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Mayr-Harting

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“It seeks to provide new insights into the diversion patterns. It is thus also very relevant for the work of the Security Council sanctions groups and a number of United Nations missions, and can make a contribution to making the implementation of arms embargoes more effective. The iTRACE project also specifically aims to support the implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty by assisting national export-control authorities in detecting relevant diversion activities. We also wish to echo the Secretary-General's call that States should make full use of INTERPOL's Illicit Arms Records and Tracing Management System (iARMS), which provides a common global platform for facilitating information exchange and investigative cooperation.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“In that context, we believe that the international community still lacks vital monitoring and diagnostic capacity, so that, in many cases, we do not have sufficient information to formulate effective policies against the diversion, illicit spread and trafficking in small arms and light weapons. To provide such information, the European Union is funding the iTRACE project, which is providing verified, on-the-ground data on illicit trade routes of diverted and trafficked conventional weapons and their ammunition. The project combines an extensive programme of field investigations in today's armed conflicts, especially in Africa and the Middle East, and documents identified illicit weapons in sight site with a global, public access weapon-tracking database on individual and diverted or trafficked weapons.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“We support the view that it is necessary to integrate small arms and light-weapons-related issues into the planning and when drafting or updating the mandates of United Nations operations. The European Union Foreign Affairs Council has also underlined the importance of including these issues in the planning of future EU civilian and military Common Security and Defence Policy missions. The diversion of small arms and light weapons remains a tremendous problem in many parts of the world. Poor weapon-security and management, leading to leakages of such weapons to the illicit market, is another area of great concern to us.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“We therefore warmly welcome the signatures and ratifications deposited from all regions so far and call on all States that have not yet done so to become signatories and State parties to the Treaty. All member States of the European Union are signatories of the Treaty, and so far 26 of the 28 member States have ratified it. The remaining ratifications are expected shortly. The European Union assists a number of third countries in strengthening their arms-transfer controls system in line with the requirements of the Treaty. The European Union also remains committed to providing, upon request, further assistance to countries that have identified their needs in their national systems in keeping with the obligations of the Arms Trade Treaty.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“New mobile and flexible technologies may offer solutions to effectively secure these weapons in instances when the risk of diversion is at the highest. The European Union will support such initiatives on the use of such new technologies in order to concretely demonstrate their potential. It may remain essential to fully integrate the gender perspective into all efforts at preventing and combating the risk of the misuse, diversion and illicit circulation of these weapons, so that the gender aspects of armed violence are adequately addressed. They also require the full and active participation of men and women. We firmly believe that the Arms Trade Treaty, when effectively and widely implemented, will make a major contribution to more responsible and more transparent international arms transfers.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“In order to effectively combat diversion and illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons, marking, tracing and systematic and appropriate record-keeping are essential. Weapons need to be marked upon production; import and existing stocks should also be marked. The secure and effective management of stockpiles is also central to curb the illicit spread of these weapons, including the destruction of surplus. The European Union regularly offers assistance to improve the physical security and stockpile management of these weapons. Limited such infrastructure leaves countries especially vulnerable to the diversion of these weapons when these are stored in small armouries in remote locations, including in volatile border regions, and during transfer.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Among other things, we will continue to call for the inclusion of ammunition as part of a comprehensive approach to the control of small arms and light weapons. Small arms and light weapons can be operated and misused only if ammunition is available. Effective controls therefore also need to include significant efforts to regulate and control ammunition. The relevant provisions of the United Nations Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trade in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition and the Arms Trade Treaty are steps in the right direction, but further measures are required by the international community to deal with the issue of ammunition.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“The European Union strategy to combat the illicit accumulation and trafficking of these weapons and their ammunition seeks to ensure that the EU's security policy and its development policy are consistent, and to fully exploit the means available to it at multilateral and regional levels to develop a comprehensive and coherent approach that harnesses all forms of leverage at our disposal. It is based on the recognition that human security and human development are interdependent and cover preventive and reactive measures. Many issues are of key concern to us - many have been singled out by Lithuania's concept note and the Secretary-General's report. I wouldjust like to mention a few of them.