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Mehdiyeva

lines on the record: 44
first: 2017-10-27
most recent: 2022-07-26
sittings or episodes: 5
sources: un-security-council

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“The States members of NAM reaffirm their commitment to promoting a just, lasting, comprehensive and peaceful solution to the question of Palestine in all its aspects, including alleviating the plight of the Palestine refugees, and reaffirm their support for the Palestinian people in their struggle to achieve justice and fulfil their inalienable rights and legitimate national aspirations, including to self- determination, freedom and independence in their sovereign and independent State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In addition, NAM reiterates condemnation of the unilateral and arbitrary proclamation by the United States of America that recognized the Golan Heights as part of Israel. Moreover, the NAM member States emphasize that Israel must withdraw from all Lebanese territories, including Sheba’a Farms, the Kfar Shouba hills and the Lebanese part of Al-Ghajar village up to the Blue Line, in accordance with the relevant United Nations resolutions, in particular resolution 1701 (2006). In conclusion, the Movement takes this opportunity to reiterate its call for the international community to act collectively and with responsibility to uphold international law and exert and intensify all necessary efforts in support of the just Palestinian cause, the ultimate goal of which is to bring an end to this historic and grave injustice.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“With regard to the situation in the occupied Syrian Golan, the Movement reaffirms that all measures and actions taken, or to be taken, by Israel, the occupying Power, such as its illegal decision of 14 December 1981 that purports to alter the legal, physical and demographic status and the institutional structure of the occupied area, as well as the Israeli measures to apply its jurisdiction and administration there, are null and void and have no legal effect. In this regard, and in line with NAM’s principled position, the Movement once again demands that Israel abide by resolution 497 (1981) and fully withdraw from the occupied Syrian Golan to its 4 June 1967 borders, in implementation of resolutions 242 (1967) and 338 (1973).”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The absence of justice only fosters greater impunity, leads to the recurrence of crimes and destabilizes the situation on the ground, thereby further diminishing the prospects for peace. Member States of the Movement continue to call for international action, particularly by the Security Council, to ensure a cessation of, and accountability for, the violations that are being systematically committed by Israel against the Palestinian civilian population under its occupation. NAM reiterates that Israel must comply with its duties and responsibilities under international law and be held to account if it continues its blatant contempt of this organ and of its international legal obligations.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As Israel has clearly abdicated from its obligations as the occupying Power to protect the Palestinian civilian population, as prescribed by the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949, the Movement also reiterates its long-standing call for international protection for the Palestinian people. This is urgent in order to alleviate the dire state of insecurity of the occupied population and prevent the loss of further innocent human lives. Failure to do that can lead only to further escalations and the tragic loss of more civilian lives. In this regard, the Movement reiterates grave concern with respect to lack of accountability for all violations committed by Israel in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, many of which may amount to war crimes.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Movement therefore reaffirms the continued importance of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), along with other United Nations agencies and international organizations, in alleviating their plight, and calls for full support for UNRWA’s mandate to ensure the continuity of its vital programmes and its contribution to regional stability. In the light of the continuing financial shortfalls, the NAM urges the international community to provide UNRWA with sufficient and predictable funding to ensure the continuity of its indispensable efforts in all fields of operation.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“This crisis must be comprehensively addressed in accordance with international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions, including resolution 1860 (2009) and in the context of the unequivocal calls and overriding responsibility to bring an end to the illegitimate, belligerent Israeli foreign occupation since 1967 of the Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. In the absence of a just solution, the States members of NAM reiterate their call for the continued provision of the needed humanitarian and socioeconomic assistance to the Palestinian people, including Palestine refugees.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Movement welcomes the call for Al Quds/Jerusalem, signed in Rabat on 30 March 2019 by His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and His Holiness Pope Francis, to stress the important role that Al Quds/ Jerusalem plays as a city of tolerance and mutual respect among the people of the three monotheistic religions and the need to preserve its specificities and features as a city of peaceful coexistence. In relation to the Gaza Strip, the situation — particularly the grave humanitarian situation — remains of great concern to the Movement. NAM reiterates its call for the complete lifting of the illegal Israeli blockade, which continues to impose untold humanitarian, social and economic suffering on more than 2 million Palestinian children, women and men in Gaza.