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lines on the record: 236
first: 1997-03-21
most recent: 2009-12-08
sittings or episodes: 38
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“It has helped put the issues of women in armed conflict high on the agenda and made everybody aware of the importance of including more women in Swedish contributions to peace missions. We wholeheartedly recommend that fellow Member States which have not yet done so elaborate national action plans of their own for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In the military forces, special observer teams that form part of our contribution to the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan, there will be equal participation of female and male officers. For the past couple of years, Sweden has argued for a new capacity in peacekeeping missions. We believe that civilian observers would be an important complement to the capabilities we already have. In particular, civilian observers could be an even more relevant tool in dealing with violence against women and girls. Sweden is now in the process of reviewing our national action plan on resolution 1325 (2000). It was developed through a consultative process, including public authorities and civil society organizations.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that spirit, the Swedish police recently approached all female police officers who have more than eight years of experience with the force and informed them of the procedure to apply for a position in a peacekeeping mission. At the moment, Sweden has an all-female police contingent in Timor-Leste. Furthermore, Sweden has nominated the first female deputy police adviser ever in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. Next year, Sweden will have just as many female as male students at the national police academy. As a result of those active efforts, Sweden has achieved the same proportion of female police officers working overseas in peacekeeping missions as we have nationally.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We therefore suggest that proposals for specific mechanisms, including financing, be included in the next report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security in order to ensure full implementation of the recommendations of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). In last year's open debate on resolution 1325 (2000), Sweden underlined that we all have a responsibility to provide ideas, initiatives and good practices. Let me share some of our experiences. In 2006, Sweden launched a national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). It stipulates that Swedish personnel contributions to peacekeeping missions should have the same proportion of female officers as the national base.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Special representatives of the Secretary-General and other United Nations envoys should have a clearer gender equality perspective. That is especially important in environments where women have suffered from gender-based violence. A lack of understanding of gender issues or an unwillingness to consider their importance can no longer be tolerated in such positions of responsibility. Therefore, we strongly believe that all pre-deployment training should include gender content. Resolution 1325 (2000) and issues concerning women, peace and security should be properly addressed as part of the efforts to reform the United Nations gender architecture. One impediment to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is the lack of budget lines for gender activities.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Combating that phenomenon is part of the mandate to protect civilians. Since the violence rarely stops once the conflict is over, those efforts should continue even after a peace agreement is reached, including ensuring women's access to justice as part of the rule of law efforts. While the United Nations has made many efforts in that area, it is most deplorable that even today peacekeepers are implicated in sexual exploitation and abuse in conflict areas. That is just not acceptable. There is still a lack of gender balance at all levels, both in missions and in the Secretariat. More women should be appointed as special representatives of the Secretary-General and special envoys and more women should be appointed to senior positions in the Secretariat and in missions.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“That means that a gender- sensitive approach to designing, planning and implementing United Nations-supervised disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes is required. The situation and role of women and girls in armed groups, their training needs, including non-traditional vocational training, and their special reintegration needs should all be addressed. The needs of women associated with armed groups in various capacities, including as forced wives and child bearers, must also be considered. The need to protect women and girls during conflict and crisis is an essential element of peace and security. That aspect has been particularly highlighted and elaborated in resolution 1820 (2008). We have seen ample evidence of the horrendous sexual violence committed against women by armed groups, sometimes even Government forces.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We must actively work to increase opportunities for women to be involved in peace negotiations and processes, in recovery operations and reconciliation efforts, and in security sector reform. When women are part of informal and formal negotiation processes, the chances for a sustainable solution with full respect for human rights increase. We should also work to raise awareness at the local and national levels of the role of women in conflict management and peacebuilding. That can be done through a systematic inclusion of gender advisers in contingents and through the training of legal and military advisers and other security personnel in how to mainstream gender equality perspectives in their activities. We must not forget that women are often active participants in armed groups.