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2015-02-23

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2018-05-29

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1. “Gender-based violence, including the systematic use of rape and increased domestic violence, has been widely recognized as a pervasive occurrence in conflict. Ukraine reaffirms its support for the United Nations zero-tolerance policy on all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeepers, including all civilian staff deployed to United Nations peacekeeping operations. The proper conduct by and discipline over all personnel deployed in United Nations peacekeeping operations are vital to their effectiveness. Ukraine, as an important peacekeeping contributor, welcomes the fact that the comprehensive reviews of the United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding architecture are taking place at the same time as and in interaction with the women and peace and security agenda review.”

   2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

2. “Resolution 1325 (2000) and a further six relevant resolutions adopted from 2008 to 2013 continue to provide main guidelines and a real framework for Member States in the development of policy and measures in the above-mentioned areas as well as in the field of minimizing the impact of conflicts on women and girls. In this sense, we welcome the adoption of resolution 2242 (2015), submitted by Spain, as an important instrument to reflect all the changes that have happened since 2000 and introduce a new and important perspective into the women and peace and security agenda. Indeed, women tend to suffer more hardships as a direct result of economic consequences of conflict, are at increased risk of human trafficking and of being forced into sex work, and face the acute effects of undermined health systems.”

   2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

3. “We have agreed to the inclusion of a separate Goal on gender among the Sustainable Development Goals and to the mainstreaming of the gender perspective throughout the entire programme. This year, we commemorate the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) and the twentieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. (spoke in English) This year marks 15 years since the adoption of the landmark resolution establishing the basis for the women and peace and security agenda and calling for the special protection and the full and equal participation of women in all conflict-prevention, conflict-resolution and post- conflict peacebuilding efforts.”

   2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

4. “Mr. Klimkin (Ukraine) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to thank the Spanish presidency of the Security Council for having convened this very important debate, which allows us to reiterate and renew our commitment to the full, timely and effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. My colleague Foreign Minister Garcia Margallo of Spain, in his statement in the general debate of the current session of the General Assembly (see A/70/PV.21), said that the twenty-first century would be the century of women, and I agree with him. Furthermore, I believe that 2015 is a pivotal year for gender equality and women's empowerment.”

   2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

5. “Given the serious safety and security implications, we should take into account all possible legal and human rights aspects of this phenomenon. Ukraine stands by the side of SIDS and is committed to the relevant Security Council agenda and elsewhere in the framework of the United Nations and its agencies.”

   2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

6. “We have to take this challenge very seriously before it is too late. We need to put on life vests and act now in order to prevent the catastrophic consequences of the climate change faced by SIDS. As we all know, the people of Kiribati have already started to leave their sinking lands. The same forced displacement and migration is rapidly approaching others - Tuvalu, Vanuatu and the Maldives. The Security Council should therefore take concrete preventive steps. In order to avoid possible issues and tensions caused by this forced migration and displacement, which can be quite long-lasting, there is an acute need to address the legal status of the people who are forced to leave their homeland owing to the loss of territory caused by ocean-level rise.”

   2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

7. “These talks should be continued with a view to making a success story of the upcoming summit in Paris. But in those sophisticated debates we should not forget about the lives of hundreds and thousands of our brothers and sisters populating the sinking islands in the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic oceans. It is not just a formal political matter of combating climate change; it is a matter of the security of 44 small island nations, a matter of their own very existence. They are being threatened not by guns and missiles. They are being threatened by a much worse enemy - a climate-related natural disaster, a rise of ocean levels caused by climate change. That enemy is no less serious than weapons of mass destruction or genocide. It threatens entire communities and nations, entire countries and regions.”

   2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

8. “When a vessel or a person is sinking in the ocean an S.O.S. distress call is sent, and it is the moral and legal duty of all others at sea to render immediate assistance to that sinking ship or person, without asking why that has happened to them. Certainly the reasons for the situation are important, but let us agree that they are secondary compared to the life ofa single human being. An S.O.S. call is being sent right now from the small island developing States (SIDS) that are losing their territories, populations and resources, and thus their very existence, due to the grave impacts of climate change. It is our common obligation to hear their call and to respond to it without any further delay. The long-lasting debates on climate change are very important because that is exactly what threatens small island States.”

