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  1. “If they are to even stand a chance of protecting endangered civilians, they need strong partnerships with host nations and local and regional actors in the area. The Security Council should undertake all possible efforts and make the most of its mandate to improve the effectiveness of peace operations, as they play a crucial role in building the foundations for sustainable peace. I would like to conclude by quoting the Secretary- General once again. "Peace operations are at a crossroads. Our task is to keep them relevant with clear and achievable mandates, and the right strategies and support. Success depends on our collective efforts." (ibid., p. 4)”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  2. “Finally, insufficient and ineffective training of peacekeepers directly affects their performance in protecting civilians and the security of a mission's personnel. There can be no proper response without an adequate preparedness process. Peacekeepers' training cycles should equip the Blue Helmets with a clear vision of a given mission's priorities. Poland is committed to ensuring support in that area. We offer our training capacities and are open to cooperation with other States Members of the United Nations in enhancing peacekeepers" skills. We should not forget the regional dimension of the security environment in which United Nations peacekeepers operate. They are deployed within living communities and troubled societies.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  3. “We also call for strict implementation of the zero-tolerance policy on acts of sexual exploitation and abuse and condemn any such acts committed by peacekeeping personnel. Thirdly, Poland considers peacekeepers' security crucial. That includes not only troops but all humanitarian and support personnel in missions. The report by Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz has triggered a long-awaited discussion on the current state of play with regard to the security of United Nations peacekeepers. The effective implementation of the post-report recommendations will require the full cooperation and unwavering efforts of all parties involved, including the Secretariat, the troop- and police-contributing countries and the Security Council.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  4. “The report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446) rightly pointed out that the principles of peacekeeping should never be used as an excuse for failure to protect civilians. We have already heard too many excuses for inaction, and they were in fact inexcusable. The protection of civilians remains a very high priority issue for Poland, which is why we have acceded to the Kigali Principles and why we call on Member States, including all the troop- and police-contributing countries, to endorse them. In that regard, we would like to stress the importance of full respect for international law and international humanitarian law, which is a fundamental priority for my country. Impunity is unacceptable, and we must therefore reiterate that every perpetrator should be brought to justice.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  5. “It should therefore be obvious that United Nations peacekeeping operations evolve and that new missions need mandates that are considerably different from those of decades ago. We need to respond to new challenges by encouraging ourselves, as Security Council members, to formulate realistic, tailor-made and context-specific mandates based on deep and comprehensive needs analysis on the ground. That should include constant monitoring of human rights as well as security situations. Mission mandates therefore have to recognize the primacy of politics in the entire peace process and provide a vision of the desired final outcome of a mission. The role of the Security Council in that process is essential. Secondly, the role of peacekeeping in the protection of civilians is crucial. Poland attaches enormous importance to this issue.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  6. “Poland has always been a strong supporter of United Nations peacekeeping operations. We regard them as an important tool of the international community for preserving global peace and security. However, today's security challenges require an all-of-United Nations approach and the use of all available means. I want to reiterate at this point that Poland supports all efforts aimed at strengthening mediation and preventive diplomacy, resolving disputes peacefully and addressing the root causes of conflicts. I would now like to concentrate on four issues that should guide us in our work in the Security Council this year. First, we are now witnessing changes in the global geopolitical architecture that significantly affect the nature of conflicts and consequently that of United Nations peacekeeping missions.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

  7. “I would first like to express my gratitude to the Netherlands and to Prime Minister Mark Rutte personally for holding today's debate, and to the Secretary-General for his valuable remarks. I would also like to thank Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat and Ms. Fatimata Toure for their comprehensive, informative and passionate briefings. I would like to recall the Secretary-General's words from last April, when he said in this very Chamber that the objective of every peacekeeping mission is "to set the stage for stability and sustainable peace" (S/PV. 7918, p. 2). In the light of this, we must act together to make the process of improving peacekeeping operations more coherent and effective, which will enable us to lay solid and inclusive foundations for sustainable peace in the whole world.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source