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Kim Bonghyun

lines on the record: 55
first: 2009-04-21
most recent: 2011-01-21
sittings or episodes: 8
sources: un-security-council

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“With the timely and efficient assistance of the international community and the United Nations, we were able to attain stability and development in a relatively short period. From our own experience, we understand and value the importance of institution-building activities. Against that backdrop, Korea has been contributing to the Peacebuilding Fund on a regular basis and has been a member of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission during the past few years. We hope that Korea's peacebuilding activities within the United Nations will offer a valuable opportunity for us to utilize our past experiences. We want to help facilitate the efforts of post-conflict countries to rebuild and develop their institutions and societies and, in turn, the dreams of future generations.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“An essential goal of peacebuilding is to present a blueprint of political and socio-economic development for the recipient country, with due consideration to both its potentials and limits. In this process, the building of sustainable institutions is the fundamental groundwork for a country to effectively recover from conflict. In conjunction with effective institution- building, we believe that particular emphasis should be placed in the areas of vocational training and education for youth in order to ensure a more prosperous future for all. In bringing my remarks to a close, I would like to highlight that just half century ago, the Republic of Korea was a country striving to recover from a devastating war.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Our efforts in any new peacebuilding area of responsibility need to be focused on restoring those basic functions of a country for both short-term and longer-term sustainable success. Once again, closer linkage and coordination between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission is crucial in carrying out peacebuilding mandates and helping countries to meet multifaceted post-conflict demands in the field. The challenges identified during the first few years of the Commission's operation only reinforce the importance and critical value of this linkage. Consolidating and bolstering this relationship will help rebuild lasting institutions in post-conflict areas.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Outside the United Nations system, we need to make further efforts to establish constructive relations with the Bretton Woods institutions, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, as well as regional and non-governmental organizations. Considering the increasing role of the private sector in the peacebuilding arena, we also need to continuously engage civil society and other players in the private sector. Institution-building must ensure that the basic capacity of a nation is restored at the earliest possible time in order to stabilize the fragile post-conflict situation. The rule of law, effective governance and security-sector reform are the areas that require the highest priority.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The ultimate goal of peacebuilding is to stabilize the post-conflict situation and to establish a basis for long- term sustainable development. Institution-building is inherent in that formula for success. To that end, international organizations, financial institutions and civil society also have an integral role to play. In that regard, partnership among all stakeholders should be strengthened, with the Peacebuilding Commission playing the role of facilitator. Within the United Nations system, relations among the Commission, the Security Council and the General Assembly need to be further defined in a more strategic and coordinated manner.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Working side by side with humanitarian relief and long-term development assistance are important features. The window of opportunity in post-conflict situations is short-lived. Therefore, it must be seized upon to prevent a relapse into violence, which happens mostly within the first decade following a conflict. To harness the synergy and increase the possibility of success on the ground, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and sustainable development should be pursued in parallel. In addition, both entry and exit strategies need to be planned from the initial stages, as well. Peacebuilding operations should be executed in a way to further strengthen and respect national ownership and the priorities of the recipient countries.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I will surely limit my statement to four minutes. At the outset, I would like express my appreciation to you, Madame President, for organizing this meaningful open debate on post-conflict peacebuilding and institution- building. The scourge of armed conflict causes massive loss of life and unquantifiable societal loss. At the same time, it also severely destroys the key institutions of the nation and, eventually, the Government cannot function properly in support of the daily life of the people. Sixty years ago, the Republic of Korea suffered a devastating and sustained conflict. Therefore, we recognize that fact all too well. After the cessation of conflict, the building of institutions should commence at the earliest possible juncture. Indeed, post-conflict institution-building should be part of a holistic peacebuilding approach.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We will remain committed to the complete and successful implementation of the resolutions. Finally, I would like to conclude by expressing my sincere hope that today's open debate will guide us further by resulting in a clearer direction and concrete measures that will advance our noble endeavours for women and peace and security.