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Khalilzad

lines on the record: 562
first: 2007-05-02
most recent: 2009-01-16
sittings or episodes: 74
sources: un-security-council

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“President, for your courtesy and for all the work that you have done and we that we have all done together. I wish you all the best. Au revoir.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“As we shoulder our responsibility, this resolution makes clear that the ultimate responsibility for national reconciliation and stabilization lies with the Somalis themselves. The United States strongly supports the political process, led by Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and calls on all Somali stakeholders to renounce violence and engage constructively in the formation of a unity government in the interest of establishing lasting peace, stability and effective governance in Somalia. We also attach great importance to the establishment, under the terms of the Djibouti peace agreement, of joint Somali security forces, who ultimately will take responsibility for ensuring security in the country. Finally, I thank you once again, Mr.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“We need a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of instability in Somalia, which include political, economic, humanitarian and security issues. 09-21124 The resolution adopted today attempts to address those root causes by making a clear commitment that the Security Council will assume its responsibilities with regard to Somalia. The resolution also provides for the United Nations to back up this commitment with concrete logistical support for the forces of the African Union. We intend this support for the African Union Mission in Somalia to allow it to continue to provide security for key humanitarian infrastructure in Mogadishu until 1 June, by which date the Council will make a decision on movement towards a United Nations peacekeeping force.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“So, thank you again, Sir, for your kind remarks and your personal leadership, as well as for the work that you and I have done together. I would like also to thank my colleagues for unanimously supporting our resolution on Somalia today. I take pride in the role that the United States has played in helping move the issue of Somalia to the forefront of the Council's attention. Somalia is one of the most complex challenges faced by the international community. One of the symptoms of its instability - the scourge of piracy - was debated earlier this week in this building as 24 countries met to agree on a mechanism to coordinate international efforts to address this problem. We cannot afford, however, to address Somalia only through the lens of piracy.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“First, merci beaucoup for the very nice, warm and kind statement that you made about me, Mr. President. It has been a great honour for me to represent the United States in the United Nations and in the Council. I thank you all, fellow members, for the work that we have done together, and I thank you also for the friendship, for the spirit and for the relationship that we have developed and through which we have worked in dealing with the many challenges that we have faced in the course of my service here. I shall miss you all, and I wish you all the best as the Council continues to deal with many challenges that affect the future of the world. I shall remember fondly my service here. I believe that the United States needs the United Nations and the United Nations needs an active participant in the United States.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“Beyond that, as the Quartet stated in the most recent statement, a lasting peace will be reached through simultaneous and mutually reinforcing efforts on three tracks: negotiations; building the institutions of a Palestinian State; and implementation of the parties' obligations under the Road Map, leading to the two-State solution - Israel and Palestine. We are committed to resuming efforts towards the establishment of that lasting peace.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“We welcome the concrete efforts made by the legitimate Palestinian Authority, the Government of Egypt, the European Union, the Arab League and other groups to contribute to a viable solution. For our part, we are working incessantly to achieve the following urgent objectives: first, an enduring ceasefire that is respected by all parties; secondly, an end to smuggling of weapons into Gaza; thirdly, increased transit of humanitarian goods to aid Palestinian people; and, fourthly, the opening of the crossings, with appropriate and legitimate Authority control. We call on all to join us by working for those concrete objectives.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“Knowing that it was intolerable for Israel to live under the terror of rocket attacks, Hamas continued its barrage, which involved dozens of rockets a day. As a result, we face the crisis we are meeting about today. The United States deeply regrets the loss of innocent lives and the growing humanitarian difficulties in the area. We need to address all humanitarian suffering on an urgent basis. A ceasefire will clearly help with this objective. To attain these crucial results, my Government has been engaged in intensive efforts with Governments in the region and around the world to restore calm. These intensive efforts continue and will not cease until calm is restored. We are faced with an extremely complex situation that cannot be resolved by simple and one-sided declarations or unbalanced initiatives.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“I too welcome the presence of the Secretary-General. The United States is deeply concerned by the continuing violence in Gaza and southern Israel. We support an immediate ceasefire that is sustainable and implemented by all. Specifically, this means that Hamas must stop its rocket attacks. There cannot be a meaningful ceasefire without this step or without the end of illegal arms smuggling into Gaza. We have not yet seen any evidence that Hamas is willing to immediately cease rocket attacks. The decision by Hamas to break the Egyptian-brokered period of calm - a decision, by the way, that was announced immediately following the adoption of Security Council resolution 1850 (2008) - led to renewed rocket attacks into southern Israel from Gaza.”
