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“Thirdly, another area for further cooperation could be through coordination on issues related to climate and security. We are pleased to note next week’s Middle East and North Africa climate week, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with many global and regional partners, including the United Nations and the Arab League. Multilateral forums that showcase innovative climate action in the Arab region and deepen multi-stakeholder approaches — putting civil society at the forefront — are key to addressing the adverse impacts of climate change, which indeed knows no borders. Fourthly, let me highlight the important role that women in Arab States must play in building regional peace and security.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“But we believe that further partnership between the United Nations and the Arab League on enhancing the implementation of resolution 2250 (2015) throughout the region would be a valuable way to share lessons learned, build capacity and support the participation of youth in regional peace and security efforts. Secondly, enhanced collaboration on children and armed conflict needs to be central to the partnership between the League of Arab States and the United Nations. Strengthening mediation efforts that are sensitive to the issue of children and armed conflict, as well as the prevention of grave violations against children, are particularly promising joint endeavours, including, of course, protecting education from attack.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“We would welcome a more prominent role played by the Arab League in promoting stability, peace and reconciliation in the region, in cooperation with other regional and international partners. We are pleased to see an emphasis placed today on the role of youth. As Ms. Alaqil’s briefing to the Council demonstrates, youth can be agents of positive change in their communities and are key to building a more inclusive, sustainable and effective peace. You asked us, Mr. President, to identify the progress made and avenues for enhanced partnership. Let me offer four suggestions. First, it is clear that implementing the youth, peace and security agenda can be a collective effort throughout the Middle East and North Africa region. Indeed, there are already a few national youth, peace and security coalitions, including in Iraq and Jordan.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Let me thank you, Minister of State Shaheen, for your statement and for personally presiding over this important meeting here today. We are also very appreciative of the briefings by Secretary- General Guterres and Secretary-General Aboul Gheit. I also thank Ms. Razan Alaqil for her timely remarks. Yesterday marked 77 years since the foundation of the League of Arab States. Let me extend Norway’s congratulations to the organization and its member States. Norway strongly supports enhanced cooperation and dialogue between the Security Council and the Arab League as an essential part of peace and security in the region. Organizations such as the Arab League are vital for facilitating dialogue, building consensus and bridging differences among States.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9001 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, the Palestinian Authority must be strengthened, and its governance spread across Palestine. The economy must be allowed to flourish. Finally, let me affirm Norway’s commitment to a political horizon and a negotiated two-State solution. Even while Ukraine dominates the headlines and the agenda of the Security Council — and for a good reason — we cannot abandon other ongoing crises. We must continue to work for a long-term solution, one that will benefit both Israelis and Palestinians. Finding a political solution to the conflict is not only essential for Israel and Palestine, but for the whole region.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“Let me therefore again highlight that the establishment of Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory, including in East Jerusalem, constitutes a flagrant violation of international law. With regard to Gaza, we are encouraged to see a more stable situation. The lifting of Israeli restrictions and relative calm from all sides have made a positive contribution. We encourage Israel to continue the easing of restrictions, allowing for more trade and increasing the number of work permits for Palestinians. The ultimate goal must be the total lifting of the blockade. We look forward to the second round of local elections being held across the West Bank on 26 March. The mobilization around these elections shows that Palestinians want democracy. Norway will continue our support for the Central Election Commission.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“We welcome the decision by the Israeli Supreme Court to terminate eviction orders against four Palestinian families living in Sheikh Jarrah. However, long-term solutions are needed, and all evictions in East Jerusalem must be halted indefinitely. We would also like to highlight the situation in Masafer Yatta, where Israeli authorities are planning to demolish several Palestinian villages to establish a firing zone for military training. If implemented, this plan would displace around 1,300 individuals who have lived in this area for generations. We urge Israel to refrain from carrying out this plan, and I reiterate that all measures aimed at altering the demographic composition of occupied areas are in violation of international humanitarian law.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his comprehensive briefing. We share his concern about tensions in East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank. With Ramadan, Pesach and Easter coinciding in April, it is imperative to avoid a new escalation of violence. Israelis and Palestinians deserve to live in security. The integrity of the holy sites and the historic status quo in Jerusalem must be upheld and fully respected. We also call for respect of the rights of Palestinians, including their right to peacefully protest. We are especially concerned about children being victims of violence and threats, as well as the arrests of Palestinian children. Among the significant drivers of conflict are Israeli settlement activities, house demolitions and evictions.