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Mayr-Harting

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“We appreciate the increased attention given to the role of regional organizations in peacekeeping. In that context, the European Union obviously also welcomed the adoption by the Council of the first-ever presidential statement in which it encouraged both organizations - the United Nations and the European Union - to further strengthen their institutional relations and strategic partnership (S/PRST/2014/4). High Representative Ashton has briefed the Council on numerous occasions, and Under-Secretary-General Ladsous regularly attends informal EU Defence Ministers' meetings. On the ground, there are also many concrete examples that show the close partnership the European Union has with the United Nations.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“The presidential statement (S/PRST/20l4/3) adopted on the occasion of the debate on the protection of civilians (see S/PV.7109) earlier in the year gives further guidance for the consideration of issues pertaining to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Nonetheless, more needs to be done in order to translate the normative process into concrete improvements on the ground. Peacekeeping missions play an important role in peacebuilding and the continued work on the peacekeeping/peacebuilding nexus remains important. We recognize the close links between peace, security, development and gender equality. In that context, we welcome the work on the United Nations policy on transitions, which demonstrates the close links between those different activities, with the aim of producing a positive outcome to post-crisis situations.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Secondly, we strongly believe in the central importance ofthe protection of all civilians, particularly women and children, in armed conflict. That is often decisive for the success and legitimacy of a United Nations peacekeeping operation. We also encourage ongoing efforts to fully implement the resolutions on women and peace and security, including in engaging women in conflict prevention, peacemaking and peacebuilding processes, and its resolutions on children and armed conflict. Integrating a gender and child protection perspective in the training of military, police and civilian staff in peacekeeping operations is equally important. We welcome the United Nations resolve in preventing and combating sexual exploitation and abuse and emphasize the key role senior mission leadership plays in ensuring accountability.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“At the same time, we also need to focus on using existing capabilities in the most effective way possible and on making sure that those capabilities can perform in an optimal way. The European Union and its member States support those modernization efforts. Specifically, we commend the Secretariat's efforts towards the wider use of modern technologies in peacekeeping operations. We have learned that the use of such technology in MONUSCO has already supported a better delivery of its protection mandate and increased the situational awareness of troops on the ground. We encourage the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to further explore opportunities to use modern technology in peacekeeping missions.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Ensuring that peacekeepers are well trained and equipped with the most up to date tools is of essence if mandates are to be delivered with due regard to the safety and security of men and women on the ground. We should ensure that troops benefit from the certified training they need before their deployment to the field. A more robust mandate and the use of new capabilities, such as the Force Intervention Brigade in United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), have demonstrated that peace enforcement where necessary and under defined conditions can support the success and legitimacy of a United Nations operation.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“We would like to once again pay tribute to and express our deep appreciation and respect for those who have lost their lives in the service of the United Nations. We share the view that the peacekeeping agenda requires regular exchanges among all stakeholders, from troop- and police-contributing countries, the Secretariat, the Security Council, to the broader membership of the General Assembly. In that regard, we underline the relevance of resolution 1353 (2001). Important discussions have also taken place earlier in the year in the context of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. The direct involvement of peacekeepers is required in increasingly volatile situations, and they are facing higher risks than ever before.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“In the interests of time, I will give a shortened version of the written text that was prepared for today's meeting; the full version of that text will be circulated in the Chamber. Let me begin by saying that we are grateful for the work done by the Secretariat to innovate and strengthen the capabilities of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Peacekeeping remains the flagship activity of the United Nations and a crucial tool paving the way for longer-term stability and development of countries emerging from a crisis. The important work of all actors in partnership with the United Nations is a tremendous effort that may not always be given due recognition. A few days ago, on 29 May, we celebrated International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting (European Union) (spoke in Russian): I would like to congratulate you personally, Mr. President, as well as the Russian Federation, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. (spoke in English) I would also like to thank our Korean friends and colleagues for their presidency last month. I have the honour to speak on behalfofthe European Union (EU) and its member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Building on the commitments made in resolution 1373 (2001), it calls upon all Member States to take action to prevent terrorists from benefiting directly or indirectly from ransom payments or from political concessions and to work together to secure the safe release of hostages. I would like to conclude my intervention by underscoring that our resolve to defeat terrorism and the proliferation of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons must never weaken or falter. We remain committed to working with the three Committees. Their work must remain a priority for the United Nations and its Member States.