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first: 2005-02-17
most recent: 2023-07-27
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“To achieve longer-term sustainability for the Haitian National Police and other Haitian rule of law structures, continued and close cooperation between MINUSTAH and Haiti's authorities will be needed at all times. There should be no doubt that Haiti is in the lead, from early on. It is their country, their future and ultimately their responsibility that we as the international community are here to support.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“As a concrete measure of support, Norway will provide substantial financial support to the MINUSTAH- Haitian National Police programme to strengthen National Police gender crimes units. Furthermore, and as soon as positions and personnel can be matched, we intend to nominate highly qualified Norwegian police officers with relevant expertise in the field of sexual and gender based violence, as well as trafficking issues. A dialogue with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations will be initiated immediately to match our capabilities with MINUSTAH's needs on the ground. As a final point, I would like to underline that all the efforts the international community undertakes in Haiti today - even those addressing immediate concerns - should have an element of capacity- building in mind.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Simultaneously, large numbers of dangerous criminals are still at large after the massive prison escape following the earthquake - criminals who had been captured following effective MINUSTAH action before the earthquake. The situation is truly dramatic. Haitian rule of law structures will have to be strengthened in order to protect Haiti's population, including in the IDP camps and sites. The National Police will continue to need our support in doing this, and all possible measures should be taken to strengthen its ability to protect women and children who are vulnerable to sexual exploitation and violence and trafficking. Norway therefore fully supports the recommendation by the Secretary-General to strengthen the police elements of MINUSTAH to be able to confront these massive challenges.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“I would like to draw attention to a few important aspects regarding the protection of civilians in Haiti. The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the Haitian National Police suffered great losses in the earthquake. Therefore it is encouraging to see how well the Haitian National Police, MINUSTAH and local actors have cooperated in tackling concrete protection issues after the earthquake. But the challenges ahead are massive. Some 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) are living in 1,300 IDP sites now, before the rainy season and the hurricanes set in. Almost 80 per cent of these people live in camps without proper camp management. We have received reports about rape and other forms of sexual abuse of women and children in the camps.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Despite terrible losses, the United Nations has done a remarkable job under difficult circumstances following the earthquake. We would like to express our full support to the Special Envoy, Mr. Bill Clinton, and to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr, Edmund Mulet, who are leading the international efforts. Immediately following the earthquake that struck Haiti on 12 January, Norway provided $35 million in emergency relief. At the international donors conference on 31 March, Norway announced long-term assistance to Haiti with an additional $100 million over the next four years, in within three areas: disaster preparedness and sustainable rural development; political dialogue and confidence-building; and protection of women and children from violence, sexual abuse and trafficking.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“Let me first thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. My special thanks go to Mr. Jean-Max Bellerive, Prime Minister of Haiti, for being here and addressing the Council today. The earthquake in Haiti was a humanitarian disaster striking a people living in extreme poverty and distress. We are truly impressed by the extraordinary strength of the Haitian people in overcoming the crisis and looking forward. We commend the Haitian Government for taking the lead in developing the national Action Plan for the Reconstruction and the Development of Haiti. It is more important than ever that international efforts for reconstruction be well coordinated, under the leadership of the Haitian Government and the United Nations.”