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“The wide range of the humanitarian and socioeconomic consequences of illicit Small arms and light weapons and the serious threat that they pose to peace, safety, security, stability and sustainable development at the individual, local, national, regional and international levels require a comprehensive and multidimensional approach. Resolution 2117 (2013) represented a major step forward in international cooperation on the control of these weapons by bringing together a wide range of tools and actions for the Security Council, Member States, United Nations entities and intergovernmental, regional and subregional organizations to use in order to prevent and combat the illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of these weapons.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“The many times the Security Council has expressed its concerns over the threat to peace and security arising from the illicit transfer, destabilizing accumulation and misuse of small arms and light weapons since 2013 illustrate the scope of this challenge. It also reflects the conviction that a specific focus on adequate control of small arms and light weapons is required if we want to effectively tackle conflict and post-conflict settings. We therefore strongly support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the wide-ranging impact of the illicit circulation and the misuse of these weapons needs to be consistently addressed by the Security Council when considering geographic and thematic issues on its agenda.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“We also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive biennial report to the Security Council on small arms and light weapons (S/2015/289), and in particular for the 14 pertinent recommendations for consideration by the Council. We very much welcomed the adoption of resolution 2117 (2013). Small arms and light weapons are still the most frequently used weapons in the majority of recent armed conflicts. The consequences of the illicit spread, widespread availability and trafficking in these arms and ammunition remain a highly disturbing and lasting problem, and thus a major challenge for the international community.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (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 Herzegovia; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. We wish to thank you, Madam President, for convening this important open debate, for continuing Australia's pioneering work on small arms and light weapons in the Security Council in 2013 and for your excellent concept note (S/2015/306, annex).”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Bosnia and Herzegovina's tangible progress on the comprehensive reform path is in the best interest of the country, the region and the European Union itself.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“Therefore, I would like to take this opportunity to invite the Security Council to urge the leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina to respond to its citizens' demands, maintain positive momentum by delivering on its commitments to reforms, including those relating to the implementation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement, to look beyond persistent political divisions and to finally and decisively move the country forward on its reform agenda towards stability and prosperity for all its citizens as it advances on the path to the European Union. The people of Bosnia and Herzegovina deserve progress, prosperity and prospects for a better future. The European Union stands ready to help and assist the country to fulfil this Vision and encourages all the stakeholders in the country and the region to provide their share of support.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“The European Union will continue to provide the necessary support and assistance for promoting the country's stability, reforms, development and European integration process. A new energy and spirit are evident. They must be sustained and further strengthened to take on the deep- rooted divisions and challenges that remain, including the need for significant improvement of the efficiency and functionality of the country's institutions in general, to ensure the sustainability and continuity of democratic reforms that have been in place since 1995, and to develop capacities and capabilities required in the context of EU accession, particularly as regards coordination among various levels of Government.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“EUFOR Althea is also ready to play an executive military role to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment under a United Nations mandate. Further, in the context of the overall EU strategy for Bosnia and Herzegovina, we look forward to continuing the discussions with the international community in the appropriate forum on the reconfiguration of the international presence and call on the authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to meet the outstanding objectives and conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. The EU reiterates its unequivocal commitment to the territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a sovereign and united country as well as to Bosnia and Herzegovina's European Union prospects.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“The overall security situation has remained calm and stable, yet stability has not been entrenched. The recent dramatic incident in Zvornik, where a police station was attacked by an individual and a policeman was killed, is an indicator of the persistent risks in the area of public order and security and a reminder of the need for continuous efforts in these areas. In addition, the authorities of Bosnia and Herzegovina need to address the root causes of the socioeconomic difficulties and further improve the capacity of law enforcement agencies. In relation to the foregoing, the EU is ready to keep the EU-led peacekeeping force (EUFOR) Operation Althea focused on capacity-building and training while retaining the capability to contribute to the authorities' deterrence capacity, if the situation so requires.