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1. “As stated in the report of the Secretary-General, awareness and action on the System-wide Action Plan are still being promoted in a sporadic rather than a systematic and holistic approach. Insufficient gender mainstreaming and gender empowerment are true of the international community as a whole when dealing with conflict resolution and peacebuilding. We call on both the Security Council and the new Peacebuilding Commission to take the lead towards creating a genuinely gender-blind culture, which will provide benefits to individuals in society and to society as a whole.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

2. “Members of the Network urge the Council to systematically incorporate gender considerations in all aspects of mission planning and execution, particularly from the outset. All peacekeeping missions need to strictly obey the zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse and to put in place disciplinary measures to address any violations. We need to prevent violence against women and to ensure accountability for it. We welcome the release of the Secretary-General's study on violence against women and we fully concur that there is a need to eliminate impunity for gender-based violence so that women can play a meaningful role in the reconstruction of their communities and benefit from peace dividends.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

3. “The Peacebuilding Commission and other United Nations bodies would be wise to draw fully on that expertise and experience and to include the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, UNIFEM. and other relevant actors into the Commission's discussions on integrating the gender perspective fully into its work. We have noted in previous open debates of the Security Council the alarmingly pervasive nature of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict-affected areas. Sexual violence is repeatedly and with frightening persistence used as a deliberate method of warfare. Therefore, the issue of violence against women needs to receive adequate attention during and after armed conflict.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

4. “Looking at different cases of negotiations in the past, it is striking to note the near total lack of women peace envoys to date. It is clear that at all levels - local, national and, indeed, the highest international level - women should be included in conflict-resolution efforts in accordance with resolution 1325 (2000). It is vital to operationalize resolution 1325 (2000) in the work of all United Nations bodies, particularly in United Nations peacekeeping operations. The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) in particular has done a lot in recent years to support the mainstreaming of the gender perspective in conflict prevention, resolution and reconstruction, including by supporting grass-roots women's organizations.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

5. “In many post-war situations, women's organizations will be among the first to organize themselves as civil society voices, yet among the last to be able to access formal decision-making structures and processes. That trend needs to be reversed and, while recognition of the contribution of women's networks and grassroots peacebuilding initiatives to peace consolidation processes is growing, we still need to integrate them much better. Both the Security Council and the newly established Peacebuilding Commission need to pay special and full attention to integrating women equally into formal peace processes. If we wish to aim at long- term and durable peace, all parts of society need to part take in it, including women.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

6. “Women are still not equal partners in peace processes and gender-based violence is increasing. We stress the importance of better implementation of the United Nations System-wide Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We therefore strongly call for the creation of a Security Council mechanism to monitor its own actions in integrating resolution 1325 (2000), as well as other related resolutions, into its daily work. We also expect the Security Council to meet with civil society organizations, including women's groups, when on a mission to conflict-affected countries or regions. That will underpin the commitment to developing national- level coordination strategies or action plans on the implementation of the resolution.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

7. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the States members of the Human Security Network, namely, Austria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland, Thailand and South Africa as observer. The role and contribution of women are critical to the promotion of the human security agenda, shifting the traditional emphasis from inter-State security to people-centred security. The Network thanks the Japanese presidency of the Security Council for organizing this open debate and welcomes its wider format, in particular the inclusion of voices of civil society representatives from Burundi and Timor-Leste. Six years after the adoption of the landmark Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), there is not much room and not much reason for complacency.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source

8. “We welcome the work of the newly created Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflicts and encourage the effective implementation of resolution 1612 (2005). Let me conclude by saying that we should keep in mind our common responsibility to act in a timely, proactive and decisive manner in order to prevent further suffering.”

   2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

9. “Sexual violence is repeatedly used as a deliberate method of warfare with frightening persistence. In some contexts, such sexual violence has led to an increase in the transmission of HIV/AIDS, with devastating results. More action is required to document and report on those matters so that effective preventive measures and remedies can be put in place. It is a significant development in combating sexual violence as a method of warfare that rape, sexual slavery, enforced prostitution and forced pregnancy have been included in the definition of crimes against humanity and war crimes in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. But more must be done. Children are particularly vulnerable in situations of armed conflict and are often targeted for abduction and recruitment into armed groups.”

