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first: 1997-03-21
most recent: 2009-12-08
sittings or episodes: 38
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“The Council needs to systematically promote compliance with international law in situations on its agenda, and also in situations not formally on its agenda but with dramatic impact on the protection of civilians. The Council should consider imposing targeted and graduated measures against parties to armed conflict that violate applicable international law. Furthermore, we must enable relevant actors to engage and seek compliance by all parties to conflict, including non-State armed groups. Regrettably, in many conflicts, impunity prevails due to the lack of political will and action. The culture of impunity in many conflicts allows violations to continue to be committed. Violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law must have consequences for the perpetrators.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“This prominence has been manifest in regular open debates and by increased inclusion of the protection of civilians in country-specific deliberations and decisions. However, the reality on the ground has not kept pace, and lip service to principles is no substitute for real action. The European Union joins calls for much greater efforts to turn rhetoric into reality. The lack of compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights law leads to the death and injury of thousands of civilians every year and to the displacement of many more. We must enhance respect for these standards by all parties to armed conflicts, with particular attention given to the protection of civilians.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Iceland, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia align themselves with this statement. Let me first thank Austria for organizing this debate, which marks the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the Security Council's work on the protection of civilians. Let me also commend the Secretary-General for his statement today and for his leadership on this important issue. The European Union welcomes resolution 1894 (2009), just adopted, in particular its emphasis on clarifying the role of peacekeeping missions in the protection of civilians. In the past 10 years, the protection of civilians in armed conflict has assumed a prominent place on the Council's agenda.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“The United Nations and the European Union share the ambition to support the African Union in general and, not least, in peacekeeping. The information exchange and coordination of our respective support should be further strengthened to ensure coherence and additional synergies. The European Union is strongly committed to further developing its respective partnerships with the United Nations and the African Union, as well as to supporting similar endeavours between the United Nations and the African Union. We are determined to continue to assist the African Union in developing its own capacity to deliver peace and stability on the continent. The European Union would also welcome increased support for the peacekeeping efforts of the African Union from non-traditional donors.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Any proposal must be accompanied by appropriate accountability mechanisms. At the same time, long- term capacity-building should be pursued. The European Union remains strongly engaged with the United Nations and the African Union in peacekeeping. The United Nations and the European Union are increasingly developing joint strategic responses. The members of the European Union bear roughly 40 per cent of the costs of United Nations-led peacekeeping operations. Peace and security is a central part in the strategic relationship between the African Union and the European Union. The African Peace Facility has become an important tool for the funding of African Union-led peacekeeping operations. Today, the European Union bears about 40 per cent of the costs of African-led peacekeeping operations.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“Lessons learned from, inter alia, the African Peace Facility should be taken into consideration in any new initiative for capacity-building. We recognize the need to enhance the predictability, sustainability and flexibility of financing for African Union-led operations under a United Nations mandate, while not ruling out any option currently being studied. We are committed to seeking pragmatic and effective ways by which bilateral and other international partners of the African Union could further support the development of the African Peace and Security Architecture. The European Union recognizes the authority of the Security Council and the General Assembly to decide on United Nations modalities of support on a case by case basis for African Union-led peacekeeping operations under a United Nations mandate.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“The European Union has also deployed a naval operation to protect vessels of the World Food Program from pirates. The European Union continues to support the institutional capacity-building of the African Union. A road map to operationalize the African Peace and Security Architecture is about to be finalized by the African Union, the regional economic communities and the European Union. The United Nations is engaged through a 10-year capacity-building programme. The Secretary-General has now proposed a number of new initiatives. One useful idea is to develop a broad road map for capacity-building. African ownership has to be ensured, and it should be part of the wider strategic plan of the African Union.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“The strategic partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, including the regional economic communities, should continue to be developed. Efforts should be made to increase the efficiency of relations between the Security Council and the Peace and Security Council, as well as between the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission. The European Union takes note of the measures proposed by the Secretary-General on how to move forward with this partnership. In peacekeeping, a triangular dynamic is evolving among the United Nations, the African Union and the European Union. The current support to Somalia is a case in point. The United Nations and the European Union both give substantial support to the African Union Mission in Somalia.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia align themselves with this statement. As highlighted in the recent New Horizon non-paper, the global demand for peacekeeping activities requires a new strategic approach. Developing close and effective partnerships between key actors should be the centrepiece of such an approach. We agree with the assessment of the Secretary-General in his report on support to African Union-led peacekeeping operations (S/2009/470) that partnerships between the United Nations and regional organizations have become a critical factor of modern peacekeeping.”
