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1. “Proper conditions must be put in place in Rakhine state to allow refugees to return to their places of origin and rebuild their lives there. Security, freedom of movement, respect for human rights and access to services and livelihoods are crucial to that end. We welcome the steps that the Government has taken in that regard, including through its establishment of the Union Enterprise Mechanism and the appointment of an interministerial committee advisory board. But there is still much to be done in the short, medium and longer term. The recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State chaired by Kofi Annan represent a road map that must be operationalized through the authorities' consistent commitment. The international community stands ready to support that process.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

2. “The international community should scale up its assistance before the conditions worsen in the camps, where a large percentage of those being sheltered are children with no access to food, sanitary, health care or other basic services. Besides this, and beyond the response to the immediate emergency, it will be crucial to establish a more comprehensive strategy for assisting the refugees. Secondly, a safe, dignified and voluntary return is key to normalization. We are pleased that Myanmar and Bangladesh have concluded an agreement on repatriation and look forward to its implementation. We call on both countries to continue cooperating with each other and the United Nations, especially the High Commissioner for Refugees, whose capacity in this field is unparalleled. The return must be sustainable.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

3. “First, despite some apparent easing of tensions and the efforts of the Government of Myanmar, the situation in Rakhine state is still of serious concern. The violence must stop and all civilians, regardless of their status, ethnicity or religion, must be assured security and respect for their human rights. All those in need must receive humanitarian assistance without discrimination. Once again, we urge the authorities to ensure full and unhindered access for humanitarian and human rights actors and the United Nations specialized agencies. At the same time, the humanitarian situation of those who have fled to Bangladesh is rapidly deteriorating. We once again commend Bangladesh for its solidarity with the refugees and express our gratitude for the burden it is bearing.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

4. “I would like to thank Under- Secretary-General Feltman and Special Representative Patten for their briefings. Italy remains committed to supporting Myanmar in overcoming the crisis in Rakhine state and in its democratic transition and peace process. In that spirit, we have worked to contribute constructively to the Council's work, in particular through the presidential statement on the subject (S/PRST/2017/22) adopted during our presidency of the Council last month, as well as in the Third Committee and the Human Rights Council. We moved immediately to respond to the humanitarian situation and announced a pledge of 637 million at the recent donors' conference in Geneva. I would like to make three main points.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source

5. “Italy, as Council members know, would like to see the subject matter of the Informal Working Group expanded because we think it would be a good idea to enable Council members to deepen their common understanding and increase their exchanges on these issues. It is a fact that atrocity crimes continue to be committed and, even if the Council is at times unable to reach agreement on a reaction when facing such crimes, it should at least equip itself with instruments to consider situations from the angle of accountability and make extra efforts to try to be united in the fight against impunity: we owe this to the thousands of victims ofinternational crimes.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

6. “The Security Council, which has been at the origin of the establishment of the age of accountability for international crimes, should assume full ownership of the work done by the ad hoc Tribunals and, together with the Secretariat, continue to promote justice and accountability as integral parts of the broader United Nations prevention strategy. One way to do more would be to have a stronger and broader collective engagement on accountability issues. Ambassador Rosselli Frieri of Uruguay, together with his team, have done and are doing an excellent job in steering the work of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, for which I commend him personally. We also support the proposal that the Council mark in a significant way the closing of ICTY.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

7. “Lack of cooperation has often been an issue of concern at the ICTY and Residual mechanism. True commitment to the fight against impunity, justice and the rule of law requires full cooperation and the adoption of appropriate measures at the national level. The fight against impunity does not finish with the closing of the ad hoc tribunals; it will continue through the work that will be undertaken by domestic authorities as well as regional and international bodies on not only the judicial but also the diplomatic and political levels. Finally, I should like to reaffirm another leitmotiv of our presence in the Council.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