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Sweden welcomes the progress made in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) since its adoption eight years ago, but much more remains to be done. All of us - the United Nations and Member States - must intensify our efforts to address the situation, rights and roles of women in armed conflicts. We also welcome the Secretary-General's Unite to End Violence Against Women campaign which seeks to increase global advocacy on all forms of violence against women and girls. Women must be involved in resolving the armed conflicts that are affecting them, their families and their communities. They should take part in both the negotiation and the implementation of peace agreements. They should also be able to participate equally in the political decision-making process.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It is my hope that this debate will be a catalyst for further efforts in the struggle to recognize and act on the legitimate demands of women for full equality, justice and opportunity, not only in armed conflicts, but in life itself.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“More attention should also be paid to the pressing issue of effectively incorporating women into demobilization, disarmament and reintegration measures. Experiences from Sierra Leone and Liberia show that women who are former combatants or have been associated with fighting forces face more difficulties in being accepted back into their communities than men. I will finish my statement by once again underlining that we all have a common responsibility to contribute to the experience-sharing that is needed for the further implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Sweden attaches great importance to taking into account gender perspectives in all areas of work, nationally and internationally.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“For that to happen, women must also be guaranteed full access to justice. That very matter will be discussed today in a meeting organized by the Partners for Gender Justice Initiative, co-chaired by South Africa and Sweden. In last year's open debate on resolution 1325 (2000), Sweden underlined that we all have a responsibility to provide ideas, initiatives and good practices, and not to simply ask for reports and proposals from others. The focus of the Partners for Gender Justice initiative that I mentioned has been on empowering women to participate in, and gain improved access to, the justice sector. That work is an important element for implementing resolution 1325 (2000). Sweden calls on other Member States and the United Nations to carry it forward by initiating concrete programmes in the area of women and justice.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“Concerted and concrete efforts by the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Support Office are called for. We are also looking forward to new initiatives coming from the Security Council, and we should like to have seen a request for a special report on the situation of women and girls as victims in armed conflicts. We believe that the United Nations system needs to redouble its efforts to counter violence against women in conflict. It is also important to underline that such violence rarely stops once the conflict is over. In some cases, violence against women even increases. The efforts to stop this kind of violence must not end with a peace agreement or even after democratic elections have taken place. The transition period should be an opportunity to strengthen the rule of law - and the law must protect women.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“As an active Member of the United Nations and the European Union, Sweden has an obvious interest in and responsibility for the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in United Nations peace support activities, as well as in the European Union's external relations. The EU's contribution to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) enhances its effectiveness and credibility as an actor in crisis management. The EU handbook on gender for the planning and conduct of operations, as well as the fairly new feature of gender advisers in EU missions, are some concrete measures. The United Nations system has made considerable efforts to implement resolution 1325 (2000). However, more needs to be done both in the field and at Headquarters.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“Efforts such as security system reform should have a gender and human security perspective. We urge the Secretary-General, the Security Council and all Member States to contribute to the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), including by increasing the number of women in senior positions at field level. Last year, Sweden launched a national plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The approach of the Swedish Government to resolution 1325 (2000) is based on a holistic view of security, development and human rights. Agencies, ministries and Government offices are working together to achieve the goals of the resolution.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“Let me start by associating myself with the statement just made by the Ambassador of Portugal on behalf of the European Union (EU). The adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) seven years ago underlined the importance of ensuring that the goal of gender justice and gender equality permeates the work of the international community in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, reconstruction and peacebuilding processes. As we have so often seen, the nature of modern armed conflict is such that the civilian population and women are particularly affected. Women must be involved in resolving the armed conflicts affecting them, their families and their communities. Women should take full part in the creation and implementation of peace agreements, and they must be able to participate equally in political decision-making process.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“We have asked that the report be brought to the attention of the members of the Security Council. Finally, we look forward to seeing the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Support Office working to implement the commitments of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), in order to include women in all peace consolidation initiatives. Women should be seen as agents of security and development.