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first: 2005-02-17
most recent: 2023-07-27
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“Echoing others, we are deeply concerned about reports of recent attacks in Ma’rib, causing civilian casualties, including children. As I noted earlier, we stand at a crossroads for the people of Yemen, and we have heard voices calling for peace — as we did this morning. We hope the Council will also add its voice.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“Given the urgency of the matter, the United Nations needs to focus on sustainable contingency planning and other possible solutions as soon as possible. Alarmingly, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. The number of deaths due to the coronavirus disease are clearly underreported, and more vaccines are urgently needed in the north. In addition, the shortage of fuel continues to impact the situation. Reports of serious violations of humanitarian law, particularly in Ma’rib, also continue. We are particularly appalled by reports that the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict is openly taking place. Norway would welcome a detailed analysis on this in the Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“The process must be Yemeni-owned and Yemeni-led, and regional actors must play an important role. With that in mind, we are deeply concerned about signs of increasing unrest and destabilization in the south. We urge regional actors with influence over the parties to use it towards a solution. Regarding the FSO SAFER oil tanker and the growing Houthi demands, it is clearly unrealistic to repair the ship and make it operational again due to its dilapidated condition. Even if the United Nations were to repair the ship, it would first have to be inspected to assess its needs and condition, and then a mutual agreement would have to be reached. As Council members, we should call on the Houthi leaders to act responsibly and reach an agreement. It is unacceptable to put the blame on the United Nations.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“Al Naggar the importance of the full, equal and meaningful participation of women. As we have done several times in the Security Council, Norway will continue to advocate for an inclusive political process. Women and civil society groups in Yemen have considerable experience in brokering local truces, reopening roads and freeing prisoners. Nevertheless, they still face significant barriers to meaningful engagement in peace and security processes and are subject to harassment and intimidation. We must empower those most affected by conflict to be at the centre of shaping solutions. Participation should not be limited to those who resort to violence. There are other groups with important influence in Yemen, including political parties, tribes and local authorities. Negotiations will also need to address the root causes of conflict.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“Regrettably, the Houthis have signalled that they would like to limit the deal to humanitarian measures — opening the airport in Sana’a and the port of Al-Hudaydah — before any negotiations on the ceasefire. We stress, however, that a nationwide ceasefire is indeed a humanitarian measure. This is a man-made crisis caused by the armed conflict. According to the World Food Programme, 400,000 children in Yemen under the age of 5 are likely to die of starvation in 2021, an unthinkable tragedy. The Houthis will carry a very heavy responsibility if they continue to reject a nationwide ceasefire deal and ignore parties that are ready for peace. That opportunity might not come again. We call on all parties to engage in unconditional talks to end the suffering of the Yemeni people. We all heard from Ms.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their briefings and for their strenuous efforts over the past few years. Since it is Mr. Griffiths’ last briefing, let me thank him wholeheartedly for doing an impressive job under extremely difficult circumstances and welcome him to his new position at the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. I also extend a warm and special welcome to Ms. Najiba Al Naggar and thank her for joining us today and sharing her important perspectives. She demonstrates how ensuring the meaningful participation of civil society groups is not just the right thing to do, but the smart thing to do. We stand at a crossroads. Negotiations on the four-point plan have been going on for more than a year.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“The Council therefore bears a heavy responsibility to live up to its mandate and the expectations of people affected by conflict. Norway will continue its efforts to contribute to Council action and to finding solutions.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“We also reconfirm our intention to convene an AHLC meeting at the ministerial level in late September or early October in collaboration with the co-sponsors, the European Union, the United States, as well as regional and other partners. I will conclude with a few words about the Security Council’s role. We are pleased that the Council was able to agree, on 22 May, a press statement to welcome the ceasefire and call for humanitarian assistance (SC/14527). It is crucial that the Council speak with one voice on issues such as those. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. And people on the ground listen to what the Council says — and what it does not say.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The AHLC remains the best-suited mechanism for coordinating assistance to Gaza. It brings together the parties, donors and development partners. It brings a holistic view of Palestine’s development and governance needs, with the Palestinian Authority at the centre. Norway will convene working meetings at the expert level to align priorities and make recommendations as soon as the United Nations and the World Bank can present their assessment of damage and needs. We will assess how structures and mechanisms already financed and in operation, such as the Gaza Reconstruction Mechanism, can be continued and the necessary amendments made.