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“Luxembourg, as President of the Council of the European Union, will spare no effort to contribute to the conclusion of such an agreement at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Our Minister of the Environment reaffirmed that commitment at the Arria Formula meeting organized on 30 June by Spain and Malaysia on the theme of climate change as a multiplier of threats to global security. In the Security Council, we continue to advocate, as we did during our recent term as an elected member, for the Council to take the implications of climate change into account in order to better address the root causes of conflict in the framework of conflict prevention.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Who could have imagined 70 years ago, when the Charter of the United Nations was adopted, that the principle of territorial integrity - an essential principle of international relations - could be endangered by the effects of climate change? The challenge is real. It can lead to the displacement of populations and migration flows that may be the source of tensions if they are not well anticipated, prepared and managed. The international community cannot remain idle in the face of this reality. The best long-term response we can make to the threats posed to small island developing States by climate change will be to conclude in Paris in December a legally binding and dynamic agreement, enjoying global participation, to maintain global warming below 2 degrees Celsius.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“There is no doubt that, because of their size and their geographical location, small island developing States are particularly vulnerable to the activities of transnational organized crime networks, be it trafficking in drugs, human beings or small arms and light weapons, or piracy. It is also obvious that small island developing States are among the first affected by the effects of climate change. Sea-level rise threatens the very existence of these States and the security and well-being of their populations; it may result in the loss of territory, thereby undermining the territorial integrity of small island developing States.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): Luxembourg fully endorses the statement made by the observer of the European Union. Let me make a few additional comments in my national capacity. We thank New Zealand for organizing this open debate, which allows the Security Council to address an important topic - the threats to peace and security faced by the small island developing States. The briefing of the Secretary-General and the statements made by the Prime Ministers of Samoa and Jamaica and the Minister of Finance of Seychelles highlighted the fact that small island developing States face special challenges in terms of peace and security. The international community must help these countries to overcome these challenges.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“It is our conviction that, in the present circumstances, only the Security Council 4 if united 4 can play the role of an honest broker, provide political and security guarantees to the parties, engage the international community and the countries of the region, play a leading role in putting Israelis and Palestinians on the right track and make a decisive contribution to the attainment of peace.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“We believe that the permanent members, being vested with special priviliges in the Security Counicl in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, have the inalienable right to do so. We furthermore believe that such privileges should not be upheld merely for the defence of national interests and circumstantial alliances, but should be used instead for strengthening peace and security and, in this case, to make a meaningul contribution to solving the Palestinian question. More than 20 years have elapsed since Israelis and Palestinians were close to a comprehensive peace settlement through mutual concessions and political will, permitting both peoples to live together in freedom, peace and security.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Nonetheless, there has been consensus for quite some time - in the Security Council and in the international community at large - that a peaceful and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be based on the two-State solution, the State of Israel and the State of Palestine within the 1967 borders, living side by side as good neighbours in peace and security, as the only viable option for a comprehensive peace settlement between Israelis and Palestinians. The great Powers, the permanent members of the Security Council, should commit to their leadership status by pushing the parties to the conflict, and the entire international community as a whole, to support a solution to the Palestinian question based on one resolution, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Oslo Accords.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“The conflict between Israel and Palestine remains in a deadlock, with the parties - even with assistance from the international community 4 unable to disentangle the deadly web that keeps both peoples unable to reach out to one another and start a new era in their relations. It is clear that international public opinion despairs at the hesitation and lack of purpose that the Security Council has demonstrated over the years on this extremely sensitive issue.