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2015-03-27
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  1. “We are engaged in in-depth discussions with respect to the actions to be pursued in the post-2015 agenda. An agenda conveying genuine transformation must address the importance of peace in society and the elimination of violence. There can be no peace without development and respect for human rights.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  2. “The EU aims at a comprehensive effort to address the underlying dynamics of the conflicts, through diplomacy and support for political reforms, economic development and reconciliation among various ethnic groups. For the years 2015 and 2016, the European Commission has allocated (51 billion to the implementation of the strategy. We will also follow up on the outcome of the Washington, DC, Summit on Countering Violent Extremism, in particular by fostering cooperation. That includes education, by engaging more with local communities, especially in the Horn of Africa. We held our annual plenary session of the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum Horn of Africa Working Group, in Kampala on 17 to 20 March. (spoke in French) I would like to add a final word on lasting peace and stability.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  3. “That is why, on numerous occasions, we have expressed our determination to contain and defeat Daesh and to contribute as fully as possible, both at the individual level of Member States and the collective level of the European Union, to the efforts of the global coalition. Finally, my last and seventh point is that military action is essential, but not sufficient on its own. It is necessary to address the underlying violence in Syria and Iraq, which has given terrorist groups a foothold. This is where the European Union strategy to fight the scourge comes in. At the most recent meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council, European Union Foreign Ministers adopted a strategy outlining how the EU is planning to counter the threat posed by ISIL and help restore peace and security in Syria and Iraq.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  4. “At the same time, it is clear that Daesh poses a specific and more deliberate threat to minorities in the region: Christians, but also Yazidis, Shabak and other groups. Daesh tries to brand theirs as a clash of civilizations, and of course nothing could be further from the truth. It is not some clash of civilizations that has resulted in the terrorist atrocities; it is those terrorist atrocities that are attempting to create a clash of civilizations among us. We cannot allow that to happen. We will not. If we fall into that trap, we will be falling into the hands of the terrorists. That, of course, will not happen. My sixth point is that we also denounce the attacks on and destruction of world heritage sites and the illicit trafficking in cultural properties.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  5. “All of this is in complete contravention of international human rights law and goes directly against the freedom of religion and belief, which includes the right of persons of all faiths to live and practise their religion freely or not to believe, for that matter, without fear of intolerance or attacks. In that context, the European Union would like to express its deep appreciation for the work done by Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief, Mr. Heiner Bielefeldt, including his latest annual report (A/HRC/28/66), and by Mr. Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein, High Commissioner for Human Rights, and his Office. In terms of numbers, the first Victims of Daesh were Sunni Muslims. We must not forget that.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  6. “We would also like to take the opportunity to pay a special tribute to Syrian human rights defenders, especially women human rights defenders, for their tremendous commitment and tireless efforts in documenting human rights violations. The actions of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Daesh are horrific and cannot go unpunished, nor will they. My fifth point relates to the fundamental human rights of the freedom of religion and belief. The kidnapping ofmore than 200 Christian Assyrians in the Hassakeh region of Syria at the end of February was just the most recent in Daesh's long list ofbrutal actions that may amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, according to the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  7. “The European Union welcomed the ninth report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic (A/HRC/28/69) and condemns the crimes against humanity and human rights violations and abuses detailed therein, perpetrated in particular by the Al-Assad regime and terrorist groups. We support the renewal of the mandate of the Commission of Inquiry. We also support the documentation of crimes in Syria to ensure that all perpetrators are held accountable. The European Union reiterates its call on the Security Council to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  8. “This is a security challenge, without a doubt, but we should not forget its political, social and cultural dimensions. We must redouble our efforts in reaching out to those who might be vulnerable to the discourse of Violent extremism. If we want to stop the cycle of violence and human rights abuse, we must also address their root causes and work further for the realization of all human rights. My fourth point is that, in the Middle East, grave violations committed against the civilian population demand accountability, justice and an end to impunity.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  9. “Respect for human rights, the promotion of inclusive and democratic societies, and support to vibrant civil societies are the only way to guarantee full security and stability for all people in the region. That obligation is even greater when it comes to protecting the rights of girls and women. Terrorists hate those things because they deprive them of the monopoly of power. Human rights give power to the powerless, and they do not want that. If you want to fight terrorism, just look at what they hate and support it. If you want to fight terrorism, support human rights. If you want to fight terrorism, educate girls. If you want to fight terrorism, empower women. My third point is that we have to counter extremist discourse. Tackling terrorism means countering those places where extremism resonates.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  10. “That condemnation pulls the rug from under the feet of those who believe that they can be justified in using Violence We have underlined the importance of preserving the multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-confessional character of the Syrian and Iraqi societies. The European Union supports international efforts and initiatives to address those issues and welcomes in this regard today's ministerial-level meeting. I would also extend our warm congratulations to France. We are united in support for the work of the Council, in particular its resolutions 2170 (2014) and 2178 (2014), and call on all countries to swiftly implement those resolutions with full respect for human rights and the rule of law. That brings me to my second point.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source

  11. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). In February 2015, the Security Council firmly condemned the barbaric terrorist acts perpetrated by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), or Daesh, and reiterated its determination to defeat that terrorist group. (spoke in English) That is indeed my first point - condemnation. We must unequivocally condemn, as we have done in this Chamber, such acts of violence. Everyone must do so: politicians, no matter what their political beliefs; people, no matter what their ethnicity; and religious leaders, no matter what their religion.”

    2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source