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“We are convinced that, if peacekeepers take a gender-sensitive approach, it will enhance their capacity to engage with local communities in promoting reconciliation and peace. Special efforts must be made to ensure that women are included in all training activities. Moreover, those who have been trained must actually be deployed. A greater number of women peacekeepers will result in more effective implementation of mandates. Relevant training also needs to focus on work to prevent, investigate and prosecute serious crimes committed against peacekeepers. The Nordic countries are long-standing and consistent supporters of United Nations peacekeeping, and efforts in training and capacity-building will remain integral elements of our support.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We found it to be of great value to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. However, we also saw the need for well-coordinated preparation on the part of all those involved prior to the training period. We are therefore looking forward to learning from the project and sharing best practices, including with other countries that provided or received that training. Thirdly, if we are to improve the safety, security and performance of peacekeepers, training should focus on crisis management. That includes casualty evacuation and medical evacuation. It should also focus on the protection of civilians. Situational awareness is vital, as is good conduct and a gender-sensitive approach.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“The Nordic countries are also supporting the review and updating of the United Nations police training architecture, in line with the Strategic Guidance Framework for International Police Peacekeeping. Secondly, we strongly support the emphasis on innovative approaches to make training more effective. The in-mission training carried out by the Nordic Mobile Training Team in Mali is one example. The team from Finland and Sweden trained more than 400 soldiers and officers from Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt and Liberia during a five-week period in Timbuktu. The training focused on strategies to cope with the demanding security environment in the mission area, such as counter-attack tactics, medical first aid, escorting and patrolling. That was a pilot project.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries, namely, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We welcome Indonesia's initiative to hold this timely debate. We fully agree that quality training and capacity-building are crucial for improving the safety, security and performance of peacekeepers. I will make three points, based on our experience and the current challenges facing United Nations peacekeeping. First, the Nordic countries cooperate to provide a wide range of training courses that are vital for the effective implementation of peacekeeping mandates. Those courses are open to all Member States, which means that a wide range of valuable perspectives are brought to discussions.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We call on the parties to demonstrate genuine commitment to the two-State solution and to take credible steps to reverse the current negative trends on the ground, including settlement activities and acts of violence. Norway has a long-standing commitment to peace and security in the Middle East, and we will remain an active and consistent partner to achieve that goal.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The PA, Israel and the donors must mobilize support for the humanitarian package and key infrastructure projects for Gaza. A condition for further development is that the PA must return to Gaza. Norway will chair the next meeting of the international donor group to Palestine, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians, which will be hosted by the European Union in Brussels tomorrow, 30 April. In addition to addressing the current fiscal crisis of the PA, we will take the opportunity to urge the parties to close some of the outstanding fiscal files. Progress on those files is essential to stabilizing and improving the situation towards a negotiated two-State solution.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“In March, based on a recent law adopted by the Knesset, the Israeli Government decided to withhold 6 per cent of the revenues it collects on behalf of the PA for Palestinian prisoner payments, which was followed by a Palestinian decision not to accept any clearance revenues unless the entire transfers are reinstated. The PA is currently implementing serious austerity measures that are not sustainable. The donors cannot fill the financing gap, and the existence of the PA could be at stake if the fiscal crisis is not resolved. Norway urges both parties to do their utmost to be pragmatic and find a practical solution. The situation in Gaza remains of great concern. The people of Gaza will not have a normal life and the economy cannot be sustained without lifting the current closure regime.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“I will today focus my statement on the Middle East peace process, as I am conscious of the time restriction that the President just mentioned. A slightly longer version of our statement that touches on the situation in Syria, Yemen and Libya can be read online. There is a strong international consensus on how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be resolved. Only a negotiated two-State solution can create durable peace. A political solution cannot be substituted by institution-building and economic development alone, even if those are essential building blocks for a future Palestinian State. We are deeply concerned about the current fiscal crisis of the Palestinian Authority (PA), especially regarding the clearance revenues of the PA budget, which amounts to two thirds of its entire budget.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The objectives are to mobilize more political awareness and financial support to address conflict-related sexual violence in humanitarian crises and highlight best practices to prevent and respond to sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian situations.