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“A lack of consensus among Council members prevails on all Middle East crises, weakening the Council's ability to find solutions to intricate international problems and undermining its credibility as the main organ in charge of international peace and security. The consequences of such a state of affairs are bleak, with the proliferation of armed groups and terrorist organizations across the region carrying out deadly attacks against civilians and religious and ethnic minorities, destroying universal cultural heritage and committing the most egregious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“It is high time that the permanent members of the Security Council uphold their privileges as great Powers as entrusted in the Charter of the United Nations and take full advantage of the psychological and political boost afforded by the treaty concluded with Iran by decisively reaching out to other regional Powers and countries of the Middle East, with a view towards addressing and resolving proxy wars and serious crisis situations affecting the region, namely, the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, and its terrorist affiliates, the Syrian war, the conflict in Yemen, the Palestinian issue and the extreme sectarianism between Sunni and Shia communities in the region.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Certainly, the Security Council achieved unanimity in endorsing the agreement concluded by the permanent members, Germany and the European Union with the Islamic Republic of Iran 4 a remarkable diplomatic achievement, above all if we take into account that diplomacy in the Middle East has a deplorable record of defeats in the past 20 years or more. As we stated (see S/PV.7488) in the debate following the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015), now our best expectation is that the agreement on the Iran nuclear programme will trigger a game-change by creating new dynamics in the whole region and ending the extreme and stressful conditions of war, terrorism, sectarianism, intolerance and oppression.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“At the outset, we would like to extend a warm welcome to you, Sir, as well as our thanks for presiding over this debate. We also thank Mr. Mladenov for his insightful briefing and extend our support for his work. We align ourselves with the statement to be delivered by the Permanent Representative of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We are deeply disappointed at the lack of any meaningful progress in the resolution of conflicts affecting the Middle East. As the political, economic and social situation across the region continues to deteriorate, the Security Council remains unable to present a unified front in tackling these issues.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“In our view, beyond the non-proliferation and arms control issues, the establishment of new dynamics in the entire Middle East region would be the greatest accomplishment and most valuable legacy ofthe process to which we are giving a boost today by adopting this landmark resolution.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“And the agreements so far reached should be followed by other outstanding initiatives that address very serious regional issues. It is our view that the permanent members of the Council should deploy further efforts by taking advantage of the negotiating dynamics opened up by the Iranian nuclear programme, so as to reach out to regional Powers and countries of the region to address and resolve proxy wars and serious crisis situations affecting the region, namely, the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, the Syrian war, the conflict in Yemen, the Palestinian issue and the establishment of a political framework to repair the rift between Sunni and Shiite majority countries in the Middle East.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“It was our expectation - or, if preferred, our wishful thinking - that the very difficult and thoughtful negotiating process would allow for the highest possible degree of understanding of each other's views and expectations, thus making possible the building of mutual confidence and triggering a game change, namely, an innovative factor that might create a new dynamic for the whole region. However, in the current environment in the Middle East, the closing - or the opening - of the distracting Iranian nuclear programme, after such a long and complex negotiating process between the main world Powers, the permanent members of the Security Council and an influential regional Power, is a limited outcome. Now we want more. The people of the region deserve more.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“We hope that implementation of the Plan of Action will produce the best possible results, that the national Parliaments of the signatory States will give their endorsement to the agreement, that the International Atomic Energy Agency will assume its essential and independent role in verifying compliance with the Safeguards Agreement and that the sanctions imposed on Iran will be lifted in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“The United States, China, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Russian Federation, the European Union and the Islamic Republic of Iran deserve all of our praise for being able to reach such an outstanding achievement by concluding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as a contribution to the building of confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“The Angolan delegation is very honoured to take part in this meeting of the Security Council and to have cast its vote on the historic resolution 2231 (2015), which represents the triumph of multilateralism, negotiation and the peaceful settlement of disputes. The agreement that the Council has just endorsed is clear evidence that, however complex or difficult it might be, negotiated solutions can be achieved for any political problem if the parties show political will and a commitment to seek peaceful solutions and to avoid recourse to military means. The present agreement has an additional and special virtue, since, for many years, diplomacy has been defeated in all Middle East disputes.