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lines on the record: 150
first: 2007-01-09
most recent: 2009-10-05
sittings or episodes: 19
sources: un-security-council

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“And United Nations entities must expand their activities related to the delivery of basic services that women in post- conflict situations need, especially access to health care, education and justice systems. Next year is the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000). Let us try to reach these targets by that date so we will be able to proclaim some progress that will benefit and guide all people in the world that need our help and look to us for support.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The new composite gender entity that the General Assembly has decided to establish as part of system-wide coherence will help to coordinate these and all other instruments that already exist within the United Nations. I echo the presidency of the European Union in calling upon the Secretary- General and his Deputy to quickly start working on the establishment of this entity. Let me suggest and reiterate three more targets. The United Nations needs to continue working together with women's non-governmental organizations on the ground in post-conflict areas. It has to strive to include more women in peacekeeping missions at all levels and to improve its own performance, but also to set an example for the countries concerned.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“For example, the presence of female soldiers to check women and children at checkpoints proved to de-escalate the situation on the ground. In Cambodia, Germany supports a project of the Ministry of Women's and Veteran's Affairs that focuses on capacity-building and gender mainstreaming. Finally, all German police and military personnel must undergo gender training. What can the United Nations do? Security Council resolution 1888 (2009) and resolution 1889 (2009), adopted today, are yet another milestone in the fight against sexual violence and for the empowerment of women for the maintenance of peace and security. We now have a whole range of tools available to prevent 3 sexual violence and to respond rapidly to situations in which violence occurs.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Women need to be included in peace negotiations and in decision-making processes for rebuilding countries and societies after they have been torn apart by war. Only by including the gender perspective in these efforts can a thorough, sustainable and all-inclusive peace be achieved. What can Member States do? I will give the Council just a few examples. Germany has advocated the inclusion of gender advisers in all European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP) missions. The mission of the European Union-led peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo had, for the first time, such an adviser among its personnel. During Germany's presidency, gender advisers were part of all ESDP missions. Also, the deployment of female soldiers enhanced the success of operations.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Protection must take place from the very first minute of peacebuilding - for the benefit of the victims but also for the benefit of the whole community, since rape and sexual violence destroy the very components of societies. Thus, sustainable peace cannot be achieved without the protection of the most vulnerable, namely, women and children. Women are not only victims of conflicts but powerful agents for peace and security. Therefore, the empowerment of women to fulfil this potential is of the utmost importance. The system of granting microcredits to women has proved successful within the context of development cooperation. Empowering women would also help in security sector reform as well as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Germany aligns herself with the statement made by Sweden on behalf of the European Union. As a member of the Group of Friends of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), we attach great importance to the issue of women and peace and security. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for holding this open debate. Women and children need to be protected from violence. Every day, we bear witness to unspeakable 09-54249 atrocities. This is especially the case in post-conflict situations in which police protection does not exist and judicial systems lie in shatters. Institutions need to be rebuilt, but protection cannot wait until the systems are fully functional.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The new terms of reference for the Peacebuilding Fund provide enhanced opportunities for faster and more flexible funding for peacebuilding activities in the crucial moments directly after a conflict. Germany will, in particular, strengthen its national capacities to contribute to international peacebuilding missions. We will also support efforts within the framework of the United Nations and regional organizations to increase the rapidity and efficiency of our response to conflicts. We look forward to a strengthened role for the Peacebuilding Commission in tackling the challenges ahead. The comprehensive review in 2010 will provide a good opportunity to discuss the Peacebuilding Commission's future role and activities.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Secondly, there is need for effective and accountable senior United Nations leadership on the ground. This is a prerequisite to corral the international assistance behind the early national strategy. Thereby we can provide timely and predictable support. To achieve a comprehensive and coherent approach we will need a clear division of labour and responsibilities among the various actors. In particular, we must strive for close coordination between the United Nations and the World Bank. Finally, there is the timing of international support. We need to rapidly and efficiently lay the groundwork for durable peace and sustainable development. To that end, it is essential for peacebuilding efforts to start as early as possible after a conflict, if possible alongside peacekeeping efforts.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The report provides an excellent road map for the way ahead with its numerous recommendations. I would like to focus my statement on three particularly important challenges. The first issue at stake is national ownership. National ownership is key to all peace building efforts. However, in the immediate aftermath of a conflict, national ownership cannot be taken for granted. There are often insufficient national capacities to fully enable the country to exercise its ownership. Therefore, it is vital to strengthen the national capacity to re-establish the institutions of Government, restore the rule of law, provide basic services and handle other key peacebuilding needs. We also must support the national authorities by establishing a prioritized early strategy to address the causes of each particular conflict.