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Research conducted by the United Nations Development Fund for Women demonstrates that, since 1992, women have, on average, made up less than 8 per cent of the participants in official delegations to peace processes. Where women have participated in peace negotiations, the resulting peace agreements are more likely to reflect women's experiences of conflict and to contain elements of judicial, economic, social and political remedies for the abuses that they have suffered. On its part, the Republic of Korea has been active in implementing resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) by mainstreaming a gender-sensitive approach in all its policies and activities and by increasing women's participation at all levels. In that regard, we recently deployed a gender adviser as a member of an Afghanistan provincial reconstruction team.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“For example, a more integrated strategic framework between peacekeeping missions and United Nations country teams should be established to formulate mission objectives targeted at women and peace and security, as well as to evaluate their implementation. We hope that UN Women, which will come into operation in January 2011, will play a leading role in coordinating various activities related to the work on women and peace and security among United Nations entities. Thirdly, we need to increase the participation of women in peace processes and to strengthen their capacity. The full participation of women, particularly local women, in such efforts is essential to creating inclusive and sustainable peace.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“First, it is essential to grasp the reality of sexual violence committed in armed conflict through reliable, timely and objective information, as well as to ensure that, in turn, perpetrators are identified and brought to justice. In that respect, we strongly support the Secretary-General's call for the Security Council to mandate that the Secretary-General's annual reports list those parties that have engaged in patterns of sexual violence in armed conflict. We believe that this measure would contribute to halting impunity by providing a basis for more focused approaches and targeted measures towards those parties. Secondly, preventing and responding to sexual violence require a more coherent and coordinated approach within the United Nations system.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Despite that progress, the impact of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) has yet to be fully realized on the ground. Women and children continue to suffer disproportionately in areas of armed conflict. The use of sexual violence and brutality as weapons of war still prevails. The horrifying mass rapes that occurred in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in August were a stark reminder of how much remains to be done. We must redouble our efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict. In that regard, the Republic of Korea supports the strong leadership of the Security Council and welcomes the package of measures that the Secretary-General suggests to accelerate the full implementation of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009). Among others, my delegation would like to highlight the following three points.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank you, Madame President, for convening an open debate on this important issue. My appreciation also goes to Ms. Margot Wallstrom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, for her comprehensive and informative presentation of the Secretary-General's report on this issue (S/2010/604). As the Secretary-General's report states, over the past year, there has been much progress at the policy level on the implementation of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009). In particular, we would like to commend the measures that it outlines to improve the collection of information on sexual violence that would lead to better monitoring, deeper analysis and more systematic reporting.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“The safety and security of civilians in post- conflict situations must also be ensured, as these areas are at risk of deteriorating and falling into a spiral of recurrent violence. In this regard, due consideration must also be given to civilian protection in the peacebuilding process, and we would like to encourage the Security Council to incorporate this element in future discussion on this issue.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“As recent tragic incidents in the Democratic Republic of the Congo show, there are still many cases in which armed groups, operating in massive and widely dispersed areas, employ horrific sexual and other violence against women and girls. My delegation looks forward to all states further enhancing their efforts to implement resolution 1325 (2000) with respect to ending impunity and upholding accountability for serious crimes against women and girls in armed conflict and post-conflict situations. Also we hope for increased coordination among the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, the DPKO and other concerned organizations to better confront these atrocious crimes. The protection of civilians is an ongoing task that must be consistently strived for during any armed conflict.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“10-64740 Access to civilians affected by armed conflict in order to provide humanitarian aid and basic safety and security also needs to be guaranteed. Unfortunately, we have seen many cases in which humanitarian personnel and supplies have failed to reach those in urgent need due to the interference of certain parties concerned in armed conflicts. Such acts should be condemned, and those involved in such acts should be held accountable. My delegation hopes that the Security Council, on the basis of the relevant paragraphs of resolution 1894 (2009), adopted last year, can deliberate further on this 1ssue. Women and girls deserve special attention.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Additionally, as the Secretary-General has stressed, increased political support must be employed to ensure that mandates of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) are implemented. Ensuring compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law is essential to civilian protection in armed conflicts. The international community should stand firm against impunity for violations of humanitarian and human rights laws whenever they arise. Compliance should also be applied to non-State armed groups, since more and more conflicts involve such groups. As such, the Security Council and other relevant international bodies need to devise measures to ensure full compliance regardless of the status of the parties to conflict.