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“Exactly eight years ago, we were shocked by the Russian illegal annexation of Crimea. And now, Russia is waging an unlawful war against another Member State, with devastating humanitarian consequences. The sole responsibility for the war falls on Russia. Russia must end it now.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“We find it unacceptable that Russia continues to repeat its unsupported claim that Ukraine is preparing to use biological weapons. It is becoming quite clear that that is just another smokescreen tactic to draw attention away from Russia’s role as an aggressor in this illegal invasion of Ukraine. Norway remains a firm supporter of the Biological Weapons Convention and we are determined, together with our partners in the international community, to uphold a total ban against biological weapons. Norway condemns any use of such weapons. They cannot and must not be used under any circumstances. That would constitute a clear violation of international law. We deeply regret that Russia, by calling these meetings, seeks to undermine the Council and its vital role in peace diplomacy.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“Let me also express our deepest condolences to the Irish Mission for the very sad passing of our dear colleague Jim Kelly. At the outset, I would like to thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing. We were called here today at the request of the Russian delegation to again discuss claims of a biological weapons programme in Ukraine. Yet we heard from the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs last week, and it was repeated today: “The United Nations is not aware of any biological weapons programmes [in Ukraine].” (S/PV.8991, p.3) Russia has failed to offer any credible evidence for its claims, providing us instead with unsubstantiated information, allegations and interpretations. We have trouble understanding the rationale behind the last-minute call to have further discussions today.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“If Russia cares about the humanitarian suffering that this war is causing, then Russia should stop its senseless and illegal war. The Russian draft resolution has no credibility; it will not stop the war and the suffering. We echo the call of the Secretary-General to the effect that political dialogue, negotiation and mediation are the only way forward. We need to see genuine talks that translate into concrete results on the ground, and they must be inclusive. We need to see women included meaningfully in all talks, negotiations and mediation efforts. For the sake of humanity, this war must stop.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“They are legal obligations under international humanitarian law, obligations that must be respected. Those responsible for violations must be held accountable. Russia’s war is causing despair and suffering with global implications. Russia is responsible for the increased food prices and higher risk of food insecurity that many countries now face. Russia’s war against Ukraine will further exacerbate humanitarian crises, death and disaster for people across continents. Russia, and Russia alone, bears sole responsibility for the war and humanitarian crisis. Russia must stop its military aggression against Ukraine. Russia must comply with the order by the International Court of Justice to immediately suspend its military operations in Ukraine.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“We encourage countries to keep their borders open to all those seeking safety outside Ukraine, without discrimination, and we commend the generosity of the neighbouring countries and their solidarity with those fleeing the war. Many of those fleeing are in a vulnerable situation, as we heard from Dr. Ghebreyesus. They are at risk of sexual and gender-based violence, trafficking and other forms of exploitation — traumatized children and adults in need of mental and psychosocial support. We encourage humanitarian organizations to give priority to those issues in their response. Civilians must be protected at all times, and humanitarian and medical workers must also be protected and allowed safe, rapid and unhindered access to people in need. The protection of civilians and humanitarian access are not a matter of choice.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“I join others in thanking the briefers for their sobering presentations. Three weeks ago, Russia launched its military aggression and invaded Ukraine. Since the start of the war, almost every second a Ukrainian child has become a refugee. More than 3 million civilians have crossed the border into neighbouring countries seeking protection, and more than 2 million people are displaced inside Ukraine. They are fleeing from the horrors of Russia’s unjust and illegal war against Ukraine; from the destructive power of one of the world’s biggest war machines; from Russia’s shelling of homes, schools and hospitals; and from Russia’s indiscriminate use of explosive weapons and its deplorable use of cluster bombs, weapons that destroy cities, killing civilians even as they are fleeing or hiding. The human suffering is unacceptable.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“While we are glad to have included an important reference to drought in the text, we are disappointed that we could not agree on the need for climate-related security risks to be included in UNAMA’s analysis and reporting. All the components in this renewed mandate for UNAMA will be crucial not only to responding to the immediate humanitarian and economic crisis, but also to supporting the Security Council’s overarching goal of peace and stability in Afghanistan. We once again thank Council members for their valuable efforts to renew that mandate and extend our sincere thanks to the entire UNAMA team for their tireless work every day for the people of Afghanistan.