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2010-08-25

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1. “Peace processes should always reflect the needs and perspectives of stakeholders affected by conflict. Strengthening the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, youth and civil society at large is critical. Indeed, adding seats to the table pays off. If a process is not inclusive, it is very difficult to reach sustainable peace. I thank you, Mr. President, for convening the debate today on a topic that is now more critical than ever. We, the Nordics, want to stress that we stand together with the United Nations and Member States committed to a future that brings peace, stability and development for all. Let me conclude with a message from the late President of Finland Ahtisaari, who passed away this week. “If we work together, we can find solutions. We should not accept any excuses from those in power.”

   2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source

2. “My second point concerns the role of regional and subregional organizations, which can play a significant role with their local knowledge and potential personal relationships. The United Nations Charter is clear on that role for regional organizations in Chapter VIII. We encourage more frequent use of that Chapter, including by deepening cooperation and information-sharing between the Security Council and regional organizations. The importance of local ownership of any process is clear. That brings me to my third point. As clearly set out in the New Agenda for Peace, ownership is essential to any process of conflict prevention and conflict resolution. The parties need to come up with and take ownership of solutions, and that ownership must be inclusive. That brings me to my fourth point, which has to do with inclusion.”

   2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source

3. “First, dialogue is a key tool for resolving conflicts, but it is also a conflict-prevention tool, and we encourage the Council to better utilize its potential preventive role under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. We also suggest leveraging the potential of the Peacebuilding Commission to facilitate inclusive conflict prevention and resolution. The United Nations has a unique role in supporting parties in the peaceful settlements of disputes. The Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace is an opportunity to strengthen the role of Member States in addressing the current security challenges and evolving threats. It is an opportunity to further develop preventive non-violent conflict resolution mechanisms and the United Nations diplomatic toolbox across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.”

   2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source

4. “I thank you, Mr. President, for calling today’s meeting on peace through dialogue in this difficult time of unfolding wars and conflicts. I also thank the briefers. It is my privilege to deliver this statement on behalf of the five Nordic countries — Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. Evidently, sustainable peace can be achieved only by the parties to conflict. Third parties, whether international actors, neighbouring countries or regional organizations, can provide support for the parties to find mutually acceptable solutions. In today’s open debate, the Nordic countries want to make four points.”

   2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source

5. “We would like to see a strengthened focus by the Council on the nexus between climate change and security. Finally, conflict prevention and peacebuilding are deeply intertwined, as some conflicts tend to be cyclical. The Nordic countries welcome the upcoming review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture, including the Peacebuilding Commission. We need to ensure better coordination of all the elements of the wider United Nations conflict prevention and peacebuilding effort, including the Department of Political Affairs, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the United Nations Development Programme. Our focus must be on maximizing the United Nations effectiveness and impact at the country level to stabilize fragile States, avoid future conflict and lay the foundation for lasting peace.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

6. “Sustained peace is not possible without promoting justice, ensuring accountability and combating a culture of impunity. The primary responsibility for that rests with Member States. But the international community should assist countries, at their request, to develop the necessary capacities and institutions. The International Criminal Court plays a central complementary role in ensuring that those responsible for committing war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are brought to justice. The continued involvement of the Council in that area is of critical importance to conflict prevention. The Council must remain engaged in a wide range of factors that can cause armed conflict. A welcome example of that was last year's debate on conflict prevention and natural resources (see S/PV.6982).”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

7. “The Nordic countries endorse the Secretary- General's Rights Up Front initiative, which puts the crucial issues of protecting people and preventive efforts at the centre of United Nations strategies and operational activities. Ensuring respect for international humanitarian law and human rights on the part of States and non-State armed groups is fundamental to conflict prevention. Women remain the single most underutilized resource for more effective peacemaking and peacebuilding. Experience shows that empowering women and supporting their full and active participation in peace-related political and economic decision-making can lead to more inclusive and lasting agreements. That must be a central component in any conflict-prevention effort.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

8. “The Security Council must also continue to strengthen its close cooperation and engagement with regional organizations. Lessons may be learned from the African Union's efforts to establish a continental early-warning system. Regional support and ownership are vital to effective conflict prevention. In recent years, we have witnessed many examples of cooperation with regional organizations, particularly in Africa. That includes cooperation with the European Union, which actively supports United Nations conflict-prevention efforts. The United Nations system has a duty to promote and encourage respect for human rights in all its work. An early and holistic focus on human rights is crucial to detecting potential political conflicts and mobilizing action.”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

9. “The Council should encourage the Secretary-General to actively use Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations. Preventive diplomacy is also about getting the international community to speak with one voice and send a clear political message to the parties to a conflict. The members of the Security Council have a special responsibility in that regard. But too often we fail to see any action from the Council. We should explore ways to maximize the use of existing tools, as described in the Charter. One such critical tool is mediation. The Nordic countries welcome the General Assembly's recent adoption of a resolution on strengthening the role of mediation in the peaceful settlement of disputes and in preventing and resolving conflicts (General Assembly resolution 68/304).”