   2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

10. “Furthermore, the work of international or mixed tribunals and, in particular, of the International Criminal Court, is proving to be valuable when justice cannot be achieved at the national level. It is of the utmost importance that national and international criminal justice institutions receive all necessary support on the ground. We have noted in previous open debates in the Security Council the alarming and pervasive nature of sexual and gender-based violence in conflict-affected areas. Women and children constitute the majority of the civilian population and are therefore particularly affected by conflict. Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security was a response to the fact that women's experiences in conflict situations are marginalized to an unacceptable degree.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

11. “Those reform efforts are mutually reinforcing and should result in better cooperation among agencies with a View to avoiding gaps in meeting the protection needs of affected populations, including, in particular, those of the internally displaced. Compliance by all parties to a conflict with international law is an essential guarantee for ensuring the safety of the civilian population. The fight against impunity is essential for enabling war-affected societies to come to terms with their past and move towards reconciliation and sustainable peace. It is the obligation of all States to prevent impunity through the adoption of national laws, policies and programmes and the effective functioning of the justice system.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

12. “We welcome in this regard the adoption in December 2005 of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel, which greatly contributes to the effective work of humanitarian agencies and organizations on the ground, which is indispensable. We welcome the current reforms to enhance the timeliness, predictability and effectiveness of the global humanitarian response system, including through the expanded Central Emergency Response Fund, as well as efforts to strengthen humanitarian coordination capacity, to improve needs assessments and to ensure accountable sector coordination, preparedness and response.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

13. “The ongoing strengthening of the field presence of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights should contribute significantly to translating United Nations decisions and basic humanitarian and human rights norms into improved local realities and partnerships with local actors. Well-informed decisions contribute to the necessary clarity of protection mandates that are tailored to the specific needs of the situation on the ground. The Council also must pay particular attention to basing its decision-making on all relevant principles, norms and standards of humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. In order to protect civilian populations and to alleviate their plight, the Network calls on States and on non-State armed actors to ensure safe and unimpeded access to affected populations by humanitarian actors.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

14. “In order for the Council to set realistic objectives for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, the Council must first and foremost be well informed. The practice of sending Council missions to affected regions and countries is commendable. The Council can also benefit from regular briefings by other relevant actors Within the United Nations system, including the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; the Special Adviser of the Secretary- General on the Prevention of Genocide; the High Commissioner for Human Rights; the Representative of the Secretary-General on Internally Displaced Persons; and pertinent United Nations agencies, as well as other important implementing humanitarian partners.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

15. “We encourage the Security Council to strongly support this mechanism, working towards the actual prevention of violations and abuses of international human rights and humanitarian law. The Security Council's role in addressing civilian protection as a component of its peace and security responsibilities is now well established and was reinforced by the Outcome Document. The Council must continue to explore how it can best and most effectively respond to violations and abuses of international humanitarian law and human rights law. It is also important that the Council aim at achieving consistency of practice in upholding its responsibilities under the Charter so as to enhance the predictability and transparency of its work.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

16. “With regard to the challenge of rebuilding, we welcome the establishment of the Peacebuilding Commission, which met for the first time last week, and the role it can play in facilitating the transition from relief to development towards sustainable peace. As members of the Human Security Network, we fully support the mandate of the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide. His work and cooperation with the various actors involved on the ground is important for collecting early and solid data that can better inform our preventive efforts as well as provide the basis for bringing relevant situations to the attention of the Security Council.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

17. “Furthermore, we encourage the permanent members of the Security Council to refrain from exercising their veto powers with regard to the aforementioned four international crimes. We would also like to underline the fact that the responsibility to protect is a continuum that ranges from prevention to protection and rebuilding. In this regard, we welcome the Council's emphasis on prevention and the need for a comprehensive approach involving the promotion of economic growth, poverty eradication, sustainable development, national reconciliation, good governance, democracy, the rule of law, and respect for and protection of human rights.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

18. “Urgent measures are needed to reverse the cycle of violence and its effects on civilian populations caused by small arms and light weapons. In that regard, we would like to draw the attention of the Council to the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development of 7 June 2006, which contains a set of recommendations on how to tackle armed violence. The 2005 World Summit Outcome document affirmed the responsibility to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. The Network is committed to further promoting the understanding of the notion of "responsibility to protect". We welcome the Council's reaffirmation of paragraphs 138 and 139 of the 2005 World Summit Outcome document. We encourage the Security Council to devise appropriate implementation mechanisms in that respect.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