2009-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6206 (2009) · source
“We also look forward to the revised national development plan signalling Government ownership of the process, which will give donors the longer-term orientation they need. Since 1999, the European Union has provided the people of Timor-Leste with more than â‚¬800 million in development and humanitarian assistance. Our assistance will continue, and we look forward to an active partnership with the Government and the people of Timor-Leste in the period ahead.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“The European Union encourages Timor-Leste to make use of the Petroleum Fund for future investment projects and to stimulate the non-oil part of the economy, with a focus on job creation and infrastructure. For the period of 2008 to 2013, the European Union is providing support of about â‚¬200 million, with particular attention paid to key public sector areas. The European Union aims to support labour-intensive work programmes, mainly through the implementation of the rural development programme. We welcome the efforts to develop an integrated strategic framework that outlines goals and activities in support of State-building in Timor-Leste. Concrete benchmarks will enable the international community to further focus its assistance on priority areas and facilitate UNMIT's eventual drawdown.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“There is a link between security sector reform and the eventual scaling down of UNMIT. We welcome the Government's efforts to further develop a national security policy and to strengthen security sector legal frameworks. The role of the national defence forces in a peacetime setting must be defined, and their relationship with the national police force clarified. A comprehensive and coherent concept for the entire security sector should be developed, including the establishment of accountability and civilian oversight mechanisms. Another critical challenge in the coming period will be to build a sustainable socio-economic system that can create jobs and help fulfil the basic social service functions of a State.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“We encourage the authorities to conduct the district and municipal elections in 2010 in the same spirit. It is also encouraging that the security situation in Timor-Leste has remained calm in recent months. Substantial progress has been made in addressing the situation of internally displaced persons. The EU commends the Timor-Leste Government for its accomplishment in closing the camps for internally displaced persons in Dili and Baucau. The EU concurs with the Secretary-General's view that, for the time being, UNMIT should maintain its current strength, including the police units' capability to assume interim law functions if requested to do so. At the same time, the process of handing over responsibilities to the national police force must continue with a View to setting the stage for a future transition and the drawdown of UNMIT.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“As highlighted in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/2009/504), important steps have been taken over the past year to address the security situation and develop the State's structures, but the events of February last year were a reminder that the long-term stability and sustainable development of Timor-Leste cannot be taken for granted. The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) will continue to play an important role in assisting Timor- Leste in the period ahead. The successful conclusion of the local elections on 9 October was another milestone in Timor-Leste's democratic process. The manner in which they were held showed that important progress has been made in institutional capacity-building and democratic governance.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). Turkey, Croatia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Armenia align themselves with this statement. The European Union congratulates Timor-Leste on the tenth anniversary of the 30 August referendum, which gave the country its long-awaited independence. The groundbreaking State-building effort that has followed since then is a major achievement, even if many challenges remain. The EU takes this opportunity to remember the many Timorese who lost their lives during the violence at the time of the referendum. We would also like to pay tribute to those who have died while serving in United Nations missions in Timor- Leste.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“On this basis, we call upon both parties to fully adhere to international humanitarian and human rights law. The European Union emphasizes the importance of appropriate and credible investigations into possible violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law by the parties to the conflict in accordance with international standards, noting that the Mission directs its recommendations to both Israeli and Palestinian actors. The Human Rights Council should ensure appropriate follow-up, in particular by assessing whether credible investigations have been conducted by both sides. During the continued consideration in the Human Rights Council, we will engage constructively in the search for a consensual resolution.