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“As Chair of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians (AHLC), Norway remains focused on the State-building agenda and on the efforts of donors and partners to strengthen the Palestinian economy and improve the fiscal situation for the Palestinian Authority. Since 2014, that agenda has also included the reconstruction of Gaza and improving life for its inhabitants. As the people of Gaza again face tremendous destruction and humanitarian needs, we must all base our response on the fact that the Gaza strip will remain an integral part of Palestine. Our efforts to address the enormous needs of Gaza should be guided by our goal of contributing to the building of Palestine, and our efforts must help ensure calm and security for all civilians.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“So long as the Israeli occupation continues and there is no political process towards a solution, similar bouts of conflict will continue to flare up regularly. The clashes in East Jerusalem, including on the Al-Haram Al-Sharif, the Temple Mount, as well as possible evictions in Sheikh Jarrah and Silwan, illustrate how the current situation is not sustainable. We continue to follow with great concern the tense situation in the West Bank. The parties, as well as the international community, should take this opportunity to intensify efforts to restart negotiations towards the two-State solution. We recognize the Middle East Quartet’s important role in that regard, as well as the role of countries in the region. We must continue our efforts to strengthen the institutional foundation for the two-State solution.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, priority must be given to providing humanitarian aid to the civilian population of Gaza. We call for rapid, safe and unimpeded access for humanitarian actors to bring in food, health services and other humanitarian relief, including essentials, such as fuel and gas. As announced last week, Norway will increase its humanitarian support in Palestine to a total of more than $12 million in 2021. As a major donor to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF), we will also contribute to CERF’s $4.5 million allocation for the humanitarian response in Gaza. Although we have all been focused on achieving a swift end to the most recent conflict, we should not forget the underlying issues. This escalation did not occur in a vacuum.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank the briefers — Special Coordinator Wennesland, Commissioner-General Lazzarini and Professor Khalidi — for their valuable contributions. It is now almost one week ago that a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, following the efforts of Egypt, Qatar, the United Nations, the United States and other regional and international actors. During 11 days of fighting, we saw thousands of rockets being fired by Hamas and other militant groups from Gaza into Israel, as well as the heavy Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Norway continues to condemn all attacks against civilians. As the Special Coordinator has elaborated, the civilian casualties have been significant, and children have been especially affected. It is now imperative that the ceasefire be fully implemented and respected by all parties.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The timelines in resolution 2568 (2021) for transferring responsibility for security to the Somali authorities and for the reconfiguration of the African Union Mission in Somalia are clear. We now need to do our utmost to prevent significant delays.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“The high number of civilian casualties caused by armed conflict is also alarming and has increased in the last reporting period, and we are very concerned by reports of the unlawful detention of children associated with Al-Shabaab. We reiterate that children recruited or used in armed conflict, including children associated with armed groups, must be treated first and foremost as victims. The overall effect of the political impasse on reforms is of great concern. The impasse’s implications for the security situation and especially the transition process must be assessed. We acknowledge the steps taken by the AU to map out options to address and mitigate the possible security implications of the impasse.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“We also appeal to Somali political leaders and stakeholders to commit to and work towards defining a clear mechanism for implementing the 30 per cent quota for women in both Houses of Parliament. We hope the AU and the United Nations will be able to continue to provide support to ensure the fulfilment of this part of the 17 September agreement. We also note with concern the continued attacks against and harassment of journalists and media workers. We urge Somali authorities, in particular the security sector, to facilitate press freedom in the preparations for an electoral process. Drought, desert locusts and the coronavirus disease represent three looming threats to large parts of the Somali population. The full attention of the Somali Government is needed to manage these crises and other climate-related security risks.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“While our return to dialogue based on the September agreement is a welcome step, we believe that active involvement by the AU continues to be important, including in breaking the cycle of distrust between the Federal Government and federal member states. A key measure will be supporting mechanisms for constructive and inclusive dialogue in the implementation phase of the agreed electoral model. A significant flaw in the dialogue thus far has been the lack of inclusion, particularly of women, but also of a wider segment of Somali society, including civil society. We strongly encourage the inclusion of women in the resumed political dialogue. They are important Somali political stakeholders and are key to finding consensual electoral arrangements and sustainable solutions for the future of all of Somalia.