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“The resolution expresses particular concern about the situation for Afghan women and girls. It provides UNAMA with a strengthened mandate to monitor and report on violations, abuses and reprisals committed against women. As well as a strengthened mandate to support Afghan women’s participation in dialogue and decision-making about their future and that of their country, the resolution also recognizes that children are disproportionately affected by the complex crisis in Afghanistan. It therefore tasks UNAMA to continue its crucial work to monitor and report on the protection of children. Moreover, Afghanistan has experienced its worst drought in 27 years.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“As penholder on Afghanistan and the mandate renewal of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), allow me to thank all Council members for constructively engaging in the process leading to today’s adoption of resolution 2626 (2022), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan for one year. The resolution sends a clear message that the Council stands firmly behind the continued support of the United Nations for the Afghan people as they face unprecedented challenges and uncertainty. The resolution ensures that UNAMA has a strong and robust mandate to promote inclusive political dialogue, monitor and report on human rights and continue to facilitate humanitarian and basic human needs assistance, as well as to engage with all Afghan actors — that includes the Taliban — on all those issues.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“The continuing reported situation of people held in unlawful and arbitrary detention is also highly worrying, especially incidents of sexual violence and child abuse. Finally, Norway looks forward to the mandate renewal for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, which will take place next month. We sincerely hope the Council can agree on a substantial resolution to renew the mandate for one year. Furthermore, we support the implementation of the recommendations from the independent strategic review.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“We urge all political actors to continue working for equal rights and to ensure women’s equal participation in political and economic processes, and we remind Libya of the duty of States to fulfil their obligations to respect and protect human rights. Norway recognizes that the humanitarian situation in Libya has improved during the past year, with a 40 per cent reduction in the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance. The decrease in the number of internally displaced persons is also encouraging. But, at the same time, we remain concerned by the continued lack of protection of civilians. Violations of the rights of migrants, refugees and asylum seeks are unacceptable.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“It is imperative that we not let spoilers create alternative undemocratic tracks. A total of 2.8 million Libyans have registered to vote. They deserve to have their voices heard. In this tense situation, it is particularly important that the ceasefire agreement be upheld, and we urge continued cooperation within the 5+5 Joint Military Commission. Similarly, it is critical that foreign fighters, mercenaries and foreign forces withdraw from the country, as Libyans themselves have called for. Norway is gravely concerned about the reported arrest and detention of members of civil society, human rights organizations and international non-governmental institutions.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“While Libyans leaders call for a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, the same leaders must show responsibility towards their own population, who demand improved public services, their say through democracy and a better future. Forces for the status quo cannot continue to neglect those demands. We welcome the initiative of Special Adviser Williams to form a joint committee with representatives from the House of Representatives and the High Council of State to establish a constitutional framework for the elections. Cooperation and compromise are key. We urge the parties to contribute to that process in a constructive and flexible way, and all international actors should support the process. The goal must be a peaceful transfer of power to democratically elected institutions.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“I thank Under Secretary- General DiCarlo for her briefing and Ambassador Tirumurti for the periodic report of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya . I also want to thank Ms. Jazia Jibril Shuaiter for her insightful briefing. As we heard, the situation in Libya is fragile. We are concerned about a possible escalation of violence and fighting. It is critical that Libya preserve the gains made and not fall back into a spiral of violence. We urge all actors to refrain from provocative actions and rhetoric. The path for a stable and peaceful Libya is through dialogue. Differences can be solved only by political and diplomatic means.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“Our common duty is to work to strengthen security at the regional level, end violent conflict and ensure that human rights, democracy, rule of law and gender equality can be enjoyed by all. In closing, especially in the light of the current unstable European climate, let me underline Norway’s strong support for the important role the OSCE plays in promoting stability, peace and democracy for more than a billion people.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“The warm welcome and the protection they offer all refugees is a strong symbol of international solidarity. While the crisis in Ukraine demands most of our attention currently, Minister Rau has stated that the broad priority for Poland’s Chairpersonship-in-Office is also to contribute to finding peaceful solutions to regional and protracted conflicts. The OSCE continues to support reconciliation and conflict prevention efforts in such other parts of the region as the South Caucasus, Moldova, the Western Balkans and Central Asia. The field missions, autonomous institutions and the secretariat are important assets unique to the OSCE, which we must continue to recognize and support. Both the United Nations and the OSCE share a vision.