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first: 2005-02-17
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“While those measures are important steps in the right direction, we believe that efforts must continue until the Council has established an effective and independent mechanism to review listing and de-listing decisions. Norway therefore supports the proposal that has been made to establish a review panel of independent experts mandated to issue non-binding recommendations on de-listing. That proposal preserves the prerogatives of the Council and strengthens the legitimacy and effectiveness of the sanctions regime. We take this opportunity to encourage the Council to consider adopting such a mechanism. Norway is a strong supporter of global efforts to promote disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We continue to stress the importance of the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in that regard.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We have followed with great interest the efforts undertaken by the Committee to implement resolution 1822 (2008), in particular the review of the consolidated list of individuals or entities associated with Al-Qaida, Osama bin Laden and/or the Taliban. All States concerned, and not only Committee members, have an obligation to provide accurate information related to the review of the entries on the list. We welcome the publication of the first narrative summaries describing the reasons for listings, and look forward to subsequent narrative summaries as the Committee's work in this area progresses. The Council has taken measures to better ensure respect for procedural rights and due process in relation to sanctions.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Our ability to resist shortcuts and laxity in the observance of human rights is a value that we need to defend at all times because, if we stray from those values, we undermine the rule of law, energize those who wish our societies ill and strengthen the hand of terrorists and their networks. There is no contradiction between security, on the one hand, and compliance with human rights and the rule of law, on the other. The measures we take must always comply with our obligations under international law, in particular human rights law, refugee law and humanitarian law. Norway fully supports the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999).”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In order for us to succeed, we need coordinated, strategic and sustained engagement by different parts of the United Nations system. In that respect, let me point to the important role of the CTITF, both in coordinating within the United Nations system and in mobilizing support among Member States. We note with satisfaction that the counter-terrorism bodies established under the Security Council are well integrated into the Task Force. We are also pleased that the Task Force has received more resources. Norway will continue to work with the United Nations to promote and support the integrated implementation of all four pillars of the Global Strategy. In responding to the threat of terrorism, short- term efforts must not undermine long-term goals.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Norway appreciates the opportunity to participate in this debate and we thank the Chairmen of the three Committees for their informative and interesting briefings here today. While we are fully aware that today's topic is the work of those Committees, I believe it could be useful to also briefly touch upon the important work of the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF). Terrorism continues to pose a threat around the world. The attacks that have been carried out serve as reminders of the need for more effective counter- terrorism measures. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is an important tool, in particular because of its global backing and its comprehensive approach. The shared will of all countries to work together towards a common goal is of great value and something we need to safeguard and harness.”
2009-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6128Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Norway will continue to support the MSU financially, in particular the standby team of experts. We encourage the entire United Nations system to take advantage of the unique expertise this team offers. The first team will complete its work in June this year, and we look forward to learning more about its experiences.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We commend the work that has been done on trying to recruit more women as mediators, but call for renewed and strengthened efforts from the United Nations and Member States to translate the words of resolution 1325 (2000) into concrete action - action that will bring women into the highest levels of mediation. In closing, I would like to welcome the improvement of the United Nations mediation apparatus, particularly the Mediation Support Unit. Last year's strengthening of the Department of Political Affairs meant that an increased number of mediation posts were covered by the regular budget, a development we strongly support. As stated earlier, mediation is a core activity of the United Nations and must also be at the core of the regular budget.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Among the peace negotiators deployed by the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union and Member States over the past decade, women have been few and far between. We know that women bring different issues to the table, and that they contribute to a more durable and inclusive peace. We know that we only recruit from 50 per cent of the talent pool as long as we do not include women in sufficient numbers. And we know that half of the population can feel excluded from the process and less committed to the outcome when they have not been part of the decision-making.