2008-12-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6060 (2008) · source
“This resolution provides that support, and therefore we are very pleased to join the consensus with regard to it. Like my colleague from the United Kingdom, I also want to take advantage of this opportunity to thank the representatives of Indonesia, Panama, Italy, 8 South Africa and Belgium for their friendship and for the role they have played in this Council during the period that I have been here, and I wish them all very well. I wish for a successful new year for them and for their countries.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“The third reason is the commitment - which the representative of the United Kingdom and others have mentioned - by the Security Council to review resolutions that pertain to Iraq. Circumstances in Iraq are fundamentally different since many of these resolutions were imposed. Iraq is a significantly different place than it was when resolution 661 (1990) was adopted. It is totally reasonable for this review to take place, and we look forward to the report of the Secretary-General in the near future. As many have stated, Iraq has made a great deal of progress. I want to congratulate the Iraqi Government, the Foreign Minister and the Iraqi people for the progress they have achieved. They deserve our support for the continued progress that is needed in Iraq.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“We welcome this positive change. Also, 13 of the 18 provinces will be under Iraqi security control. In fact, they already are, and progress will be made on the remaining ones in the coming weeks. Parliament has passed many laws. On the economic front, inflation is down, economic growth is up. Again, as the Foreign Minister mentioned, regional relations have improved considerably during the past 12 months. A second reason why we welcome the adoption of this resolution is that it helps facilitate more progress in Iraq by allowing immunities for Iraqi funds so that these funds are available for the Iraqi Government to implement its economic development plans and its plans for additional sectors in Iraq.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“First of all, I would like to welcome my friend, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, to the Council and thank him for his statement. The United States welcomes the adoption of this resolution. We think it is a vital resolution, and we welcome it for a number of reasons. First, we welcome it because the resolution recognizes the progress that Iraq has made. Progress has been achieved across the board in Iraq. As the Foreign Minister mentioned, on the security front the number of attacks is down and Iraqi capabilities are up. In ten days, the mandate of the multinational force in Iraq will expire. A bilateral security agreement will regulate the presence of United States forces in Iraq and a broader strategic framework agreement will guide overall relations on economic, security and other fronts between our countries.”
2008-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6059 (2008) · source
“The use of suicide bombings by terrorists is a particularly barbarous act that indiscriminately targets and often victimizes the most vulnerable of our citizens, including women, children and the elderly. We strongly condemn the use of suicide bombings and hostage-taking as acts of terrorism that cannot be justified or excused under any circumstances. Once again, the United States thanks the Croatian delegation for holding this debate, and we look forward to hearing the views of others.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“In addition, the United States is also focused on increasing economic development by helping Member States tackle poverty, unemployment, weak institutions and corruption - thus helping stymie terrorists' ability to exploit these conditions for recruiting and other purposes. Finally, the United States welcomes the Security Council's draft presidential statement on terrorism, which is to be issued today. The unanimous support for this statement is a testament to the collective will of the Council to address the threat posed by terrorists to international peace and security. We also welcome the Council's reaffirmation of the importance of countering radicalization and violent extremism, and we strongly support United Nations efforts to better protect young people from manipulation by violent extremists.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“In 2007, through our Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program, the United States conducted 266 training activities that included over 4,500 participants from 64 countries, emphasizing law enforcement under the rule of law and respect for human rights. We have offered extensive counter-terrorism finance capacity-building efforts in 45 countries through the Counter-terrorist Finance Training Program to improve countries' abilities to investigate, identify and interdict the flow of money to terrorist groups. We have also provided border security training and capacity-building in 23 countries through the Terrorist Interdiction Program to help constrain terrorist mobility and enhance international cooperation on biometric data collection.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“We urge all Member States to comply with their international obligations to deny terrorists safe havens and to bring to justice those who finance, plan, facilitate or perpetrate terrorist acts. We also urge Member States to make all efforts to deny terrorists the benefits of any concessions or financial benefits obtained though hostage-taking or other illicit activities. We recognize that there is a need to help some Member States build the capacity to fulfil their counter- terrorism obligations and meet international counter- terrorism standards, with the long-term goal of increasingly reducing conditions conducive to terrorism.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“The United Nations must continue to improve coordination among United Nations counter-terrorism programmes and identify concrete ways in which the various parts of the United Nations system can contribute to the global counter-terrorism campaign, ensuring that all relevant United Nations bodies and organs are focused on making practical contributions to the global effort. While the Security Council must play a key role, many others in the United Nations system can and should make contributions to the broader counter- terrorism effort, whether through capacity-building, education, economic development or helping address the conditions that terrorists and extremists exploit. Secondly, all Member States need to work together in close cooperation to create an increasingly less permissive environment for terrorists.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“No geographic region, country or international organization is immune. Acts of terrorism threaten all people and all nations. If we, as Member States, are to be successful in our common struggle against terrorism, we must work together in a strategic and coordinated manner. Today, I would like to make three points. First, the United States strongly supports the central role of the United Nations in the global fight against terrorism and wants to strengthen the ability and resolve of the United Nations to play a constructive and effective role in it.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“On behalf of the United States, I would like to thank you, President Mesie, and the Croatian delegation for holding this important debate highlighting the threat we all face from terrorism and the efforts of United Nations counter-terrorism programmes to help overcome it. We also welcome the presence of the Secretary-General. I would also like to commend Ambassador Jurica for the outstanding contribution that he has made as Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. Terrorism in all its forms is one of the greatest security challenges confronting the international community. The recent terrorist attacks specifically targeting civilians in Mumbai, India, serve as a stark reminder of the threat we all face from terrorism. We stand in solidarity and partnership with the Indian people against the terrorists.”
