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2017-10-27
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2017-10-31
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  1. “Our commitment was reaffirmed a month ago when the Slovenian Parliament adopted a new resolution on international development cooperation and humanitarian assistance, with assistance in armed conflict, especially for children, being one of the priority areas. Finally, the issue of children and armed conflict is a cross-cutting one that needs a comprehensive approach where human rights, security and development go hand in hand. It is our common duty to do our utmost to prevent children from suffering. In that regard, we urge the Security Council to continue addressing the issue of children and armed conflict and to seek the most effective means to improve their situation.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

  2. “It is important to efficiently and sustainably address the short-, medium- and long-term impacts of armed conflict on children in an effective and comprehensive manner. It is therefore essential to address their well-being as a whole and to ensure their development and future. Slovenia has always been very active in assisting victims of armed conflict and remains committed to easing the pain of children affected by armed conflict, including by providing medical assistance and rehabilitation. In recent years, well over 500 children were rehabilitated in Slovenia. Social rehabilitation training for preschool and school counsellors and the mine-risk education programme are just two examples shown to be of great importance in strengthening the overall well-being and development of children affected by conflict.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

  3. “In that regard, we join in calling on all Member States that have not yet done so to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration and the Lucens Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict. Stronger steps should be taken to address accountability and end impunity for such Violations. Monitoring an accurate and timely reporting in that respect is crucial to ensure that the perpetrators can be held accountable. The monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict, established in accordance with resolution 1612 (2005), is therefore a key mechanism of the United Nations child protection mandate. Children in armed conflict should primarily be treated as victims.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

  4. “However, the situation of children is still alarming. Reports on the plight of children affected by different armed conflicts around the world must serve as a call to action. We share concerns about the scale and severity of the violations committed against children in the period covered by the report. The alarming level of killing and maiming, recruitment, sexual Violence, abduction and denial of humanitarian access is highly disturbing. We agree with the recommendations of the Secretary-General that any engagement in hostilities and responses to threats to peace and security must be conducted in full compliance with international humanitarian law, human rights law and refugee law.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

  5. “Let me begin by thanking France for organizing this open debate ,and the Secretary-General for his annual report (S/2017/821). We wish to congratulate Ms. Gamba on her appointment as Special Representative, and we express Slovenia's strong support for her mandate. My delegation would like to particularly thank Mr. Shaikh for his testimony this morning. Slovenia aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union, the statement delivered by the representative of Panama on behalf of the Human Security Network and the statement delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. We would like to make some additional remarks in our national capacity. Progress has been made since the issue of children and armed conflict was put on the United Nations agenda.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

  6. “I am also very pleased that yesterday's first released index on women, peace and security placed Slovenia in fourth place. That is why we believe that the integration of the gender perspective into peace and security is not just a women's issue; it concerns men, too. Let me conclude by noting that we should also encourage men's participation and leadership in the promotion of gender equality. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the Secretary-General's action in both regards.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

  7. “In that regard, Slovenia has gained important experience in integrating the gender perspective into the management of migration movements, and shared its knowledge in the region. Cooperation and partnership with different stakeholders are crucial to the realization of that agenda on the ground. Therefore, we gladly participate in different networks, such as the global Women, Peace and Security National Focal Points Network and the recently established Mediterranean Women Mediators Network. As we speak of women's equal and meaningful participation and leadership in peace-related activities, let me add that the political participation of women in Slovenia is excellent. Half of the Government is comprised of women, including both the Minister of Defence and the Minister of the Interior.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

  8. “At the national level, important achievements have been made in education and training on the women and peace and security agenda, which were systematically introduced throughout the Slovene armed forces. In 2015, a permanent position of gender adviser within the General Staff of the Slovene armed forces was established, as was a network of gender advisers. We are happy to report that in 2016, almost 10 per cent of military staff and more than 20 per cent of police personnel deployed to international operations and missions were women. Moreover, this spring, Slovenia gladly answered to the United Nations call to appoint women in command positions by contributing the first woman contingent commander to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. But events in the international community also demand activities outside of the action plan.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

  9. “More than 20 projects have been carried out in cooperation with civil society to empower women in Africa, the Middle East and Afghanistan. Since we believe that it is imperative to eliminate barriers to gender equality and to ensure the meaningful participation of women, we are continuing to support different projects in that regard, including by contributing funds to support the NATO/Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council Policy for the implementation of United Nations Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security. We have, for example, requested that Slovenia's financial contribution in 2017, which amounts to €500,000 for the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces, be used for projects that focus on the advancement of female members in the Afghan forces.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

  10. “Let me begin by sincerely thanking France for organizing this open debate and the Secretary-General for his annual report (S/2017/861). Slovenia aligns itself with the statements delivered by the observer of the European Union and by representative of Panama on behalf of the Human Security Network, and would like to make some additional comments and remarks in its national capacity. The review of Slovenia's first national action plan showed our contribution to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security at different levels, especially in the international and regional organization, and through the participation in international operations and missions. We have also helped to promote the implementation of the resolution in the region of the Western Balkans.”

    2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source