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We warmly welcome resolution 2129 (2013), which renews the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). The resolution calls on the Committee and CTED to be more active in countering violent extremism and to focus on prevention in response to the global terrorist threat. Communities, civil society and other partners should be involved in finding solutions. The resolution also highlights the positive role that victims of terrorism and women can play in that process. Finally, it is worth drawing attention to resolution 2133 (2014), which is the first resolution dedicated to the issue of kidnapping for ransom.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In the period of concern, we participated with great interest in a number of events focused on countering the financing of terrorism and preventing terrorist travel, such as the high-level open briefing on 25 April on preventing the misuse of travel documents by terrorists, traveller identification management and document security. That is a crucial issue, in particular as many countries are faced with the growing threat of an increasing flow of international recruits to terrorist organizations, including foreign fighters. Such foreign fighters can pose an acute terrorist threat on their return to their home countries. Sharing information and best practices on detecting those who travel abroad to fight and on preventing them from doing so is vital. We strongly support further work in that area.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Security Council has taken significant steps to further reinforce fair and clear procedures for United Nations sanctions. We commend the Ombudsperson's work and reiterate our support for her unwavering efforts. We reiterate our call upon all Member States to extend their full cooperation to the Office of the Ombudsperson in each and every case. The discussions in the Council in June on the Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee will provide an excellent opportunity to further advance those procedures and to strengthen the effectiveness of the Committee and the work of the Ombudsperson. We welcome the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), in particular the vast array of counter-terrorism efforts and activities.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“In 2013, there were nearly 10,000 terrorist attacks, resulting in more than 18,000 deaths and over 32,000 injuries. Terrorism remains a threat to global peace and security. Resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1373 (2001) are therefore still as pertinent and important as ever. They play a crucial role in our security. That is underscored in the recent report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations system in implementing the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/68/841). We remain committed to the idea that the scourge of terrorism can be overcome only by measures that adhere to the highest human rights standards and are in full compliance with the rule of law. Terrorism needs to be fought as a crime by law and within the law with full respect for fundamental rights.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“A large component of the EU Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Centres of Excellence initiative is devoted to supporting national action plans on resolution 1540 (2004). Universal reporting under the resolution is within reach, and I hope that we will achieve that goal this year. Finally, we support the recommendations that were agreed in the 2013 annual review, including the sharing of effective practices, the development of a living network of points of contact and interaction with civil society and the private sectors, as well as with parliamentarians. We hope that those recommendations can be implemented quickly. The terrorist threat that we face continues to evolve, with more active terrorist groups than before.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“Therefore, it is the duty of all States of the world to fight the threat. The full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) is not simply a legal requirement. It is incumbent upon us all and in all of our interests. We therefore applaud the efforts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), efforts at matchmaking between donors and those that seek support. We will redouble our efforts to play our part in helping partners to implement resolution 1540 (2004). For example, we have adopted an EU Council decision in support of the practical implementation of that resolution and signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs as the implementing agency.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“This year has already seen several events to mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004). Those included a Security Council briefing on 10 April and an open debate on 7 May (see S/PV.7169). We strongly support such initiatives. Outreach is an essential part of our work to raise awareness of the challenge and our response and to garner broad political support. Resolution 1540 (2004) is often viewed through the lens of counter-terrorism, but it is more than that. The proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, as well as their means of delivery, constitutes a threat to international peace and security. The threat of terrorism and the risk that non-State actors may acquire, develop, traffic in or use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery remain high.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · 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, Montenegro and Serbia; 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 thank the President very much for organizing this annual briefing. This is a very important discussion, and it is clearly also important that we find the right sort of language. I am sorry that the preceding speaker was unable to do so in his concluding remarks. Let me start by expressing our appreciation to the Committee Chairs for their extensive updates and summaries of the actions and initiatives that they have taken.”