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“Such behaviour undermines trust in the domestic political leadership and questions its intentions and its commitment to the success of the reform process in the country. Since September 2011, the consolidated presence of the European Union in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been fully engaged in supporting the country, including in all EU-related matters. The recently appointed Special Representative of the European Union, who is also our Head of Delegation in Sarajevo, Lars-Gunnar Wigemark, has just arrived there, and will, like his predecessors, continue to provide political guidance on military issues with a local political dimension to the EU Force Commander. The European Union also continues to accompany Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress in the security field.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“Despite the foregoing important positive signs, there is a long way to go in Bosnia and Herzegovina before we can declare unreserved success. Deeply rooted divisions remain and reconciliation is slow. Socioeconomic challenges can be easily manipulated for political purposes. There have been attempts to do so. Divisive and separatist rhetoric remains a cause for serious concern and is highly disruptive of the reforms that Bosnia and Herzegovina has to implement. Statements are made and initiatives are taken for short- termpoliticalpurposes. Misleading and harmfulpolitical visions are offered to the public, often to consolidate power and distract attention from deep socioeconomic challenges and from the political responsibility for the state of the economy.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“This reform agenda should be in line with the EU acquis and will need to focus on Copenhagen criteria: socioeconomic reforms, including rule of law and good governance, and agreed functionality issues, including the EU coordination mechanism. It should also embrace the Compact for Jobs and Growth initiative, of which the Council was informed in May 2014 (see S/PV.7176). Comprehensive efforts towards the implementation of reforms by the leadership of Bosnia and Herzegovina will benefit all citizens of the country, irrespective of their ethnicity or religious affiliation. Meaningful progress in the implementation of reforms will strengthen stability and build strong foundations for future development and prosperity. It will also play a role in further progress on the EU integration path.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“These positive developments are crucial signs of Bosnia and Herzegovina's strong partnership with the European Union and evidence of the country's commitment to the EU path in the context of the renewed EU approach outlined by the Council of the European Union in December 2014. Following the October 2014 general elections, the process of forming State and entity parliaments and Governments has now been concluded. Representatives of the newly formed State and entity-level Governments are now engaging with the European Union and international partners, including with the international financial institutions, towards the development and implementation of the initial reform agenda.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“I have the pleasure to inform the Council that the Stabilization and Association Agreement between the European Union, its member States and Bosnia and Herzegovina will enter into force on 1 June, following the adoption in Sarajevo of the written commitment, which sets out an ambitious framework for a comprehensive reform agenda. We attach strategic importance to the written commitment to reform and progress towards EU membership, which has been adopted by Bosnia and Herzegovina's Presidency, signed by the leaders of the country's political parties and endorsed by the Parliamentary Assembly.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (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 and Albania, as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. Ijoin other speakers in welcoming my good friend High Representative Valentin Inzko back to the Security Council and would like to reassure him of our continued support. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Bosnia and Herzegovina for her statement. The European Union continues to closely follow developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stability and progress in the country are both very important to us.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“We will seek to accelerate the implementation of those resolutions to deliver cross-border and cross-line assistance in order to help those most desperately in need. Finally, the European Union is deeply concerned about the allegations of the use of toxic chemicals in barrel bomb attacks in the Idlib governorate between 16 and 31 March. If these alleged chlorine attacks are substantiated, they would violate the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolutions 2118 (2013) and 2209 (2015), which envisage further measures under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations in case of non-compliance. The international community must ensure that impunity does not prevail.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“As the European Union, we commend the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East for the important work it is doing. We will continue to work together with its Commissioner-General, Pierre Krahenbiihl, and all other partners to help alleviate the suffering of people in the greatest need. We also note with serious concern that humanitarian needs continue to increase, while access is being hampered by an increasing number of constraints. The European Union condemns the Al-Assad regime's continued intransigence on humanitarian access. We reiterate our call on all parties, in particular the Al-Assad regime, to comply with and immediately implement in full the provisions of the relevant resolutions.