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Inanç Örnekol

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  1. “As we enter the third decade since the women and peace and security agenda was adopted, we need to refocus our efforts with a more inclusive and holistic approach to untap the agenda’s full potential for building and sustaining peace. Let me assure the Council that Türkiye remains committed to supporting all international and regional efforts to that end.”

    2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source

  2. “Building on the experience of the African Union and NATO, Member States can appoint high-level women and peace and security representatives to drive implementation at the regional level. States can establish regional advisory bodies of women peace leaders so that they can systematically contribute to the conflict-prevention and peacebuilding work of regional organizations. Member States can also assist in building regional capacity for monitoring and reporting on progress in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. Last but not least, States can increase their engagement and interaction with international and regional human rights mechanisms to ensure full consideration of women’s human rights — a central component of the women and peace and security agenda.”

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  3. “Türkiye has contributed to the development of a number of recently adopted NATO policies in the context of the women and peace and security agenda and continues to include a gender perspective in training for security personnel at the national level, as well as for international personnel in preparation for their deployment to NATO, United Nations and European Union missions and operations. We all acknowledge that further efforts are required to fully implement the women and peace and security agenda. Those efforts should be persistent and collective, with a view to seeing more women gain positions of leadership and seats at the negotiating table, thereby enhancing their engagement in decision-making at all stages of peace processes. How can we strengthen the role and the capacity of regional organizations to that end?”

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  4. “That should also be seen in the context of broader cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the prevention of conflicts and the maintenance of peace and security. In that vein, we commend efforts to strengthen cooperation on the women and peace and security agenda between the Security Council and regional organizations, in particular the African Union, through annual consultative meetings and regular briefings. We also welcome the contributions of regional organizations to the agenda, including their adoption of dedicated women and peace and security plans and strategies. We are pleased to say that NATO is also actively engaged in women’s empowerment and increased participation in conflict resolution, decision-making and peace processes.”

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  5. “Although we have that solid, comprehensive framework in place, it is unfortunate that we are seeing its implementation either fall short or be completely cast aside during turbulent times marked by wars, military coups or the seizure of power by force. Recent events in countries such as Ukraine, Afghanistan and Myanmar have shown us vividly how the fragile gains of the women and peace and security agenda can easily be rolled back, as well as how the rights and well-being of women and girls can be violated with impunity. While the primary responsibility for the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda rests with States, several Council resolutions acknowledge regional organizations and United Nations entities as key actors that play an important complementary role.”

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  6. “Mrs. Inanç Örnekol (Türkiye): We would like to express our appreciation to the Albanian presidency for convening us today to discuss this critical issue. We also thank the Secretary-General for his opening remarks, as well as the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Bahous, and the other briefers for their insightful remarks. The Security Council’s landmark resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions under the women and peace and security agenda not only acknowledge the adverse impact of armed conflict on women and girls but also recognize the contributions of women to peace and reconciliation processes and the need to promote and protect the rights of women in conflict and post-conflict situations.”

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  7. “To conclude, I would like to emphasize that safeguarding and promoting international law, as well as working to ensure its progressive development in addressing and tackling global needs and challenges, has been a key foreign policy priority for Türkiye. We have also contributed to those efforts through the presence of a national serving as a member of the International Law Commission. Türkiye will continue to play its role in global and regional efforts to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability, both of which lie at the core of international peace and security.”

    2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source

  8. “We take this opportunity to reiterate our full support for the IIIM, as well as all other international mechanisms that document and investigate war crimes, crimes against humanity and violations of international humanitarian law committed on a daily basis in Syria by the regime and by terrorist organizations. Similarly, we support the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar, which was established in 2018 by the Human Rights Council. Such mechanisms are solid examples of the international community’s commitment to accountability, and they can constitute best practices that can be replicated with regard to documenting serious violations of international law.”

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  9. “Needless to say, we also commend the Council for creating the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant in 2017, with a mandate to collect, preserve and analyse evidence of heinous crimes committed by Da’esh. In the instances when the Council has failed to act, however, the General Assembly has searched for alternatives, such as the creation of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 (IIIM).”

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  10. “We are proud to have a highly qualified national serving as a judge in that legal body, and we applaud the Mechanism for the remarkable progress it has made, especially in 2021, towards the completion of its core judicial work. As the Security Council’s biennial review of the progress of the work of the Mechanism approaches, we express our support for that important body in successfully continuing to carry out its mandate. Türkiye’s voluntary financial support to the Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone, which was established pursuant to an agreement between the United Nations and the Government of Sierra Leone to address serious crimes committed during that country’s civil war, is another example of our commitment to supporting justice and accountability mechanisms.”