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“In that context, we emphasize the significant progress made by the International Criminal Court and its Trust Fund for Victims in combating conflict-related sexual violence. The Nordic countries will do our part through our embassies, multilateral efforts and many partnerships. The Nordic Women Mediators network calls for more gender-transformative peace and reconciliation processes. The Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations equips peacekeepers. We deploy many women and men who champion that cause. This anniversary year demands action. Norway, together with Somalia, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the United Nations Population Fund, the International Committee of the Red Cross and other partners, will host a conference in Oslo on 23 and 24 May.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We rely on survivors and witnesses, civil society and human rights defenders as we strive to build a relevant and effective response without causing survivors further pain. Reparation and justice must go hand in hand. A comprehensive approach is a prerequisite to alleviate both the immediate and long-term impacts of conflict- related sexual violence. We must strengthen services for survivors of sexual violence, including by ensuring comprehensive sexual and reproductive health rights, such as access to emergency contraception and the safe termination of pregnancies. We must fight impunity, remove stigma, alleviate suffering, rectify injustices and, ultimately, help people to rebuild their lives and help communities to build peace.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Perpetrators of conflict-related sexual violence must be held to account. We call for the systematic use ofgender expertise in United Nations operations. We welcome the dedicated specialized teams, the new policy and the soon-to- be-launched all-of-mission handbook on the prevention of, and response to, conflict-related sexual violence. We echo the need for resolutions, mandates and sanctions to address conflict-related sexual violence. Root causes of gender-based violence, such as gender-based power inequalities and gender-based discrimination, must be addressed. Responsive measures, such as providing adequate services to the survivors of gender-based violence, are crucial, as are measures to prevent the violence from happening in the first place. We support the call to action to end sexual violence in conflict.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“It has been ten years now since the mandate of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict was established. Ms. Wallstrom, Ms. Bangura and Ms. Patten have done an excellentjob, not least through United Nations Action and the Team of Experts; yet, in many conflicts, abuse is still widespread. We welcome the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/280), which indicates possible ways forward. We must monitor and document Violations of international law and provide training and funding, where needed. We need to strengthen State institutions and build our capacity to combat conflict-related sexual Violence. Individual States have the primary responsibility of preventing and responding to sexual violence, as well as investigating and prosecuting persons implicated in such crimes.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“As we acknowledge once again that the devastating harm that those women, girls, men and boys have been exposed to is a matter of national and international security, they are here to hold us accountable. Girls become mothers and children become stateless. Women are raped and their husbands are forced to watch. Reproductive organs are mutilated and shame and stigma paralyse families and villages. Those injuries of war call for a comprehensive response. Sexual violence destroys lives, tears apart the social fabric of communities, creates rifts between neighbours and preys on the differences that enrich our societies. Those who are targeted are often discriminated against due to their religious, ethnic, sexual, political or other minority status.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“I am making this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country Norway. I thank Germany for organizing today's open debate on this critical topic. With the adoption of resolution 2467 (2019) today, it is essential to advance the agenda of conflict-related sexual violence by focusing on the survivors. Let us emphasize that the survivors of conflict-related sexual violence deserve basic sexual and reproductive health and rights. We regret that sexual and reproductive health and rights, as reaffirmed by the Security Council in several ofits resolutions, most recently in resolutions 1889 (2009) and 2106 (2013), were not included. Nadia Murad and Denis Mukwege bring with them the voices of the very people we are here to serve and whose communities the Security Council is meant to safeguard.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We must also take into consideration the concerns raised by humanitarian actors about the unintended negative impact that measures to prevent and counter terrorism financing can have on their ability to address humanitarian needs and implement programming according to humanitarian principles. We encourage expanding the toolbox and developing initiatives to deal with the nexus between terrorism and organized crime more effectively. Such tools may include information-sharing, criminal justice and border controls and addressing radicalization. The different aspects of these global security challenges are connected. They must be addressed both within the security pillar and as part of advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“When evidence of value to another country is uncovered, it should be speedily shared, while paying particular attention to the quality of the information. By assisting each another in developing our national counter-terrorist financing systems, we can secure a holistic approach to international cooperation. We need to make sure that our financial intelligence units have the technology needed to analyse information and recognize and uncover trends, patterns and indicators of terrorist financing, as well as the ability to share that information across borders. We need to improve our partnership with civil society and the private sector in that regard and ensure that our efforts avoid discouraging or disrupting legitimate civil society activities.