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Lauber

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2006-09-28
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2019-11-19
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  1. “I am pleased to take the floor on behalf of the members of the Group of Friends of the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict, namely, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Uruguay and my own country, Switzerland. The Group of Friends thanks the Uruguayan presidency of the Security Council for organizing today's open debate, which is crucial to keeping the protection of civilians high on the agenda. We also thank the Deputy Secretary-General, the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the representative of Oxfam for their briefings this morning.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  2. “Iwill then continue my mission to Uganda, where I will meet with the Minister of Defence, Mr. Crispus Kiyonga, who has been charged by President Museveni with facilitating the dialogue among Burundians mandated by the East African Community. On Friday, I will meet representatives of the Government of Tanzania, the World Bank and the East African Community in Dar es Salaam before returning to New York. Upon my return to New York, I will prepare a report that will outline, inter alia, peacebuilding challenges emerging from the current situation, as well as opportunities and priorities for the PBC engagement in 2016. The report will be shared with the members of the PBC Burundi configuration at the debriefing on 18 November, as well as with the Security Council, as per established practice and in line with the advisory role of the PBC.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7553 (2015) · source

  3. “I should also like to seize this opportunity to commend the work of the United Nations team on the ground, which is working under difficult circumstances. Tomorrow and on Wednesday, I will meet with the First Vice-President and the Minister of the Interior of Burundi, as well as with different stakeholders, including civil society actors, political parties, the Inter-Burundian Dialogue Commission and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. I will also meet with representatives of international financial institutions. An audience with the President of the Republic is scheduled for Wednesday. As I continue consultations, I will reiterate my appeal to all stakeholders to refrain from violence, both physical and rhetorical. I will further discuss the impact of the current situation on the economy of Burundi.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7553 (2015) · source

  4. “I encouraged my interlocutors to accept offers of international assistance or de-escalation measures such as the disarmament of armed groups. I also expressed my concern about inflammatory rhetoric that could incite hatred among different groups of Burundian society. Both the second Vice-President and the Minister reiterated the Government's interest in continued cooperation with the PBC Burundi configuration. The continuing violence, insecurity and ongoing human rights violations appear to be key concerns for my United Nations interlocutors, who have highlighted that the situation negatively impacts the operations of the United Nations in Burundi. Let me express my deep regrets over the deaths of two United Nations staff members who have fallen victim to this violence within the past three weeks.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7553 (2015) · source

  5. “I had open and substantial discussions with the second Vice-President of Burundi as well as with the Minister of External Relations and International Cooperation. Those talks focused on the security situation, efforts to initiate the political dialogue among Burundians, the socioeconomic situation of the country, and partnership with regional and international actors. I encourage the Government to intensify its engagement with the international community, namely, with the East African Community, the African Union, the European Union, bilateral partners and, of course, the United Nations system. I also expressed the hope that the Government would engage in an inclusive and genuine dialogue process in order to restore trust among the Burundian people.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7553 (2015) · source

  6. “Mr. Lauber: I welcome the opportunity to brief the Security Council on my first visit to Burundi in my capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The objective ofmy visit is to establish direct contact with the Government of Burundi and other key stakeholders to gain a first- hand understanding of the current political situation and to learn of the Government's plans on how to address it. I am also exploring opportunities for the future engagement of the PBC and the contributions that the Commission could make to ease tensions. Today was the first day of my visit, and I would like to give a brief account of the meetings with representatives of the Government, the United Nations country team, the Special Envoy of the African Union and members of the diplomatic community.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7553 (2015) · source

