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first: 2008-02-12
most recent: 2019-05-23
sittings or episodes: 10
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“Fourthly, the design and implementation of peacekeeping mandates are underpinned by a set of principles pursuant to the Charter of the United Nations. It is fundamental for the perceived integrity and credibility ofpeacekeeping missions that their mandates align with those principles. Furthermore, peacekeeping mandates need to be achievable in consideration of the expertise and resources available to peacekeeping missions. We suggest that challenges beyond the capacity of peacekeeping missions be addressed through other competent means, without risking the credibility and security of peacekeeping personnel. Fifthly, the issue of predictable and sustainable resources for peacekeeping missions remains a priority for their continued efficiency and effectiveness.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“We believe that such an institutional mechanism would lead to qualitative change in mandate design and review. Thirdly, peacekeeping missions need to be sensitized to the fact that it is not only their traditional peacebuilding tasks that relate to sustaining peace. Peacekeeping missions can effectively establish the basis - in tandem with the national authorities and the communities that they serve - for contributing to the broader objective of sustaining peace and development through an integrated and sequential approach to mandate delivery. Seamless country coordination with the United Nations entities engaged on the ground remains critical for transitions during mission drawdown and exit. The advisory role of the Peacebuilding Commission for complementing the Security Council's work in that regard also need not be overly emphasized.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“It may often prove counterproductive to keep increasing the length of Security Council resolutions without giving a clear, focused and strategic direction to the missions with regard to their potential contributions to the overarching aim of sustaining peace. Secondly, as a troop- and police-contributing country, we often find ourselves in constrained circumstances to keep our personnel deployed on the ground and apprised about conflict analysis and the broader political processes at play, owing to a lack of timely information and coordination. We remain seized of the issue of developing a regular and systematic approach to triangular consultations among the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat so as to address those gaps.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“From that perspective, United Nations peacekeeping missions have a critical role to play in the broader goal and process of sustaining peace. Against that policy approach, we wish to underscore the five following points. First, it is amply supported by evidence that United Nations peacekeeping operations serve a critical purpose in maintaining international peace and security, including by protecting civilians, in most cases. It is therefore crucial that peacekeeping mandates focus on areas where the missions concerned can realistically achieve the desired results with the resources at their disposal.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“We convey our appreciation to the Egyptian presidency for convening this open debate. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We thank the Deputy Secretary-General and the other briefers for their valuable insights and recommendations. Bangladesh attaches importance to its value-driven contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations. We underscore the need for pursing peacekeeping mandates within a broader political process for resolving conflicts and seeking lasting peace. We therefore subscribe to the comprehensive and coordinated response to the entire continuum of conflicts through the engagement of all three pillars of the United Nations.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“While we remain seized of those initiatives, we would like to note the rapid advances that have been made in science and technology that are susceptible to abuse or the risk of proliferation by non-State actors, including terrorists. We call on the 1540 Committee to help enhance our information and knowledge base about the evolving risks, especially those requiring our pre-emptive action. The threat of weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of unauthorized non-State actors has rightly been called a catastrophe. As a responsible member of the international community, Bangladesh remains committed to stepping up its efforts to help prevent such situations and their potentially grave consequences.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, today's resolution makes a strong case for further enhancing the 1540 Committee's cooperation and interface with relevant international, regional and subregional entities. We would like to emphasize the importance of avoiding duplication and to reaffirm the suggestion about facilitating assistance and sharing expertise on a regional basis. The competent regional entities may be encouraged to support interested States in further strengthening their national export control measures pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). Fourthly, my delegation highlighted some of our ongoing and future national initiatives at the formal open consultations organized by the 1540 Committee in June.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Secondly, the wide differences in implementation among Member States will continue unless meaningful financial and technical assistance is provided to overcome the structural constraints that many States face. Our delegation would have preferred to see the review of resolution 1540 (2004) result in a more institutionalized and predictable approach to such assistance. Failing that, we expect Member States and relevant entities that are in a position to do so to redouble their efforts to provide concrete, needs-based assistance to interested States that request it. The Group of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) should continue to help Member States to better identify and articulate their needs.