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Mayr-Harting

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first: 2008-12-09
most recent: 2015-10-08
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“President, for the splendid cooperation it has shown to the European Union and its delegation here in New York over the past four years.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“It can make a very significant contribution to ensuring peace and stability throughout the electoral process and thus supporting a peaceful political transition. I would like to express the European Union's appreciation for MINUSTAH's important contribution to stabilizing security and consolidating democracy and the rule of law in Haiti. We remain committed to supporting the efforts of the Haitian authorities, the United Nations and the international community to ensure a better future for all the people of Haiti. Since this is the last time I will address the Security Council in my capacity as Head of the Delegation ofthe European Union, I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Council through you, Mr.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We have also deployed, as we did during the 2010 elections, an election observation mission of about 80 people. Together with the Club of Madrid, the European Union has also been conducting a programme of discussion and advice, aimed at a large number of institutional actors and representatives of civil society. The security situation remains delicate. The European Union believes it is essential to ensure a more stable and inclusive political climate. The role of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) remains absolutely crucial. The European Union believes that MINUSTAH's presence and its active participation, in particular, in securing the upcoming elections in October and December is essential.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The European Union welcomes the start of the electoral process, which represents a fundamental step in the right direction, despite the violent incidents and irregularities that occurred during the first stage of the elections on 9 August. The process of restoring the country's democratic institutions should continue in an atmosphere of peace, inclusiveness, transparency and equality, and it is essential to ensure that that is what will prevail during the next phase of the elections, in order to improve the whole process and avoid the violence and irregularities of the first. The European Union has made a substantial contribution to this process through a grant of â‚¬5 million to the election fund managed by the United Nations Development Programme.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The European Union and the Government of Haiti will continue to cooperate in order to improve the country's financial capacity to promote administrative reform, better budget management, a strengthened State and governance and support for the implementation of national policies in the areas of education, food security and infrastructure and urban development. Together, we are preparing a joint humanitarian development framework. The European Union remains open to conducting a dialogue with the relevant United Nations humanitarian agencies in order to discuss concrete opportunities for cooperation. Haiti cannot afford any major new political or security crises and must ensure that the progress it makes cannot be reversed.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“As a result, the EU has decided to maintain its humanitarian response programme again in Haiti this year, with â‚¬11.6 million committed to meeting the needs of persons still displaced, helping to keep the cholera epidemic under control and assisting in a sustainable manner the victims of food insecurity in the rural population. The European Union also supports the 2015-2016 transitional appeal recently launched by the Haitian authorities and the United Nations, which puts resilience at the heart of its strategy. The European Union and Government of Haiti signed a national indicative programme of assistance for the period from 2014 to 2020 amounting to â‚¬420 million, a testament to the European Union's continued commitment to supporting the Government in its strategy for development and socioeconomic recovery.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The efforts of all to ensure stability and security remain paramount. The EU remains a faithful partner of the Republic of Haiti and is determined to act in unison with the other partners to support the country in the current delicate phase. After the 2010 earthquake, the EU stepped up its efforts to support the reconstruction and consolidation of the country, particularly of its infrastructure, administration and economy. We welcome the continued decline in the number of internally displaced persons still living in camps, but grave humanitarian needs still persist.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“It is an honour to take the floor on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. I thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2015/667) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her briefing. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Haiti for his statement. Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania, candidate countries, endorse this statement. Haiti is committed to a delicate process of democratic renewal, which is a precondition for the success of the huge development efforts made by the country in recent years, especially since the disastrous earthquake in 2010. The country is seeking to consolidate its as yet fragile gains in democracy. Grave social and economic inequalities persist.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, let me say that the European Union will work with, and render support to, the National Unity Government during this difficult transformation period, and will stand at its side while further promoting an inclusive dialogue on reconciliation and political participation. Lasting peace can come only with the constructive engagement of all neighbouring countries. The European Union will work with the leading members of the international community to support that outcome. UNAMA's role in promoting peace and security for all Afghans will be a vital one, and we reiterate its importance.