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Jiirgenson

lines on the record: 137
first: 2015-10-13
most recent: 2019-11-04
sittings or episodes: 26
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“It is also important that the resolution underlines the importance of a dialogue between the 1540 Committee and Member States, including visits to States, and points out the involvement and crucial role of civil society, industry and academia in the effective implementation of the resolution. Estonia attaches great importance to its commitment to the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destructions, as evidenced through its implementation of the resolution 1540 (2004). We support multilateral disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control treaties and regimes and we are commited to their full implementation. We will continue to contribute to a number of global and regional non-proliferation initiatives, such as the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and the Proliferation Security Initiative.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“We are particularly pleased that the resolution reflects new and emerging risks and developments in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and stresses the need to continue enhancing cooperation between the 1540 committee and other relevant Security Council Committees, such as the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Those threats are continually evolving and include the use of developments in science, technology and international commerce by non-State actors for proliferation purposes. As proof of that new phenomenon, we have confirmed information by the United Nations-Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons Joint Investigative Mechanism that toxic chemicals were used as weapons in Syria by both the Syrian Government and Da'esh, and there are new allegations that terrorists used chemical weapons in Iraq. Resolution 1540 (2004) remains the fundamental pillar in the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We welcome the report of the 1540 Committee on the comprehensive review, as well as resolution 2325 (2016), which Estonia also co-sponsored.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Estonia aligns itselfwith the statement made on behalf of the European Union. First of all, we would like to commend the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), the Permanent Representative of Spain, and all members of the 1540 Committee for their dedicated work on the comprehensive review process. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Spain for its excellent work during its term in the Security Council, including promoting the objectives of non-proliferation and counter-terrorism. We cannot agree more that the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery constitute serious threats to international peace and security.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“There can be no doubt that that helps our joint efforts to ensure that every detail is accounted for and that no one is left behind. I would therefore like to stress that representatives of civil society and NGOs should be given larger platforms and more access to United Nations meetings and conferences. As the Secretary-General's report noted, last year saw a record number of speakers - 113 - in the debate on this subject (see S/PV.7533). That is no surprise, since we believe that everyone should have a say in this global challenge, whether reflective or predictive, factual or emotional, pessimistic or positive. It is only when we hear every detail that we can try to solve every problem.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“ICT can give access to voting and education, detect and collect data, offer victim-support services, and function as a platform for free speech and global communication. The list goes on. We must establish more ICT mechanisms with that goal in mind. In that regard, I would like to commend UN-Women for collaborating with us in the area of ICT, as well as for incorporating technology into their own programmes and supporting a number of related measures. That brings me to the subject ofcollaboration. While intergovernmental cooperation is extremely significant, everyone should be heard from, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society have the ability to provide new insights and data that might otherwise be missed.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“At home, we have adopted national action plans and development strategies aimed at tackling issues such as stereotyping, violence and inaccessible victim-support services. Mrs. Kaljulaid, our newly elected President, is hopefully a testament to the fact that Estonians can reach the highest ranks regardless of their gender. However, we continue to encourage women's participation in all spheres of society, governance and industry. In the military, for example, where the majority of participants are male, we hope to triple the number of females in the next two years. Internationally, we remain committed to promoting the potential of information and communications technologies (ICT) and innovation for helping to protect women's and girls' rights.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“If we focus only on sexual violence, for instance, we start looking at questions of identification, prevention, detection and victim support. From victim support, we derive different types of services, whether it be creating awareness, promoting access or supplying psychological and physical specialists. This overall process is a fragile transition that begins with the facts, figures and estimates we read on paper, and narrows down to the actual care and support each and every woman receives personally. Every detail in that transition will correspond to a certain woman living in the world. When a detail is forgotten, a woman may be, too. We, as Member States, must do two things for the benefit of every single woman in need of help - invest and collaborate more. Estonia invests both domestically and globally in achieving gender equality.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“On behalf of Estonia, I would like to thank all speakers today; a special thank you goes to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for this year's report on women and peace and security (S/2016/822). We align ourselves with the statement of the European Union and of the Group of Friends of Women and Peace and Security, and we reiterate our commitment to and support for protecting women's and girls' rights globally. The fundamental lesson that this report teaches us is the sheer level of detail that is required in order to address the issue of women's rights violations, so that no one gets left behind. Every topic diverges into a number of smaller issues; for example, violence against women breaks down into matters such as stereotyping, conflict-zone violence, sexual violence and extremist Violence.