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Last year in Kenya, we saw that the Security Council, the African Union, a former Secretary-General of the United Nations and other international actors, together with the Mediation Support Unit (MSU) and other parts of the Secretariat, were able to reach a successful outcome during the challenging post-election period. This is exactly what we want and what we would like future mediators to learn from. Like many others before me, I would like to draw our collective attention to the fact that today, almost 10 years after resolution 1325 (2000) strongly urged the United Nations and Member States to take action to bring more women into peace processes, very little progress has been made.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“He or she must be impartial to the parties themselves, but not to the actions of the parties. The mediator must be brought into the process as early as possible. A non-threatening, quiet diplomatic channel has the advantage of eliminating many of the political risks carried by a more public process. It also makes it more difficult for spoilers to undermine the work. The mediator's approach must be flexible, bringing all relevant actors, such as the United Nations, regional organizations, civil society and individual States together, complementing each other's efforts. The challenge is to make everybody coordinate their efforts.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We have to admit that this is not always the case today. Time and time again, we see the United Nations being forced to pass the hat among Member States to ask for voluntary contributions in order to do the job mandated in the Charter. It is our collective responsibility to ensure that the size of the Organization's regular budget matches the size of the job we are asking it to do, and it is the United Nations responsibility to be proactive and put this budget to good use in trouble spots around the world. Mediators grapple with widely varying situations, yet some aspects - dialogue and access, early engagement and a flexible and coherent approach - are crucial to all international mediation efforts. The mediator must talk to and have access to all parties involved.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The old adage that "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" holds true in international relations as well, and the United Nations is more often than not what the world looks to for the ounce of prevention, in the form of mediation and conflict prevention. It is no coincidence that two Secretaries- General - Kofi Annan and Dag Hammarskjold - the United Nations Children's Fund, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations itself have received the Nobel Peace Prize, all of them honoured for their work in pursuit of peace. We must never forget that preventing conflict was the main reason for establishing the United Nations, and we must make sure that the Organization is well equipped and ready to take on this responsibility whenever crises threaten to erupt.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me start by thanking the Secretary-General and his staff for their report (S/2009/l89), and Mexico for convening today's meeting. I would also like to thank the President of Burkina Faso, who initiated the process by calling for a high-level meeting on mediation and the settlement of disputes last year - a timely reminder of the importance of this subject. The very first paragraph of the United Nations Charter states that a key purpose of the Organization is to "take effective collective measures for the prevention and removal of threats to the peace". Mediation is a key instrument in this process, and consequently must rank among the core activities of the United Nations.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Other peacebuilding mechanisms, such as the Peacebuilding Commission and Peacebuilding Fund, should be assessed for a later stage. We pay tribute to the nations participating in the UNMIT operation, as well as to those contributing to the International Stabilization Force.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Norway is concerned that parliament again has postponed the long-awaited debate on the recommendations of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation on the Indonesian occupation. It is our hope that parliament will set a new date for the debate as soon as possible. Solutions to the recommendations of both this Commission and the Commission of Truth and Friendship must be found within the framework of applicable law and international human rights. A criminal justice approach needs to be complemented with a non-formal system of truth and reconciliation, as we have seen in other countries. Impunity runs the risk of undermining public trust in the rule of law. Norway supports an extension of UNMIT's mandate for a period of 12 months, at the Mission's current composition and strength.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“While the process must be led by the Timorese Government, Norway supports the continued efforts of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) to strengthen discipline and enhance civilian control. The Government must also ensure cooperation between the defence forces and their Indonesian counterparts in securing their common border. Norway believes further efforts are needed to solve the problem of the internally displaced persons. The judicial sector, which continues to be weak and overburdened, needs to be strengthened. Any political interference in the justice system must be avoided, as it may undermine public trust in the judiciary and jeopardize the separation of powers, as guaranteed by the constitution.