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  1. “I should express my appreciation to Mr. Saren Jessen- Petersen, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We commend the dedication of the entire United Nations Mission in Kosovo. I join others in welcoming the current report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. It is yet another reminder that we cannot give up on our belief in and insistence on a multi-ethnic Kosovo in which all ethnic groups can live freely without fear. We commend the work being done by the Special Representative. We also share his dedication to ensuring that the situation in Kosovo does not degenerate, but improves to serve the aspirations of all people to justice, peace and prosperity in a multi-ethnic Kosovo.”

    2005-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5130 (2005) · source

  2. “Finally, efforts aimed at collecting and destroying small arms and light weapons associated with criminal activities such as drug trafficking and serious breaches of law and order, nationally and regionally, should be encouraged and financed.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

  3. “They should also exercise restraint in military expenditures and focus on transparency in weapon registrations, including through credible national arms registers. We encourage initiatives like that of Japan for grant aid for peacebuilding assistance established under the United Nations Global and Regional Disarmament Trust Fund, which can be used for development. In collaboration with the General Assembly and the Security Council, we could begin to build a culture of tolerance which would enable people to own weapons for their legitimate security interests without necessarily utilizing them for criminal purposes or for disrupting the peace.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

  4. “The linkage between illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and the illicit exploitation of resources should be clearly understood, with a View to discouraging and stopping it. The scant attention given to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes in post-conflict situations is a major cause of the circulation of arms as currency and a means of exchange and livelihood by ex-combatants. It is one of the major sources of illicit arms circulation and political instability following peace agreements and the peacebuilding phase of post-conflict situations. Most of the conflict-ridden areas, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, are major recipients of small arms. States in those areas should be encouraged to come up with legislation on marking and end-user certificates.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

  5. “We strongly recommend the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Programme of Action adopted by the July 2001 United Nations Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All its Aspects. Tanzania welcomes and encourages the efforts of the Open-ended Working Group established by the General Assembly in December 2003 to negotiate an international instrument to enable States to identify and trace, in a timely and reliable manner, illicit small arms and light weapons. That initiative requires greater political impetus on the part of exporting and importing countries alike to move it forward. The Secretary- General's initiative to establish a group of experts to consider this issue is most welcome and should be encouraged.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

  6. “The ease with which small arms and light weapons are obtained is an obstacle to peace efforts and must be addressed systematically and comprehensively as part of the disarmament responsibilities of the United Nations system as a whole. We welcome the establishment of a small arms advisory service within the Department of Disarmament Affairs. While the steps that have been taken so far in the realm of small arms control are commendable, there is still a need for greater support from a number of actors and stakeholders, such as the media; for the participation of non-governmental organizations; and for the involvement of human rights activists, religious bodies and other advocacy groups. Such initiatives should be coordinated with related development strategies and goals.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

  7. “Small arms and dual-use instruments such as machetes in the hands of undemocratic regimes and insurgent non-State actors have been responsible for some of the most gross human rights violations, genocides, crimes against humanity and war crimes in Africa. As we know all too well, today car bombs and dynamite sticks are among the deadliest weapons in the arsenals of terrorists and international terrorism. The control of the spread of small arms and light weapons should therefore be one of the major preoccupations of the Security Council in discharging its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

  8. “National security, as well as law and order, in many African countries, including Tanzania, has been adversely affected by the easy availability of small arms and light weapons due to many factors, including porous borders, recurrent subregional conflicts, the presence of armed elements among refugees and illicit international trade in these weapons. For decades, small arms have spread uncontrolled, with devastating consequences for human security in Africa. Small arms are the weapons of choice in most conventional conflicts and insurgencies. They claim thousands of lives and cause injuries around the globe every year, the majority of the victims being civilians, especially women and children. These weapons fuel, intensify and prolong conflicts, frustrate peace initiatives and destabilize regimes emerging from conflict.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

  9. “I wish at the outset to thank Mr. Abe, Under-Secretary- General for Disarmament Affairs, for presenting the report of the Secretary-General. We recognize the presence of Ms. Yoriko Kawaguchi in our midst today in the Council. Tanzania acknowledges and welcomes the increasing systemwide recognition by the United Nations of the dangers posed by small arms to regional and international peace and security. The measures which have been taken so far by the Security Council to address the problem of small arms are encouraging.”

    2005-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5127 (2005) · source

  10. “In its report released recently, the Panel proposed a definition of terrorism - a matter that has been eluding the General Assembly for almost 10 years and which has stalled the process of concluding a comprehensive convention on terrorism. The definition proposed in the report is similar to the language and elements of Security Council resolution 1566 (2004). We believe that that definition can be a useful guide to the General Assembly in helping to build consensus and agreement on this matter so as to enable the convention to be adopted as soon as possible.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

  11. “We would also like to thank Ambassador Denisov for the submission of a work programme for the CTC for the next three months - January to March 2005. Going through the programme, one cannot fail to be impressed with the immense amount of work to be undertaken by the CTC in order to implement the provisions of resolution 1373 (2001). Tanzania would also like to commend the good preparations done by the CTC for the convening of the fourth special meeting with international, regional and sub-regional organizations, to be held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from 26 to 28 January 2005. Finally, we commend the efforts by the High- level Panel on Threats, Challenges and Change.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

