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Kazragiene

lines on the record: 86
first: 2011-10-28
most recent: 2014-06-25
sittings or episodes: 12
sources: un-security-council

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“Let me begin by expressing our appreciation to the Nigerian presidency for convening an open debate on conflict-related sexual violence, an issue that plagues and exacerbates many contemporary conflicts. We thankthe Secretary-General forhis comprehensive report (S/2014/181) and recommendations, including the country-specific ones, and the updated annex on suspected perpetrators. We also sincerely commend Ms. Zainab Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, and her team all over the world for their hard work and dedication, as well as the members of the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, the Friends of 1325 and the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. Our sincere congratulations go to Ms.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We note that MINUSTAH has progressively disengaged from operational support activities and that further progress is needed in the areas of the rule of law, such as justice and accountability. At the same time, we underline the importance of consolidating the achievements in Haiti and of ensuring their sustainability by both the Government of Haiti and the United Nations community. In conclusion, Lithuania wishes once again to express its gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the MINUSTAH troop- and police-contributing countries, as well as the United Nations country office in Haiti. We remain committed to continuing our support to the Haitian Government in its efforts to promote a national dialogue, peace and security and to build a stable future for its people.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Additional efforts should be taken in line with the United Nations system's commitment to supporting the 10-year National Plan for the Elimination of Cholera in Haiti 2013-2022. We are pleased that the MINUSTAH presence is continuously adjusted in line with the progress achieved in the country. With regard to the future of MINUSTAH, we are analysing the five options put forward by the Secretary-General for the new United Nations configuration following the completion of the consolidation process in 2016. We look forward to the results of the planned full-scale United Nations-wide strategic assessment in order to form our informed position. At this stage, we are of the view that any decision should reflect the balance between the scope of the mandates of all peacekeeping missions and the resources allocated to them.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“That is a security concern for the nation, whose women are an intrinsic part of the process towards reconstructing Haiti. In that regard, Lithuania recalls resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), which reaffirm the important role of women in peacekeeping. We call for the incorporation of gender perspectives in all United Nations peace and security efforts, including within MINUSTAH. We remain concerned about the cholera situation in Haiti. There were fewer cholera cases during the reporting period, with the Pan-American Health Organization forecasting 45,000 infections in 2014, down from nearly 700,000 cases from October 2010 to 31 January 2013. At the same time, the number of cholera cases in Haiti is the highest in the world.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“The misconduct and human rights violations of police officers should therefore be immediately addressed. Further progress is needed to improve pre-trial detention conditions so as to resolve cases of illegal detention. The rule of law is absolutely critical to good governance and stability. As stated in the Secretary-General's report, we note with satisfaction that Haiti's commitment to international cooperation, in particular on human rights issues, has strengthened, We commend Haitian efforts to enhance gender equality and to set the conditions for greater opportunities for women. We note, for example, that gender considerations have been taken into account in the recruitment of new student magistrates. However, gender-based violence and increased violence against women in Haiti remain deeply troubling.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“We welcome President Martelly's call for national unity and dialogue and a more collaborative relationship between Parliament and the executive branch, as demonstrated in the inter-Haitian dialogue that was launched in January. We commend the progress made during the reporting period in implementing the conditions-based consolidation plan of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The plan has shown tangible results in meeting the professionalization target of the Haitian National Police as the national authorities assume greater responsibility in establishing the rule of law. Local authorities should assume even greater ownership of security and safety in Haiti. An effective National Police is essential to the long-term peace and security solutions for the country.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Sandra Honore' for her briefing and for her efforts. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/162). We reaffirm our continuing support for the Mission. Lithuania associates itself with the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union. We are pleased with the advancement of the political process in Haiti. We commend the decision to conduct local and national elections no later than 26 October and presidential elections in 2015. The elections should be inclusive and transparent. The United Nations presence in Haiti should be ready to provide its support to the electoral processes. The consolidation of democracy and institutions remains an important pillar of the United Nations support to Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“The Committee's letter regarding the seizure by Yemeni authorities of arms and related material has gone unanswered by Iran since May 2013. Recent official reports on the interception of a vessel allegedly carrying weapons to Gaza are also worrying and need to be investigated by the Committee and its Panel of Experts without delay. Lithuania supports all efforts geared to finding a comprehensive negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue that would fully reassure the international community of the exclusively peaceful nature of its nuclear programme. It is the hope of my delegation that Iran's recent engagement in E3+3 talks will also translate into its meaningful cooperation with the Committee.”