   2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source

9. “In the face of truth, humanity and God, if one still believes in God, the tribunal in question is about 298 innocent lives. It is about the truth. He who is afraid of truth is definitely on the wrong side of the issue. He who is afraid of truth is alone here in the Security Council. "If you know the truth, the truth will set you free." These are not my words. They are from the Holy Gospel. They come from a higher authority.”

   2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

10. “When I look at the Russian delegation today, I feel pity. It dared to dampen the aspirations of the entire world, especially those of the families of the victims. It has aligned itself with the thugs who committed this atrocious crime. But our hope for justice is not lost. The Russian Federation just killed draft resolution S/2015/562, but that abuse of the veto power will not kill the hope of those who suffered or their love for loved ones and their relatives. It will only make all ofus stronger and more determined and more committed to elaborating and implementing an effective and credible prosecution model to deliver justice. I am reminded of a line from Shakespeare about captive good attending captain ill; let us stop attending captain ill - it is just not worth it.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

11. “That is why it is particularly disappointing that one country - Russia, to be precise - still mixes two completely separate issues: its responsibility for aggression against Ukraine and its continuous support for terrorism, on the one hand, and the individual responsibility of the perpetrators of the tragedy, on the other. There is no other explanation for today's veto by Russia. The role of Russia in the conflict is absolutely clear and well known. Thousands of Russian soldiers and mercenaries and tanks and every type of heavy weaponry have been delivered across the border; that is simply impossible to hide. Just recently, another Russian truck full of weapons and ammunition was captured in Ukraine. The driver is once again a Special Forces officer. But this story is a matter for international mechanisms.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

12. “The only effective way to prevent such acts in the future is to punish those responsible without delay. It is indeed an issue for the Security Council to deal with under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. The level of support enjoyed by our draft resolution has clearly risen, showing that we are on right track. Our aim here is to create an effective, transparent, unbiased and independent vehicle to bring to justice those responsible for the crime. It is about the individual criminal responsibility of the murderers, and it is not about politics.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

13. “We, more than anyone, feel the pain of the victims; that is why we want the truth about this crime to emerge. More than anyone, we want the perpetrators to be arraigned and tried by a public international court. There can be no reason to oppose that, unless you are a perpetrator yourself. I could not agree more with my friends and colleagues, including several Government ministers who have spoken today, but I would like to make several points crystal clear. Resolution 2166 (2014) established an obligation for States to cooperate fully in the course of the investigation of this tragedy and to bring those responsible to justice. The use of a sophisticated and powerful weapon against a civilian aircraft constitutes a threat to international civil aviation and to international peace and security in general.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

14. “A year ago, the Ukrainian people took the downing of Flight MH-17 as a national tragedy, and it will always remain so in our hearts. 1 still remember the sea of flowers in front of the Dutch and Malaysian embassies, and the hundreds of Ukrainians who gathered around those buildings during the night. I will never forget it. When we heard about this incident, at the very beginning we had some hope that lives might be saved and immediately provided all available resources to the rescue teams. Then we did everything possible to prevent looting and to secure access for the investigators to the areas controlled by the terrorists. Now, our duty to those who died and the families of the victims is to bring to justice those who committed this barbaric act.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

15. “I take this opportunity to congratulate you, Sir, on your effective presidency of the Council for this month. I would like to thank the delegation of Malaysia for requesting the convening of this meeting, and all members of the Security Council and the grieving nations for their strong support for the idea of establishing an international criminal tribunal to hold to account those responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17. It is obvious that these historic times will always be remembered, not only because of the number of vetoes exercised by the Russian Federation, but mainly because of the spirit of unity among the countries participating in the joint investigation team and all who support us in our efforts to deliver justice.”