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“The European Union strongly condemns the escalation of violence by the Al-Assad regime, whose brutal war against its own people, massive human rights violations and systematic obstruction of democratic reforms have heavily contributed to the flourishing ofISIL in Syria. The conditions in the Palestinian refugee camp in Yarmouk have become critical and need to be addressed with the utmost urgency. The ongoing denial of humanitarian access to the refugees living in Yarmouk by the Syrian regime and other belligerents is unacceptable. All sides should cease their hostilities in order to ensure immediate and unconditional humanitarian access to those in need and provide safe passage for all civilians who wish to leave the camp, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“There is an urgent need to revive the political process and advance the prospects for achieving a political transition, based on the Geneva communique and in line with relevant Security Council resolutions. We deplore the ongoing violations and abuses of international humanitarian and human rights law. Perpetrators of such abuses need to be held to account. Justice and accountability should therefore be included in the political process from the outset. We call on all Syrian parties to show clear and concrete commitment to such a political process, and we urge those with influence on the parties - and notably on the Al-Assad regime - to put pressure on them to end all violence and to engage constructively in the process. We also call on all parties to respect their international obligations to ensure the protection of civilians.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“For its part, the European Union is firmly intent on being present and engaged at all stages of such a process. The European Union remains committed to achieving lasting peace, stability and security in Syria, Iraq and the wider region, as well as to countering the threat posed by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). To that end, on 16 March, we adopted conclusions on a detailed regional strategy focusing on these priorities. We reiterate that a lasting solution urgently requires a Syrian-led inclusive political process, and we fully support Special Envoy de Mistura's intention to push for consultations with all the relevant domestic and international actors, with a focus on the contents of the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“The European Union offers its full support to the Secretary-General's newly appointed Special Coordinator for the Middle East Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov. Last week, the Council of the European Union appointed Mr. Fernando Gentilini as EU Special Representative for the Middle East Peace Process. We reiterate our substantial offer to Israelis and Palestinians ofa special privileged partnership with the European Union in the event of peace. The EU remains determined to follow very closely developments on the ground and their broader implications, and remains ready to take further action to preserve the two-State solution. Together, the parties, the neighbouring countries and the wider international community must do all they can to engage finally and decisively on the path of a comprehensive solution to the entire Israeli- Arab conflict.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Basic infrastructure and services must be restored. Pledges made by members of the international community towards the reconstruction of Gaza need to be honoured as a matter of urgency. We continue to call for a fundamental change of the political, security and economic situation in the Gaza Strip, including the end of the closure. The parties must urgently make progress towards a durable ceasefire, based on their agreement in Cairo on 26 August, and reach an agreement that both ends the Gaza closure and addresses Israel's legitimate security concerns. The Palestinian factions should put aside their rivalries in favour of a real national reconciliation, restoring Governmental control by the Palestinian Authority in the Gaza Strip, starting with a re-opening of the crossing points and Civil service reform.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“In that context, it must be recalled that the Arab Peace Initiative - the continued validity of which was confirmed recently by Arab leaders- remains of strategic importance for any future comprehensive peace agreement. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security, including with regard to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, We therefore fully support continued efforts within the Council to find common ground on a draft resolution that would convey an authoritative message to the parties about the framework within which to reach an agreement. We believe that the EU position on final status parameters, as set out in Council conclusions, can provide a basis for rapidly steering such efforts towards consensus. The European Union remains deeply concerned about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“We continue to urge the parties to renew their commitment to the two-State solution, to build trust and to resume meaningful negotiations with the aim of achieving a comprehensive peace agreement. The European Union also reiterates its call upon the Palestinian leadership to use constructively its United Nations status and not to undertake steps that could lead further away from a negotiated solution. The international community must assume its responsibility in facilitating such a resumption of negotiations. The Quartet must redouble its efforts to facilitate a renewed peace process and, in doing so, reach out to all stakeholders, in particular in the region.