2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source
“As the next annual report of the Committee's Panel of Experts is due in May, we need to make sure that all relevant recommendations contained in the 2014 report are duly addressed. In that regard, we welcome discussions on the implementation assistance notice related to a catch-all clause, and hope for speedier progress following the adoption of a notice related to an equivalent provision of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006). Iran's repeated violations of the conventional arms embargo are a matter of great concern. Despite the complete ban on the export of any arms from Iran and the ban on the supply of major conventional weapons to Iran, there have been reports of weapons transfers to Syria, to non-State actors in Gaza, and to a number of States.”
2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source
“Pending the comprehensive solution of the Iranian nuclear issue, all Security Council sanctions imposed on Iran remain in effect. Iran is required to cooperate fully with the international community on all outstanding issues before the measures imposed by the Security Council can be lifted. Member States, in their turn, are obliged to rigorously implement the sanctions regime. Their Government and private entities, as well as their nationals, must strictly adhere to restrictions related to engagement with their partners and Iran. The work of both the Committee and the Panel of Experts in verifying compliance with relevant Security Council measures should therefore remain unaffected.”
2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source
“At the same time, we welcome the 24 November 2013 plan of action agreed by the E3+3 and Iran as the first confidence-building step. We further call on Iran to engage constructively with the E3+3 in reaching a comprehensive agreement on all outstanding issues and welcome another round of talks that took place on 18 and 19 March in Vienna. We are encouraged by the fact that the six initial practical measures foreseen in the framework for cooperation between the IAEA and Iran have been implemented. We also welcome the agreement on the next seven practical measures. The overarching goal of the ongoing negotiations is to build mutual trust and confidence that Iran will not be able to build nuclear weapons, in return for which the economic and financial sanctions be lifted.”
2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Quinlan for his quarterly briefing and to commend the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and its Panel of Experts for their important and dedicated work. Lithuania remains concerned about the nature of Iran's nuclear programme and its failure to comply with numerous resolutions of the Security Council and the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) obliging Iran to suspend all reprocessing, heavy water and enrichment-related activities. In his latest report, the Director General of the IAEA has once again noted that the Agency was not in a position to conclude that all nuclear material in Iran was used for peaceful activities and that it remained concerned about the possible undisclosed military dimension of Iran's nuclear programmes.”
2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.35 am.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite His Excellency Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Permanent Representative of Brazil, to participate in this meeting in his capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2014/105, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the restoration of constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau. I now give the floor to Mr. Ramos-Horta.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau and Mozambique to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Ramos- Horta, who is joining today's meeting via video- teleconference from Bissau.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“There will always be some disagreement within the international community on how to respond to a given situation, but when tens of thousands of civilian lives are threatened, the world expects the Security Council to unite and act.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Again, we see the Rome Statute as an example of how the traditional approach of retributive justice might be supplemented by two distinct forms of victim redress, namely, reparations ordered by the Court and support provided to victims independently by the Trust Fund. Lithuania welcomes the work of the informal expert's group on the protection of civilians as an important forum for keeping the Council informed of protection developments on the ground, and encourages the continuation of that practice and exploring ways to make greater use of the Group. Civilians still represent the vast majority of victims in armed conflicts. Given the changing nature of the concerns related to the protection, the Security Council has to play a role in finding adequate solutions.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The Security Council would also benefit from streamlined practices in its response to alleged violations of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. Lithuania strongly believes that the Council's powers to refer situations to the International Criminal Court provide a unique opportunity to make accountability applicable all around. The role and essential rights of victims must not be overlooked when considering accountability. Lithuania welcomes the trends in modern international criminal justice that empower victims and bring retributive and restorative justice closer together.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Lithuania attaches great importance to the timely recourse to and firm reliance on fact-finding mechanisms. Given the independent and permanent nature of the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission, we call on all States to consider accepting its oversight and making use of its good offices, including in cases ofnon-international armed conflicts. The primary obligation to ensure accountability and compliance lies undoubtedly with national jurisdictions. Therefore, in the long-term, investment in strengthening their capacities to investigate and prosecute individual perpetrators is the key. International justice and reconciliation mechanisms were designed to support and complement such national efforts in bridging the immediate gaps.