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first: 2002-07-10
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“However, it is my hope that, once we have gained some experience with it, the Committee can use that tool as a basis for improving our dialogue with States on setting priorities for their respective ways forward, including areas where there are needs for assistance. While the introduction of that tool should ease the reporting burden on States, States will regularly have to update the Committee on developments in their implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). In those cases in which the Committee finds that the most efficient way to get such information is through reporting, then such reports will be solicited, but I can assure the Council that the Committee will continue to seek ways to ease the reporting burden on States and to allow more resources to go towards enhancing implementation.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“That having been said, the Committee also recognizes the need to look into revising the reporting regime. As a first step, the Committee has decided to base its discussions on a thorough analysis of individual States' accomplishments in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). To that end, the Committee has adopted an analytical tool - the so- called preliminary implementation assessment - that provides a systematic and transparent way to monitor the extent to which States have implemented the obligations and provisions laid down in resolution 1373 (2001). It is the Committee's hope that such a systematic overview will deepen the Committee's discussions on how best to advise and assist States in implementation, including if States do not yet meet the requirements of resolution 1373 (2001). That analytical tool is still being tested.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“The seemingly endless requests to report to the Council on counter-terrorism - which, to be fair, come mostly from the CTC - have led States to ask what the purpose of reporting is. The point has been made that the extensive requests to report have taken away essential resources that could otherwise have been spent on implementation. In that regard, the Committee will also continue to discuss, in cooperation with the 1540 and the 1267 Committees, how to enhance cooperation, including with regard to reporting. But let me point out that, while I do understand those concerns, the many reports that the CTC has received from States have created a solid S/l'V.5446 foundation for the Committee's ability to advice and assist States in their implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Without reports, therefore, we cannot do our work.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Based on the recommendations from the Council's comprehensive review of the CTC Executive Directorate last December, the Committee decided to focus its work for the first part of this year on three areas, namely, on how to revise the reporting regime, how to enhance dialogue with Member States in need of technical assistance, and how to deepen the Committee's relations with international, regional and subregional organizations. I would like to give the Council an update on the progress we have made on those issues, and to explain what the Committee sees as the main upcoming challenges. First, with regard to the reporting regime, many States have, on various occasions, raised the issue of "reporting fatigue".”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“Ms. Loj: As Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), I would like to review the Committee's activities since the Committee's last report to the Council, in February 2006. I will inform the Council about the Committee's nineteenth work programme, for the current three-month period ending 30 June 2006. Before I begin, I would like to thank the head of the Committee's Executive Directorate (CTED), Mr. Javier Ruperez, and his team, as well as the Secretariat staff, for their valuable support.”
2006-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5446 (2006) · source
“In that context, we welcome Prime Minister Olmert's recently expressed willingness to seek negotiations with the Palestinians, and President Abbas's positive response. This morning's suicide attack in Israel has yet again demonstrated the need for peace in the Middle East. However, if we let the renewed violence divert us from pursuing the political process towards a negotiated solution, we let the dark forces of terror win. We sincerely hope that both the Palestinians and the new Israeli Government will return to the negotiating table as soon as possible to advance the only durable solution to the Middle East problem: a negotiated two-State solution with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peaceful coexistence.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“I would like to underline the importance we attach to a strong commitment by the new Israeli Government to work towards a negotiated solution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict based on existing agreements, the relevant resolutions and the principles laid down in the road map. Both Israel and the Palestinians should adhere to their obligations and avoid unilateral actions that prejudice final-status issues. Israel must refrain from actions - including settlement activities and the construction of the separation barrier on Palestinian land - that are contrary to international law and that threaten the viability of an agreed two-State solution. Moreover, Israel must take steps to improve the humanitarian and economic situation of the Palestinians. The resumption of transfers of Palestinian tax and customs revenues would be one such step.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“In that context, we underline the central role of President Abbas as the highest representative of the Palestinian Authority and the Palestine Liberation Organization. At the same time, it is clear that under no circumstances can we risk our funds being directed to terrorist or illegitimate purposes. Denmark has suspended direct bilateral assistance to the Palestinian Authority, particularly in the field of institutional support for capacity-building efforts. Specific project activities and support provided through the United Nations, the World Bank and non-governmental organizations will continue. Following the elections at the end of March, a new Government is expected to be formed in Israel within the next few weeks.