  12. “The visits are a useful source for the exchange of information and experiences on the exact technical assistance requirements for fully implementing Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions on terrorism. On a related subject, the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, under the direction of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban, will be visiting my country, the United Republic of Tanzania, on 26 and 27 January 2005. The Government is looking forward to welcoming the visiting Security Council Team, and is willing to discuss with it, on a first-hand basis, the requirements for our reporting obligations under Security Council resolution 1267 (1999).”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

  13. “Hopefully, the full establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), under its able Executive Director, Mr. Javier Ruperez, would resolve the problem. We note with interest that the CTC is still undertaking efforts to elaborate a new approach to facilitating the provision of technical assistance. Tanzania is looking forward to, and awaiting the outcome of, the efforts currently undertaken by the CTC and the experts of the CTED in that respect. We believe that such technical assistance could be of immense help and could significantly help developing countries, in particular the least developed countries, in preparing and submitting proper reports on time. In that respect, Tanzania also supports the conduct of visits by the CTC to Member States.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

  14. “Benjamin William Mkapa, in his address to the General Assembly last September: "There should never be any doubt about our unflinching resolve to cooperate with others in combating terrorism in all its forms" (A/59/PV.3, p. 20). Tanzania strongly believes that the war against terrorism would be best coordinated and most effectively fought through the United Nations. That is where the importance of the CTC, as established under Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), is evidently appropriate. We thank the Chairman of the CTC for his briefing on the work done in 2004. We would like to express our gratitude for the commendable work of the Committee in scrutinizing the reports submitted by Member States. However, as the briefing indicated, the crucial issue of the shortage of expert capacity should be promptly addressed.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

  15. “We wish first to acknowledge with thanks the welcome extended to my delegation by Ambassador Denisov, Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). As a new member of the Security Council and the Counter-Terrorism Committee, the United Republic of Tanzania will do all that is within its capability to cooperate with others to help enable the CTC undertake its important mandate, established under Security Council resolution 1373 (2001). As one of a growing number of countries with first-hand experience of a major terrorist attack on its soil, Tanzania's resolve in the war against that scourge has never been stronger, while paying due regard to human rights principles. That was reaffirmed by Tanzania's President, Mr.”

    2005-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5113 (2005) · source

  16. “We recognize here the contribution of the OAS in preparing the voter registration, which is an important and necessary step in the holding of elections. We also urge and encourage the full deployment of troops by contributing countries, police and other personnel to strengthen MINUSTAH's ability to face the challenges of re-establishing stability and to carry out its mandate as well as to build the capacity of the local institutions. Finally, Tanzania hopes that, this time around, the United Nations and the international community as a whole will remain fully committed to Haiti well beyond this transitional process to consolidate the peace process through a comprehensive peace-building engagement. The proposed mission of the Security Council to Haiti will indeed sustain the focus and attention on Haiti.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source

  17. “It should be noted that the chronically depressed state of the economy and the abject poverty in Haiti, with the resulting widespread unemployment, greatly contribute to the prevailing insecurity in the country and need to be addressed affirmatively in the overall recovery strategy for Haiti. Tanzania welcomes the commitment made by the Transitional Government to organize free, fair and credible elections. It is our hope that the elections will indeed be held in November and December 2005, as planned, as the culmination of an inclusive political process and a reconciliation that the Transitional Government should be preparing now. We therefore encourage the continuation of a national dialogue process among all political parties and civil society, and we urge them to participate in the coming elections.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source

  18. “We also commend those who pledged funding for relief following the Haitian floods appeal, as well as all those - including the international financial institutions - who had previously made pledges at the donor conference for the Interim Cooperation Framework. We believe that timely disbursement of the pledged funds will have a decisive impact on the rehabilitation work and the development efforts in Haiti. In that regard, we support the strengthening and realization of the three pillars of MINUSTAH and the establishment of a long-term development strategy for Haiti.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source

  19. “That must be a priority, as armed former soldiers appear to be a major factor in the current insecurity. The people of Haiti have also suffered from repeated natural disasters - the latest of which was the devastating tropical storm last September - which have crippled an already distressed socio-economic situation. We express our sympathy for the loss of lives and property and the destruction caused by those phenomena. We commend the Caribbean Community and other neighbours of Haiti that sent assistance, and all the United Nations agencies and other humanitarian organizations that took immediate steps to respond to the natural disasters.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source

  20. “The situation in Haiti is a source of great concern. The disregard for the rule of law, the worsening security situation, the abuse of human rights, the violence against women and children, the arbitrary arrests and the threats and intimidation directed against human rights activists are of great concern to all of us. Tanzania commends the efforts of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and of the Haitian police in countering the spread of violence under very trying circumstances. We welcome and encourage the efforts of the Transitional Government of Haiti to establish a national commission on disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, as recommended by the Secretary-General, to facilitate the work of restoring order and curbing violence.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source

  21. “The United Republic of Tanzania welcomes the initiative of Argentina to organize this special debate on Haiti and also welcomes Argentina's commitment to Haiti, which is demonstrated, Mr. Minister, by your presence among us today. We thank Mr. Juan Gabriel Valdes, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his informative report. We would also like to thank the Foreign Ministers of Haiti, Barbados, Brazil, Chile and the Dominican Republic; the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of France; the Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs of the United States; and the Acting Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for their statements and for the committed involvement and contribution of their respective countries and organizations in finding a solution to the problems in Haiti.”