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Norway supports the Secretary-General's assessment that, until these challenges are tackled, there is a danger that any progress could be derailed. Economic development in Timor-Leste will contribute to national stability. Norway will continue to support the Government and the United Nations in building a democratic State and fighting poverty. We recognize the progress made in including women and youth in the nation-building process and urge the Government to pay continued attention to these groups. Attaining durable peace and stability in Timor- Leste requires reform of the security forces. There is a need for clear separation of internal and external security responsibilities between the national police and the military.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“The situation in Timor-Leste has continued to improve in spite of the regrettable attacks on the Government in 2006 and most recently in February 2008. The United Nations plays a vital role in supporting stability and economic development in Timor-Leste. Norway commends the Government of Timor- Leste for its handling of the attacks in 2008. The Government moved decisively to assert its authority and rapidly re-established law and order. In the aftermath of the attacks, the Government took steps to resolve the problems of internally displaced persons and to reintegrate the petitioners into civilian life. Yet stability in Timor-Leste remains fragile. The underlying challenges that contributed to the recent crises, such as growing poverty, unstable security institutions and a weak judicial system, remain to be addressed.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We have succeeded in mobilizing today's high levels of contributions to the Palestinian Authority under the able leadership of President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Salam Fayyad. The Committee's meeting in September of this year confirmed the renewed commitment of all parties - Israel, the Palestinian Authority and donors - to support the creation of a Palestinian State. The willingness of donors to continue to support the process depends upon whether the parties achieve results. But the opportunity is there and momentum must be consolidated to achieve a negotiated solution to the conflict and the establishment of a viable Palestinian State.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Decisive action by key stakeholders is needed to support ongoing negotiations. As donors we need to remind ourselves of the connection between financial support and political results. We must join our efforts to support the peace process. Fragmentation among donors will only harm the prospects for peace. We welcome the recent adoption of resolution 1850 (2008), which, in paragraph 4, calls on donors "to assist in the development of the Palestinian economy, to maximize the resources available to the Palestinian Authority, and to contribute to the Palestinian institution-building programme in preparation for statehood". The Ad Hoc Liaison Committee remains the key instrument for mobilizing and coordinating donor support, working in tandem with the Annapolis process.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Israeli settlements and closures have evolved into a coherent infrastructure throughout the occupied territories. That infrastructure strangles the Palestinian economy, undermines Palestinian institutions and prevents the development of a Palestinian State. Settlements and closures have become a fundamental threat to the vision of two States. We have seen dangerous fragmentation on the Palestinian side. Militant Palestinians continue to undercut bilateral negotiations by indiscriminately aiming their violence at Israeli civilians. Negotiations may come to naught unless they are supported by Palestinian unity. Support for renewed reconciliation efforts is urgently needed, along with an effective ceasefire in and around the Gaza Strip. We are faced today by political uncertainty on many fronts.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049Resumption1 (2008) · source
“If the Palestinian Authority is unable to pay salaries, it will lose popular support. With restrictions on money transfers, the United Nations is unable to pay its staff and disburse emergency support. Such restrictions undermine legitimate institutions, bolster the black market economy and embolden radical organizations. Settlement activity continues to increase in the West Bank. Israel's 2007 census shows that the settler population increased from 130,000 in 1995 to more than 270,000 today. Israel deserves recognition for the evacuation of an unlawfully occupied house in Hebron two weeks ago, but we remain deeply concerned about the emerging pattern of destruction of Palestinian houses and evictions of Palestinian families. Those actions are contrary to international law and prejudice the outcome of future negotiations.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049Resumption1 (2008) · source
“For years we have heard warnings of the imminent collapse of the Palestinian economy. While the socio-economic situation remains dire, there have been some positive developments. Support from donors has increased. Negotiations between the parties continue. The Palestinian Authority is implementing key projects. But beyond those achievements, it is hard to see even the outlines of a sustainable Palestinian economy, unless Israel delivers on its promises to lift restrictions. Economic growth is key to political progress. The international donor community has spent years supporting Palestinian institution-building and promoting accountability. Actions such as Israel's recent restrictions on money transfers to Palestinian banks in the Gaza Strip undermine Palestinian institutions.”