8. “As Italy has mentioned on previous occasions, we have a collective responsibility to keep building on the legacy of the two ad hoc Tribunals, working with the Residual Mechanism as well as other international criminal courts and tribunals, including the International Criminal Court, which is also part of this legacy. Clearly the primary responsibility to ensure that justice is done for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide rests with States. It is up to domestic authorities to prevent, stop and punish international crimes. And while the international community must be ready to provide all the necessary assistance, it should also be ready to step in when domestic jurisdictions are unable or unwilling to do justice in accordance with international standards.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

9. “Under the leadership of President Meron, the Mechanism is discharging a broad range of residual yet crucial functions, including trial, appeal and review proceedings, as well as those for contempt. We are confident that the search for the fugitives related to the Rwandan cases and the handling all prosecutions and other proceedings regarding both the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the ICTY are in safe hands. It is up to States to continue to provide the required support, and, as far as Italy is concerned, even if our term on the Council is coming to an end, we remain ready to support the Mechanism in all aspects of its ongoing work and encourage other States to do likewise.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

10. “As far as the ICTY is concerned, we welcome the successful completion of 24 years of work and the enormous efforts that were made to ensure completion by the end of 2017, as requested. We highly commend the President and the entire staff of ICTY for this final push in their work. We also take this occasion to recognize and express our gratitude for the invaluable work of all those who contributed to nearly 25 years of activity of the Tribunal. The ICTY through its seminal and rich case law has made an enormous contribution to the very creation of international criminal law and international criminal justice. As far as the Mechanism is concerned, we are pleased to see it function effectively and efficiently at a very dynamic pace and with an innovative organizational model.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

11. “I want to stress this as further proof of the importance my country attaches to international justice and accountability and all that we are discussing in general in the present meeting. Italy welcomes the presence here today among us of Ms. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovie, the President of Croatia, and Ms. Nela Kuburovic, Minister for Justice of Serbia. And last but not least, I would like to thank the Presidents of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), Judge Carmel Agius, and of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Judge Theodor Meron, as well as Prosecutor Serge Brammertz, for the reports of the two organs and for their briefings.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

12. “At the outset, I should like, on behalf of Ambassador Cardi and the entire Italian delegation as well as in my personal capacity, to thank you, Sir, for your kind words regarding our month presiding over the Council. We thank the Japanese delegation and all other Council members for their help, assistance and professionalism in assuring the results of our presidency. Of course, I wish all the best to the Japanese presidency and to you, Sir, personally during this month - your last month, as ours, on the Security Council. Ambassador Cardi regrets that he cannot be here because he is following very closely the possible election of an Italian candidate to International Criminal Court; the elections are taking place now.”

    2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

13. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.15 am.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

14. “I thank Mr. Lowcock for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

15. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/982, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015) and 2332 (2016). I now give the floor to Mr. Lowcock.”

    2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8117 (2017) · source

16. “The Peace and Security Council of the African Union made clear the potential further course ofaction, should the IGAD exercise fail or be postponed owing to the unwillingness to find peaceful solutions to a situation that gravely affects regional stability. As one of the Chairs of the IGAD Partners Forum, Italy will continue to do its part for the success of the high- level forum and help restore peace in the country. I resume my functions as President ofthe Council. I note that all Council members have spoken in the Chamber, so, with the consent ofthe members, I intend to adjourn the meeting without proceeding to informal consultations. There being no objection, the meeting is adjourned. The meeting ruse a712.30p.m.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

17. “The exercise has so far been inconclusive as to whether all stakeholders have agreed to participate in the forum. We commend the regional actors for their efforts. We also encourage the South Sudanese stakeholders to invest in the IGAD process in the most serious manner. We appreciate the Transitional Government of National Unity of South Sudan's recent endorsement of the bill to incorporate the draft Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan into the 2011 Transitional Constitution. We hope that the Transitional National Legislative Assembly will responsibly approve the bill by mid-December, as expected.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

18. “UNMISS must be allowed to enforce its presence where civilians need it most, namely, Unity state, Upper Nile, Bahr el-Ghazal, and Equatoria, In this regard, the full deployment of the Regional Protection Force (RPF) cannot be postponed indefinitely. Despite some recent progress, one year after its establishment, the RPF has yet to be allowed to fully operate in Juba. With regard to the political process, we have fully supported the efforts made by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to revitalize the peace agreement. Indeed, the crisis in South Sudan needs to be seen within the context of the region. Only with regional guidance can it be genuinely solved. The outcome of the IGAD preliminary consultations is a promising starting point for the upcoming high- level forum.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