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“In accordance with the Quartet's declaration of 30 January, "all members of [the] Palestinian Government must be committed to non-violence, recognition of Israel and acceptance of previous agreements and obligations, including the road map". We thus expect the new Palestinian Government to fulfil the obligations entered into by the Palestinian Authority. We also expect the new Government to commit itself publicly to the rule of law and to reform, as well as to prevent terrorist attacks and dismantle the infrastructure of terror. Violence and terror are incompatible with democratic processes. Denmark and the rest of the European Union want to preserve the democratic functioning and development of the institutions of the Palestinian Authority.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“That seems to confirm that Hamas, contrary to the principles enunciated by the Quartet, still considers armed struggle and terror as means to achieve political aims. We are also troubled by the recent violent incidents, including the rocket attacks launched against Israel from Gaza and the Israeli countermeasures, which have led to human casualties. We call on all parties to refrain from violence and to exercise self- restraint. It remains our hope that the new Palestinian Government will in earnest address the Palestinian people's aspirations for peace and Statehood. Regrettably, we note with concern that the Palestinian Government has not yet committed itself to the principles laid out by the Quartet and most recently reiterated by the European Union on 10 April.”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“I would like to fully associate Denmark with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. The situation in the Middle East, not least the renewed violence, continues to give rise to serious concern. We strongly condemn this morning's suicide attack in Tel Aviv and convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The attack is an obvious breech of the de facto ceasefire between the parties and thus represents a very serious setback that could spur a new cycle of violence. While we welcome the fact that President Abbas has condemned the attack, we are outraged by the fact that Hamas has called the attack on innocent civilians an act of "self- defence".”
2006-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5411 (2006) · source
“Denmark also supports the ongoing work in the Working Group of the Special Committee for Peacekeeping Operations, where a number of recommendations proposed by, among others, Prince Zeid and DPKO will be further discussed. Several of those recommendations seem from the outset to be straightforward, logical and obvious. We are, however, well aware that in the attempt to implement the various initiatives, many complex legal aspects have surfaced. Legal obstacles, however, should not prevent us from continuously striving to make progress. The fight against sexual exploitation and abuse must continue. Let me at this stage urge all troop- and police- contributing countries to cooperate actively with DPKO on that issue. Likewise, I expect that the Secretariat shall not hesitate to return to the Council and ask for further guidance, if need be.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“If we succeed in that field and manage to change the culture, the perception and the mentality to a point at which sexual exploitation and abuse are no longer accepted or tolerated at any level in the Organization, there will be no need for investigation teams, no need for victim assistance programmes and no more embarrassing news about misbehaved United Nations peacekeepers. That will happen only in a perfect world, I admit. We are not there yet, but let us together try to get as close as possible. Allow me, in that connection, to mention that Denmark has agreed to sponsor a train-the-trainer workshop in Italy, organized by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) under the rubric "Capacity-building on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse in United Nations peacekeeping operations".”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“It is of the utmost importance that a policy of zero tolerance go hand in hand with the implementation of awareness and accountability programmes. Awareness-raising programmes should focus on pre-mission training, training upon arrival in the mission area, and training and awareness throughout the deployment. Programmes on accountability should target not only the individual soldiers or staff, but also the management. All levels of staff must realize that sexual exploitation and abuse will not be tolerated and that misbehaviour will be penalized.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“In order to secure an effective follow-up to resolution 1325 (2000), we - the United Nations and its Member States - need to demonstrate firm action and prosecute the perpetrators who violate not only our trust, but the trust of those they were sent to help and protect. The policy of zero tolerance has to be implemented. Denmark has already initiated a national study on how to protect women and girls against, for example, sexual exploitation and abuse throughout the planning and completion of international operations. The study will, among other things, ensure that the protection of women and girls is reflected in all the basic documents of any given operation and in the education of the Danish armed forces.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“The issue of sexual exploitation and abuse by peacekeeping forces and other staff members of the United Nations is one that we would all have preferred to do without. It is completely unacceptable by all moral and ethical standards, it undermines the reputation of the United Nations, and it has devastating consequences for the victims. Therefore, Denmark is pleased that the United Nations has taken a number of important steps to fight sexual exploitation and abuse. The Secretary-General's report on women, peace and security of October 2005 included a United Nations system-wide action plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We warmly welcome the fact that one of the key areas of action was response to sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations staff, related personnel and partners.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“Let me first of all emphasize that I find it most appropriate that the Council should take stock of this important issue on a regular basis. The last time we had sexual exploitation and abuse on our agenda was during the Danish presidency in May last year. Today, as in May, we have received updates from Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno and the Secretary-General's Special Adviser, Ambassador Zeid. I would like to thank both of them for their very useful briefings, their views on the present status of implementation and their thoughts on how to move forward from here. Denmark fully supports the statement to be delivered shortly by the representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union.”