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Bangladesh would like to thank the Spanish presidency of the Council for organizing today's high-level open debate, and the briefers for sharing their valuable insights. We believe that the action-oriented and balanced approach of resolution 2325 (2016), adopted today, will help Member States to further consolidate their frameworks for complying with resolution 1540 (2004). In that regard, we would like to emphasize four points. First, today's resolution correctly recognizes that the task of implementing resolution 1540 (2004) is a long-term undertaking. It is therefore crucial to support its implementation in a context-specific and with a common but differentiated approach. The regular sharing of best practices, including through the points- of-contact network, would be particularly useful.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“We therefore emphasize the importance of further expanding the scope of this dialogue in relation to the relevant normative discussions across the system, including within the framework of the comprehensive approach to sustaining peace.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“The introduction of risk premiums for troops and police deployed in difficult environments and the call for periodic review of the death and disability compensation rates are steps in the right direction. The role of the United Nations Operations and Crisis Centre, and the ongoing work on crisis management, should be properly leveraged, including through appropriate contingency planning. In conclusion, the increasing and deepening asymmetric threats facing United Nations peacekeeping operations require a whole-of-United-Nations response in accordance with the respective mandates and competencies of the organs and entities involved.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“There are good practices whereby missions have effectively contributed to enhancing the capacity of host Governments in counter-terrorism efforts, including through support for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, security and correction sector refor,m and promoting human rights due diligence. There may be potential ways for missions to expand their support for developing appropriate policies and strategies for countering terrorism and preventing Violent extremism, as well as their underlying drivers, subject to specific requests by host Governments. Fifthly, in the context of increased volatility in security environments, we must ensure that the adequate provision of defence stores in missions, as well as increased investment in medical and casualty evacuation, gets its fair share of attention.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“In View of the growing and targeted attacks against civilian and military aviation capacities and other critical enablers, their protection and upkeep also deserve urgent consideration. The development and dissemination of specific policies, operational guidelines and training manuals to address pressing issues of concern should be pursued through regular interface with troop- and police-contributing countries. Fourthly, it is evident that peacekeeping missions are not equipped to engage militarily in counter- terrorism operations, and must not be mandated to do so.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“In order to improve situational awareness and the threat assessment on the ground, the enhanced use of technologies needs to be considered from a pragmatic viewpoint, while addressing questions relating to national sovereignty, transparency and confidentiality. Due emphasis should be placed on the mission's interface with local communities, traditional views of human intelligence, and awareness of applicable investigation and prosecutorial mechanisms. The crucial role played by joint operations centres, joint mission analysis centres and other security-related analysis capabilities needs to be optimized through regular gap analysis and core capacity-building. Thirdly, the protection of civilians in the face asymmetrical threats should be given due priority in line with the concerned mission mandates.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“There is a need to maintain regular engagement and consultations between host Governments and the concerned peacekeeping or special political missions to make peace processes and agreements inclusive and broad-based. Depending on the context, there may be a need to explore avenues for dialogue with the various conflicting parties in order to encourage them to adhere to the principles and rules of engagement for the deployment and presence of peacekeeping missions. Secondly, the Council must attach the highest priority to the safety and security of United Nations peacekeepers and other personnel, including through regular and meaningful triangular consultation involving troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“In recent times, our peacekeepers, contingent- owned equipment and other capabilities have come under a number of indiscriminate attacks, particularly in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. In recognition of our valuable contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations, our peacekeepers have withstood those attacks and other prevailing threats, and continue to serve with a high degree of professionalism and dedication. Against that backdrop, we wish to focus on five critical issues. First, the proliferation of asymmetrical attacks against peacekeepers underscores the importance of linking peacekeeping operations with sound and sustainable political strategies to resolve conflicts.