2008-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6049Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We look forward to participating in the upcoming process in that regard with a View to achieving a legally binding treaty regulating the trade in such weapons as well as their munitions. 08-60919”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The Convention is the outcome of the Oslo process, an open process that was launched in 2006 and that included States, civil society, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the United Nations. We have achieved a result that represents a significant strengthening of international humanitarian law. The Convention on Cluster Munitions will be opened for signature in Oslo on 3 December. All United Nations Member States have been invited to the Convention on Cluster Munitions Signing Conference. Norway is convinced that the lessons learned from a humanitarian disarmament approach can be applied in other areas, such as regulating the international trade in conventional weapons. My Government reaffirms its support for negotiations on a forward-looking arms trade treaty.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“We need to lower the operational status of nuclear weapons that are deployed. All political leaders and relevant stakeholders must be engaged. We must forge new alliances and work across traditional political and geographical dividing lines. My Government is pleased to note that important results have been achieved in the field of eliminating categories of conventional weapons that cause unacceptable humanitarian harm. We applaud the landmark decision that was reached in Dublin on 30 May this year, when 107 States adopted the text of the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The new Convention prohibits all use, stockpiling, production and transfer of cluster munitions. It also deals with assistance to Victims, the clearance of contaminated areas and the destruction of stockpiles.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“It is encouraging to note the renewed interest in achieving the full elimination of nuclear weapons. There is a growing consensus that the existence of tens of thousands of nuclear arms does not enhance our security. Nuclear disarmament is an integral part of our common non-proliferation efforts. In February this year, Norway hosted an international conference on nuclear issues, attended by some of the leading experts from around the globe. A key message from the conference was the importance of the CTBT. A legally binding Test-Ban Treaty is crucial. We need new and deeper cuts beyond those provided for in existing arms control treaties. We need to explore ways to reduce the importance of nuclear arms in security policies, such as regional nuclear- weapon-free zones.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“We are also increasingly impatient at the lack of progress in multilateral efforts to prevent a possible new arms race. We regret that the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) has not entered into force, and it is deplorable that it has so far been impossible to negotiate a treaty banning the production of fissile materials for weapons purposes. It is imperative that we make progress in that field in the coming year. An erosion of the NPT would be a serious setback for multilateral non-proliferation efforts. Such an erosion would make a world free of nuclear weapons much more difficult to achieve. It is Vital that all States parties to the NPT do their utmost to contribute to a successful outcome. Norway is seeking to contribute to that end in various ways, including the cross-regional Seven-Nation Initiative.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Norway welcomed the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) and has provided funds to the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs for the promotion of that resolution at the regional level. But we must also recognize that global norms will have to be negotiated in relevant - and broader - multilateral bodies. It has been a firm Norwegian policy that multilateral arms control negotiations should be open to all United Nations Member States. Regrettably, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) is under growing strain. Equally regrettable are the unfulfilled expectations in the field of nuclear disarmament. While we applaud the significant reductions in nuclear arsenals that have taken place, we call for significantly deeper reductions on the basis of irreversibility, verification and transparency.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Let me start by thanking you, Mr. President, for this important meeting and for the opportunity that it provides for all United Nations Members to discuss essential disarmament and non-proliferation issues. The spread of weapons of mass destruction and the illegal proliferation of conventional weapons constitute a serious threat to international peace and security. The protection of peace and security is the core of the mandate of the Security Council, and the Council has an important role to play in supporting international arms control through determined action. Norway fully supports the resolutions adopted by the Council regarding specific proliferations concerns.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“We are pleased to note that the action plan has inspired similar processes among our partners and we are particularly encouraged to see women taking their rightful place in the peace processes in the Sudan and Nepal. We look forward to continuing to work with all Council members and other partners to ensure the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and women's equal participation in peacebuilding.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Thus, in our humanitarian efforts, Norway aims to ensure that women and men alike take part in all levels of the planning, organization and general management of refugee camps. Women must be systematically registered and treated as individuals rather than solely as members of a man's family, and camps should be organized so that single women and single men are housed in separate areas. The main responsibility for implementing resolution 1325 (2000) remains with individual Member States. The development of national action plans is a good way of initiating strategic actions, identifying priorities and resources, and determining responsibilities and time frames for monitoring implementation efforts. Norway adopted a national action plan in 2006 that has proven to be an efficient tool in the process of implementing the resolution.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Norway strongly supports the united effort of 12 United Nations entities in creating the United Nations Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict initiative, which will seek to improve coordination and accountability, support national efforts to prevent sexual violence and respond effectively to the needs of survivors. The lack of security within and outside of refugee camps is a major problem. Refugee and displaced women and girls are particularly vulnerable to sexual assault and sexual violence because of the conditions of dependency that are often created in camps. The distribution of food, the need to fetch water and fuel outside the camp area and poor sanitary conditions are all important factors.