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  1. “The Netherlands attaches great value to legitimate and professional justice systems and supports rule of law programming in several countries. Fourthly, we feel that countering human trafficking and sexual violence against women during their journeys should be prominently addressed in the context of the forthcoming United Nations summit on addressing large movements of migrants and refugees, to be held in September. The Kingdom of the Netherlands has been a partner of the the international community's for peace, justice and development, and we will continue to be so.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  2. “We need to support women and girls in overcoming the stigmatization, discrimination and prejudices that affect their access to services, and eventually their human rights. In order to reintegrate victims, Governments and the international community have to work together with local communities. Secondly, United Nations peacekeeping missions are often confronted with human trafficking. It is time that we mandate them to help address the problem. Thirdly, the perpetrators of human trafficking and other conflict-related sexual violence should be brought to justice. To strengthen local justice systems, the Netherlands supports, for instance, Iraqi women's organizations that train local courts and other criminal justice authorities on how to deal with cases of sexual violence related to armed conflict.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  3. “It is time that the international community acknowledge the intertwined relation between women's protection and women's participation in issues of peace and security. The Netherlands would like to present four ways forward in which we, the international community, can better prevent and respond to human trafficking in situations of conflict-related sexual violence. First of all, we need to systematically cooperate with civil society and local communities in the prevention of, and responses to, human trafficking. Local communities and civil society are important stakeholders and advocates. They know how to reach the survivors and the perpetrators. We have to continue preventing and responding to human trafficking, but we also have to decrease the negative consequences of human trafficking for local communities.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  4. “In our vision, women and women's organizations have great potential to contribute to ending human trafficking, as the Security Council has acknowledged in its resolutions on women, peace and security. We believe that commitment to keep implementing these resolutions is important in responding to and for the protection of vulnerable groups against human trafficking. To make protection sustainable we should also focus on prevention. We cannot protect women if we do not empower them and include them in decision-making processes. This is not a symbolic gesture, but a reality that we have to acknowledge within the Security Council. Women should be enabled to protect themselves, and their rights should be acknowledged and promoted.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  5. “Also the motivations for extremist groups to commit human trafficking are disturbing. Vulnerable groups of women and girls are trafficked and used to compensate fighters or to finance operations. As extremist groups often perceive civilian populations as a resource for commodities, women and girls are seen for the commodities they can deliver, which is their sexuality and fertility. As a result, women and girls become a commodity in the supply and demand of the political economy of war. Women and children often become victims of human trafficking in situations of conflict- related sexual violence. In addition to the physical scars, the stigmatization and marginalization might leave even deeper scars on these vulnerable groups.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  6. “We look forward to the Secretary- General's report on the implementation of mechanisms to counter trafficking in persons, and express support for the work of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict. Current conflicts, like those in Syria or South Sudan, are one of the root causes of the increase in human trafficking. As a consequence of armed conflict, refugees and migrants attempt to find safety and security outside their countries. Criminals have established an infrastructure to extort these people in their search for a safe place. Reports show that people-smugglers demand sex as payment of passage. The sexual exploitation of a growing group of vulnerable women and girls in a cross-border context makes it essential to combat trafficking in persons nationally, regionally and globally.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  7. “At the outset, I would like to express my gratitude to the Secretary- General, his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children for their important statements on this urgent matter. My delegation welcomes the report on conflict- related sexual violence that was submitted in April by the Secretary-General (S/2016/361). We also welcome this debate on responding to human trafficking in situations of conflict-related sexual violence, which is taking place a few days before the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. This is an important Day that reminds us all of the horrible experiences which survivors of human trafficking face daily. Responding to human trafficking in situations of armed conflict is key.”