2008-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6034 (2008) · source
“The reduction of armaments is an important goal for many United Nations Member States, and, particularly under the right circumstances, it can increase security and contribute to enhanced development.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The resolution also places requirements on United Nations Member States to take specific measures to criminalize activities that can contribute to or support proliferation activities. The Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) has an important role to play in promoting implementation of the resolution. In addition, the resolution advances the economic interests of nations seeking to become global economic suppliers of goods and services. The United States and several other States have extensive programmes that can help Member nations implement resolution 1540 (2004), and we stand ready to do more. We believe that the Council can play a role in bolstering that effort and others, not least by calling on States to live up to their obligations under Council decisions and other binding undertakings.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The United Nations has also developed a Programme of Action on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and produced a consensus report (A/61/ 1028) that includes the recommendations of experts on verification in all its aspects. More specifically, the Security Council has a role to play as well. Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) is an unprecedented initiative and a good example of the type of contribution that the United Nations can make to promoting international cooperation in the area of non-proliferation. While the scope of the resolution includes terrorist activities, it was designed to address the full range of proliferation activities, including those of non-State actors that provide proliferation-related services.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“We hope that additional States will join the United States in participating in the PSI and adopting the Wassenaar Arrangement's export control list. The United States has also taken a leading role in reducing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons through its assistance programmes in such areas as destruction, stockpile security and the marking of weapons. Of course, action within the United Nations is also important. The United States, for its part, has introduced a draft resolution at the current session of the General Assembly that reaffirms Member States' commitment to full compliance with arms control agreements and commitments.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“The United States recognizes that multilateral engagement is an important tool in curbing armaments and in blocking weapons proliferation. Treaties can play a role, but so can voluntary associations. In 2003, the United States launched the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI), a dynamic, active approach to the global proliferation problem. Today, more than 90 participating member States work voluntarily and in concert, employing their national capabilities to develop a broad range of legal, diplomatic, economic, military and other tools to interdict threatening shipments of weapons of mass destruction and missile- related equipment and technologies. The United States also participates alongside 39 other States in the Wassenaar Arrangement, a voluntary export control regime that governs both conventional weapons and dual-use items.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“I would like to thank the Costa Rican delegation for bringing us together for a discussion of this important subject. Costa Rica's dedication to fostering peace through the promotion of disarmament is well known, as is your personal commitment, Mr. President; we are honoured by your presence. We also welcome the presence of Mr. Samuel Lewis-Navarro, Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Panama, and we thank Mr. Sergio Duarte for his statement. The United States recognizes the role of the United Nations in promoting the maintenance of international peace and security and the responsibilities of all United Nations Member States in that regard. To that end, the United States has taken a leading role in promoting arms reduction and fighting proliferation, particularly of weapons of mass destruction.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017 (2008) · source
“Finally, I want to highlight that negotiations continue between the United States and the Iraqi Government on transitioning our relationship, with a goal of a strong and strategic relationship with Iraq, which respects both countries' sovereignty and serves both countries' interests. The report of the Secretary-General, which is before the Security Council today, highlights the sustainable progress that has been achieved by the Iraqi Government, with the assistance of the United Nations and the support of the MNF-I and Iraqi security forces. The United States supports a free, democratic, pluralistic, federal and unified Iraq, and I call upon all parties to renew their commitment to assist the Iraqi Government in continuing the hard work to overcome the challenges that remain.