2006-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5379 (2006) · source
“In that light, I would also like to thank the Caribbean Community for welcoming CTED to have discussions about how to enhance cooperation with the Committee. Over the coming months, it is my hope that such cooperation will develop further. The CTC remains a crucial instrument in the international community's fight against terrorism. Developments since I reported last have shown once again that its task remains vital and urgent. Support from and cooperation with Member States remains invaluable. I would therefore like to thank Member States for their important contributions.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“The Committee is updating its list of identified best practices to assist States in implementing the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). It is hoped that the updated overview will be posted on the Committee's website shortly. Finally, the Committee is reviewing its cooperation with international, regional and subregional organizations. The aim is to develop a closer working relationship. The Committee will remain committed to previously established cooperative arrangements with many regional organizations, while making a special effort to reach out to other regional groupings that are developing their own counter-terrorism agenda. I invite such organizations to work with the Committee.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“Therefore, the CTC has asked its CTED, in cooperation with the experts concerning resolution 1540 (2004) and the Monitoring Team established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), to see how that consolidation can be most efficiently accomplished. The Committee looks forward to a cooperative effort in drafting a proposal to the Council in that regard. On the question of capacity-building, the Committee will focus especially on States that have requested assistance, working with them to identify priority needs and to disseminate information about those needs to States and organizations that might be able to meet them. The Committee has also continued its discussion of the identification of best practices in areas relevant to resolution 1373 (2001) in order to assist States seeking to broaden and deepen their implementation of that resolution.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“Also, we hope that the revised approach will allow the Committee to engage more substantially with States that seek assistance and we invite States that have already put in place the basic tools to implement resolution 1373 (2001) to keep us informed of developments in strengthening their systems, while placing greater emphasis on thinking about how to assist and share experience with other Member States. The 2005 world summit outcome recommends that the Security Council look into consolidating States' reporting under the three regimes, taking into account and respecting the different mandates of the Council's counter-terrorism subsidiary bodies.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“Our efforts are designed to indicate that, while implementing 1373 (2001) and monitoring that implementation is an ongoing process, requests for possible further reporting will be based on very thorough considerations, also taking into account the resources required to prepare those reports. As such, the Committee will no longer, as an automatic response to a State's report, forward a request for further information. We invite States that have fallen behind on reporting to re-engage.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“On the other hand, the Committee may suggest that the CTED seek to visit the State to obtain a clearer picture of the progress being made and to enable dialogue about what further steps may be needed, including concerning requests for technical assistance. Other tools may also be used, such as encouraging enhanced cooperation with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations or working to identify priority needs for technical assistance. Such a process would allow the development of a tailor-made approach for each individual State. I would like to stress that the process will be guided by the Committee's principles of cooperation, transparency, even-handedness and consistency in approach. It is my hope that the streamlining of reporting procedures will encourage States to cooperate more fully with the Committee.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“There are three top priority areas: revising the reporting regime; enhancing dialogue with States on technical assistance; and revisiting and deepening relations with international, regional and subregional organizations. I am happy to report that the Committee is now taking concrete steps to revise its reporting procedures. As a first step, the Committee has decided to focus on analysing individual States' accomplishments in implementing resolution 1373 (2001). That analysis, prepared by CTED, will guide the Committee in determining how to engage most fruitfully with the States concerned in furthering each State's implementation. The Committee may need to make written requests for more information from a State.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“The Committee will also use visits to States to enhance dialogue about implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). Before turning to the current work programme, I would like to point out that the Committee also spent time in December preparing the Council's comprehensive review of the CTED, as mandated by resolution 1535 (2004). The report the Committee prepared for the Council in connection with the review sets out an ambitious agenda for the Committee and its CTED. The Committee, through its guidance to the CTED, will do everything it can to realize the goals set out in that report, which the Council adopted. This leads me to the Committee's current work programme.