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1. “The conference is to take place in Chile this coming fall and aims at raising general awareness on gender dimensions in peace processes in the European Union and in the Latin American countries and at supporting the exchange of knowledge and experience on national and regional capacity-building with regard to international peace operations. The European Union puts great emphasis on the issue of conflict, peacekeeping and gender, and we will continue to pursue our supporting policies in this regard. I hope that the practical proposals that I have offered today will help develop the Secretary-General's study in a way that will allow it to provide concrete recommendations on the way forward.”

   2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

2. “Furthermore, it would indeed also be important to develop some practical guidelines based on lessons learned on how to include community level and non- governmental organizations in peacemaking, especially women's groups. These guidelines should also address how the full and active participation of women in the reconstruction of society and in institution-building could take place in practical terms. As mentioned by the representative of Chile, the European Union and the Latin American countries are right now are in the process of planning a conference on women in peace operations.”

   2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

3. “There should, however, be a more systematic approach to gender mainstreaming with regard to peacemaking and peace-building. We should, therefore, recommend that a gender perspective be integrated into any mandate and peace plan, as this will enhance the possibility of success. In this respect, allow me, Mr. President, to refer to the very constructive ideas on the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL) forwarded to the Council by Ms. Carolyn McAskie, Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, during last week's open meeting on the Mano River. It is obvious that inclusion of such elements in mandates requires that gender experts contribute to all stages of the planning of peace operations, including mission planning and staffing.”

   2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

4. “The European Union believes that there should be a focal point on gender issues in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in order to improve mainstreaming of gender issues in the entire work of the Department and to backstop the gender offices or focal points in the field missions. In addition, we believe that an increase in the number of women at decision-making levels in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Political Affairs would be supportive to the advancement of gender issues in relation to peace processes. Women are not just victims in armed conflicts. They can be combatants, prisoners, leaders, negotiators, peacemakers and peacekeepers, as well as activists. Women have the potential to play a more important role in the peacemaking and peace-building processes.”

   2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

5. “In addition, proper training packages for all civilian, police and military personnel at all levels should be developed. In the opinion of the European Union we should spare no effort to increase the participation of women at decision-making levels in conflict resolution and peace processes. The European Union is concerned about the limited number of women appointed as Special Representatives or Special Envoys of the Secretary-General to peace missions. Member States and the Secretary-General should more efficiently promote the appointment of female candidates to these positions.”

   2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

6. “In addition, tools and mechanisms to mainstream gender in all aspects of peace operations should be developed. Proper standard operating procedures on gender should be prepared in order to support systematic implementation and monitoring of progress. In addition, it is our View that all United Nations-mandated military operations should operate in accordance with the Secretary-General's bulletin on observance by United Nations forces of international humanitarian law. The second suggestion relates to organization and training. We have noted that gender offices have been established in three field missions and that they have achieved good results. We recommend that gender offices or focal points be established in all missions and that they be provided with the necessary support.”

   2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

7. “A solid momentum has been created, but more has to be done in order to implement the recommendations of the resolution. In this respect we look forward to the action plan on implementation foreseen by the Secretary- General in his report on the prevention of armed conflict of June 2001 (S/2001/574). The European Union shall refrain from reiterating well-known positions on today's theme. We welcome, however, the opportunity to participate in the process of developing this new and important area by offering a few specific recommendations with regard to conflict, peacekeeping and gender. The first suggestion that I would like to make is a revision of the existing guidelines and standard operating procedures. The Strategic Manual on Multidimensional Peacekeeping should include a chapter on gender mainstreaming.”

   2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

8. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia - and the associated countries, Cyprus, Malta and Turkey, as well as the EFTA country of the European Economic Area, Iceland, align themselves with this statement. We appreciate that this important issue is once again on the agenda of the Security Council. Resolution 1325 (2000) is a landmark resolution very much welcomed by the European Union. It has contributed significantly to the systematic inclusion of certain agenda issues in the consideration of conflict and peace efforts by the United Nations system.”

