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1. “During that period, through our humanitarian immigration programme, we were proud to receive in Australia more than 30,000 people displaced from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today, they are valued members of our society. We are demonstrably committed to seeing Bosnia and Herzegovina consolidate itself as a stable, unified country that can provide for the needs of all of its citizens. Seventeen years after the signing of the historic Dayton Peace Agreement, Bosnia and Herzegovina finds itself in the midst of a difficult political phase. There have been some positive recent developments. We welcome, for example, regular meetings between the Presidency and the Council of Ministers. We also welcome the fact that the 2013 State budget was adopted on time, for the first time in two years.”

   2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

2. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. I would like to join others in thanking Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative, for his report on the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement (S/2013/263, annex). Mr. Inzko has brought forward a typically thorough and objective account of the continuing challenges to Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress and its European and Euro-Atlantic integration. I express Australia's strong support for him and for the work of his Office. Australia has a close association with Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the 19905, Australian peacekeepers served alongside their European Union (EU) and NATO counterparts to help build peace.”

   2013-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6966 (2013) · source

3. “Australia welcomes the organization's cooperation with United Nations agencies, has been pleased to support a number of OSCE counter-terrorism projects, and wishes to build on that partnership. We appreciate the determination and international cooperation that the OSCE brings to the global stand against terrorist ideologies and tactics. In conclusion, close engagement between the Council and regional organizations is an essential component of securing international peace and security, and we encourage the Council to continue to look for opportunities to work closely with the OSCE in that endeavour.”

   2013-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6961 (2013) · source

4. “Along with other members of the Council and the international community, Australia is committed to Afghanistan's long-term stability, security and prosperity, which will in turn benefit from the constructive engagement and support of its neighbours. Australia supports efforts to that end, including regional confidence-building measures through the Heart of Asia initiative. We welcome the OSCE's continued constructive contribution to international efforts to support Afghanistan's security and stability. Australia also shares with the OSCE and other members of the Council an abhorrence of terrorism and a determination to combat that threat wherever it occurs. The OSCE's counter-terrorism work is impressive.”

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5. “That leadership contributed to the adoption 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 2001. The adoption of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) by the General Assembly on 2 April was another significant development in that area, and we appreciate the contribution of the OSCE membership to the achievement of a strong outcome. Effective implementation of the ATT will now be critical to preventing the illegal and irresponsible trade in arms and reducing human suffering. We look to the OSCE once again to play a leading role in ensuring the signature of the Treaty by its members on 3 June and its effective implementation within the OSCE region and others that need implementation support. I thank Mr. Kozhara for his observations on Afghanistan.”

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6. “That reinforces the work of the Council on the women and peace and security agenda and the priority that we attach to that work. Australia also endorses the OSCE vision of comprehensive security that includes the integral role of human rights and economic and environmental issues alongside the politico-military dimension. Protecting and empowering people is essential to shaping long- term and effective responses to multidimensional threats to security. It builds capacity, understanding and resilience among individuals and communities. Australia congratulates the OSCE on its long- standing commitment to non-proliferation. We commend the OSCE leadership in preventing the spread ofillicit small arms and light weapons among its members and beyond to regions that face conflict and instability.”

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7. “Australia supports OSCE projects designed to enhance local, national and regional capacities to combat the effects of human trafficking and help protect vulnerable groups in Central Asia, which we are pleased to hear is among the priorities of the OSCE under Ukraine's chairmanship. In March, Australia was pleased to co-chair the 2013 OSCE Conference of Asian Partners for Cooperation, which took place in Australia. Under the theme "Improving the Security of Women and Girls", the Conference brought together Government and civil society to examine the successes and failings of international efforts in the fight against gender-based violence and human trafficking, as well as efforts to increase the economic empowerment of women.”

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8. “It is clear that one of Australia's priorities during its term on the Council is to further encourage such cooperation, and the OSCE provides a good illustration of what is possible. To point to one example, Australia acknowledges the OSCE'S strong contribution to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, where it leads the important third pillar of democratization and institution-building. Wejoin the OSCE in commending the leadership in both Belgrade and Pristina for the recent positive steps they have taken towards normalizing their relationship. Australia enjoys a strong partnership with the OSCE. As an Asia partner country of the OSCE since 2009, we work through the organization to address security challenges that span borders.”