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“As all members are aware, when the Council adopted resolution 1624 (2005) it entrusted the Committee with the task of including in our dialogue with Member States their efforts to implement that resolution. The Committee has developed a few questions to States on how they implement resolution 1624 (2005). Those questions have been included in the Committee's ongoing correspondence with States and can also be found on the Committee's website. I would like to take this opportunity to encourage all States to share that information with the Committee. If States have received a letter, we would be grateful for a prompt response, but States need not wait for such a letter - we would be very happy to receive replies from States based on the information on the website.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“Since I last reported to the Council on the work of the CTC, CTED staff members have visited Algeria and Tanzania and are making advanced preparations for a visit to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. I would like to thank the Governments of those States for their hospitality, as well as their cooperation with the visiting team. Also, it has been almost a year since the first visit to Morocco. The Committee will make a special effort to ensure appropriate follow-up to enhance the results of those visits. In the months to come, the Committee will put more emphasis on enhancing visits to States, upon their consent. Let me say a few words about our work regarding resolution 1624 (2005).”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“Those visits, which take place with the consent of the State concerned, provide an opportunity to engage in detailed discussions to monitor the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), in line with resolution 1535 (2004). The objective is to offer additional analysis to States already engaged in the fight against terrorism and in implementing resolution 1373 (2001). Specifically, the visits enable the CTC to get a clearer picture of where there are capacity gaps and what the priorities should be in filling those gaps, including through the facilitation of technical assistance, if necessary. Such an outcome can be useful not only to the States that the CTC visits, but also to the donor community as it decides where to channel its limited technical assistance.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“In order to create a common understanding about how to fulfil that role, the Committee discussed and agreed upon policy guidelines. Those guidelines are accessible on the Committee's newly redesigned website. In short, the guidelines stress the importance of engaging with States that may need help in identifying and prioritizing needs and describe how the Committee can work with potential donors to link them to States with identified and agreed needs. The next step is to convert those guidelines into action. The Committee is currently discussing a CTED proposal on how to ensure that results can be achieved. I would like to reiterate the Committee's invitation to States to engage with us on that matter. In the same vein, I would like to call attention to the Committee's continuing focus on visiting States.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“First, I am pleased to report that the Committee has cleared the backlog of reports from States on their implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Once the CTED became fully staffed, in September 2005, clearing the backlog became a priority. Timely analysis of States' reports allows the Committee to engage in substantial dialogue with States regarding the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). Such dialogue is essential if the Committee is to fulfil its Security Council mandate to monitor States' implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and to facilitate technical assistance. That brings me to the Committee's second priority during the last quarter, namely, determining how to fulfil our mandate to facilitate technical assistance to States that lack the capacity to implement fully the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001).”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“The Committee had been eager to develop the support structure called for in resolution 1535 (2004) so as to be better able to carry out mandated tasks such as monitoring the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), assisting States to improve their capacity to implement resolution 1373 (2001) and enhancing the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005). We hope we will now be able to make greater progress to achieve the Committee's mandate. The Committee also hopes Member States will profit from the additional resources available to guide and advise them in fully implementing the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). I invite States to take advantage of those valuable tools. Let me briefly explain what the Committee's focus has been since my last report to the Council.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“Ms. Loj: As Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), I would like to review with the Council the Committee's activities since the last report to it, in October 2005. I am pleased to present to the Council the Committee's eighteenth work programme, for the current three-month period ending 31 March 2006. Before I begin, I would like to thank the head of the Counter-Terrorism Committee's Executive Directorate (CTED), Mr. Javier Ruperez, and his team, as well as the Secretariat staff, for their valuable support. I would also like to recall that the Committee declared CTED operational on 15 December 2005, in accordance with resolution 1535 (2004). Members of the Council will recall that that decision had long been awaited.”