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“While recognizing that the primary responsibility for civilian protection rests with the nations and parties involved in conflicts, situations of armed conflict often make it extremely difficult for nations and parties in conflict to provide adequate protection measures to civilians. Furthermore, we have seen many occasions on which armed groups have resorted to violence against innocent civilians, particularly women and children, as a means of combat. In this connection, it is essential for peacekeepers to have more responsibility for supporting and providing security to civilians at risk through tangible protection strategies. In addition, the Security Council needs to establish clear, credible, and achievable mandates to ensure the successful and effective protection of civilians prior to deployment.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by joining previous speakers in thanking you, Sir, for organizing today's open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. My delegation also thanks the Secretary-General for his report on this issue (S/2010/579). I believe that today's debate offers a valuable opportunity to take stock of what we have achieved on key issues related to civilian protection, such as the implementation of resolution 1894 (2009), as well as to indicate areas where further work is needed. Recently, United Nations peacekeeping operations are taking on more responsibilities in the protection of civilians.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We should strive not only to identify the most effective strategy and tools, but also to obtain the resources needed to carry out the various tasks comprising preventive diplomacy. I sincerely hope that the United Nations and Member States will henceforth work closely together with regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and ECOWAS, and also with relevant non-governmental organizations so that we can turn the various ideas we have proposed today on preventive diplomacy into concrete action. For its part, the Government of the Republic of the Korea will exert its utmost efforts to this end.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Another achievement worthy of mention is the mediation work of the Department for Political Affairs on the reconciliation talks in Somalia that led to the Djibouti Agreement and on the national political dialogue in the Central African Republic. In all, the Organization has provided mediation support to over 20 peace processes. In addition to mediation, we should also seek to more actively utilize other preventive diplomacy tools as well, including establishing good offices, dispatching special envoys and increasing consultations, among others. If our efforts on preventive diplomacy are to succeed, effective resource allocation will be key. In this vein, we could look into the plausibility of allocating a portion of the peacekeeping budget towards preventive diplomacy efforts.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360Resumption1 (2010) · source
“During the open debate on 21 April 2009 on this topic (see S/PV.6108), I stressed that mediation services must be provided by the most qualified mediators at the earliest stages of conflict. To that end, thorough databases of dedicated mediators need to be created so that when the need arises, less time and energy will be devoted to locating mediators with the right attributes for the situation. I applaud the efforts undertaken by the Secretary- General and the Secretariat in this field since then, as United Nations engagement in preventive diplomacy and in support of peace processes have been quite extensive. One example is the work of the Mediation Support Unit, which now employs a standby team of mediation experts.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In particular, the Early Warning System established by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a step in the right direction that sheds new light on the initiatives that need to be taken up more actively at the international level. Through the incorporation of an effective early warning system, we would be in a better position to detect the signs of conflict at the preliminary stages. Once we can ascertain that the tensions for a potential conflict are on the rise, we can then employ the relevant tools of preventive diplomacy. I should like to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of mediation among the various tools for preventing conflicts.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The problems concerning preventive diplomacy stem from the fact that it is very difficult to determine what worked and why, and far easier to point to what failed. Moreover, there is the so-called invisibility problem of successful conflict prevention, since it is neither seen nor heard. However, such shortcomings should not be the cause of inaction, as preventive diplomacy is driven by overriding political, humanitarian and moral imperatives and is much more cost-effective than dealing with conflicts after their outbreak and escalation. Against that backdrop, we note with satisfaction the various efforts made by the regional and subregional organizations in Africa towards conflict prevention.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360Resumption1 (2010) · source
“At the outset, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Nigerian presidency for its leadership in convening this open debate to discuss the important issue of preventive diplomacy. Preventive diplomacy is indeed a broad agenda item encompassing political, socio-economic, humanitarian and governance-related areas. Thus I echo the call of the other Members that we need a more coordinated, comprehensive and holistic approach to effectively take up this issue. Over the years, the merits of preventive diplomacy have been widely recognized among Member States. However, the actions of the United Nations remain weighted towards the more visible, forceful and reactive measures rather than the invisible, quiet and proactive initiatives required to prevent conflicts.”
