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“We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2022/381), and I thank today’s briefers for highlighting the continuing challenges to humanitarian action, clearly demonstrating that we must make better use of all tools available to us. Let me start by focusing on five of these tools. First, the conclusions adopted by the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict must be implemented. They are important practical measures both for parties to conflict and for the United Nations to enhance the protection of children. The children-in-armed-conflict mandate is crucial, and the Council should look at enhancing the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in prevention.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Before concluding, let me again stress that an inclusive political settlement is the surest path to economic recovery and development, improvement of the humanitarian situation and strengthening the protection of civilians. A stable situation will enable Norway and other partners, together with Sudanese authorities, to do more than current precarious circumstances allow. UNITAMS continues to play a key role in supporting the Sudan in reaching this goal. Allow me to be frank: in the current situation, UNITAMS is indispensable. Norway therefore fully supports the renewal of UNITAMS mandate.”
2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source
“It is also important to address the root causes of recurrent conflicts. But this requires political will — and resources. Mobilizing resources, including for the joint security-keeping force and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, is first and foremost the responsibility of the authorities, with UNITAMS mandated to provide support, including through the Permanent Ceasefire Committee. National authorities also bear the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians, including children, and for the prevention of conflict. Signatories of the Juba Peace Agreement, as well as non-signatories, must take urgent and concrete actions to de-escalate and reduce risks of further conflicts, and take active steps to refrain from further harming civilians.”
2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source
“Any agreement or Government resulting from a non-inclusive process will lack credibility with the Sudanese people and the international community. Moreover, there will be no real progress until the authorities have established an enabling environment. Violence in response to peaceful demonstrations must stop, and all remaining political detainees released without delay. Ending the state of emergency will also send a positive political signal. Norway is greatly concerned about negative developments in Darfur. The subnational violence has ethnic dimensions, which reminds us of the situation in 2003-2004. This should serve as a warning. The Juba Peace Agreement is important, but only if it is fully implemented. Swift and effective implementation of the transitional security arrangements remains critical.”
2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source
“Against this disturbing backdrop, Norway fully supports the joint efforts of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS), the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development aimed at undoing the political crisis. Their role as facilitators is crucial. However, the search for a sustainable agreement should be Sudanese-led and Sudanese-owned. Historically marginalized groups must also be brought into the process. This includes women and youth — and let me underline the importance of prioritizing their full, equal, and meaningful participation. We appreciate in particular the engagement of women’s rights groups, as mentioned by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General.”
2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes for his comprehensive briefing, and for his and his team’s tireless efforts in an increasingly challenging environment. I would also like to welcome our new Sudanese colleague to today’s meeting. The Sudan is in a dire situation. The current national crisis may be the worst the country has faced since independence in 1956. While the political deadlock continues, violence has caused immense human suffering in Darfur, with tensions high in other parts of the country as well. The killing and injury of civilians, sexual and gender-based violence and grave violations against children have been documented, and the economic crisis and poor harvests have led to increased prices and constrained supplies, which has had an alarming impact on food security.”