    2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110 (2005) · source

  22. “While we take note of the few positive steps towards the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), it should be a matter of concern to all of us that women still make up only a small part of those who participate in peace and security negotiations. They continue to be marginalized in most post-conflict planning. My delegation believes that resolution 1325 (2000) is a powerful instrument in our hands. Our challenge is to put that instrument to work to achieve the results it is intended to accomplish. That can happen only if we harness the political will to allocate the necessary funding, to identify the requisite staffing and to provide the training that is required to make resolution 1325 (2000) a way of our political life. Today's debate is a valuable contribution in sustaining the momentum for change in that direction.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  23. “My country, Tanzania, is working closely with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to ensure the security of refugees, including women and girls, as well as to ensure the humanitarian and civilian nature of refugee camps and settlements. As we in the Great Lakes region prepare for an international conference on peace, security, democracy and development in the Great Lakes region to be held in June 2004, we are gratified to note that women have carved out a niche for themselves as important participants in the preparatory process leading to the conference.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  24. “As most member States in the region are expected to hold general elections in 2004 and 2005, it is expected that they will use the opportunities of those forthcoming elections and other measures to advance and achieve the immediate minimum target of 30 per cent. The process of women's empowerment will continue thereafter. The imperative is not to give token attention to women's participation, but to acknowledge the fact that the foundation for durable peace, development, good governance, human rights and justice lies in women playing a full part as equal partners in all peace processes and in the maintenance of peace.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  25. “The overall regional situation indicates that SADC member States are making progress in that regard. At least two member States have provided for representation by women in their respective constitutional amendments. Women's combat experiences and their civilian roles in the liberation movements of many of these countries have proved valuable and have paved the way for the logical involvement of women in post-conflict governance, reconciliation and nation-building. There is a deliberate, gradual increase in the proportion of representation by women in various structures in most member States.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  26. “Women in the region are progressively taking a keen interest in issues related to peace and security. Political and military establishments and armed groups are increasingly becoming aware of the role and potential of women in those areas. Women, on their own, are also increasingly becoming a powerful constituency in advancing their role in peace and security issues and have proved to be essential in that area. The involvement of women in the Burundi peace process is a case in point. In the broader context of gender mainstreaming, we within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), have set for ourselves the goal of reaching a minimum target of 30 per cent representation by women in politics and in decision- making structures by 2005.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  27. “While we express the hope that the Gender Adviser will champion the incorporation of gender perspectives into peacekeeping operations, it is important to ensure that her Office has the requisite support and cooperation from the United Nations system as well as from Member States. We appreciate the fact that the position of a Senior Gender Adviser is being earmarked for the peacekeeping mission in Liberia. We hope that that will be standard practice in future. I wish to avail myself of this opportunity to share with the Council efforts that have been made in the regions of East Africa and Southern Africa to give meaning to resolution 1325 (2000). Conflict situations have amply demonstrated women's abilities to take active and leading roles in resolving conflicts.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  28. “It is obvious that, for resolution 1325 (2000) to become a reality, Member States must take action commensurate with operationalizing the provisions of the resolution. That leads me to pose a few questions. Have we been able to give meaning to the resolution by incorporating gender perspectives into all peacekeeping operations? Have we been able to allocate adequate resources - including human resources- to permit gender mainstreaming in peacekeeping operations? Have we made any provisions for the required training of staff, consistent with the resolution? At this juncture, it is important for me to acknowledge the appointment of an interim Gender Adviser in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. That is certainly a welcome development, which, my delegation believes, signifies the relevance and importance of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  29. “Angela King, is also highly appreciated, and we encourage Ms. King to persevere on that path. The adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) was an acknowledgement of the importance of the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution and in peace-building. It was a further acknowledgement of the fact that women not only are disproportionate victims in conflicts but also assume a variety of roles during and after conflict, including those of civilian combatants, peace activists and participants in reconstruction efforts. It was also an acknowledgement of the need to involve women fully in the maintenance and promotion of peace and security and to make that role concrete and visible. Resolution 1325 (2000) prescribes a role for all players. Three years after its adoption, it is evident that there is a gap between resolve and reality.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  30. “My delegation is pleased to participate in this open meeting on the third anniversary of the adoption of the historic Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. I should like to express my delegation's appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for his opening remarks, which we found to be useful and very helpful in this debate. Similarly, we greatly appreciate the presence of Ms. Amy Smythe, Senior Gender Adviser of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The first-hand information that she has provided about her experiences and about the challenges in the field merits our careful and serious consideration. The demonstrated catalytic role of the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, under the leadership of Ms.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source