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lines on the record: 56
first: 2012-11-26
most recent: 2016-08-02
sittings or episodes: 8
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“We highly value the cooperation with UNICEF, which offers psychosocial and other assistance to these children. The latest annual report of the Secretary-General reminds us that we have not yet succeeded in protecting children from grave violations committed against them in conflicts. We are appalled that in many of the 20 countries addressed in the report the situation has actually deteriorated. We call for a scaling up of efforts to protect the most vulnerable - the youngest among us - and with them our future.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Slovenia has been concerned by the attacks against schools and hospitals. In April 2016, we expressed support for the Oslo Safe Schools Declaration and the Lucens Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict. We encourage other countries that have not yet done so to support and implement the Guidelines. We believe that education presents an important element of the psychosocial rehabilitation of children affected by armed conflict. We therefore support several projects being carried out by a Slovenian humanitarian non-profit organization, the International Trust Fund Enhancing Human Security, and other Slovenian non-governmental organizations, aimed at addressing the needs of children in Lebanon, Palestine and Ukraine. Last autumn, many people, including children, sought refuge in Slovenia.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Reiterating the call of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict in May 2016, we would like to see the universal ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. We remain deeply concerned about the safety of children in all armed conflicts, and therefore urge all Member States to keep the concerns of children and their well-being high on the international agenda. Allow me now to add few words in my national capacity as representative of Slovenia. Slovenia aligns itself with the statements delivered by the observer of the European Union and by the representative of Canada, who spoke on behalf of the Group of Friends on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“The integrity and credibility of the mechanism and the authority of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict must be strengthened and supported, especially by engaging with Member States and using accurate, objective, reliable and verifiable information, thereby ensuring the impartial and evidence-based listing of perpetrators. The Human Security Network furthermore highlights the importance of focusing on the prevention of future violations and rehabilitating and reintegrating those who have been affected by conflict through medical and psychosocial care.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Convictions and sentencing by the ICC have marked a critical turning point for all children victims of rape and murder in armed conflict, as the Court acknowledges rape as a weapon of war and the concept of command responsibility. Monitoring and accurate and timely reporting are crucial to ensuring that perpetrators are held accountable for violations. The monitoring and reporting mechanism established in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions is a key mechanism of the United Nations child-protection mandate.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“It is the responsibility of all States to investigate and prosecute those responsible for violations against children, put pressure on the perpetrators and support the necessary measures to address these violations. It is necessary for the United Nations to work in close cooperation with the Governments concerned. In many armed conflicts where non-State actors commit horrific crimes against children, the United Nations must be fully aware of the sensitivities on the ground and needs to work closely with those Governments to address the situation and provide assistance to children and their families. The International Criminal Court (ICC) may also have an important role to play in this regard. The existence of grave violations against children in armed conflict must be determined impartially and objectively based on facts on the ground.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“We also note with concern that, according to the latest report of the Secretary General, attacks on schools and hospitals and related personnel were prevalent in 2015, which demands our immediate and collective attention. In that regard, we call for the implementation of resolution 2143 (2014), which contains important provisions to ensure and protect the right of education for children. Child protection in all situations remains the responsibility of every State in accordance with obligations under international law. It is essential that national accountability mechanisms be strengthened in order to ensure that perpetrators, including members of non-State armed groups, members of national armed forces and peacekeepers, who commit grave violations against children are brought to justice.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Twenty years after Graca Michel presented her report (see A/51/306) on the impact of armed conflict on children, the Human Security Network observes with growing concern the increasing numbers of children that are negatively affected by situations of armed conflict and other situations as referenced in the latest report (S/2016/360) of the Secretary-General (S/2016/360) and in today's briefings. Millions of children continue to be caught in the middle of armed conflicts, not only as bystanders but as recruits or as targets of multiple acts of violence, such as attacks against schools and hospitals, abduction, mutilation and sexual abuse, as well as the use of hunger, disease and exploitation as tools of war.