   2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

10. “But it is crucial that such missions be provided with adequate and predictable funding. In general, preventive diplomacy deserves more resources within the United Nations system. Despite broad recognition of the fact that conflict prevention saves both lives and money, there is still a striking imbalance between the funding for conflict prevention versus that for peacekeeping. We greatly value the work of the Department of Political Affairs and believe it should be able to strengthen its resources by diversifying its donor base and by looking into the possibility of obtaining more funding through the regular budget. Early and concerted action can prevent the escalation of conflict. That requires proactive involvement on the part of the Council, the Secretary-General and others.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

11. “But there is no doubt that the Council must play a leading role in preventing and responding to conflict. We want the Council to make a real difference in preventing the escalation of conflict. We welcome the active role being played by the Secretary-General and the Secretariat in ensuring that emerging issues are brought to the Council's attention. We encourage the use of regular horizon-scanning briefings as a way to keep its members aware of potential crises and to offer an opportunity for early action. The United Nations system as a whole must contribute more to preventing violent conflict. But Member States must make the Organization fit for that purpose. The Council has mandated many important special political missions that have been essential to conflict prevention.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

12. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries - Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. The Nordic countries welcome this timely initiative to discuss the role of the Security Council in conflict prevention. We strongly support the adoption today of resolution 2171 (2014), which lays out a framework for further strengthening our shared efforts in the field. We also thank the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner for Human Rights for their clear and forceful interventions. The primary responsibility for addressing the causes of violent conflict lies with Member States. Conflict prevention is inherently a Government responsibility, through the creation of representative, legitimate and inclusive political and economic systems and respect for human rights and the rule of law.”

    2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source

13. “We will, in coming years, further scale up our support to and cooperation with fragile States, and Denmark will continue to give full support to the work of the Secretary-General in this respect.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

14. “The ambition is to build peace and stronger States in some of the world's poorest and most fragile nations, and the New Deal can make a real difference in that respect by supporting country-owned and country-led processes out of fragility. Fragile States are those furthest from reaching the Millennium Development Goals. This is not sustainable. Denmark believes we should draw upon the work of the International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding, including the peacebuilding and State-building goals, and work to ensure that a new development framework post-2015 recognizes that peace, security and development are interconnected. In conclusion, Denmark is committed to doing its part.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

15. “Denmark welcomes the Secretary-General's report on civilian capacity in the aftermath of conflict (S/2011/527), and encourages further progress on this central aspect of post-conflict stabilization efforts. As co-Chair of the International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding, Denmark would like to encourage the United Nations system to bring even greater focus to the New Deal for International Engagement in Fragile States when working with conflict-affected and fragile countries. The Steering Group of the International Dialogue met earlier this week in Juba, South Sudan, and confirmed a strong focus on the implementation of the New Deal in pilot countries in coming years. The real challenge is in many ways to create a strong and lasting partnership at the country level. The United Nations has a key role to play in this regard.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

16. “Consequently, Denmark has recently decided to renew its financial support by providing a new contribution of 50 million Danish kroner - some $8.6 million - for the years 2012-2014. It is our conviction that one of the key ingredients in a successful integrated approach to post-conflict peacebuilding involves quick and hassle-free deployment of civilian capacity, whether within the United Nations system or beyond. Allow me on this occasion to reaffirm Denmark's support, including through substantial financial support, for the Secretary-General's civilian capacity initiative and the team working diligently on furthering this important work.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

17. “To this end, Denmark has been a strong supporter of a more ambitious and more effective United Nations peacebuilding architecture, and Denmark is ready to deliver. Denmark hopes to become a member of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission in 2013. As highlighted in the Secretary- General's report, the Peacebuilding Commission should continue to strengthen its political support to countries emerging from conflict in order to foster greater coherence among funds and initiatives and to mobilize international support. Furthermore, Denmark supports the work of the Peacebuilding Fund. The Fund provides crucial, timely and gap-filling financial support during critical transition moments.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