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the Secretary-General for his timely and valuable report (S/2009/304). I would also like to thank the Chairman of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Mufioz, for his very comprehensive briefing. Germany fully supports the statement of the European Union presidency to be made by the representative of Sweden later and shares its analysis of peacebuilding challenges. Today more than ever, the international community is facing the challenge of supporting post- conflict countries on their way back to sustainable peace and stability. It is often said that winning peace is almost as difficult as winning a war. The fact that 30 per cent of countries fall back into conflict within five years of a peace agreement underlines the magnitude of this challenge.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Let me seize this opportunity to thank them all for their tireless efforts and their personal commitment. We would like to thank all the teams working under the umbrella of UNAMA as well as the many non-governmental organizations and members of the diplomatic corps, and last but not least all the personnel of the security forces, for their efforts to improve the life of the Afghans. Germany will live up to its international responsibilities and will continue to support the Afghan people.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Fourthly, we support the proposal brought forward by the Secretary-General to include a finalized set of benchmarks in a later report to the Council. We believe that those benchmarks could contribute to measuring progress in the implementation of UNAMA's mandate and priorities. At the same time, we ask that those benchmarks be considered as supporting reconstruction efforts that already exist, not as an end in themselves. Let me conclude by thanking Kai Eide again for his tireless efforts and his successful leadership of UNAMA. Despite all the challenges ahead we have been able to help improve the living conditions in Afghanistan, to build schools for boys and girls, hospitals, bridges, streets, etc. This success has been possible only thanks to all the women and men from all over the world who are willing to serve in Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As a major contributor to the United Nations budget, we openly supported the considerable increase of the 2009 UNAMA budget, and we look forward to seeing tangible results. We believe that, in order for UNAMA to carry out its enhanced mandate, a further increase in its resources is warranted, as Kai Eide rightly pointed out this morning. Against this background, Germany welcomes the increase in UNAMA personnel on the ground and the inauguration of two more UNAMA regional offices in Tirin Kot and Sari Pul. We express our support for UNAMA's efforts to open additional regional offices in Afghanistan. We are pleased to note that the increased presence of UNAMA in the regions has already started to add value, including in the areas of Mazar-e-Sharif, Kunduz and Faizabad.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the recent Government initiatives in the field of agriculture and private sector development and call upon the Afghan Government to follow through with them. Thirdly, Germany will continue to support reconstruction and development in Afghanistan. 2009 has seen yet another increase in German contributions, up to approximately $250 million overall. We strongly believe that the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) must continue to play the leading role in coordinating all civilian efforts of the international community, as agreed upon last summer in Paris. In this respect, we strongly support the Joint Coordination Monitoring Board process as the core consulting mechanism.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Germany has continuously supported the UNDP Enhancing Legal and Electoral Capacity for Tomorrow project by donating $10 million in 2008, and will provide an additional $12 million for this programme in 2009. Security remains a critical concern, especially with regard to the election process. In this context, Germany has increased the number of its troops on the ground in order to assist in conducting free and fair elections in a safe and secure environment. Secondly, Afghan ownership and good governance remain key to the success of the efforts of the international community in supporting development in Afghanistan. We encourage the Afghan Government to fight corruption and the trade and production of narcotic drugs with increased dedication.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As an important contributor to civilian reconstruction and development programmes for Afghanistan and as a major troop contributor to the United Nations-mandated International Security Assistance Force operation, Germany would like to highlight the following aspects. First, the electoral process in Afghanistan is a crucial step for consolidating democratic development in Afghanistan. The international community, in particular through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is successfully supporting the Independent Election Commission in preparing for these elections. We are confident that, for these first Afghan-led elections, our Afghan partners, first of all President Karzai and his Government, will work to ensure a stable process that leads the country all the way to credible, free and fair elections on 20 August.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“First of all, allow me on this, your very last day, to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your successful Security Council presidency. You have had a full agenda, and we will always remember this special presidency. I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the Secretary- General for his report (S/2009/323) and Special Representative Kai Eide for today's briefing, which was passionate, honest and clear, as we are used to his being. In addition, I would like to thank in particular Ambassador Tanin for his realistic analysis and his wise counsel. Germany fully supports the statement of the European Union presidency and shares the analysis presented on the situation in Afghanistan.”