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the members of the Human Security Network (HSN), a cross-regional network made up of Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Panama, Switzerland, Thailand, my own country, Slovenia, and South Africa, which is an HSN observer. The Human Security Network is an informal group of States that advocates a people-centred, holistic approach to human security to complement the more traditional understanding of national and international security. I would like to thank today's briefers for their briefings, and the Malaysian presidency for convening today's open debate on children and armed conflict, an issue that has long been a priority for the Network.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Slovenia would like the United Nations to be better equipped and able to properly counter attacks and abuses made on ethnic or religious grounds. We welcome the Secretary-General's proposal to convene an advisory panel of respected women and men and prepare a plan of action aimed at preventing violent extremism, but the plan of action should focus on situations worldwide, not only in the Middle East. The current need to efficiently tackle such threats may give a new impulse for exploring ways to finalize the draft of the United Nations Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism, which would include a definition of terrorism.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“In addition, our response should not take a solely repressive approach, as the conditions conducive to the spread of violent extremism, radicalism and terrorism need to be analysed and addressed comprehensively with a view to tackling the root causes of radicalization. We should also work towards fostering a culture of respect and religious diversity, particularly among the young. Our response should also include humanitarian assistance to those fleeing their homes in fear of terrorist groups and to those surviving atrocities. Slovenia provides humanitarian assistance in a continuous manner, following the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, independence and efficiency. We are focusing particularly on medical rehabilitation and psychosocial assistance to children who have been the victims of armed conflicts.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“We have to do our outmost to preserve the rich and ancient diversity of the cultures and religions that have existed in the Middle East for over 2,000 years. In formulating our response to the tragic events resulting from international terrorism we should keep in mind that we are dealing with a multifaceted and fluid phenomenon that should not be directly associated with any religion, race or belief. We should avoid generalizations and the creation of stereotypes with respect to particular ethnic or religious groups, as they often lead to a Vicious circle of intolerance and hatred. Civil society and the media have an important role to play in such endeavours.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“The international community must find a way to end impunity for these crimes. In that regard, we would like to underline the crucial role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in fighting impunity. We call on all States in the region to accede to the Rome Statute. The ICC also has an important preventive role, as the launching of investigations could have an impact on perpetrators or criminal groups. It is essential that the Security Council refer the situation to the ICC. We are also very concerned about the growing number of incidents where Daesh has intentionally destroyed important religious, cultural and historical sites, such as archaeological sites, places of worship, churches, mosques and shrines belonging to different ethnic and religious groups and minorities in Iraq and Syria.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“As the recent report (A/HRC/28/l8) of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on actions of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant has shown, the grave human rights violations committed by ISIL and associated groups have included killings, torture, rape, sexual slavery, forced conversions and the conscription of children. Many women and girls belonging to various religious minorities have been the victims of rape, torture, sexual enslavement and forced marriages with Daesh fighters. They have also been subjected to forced conversion and other cruelties. The violence and atrocities committed by Daesh have triggered massive displacements ofpeople in Iraq in Syria. The extent and nature of those crimes may already be seen as crimes against humanity, war crimes, ethnic cleansing or even genocide.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“I would like to join other delegations in commending the French presidency for its organization of today's important and urgent debate. Slovenia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. Violent extremism, religious and ethnic hatred and intolerance have gained ground in recent months, in particular in the Middle East. We therefore share the concerns of the international community regarding the widespread and systematic human rights violations and persecutions by Daesh and other terrorist groups and organizations. We are appalled by the misuse of religion to fuel provocation, confrontation, religious hatred and extremism. The victims of violence come from many different ethnic, religious and minority groups, as stated by the majority of speakers today.”