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“We were glad to be part of successful efforts advocating for strong norms aimed at preventing arms transfers that could be used to commit or facilitate violations of international humanitarian law, in particular attacks directed against civilians, gender-based violence and violence against women and children. Lithuania strongly believes that accountability is not only about bringing justice when compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law has not been observed, but also about sending a message of deterrence to all potential perpetrators that such lapses in compliance will not be tolerated. Credible information on violations of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law should be both a prerequisite and a trigger for efforts to ensure accountability.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“As part of their effort to protect civilians, the Lithuanian armed forces focus both on limiting military actions in operational areas and on improving the situation of civilians by providing medical care and undertaking demining activities and gender-related training for local populations. Lithuania regularly supports projects related to the destruction of small arms, antipersonnel mines, cluster munitions and unexploded ordnance. Lithuania believes that the Arms Trade Treaty will help to reduce human suffering by ensuring a more responsible arms trade.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“As a State party to all international humanitarian law instruments, including the Geneva Conventions, its Additional Protocols and treaties limiting or prohibiting the use of certain types of weapons, Lithuania strongly believes that international humanitarian law is an indispensable tool in protecting all persons affected by armed conflict. The Lithuanian national commission on the implementation of international humanitarian law, established in 2001, coordinates the promotion and dissemination of international humanitarian law to the military, the police and the general public.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“I thank Argentina for holding this important debate, and the briefers for their valuable input. Lithuania aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. As today we are commemorating the tenth anniversary of the deadly attack against the United Nations Mission in Iraq, let me stress the importance of and our shared responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of all those - United Nations personnel, humanitarian aid and medical workers - who serve in order to safeguard peace and security. I would like to focus on two issues, namely, compliance with and strengthening accountability for violations of international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“One example of a common area of concern with potential for further cooperation and action is resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions on women, peace and security. A more formal framework for interaction, regular exchanges of views or open briefings between the two bodies may constitute a welcome and useful practice. This year marks a milestone for the International Criminal Court. It has delivered its first verdict. With greater support by all, the ICC will make a difference in our quest for sustainable peace.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Lithuania believes that once a referral has been made, the Security Council should exercise responsibility for making that referral effective. This relates in particular to adequate arrangements for financing. The Security Council might also consider extending an obligation of cooperation to all Member States, and providing specific steps that concerned States should take. The ICC relies primarily on the assistance from concerned States and requires international support when domestic support is insufficient or lacking. The Security Council should extend a greater degree of cooperation with the ICC also through diplomatic and political support, the coordination of its sanctions regime and the strengthening of peacekeeping mandates. The ICC and the Security Council in their interaction have gained a great deal of experience.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The powers vested in the Security Council present both an opportunity and a great responsibility. If exercised improperly, they could undermine the credibility not only of the ICC and the whole system of international justice, but primarily the Security Council itself. We believe that the Security Council would benefit from consistent and coherent practices that meet the expectations of certainty, predictability and impartiality in its response to alleged international crimes. The Security Council has thus far referred two situations to the ICC. Many strongly believe that the Security Council should also refer other ongoing situations. Developing a coherent approach to referrals would facilitate the process of determining when a referral should be made.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“It also bolsters international humanitarian law and human rights law by playing an important part in their interpretation and enforcement. It could and should be an effective tool of preventive diplomacy that the Security Council may refer to it in carrying out its mandate. The complementary nature of the ICC reminds us that the best investment in the long run is the building of national capacities to investigate and prosecute international crimes. The Security Council has its own unique role in the system of international justice, derived from both the Rome Statute and the Charter of the United Nations. When it considers that there is a threat to peace and security, the Security Council may refer a situation to the ICC, thus extending the reach of its jurisdiction to States that are not parties to the Rome Statute.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I wish to congratulate Guatemala on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month, and to commend you, Mr. President, for convening this critical debate. Lithuania aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. Peace and justice, as linked in the Rome Statute, need to be regarded as mutually reinforcing imperatives. That link, however, is often tested by practical and moral dilemmas. Being a State party to the Rome Statue and the Agreement on the Privileges and Immunities of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Lithuania strongly supports the ICC in its struggle as an important arbiter of international justice. Its existence reflects our common determination to end impunity and to uphold accountability for the most serious international crimes.