19. “Every day, displacement and hunger are condemning young people in South Sudan to seeing their hopes wane and disappear. Instead of being allowed to study or work to improve their country, forward-looking men and women of South Sudan are doomed to die or escape the country, which was not the promise the newborn South Sudan made to them just six years ago. It is completely the opposite. We continue to receive multiple reports of attacks on humanitarian workers in violation of the Status of Forces Agreement between South Sudan and UNMISS. We have also learned that President Kiir has ordered to remove all obstructions to humanitarian access. We urge all parties, especially the Government, to be consistent with this order and fulfil their international commitments as well.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

20. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Italy. At the outset, like others, I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Keita for her briefing. We reiterate our position in support of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and its leadership in efforts aimed at increasing the protection civilians and contributing to restoring peace and stability in South Sudan. I will focus my statement on three aspects, namely, the humanitarian situation, UNMISS and the Regional Protection Force (RPF) and the political process. As the fighting continues, the humanitarian situation remains tragic. The people of South Sudan are paying the highest price for four years ofan inconclusive man-made conflict.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

21. “I thank Ms. Keita for her comprehensive and very detailed briefing. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

22. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Ms. Keita.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source

23. “There are more names inscribed on the list speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.55 am.”

    2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8109 (2017) · source

24. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Burundi to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, and His Excellency Mr. Jiirg Lauber, Permanent Representative of Switzerland to the United Nations, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Michel Kafando.”

    2017-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8109 (2017) · source

25. “One was the Arria Formula meeting we organized two weeks ago, co-hosted with France, Sweden and Uruguay, on school attacks. We also recall the incredible participation of Joy Bishara in that event and the message of pride and bravery that she conveyed to all ofus. I also want to recall the Council's two missions in Africa, one in the Lake Chad basin and the other, as was remembered by the Ambassador of Bolivia, some weeks ago in the Sahel region. The meeting that we had with the female members of parliament and representatives of civil society and in the refugee camps was by far the most important meeting that we had in that mission.”

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

26. “We encourage the United Nations to continue along this path and to organize similar missions in other countries by working in synergy with regional and subregional organizations and initiatives, such as women mediators' networks. I want to stress that when we talk about women's participation it is not only a question of numbers, it is a question of ensuring their meaningful participation in conflict prevention, mediation and preventive diplomacy processes. The meaningful participation of women is indisputably an accelerator for peace that will lead to higher peace dividends in dispute settlements. And if we really do care about peace, making full use of their potential is a smart thing to do. Allow me to conclude by recalling three pivotal moments that we experienced this year in the Security Council.”

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

27. “That reflects our belief that the efforts to implement the women and peace and security agenda and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are mutually reinforcing. Thirdly, and finally, we encourage the United Nations to use in a more consistent way the women and peace and security discourse with countries in conflict and post-conflict situations. In that regard, we welcome the joint high-level mission conducted by the United Nations with the African Union last July in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which had a strong women and peace and security angle focused on women's meaningful participation in peace, security and development.”

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

28. “We encourage all Member States to properly finance their national action plans, since the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda demands change, and no real change is possible without the necessary financial resources. Secondly, Italy believes that women's empowerment, gender equality and the protection of women's rights are intrinsic to sustainable development and conflict prevention. Therefore, to step up efforts in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, in 2017 my country has committed approximately $10 million to supporting a number of projects led by UN-Women in Africa, the Middle East and Central America in the areas of both women's empowerment and engagement in peace and security processes.”

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

29. “In such a context, women can help countries prevent conflicts and strengthen national reconciliation processes by ensuring a gendered and inclusive perspective on issues of security, justice and governance, which are often the root causes of violent conflicts. The Network is also a concrete way for women to acquire and develop further capacity and expertise to successfully contribute to mediation efforts as official United Nations mediators or mediation experts. The launch was possible thanks to the fact that, for the first time, our national action plan on women, peace and security was granted a financial contribution enhanced by the Italian Parliament.”