2009-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6154Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that context, I would like to express our appreciation for the relentless efforts of the Secretary- General and his Special Representative, Mr. Ould- Abdallah, in bringing together the various parties in Somalia. We urge all actors within and outside the Transitional Federal Government to commit or recommit themselves, in a spirit of compromise and reconciliation, to a durable political solution within the framework of the Djibouti Agreement.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We appreciate the fact that such land operations can be conducted only within the specific framework of resolution 1851 (2008) and in agreement with the Somali Transitional Federal Government, thus respecting the sovereignty of Somalia. While focusing on the immediate urgency of combating piracy with the utmost priority, we must not lose sight of longer-term perspectives for Somalia. It is only by re-establishing and strengthening State institutions that we will be able to combat the root causes of piracy. Germany is committed to supporting international efforts in that respect. We need a viable, inclusive political process in Somalia and a functioning Transitional Federal Government as a partner in our engagement.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We will actively participate in that mechanism and suggest that the following priorities be focused upon: first, sharing information about anti-piracy measures and ensuring that they are executed in a coordinated manner - we must avoid duplication of efforts - and, secondly, finding adequate judicial arrangements for the prosecution of pirates. Piracy is a heinous crime that must not go unpunished. The capacity of law enforcement in the regional context must be strengthened. We should also consider establishing new international tribunals for the prosecution of pirates. While Operation Atalanta will exclusively combat piracy off the Somali coast, we note that the Security Council provides the international community with further options for combating piracy onshore.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“Germany welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 1851 (2008) as a clear message and a common endeavour of the international community to fight piracy. The European Union is making an important contribution to that end, and my country, Germany, intends to take part in the European Operation Atalanta, which began last week. We very much appreciate the fact that such a substantial commitment by the European Union and its member States for the protection of humanitarian aid and civilian maritime trade has been explicitly welcomed by the Security Council in resolution 1851 (2008). With many actors involved in the fight against piracy, the need to coordinate all actions off the coast of Somalia will dramatically increase. Germany welcomes the new coordination mechanism provided for in the resolution.”
2008-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6046 (2008) · source
“We are confident that Germany's financial contribution will significantly facilitate the submission of a report that will be substantive and operational and will allow us to further develop the vision of resolution 1820 (2008). We take that contribution as proof that Germany, as a friend of resolution 1325 (2000), is deeply committed to the vision of both landmark resolutions, 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), and will continue to undertake concrete efforts for their implementation.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Inter alia, the Secretariat was asked to submit a comprehensive and operational report on the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008) by June 2009. I am pleased to announce today that Germany has decided to provide the necessary funds for the recruitment of an additional policy specialist in the Peacekeeping Best Practices Section of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, whose task it will be to oversee coordination of that report. In addition, he or she will be tasked with designing a global strategy for the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008) and with developing and elaborating key training messages and an outreach and partnership strategy, including with troop- and police-contributing countries.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“On each of its stops, it has conducted train- the-trainer sessions with local non-governmental organizations, public officials, teachers and journalists on the relevance of resolution 1325 (2000) and on the integration of a gender perspective into their work for peace in the region. Just last week, the bus returned to Berlin and was greeted with a high-profile press conference. The adoption in June this year of resolution 1820 (2008) on women and peace and security and sexual violence in armed conflict was a landmark achievement. It strengthened and further developed our commitment to the protection of women in situations of conflict and their active participation in the promotion of peace and security. Resolution 1820 (2008) created many new obligations for the United Nations, for the Security Council and for Member States.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The Centre cooperates closely with international and other European training centres, such as the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Ghana, and is a founding member of the EU Group on Training. Gender aspects, in particular the role of women in conflict resolution, are consistently taken into account in the design of training modules. Overall, since 2002, a total of 416 women from Germany and 129 women from abroad have participated in the Centre's training courses. In 2007, 52 per cent of participants in such training courses were women. The German Government also funds a pilot project called the Mobile Peace Academy OMNIBUS 1325. That "bus line" has since toured several countries in the northern and southern Caucasus regions.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Let me therefore highlight some best practices and some examples of how Germany actively contributes to the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in the field of training. The Centre for International Peace Operations was established by the German Federal Government in June 2002 with the aim of enhancing Germany's civilian capacity for crisis prevention. The Centre's core mandate is the training, recruitment and support of German civilian personnel for peace operations and election observation missions, conducted in particular by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the European Union (EU) and the United Nations.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We call upon the United Nations system and upon ourselves, the Member States, to step up our efforts leading to concrete advancement in the equal inclusion of women in peace talks, justice processes and peacekeeping. Let me emphasize that Germany firmly believes that the creation of a strong and effective United Nations gender entity has to be part of those efforts. We hope that the Secretariat will soon provide the membership with the requested detailed paper on modalities, so that substantive action can be taken before the end of the current session of the General Assembly. Resolution 1325 (2000) and the Secretary- General's report rightly emphasize the essential role of training United Nations staff, peacekeeping personnel and civil society as a means of ensuring the equal participation of women.