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9. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's briefing. I would like to thank Foreign Minister Kozhara for his briefing and welcome him to the Security Council for the first time in his capacity as Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). As the world's largest regional security organization, the OSCE has much to offer the Council, particularly its expertise in arms control, counter-terrorism, conflict prevention and post-conflict resolution. As members of the Council are aware, close cooperation between the Council and regional organizations, including the OSCE, can be a decisive component of our efforts to maintain international peace and security.”

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10. “The Council should draw on the PBC's expertise more readily, and the PBC should draw to the Council's attention emerging threats in the countries on its agenda. We fully agree with Ambassador Vilovie's comment that the PBC can and should have a role during the Council's consideration of mandate renewals and in transitions in United Nations missions. Sierra Leone is a good example. Similarly, in Liberia, as the United Nations Mission in Liberia continues its transition process, the PBC configuration is well placed to highlight to the Council any risks to the timeline and provide guidance to it. In concluding, let me assure the Council of our commitment to ensuring that the PBC continues to develop its role and strengthen its partnerships so that it can make a real difference to the people who suffer the most from relapses into conflict.”

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11. “As an example of efforts in that area, we are working closely with Pacific Islands chiefs of police to support female police officers to undertake the relevant training, and we are developing police deployment gender strategies to promote the participation and protection of women in conflict and post-conflict settings. We encourage the Peacebuilding Fund to maintain its commitment to the Secretary-General's target of allocating 15 per cent of United Nations-managed funds to projects addressing women's needs and empowerment. Finally, let me say a few words on the interaction between the Council and the PBC. The key issue is how both bodies can work in pursuit of the same objectives.”

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12. “It absolutely makes sense for the PBC to align its country-specific commitments with national peacebuilding priorities. For example, the Sierra Leone and Liberia configurations have supported the two pilot countries in implementing the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States by aligning their mutual commitments with those countries' development strategies, which is logical. The third issue is the role of women. Engaging women in peacebuilding settlement and post-conflict decision-making processes is vital to ensuring sustainable recovery and long-term peace. More effort is needed to take forward the Secretary-General's seven- point action plan on gender-responsive peacebuilding.”

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13. “The PBC can play a strong political role to complement the work of the financial institutions. Often the PBC is criticized for failure to mobilize resources, but this is a constant challenge at the moment in times of fiscal austerity. The PBC must therefore look to non-traditional donors, including the private sector. Country configurations can help coordinate donor efforts to minimize duplication and identify gaps. We welcome the pilot mapping exercise of Guinea's peacebuilding priorities, and the Working Group on Lessons Learned is also doing important thinking on the organization of donor conferences, building on the successful conference on Burundi last year. We welcome the efforts of the PBC to support new models of partnership between conflict-affected States and development partners.”

    2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source

14. “Their effectiveness depends on their relationships with host Governments and with Special Representatives and Executive Representatives of the Secretary-General, and the depth of their understanding of the situation on the ground. The second issue is partnerships. As noted in the annual report (S/2013/63) before us today and as mentioned by Ambassador Momen, the PBC has made serious efforts over the past year to strengthen partnerships and build valuable synergies with financial institutions, especially the World Bank and the African Development Bank. We are pleased to see those strands coming together. Greater coherence between the PBF, the World Bank's State and Peacebuilding Fund and the African Development Bank's Fragile States Facility helps minimize duplication and ensures that we can leverage economies of scale.”

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15. “The PBC works well when it uses its comparative advantage as a Member States-based entity to play a strong political accompaniment role. The organization can deliver coordinated and targeted messages at key times. We saw this in the lead-up to Sierra Leone's successful elections last November. However, further efforts will be needed to strengthen practical impact in the field. Country- specific configurations must focus on supporting Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, Executive Representatives of the Secretary-General and Resident Coordinators. They can add weight to advocacy, mobilize Member State engagement and draw attention in New York to threats and challenges.”

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16. “The PBC, together with the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and the Peacebuilding Support Office, were established to fill gaps in the United Nations capacity to assist post-conflict States to avoid relapses. At that time, there was little in the way of peacebuilding architecture in other forums. The field is now relatively crowded. While it has been rightly acknowledged that the PBC has yet to realize its full potential, there are useful lessons we can draw on to provide it with guidance on fulfilling its core mandate. I will focus my remarks on three areas. First, the PBC's value-add and impact in the field. The core challenge is how a New York-based organization can make an impact on the lives of people on the ground.”

