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first: 2003-10-15
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“That basic principle has twofold implications: on the one hand, organizations with mandates from the Security Council have the responsibility to keep the Council fully abreast of their activities in accordance with Article 54 of the Charter and to act within the guidelines provided by the specific mandate. On the other hand, delegating does not mean disengaging, and the Security Council should continue to provide support and guidance to regional actors in the implementation of its mandate. Secondly, we should explore the possibility of drawing up guidelines flexible enough to apply to various forms of collaboration. No one formula or solution is right for every crisis that might arise. But this does not mean forgetting the importance of homogeneous standards and respect for certain basic shared principles.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“So far, the interaction between the United Nations and the African Union has mainly been need-driven and has been developed on a case-by-case basis. Italy welcomes recent steps towards a more strategic and systemic approach, such as resolution 1625 (2005), resolution 1631 (2005), the Ten-Year Capacity-building Programme and last year's statement by the President of the Security Council (S/PRST/2006/39). We also look forward to further steps that might stem from this debate, and in particular from the presidential statement that will be adopted later. Here, I wish to stress a few points. First, the main responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security in Africa, as elsewhere, rests firmly in the hands of the Security Council of the United Nations.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“The United Nations certainly has a lot to offer the African Union, especially in terms of technical assistance, capacity-building and lessons learned in more than 50 years of peacekeeping and peacebuilding around the world, and possibly also in financial terms. But we in the United Nations also have a lot to learn from the African Union. I am referring in particular to the impressive progress made by the African Union in managing and settling African conflicts as well as to the way in which the Union's Peace and Security Council is structured and conducts its work. Cooperation between our respective organizations is therefore mutually enriching and beneficial and certainly must not be a one-way process.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“In this debate, which aims above all to explore relations between the United Nations and the African Union, I wish to recall the remarks made on 29 January by the Italian Prime Minister, Mr. Romano Prodi, at the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. On that occasion, he recalled the words of one of the fathers of Africa, Le'opold Senghor. Senghor used to say that anyone who wishes to work with Africa disinterestedly must approach it with humility, knowing that while one may have much to give, one may have even more to receive, to listen to and to learn. Senghor's sentence captures perfectly the sentiments underlying today's debate.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Let me first express my warmest welcome and heartfelt thanks to you, Madam Minister, for convening this meeting, which gives us a precious opportunity to focus on a very crucial issue. We welcome the South African initiative, and we hope it will be a first step towards a constructive discussion on how best to exploit the potential of Chapter VIII of the Charter. Let me also welcome the presence here today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Congo, Mr. Rodolphe Adada, and of the Secretary-General of the Department of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Mr. Cotan. Italy aligns itself with the statement that will be made later by the representative of Germany on behalf of the European Union, but I wish to add some remarks in my national capacity.”
2007-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5649 (2007) · source
“Italy, also as a member of the Preparatory Group, is supporting resolutely the process of the International Compact with Iraq. By taking into account the economic, political and security aspects, the Compact may prove to be a significant tool available to the Iraqi Government for the stabilization and reconstruction of the country. It is fundamental, however, that the Iraqi authorities actually implement the measures indicated in the final report. In that respect, I wish to welcome the initiative of the Secretary-General to convene tomorrow's high- level meeting on the International Compact, at which Italy will be represented by its Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Intini. We sincerely hope that, also thanks to tomorrow's meeting, we will soon be able to witness the official launch of the Compact.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“The approval of the hydrocarbon law and, more generally, the revision of the management of natural resources in the federal framework, which is linked to the constitutional review, are also fundamental steps. At the national level, Italy is increasingly involved in helping to reconstruct Iraq. Since 2003, Italy has contributed, through projects and actions, more than â‚¬240 million to international efforts in the civilian area. As proof of our desire to step up our support for the reconstruction of Iraq, on 23 January in Rome we signed a bilateral friendship, partnership and cooperation agreement that set out guidelines for building a privileged relationship between our two countries. Italy has pledged assistance credits of up to â‚¬400 million over three years.