2010-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6360Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Ensuring the security and the rights of the next generation is tantamount to fulfilling the mandate of the Council and the wider Organization. The Council can count on my delegation's commitment to that end. We look forward to a strong presidential statement on this consequential issue.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We encourage the further integration of children's concerns into all mission planning instruments and processes, including through the deployment of child protection advisers to all relevant missions. The Republic of Korea would also like to encourage all Member States to implement the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols and to continue to abide by applicable international law, while striving to protect children's rights. Moreover, my delegation would like to reaffirm our full support for the continued work of the International Criminal Court in the fight against impunity. We hope that today's open debate on children and armed conflict will pave the way for more meaningful deliberations in the Security Council.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We look forward to future lists reflecting the depth and extent of practices on the ground in a more comprehensive way through the elaboration of effective measures to collect and verify information on sexual violence. My delegation welcomes the progress made in the mainstreaming of child protection in United Nations peacekeeping and political missions. The work of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Political Affairs in developing policy directives and guidance is notable. The full coordination of all relevant bodies, including the Security Council, the Office of the Secretary-General, DPKO, political missions and humanitarian agencies, such as UNICEF, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and various non-governmental organizations, is needed.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Incorporating more expertise on child protection in the Council's sanctions committee expert groups and scaling up reporting on violations against children would be steps in the right direction. In addition to child recruitment, many persistent violators have been responsible for committing other grave violations against children, such as rape and sexual violence. In that connection, we welcome the listing of parties that commit rape and sexual violence against children in annex II of the Secretary-General's report, pursuant to resolution 1882 (2009). However, the limited time allowed for country task forces to prepare the relevant information resulted in a more conservative list than necessary, as reflected by the low number of reported incidents of sexual violence.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“There is still nearly unhindered impunity for grave crimes perpetrated against children in many countries covered in the report. While we note some of the steps in the right direction, including the investigations, arrests, trials and prosecutions that Governments have committed to, the issue of impunity continues to prevail. Thus, the total number of prosecutions of parties listed in the annexes of the Secretary-General's reports remains much too small at this juncture. The Council must stand resolute and apply robust, targeted measures to confront those persistent perpetrators. In that connection, my delegation supports the Secretary-General's recommendation to consider including child recruitment and use in the mandate of all the Council's sanctions committees, including those that deal with counter-terrorism.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In 2009, specific achievements were made with the action plans to end the recruitment of child soldiers and to secure their release from armed forces and groups signed between the United Nations and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, the Sudan People's Liberation Army, and the Government of Nepal and the Unified Communist Party of Nepal- Maoist. We are particularly pleased to note some significant developments in other areas, such as the release of children through the formal process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR). During the reporting period, DDR efforts saw particular success in Burundi, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan. Such programmes should be expanded wherever possible. However, despite that progress, we remain concerned about the continued plight of children affected by armed conflict.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“At the outset, let me thank you, Mr. President, for organizing an open debate on this important issue. I would also like to commend the work of the Security Council and its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict to end violations against children and protect their rights. My delegation takes special note of the adoption of resolution 1882 (2009) and would also like to commend Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Special Representative Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy for their dedication to alleviating the plight of children in armed conflict around the world. The Republic of Korea welcomes the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict, established by the Council in its resolution 1612 (2005), as indicated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/181).”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Among the various aspects concerning illicit trafficking activities, my delegation would like to point out the importance of preventing and combating the illicit brokering of all conventional weapons, including small arms. From that standpoint, the Republic of Korea, together with Australia, introduced in 2008 General Assembly resolution 63/67, entitled "Preventing and combating illicit brokering activities", which was adopted by consensus. Considering its positive implications on international efforts to curb illicit trafficking in small arms, my Government would like to request the continued support of all Member States for that biennial resolution, which will next be introduced at the sixty-fifth session of the General Assembly.