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“The proposed new category of seconded civilian personnel has the potential to significantly increase the number of female mission members at the field level, where military observer teams very often constitute the only presence of a peace mission, and would thus be an important contribution to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Sweden, together with South Africa, and with the assistance of the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the International Legal Assistance Consortium is co-chairing the global initiative on partners for gender justice in conflict-affected countries. The partners have organized international meetings in Sweden and Liberia, as well as here in New York. The report from the high-level meeting on gender justice in Liberia has recently been presented to the Secretary-General.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Globally, in the United Nations, Sweden has given political and financial support to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in United Nations peace support operations, as well as in security-sector reform measures and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes in a number of countries through our bilateral development cooperation. When it comes to missions abroad in general, whether European Union or United Nations missions, we must all be aware of and condemn sexual exploitation and abuse. For that purpose, we should not stop asking for reports and documents that highlight gender equality issues. Sweden has put forward a proposal about civilian observers in peacekeeping missions.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Furthermore, the Swedish police has implemented special initiatives that have resulted in the percentage of women participating in peacekeeping operations being close to or the same as at the national level. At the regional level, the European Union is currently working towards a more gender-sensitive atmosphere to encourage more women to apply for European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP) missions and positions. The appointment of a special adviser on gender issues in the European Union operation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is one concrete example.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“The Swedish action plan recognizes the importance of implementation at the national, regional and global levels. At the national level, a number of specific guidelines have been adopted for Swedish participation in peacekeeping and other activities in conflict-affected countries. The Swedish armed forces has launched a more systematic effort to increase the number of women conscripts and officers able to participate in international operations. The Folke Bernadotte Academy has systematically incorporated resolution 1325 (2000) in the planning and implementation of its training courses and in special projects with regard to missions abroad.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“The United Nations system has undertaken considerable efforts in developing a comprehensive action plan to implement Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). Sweden strongly supports the implementation and follow-up of the United Nations System-wide Action Plan for resolution 1325 (2000), adopted in 2005. During last year's open debate (see S/PV.5294), Sweden emphasized that we all have a responsibility to provide ideas and good practices, and must not only expect initiatives from others. In order to fulfil that responsibility, Sweden has completed a national action plan aimed at intensifying our implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). The action plan was developed in cooperation with governmental agencies and civil society.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“Let me first associate myself with the statement just made by the representative of Finland on behalf of the European Union. By adopting resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, the Security Council affirmed six years ago that the strengthening of women's participation in conflict prevention and conflict management is of central importance for the promotion of international peace and security and human rights. The implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) is not only an aim in itself, but is also fundamental, because it is a way to reach the objectives of security, development, human rights and gender equality. It should therefore also be seen as an important basis for the work of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556 (2006) · source
“In order to shoulder our responsibilities at the national level, an inter-ministerial working group is now finalizing a Swedish action plan in order to intensify our implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Work is being - and will continue to be - carried out in cooperation with Government agencies, as well as with civil society. We look forward to sharing good practices with States and organizations in the process of developing or implementing their plans, methods and tools. Only by cooperating will we be able to ensure that decisions and ambitions will improve the daily lives of women and men, girls and boys. We cannot afford to settle for less.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Fourthly, special representatives, special envoys and other emissaries involved in peace negotiations should have firm guidelines from the Secretary- General to enhance women's participation in peace processes and transitional structures. Any reason for failure to succeed should be reported on. Such benchmarks could really make a difference. We need only compare the impressive level of female participation in the parliament of Afghanistan with the much poorer results in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That does not reflect local conditions. Rather, it is the result of a determined policy on the part of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Thirdly, based on its own experience in the field, and in order to meet the changing demands of multifunctional peace operations, Sweden has put forward the idea of civilian observers. In the transitional phase of a mission - when, for instance, expertise in areas such as elections and human rights is needed - civilian personnel could be phased into military observer teams. Additional competences could be incorporated, and the mission would thus be genuinely multifunctional at the field level as well. Such a new category of seconded civilian personnel could significantly increase the number of female mission members at the field level, where military observer teams very often constitute the only presence of a peace mission.