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The report of the United Nations Fact-Finding Mission on the Gaza Conflict contains allegations regarding grave violations of international humanitarian law. As it has said in the Human Rights Council, the EU is committed to assess the report and its recommendations seriously. We will do so based on the clear positions expressed by the European Union on the conduct of the conflict and the importance the EU that attaches to a durable peace. The EU deeply deplores the loss of life during the Gaza conflict, particularly the civilian casualties. The EU has consistently reminded all parties to the conflict of their obligations under international human rights and humanitarian law. One of the European Union's overarching human rights priorities is combating impunity.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The EU urges Arab countries and other partners to be forthcoming, both politically and financially, in assisting the Palestinian Authority. Underlining the importance of the Arab Peace Initiative, the EU reiterates its call on Israel and all Arab countries to take confidence-building measures in order to stimulate mutual trust and create an atmosphere conducive to conflict resolution. A lasting settlement of the conflicts between Israel and Syria and between Israel and Lebanon should be pursued, creating mutually reinforcing processes. In this regard, the EU expects Syria and 8 Israel to resume peace negotiations. The EU welcomes the formation of a new Lebanese Government as soon as possible.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We urge all parties to refrain from any provocative actions that could further inflame tensions or lead to violence. Everyone must take action to avoid escalation. If there is to be genuine peace, a way must be found to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of two States. The European Union expresses its continued encouragement for inter-Palestinian reconciliation behind President Mahmoud Abbas and its support for the mediation efforts by Egypt and the League of Arab States. Overcoming divisions among Palestinians would help prevent a deeper separation between the West Bank and Gaza and preserve the chances of restoring the unity of a future Palestinian State. The EU calls on all Palestinians to find common ground, based on non-violence, in order to facilitate reconstruction in Gaza and the organization of elections.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The European Union remains deeply concerned at the continued settlement activities, house demolitions and evictions in the occupied Palestinian territories, including in East Jerusalem. We urge the Government of Israel to end settlement activities immediately, including so-called natural growth, and to dismantle all outposts erected since March 2001. The EU reiterates that the settlements are illegal under international law and constitute an obstacle to peace. The European Union will not recognize any changes to the pre-1967 borders other than those agreed by both parties. The European Union is also very concerned about the recent incidents in East Jerusalem. We have been following closely the situation around the Al-Aqsa mosque and Temple Mount/Al-Haram Al-Sharif in recent days.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Reconstruction and economic recovery has to be allowed. An effective mechanism to prevent ammunitions smuggling into the Gaza Strip must also be established. The European Union calls for a complete stop to all violence, including a sustained halt to rocket attacks on Israel. We reiterate our call on those holding the abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit to release him without delay. The declared readiness of the Government of Israel to promote Palestinian economic development is a positive sign. We look forward to further and 7 sustained improvements in movement and access in all of the occupied Palestinian territories. The Agreement on Movement and Access of 2005 must be fully implemented.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We welcome the commitment of the United States Administration to pursue vigorously a two-State solution and a comprehensive peace in the Middle East. The European Union is ready to work with the parties to the conflict as well as with the United States, the other Quartet members and Arab partners to achieve that goal. The EU welcomes the initial step announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of commitment to a peace that would include a Palestinian State. A durable solution to the Gaza crisis has to be achieved through the full implementation of Security Council resolution 1860 (2009). The European Union remains gravely concerned at the humanitarian situation in Gaza and calls for the immediate and unconditional opening of crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this statement. Developments over the past year have clearly shown that we must move swiftly towards a renewal of the peace process in the Middle East. The European Union urges the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel to enter into serious peace negotiations as soon as possible, respecting international law and previous agreements, including implementing their Road Map obligations. We hereby reiterate the need for a political solution, with an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable Palestinian State living side by side in peace and security with the State of Israel.”