2006-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5375 (2006) · source
“This will entail close regional cooperation between former foes and for the common integration of these truly European countries into the Euro-Atlantic institutions where they rightfully belong. However, the Euro-Atlantic perspectives depend on the implementation of standards and a sustainable solution to Kosovo's future status.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Ambassador Eide further warned that insufficient standards implementation would entail the risk of turning a future status into a failed status. The final status depends on both the implementation of standards and the constructive engagement of Belgrade and of Kosovo's minority communities. It is in the interest of all of Kosovo's communities and, indeed, of the whole region to ensure that Kosovo turns out to be success. My country views Kosovo as a key regional issue. Denmark steadfastly supports UNMIK, the UNMIK police and the Kosovo Force. We look forward to a more peaceful and prosperous future, which the peoples of South-Eastern Europe deserve.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Martti Ahtisaari as the Secretary-General's Special Envoy to lead the process designed to determine Kosovo's future status received the full support of the members of this Council. The appointment signalled the start of a new policy - the policy of standards and status. The logic of launching the status process while standards implementation is still ongoing was based on a recommendation in the comprehensive review last September under the leadership of Ambassador Eide. Today, I think it is particularly important that we pay attention to one of the key principles behind Ambassador Eide's logic - namely, that success in negotiating and implementing a future status will depend on future standards implementation.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“The Kosovo Serbs are the glue that binds the parties together, and their presence would contribute positively to the process. Denmark shares the Secretary-General's assessment that, in spite of progress in some areas, overall progress on standards implementation has been too slow on the part of the authorities in Pristina. We therefore join the Secretary-General in urging Kosovo's political leaders to renew their efforts to ensure substantive, accelerated and sustainable progress in the implementation of standards. This includes key areas, such as the return of refugees and internally displaced people, access to justice, the preservation of cultural heritage and improved conditions for minorities. The appointment of Mr.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“President Rugova was a man of dignity, a man of dialogue and a man of reconciliation. He stood by these values even in times of war and upheaval. We welcome the election of Mr. Fatmir Sejdiu as his successor and hope that President Sejdiu will promote the same values as the late President Rugova. Substantial dialogue between Kosovo's communities, as well as between Pristina and Belgrade, is of utmost importance. Therefore, we welcome the first meeting at the ministerial level on decentralization that took place in Vienna in September 2005. We urge all parties to engage constructively in the upcoming meetings on decentralization that are scheduled to start in Vienna on 20 February. We join the Secretary- General's call on Belgrade to encourage Kosovo Serbs to participate constructively in the Provisional Institutions in Pristina.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“Like others, I should like to thank the Secretary-General for his report and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), Mr. Soren Jessen- Petersen, for his briefing. I would also like to thank the President of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Boris Tadic, for his presence here today and for his statement. Denmark also welcomes the presence at this meeting of the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Mr. Bajram Kosumi, as part of the UNMIK delegation. I would like to associate myself with the statement to be delivered later by the Permanent Representative of Austria on behalf of the European Union. My Government is profoundly sad at the passing away of the President of Kosovo, Mr. Ibrahim Rugova.”
2006-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5373 (2006) · source
“The cooperation between the OSCE and the CTC is, indeed, a model for the cooperation that the Committee is striving to establish with regional organizations in other areas of the world. In conclusion, I welcome the enhanced focus of the Belgian chairmanship of the OSCE on the economic dimension. As the Minister and Chairman- in-Office knows, the United Nations has recently decided to establish a Peacebuilding Commission. I am confident that, in getting the work of the Peacebuilding Commission under way, the United Nations could be inspired by the work already undertaken by the OSCE in ensuring stabilization, democratization and development as the bases for sustainable peace. I therefore look forward to intensified cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations.”
2006-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5346 (2006) · source
“I, too, would like to welcome the statement by the Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the Foreign Minister of Belgium. As a member State of the OSCE, we welcome and endorse the priorities for the Belgian chairmanship in 2006. I particularly welcome the Minister's stress on the continued close cooperation with the United Nations in implementing priorities and, in particular, cooperation in the fight against terrorism. I have the honour of chairing the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). In that capacity, I welcome the intention of the Chairman-in- Office to ensure continued and deepened cooperation between the OSCE and the CTC in the fight against terrorism.”