18. “The report also acknowledges a number of areas where progress has been less impressive. It is of significant interest to Denmark that progress continue towards promoting and increasing the active participation of women in peacebuilding, governance and economic recovery. Denmark firmly supports resolution 1325 (2000) and the setting of concrete targets so as to ensure women's equal participation in the promotion of peace and security. Post-conflict peacebuilding is increasingly high on our collective international agenda, and with good reason. No post-conflict or fragile country has achieved any of the Millennium Development Goals. The United Nations plays a central role in addressing this complex and pressing issue.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

19. “Ownership and leadership of the kind demonstrated by the Group of Seven Plus is noteworthy and should be encouraged. In this respect, partnerships of all interested parties - including the international financial institutions, civil society and the private sector - are all crucial to ensuring long-term stability, maximizing consistency and avoiding overlap. The Secretary-General's report outlines how the implementation of the 2009 agenda has enabled the United Nations to provide "a more coherent, timely and effective response to immediate post-conflict priorities" (S/2012/746, para. 2). This is a welcome development and one that needs further focus and attention over a wide range of interrelated issues that the United Nations system faces on a daily basis.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

20. “First, allow me to underscore that Denmark aligns itself with the statement of the European Union. Let me start by thanking the presidency of Morocco for having organized today's timely debate focused on post-conflict peacebuilding. Denmark welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict (S/2012/746). We also wish to thank him for his personal commitment to strengthening the United Nations efforts towards building lasting peace in post-conflict countries. It is vital that we continue to strengthen the United Nations peacebuilding capabilities, and that the United Nations deliver timely, coherent and integrated support to nationally owned and led processes. In our View, the key to success lies in delivering actual concrete results on the ground that are inclusive and demand-driven.”

    2012-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6897 (2012) · source

21. “Finally, let me make the point that all States need to examine their own systems and take the steps necessary to ensure that their national legislation allows jurisdiction over Somali pirates * and then actually prosecute pirates within their own jurisdiction. In particular, the flag States of commercial vessels involved have a responsibility to consider how they might prosecute pirates. We should all be aware that many of the constraints hampering national prosecution will apply to any internationally supported prosecution mechanism, and that these have to be addressed regardless of the mechanism chosen for prosecution.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

22. “As I am sure the Council is aware, Working Group 2 has dealt substantially with the issue of the prosecution of pirates. Until now, the discussions in the Working Group have shown a preference for a possible mechanism where existing court chambers in one or more States in the region would be specifically dedicated to the prosecution of pirates. This would be with extensive support from other countries and organizations, financially and with regard to personnel. This model also seems to be identified in the Secretary- General's report. In that context, it is important to commend the readiness and efforts of States in the region to prosecute piracy suspects. However, other States, and States in the region, must realize that they have a strong interest in facilitating the prosecution of pirates.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

23. “The intention by the Secretary-General to appoint a special adviser is another demonstration of this commitment. As Chair of the Working Group on legal issues, Denmark looks forward to cooperating closely with all partners, including the Secretariat and the special adviser. We will invite the special adviser to participate in the next meeting of the Working Group, in October. Let me now turn to the report of the Secretary- General. Denmark has studied the report closely - both in our national capacity and as Chair of Working Group 2. We agree with the solutions outlined for the prosecution of piracy in the report and are pleased to note that the outcome of the discussions in the Working Group is duly reflected in the report.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

24. “Ensuring that pirates are prosecuted is therefore in many ways a cornerstone of the international fight against piracy. Progress has been made, in part due to the effective work of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. At the same time, statistics show that still almost 60 per cent of the pirates apprehended or disrupted by warships in the region are not prosecuted. In other words, we still have work to accomplish. The issue of prosecution will therefore remain on the agenda of Working Group 2, on legal issues, of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia. Denmark welcomes the report of the Secretary- General (S/2010/394), which demonstrates the commitment of the United Nations, including of the Security Council, to contribute to putting an end to impunity for piracy suspects.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source

25. “I thank you, Mr. President, for giving the floor to Denmark. Denmark aligns itself with the statement of the European Union to be made later in this meeting. In addition to that, we have some comments to make. Attacks by pirates operating from the waters adjoining the Horn of Africa region threaten regional security, the global economy and the security of seafarers. It is therefore necessary and legitimate for the international community, including the Security Council, to take action to repress this crime. The international community needs to work together to put an end to impunity for pirates. The prosecution of pirates ensures justice, both in its broader sense as well as concretely for seafarers who have been victims of piracy.”

    2010-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6374 (2010) · source