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1. “Those organizations provide meaningful and sometimes life-saving to support to survivors in the absence of more lasting solutions, often facing reprisals of their own. We encourage Member States to keep such organizations at the forefront of considerations in all humanitarian and development funding and efforts.”

   2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “The Council and its subsidiary bodies should continue close collaboration with the Special Representative and her Office and give due consideration to a dedicated field visit on the topic of conflict-related sexual violence. Critically, resource and budgetary commitments to deploying women protection advisers to United Nations missions and offices should match the political commitment we heard around this table today. Otherwise, we simply pay lip service to what is a serious threat, not just to individual security, but to international peace and security. Finally, we wish to recognize the outstanding work undertaken by women-led organizations at the coalface, dealing with conflict-related sexual violence.”

   2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source

3. “Though we have seen some encouraging developments in strengthening rule-of- law institutions and national legislations on protection and reparations, there remains much more to do in that space. In that regard, we welcome the recent launch of the legal guidebook on State obligations on conflict- related sexual violence. Where national efforts fail, the international community, in particular the Security Council, has a duty to step up. Eight sanctions regimes of the Council include conflict-related sexual violence within their designation criteria. We believe that should be a prerequisite across all regimes and that the Council should continue to designate individuals who are specifically responsible for acts of sexual and gender- based violence, as done recently in Haiti and Yemen.”

   2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source

4. “That has been set out in numerous Security Council resolutions since the adoption of resolution 1820 (2008). Yet while our commitment to eliminating all forms of conflict-related sexual violence remains resolute on paper, translating that into reality remains a challenge. Civilians on the ground, mostly women and girls, continue to suffer, including in new and emerging manifestations, whether online, through the acts of mercenaries in private military companies or in gang warfare. Where acts of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict are ignored or even emboldened, that scourge will persist. Access to justice for survivors and accountability for perpetrators is absolutely essential.”

   2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source

5. “As the Secretary-General outlines in his report (S/2023/413), 2022 has exposed civilians to heightened levels of sexual and gender-based violence against a backdrop of shrinking civil-society space and the collapse of the rule of law in conflict settings. Across the globe, whether in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Myanmar, Ukraine or elsewhere, sexual and gender-based violence continues to be brandished as a weapon and tactic of war, and impunity regrettably remains the norm. First and foremost, we repeat the call on all parties to conflict to immediately cease all forms of conflict- related sexual violence. Furthermore, all States should commit to a zero-tolerance policy for crimes of sexual and gender-based violence, in line with their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”

   2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source

6. “I thank our briefers today. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our steadfast commitment to Special Representative Patten and to the work of her Office, which is so indispensable in shining a light on what is so often obscured. I commend the contribution of our civil-society briefers today, whose bravery is remarkable. They remind us that our approach to this most heinous of crimes must always be centred on survivors and prioritize their needs, perspectives and aspirations. Ireland aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union, the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security and the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect.”

   2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source

7. “In many contexts, the illicit transfer, accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons contribute to the persistence of those security challenges, exacerbating their impacts. That is a problem that we must address. Moving from conflict to sustainable development is never a straight line. It is a complex, but vital journey towards a safer, more secure and prosperous Africa. The international community has a critical role to play, in coordination with the African Union and subregional initiatives. Ireland is determined to support African countries in that collective effort. We are committed to investing in development programmes that prioritize conflict prevention and peacebuilding.”

   2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source

8. “That truly is a significant achievement and a testament to the determination of the Government of Mozambique and the supportive role of the United Nations, including the Office of the Personal Envoy. Peace is a process, not a destination. While the Silencing the Guns initiative is of course an important road map, we still have work to do to achieve its ambition. One source of concern is the increase in unconstitutional changes of Government. In other contexts, progress is held back by gaps in governance and a convergence of vulnerabilities and security challenges, such as terrorism, violent extremism, the surge of foreign fighters and mercenaries, corruption, transnational organized crime and the impacts of climate change.”

   2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source

9. “Today it remains true in many parts of Africa, where drivers of conflict are compounded by legacies of slavery, colonization, the imposition of artificial borders and the unjust exploitation of natural resources. Such challenges can be overcome with the right policies, the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, the inclusion of young people, effective leadership and support from the international community. Indeed, in recent years progress has been made, guided by the imperative to silence the guns and create conditions conducive to Africa’s sustainable development. Your own country, Mr. President, is an emerging success story. It is remarkable to think that the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process provided for in the Maputo Accord is nearing completion.”