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“A lasting solution to the conflict must be achieved that would see the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous, sovereign and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition. The present regional context makes the urgency of such a solution even more pressing. Let me point out that, in the interests of time, I shall deliver a shortened version of my statement. I draw the attention of delegations to the full text, which will be circulated. The preservation of the viability of the two-State solution must remain a priority. We are concerned about developments on the ground that could make the prospect of a two-State solution increasingly unattainable. Israel should halt all new settlements in the West Bank.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). 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 Ukraine and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. The European Union position on the Middle East peace process has been clear, consistent and unequivocal for many years and will remain so. The only realistic way to solve the conflict is through an agreement between the parties that ends the occupation that began in 1967, that ends all claims and that fulfils the aspirations of both sides.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“As the preparations for the review will be conducted in parallel with the peacebuilding review and the review of peace operations, we have an opportunity to incorporate a strengthened gender dimension into the United Nations peace and security architecture.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Denis Mukwege, who was awarded the Sakharov Prize by the European Parliament in 2014. The EU continues to support the capacity of civil society and women's organizations as key partners in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The EU has so far committed over â‚¬34 million to protect victims of the Syrian crisis, including for gender-based Violence and child-protection activities. We welcomed the entry into force of the Arms Trade Treaty, which has been signed by all and ratified by almost all member States of the EU. In conclusion, we are looking forward and contributing to this year's high-level review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), including the global study.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“At the end of last year, the European Union adopted a guide to practical actions at the EU level for ending sexual violence in conflict, which includes 36 concrete initiatives, ranging from human rights to conflict prevention and humanitarian aid. We continue to support initiatives to implement resolution 1325 (2000) around the world. Those efforts include support to the programme for women's empowerment included in the Trust Fund for the Central African Republic and aimed at empowering women victims of violence, including through the provision of health services and support to access justice. We are also launching a project in the Democratic Republic of Congo on improving the provision of care to victims of sexual violence and continue to support the work of the Panzi hospital there, headed by Dr.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The empowerment of women and girls and respect for their human rights need to be a part of efforts to counter violent extremism. Let me just say a few words on European Union actions in that regard. The European Union continues to implement its dedicated policy on women and peace and security, including through close cooperation with other international and regional organizations. Let me also point out that 17 of our 28 member States have adopted national action plans on resolution 1325 (2000). The European Union continues to follow up the 2014 Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Call to Action on Protecting Girls and Women in Emergencies.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“We emphasize the significant advancement in international law made by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court as well as non-permanent international criminal tribunals in combating sexual Violence in conflict. We underline the need for rapid and effective investigation and documentation of these crimes, and welcome the increased use of the Justice Rapid Response-UN Women special Justice Experts Roster. The Secretary-General describes the alarming trend of the use of sexual violence by violent extremist groups, including for religious or ethnic persecution, and its integral linkage to their strategic objectives and ideology, including its use to advance recruitment, funding, intelligence gathering, conversion, and the destruction or change of community ties.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The continued collection of timely information and of training remain crucial to efforts to combat sexual Violence, including the detection of early- warning signs. We welcome the contribution of women protection advisers to the implementation of the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements, and continue to support their further deployment, alongside gender advisers, in United Nations missions. Equally, we need measures to ensure the safety of those who face reprisals and intimidation because of their work to help the survivors of sexual violence or report on such crimes. We need to end impunity for sexual violence-related crimes.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“It leads to further forms of gender discrimination and abuse, often as a result of steps taken to cope with sexual violence or the threat thereof. Discrimination against women and girls also restricts the access of survivors to assistance and services and can lead to revictimization. The implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the Beijing Platform are essential elements in addressing conflict-related sexual violence. Women need to meaningfully participate in decisions and policymaking with regard to peace and security, in line with the main objectives of resolution 1325 (2000), including to address the underlying causes for sexual Violence in conflict and ensure adequate protection measures.