2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source
“Supporting independent and pluralistic media and ensuring the safety of journalists can therefore also help reduce tensions and prevent conflict. I thank you once again, Madam President, for placing this issue on our agenda. I look forward to this being a continuing discussion on how we can prevent and counter disinformation and other challenges resulting from the misuse of digital technologies, without losing sight of the immense benefits that such technologies offer to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“They can help promote inclusion in decision-making processes by allowing access for groups that have traditionally been excluded, such as women and minority groups, including through the use of video-teleconference in the Security Council itself to facilitate the participation of more and diverse civil society briefers. Disinformation also remains a challenge in many areas, including posing a risk to our own United Nations peacekeeping missions, for example, when false information is spread to create a more hostile environment among the communities that the peacekeepers are deployed to help. Yet the best defence against disinformation is a free, independent and professional media sector. It is essential that the media are free to convey important information, ask critical questions and report on human rights violations and abuses.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“The misuse of digital technologies can affect peace and security globally, for example, through Internet shutdowns or the massive spread of disinformation. Norway is concerned that the evolving misuse of the digital domain can bring about consequences that may escalate tensions, including human rights violations and abuses. Wilful restrictions on access to the Internet, in full or in part, represent but one type of misuse. The spread of targeted disinformation through digital technologies represents another — one that often limits people’s access to reliable information at times when it is needed the most. Nevertheless, we should not underestimate the positive effects of digital technologies.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“At the same time, digital technologies may also raise concerns and challenges. When used for malicious purposes, there is no doubt that they can pose a threat to international peace and security. Today’s discussion is therefore at the core of the mandate and the responsibility of the Council. Digital technologies are brought about and used not only by States. That underlines the importance of cooperation between States and other stakeholders. We need to cooperate with all those that develop and use technologies, including with academia and non-governmental organizations. Only by working together can we make sure that new technologies help us move forward in a direction that benefits us all. The United Nations forms an important global platform for such interaction.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the briefers for their very interesting statements. I also thank the United States for facilitating this important discussion within the Security Council. Over the past year the Council has engaged, in different formats, in discussions on technology and security, from the Arria Formula meeting on emerging technology and security held in May 2021 by the Permanent Mission of China to the open debate in June, when Estonia put cybersecurity on the Council’s agenda for the first time (see S/2021/621). This is a timely continuation of those discussions. Emerging and evolving digital technologies present great opportunities in a number of areas. Indeed, without digital technology, the Security Council itself would not have been able to function during the initial stages of the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“The devastating humanitarian situation means that the Security Council must abide by its unified and collective duty to support the Syrian people. The people of Syria are counting on the Council. We must not fail them.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“With several hundred trucks every month, the cross-border mechanism remains a critical lifeline for millions in need in north-west Syria. Month after month, it delivers food, medical items and shelter — all monitored and checked. It is clear that there is no other alternative that could replicate the scale, scope and benefits of that operation. Without the cross-border mechanism, millions of lives would be at even greater risk. The Council must prevent that from happening. As co-penholders, we also welcome the progress in implementing early recovery projects. The increased funding and recognition of early recovery in the humanitarian response are important steps. Sustainable solutions are key to preventing a further increase in the number of people in need. That work must continue.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“In resolution 2585 (2021), the Council recalled the need for all parties to respect the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law, which includes ensuring full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. Ireland and Norway, as co-penholders, strongly support the use of all modalities to deliver aid to the millions of Syrians in need. This week’s arrival of another humanitarian convoy across the conflict line into the north-west is very welcome. We commend the United Nations and its partners for making progress on those cross-line deliveries. However, more can, and must, be done. We call on all parties to support cross-line deliveries to all parts of Syria, depoliticize aid deliveries and grant the necessary security guarantees to ensure the safe passage of cross-line convoys and their personnel.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Women and girls are put in a particularly vulnerable situation, underscoring the need for their continued participation in the design and implementation of the humanitarian response. We are deeply concerned that violence and forced displacement have resulted in limited access to education and health care and have had dire psychosocial effects on children. Parties to the conflict must immediately cease the grave violations and abuses of the rights of children. We urge all parties listed in the Secretary- General’s annual report on children and armed conflict (S/2021/437) to develop, and fully implement, action plans to end, and prevent, violations against children in Syria. With the overwhelming and increasing humanitarian needs in Syria, it remains critical that the Security Council stand unified in its resolve to mitigate them.