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“The current political impasse has severe consequences for the Somali people, and we note from the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/485) that poverty continues to increase. We are fully behind the efforts of Prime Minister Roble to get all relevant stakeholders on board. His ability to build trust between the parties will be crucial. Norway encourages the Somali leaders to make full use of the good offices of the United Nations and the African Union (AU). We applaud the active role played by the AU Peace and Security Council in contributing to getting the electoral process back on track. Through its firm and effective involvement, it has helped prevent the situation from spiralling out of control.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“I am echoing the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom when I express thanks to the Chinese presidency for bringing us back to the Security Council. I thank Special Representative of the Chairperson Madeira, Special Representative of the Secretary- General Swan and Foreign Minister Mohamud for their briefings. First and foremost, Norway welcomes the revitalized dialogue under the leadership of Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. We are encouraged by reports from Mogadishu that the atmosphere in the negotiations is positive and that a solution can be expected within a short time. But we call on the Federal Government and federal member state leaders to continue to engage constructively, without preconditions, based on the 17 September agreement. There is no more time, energy or goodwill to lose.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“There are valuable lessons learned from countries that have gone through transitional justice processes. When done right, transitional justice is transformative, providing local institutions with legitimacy for the challenging path towards lasting peace. When war-torn societies take decisive steps towards peace, we, the international community, should support those efforts in every possible way. The victims of conflict deserve nothing less.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“First, the mandate of United Nations peace operations should include support for nationally owned transitional justice initiatives. Here we can draw lessons from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secondly, United Nations envoys and special representatives should be encouraged to promote transitional justice initiatives and inclusion at all levels of peace processes. Thirdly, the Council must strengthen its partnership with regional organizations, including the African Union, which last year adopted a transitional justice policy to support reconciliation. Finally, the advisory role of the Peacebuilding Commission to the Council could be better utilized.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“While not without challenges and controversies, Colombia’s experience with transitional justice, though crucial in its own regard, also provides us with important lessons for other peace processes. Civil society, in particular women, should be included, from the design to the implementation of transitional justice mechanisms. Women must be seen as peacebuilders rather than victims. By integrating a gender equality perspective, conditions are improved for inclusive and democratic societies where human rights are respected. One Nordic example is the specialized police teams to the United Nations mission in South Sudan. They support the national police in preventing, investigating and prosecuting sexual and gender-based violence. Let me mention four measures that the United Nations can take to strengthen our work.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“The whole of society must come to terms with the past and work towards reconciliation. Yet this is not easy. Transitional justice measures are set up in complex and sensitive political circumstances. We have experienced in peace negotiations that one of the most difficult questions is impunity. Those with the most power to end conflicts are often the least likely to submit to justice for their crimes. As we have heard this morning, the Colombian peace agreement showed that the goals of peace and justice for victims could be mutually reinforcing. Today, three years into the agreement’s implementation, the Truth Commission, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and the Search Unit for Missing Persons are fully operational. Support from the Security Council played a crucial role.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important meeting. We welcome the crucial input from the briefers, including the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. Transitional justice exposes the human dimension of a conflict by putting the rights of victims first. In societies emerging from conflict, inclusive and effective responses are an investment in peace, stability, justice and democracy. Transitional justice consists of a broad set of measures, from ensuring accountability for international crimes, honouring victims’ right to truth and acknowledging their suffering to providing reparation for damage done. Effective and inclusive institutions at all levels have a vital role.”
2020-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8723 (2020) · source
“Promoting peace and security in the Middle East, in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions, remains a priority for Norway. We stand ready to support any endeavour that seeks to further that aim. If the past weeks have taught us anything, it is that only diplomacy, de-escalation and credible political processes can lead to a more stable region.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Further escalation will put the stability and territorial integrity of Iraq at risk. We must safeguard the progress achieved so far, including through the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is important for regional and global security and remains key to continued confidence in the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme. While we regret the United States decision to withdraw from the JCPOA and to reimpose sanctions, we express our strong concern about Iran’s steps to reduce its compliance with its nuclear commitments. Norway urges Iran to return without delay to full compliance with the provisions of the nuclear agreement. The efforts of European partners to preserve the JCPOA, within the framework of the agreement’s dispute mechanism, have our full support.