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“It contains practical recommendations on how to integrate a gender equality perspective in post-conflict societies and thus to enhance the security and participation of women. We are committed to following up that process, in cooperation with the Republic of South Africa. Secondly, both the participation and protection of women would benefit from a Peacebuilding Commission with a clear and integrated gender perspective. The Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs, together with 14 colleagues, has presented the Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly with specific ideas on how to integrate a gender-equality perspective in the design and work of the Commission and its support offices. That continues to be a priority for Sweden and for the European Union.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We are pleased to have contributed to that. But more action is needed, including more sharing of experiences and good practices among regional organizations. Thirdly, we have a responsibility ourselves to provide ideas and good practices, not only to ask for reports and proposals from others. A number of gaps are identified in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/636). I would like to share a few ideas on how some of them could potentially be addressed. First, threats to women's security prevent women from being actors. In August this year, the Swedish Government, together with the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the International Law Association consortium hosted a gender justice partners meeting. The report of that meeting has been circulated as a United Nations document.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We have to demonstrate in the strongest possible ways that sexual exploitation and abuse are completely unacceptable. And when faced with a report without a gender equality perspective, we should ask for additional information. To meet some of those challenges, the Swedish partnership project Genderforce has been initiated. Bringing together relevant Government agencies and organizations, that multi-annual project focuses on integrating resolution 1325 (2000) into all phases of a peace operation. Secondly, we have a responsibility as members of regional organizations. As their role in peace operations increases, so should their responsibilities. The representative of the United Kingdom has told us what the EU and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are doing to live up to their responsibilities.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. Liden: The United Nations system has undertaken commendable efforts in developing a comprehensive action plan to implement Security Council 1325 (2000). But Member States also have a responsibility. That was stressed in the statement made this morning by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union (EU). Sweden fully aligns itself with that statement. Let me just touch upon three additional aspects of that responsibility. First and foremost, we have a responsibility as Members of the United Nations. As such, we need to deliver on our commitments and promises. We must both contribute more women to peace operations and reinforce the preparedness and awareness of our contingents, staff and experts.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The resources for research and policy studies on issues related to the resolution have been augmented. We will develop a national plan of action, and we hope that other Members will undertake similar efforts and develop and report on their own plans. We must make every effort to ensure that our commonly agreed objectives of the full inclusion of women and their enhanced protection from gender- based violence are translated into tangible progress. That will be achieved only when the daily lives of women and girls in conflict-stricken and transitional countries have improved. We have the opportunity, and it is our common responsibility to make use of it. For that, we need commitment, resources and firm political will.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We would like to suggest the development of a comprehensive United Nations action plan with specific timelines and resource implications and clear targets and responsibilities. In that context, increasing female representation within the United Nations should be examined. The Security Council could consider designating a focal point - possibly supplemented by a working group - with a particular responsibility to monitor the work done. Another proposal is to establish the post of a gender adviser in the Department of Political Affairs. Fourthly, as Member States, we must shoulder our responsibilities. Sweden has established a working group in the Swedish Government offices that brings together the security, defence and development communities to continue the systematic implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Abused women must have an opportunity to interact with female members of peacekeeping missions. However, the proportion of women in such missions is still very low. One possibility to be further explored is to include civilian observers in military observer teams, which are often a peacekeeping operation's only presence in certain regions. Civilian observers could facilitate a better gender balance and would also diversify the team's competence, thereby strengthening its ability to carry out its core tasks. Perhaps synergies could be found with the general civilian monitoring capacity that is now being developed within European Union civilian crisis management. Thirdly, accountability is lacking, and resolution 1325 (2000) must be implemented in a systematic way.