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Germany welcomes this year's Security Council debate on women and peace and security, marking the eighth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000). Germany associates itself with the statement made by the French presidency of the European Union and would like to add the following remarks. We welcome the particular emphasis of this year's debate on the issue of women's equal participation and full involvement in all efforts for the maintenance and promotion of peace and security. Resolution 1325 (2000) has given us a very clear mandate in that regard. Unfortunately, as today's debate and the report of the Secretary-General (S/2008/622) have shown, many structural and institutional impediments remain.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We note with great concern the number of civilian casualties, due mainly to the increased violent and terrorist activity of the Taliban, Al-Qaida and other extremists and their asymmetric tactics. ISAF has taken efforts to minimize the risk of unintended civilian casualties and has installed procedures for an after-action review. We recognize the need for continued efforts by the international forces to avoid civilian casualties during military operations. In line with the Secretary-General's report, Germany would like to encourage all regional partners to continue efforts to improve regional cooperation in all fields. Finally, I would like to express sincere gratitude to all men and women helping to improve the situation in Afghanistan. They all deserve our greatest efforts.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“The day after tomorrow, the German Parliament will take a ballot on the Federal Government's proposal to prolong Germany's contribution to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) while increasing the personnel ceiling to 4,500 soldiers through an increase of 1,000 servicemen and women. At the same time, Germany is ready to double the number of German police officers in the framework of the European Union Police Mission in Afghanistan, in line with the Union's efforts to reinforce the Mission. In light of the imminent food crisis, Germany has made available additional funds at short notice in order to enhance the humanitarian capacity of UNAMA. Germany shares the concern expressed in the report of the Secretary-General on the issue of civilian casualties.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Germany welcomes the leading role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in the coordination of the international civilian effort, and I would like to take this opportunity to underline the need to ensure that UNAMA is adequately resourced to fulfil its extended mandate. We are prepared to live up to our international responsibilities and we are firmly committed to continuing our support to Afghanistan. In that regard, Germany has recently increased its development aid for Afghanistan by â‚¬30 million to a total of approximately â‚¬170 million in 2008.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“We should encourage the Afghan Government to take further decisive action in combating terrorism, corruption and the trafficking and production of drugs and their chemicals precursors; and to continue the reform of the justice sector in order to be able to continue to improve the human rights situation. We view the recent Government reshuffle as an encouraging sign of the political intention to strengthen the reform agenda. We are ready to intensify our cooperation with the Afghan authorities in order to put into practice the priority identified in Paris: strengthening institutions and economic growth, in particular by focusing on agriculture and energy.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Germany will assist Afghanistan in preparing for those elections. The Paris Declaration provides the strategy and the road map for renewed and strengthened efforts of the Government of Afghanistan and the international community in facing remaining challenges. We strongly support the concept of increasing Afghan ownership in all aspects of governance, exemplified in the launch of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, and recall that the Afghanistan Compact will remain the agreed basis of our work. Increased efforts on the part of the Afghan Government are required to improve governance across the board and in particular to intensify the fight against corruption.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Despite the substantial challenges still facing us there, we should not forget that only seven years ago Afghanistan was a country where the population did not generally have access to basic health services, where human rights were violated and where women were denied access to education and public office. Against that background, we can clearly acknowledge the positive achievements of the Afghan Government, supported by the international community. In the words of German Foreign Minister Frank- Walter Steinmeier: "Every strip of land that is cultivated by a farmer again, every child that can attend school again, every new hospital and every kilometre of new road is a small victory for humankind". In 2009 and 2010, the election process will, in our View, be an important step towards a stable democratic Afghanistan.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“In our view, acceleration is required in the translation of the Paris commitments into concrete political action. In that vein, I would like to thank Special Representative Kai Eide for his untiring efforts to enhance coordination and to move all actors forward on our joint agenda. As one of the major international partners in assistance to Afghanistan and a major contributor to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), Germany is strongly committed to continue its comprehensive support for the international efforts under the umbrella of the United Nations. The report of the Secretary-General rightly draws a mixed picture of the current situation in Afghanistan.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“I would like to align myself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of France on behalf of the European Union. I would also like to join my colleagues in extending my thanks to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Kai Eide, for introducing the comprehensive report (S/2008/617) and for today's briefing on the situation in Afghanistan. In addition, I would like to thank our Afghan colleague for his comments. The report provides a very substantial analysis and, most important, conveys a sense of urgency. We fully share the observation that it is imperative for the Afghan people to see and experience, in a more concrete manner, the results of the reconstruction efforts undertaken both by the Afghan Government and by the international community.”
