender indicated in a person’s passport. Also, unaccompanied Ukrainian children are in a particularly vulnerable situation. Child protection services must be ensured. But first and foremost, we must take steps to prevent sexual and gender-based violence, including trafficking, from happening.”

    2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source

48. “It affects women and men, girls and boys, and members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities differently. Let me highlight three issues in this regard. First, attacks on health-care institutions and staff are denying people, including women who are pregnant or in labour, safe access to sexual and reproductive-health services. Secondly, the number of survivor accounts of rape and other forms of sexual and gender-based violence is high. Children will be born of war. Their rights and well-being — and that of their mothers — must be ensured. And thirdly, we note the high risk of trafficking, as displaced people seek safety across borders. The foregoing violations and risks must be addressed.”

    2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source

49. “I thank the three briefers for their important statements. Norway condemns in the strongest terms Russia’s unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter. Russia must stop the war and withdraw its troops immediately. We reiterate our demand that civilians be protected and international humanitarian law fully respected and implemented. We are appalled by the forced deportations of Ukrainian citizens, including children, to Russia, Russian-controlled territories and Belarus. We call for the restoration of family links, the immediate release of Ukrainian citizens, and their relocation to safety in Government-held areas of Ukraine. The war has a gendered impact.”

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50. “We would in particular have wanted to see the Security Council’s strong and clear support for the joint efforts of the African Union (AU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and UNITAMS to unlock the political crisis. More broadly, Norway welcomes the recent release of detainees and the lifting of the state of emergency in the Sudan. These are important steps to create the right environment for dialogue, and we now call on all Sudanese parties to engage with the United Nations- AU-IGAD process. The role of the tripartite mechanism is crucial. An inclusive political settlement is the surest path to economic recovery and development, improvement of the humanitarian situation and the strengthening of the protection of civilians.”

    2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source