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“We therefore support all efforts to maintain and improve such regional relations. So far, credit must go to President Ghani and other leaders in the region for their endeavours to reach out to each other. Regional connectivity and improved economic cooperation can provide an important basis for stability and prosperity. The full implementation of the Afghanistan and Pakistan trade and transit agreement and other agreements can play a valuable role in stimulating economic activity. We continue to support the Heart of Asia Process and other processes that are owned by the countries in the region. We look forward to the concerted efforts of the main stakeholders to show leadership and invest both political and financial resources to that end.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“We welcome the launching of Afghanistan's national action plan on resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, for the period 2015-2022. We fully support the National Unity Government in that endeavour, and we have put in place a special support programme for the implementation of those efforts. We must protect the gains made by Afghan women since the fall of the Taliban regime, as their active involvement in rebuilding the State remains crucial. It is also our wish, with a view towards strengthening women's empowerment in all sectors of society, to see women actively involved in negotiations on the future of their country. We believe that increased regional economic cooperation, in particular the development of intra-regional trade and infrastructure, will provide benefits to all of the countries in the region.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“The European Union is confident that the National Unity Government will prevail in the struggle, backed by all the support that we can collectively muster. The initiation of an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process remains the key objective. Earlier this year, we encouraged direct meetings between the Government of Afghanistan and representatives of the Taliban. We now face a deadlock owing to the continuous insurgency attacks. We call on all countries, especially on Afghanistan's neighbours, to support an inclusive settlement that eschews oppressive violence inflicted on so many Afghans, disavows any link with terrorism or terrorist groups and respects human rights, in particular the rights of women.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“On that path, the Brussels conference can send a strong signal of hope, confidence and change. The Secretary-General's report highlights the sustained conflict, which has grown both in intensity and geographic scope. It recalls the continued and utter disregard on the part of the Taliban and other insurgent groups for Afghan lives. We need to be clear: the insurgency continues to plan and target attacks against Afghan civilians. The European Union condemns the insurgent groups that continue to directly attack civilians, democratic institutions and civil society, causing record numbers ofcasualties. It is also vital that humanitarian aid agencies and aid workers be allowed unhindered access to the most vulnerable affected population, in line with basic humanitarian principles.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Continuous insecurity threatens the progress made in stabilizing the country. It is all the more urgent that the Government of Afghanistan, with the support of the international community and all regional stakeholders, provide a secure and stable environment. We remain committed to Afghanistan. It is crucial that the Afghan people be able to regain confidence in the future, especially through the urgent implementation of reforms aimed at creating economic opportunities. I am honoured to announce that the European Union accepts the invitation by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to co-host the next ministerial conference in Brussels. It takes Afghan leadership, along with continued international solidarity and support, to make this effort a success and to advance the long-term objective of Afghan self-reliance.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“The new self-reliance-oriented mutual accountability framework provides important benchmarks and timelines for deliverables in key priority areas. It is particularly encouraging to see that the new framework includes indicators with regard to human rights, and in particular the rights of women and children, as well as indicators with regard to the continued development of accountable institutions and electoral reforms. With regard to the latter, the European Union welcomes the progress made by the Special Electoral Reform Commission, which has presented its initial recommendations. The capacity of Afghan institutions to deliver results that reach its citizens will make the difference. The past months have seen a new spike in the exodus of refugees and migrants from Afghanistan, many of them well educated.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Haysom, for his briefing and assure him of our continued full support for his mission. I would also like to thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement and for the very good cooperation we have had over the years. We look forward to working with him closely in his new capacity. I would like to reiterate the European Union's full support for the continued important role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and all the United Nations agencies working to support the Afghan people and to coordinate the assistance provided by the international community. The role of the United Nations in facilitating consensus and support for the National Unity Government's reform agenda has been particularly helpful when preparing the senior officials meeting held in Kabul on 5 September.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“AS this is the first time that I address the Security Council this month, I want to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your country on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month. (spoke in English) I have the honour to speak on behalf ofthe European Union and its member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. Ithank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2015/684) on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Afghanistan, Mr.