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Among those measures I would recall the drafting of a new law on de-Ba'athification and on the reinsertion of members of the former Iraqi army who were not implicated in any crime into the new security forces. It is now more crucial than ever that the Iraqi Government adopt those measures, as announced, without delay, and that it provide for a general amnesty for those members of armed groups who disband and disarm. In the framework of the political process to which I have just referred, we believe that, as has been stated on several occasions by the Secretary-General and by Ambassador Qazi, the review of the Constitution is of the utmost importance. Concrete economic development measures, including measures aimed at the development of the private sector, are also needed.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“The violent sectarian conflict between Sunni and Shiite extremists, ably exploited and fomented by Al-Qaida terrorists and foreign agents who want to keep the country in a state of chaos, hinders the efforts of the Iraqi Government to achieve national reconciliation. Although international support is critical to the successful stabilization of Iraq, it is clear to us that the key to success lies, ultimately, in the hands of the Iraqi Government and people. In that framework, Italy has repeatedly underscored to the Iraqi leadership, and most recently to Foreign Minister Zebari, that a political process of national dialogue and reconciliation is needed for the stabilization of the country. In that context, we hope that the Iraqi Government will adopt effective and immediate measures to foster the goal of national reconciliation.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“But, since the exercise is aimed at garnering broad regional and international consensus, we believe it appropriate that the follow-up of the meeting, particularly at the ministerial level, be extended to other countries that are particularly involved, such as, for instance, the Group of Eight (G-8) countries. At the national level, I wish to reiterate that Italy is ready to make its contribution, as it has already done as a member of the Preparatory Group for the International Compact, to all initiatives and in all political forums deemed useful by the Iraqi Government. The current situation in Iraq, despite renewed efforts by the Multinational Force and the Iraqi security forces, remains quite sensitive.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“We are well aware of the limits to United Nations action emanating from the security situation, and we truly appreciate the risks run by United Nations personnel - both international and local staff - every day in their work. We believe that the United Nations presence in Iraq is of fundamental importance, and we hope that conditions in Iraq will allow for its growth. Let me convey our sincere congratulations to the Iraqi Government on the success of the Iraqi initiative to convene the 10 March meeting in Baghdad. That was definitely a meaningful event in terms of the promotion of stability in Iraq, and we hope that it will mark a turning point on the road to the true pacification of the country. We deem it of the utmost importance that neighbouring countries fully play their role in actively supporting the new Iraq.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“Let me first of all join my colleagues in welcoming the Vice-President of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Adil Abdal Mahdi. I listened very attentively to his remarks, which I believe gave us all important elements to consider. I should like also to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ambassador Qazi, and the charge d'affaires of the United States, Ambassador Wolff, for their informative and very interesting and exhaustive briefings today. I wish also to take this opportunity, as this is Italy's first statement in the Council on this subject, to commend the important role that the United Nations, through the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), is playing in contributing to the reconstruction and stabilization of the country.”
2007-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5639 (2007) · source
“However, we remain concerned about the human rights situation and the important issue of the illegal exploitation of natural resources, which affect the economic perspective and sustainable development of the whole region. At the same time, we would like to express our concerns about the stalemate in the Juba peace talks and the continuing threat that the Lord's Resistance Army poses to the peace and stability of the whole Great Lakes region. Good governance and the fight against corruption are important pillars of the follow-up to the Great Lakes Conference. It would be interesting for us if Ambassador Fall could elaborate further on measures to be taken in that field by the countries involved.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“First of all, I would like to thank as our partner the Special Representative, Ambassador Fall, for his comprehensive and detailed briefing and for his tireless work in these years of valuable changes for the Great Lakes region. I wish to commend the positive developments in the region, such as the successful and peaceful conclusion of the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the efforts of Burundi in the peacebuilding process, the achievement of stabilization in Rwanda and the positive achievement of the Nairobi Conference in December. The Pact on Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region, adopted in Nairobi, is a fundamental starting point towards establishing lasting peace and sustainable development.”