2014-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7184 (2014) · source
“President, as well as Nigeria, for your leadership in doing so. The issue is highly relevant to the business of this body, especially when it comes to a successful transition and exit for peacekeeping operations and to building and sustaining peace.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“We fully agree with all of those who have already made that point in the course of today's debate.W e also support the activities of the United Nations Group of Friends of SSR, which serves as a very valuable vehicle to facilitate inclusive dialogue, to foster further progress in developing the United Nations comprehensive approach to SSR within the United Nations system and to build synergies among the United nations, the European Union and other international organizations, regional actors and stakeholders, including in particular the African Union. Aside from the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Peacebuilding Commission, SSR should also be regularly placed on the agenda of the Council and be given appropriate consideration in the mandates of peacekeeping operations. We thank you personally, Mr.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Engagement with local non-state actors, the need for dialogue among national authorities, communities and civil society on security-related challenges, as well as effective monitoring by democratic oversight institutions, are also important elements that the report of the Secretary-General also highlights. Special attention should be paid to the participation of women and marginalized groups, including persons with disabilities, minorities and migrants, in planning, leading and implementing security sector reforms. The value of local ownership and the need for coordinated support of different actors and instruments is key.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Security sector reform is politically and institutionally a complex process that may take a generation or more to fully take root. In that regard, we would like to underline the need for preserving the results achieved through appropriate follow up and for ensuring a smooth transition. Thereby, we try to ensure that our short-term engagement as part of the Common Security and Defence Policy is accompanied by long-term measures. We therefore support the Secretary-General in his approach to underline the need for a better balance between service delivery - ensuring people's security and safety - and long-term institution and capacity building.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Our regional focus is, moreover, strengthened through the development of targeted regional strategies, for example in the Sahel or the Horn of Africa, where the European Union tries to support the tackling of security-related challenges in a comprehensive manner, committing all relevant instruments at its disposal. The European Union has worked in the area of security sector reform for nearly 10 years. Among the lessons we have learned are the need for a more strategic, comprehensive and coordinated approach, a better knowledge of the local context, clear objectives, concrete and measurable benchmarks for assessing progress and a better balance between ensuring service delivery outcomes and building state capacity.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“The EU shares the View that SSR should be part of a comprehensive approach. Such an approach should not only cover the wide-ranging conflict prevention, peacebuilding, peacekeeping and State-building agendas, but also take a whole-of-society approach, recognizing interconnections with economic revenue management, youth employment, access and quality of public services, and effective oversight and governance. Furthermore, the 2007 Council conclusions on security and development underlined the great importance of building SSR capacity in regional organizations as a means to promote ownership. Our support for building African Union capacities in security sector reform is a case in point.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“In addition, the Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace, and more specifically its crisis- response measures, have become a key instrument in operating in the security-development nexus and to enable a more timely response by the European Union. Under the Instrument, the European Union is providing SSR-related support, inter alia, in the Central African Republic, Chad, Guinea-Conakry, Libya, the Niger, Mali and Myanmar, to name just a few countries. The European Union's main approach to security sector reform is to assist partner Governments in their efforts to provide effective, legitimate and accountable security and justice services to their citizens in a manner that is consistent with democratic norms, principles of the rule of law, good governance and its respect for human rights.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Most of the EU civilian and military crisis- management missions and operations deployed worldwide have an SSR component. The European Union trains, monitors and advises police, justice and military institutions and their personnel in countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali and Somalia. From a development cooperation angle, over the period 2001-2009 the EU disbursed approximately â‚¬1 billion, targeting justice and security sector reform worldwide. That number multiplies if we consider the overall interventions through the crisis response and Common Security and Defence Policy missions mentioned earlier.