    2013-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6954 (2013) · source

17. “I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this briefing. Allow me to take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Momen and Ambassador Vilovie for their briefings and for their respective leadership of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). This discussion and the interactive dialogue that we will have tomorrow are very timely as we head towards the 2015 review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. We all are familiar with the statistics on the relapse of post-conflict States into violence. The situations preoccupying the Council provide clear illustrations: the relapse into violence in the Central African Republic; last year's coup in Guinea-Bissau, its fourth since independence; and the recent violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

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18. “The recent finalization of the integrated strategic framework for 2013 to 2016 between the United Nations system and the Haitian Government is a very welcome step forward in that continuing partnership. We welcome the alignment of the framework with Haiti's strategic development plan, and we encourage the continued close collaboration between MINUSTAH, the United Nations system, the Haitian Government and Haiti's other international partners to ensure a congruence of focus and effort.”

    2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source

19. “Policing is particularly important, as is often the case with stabilization missions - in this case, building the capacity of the National Police to gradually assume full responsibility for security throughout the country. We recognize the joint efforts of the international community and MINUSTAH in assisting the Haitian National Police to meet major benchmarks set out in its five-year development plan. Creating durable and transformative change such as that being undertaken by Haiti takes time. Strengthening institutions and establishing good governance to the stage of providing security, justice and jobs and breaking cycles of poverty and violence is a long-term effort. The challenge for the international community, therefore, is to sustain its collaboration with Haiti.”

    2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source

20. “Paul Farmer as his Special Adviser. We welcome the work that is beeing done to develop a plan for MINUSTAH's reconfiguration and conditions-based consolidation, as well as the inclusion of the consolidation plan in the annex to the Secretary- General's report (S/2013/139). The definition of core tasks for the Mission will enable it to take forward its work in partnership with Haitian authorities in areas in which it can have the most positive impact. In our view, the four areas of focus constitute an appropriate consolidation of MINUSTAH's efforts. An important aspect in taking forward the plan will be to identify and review appropriate measures for assessing progress against key benchmarks, especially as we continue to review MINUSTAH's mandate and force levels.”

    2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source

21. “More broadly, a functional legal system is vital to ensuring accountability, upholding human rights and delivering access to justice - and to building confidence among citizens in the institutions of the State. We support the Secretary-General's proposal to develop a national justice development plan to strengthen the rule of law and buildjudicial capacity. Although there has been a drop in cholera infection rates, we remain concerned about the epidemic and the increasing cholera mortality rates. Following the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy, Australia we wre pleased to contribute to the the Caribbean Community progreamme for the provision of drinking water, sanitation, et cetera for Haitians at risk from cholera. We strongly support the Secretary-General's initiative for the elimination of cholera in Haiti and the leadership of Dr.”

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22. “While we welcome the overall stable security situation, the marked increase in major crimes in the second half of last year is a concern. Efforts to support the protection of vulnerable groups in Haiti therefore remain an important part of the work of MINUSTAH. In particular, as others have mentioned, sexual and gender- based violence continues to have a devastating impact on vulnerable groups, particularly women and children in impoverished districts, displaced persons camps and remote areas. It is important that the capacity of both the Haitian National Police and the judicial system be built to investigate and prosecute perpetrators of sexual and gender-based violence.”

    2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source

23. “We urge that there be progress in appointing members to the provisional electoral council, so that partial legislative, municipal and local elections can be organized and then a permanent electoral council established. Acknowledging the close link between political stability and economic development, we welcome Prime Minister Lamothe's statement that Haiti is open for business. But we note that political stability will strengthen that prospect. The support that MINUSTAH is providing to prepare for elections must continue, including the technical assistance provided to electoral council staff. However, responsibility for overcoming the political impasse rests with Haiti's leaders themselves and will require new patterns of political consensus-building across key issues.”

    2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source

24. “In order to address the difficult challenges ahead, it is vital that Haiti build, with the continued support of the international community, a system of Government that functions effectively and can build the capacities of the country, and thereby serves the needs of the Haitian population. In that context, we share the concern expressed by the Secretary-General and others about the ongoing political stalemate in Haiti, including in the establishment of the provisional electoral council. The stalemate erodes confidence in the political system, could undermine the prospects for making further development gains and could potentially undermine the valuable progress achieved so far. Credible, free and fair elections in 2013 are critical for Haiti's recovery, reconstruction and development.”