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The resolution of this dispute is a key step in creating stability for all of Iraq. We appreciate UNAMI's efforts and assistance on this very important issue. Iraq has made significant diplomatic gains, with most of the countries in the region normalizing their diplomatic presence in Baghdad. Since our last report, Syria and the Arab League have joined Iraq's other neighbours in naming ambassadors to Iraq - and many of these ambassadors are now on the ground in Baghdad. Other neighbours, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon, have sent high-level delegations to Baghdad. We encourage others in the region to follow their example.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Indeed, UNAMI's work with the Iraqi Government proved critical in achieving this elections law and we congratulate Mr. de Mistura for that. We commend UNAMI's plans to expand its footprint in Iraq and will dedicate ourselves to providing assistance, as necessary, so that UNAMI can continue to assist the Iraqi Government with other critical issues, such as the relocation and reintegration of Iraqi refugees and the internally displaced. We strongly support the construction of the proposed United Nations compound in Baghdad and commend the Government of Iraq on its initial pledge of $25 million so that planning for this facility may proceed. UNAMI is heavily involved in assisting with the resolution of the disputed internal boundaries between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Government of Iraq.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“A joint coalition-Iraqi effort is anticipated to assess conditions in and facilitate transition of the remaining provinces: Salahaddin, Tamim, Diyala, and Ninawa within the next several months, culminating with the planned transfer of security authority for Baghdad in June 2009. The improvement in security has helped to foster political reconciliation. Since our last report, the Iraqi Council of Representatives unanimously passed a provincial elections law that will provide for local elections in 14 of Iraq's 18 provinces early next year. The provincial elections are a major step toward political stabilization. Sunni Arabs, who boycotted the 2005 provincial elections, will compete for political power in provinces that once were the heartland of the insurgency. UNAMI also remains deeply engaged in elections preparation.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“At the same time, the continued political and economic support of the coalition and the international community will remain critical to the success of Iraqi efforts to build a stable and secure country. MNF-I is continuing to progressively transfer responsibility for security to the Iraqi Government. This process of transitioning security responsibilities to the Iraqi security forces is increasingly being led by Iraqi officials. Thirteen out of 18 provinces are now under provincial Iraqi control. Al-Anbar province - once a stronghold of Al-Qaida in Iraq - transitioned on 1 September, Babil province transitioned on 23 October and Wasit province transitioned on 29 October.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The National Police also continues to increase its effectiveness and is now staffed at over 41,000 personnel. The Police continues to stress better ethno- sectarian balance within the force both through recruiting and assignments. With regard to the coalition role, in September, on the margins of the General Assembly, President Talabani noted with thanks the role of those countries that have contributed to the coalition and NATO Training Mission-Iraq. Currently, coalition members other than the United States contribute over 6,000 force members to the Multinational Force and some 300 personnel to UNAMI. Since our last briefing, approximately 3,000 coalition personnel departed the theatre and others will return home soon.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The Air Force is now flying over 300 sorties a week and playing an increasingly active counter- insurgency role, flying surveillance and reconnaissance missions in support of the Iraqi Security Forces and providing important logistics support with its mobility aircraft. The Iraqi Air Force recently graduated its first initial entry pilots, who are now flying, and there will be many more to follow. The Navy is conducting three times as many patrols as it did last year, with increasing amounts of boarding and searching of vessels coming into Iraqi territorial waters in the northern Arabian Gulf. The Navy has just taken delivery of the first six of 26 modern patrol craft and is expecting the delivery of four large patrol ships in 2009.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“More than 601,000 personnel now serve in the Iraqi Security Forces - an increase of over 21,000 personnel since our last report to the Council in August. There are now 165 Iraqi Army combat battalions conducting operations, an increase of four since our last report. Nearly 70 per cent, or 115 of those Iraqi Army combat battalions, are assessed now to be in the lead for operations. The expansion of the Air Force and the Navy lags behind that of the Army. There is nothing surprising about that fact, given the technical platforms that the Air Force must acquire and learn to sustain. While the Air Force and the Navy possess limited capabilities, comprehensive force development strategies are being implemented.