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“Russia’s warfare in urban and populated areas and the use of heavy explosive weapons is causing terrible, long-term harm to civilians. Russia must fulfil its obligations to protect civilians, including children, and civilian infrastructure. We are appalled by the lack of respect for international humanitarian law and the worsening humanitarian crisis across Ukraine, for which Russia alone bears sole responsibility. Humanitarian actors in Ukraine must be allowed to stay and deliver. In addition, we are concerned about the steadily increasing strain on neighbouring countries, as people flee the fighting. Nevertheless, let me use this opportunity to commend Poland, the Polish people and other OSCE neighbours on their response to the humanitarian crisis.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“Good use should be made of the OSCE’s Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) to Ukraine and national staff on the ground, as well as the OSCE premises, its fleet of vehicles and the SMM’s long experience as an intermediary facilitating localized ceasefires. The OSCE can also provide valuable competence on border management and human trafficking. We again reiterate our condemnation of Russia’s illegal and unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine. That makes this expertise once again necessary in Europe. The Russian aggression is a serious violation of international law and of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We reiterate our call on the Russian Federation to immediately withdraw its forces from Ukrainian territory and cease all threats and military actions.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“Let me start by warmly welcoming the Chairperson-in-Office, Minister Rau, to the Security Council and thanking him for his briefing on behalf of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). I thank him also for his personal initiatives to reinvigorate the OSCE as a platform for dialogue on issues of European security. I also thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing. With an inclusive mandate and participation, the OSCE has a rich toolbox for increasing transparency, building trust and reducing tensions. Using the organization’s full potential to solve the crises of today is essential, but the necessary political is also required. We commend the OSCE for now turning the focus of its work in Ukraine towards mitigating the growing humanitarian crisis.”
2022-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8992 (2022) · source
“Russia must end this war now. We need a withdrawal of all forces and engagement in good faith towards a political solution. Diplomatic solutions must prevail.”
2022-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8991 (2022) · source
“Chemical and biological weapons cannot and must not be used in war. I am deeply concerned by the growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, and we are appalled by the blatant lack of respect for international humanitarian law displayed by the Russian military forces, in particular the blatant disregard for their obligation to protect the Ukrainian civilian population. Every day we see numerous reports of the Russian shelling of homes, schools, hospitals and other critical civilian infrastructure. This is unacceptable and must stop. The horrifying reports from this week’s attack on a medical facility in Mariupol are yet another example of the disrespect for international humanitarian law. The space for humanitarian action must be restored, and it must be protected in a way that ensures continuous and sustained humanitarian access.”
2022-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8991 (2022) · source
“Norway remains a staunch supporter of the Biological Weapons Convention, which remains one of the pillars of disarmament and non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction regimes, together with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and the Chemical Weapons Convention. We condemn any use of such weapons, which would constitute a clear violation of these conventions. Those Conventions have established a total ban on chemical and biological weapons. All States parties were obliged to destroy their stocks of such weapons when they entered into these two agreements. Universal adherence to and full implementation of the Conventions by all States parties are key. I would like to remind the Council that, as a party to both conventions, Russia must uphold its international obligations, just as all States parties must.”
2022-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8991 (2022) · source
“Let us not forget the real threat to international peace and security that we are witnessing: an illegal war waged by the Russian Federation against another sovereign State Member of the United Nations. We condemn the use of cluster munitions by the Russian Federation, confirmed here today. The Russian invasion was preceded by fabricated claims and unfounded allegations. It is intolerable that Russia is now making the unsubstantiated claim that Ukraine was preparing aggressive action with the use of biological weapons. Similar allegations have also emerged when it comes to the production of chemical weapons. As we heard from the United Nations briefers, they are not aware that Ukraine has developed or planned to use either chemical or biological weapons.”
2022-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8991 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo and High Representative Izumi Nakamitsu for their statements. Two weeks ago, the Russian Federation, in blatant violation of international law, chose to wage an outright war against its peaceful neighbour Ukraine. We reiterate our condemnation of that act of aggression. A few days later, Russia misused its veto to prevent the Security Council from fulfilling its mandate to maintain international peace and security. And today Russia has called for a meeting based on an uncorroborated narrative, insinuating that Ukraine is developing biological weapons. That impacts the credibility of the Council.”