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Moreover, threats of annexation by Israeli officials, continued settlement activities and the forced displacement of Palestinian families from their homes and lands must be unequivocally condemned. Any measures taken in that regard must be forthwith rejected as null and void and without any legal effect and must be met with firm measures of accountability for such grave breaches, including lawful countermeasures. The Movement commends the efforts of His Majesty King Mohammed VI as Chair of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate the call for full respect for the historic and legal status quo and the historical Hashemite custodianship over the Christian and Muslim holy sites in the city and for the protection of the sanctity of the holy sites. In that regard, the Movement stresses that the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf Islamic Affairs and Holy Places is the only entity authorized under the provisions of international humanitarian law to manage all the affairs of Al-Aqsa Mosque in its entirety of 144,000 square metres. Maintaining comprehensive calm requires Israel’s respect for the legal and historical status quo of the Al-Aqsa Mosque/Al-Haram Al-Sharif. There is a need to find a real political horizon that guarantees the fulfilment of all legitimate rights of the brotherly Palestinian people on the basis of the two- State solution.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is imperative that action be taken immediately to help de-escalate the volatile situation on the ground, which has been marked by increasing violence, particularly settler violence and terror, leading to the tragic loss of lives of more civilians, including children, and to foster an appropriate environment in the pursuit of peace. That must include a halt to all unilateral and unlawful measures by Israel, the occupying Power, in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Actions that violate Security Council resolutions and the historic and legal status quo of Jerusalem and its holy sites are provocative and dangerous. They destroy the prospects for peace and should not be supported or celebrated by anyone.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Similarly, the States members of the Movement continue to call for full respect for and implementation of all other relevant resolutions, including with regard to the complete cessation of all Israeli settlement activities and the status of occupied East Jerusalem. Respect for Security Council and General Assembly resolutions and international law would inherently create the necessary conditions to bring the occupation to an end by justly resolving the conflict in all its aspects and making Palestinian-Israeli peace and security a reality for the benefit of both peoples, the region and the international community as a whole.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“NAM therefore reiterates its call for full respect for resolution 2334 (2016) and the effective implementation of its provisions and obligations, particularly by the occupying Power, including in terms of States’ obligations with regard to distinction — a matter central to ensuring accountability. The Movement also underscores the need for the intensification of international and regional diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing an end to the Israeli occupation that began in 1967 and achieving a just, lasting and comprehensive solution, as also called for in resolution 2334 (2016), and calls on the Security Council to urgently examine all practical ways and means to ensure the implementation of that resolution, as it has pledged to do.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In that regard, NAM still believes that resolution 2334 (2016) provides the most effective and viable path to peace, setting forth the essential requirements and parameters for the realization of a just outcome on the basis of the two-State solution based on the 4 June 1967 lines, with East Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Palestine, in accordance with the long- standing terms of reference of peace endorsed by the international community — the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions; the Madrid principles, including the principle of land for peace; the Arab Peace Initiative; and the Middle East Quartet road map — while ensuring the Palestinian people’s fulfilment of their inalienable rights, including the right to self-determination and the independence of the State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, as well as a just solution for the plight of Palestine refugees in accordance with General Assembly resolution 194 (III).”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In particular, the Movement remains deeply concerned that this organ has for too long been unable to fulfil its mandate on this important question due to the use of the veto by one permanent member. The members of the Movement call on the Security Council to overcome its paralysis on the Palestinian question so as to uphold its obligations for the achievement of a just and peaceful solution to that protracted conflict and tragic injustice. Not only will that open a new era for the Palestinian and Israeli peoples and the region but, it will also restore credibility to this organ and to our international system as a whole.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The international consensus on a just solution is firm and clear, and there is an abundance of multilateral political and diplomatic tools for promoting the achievement of a peaceful resolution in accordance with international law, the relevant resolutions and the Charter of the United Nations. We must use those tools responsibly and urgently — and NAM members are ready to do so. We therefore urge the Security Council to act forthwith to shoulder its responsibilities in that regard. The Security Council must uphold its duty under the Charter to maintain international peace and security and act to implement its own resolutions. The question of Palestine cannot be the exception to international law and the authority of the Council.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The issue also constitutes an ongoing responsibility of the United Nations until it is satisfactorily resolved in all its aspects, in accordance with international law and relevant resolutions. In that regard, the members of the Movement once again reaffirm that this ongoing historic injustice, with the nearly 55-year Israeli occupation of the Palestinian and other Arab territories at its core, continues to pose a serious threat to regional and international peace and security. As an entire people — the Palestinian people — continue to be deprived of their inalienable rights, including the rights to self-determination and independence, continued international paralysis on the issue is inexcusable, as are the dismissive arguments that the issue is intractable or that peace is not possible at this time.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“I am honoured to speak on behalf of the 120 States members of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries (NAM). At the outset, I congratulate Brazil on its presidency of the Security Council this month and express the Movement’s appreciation for the opportunity to present its position on the question of Palestine. During the July 2021 NAM mid-term ministerial conference, ministers adopted a political declaration stressing, inter alia, that a just, lasting and peaceful solution to all aspects of the question of Palestine, based on the internationally endorsed parameters enshrined in the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, must remain a priority on the Movement’s agenda.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099Resumption1 (2022) · source