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“These risks and vulnerabilities equally require the involvement of all actors and concerned stakeholders. The European Union remains a strong advocate of effective multilateralism and is committed to helping SIDS overcome their vulnerabilities and challenges.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Moreover, the European Union is cooperating with a number of SIDS in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing by promoting measures to prevent, deter and eliminate those phenomena, strengthening legal frameworks and fisheries management plans, and promoting improved fisheries management and the sustainable management offishing resources. The European Union has concluded sustainable fisheries partnership agreements with seven SIDS and has renewed or reinforced cooperation in this area in the Pacific Ocean. We plan to extend existing programmes to West Africa, benefiting SIDS there. In conclusion, all of the aforementioned security risks and vulnerabilities are interrelated, which constitutes in itself an additional threat to stability and must be addressed in a comprehensive and collaborative way.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In order to support the region's efforts to increase security, governance and the rule of law, the European Union adopted in July 2014 a comprehensive citizen security strategy for the Caribbean and Central America. The action plan for the strategy, adopted on 8 June, focuses on building international cooperation and a shared political agenda for citizen security, strengthening the ability of Governments to deliver quality public services in the area of security through capacity-building. Security and the economic development of SIDS are also impacted by the illicit exploitation of natural resources, in particular fisheries. It remains crucial to implement existing international commitments that strengthen oceans governance rules, notably in the context of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The New Zealand presidency has rightly pointed out in its concept note (S/2015/543, annex) that SIDS are also affected by piracy and the trafficking of drugs, small arms and persons. Law enforcement agencies within SIDS often lack the capabilities and resources needed to address those challenges and the corruption that drives, enables and perpetuates criminality. Crime and security are a joint priority area of cooperation between the European Union and the Caribbean region that constitutes a successful area of partnership in the Indian Ocean. We closely cooperate with the Caribbean nations in the fight against drug trafficking and international criminal networks.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Shrinking natural resources may exacerbate tensions and potentially lead to conflict and, in turn, to displacement. It is in this context that the European Union and SIDS will continue to work towards the shared objective of addressing climate change at the global level. The moment to act ambitiously is now. We need to get a universal, fair, ambitious and balanced legally binding international climate agreement in Paris later this year. An agreement that ensures that the world remains on track to keep global warming below 2Â°C is fundamental in order to limit the risks predicted by science, of which SIDS would be - or I should say already are - the first victims. We would also welcome an update of the Secretary-General's 2009 report on climate change and its possible security implications (A/64/350).”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The European Union is thus reorienting its support to make resilience a priority in cooperation with those countries most vulnerable to natural disasters, and will work with SIDS to better integrate risk management and resilience into their policies and strategies. We must continue our efforts to avoid the negative impact of climate change, which is not only threatening the survival of some SIDS, but is also challenging their access to key resources, such as water or fisheries. The recentthe Arria Formula meeting ofthe Security Council, initiated by Spain, on the role of climate change as a threat multiplier for global security acknowledged that climate change triggers humanitarian crises, as well as political and economic instability and climate-induced migration.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In helping implement the Pathway, the international community, including through the strong partnership between the European Union and SIDS, will continue to deliver on the promise of sustainable development through an integrated, balanced and rights-based approach. Many SIDS continue to be dramatically affected by natural and other disasters, leading to loss of life and livelihoods and significant economic, social and environmental costs. Most recently, Cyclone Pam showed us the dramatic impact of a natural disaster on development and human security, in particular when combined with remoteness and geographical specificities. The Sendai Framework firmly anchors risk management as a key element of sustainable development and takes into account SIDS' vulnerabilities.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The unique and particular vulnerabilities of SIDS have been consistently acknowledged by the international community, most recently at the third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, held in Samoa last September, to which the previous speaker just referred. It is clear that the vulnerabilities arising from small size and remoteness, weak capacity and exposure to natural disasters can have an impact on stability and in some cases pose security challenges. The SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action (Samoa Pathway), agreed in Samoa last year, acknowledges SIDS' unique and particular vulnerabilities while offering many tools to address them.