2015-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7419 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, let me stress that, since the groundbreaking Machel report almost 20 years ago (see A/51/306), the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict 15 years ago and the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005) 10 years ago, the international community has made enormous progress in lessening the impact of armed conflict on children. We must persist in those efforts, as we also face new challenges on the children in armed conflict agenda.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Most recently, we supported a biannual regional project to reduce the vulnerability of Syrian refugees, in particular children and youth, to the negative consequences of mines and other remnants of war. That project, entitled "Tomorrow is Ours", is carried out by the International Trust Fund Enhancing Human Security in Jordan and Lebanon. The project also offers psychosocial support and education to Syrian children in order to help them overcome their trauma, improve their psychosocial well-being and develop more solid foundations for the future.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We welcome the efforts by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to negotiate and help implement action plans with 12 such actors. At the same time, we encourage the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to develop strategies for outreach to those parties, and urge all the countries concerned to enable access to armed non-State actors. We also see the merit in having non-State actors sign a deed of commitment for the protection of children from the effect of armed conflict, and commend the efforts of those who have already done so. Let me also use this opportunity to underline the importance of rehabilitating children. Slovenia has been supporting different initiatives in that respect.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“To demonstrate that grave violations against children in armed conflict are inadmissible, the perpetrators of such crimes, including armed non-State actors, must be held accountable through the national justice system or, when applicable, through international justice mechanisms such as the International Criminal Court (ICC). The confirmation by the ICC Appeals Chamber of the verdict and the sentence against Thomas Lubanga in December 2014 was an important step in the fight against impunity. Armed non-State actors represent the vast majority of parties listed in the annexes of the Secretary- General's latest annual report (S/2014/339) on children and armed conflict, and most of them are persistent perpetrators.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Last year we witnessed an increased number of attacks and the use of schools by armed non-state actors, such as attacks by the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan and Boko Haram in Nigeria. In that regard, we would like to recall resolution 2143 (2014) and to call on all non-State armed groups to respect the civilian character of schools in accordance with international humanitarian law. We call on the Security Council and its Working Group to use all the tools at their disposal to address the impact of acts of armed non-State actors on children in situations of armed conflict and to increase pressure on persistent perpetrators to comply with international standards.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“They should not be deliberate targets of killing or maiming caused by non-exploded landmines or remnants of war, rape or other forms of sexual violence. All those acts cause irreparable damage to the lives of the children affected, as well as to their families, and have long- term consequences for the communities. Slovenia believes that abductions are one of the grave violations committed against children in armed conflict, and recent cases of abduction are proof that Council action is required. In that respect, we call on the Council to set abductions as a trigger for the listing of parties in the annexes of the Secretary-General's relevant annual reports.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank the French presidency for organizing this timely debate. I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict and other speakers for their briefings. Slovenia aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf ofthe European Union and that to be delivered on behalf of the Human Security Network. Slovenia joins others in condemning the grave violations committed against children during armed conflict by armed non-State actors, including heinous acts by Daesh in Syria and Iraq, and by Boko Haram in Nigeria and neighbouring States. Children should not be recruited as soldiers, used as suicide bombers, abducted, trafficked or sold for use in hostilities, forcibly married or used as sex slaves.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Given the vital importance of preventing and resolving conflicts and ensuring that they do not recur, we must continue to advance mediation mechanisms, build mediation capacities, support the inclusion of women and strengthen cooperation between the United Nations and regional actors in those areas. We should also pay attention to education aimed at fostering a culture of peace, tolerance and prosperity.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Slovenia is a strong supporter of the use of the International Criminal Court to ensure accountability where necessary. In conclusion, Slovenia welcomes the resolution adopted today (resolution 2171 (2014)). Conflict prevention and the peaceful resolution of disputes are at the core of our foreign-policy priorities. In that regard, we pay particular attention to the use of mediation as part of the larger toolkit for preventing and resolving conflicts and achieving sustainable peace, and for enhancing United Nations mediation efforts and promoting the use of mediation in capacity-building at all levels.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“The Secretary-General's Rights Up Front initiative addresses those lacunae, and we welcome the establishment of an internal coordination system within the United Nations, which we hope will soon be put into meaningful practice, including within the United Nations country teams. When conflicts cannot be prevented, the Security Council must act promptly to end them. Furthermore, if genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity are threatening or ongoing, it is imperative that the permanent members of the Council not exercise the right of veto to thwart efforts to take the measures necessary to prevent or address such situations. In cases where such atrocities are committed, accountability for those crimes is crucial, not only in order to prevent future atrocities but also to build confidence in society.