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The adoption in June of resolution 1820 (2008) on women, peace and security and sexual violence in situations of armed conflict was an important step. By stressing that "sexual violence, when used as a tactic of war in order to deliberately target civilians can significantly exacerbate situations of armed conflict and may impede the restoration of international peace" (resolution 1820 (2008), para. 1), the Council showed the world that it recognizes sexual violence as a security problem that requires a systematic security response. We are looking forward to the Secretary- General's report on that issue in June 2009.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“A recent Wilton Park conference took a closer look at existing efforts to prevent the targeting of women and children for sexual violence and found that military peacekeepers need a clear doctrine and guidelines for action for protecting women and girls. Strengthening and clarifying peacekeeping mandates with regard to sexual violence must be given even higher priority both within the United Nations system and at the national level. Violence against civilians during and after armed conflict, especially against women and children, makes reconciliation, durable peace and development much more difficult. Sexual violence against women and girls as a method of warfare is extremely destructive for the victims and for society as a whole.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Allegations of sexual misconduct by United Nations peacekeepers are still heard despite the Secretary-General's declared zero-tolerance policy. That shameful situation must end. It is clear that the zero-tolerance policy needs to be strengthened. It is time to establish better internal controls, develop more effective prevention measures and improve the investigation and prosecution capacity. Norway will once again encourage the Council to take action on the Secretary-General's recommendation on developing a monitoring mechanism to prevent and redress violence against women in armed conflict. That will also require efforts to improve United Nations internal auditing in this area, as well as efforts to ensure that troop-contributing countries commit to prosecuting offenders.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Eight years have passed since the Security Council adopted resolution 1325 (2000) - eight years in which we have seen a growing awareness in the Council of the need to include women in peace processes and peacebuilding efforts. This is a step in the right direction. But we are still far from a full implementation, and numerous challenges remain. Women's perspectives are still neglected in peace negotiations. Women's particular concerns and needs are overlooked or relegated to the bottom of the list of priorities. Women and girls continue to be targets and victims of injustice, assaults and sexual violence in armed conflicts and in post-conflict situations. And the issue of impunity for atrocities committed against women and children remains largely unresolved.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We expect the Government of Afghanistan to dismantle the system of corruption. In that regard, we welcome the anti-corruption law enacted recently by the Afghan parliament and look forward to it being implemented swiftly and effectively. We also expect the Government of Afghanistan to commit itself to the protection and promotion of human rights. By doing that, we are building a true and lasting partnership.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“The Declaration emphasizes the importance of holding fair, free and secure elections in 2009 and 2010. The upcoming elections are critical to stabilizing the fragile Afghan democracy. Norway is determined to support all aspects of the electoral process - politically, practically and financially. Ensuring the participation of women in the elections is of particular importance. I am pleased to announce that Norway has pledged to support the voter registration process with a total of $3 million for 2008. Norway remains committed to the development of Afghanistan. The concentration and prioritizing of development assistance will guide our efforts. As international financial assistance continues to increase, the Government of Afghanistan needs to demonstrate good governance and adequate delivery of services to its people.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“First, we must commit ourselves to working in a more coordinated way and to using our resources in a more effective manner, guided by UNAMA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Secondly, we must ensure better coordination of the different parts of the United Nations system and strengthen its operative programmes in Afghanistan. Thirdly, we must ensure that UNAMA is provided with the necessary resources in terms of personnel and security to fulfil its responsibilities with regard to its mandate. We endorse the recommendation of the Secretary-General to expand UNAMA's presence in the field and support the call for increased resources to that end. The Paris Declaration is an expression of the partnership between the international community and the Government of Afghanistan.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Norway fully supports those priorities in supporting the upcoming elections, good governance and the rule of law, increased aid effectiveness, institution-building and strengthening humanitarian access to vulnerable populations. In particular, I would like to underscore that the Government of Afghanistan, international donors and the United Nations should increase their efforts to meet the urgent humanitarian needs caused by the combined forces of conflict, drought and soaring food and energy prices. The Paris Conference also served to reaffirm our support for the strengthened role of UNAMA in leading and coordinating the international civilian effort. Our expressions of support should be accompanied by concrete action in the three following areas.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“The Paris Conference demonstrated that the international community is united in its long-term commitment to the Afghan people. The Paris Conference also made it clear that more needs to be done to ensure that the benefits of development reach all Afghans in all areas of Afghanistan. We, the Government of Afghanistan and the international community need to increase our joint efforts. We need to base our efforts on the priorities of the Government of Afghanistan, in close coordination with UNAMA under the strengthened leadership of Special Representative Kai Eide. Let me assure the Security Council that Norway is committed to doing its part. The recent meeting of the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board in Kabul on 6 July outlined the priority areas for the years to come based on the Afghanistan National Development Strategy.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“Let me at the outset express my condolences to the people and Governments of Afghanistan and India for their tragic loss that resulted from the heinous terrorist attack at the Indian embassy in Kabul last Monday. The attack was a reminder that, even though formidable efforts have been made to stabilize and rebuild Afghanistan, more remains be done. Norway welcomes the Secretary-General's report (S/2008/434) on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), the outcome of the Paris Conference on 12 June and the way forward. We also welcome the statements just made by Special Representative Kai Eide and Under-Secretary-General John Holmes. We recognize the achievements to date, but we also recognize that there are still many challenges ahead in ensuring stability and sustainable development in Afghanistan.”