2008-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5994 (2008) · source
“Finally, although it is of the utmost importance that the United Nations system as a whole continue to address the root causes of conflict affecting children - such as, inter alia, poverty, the lack of development and the lack of good governance - we believe that the Security Council should remain focused on a rights- based approach. That means the full implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children and armed conflict, as set out in resolution 1612 (2005). Germany will remain engaged on the issue of children and armed conflict within the Security Council and with like-minded partners beyond.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In our View, the Security Council should consider ways and means of imposing targeted measures against the main perpetrators. That should also imply the referral of serious violations to the International Criminal Court in cases where national systems fail to provide adequate protection for children in armed conflict. Thirdly and finally, more attention should be paid by the Security Council to the mainstreaming of the issue of children and armed conflict in United Nations peacekeeping and political missions alike, for instance through child protection advisers and enhanced cooperation with the relevant United Nations actors, such as UNICEF, the United Nations Development Programme, the Office of the United Nations High commissioner for Refugees and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In our View, such a discussion should take up the following three points. First, we should address all aspects related to grave Violations against children in armed conflict, including the issue of sexual Violence against children. That issue deserves our undivided attention. Perpetrators should be included in the annexes of the Secretary-General's reports. In that context, we welcome the recent adoption of resolution 1820 (2008) on sexual Violence in situations of armed conflict. Secondly, we must speak in clear language with parties to conflicts that keep appearing on the lists of perpetrators and with those parties that have chosen to ignore persistent calls to cease their illegal practices with regard to children in armed conflict.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Progress so far shows that the mechanism is working well. Some parties to conflict listed in the annexes of the Secretary-General's reports have shown increased consideration of the issue. Some have even adopted action plans commensurate with the United Nations recommendations pertaining to the use of child soldiers and illegal recruiting practices. What is more, the monitoring and reporting mechanism also provides Member States with ample information and evidence of grave Violations in the six major categories of violations against children, while focusing on the illegal recruitment and use of children as child soldiers. However, important challenges remain. We believe that the Security Council should seriously start to discuss ways to take the issue of children and armed conflict forward.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In the context of conflict prevention and post-conflict rehabilitation, Germany finances and implements a number of projects to counter the recruitment of child soldiers and to promote their reintegration into civilian life, for instance in the Sudan and Nepal. We welcome the very significant progress made by the international community on that issue, but at the same time we are acutely aware of the necessity to redouble our efforts and to move the agenda forward. The Security Council has made impressive progress on this issue since it was first put on its agenda, 10 years ago. In particular, the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005) in 2005 is rightfully regarded as a milestone in creating an effective international monitoring and reporting mechanism on the issue of children and armed conflict.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Germany fully aligns itself with the statement delivered this morning by the representative of France on behalf of the European Union. Let me start by commending the Vietnamese presidency of the Security Council for putting the important item of children and armed conflict on the agenda of the Council. I would also like to extend my gratitude to the Secretary-General and to his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict for their dedicated engagement in taking this important issue forward. I would also like to again thank France in its capacity as Chair of the Security Council Working Group. As the Council is aware, the German Government has always attached great importance to the promotion and protection of the rights of children, and in particular to the situation of children affected by armed conflicts.”