“This event marked one of the most important milestones in the history of Azerbaijan, which granted women the right to vote in 1918. Women account for 48.2 per cent of the workforce. We have made great strides in achieving gender parity in State institutions. The proportion of women appointed to key Government positions has significantly increased in recent years. The representation of women in the National Assembly grew from 11 per cent in 2005 to 17 per cent in 2015. At the municipal level, women represent 35 per cent of elected candidates. Azerbaijan is a party to all major international agreements in the field of women's empowerment and gender equality. We remain committed to advancing the rights of women and ensuring their full and effective participation in the decision-making processes.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the empowerment of women. By identifying barriers through improved data collection in recent years, we have been able to implement policies and programmes tailored to the specific needs of women and girls. In 2016 and 2017, the State Committee for Family, Women's and Children's Affairs, together with the United Nations Population Fund, carried out a project on the elaboration of the national action plan on women, peace and security. A working group on women, peace and security, representing various stakeholders, was established for this purpose and oversaw the preparation of the draft national action plan. The draft plan is currently under consideration. In May 2018, the State Committee held the fifth Women's Forum, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in Azerbaijan.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“The State Committee for Family, Women's and Children's Affairs, together with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, has carried out two projects over the past five years to prevent and eliminate gender-based violence among refugees and IDPs. The most effective strategy to empower women and girls is to pre-emptively address barriers limiting their ability to reach full their potential. In this regard, enacting gender-responsive policies and mechanisms can create an environment that is supportive and conducive to women's success. We concur with the Secretary-General that the economic empowerment of women as a prevention strategy in conflict and post- conflict phases and as a prerequisite for sustainable development must be prioritized. Women are critical to economic growth and community stability.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“The international community cannot remain silent in the face of atrocity and blatant violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. As we push for concrete actions to be taken in order to advance the women, peace and security agenda of the Security Council, we would like to highlight the fact that respect for international law and the implementation of the ensuing obligations, including those contained in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, are prerequisites for effectively upholding the rights of internally displaced women in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan has taken extensive measures to improve the situation of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). In 2018 alone, 156,000 IDPs were provided with new housing.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“As conflicts around the world become more complex, with record levels of forced displacement and the lack of durable solutions, the challenges women face and their vulnerabilities are further exacerbated. We support the participation of women at all stages of conflict prevention and conflict resolution. As a country with a large part of its territory under military occupation, with ethnic cleansing and other grave crimes committed against its population, we consider the safety of civilians to be of the utmost importance. One million Azerbaijani refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), half of them women, have been displaced from their homes and have continued to experience uncertainty for more than three decades.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“At the outset, we would like to thank the United Kingdom presidency for reconvening today's open debate on women and peace and security, whose significance cannot be overemphasized as we move collectively towards a number of important milestones next year. We also thank the Secretary-General for his annual report on the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2122 (2013) (S/2019/800). At this juncture, converting commitment into action should be an obvious choice and all women and girls, regardless of their situations, must be guaranteed equality and inclusion. Societal norms and stereotypes that underpin gender inequalities must be countered through education, dialogue, participation and other effective measures.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“We have made great strides in achieving gender parity in State institutions. The representation ofwomen in the National Assembly increased from 11 per cent in 2005 to 17 per cent in 2015. At the municipal level, women represented 35 per cent of elected candidates after the 2014 elections, as compared to 4 per cent in 2004. The proportion of women appointed to key Government positions has also significantly increased in recent years. By the end of2016, 80 ofthe 87 executive power bodies in Azerbaijan had women deputy heads. Azerbaijan has acceded to all major international agreements in the field of women's rights and gender equality. We remain committed to advancing the rights of women and ensuring their full and effective participation in the decision-making processes.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“That event marked one of the most important milestones in the history of Azerbaijan, which in 1918 granted women the right to vote. The economic empowerment of rural women and girls, who represent 77 per cent ofthe female population of Azerbaijan, is among the key priority areas of our Government. Since 2011, the State Committee and the United Nations Development Programme have jointly implemented a project on promoting rural women's participation in economic and social life. A number of women with disabilities have developed business skills, some of them have established businesses of their own, and many women have benefited from gender equality sessions held in schools. Water and sanitation systems, which were installed in six locations throughout the country, improved access to clean water and sanitation infrastructure for schoolgirls.