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lines on the record: 35
first: 2004-10-28
most recent: 2009-01-14
sittings or episodes: 5
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“Further, we call upon the States Members of the United Nations to elaborate further on the concept of the responsibility to protect, as well as on human security as additional response mechanisms in the protection of civilians and in ending conflicts. I wish to conclude by reiterating the commitment of the Government of Tanzania to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and its willingness to work with the international community in this regard.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The best protection for civilians is to end conflicts. It is thus of greater importance to address the causes of conflict in the first place. As the Secretary-General once said, without peace there cannot be development, and without development there cannot be peace. In that regard, we call upon the international community to work with the United Nations to cause development to prevail at sustainable levels. Safety for civilians in camps for refugees and IDPs would go a long way towards dissuading civilians and children from following the path of war. Besides bad governance and lack of democracy, ignorance, disease and poverty are also factors driving of civilians and children to joining armed parties, be they militias or disputed Governments.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We have the Peer Review Mechanism in tandem with the New Partnership for Africa's Development; we have various pacts and protocols at the level of African subregions, such as the Pact on Security, Stability and Development, under which a protocol on the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their property rights was elaborated. Similarly, a protocol on the prevention and punishment of the crime of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and all forms of discrimination has been elaborated. I believe that subregional organizations elsewhere have similar instruments. The United Nations needs to collaborate with regional institutions in order to strengthen these instruments. It is of great importance to support all efforts geared towards protecting civilians in armed conflict.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We therefore urge warring parties to respect international law, in particular international humanitarian and refugee law, and allow free access for humanitarian aid and workers and ensure their protection. The responsibility to guarantee international peace and security is a matter for all Members of the United Nations, individually and in our regional and subregional organizations. In that endeavour, we are all responsible, not only for our acts for or against peace and security, but also for acts of those in areas of our jurisdiction. The United Nations and regional and subregional organizations all have a role to play. I will illustrate this using the African region as an example.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We condemn all parties that perpetuate all forms of violence and violations of human rights against civilian populations. Indeed, the protection of civilians is a matter of human rights obligations in all its manifestations, for victims are robbed of their dignity irrespective of who they are or who they support in a conflict. It is unacceptable that civilians should be left to suffer as conflicts rage on. We must act to end impunity, in our national capacities and collectively. National and international legal systems need to be strengthened to ensure that justice takes its course for those who abuse and violate human rights and that victims are adequately compensated.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In doing so, we reaffirmed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and stated, inter alia, that we have a duty to step up our efforts to promote and protect all human rights and to prevent, stop and redress all human rights violations. That is a duty we have to fulfil as we deliberate the protection of civilians in conflict. The protection of civilians in armed conflict is not an option for warring parties - it is mandatory. While parties to a conflict are duty-bound to protect civilians, in particular the most vulnerable groups, such as women and children, what we are witnessing on the ground is very different. Civilians, and in particular women and children, have become direct targets in wars. Women and children are subject to atrocities such as rape, sexual and gender-based violence, forced labour and all forms of violence.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066Resumption1 (2009) · source
“At the outset, let me thank your delegation, Mr. President, for organizing this debate. We also thank Mr. John Holmes, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his informative briefing. This debate comes at an opportune time, as it is taking place 60 years after the adoption of the Geneva Conventions, which provide for the protection of civilians in time of conflict. It is distressing that there are still many conflict situations in many parts of the world where civilians are in dire need of protection and where their human rights and dignity are grossly violated. On 10 December 2008, we commemorated in the General Assembly 60 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It is thus imperative that programmes being undertaken in conflict areas have a strong focus on children. We request the Secretary-General to ensure that trained and adequately resourced child protection advisers be stationed in all peacekeeping missions. Furthermore, children's concerns should be mainstreamed in peace processes and in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes with a focus on long-term community-based reintegration. Adequate resources should be made available to those child-focused programmes. We urge the Security Council to remain seized of this issue.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We have to hold perpetrators of those crimes accountable so as to end impunity. In that regard, we acknowledge the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in bringing the perpetrators to justice and call upon Member States to support the ICC. We also urge national Governments to strengthen the rule of law in their countries and to bring the perpetrators to justice. Furthermore, we call upon the Security Council to consider targeted sanctions against perpetrators. One of our greatest challenges in protecting children is to end conflict. We need to tackle the root causes of war as well as to address other political, economic and social issues that can improve the situation of children and other civilians in situations of conflict.