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

30. “In our view, the implementation of the whole women and peace and security agenda is closely linked to the strengthening of women's meaningful participation in the life of their communities, in particular throughout the peace process cycle. Let me provide some concrete examples. First, in line with the Secretary-General's commitment to women's leadership and gender equality as a vital element of his prevention agenda, I am very proud to announce that the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network was launched yesterday in Rome. The aim of the Network is twofold: prevention and mediation, on the one hand, and capacity-building on the other. In the Mediterranean region issues of migration combine with human trafficking, transnational organized crime, increasing violent extremism, refugees and humanitarian emergencies.”

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

31. “And still, in many countries around the world, women continue to be sexually exploited, trafficked, subjected to female genital mutilation and forced marriages. We warmly welcome the gender parity strategy recently launched by the Secretary-General, as we believe that the United Nations has to lead by example and be a standard-setting Organization. Unfortunately, according to some studies, at the current rate, it will take around 170 years to achieve gender parity worldwide. This is why we welcome your call, Mr. President, to Member States at this year's open debate to present concrete actions and share best practices aimed at closing implementation gaps and accelerating progress. We encourage the adoption of this as a common practice at future open debates.”

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

32. “The 2015 global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) recognized that the meaningful participation of women is crucial to the operational effectiveness, success and sustainability of peace and security processes. The evidence of that is increasingly solid and undeniable, as shown by the Secretary- General in his latest report on women and peace and security (S/2017/861). Nonetheless, the perspective and voices of women, including at the grassroots level, often go unheard, since they are still rarely included in peace negotiations. The exclusion of women from those processes directly and negatively impacts the sustainability of peace agreements, as well as the quality of democracy, the development of inclusive societies and respect for human rights.”

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

33. “At the outset, I wish to thank the French presidency for having organized this important debate. I would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to all of our briefers for their important, exhaustive and passionate contributions. Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the women and peace and security agenda has become an essential pillar and a necessary tool in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, peacebuilding and humanitarian action. The statements delivered today clearly attest to the fact that the women and peace and security discourse - namely, the announcement of women's participation in leadership in peace and security processes - is also proving to be an important entry point for fostering dialogue with countries in conflict and post-conflict situations.”

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

34. “But freeing an area from the control of terrorists is only as meaningful as the degree of effort that we put into stabilizing the Iraqi territory. To that end, both the international community and the United Nations system will need to focus primarily on humanitarian assistance and restoration of essential services, so as to create conditions that will allow for the free, safe and voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons. In the medium and long term, a responsible approach to sustainable development will be at the core of any strategy for reconciliation, along with the inclusion of all sectors of society, so as to prevent the resurgence of terrorism. Finally, in Syria, the fall of Raqqa city, where until recently the so-called Islamic State staged euphoric parades, is also a welcome symbol of the collapsing fortunes of Da'esh.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

35. “It also goes without saying that an expanded UNIFIL operation will require the mission's budget to be maintained at the current level. Furthermore, the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF), whose role in the national context is irreplaceable, will also be able to cooperate more closely with UNIFIL if they continue to receive the necessary support from the international community. We therefore call on all partners to renew their commitment to assisting and strengthening the LAF in every possible way. My country is willing to host an international meeting to advocate for broader donor support. In conclusion, I would like to turn to the joint fight against terrorism. In Iraq, important accomplishments have been recorded.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

36. “As a member of the Security Council and as UNIFIL's largest troop contributor, together with Indonesia, Italy not only affirms its support for UNIFIL but also calls on all international partners to acknowledge and respect the differences between the specific tasks and prerogatives of the Lebanese authorities and those of its peacekeepers. The recent deployment in the south of the Lebanese rapid-intervention regiment is evidence of the commitment of the Lebanese institutions to their own responsibilities. Italy will cooperate with the Secretariat and all relevant countries in the implementation of resolution 2373 (2017) while ensuring that improving the effectiveness of UNIFIL does not translate into any change in the mission's mandate.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