2009-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6201Resumption1 (2009) · source
“28 Our ambition is to be well prepared for October 2010, when the international community will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) at a ministerial review conference. At the same time, the European Union is interested in continuing discussions with partner countries and partner regional organizations, in particular the African Union, on women and peace and security, and on cooperation on and the improved effectiveness of resolution 1325 (2000). We encourage all Member States to swiftly adopt accountability instruments, including national action plans.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“The European Union stands fully committed to the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009). However, there must be a coherent strategy for the whole area of the protection of women and women's rights. Women's participation is needed in all processes at all levels. We need an all- embracing approach on how to bring the system together. For the process of implementing resolution 1325 (2000), it is important to develop adequate tools of accountability, including national action plans. In line with the 2008 EU comprehensive approach to implementing resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), the EU is committed to stepping up efforts in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and to translating those efforts into real impact on the ground.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“In accordance with resolution 1889 (2009), the European Union underlines the need to improve and strengthen the way in which the Security Council receives, analyses and takes action on information related to resolution 1325 (2000). The European Union welcomes the decision of the General Assembly to establish a United Nations composite gender entity. We hope that the entity will bring about the much-needed improvements in the work of the United Nations on gender equality, including in the area of international peace and security. We look forward to the proposal of the Secretary-General on the details of the gender entity, as well as the early appointment of the new Under-Secretary-General. We must not lose momentum on that matter.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“The European Union supports the idea that the Security Council should vigorously pursue a strategy to ensure an increase in women's participation in all peace processes. We therefore support the idea of a United Nations strategy to set concrete and specific targets for women's participation in such processes. By this time next year, we expect there to be at least one female chief, or lead, peace mediator, several female special representatives of the Secretary-General and a full-time gender adviser in the Secretariat for political affairs. A better gender balance in international operations would signal to parties in conflict that women have an important role to play. If international and national leaderships are not interested in progress on gender equality issues, we will not be able to move beyond the rhetorical stage.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Women's empowerment and their enjoyment of human rights must be an integral part of post-conflict needs assessments. Needless to say, this is of equally importance in carrying out humanitarian needs assessments in situations of complex humanitarian emergencies. We urgently need to focus more on the capacity to implement effective institutional reforms for gender equality. The immediate aftermath of conflict provides an opportunity to address women's issues and to use women's potential. More resources must be accompanied by increased donor coordination to ensure financing efficiency, as well as coherent and predictable international support. Women's equal participation in decision-making at all levels is key to better advancing human rights, to addressing the specific needs and concerns of women, and to making use of all human resources.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“We further echo the concern expressed by the Secretary-General at the lack of implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Why, after almost 10 years, is there still a need for us to reaffirm our commitments? Why do we not see trends of decreasing sexual violence? It is disappointing that we must still be asked to strengthen our efforts to fully implement resolution 1325 (2000). Clearly, the status quo is unacceptable. Women must be empowered, accountability established and commitments transformed into actions. The empowerment of women is important for the realization of their human rights, as well as for economic and political development. The empowerment of women is equally important to durable peace, security, early recovery and reconciliation. If the marginalization of women and impunity continue, whole peace processes may be undermined.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“The Security Council's adoption of resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009) bears testimony to the progress made during the last decade in the area of women and peace and security. Those resolutions have brought much-needed and welcome Visibility to the question of women's empowerment, which is a priority for the European Union. The issues at stake concern basic human interests and human rights. While all the resolutions on women and peace and security are equally important, resolution 1325 (2000) serves as an umbrella resolution in addressing women's empowerment, their role as peacebuilders and their vulnerable position as victims of war. The European Union welcomes the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/465) on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), and we support its recommendations.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia align themselves with this statement. I would like to begin by commending the Vietnamese presidency on the initiative to convene this thematic debate on women and peace and security. The debate presents yet another important opportunity to promote the effective, coherent and systematic implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The European Union welcomes the important steps taken today by the Security Council through the adoption of resolution 1889 (2009) on women and peace and security, which sets the agenda for our work next year.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Haiti benefits from a generous donor base. It is essential to improve coordination among donors to avoid duplication. Also, more could be done within the United Nations system to increase coordination. In recent years, there has been growing recognition of the need to develop political strategies for managing the transition from peacekeeping to post-conflict peacebuilding. The Secretary-General's report outlines the challenges presented and identifies ways of addressing them. We are committed to supporting the Secretary-General in meeting these challenges. The European Union will continue to engage with Haiti and its people in the crucial period ahead.