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  11. “However, where national judicial systems fail to tackle impunity, the international community, in particular the Security Council, is responsible for taking the necessary and appropriate measures to promote, and ensure accountability for, international crimes of that nature. In that regard, it is worth noting the decisive steps the Council has taken in the past. Through its resolutions establishing the International Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia in 1993 and for Rwanda in 1994, the Council has had an undeniable impact on the development and interpretation of international law, in particular international criminal law. Türkiye closely follows and fully supports the work of the successor institution — the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.”

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  12. “By the same token, we welcome the adoption by consensus in April of General Assembly resolution 76/262, entitled “Standing mandate for a General Assembly debate when a veto is cast in the Security Council”. Türkiye is one of the main sponsors of that highly relevant resolution, which aims to provide a mechanism to ensure accountability among United Nations organs, in accordance with the Charter. Accountability is the bedrock of the rules-based international order. It is the path to peace. Addressing continuing impunity is vital not only for the delivery of justice but also for preventing the recurrence of such crimes in the future. Of course, the primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute the most serious crimes of international concern lies with national justice systems.”

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  13. “In discharging its responsibility, the Council acts on behalf of all Member States, and it must do so in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The use of the veto to protect narrow national interests in situations of mass atrocities is not in line with the spirit of the Charter. As a result, the Council cannot adequately deliver on its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. In that vein, we commend initiatives aimed at limiting the casting of negative votes in cases of mass atrocities by both permanent and elected members. Initiatives by France and Mexico, as well as Liechtenstein on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, are steps in the right direction.”

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  14. “Mrs. Inanç Örnekol (Türkiye): We thank the Albanian presidency for organizing today’s important and timely debate, which is being held at a moment when international law is under heavy strain. We also extend our appreciation to the briefers for their insightful remarks. International law is foundational to the United Nations, and the Security Council has a special role to play in ensuring that it is respected. Sadly, as highlighted by many delegations earlier today, international law continues to be severely violated around the world, particularly in conflicts, resulting in immense human suffering. Yet the current dynamics in the Council do not allow for a meaningful discussion on upholding international law. The issue of the situation in Ukraine is the most recent and visible example.”

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  15. “We will continue to make every effort to support those women and girls and ensure their social and economic well-being. We sincerely hope that our efforts will enable Syrian women to participate in the rebuilding of post-conflict Syria in the future. Let me conclude by reiterating my country’s commitment and readiness to contribute to the international efforts to take the women and peace and security agenda forward.”

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  16. “In Turkey, in collaboration with the private sector and the international financial institutions, we have initiated and successfully implemented various projects aimed at women’s economic empowerment and increased participation on corporate boards. Turkey supports the empowerment and well-being of women and girls in various emergency, conflict or post-conflict situations through its comprehensive development assistance programmes. The projects we carry out in Afghanistan and Somalia, especially in the fields of education and health services, are concrete examples of our efforts to this end. Moreover, Turkey has been a safe refuge for close to 4 million Syrians, including women and girls, who had to flee Syria for their lives.”

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  17. “Advancing women’s inclusion in paid work holds enormous potential for increased productivity, innovation and economic growth. Simply increasing the number of women in paid work could significantly boost countries’ gross domestic product. Violence against women, on the other hand, costs the global economy more than $12 trillion annually, owing to productivity losses from a lack of women’s well-being. On these important fronts, as well as advancing financial inclusion and changing norms in their respective societies, the private sector has a critical role to play. We are pleased to see that, working in partnership with Governments, United Nations agencies and civil society, a growing number of private firms are investing in women’s empowerment.”

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  18. “In order to bridge this gap between commitments and action, we not only need to do more, but also to do things differently. This involves focusing on the root causes of gender inequalities and fragility and considering links between those challenges. We should also recognize women as agents of change, rather than as passive beneficiaries of aid. We must support women peacebuilders, human rights defenders and civil society representatives so that they can fully and meaningfully engage and take part in all aspects of public and political life. Only then can we achieve truly inclusive societies that allow for progress in maintaining peace and security, upholding human rights and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.”