    2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source

25. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. I also thank Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General Fisher for his briefing on the situation in Haiti. I would like to convey Australia's deep gratitude to all the staff of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for their hard work in consolidating stability in Haiti. We acknowledge the efforts made towards recovery and stabilization in Haiti over recent years, in particular in the face of a range of complex challenges and the impact of natural disasters such as Hurricane Sandy and Tropical Storm Isaac.”

    2013-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6936 (2013) · source

26. “Piracy is an issue that demonstrates the value and necessity of international cooperation. Australia will continue to play its part in that important endeavour.”

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27. “Key lessons to emerge - and my written statement contains more detail - include the facts that strengthening national capacities to counter piracy is a critical first step; effective action at sea begins on land; international cooperation is essential to handle a cross-national problem; strengthening information sharing is vital; developing workable legal frameworks to prosecute pirates is critical; promoting best-practice security in the international shipping industry is a sound investment; and, finally, we must do more to assist captured seafarers and their families. As a global community, we cannot address this scourge in the long term without tackling its root causes, including the lack of economic opportunity, employment and effective policing.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

28. “Australia has been engaged in efforts to draw together lessons from across the regions I have mentioned, including through a conference in July in Australia and a follow-up seminar held in October here in New York, which we were very pleased to co-host with the Permanent Mission of Benin.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

29. “We also encourage the Government to move forward with its declaration of Somalia's exclusive economic zone, in order to clarify the legal basis for the protection of its natural resources. Australia, as an Indian Ocean country, has been engaged for some time in efforts to address Somali piracy, including through our contribution to the Combined Maritime Forces and support aimed at enhancing the capacity of judicial systems in countries in the region. Piracy has declined in recent years in South- East Asia, in large part thanks to strong and effective cooperation among the States of the region. The main problem is now opportunistic theft from ships in port.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

30. “Australia is pleased to support efforts to address piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, including through an expert position in the United Nation's Office on Drugs and Crime, support for an ECOWAS integrated maritime strategy and a maritime security workshop to be held in Ghana next year. Turning to the Horn of Africa, where piracy has taken the form of hij acking and holding ships and crews for ransom, we echo others' comments in welcoming progress. But as others have also said, such gains can be easily reversed. Ultimately, addressing piracy in the region will depend on stability and on economic opportunity, including in coastal communities. It is vital that we support the new Somali Government in consolidating recent gains.”

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31. “Nearly 90 per cent of global piracy attacks in the past year took place in three regions - the Gulf of Guinea, the Horn of Africa and South-East Asia. While the situation in each region is very different, there are parallels and lessons to be learned across them. Piracy in the Gulfof Guinea - primarily associated with the offshore oil and gas industry - needs to be addressed urgently to avoid escalation. Australia commends the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for their progress on comprehensive regional counter-piracy strategies, and we welcome the proposed summit of ECCAS and ECOWAS Heads of State and Government next year. We encourage the development of a regional maritime information-sharing mechanism.”

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32. “Thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's important debate. Australia very much welcomes your initiative, Sir, to address piracy in a holistic, integrated manner. Maritime security is vital to the trade that underpins economic growth. The global economic costs of piracy are staggering. The cost of Somali piracy, for example, in the past year alone is estimated to have reached several billion dollars. Maritime security and oceanic governance are particularly important to the blue economy, on which island nations rely for their livelihoods. Piracy has significant social costs, and the victims that suffer most acutely are often the least visible: crew members held for ransom, dependent families and the families of jailed pirates. Piracy is also generally linked to other transnational criminal activity.”

    2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source

33. “We will continue our work with Timor-Leste's police force and our defence cooperation programme in support of the country's defence force. Our relationship with our close neighbour and friend will continue to deepen and broaden as we work in partnership with Timor-Leste to alleviate poverty, provide education and employment opportunities to young Timorese people and build on the strong, extensive and enduring community links between our countries. The Timorese people have shown tremendous resilience over the past decade as they set about building a new nation. While UNMIT and the ISF have made their contribution, the real credit for the peace and progress enjoyed today must go to the Timorese people themselves.”

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34. “The division of responsibility for providing security assistance to Timor-Leste - shared between the United Nations police and the ISF - provides useful lessons in the effective demarcation of responsibility as well as unity of purpose, which may serve to assist the Council in developing mandates for future peacekeeping operations. Australia will begin to carry out the drawdown of the ISF, in close coordination with the Government of Timor-Leste, the Government of New Zealand and UNMIT. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our ISF partner, New Zealand, as well as Portugal and Malaysia, with whom we worked so closely in 2006, ahead of the establishment of UNMIT. The coming departure of the ISF does not signal the end of Australia's security cooperation with Timor- Leste.”