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“To identify and stop illicit financial flows to terrorist organizations and criminal networks, we must disrupt the link between organized crime and terrorism. To that end, we believe in combining measures targeted at the proceeds of crime and measures targeting financial flows to terrorists. International cooperation is crucial. All countries must implement the relevant Security Council resolutions. To ensure comprehensive and effective cooperation, we must utilize regional instruments and existing legal mechanisms to exchange information, provide mutual legal assistance and form joint investigative teams. To effectively counter terrorist financing, it is vital to strengthen the exchange of information and financial intelligence and respond quickly to requests for cooperation.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“I present this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We would like to thank France for its continued efforts in preventing and combating the financing of terrorism and for keeping this issue high on the international agenda. We see today's meeting as an important follow-up to the high-level International Conference on Combating the Financing of Da'esh and Al-Qaida, hosted by President Macron last year. Networks such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al-Qaida continue to rely on external funding, which is essential to run their organizations, recruit fighters, buy weapons, disseminate their propaganda and move across borders. That financing must be cut off.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“It is also is a key priority of Norway's presidency of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Treaty this year. There can be no sustainable peace without women's full and equal participation. Women's involvement in peace efforts is key to enhancing trust, legitimacy and credibility. Women's participation in preventing and mediating conflicts makes solutions more effective and sustainable. That is why the Nordic countries are staunch supporters of resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions on women and peace and security. We will continue to work with such key partners as the Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Women, Peace and Security and the Network of African Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation, FemWise-Africa, to achieve full inclusion.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“We also call for focused and accountable efforts to ensure protection of human rights and respect for international humanitarian law in all operations. Achieving peace and stability in Africa requires conflict prevention as well as mediation. We actively support the implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture, including improved capacity within the AU for preventive diplomacy, mediation and peacebuilding. The Nordic countries are long-term partners for development, addressing root causes and multipliers of conflicts, building stronger institutions through promotion of the African Governance Architecture, mitigating climate change and reducing inequality. Protection of civilians is a fundamental concern in all our humanitarian efforts.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“This should happen in coordination with the African Union. Ending armed conflict in Africa requires African solutions. We stand ready to support African leadership in this endeavour. We want a more transparent and representative Security Council that better reflects today's global realities. We support an increase in the number of both permanent and non-permanent seats for Africa in this Council. We welcome and support the strengthened partnership between the AU and the United Nations, not least between the AU Peace and Security Council and the Security Council. This includes securing the predictable and sustainable funding of AU operations. The Nordic countries are in favour of combining assessed contributions from the United Nations with funding from the AU.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“I speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We applaud the aspirations of the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative and Agenda 2063 ofthe African Union (AU) for a peaceful and secure Africa. We commend the African Union and its member States for their ambition and active engagement. It will enhance our common future and collective security. Even though the conflicts on the African continent have primarily been intra-State conflicts, many have affected regional peace and security. It is crucial that regional and subregional organizations and mechanisms, such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Economic Community of West African States, continue to improve the delivery of their mandates and that their capacity is further increased.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“Norway has allocated almost $5 million in funding for UNODC efforts to combat fisheries crime, as well as significant resources, in cooperation with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, to fight illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing. We call upon States that have not yet done so to become parties to relevant international instruments for combating organized crime at sea, including the protocols supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, and to take measures to ensure their implementation.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Fisheries crime poses a threat to the world's fisheries resources and to economic development. Around 20 per cent of the fish on the market is caught illegally. Developing countries, and particularly small island States, are hardest hit. As a country that relies heavily on a sustainable blue economy, Norway has long advocated increased international cooperation and an effective legal framework to fight that type of crime. Norway provides substantial support to a number of projects to combat fisheries crime. The Agreement on Port State Measures to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing includes effective measures and places special emphasis on capacity-building in developing countries to enhance their efforts to implement the agreement.