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“We welcome the participation of so many high- ranking dignitaries from Member States: the President of Kiribati, Ministers, the Prime Minister ofAruba, the Premier of Niue and their respective statements. We welcome, as I said earlier, the initiative by New Zealand to convene this meeting. The security challenges facing SIDS demonstrate the complex interlinkages between stability, security and global challenges. Our discussion should consider both independent States and those overseas territories administered by other States, including some EU member States, which face a common set of problems.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania, the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, and New Zealand for having organized this very important debate. We thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. We would also like to acknowledge the important contributions by the Prime Ministers of Samoa and Jamaica and the Minister of Finance of Seychelles in sharing their perspectives on the peace and security challenges faced by small island developing States (SIDS).”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“For the time being, the provisions of the Joint Plan of Action agreed in Geneva in 2013 have been extended for a further six months, to cover the period until the International Atomic Energy Agency has verified that Iran has carried out its commitments. The High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy will continue her supporting and coordinating role during the entire implementation phase of the Plan of Action. The High Representative hopes and expects that this positive development will open the door to a steady improvement in relations between the European Union, its member States and Iran, as well as improved Iranian regional and international relations, and that it will constitute the basis of a more stable and secure region in the longer term. It is essential that this opportunity be seized by all.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“The European Union will also endorse the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and commits to abiding by its terms and to follow the agreed implementation plan." In effect, European Union actions and commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action related to the lifting sanctions will be carried out in accordance with the timeline and modalities specified in the Plan. As stipulated in the Plan, the termination of the implementation of economic and financial sanctions would come into effect once the International Atomic Energy Agency has verified that Iran has implemented all of its nuclear-related commitments.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“Together with the conclusion to be made by the International Atomic Energy Agency in that regard, the full implementation by Iran of its commitments under the Plan of Action will contribute to building confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme. "It will be necessary for all sides to work now towards implementing the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The resolution adopted today by the Security Council is a key element in this process. As agreed in Vienna, the European Union will endorse the resolution in conclusions of the Foreign Affairs Council, which is in session as we speak.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“It is to the credit of all those who participated that we stayed committed to reaching a mutually beneficial deal. The fact that the self- imposed deadline was overrun several times bears witness to the shared view that a quality agreement was vastly superior to a quick one. "The agreement is good, durable and verifiable. Iran has agreed to make changes to its nuclear programme. The International Atomic Energy Agency will have the access it needs to determine when Iran has completed those actions and to detect any future violation of the agreement. Iran will receive phased sanctions-lifting in return. The Plan of Action annexes set out in detail what is required by all sides, providing clarity to facilitate the implementation of the agreement.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“A key milestone in that process was the interim Geneva agreement of 2013, the smooth implementation of which provided the time and space necessary for the complex negotiation process that followed. This resulted in the Lausanne agreement in April 2015, which set the parameters for the final deal. "The E-3/EU+3 format was especially effective. We feel that the European Union, in particular through the High Representative, was able to play a crucial facilitation role. Throughout the whole process, the EU was the facilitator, moderator and, in the final stages, penholder for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action text and its annexes. It is hard to imagine another actor that could have done this. A key element of success was maintaining the unity of the group and focus on a shared goal.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“"The agreement, once implemented, marks a conclusion to the long-running diplomatic efforts to reach a comprehensive, long-lasting and peaceful solution to the Iranian nuclear issue that will provide the necessary assurances on the exclusively peaceful nature ofIran's nuclear programme, on the one hand, and the lifting of sanctions, on the other. As such, it represents a significant achievement and a tribute to the merits of patient diplomacy on all sides. "It is appropriate that the deal was struck in Vienna, where all this began 12 years ago, when the International Atomic Energy Agency started to look into possible undeclared Iranian nuclear activities. Since then, there have been many months and years of at times difficult negotiations.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: The High Representative of the European Union (EU) for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Ms. Federica Mogherini, has asked me to convey the following message to the Security Council: "The agreement reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015 between Iran and China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, with the support of the High Representative of the Union for Foreign and Security Policy, on a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is historic in nature.”
