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2010-11-22
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2014-01-29
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  1. “If the United Nations is to be an Organization for the twenty-first century, capable of ensuring lasting international peace, security and development, we, its Member States, need to adapt to this reality.”

    2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source

  2. “This underlines the vital importance of such mechanisms as international tribunals, the International Criminal Court, commissions of inquiry and truth and reconciliation commissions. We should always seek to further enhance the ability of the international community, and in particular the United Nations, to prevent and resolve armed conflicts. We must be ready to learn from history. Research, documentation of results and systemization of the experiences gained are crucial. As we work together to understand the trends of today in order to enable our institutions to adapt appropriately, we must keep in mind that the international order is not fixed once and for all. It is in the making.”

    2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source

  3. “In 2005, we established the Peacebuilding Commission to overcome these challenges, yet room for improvement remains in the peacebuilding architecture. The 2015 review will be important in this regard. Furthermore, we are convinced that peace, security and stability are essential to long- term sustainable development and should be included in the post 2015-agenda. Peace cannot last unless it is just. A durable peace requires all stakeholders to be engaged, which is essential for ensuring broad-based ownership. National reconciliation is a fundamental requirement. In seeking to achieve truth, justice and reconciliation, there can be no impunity for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.”

    2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source

  4. “We have the tool box. In addition to mediation, there is a wide range of other tools in the United Nations toolbox for the prevention of conflicts that can be used more frequently, such as the good offices of the Secretary-General, special envoys, commissions of inquiry, truth and reconciliation commissions, arbitration, judicial settlements, and resort to regional agencies and arrangements. When a ceasefire or a peace agreement has been signed, the real job begins. Too often we have seen how a fragile peace could not be sustained. This may be due to lack of real commitment on the part of the parties to honouring their pledges, or to the country in concern falling off the international radar screen.”

    2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source

  5. “Somalia has been plagued by more than 20 years of devastating war, but may now have set the course for a better future. Today the challenge is to change the mindset in the Syrian conflict. We are pleased that the second Geneva Conference on Syria was convened, but prospects for ending the civil war in Syria soon remain bleak. Syria is a test case today for the Organization. Another important element is understanding the context. A fundamental challenge for a peace mediator is to motivate the warring parties to meet at the negotiating table. Extensive knowledge of the root causes to conflict is an absolute requirement. Women must be involved in all phases and levels of negotiating processes. Norway appreciates the fact that the Secretariat has developed guidelines for effective mediation, as well as its emphasis on impartiality.”

    2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source

  6. “Serious or massive violations of human rights are often such precursors. It is not early warning that we lack but early action. For this reason, Norway has supported the Rights Up Front plan of action of the Secretary-General. Norway has also consistently advocated that the Security Council should make more use of the provisions laid out in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, pertaining to the pacific settlement of disputes. Parties must be ready to talk. Attempting to resolve conflicts will be futile if the parties cling to the logic of war. Dialogue is crucial to fostering confidence or gaining insight into the other party's positions and thinking. Parties must be accompanied in changing their perception. It is hard, but doable.”

    2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source

  7. “We are marking the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First Wold War. Clearly, preventive policies prior to that horrific war failed. There was no form for global governance, such as a Security Council or regional organizations, to contain events as they spiralled out of control. As Members of the United Nations, we all have a responsibility to contribute to preventing and resolving conflicts. For many years, peace and conflict resolution has been a Norwegian foreign policy priority. Each conflict has its own dynamic, and there is no magic formula for preventing and/or resolving them. Yet, based on experience, there are certain common lessons to be derived. Conflicts do not come out of the blue. In most cases, there are clear signs when a country is spiralling downwards in a dangerous pattern.”

    2014-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7105 (2014) · source

  8. “Resolution 1738 (2006) calls on all Governments to protect journalists in armed conflicts and to end violence and attacks against journalists. That resolution must be fully implemented, and a stronger focus on the monitoring of such violations is necessary. Let me conclude by reaffirming that Norway is fully committed to the agenda of the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. It is important that common norms continue to be developed and implemented.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

  9. “That is why we believe it is important to consider the key recommendations of the Secretary-General's Panel of Experts on Accountability with regard to the situation in Sri Lanka during the war in 2009. We welcome their report, which reiterates the need for accountability in Sri Lanka. Credible allegations of human rights and humanitarian law violations by both parties to the conflict should immediately be properly investigated. Sixthly, we witness today the essential role played by the free media in areas affected by armed conflicts. Thanks to media reporting, the killings, rapes and looting in Walikale territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo were brought to the world's attention. Journalists can be instrumental in preventing mass atrocities.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