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“In our View, it is particularly important to prosecute the men in Somalia who organize piracy groups. Norway supports the efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to assist countries in drafting anti-piracy legislation. I commend the countries that have acquired the legal instruments necessary to prosecute pirates who are arrested outside their territorial waters. Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles and Togo are among those countries. Another of Norway's priorities is to assist our multilateral partners in the fight against maritime piracy. One example is our active support to INTERPOL, deploying police officers to Seychelles for a period of four years. Building up local, sustainable police is a consistent way to prevent transnational organized crime.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“The members of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Economic Community of West African States took an important decision in 2013 when they adopted the Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy, Armed Robbery against Ships and Illicit Maritime Activity in West and Central Africa. Norway remains a committed partner in support of the implementation of the Code. TheWesternIndianOceanwas the areamostaffected by piracy until 2012. The Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia was able to curb those activities through a series of coordinated measures. However, pirates continue to test our readiness. The situation in West and East Africa differ, but both require a viable legal solution.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“I commend you, Mr. President, for including this matter on the Security Council agenda. As a country with a long coastline and a large maritime sector, Norway is concerned that piracy, fisheries crime and trafficking in people, drugs, weapons and protected species are threatening the legitimate use of the oceans. The livelihoods and security of coastal communities are at stake. Enhanced global and regional cooperation is required. Coastal States must govern their territorial waters and their exclusive economic zones to the best of their abilities. The Gulf of Guinea is among the areas where maritime security is a challenge.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“In the absence ofpolitical progress, we call on all parties and donors to do their utmost to preserve the institutional and economic foundation of a future Palestinian State.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“The political brinkmanship in and around Gaza will not lead to any stability or development. The interests of the people of Gaza must be put first. Donors should mobilize support to the humanitarian package for Gaza in coordination with the Palestinian Authority. The monthly financial transfers to Gaza by the Palestinian Authority are a lifeline for the population and must continue. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East remains indispensable. It is vital that donors remain committed to supporting the organization. Norway has been a consistent partner in promoting peace and security in the Middle East for decades. Our commitment to helping resolve the conflict between Israel and Palestine is based on our firm support for the two-State solution.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Norway will chair the next meeting of the international donor group to Palestine, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of International Assistance to Palestinians, hosted by the European Union in Brussels on 12 April. Leading up to the meeting, Norway will encourage progress on the outstanding fiscal issues between the Palestinian Authority and Israel and take concerted action to mitigate the risks to the Palestinian economy. The parties and the donors also need to move faster on implementing key infrastructure projects in the water and energy sectors, especially in Gaza. The situation in Gaza remains of great concern. Increased access to energy, clean water, health services, job creation and movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza are crucial.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“The concerted efforts of international, regional and national actors will be necessary to make sure that the Stockholm Agreement is implemented on the ground and that political and humanitarian progress is achieved. Women's representation at all levels of the political process is key. Norway will continue to prioritize humanitarian aid to Yemen. There is a strong international consensus that only a negotiated two-State solution can lead to durable peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians. Palestinian State-building and economic development remain essential building blocks to achieve this goal, but cannot substitute the need for a political resolution.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Today I will focus on three themes: the conflicts in Syria and Yemen and the Middle East peace process. On Syria, we would like to thank Special Envoy Staffan De Mistura for his tireless efforts to bring peace to the Syrian people. He has set an example for how peace processes must devise inclusive mechanisms and involve civil society and women's groups. We wish the new Envoy, Geir Pedersen, every success in his efforts to forge a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria. We strongly encourage Council members to come together and agree on a durable political solution for the benefit of the Syrian people. On Yemen, Norway welcomes the Stockholm Agreement and the adoption of resolutions 2451 (2018) and 2452 (2019). As the situation on the ground remains very fragile, it is important to uphold the momentum achieved in Sweden.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“It will focus on a renewed partnership between the Government and its own people. Rather than raising high expectations for the event, we should focus on realistic achievements and the need to strengthen the implementation phase. The Kabul Conference is an important step in a longer process where Afghan authorities are determined to set their own priorities and implement tangible national programmes supported by the international community under the leadership of the United Nations. Norway looks forward to contributing to that process as a reliable partner for a transition towards responsible Afghan ownership.