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“That trigger is suggested in view of the adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) on sexual violence in armed conflict, as well as of the magnitude of the problem of sexual violence perpetrated against children. The continued violation of the rights of children, particularly in situations of conflict, is a matter of serious concern. My delegation is further concerned by the escalating incidences of rape and sexual abuse of children, especially girls, in times of conflict. We strongly condemn all violations of the rights of children, including rape and gender-based violence, the use of children as instruments of war, such as human shields, perpetrators of attacks, spies and suicide bombers. We also condemn attacks on civilians and public property, especially those targeting schools, teachers and recreational areas.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We are further encouraged by the results achieved through the monitoring and reporting mechanism that was established under resolution 1612 (2005). However, we note that, despite those encouraging results, the situation on the ground is far from satisfactory. More concerted efforts are required to maintain the momentum and to further improve the lives of children affected by armed conflicts in all situations. In that regard, we request that the Security Council consider monitoring the other grave violations in addition to the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. We can start the addition of other violations in phases, beginning with sexual and gender- based violence as a trigger for action.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We also wish to commend the work of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, under the leadership of France. We call for more support for the Office of the Special Representative and for the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict in the discharge of their mandates. The Security Council has come a long way since the adoption of resolution 1261 (1999), its first resolution on children and armed conflict, which has been followed by five other resolutions. Those resolutions and the presidential statements that have been issued on this subject matter have laid the foundation and the framework for the protection of children in armed conflict. We are encouraged by the progress that has been achieved in the protection of children in conflict situations as a result of continuous engagement by the Security Council on the issue.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We thank the delegation of Viet Nam for organizing this open debate on children and armed conflict. The situation of children in armed conflict is a serious concern and warrants special attention by the Security Council. We also thank the Secretary-General, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, the Assistant Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, the Executive Director of UNICEF and the representative of the non-governmental organization for their contributions to the debate this morning and for their efforts to improve the situation of children affected by armed conflict. My delegation wishes to commend the efforts of the Special Representative and to place on record our support for her work.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating that the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania strongly condemns all acts of sexual and gender-based Violence in all their manifestations. It is in this regard that Tanzania joined in sponsoring last year's General Assembly resolution 62/ 134, entitled "Eliminating rape and other forms of sexual violence in all their manifestations, including in conflict and related situations", and is among the sponsors of the draft resolution to be adopted today. We are willing to work with the international community to end sexual and gender-based violence as well as to end impunity.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that regard, efforts to encourage women to report it when they are attacked, as well as mechanisms to assist the victims, need to be in place. In addition, programmes to strengthen the rule of law need to be implemented so as to end impunity and provide justice for the victims. In the longer term, community-based interventions to address the health, psychosocial and educational needs of children and adults, including men and boys, affected by and implicated in the violence need also to be in place. This means that interventions need to be carried out during and after a conflict. While we believe that national Governments have the primary responsibility for the protection of their nationals, the support of the international community, as appropriate, is critical in addressing sexual violence in conflict situations.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“There 08-3908] is thus an enormous challenge to the international community as a whole and to peacekeeping missions in particular to ensure that civilians are protected. We are encouraged that sexual violence is included in some peacekeeping protection of civilian mandates. These mandates, however, need to be matched with political resolve and resources, doctrine and guidance. In the same vein, the national defence policies of troop-contributing countries need to be explicit and emphatic on protection of civilians, including women and girls, in the training of troops for peacekeeping missions. Equally, national laws must be robust in dealing with those responsible for such acts of violence. Sexual violence in conflict situations needs to be addressed holistically.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Such acts of targeted violence add new dimensions to regional and international peace and security. We call upon all parties to conflict to end these barbarous acts and to take measures to protect civilians, including women and girls. The Security Council needs to send a clear message to parties in armed conflicts that sexual violence in any manifestation is not condoned and that stern measures will be taken against the perpetrators so as to end impunity. We thus call upon Member States to comply with their obligations to prosecute perpetrators and to support the work of the International Criminal Court in that regard. It is unfortunate that civilians, and in particular women and girls, are increasingly being targeted in current warfare. Humanitarian law is being blatantly violated and perpetrators escape with impunity.