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“We have taken note of the Secretary-General's briefing and the recommendations put forward in his report (S/2013/480). The European Union welcomes the Secretary-General's report, which makes a strong case for a strengthened United Nations role in support of nationally owned security sector reform efforts. We look forward to the adoption of the draft resolution this afternoon. The European Union has long-standing experience of supporting security sector reform (SSR) programmes in response to the needs of conflict and post-conflict countries, of those in a transition stage or of developing countries at large. In doing so, we have at our disposal a wide range of instruments: diplomacy, crisis response, development and security policies. Allow me to make a brief review our engagement on security sector reform activities.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“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 Serbia; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. At the outset, let me thank you, Mr. President, for the priority Nigeria attaches to this subject and for your having come to make your important statement and presiding over this very important meeting. It is a pleasure and a privilege for us to participate in this debate on security sector reform, and we also thank Nigeria for providing a very useful concept note (S/2014/238, annex) to that end.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“The EU is continuing its work on specific training modules on human rights and gender in crisis management, helping to focus on sexual violence in armed conflicts and on training for trainers on gender and human-rights issues. We welcome the provisions related to gender-based violence and violence against women and children in the Arms Trade Treaty, which has been signed by all European Union member States and already ratified by a majority of them. We also welcome the endorsement by 144 States of the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, proclaimed last September in New York, to be followed up in June at the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. We must stay focused on combating sexual Violence. I can assure the Council that the European Union will do its part to contribute to that goal.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“None of our actions will be effective unless they are backed by the expertise, support and ownership of women and women's organizations, as well as that of civil society and community leaders. The European Union continues to implement its dedicated policy on women, peace and security, including through close cooperation with other international and regional organizations. In that regard, we welcome the designation of Ms. Bineta Diop as the African Union Commission Chairperson's Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security. Among the EU's support for efforts to address sexual violence is a project in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that focuses on empowering women, combating impunity and reforming the security sector.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We also support targeted and graduated measures by the relevant Security Council Sanctions Committees aimed at perpetrators of sexual violence in conflict. In that regard, we note the resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic (resolution 2134 (2014)), which includes sexual violence as part ofthe designation criteria for targeted sanctions. In South Sudan, we are very concerned about the recent reports from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan of targeted killings of civilians based on their ethnic origins and hate messages calling for sexual violence against people on the basis of the community they belong to. We are also concerned about women's participation in conflict prevention, resolution, protection and peacebuilding processes.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“It also depends on increasing the deployment of women protection advisers in the relevant peacekeeping missions. We also note the importance of continued and enhanced information-sharing, including through briefings by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and by the Executive Director of UN-Women, when the Council is discussing mandate renewals and country situations. Concerning access to justice and accountability, crimes of sexual violence must be prosecuted and punished under national and international law. In that regard, we emphasize the significant advances made in international law by the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and the non-permanent international criminal tribunals relating to combating sexual violence in conflict, as well as national efforts to implement the Statute.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we strongly agree on the need for all of us to assume national ownership, leadership and responsibility. We commend the work of the Special Representative and the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict, and welcome the Secretary- General's report. The European Union agrees that more work on a comprehensive, multisectoral and multidimensional approach to preventing conflict- related sexual violence should be done. In that regard, we would like to particularly emphasize the following issues. Reporting, monitoring and information-sharing should be based on intensifying the establishment and use of monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements in the context of country-specific resolutions and mandates.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“That is clearly reflected in the alarming information in the latest report submitted by the Secretary-General (S/2014/181). We therefore call on the Security Council and all stakeholders to continue to focus on measures aimed at preventing sexual violence, protecting and assisting its survivors, bringing its perpetrators to justice and ensuring that women and women's organizations participate in all our efforts to foster peace and security. We welcome the steps taken towards a consolidated approach to conflict-related sexual violence and, more broadly, to the issue of women and peace and security, as well as the progress made in moving from the principles and goals established to creating operational measures and tools. We must live up to our political commitment through concrete and measurable action.