2022-03-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8991 (2022) · source
“Inclusion requires both creativity and solid commitment, and we are ready to work broadly with all partners to implement all pillars of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“This includes in the delivery of humanitarian assistance and recovery efforts, as well as decisions about natural resource management and gender-responsive budgeting. Thirdly, partnerships with the private sector offer underutilized opportunities. The private sector provides jobs, including in war and crisis economies, and can boost women’s participation in the labour force. They are vital partners for bridging the digital divide and bringing innovative solutions to complex problems, such as payment solutions, or addressing energy poverty, where there are ample opportunities for gender-transformative approaches. Conflict and crises do not lessen the need to focus on women’s participation and rights, including economic rights; quite to the contrary, economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights are inextricably linked.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“First, conflict and crises can disrupt traditional norms and create opportunities for women. It is imperative that these opportunities be reflected in the gender provisions of peace agreements, reforms and new legislation. It is also why broad and inclusive consultations with a diversity of women are vital to both the design and implementation of peacebuilding, demobilization, reintegration, recovery and economic programmes at the national and community levels. Secondly, participation remains key. The Security Council, all United Nations presence in the field, including United Nations peace operations, and Member States should insist on women’s direct influence in decisions that affect their lives and future. Their economic needs and rights must be safeguarded.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“According to the latest edition of the global Women, Peace and Security Index, displaced women and girls face a higher risk from all forms of gender-based violence and economic marginalization, including barriers to accessing jobs and livelihood opportunities, resulting from intersecting factors affecting their rights and agency. Forced and early marriage and the absence of legal identification were among the largest contributors to poverty in households headed by displaced women. That perpetuates a negative cycle, further underlining the need to consider all efforts through a gender lens. We are deeply concerned about the particular impacts that the Russian aggression in Ukraine is having on Ukrainian women and girls. Let me share a few reflections on this debate’s guiding questions.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“Ensuring women’s economic rights requires their participation in decision-making processes, mechanisms and institutions, including economic and financial ones, and access to and control over resources on equal terms with men. For a country in crisis or conflict, ensuring women’s economic rights can be a means to achieving development, stability and long-term peace. Yet it is often in fragile and conflict-affected countries where women face the most severe economic exclusion, as well as where their participation is most critically needed. We have seen that clearly, for example, in Afghanistan. Women face unique and intersectional challenges to economic inclusion and rights during conflict and post-conflict recovery.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“I want to thank the United Arab Emirates Minister for Climate Change and Environment for organizing today’s open debate. It is indeed in line with our shared commitments to making the women and peace and security agenda a priority during our presidencies. And on this International Women’s Day, let me recognize and express our full support for the many women peacebuilders and human rights defenders who continue the fight for women’s rights in conflict and crisis. I also want to thank the Executive Director of UN-Women, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund and Ms. Moussokoro Coulibaly for providing important contexts to our discussion today. The implementation of the relief and recovery pillar of the women and peace and security agenda can be transformative and help connect our goals for peace and gender equality.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989 (2022) · source
“The 7.5 million children of Ukraine are seeing the places where they live, play and learn being damaged and destroyed. Their lives and future are at stake. This war must stop now. Dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“Those civilians who are leaving, as well as those civilians who remain, must be protected. We commend the neighbouring countries for keeping their borders open and for the great generosity and solidarity shown towards those fleeing the conflict. The door to safety and protection must remain open, without discrimination. We also commend all the humanitarian organizations, and in particular the local organizations, for their heroic efforts to deliver life-saving aid. Medical and humanitarian workers must be protected. They are not a target. Norway condemns Russia’s massive military aggression against Ukraine. We reiterate our call on Russia to withdraw its troops immediately and stop causing further death, suffering and destruction.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“We stand behind and support the call of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs today for concrete steps to be taken to ensure the protection of civilians and humanitarian access. We call on the parties to the conflict to comply with their obligation under international humanitarian law to allow and facilitate safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to those in need. The space for humanitarian action must be restored and protected in a way that ensures continuous and sustained humanitarian access. Civilians must be protected at all times. Ceasefire agreements and so- called humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians can be measures for that purpose. The evacuation of civilians must be safe, voluntary and to destinations of their own choosing. Unclear agreements will not meet the needs of the civilian population.