    2016-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7704 (2016) · source

  8. “We hope that the joint AU-United Nations framework for an enhanced partnership will succeed in institutionalizing the strategic partnership between both organizations, thereby creating the conditions for an equal partnership between the AU and the United Nations with a common understanding of threats to international peace and security. The presence of ambassadors from the AU Peace and Security Council in the Chamber today is a great step in that direction. The Kingdom of the Netherlands, a partner of the Council for peace, justice and development, is committed to supporting such cooperation.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  9. “We are proud to contribute and stand ready to support similar joint SSR-efforts in Mali and Somalia. Such efforts should keep in mind long-term reconstruction and development needs, in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1) and the AU Agenda 2063 for African development. In conclusion, a new form of cooperation between the AU and the United Nations must be worked out in every phase of the continuum. In that regard, apermanent African presence on the Security Council may not be without merit.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  10. “When missions are rehatted, the process is arduous. More institutionalized and practical cooperation between the AU and the United Nations could improve that process. In the words of the Secretary-General, we need "to move away from improvisation in how we work together." (S/2015/582, para. 30) On sustaining peace, the post-conflict phase requires an integrated approach with a coherent and cooperative attitude towards African initiatives from both the United Nations and the EU. An example of increased EU-United Nations-AU collaboration on security sector reform (SSR) serves to illustrate that. The three organizations jointly worked on strategies and experiences and plans to jointly boost SSR efforts in the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  11. “The Department of Political Affairs (DPA), too, has become more effective, and its work is in high demand. The Kingdom of the Netherlands has increased its contribution to DPA by 25 per cent, which brings it to $1.25 million a year. We finance the Clingendael Mediation Facility, which trains groups of senior AU African women mediators together with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, UN-Women and the AU. The women are also supported to develop a sustainable network, gain access to resources and increase their own expertise and skills set, thereby strengthening the position of women in peace processes. On peacekeeping, the growing role played by the AU in crisis situations on the African continent is encouraging and inspiring, thanks to the African Peace and Security Architecture.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  12. “I align myself with the statement to be delivered later today by the observer of the European Union (EU). I thank the Egyptian presidency for its excellent and detailed concept note (S/2016/428, annex) on this pivotal subject. In this short statement, I would like to address the three main phases of the continuum of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and sustaining peace. On conflict prevention, we need to get better. Let me highlight mediation in particular. We must learn from successes, but also from cases that did not bring about the desired results because responsibilities and strategies were not well enough coordinated and undermined mediation efforts. The United Nations and the African Union (AU) have strengthened their mediation systems. The AU regularly deploys special envoys and negotiators.”

    2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

  13. “In striving for a safe and secure maritime environment, cooperation is of the essence. We must work together. The Kingdom of the Netherlands therefore aims to continue to be a partner for African countries. Only through equal and respectful partnerships can we strengthen the maritime security in the region.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  14. “To achieve that, the Netherlands actively supports the implementation of the aforementioned European Union Gulf of Guinea Action Plan 2015-2020 and its development activities in the region. Within that framework, and as part of an integrated approach, the Netherlands focuses its efforts in the countries of the Gulf of Guinea on maritime capacity-building, and we undertake exercises and provide training in the countries on the prevention of criminal activities, such as drug smuggling and human trafficking. In September 2015, we organized, together with the Governments of Togo and the African Union (AU) representatives, a meeting in New York on maritime security in Africa in the run up to the AU summit on maritime security in Togo this fall. We will actively contribute with Dutch experts to the seminars at the upcoming AU summit.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  15. “That initial plan has now been transformed into an EU action plan so as to support Governments in the region in taking on the challenges of combating maritime security on several fronts, and the Netherlands is an active supporter of that strategy. In order to tackle the multifaceted challenges of maritime security in an effective way, we need a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes at various levels. Developing coastal communities and removing incentives for those communities to resort to maritime crime is pivotal in a long-term approach. In addition to a strong response to criminal activities, we should strive for inclusive economic wealth in the region.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  16. “The result was the Yaounde' Code of Conduct concerning the Repression of Piracy, Armed Robbery against Ships, and Illicit Maritime Activity in West and Central Africa, which is being implemented right now. We look forward to the rapid operationalization of the Interregional Coordination Centre. Since most illegal activities take place within territorial waters, West African coastal countries have a responsibility to coordinate their response. As such, we appreciate the efforts and progress being made on the Yaounde agenda. In March 2014, the European Union adopted a strategy for the Gulf of Guinea, aimed at mapping threats and stressing the importance of regional and international action.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  17. “Within the countries of West Africa, a lack of maritime security poses a threat on various levels to both coastal and inland communities. Organized maritime crime, including trafficking in drugs and persons and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, is an element of maritime insecurity that goes beyond the act of piracy to disrupt societies across the continent, increase corruption and threaten communities' livelihoods. A comprehensive approach and response is required. In June 2014, the members of the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commisssion gathered together to express their commitment to improving collaboration in the region.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  18. “The Netherlands aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union (EU), and I would like to add a few remarks in my national capacity on the problem of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, the response to it and the importance of an integrated approach. The situation in the region remains worrying. In the first few months of 2016, we have seen kidnappings, theft and violent attacks on mariners. The need to address the situation is clear. As I said, illegal maritime activities in the Gulf of Guinea are not just the problem of West African States; they are our problem as well. Such activities harm regional trade and economic development, hinder the flow of commerce between Europe and West Africa and other regions and thus do damage to prosperity on a larger scale.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  19. “At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to the People's Republic of China for organizing today's open debate on an important topic and, together with the Republics of Angola and Senegal, for providing us with a thoughtful concept note (S/2016/321, annex). The threat to maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea is not only a threat to the security and prosperity of African States but one that affects seafaring States such as the Netherlands and others around the globe. It is therefore essential that we solve the problem, and that can be done most effectively through close international cooperation that also addresses the root causes. In the wake of the important steps that have already been taken through the Yaounde agreements, it is now time to move forward.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