    2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

35. “We commend Timor-Leste for its Strategic Development Plan for the period 2011-2030, which sets out long-term principles to underpin development. Australia was the first development partner of Timor- Leste to commit to the New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States. Our partnership is now firmly rooted in those principles. For example, we are partnering with the Ministry of Finance to provide development assistance directly through the Ministry's systems. We encourage future United Nations engagement with Timor-Leste to be aligned with those principles. We would also like to recognize the very effective relationship between UNMIT and the International Stabilisation Force (ISF).”

    2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

36. “Beyond its important task of reconstituting and supporting the PNTL, UNMIT has also promoted and supported political reconciliation and the development of human rights standards and institutions, including building an awareness of justice issues. We encourage the Mission's leadership to continue working with the Timorese Government to manage the economic impact on Timor-Leste resulting from the closure of UNMIT, particularly on employment in Dili. The end of the United Nations peacekeeping and political presence should not signal the end of United Nations engagement with Timor-Leste. Timor-Leste wants to shape an innovative development relationship with the United Nations. Australia will support the country in that endeavour.”

    2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

37. “Many members today have commented on the success of the 2012 elections. The Timorese electoral authorities, security services, political parties and civil society deserve to be commended for that success. We acknowledge the crucial role played by UNMIT and the United Nations Development Programme in helping to build the capacity of the Timorese electoral management bodies to the level that we witnessed this year. We are pleased that members of the Council were able to visit Timor-Leste last week and witness first-hand the achievements of the Timorese and the significant contribution made by UNMIT - as did the Secretary-General when he visited in mid-August. The Mission has successfully integrated the many functions of the United Nations into a single mission structure. That will provide useful lessons for future peacekeeping operations.”

    2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

38. “The Policia Nacional de Timor- Leste has been fully reconstituted, the threat posed by disaffected groups has dissipated and the Timorese-led political reconciliation process has contributed directly to peaceful elections this year. We agree with Prime Minister Gusmao that security conditions in Timor- Leste have improved markedly and that, following the very successful elections held during the course of the year, it is time for the international security forces to depart. As the Council has heard during numerous debates, Timor-Leste authorities have worked to achieve an extended period of peace by maintaining stability and enhancing political and social cohesion. Australia agrees with the recommendation of the Secretary- General that UNMIT should conclude its mission at the end of the year.”

    2012-11-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6859 (2012) · source

39. “Thank you very much, Mr. President, for convening this debate. I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Foreign Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Jose Luis Guterres. I would also like to acknowledge the presence of the Acting Special Representative of the Secretary-General and to thank him for his briefing this afternoon. The Australian Government has very much appreciated his strong leadership of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). As this may be the last Council debate on UNMIT, we would also like to highlight the important contribution of former Special Representatives Atul Khare and Ameerah Haq and their able deputies. Each performed their role with great professionalism. It is clear that Timor-Leste, working closely with UNMIT and bilateral partners, has made great progress since the events of 2006.”

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40. “For that reason, we encourage the Court to continue to engage with the Council through regular briefings and the provision of detailed advice on the support it looks to the Council to provide. We welcome this debate as a very important contribution to further exploring how the ICC and the Council can better collaborate to achieve the goal of ending impunity for the most serious crimes, and, in the process, contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. We should continue this discussion.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source

41. “Of course, cooperation between the Council and the Court should not be limited to situations where the Council has referred a situation to the ICC. In many scenarios, situations before the Court also feature on the Council's agenda and cooperation in such situations is equally important. The decision of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004) concerning Cote d'Ivoire to lift the travel ban on Laurent Gbagbo to enable his travel to The Hague is an example of the importance of such cooperation. More generally, sanctions committees covering situations that are before the ICC should give close consideration to the question of whether indictees should also be designated for sanctions purposes. Finally, Australia recognizes that cooperation is a two-way street.”

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42. “We also urge the Council to be vigilant about referring situations such as that of Syria to the Court without taking complementary action, where appropriate. Indeed, once the Security Council has referred a situation to the ICC, it is crucial for it to give the work of the Court ongoing support. Such support will maximize the prospects of States that cooperate with the ICC and ensure that the objective of the referral is achieved. Such support is most necessary when the Court notifies the Council that a State has failed to meet its obligations to cooperate with the Court. Looking forward, it is also important that any future referrals by the Council be precisely drafted so as to clearly identify States' cooperation obligations.”