2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source
“The notion of a Palestinian State has over these years evolved from merely a concept, through a possibility, and now, judging from the reports to the AHLC meeting yesterday, to a reality within reach. The Palestinian Authority has provided us with a timeline for the completion of the State-building process. It is time for the parties to provide us with a timeline for the completion of the final status negotiations.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Norway strongly supports the efforts by the United States of America to resume the negotiations and will continue to work with the international donor community to make sure that support for the two-year plan remains intact. However, the unconditional support of donors cannot be taken for granted. Unless the donor community sees a strong determination by the parties to enter into a meaningful peace process with a timeline for the completion of negotiations and the two-State solution, willingness to continue funding the Palestinian State-building project will erode, undermining all that we have achieved over the past 17 years. When it comes to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warnings that we are at a critical juncture have over the years not been in short supply. But I would like to point out one element that has changed the picture.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“East Jerusalem constitutes 12 per cent of the Palestinian economy and must become an integral part of the West Bank. The Palestinian Authority estimates its annual loss of revenue from the blockade of Gaza at $500 million, representing around 42 per cent of the estimated donor funded budget support to the Authority in 2010. There is, however, a limit as to how far the Palestinian Authority, with the financial support of the donor community, can move the reform agenda without a meaningful peace process and a negotiated settlement. At one point, the fundamental issues that stand in the way of a two-State solution must be negotiated and resolved, paving the way for a Palestinian State.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“But overall the Palestinian Authority is progressing towards the goal of completing the State-building process by the end of 2011. In the Prime Minister's words, we are approaching "the home stretch" of the Palestinian State-building process and seeing the contours of an emerging Palestinian State structure. The Palestinian economy, however, is suffering. While economic growth for 2009 is estimated at around 7 per cent, there is doubt as to whether that growth can be sustained unless Israel continues easing restrictions and allows the Palestinian economy to flourish. A precondition for a sustainable Palestinian economy and reduced donor dependency is access and movement of goods and people throughout the Palestinian territory.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“As Under-Secretary- General Pascoe noted in his briefing, yesterday in Madrid, Norway chaired the biannual meeting of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee (AHLC), the coordination mechanism for the international donor community. The purpose of the meeting was to take stock of the implementation of the Palestinian Government's two-year plan and to discuss the way forward. Launched in August 2009, the plan is a political vision for the establishment of a Palestinian State and the 3 primary platform for the engagement of the international donor community. Prime Minister Fayyad reported that his Government is on track with the implementation of the plan. Some sectors are in need of additional attention, while others are developing beyond expectations.”
2010-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6298Resumption1 (2010) · source
“This will be an important road map to the next Afghan-led conference in Kabul, expected to be held later this year. Norway welcomes the focus on transition within the military and civilian sector in order for the Afghan people to assume more responsibility for their own country.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“As stated by President Karzai in his inaugural speech on 19 November, the new Afghan Government will have to commit itself on a larger scale and take all necessary measures to combat corruption and the culture of impunity, improve governance - in particular at the local level and including the rule of law - protect human rights and women's rights, and improve the security situation and its capacity to deliver basic services to the Afghan people. As members of the international community, we must stand ready to assist the next Afghan Government in meeting these demanding commitments to the people of Afghanistan. Norway looks forward to the London Conference, where the partnership between the Afghan Government and the international community will be renewed and key actions of the new Afghan Government will be endorsed.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“The controversy of the 2009 elections undermined confidence in Afghan leadership and affected negatively the international engagement in Afghanistan, though the result was acceptable to Afghans and respected Afghan laws and institutions. The result of the elections last year confirmed the fact that Afghan institutions are weak and fragile. Serious flaws and weaknesses in the Afghan electoral institutions need to be corrected before we can engage in similar support to parliamentary elections this year. We need to see progress and reforms that can prevent fraud from taking place. It is not only the Afghan people but also the international community that have expectations and demands.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“The past few months have been difficult ones for all who have been engaged in Afghanistan, but especially hard for the United Nations. UNAMA and its staff face difficult and often dangerous circumstances. We commend their courage and dedication in risking their lives as they work for a better and more peaceful Afghanistan. As this is the last briefing by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Kai Eide in the Council, we would also like to express our deep appreciation for his dedicated leadership over the past two years and for his principled commitment through a difficult period. The Afghan presidential election and its aftermath last year illustrated clearly how challenging it can be to conduct elections in conflict-affected areas.