2008-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5930 (2008) · source
“We 08-35364 therefore look forward to a successful outcome of the ongoing negotiations in Dublin on a comprehensive treaty to establish a complete ban on cluster munitions causing unacceptable harm to civilians. Such a preventive measure will certainly save lives and limbs. Safe, timely and unimpeded access for the delivery of humanitarian assistance is a crucial aspect of the protection of civilians. The Council has an important role to play in addressing that issue systematically. In that regard, Norway welcomes the initiative of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to develop a monitoring and reporting mechanism to facilitate more in-depth analysis of the causes and consequences of access constraints.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It is totally unacceptable that United Nations officials should be inactive witnesses to such atrocities or, even worse, part of such acts. The humanitarian problem caused by the use of cluster munitions has been well documented. In each and every conflict where such weapons have been used, they have caused large numbers of civilian casualties and injuries, both during their use and for many years after the conflict has ended. The use of cluster munitions leaves behind large amounts of unexploded ordinance that is highly unstable and continues to claim the lives and limbs of civilians for years and decades after the conflict has ended.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Norway urges the United Nations, Member States and non-governmental organizations to join forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example by expanding health services for survivors, focusing on transitional justice systems to build capacity to prosecute perpetrators, and finding means to prevent sexual violence from being perpetrated by ensuring that peacekeeping operations make life safe for women and girls. We support the recommendations of the Secretary-General that ad hoc judicial arrangements be established to address sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and in other situations where impunity prevails. The response of the Security Council to sexual and gender-based violence in situations of armed conflict must be intensified, including through the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Norway is deeply concerned about the continued use of sexual violence as a weapon of warfare. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and especially in the eastern part of the country, sexual and gender-based violence seems to have taken on epidemic proportions. It is unacceptable that impunity for such extremely severe crimes seems to be the rule and not the exception. Further, Norway supports the referral of such crimes to the International Criminal Court and the consideration of sanctions against Member States as well as non- State actors that perpetrate such crimes.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Norway welcomes this debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and would like to thank Under-Secretary-General John Holmes for his important briefing to the Council. Resolution 1674 (2006) was a watershed in the Council's work in the protection of civilians in conflict. The commitment and cooperation of Member States and the United Nations are key to ensuring the implementation of that resolution. The Council must systematically address the issue of protection in the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations. The issue of the protection of civilians must be mainstreamed into the work of the United Nations, including in reporting to the Council. A major challenge in the protection of civilians is combating sexual and gender-based violence.”
2008-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5898Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The scars - which are often mental as well as physical - take considerable time to heal. Health services that can contribute to normalcy and hope in the lives of women and girls take considerable time to establish and to work. Conversely, ignoring the health impacts of conflict can hamper stabilization and the consolidation of peace. We look forward to continue work with our partners to ensure that the relationship between conflict and health issues is better understood and taken into account in the areas of peacebuilding and conflict resolution. We invite members of the Security Council to join us in that effort.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In his summing up, the Foreign Minister of Norway referred to that - inter alia, by pointing to conflict as an area where sufficient attention has not been paid to focusing on health, and where specific focus could drive change, such as through the development and use of gender-specific health indicators to better assess peace and reconstruction processes; establishing road maps for health recovery as a peacemaking tool; and gaining empirical and gender-specific knowledge of the effect of health interventions at different stages of conflicts. Given that work's focus on the health impact of conflict on women and girls, I would like to take this opportunity to insist that we still need to improve our understanding of that impact, and that we need to act on it. One neglected area in that regard is health recovery after conflict.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source