  7. “Our discussion is about much more than presidential note S/2010/507 or simply working methods. It is about making the Council more effective, accountable and inclusive. It is about how to ensure that the Council carries out its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security in a more transparent and effective way in order to contribute to positive developments on the ground. To that end, ACT will remain committed to working constructively with the Security Council and the wider membership.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  8. “Our group calls for the implementation without delay of presidential note S/2014/268, on enhancing wider participation by Council members in the work of the Council, and presidential note S/2014/393, on ensuring continuity in the work of the subsidiary bodies. ACT notes with satisfaction the way the Council visiting missions have been recently arranged, with two countries on the Council co-leading the mission. That practice can serve as an example for the drafting of the products of the Council. In that regard, ACT welcomes the involvement of the United Kingdom and Spain in the elaboration of resolution 2242 (2015), on women and peace and security, adopted in the past week. Today's debate is the sixth in what has become an annual practice since 2010.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  9. “The report of the Secretary-General on conflict prevention (S/2015/730), as well as the 2015 reviews on peace operations, women and peace and security, and the peacebuilding architecture all contain useful ideas and proposals in that regard. The Council acts on all our behalf, on behalf of the full membership of the United Nations. This is why accountability, coherence and transparency in its work and in the implementation of its own decisions are crucial. Last week, five new members of the Security Council were elected. ACT encourages all elected members to seize the opportunities that are presented to them.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  10. “ACT is convinced that the PBC can assume the role of a forum where critical situations are discussed early, in an inclusive manner and with relevant stakeholders. We also encourage the Council to invite the Chairs of the various country-specific configurations to participate regularly in Council meetings. More generally, ACT welcomes the Council's renewed focus on prevention. We regret that horizon-scanning meetings have all but discontinued since 2013, and we would welcome enhanced engagement by the Secretary-General to inform the Council about matters that, in his opinion, may threaten international peace and security.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  11. “ACT therefore hopes that today's open debate on working methods can contribute to shifting this practice, and it welcomes the intention of Spain to ensure follow-up. As it did last year, ACT will produce a document that could serve as a guide for follow-up work by the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Question. Presidential note S/20l3/515 also recalls the intention of the Council to remain committed to maintaining regular communication with the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). That advisory body to the Council has a strong role to play in preventing the recurrence of conflicts. A coordinated and committed approach to post-conflict peacebuilding is key to preventing countries from falling back into conflict.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  12. “So far this year, just about half of the meetings have been public, a figure similar to last year. ACT welcomes the 12 Arria Formula meetings organized during 2015. We want to underline that that format permits interaction with non-traditional briefers, including representatives from civil society, thereby allowing the Council to be more thoroughly informed about a given situation. ACT notes that 19 open debates have taken place in 2015. Such debates are of crucial importance in order to hear the views of the wider membership, including troop- and police-contributing countries. However, the response of the Council to open debates remains in most cases rather limited. The outcome documents are usually adopted before the views of the wider membership are even heard.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  13. “In order to facilitate such follow-up, ACT suggests that the Council prepare a note that would consolidate and streamline all decisions taken regarding working methods. Presidential note S/2013/515, issued in 2013, touches upon many aspects related to interaction and dialogue with non-Council members and bodies. Our group has welcomed the commitment reiterated therein to continue the practice of providing wrap-up meetings and informal briefing sessions to non-members. Seeking information and understanding regarding the Council's activities remains a crucial and legitimate request. We regret that so far this year only four wrap- up sessions have taken place. The format of Council meetings remains another a key element of access and transparency. ACT therefore welcomes the efforts of the Council to hold open meetings.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  14. “In line with that resolution, and in order for the selection process to be open and inclusive, our group encourages the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council to write ajoint letter addressed to all Member States calling for nominations. To be completed on time, this process should start without delay. Following this essential first step, our group looks forward to the publication of a regularly updated list of candidates, as well as the scheduling of meetings and hearings with declared candidates. Since the publication of presidential note S/2010/507, the Council has agreed on 10 subsequent notes, but their implementation has often proved to be unsatisfactory or inconsistent.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  15. “Since effective Council action to prevent and end atrocity crimes is a matter for all Council members, the code is open for support by any current or potential future Security Council member - that is, all Member States. As of today, a total of 82 States have committed themselves to it. The code will be officially launched on 23 October, on the occasion of the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations. We encourage all Member States to commit themselves to the code before then. Under the stewardship of Estonia and Costa Rica, ACT also played an active role in the negotiation of GeneralAssemblyresolution69/321,ontherevitalization of the work of the General Assembly, in particular with regard to the appointment of the next Secretary- General. The resolution was adopted by consensus, and ACT looks forward to its full implementation.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  16. “In that context, ACT welcomes the political declaration presented this morning by France, addressed to the five permanent members, on the suspension of the veto in cases of mass-atrocity crimes. However, ACT believes that all Security Council members, and indeed all States, have a role to play in improving the Council's response to atrocity crimes. Under the leadership of Liechtenstein, we have therefore prepared a code of conduct, a voluntary political commitment, which contains a pledge to support timely and decisive Security Council action in situations involving atrocity crimes, as well as a pledge not to vote against credible draft Security Council resolutions aimed at preventing or ending these crimes.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  17. “I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's open debate. I am pleased to take the floor in my capacity as the coordinator of ACT, which stands for Accountability, Coherence and Transparency. Launched in 2013, ACT is a cross-regional group of 25 countries aimed at improving the working methods of the Security Council. ACT's efforts focus on the Security Council in its present composition and have remained independent from the comprehensive Security Council reform process. How the Security Council can prevent or stop mass atrocities has garnered considerable attention. There is widespread and growing concern about the veto when employed in such cases to block Council action.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

  18. “The second document is the study commissioned by the Governments of Switzerland, Germany and Sweden and undertaken by the Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University. Switzerland is happy to see that the paper, entitled "Strengthening targeted sanctions through fair and clear procedures", has finally been published as document S/2006/331 and is thus available in all six official languages of the Organization. We encourage the sanctions Committees, in particular the 1267 Committee, to take fully into account that study and the recommendations; we look forward to learning about the outcome of the Committees' efforts to strengthen the sanctions regimes by introducing fair and clear procedures for the listing and de-listing of individuals and entities on the sanctions lists.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

  19. “Today, I wish to draw attention to two specific documents from among the numerous recommendations and studies that were recently submitted by States and independent experts on the issue of fair and clear procedures. The first document is the letter from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, to which the Legal Counsel of the United Nations referred in his statement during the Council's 22 June 2006 open debate on strengthening international law (see S/PV.5474). The Secretary-General's letter addresses the listing and de-listing of individuals and entities on sanctions lists, and outlines the minimum standards required to ensure that the procedures are fair and transparent. Switzerland fully subscribes to the recommendations of the Secretary-General.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

  20. “Switzerland has stressed on many occasions the need to strengthen the sanctions regimes by introducing fair and clear procedures for the listing and de-listing of individuals and entities on sanctions lists, as well as for granting humanitarian exemptions. That concern was clearly reflected in the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/ 1), which called on the Security Council to introduce such improvements. More recently, this was emphasized as a priority measure in the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy adopted by the General Assembly in its resolution 60/288. As the 1267 Committee's discussions on the revision of its guidelines continue, so do our concerns persist.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source

  21. “Mr. Lauber (Switzerland) (spoke in French): Switzerland welcomes the public briefings by the Chairpersons of the three counter-terrorism and sanctions Committees. Today's meeting provides an excellent opportunity for non-members of the Security Council to be briefed about the activities of the Committees and to comment on issues of global concern with regard to the work of the Committees. In this context, we also look forward to studying the fifth report of the 1267 Committee's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team - which, unfortunately, was just published yesterday - and we hope that delegations will soon have the opportunity to express their views on it.”

    2006-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5538 (2006) · source