37. “On the Palestinian side, we expect a clear condemnation of all acts ofviolence, such as the one that took place in Har Adar in September. In recent days a great deal has been said about UNESCO in connection with the discussion that we are having today. However, we have also received good news from UNESCO. We appreciate, for instance, the adoption by consensus of the Palestinian resolution in UNESCO a few days ago on the events of last year, and we encourage further efforts in this regard to work for consensus in good faith. In August, the Council approved the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for one more year. Despite the unanimous adoption of resolution 2373 (2017), during the negotiations diverging views emerged on how the peacekeeping mission should pursue its goal.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

38. “In this regard, we reiterate our conviction that any viable plan must be aligned with the two-State solution, which is the only achievable one. In the midst of all of the diplomatic efforts being made by the main partners and regional allies, it is important that all parties abstain from any provocation or initiative that might hinder the peace process. Italy therefore reiterates its concern over the intensified expansion of settlements in the West Bank, reinforced by recent announcements and decisions by the Israeli Government that also affect the city of Hebron. As a genuine and close friend of Israel, we believe that those decisions run counter to the two-State prospect and undermine the chance of ensuring a future of peace and security for the parties, as also reaffirmed by resolution 2334 (2016).”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

39. “I commend Egypt for its mediation efforts, since all steps towards Palestinian reconciliation are essential to pave the way to the resumption of the Middle East peace process. It is now high time that the living conditions of the inhabitants of the Gaza Strip receive long-overdue attention. We call on the Palestinian Authority to ease the economic measures that apply to Gaza as the discussions between the Palestinian factions proceed. Consistent with our established position on the Middle East peace process, including with regard to the 1967 lines and to East Jerusalem, as set out in the relevant conclusions of the Council of the European Union, Italy continues to support all efforts aimed at restoring a political horizon, such as the round of talks headed by the United States Administration with both parties.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

40. “At the outset, I wish to align myself in full with the statement that the observer of the European Union will deliver later. I wish to thank the Assistant Secretary-General Jenca for his comprehensive briefing. After three years of internal divisions that have taken a toll on Palestinian unity, the most recent talks between the Palestinian parties seem to mark an important step towards resolving the all of Palestine under a single, democratic and legitimate Authority. Italy notes with interest the meetings that took place in Cairo last week. We encourage both Palestinian parties to work together in good faith in order to achieve the long-needed reconciliation. At the same time, any agreement will need to respect Israel's right to exist and its legitimate security concerns.”

    2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source

41. “That should also be the case in the future, with another possible update to the Council by the Secretary-General coming in the next few months. Finally, I want to conclude with a thought I had while I on my way to the meeting this afternoon. As I was looking around at the city of New York, after an excellent lunch, I was thinking that we were going to come to this Chamber to talk about famine and hunger. It felt like one of those wake-up calls that we who work here in the Council sometimes have. It is true that we discuss many crises here, but at the end of the day, this is one area where we really can make a difference.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

42. “In the specific case of these four famines, I would like to pay tribute to the spirit of initiative and leadership shown by the Secretary-General, who exercised his function of providing early warning to the Council in his February and June letters. If we have been able to provide some effective and timely responses to the ongoing crises, we owe a great deal of that to his initiative. Thirdly, from a broader perspective, Italy believes that the Security Council's growing commitment this year to humanitarian issues is heading in the right direction, as it clearly falls within its mandate, given the wide-ranging implications of those issues for international peace and security. We must take a holistic approach when dealing with peace and security issues, and we therefore encourage members to keep those issues high on the Council's agenda.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

43. “In that regard, I also want to recall the seminar that we held last week in Rome on conflicts and hunger, organized by Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme, which was one part of a three-part cycle of seminars aiming at highlighting the link between conflicts and food security as key to tackling those issues in a holistic and effective way. Secondly, in terms of methodology, we are convinced of the importance of ensuring the Council's backing and engagement on these issues, through early- warning mechanisms and real action, so that we can break the cycle of violence and ensure full humanitarian access and the immediate disbursement of pledged funds.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