2007-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5637 (2007) · source
“In particular, attention should be paid to the physical protection and safe handling of biological pathogens, the strengthening of national mechanisms overseeing transfers of sensitive dual-use items and the enhancement of law-enforcement efforts to disrupt illicit networks used to finance proliferation. Questions of substance often come together with procedural issues. We therefore believe it might be useful for the 1540 Committee to agree on a calendar of meetings with relevant international organizations and to build with them a list of points of contact in charge of assistance programmes. In conclusion, let me once again stress that in the common endeavour to promote full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) the Security Council and the membership can rely on Italy's firm commitment and steadfast support.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“We believe that the present discussion should be institutionalized and made operational. The 1540 Committee should foresee, as it is starting to do, periodic meetings, in the form of thematic debates duly prepared in advance, with relevant international organizations in order to develop synergies, pool resources and facilitate the matching of assistance requests from States with cooperation programmes available in the portfolios of international institutions. While we welcome the presentations made earlier by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the World Customs Organization, we deem it necessary to involve other international organizations active in areas within the scope of resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Indeed, the response to the complex nature of proliferation challenges has to be comprehensive and must encompass, inter alia, safety and security of dual-use items, effective export and border controls and interdiction of illicit trafficking and brokering in these items. Against that background, we must make full use of the expertise of international organizations operating in the nuclear, chemical, biological and missile-related sectors. They can provide the assistance States may need. To that end, consistent with provisions of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006), a network of multilateral cooperation has to be envisaged. The Security Council and its Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) - which you, Mr. President, so effectively lead - can act as a catalyst.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“It is worth recalling that in June 2006 the EU granted â‚¬195,000 to promote the implementation of the resolution in the Asia-Pacific region, in Africa and in Latin America and the Caribbean. The latter was again included among EU non-proliferation priorities for 2007 to 2009. I shall leave it to the European Union presidency, with whose remarks Italy fully aligns itself, to elaborate on cooperation between the Security Council and the European Union in this field. Three years after the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), the danger of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction has not yet been overcome, and several States face difficulties in putting in place the required legislative and technical provisions.”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“Allow me at the outset to express my deep appreciation for the timely opportunity that this open debate offers to discuss the role of international organizations in fostering the implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 1673 (2006). The importance for international peace and security of preventing non-State actors from gaining access to weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their means of delivery and related materials has been so Widely recognized that it needs no further explanation. In line with the 2003 European Union (EU) Strategy on WMD non-proliferation, Italy is on the forefront in combating the threat that terrorist organizations might acquire those deadly weapons, and it lends its convinced support to resolution 1540 (2004).”
2007-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5635 (2007) · source
“My delegation shares the views expressed by the representatives of France and the United Kingdom and would like to make a few remarks. Italy voted in favour of the resolution to provide full support to the current efforts of the African Union and to authorize the urgent deployment of the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia 07-24434 (AMISOM). In our view, a fully inclusive political process - indeed, one owned and conducted by Somalis themselves - is the key to the solution to the Somali crisis, as the resolution in fact recognizes. Italy believes that, in order to be successful, it is essential for AMISOM. to be unequivocally perceived by the Somali population as instrumental in supporting dialogue and reconciliation.”
2007-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5633 (2007) · source
“Italy voted in favour of the draft resolution because it profoundly shares the concerns expressed in the text on the grievances that so deeply affect the people of Myanmar. Those concerns are reflected in the European Union's common position on Myanmar. Italy believes that it is now time to call for accelerated progress in a number of problematic areas. But let me clearly state our View that in the case of Myanmar, punitive approaches have not yielded satisfactory results and should not be sought by the Council. While we remain convinced that a consensual attitude would have been more effective, Italy strongly calls for increased dialogue in the future to overcome misperceptions and to achieve the goal that we all share, namely the prosperity of Myanmar and of its people.”