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It is unfortunate that, despite the numerous calls made to protect women and girls, there has been an escalation of systematic and brutal acts of sexual violence and abuses as calculated instruments of war against civilians, especially women and girls. The Security Council, with the support of Member States, needs to take bold measures to stop this trend. It is our expectation, therefore, that this open debate will lead to recommendations that will enable the Security Council to respond effectively to the use of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict situations and to galvanize concerted international action against such crimes. It is high time that we recognized sexual violence in conflict situations as a pervasive criminal act with global repercussions.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mr. President, allow me to congratulate you for organizing this open debate on women and peace and security. By focusing our discussion on sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, the Security Council will be sending an authoritative message of condemnation to those parties that are perpetrating or condoning such acts in conflict situations as well as a message of hope to the victims. This debate is also contributing to defining an international code against sexual violence in conflict situations. I thank the President of the General Assembly, the Deputy Secretary-General and all the presenters for their informative presentations on this subject earlier today. The concern for the protection of women and girls against sexual and gender-based Violence has been reflected in various Security Council documents.”
2008-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5916Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In conclusion, we urge the Security Council to continue to be seized with the issue of children and armed conflict and make it one of its priority issues.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“While progress has been made on improving the situation of children in armed conflict, the situation on the ground is still unsatisfactory and is becoming more complex. We need also to address the root causes of conflicts, as well as other political, economic and social issues that can improve the situation of children and other civilians in situations of conflict. At the same time, we need to support the rehabilitation and the reintegration of all children who have been associated with armed forces. In that respect, there is an express need for child protection mandates and child protection advisers in all Department of Peacekeeping Operations and Department of Political Affairs missions, as appropriate.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We would thus call upon the Security Council to extend the monitoring and reporting mechanism to all situations of children in armed conflict, not only those on the agenda of the Council. It is therefore important that the monitoring and reporting mechanism be supported and adequately financed. We commend the efforts of the Security Council and its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict in following up on the reports from the monitoring and reporting mechanism. We would, however, encourage members of the Working Group also to undertake field visits to see the reality on the ground. We welcome the Working Group's adoption of the toolkit on children and armed conflict. The Security Council is encouraged to make greater use of the toolkit.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The monitoring and reporting mechanism that has been created through resolution 1612 (2005) has invigorated our quest to improve the situation of children in armed conflict. We are encouraged by the positive results on the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism, including the creation of awareness and dialogue on the issues affecting children in situations of conflict. The mechanism also provides a good example of teamwork and collaborative efforts among Governments, United Nations country teams and civil society organizations on the ground. We note also that other countries that are not on the agenda of the Security Council have volunteered to implement the monitoring and reporting mechanism. That is testimony to its usefulness.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We need to send a clear message that those violating the rights of children, including those recruiting children and using them to fight adult wars, will be prosecuted with the full weight of international law. We thus call upon Member States to end impunity and to prosecute those responsible for violations of the rights of children. We commend the efforts of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and the International Criminal Court in prosecuting such persons and urge Governments to support their work. We would further request the Security Council to consider targeted measures for the worst offenders, especially those who are repeatedly mentioned in the reports of the Secretary-General.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The gravity of rape and sexual violence and abuse lies not only in the physical trauma they cause, but in the long-term psychological trauma as well. Means to provide assistance and support to victims of rape, sexual violence and abuse have thus to be provided. We note the decline in cases of sexual violence and abuse brought against peacekeepers. We urge the Secretary-General not to relent on the zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse. We also condemn the attacks on civilians and public properties, especially those targeting schools and teachers. Stern measures need to be taken against all those who are in violation of international law relating to the rights and protection of children in armed conflict.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It is a matter of serious concern that many children are losing their childhood and even their lives as a result of ongoing conflicts in different parts of the world. It is even more disturbing that, now, children are not only caught in the crossfire of the warring parties, but are more and more becoming deliberate targets and unwitting victims of violence and abuse. Children are forcibly turned into cannon fodder and killing machines as child soldiers and are lured into destructive covert missions. My delegation is further concerned with the escalating incidences of rape and sexual abuse of children, especially girls, in times of conflict. We strongly condemn rape and sexual violence and abuse in all of their manifestations.