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Syria remains the primary gateway for foreign terrorists moving into Iraq, and Damascus has taken insufficient action to combat the terrorist facilitation networks based in Syria. We urge Syria to take additional steps against these networks. For all this progress, Al-Qaida in Iraq remains a significant threat, as do Iranian surrogate militants and Jaysh al-Mahdi militia forces. All retain the intent and capability of carrying out lethal attacks against the Iraqi people, such as the multiple bombings that occurred this week. Al-Qaida in Iraq's use of person- borne improvised explosive devices and its increasing shift towards female suicide bombers remain a particular challenge. In countering the continued extremist threat, the increased capability of the Iraqi Security Forces has substantially improved the overall security environment.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Ongoing security operations have produced encouraging results, with arrests of significant Al-Qaida targets in Diyala, Mosul and Baghdad, as well as leaders of other armed groups in Baghdad, Basra, Maysan and Wasit provinces. The Iraqi people's increasing trust of the Iraqi Security Forces has also led to a number of record-breaking seizures of weapons caches, including several hundred IEDs in the Mada'in area and two tons of explosives in Ninawa. Primarily as a result of successful operations against Al-Qaida facilitation and support networks inside of Iraq, we are also beginning to see a decrease in the number of foreign fighters crossing into Iraq. Nevertheless, we remain concerned by the flow of foreign fighters and lethal aid into the country.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The Government of Iraq, with coalition assistance, has begun addressing the complex underlying ethnic and religious tensions that contribute to violence by ensuring adherence to the rule of law and by establishing reconstruction operation centres to bring much needed essential services and economic investment. Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces have maintained those security gains even with the reduction of coalition forces to pre-surge levels. Joint operations, in concert with the Awakening movement, have improved the security situation such that, even as a number of coalition countries depart the theatre, the United States has announced the early withdrawal of the Second Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division from Baghdad, bringing the number of brigade combat teams to below pre-surge levels.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“Iraqi Security Forces deaths have decreased by 84 per cent. United States military deaths in Iraq have decreased by 87 per cent. Coalition military deaths in Iraq have decreased by 88 per cent, and ethno-sectarian deaths have decreased by 95 per cent. Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces have degraded the capabilities of Al-Qaida in Iraq and militia groups, as is evidenced by the 81 per cent decrease in improvised explosive device (IED) explosions and the 72 per cent decrease in suicide explosions. A reduction in violence across northern Iraq can be attributed in part to the removal and displacement of key Al-Qaida leaders as a result of Iraqi-led security operations. But some political and factional tensions that have affected the delivery of services remain.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“It is critical that Iraq receive the continued support and encouragement of the international community as it faces the next set of challenges in rebuilding the country: legitimate and peaceful provincial, district and national elections in 2009; restoring essential services for its people; humanitarian efforts to support the return of approximately 4 million refugees and internally displaced persons; peaceful resolution on the status of disputed internal boundaries, most notably Kirkuk; and, of course, the constitutional review. Today, I would like to update the Council on the progress that has been achieved. As mentioned by Mr. de Mistura, the security situation has significantly improved since June 2007. The number of overall attacks has decreased by 86 per cent. Civilian deaths due to violence have decreased by 80 per cent.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“I am pleased to report to the Security Council on behalf of the Multinational Force in Iraq (MNF-I). I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative de Mistura for his briefing on the important work undertaken by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). Mr. de Mistura's work and the work of his colleagues are critical to cementing the gains we have seen in Iraq, and I wish to extend our appreciation to him and his staff for their hard work and sacrifices. We remain committed to ensuring that UNAMI receives the support necessary to carry out its mission. This year has been one of significant achievements in which the Iraqi Government, the Iraqi people and the international community can take pride. Yet a lot of work remains to be done. Progress in Iraq is fragile and reversible.”