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Free, fair and inclusive elections are important for renewing the legitimacy of Palestinian national institutions. We encourage all parties, including the Palestinian Authority, Palestinian factions and Israel, to act constructively in facilitating and holding elections across Palestine, including in East Jerusalem and Gaza. Allow me to make a few remarks on the situation in the region. We are deeply concerned about the increased tensions between the United States and Iran over the past weeks and the violent escalation in Iraq. While the situation seems to have calmed down for now, the conflict remains unresolved. Norway urges all parties involved to de-escalate, exercise maximum restraint and engage through dialogue and diplomacy. The people of Iraq deserve peace and security.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“The recent flare-ups of violence risk escalating tensions around Gaza. Norway notes the positive effects of donor efforts and that humanitarian and infrastructure programmes need to continue. The ongoing health crisis is of particular concern. We urge all parties to work closely with the United Nations to ensure proper supply lines to Gaza. Norway’s position on the Israeli establishment of settlements in the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, remains clear. Such settlements constitute a grave violation under international law and a major obstacle to the achievement of the two-State solution towards just, lasting and comprehensive peace. Norway welcomes plans to hold general elections in Palestine this year.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“Absent a credible political process to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, it is of key importance that we continue to build the institutional and economic foundations for a Palestinian State. Norway continues to assist in these efforts, as we have done since the Oslo Process, and we will continue do so, including by chairing the next meeting of the international donor group to Palestine, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians, in Brussels this spring. The recent efforts to resolve outstanding economic issues between Israel and the Palestinian Authority (PA) need to continue with a view to improving the fiscal situation of the PA. Moreover, facilitating trade and easing restrictions on movement and access are preconditions for a more sustainable Palestinian economy.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“We remain consistent partners in our common effort to uphold the rules-based international order, which brings predictability and creates the necessary conditions for tackling the most pressing global issues of today.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“The celebration of the United Nations this year is an important opportunity to reconfirm the benefits of international cooperation and what it means to people in our everyday life. That will continue to be at the core of the Nordic countries’ multilateral efforts. Our work as Members of the United Nations is not only about halting conflicts, but also about sustaining peace and creating conditions for sustainable development. We know that, when women participate and shape peace and reconciliation processes, we are more likely to achieve sustainable peace. We fully support efforts to reform the United Nations system to allow for a more holistic approach to peace and security, development and human rights. The Nordic countries will continue to advocate for investing in a strong, effective and accountable United Nations.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“However, today we see a worrisome tendency that the multilateral system is under pressure, as are the rules and norms that underpin it. The recent dramatic escalation in the Middle East is deeply concerning to us all. It is of crucial importance that all parties exercise maximum restraint, restart dialogue and engage in peaceful means to resolve their differences. The international community must make every effort to contribute to a long-term political solution to the current situation. More broadly, we are facing major global challenges — climate change, irregular migration, terrorism, humanitarian crises and conflicts that no State can solve alone. As we embark upon the seventy- fifth anniversary of the United Nations, the Nordic countries call for a renewed mobilization in support of multilateralism.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Peacekeeping operations have proved critical in halting violence and creating an enabling environment for peace. Close coordination and cooperation with national and regional actors in the field will continue to be vital. Regional organizations such as the African Union and subregional organizations such as the Economic Community of West African States are instrumental in both preventing and removing threats to peace. And the Security Council still has unique legitimacy and powers in upholding respect for international law. When its members are united, its role is unrivalled. The international architecture of organizations and norms that we have built together since 1945 constitutes an unparalleled success.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We thank Viet Nam for organizing this debate. The Nordic countries are staunch supporters of the rules- based international order. The United Nations, with the Charter at its core, remains as important today as ever. We speak with one voice in support of multilateralism, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, the fight against poverty, and respect for human rights. Let me highlight three achievements that we the peoples of the United Nations have accomplished under the framework of the Charter. Special political missions and envoys have played a crucial role in reducing tension. In many instances, through creative and persistent diplomacy, they have prevented and shown the way out of conflict.