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the outset, allow me to join other speakers in congratulating Panama on having organized this open debate on children and armed conflict. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children and Armed Conflict, the Executive Director of UNICEF and Jo Becker from Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict for their comprehensive updates on this issue. We wish to state our satisfaction with the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and UNICEF in the protection of children and the promotion of their rights in situations of armed conflict. We also thank the Secretary-General for his detailed report on children and armed conflict (S/2007/757) and welcome the recommendations contained therein.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In all of those situations, women bear the brunt of the consequences. It is thus necessary to ensure that peacekeeping efforts also take into consideration the fight against HIV/AIDS. Finally, allow me to reaffirm the commitment of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“This will have adverse effects on the growth and stability of African economies and society. HIV/AIDS has impacted conflict situations and peacekeeping. It has been documented that HIV infection rates are higher in African armies than in the rest of the society. Women are therefore vulnerable to infection through acts of sexual and gender violence perpetuated against them by the enemy armies, the national armies and some unethical peacekeepers. HIV/AIDS may also affect peacekeeping efforts, as armies may not be able to deploy whole contingents to peacekeeping missions, thus depriving women of the required protection. The peacekeepers are also prone to spreading AIDS in areas where they are deployed and when they return to their home countries. They are also apt to be infected by the local population.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In recognition of women's participation, the Great Lakes peace process has provided women with a space in which to discuss their contributions, first through national meetings in which a large number of national stakeholders were involved and later at a regional meeting. The recently concluded regional meeting in Kigali, Rwanda, has produced a declaration that will be read to the heads of State when they convene their meeting in Tanzania in November. We wish to commend UNIFEM's role in facilitating the meetings in this endeavour. When we discuss women, peace and security, we cannot leave out the impact of HIV/AIDS on women in conflict situations and in peacekeeping processes. The disease is claiming the larger part of the productive sector of our population.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We urge that the role of women in these processes should be built into peace agreements from the very beginning and urge Member States to increase the number of women participating in police forces and the military and to increase the number of women in civilian decision-making positions. In this regard, we applaud the Secretary- General's efforts to increase the number of women and to mainstream gender in peacekeeping operations and we request continued efforts in that area. We would like to echo the observation of UNIFEM. that without women's equal participation and full involvement in peace-building, neither justice nor development will be possible in a war-torn society's transition to peace.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) will also require raising the awareness of the conflicting factions and all the players involved in peace processes to enable them to understand the provisions of the text and thus to build consensus on its implementation requirements. Here we also need to build the capacity of local communities, including women's groups, to explain the terms of the resolution in order for them to advocate on its behalf. One challenge before us is how to achieve the effective participation of women at all levels and stages of peace processes.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The failure to provide adequate protection to women during conflict, as well as in peacekeeping situations, is a matter of serious concern and merits our concerted efforts to address the situation. We thus urge the close cooperation of the United Nations system and other regional organizations. In the case of Africa, collaboration with the Africa Union and its new organs is necessary. It should be noted, however, that collaboration with regional organizations will require the capacity-building of those organizations in terms of technical, human and financial resources.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the report of the Secretary-General on women, peace and security. The report contains insightful information and provides recommendations that should be taken seriously by all Member States. We also welcome the report of the United Nations Development Fund for Women entitled, "Getting It Right, Doing It Right: Gender and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration", which includes case studies from the field providing more insights into the situation at hand. We note with concern that, although significant achievements have been recorded in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), there are still major gaps and challenges in all areas.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“My delegation is pleased to participate in this open debate to mark the fourth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security. Allow me at the outset to thank the presenters for sharing with us information, as well as their views and experiences on the implementation of the resolution. This landmark resolution has provided a mechanism for the protection of the rights of women in conflict situations, as well as ensuring their participation at all stages and levels of peace processes. As we celebrate the fourth year since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we need to ensure the sustainability of the achievements registered so far and to put more effort into addressing the challenges we have encountered or are expecting to encounter as we advance further in its implementation.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source