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“In recent years, a number of important policies and programmes aimed at ameliorating the situation of women have been implemented in Azerbaijan. From 2016 to 2017, the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs of Azerbaijan, together with the United Nations Population Fund and other partners, carried out a project on the elaboration of the national action plan on women and peace and security. A working group on women and peace and security, representing women from different organizations, was established for that purpose and oversaw the preparation of the draft national action plan. In May 2018, the State Committee held the fifth women's forum, which was dedicated to the hundredth anniversary of women's suffrage in Azerbaijan.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Among the pressing issues requiring urgent action is that of civilians, including women and children taken hostage and reported missing in connection with armed conflict. Azerbaijan continues its efforts to raise awareness of the problem at the international level, including through the relevant General Assembly resolutions and the Commission on the Status of Women, of which my country is a main sponsor. Prevention is the most effective strategy to empower women and girls, as it allows us to pre-emptively address obstacles limiting their ability to reach their full potential. In that regard, enacting gender-responsive policies and mechanisms can create an environment that is supportive and conducive to women's success.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“It is the responsibility of Member States to ensure that women and girls do not suffer due to their gender. As a country a part of whose territory is under military occupation, with accompanying ethnic cleansing and other atrocity crimes committed against its civilian population, we consider the safety of civilians to be of the utmost importance. More than 1 million Azerbaijani refugees and internally displaced persons, half of whom are women, have been displaced from their homes and have continued to suffer for the past 30 years. The international community should not remain indifferent to the plight of women and girls in armed conflicts and has a duty to protect them from harm.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Women have a critical role to play in promoting and maintaining international peace and security. Resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2122 (2013) have recognized the importance of women's participation in conflict prevention and resolution and peacebuilding. Millions of women and girls around the world are disproportionately affected by the impacts of armed conflict, poverty, gender bias, discrimination and other forms of disparity. Conflict-related sexual violence is often used as a tool of humiliation and intimidation. The devastating health consequences of violence against women, their children and thus to society are clear. Regardless of the circumstances and settings in which violence takes place, perpetrators must be held accountable for their action.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“At the outset, we would like to thank the presidency of the Plurinational State of Bolivia for convening today's open debate on women and peace and security, and to welcome the focus of this discussion on the political and economic empowerment of women. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his yearly report on women and peace and security (S/2018/900), which identifies the empowerment of women and gender equality as cross-cutting issues and outlines the main challenges affecting women and girls, as well as the areas in which progress has been achieved. We fully concur with the Secretary- General that the significance of the equal participation of women in the economy and in peace processes cannot be downplayed, and that factors constraining their inclusion must be tackled.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“To conclude, let me reiterate that we are fully committed to supporting young people at both the national and international levels and to encouraging youth engagement initiatives.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“In 2017, the thirteenth World Scout Youth Forum and the forty-first World Scout Conference were held in Azerbaijan under the theme "Together for positive change", with the participation of more than 1,500 delegates from 151 national Scout organizations. Volunteering is another powerful tool for positive youth participation. By engaging youth in various large-scale international events, Azerbaijan has provided the latter with many volunteer opportunities. The ASAN Volunteers Organization, a branch of the State agency for Government services to citizens of Azerbaijan, provides a venue for volunteers to prepare for future careers and develop a sense of community and social responsibility.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“In this context, my country, Azerbaijan, has successfully carried out policies that support youth empowerment and benefit their economic and social integration. The National Youth Foundation and the Ministry of Youth and Sports are the main State bodies responsible for the coordination and implementation of youth policies. We actively encourage and promote international youth cooperation. In 2014, Azerbaijan hosted the first Global Forum on Youth Policies, jointly convened by the Office of the United Nations Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, the United Nations Development Programme, UNESCO and the Council of Europe. The forum brought together over 700 participants from 165 countries and 115 Governments, thereby becoming the biggest conference ever to be held exclusively on youth policies.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“This initiative is recognized by the Secretary-General as a global platform for cross-cultural dialogue. As the study points out, "peace and security are more than just the absence of violence" (S/2018/86, para. 20). Engaging young people in meaningful and transformative opportunities, supporting their personal progress and recognizing their role as agents ofpositive change is crucial in order to help them develop strong values and principles. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development pledges to leave no one behind. Including young people in all aspects of decision-making and fostering their participation in global processes will not only benefit the sustainable development of our societies, but will also give them a sense of purpose and identity.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“There is a strong need for soft strategies that identify and pre-emptively address radicalization and other factors that drive conflict. Young people are more susceptible to adopting extremist ideologies. In this regard, intercultural dialogue is a tangible instrument for promoting respect for diversity, pluralism and human rights among youth. My country, with its tradition of tolerance and peaceful coexistence among ethnic communities and the three major religions, has successfully incorporated multiculturalism into State policy. Since the launch of the Baku process in 2008, it has become a key global platform for dialogue between people. Since 2011, the World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue has been organized biannually by Azerbaijan.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Most of the casualties in armed conflicts are young men, while young women are at heightened risk of physical and sexual abuse. The negative stereotypes that depict young people as victims or perpetrators of conflict hinder their participation in peacebuilding processes. In this respect, we firmly believe that young men and women should be involved in the elaboration and implementation of youth policies, specifically those supporting youth peacebuilding interventions. In the face of increasing global threats, prevention is the most effective strategy to protect our societies from armed conflicts and violent extremism. Only by tackling the underlying root causes can Governments prevent the spread of and eradicate these scourges.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Let me start by expressing our appreciation to the presidency of Peru for organizing this important open debate on youth, peace and security. It offers a timely occasion to reflect, ahead of tomorrow's high-level event of the General Assembly on peacebuilding and sustaining peace, on how best to involve youth in efforts towards that end. We note the progress study (see S/2018/86) prepared in response to resolution 2250 (2015), and look forward to its full version. In conflict-stricken and fragile regions, young people are frequently disproportionately affected by violence, unemployment, lack of access to education and medical and social services. Young migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons are often trapped in conflict zones.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Azerbaijan will continue its efforts to eliminate the consequences ofthe Armenian aggression, with a view to achieving a political settlement of the conflict based on international law and ensuring peace and justice in the region. The meeting rose at 8.20 pm.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“In April of last year, the armed forces of Armenia stepped up their firing from their positions in the occupied territories, thereby subjecting the armed forces of Azerbaijan along the line of contact and the adjacent densely populated areas under the control of Azerbaijan to intense fire with heavy artillery and large-calibre weapons. As a result, 34 towns and villages in Azerbaijan were shelled, causing casualties among civilians, as well as destroying or substantially damaging private and public property, including residences, schools and kindergartens. Armenia should therefore be the last to comment on such notions as women and peace and security and human rights.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“The town was razed to the ground, and the level of brutality in Khojaly was indeed shocking. Atrocities included scalping, beheading, the bayoneting of pregnant women and mutilation of bodies. Seventy-eight of the mutilated were minors. Six families were exterminated. Twenty- five children lost both parents, and 130 children lost one parent. The impunity still enjoyed by the perpetrators of the crimes committed in the course of the Armenian aggression not only impedes progress in achieving the long-awaited peace and reconciliation process, but also aggravates the situation on the ground.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Against that backdrop, it is curious that the representative of Armenia 4 the country that bears primary responsibility for unleashing the war and perpetrating the aggression against Azerbaijan and has been carrying out ethnic cleansing on a massive scale and committing other serious crimes during the conflict, including against women and children - should take the floor in the Security Council, and attempt to lecture others and voice groundless accusations against my country. Suffice it to say that the attack and capture of the town Khojaly in the Nagorno Karabakh region of Azerbaijan in February 1992 involved the brutal killing of hundreds of Azerbaijanis, including 83 children and 106 women. Thousands of civilians were wounded and taken hostage, and many remain missing.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“While genuine strides have been made in strengthening the political will and international legal framework needed to secure justice and deal with conflict-related sexual violence, there is still a need for greater focus on the full range of violations and serious crimes experienced by women, including such matters as forced disappearances, foreign occupation, mass forced displacements and the destruction of civilian infrastructure. There must be no tolerance for such acts. Combating impunity and strengthening the responses of both international and national justice are critically important in that regard.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“At the outset, I would like to commend the French presidency for holding this important open debate on women and peace and security. We also thank the briefers for their statements. The women and peace and security agenda has gained significant momentum since resolution 1325 (2000) was adopted. As such, the Security Council has paid increasing attention to the issue by acknowledging that combating impunity, addressing past violations and asserting the principles of the rule of law underpin efforts to build peace and stability. Among other areas, it is important to continue paying close attention to the gender consequences of the breakdown of the rule of law during and after conflict.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source