2006-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5346 (2006) · source
“We must improve the safety and security of humanitarian personnel. The protection of internally displaced persons and refugees is crucial; we already have a plan, the Agenda for Protection, which requires our attention and implementation. Finally, we must in all our efforts pay particular attention to the special protection requirements of women and children and take all necessary measures to put an end to the systematic and widespread sexual violence committed against women and girls in armed conflicts. Real change starts at home. Thus, real improvements on all of those issues should start in our daily Work in the Security Council. Denmark stands ready to adopt a strong and forward-looking resolution and to work for its full implementation for the benefit of the millions of civilians trapped in armed conflict.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“A number of international mechanisms, including the International Criminal Court, are in place. Universal legal protection standards already exist, and while all States are free to choose which international instruments they wish to become parties to, it is key that we use all means at our disposal to ensure that justice prevails. The Security Council should continue to discuss all those issues as part of our discussions on the strengthening of international law. As we move forward in our efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict, the 10-point platform of action presented earlier to the Security Council by Mr. Jan Egeland should guide the work of the United Nations as a whole. We need to take effective measures to implement those points of action. We must ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to civilians in need.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“The United Nations Charter provides a clear framework for our response. We have a responsibility to use all peaceful means to provide sufficient protection, but if those means fail, it is our responsibility to use all necessary and available means- including collective action in accordance with Chapter VII of the Charter - to put an end to ongoing acts of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. It is not just something we can consider doing - it is something we must do. There can be no real peace without real justice. An armed conflict is not fully concluded before those responsible for atrocities committed against the civilian population are brought to justice. The Security Council must continue to explore ways and means to fight impunity.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“The 2005 world summit outcome underlined that each individual State has the responsibility to protect its populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. That is not an obligation to be taken lightly. Unfortunately, recent history demonstrates that national authorities sometimes are either unwilling or unable to provide the required protection. Should the international community, confronted with such manifest failings, just sit back and allow a new Srebrenica or Rwanda to unfold before our eyes? The answer to that question is obvious and was fully addressed by our heads of State and Government at the summit. One of the keystones in the fulfilment of the purposes of the United Nations is for the international community to take appropriate action to protect civilian populations.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“The armed conflicts of today unleash their full wrath not on the opposing army, but on the civilian population, in clear violation of all rules and principles of international law. However, the report also provides a number of valuable recommendations for measures and actions that the Security Council can take to strengthen and improve its response to the protection needs of civilians in armed conflict. Denmark fully supports those recommendations. Allow me in that regard to address two key points of particular importance to the future work of the Security Council and the United Nations system as a whole: the "responsibility to protect" and the fight against impunity.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“We look forward to its early introduction and adoption. As clearly demonstrated in the Secretary- General's latest report on this item (S/2005/740), the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict is one of great complexity. Only by taking a multifaceted and comprehensive approach - including legal, political and socio-economic measures - can we fully address the great number of problems related to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. As recognized by our heads of State and Government at the 2005 world summit, peace, security, development and human rights are interlinked and mutually reinforcing, and they are the foundations for collective security and well-being. The report identifies a number of general trends that affect the lives of civilians in conflict. Indeed, the list of trends is sobering reading.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“And that is why Denmark believes that the protection of civilians in armed conflict is one of the most important thematic issues on the agenda of the Security Council. We, the peoples of the United Nations, must act to ensure the protection of our fellow human beings, in particular during armed conflicts. That is a responsibility that we have not always been able to live up to. We need to enforce the so-called culture of prevention that the Secretary-General has called for. In that regard, I would sincerely like to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for providing the Council with such a strong and comprehensive draft resolution on the protection of civilians. It includes a number of indispensable measures and forward-looking elements for the future work of Council, and of the United Nations as a whole.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Jan Egeland, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Mr. Jacques Forster, Vice- President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), for their clear and thought-provoking presentations on the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to associate myself with the statement to be delivered later in the debate by the United Kingdom delegation on behalf of the European Union. In the day-to-day work of the United Nations, we sometimes seem to forget the overarching purpose of our efforts. We are here to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, to reaffirm faith in the dignity and worth of the human person and to establish conditions under which justice can be maintained. That is our purpose, our raison d'etre.”
2005-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5319 (2005) · source
“I think we all sense the strong commitment of the Government and people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to take charge in forming a better, more prosperous and democratic future together. We strongly welcome and support that.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source
“Lord Ashdown has played a key role in the progress in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He has been a catalyst for visible progress, while maintaining the delicate balance between - on the one hand, using proactively his Bonn Powers - and, on the other hand, ensuring a gradual transfer of responsibility and political ownership to the political leaders in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We support the gradual downsizing of the Office of the High Representative. But the job is not yet finished. While we may be contemplating adjustments to the Bonn Powers, we should do so in a measured way and with due attention to the risks of new crises in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Denmark remains committed to assist as best we can, as Bosnia and Herzegovina and indeed the whole Western Balkan region continues its journey towards stability and democracy.”
2005-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5306 (2005) · source