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“In this context, let me once again express serious concern over the significant increase in the number of allegations of sexual exploitation by United Nations peacekeepers. In this regard, Estonia fully supports the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy. In concluding, I would like to reiterate the important role of the International Criminal Court and the necessary cooperation between the Court and peacekeeping missions. Estonia believes that when a peace operation is to be deployed in an International Criminal Court situation country, its mandate should authorize it to facilitate or assist the Court.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“It is of the utmost importance that humanitarian aid organizations such as the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and Medecins Sans Frontieres be able to help people affected by conflict without being targets themselves. Estonia strongly supports the training of all troops to improve peacekeeping missions' understanding of the need to protect civilians, as well as the idea of having gender advisers in all peacekeeping operations. Better implementation of the relevant United Nations standards and United Nations-certified training materials on the protection of civilians is needed. Pre-deployment and in-mission training should also include issues such as sexual exploitation and abuse as well as child protection.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“For protection of civilians, relations with local actors and non-governmental organizations as well as cooperation with regional and international organizations is crucial. Local governments and civil-society organizations have an important role to play in providing United Nations peacekeepers with information that could help prevent and stop violations. Furthermore, a strategy for engaging the local community is important, since this will increase trust in peacekeeping. However, closer cooperation should be tied to an increase in transparency on the part of local and regional actors. We are greatly concerned that the protection of civilians is challenged by disrespect for international humanitarian law by some States and non-State armed groups, as well as a sense of impunity for violations.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“As President of the UNICEF Executive Board this year, Estonia is doing its utmost to draw attention to the need for all of us to work together to put an end to these violations and protect children from violence, exploitation and abuse in all its forms. Mr. President, while I align myself fully with the statement delivered here today by the Deputy Head of the European Union delegation, I should like now to touch upon the areas presented in your concept note for today's discussion (S/2016/503, annex). It is clear that States themselves have the primary responsibility to protect their citizens. At the same time, it is also the main task of peacekeeping operations. We believe that such operations, in order to be effective, need to be equipped with a clear set of goals, strong mandates and exit strategies.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Mr. Jiirgenson (Estonia) (spoke in French): I wish at the outset to thank the French presidency for having convened this debate. (spoke in English) The protection of civilians in armed conflict remains a deep concern for Estonia, as do the particular needs of women and children. As was expressed by my delegation in this Chamber last week (see S/PV.7704), sexual Violence in conflict is also a continuing concern. Children are among the most vulnerable in armed conflicts and pay a high price; they are recruited, injured, deliberately killed, suffer sexual abuse and are abducted and maimed. Their schools and homes are destroyed, and they are denied food, water and health care. We are outraged that such suffering continues.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Estonia has supported the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) since 2013, as we believe that the PBF is an effective peacebuilding instrument for providing catalytic, fast and flexible assistance. However, since the PBF remains a relatively small-scale strategic fund, it has to be complemented by longer-term commitments from other financing sources, such as multilateral and regional development banks. The increasing number of violent conflicts across the globe serves as a strong reminder of why we need to attach greater importance to peacebuilding, as it is an important avenue for conflict prevention. Estonia believes that we need to use the opportunity that the peacebuilding review offers to produce bold, concrete and significant outcomes for reinvigorating the peacebuilding architecture.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Better coordination is needed if we are to strengthen peacebuilding. Effective national, regional and international partnerships enable more relevant approaches to targeting specific peacebuilding needs to be jointly developed. The United Nations system - both at country level and at Headquarters level - needs to work in a more coordinated fashion. To that end, Estonia, in its capacity as the Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council, has participated in discussions with the Peacebuilding Commission on finding ways to strengthen cooperation between the two bodies. Lastly, more predictable and sustained funding is required to achieve the full potential ofthe peacebuilding architecture.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Peacebuilding should no longer be viewed as merely a post-conflict activity, but rather the challenge to meet in order to sustain peace throughout the complete cycle of our engagement. In that regard, Estonia would like to underscore the importance of linking the peacebuilding review to the Secretary-General's review of peace operations, the review of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, and the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1). This holistic approach of addressing the interdependence between peace, security and development should include the protection of human rights, including attention to women's rights, whose meaningful participation in peace consolidation can significantly improve the results.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Estonia would like to highlight the following aspects that are crucial for bringing the full potential of peacebuilding to the fore. We must put the prevention of conflict at the centre if we are serious about sustaining peace. That was one core message that came out fromlastyear'sreviews-the United Nations system needs to strengthen its ability to prevent conflicts from reoccurring. Peacebuilding is primarily a political process that requires long-term engagement. It should address the structural causes of conflicts as well as contemporary risks of recurrence. One of the most effective ways to sustain peace and prevent conflict is by building national capacity, strengthening domestic institutions and supporting good governance. In that context, I would also like to highlight that sustainable development is crucial for sustainable peace.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“I would like to thank the Venezuelan presidency for organizing today's timely debate on the review of the peacebuilding architecture. Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and would like to make the following remarks in its national capacity. The international community still witnesses too many countries relapsing into conflict within short periods of time. While there have been notable successes in peacebuilding, it is important to note that, 10 years from the inception of the peacebuilding architecture and five years from the previous review, we are yet to realize its full potential. That serves to underline the importance of focusing on concrete steps on how to make the peacebuilding review lead to concrete results.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“We encourage the Security Council to address peacebuilding as early as possible. Addressing the interdependence between peace and security and development includes the protection of human rights, including attention to women's rights, also through their participation in peace consolidation. While the primary responsibility for conflict prevention and sustainable development falls on Member States, the international institutions must do their part. The United Nations system needs to work in a more integrated, flexible and coordinated fashion, both at Headquarters and at country level, to respond to the current global challenges, and give more weight to prevention and early warning tools.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“I am pleased to see that the Council is taking a more forward-looking approach. We must invest more in conflict prevention. It is very hard to end ongoing crises that often turn into armed conflicts. It is easier and less costly, in every sense, to prevent violent conflicts from escalating. The Council has a key role to play in prevention, and bridging silos across the development, security and human rights pillars is central to supporting prevention efforts. The Security Council has increased its focus on peacebuilding to reduce the risk of relapse into violence. The Council should continue addressing peacebuilding through horizon-scanning briefings, by ensuring that longer-term peacebuilding is considered in mission mandates, and by strengthening and reforming the advisory role of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“The promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels are essential to achieving sustainable development. Strong national institutions can be based only on the rule of law and must respect property rights, freedom of speech and the media, open political choice, and access to justice. Creating reliable institutions is also a central part of the transformation needed to enable countries prone to or emerging from conflict to foster development, stability and peace. The rule of law is essential to both preventing and to dealing with the consequences of violence and conflict, as well as transnational organized crime, trafficking and illicit financial flows that directly impact sustainable development.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Peace and security are the basis prerequisites for achieving sustainable development. Conflict and violence undermine development gains achieved over decades. At the same time, without development and human rights there will be no durable peace and stability. The risks of armed conflicts and crises, forced migration, weak economies and corrupt Governments, poor education, climate change and natural disasters -just to name a few - are all closely linked and need to be addressed comprehensively. As voiced by our President during this year's Sustainable Development Goals debate (see A/70/PV.8), the linkages between peace and security, development and human rights are clearly recognized in the recently adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1).”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Mr. Jiirgenson (Estonia) (spoke in French): May I begin by expressing my most profound and sincere condolences to the families of those who died in the terrorist attacks on Friday in Paris. To the peoples of France, and the other countries that have been victims of attacks - Lebanon, Iraq and Russia - we also extend our condolences. (spoke in English) I warmly thank the United Kingdom presidency for organizing this timely debate. Let me also thank the Secretary-General, the Permanent Representative of Sweden, and Ms. Bouchamaoui for their remarks. Estonia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. We welcome the topic of today's debate, which very accurately links together the three pillars of the United Nations system: peace and security, development and human rights.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“I trust that our willingness to work together and make the best use of our respective bodies will be stronger than the political and institutional cleavages between us. Together, the entire United Nations system, including its principal bodies, the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council, can provide strong, integrated policy support and guidance, within their respective mandates and competencies, to the cause of peace and development.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“The Economic and Social Council can act as a counterpart of the Security Council so as to embrace a truly holistic approach to peace and security, an approach that world leaders have recognized as the only one that can lead to sustainable results. The Economic and Social Council stands ready to work together with the Security Council on the modalities for such interaction, be it through more systematic interaction on issues of common interest or through the establishment of an ad hoc working group. The debate today should pave the way for renewed coherence among United Nations bodies and for mobilization around the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, to which the Security Council also has a lot to contribute.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“There are many of these issues: the promotion of institution-building and improved governance, the need for social inclusion as a key component for sustained peace, the role of women and youth in that context, the consequences of economic and financial crises for global stability and the impact of environmental degradation on weakened societies. On each dimension of sustainable development, namely, economic, social and environmental, and on their contribution to the overall objective of peace, the United Nations development system, under the oversight of United Nations Economic and Social Council, has a lot to contribute.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“Sustainable Development Goal 16 highlights the need to address violence, abuse and exploitation, as well as to strengthen national institutions against crime and corruption, making them more transparent, accountable and effective. The connection between peace, stability and development could not have been more clearly stated. The definition of follow-up and review mechanisms for the 2030 Agenda offers an opportunity to engage in a joint reflection on how the Charter bodies ofthe United Nations, as well as the Peacebuilding Commission, work together to translate the Agenda into tangible and coherent policy measures by the United Nations system and the international community at large. The Economic and Social Council can interact with the Security Council on a regular basis on issues of common concern.