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“We convey our appreciation to the Senegalese presidency for organizing this open debate for the invitation extended to our Foreign Minister. Bangladesh aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. In View of the evolving nature and challenges of United Nations peacekeeping operations, Bangladesh remains seized with efforts to continuously update and strengthen its deployment and operational capabilities on the ground. The growing frequency and magnitude of threats posed by various non-State actors, including terrorist groups, have made our task daunting and complex.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“As a State party to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, Bangladesh remains committed to our collective responsibility to ensure a better life for our children - free from poverty, exploitation and violence.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Denied the protection of traditional institutions like the family, stripped of the treasure and innocence of childhood and faced with societal breakdown and the erosion of values and of the rule of law, children affected by armed conflict suffer lasting adverse consequences for their development. Girl children are particularly vulnerable to sexual exploitation and violence. We urge the Security Council to mobilize a more coordinated, committed and strengthened international response to further advance the agenda in order to better protect our children from war.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“There is no doubt that children are the most hapless victims of conflict. Violence is often ingrained in their psyche and often becomes the only solution known to them in seeking redress. The root causes of conflict should therefore be addressed in their proper perspective. To prevent today's victims from becoming tomorrow's perpetrators, the values of a culture of peace must be inculcated in every child. United Nations efforts should promote a culture of peace through peace education programmes and other non-violent approaches to conflict prevention and resolution.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Since recruitment of children by armed groups is closely linked with internal displacement and refugee issues, there should be cross-regional initiatives and cooperation among neighbouring States, in addition to United Nations efforts, to address the problem in a holistic manner. We are also concerned at the increasing number of children in detention for their alleged association with armed groups. We believe that those children should be given the protections of law admissible under juvenile justice systems. It is well documented that children are the ones who suffer the most under unregulated sanction regimes. The Council has a duty to ensure that sanctions do not affect the innocent. Issues of children under foreign occupation also need to be appropriately addressed.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We believe that other ongoing efforts in this regard, such as strengthening the accountability of uniformed contingent personnel and integrating victim support and assistance, particularly for children, in the relevant programmes, will further improve the situation. The vulnerable situation of children in post- conflict societies needs special attention. Long after the guns have fallen silent, children remain traumatized and permanently scarred by the brutality of war. For peace to be sustained, these children must be more effectively rehabilitated and reintegrated into their communities. The Peacebuilding Commission should have this issue permanently on its agenda while working in any country-specific configuration.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We call upon relevant parties to conflicts to develop and implement concrete, time-bound action plans, in close collaboration with United Nations peacekeeping operations, in order to halt and prevent violations and abuses against children and their recruitment and use in armed conflict. It is encouraging to note that, as indicated in the Secretary-General's report, strengthening the United Nations institutional framework, the strict monitoring and enforcement mechanism and the code of conduct have resulted in marked progress in preventing and reducing incidents of sexual exploitation and abuse of children by peacekeepers and other United Nations personnel.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We are encouraged to see that the measures taken by the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict have had some positive impact in ameliorating the condition of children affected by armed conflict around the globe. The monitoring and reporting mechanism of the Council is also praiseworthy. In this context, we appreciate the compliance by certain countries and parties to conflicts with the recommendations of the Working Group, and we urge others to follow suit. However, ensuring compliance by non-State actors and armed groups continues to be a big challenge; we must try and address it in a more resolute manner. We support the idea of using child protection advisers to provide prompt advocacy and response for the protection of children in order to mainstream child protection in United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“I am delivering this statement on behalf of my Ambassador, who has been held up by a previously scheduled pressing engagement. The Security Council returns once more to the important issue of children and armed conflict. The delegation of Bangladesh welcomes this opportunity to participate in the debate. I thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive and analytical report on children and armed conflict (S/2007/757). We agree with his action-oriented recommendations and urge their appropriate implementation. We commend the United Nations for its system- wide response to the needs of war-affected children. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Coomaraswamy, deserves our particular praise for her dedicated efforts in this regard.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source