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura, as well as Ms. Rhoda Misaka, who spoke on behalf of civil society, for their statements. Conflict-related violence continues to claim lives and lead to serious and irreparable consequences for its survivors, their communities and their families, including children born ofrape.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We congratulate the two Governments for their constructive engagement. The European Union will continue to actively support that process through its participation as an observer in the dialogue and through its regional cooperation programmes. In conclusion, the European Union would like to express its appreciation of the excellent cooperation between our delegation in Port-au-Prince and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, and the United Nations country office in Haiti. We will remain engaged and continue our support to Haiti and MINUSTAH so as to strengthen the reform efforts under way.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“In our view, it is essential that the Haitian authorities undertake reform of the security sector as a whole, including the police, the border control regime and the judicial and prison systems. To that end, we are working in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme to support the capacity- building of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, for which a specific programme funded by the European Union has just been launched. Furthermore, we welcome the decision of the Court of Appeal confirming the judicial proceedings against former President Jean- Claude Duvalier for crimes against humanity. The binational high-level dialogue begun between Haiti and the Dominican Republic represents an excellent opportunity to find consensual solutions on cross- border issues of common interest.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“The European Union supports the goal of a gradual and conditional handover from MINUSTAH to the Haitian Government. The pace of that transition will depend upon the political will and determination of the Haitian authorities to implement legislative and administrative reforms needed to carry out the tasks delegated at present to MINUSTAH. The European Union, through its development cooperation programmes, aimed at, among other things, important support for the reform of State administration, will continue to support the process of mission reconfiguration. As we did in prior debates, we reiterate our concern at the limited progress in the field ofjudicial and prison reform.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“As stated in paragraph 18 of the Secretary-General's report, approximately 100,000 children are affected, of whom 20,000 suffer from severe acute malnutrition, which will have irreversible consequences for their growth. This is truly a national tragedy that should mobilize all the political forces in Haiti. We reiterate our request to the Haitian authorities and political forces to put issues related to combatting poverty and malnutrition at the top of the Government's agenda. The European Union takes note of the proposals made in the report of the Secretary-General with regard to the future reconfiguration of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Determining the most appropriate option will require in-depth analysis of the security situation and progress on the four key benchmarks of stabilization.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“The European Union also welcomes the efforts to find a coordinated response to the cholera epidemic in Haiti and welcomes the two-year plan of the United Nations, which supports the National Plan for the Elimination ofCholera in Haiti. I am pleased to confirm that the European Union will continue its humanitarian efforts in Haiti in 2014 with a programme in the amount of â‚¬18 million euros, which will include our continued support for the eradication of the epidemic. Finally, with regard to the humanitarian situation, we would like to express our dismay at the number of Haitian children under the age of five that suffer from malnutrition.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian situation, the European Union first of all welcomes the progress mentioned by the Secretary-General, in particular the ongoing reduction in the number of displaced people still living in camps. However, we remain concerned about the precarious living conditions ofthose families, most of whom do not have access to basic services. The European Union would like to underscore once again its concern with regard to the cases of forced and sometimes violent evictions reported by several civil society organizations. The Haitian authorities must ensure that the rights of the persons concerned are respected and find humane and sustainable solutions to help them in their relocation.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“With that in mind, the European Union and the Government of Haiti decided in December 2013 to launch a political dialogue, as provided for in article 8 of the Cotonou Agreement. That framework will make it possible to support the political and economic reforms necessary for sustainable socioeconomic development in Haiti, but also to have a constructive exchange of views on subjects of common concern. The political dialogue is further complemented by a programme of support to the Haitian Parliament aimed at improving dialogue among political parties and a more efficient management of the legislative agenda. We also asked the Club de Madrid to carry out another high-level political advisory mission, which is already under way.