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“That leads to costly interventions. What are seen as political considerations often override concerns about violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. All violent conflicts today show the vital importance of the early-warning and prevention parts of the conflict cycle, parts that we have learned to understand so much better in recent years. The progress that has been made to date could not have been achieved without the education and expertise of the Secretary-General's Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect, whose functions include acting as an early- warning mechanism for preventing potential situations that could result in mass atrocities, as well as the important role of the Special Representatives on Sexual Violence in Conflict and for Children and Armed Conflict.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we see merit in organizing regular horizon-scanning meetings with United Nations officials, including the Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and the Responsibility to Protect, and the High Commissioner for Human Rights. We would also encourage the Secretary-General, in accordance with Article 99 ofthe Charter of the United Nations, to make greater use of his power to bring the Council's attention to any matter that he believes might threaten international peace and security. Against such a background, the Council should take preventive measures. However - and this is still most often the case - the international community, including the United Nations, tends to deal with crises when it is already too late and when a violent conflict has developed a dynamic that is difficult to derail.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“The images we see from the conflicts raging around the world are heartbreaking and saddening. What makes them even more unacceptable is the fact that they occur in spite of our consistent work over the past decade on issues relating to conflict prevention and the peaceful resolution of disputes. We have been persistently building a broad framework that has led us to the point where that framework must be implemented and the words of the Charter of the United Nations on prevention put into practice. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of the international peace and security. In order to be able to uphold that responsibility, the Council should strengthen its early- warning mechanism.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank the presidency of the United Kingdom for organizing this important debate. The current ongoing conflicts, from Gaza, Syria, Iraq and Ukraine to the Central African Republic and South Sudan, and in particular the suffering of their civilian populations, including women and children, more than merit such a debate at this time. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their insightful briefings. And I would like to take this opportunity to thank High Commissioner Pillay for her tireless efforts in advocating for human rights over the past six years, and to wish her the best in her future endeavours. Slovenia aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Finally, let me inform the Council that these pertinent issues will also be on the agenda of the Bled Strategic Forum, a high-level strategic dialogue among leaders from the private and public sectors to be held in Slovenia in early September of 2013. A panel discussion entitled "International criminal justice as a precondition for a prosperous economic future?" will be organized, and it will, inter alia, address the issue of sexual and gender violence, with a particular emphasis on Violence against women and children. We see the meeting as an opportunity to continue this important dialogue and also as a sign of my country's continuous involvement in matters that promote women's rights.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Let us recall that Slovenia, together with Netherlands and Belgium, presented an initiative aimed at improving the international framework for mutual legal assistance and extradition in cases involving the investigation and prosecution ofthe most serious crimes of international concern, including sexual and gender violence as crimes against humanity. As suspects, evidence, witnesses and assets related to those crimes are usually not restricted to the territory of any one State, strengthening mutual legal assistance between States is indispensable for States, if they are to be truly effective in the national prosecution and investigation of those crimes.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The International Criminal Court is the only international tribunal whose statute explicitly refers to sexual and gender violence as crimes against humanity. The use of the Court in such cases should be an important aspect of establishing peace and security and the rule of law, whereby special attention should be given to the principle of complementarity and to the issue of closing the legal gaps regarding accountability for the most serious international crimes. However, the most important area of focus must remain the victims.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Those hideous acts affect whole communities and remain vividly remembered for generations, as seen in the Western Balkans and Rwanda. It is therefore of paramount importance to look beyond prevention. The investigation of cases of sexual violence in conflict and the holding of perpetrators of sexual violence in armed conflict accountable are also of great importance. Ending impunity is pivotal in addressing sexual violence in conflict. Only that can serve as a strong deterrent for such actions. In that regard, we would like to commend the work of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict, as well as Justice Rapid Response, an intergovernmental standby facility of active-duty criminal justice and related professionals.