  10. “Today's armed conflicts usually take place in densely populated areas, with extensive civilian losses and damage to civilian buildings and infrastructure as a result. In our view, international humanitarian law also includes the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention and the Convention on Cluster Munitions. Norway supports the Secretary-General's call for more work by the international community to better understand the impact of explosive weapons in populated areas and to develop mechanisms for improving civilian protection in that regard. Fifthly, it is vital that the parties to a conflict bear the primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute alleged violations of humanitarian law conducted by forces under their command. The culture of impunity must end. All parties must be held accountable under law.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

  11. “Thirdly, it is important to emphasize that the common positions on the protection of civilians agenda, which have been developed by the international community over the past decade, need to be upheld and further enhanced. The updated aide- memoire (S/PRST/2010/25, annex), the adoption of resolution 1960 (2010), which establishes a monitoring and reporting mechanism on conflict-related sexual violence, and the new strategic framework for the protection of civilians in peacekeeping missions are important steps forward. Fourthly, it is essential to ensure that humanitarian principles are not compromised and that humanitarian assistance is not used for military and political purposes. Constraints on humanitarian access must be systematically monitored and properly addressed.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

  12. “Recent actions taken by the Security Council, in particular resolutions 1973 (2011) and 1975 (2011), have raised concerns regarding intentions, impartiality and possible ramifications for the broader agenda of the protection of civilians. For us, it is essential that such mandates are implemented strictly to protect civilians and do not go beyond that. The international community should work towards common positions without double standards and be able to take appropriate actions when it is necessary. We urge the Security Council to continue responding robustly, swiftly and consistently when international law and human rights are gravely violated. The grave situation in Syria should not be an exception to this rule.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

  13. “Secondly, the Security Council has a responsibility to authorize international protection when States fail and betray their obligations to the extreme of widespread and indiscriminate killing of their own people. We welcome the Council's decisiveness in taking necessary measures under Chapter VII to protect civilians in both Libya and Cote d'Ivoire. Norway has clearly supported resolutions 1970 (2011), 1973 (2011) and 1975 (2011) and contributes to the implementation of two of those resolutions. But we want to emphasize that those are measures of last resort and were authorized after a series of other preventive measures, that is, condemning acts of violence, imposing targeted sanctions and promoting accountability through international commissions of inquiry and referral to the International Criminal Court.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

  14. “Over the past years, we have seen encouraging progress in efforts to enhance protection measures in armed conflict. Despite progress, the situation for civilians remains grim. That has been amply proven true as we have witnessed the unprecedented series of crises in the Middle East, North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa in the past months. Norway would like to emphasize six points that are critical to the debate on the protection of civilians. First, the key to the protection of civilians is that all States and parties bear the primarily duty to protect civilians. The protection of civilians is a broad agenda firmly anchored in the responsibility of States to protect their own citizens and the complementary responsibilities by the international community to assist countries to fulfil their obligations.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source

  15. “Let me conclude by encouraging the Security Council to invite all relevant actors to take part in a debate on how to enhance the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms, including the use of commissions of inquiry and fact-finding missions.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

  16. “Norway fully supports the Secretary-General's recommendation that specific benchmarks should be developed for measuring progress in the implementation of missions' mandates to protect civilians. This is not least important in exit strategies for peacekeeping operations. Thirdly, with regard to enhancing accountability, the perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law must be brought to justice. Norway firmly believes that we need to enhance the effectiveness of accountability mechanisms. We welcome the commitment of the Security Council to establish a stronger protection framework for children in armed conflict, most recently through resolution 1882 (2009).”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

  17. “To that end, States as well as militaries, the International Committee of the Red Cross, non-governmental organizations and non-State armed groups must engage in renewed efforts to reclaim the protection of civilians. Norway supports the Secretary-General's recommendations with regard to the use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas, including the need for further analysis and research. Secondly, with regard to protection by United Nations peacekeeping operations, Norway welcomes the publication of Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence - An Analytical Inventory of Peacekeeping Practice. We also attach great importance to the ongoing work to develop training modules and scenario-based exercises to strengthen missions' protection capacity.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

  18. “However, over the past year we have seen encouraging progress in efforts to enhance protection measures in armed conflicts, such as the entry into force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions and the recent amendments to the Statute of the International Criminal Court that extend individual responsibility for the use of certain weapons and ammunition in non-international conflicts. Those are concrete steps in the right direction. I would now like to focus on three core challenges in the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/579). The first is compliance with international humanitarian law. We believe that full compliance with existing international humanitarian law is essential for safeguarding civilians in armed conflicts. Our focus must be on where the consequences of armed conflict are felt, that is, on the ground.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

  19. “It is deplorable that so many civilians suffer the consequences of armed conflicts. Far too often, women, men, girls and boys are directly targeted, killed, maimed or injured. We still witness too wide an interpretation of what constitutes legitimate military targets. The extensive use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas and imprecise targeting in connection with the use of remote-controlled technologies, such as drones, constitute grave risks to civilians.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source