44. “However, as we have long advocated, we believe that we should also pay attention to the fact that the relationship between conflict and food insecurity functions in both directions. We have to realize that food insecurity can fuel even more violence, prolong conflicts and bring about the displacement of peoples. In particular, its role as a root cause of forced migration was recently highlighted in the World Food Programme report entitled "At the root of exodus: Food security, conflict and international migration". In that regard, we must step up our efforts to strengthen the resilience of agriculture and food systems at risk, so as to render them less vulnerable to possible future shocks, honouring the commitment that we made last May at the Taormina summit under Italy's presidency of the Group of Seven.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

45. “Since we last discussed those issues in the Security Council - in the Arria-formula meeting that Italy organized with other partners in June and in the presidential statement adopted in August (S/PRST/2017/14) - the situation has not improved. On the contrary, despite the fact that the famine in South Sudan has been contained, the number of people suffering from food insecurity has reached a record of more than 800 million around the world. There is therefore no more time to lose if we wish to prevent the worst effects of such crises and counter those that are already going on. Italy has always believed in the importance of a consolidated and multidimensional approach to such issues. First, it is clear that these famines are the result of man-made, conflict-driven crises.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

46. “Ijoin previous speakers in thanking the Secretary-General for his briefing and for his commitment to resolving such critical issues as the famines in the four countries under discussion. Italy remains deeply concerned about the devastating levels of extremism, instability, violence and conflict that currently exist around the world and have resulted in famine conditions and starvation chiefly in four regions - South Sudan, Somalia, Yemen and north-eastern Nigeria - thereby affecting more than 20 million people. Let us say it clearly. This is perhaps the largest humanitarian crisis that the world has ever witnessed, with a particularly devastating impact on the most vulnerable, including women, children and persons with disabilities.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source

47. “We appreciate the integrated planning efforts of the Mission and the country team and encourage them to continue to implement those plans so that MINUJUSTH can be operational from the beginning of its mandate. The United Nations on the ground must continue to act in a coordinated, cohesive manner with the goal of transitioning from emergency assistance to the long-term development of the country. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Italy's commitment to Haiti, which we have affirmed through our support to the United Nations Haiti Cholera Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund and to Special Envoy Josette Sheeran, who has been appointed to implement the new strategy for eradicating the epidemic.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

48. “There will also have to be an open dialogue and close cooperation with MINUJUSTH, and we urge MINUJUSTH, when it is implementing its mandate, to use its political influence and good offices to the maximum as it implements its mandate. In that regard, we look forward to seeing a Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of Mission appointed as soon as possible. Since it is very important to ensure a responsible transition, we would like to emphasize the role that the United Nations will continue to play in assisting the country. We reiterate our thanks to MINUSTAH for its vital contribution to maintaining law and order and for intervening at critical and urgent times in the country over the years.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

49. “These are objectives that are at the core of MINUJUSTH'S assistance mandate, but the primary responsibility for them rests with the Haitian authorities. In that regard, Haiti is on the way to becoming a model for future action by the Council on issues of transition and stabilization by strengthening the elements of peacekeeping missions related to training and organizing police forces, with the goal of building and consolidating national capacities for maintaining peace and preventing conflict. We believe that national ownership is essential to every peace and stabilization effort, and Haiti is no exception. We believe firmly that with the tools made available to it by the Council, Haiti will be able to move gradually towards a full transfer of powers to the Haitian authorities.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

50. “We urge the authorities to engage in an inclusive national dialogue with all sectors of Haitian society with a view to restoring their full trust in the country's institutions and engaging them in the reform process. In that regard, women's participation in the country's political, social and economic life must be assured. We encourage the Government to take specific measures to develop and increase their role. The maintenance of security is a fundamental precondition for the implementation of this process. The enormous progress made by the Haitian National Police, with MINUSTAH'S help, represents an essential starting point, but its strengthening and professionalization, and the resources that entails, must now be a top priority.”

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