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  19. “Economic empowerment is a vital compound of women’s full and effective participation, as well as an enabler to strengthen the overall resilience of society. However, discrimination against women in controlling and accessing economic resources, compounded by the disproportionate burden of unpaid care work, undermines the economic resiliency of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings. Acknowledging this challenge, the women and peace and security architecture, with its four pillars, was designed to comprise the promotion of economic inclusion and the empowerment of women and girls. However, 22 years after the adoption of the landmark resolution 1325 (2001), we see that the agenda’s effective implementation continues to face challenges.”

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  20. “We must ensure that all women and girls in all conflicts and crises are party to resolution efforts, have their basic needs met and recourse to justice where their rights are violated, and continue to have access to essential services. Delivering life-saving and empowering outcomes for peace and security is a collective endeavour. It calls for the concerted efforts of Governments, international and regional organizations, civil society, women’s rights organizations and women peacebuilders. Likewise, the effective implementation of the agenda requires focus on all four of its pillars: participation, prevention, protection and relief and recovery, with a holistic and balanced approach. In this regard, we find the theme of today’s debate to be quite relevant and timely.”

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  21. “Mrs. Inanç Örnekol (Turkey): We thank the United Arab Emirates for organizing this important debate. We also thank the Executive Director of UN-Women and the briefers for sharing their insights. As we mark International Women’s Day, let me first express our full solidarity with all women and girls living in conflict situations and other emergencies. We know that women and girls are particularly impacted by crises. We stand in solidarity with women and girls in Ukraine, who are showing resilience and courage in the face of an unjustified, illegal and illegitimate act of aggression by Russia. Recent events in Ukraine, as well as in Afghanistan and many other places around the world, highlight the critical importance of the women and peace and security agenda.”

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  22. “Syrian women under temporary protection also benefit from the same health-care services as Turkish citizens. We sincerely hope that our efforts will enable Syrian women to participate in rebuilding a post-conflict Syria in the future. I applaud brave women peacebuilders around the world. They press on in the face of danger in the hope of creating a more peaceful society for all. We thank those fearless women and promise to continue our work to implement the women and peace and security agenda with determination.”

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  23. “We have also been emphasizing to the caretaker Government the importance of political inclusivity and the protection and promotion of human rights and fundamental freedoms. The fundamental rights of Afghan women and girls must be respected, and that includes the right of every woman and girl in Afghanistan to access both employment and education. Those are non-negotiable. Turkey continues to make every effort to support women and girls who have fled Syria. We have provided psychological and social support to more than 400,000 Syrian refugees in Turkey since 2014. All the necessary legal steps are being taken to protect women refugees who have experienced violence. Women refugees who identify as victims of violence have the right to stay in women’s shelters and receive much-needed assistance.”

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  24. “We must support women peacebuilders, human rights defenders and representatives of civil society so that they can fully and meaningfully engage and take part in all aspects of public and political life. Only then can we achieve truly inclusive societies that will enable us to make progress in maintaining peace and security, upholding human rights and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. Turkey has actively contributed to the development of recently adopted NATO policies on issues related to women and peace and security. We also continue to implement gender-responsive training for security personnel deployed domestically, as well as to NATO’s Mission Iraq and Kosovo Force and to other peacekeeping missions and operations. In Afghanistan, Turkey is currently operating 45 schools across the country, 14 of them girls’ schools.”

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  25. “Humanitarian workers in conflict zones across the world now report new cases of violence against women and girls daily. The Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2021/827) outlines the violence, intimidation and reprisals that women endure in response to their engagement in peace processes around the world. We need to take immediate action to reverse that deeply worrying trend. To date, the Council has called for the implementation of peace agreements in numerous resolutions, as well as for ensuring the enhanced participation of women at all stages of peace processes. However, the onus is on all Member States to ensure women’s full, equal, and meaningful participation in decision-making at all levels, everywhere.”

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  26. “Mrs. Inanç Örnekol (Turkey): I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this important debate. I also thank the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the other briefers for sharing their insights. And I would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to women peacekeepers around the world for their service. More than two decades ago, the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000). In doing so, the Council made it known to the world that there could not be lasting peace without gender equality. Yet despite subsequent resolutions and our best efforts, the implementation of that agenda has fallen short. The stalled progress coincided with and was exacerbated by the coronavirus disease pandemic. A shadow pandemic of intensified violence against women and girls emerged.”

    2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949Resumption1 (2022) · source