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“We also encourage the Security Council to consider a separate budget for corrections officers. When the Security Council reviews the mandate of MINUSTAH in October, the issue of border management control remains an area that has to be carefully monitored. Operational assistance from the international community will be critical to safeguard and build upon the gains that have been made. Another key area in building Haiti's institutions is the follow-up to the partial elections held in April and June. The European Commission contributed to these efforts in the amount of â‚¬3.3 million. A number of electoral exercises lie ahead and the continued support provided by the international community in this area will be crucial. However, the Haitian people will have to take the primary responsibility for ensuring progress.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“The European Union strongly welcomes the commitment of the Haitian Government to a gradual takeover of the current nationwide legal aid system set up jointly by MINUSTAH and the International Legal Assistance Consortium. Overcrowded prisons constitute cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment. The financial difficulties are enormous and the Haitian Government is encountering huge problems. Nevertheless, we urge the Haitian Government to invest more in the corrections system in order to improve the sometimes life-threatening conditions of the prisoners. The European Union shares the view expressed in the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/439) that intensified efforts must be made to review pretrial detention. National legislation that allows for the separate detention of juveniles has to be adopted.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“The strategy, funded with â‚¬291 million, will primarily focus on infrastructure, mainly the building of roads, as well as on governance. Efforts in the socio-economic area must go hand in hand with efforts to enhance Haiti's institutions. To that end, the international community must ensure that its efforts to assist Haiti are based on a coherent strategy with clearly defined benchmarks. As recently pointed out by the independent United Nations expert on human rights in Haiti, the reform of the Haitian police is proceeding at a fast pace. Ongoing training and vetting constitute essential elements for the re-establishment of reliable and trustworthy security institutions. On the other hand, the justice system is still hampered by deprivation and limited resources. Ensuring access to justice for the rural poor remains a high priority.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“The improved security situation has turned Haiti into a more attractive destination for such investments, and the creation of urgently needed long-term job opportunities would further consolidate the achievements reached in the past years. Let me also thank Mr. Hedi Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his strong leadership of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. The focus of European Union's efforts is shifting from support of democratic reform and rehabilitation to economic recovery and basic services. The EU indeed believes that strong socio-economic development is required to sustain and consolidate the newfound stability. Furthermore, the capacity of the State to deliver basic services needs to be enhanced. The EU cooperation strategy with Haiti for 2008 to 2013 is based on these elements.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Therefore, with great satisfaction we welcome Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's appointment of President Bill Clinton as the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti in an effort to refocus international attention on the country's deep economic problems and environmental decay. The priorities laid out by the Haitian Government at the donors conference in Washington, D.C., last April represent a challenging road map. We remain committed to our pledges made at that conference and welcome the Secretary-General's engagement. The Special Envoy, in addition to his work in the follow-up to the donors conference, plays a crucial role in attracting private investments to Haiti.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). In addition, Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine and Armenia align themselves with this statement. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the Western hemisphere. While security and stability have improved significantly since the deployment of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) in 2004, we remain concerned that the people of Haiti continue to face serious challenges in the area of socio-economic development. High levels of unemployment, increasing costs of living, and the lack of access to basic services are serious risk factors for stability and could undermine the progress achieved over the past years.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Finally, with regard to another issue, let me add that the European Union welcomes resolution 1882 (2009) on children and armed conflict, which was adopted on Tuesday, 11 August. The resolution is an important step forward that will contribute to an improved situation for children worldwide.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Such systems should aim to deliver justice to victims of sexual violence and help bring an end to impunity. The Security Council and the General Assembly have recognized the destabilizing and dehumanizing effects of sexual violence. We, the Member States, recognize our obligations under international law to refrain from violating human rights and to protect our populations from such violence. Backed by a consensus among Member States on the gravity of this matter, the Secretary-General's report provides us with a basis on which to move forward collectively on the issue of conflict-related sexual violence, through the United Nations. The European Union will be an active partner of the Organization in that endeavour.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“The European Union supports the development of a comprehensive United Nations strategy to combat impunity for sexual violence. The European Union will continue to implement resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) by mainstreaming a gender-sensitive approach in all its policies and activities, especially those relating to crisis management and long-term development cooperation, and through targeted measures to protect and support women and children. At a more general level, the European Union will integrate issues related to women and peace and security into its development strategies and its dialogue with partnership countries. A strong focus will be placed on the rule of law and the responsibility to build effective, gender-sensitive justice systems.