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“I make this statement on behalf of the co-penholders of the Syria humanitarian file, Ireland and Norway. I offer many thanks to the briefers for making clear the sheer breadth and depth of the humanitarian needs across Syria. As co-penholders, we remain deeply concerned about the almost 15 million Syrians who need humanitarian protection and assistance for their survival. Soaring food prices have led to widespread and deepening food insecurity. Humanitarian assistance is keeping people alive. We must scale up. We welcome the substantial pledges made at the Brussels Conference. They show the continued commitment of donors to supporting the people of Syria. Syria is a dangerous place for children to grow up, as we just heard. In many parts, children and their families live in fear of death, violence and sexual assault.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“That must also be matched by human rights due diligence and frameworks that are compliant with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. We underline that the assessment must lead to conclusions that are bold enough to make a real difference, while also remaining implementable. In conclusion, this is what we believe should happen now. First, we should consolidate and uphold the strong mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali as a key stabilizer for Mali and the wider region. In parallel, we should use the upcoming joint strategic assessment as an opportunity to have a serious discussion on innovative future solutions. Norway stands ready to support such discussions.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“In the light of the regrettable Malian decision to withdraw from all the organs and bodies of the G-5 Sahel, this initiative makes up a particularly timely attempt to find common solutions on security, governance and development issues for the region. We look forward to former President Issoufou’s lead on that issue, in cooperation with the United Nations, the AU, ECOWAS and the G-5 Sahel — building on the experience of its Joint Force. New thinking around security for West Africa and the Sahel should have a holistic approach and ensure ownership by countries of the region. The engagement of coastal States is also positive. Discussions cannot shy away from tougher issues, like financing and mandates for robust, regionally led, operations.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Reports of increasing human rights violations and abuses in Mali and other countries must be followed by full access for independent investigations. We echo the Secretary-General’s call for the authorities of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) to uphold and protect human rights. That is important for the success of efforts to combat terrorism, improve security and gain the trust of communities. Particular attention must be given to the situation of children. Norway also remains concerned about recent worrisome reports, which include allegations of human rights violations and abuses committed by the Wagner Group. Accountability must be ensured. Turning now to solutions, we welcome the news of a joint strategic assessment for the Sahel.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, while governance crises continue — hampering Governments from fulfilling their responsibilities — we cannot delay our humanitarian responses to people in need. In many countries, food prices and the number of food-insecure people are increasing drastically. Such needs must be addressed urgently. In the light of this deteriorated situation, Norway has allocated approximately $25 million to humanitarian efforts in the Sahel and the Lake Chad region in 2022. We continue to support policies and development programmes to ensure long-term access to food, water and sanitation, health services, education and livelihoods. And, as Ms. Solange Bandiaky-Badji explained, climate-smart solutions will also increasingly be necessary.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“I also wish to thank the briefers for their very valuable insights. As the Security Council saw during our trip to the Sahel in October, the region still needs our support. We were therefore encouraged by the Secretary-General’s recent visit to West Africa. His visit highlighted alarming situations in the political, humanitarian and human rights spheres. In order to turn negative political trends in more constructive directions, agreed timelines and calendars for return to constitutional order will be necessary. We support the efforts of the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to support Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Conakry and Chad’s returns to constitutional order.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“That is a key example of the positive partnership that the Secretary-General’s good offices can provide. We strongly support all efforts made to bolster accountability, risk mitigation against trafficking and access to comprehensive services for survivors. I started my remarks today recalling the obligation of Member States to settle their disputes through peaceful means. Russia started this senseless war. Russia must immediately, completely and unconditionally withdraw all of its military forces from the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“The crippling impact of Russia’s war on the food security of millions is unacceptable. There are abundant indications that massive-scale war crimes are being committed. Those atrocities will not be forgotten. Individuals at all levels will be held to account. There must be accountability for the sake of the victims and all the people of Ukraine. We welcome the fact that the International Criminal Court and the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine will continue to coordinate, cooperate and work together with others to investigate possible violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Also, earlier this week the United Nations signed a framework of cooperation with Ukraine on the prevention of and response to conflict-related sexual violence.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“While we are relieved that the safe passage operation to evacuate civilians from the Azovstal steel plant was successful in bringing some to safety, the poor condition of many of the evacuees shows the urgent need to allow for the humanitarian voluntary safe passage of thousands of civilians and hundreds of wounded out of the city. Norway is deeply worried that Russia’s intensified hostilities in eastern Ukraine will lead to a fresh besiegement of entire cities and towns and that the suffering and bloodshed that has engulfed Mariupol may be repeated elsewhere. We call on Russia to immediately end its relentless attacks on civilians. The continued bombardment of civilian infrastructure must also stop. Ukrainian ports must be reopened to allow wheat and grain to reach those in need globally.