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“During the recent visit of President Martelly to Brussels, the European Union expressed to him its satisfaction with the progress achieved in the context of the inter-Haitian dialogue, which has made it possible to reach significant compromises with regard to the electoral and institutional disputes. We are pleased to note that our calls and those of other partners for the continuation of that dialogue have been heard and that an agreement on the date of the upcoming elections has finally been reached by the parties concerned. The Government's commitment to cover one third of the costs for the organization of the upcoming elections is also an encouraging sign. The consolidation of democracy and its institutions remains an important pillar in our cooperation with Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2014/162) and the Special Representative for her presentation. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Haiti for his presentation today. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Iceland and Serbia; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. The European Union shares the assessment of the Secretary-General in his report with regard to the relative improvement in the political situation in Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“We would like to conclude by reiterating that the international community should remain strongly committed to progress in Afghanistan for the long term. On our side, we will remain firmly focused on supporting the people of Afghanistan to help them achieve their aspirations. Our goal continues to be the emergence of a fully self-reliant, peaceful, democratic and prosperous society for the benefit of all Afghans.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“The elections are vitally important, but they are also a further step on the longer journey of firmly establishing democracy in Afghanistan. Next year, there will be parliamentary elections, with further elections to follow in subsequent years. Viable and capable electoral institutions and infrastructure are a prerequisite for holding credible, inclusive, transparent and legitimate elections, now and in the future. In our view, therefore, the UNAMA mandate should include a clear commitment to continued political and technical support to elections in order to strengthen Afghan leadership and ownership of the electoral processes and to ensure that elections accurately reflect the will of the Afghan people.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“The European Union welcomes the spirit in which the campaign has so far been conducted. Of course, much of the focus has been on the presidential election, but it is worth recalling that the provincial council elections are also vitally important to embedding democracy across the country. The European Union hopes that the successful candidates will better reflect the Afghan population, in particular that the number of women representatives will increase. Following the invitation issued by Afghan authorities to the European Union to observe the 5 April elections, I am pleased to confirm that the European Union has already deployed an election assessment team. The team of 15 international experts is being led by Thijs Berman, a member ofthe European Parliament, and is based in Kabul.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“While there have been real improvements in the lives of Afghan women and children, due to improvements seen in health and education, much more still needs to be done, especially to implement the statutory protection for women's rights, in order to enable Afghan women to play a more substantial role in Afghan society. The European Union welcomes UNAMA's work in that regard, in fulfilment of its mandate, particularly in promoting the rights of women and children. The upcoming elections are the most immediate priority in Afghanistan. The European Union condemns the recent killings of journalists in Afghanistan. Safety and security for the media is a crucial part of the elections and, indeed, of democracy. The elections offer the opportunity for the first democratic transfer of power in Afghanistan's history.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“With the transition to full Afghan control to be completed by the end of this year and a reduced international presence, the role of UNAMA will be even more critical in ensuring the effective coordination of donor assistance. UNAMA has a vital role to play in enabling the Government of Afghanistan and the international community to work together to fulfil the mutual commitments made at the Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan in 2012. The importance of strengthening and safeguarding the gains made on human rights, women's rights and the rule oflaw for the Afghan people cannot be overstated.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“The coming months and the upcoming elections will be critical for Afghanistan, as the country needs to safeguard the progress made over the past 12 years. That will be the platform from which it can then move towards the goal of self-sustainability. The United Nations has played a critical role in the progress made, and I would like to commend the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General personally for their continued support for the people of Afghanistan. The challenges have also been outlined in the statement by the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, for which I would like to thank him. Afghanistan will continue to depend upon financial assistance from the international community for some time.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Mr. Mayr-Harting: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its States members. The candidate countries Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Iceland and Serbia; the countries ofthe Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina; the European Free Trade Association countries Liechtenstein and Norway, members of the European Economic Area; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I would first like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report on the situation in Afghanistan and its implicaitons for international peace and security (S/2014/163), as well as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his briefing in the Council today.”
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