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Huree-Agarwal

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2002-07-25
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2002-11-06
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  1. “The incidents reported in paragraph 38 of the Secretary-General's report indicate that more needs to be done to ensure the smooth integration of the internally displaced persons and refugees in the social life of Kosovo. In this regard, we welcome the recent initiative taken by Mr. Steiner to establish a task force that will oversee and invigorate the process of return to the province. However, without concrete support from all local political leaders, donors, host countries of Kosovo, refugees and the local population, the process will not achieve the required result. We therefore call on all of them to join efforts to this end. We understand that the tasks are enormous and the challenges are difficult, but it will not be long before a peaceful, democratic, multi-ethnic Kosovo is established in line with European standards.”

    2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source

  2. “The existence of parallel structures in the Mitrovica region continues to hamper the successful governance of the province. In this regard, we welcome the seven-point plan aimed at in co-governance and decentralization developed by Special Representative Steiner. The success of this strategy will not be possible without the cooperation of the Belgrade authorities, and our delegation hopes that they will work with UNMIK in achieving the plan for the Mitrovica region. We are also pleased to note that the number of incoming internally displaced persons and refugees has surpassed that of the outflow of minorities from Kosovo. We believe that necessary action should be taken to address the security problem as the result of these mass returns. Proper planning is of utmost importance to insure the safety and security of those returnees.”

    2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source

  3. “We believe this is the right channel through which the concerns of vulnerable groups, especially women and children, could be addressed when framing policies and programmes. The vision the Council has set for Kosovo will never be achieved without the full participation of all communities in the work of the provisional self- government. They should continue to cooperate with the United Nations and its Mission in Kosovo by participating in the institutions set up by the United Nations Interim Administration in Kosovo (UNMIK) in the best interest of everyone. We hope all communities will work together to meet the standards set up by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Steiner. We also welcome the political will demonstrated by the Government of Kosovo to track progress in this regard.”

    2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source

  4. “I join other speakers in thanking Mr. Guehenno for his comprehensive and useful briefing and for introducing the Secretary-General's report. The municipal elections held last week in Kosovo were yet another step towards democratization of institutions and increasing collective participation in the day-to-day affairs of the province. We are pleased to note the elections were conducted in a rather peaceful manner. The 54 per cent turnout at the elections is most encouraging to my delegation, despite several attempts to boycott the elections. It is regrettable that the Serb community did not participate in the elections in large numbers, and as Mr. Gue'henno rightly pointed out, their low turnout has decreased their capacity to take part in the decision-making process. The election of 262 women is also encouraging.”

    2002-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4643 (2002) · source

  5. “In this respect, we highlight the need for women to have access to funds, the labour market and training facilities that will give them opportunities to contribute to the welfare and well-being of their families, as well as to society, in the most effective manner. Finally, it is the View of my delegation that women can play an important role in preventing conflict, peacemaking and peace-building. We need to empower them and enhance their role so that they can make their valuable contribution to international peace and security.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

  6. “Due attention should also be given to women when creating peacekeeping and post-conflict peacekeeping operations. Necessary assistance should be given to women who have suffered rape and other atrocities and to those women and girls who are willing to testify against the perpetrators of such crimes. We also propose that programmes for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration should include provisions for counselling and providing advice to women who have undergone traumas of conflict. In order to reintegrate these women in normal life, they should be fully rehabilitated and provided with the necessary assistance.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

  7. “In line with the Brahimi recommendations, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations should work closely with the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues in implementing projects designed to support the work of the civilian police in the field. We would like to highlight the historic move taken by the African Union recently in Durban towards gender equality in Africa. Accordingly, the African heads of State have endorsed a set of recommendations that calls for a 50 per cent participation of women in all African Union organs. Their initiative is commendable and should be followed by other regional groups in order to ensure the adequate representation of women's interests at all levels, including key organs dealing with the maintenance of peace and security.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

  8. “Through its peacekeeping missions and humanitarian organisations, the United Nations should step up efforts to work closely and in a coordinated manner with regional, subregional and non- governmental organizations to sensitize women with regard to gender-based violence, the possibilities of protection from all forms of violence and the rights of women and children. This could be done through the development of general terms of reference for gender specialists within human rights components of peacekeeping operations and through the proper training of peacekeepers on gender and women's rights issues.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

  9. “Not only are their human rights flouted but their dignity is undermined. They have undergone untold suffering and various other miseries. It is most unfortunate that very little has been done to alleviate their sufferings, and yet, women can play an important role in peacemaking, such as the Mano River Women's Peace Network, which is doing an excellent job in the Mano River Union countries, and the Comoros Women's Association, which organized a weapon collection programme on the island of Anjouan during the internal conflicts. Such endeavours at the local grassroots level should be recognized and encouraged.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

  10. “The delegation of Mauritius is happy to see the issue of the protection of the most vulnerable members of society brought to the forefront and to see a culture of protection and prevention being developed progressively. We fully agree with the analysis of the study with regard to the systematic targeting of women and girls during armed conflicts, due to their vulnerable status in society. Statistics testify that the vast majority of victims of armed conflicts throughout the world are women and children. Women have assumed and have been made to assume different roles during conflicts. While in some cases they have actively participated in conflicts and have fought side by side with men, in most cases they are used as human shields, sex slaves and porters during conflicts.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

  11. “We join others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Guehenno, Ms. Angela King and Ms. Heyzer for their very elaborate and useful presentations. Today's discussion has enabled us to get a broader view of the impact of armed conflict on women and girls, the gender dimensions of peace processes and conflict resolution and the role of women in peace-building. This meeting is an opportunity to take into account the study carried out in collaboration with Ms. King's office, with a view to implementing resolution 1325 (2000) of 31 October 2000. We would also like to thank all those who have contributed to making this study possible.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source