2007-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5619 (2007) · source
“That is why Italy seeks to further strengthen the action of the Security Council through a comprehensive reform that encompasses representativeness, transparency and efficiency, highlighting the real ownership of the decision-making process by all the Members of the United Nations family.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“Italy intends to provide constructive inputs to the Security Council's action in its fight against international terrorism, working to ensure that this challenge be perceived as a common endeavour of the international community as a whole. We are confident that coordination among the various initiatives already under way in the fight against international terrorism shall be pursued effectively in the framework of the Global Strategy. 5 To conclude, Italy wishes to praise the Security Council's primary role and essential, irreplaceable action for the maintenance of international peace and security. As members know, we also strongly believe that effective, inclusive multilateralism is the best way to address the threats that are rising on the international horizon.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“Italy expects the advice of an effective and authoritative Peacebuilding Commission to be duly taken into account by the Council, by the United Nations other main bodies, and by the international financial institutions to ensure a smooth transition from conflict situation to sustainable peace and development. With respect to terrorism, in recent years the Security Council has adopted a series of measures to safeguard international security, which Italy strongly supports. Last September, the whole membership approved the first Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We believe that the action of the Security Council and its subsidiary bodies cannot be separated, in that field, from the action that other United Nations bodies perform in fulfilment of their respective mandates.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“On peacebuilding, the general membership and civil society have great expectations for the Peacebuilding Commission's role in stabilizing countries emerging from conflicts. In our View, it is crucial that not only the Commission, but also the entire United Nations system, focus their strategy to meet those expectations. A better definition of its core issues, a task-oriented agenda, a closer partnership with relevant countries, and the more active involvement of all stakeholders are, in our View, the guiding principles for that crucial subsidiary organ of the Security Council and the General Assembly.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“Lastly, we believe that the United Nations essential role in peacekeeping should be enhanced through closer cooperation with regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, the European Union, the Organization of American States, the Economic Community of West African States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Pacific Islands Forum and others, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter. Being a strong believer in the values of the European Union, Italy will strive to ensure that the European political and military mechanisms interact ever more closely with the Secretariat, in compliance with the Joint Declaration on United Nations-European Union Cooperation in Crisis Management, adopted in September 2003.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“With regard to peacekeeping, Italy believes that the Security Council's operative decisions should also give adequate consideration to the views of countries which, while not members of the Council, provide human, technical and financial resources to United Nations missions. Actually, our View is that there is a strong need for more regular interaction between the Security Council, the troop-contributing countries and the General Assembly bodies that have a voice in peacekeeping operations, as well as the Secretariat, whose crucial role is to ensure that the conduct of peacekeeping operations matches effectively the purposes for which they are established. Based on its renewed participation in United Nations-led missions, Italy will continue to work in close coordination with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in that respect.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“As to conflict prevention, the Security Council has an important responsibility to play in that field, together with all the other bodies of the United Nations, first and foremost the General Assembly, and with all other actors that operate on various levels to prevent the outbreak of new conflicts, be they States, international organizations, non-governmental organizations or civil society representatives. In that framework, we think that the Secretariat should enhance its essential role in presenting the Council with analyses of possible new crisis situations and we urge from it the greatest possible cooperation in that field.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“Let me first convey to you, Sir, our warmest congratulations on your assumption of the Council presidency, as well as my warmest thanks to Qatar for presiding over the Council in December. It is indeed a great privilege for me to take the floor as the representative of Italy at this first public debate of the Council in 2007 to address the core function of the Security Council. I wish therefore to thank you, Sir, at this first debate under your presidency, for convening this meeting. I also wish to take this opportunity to express my warmest welcome to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, to whom Italy wishes all the best in his future endeavours. I will confine myself to making a few remarks on some relevant issues.”
2007-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5615 (2007) · source