   2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source

10. “I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened today’s open debate on this important topic, and congratulations on your presidency. My thanks also go to the impressive line-up of briefers for their insightful reflections. Ireland aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union. Having learned from the experience of conflict on the island of Ireland, we recognize the need to address the underlying socioeconomic factors that can fuel tensions and contribute to conflict. Poverty, inequality and marginalization can create fertile ground for grievances to take root. Addressing those issues is essential to achieving lasting peace. That was true in Northern Ireland.”

    2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source

11. “We urge the Russian Federation to immediately cease hostilities, withdraw unconditionally from the entire territory of Ukraine and refrain from further threats or the use of force of any kind against Ukraine or any other Member State. In sum, we urge Russia to turn away from war and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy. That is the right path, and the time to take it is now, before any more lives are ruined or lost.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8983 (2022) · source

12. “We appeal to all countries in the region to keep their borders open to all who are seeking safety and protection. Ireland is already providing humanitarian support, including core funding to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. We also recently announced a €10 million humanitarian package. When conflicts rage, outcomes that are unpredictable and even barely conceivable can become all too real. Threats to unleash forces that cannot be controlled, including threats of nuclear weapons, are utterly unacceptable. Ireland has long argued that nuclear weapons offer no security. Their use would cause devastation in the region and beyond, bringing a new blight on humankind for generations to come. That is not a prospect that any of us should be willing to contemplate.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8983 (2022) · source

13. “The Russian Federation must protect all civilians in Ukraine. We recall its obligations to respect international humanitarian law and human rights law. The safety of all humanitarian and medical workers must be assured. Humanitarian actors must not be prevented from ensuring the delivery of principled assistance where and when it is most needed. Ireland and its European Union (EU) partners are providing significant humanitarian support and we stand ready to do more. We commend our EU partners and Moldova for their generosity and solidarity in providing shelter to hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the war. They are deserving of our support in providing timely humanitarian assistance, especially to the most vulnerable — the elderly, the young and the sick.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8983 (2022) · source

14. “Cluster munitions are indiscriminate by their very nature, and we condemn any use of them in any circumstances. Ireland urges against attacks on infrastructure and installations, including nuclear power plants. Such attacks could have profound effects on the health of millions and render the surrounding environments uninhabitable for generations to come. Any armed attack or threat against nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes constitutes a violation of international law, including the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, the first Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions and the Statute of the International Atomic Energy Agency. We are also deeply concerned about the deployment of weapons and armaments and the conduct of missile strikes directly from the Chernobyl exclusion zone.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8983 (2022) · source

15. “The parties to the conflict must comply with international humanitarian law, including the obligation to attack only military objectives, the prohibitions on indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks and the obligation to take all feasible precautions in attacks. Ireland is gravely concerned about the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, which carries a particular risk of harming civilians and is in violation of those fundamental legal obligations. We are particularly concerned about the reports of the indiscriminate Russian attacks and shelling in Kharkiv, which are causing death and destruction among the civilian population. There have been reports that Russian forces have used banned cluster munitions. If confirmed, that will be a further damning indictment of Russia’s military aggression.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8983 (2022) · source

16. “The Russian Federation’s invasion has created a humanitarian catastrophe, compounding the suffering of millions with a rapidly rising toll of internally displaced persons and refugees in need of humanitarian assistance. Millions of people in Ukraine are grappling with the humanitarian consequences of a war not of their making. Innocent civilians, including children, are paying the terrible price of conflict. In Kharkiv, Kherson and elsewhere, we have seen significant damage to essential infrastructure that has left hundreds of thousands of people without electricity and water. It has deprived them of vital medical facilities, transportation services and means of communication. That is unacceptable.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8983 (2022) · source

17. “I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Griffiths and High Commissioner Grandi for their sobering briefings and urgent calls to action today. The Russian Federation’s unprovoked and unjustified further invasion of Ukraine continues to visit death and destruction on the country and its people, inflicting enormous hardship and suffering. Ireland stands in unwavering solidarity with the Government and people of Ukraine. They have shown extraordinary courage and resilience. This fresh onslaught comes on the heels of eight years of conflict in eastern Ukraine, where 1.4 million people were already displaced and relying on assistance to meet their daily needs.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8983 (2022) · source