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Only with a sufficient level of predictable funding will UNAMA be able to implement its mandate effectively. We therefore welcome the approval of the UNAMA budget in the Fifth Committee, but call on the United Nations Secretariat and UNAMA to provide for concrete measures that can be implemented to speed up the recruitment and deployment of personnel to Afghanistan. It is critical that UNAMA become fully staffed without delay. It is also important that the enhanced UNAMA field offices get a clearer mandate that is based on best practices and lessons learned. The Mission's presence should also correspond with where UNAMA can add the most value. Norway also welcomes the additional budgetary allocation for ensuring the security of United Nations staff.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“ISAF needs to strengthen its capacity and competency in civilian assistance to ensure more effective delivery of provincial reconstruction team assistance aligned with Afghan priorities. But the overall civilian coordination needs to lie with UNAMA. UNAMA should also be granted a more independent role with regard to developing a political strategy. Such a strategy is critical in providing guidance for the military efforts. UNAMA also needs to focus more of its work on rule of law, human rights and transitional justice. UNAMA's ability to deliver optimally requires resources, qualified personnel and a more conducive security environment. We are very pleased that the key role played by UNAMA in Afghanistan is reflected in the significant increase in the Mission's budget for 2010.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“To maintain both legitimacy and broad international support, it is vital that the United Nations play the leading role in coordinating all political and international civilian support to Afghanistan. All major donors should also step up international coordination and accept being coordinated under the primacy of the United Nations, in order to avoid duplication or fragmentation and to strengthen Afghan capacity. At the same time, we need to recognize that the political mandate of the United Nations should be better combined with the role of coordinating international development assistance. The UNAMA mandate to be renewed in March needs to cover the relationship between UNAMA and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and their coordination functions.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“The aim of our joint efforts should be to enable Afghans to fulfil their responsibility to manage Afghan institutions and national programmes in a transparent and competent manner. Enhanced international coordination should produce focused priorities, better delivery in line with Afghan priorities, and more accountability to both the international community and the Afghan authorities. It is necessary to ask how we and the Afghan Government should set our priorities and where we can improve our performance. Succeeding in Afghanistan will depend on our ability to improve and strengthen our capacity to coordinate international civilian and political efforts. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) plays a key role in finding constructive answers to these questions.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“Let me start by emphasizing that the international community has a common desire for improved security, political stability and development for the people of Afghanistan. We all share that goal, and we also agree that a joint political strategy is the only way to bring about a sustainable peace in Afghanistan. Unfortunately, through the years since the Bonn Agreement, we have witnessed, in efforts by the international community, a lack of unity on how to reach a sustainable political solution in Afghanistan. This fragile situation cannot be allowed to continue. There is thus an urgent need for concerted action to focus on joint priorities under Afghan leadership and to coordinate in a way that empowers Afghan institutions. There needs to be a gradual and responsible transfer of authority to the Afghan Government.”
2010-01-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6255 (2010) · source
“The certainty of investigation, prosecution and punishment is vital to preventing and protecting civilians from abuse. Justice alone can show would-be perpetrators that civilian lives matter. In concluding, let me echo the DPKO/OCHA report by adding a word of caution. Peacekeeping operations cannot protect everyone from everything. The protection of civilians requires not only a mission- wide or a United Nations-wide strategy; it requires a partnership between all those present in the field, including the host Government. Ultimately, it requires a culture of respect for human rights and the principles of international humanitarian law.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“But such strategies will remain futile unless there is a mission-wide and, indeed, a society- wide commitment to implement them. Fostering greater political will is one of the tasks of the soon to be appointed special representative of the Secretary-General on sexual violence in armed conflict. Norway calls on the Secretary-General to expedite the appointment of the special representative and urges all Member States to give strong political support to the new representative's work. Where criminals in uniform are free to rape and murder, civilian criminals are often free to do the same. Impunity serves as an incentive for continued violence to soldier and citizen alike. Members of parties to conflict, from the lowest ranks to the commanding officer, are accountable and must be held accountable for their actions.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“That is why Norway funds the development of a strategic doctrinal framework for international police peacekeeping, the purpose of which is to provide a consistent model for policing. This will help United Nations police as they seek to protect civilians and assist in building local police capacity. We need to see stronger political will and leadership in demanding a response to sexual violence in conflict - from the field commander to the special representative of the Secretary-General and from the Secretary-General to the Security Council. This must be manifested in strong and specific mandates to ensure timely delivery and the deployment of resources. Some progress has been made. The Comprehensive Strategy on Combating Sexual Violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a case in point.