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“First, with regard to the question of women as actors, the Secretary-General could consider instructing United Nations mediators or facilitators to promote the inclusion of women in peace processes and transitional decision-making forums. The specific target of at least 30 per cent women could be set where appropriate. Actions should be evaluated and followed up. Secondly, we must redouble our efforts aimed at the protection and security of women and girls from gender-based violence and at ending impunity. We should consider awareness-raising and training that include the role of men and boys. Every effort should be made to prosecute the perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including sexual violence. The International Criminal Court should be further strengthened.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The capacity, experiences and influence of women are essential for equitable and sustainable solutions to armed conflict, for the prevention of new conflicts, for respect for human rights and for long- term development. We welcome the recommendations put forward by the Secretary-General, and we call for their urgent implementation and adequate financing. Implementation is a shared responsibility of Member States, the United Nations system, non-governmental organizations, regional organizations and others. In the statement just made on behalf of the European Union, several recommendations were put forward. Let me offer some additional ideas.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Sweden fully aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union. It is urgent that we enhance our collective capacity and determination to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and to end impunity. Observations from the Sudan and elsewhere are as horrendous as they are clear. This debate and its focus on protecting women and girls from being victims of gender-based violence, including systematic rape and abduction, is as timely as it is necessary. We must ensure that women have the opportunity to participate in all decision-making processes on equal terms with men.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The rule of law is a means of protecting the dignity of all human beings as well as the foundation for well-functioning societies. Sweden is grateful that the issue of rule of law and transitional justice is brought to the fore and that it remains on the agenda of the Security Council and the United Nations at large. It is by focusing on the promotion and respect for justice and the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict societies that we might be able to prevent conflicts from reoccurring.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Secondly, concerning the importance of gender justice, the outcome of the conference organized by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the International Legal Assistance Consortium (ILAC) conference in September could prove valuable in mainstreaming gender issues in the area of the rule of law and in contributing to further implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) concerning women and peace and security. Thirdly, no one - including peacekeepers - is above the law. We welcome the bulletin of the Secretary-General on special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse, and believe it is essential that any United Nations personnel not complying with those minimum standards be held accountable.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The overall aim must be to work towards establishing the rule of law in a coherent fashion and through the whole transition from conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance to sustainable development. Finally, let me stress three facts that are sometimes overlooked. First, attorneys - defence lawyers and others - are vital to a nation's legal system. Not only do they provide the representation and assistance to which both accused and victims have a right; they also contribute to the rule of law, by ensuring that authorities are held to account and by defending human rights.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Not only do we need to make the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court universal; we also must increase cooperation between domestic legal authorities. Increased focus on those matters requires concrete action within the Secretariat, and changes in the Organization may be needed. In that context, I welcome the interesting proposals on the rule of law and transitional justice submitted by Finland, Germany and Jordan. Another key issue is the division of labour between the various bodies of the United Nations and the international community. This should be determined by needs, not by budgetary concerns. Further, we must ensure better cooperation between those bodies, not least regarding the transition of responsibilities.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“To recognize these links and to address the root causes in time will require enhanced coordination among all the relevant actors. Prevention is one of the Security Council's responsibilities, as reaffirmed by its resolution 1366 (2001). Peace-building efforts in the area of the rule of law and justice in post-conflict societies constitute one form of preventive action. It reduces the risk that such societies will fall back into conflict. Domestic institutions must be complemented by international and multilateral action. The existence of the International Criminal Court is a deterrent for presumptive perpetrators; so is the readiness of domestic legal systems to apply universal jurisdiction for international crimes.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In the Secretary-General's words, "an ounce of prevention is worth significantly more than a pound of cure" (S/2004/6I6, para. 4). The experience of the United Nations in the field of justice and the rule of law in post-conflict situations should enhance our ability to act early to prevent conflicts. As stated by the Secretary-General, the root causes of conflict have often been left unaddressed: "Peace and stability can only prevail if the population perceives that politically charged issues, such as ethnic discrimination, unequal distribution of wealth and social services, abuse of power, denial of the right to property or citizenship and territorial disputes between States, can be addressed in a legitimate and fair manner. Viewed this way, prevention is the first imperative ofjustice." (Ibia'.) Sweden fully subscribes to that View.