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Adequate security for electoral staff and campaigners will be a crucial task, as will the proper staffing, in particular when it comes to female staff, of the Independent Electoral Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission at the provincial level. Building on lessons learned from the 2009 elections will also be crucial. We urge the Afghan authorities to start planning for comprehensive long- term electoral reform. The parliamentary elections will be an important test for Afghan democracy and for the political processes, which go together with Afghan ownership and reconciliation. Strengthening legitimate democratic institutions will enable an intra-Afghan dialogue to take place and will mitigate the risk of further political fragmentation. The Kabul Conference in July will be the first of its kind to take place inside the county.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“One of the first public achievements of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General was to obtain the necessary guarantees for the upcoming parliamentary elections - particularly to secure the seats reserved for women and ensure an international presence in the handling of complaints. We welcome the work done thus far by the Independent Electoral Commission and the Electoral Complaints Commission to prepare for parliamentary elections in September, including the implementation of fraud mitigation measures. We also welcome the independent nature of the electoral institutions and urge them to ensure transparency and avoid any political interference. But we also note the shortcomings so far with regard to a proper vetting process for candidates.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“But only a political process that can provide a political settlement with the armed opposition without alienating groups that support the Afghan Government will be sustainable. Addressing issues of transitional justice and human rights in a context of ongoing conflict is indeed challenging, but all Afghans need to be included in a meaningful way and to have their rights protected in the context of the peace process. The Afghan people have an enormous desire and need for justice and good governance. If that is not met, it will be further exploited by the armed opposition. A just and durable solution in Afghanistan must be one that brings about better prospects for all Afghan citizens.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“To that end, it is vital that the vacancy rate in UNAMA is further reduced and security for its staff properly ensured. More flexible use of UNAMA's critical staff is welcomed, but should never compromise the Mission's ability to implement its comprehensive mandate. The Consultative Peace Jirga, held in Kabul four weeks, ago, also highlighted the need for reconciliation and sustainable peace. We note in particular the commitment to demand a just peace that guarantees the rights of all of the country's citizens, including women and children. Many women in Afghanistan are concerned about their role and rights in terms of the outcome of the reconciliation process. Any Afghan reconciliation process must be Afghan-led and in conformity with the country's Constitution.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“However, we would particularly emphasize the importance of continued United Nations support for advancing the human rights agenda in close cooperation with Afghan authorities and the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission, including the role of civil society in promoting fundamental rights and freedoms for all Afghans in tomorrow's Afghanistan. The need for international civilian support to the Afghan people is undiminished, as is the need for constructive partnerships between Afghan authorities and the United Nations. It is important to protect UNAMA's added value, in particular its international legitimacy, political outreach, field presence and role as international guarantor for the integrity of the political process leading to increased Afghan ownership.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“Our international obligations are long-term but our commitments should be guided by pragmatism and realism, thus avoiding unrealistic benchmarks and artificial deadlines. We welcome the first briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Staffan de Mistura. We commend the very professional and sound commitment he brings to the task. We also welcome his focus on the three-plus-one priorities for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in implementing its new mandate in a flexible and realistic way that also reflects current political realities.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“International support for Afghanistan is taking its toll in many ways. A few days ago, Norway lost four soldiers in action, and yesterday we were saddened to hear of the loss of one United Nations national staff member. The International Security Assistance Force losses for June this year totaled more than 100 soldiers. It is more important than ever that we maintain our resolve to see our effort through. Afghanization is not a euphemism for exit and implies no quick solution, but rather underlines the importance of an Afghan-driven process that is responsible, inclusive and truly national in nature, aiming at a better future for the Afghan people. That resolve to help the Afghan people is mandated by the Security Council and is increasingly focused on being Afghan-led and on prospects for a political solution.”
2010-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6351 (2010) · source