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“DPKO and national Governments 3 need to put in place such operational tools as a matter of urgency. The overall lack of tailored training for troops required to address sexual violence is worrisome. It is a mistake to assume that women's and children's protection against sexual violence will come intuitively to soldiers trained in war-fighting. When peacekeepers confront a highly sensitive security problem they have never encountered in training, they are likely to make mistakes. The international community also needs to deploy more uniformed female personnel. I take this opportunity to commend the efforts of the all-women Indian police contingent working in Liberia. They should be an inspiration to us all. A police force plays a leading role in a State's ability to protect its citizens.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Overall, it is evident that protection of civilians mandates have yet to be matched by political resolve and resources, doctrine and clear operational guidance for peacekeeping personnel. Troop- and police-contributing-countries must internalize this issue in their national policies. I would like to focus on three specific areas of concern: the lack of operational guidance and tailored training, the need for political will and leadership, and ensuring accountability and fighting impunity. Clear guidance to peacekeeping personnel is needed on how to operationalize protection of civilians mandates. One area of particular concern is the protection of women and children from sexual violence. To our knowledge, not one national army has developed operational guidance to combat sexual violence in conflict.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Resolution 1894 (2009), just adopted by the Council, makes clear that peacekeeping constitutes one of the most important means at the disposal of the United Nations to protect civilians in armed conflict. Indeed, we would add that protecting civilians is the core objective of peacekeeping. In order to achieve this objective, the newly published study of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) on protecting civilians in the context of United Nations peacekeeping operations points the way forward. It uncovers many of the existing gaps and provides clear recommendations on what needs to be done to achieve results on the ground.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Women and children, innocent bystanders - civilians - who are caught up in armed conflict too often lack the effective protection to which they are entitled under humanitarian law. We can and must restore respect for and adherence to international humanitarian law. While the core principles of international humanitarian law are as valid as ever, the complexity of modern armed conflicts demands renewed reflection on the application of these principles in order to ensure adequate protection for civilians. Important lessons should be learned from relevant United Nations experience in the field and from States that have made their rules of engagement available to the public.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Norway is deeply concerned regarding issues of the protection of vulnerable groups in armed conflict in the Middle East and throughout the world. The role of humanitarian agencies is under threat, as are increasingly their workers themselves. The need to work towards the full development of international humanitarian law is a significant legacy of the violent century we have put behind us. International humanitarian law needs to be protected, defended and expanded.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict raises allegations of a most serious nature. It alleges that both Israel and Palestinian groups may have been responsible for grave violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. We believe that the report should first be studied by the United Nations Human Rights Council, as that Council initiated the Fact-Finding Mission. The Human Rights Council is addressing the report this week. As a member of that Council, Norway will work toward achieving broad support for a balanced resolution ensuring appropriate follow-up of the report and its recommendations. The parties to the conflict bear the most immediate responsibility to investigate and prosecute possible violations committed by forces under their command. This is necessary, inter alia, to prevent impunity.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In addition, the World Bank reported 7 per cent growth in the Palestinian economy on the West Bank, which was due in part to Israel's easing of restrictions and in part to the Authority's reform and security initiatives. If expanded and sustained, those developments will ease the humanitarian suffering and underpin peace efforts. But let me be clear: the objective of the committee is to support the quest for a two-State solution, whereby the Israeli occupation is replaced by a free and sovereign Palestinian State living side by side with Israel in peace and security. The willingness of donors to maintain high levels of support is a strong message to the parties to engage in meaningful and dedicated negotiations to bring the peace process to its rightful conclusion.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Furthermore, in view of Norway's role as Chair of the ad hoc liaison committee - the donor group supporting the Palestinian Authority - I must stress the importance of resumed negotiations to our ability to mobilize continued donor support for the Palestinian State-building project. Without forward movement, and without a political endgame clearly in sight, donors will have a hard time justifying support beyond their pledges made in 2007, which are due to expire next year. Norway chaired a meeting of the committee here in New York on 22 September this year. In spite of the international financial downturn, donors are honouring their pledges, and support for the Palestinian Authority is on a par with expectations for fiscal year 2009.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“First of all, I wish to add Norway's voice to that of the Middle East Quartet, which last month again called on Israel and the Palestinians to act on their previous agreements and obligations in order to create conditions for the resumption of negotiations in the near term. With the same sense of urgency, I call on the parties to fully engage in resumed negotiations to create a viable Palestinian State on the basis of the 1967 borders. There is a broad and growing recognition that we are nearing a moment of truth. The prospective two-State solution can ill afford one more abortive process.