    2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source

16. “To the contrary, we view such operation as an indispensable instrument to ultimately help implement the agreements and restore peace. We expect that the Member States of the United Nations and, above all, the Security Council, will support such a request for assistance. In our view, it will be a crash test of the United Nations ability to maintain international peace and security.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

17. “We cannot stand by while Ukrainian citizens in the occupied areas are deprived of the basic conditions of normal life and subjected to abuse of their rights. We cannot watch while the Minsk agreements are continuously violated as Russia persists in transferring the most sophisticated offensive weapons into the eastern part of Ukraine and in turning Ukraine into a shooting range. We cannot accept that Russia has turned Crimea into an isolated military camp and its residents into pariahs. Lastly, we cannot accept that some are still behaving as if nothing is happening and as if there are no red lines for aggression. In that regard, we are considering requesting the United Nations to deploy a mission, possibly a peacekeeping operation, to Ukraine. That initiative would not supersede the Minsk agreements.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

18. “In particular, Russia and its proxies in eastern Ukraine have not only disregarded the ceasefire that was designed to trigger the entire Minsk package, but have also undertaken an offensive on the town ofDebaltseve and have continued attacking other Ukrainian towns and villages. Militants and their Russian masters have blocked the activities of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission, which was vested with the special authority to monitor the ceasefire and withdrawal of heavy weapons from the contact line. We cannot afford to lose more servicemen, whose death toll has already exceeded 1,500. We cannot tolerate our innocent civilians continuing to die under the constant shelling by terrorists and Russian regular forces.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

19. “It is clear that reform of the United Nations is absolutely necessary to address its limitations. If the Organization had been upgraded, Ukraine would not have to pay a blood tribute now. However, the reform process will take time, whereas the drastic situation in the eastern part of Ukraine, which Russia has turned from fertile fields into scorched land, requires an immediate response. As we prepare to commemorate the victory of the Second World War, we must do everything possible to curtail Russia's growing militarism and expansionism and avert its defiance of international law. The Russian side ignores the recent Minsk agreements outlining comprehensive measures towards a political settlement.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

20. “It is essential to reaffirm their universal and unconditional validity as a basis for peaceful relations. Secondly, we must elaborate mechanisms to verify compliance with the United Nations principles against clear benchmarks. It is unacceptable to see gross violations masterfully misinterpreted, concealed or merely denied, and thereby ignored. Historically, many hopes have rested on the bona fide adherence ofMember States to the rules. Yet an old diplomatic adage, "Trust, but verify", has at times proved especially fitting. Thirdly, we must ensure that States that violate United Nations principles are brought to justice. The concept of international responsibility should be reinforced with a clear set of sanctions on the infringers. It is the only way to restore trust and order in the world.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

21. “Russia ignores the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations and does not respect its political and legal obligations emanating from other international agreements, including the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances to Ukraine. To justify its actions, it hides behind barefaced misinterpretations of the relevant documents and its related commitments. As we prepare to mark the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations and its principles, we must do everything possible to ensure that the Organization remains a key player in maintaining international peace and security. To that end, three actions are necessary. First, we must make all possible efforts to uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

22. “Seventy years later, the world order based on the noble purposes and comprehensive principles of the United Nations Charter is under major attack. The Russian Federation has blatantly violated the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. It has used every possible means ranging from interference in Ukraine's internal affairs to direct military aggression and partial occupation of Ukrainian sovereign territory, and from political and economic coercion to a massive propaganda assault. It is not an exaggeration to say that Russia has unleashed a full- scale hybrid war on Ukraine. It is horrifying that such flagrant violations have been committed by a permanent member of the Security Council, which bears a special responsibility for maintaining international peace and security.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source

23. “I thank you, Mr. President, for your timely initiative in holding today's debate. Ukraine aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later by the observer of the European Union. At the same time, I would also like to make a statement in my national capacity. This year we mark the seventieth anniversary of the end of the Second World War and of the founding Member States' signing of the Charter of the United Nations, in their quest to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. To that end, they set out clear purposes and principles that for 70 years have remained a cornerstone of international relations. Remarkably, it was the Ukrainian representative who led the committee that worked out that crucial part of the Charter so long ago in 1945.”

    2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source