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“With attacks on hospitals, water processing plants, food systems and other civilian infrastructure, children are being deprived of services essential to their life and health. The fighting around nuclear plants endangers the health and safety of today’s children and those of future generations in Ukraine and beyond. Schools are under attack. Such attacks represent a clear violation of resolution 2601 (2021), on the protection of education in armed conflict, which the Council unanimously adopted only a few months ago. We call on the Russian Federation to respect the civilian character of schools and educational facilities, in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“They continue to kill and injure children long after conflicts end. Children are traumatized as they seek shelter from the bombing and shelling, forced to flee across Ukraine and across borders, putting them at risk of sexual and gender- based violence. We are deeply concerned about unaccompanied children separated from their families. Every effort must be made to restore family links and trace missing persons. Humanitarian organizations must give priority to the assistance and protection of children affected by the conflict, including their need for mental-health and psychosocial support. Russia’s warfare in urban and populated areas and the use of heavy explosive weapons are causing terrible, long-term harm to civilians and cause the most severe physical harm to children, killing and maiming them.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the briefers for their sobering accounts regarding the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, particularly for outlining the terrifying ordeal that many children are facing. We are seriously concerned by the staggering numbers of civilian casualties in Ukraine. Children have been killed and wounded. Children have lost their homes. Let me underline that Russia, and Russia alone, bears the sole responsibility for this humanitarian crisis. The Russian aggression against Ukraine must stop now. Troops must be withdrawn immediately. Civilians, including children, and civilian infrastructure must be protected, in accordance with international humanitarian law. We are deeply concerned by the reported use of cluster munitions by Russian forces in Ukraine. Those are inherently indiscriminate weapons.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8988 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, Norway strongly supports the renewal of the UNMISS mandate. We hope that the people of South Sudan will experience much-deserved peace and development in the coming mandate period.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, Norway remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in South Sudan. Violence leads to increased humanitarian needs and prevents humanitarians from delivering assistance. We reiterate the fact that it is the Government’s responsibility to protect civilians, including children. As we just heard from Riya Williams Yuyada, human rights violations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, are close to breaking up the very social fabric of South Sudan. We also need to ensure that climate-related security risks are integrated into efforts to manage communal natural resources and conflicts over land ownership and rights. The Government’s capacity to adapt to climate change and integrate climate-related security risks needs to be strengthened. We believe that there is an important supporting role for UNMISS in that area.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Moreover, to create the conditions conducive to the holding of elections, we need to see a fundamental shift in the approach of the parties to the revitalized agreement. An inclusive constitutional reform process, led and owned by the people of South Sudan and built on shared values, is a unique opportunity for a young nation. Yet, it will be a positive experience only if there is political space and true freedom. Attempts to silence civil society activists and the media run counter to the spirit of the peace agreement, respect for human rights, the rule of law and democratic governance. We support President Museveni’s invitation to a principals’ retreat but regret the fact that, yet again, it has been delayed. We strongly encourage South Sudan’s leader to value and capitalize on regional peace initiatives.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Blaming the slow implementation of the peace agreement on a lack of resources is not convincing. We commend the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for its efforts to promote dialogue, peaceful coexistence and reconciliation at the local level. We also appreciate its focus on securing the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in local peace efforts. Further efforts are needed. We call on all parties to end violence at all levels. We stress the need to finalize the implementation of chapter II of the peace agreement, on security arrangements, and urge the parties to expedite that process. The graduation of the Necessary Unified Forces and unification of the command structure are also essential and long overdue.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source
“Competition for political control and resources among various armed actors is also causing fighting throughout the country, including among signatories of the peace agreement. It is fair to ask whether or not the permanent ceasefire is actually holding. Subnational violence, combined with significant economic distress, threatens prospects for an inclusive constitution-making process and the peaceful conduct of elections. However, South Sudan has made some progress recently on public financial management reforms. Those reforms are important in addressing the link between economic mismanagement and insecurity across the country. We call on the Government to eliminate avenues for corruption, to increase transparency and accountability, especially for oil revenues, and to give higher priority to delivering services.”
2022-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8987 (2022) · source