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would also like to reiterate my delegation's full support for the success of the Meeting. My delegation would also like to point out that, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 64/48, the preparatory committee meetings for the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty will start in July 2010, with a view to establishing a legally binding instrument on the highest possible common international standards for the transfer of conventional arms. Considering the grave impact that the illicit traffic in small arms has on peace and security in all regions, including Central Africa, I believe that small arms should fall within the scope of the arms trade treaty.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I would especially like to emphasize the importance of ensuring the effectiveness of the Council's arms embargo, not only because of its direct effects in curbing illegal arms transfers but also because of its far-reaching impact on the work of the Council, including its peacekeeping activities. Also within the framework of the United Nations, in June we will have an opportunity to strengthen our joint efforts to address issues concerning small arms at the Fourth Biennial Meeting of States, as well as to consider the national, regional and global 7 implementation of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. In that regard, I would like to commend the extensive consultations being undertaken by Mexico as the Chair of the Fourth Meeting.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“That is not only necessary for the region, but it is also in line with the global trend to regulate the illicit flow of conventional arms. We would also like to commend earlier initiatives by African States, such as the Bamako Declaration, the Nairobi and Southern African Development Community Declarations and Protocols, and the Economic Community of West African States Convention. My delegation is particularly pleased with the Council's continued interest in addressing the issue of small arms since its first thematic debate in 1999, considering its potential to impede the Council from fulfilling its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Their widespread availability and excessive accumulation contribute to the prolongation of violence and the aggravation of regional conflicts. Illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons is often closely linked to organized crime, terrorism and drug trafficking. Furthermore, it is also associated with various development, human rights and humanitarian problems, such as child soldiers, refugees, food insecurity and the illegal exploitation of natural resources. Preventing the illicit flow of small arms is key to addressing those multifaceted issues. We greatly appreciate the efforts being made by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), especially its work on a legally binding instrument on subregional monitoring of the illicit traffic in small arms, ammunitions and related material.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Allow me, first, to convey my delegation's sincere appreciation to you, Mr. President, for the holding of today's open debate on the impact of illicit trafficking in small arms on peace and security in the Central African region. My delegation believes that today's debate is both timely and relevant, considering the challenges that we face not only in Central Africa but in all corners of the world. I would also like to express 10-28131 our gratitude for the continued interest of the Council on this issue, as well as for the work of the Secretary- General in raising public awareness on this matter by publishing biennial reports, which I believe will be circulated in the near future. Small arms and light weapons are the weapons of choice in many present-day conflicts.”
2010-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6288Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We are very much looking forward to the early establishment of a composite entity, which will be a driving force in creating an environment for the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in support of the efforts of the Security Council. In conclusion, the Republic of Korea shares the expectations for the upcoming tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2010. We anticipate that the anniversary will provide a new opportunity for all stakeholders to strengthen efforts to fully implement resolution 1325 (2000) to achieve real and lasting changes in the lives of women and girls.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“These are intended to meet urgent community needs in post-conflict areas but are generally underimplemented in many mission stationing fields, not to mention the fact that the gender perspective is rarely integrated into those projects under implementation. Since one of the main features of the quick-impact projects is to encourage a gender- and age-based approach, United Nations missions and UNDP have the potential to fully activate quick-impact projects to meet the urgent needs of women. My delegation believes that the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) largely depends on the overall capacity of the United Nations system to pursue gender equality and women's empowerment. In that regard, strengthening the gender architecture is a key element.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As stated in the concept paper, UNIFEM's review of almost 17,000 projects in consolidated and flash appeals for 23 post-conflict countries over three years indicates that less than 3 per cent of projects submitted for funding explicitly target gender issues. Additionally, only 8 per cent of proposed budgets for post-conflict situation need assessments included specific elements addressing women's needs. As a way to address that gap, my delegation urges the United Nations system to further integrate the gender perspective in designing and implementing assistance programmes. One area in which United Nations entities can immediately do more is the utilization of quick-impact projects.