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Sweden fully aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of the Netherlands on behalf of the European Union. Nonetheless, I would like to take the floor to highlight some issues that Sweden believes to be of particular importance. As Members of the Organization, we have a duty to respect and promote the rule of law. That applies both at the national level and in our international relations. Without the rule of law, there can be neither economic progress nor social justice. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General's intention to make the rule of law and transitional justice in conflict and post- conflict societies a priority for the remainder of his tenure. As in our intervention in the debate on this item last year, Sweden would like to put extra emphasis on the issue of prevention.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We support the proposal of the Secretary-General for a new civil affairs unit in UNSMA, tasked with promoting respect for minimum humanitarian standards. We also welcome the proposal for an investigation into reports of extremely serious violations of international humanitarian law in 1997 and 1998, including in Mazar-e-Sharif.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“All Afghan factions must close down training camps for terrorists inside Afghanistan and participate in the international struggle against terrorism. Due to war and conflict, the economy of Afghanistan is to a large extent dependent on illegal activities. The illegal drug business is the cause of human suffering far beyond the borders of Afghanistan. The case of Afghanistan illustrates that, in today's world, no country can separate itself from the international community. Events in Afghanistan have not only major humanitarian consequences, but also serious international repercussions. Sweden strongly supports the continued active role of the Secretary-General, his Special Envoy and the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan (UNSMA) in facilitating peace and national reconciliation in Afghanistan.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“Moreover, we cannot neglect the risk of an extended regionalization of the conflict. This dimension further underscores the responsibility of the Security Council with respect to the situation in Afghanistan. Sweden has a long-standing involvement in Afghanistan as a main donor of humanitarian assistance. We remain gravely concerned about the humanitarian situation in the country and continue to demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. All violations of human rights must cease, including the systematic discrimination against women and girls, practised in particular by the Taliban. Other fundamental international norms must also be complied with, including those on combating terrorism and illegal drugs.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“At the same time, we are somewhat perplexed by the reports that some of those countries continue to supply weapons and war materiel that fuel the conflict, instead of promoting their more obvious long-term interest, which ought to be a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. The flow of arms into that conflict-ridden country must cease. The alternative to a real process towards peace would in all likelihood be a further aggravation of the situation. There are worrying signs that the conflict is taking on clear ethnic and religious dimensions. Serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights continue and the use of landmines is still taking a very heavy toll on civilians. Winter may bring additional suffering to the innocent victims of war in Afghanistan.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“A political system has to be established which takes into account the legitimate concerns of the ethnic, religious and social groups in the country. We call upon the Taliban and the other factions in Afghanistan to follow that road. It is equally imperative that all States in the region and elsewhere give their full support to such a course of action and refrain from farming the flames of war in Afghanistan. We welcome the fact that the "six plus two" group of countries has provided a forum for talks on the Afghan issue and we look forward to their proposed meeting in Tashkent. With the participation of all major Afghan factions, that meeting could be the starting point of a genuine peace process.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“The draft resolution before us testifies to the continued concern of the Security Council about the situation in Afghanistan. It sends an unequivocal message to the Taliban and the other parties, as well as to Afghanistan's neighbours and other States concerned, calling for an end to the suffering of the Afghan people and for a peaceful solution to the conflict in Afghanistan. Sweden remains convinced that military means will not bring peace to Afghanistan. This should be obvious after so many years of devastating war. The road to real peace would start by a ceasefire, which would be followed by a political dialogue with the aim of forming a genuinely broad-based, multi-ethnic and representative Government.”
1998-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3952 (1998) · source
“It is essential for the continued efforts of the international community in Kosovo that the Security Council now give its full endorsement to the OSCE and NATO Verification Missions. In the draft resolution before us, the Council also sends a clear message to President Milosevic and to the Kosovo Albanians that it expects full and unequivocal cooperation with the Missions. I trust that the Council will not fail to act - and act with appropriate firmness - if such cooperation is not forthcoming. The Missions have an essential role to verify that the resolutions of the Security Council are respected and implemented. They deserve our full support.”
1998-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3937 (1998) · source