“At the same time, I cannot overemphasize the tremendous relevance of the democratic renaissance of Afghanistan for international peace and security and as a model for peacebuilding policies and actions. We are proud to be part of this historic process, which is now at a crucial crossroads. Let us help the Afghan people to take the correct turn.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“We agree on the basic principles of the renewed partnership between Afghanistan and the international community outlined in the report, and we stand ready to contribute further to consultations on the future United Nations mandate. We are convinced that the United Nations cannot but maintain a strong role of leadership and overall coordination of the efforts deployed by the international community. Finally, let me stress that our strenuous efforts are inspired by nothing but our deep-rooted friendship - I should say brotherhood - with the Afghan people and by our sense of admiration for the courage and resolve of their democratically elected leadership.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“In his report, the Secretary-General expresses his deep concern at the funding shortfall for the electoral process. As a further sign of our commitment to its success, in response to the urgent appeal for new financial contributions for the parliamentary and local elections, and in spite of our serious budgetary constraints, Italy swiftly decided to allocate a further â‚¬1 million, in addition to the â‚¬4 million previously disbursed. We urge other potential donors to join in that important endeavour. On the other hand, we are glad to learn from the report of the Secretary-General that consultations with the Afghan Government on the post-electoral agenda are already under way.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“We will hold the rotating command of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) for the next nine months, while maintaining command of ISAF Regional Command West and the Herat Provincial Reconstruction Team, which entails, as I speak, the presence of approximately 2,000 Italian soldiers in Afghanistan. Those commitments have in recent months further stimulated the political dialogue between Afghan and Italian leaders. To mention just the latest occasion, the Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs visited Kabul on 4 August on the occasion of the ISAF command takeover, following President Karzai's visit last month to Italy, when a joint declaration was signed on justice sector reform, in which the two countries agreed on its prioritization in the post-electoral agenda.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“In that regard, thanks to the multifaceted responsibilities it has assumed in Afghanistan, Italy is in a privileged position to appraise the benefits that the complementarity of endeavours in the different sectors can bring. As lead country, we are intensifying our efforts to support the plans of the Afghan authorities to reform the justice sector. We remain among the top development partners in terms of financial contributions to priority sectors such as infrastructure, health, education, culture, media, refugee repatriation, demining, counter-narcotics and women's empowerment.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“Actually, Italy's efforts for the stabilization and the reconstruction of Afghanistan, in this particular phase, are not of a "business as usual" kind. They are, indeed, unprecedented for us, as they were recently scaled up exponentially as a response to the latest developments. The worrying notes contained in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2005/525) reflect the difficult reality on the ground. But that should not frighten us. On the contrary, the daunting challenges lying ahead should strengthen our commitment. Those challenges are related to the three vital and intertwined pillars of security, institution-building and economic development. No effort should be spared in tackling those three pillars in an integrated perspective.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“First, I wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his instructive briefing and his unwavering commitment to the successful fulfilment of the United Nations mandate in Afghanistan. Italy fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union. I also wish to associate myself and my country with the condolences expressed by all delegations on the loss of lives recently suffered by several countries, namely Spain and the United States, as well as among United Nations staff. We are not used to adding our voice to that of the European Union presidency, but under the current circumstances we feel, in a way, bound to make a few complementary remarks of our own.”
2005-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5249 (2005) · source
“In this spirit, the European Union looks forward to continue discussing all relevant aspects of protection of civilians in armed conflict in the light ofthe next report by the Secretary-General on the matter.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Suitable training in these areas should be provided to personnel deployed on the ground, both at a national level and through European programmes, where appropriate, in cooperation with the United Nations and other relevant international bodies. The protection of civilians in armed conflict is one of the main issues on our agenda, given its repercussions on international peace and security and respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. It also provides a major opportunity to enhance cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union. We remain firmly committed to this objective and fully subscribe to what the Secretary- General has emphasized on several occasions: as human beings, we cannot be neutral, or at least have no right to be, when other human beings are suffering.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Within the available means and capabilities of any given mission, the measures envisaged by the European Union could include the systematic incorporation of gender analysis into early-warning activities, fact-finding missions, planning and implementing processes for post-conflict reconstruction and institution-building, field operations and standard operating procedures. States contributing personnel deployed in EU-led crisis management operations should in particular ensure monitoring and reporting of alleged violations of human rights and of international humanitarian or international criminal law. Investigation of each complaint and prosecution of those responsible should be ensured.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“The EU will also continue to cooperate with the United Nations and other international organizations to ensure family reunification of displaced children and close monitoring of and report on the protection of children in armed conflict. The need to protect women and children from sexual exploitation, abuse and trafficking requires the development of standards or codes of conduct for national armed forces or police forces and all other personnel deployed in European Union-led crisis management operations. Such standards will reflect, as a minimum, the provisions of the United Nations "Ten Rules: Code of Personal Conduct for Blue Helmets", as well as the six core principles established by the Inter- Agency Standing Committee.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Where an EU-led operation is deployed, all possible measures will also be taken to protect the rights of those persons who - on grounds of race, colour, sex, sexual orientation, religion or faith, descent or national or social origin - suffer from discrimination. Special consideration will be given to the rights of children, to ensure that they do not take a direct part in hostilities and are not recruited or used by armed groups, and that combatants, in particular child soldiers and girls following armed groups, are disarmed, demobilized, rehabilitated and reintegrated. Where necessary, child protection expertise will be integrated into the chain of command of EU-led crisis management operations.