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“The sexual crimes currently being committed by parties in such situations as the conflicts in Chad, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan are unacceptable. Sexual crimes committed by military personnel should fall under the jurisdiction of civilian courts. Short-term measures to improve protection must be accompanied by long-term efforts to establish the rule of law. We must ensure that respect for human rights and gender justice is reflected in national legislation and upheld in practice. Much more can be done to ensure the effective implementation of Member States' commitments on this issue. Impunity for atrocities against civilian populations must end. Institutions must be built to bring perpetrators to justice and address discrimination against women and children.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“We need to improve the way in which we integrate women and gender aspects into broader humanitarian and peacemaking strategies. Women must be represented at every stage and level of peace negotiations. Civil society actors involved in women's issues should be consulted throughout those processes. Peacekeeping missions can do more to address conflict-related sexual violence by supporting national efforts and by preparing themselves for the task in advance. Issues of sexual violence, gender equality and respect for human rights must be an integral part of the concept of operations for peacekeeping missions, including the predeployment training of peacekeepers. There should be no alternative to a policy of zero tolerance on this issue.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“All branches of the United Nations should come together behind the vision that resolution 1820 (2008) proposed and that the Secretary-General's report echoes. Gaps in efforts need to be identified and addressed, and accountability must be established. The United Nations needs to develop a better capacity to gather information about cases of sexual violence and to address the needs of the victims. The European Union takes note of the idea of appointing a senior representative with responsibility to integrate the United Nations response to conflict- related sexual violence. We would also welcome a follow-up mechanism on sexual violence, and we express our support for all efforts to create synergies among resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008) and 1612 (2005).”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“We encourage the Secretary-General to report annually to the Security Council on developments concerning the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008). The General Assembly has recognized that sexual violence is a well-established method of torture and warfare. It is deeply dehumanizing and must be addressed at all levels, locally and internationally. The European Union condemns sexual violence in all its forms, including its use as a tool to advance political and military objectives. We call on leaders of all countries and organizations to take firm action to combat sexual violence. The issue of conflict-related sexual violence has to be dealt with in a coordinated manner by the United Nations system.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia and Georgia align themselves with this statement. One year ago the Security Council, in adopting resolution 1820 (2008), recognized that conflict-related sexual violence can constitute a threat to international peace and security. Resolution 1820 (2008) is a landmark resolution and a vital complement to resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. The European Union views its effective implementation as pivotal. Allow me to start by saying that the European Union commends the Secretary-General for his report on this urgent and important subject (S/2009/362).”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations has been enhanced along the way - most recently, through the transfer of responsibilities between the two organizations in Chad and Kosovo. The European Union has also developed close collaboration with important regional actors, in particular through its strategic partnership with the African Union. It has rightly been stated that, in peacekeeping, no one size fits all. The process of forming partnerships and sharing the burden must continue with a View to finding the best collective response to global and regional conflicts on the basis of our various perspectives, experiences and capabilities. The New Horizon non-paper should be the starting point for new political momentum in that regard. The European Union intends to be an active partner in that process.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“The European Union welcomes the Secretary- General's recent report on peacebuilding (S/2009/304), which highlights some of the challenges in that respect and demonstrates the close links between peacekeeping and peacebuilding. In December, 10 years will have passed since the launching of the European Security and Defence Policy, which is the basis for the European Union's peacekeeping efforts. Some 20 European Union civilian and military peacekeeping missions have been carried out so far, several of them in close cooperation with the United Nations. The experiences of the European Union over the past decade in this area have ranged from those of small observer missions to those of complex undertakings including both civilian and military components.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“The implementation of the 2003 and 2007 joint statements on United Nations-European Union Cooperation in Crisis Management are important contributions in that respect. Thirdly, concerning mission management, the "Peace Operations 2010" agenda should be carried through and steps taken to continue to enhance professionalism and the management of missions to ensure that they have the resources and support necessary to carry out their mandates effectively. As recognized in the report, peacekeeping missions cannot be planned or carried out in isolation from the political context in which they are to operate. Devising a political strategy is a fundamental task that should include exit perspectives.”
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“A dialogue should be initiated between the United Nations and its partners on what various stakeholders can bring to the table, how we can improve cooperation and enhance our interoperability, and whether missions are carried out under the auspices of the United Nations or those of other organizations. My second point concerns consultations. There is a need to develop closer mechanisms for consultation among the various actors involved in peacekeeping. The report outlines a number of concrete recommendations on how that could be done. We must seek mechanisms that bring various stakeholders on board at an early stage, while ensuring a proper balance between effectiveness and inclusiveness and without creating unnecessary bureaucracy.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source