“First and foremost, we now look forward to the newly appointed Ombudsperson taking up her functions. We will follow her work with great interest.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In particular, it should respect and promote the rights of individuals and basic guarantees of due process. To that end, Norway welcomes the progress achieved in enhancing the transparency and fairness of listing and de-listing procedures of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999). Resolution 1822 (2008) introduced the obligation to review all the names on the list and to add narrative summaries of reasons for their listing by the end of this month. In addition, resolution 1904 (2009) established the Office of the Ombudsperson. While we welcome that progress, it is of paramount importance that the procedures for listing and de-listing be kept under constant review and that the Council remain open to further procedural improvements in the regime, such as the establishment of an independent review panel.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We see an obvious need for effective mechanisms for peaceful conflict resolution between States. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) provides an underused opportunity in that regard. Norway has accepted the compulsory jurisdiction of the Court. We invite all States that have not yet done so to do the same. It is encouraging that the ICJ is now considering a larger number of cases, on a broad range of aspects of public international law. The Security Council should strive to help the parties to a dispute to refer their disputes to the ICJ so that this trend towards greater utilization of the Court continues. It is vital that the Security Council itself set an example by adhering to its own legal foundations - the Charter and international law.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Impunity is particularly prevalent when women's rights are violated in armed conflicts. During conflicts and in their aftermath, we must ask the crucial questions: Security for whom? And justice for whom? Abuses against women tend to continue unchecked when they are not properly dealt with during peace negotiations and in post-conflict situations. We must continue to enhance women's opportunities to participate actively in peace processes and in peacebuilding. To enable the United Nations to support the re-establishment of national rule of law and accountable and effective security institutions, Norway strongly supports the Office of Rule of Law and Security 10-4285] Institutions in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Global Rule of Law Programme at the United Nations Development Programme.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In that regard, we would like to draw attention to the International Criminal Court and the outstanding arrest warrants it has issued in connection with the Sudan. We encourage the Security Council to follow up on the recommendations by the Prosecutor in order to ensure compliance with resolution 1593 (2005). International criminal tribunals, courts and independent investigations do not substitute, but rather complement, the building of well-functioning domestic justice systems. To prevent a fragile peace from relapsing into conflict, it is important to build or reconstruct the security sector in the aftermath of conflict. Therefore, the Security Council rightly emphasizes rule of law mandates in country situations on its agenda, as do the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund in their engagement in post- conflict societies.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We support the proposals of the Secretary-General to include child recruitment and the use of children in war as part of the mandates of all sanctions committees, to improve the flow of information between the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the sanctions committees, and to invite the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Children and Armed Conflict to regularly brief sanctions committees. Furthermore, we would like to acknowledge the crucial contributions of international criminal tribunals and courts in upholding justice and the rule of law. Through these institutions, both the United Nations and the international community have proven their ability to rise to the occasion and prevent impunity in the face of mass atrocities.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Such a framework is key to the protection of civilians and to the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in conflict situations. Still, the lack of decisive action against persistent perpetrators and of accountability measures to fight impunity continue to limit the effectiveness of the work of the United Nations in this area. Norway is encouraged by the Security Council statement in which it expressed its readiness to impose targeted measures against persistent violators of international law who recruit, sexually abuse, maim or kill children in war.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In order to provide adequate protection for civilians affected by armed conflicts, it is necessary to have an open and frank discussion on the practical application of international humanitarian law. This discussion should be based on the experience in the field in recent conflicts. It is Norway's firm belief that allegations of serious violations of international humanitarian law should always be investigated in a thorough and independent manner to determine whether there have been any grave breaches. Norway welcomes the Security Council's achievements in developing an increasingly strong protection framework for children in armed conflict, in particular through its latest resolution on this issue, namely, resolution 1882 (2009).”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source
“An international order based on the rule of law is a prerequisite for peaceful coexistence and cooperation among States. Norway therefore warmly welcomes the initiative by the Mexican presidency to organize today's open debate. We also thank the presidency for preparing the discussion paper (S/2010/322). The Security Council indeed has a particular role to play in promoting international law, both with regard to its own adherence to the rule of law in its daily work and to expanding the notion of adherence to the rule of law in general. The many violations of international humanitarian law over the past few years are of grave concern to us. The lack of protection for civilians in conflict, the increased targeting of civilians and the use of sexual violence as a method of warfare are just a few examples of the serious challenges we face.”
2010-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6347Resumption1 (2010) · source