2015-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7488 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, the legitimate aspirations ofAfghans for greater prosperity and stability in Afghanistan cannot be beholden to the whims of insurgent groups. The EU will work with and support the National Unity Government in establishing a reform programme that addresses the critical issues that continue to be barriers to progress in Afghanistan. This remains a situation in which the United Nations will continue to be vitally important in supporting the Government's plans, and I reiterate the European Union's ongoing support for the role of UNAMA.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“The upcoming senior officials' meeting in Kabul will provide a clear opportunity for the Government to substantiate and prioritize the vision that President Ghani Ahmadzai outlined in London, generating a specific programme for reform set out in a refreshed TMAF with which all Afghans can identify. That Framework can be the basis for the continued exceptional levels of assistance provided by the international community, including the European Union and its member States. The European Union encourages Afghanistan to continue the active engagement with its regional partners shown during the past three months, given that regional cooperation is a driver of stability and prosperity not only for Afghanistan but also for the region at large.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Those measures are Vital for the political and economic stability that Afghanistan needs in order to make progress in addressing long- standing societal issues. They include the prevalence of corruption and the threats posed by drugs and organized crime, the lack of the rule of law, as exemplified by the dysfunctionality of the justice system, and the continued shame of the mistreatment of women and children. The European Union calls for those issues to serve as the basis for a refreshed Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework (TMAF), to which both the Government and the international community committed at the London Conference.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“The vision for reform set out by the National Unity Government in its "Realizing self-reliance" paper at the London Conference in December 2014 offers a comprehensive programme that the European Union is pleased to endorse and support. The European Union welcomes the near-completion of the formation of the National Unity Government, which must now urgently develop a prioritized plan for undertaking the critical reforms that Afghanistan needs in order to consolidate the progress made to date and provide a foundation for future gains. In particular, the Government must look at immediate measures that can increase economic confidence, generate revenue and enable the Special Commission on Electoral Reform to really begin its work, which is to study how the current electoral system can be reformed.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“The Secretary-General's report highlights the continued callous disregard by the Taliban and other insurgent groups for Afghan lives, of which the tragic and dramatic events of this day are only the most recent horrendous example. Despite empty protestations to the contrary, the insurgency continues to plan and target attacks against Afghan civilians. That has unfortunately led to record numbers of Afghan civilians being killed. The European Union continues to support the initiation of an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process. But it must be a peace that leads to a cessation of violence, as well as ending any links with terrorism and, importantly, respecting the rights of Afghans set out in the Constitution, notably the rights of women and girls.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Afghanistan and to the families of the Victims. I would also like to reiterate the European Union's full support for the continuing role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and all United Nations agencies in supporting the Afghan people and coordinating the international community's assistance. The role of the United Nations in helping the National Unity Government to implement its priorities remains vitally important, not least by ensuring that Afghans across the country are able to benefit from the Government's programmes and the international assistance to them.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine and Armenia, align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2015/422) and Special Representative Haysom for his briefing. I would also like to assure Mr. Haysom of our continued strong support for his important mission, and to thank Ambassador Tanin for his statement. At the outset, let me reiterate how strongly we condemn today's horrendous terrorist attack in Kabul.”