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“One of the key priorities of Slovenia in the United Nations is to address issues of importance to women around the world. It has been acknowledged many times that global stability, peace, and prosperity depend on protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls. But many times we find ourselves too late in implementing preventive measures, which may include efforts to promote the rights of women or other means, and find ourselves in the midst of armed conflicts, where particularly vulnerable groups, such as women and children, are disproportionately impacted. Needless to say, in such circumstances social norms get stripped away and sexual attacks all too often become a weapon of war. Such Violence leaves behind hundreds of thousands of victims, all of whom are left traumatized and stigmatized for life.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“I would like to thank all ofthe briefers in today's debate for their powerful messages, which the Security Council should take into account in its future deliberations. I would also like to thank the United Kingdom for organizing this important and timely debate, while acknowledging their important contribution to combating sexual violence in conflict situations during its tenure leading the Group of Eight. 1 would also like to commend Australia and Guatemala for organizing an Arria formula meeting on experiences drawn from the work of gender experts in peacekeeping operations. Slovenia joins others in welcoming resolution 2106 (2013) adopted this morning. Slovenia also fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We also avail ourselves of this opportunity to highlight the importance of the recent adoption of the agreed conclusions on the prevention of sexual violence at the fifty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which, among other goals, seek to ensure that in armed conflict and post-conflict situations the prevention of and response to all forms of violence against women and girls, including sexual and gender-based violence, are effectively addressed. We must all strive towards enabling more protection for women and girls in conflict situations and encourage the empowerment of women and their systematic inclusion and meaningful participation at all levels.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“While it is crucial to today's agenda that we maintain momentum in the fight against sexual violence, we would again like to underline the importance of women's empowerment as part of the solution. We need to see, and enable, women more and more as agents of change. Women's participation at decision-making levels in conflict resolution and peace processes cannot be overemphasized. Women's participation in establishing effective prevention and protection strategies can contribute to combating sexual violence in conflict and promoting gender equality. We also remain strong supporters of women protection advisers, who can positively contribute to facilitating and coordinating the implementation of Security Council resolutions on sexual violence in conflict within United Nations peacekeeping and political missions.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Let me briefly touch upon the already mentioned United Nations zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse for United Nations personnel. The Network takes note of the failure to include such a policy in the relevant resolutions, and therefore calls upon all the relevant actors to make more use of references to the zero-tolerance policy. Noting the Council's creation of several tools with considerable potential for having an impact on the women and peace and security agenda on the ground, we remain concerned over its lack of implementation in some of the already mentioned areas. In conclusion, even though it is not at the forefront of our discussion today, I should like to reiterate our group's commitment to promoting and enhancing the role ofwomen in peace processes.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Moreover, we support the availability of reparations as a form of transitional gender justice. Reparations can deliver redress and acknowledgement of crimes suffered, and can contribute to the fight against impunity and to post-conflict reconstruction and the reintegration of survivors of sexual violence. The Human Security Network notes the report's recommendation regarding the adoption of sanctions and other targeted measures against individuals and entities by the relevant Sanctions Committees. In that regard, the exchange of information among United Nations peacekeeping missions, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Children and Armed Conflict and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Security Council's Sanctions Committees will be of great importance.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Ending impunity for perpetrators and those responsible in chains of command is also imperative, including personnel within the United Nations. At the same time, the Network believes that we have to place equal importance on addressing the root causes and the enablers of sexual violence in conflict, as well as on strengthening grass-roots women's organizations and additional networks that can provide assistance to victims of sexual violence in conflict. Only when those victims are treated with dignity and respect and given the necessary tools, treatment and care to enable them to protect themselves can they become real agents of change. In that regard, the Network believes that applying a more people- or victim-centred lens to the issue would help.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“We call on all parties to cease such violations and any other sexual-violence-related violations and, in accordance with resolution 1960 (2010), to make specific and time-bound protection commitments in that regard. We also call upon the members of the Security Council to consider using all the other means at its disposal to address sexual violence in conflict, including making referrals to the International Criminal Court and other relevant actions. All the necessary steps, including targeted measures, must be taken to protect individuals, hold perpetrators accountable and provide remedy for victims. It is essential that amnesty provisions not be applicable to crimes of sexual violence in the context of conflict resolution and post-conflict reconstruction.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Our group remains greatly concerned about certain facts provided in the Secretary-General's report on sexual violence in conflict (S/2013/149) that indicate systematic and widespread sexual violence used to punish, intimidate and subjugate women, men and children. In addition, the report highlights the increased use of sexual violence as a means of displacing populations, which represents a worrying trend. The report also refers to two highly problematic trends that were noticed by the independent international commission of inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, namely, the occurrence of sexual violence during house searches and at checkpoints and the perpetration of rape and torture in the context of detention.