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Finally, the Nordic countries would like to stress that all of the foregoing is possible only if the States Members of the United Nations ensure that the Organization is given adequate resources and the support it needs to play an effective role in peace efforts.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Fifthly, we support the Secretary-General's call for a surge in peace diplomacy, and we welcome the recently enacted United Nations reforms to this end. We must draw on the strengths of United Nations country teams, the Mediation Support Unit, United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions. The United Nations system should now be better positioned to take a holistic approach, linking the promotion of security, development and human rights. In all those efforts, women's empowerment is key. Excluding halfthe population from peacemaking simply does not work. Engaging with young people is also crucial if we are to build strong and resilient societies.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“First, the Security Council must remain engaged long enough not only to foster but to sustain peace. It must make full use ofthe tools at its disposal to promote reconciliation, including at stages where outbreaks of hostilities may be imminent. Secondly, the Council must continue to develop its partnerships with regional organizations, including the African Union. Regional actors are often best placed to support lasting reconciliation. Thirdly, the Peacebuilding Commission has an important role to play in sustaining peace, and its role and resources should be better utilized. Fourthly, the United Nations must assist in addressing the root causes of conflict. The promotion of economic and social development should, wherever possible, be connected to efforts to sustain peace.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“In war-torn and polarized societies in particular, the voices and leadership of civic, social and religious leaders are critical to ensuring the creation of a dynamic of reconciliation and dialogue. A clear example of that was South Africa, whose reconciliation process has been an inspiration to many peacebuilding efforts since. Inter- and intrareligious dialogues may prove vital and useful policy tools that help foster social cohesion and sustainable peace. Religious actors can provide a gateway to understanding and working with different local communities. In any conflict, reconciliation efforts must include the affected communities and their people and be owned by them, but the United Nations has powerful tools at its disposal to help parties bring about reconciliation. I would like to highlight five ways we can maximize that role.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We thank the United Kingdom for convening this important open debate. In the transition to lasting peace, relationships must be rebuilt and victims' rights must be at the centre of any peace process. The Final Agreement for the Termination of Conflict and the Construction of a Stable and Lasting Peace in Colombia has established a new standard for dealing with victims' rights, transitional justice and truth. The broad participation at the negotiation table, which included victims and women, was essential. It led to the establishment of the Truth Commission, the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and the International Commission on Missing Persons, which are now fully operational.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“They undermine the possibility of a two-State solution, the peace process and the Palestinian economy and threaten regional stability. We call on the parties to comply with their obligations under international law. Norway has a long- standing and continuing commitment to enabling and improving the conditions for peace and security in the Middle East. Promoting the resolution and mediation of conflicts in the region remains a key priority of Norwegian foreign policy. If elected to the Security Council for the 2021-2022 term, we will accord that issue the highest possible priority.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, the members of the Liaison Committee urged donors to step up their humanitarian support for Gaza. Ending the blockade of Gaza, facilitating trade and opening up Area C in the West Bank for Palestinian use are all preconditions for achieving a sustainable Palestinian economy. Norway is concerned about the recent Israeli calls for annexing large areas of the West Bank. As determined by the Security Council, any future decision by Israel to change the status of the occupied West Bank or impose its laws, jurisdiction and administration in the area will have no international legal effect. Actions such as settlement expansion, house demolition, the use of violence and the unilateral use of force, including in East Jerusalem, are unacceptable.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians, the international donor group to Palestine, met at the ministerial level in New York on 26 September. The meeting, which was hosted by the United Nations and chaired by Norway's Foreign Minister, emphasized the broad international support for a negotiated two-State solution as the basis for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The members of the Liaison Committee called for taking immediate steps to resume the transfer of revenues collected by Israel to the Palestinian Authority. In that regard, Norway welcomes the recent arrangement reached between the parties. We encourage Israel and the Palestinian Authority to extend their dialogue with a view to finding durable solutions to other outstanding economic issues.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“The increased tensions in the Gulf region remain a matter of great concern. We urge all actors to refrain from actions and statements that could contribute to any further escalation. Norway is deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. We acknowledge the recent pledges of humanitarian assistance while also noting that a substantial funding gap remains. However, we are encouraged by the reports of progress being made in the Jeddah talks and by the recent decrease in violence and release ofprisoners. We support the efforts of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths. The participation of more women in political talks will be important. Only an inclusive political solution can resolve the conflict and bring lasting peace and stability to Yemen and the region.