19. “Violence in internal armed conflicts in various parts of the world continues disproportionately to affect the civilian population and often forcibly displaces them. The suffering of civilians caught in armed conflict remains one of the most disturbing features of armed conflicts, constituting a major challenge to peace and security. We are also more aware today of the effects on the civilian population of the societal breakdown accompanying armed conflict. We are particularly concerned about the proliferation, illegal trafficking and misuse of small arms, light weapons and ammunition, which increase armed violence, endanger the security of civilians and jeopardize development activities aimed at stabilizing post-conflict societies.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

20. “It is my honour to speak on behalf of the Human Security Network, namely Austria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand, Slovenia and the observer country of South Africa. Let me begin by thanking the Danish presidency of the Security Council for having organized this open debate, as well as the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Jan Egeland, for his presentation and in particular his recommendations on possible practical measures to strengthen our collective ability to protect civilians. After the publication of last year's report of the Secretary-General, the States of the Network look forward with great interest to the coming report, due next year.”

    2006-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5476 (2006) · source

21. “Another challenge will be to secure the financial resources to meet the resulting increase in peacekeeping costs. In this connection, we underline the importance of the Security Council's consulting with major financial contributors before it makes decisions with significant financial implications. Such a courtesy would be helpful to these financial contributors in galvanizing their domestic constituencies in support of timely budgetary appropriations. In closing, the Republic of Korea would like to pay tribute to the courage and dedication of all personnel who have served or are serving in United Nations peacekeeping missions around the world, in particular those who have made the supreme sacrifice of their lives for the noble cause of peace.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

22. “Thirdly, given the severe resource constraints currently plaguing the United Nations, the Organization is not in a position to resolve each and every conflict arising around the world. Instead, the Organization must concentrate its efforts on situations where it enjoys comparative strength over other actors and where it has a reasonable chance of making a difference on the ground. Those conflicts requiring a robust or rapid response that exceeds the United Nations capabilities may be farmed out to coalitions of the willing or regional organizations. Finally, in the light of the dramatically surging demand for United Nations peacekeeping expected in the coming months and years, one task for the Organization is to recruit properly-trained, well- equipped and disciplined forces.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

23. “Secondly, we emphasize the importance of empowering regional organizations and the need to establish an optimal division of responsibilities and partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations. Given the ongoing dire need for United Nations peacekeeping in Africa, we attach particular importance to empowering African regional and subregional organizations in order to tap their unique and complementary capacities. In this regard, we strongly support the creation of new types of partnerships and cooperation arrangements between the United Nations and regional organizations. We also welcome and support efforts of the African nations to strengthen and intensify conflict-prevention, peacekeeping and peace-building activities.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

24. “Moreover, the concurrent increase in multilateral peacekeeping by coalitions of the willing in the Balkans, Afghanistan and Iraq further restricts the availability of the most capable troops for United Nations peacekeeping operations. At the same time, inhospitable and dangerous operational environments have raised serious concerns about the safety and security of peacekeepers. In light of these challenges, the Republic of Korea would like to make the following observations. First, the daunting challenges facing United Nations peacekeeping require enhanced operational effectiveness and efficiency through constant improvements in the planning, organization, training, logistics and management of its peacekeeping operations.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

25. “As such, the performance of peacekeeping operations serves as the primary yardstick by which the United Nations relevance and credibility are judged by the global community. The Republic of Korea commends the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for its relentless efforts to strengthen its operational and managerial capacities. Despite the important progress and many valuable lessons learned from past setbacks and achievements in the field of peacekeeping, United Nations peacekeeping operations today face multiple challenges. As the demand for and complexity of United Nations peacekeeping operations increase, the Organization's resources are becoming overstretched and overstrained.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

26. “I join previous speakers in thanking you, Sir, for convening this open debate on peacekeeping operations. The Republic of Korea attaches the utmost importance to peacekeeping operations as a vital instrument for the United Nations in discharging its primary responsibilities in the maintenance of international peace and security. Our strong and sustained commitment to the United Nations and its role in maintaining peace around the globe is evidenced by our active participation in various peacekeeping operations, from Somalia and Angola to the Western Sahara and Timor-Leste. While the United Nations mandate spans nearly every aspect of international life, peacekeeping remains the most visible and prominent responsibility of the Organization and the activity to which the bulk of the Organization's resources are devoted.”