18. “More time for due consideration of that language and its implications would have been very valuable. We urge States to continue to ensure that all measures taken by them to implement resolution 2624 (2022) comply with their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law. Moreover, we must do all that we can to ensure that attempts towards constructive dialogue between all parties to the conflict and the United Nations-led process, under the auspices of the Special Envoy, are not adversely affected. Special Envoy Grundberg has our full support in his tireless efforts and we call on all parties to de-escalate and engage in good faith with him to that end.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source

19. “It will be vital to ensure clear messaging around that point for humanitarian and commercial actors. There is no internationally agreed definition of the terms “terrorism” or “terrorist group”. There was no consensus on the use of such language in the context of the negotiations. We remain concerned about the fact that the use of those terms in a Security Council resolution dealing with sanctions in Yemen may have unintended negative consequences for the millions of Yemeni people living under Houthi control. That is against the backdrop of severe humanitarian funding shortfalls and an already fragile economy. Although counter-terrorism efforts and the provision of humanitarian assistance are mutually inclusive objectives, we must continue to protect the humanitarian space.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source

20. “Ireland has a principled position across all Security Council files that we must avoid impediments to humanitarian aid reaching all people in need. The resolution adopted today designates the Houthis as a group under the targeted arms embargo, as provided for in resolution 2216 (2015). We fully support the implementation of the arms embargo to halt the illicit flow of weapons into Yemen. We wish to underline that humanitarian and commercial activities should not be impacted by that designation. We have worked throughout the negotiations on that aspect and welcome constructive engagement on the inclusion of language in the resolution to that end. However, Ireland remains nonetheless concerned that the designation may result in unintended negative humanitarian and political consequences.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source

21. “We strongly and unequivocally condemn cross-border attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates by the Houthis, targeting civilian infrastructure, in blatant violation of international humanitarian law. Such attacks are totally unacceptable. We offer sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones and solidarity to the people of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The persistent Houthi offensive on Ma’rib, home to 1 million displaced people, is reprehensible. We call again for its immediate cessation. Ireland abstained in the voting on resolution 2624 (2022). Our concern is not about the Houthi leadership, whose behaviour we utterly condemn. Our concern lies with the millions of innocent people living under their control.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source

22. “My thanks go to the United Kingdom for its work as penholder. Ireland fully supports the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) and regards the sanctions regime as a critical tool of the Council to contribute to a solution to the conflict and restore long overdue peace, security and stability in Yemen. For the past seven years, the devastating crisis in Yemen has taken an immense toll on the Yemeni people. Since the beginning of 2022, the escalation, with daily civilian casualties, demonstrates why a politically negotiated solution is the only path forward. It is vital for the Yemeni people, who are on the brink of famine and facing extreme food insecurity. The escalation of recent months also poses a serious threat to regional security.”

    2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8981 (2022) · source

23. “Ireland calls on our fellow members of the General Assembly to step up where the Council has failed, to uphold the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, to condemn aggression and to support a return to the path of diplomacy and peace. That is the very least that the people of Ukraine deserve from us in their hour of need. We cannot let them down.”

    2022-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8980 (2022) · source

24. “We were rendered powerless to do so, despite the clear will of 11 members of the Council, by the Russian Federation’s use of the veto in a flagrant attempt to excuse its own military aggression against Ukraine — a fellow Member of our United Nations. The use of the anachronistic veto in such terrible and tragic circumstances is reprehensible and undermines the legitimacy of the Council in the eyes of the watching world. However, the veto will not prevent the international community from responding to Russia’s blatant breaches of international law, nor will it deter us from holding Russia accountable for its actions. Ireland voted in favour of resolution 2623 (2022) to convene an emergency special session of the General Assembly.”

    2022-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8980 (2022) · source

25. “Ireland once again strongly condemns the Russian Federation’s further invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign and independent country. Since we last met on Friday (see S/PV.8979), the Russian Federation has intensified its unjustified and unprovoked attack against Ukraine. Russia’s aggression is causing mounting hardship and suffering for the people of Ukraine, who have shown remarkable resilience and resolve. Ireland stands in full solidarity with them today. The Security Council has a responsibility to act in the face of conflict and respond to this grave threat to international peace and security. We have failed to exercise that responsibility.”

