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Lemos Godinho

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2007-11-20
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2007-11-20
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  1. “The European Union is fully committed to that challenge and, in cooperation with the United Nations, will continue its work for the promotion of peace and conflict prevention.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  2. “We also wish to stress the importance of full cooperation with the Court and call on States that have not yet done so to accede to the Rome Statute. Moreover, we would like to stress the importance of the work of the ICC Trust Fund in assisting the most vulnerable victims of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Naturally, the best way to protect civilians in armed conflicts is to prevent conflicts. The Security Council plays an important role in that regard. Finally, the European Union welcomes the Secretary-General's proposal to develop a more systematic approach in the Security Council to protecting civilians. The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a complex challenge, and perhaps increasingly so when we consider the asymmetric nature of many conflicts today.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  3. “The EU believes that the investigation of crimes under international law committed against civilians and bringing their perpetrators to justice is vital. After all, there can be no peace without justice and rule of law. The International Criminal Court (ICC), the international criminal tribunals and special courts, as well as reconciliation commissions, are working to end impunity, which is an essential task and can help prevent future abuses. The European Union views the International Criminal Court as an essential instrument for the prevention of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes, whose victims are mostly civilians. We therefore remain firmly committed to the effective functioning of the ICC.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  4. “While the result fell short of the EU's own proposal to negotiate by 2008 a legally binding instrument that prohibits the use, production, transfer and stockpiling of cluster munitions that cause unacceptable harm to civilians and that includes provisions on cooperation 07-60635 and assistance, the EU joined consensus on the decision because we consider that doing so will allow us to promote our own proposal, including in the expert negotiations that will take place in 2008. The EU calls on Member States that have not done so to ratify and support existing conventions and resolutions forming the legal framework for the protection of civilians and to implement them fully within their national legal systems.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  5. “The growing number of journalists being killed or taken hostage is also extremely disturbing. In that respect, we would like to call attention to Council resolution 1738 (2006) on the safety and security of journalists, media professionals and associated personnel. We also note the efforts of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of opinion and expression in addressing this issue. The excessive and destabilizing accumulations of small arms and light weapons are another element of concern. It would also be wrong to address the protection of civilians in armed conflict without raising the issue of cluster munitions and their humanitarian impact. The European Union played a constructive role in the recent meeting of the States parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  6. “The special protection needs of refugees and displaced persons also must be adequately addressed. The European Union acknowledges the efforts of the Representative of the Secretary-General on the Human Rights of Internally Displaced Persons, Mr. Walter Kalin, but remains concerned by the growing number of internally displaced persons worldwide. While those people seek protection abroad or in their own country, they sometimes remain in danger at their place of refuge. Camps themselves can be targeted and are often insufficiently protected. There is a need for increased and sustained physical protection in these situations. We also note that steps to ensure the safe return for refugees and internally displaced persons can also prove useful in helping to address housing, land and property issues.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  7. “The European Union is proceeding with the mainstreaming of issues concerning children and armed conflict into its advocacy, policies and programmes and has continued with its efforts regarding the implementation of the European Union Guidelines on Children and Armed 07-60635 Conflict, adopted in April 2006. I would also like to take this opportunity to recall the adoption, in February of this year, of the Paris Commitments and Principles against the illegal recruitment of child soldiers. Still in the sphere of vulnerable groups, the EU shares the concerns highlighted by the Secretary- General in his report regarding the risks that conflicts pose for older persons and persons with disabilities. We would like to underline the importance of the recently adopted Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in this context.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  8. “Women, children and other vulnerable groups are especially affected by armed conflict. Sexual exploitation and abuse remain widespread atrocities affecting millions of Victims. In this regard, the EU highlights the effective implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security. We also reiterate our full support to the policy of zero tolerance of sexual abuse and exploitation by United Nations personnel. Millions of children continue to suffer in situations of armed conflict. In that connection, we would like to call attention to Council resolution 1612 (2005), which sets an enhanced framework for the protection of children in armed conflict.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  9. “If a State is unwilling or unable to address its problems, then we would have to make good on our responsibility to protect by more proactive means, as provided for at the World Summit. Humanitarian access is a crucial part of protecting civilians in armed conflict and a fundamental prerequisite for humanitarian action. The European Union is disturbed by numerous cases of denial or obstruction of access and calls on all parties to cooperate fully with the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies and organizations in providing rapid, safe and unimpeded access to civilians in armed conflict. We also strongly condemn attacks on humanitarian personnel, including United Nations and associated personnel. In that regard, we fully support the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel and its Optional Protocol.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  10. “While we renew our commitment to the important principles associated with the protection of civilians, we should not lose sight of the fact that the primary 2 responsibility to protect lies with individual sovereign States, which should protect their respective populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Two years ago at the World Summit, heads of State and Government reached an historic agreement on the responsibility to protect. The EU welcomes the reaffirmation of the responsibility to protect by the Security Council in subsequent resolutions, including 1674 (2006). The international community should encourage and help States meet that responsibility.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  11. “Finally, I would also like to thank Under- Secretary-General Mr. John Holmes for his informative briefing. Throughout history civilian populations have to a large extent suffered the consequences of conflicts. Even their deliberate targeting is, unfortunately, not a new phenomenon. The fact that such practices of gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law are still a reality today is something that deeply concerns us. The examples of the suffering of civilians that Mr. Holmes mentioned here today validate even further our fears and concerns. The Security Council has already signalled in resolution 1674 (2006) its readiness to consider threats to peace and security of this nature and, when and where necessary, to adopt appropriate steps.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source

  12. “Taking into account what you just said, Mr. President, and for the purpose of efficiency and to save time, I will have to shorten my statement today. The full text is being distributed. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia and Georgia align themselves with this declaration. First of all, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to discuss this important issue. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report on the protection of civilians (S/2007/643), which, we believe, also underlines his personal commitment on this matter.”

    2007-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5781Resumption1 (2007) · source