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43. “As the independent international commission of inquiry has shown, there is a body of alarming evidence to suggest that the most serious international crimes have been committed in Syria. In such circumstances, the Council, as the ultimate guardian of international peace and security, has an important role to play, and we urge it to consider referring the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court. This would send an important message that there will be no impunity for those who commit the most serious crimes of international concern and that the Syrian people can expect justice for the crimes committed. Of course, ICC referrals must not be used as a substitute for the Council's exercise of its broader responsibilities.”

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44. “Effective coordination between the ICC and the Council is essential in order to send a clear message that those who commit the most serious international crimes will be held to account. It is important to ensure that the separate efforts of the two bodies, which have, after all, very different mandates, have a multiplying effect and that they are able to work together to end impunity for these serious crimes. As President Song said this morning, there is a clear rationale for the Court's relationship with the Council. For our part, Australia wishes to offer some suggestions for how the Court and Council can work most effectively together. It is critical for the Security Council to speak with one voice on the question of accountability.”

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45. “Australia recognizes that there will be different views on the appropriate time to press for accountability, particularly when delicate political settlements to end conflicts are being negotiated. Nonetheless, combating impunity and acknowledging the wrongs of the past are important factors in establishing lasting peace based on respect for human rights and the rule of law - a point underscored in the World Development Report 2011 of the World Bank. On that basis, Australia views the ICC as a vital partner for the Security Council. We welcome the evolving relationship between the Court and the Council, particularly the increased attention being given to the ICC in the Council's country-specific and thematic resolutions and statements.”

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46. “Australia would like to thank Guatemala for holding this important debate and welcomes Guatemala's accession to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). We thank the Secretary-General, President Song and Mr. Mochochoko for their briefings today. Australia has been a steadfast supporter of the Court since its inception. Ensuring accountability for international crimes is a key component of peacebuilding, as well as conflict prevention. Our experience in providing support to States transitioning from peacekeeping to peacebuilding has taught us that peace and justice are both fundamental to establishing sustainable security in all societies.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source

47. “Sustainable funding is essential to assisting States to strengthen their child protection frameworks, build resilience and promote peace and security. Australia is providing support for prevention and reintegration efforts alike. They have included training, education and development opportunities for former child soldiers and children affected by armed conflict in Nepal, Liberia, Uganda and South Sudan, as well as support to Watchlist to build the capacity of non-governmental organization partners in monitoring, reporting and response activities. In conclusion, the Council has taken significant steps in recent years to highlight the importance of protecting children in armed conflict. But actually, we can never do enough to protect children. They are, after all, the future.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source

48. “The convictions of Thomas Lubanga and Charles Taylor are important symbols to the world that justice can be delivered. While Australia recognizes the significant progress that has been made, we remain deeply concerned that grave Violations continue to occur, including in Syria, where the independent commission of inquiry has found evidence of targeting, arbitrary arrest and detention, torture and sexual assault of children by both Government forces and shabiha members. Regrettably, as Ambassador De la Sabliere noted in his 10-year report, little progress has been achieved with non-State actors. Australia calls on the Security Council to take appropriate, targeted action against persistent perpetrators.”

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49. “The monitoring and reporting mechanism, to which Australia continues to contribute, is an invaluable tool in adding to our understanding of country situations. Action plans are helping to end violations against children, and we welcome the signing of new action plans in Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Chad, Myanmar, Somalia and South Sudan. In Chad, we note the significant decrease in the number of reported cases of child recruitment, and applaud the Government for funding, with the United Nations, a joint protection of civilians strategy. We encourage other affected States to conclude child protection action plans and to devote the necessary resources to their full implementation. Ending impunity and creating a culture of accountability is also crucial to ensuring non-recurrence.”

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50. “Australia is strongly supportive of her mandate and we encourage the Security Council to receive regular briefings from her, including on emerging situations of concern. We also commend the ongoing work of UNICEF, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and other partners in the field. The active efforts of the United Nations have raised awareness of this issue, and have built understanding, capacity and accountability. We welcome the Council's expanded set of triggers for listing perpetrators, as well as the introduction of designation criteria for grave violations against children in four sanctions committees. We urge other committees to adopt similar measures. Australia also welcomes the mainstreaming of children's protection into country-specific action taken by the Council.”

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