2015-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7467 (2015) · source
“This year, we plan to launch a specific call for proposals from civil society organizations on future projects on children associated with armed forces and groups as well as children impacted by Violence. The European Union and its member States also continue to support the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zerrougui and UNICEF. We welcome the progress achieved so far and hope for a successful conclusion in 2016. The tenth anniversary of the adoption of ground- breaking resolution 1612 (2005) in July this year should provide a new impetus to the United Nations and its States Members to give the protection of children affected by armed conflict the highest priority and to ensure that everything is being done to provide children with better prospects for their future.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“We are mainstreaming the issue of children affected by armed conflict in our Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operations. This year, the Union is again organizing specific training on children and armed conflict for its staff and that of its member States. Predeployment child protection training modules for civilian and military personnel have also been finalized and are taught in the context of preparations for deployment of European Union and third-country personnel as part of the various civilian stabilization missions. The successful reintegration of children back into society is a matter of primary concern for achieving sustainable peace and development. That is the reason that we are funding reintegration measures for released child soldiers, for example in South Sudan.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“A high number of the parties have been listed for at least five years, and are therefore considered persistent perpetrators. Fighting impunity needs to be part and parcel of our actions and, whereas the primary responsibility lies with States, the International Criminal Court has an essential role to play in this regard. Furthermore, the inclusion of child protection provisions in the mandates of peace operations and mandatory predeployment training on child protection for all United Nations troops and police contingents are crucial measures to ensure the effective protection of children on the ground. In that context, the European Union is strengthening its capacity on child protection both at its headquarters and at operational level.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Many of the abductions are committed by non-State armed actors, which also make up the vast majority of listed parties. During the last open debate in March (see S/PV.7414), under the French presidency, we discussed possible measures to effectively address this phenomenon. We are grateful for the non-paper circulated by France that compiles a summary of the proposals presented during that debate. We believe that many of those proposals merit concrete follow-up. Unconditional access for the United Nations to non-State armed actors is essential for the adoption of action plans to end and prevent violations and, more important, for steps towards their effective implementation. In order to prevent future violations, it is Vital to hold those responsible accountable.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“We hope that in consequence this will lead to the conclusion of action plans with listed parties that commit abductions. We strongly condemn abductions of children and call on all parties to release all abducted children immediately. In several cases, extremist groups have abducted school children to punish them for attending school. That serves to remind us of the importance of education not only for children's development, but also as a powerful tool to contribute to the prevention of violent extremism and of conflict. Consequently, more has to be done to better protect schools from attack and to deter the military use thereof in accordance with international law. We welcome the Council's commitment, stated inter alia in resolution 2143 (2014), for enhanced monitoring of, and reporting on, the military use of schools.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“The "increase in the frequency and scale of abductions", as noted in paragraph 8 of the Secretary- General's report, is alarming. In View of that increase, but also in view of the fact that abductions are one of the six grave violations that are being reported on under the monitoring and reporting mechanism, it is only logical to add abduction as a fifth trigger that leads to listing in the annexes of the Secretary-General's report. In many cases abductions are a precursor of other violations, such as recruitment and use of sexual violence. We therefore very much welcome today's unanimous adoption of resolution 2225 (2015), which that adds abduction as a trigger, and we are grateful for Malaysia's leadership in that regard.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“In his new annual report to the Council (S/2015/409), the Secretary- General speaks of "unprecedented challenges in 2014 with regard to the protection of tens of millions of children growing up in situations affected by conflict" (S/2015/409, para. 5). Protracted armed conflicts and current crises affect far too many children around the world, keeping them away from school and exposing them to the risk of recruitment and use as soldiers. Atrocities against children that have made headlines, including Boko Haram's abduction of hundreds of women and girls in Chibok and the abductions in Syria and Iraq committed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, serve to remind us ofthe special vulnerabilities and needs of girls in this context.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. The candidate countries the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Albania; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Armenia, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, align themselves with this statement. I want to begin by warmly thanking in particular Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zerrougui, whom we strongly support. We also want to thank the Malaysian presidency of the Security Council for organizing this important debate. The year 2014 has frequently been cited as the worst year for children affected by armed conflict.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“It is an integral part of the international strategy and operational framework to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and is funded by the European Union. We welcome the fact that iARMS is being used by law enforcement agencies in more and more States, and that it has already recorded its first operational success. In conclusion, we are confident that the Security Council will continue to pay special attention to small arms and light weapons issues in its agenda, and call on all States to do their utmost to contribute to the fight against this scourge. We will continue to play our part in this common endeavour.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source