    2004-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4970Resumption1 (2004) · source

27. “The Republic of Korea is currently a party to 10 of the 12 terrorism- related international conventions and protocols. Having already signed the remaining two, we are expediting the process of enacting the necessary domestic legislation for early ratification, preferably before the end of this year. Finally, my Government expressed its interest in the matter of assistance at the Security Council meeting on the CTC held in April. I am pleased to report to the Council that we have since begun to offer training programmes in airport and seaport security and customs services. We are also planning to provide training courses in the area of cyber-terrorism in the coming months.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

28. “The CTC has demonstrated remarkable competence in addressing potentially weak links in our united efforts to prevent and combat terrorism. I now turn to the CTC's latest quarterly work programme (S/2003/710). While fully supporting the programme of work, the Republic of Korea would like to share some of its observations. First, we note that the CTC has now received national reports from all 191 Member States. That is a long overdue but certainly welcome development. Since the reports are highly diverse in their stages and in their focus, we believe that careful consideration should be given to country-specific realities. For its part, the Republic of Korea submitted its third report to the CTC last May. Secondly, my Government commends the progress made in the legal and legislative aspects of international efforts to counter terrorism.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

29. “Let me begin by expressing my congratulations to you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency. Speaking before the Security Council for the first time since my official accreditation to the United Nations - it was just last Friday - I can assure you that my delegation will continue to extend its full and active support to the Council. In the light of the progress that has been made in the field of counter-terrorism, my Government believes that resolution 1373 (2001) has garnered renewed significance as a legally binding and universally applicable framework. Given the global nature of terrorist threats, we value the crucial role of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) in ensuring the national counter-terrorism preparedness of each and every member of the international community.”

    2003-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4792 (2003) · source

30. “We join in the call of the Secretary-General to the Security Council to reunite around a new resolve to uphold the principles of the Charter.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

31. “We further hope that political and security conditions can be created for the return of United Nations personnel to affected areas to provide urgent humanitarian assistance. Slovenia is willing to contribute its share in addressing the major humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people and affected neighbouring States arising from the conflict, and will respond favourably to the appeal to be issued by the United Nations to meet humanitarian needs in and around Iraq. Slovenia will also try to contribute to the best of its abilities to the post-war rehabilitation and reconstruction of Iraqi society. In conclusion, Slovenia appeals for the restoration of the unity of the international community as soon as possible in resolving the Iraqi crisis in the framework of the United Nations and the Security Council.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

32. “Our combined special attention should be particularly addressed to the vulnerable population, and especially to the Iraqi children. Slovenia, as a member of the Human Security Network, is deliberating a possible contribution to that effect. Slovenia hopes that the oil for food programme can be resumed as soon as possible. We support the Secretary-General's proposals in this respect. In current deliberations over the extension of the programme, we should always bear in mind that the majority of the Iraqi population is critically dependent upon the programme. The resolution of the Iraqi crisis and dealing with its consequences should be restored to the United Nations framework.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

33. “We wish to use this opportunity to express our appreciation for the work of the inspections process, and specifically to both chief inspectors Dr. Blix and Dr. ElBaradei and their teams for their work and reports submitted to the Council. At the current time, it is vital to ensure full respect for the norms of international humanitarian law and universal human rights. We salute the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for its courageous work. During this time of war, ICRC's unimpeded access in crisis areas is of vital importance. As a concrete gesture in support of its work, Slovenia will provide a donation to ICRC's activities in Iraq. Every effort must be engaged to minimize the effect of the war on Iraqi civilians.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

34. “Slovenia continues to support all efforts of the international community to curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It has been and continues to be our position that Iraq was obliged to fully and unconditionally comply with international norms, and specifically with the requirements of the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1441 (2002). We would have strongly preferred that the disarmament of Iraq and its verification had been achieved without resorting to use of force. We regret that unanimity could not be reached within the Council on ways to resolve the Iraqi crisis by ensuring compliance with its previous resolutions in accordance with the United Nations Charter, other norms of international law and the relevant Council resolutions.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

35. “In addition to associating ourselves with the statement delivered yesterday by the representative of Greece on behalf of the European Union member and acceding countries, we wish, in our national capacity, to add a few points. We welcome the opportunity of having an open debate of the Security Council on such an important issue. In so doing, we remain committed to the relevant conclusions of the European Council, including those of 17 February and of 20 March 2003. Slovenia has continuously held the view that the Security Council is the body holding primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is urgent to reaffirm and restore the Council's credibility and authority as the body addressing and resolving crises threatening international peace and stability.”