    2022-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8980 (2022) · source

26. “Nor will it hinder the international community’s response to Russia’s blatant breaches of international law, as demonstrated by the broad co-sponsorship of today’s draft resolution by the wider United Nations membership. In that context, Ireland strongly supports the comprehensive sanctions announced yesterday by the European Union. We stand ready to support further measures if Russia does not reverse course. The unfolding horror of the recent days is a tragedy for the people of Ukraine and one which evokes nightmares that the people of Europe fervently hoped had been consigned to a bloodstained history. Only dialogue and diplomacy offer escape from those nightmares. We call on Russia to end its aggression against Ukraine today, turn away from war and choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source

27. “The Security Council has a responsibility to act in the face of conflict, protect international peace and security and uphold the principles that the world agreed upon in response to the utter devastation of the Second World War. That is not a responsibility that Ireland takes lightly. Yet it is one that we were prevented from discharging today, in spite of the clear and declared will of the great majority of the members of the Council. We deeply regret the Russian Federation’s use of the veto today. The veto is an anachronism that has no place in today’s world. The use of the veto to block Council action is always unacceptable. Its use today in blatant defence of military aggression is reprehensible. However, the veto in no way obscures the plain facts of Russian aggression against Ukraine.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source

28. “Ireland voted in favour of draft resolution S/2022/155, presented by the United States and Albania in response to the Russian Federation’s flagrant violation of the Charter of United Nations, international law and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. The Russian Federation has turned its back on diplomacy. It has spurned genuine offers of dialogue and rejected repeated calls from the international community for de-escalation. Instead, it has launched an unjustified and unprovoked attack on Ukraine, an attack that continues today to rain death and destruction on Ukraine and its people. We condemn those actions outright. In casting our vote today, we did so in full solidarity with the people of Ukraine.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8979 (2022) · source

29. “We call on all parties to the conflict, as well as other international and Syrian stakeholders, to do likewise. In conclusion, resolution 2254 (2015) must remain our lodestar. We all know that the only sustainable solution to the crisis in Syria is through an inclusive and Syrian-led political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. Only then can the Syrian people be assured that an end to their suffering is in sight. That is the only way forward.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

30. “We look forward to the forthcoming study from the Secretary-General on how to bolster the efforts to clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing people in Syria, as requested in General Assembly resolution 76/228. This will be a valuable addition to existing work, including by the Office of the Special Envoy. The Council was reminded last month of the severe threat Da’esh continues to pose in Syria. The international community must remain committed to ensuring its lasting defeat. To help overcome those and other challenges, Ireland will continue to support Special Envoy Pedersen in all of his efforts to facilitate a political resolution that delivers for all Syrian people. We look forward to further engagement on his steps- for-steps initiative.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

31. “Ireland will continue to support the work of the Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic and the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011. Both have vital roles in ensuring accountability and justice, which is essential if the Syrian people are to have lasting peace and stability. Ireland remains gravely concerned about the tens of thousands of people in Syria who have been unlawfully detained or forcibly disappeared.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

32. “Pedersen’s ongoing consultation with the Women’s Advisory Board. It is essential that the Committee have a clear understanding of the gendered effects of the current situation. Gender equality and respect for international human rights law must be priorities, underpinned by a gender-responsive constitution. Women’s full, equal and meaningful participation and leadership should be a norm at every stage and for every party. Ireland calls on all the parties to the conflict to comply with their obligations under international law. We reiterate our calls for those responsible for violations of international law to be held to account.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

33. “It is the people of Syria, already in dire need, who continue to suffer when humanitarian access is not possible. I would like to reiterate that our guiding principle on this file is, and will remain, addressing the significant humanitarian needs of all the Syrian people. The Security Council must continue to work as one to ensure that those needs are met. I would now like to turn to the political situation and make some additional remarks in my national capacity. I thank Special Envoy Pedersen for his briefing. Ireland commends his continued efforts to reconvene the drafting body of the Constitutional Committee for the planned seventh meeting to be held from 21 to 25 March. The Committee must achieve substantive progress but cannot do so without meaningful engagement on texts, especially by the Syrian authorities. We welcome Mr.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

34. “As the Secretary- General has said once again, there is currently no alternative that can match the scale and scope of the cross-border operation. As co-penholders, Ireland and Norway continue to emphasize their support for all modalities to meet the humanitarian needs of all the people of Syria. The humanitarian access landscape in Syria remains complex. The delivery and distribution of the second cross-line delivery to north-western Syria is welcome, but the lack of a cross-line delivery so far in 2022 is a disappointment. It is vital that the necessary approvals and security guarantees be provided. We encourage continued efforts and call on all parties to commit to ensuring that humanitarian deliveries can reach everyone in need.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