  20. “We shared our dreams and hopes for women in conflict environments. But we need to rise up and translate those hopes to practical improvements. We need to move beyond the rhetoric. We can do that together by protecting women, working with civil society and exchanging knowledge and good practices. In conclusion, the Kingdom of the Netherlands continues to play its role as a partner for peace, justice and development. The Netherlands continues to strongly support the implementation of resolutions 2171 (2014), 1325 (2000), 2242 (2015) and the other follow- up resolutions on women and peace and security.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

  21. “While acknowledging that States are primarily responsible for the prevention of conflicts, we also see the shared responsibility of the international community and civil society to build a more secure world. To give an example, within the framework of our national action plan, women's organizations in the Sudan, at the grass-roots level, have convinced conflicting groups and tribes to put down the weapons and start a dialogue. The third pathway to change is to increase the protection of women. We cannot solely focus on women's participation without ensuring them protection and safety. The prevention of, and protection from, sexual violence is an issue that continues to need our full attention. In October 2015, we Member States attended the open debate (see S/PV.7533) on women and peace and security.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

  22. “The Netherlands supports the implementation of the national action plan of Mali and has appointed gender experts to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We can also achieve change and peace by supporting and working with civil society. Our new third national action plan is an example of that. Together with our civil society partners, we are contributing to an enabling environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan so that women can meaningfully participate in conflict prevention and resolution, peacebuilding, protection and relief and recovery. If we want to improve women's roles in prevention and conflict resolution, we have to extensively engage local communities.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

  23. “The topic of women and peace and security is one of the priorities of the foreign and development policy of the Netherlands. It is time to put words into action. We believe that we can improve women's roles in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa through three important pathways to change. First we need to exchange knowledge and good practices on conflict prevention and women's participation from the local to the international level. We need to prevent conflicts by bringing together diplomatic, development and economic actors and perspectives.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

  24. “We can do so by increasing women's roles in conflict prevention and resolution and by emphasizing that women are also leaders and agents of change. By integrating gender perspectives in conflict prevention and resolution, we can build just, sustainable and peaceful societies everywhere - societies where women are safe and go to school, where women are actively involved in the future of democratic societies and where women actively participate in politics. Last but not least, in such societies women have equal economic opportunities to take care of their families and communities. We have seen the results of the efforts of powerful African women, such as Nobel Price Winner Leymah Gbowee, who demanded peace in Liberia during the peace process in 2003 by starting a women's peace movement. There are many more agents of change like her.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

  25. “But we also see a backlash and fear that, as the global study emphasized, women's empowerment threatens the social fabric. We see that in many conflict areas across Africa women still are not involved in formal conflict prevention and resolution. Women in those areas daily face risks and violence, sexual exploitation and abuse. Violent extremism is on the increase. The disturbing trend in the use of sexual violence as a tactic of terror and the mass-scale violence against women are examples of the specific targeting of women by extremist groups. As a consequence, women and girls often face stigmatization from their families and community members. We need to stop those disturbing developments now.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

  26. “At the outset, I would like to thank Angola for convening this open debate on the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution in Africa. Nowadays there are many African women who are empowered, going to school, joining the workforce and sustaining their families. It is very encouraging to see that more women are being nominated and appointed to leadership positions, such as Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and Force Commanders. In various positions and among civilian staff of the United Nations, the number of women has increased substantially. If, in the near future, we are also able to increase the number of women among the ranks of the military and the police, we will make more measurable steps towards sustainable conflict prevention and resolution.”