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“They are intended to develop a comprehensive and action-oriented approach to the protection of civilians in the conduct of European Union-led crisis management operations. They call for the European Union, in coordination with the United Nations and other relevant international organizations, to respect, and ensure respect for, international law and other relevant norms relating to the protection of civilians. Special attention is devoted to the need to protect internally displaced persons and refugees and to maintain the humanitarian and civilian character of camps provided for them. All possible measures will be taken to ensure that women play a key role in refugee camp planning, management and decision-making so that gender issues are taken into account in all aspects, especially resource distribution, security and protection.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“The primary responsibility to carry that out lies with each State. The European Union therefore urges all States to ratify and implement all relevant international agreements. The European Union, while developing its cooperation with the United Nations and increasing its own capability in crisis management, is firmly committed to ensuring that the protection, rights and assistance needs of civilians are fully addressed in all European Union-led crisis management operations, in full compliance with international law and Security Council resolutions. Accordingly, the European Union is in the process of finalizing overarching guidelines to assist in ensuring that its policy in this area is fully consistent and coherent. Those guidelines are fully in line with the aide-memoire adopted by the Security Council on 15 March 2002.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“In order to address those issues the European Union calls upon all States and parties to armed conflict to respect, and ensure compliance with, international humanitarian law, as well as to respect the neutrality, independence and impartiality of humanitarian operations. The European Union is concerned about the increased risks that United Nations and associated civilian personnel are facing on the ground, and reiterates the great importance it attaches to the Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel and to the expansion of the scope ofthe legal protection under the Convention. Furthermore, perpetrators of international humanitarian and human rights law must be brought to justice at the national level or, where not possible, to international justice.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Those issues include the lack of, or restricted access to, vulnerable and affected populations, which remains the primary concern in most conflict areas around the world; the widespread recourse to rape and other atrocities against women and children, which are increasingly used as a brutally devastating weapon of war; the need to separate civilians and combatants so as to ensure that safe- havens provided to civilian populations are not exploited as recruiting grounds for armed groups; the general breakdown in security, law and order, which exacerbates the suffering of vulnerable populations; the implementation of programmes for the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation of combatants, which is also fundamental to the re- establishment of a peaceful and secure environment; the protection of civilian populations from the risks of mines and explosive remnants of war; the security of humanitarian personnel, which remains a key challenge for the United Nations and all international aid workers; and the provision of appropriate training for humanitarian workers and peacekeepers to assure that the culture of protection is deeply engrained in them.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“The European Union fully subscribes to the key issues identified by the United Nations, as they invariably arise in situations of armed conflict, and is committed to supporting the efforts of the United Nations to address them.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“The European Union supports the United Nations increasing focus on the conditions of civilians affected by armed conflict, and commends the approach adopted in recent years by the Security Council, the Secretary-General and other relevant offices and agencies of the United Nations. We remain convinced that issues related to the protection of civilians must remain at the top of our agenda. The European Union therefore welcomes the proposed revised aide-memoire to be endorsed by the Security Council and the updated road map. We welcome the inclusion of such new elements as those relating to the prevention and remedying of sexual exploitation and abuse and trafficking in women and children, as well as the strengthened emphasis on internally displaced persons.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“We must continue to raise awareness of the tragic repercussions of conflicts on civilian populations, and contribute to the promotion of a widespread culture of protection, as the Secretary-General properly defined it in his report of March 2001. Actually, civilians have become the main victims of violent conflicts. They are increasingly exposed to all sorts of abuse, exploitation and violations of human rights. They constitute the primary target of attacks motivated by ethnic and religious hatred, political confrontation and the ruthless pursuit of economic interests.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“I also wish to thank Under-Secretary- General Jan Egeland for his excellent and very comprehensive intervention and for the work done by his Office. The European Union deeply appreciates, and fully shares, the commitment shown by the Security Council to, and the establishment of a regular dialogue on, the protection of civilians agenda. Indeed, the impact of armed conflict on civilians remains a dramatic problem in many parts of the world, and especially in some African countries. In addition to the immediate human suffering it causes, it also has long- term consequences for lasting peace, security and development.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The acceding countries of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia; the candidate countries of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Serbia and Montenegro; and the European Free Trade Association country member of the European Economic Area, Iceland, declare that they align themselves with this statement. Allow me to start by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. I thank you for giving us an opportunity to debate this important issue.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source