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we commend Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's response to the call in resolution 1325 (2000) to increase the number of women in senior positions within the United Nations, especially in peacekeeping operations. It is encouraging to see three women heads of mission, six women deputies in the field and five female under- secretaries-general and assistant secretaries-general in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. We encourage the Secretary-General to further strengthen this positive trend, and we hope that his efforts are emulated in peace negotiations and reconstruction processes at the country level by ensuring the full participation of women. The third point concerns a deficit in post-conflict funding for women's needs.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The second point concerns the persistent lack of participation by women throughout the peace process, which is a core element of resolution 1325 (2000). As the Secretary-General's report expresses, a persistent cause of concern is that women continue to be virtually absent from the peace table and to be severely underrepresented as third-party mediators in most conflict-affected countries. It should be duly noted that since 1992, only 2.4 per cent of signatories to peace agreements were women and that no woman has ever been appointed as a chief mediator. The Republic of Korea urges Member States and the Untied Nations to take more vigorous initiatives to ensure that women are engaged in all levels of decision-making.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“That is certainly a positive element, but the report also illustrates a number of persisting difficulties in the implementation of the resolution. Let me focus on three key points. The first concerns sexual violence. We are all aware of how serious the situation is and how difficult it can be to reverse the extent and impact of sexual violence. In that regard, my delegation welcomes resolution 1888 (2009), adopted just five days ago, which identifies specific steps that the United Nations and Member States should take to prevent or respond to sexual violence. We expect that the appointment of a special representative of the Secretary-General and the rapid deployment of an expert team will make significant contributions to our efforts to end sexual violence.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“For example, major strides have been made in developing national action plans. The cooperation and collaboration among various partners - including United Nations entities such as the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women and the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) - in developing national action plans in various post-conflict areas is commendable. Some best-practice examples, such as the Liberian case, can guide the development of future action plans.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Allow me to open my statement by thanking the Vietnamese presidency of the Security Council for the concept paper distributed for this open debate (S/2009/490). My appreciation goes also to the Secretary-General for his excellent report (S/2009/465), which provides a comprehensive outlook on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), as well as sound suggestions for specific actions to take. We welcome the adoption of resolution 1889 (2009) this morning, which reiterates the commitment of the Security Council to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and other important relevant resolutions, including resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009). As the Secretary-General's report states, there has been progress in some areas of the implementation of the resolution over the past year.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Re-emphasizing our view that the United Nations should be at the centre of promoting and supporting the mediation process with an adequate support platform, I would like to end my remarks by asking the Secretary-General and the Security Council to continue to promote mediation and to establish an adequate and sufficient support platform for mediation. 09-30856”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The Security Council, in line with its resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), should encourage women's participation in all stages of peace processes and in all official and unofficial roles. We should remember that the low proportion of women in mediation processes represents not only a gender imbalance, but also the possible neglect of constructive resources for mediation and untapped talent pools. My delegation values the cost-effectiveness of successful mediation and believes that the core aspect of successful mediation rests on helping concerned parties to build confidence, identifying the core interests of each party with a view to starting a successful negotiation, and envisaging the benefits of a peaceful settlement of the dispute.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Fifthly, good offices and mediation have been more effectively and successfully pursued and practiced when they have been backed up by unified and sustained support from the Security Council. As illustrated in the Secretary-General's report, the Security Council has many tools that it can wield to support and promote mediation and to call spoilers into the process of mediation. My delegation believes that the Security Council should continue to keep actively abreast of the overall progress of peacemaking efforts and stay unified in providing necessary support for mediation processes when needed. Finally, my delegation is concerned about the low number of women in formal roles in the mediation process.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My delegation supports the Secretary-General in proactively seeking ways to mobilize adequate funding for mediation support and to establish a sufficient support platform for mediations that are responsive to the demands of fast-moving peace processes. Fourthly, disputes should be considered within a regional or subregional context if mediation is to be successful. Therefore, close partnerships with established regional organizations are very important and a more strategic discussion should be held on ways to establish a clearer framework for effective decision- making and coordination with regional organizations. We also need to find ways to ensure that the proper regional and subregional context is incorporated into the mediation process when there is no relevant regional or subregional organization established.”
2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108Resumption1 (2009) · source