    2003-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4726Resumption1 (2003) · source

36. “President, that Slovenia fully supports all endeavours of the Office of the Special Representative, the United Nations Children's Fund and other United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations in this field. We encourage continuous and meaningful dialogue and cooperation among all of us, with the aim of alleviating the plight of children affected by armed conflict.”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

37. “The report of the Secretary-General points out that little progress has been made regarding efforts to sever the link between the proliferation and widespread use of small arms and light weapons and the related victimization of children. In this regard, I am pleased to inform the Security Council that a United Nations subregional conference on the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, co-organized by the United Nations and Slovenia, will be held in Slovenia in March this year. We hope that the conference will contribute to reducing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and its negative impact, including its impact on children, in the region of South-Eastern Europe. In conclusion, allow me to reassure you, Mr.”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

38. “The basic aim of the Centre is to strengthen local structures in the field of child care, to develop mechanisms for their psycho-social protection and to empower war-affected children, remaining in the region even after international assistance has been withdrawn. We would like to thank all donors and to invite all other countries and institutions to work with us to improve the situation of war-affected children in South-Eastern Europe. Another of Slovenia's initiatives contributing to the safety of children in the region of South-Eastern Europe is in the area of anti-personnel mines and demining - the work conducted by the Slovenia-based International Trust Fund for Demining and Mine Victim Assistance.”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

39. “In addition to efforts undertaken globally, regional and interregional action is needed. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to share our views with the like-minded countries of the Human Security Network. As pointed out by Austria, the Network believes that it can significantly contribute to the global debate on the issue, as well as improve the situation in our respective regions through various concrete activities. Being aware of the importance of children for the future and for the prosperity of our societies, Slovenia decided several years ago to contribute to the recovery of South-Eastern Europe by establishing an institution to assist war-affected children - the Regional Centre for the Psychosocial Well-being of Children, which is also called "Together".”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

40. “Austria, on behalf of the Human Security Network, presented a set of specific recommendations to the Council on how to further address this issue, and Slovenia fully supports those recommendations. I should like just to recall the need to regularly update the list, to extend it by including situations that are not on the Security Council's agenda and to ensure that the issue of war-affected children is taken fully into account in all of its decisions on peacemaking, peacekeeping and peace-building operations. Another positive development this year is the beginning of the deployment of child protection advisers in some United Nations peace operations. We concur with the Secretary-General and his Special Representative that the deployment of such advisers in each United Nations peace operation is highly desirable.”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

41. “We would like to express our sincere appreciation of and support for Special Representative Olara Otunnu and his Office for their work in this respect. This is the first time that parties recruiting and using child soldiers have been specifically identified, giving us a clear picture of who the perpetrators of crimes against children really are. The report and the annex list represent a very clear sign that the international community is no longer ready to tolerate abuses of children in conflict situations. They also represent a concrete contribution to the raising of global awareness on this issue. Slovenia shares the views expressed that the report should be the first step towards drawing up an integral list of all parties using children, not only those involved in situations on the Security Council's agenda.”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

42. “Slovenia will ratify it in the very near future. The special session of the General Assembly on children, held last May, and the adoption of the outcome document, "A world fit for children" reaffirmed our joint commitment to protect children during armed conflict, in accordance with international humanitarian and human rights law. This provides the necessary political, as well as legal frameworks, to combat the abuse of children in armed conflict. We call on all Member States and all other parties in conflict to fully implement or respect their provisions, and especially to act against impunity for all crimes committed against children. Slovenia welcomes the most recent report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict.”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

43. “Since the adoption of resolution 1261 (1999), the issue of children and armed conflict has been firmly established on the agenda of the Security Council, in recognition of its importance for peace and security, thus adding a new dimension to the discussions in this body, which Slovenia firmly supports. We are pleased to see that a number of significant developments were achieved in the past year, particularly in the normative domain, such as the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Slovenia ratified the Rome Statute in December 2001, and we are looking forward to the constitution of the new Court in March this year. Almost a year ago, the Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict entered into force, and it is encouraging to note the growing acceptance of this new instrument.”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source

44. “Slovenia has already associated itself with the statement made by the representative of Greece on behalf of the European Union and with the statement made by the representative of Austria as Chair of the Human Security Network, and we fully endorse both of them. Since the issue of children and armed conflict is one of particular importance for Slovenia, I would like to highlight some points in our national capacity. Let me first express our appreciation to you, Sir, for having convened this meeting. We consider it primarily to be an opportunity to review the progress achieved and to identify further action to be taken.”

    2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source