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“The Human Security Network has traditionally been engaged in these debates, since women's full enjoyment of all human rights has been at the core of our group's agenda from its inception. I should like to commend the regular interaction among the Security Council, UN-Women and the Office of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. We deem that interaction to be of paramount importance. We also strongly encourage more direct information sharing between the Special Representative and the relevant Sanctions Committees and associated expert groups, similar to the practice that has been developed on children and armed conflict.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“It is my great honour to address the Security Council today on behalf of the Human Security Network, a cross-regional network that consists of Austria, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Panama, Switzerland, Thailand, the Republic of South Africa as an observer, and my own country, Slovenia. Let me thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, and Ms. Saran Keita Diakite of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security for their comprehensive statements. On behalf of the members of the Network, I should also like to express our great appreciation to the presidency of Rwanda for convening this very important open debate.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“As the promotion of gender equality and women's rights in conflict and post-conflict situations has also been high on Slovenia's foreign policy agenda, we have strengthened efforts to promote women's rights in general and in specific country situations, especially in the framework of the United Nations Human Rights Council and its various mechanisms, including the universal periodic review. The promotion and protection of the rights of women and girls was raised also by Slovene high- level representatives in various international forums. Slovenia has made progress in training civilian and military personnel to be deployed to international operations and missions on issues regarding women, peace and security. In the past two years, the participation of policewomen in training programmes of international missions increased immensely.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“In conclusion, allow me please to shortly brief the Council on the implementation of Slovenia's national action plan to implement the resolutions on women and peace and security adopted two years ago. Slovenia is preparing its first report in accordance with the action plan to review the progress on implementation since its adoption. We have continued to contribute to the implementation of resolutions on women and peace and security in international and regional organizations at various levels. During the period under consideration, Slovenia actively contributed to promoting the implementation of the resolutions in the Western Balkans by contributing to the development of some of the national action plans in the region.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“We consider that in some situations, women mediators or representatives facilitate interactions with local women and civil society organizations. We also consider that investing in education for girls is of key importance to assure them the prominent role they deserve in their communities and societies in the future. There are many persistent obstacles to women's participation and representation in public decision-making processes. An important one is the lack of security. Sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence, as well as a lack of accountability and, consequently, impunity for such acts impede women from actively engaging in public life and decision-making. It is therefore important to ensure gender-responsiveness in transitional justice mechanisms.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“We commend the increased number of explicit references to women, peace and security in commitments made with respect to actions of the Security Council, including specific instructions included in mission mandates on promoting women's rights, their protection and empowerment and support for the development of civil society. We therefore encourage the Council to consistently continue that practice in order to ensure that all country-specific and thematic decisions in terms of the establishment or renewal of mission mandates include such provisions. Let me highlight the importance of addressing the challenges to women's and girls' participation and representation. We welcome the increased number of women on the roster of mediation experts and among the Secretary-General's Special Representatives and Deputy Representatives.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“We consider the role of women's civil society organizations important in ensuring that the needs and rights not just of women as citizens, but also of members of all vulnerable groups, are taken into account, since women are usually represented among caregivers to the most vulnerable members of their families, communities and societies. I would like to also welcome the Secretary- General's annual report on women and peace and security (S/2012/732) and to express my country's support for the recommendations contained therein on more solid progress throughout the women and peace and security agenda. We fully support the need to ensure consistency in the implementation of international norms and standards on the human rights of women and girls and in efforts to prevent and resolve conflict and build peace.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“I would like to thank India for organizing today's important discussion and to express special thanks to Ms. Bineta Diop for her insightful briefing. Slovenia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union and welcomes the adoption of the presidential statement (S/PRST/2012/23) on 31 October. Slovenia views issues related to the promotion of the rights of women as one of the key priorities in the field of human rights. We welcome this year's focus on the role of women's civil society organizations in contributing to the prevention and resolution of armed conflict and to peacebuilding.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source