   2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

9. “We also call on the parties to exercise restraint, to prevent an escalation of violence and to resume negotiations. The European Union will continue to work with our partners in the "quartet" and in the Arab world, as well as with the international community at large, towards achieving a just, comprehensive and lasting settlement of the Middle East conflict in accordance with Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973) and 1397 (2002).”

   2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

10. “Moreover, the European Union remains of the view that the current efforts to reform the Palestinian Authority are key to preparing it for statehood and can, provided that Israel takes the necessary steps to allow the reform efforts to go forward, play an important confidence-building role and pave the way for the resumption of political negotiations. The recently resumed negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority on establishing a comprehensive ceasefire and allowing the reform efforts to go forward signified the positive will of the parties concerned to work towards achieving that goal. We urge the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority to do everything in their power to restore safety and security for their populations.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

11. “The "quartet" agreed on important elements for progress towards a settlement of the Middle East crisis. The European Union stressed in particular the need for parallel progress on political, economic and security issues; the need for immediate improvement in the humanitarian and social situation; the holding of free and fair elections; and the convening of an international ministerial meeting at the appropriate time. We also underlined the necessity of drawing up a road map towards the goal of achieving a final Israeli- Palestinian settlement within three years, with two States living side by side in peace and security.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

12. “The European Union expresses its most sincere condolences to the bereaved families, as well as its wishes for recovery to those injured by these cruel attacks. Military and violent actions only serve to breed more hatred and to undermine the attempts by the parties and by the international community to bring about reconciliation and a negotiated end to the conflict. The ministerial "quartet" met here in New York just last week. The meeting confirmed the role of the "quartet" as a key coordination forum for international efforts to bring about a comprehensive settlement of the Middle East crisis. The subsequent discussions of the members of the "quartet" with the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Jordan and Egypt contributed to ensuring close coordination between the "quartet" and key players among the Arab States.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

13. “There can be no justification for the missile attack carried out by the Israeli air force in a residential area of Gaza, which left a high number of individuals, including children, dead or injured. The European Union and the international community at large have consistently rejected the Israeli practice of extrajudicial killings. Neither this nor any other action causing indiscriminate civilian casualties will bring security to the Israeli public. The European Union also reiterates in the strongest possible terms its condemnation of the recent terrorist acts against Israeli civilians. We note that the Palestinian Authority condemns such actions, and we renew our call on the Palestinian Authority to make every possible effort in the struggle against terrorism.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

14. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries Malta and Turkey, as well as the European Free Trade Association countries of the European Economic Area Iceland and Liechtenstein align themselves with this statement. The European Union deeply regrets last week's violent developments in the region and is concerned about their possible consequences. We strongly condemn any military action directed indiscriminately against civilian residential areas, whether Palestinian or Israeli.”

    2002-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4588 (2002) · source

15. “Finally, let me express the profound concern of the European Union about the potential consequences for United Nations peacekeeping in general. Peacekeeping is an indispensable element in United Nations efforts to maintain and restore international peace and security. Over the years, United Nations peacekeeping has proved its worth in many conflicts around the world. In recent years, great progress has been achieved towards the further improvement of the United Nations capacity for peacekeeping. We strongly urge all members of the Security Council to do their utmost to achieve a solution that does not harm the integrity of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and which ensures the uninterrupted continuation of United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

16. “It is the responsibility of the international community to continue to support those endeavours. It has been the common wish of the Security Council and the European Union to secure an orderly transition between the United Nations International Police Task Force and the European Union Police Mission, which plans to take over on 1 January 2003. Uninterrupted support of police reform in Bosnia is crucial to the continued implementation of the Dayton Peace Accord. The European Union has indicated that, if necessary, it would take measures in order to avoid a gap in the international police presence in Bosnia. It is evident that an abrupt end to the United Nations International Police Task Force would make those efforts difficult.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