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“The changing context of global cooperation for development through the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1) further enhances this opportune moment for a revitalization of the relationship. The Agenda seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom and recognizes the major challenge to the achievement of durable peace and sustainable development in countries in conflict and post-conflict situations. The Agenda also promotes a culture of peace and non-violence. In particular, Sustainable Development Goal 16, on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, lays the ground for common work.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“The time has come to revitalize the relationship among the Charter bodies of this Organization. The changing nature of conflict - from inter-State wars to complex civil conflicts that are intractable and reoccurring - highlights the fundamental link between sustainable development and lasting peace. As the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446) rightfully stressed, the promotion of inclusive economic and social development and the broadening of community engagement are key to prevent relapse into conflict, and innovative approaches are needed to integrate conflict prevention, governance, development and human rights.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“These Groups, which promoted a comprehensive approach to peace and development in post-conflict settings, prefigured the country-specific configurations of the Peacebuilding Commission, for which they constituted an avant garde. Interestingly, the creation of these Groups led to enhanced interaction between the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council, particularly the latter's Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa. In recent years, the Economic and Social Council has followed the development of the situation in South Sudan since that country joined the community of nations and has maintained interaction with the Peacebuilding Commission under its agenda item "African countries emerging from conflict". However, interaction with the Security Council has diminished considerably.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“The legal basis for cooperation could not be clearer. Yet the use of this provision has been very limited. Its most constructive incarnation is probably the establishment by the Economic and Social Council of its Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, following an invitation made by the Security Council in its resolution 1212 (1998) to contribute to the elaboration of a long- term programme of support for Haiti. The Ad Hoc Advisory Group continues to exist and contributes to the promotion of coherent and sustained development support to Haiti. Following the promising example of the Haiti Group, and responding to a request from the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council established Ad hoc Advisory Groups on Guinea-Bissau and Burundi, which were active from 2003 to 2006.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“Mr. Jiirgenson: It is a great pleasure for me to address the Security Council in my capacity as Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council at this open debate devoted to the working methods of the Security Council. I wish to thank the Spanish presidency of the Council for convening this debate and for inviting us. Ambassador Oh Joon, the President of the Economic and Social Council, is unable to attend because of prior commitments abroad and sends his regrets. This meeting is a welcome step in improving cooperation among United Nations Charter bodies. The relations between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council are enshrined in the Charter of the Organization. Article 65 states that the Economic and Social Council may furnish information to the Security Council and shall assist it upon its request.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source
“We strongly support the inclusion of the gender perspective in the mandates of the operations and missions, and their implementation and evaluation, in the international organizations of which we are members. In parallel, we must continue to fight against impunity, especially against sexual violence in conflicts. Estonia continues to support the rights ofwomen and girls within the framework of development cooperation, with special attention being paid to women's access to education and health care. Empowered educated women are more likely to be active in local communities and participate in peace processes and conflict prevention. This year provides us with a unique opportunity to give an additional impetus to realizing our previously set goals - let us not lose the momentum.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“The Security Council should strengthen its own commitment to the effective implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. However, it is the primary responsibility of each Member State to make sure that women are included from the very beginning in conflict prevention, peace operations planning and conflict resolution. Estonia is committed to implementing resolution 1325 (2000) and is currently in the process of adopting its second national action plan. Changes do not happen overnight. We therefore have to focus on raising awareness on the women and peace and security agenda from the grass-roots level to that of international cooperation.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“In addition newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals (resolution 70/1) encourage us to take a look at how women are affected by each of the 17 Goals. The parallel review of resolution 1325 (2000) and United Nations peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding efforts has led to an invaluable opportunity to create a more holistic approach to conflict prevention. Paired with more focused attention on the role of women in society as well as in peace and security, the international community has a unique opportunity to effectively address the challenges the agenda faces. Much has changed in the world during past 15 years. The number of conflicts has increased significantly, and we face new threats. One of the key challenges we face is the implementation gap.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source
“I welcome the adoption of resolution 2242 (2015), of which Estonia was a sponsor. I align myself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. Resolution 1325 (2000) was a game-changer for women and peace and security. I want to thank you, Mr. President, and the Secretary-General for organizing today's debate to underline the importance of the issue. The year 2015 has given the international community an unparalleled opportunity to reiterate the importance of the implementation of women's and girls' rights. We are celebrating today 15 years since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) and, recently, 20 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action.”
2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source