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“We welcome yesterday’s joint statement by a cross-regional group of freedom of expression mandate-holders. We agree that it is precisely during times of war and armed conflict that the right to freedom of expression and free access to information must be vigorously defended. It is instrumental for the promotion of lasting peace, understanding the causes of conflict and ensuring accountability. We continue to be alarmed by the humanitarian situation, including in Mariupol. As United Nations High Commissioner Bachelet highlighted, it seems that international humanitarian law has not merely been ignored but seemingly tossed aside. Safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to people in need must be allowed immediately.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Let me thank Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths, High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet and Tetiana Luzan for their sobering but very important insights into the daily reality of millions of Ukrainians. I also extend special thanks to the Secretary-General for his briefing and for his recent visits to Russia and Ukraine. He has our strong support to use his good offices in the quest for a peaceful solution to the senseless and horrific war in Ukraine. Norway recalls that all Member States, under the Charter of the United Nations, have the obligation to settle their international disputes by peaceful means. We support all sincere efforts towards political dialogue, negotiations and mediation. But it is Russia that has chosen to start an unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine and must take steps to end it.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Let me conclude by addressing the situation in the north-east. We are concerned about increased tensions, exacerbated by bombing, sieges, price hikes and water shortages. The situation is explosive and may spiral out of control. Such a situation would strengthen terrorist groups like the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. We therefore urge all parties involved to urgently contribute to lowering tensions.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“We call on all parties to allow humanitarian actors, such as the International Committee of the Red Cross, to visit detention centres and carry out their important work providing information to the families of victims. Earlier in April, we all heard the briefing of Mariana Karkoutly at the open debate on conflict-related sexual violence (S/PV.9016). She drew particular attention to the troubling reports of the use of sexual violence in detention settings in Syria and provided a grim picture of how sexual violence is used to humiliate, punish and silence the voices of politically active women. We must heed her words. We call for an end to all sexual and gender-based violence in Syria and simultaneously underline the irreplaceable value of women’s full, safe, equal and meaningful participation in political processes.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“And we call on all participants to prioritize constructive engagement towards concrete outcomes. That is vital for building trust and confidence. Norway will continue supporting the Syrian-owned and Syrian-led political process, and we reiterate our support to the Special Envoy’s “step for step” approach. Let me also highlight again the issue of persons who are missing and unlawfully deprived of their liberty. We are deeply concerned about the lack of progress on the release of detainees and the dissemination of information to families of the missing. So many Syrians are personally affected and have no information on what happened to their family members. We underline that progress on this file is essential for breaking through the current political stalemate.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Special Envoy Pedersen, Assistant Secretary-General Msuya and Ms. Nirvana Shawky for their briefings. It is clear that advancing the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) must be central in the weeks and months ahead. We urge all Syrian and international parties to commit to prioritizing a sustainable political solution to end this 11-year war. We welcome the seventh session of the Syrian Constitutional Committee, which took place in Geneva a few weeks ago. We are encouraged that all delegations offered at least some revisions to some of the texts. However, much more determination will be needed to make real progress. We take note of what the Special Envoy said about plans to reconvene another round of negotiations on 28 May.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“Building a foundation for the Palestinian State, within the context of the two-State solution to the conflict, will continue to be our aim.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“Norway will reconvene the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians (AHLC) in Brussels, hosted by the European Union, on 9 and 10 May. Preliminary reports tell us that progress has been made on several of the priority projects that were defined in Oslo last November. The parties and the donors will therefore continue to review their status, and they will set goals for efforts during the second half of this year. There is a need to strengthen the Palestinian Authority (PA) as a trusted and legitimate Government for its people. There is also a need for well-functioning and financially sustainable institutions, providing essential public services to the Palestinian people. The PA must implement the necessary reforms to achieve that.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“All civilians must be protected, especially children. The human rights of Palestinians and Israelis are equally important. We condemn all acts of terrorism, including those recently seen in Tel Aviv and other locations in Israel. We also condemn the firing of rockets from Gaza into southern Israel. While addressing the immediate challenges on the ground, we should also not lose sight of the underlying causes. The Israeli occupation and settlement activity, as well as violence against civilians, are drivers of this conflict. We need more long-term solutions and, most important, a political horizon. Norway remains committed to the two-State solution and will continue its efforts to that end.