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The success of a handover will depend on the quality of its planning and must be done in close coordination with the Government of Haiti, the United Nations system as a whole and other national and international partners.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We welcome President Clinton's ambition to work with the private sector to increase foreign investment and thereby create more jobs and opportunities for the people of Haiti. As indicated in the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/439), a substantial international military and police presence will be necessary for another year. The support of the international community must continue. Member States' engagement in the larger ongoing United Nations reforms will also be crucial, as reforms are vital to ensuring effectiveness and flexibility in the field. Norway supports the Secretary-General in his planning beyond 2010 to ensure a smooth and gradual handover of the responsibilities and activities of MINUSTAH to the Haitian State apparatus.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We have cooperated closely with United Nations agencies and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), and will continue this dialogue. In addition, we have supported direct initiatives in Haiti focusing on areas that can foster stability, such as initiatives promoting dialogue between political parties, non-governmental organizations and church communities. MINUSTAH has played a significant role in creating conditions conducive to building peace, and we commend the work of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Annabi and the women and men of MINUSTAH. However, much work remains to be done to establish incentives and a framework for economic and social development.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Norway commends the United Nations and the Office of the Secretary-General for their comprehensive involvement in Haiti. Norway welcomes the appointment of President Bill Clinton as United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti. We believe that President Clinton can play a key role in mobilizing and coordinating the international community's support to the Haitian Government in consolidating peace. Norway was the first country to give financial support to the Office of the Special Envoy, and we look forward to receiving updates in the weeks and months to come. Norway has also supported capacity-building efforts in Haiti, both within public entities and in civil society, with particular attention paid to gender issues and the political participation of women.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Grown, too, have the expectations to deliver, both from within Afghanistan and from outside the country. This points to a deeper question in need of deliberation - if UNAMA succeeds in its role as an enabler for political stability and development, then how far would we, as donors, be willing to stretch in order to maximize the Mission's impact? I will limit myself to saying that Norway stands ready to engage constructively with the Council and the international community on the matter.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me turn the Council's attention to a question of increasing importance - that of a regional approach to the stabilization of Afghanistan. The situation in Afghanistan is a challenge to all countries in the region. It is therefore paramount that all of Afghanistan's neighbours, as well as other major countries, be engaged in a constructive political dialogue and partnership in order to combat organized crime, drug trafficking and terrorism, and to promote trade, cooperation and the general integration of Afghanistan into the region. Allow me also briefly to comment on the question of funding for UNAMA. Last year's increase in the Mission's budget was significant and important, yet in recent months we have seen the demand for UNAMA's services grow faster than the increase in resources.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“These issues have been high on the Norwegian agenda for some time, and we should all join forces in further promoting these positive developments, which are of great importance in improving the overall situation in Afghanistan. At the same time, we note with concern some alarming setbacks during the same period, in particular the deterioration of the security situation in some areas of the country and the increase in civilian casualties compared to the same months of 2008. In the light of 09-38734 the political progress achieved on the ground and with a View to the elections in August, it is crucial to ensure that military activity - now expected to increase over the summer - does not serve to alienate the Afghan population from the international community.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In terms of progress, we are encouraged by the positive developments of the past few months: the expanded role of the Afghan National Army and the Afghan National Police, the advancement in designated priority areas, such as agriculture, as well as the gradual alignment and improved coordination of international contributions. We are also pleased to note that the preparations for the upcoming elections continue and have been carried out without any serious incident so far. We further welcome the observations on the emergence of three interlinked strategic shifts in Afghanistan: increased emphasis on civilian efforts, focus on subnational governance and service-delivery, and alignment of international efforts, that is, the aid effectiveness agenda.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me first thank the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2009/323) and Mr. Kai Eide for his refreshingly frank and honest remarks. I would also like to take this opportunity to commend all the women and men of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for their tireless efforts, and the Government and people of Afghanistan for their unyielding commitment to building a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. Norway shares this commitment, and we remain fully dedicated to doing our part financially, militarily and politically. It was with great interest, therefore, that we read the Secretary-General's report, in which a mixed picture of progress, challenges and setbacks is painted.