    2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source

  27. “The Kingdom of the Netherlands remains fully committed to peace operations in the years ahead, building on a strong and long-standing tradition of active involvement in participating in United Nations missions across the globe.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  28. “We look forward to sharing the concrete results and good practices obtained. The Kingdom of the Netherlands will continue to serve as a constructive partner on issues ofpeacekeeping reform. We advocate for an integrated approach to peace operations, combining efforts in the fields of political dialogue, conflict prevention and the rule of law, protection of civilians, gender and development. The report of the High-Level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (S/2015/446) provides valuable recommendations for strengthening United Nations peace operations. The Kingdom of the Netherlands has supported the work of this panel and looks forward to further discussions on the implementation of the recommendations.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  29. “These principles provide clear and straightforward recommendations on how to effectively implement protection of civilians mandates in peacekeeping operations. In particular, they focus on building peacekeeper capacity when it comes to the protection of civilians. Together with Rwanda and the United States, we are currently developing a tailor- made training on the protection of civilians, as part of the pledge we made during the Leaders' Summit. The main objectives of this training are to apply a comprehensive approach in peacekeeping to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and develop leadership on translating military and civilian mission responsibilities into timely and decisive action in the area ofprotection of civilians. A pilot run ofthe training will take place this spring.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  30. “That includes the use of force beyond self-defence to protect civilians when it is necessary to fulfil the tasks set forth under the mandate. And all missions should report when peacekeepers fail in the area of protection of civilians. The Netherlands underlines the importance of the Security Council consulting in a more structural manner with countries deploying troops and police to United Nations missions. We welcome current efforts to have informal meetings in advance of mandate renewals. Finally, with respect to the training ofpeacekeepers, in May last year the Kingdom of the Netherlands participated in a conference on the protection ofcivilians organized by Rwanda in the run-up to the Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping in September. We were among the first signatories of the Kigali Principles that were presented at that conference.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  31. “However, on a daily basis, we are faced with the harsh reality of systematic and often deliberate non-compliance with international humanitarian law. We need to strengthen our efforts towards the realization of a widely supported State-led compliance mechanism. We owe this to all those civilians in conflict situations that are currently not being protected as required by international humanitarian law. Secondly, with respect to peace operations, the Security Council could monitor more closely whether peacekeepers do what is asked of them in a mandate. Leadership and proper guidance on the protection of civilians are necessary elements in the success and credibility of a mission. Mission leadership should take full responsibility and be held accountable for how well a mission protects civilians.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  32. “Today, I would like to make the following three points in relation to the protection of civilians: first, the importance of compliance with international humanitarian law; secondly, monitoring peace operations in conjunction with consultation with troop- contributing countries, and thirdly, the training of peacekeepers. First, with respect to compliance with international humanitarian law, the Kingdom of the Netherlands regrets that is was not possible to agree on the establishment of a new mechanism to strengthen compliance with international humanitarian law at the 32nd International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. Indeed, international humanitarian law, when respected by all the parties, offers the best protection for civilians during armed conflict.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  33. “The appeal by the Secretary-General and the President of the ICRC last October to act effectively, decisively and in a timely manner to protect civilians in conflict was unprecedented and is a strong wake-up call for all of us. The international community should address the importance of the protection of civilians at the highest political level. In this respect, I stress the importance of timely briefings by the Special Advisers on the Prevention of Genocide and on the Responsibility to Protect in contributing to early awareness of potential crises. This approach is in line with the Human Rights up Front initiative. I also would like to emphasize that the responsibility to protect and international humanitarian and human rights law, including the protection of civilians in armed conflict, are mutually reinforcing.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  34. “I would like to thank the delegation of Uruguay for organizing this open debate on the important topic of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Eliasson; the Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Ms. Beerli; and the representative of Oxfam, Ms. Rooijmans, for their valuable contributions to today's debate. I align myself with the statement by the Observer of the European Union. As we see in today's conflicts in Syria, Libya, Yemen and elsewhere, it is the civilian population, including women and children, that is the main Victim of brutal violence. The recent images coming out of Madaya and elsewhere speak for themselves. We are appalled by the fact that besieging civilian populations has become a means of war.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source