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“To cite but two examples, one project aims at consulting local medics and patients on midwifery and other women's health- related questions at the provincial hospital. Another important development project for local women and their organizations was dedicated to strengthening the capacity of the provincial administration and local non-governmental organizations to prepare and implement their own projects. Finally, Lithuania calls on the Security Council to use its authority to ensure that all resolutions, including those on mission mandates and their renewal, integrate and advance the women and peace and security agenda.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Wendy Patten, to coordinate implementation of the 2004 OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality. The improvement of the status of women, in particular in countries with identified patterns of conflict-related sexual violence, starts with addressing the very basic issues involved in enabling women to live a more decent life. The experience of Lithuania and other partner countries in Afghanistan, where Lithuania is leading a provincial reconstruction team, shows that women's empowerment and full participation at all levels of economic, political and social life are key not only to peace and security but also to poverty reduction, economic recovery and sustainable development.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We welcome the joint strategy on gender and mediation launched by the Department of Political Affairs and UN-Women, and look forward to its further implementation. Successive chairmanships of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), including that of Lithuania, have sought to include gender issues within the scope of OSCE activities related to peace and security. Ministerial Council Decision 14/05 builds in part on resolution 1325 (2000) and calls for engaging women in conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation. In October, the OSCE held a major conference in Sarajevo entitled "UNSCR 1325: Moving Beyond Theory to Maximize Security in the OSCE". This year, the Lithuanian OSCE Chairman-in-Office appointed his Special Representative on Gender Issues, Ms.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Working Group on Gender Equality and Women's Rights, co-chaired by the United States of America and Lithuania, discussed, among other priority issues, women and peace and security. The conference showed that, in many parts of the world, the involvement of women is still low. Indeed, women could and should play a bigger role in human rights and security monitoring and establish early warning systems to generate information about specific threats, peace talks, donor conferences, elections and decision- making. Lithuania attaches particular importance to conflict prevention. We support the first General Assembly resolution on strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes (resolution 65/283), which, inter alia, advocates the enhanced role of women in peace mediation.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“With respect to national action plans, we note with interest the references in the Secretary-General's report to the practices in some countries of providing for the production of shadow reports of civil society organizations as part of their monitoring mechanisms. Following the adoption of its national action plan, Lithuania intends to apply for membership in the Group of Friends of resolution 1325 (2000). Last June, women leaders from all parts of the world - Special Representative of the Secretary- General Wallstrom among them - met in Vilnius at a conference entitled "Women Enhancing Democracy: Best Practices" under the Lithuanian presidency of the Community of Democracies, and shared their experiences and best practices in enhancing the role of women.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As announced by Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaite during the General Assembly general debate in September (see A/66/PV.16), Lithuania drew up its first national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2011. We seek through the national action plan to facilitate outreach to our society concerning the aims of the resolution, to promote and protect women's rights, to encourage them to participate in international military and civil operations and missions, to involve more institutions and non-governmental organizations, and to streamline activities at all levels.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000) is relevant to the implementation of Lithuania's foreign, security and development cooperation policy objectives, as well as our participation in international peacebuilding and peacekeeping missions. Lithuania was one of 38 Member States that contributed to the Secretary- General's report on women and peace and security (S/2011/598*). The Lithuanian National Programme on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men 2010-2014 raised, for the first time, gender issues in the national defence system and included measures for training gender experts who will now prepare Lithuanian personnel in this area for deployment to missions and operations.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Allow me at the outset to welcome the Nigerian presidency of the Security Council this month and to express my delegation's appreciation for its having convened today's debate. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by observer of the European Union. Lithuania is firmly convinced that national, regional and international activities related to peace and security should take gender issues into account by protecting women and promoting their participation as beneficiaries, practitioners and decision-makers. Resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions on women and peace and security provide us with a useful framework in this regard. We support the prompt and full implementation of these resolutions.”
2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source