35. “Camps have been flooded, destroying tents, affecting the lives of tens of thousands of civilians and resulting in the deaths of men, women and children. The economic crisis has deepened, driving food prices ever higher and contributing to food insecurity. Water access has been further affected by hostilities, low rainfall and disruptions to the water systems. We commend the continued efforts of the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations in delivering early-recovery activities and welcome the progress that has been made in that regard during the reporting period. Through this bleak season, the humanitarian cross-border operation has continued to provide critical humanitarian support for millions of people in desperate need in north-west Syria.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

36. “We welcome the commencement of clearance operations supported by the Mine Action Service in western Ghouta. The arrival of capable mine action organizations in Syria offers donors and other humanitarian stakeholders an opportunity to begin filling the gap, as a matter of urgency, in line with humanitarian principles. We are deeply concerned about the continually deteriorating security situation at Al-Hol camp, with four murders reported in January alone. We urge that the review of security protocols be concluded swiftly. It is crucial that security provided at the camp protect civilians and humanitarian workers without constraining humanitarian access. Syrians continue to struggle through a harsh and cruel winter to devastating effect.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

37. “We urge all parties to the conflict to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, including by ensuring the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in the conduct of military operations. More than a decade of armed conflict on multiple fronts in Syria has left vast stretches of the country littered with mines and all kinds of explosive ordnance. Innocent civilians seeking only to go about their daily lives pay a terrible price through loss of life or limb. Explosive ordnance contamination is not only a major protection concern, it also stands in the way of expanding humanitarian access, as well as efforts to build livelihoods and resilience in Syria. Mine clearance capacity has long been a missing link in the broader chain of humanitarian interventions in Syria.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

38. “I am making this statement today on behalf of Norway and Ireland, the co-penholders of the Syria humanitarian file. I want to welcome Assistant Secretary-General Msuya and to thank her for her very sobering briefing, which has once again underlined the sheer depth of ongoing humanitarian needs on the ground. She has also reminded us of the complex challenge of delivering the humanitarian response throughout Syria. Since the start of 2022, Syria has seen increased insecurity and violence. Hostilities have resulted in the deaths of at least 92 civilians during the reporting period, including 19 children. Their deaths are deplorable, as is the systematic harming of civilians perpetrated by parties to the conflict. The flagrant disregard for the lives of Syrians is simply unacceptable yet has tragically become the norm.”

    2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source

39. “Finally, we once again welcome the fulfilment of the mandate of the United Nations Compensation Commission and commend the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait for their cooperation with the Commission. We look forward to further positive developments in Iraq-Kuwait relations, and in particular in the search for missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing property.”

    2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source

40. “The safety of Iraq’s children must be ensured, and their futures must be safeguarded. We welcome two further rounds of returns from Al-Hol camp in December and January. We recall the obligation of the Iraqi authorities to ensure safe, voluntary and dignified returns, as well as to address issues such as a lack of basic services and the stigmatization of returnees. I welcome and commend Iraq’s accession to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. In the face of significant water scarcity, as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General mentioned, the implications of climate change for Iraq are myriad. Climate change threatens food security, people’s livelihoods and progress on gender equality, as well as contributing to internal displacement. Joint action to mitigate and adapt to the challenges posed by climate change will be crucial.”

    2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source

41. “I strongly condemn the recent attacks carried out by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, including on 21 January. Those attacks are a stark reminder to us all of the group’s malevolent intentions and capabilities. There has also been an alarming uptick in rocket and drone attacks, including directly into Baghdad’s Green Zone. We call on all actors to exercise restraint, and we echo UNAMI’s message of 2 February calling for full respect for Iraqi sovereignty and territorial integrity at all times. Tragically, children are often the most vulnerable to the precarious security situation — and to explosive remnants of war in particular. In the past year, over 100 children were killed or maimed by explosive remnants and improvised explosive devices in Iraq. More concerted efforts in demining and mine risk education are required.”

    2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source

42. “Following its own electoral-observer mission, the European Union will present a comprehensive final report with recommendations to the Iraqi authorities later this month. Women won a historic 95 seats in October’s election, exceeding the 25 per cent quota. As Ms. Amal Kabashi told the Council in November (see S/PV.8910), women must now also be full participants in negotiations on Government formation. She also reminded us that significant barriers to women’s participation have yet to be addressed. We echo her calls for the swift adoption and enactment of the draft anti-domestic violence law and for the necessary resources and structures to be put in place for the full implementation of the milestone Yazidi Female Survivors Law. Regrettably, the security situation in Iraq remains volatile.”