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“Also noted was the need to review Council referrals to the Court since the present system undermines the Tribunal's prestige and authority and creates unsolvable problems with stakeholders as distinct as the African Union and the International Criminal Court.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“Finally, we would like to refer to the semi-annual briefings by the Chairs of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and related committees at a time when the fight against terrorism has become a real international emergency. Conscious of the danger that terrorism represents, the issue enjoys the unanimous support of Council members, and the meeting reflected that reality (see S/PV.7463). International criminal justice was part of the monthly agenda with debates on the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and for the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court briefed the Council on the issue of Darfur and the case of President Al-Bashir of the Sudan.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“The briefings on peacekeeping and peacebuilding were important contributions to the debate on the review of peacekeeping and on peacebuilding architecture to which we must add a review of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. We have received a letter from the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group regarding the selection and appointment of the next Secretary- General in 2016. As Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, we will try to work with Member States to find ways for the practical implementation of the proposals contained in the ACT letter.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“Some of the debates and briefings held during the month were important moment in the Council's work. The debate on children and armed conflict, and the briefings on peacekeeping and peacebuilding and on subsidiary bodies, were relevant contributions to deepening the thematic agenda of the Security Council. In particular, the debate on children and armed conflict (see S/PV.7466), a central theme of the Malaysian presidency, was a remarkable success with the adoption of resolution 2225 (2015), which added abduction to the framework of international law and as a criterion for listing parties in the annex of the Secretary-General's annual reports on children and armed conflict. In addition, the debate added a dimension to the Working Group's efforts to keep the issue at the forefront of the Security Council's agenda.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“The Council gave extensive consideration to the situation in the Middle East, with particular emphasis on the conflicts in Syria, Yemen and Palestine. However, contrary to the moderate optimism that we assigned to certain evolving situations in Africa, no solutions to these conflicts are in sight. On the contrary, the Middle East conflicts seem to lead to an abyss. The growing terrorist threat in the region constitutes an extremely dangerous development, with evil contours that only a wise collective effort can contain and eradicate. The Security Council, if it acted in a united manner and really focused in the search for solutions to the most intractable conflicts, could represent this collective effort and embody the wisdom necessary to put an end to bloodshed and to the immense human suffering imposed upon the peoples of the region.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“The meeting included the Special Representatives in West and Central Africa, who attended via video teleconference and briefed members on country-specific situations related to electoral processes and conflict situations that might arise from them due to the non-compliance of many political actors with the constitutional rules and the election results. Even so, they are considered by international observation teams to be just and fair. The Permanent Observer of the African Union, who also took part in the meeting, outlined the African Union position on the prevention of post-election-related conflicts, and noted the responsibility of every individual State to respect the African Union electoral framework and its constitutional order.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“The adoption of a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur was quite an achievement in such a divisive atmosphere, especially taking into account the exit strategy established for the Mission, as strongly requested by the Sudanese authorities and its linkage to a set of benchmarks to be met. Most likely, Darfur will remain a fixed item in the Council's work for some time despite the bold desire to end the mission in Darfur. The Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, chaired by Angola, held a meeting during the month of June related to the electorial processes in various African countries during the biennium.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“The resolution transmits some sense of optimism that things in Cote d'Ivoire might work out and the country may enter a phase of sustained peace and stability. Concerning Mali, the Council took stock of recent developments with the signing of the peace agreement by all parties. The resolution adopted by the Council, extending the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, entrusts the Mission with fundamental tasks, inter alia, to deploy efforts to ensure the implementation of the peace agreement, the monitoring of the ceasefire and support for the return of the State authority to the north of the country. Now it is high time to mobilize all efforts in order to make things succeed in Mali. Darfur was a most complex and divisive issue during the work of the month.