2008-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5936Resumption1 (2008) · source
“A key element of the Centre's mandate is the selection and promotion of German civilian personnel for peace operations of the United Nations, the EU and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, as well as other multilateral bodies. Since 2003 the Centre has maintained a national standby roster of about 1,100 experienced and trained experts. Currently, about 110 German civilian experts serve with United Nations peacekeeping and political field missions. Thirdly, we have developed the Federal Agency for Technical Relief, which is currently participating in emergency relief operations and missions in 75 countries around the world. During the last few years, the Agency has become increasingly active in United Nations peacekeeping missions in, inter alia, Sierra Leone and Liberia.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The action plan aims to integrate all available crisis-prevention instruments in a unified policy approach for more effective crisis prevention on the national and international levels. We are developing three key instruments within that framework. First, we are striving to enhance our police capacity for international missions in the framework of the Civilian Headline Goal of the EU's civil crisis management and on the national level. Currently, Germany employs 248 police personnel in international police missions. Germany is also providing training for police officers at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre in Accra. Secondly, we established the Centre for International Peace Operations, which aims to enhance Germany's civilian crisis prevention and peacekeeping capacities.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Our endeavours within and outside the United Nations system should be guided not by principled debate but by the capacity to deliver on the ground. The United Nations system needs to increase coherence in its approach and rapidity in its responses, on the political as well as on the operational level. Those are the foundations for a leading coordinating role in international efforts in peacekeeping and early post-conflict activities. Germany would welcome a broad discussion of possible concrete mechanisms and different options to that end. In 2004, the Federal Government adopted the action plan entitled "Civilian crisis prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding".”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Building up local capacities must be a central and integral part of our efforts, as we believe that early national ownership of the peacebuilding process is indispensable to achieve positive and lasting results. The United Nations has also gained increasing experience in building partnerships in concrete operations with regional organizations like the EU, the African Union and the NATO alliance. Germany supports a cooperative approach that combines the value added of each and every actor. In our coordination efforts, we should realistically assess the capacities of the different institutions and actors. We should pragmatically join forces in a spirit of constructive cooperation and coordination, rather than competition.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Through the establishment of integrated and multidimensional missions, United Nations peacekeeping operations have started to address key issues of immediate post- conflict situations. In that context, Germany welcomes the new principles and guidelines document distributed by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, which duly reflects the multidimensional character of today's peacekeeping operations. Germany would also like to underscore its continued support for the Peacebuilding Commission. It has developed innovative participatory working methods, and it is also beginning to build up unique experience in the area of post-conflict stabilization in its country-specific formats. We should like to underscore respect for the principle of ownership by the partner country.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“That is why the international community has to build up expertise and capacities in a wide range of areas in order to respond adequately to the various challenges. We welcome initiatives at the international level, within the EU and by Member States to strengthen those critical capabilities and provide civilian tools for post-conflict stabilization. We should strive to improve the exchange of information and, wherever possible, to define common criteria and norms - for instance in the field of recruitment, as well as deployment. The United Nations is the main global actor in the international peace architecture and therefore must play a leading role. The groundbreaking Brahimi report (S/2000/809) led to substantial improvements in the functioning of the overall system.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Political mediation efforts and military peacekeeping operations alone are not enough to achieve lasting stabilization; rather, the root causes of conflicts need to be addressed at the earliest possible stage, in a pragmatic and step-by-step approach. In concrete terms, the military side of peacekeeping needs to be more and better complemented by civilian capacities geared towards a set of priority goals - inter alia, in the fields of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration, security sector reform, the rule of law and justice, as well as quick-impact projects, opening up clear perspectives of a peace dividend for the population. There is no one-size-fits-all approach to post- conflict stabilization. On the contrary, specific answers and strategies have to be identified, targeting the root causes of each individual conflict.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“First of all, we would like to commend the United Kingdom for convening this timely and useful debate on enhancing the international community's ability to respond to the challenges of peacebuilding in the immediate post- conflict phase. The United Nations and regional organizations, as well as individual Member States, have to address the challenges of immediate post-conflict situations in their complex and multifaceted nature. Germany stresses the increasing role and capacities of the European Union (EU) in that field and associates itself the statement of the EU Presidency today. In order to achieve lasting peace and take the first steps in reconstruction, we need to rebalance our approach to immediate post-conflict interventions.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source