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“1 would like to take a few moments to address the situation in the region. Norway is deeply concerned about the situation in northern Syria. We note the recent agreement reached between Turkey and Russia but remain worried about the consequences for both the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the humanitarian situation, which is already deteriorating. Protection and access remain critical to the humanitarian response in north-eastern Syria, and whoever exercises control there will face the expectation and close scrutiny of the international community, including with regard to safeguarding detention centres for ISIL prisoners. We strongly support the work of Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and welcome the convening of the important first meeting of the Constitutional Committee.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“With the aim of turning Haiti into a model for future United Nations-supported transitions in complex settings, we should redouble ourjoint efforts to support the people of Haiti and to put in place the conditions for long-term sustainable development and stability. The need for continued collaboration between the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council is evident. We must work towards breaking down the traditional silos between the peace and development pillars of the United Nations. Only then can our collective efforts be more coherent and effective and address the interconnected challenges facing Haiti. We owe that to its people.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“We welcome the decision of the Security Council for the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti to ensure collaboration among all United Nations political, development, humanitarian and financial entities, as well as other local and international partners operating in Haiti. Now more than ever, partnership among all stakeholders is needed to effectively respond to the country's problems. The transition of the United Nations presence to a more development-oriented configuration should not lead to less engagement by the international community. It should lead to more. We should learn from previous transition experiences and equip the United Nations country team with adequate resources and capacity to do its job.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Haiti is also one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Its vulnerability to natural disasters adds significant complexity to the fragility of its economic and social situation. As we speak in this Chamber today, Haiti is facing both physical and socioeconomic factors that have converged to threaten its stability. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes that there can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development. To improve the lives of the people of Haiti and ensure peace, we need to undertake major efforts to reduce poverty and improve access to education, health care and decent work, while also implementing climate adaptation and mitigation strategies. Let me turn to the question of the transition of the United Nations presence in Haiti.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“The figures speak for themselves: 60 per cent of the country's population lives below the poverty line; more than 40 per cent lacks access to health and nutrition services; 2.6 million people are currently food insecure and in need ofhumanitarian assistance - twice as many as in 2018; 36 per cent of young people are unemployed; and 85 per cent of college graduates leave Haiti in search of better opportunities elsewhere. The statistics regarding Haiti's youth are of particular concern. Stability is at risk if economic policies and lack of educational opportunities leave young people without jobs. Unemployment makes young people feel disenfranchised and uncertain of their future, which, as we know, are conditions that can easily lead to youth falling prey to criminal organizations and violent gangs.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“The Chair informally briefed the members of the Council on the Ad Hoc Advisory Group's findings and recommendations following a visit to Washington, DC, and Haiti earlier this year. In our view such briefings are a useful information-sharing practice that should continue, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Blanchard for his outstanding work in that regard. However, the Ad Hoc Advisory Group's most recent report, dated 20 June (E/2019/80), should sound the alarm for the international community. It highlights the fact that Haiti remains under significant economic and social stress, that it has persistent humanitarian needs and that those factors, traditionally considered to be purely development issues, are the root cause of the current political instability and deteriorating security situation.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“Ms. Juul: I am honoured to participate, in my capacity as President of the Economic and Social Council, in this open debate on the question concerning Haiti, a clear example of the complementary work of the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. The situation of Haiti has been on the agenda of the Economic and Social Council since 1999, primarily through the work of its Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, which was set up in response to a Security Council request to the Economic and Social Council, under Article 65 of the Charter of the United Nations, to provide recommendations on the country's long- term development. The work has included interactions between the Security Council and the Chair of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group, Ambassador Marc-Andre Blanchard of Canada.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source