    2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source

43. “I thank Special Representative Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing. She and her colleagues from United Nations missions and agencies on the ground have our full support, and I welcome our Iraqi to the meeting as well. We meet at an important moment for Iraq’s democracy. Following October’s elections, we look forward to the timely formation of a Government that meets the legitimate needs and aspirations of the Iraqi people. The first session of the Council of Representatives, held last month, and the election of a speaker were important steps in that process. I want to commend the valuable work of the Independent High Electoral Commission and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), including in the post-elections phase.”

    2022-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8975 (2022) · source

44. “The sustained support and leadership from the United Nations and from the Council is essential to instil confidence in the Libyan political process and to help Libyan stakeholders forge agreement on the way forward and on the holding of elections as soon as possible. Ireland reiterates its full support for the work of the Mission, the Mission leadership and Special Adviser Williams. We look forward to the appointment of a Special Envoy and hope that the next discussions towards the renewal of the Mission’s mandate will prove more fruitful.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source

45. “First, I wish to express our appreciation for the tireless efforts of the United Kingdom as penholder. Ireland voted in favour of resolution 2619 (2022) today. However, we regret that at this critical juncture in Libya’s transition, the Council has once again failed to find consensus on a substantive resolution that would equip the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to achieve optimum impact, including through the implementation of the recommendations of the strategic review. The role of UNSMIL on the ground in Libya is more important than ever given the fragility of the political situation and the need for progress on the security and economic tracks. Most importantly, an effective UNSMIL is vital to support the Libyan people and their legitimate expectations of a democratic and peaceful future.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source

46. “Let me conclude by underlining that the resolution of this file ultimately lies in the hands of the Syrian authorities. As others have said, Syria must respect its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) and resolution 2118 (2013) and engage substantively with the OPCW. It should take immediate steps to lift its blockage of the deployment of the Declaration Assessment Team and to resolve the significant outstanding issues with its initial declaration. It is only through Syria’s serious and meaningful cooperation with the OPCW that we can be assured that its entire stock of chemical weapons is declared and verifiably destroyed, in line with its obligations under the CWC and resolution 2118 (2013). All of us want to see a resolution to this file, and Ireland will continue to support all efforts to this end.”

    2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source

47. “As resolution 2118 (2013) highlights, the OPCW is an essential partner in achieving those ends. It is vital that the Council continue to give full backing to the OPCW in its ongoing work on all aspects of the Syrian chemical weapons file. We should all respect the integrity and professionalism that the OPCW has shown in carrying out its mandate and reject efforts to undermine that work for political ends. It is in that context that we support the proposed bilateral meeting between Director-General Arias and Minister Mekdad. We hope that arrangements for the meeting will soon be finalized. It is important that this be a frank and meaningful discussion aimed at resolving the impasse and ensuring that real progress can be made on all the outstanding issues.”

    2021-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8921 (2021) · source

48. “It is essential that the Security Council maintain its strong and clear message on upholding the international prohibition on chemical weapons and ensuring that they are never used again in Syria or anywhere else. Resolution 2118 (2013) is very clear as to what is required. No party, whether it be the Syrian authorities or non-State actors, can be allowed to hold, use, acquire or develop chemical weapons. Chemical weapons in Syria must be verifiably destroyed, to be confirmed by the OPCW. Syria must fully cooperate with the OPCW, accept personnel designated by the OPCW in the course of its work and provide immediate and unfettered access. Those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Syria should be held accountable. That is what the international community agreed, and those are the obligations on us, as well as Syria.”

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49. “I thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her informative briefing today. The continuing lack of progress on this file is a matter of serious concern for us. It is eight years since the horrific chemical weapons attack at Ghouta, which killed hundreds of innocent civilians and caused lasting injury and suffering for thousands. The Security Council adopted resolution 2118 (2013) to make clear that the use of chemical weapons is utterly unacceptable and that no such attack should ever happen in Syria again. Unfortunately, as we know, and as the investigations by the United Nations and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) have confirmed, since then there have been numerous instances where those terrible weapons were directed against the Syrian people.”

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50. “As always, he has our full support in the vital work of seeking a political solution to the Syrian conflict in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”

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