2008-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6016 (2008) · source
“The United States hope that those appointments will continue to increase and that empowerment issues become more prevalent in the country-specific reports to the Council. At the same time, however, we recognize that women continue to be underrepresented in peace negotiations. As was mentioned by Ms. Taylor, according to a study by the United Nations Development Fund for Women, which was released last night, only 2.7 per cent of signatories of the 13 agreements they reviewed were women. When information on negotiations was available, there was no female lead negotiator and women's participation in negotiating delegations averaged only 7 per cent. The United States looks forward to working with Council members and the international community to greatly improve those numbers.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“The United States welcomes the conclusion of the Secretary-General's report, which states that the deployment of women in field facilities engaging with civilians will lead to more access for women and girls to appropriate services and lower the incidence of sexual violence and abuse. We also applaud efforts by nations such as Jamaica to include an equal number of women and men in their United Nations peacekeeping contingents. The United Nations would like to commend Secretary-General Ban for his leadership and commitment to increasing the number of women candidates for United Nations special representative and envoy positions. At present, 15 of the 37 United Nations senior leadership positions are held by women.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“The United States Government and private donors have provided $100 million in funding and the first grant will be rewarded in November. Also this year, the United States hosted a senior round table for women's justice at which judges from around the world addressed women's lack of access to justice and discussed best practices to combat violence against women and improve women's legal enfranchisement. The activities ranged from the contribution by Avon Products of $1 million to the United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women, to a programme that will bring 23 Malawi federal judges to the United States this fall for training on issues related to violence against women.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“For example, in 2006, female foreign ministers and other high-ranking officials from around the world, including United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, formed a Women Leaders' Working Group. The Group works to ensure that the issues of women's political participation, access to justice, economic empowerment, poverty reduction, combating violence against women and women in conflict and post-conflict situations get high-level international attention. The Group has also made efforts to promote the appointment of senior women as special representatives and envoys of the Secretary-General. Last May, the United States launched a public- private partnership called The One Woman Initiative that focuses on women's entrepreneurship, leadership and the rule of law.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We recommend that DPKO draw on the inter- agency resources of the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, so that the wide range of experts and observers in the field can gather the sensitive information necessary to identify and combat sexual Violence as an instrument of war. Secondly, we must also increase women's participation in all aspects of building peace and security. Resolution 1820 (2008) recognizes and highlights the need for those essential contributions, but also points out that there is not adequate participation of women in peace negotiations and processes. The United States believes that ensuring the full participation of women in peace processes and the increased representation of women at all decision- making levels are essential. Positive steps have been taken.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“We must continue to address human trafficking, especially in conflict situations, where women and girls are often abducted by militia and turned into slaves or war wives. That is why the attention of the Council to this issue is so important. Resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) address sexual violence and exploitation in conflict situations more forcefully than ever before. Resolution 1820 (2008) in particular requires the Secretary-General to report on specific situations in which sexual violence has been widely or systematically employed against civilians in such situations. The United States is pleased that the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO), with its expertise on conflict situations, will be contributing to the Secretary-General's report on the implementation of the resolution.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“For example, in recent months, the Congolese Government, in conjunction with organizations like the American Bar Association and the United Nations, has instituted programmes that have contributed to a decrease of sexual violence and dramatic increases in prosecutions. Even so, women, especially women in rural villages, are not safe. Protection and assistance for victims of sexual violence in situations of armed conflict remain an essential part of the solution. The United Nations has made laudable steps, but must do more. It is especially important to eradicate sexual exploitation by peacekeepers. The United Nations must also do more to factor the issue of women, peace and security into development portfolios across various sectors, including health, education, democracy and governance, and economic growth.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“I appreciate the opportunity to address the Council on the issue of women and peace and security. The United States reiterates its commitment to working with others to prevent the use of sexual violence as a tactic of warfare and to ensure the full participation of women in peace processes and at all decision-making levels of the United Nations. Today, I would like to make two points. First, while we have made progress, it is imperative that the United Nations do more and continue to keep the issue of women and peace and security in the spotlight. Rape is a crime and sexual violence has a grievous moral and psychological impact, damaging not just the lives of individuals and families, but also communities and entire societies. However, through greater awareness and action, the international community is responding.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005 (2008) · source
“All parties must refrain from violence in favour of peace and dialogue. In that regard, the Government of the Sudan has a special responsibility. It must cease to engage in those areas of concern documented in the most recent report of the Panel of Experts on the Sudan, including violating the limited arms embargo on Darfur, using aircraft painted to resemble United Nations humanitarian aircraft, conducting offensive overflights in Darfur, failing to implement the sanctions mandated by the Security Council and not accepting that there is no impunity for war crimes and crimes against humanity. 08-57267”
2008-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6003 (2008) · source
“The representative of the Sudan mentioned the abduction of the Chinese workers. The United States condemns that abduction, which took place in South Kordofan state last week, as articulated in the 21 October press statement of the Department of State. The United States is aware of reports that five Chinese workers were killed during a rescue attempt in South Kordofan State. If those reports are confirmed, we would express our regret for those deaths, extend our sympathy to the victims' families and encourage the Government of the Sudan and the United Nations Mission in the Sudan to investigate that incident expeditiously, so that the perpetrators can be formally identified and brought to justice. The United States reiterates its condemnation of all violence in the Sudan - violence by the Government and violence by the rebels.”
2008-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6003 (2008) · source