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“However, great concerns remain, and the situation in Burundi will surely be at the centre of the Council's agenda for the next month, we hope, and not for the worst reasons. Tangible progress seems to be occurring in Cote d'Ivoire and Mali. It is our expectation that both countries are on the right track towards lasting peace. Darfur remains very problematic, with little or no progress at all towards the establishment of a more peaceful environment. In Cote d'Ivoire, a volatile situation seems to be emerging, and the Security Council adopted resolution 2226 (2015) extending the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire mandate in preparation for the Mission's drawdown if, as we hope, the elections to be held in October are successful and the security situation has stabilized.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“According to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the efforts of regional and international mediators have been instrumental in laying the ground for the gradual solution of the crisis, with a fundamental benchmark in the holding of elections in October 2015. Still in the Central African region, the situation in Burundi has become a source of great concern to the Security Council. The holding of elections and its consequences in and around Burundi, as well as the stance adopted by regional stakeholders, has had a great impact in the proceedings of the Security Council during the month, with divisions surfacing among Council members on how to best to assist Burundi.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“On the African issues, we had the occasion to hold a dialogue with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Region, Mr. Abdoulaye Bathily. Mr. Bathily was candid in pointing out the very worrying situation in the region, and above all, the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army, its criminal deeds and the actions being taken for its demise. Mr. Bathily portayed the situation prevailing in the Central African Republic as a ray of hope with the completion of the Bangui Forum, which the country's broad political spectrum joined for the first time in many years.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“At the outset, we would like to congratulate the delegation of Malaysia on its presidency of the Security Council during the month of June, and to thank it for convening this meeting. We must acknowledge the heavy work load in the Council's agenda, which sometimes puts unbearable pressure on small delegations, as is the case of our own. The situation does not pertain specifically to the Malaysian presidency. In fact, the heavy workload is a structural feature of Security Council work matters. Additionally, the Council is faced by increasing conflict situations around the world which are imposing very heavy work schedules upon it. In terms of work for the month of June, African and the Middle East issues were central in the Security Council discussions and deliberations.”
2015-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7479 (2015) · source
“Finally, we call on all the Sudanese parties - in particular, those involved in the conflict in Darfur - to make sacrifices and concessions and to negotiate, in good faith, a peace settlement establishing accountability, justice and lasting peace in Darfur.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“The request of the African Union to the Security Council to defer the proceedings initiated against President Omar Al-Bashir of Sudan, has been neither heard nor acted upon by the Security Council. The refusal of the Security Council to act on the African Union's request forced the African Union to reserve its cooperation with the International Criminal Court with respect to immunities for the arrest and surrender of President Omar Al-Bashir of Sudan. In this connection, we appeal to the Security Council to consider the requests of the African Union for a more constructive relationship between the African Union and the ICC. Angola will uphold the position of the African Union on this issue, while advocating for dialogue and negotiations as the only way to solve political disputes in Darfur, the Sudan and elsewhere.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“Resolution 1593 (2005) emphasizes the need to promote healing and reconciliation, and encourages the creation of institutions involved in all sectors of Sudanese society in order to strengthen, with the support of the African Union and international community, efforts to restore long-lasting peace in Darfur; hence, the international community's stringent call to assist the Sudanese people in solving their differences through dialogue. The ICC report expresses the position taken on the specific case of the failure of Ethiopia and South Africa to arrest the Sudanese President, which is primarily based on the African Union's decision to call on the African member States to retain their rights, taking into account the importance of preserving and safeguarding the dignity, sovereignty and integrity of the African continent.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“We welcome the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda. We thank Ms. Bensouda for her briefing on the current judicial activities of the Court and on the situation in Darfur, as contained in her twenty-first report submitted to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). We take note of the report's contents, describing persistent violations of human rights and the dire humanitarian situation in Darfur, with allegations of crimes that amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity, on which the international community must take a clear stance. We strongly urge the parties involved in the conflict to put an end to the hostilities by engaging in meaningful political dialogue conducive to negotiations for a just, global and lasting peace in Darfur and the Sudan as a whole.”
2015-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7478 (2015) · source