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“This principle was reaffirmed in the Group of Eight Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. The seventh report submitted to the Security Council regrettably reflects the continuing concerning scope of sexual violence, including recent alarming trends, and its close linkages to ensuring broader peace and security. We therefore underline the need to make full use of the mechanisms and tools created by the Security Council to combat and prevent conflict- related sexual violence. Conflict-related sexual violence is intrinsically linked to broader, multiple and systematic gender- based discrimination. It is facilitated by the absence of women from formal or informal decision-making and of the recognition of their full and equal human rights.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Bangura and of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence, as well as of the UN Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict. We emphasize the importance of the focused recommendations made by the Secretary-General for the thematic and country- specific considerations of the Council. Twenty years ago, the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action drew attention to the widespread and unpunished use of sexual violence in conflict, including the use of systematic rape as a tactic of war and terrorism. It stated that the violations of the human rights of women in situations of armed conflict were violations of the fundamental principles of international human rights law and humanitarian law.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this statement. At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, for her briefing today and for the very important work she is doing. I would also like to express my appreciation for the briefing by Ms. Hamsatu Allamin on behalf of civil society. We welcome the report submitted by the Secretary- General (S/2015/203) and note the updates to the annex of the report. In that regard, we commend the work of Ms.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Looking ahead, this summer will mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), which established the Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. That will be an excellent opportunity to take stock of what has been achieved and what challenges still lie ahead.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“The European Union is working with the International Labour Organization and UNICEF on a project to reintegrate former child combatants in Somalia. We also support the "Geneva Call" project's review and promotion of the implementation of the so-called deeds of commitment for non- State actors. Soon, the European will launch a â‚¬9.3 million call for proposals for conflict prevention and peacebuilding that prioritize actions on child combatants and child victims. In conclusion, I also want to underline our strong support for the United Nations campaign "Children, Not Soldiers", which celebrates its first anniversary this month and which the European Union and its member States have strongly supported from its inception.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“One measure in that regard would be to add abductions as a new trigger for listing. Recent abductions in Nigeria, Iraq and South Sudan are just some examples for the need to act more decisively in that area. We need to give priority to combating sexual and gender-based violence committed against children, including violations committed by non-State armed groups. Finally, we need to ensure effective reintegration in order to prevent re-recruitment by armed groups. The EU and its member States have made considerable strides to address the issue in a comprehensive manner. Let me name just a few recent measures. We have strengthened our capacity on child protection through regular training for our staff, and are currently finalizing our predeployment child protection training module for civilian and military personnel.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“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 that regard. Moreover, we need to better protect schools against attacks and deter their use for military purposes in accordance with international law. We welcome the decision in resolution 2143 (2014) to request enhanced monitoring of and reporting on the military use of schools. We also need to include child protection in military training and standard operating procedures, undertake targeted and operational training of United Nations troop and police contingents and ensure the inclusion of child protection provisions in the mandates of peace operations. We need to address the worrisome pattern of the abduction of children.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“For example, we need to facilitate the adoption of action plans and, more important, work towards their effective implementation. So far, only 12 action plans have been concluded with non-State armed groups. In order to implement them it is essential that Member States allow the United Nations unconditional access to non-State armed groups for the purpose of ending and preventing violations and abuses against children. In addition, child protection provisions, including those relating to the release and reintegration of children, need to be addressed in peace negotiations. Furthermore, we need to ensure accountability. Twenty-five non-State armed groups have been listed for at least five years, and are therefore considered persistent perpetrators.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“As to the second example, in Syria and Iraq, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant/Daesh commits barbaric acts against children, recruiting them into their combat units, forcing them to participate in executions and inflicting various forms of violence and physical and psychological abuse, such as cruel and degrading treatment, sexual violence and rape. (spoke in English) It is the responsibility of us all to ensure that all children are able to attend school and to grow up free from fear and violence, no matter where they live. In that regard, we must not forget the responsibility of States to protect their populations, including children, from atrocity crimes. We need to intensify efforts to address abuses and violations committed by non-State armed groups against children through a series of measures.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source