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The protection of civilians is a comprehensive issue that requires comprehensive analysis and a concerted international response. That implies improving respect for international humanitarian law. It also implies providing United Nations peacekeeping operations with strong mandates, as well as the resources required to fulfil those mandates. Combating impunity and holding perpetrators accountable are key to protecting civilians in armed conflict and ending sexual violence.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Norway would also like to see the Security Council make use of the most effective measures at its disposal, including targeted sanctions, to make it clear that sexual violence is unacceptable and that perpetrators will be held accountable. It is unacceptable that impunity for these extremely severe crimes seems to be the rule, not the exception. Norway supports the referral of such crimes to the International Criminal Court and consideration of sanctions against Member States, as well as non-State actors, that perpetrate these criminal acts. It is also our obligation as Member States to ensure that violators are brought to justice. It is our duty to ensure that the whole United Nations family - funds and programmes and peacekeeping missions - strengthen its focus and allocate resources in order to protect women and girls.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“An important step towards preventing sexual violence in conflict was taken in June last year, when the Security Council adopted resolution 1820 (2008), on women, and peace and security and sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. The Security Council recognized sexual violence as a security problem - a problem that requires a systematic security response. We are satisfied that the adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) has ended the debate on whether or not sexual violence belongs on the Security Council agenda. We look forward to the Secretary-General's report on the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008). We expect the recommendations to be forceful and comprehensive, resulting in a strong response from the Council.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Sexual violence and rape occur every single day in armed conflicts and have tragic consequences not only for the individual, but for the whole community. Sexual violence leaves lasting scars for many generations to come, making peacebuilding extremely difficult. It is crucial that these acts not be viewed as separate, individual crimes. In many cases, they are calculated tactics of war and should be treated as such. Crimes of rape and sexual violence in armed conflict must be placed higher on the international agenda. The systematic use of rape has rightly been recognized as a war crime both by the Council and by the International Criminal Court.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“There is an urgent need to strengthen respect for international humanitarian law in order to improve the protection of civilians in armed conflict. A key concern is to secure humanitarian access to those in need of assistance. We also need to ensure that those who violate international humanitarian law are held accountable. There is a need to strengthen the obligations of States and non-State actors with regard to international humanitarian law. Promoting respect for international humanitarian law requires engaging also non-State actors. We welcome the proposal by the Secretary-General to hold an Arria formula meeting to discuss the experiences of the United Nations and non-Governmental actors in engaging armed groups. Women and children are often forced to bear the heaviest burden when it comes to the consequences of armed conflict.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Here Member States - and not only troop-contributing countries - should pull together to provide the necessary systematic training, based on the forthcoming guidelines on protection. Norway would like to take this opportunity to focus on two main issues, namely the need for increased respect for international humanitarian law and the need to effectively combat sexual violence and rape in armed conflict. The many violations of humanitarian law that we have seen in the past few years, in particular with regard to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, is a cause for grave concern. The targeting of civilians has serious humanitarian consequences and represents a threat to peace and security.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Norway welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2009/277), and especially the recommendations on improving humanitarian access, upholding humanitarian law, the safety of humanitarian workers and holding violators of international humanitarian law accountable. A key issue ahead will be how to translate the recommendations of that report into decisions by the Council and, ultimately, into results on the ground. Norway also looks forward to the independent study on protection mandates for peacekeeping operations, to be presented shortly by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. We expect that the study will provide concrete guidelines on protection that can quickly be effectuated in the field.”
2009-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6151Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At the same time, we encourage them to further explore the possibility of strengthened interaction in pursuit of synergies, without jeopardizing the efficiency of the Committees' work. Terrorism is a concern for all States, and all States have a clear interest in following the work of the United Nations on these issues. We commend the Committees' efforts to increase transparency and we encourage them to continue to consider ways of improving information-sharing with the broader United Nations membership.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We have taken due note of the Committee's eighth programme of work. We are encouraged to see that the Committee will continue its outreach activities and promote dialogue with a view to ensuring strengthened implementation of the resolution. Regional seminars, as organized by the Committee, contribute to capacity-building and information-sharing. Norway has contributed financially to those seminars. Norway submitted its sixth report on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) earlier this year. We look forward to continued cooperation and interaction in that regard. Norway stands ready to consider any request for technical assistance to enhance the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). We appreciate the initiatives to enhance coordination between the three Committees.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source