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his remarks and for all his efforts to calm tensions on the ground. Our first and foremost priority must be to avoid a new escalation, such as we saw in May last year. All parties, including political and religious leaders, must contribute to lowering tensions. The integrity of the holy sites and the historic status quo in Jerusalem must be upheld and fully respected, and we acknowledge Jordan’s important role in that regard. Those with influence on the ground should have access to adequate channels of communication that can be used to avoid misunderstandings. Dialogue between religious leaders should also resume. Stun grenades, rubber bullets and Molotov cocktails have no place inside a mosque. Israeli security forces must act proportionally and in line with international law.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021 (2022) · source
“We urge the parties to implement the joint mechanisms, and we call on the leaders of the Sudan and South Sudan to redouble their efforts to reach an agreement on the final status of Abyei.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“Finally, it is important to recognize that the current impasse on the final status of Abyei reflects the severe democratic challenges that mark the transitions in both the Sudan and South Sudan. We encourage the Governments of both countries to promote inclusive political processes that consider the views of the local populations. Cross-border cooperation is, and will continue to be, key to a future where the people enjoy security and development. Practical confidence-building measures also create a conducive environment. Neither side should see the ultimate solution as a zero-sum game. In conclusion, Norway strongly supports the renewal of UNISFA’s mandate.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“It will strengthen cooperation and build trust between the communities on the ground. We urge the parties to resume meetings of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee. It is also critical that efficient visa procedures be applied in order to ensure timely recruitment and replacement of police and military personnel, as well as human rights expertise and other civilian personnel. In addition, it is critical that the Athony airstrip be accessible. Secondly, we value UNISFA’s continued efforts to foster dialogue and trust among the communities of Abyei. And we strongly encourage the Force’s continued engagement in supporting women-led peace initiatives, as well as its efforts to promote the rule of law and human rights. Closer cooperation among UNISFA, United Nations agencies and civil society should be considered in that respect.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“It is of the utmost importance that the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) remain fully operational and ready to use force when required to protect civilians at risk of physical violence. That includes the deployment of formed police units. Furthermore, we urge the Sudan and South Sudan to support the work of UNISFA. Let me add three additional points to today’s discussion on UNISFA and the situation in Abyei. First, Abyei is a contested area with a very troubled past. There is no doubt that UNISFA plays an invaluable role in providing security and stability. There is, however, no progress on the most contested issue — whether Abyei will belong to the Sudan or South Sudan. While that remains unresolved, the implementation of joint mechanisms, as stipulated in the June 2011 agreement, is important.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Hanna Tetteh for their insightful briefings. Like others, Norway congratulates Ms. Tetteh on her new assignment and is very much looking forward to engaging with her on her important and broad Horn of Africa mandate. I am also pleased to see that the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan are participating in today’s meeting. Norway remains deeply concerned about the high level of tension in and around Abyei. We call on the Misseriya and Ngok Dinka to refrain from attacks in connection with the seasonal migration. And we appreciate all local initiatives aimed at conflict prevention and resolution. Moreover, we appreciate the Force Commander’s efforts to prevent and resolve conflicts, in accordance with his mandate.”
2022-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9020 (2022) · source
“We also applaud the hospitality and solidarity extended by Ukraine’s neighbours, and we encourage countries to keep their borders open to all those seeking protection, without discrimination. Russia alone is responsible for the war in Ukraine and for its devastating global consequences. We are acutely aware of the war’s negative impact on the cost of staple foods, fertilizers and energy across the globe and how it is exacerbating poverty, food insecurity and humanitarian needs. Russia can choose to stop this war — to end the aggression against its neighbour. That is the only way to end the humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine and beyond.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“The response must therefore be gender- and age-sensitive and tailored to meet distinct needs, with particular attention paid to unaccompanied children, who are extremely vulnerable. Access to education and health services, including for sexual and reproductive health, must also be a top priority. Norway is impressed by the resilience of the people of Ukraine. Local services, communities and responders — even those affected by the conflict — continue to serve people in need. And we commend the response mounted by local and international humanitarian organizations. As the needs grow, so must efforts to step up the response and engage directly with affected people. We continue to call for safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to people in need.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“Norway echoes the Secretary-General’s call for a humanitarian pause to allow safe passage for civilians and the delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid. The brutality and sheer scale of this rapidly evolving crisis puts civilians at great risk and demands protective responses at unprecedented levels — from local communities and areas receiving internally displaced people and refugees to international humanitarian organizations and so many in between. All countries taking in displaced people must ensure their immediate identification and registration and put in place measures to protect them from further risk and harm. Women and children account for 90 per cent of all those who have fled Ukraine.