17. “Bosnia is now a more stable and democratic country, with the prospect of integration into the European structures. But the risk of a setback is still real. Thus, the Secretary-General stated, in his most recent report on UNMIBH, that "the systemic weakness of the rule of law in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and continued obstruction, interference and illegal activities of entrenched political extremists and criminal organizations will require continued international attention." (S/2002/6I8, para. 36) An abrupt end to the United Nations International Police Task Force in Bosnia would create a vacuum that could have a negative impact on the general elections in October. Those elections will be the first since the war to be organized by the Bosnian authorities themselves.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

18. “At the same time, we commend individual peacekeepers for the invaluable contributions that they have made and continue to make in dangerous and difficult situations. Our adherence to the Rome Statute in no way diminishes our commitment and responsibility to them and to their missions. It is an expression not of distrust but, rather, of complete trust. It is therefore with particular gratification that we note the assurances by United States representatives that the United States commitment to the people of Bosnia and to peacekeeping missions remains undiminished. UNMIBH, together with the Stabilization Force, has contributed significantly to the overall progress that has been achieved in the region since the end of the war in 1995.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

19. “At the same time, the whole system of United Nations peacekeeping operations is being put at risk." We fully agree with the Secretary-General's statement, and we welcome the fact that the Security Council has agreed on a technical extension of the mandate of the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) until 15 July, thereby allowing time to reach a solution on this extremely important matter. Let me stress that the European Union attaches great importance to the continued and major contribution of the United States to peacekeeping missions around the world. The United States plays an indispensable role, not least in the Balkans. We are well aware that the United States and the European Union share the view that the people of Bosnia do not deserve to pay the price in this unfortunate situation.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

20. “We especially noted the following passage: "1 think that I can state confidently that in the history of the United Nations, and certainly during the period that I have worked for the Organization, no peacekeeper or any other mission personnel have been anywhere near the kind of crimes that fall under the jurisdiction of the ICC. The issue that the United States is raising in the Council is therefore highly improbable with respect to United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

21. “That article states that "No investigation or prosecution may be commenced or proceeded with under this Statute for a period of 12 months after the Security Council, in a resolution adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, has requested the Court to that effect". (A/ C ONF. 183/9) Article 16 should be invoked only in conformity with the Statute. Furthermore, the European Union has carefully examined the letter of the Secretary-General conveyed to the United States Secretary of State and circulated to members of the Security Council.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

22. “The International Criminal Court may intervene only when a State is unwilling or unable genuinely to carry out an investigation or a prosecution. The European Union believes that in such cases the Court will prove to be an effective, competent and fair legal institution. Finally, the ICC does not impinge on the rights of third States; it is based on the territorial and national jurisdiction of the States parties, and such jurisdiction is asserted by all States. Various solutions to the concerns expressed have been offered. One of them invokes the procedure laid down in article 16 of the Rome Statute.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

23. “In our Common Position adopted by the EU Council of Ministers, we have pledged to share our experiences on implementing the Statute; pledged to provide technical and financial assistance to the best of our ability; and pledged to participate actively in the preparatory work in order to ensure an efficient and dynamic Court. It is understandable that the United States is seeking protection from politically motivated accusations. The EU, however, believes that these concerns have been met and sufficient safeguards against politically motivated accusations have been built into the Statute. Furthermore, the Statute's principle of complementarity places primary responsibility for investigation and prosecution with domestic jurisdictions.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

24. “The Court is not only a judicial institution designed to investigate and prosecute acts of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. It is also a strong political statement in the fight against impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the entire international community. It is an essential contribution to the preservation of peace and the strengthening of international security. From the outset, the EU has been a strong supporter of the ICC. A declared objective of the EU is to support the early establishment and effective functioning of the Court and to advance universal support for the Court by promoting the widest possible participation to the Statute.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source

25. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The countries of Central and Eastern Europe associated with the European Union - Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia - and the associated countries Cyprus and Malta, as well as the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area Iceland, align themselves with this statement. I thank you, Mr. President, and all the other members of the Security Council for giving us the opportunity to express ourselves on this important matter. The recent enactment of the Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is a major leap forward in the progressive development of international law.”

    2002-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4568 (2002) · source