“Finally, we express our hope that the international community will maintain its commitment towards Afghanistan and that the long-suffering Afghan people will be able to find a way to peace, national reconciliation and economic and social development and that Afghanistan's Transformation Decade will become a reality.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“We believe that it is essential, with respect to the credibility of the justice system, that allegations of abuse and ill treatment are thoroughly investigated and properly prosecuted so that those responsible are held accountable for their crimes. On 19 April, UNAMA and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights released a report, entitled "Justice through the eyes of Afghan women: cases of violence against women addressed through mediation and court adjudication". We hope that the recommendations contained therein will contribute to improving women's access to justice and a change in the mindset of Afghan men towards women.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Furthermore, President Ghani Ahmadzai's visit to India and India's reiterated readiness to join the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement are positive developments with respect to Afghanistan's external standing. We believe that implementation of those agreements will contribute to the social and economic development of Afghanistan and its full integration within the subregion. We are deeply concerned over Violence against women in Afghanistan. We urge an end to impunity for crimes committed against women and call for accountability on the part of the country's criminal-justice system. Furthermore, we condemn the public murder of a woman by a crowd of men on 19 March, in broad daylight, in the capital, which illustrates the continuing threat of violence against women.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Afghanistan's neighbours should be aware that Afghanistan is the battlefront and that peace in Afghanistan is fundamental if they are to keep peace in the region. We praise the efforts of the Afghan authorities to engage actively with regional partners and, above all, with Pakistan. Additionally, President Ghani Ahmadzai's Visit to Iran in April, the meetings held with the country's hierarchy and mutual pledges to enhance cooperation in the areas of security, information-sharing, counter-narcotics, water resources and refugees and migrants are encouraging signals of an emerging regional cooperation between Afghanistan and the countries of the region.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Those and other important political initiatives give us hope that Afghanistan may be entering a new and decisive phase. However, the political progress I just outlined is taking place against the backdrop of a deteriorating security situation, with increased violence related to the conflict, as the Afghan National Security Forces have sought to contain the insurgent activity that has resulted in an increasing number of civilian casualties, the vast majority of them caused by the Taliban and anti- Government groups. Inthatregard, we share the View that long-term stability and prosperity in Afghanistan depend on an inclusive internal reconciliation process and regional cooperation against the insurgents, and on curbing the flow of foreign terrorist fighters into Afghanistan.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Also notable are the Government's continued efforts to launch a process of peace and reconciliation; its stated commitment to bringing about peace through dialogue, translating Afghans' deeply felt desire for peace, despite a missing element, that is, the willingness of the armed opposition to meet the Government in direct talks; the mobilization of backing from regional partners for the peace and reconciliation process; and the steps taken by Afghanistan towards building regional confidence and cooperation through its full commitment, together with the Government of Pakistan, to work for peace; the reintegration of a relatively large number of anti-Government elements; the efforts of the High Peace Council to counter fundamentalism, which fuels Violence; the call by the countries of the region to the Taliban to join the peace process; and President Ghani's pledge to focus on establishing peace.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Other developments include President Ghani and Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah's reinvigorated efforts to advance the realization of the reliance agenda; the establishment of a social contract between Government and citizens promoting transparency and accountability in implementing socioeconomic reforms and policies in priority areas to advance economic growth; and the establishment ofa Special Commission on Electoral Reform, which we expect to get to work in earnest in order to complete the electoral process, since comprehensive electoral reforms are perceived to be crucial to restoration of the people's trust in the Afghan democratic process.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“In the most recent debate on UNAMA and the situation in Afghanistan (see S/PV.7403), held in March, the Angolan delegation expressed a comprehensive View of the issue. In today's statement, we will limit ourselves to touching on some of the most pressing issues mentioned in the Secretary-General's report. The report highlights relevant developments in the past three months. The near-completion of the National Unity Government and the confirmation by the legislative body of Government nominations * which include four women, and we commend that - was a decisive development in the country's political life and a step towards closing the complex presidential electoral process.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Angola would like to start by condemning in the strongest terms today's heinous terrorist attack on the Parliament of Afghanistan, which reflects the terrorists' hatred of the country's institutions. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Afghanistan and Head of the United Nations United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mr. Nicholas Haysom, for presenting the quarterly report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (S/2015/422). We also thank the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan for his insights into his country's situation. We commend the work of UNAMA as it discharges its mandate in very difficult conditions, at a time when Afghanistan is struggling to establish a society based on the fundamental values of peace, human rights and social equity.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“That also requires the availability of the necessary resources. There should be no impunity for those who commit the worst atrocities against children. They must know that they will be held accountable, including before the International Criminal Court. Our sense of justice is at stake. The protection of children is at stake.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“That is a key contribution to the existing normative framework and will draw attention to a Violation that has at times been wrongly considered simply a consequence of child recruitment or sexual violence. The addition of that new trigger should encourage us to mobilize even more in support of the signing and implementation of new plans of action so as to end all violations against children. I should like to stress the importance that my delegation places on programmes for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. For children scarred by war, reintegration must be the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. It is crucial that post-conflict plans, programmes and strategies for rebuilding and reconstruction prioritize issues dealing with children affected by the conflict.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“We encourage all actors concerned to redouble their efforts to ensure the success of that initiative. At the same time, it is urgent to develop specific strategies to deal with the issue of non-State armed groups, which make up the great majority of the parties listed in the annexes to the Secretary-General's annual report on the subject. The scale of abuses committed by extremist groups such as Daesh and Boko Haram demands a determined response from the international community. In that context, we welcome the fact that resolution 2225 (2015) adds child abductions as a new trigger for the inclusion of parties responsible for such crimes in the annexes to the annual report.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“In the regions occupied by Daesh, schools, meant to be places ofintellectual emancipation, are transformed into places for indoctrination or simply closed. We call on all States to take specific measures to dissuade parties in conflict from using schools for military purposes, in accordance with resolution 2143 (2014) and today's resolution 2225 (2015). Last month in Oslo, Luxembourg, together with 36 other countries, endorsed the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict by endorsing the Safe Schools Declaration. We hope that other Member States will also be able to endorse those guidelines. We welcome the progress achieved through the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign, aimed at preventing the recruitment and use of children by national security forces in times of conflict.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Education is also threatened more and more in armed conflicts, whether during attacks against schools or in the context of their use for military purposes. In either case the lives of children are directly threatened. Such actions deprive future generations of education, with the harmful consequences that that causes for the country's recovery. In Syria almost 900 schools were partially or entirely destroyed by the end of 2014. Last year, 60 attacks against schools were documented, and two thirds of those attacks were perpetrated by Syrian governmental forces. The regime does not hesitate to bomb its own population in public areas, including using barrel bombs, which indiscriminately sow death in their wake, as in the recent attacks committed in the province of Aleppo.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“The annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2015/409) reflects the unprecedented challenges encountered in 2014 - recruitment, murders, sexual violence and abductions - the daily fate of tens of thousands of children during conflicts. We all remember the military offensive last year in the Gaza Strip, which cost the lives of 557 Palestinian children trapped by the hostilities, as well as 4 Israeli children. Those violations are abundantly documented in the current annual report. We condemn in the strongest terms all violations committed against all children. A child affected by conflict is a victim, no matter the nationality. Also, the perpetrators of those Violations, no matter who they are, must be held responsible for their actions.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Ms. Lucas (Luxembourg) (spoke in French): Please allow me to congratulate Malaysia on having organized this public debate. Resolution 2225 (2015), just adopted today by the Security Council, is a key contribution to strengthening the agenda on children and armed conflicts, which, as is well known, is of particular importance to Luxembourg. I should also like to thank the Secretary-General, his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, and the representative of UNICEF, for their statements and briefings. We have also listened with great attention to the testimony of Ms. Eunice Apio, who shared her experience on the ground based on her work with Ugandan child Victims of the Lord's Resistance Army. Luxembourg also fully aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source