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“As internally displaced persons or refugees, they face increased risk of sexual and gender- based violence, trafficking, abuse, psychosocial trauma and family separation. Russia is solely responsible for creating that situation. All Russian attacks on civilians must stop. Russia’s invasion is a blatant violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. We welcome the investigation of possible war crimes and crimes against humanity initiated by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, as well as the establishment of the commission of inquiry to investigate war crimes committed in the aggression against Ukraine. There must be accountability. Perpetrators must be brought to justice. Russia is choosing to cause the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since the Second World War.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“I thank the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration for setting out the devastating human consequences of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. We are appalled by Russia’s ongoing offensive in Donbas and the relentless attacks against civilians and vital civilian infrastructure across Ukraine, including in urban areas. Russia has intentionally created a humanitarian disaster, particularly in Mariupol, where civilians have been trapped in cellars for weeks without food, water, electricity, medicines and other basic necessities. At the same time, Russia continues to carry out missile attacks on Kyiv and Lviv. No one is safe in any part of Ukraine. As we heard today, 12 million Ukrainians have now fled their homes.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“Lastly, we all recognize that the elephant in the room is the lack of political will. By sending a strong collective signal in all Council decisions and in our dialogue with conflict parties, we must remind them of their obligations and influence their actions. And we must insist on women’s full, equal and meaningful participation and protection from violence, not merely as an end in and of itself but as a prerequisite for peace and stability. I hope that the Council will send a strong signal today, clearly condemning any and all use of conflict- related sexual violence.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“Murad and the United Kingdom on tomorrow’s launch of the Murad Code, an important initiative to place survivors right at the centre of investigations and documentation of conflict-related sexual violence. Financing and resources go hand in hand with monitoring and the implementation of all three of those recommendations. As highlighted by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and echoed by United Nations-Women, UNFPA and civil society, the scale of the resources is far from equal to the scale of actions needed on the ground. Council members and the broader United Nations membership must join forces to ensure that the United Nations and civil society organizations have the necessary expertise, financing and access in place.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we must invest in providing access to coordinated health care and services and legal services and information. A commendable example is the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) one-stop centres, which are established in cooperation with local authorities, such as the one in Mosul, Iraq. Thirdly, placing the needs of survivors at the centre of our efforts also means promoting and supporting their agency. They themselves must be allowed to define and design what they think are the necessary measures for prevention, protection and accountability. As Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 Patten has highlighted, reparations are what survivors of conflict-related sexual violence request the most and yet still receive the least. Let me also congratulate Ms.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“In that spirit, I will put forward three recommendations that Norway firmly believes will promote accountability and prevention if sufficiently scaled up and addressed jointly through multi-stakeholder coordination. First, we must build the capacity of law-enforcement, security and military sector personnel in both United Nations peace operations and national institutions. That helps reinforce accountability structures, tackles underlying structural inequalities and attitudes, and ensures that policies and action plans are actually put to use. A good example is how the specialized police team for sexual and gender-based violence of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is supporting South Sudan’s National Police Service.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“In Ukraine, we are deeply shocked by the atrocities committed against civilians in places that have been held by Russian forces, as well as the disturbing reports of conflict-related sexual violence. Ukrainian women and girls are placed further at risk by targeted Russian attacks against civilian infrastructure, forcing displacement and family separation and depriving victims and survivors of access to essential health services. In the Security Council, we are still discussing what a comprehensive, human-rights based and survivor-centred approach means. In order to make the move to actual implementation, we must recognize the root causes of conflict-related sexual violence and dare to suggest concrete measures.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source
“Their testimonies remind us how participation and protection are inextricably linked. We see in Syria, as Ms. Karkoutly so powerfully testified, conflict-related sexual violence in detention settings; a heightened risk of sexualized violence against displaced women; and negative coping mechanisms, such as child labour and early and forced marriages. Those are of particular concern. In Ethiopia, we are horrified by the numerous reports, including Ms. Berhanu’s account, of systematic rape and gender-based violence. We welcome the Commission of Human Rights Experts on Ethiopia, which was established by the Human Rights Council to investigate allegations of human rights violations and abuses by all parties. That is essential for accountability, prevention and reconciliation.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016 (2022) · source