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  1. “We join other delegations in welcoming you to the Council, Sir, and in congratulating you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of August. We would also like take this opportunity to congratulate Ambassador Minhea Motoc of Romania for the highly professional and efficient manner in which he and his delegation conducted the work of the presidency for the month of July. We also join other members of the Council in commending the Secretary-General's former Special Representative for Kosovo, Mr. Harri Holkeri, for his outstanding leadership during his term of office as head of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We welcome the presence here today of Mr. Zoran Loncar, Minister of Public Administration and Local Self-Government of Serbia.”

    2004-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5017 (2004) · source

  2. “In other instances, armed groups may be refugee-friendly and act as the protectors of a certain refugee area against other armed aggressors. The blurred lines between the civilian and military character of camps may expose their population to an increased likelihood of attack by opposing forces. Thus, maintaining the civilian character of refugee camps has become a priority security issue. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has emphasized the need to separate civilians from armed individuals in refugee camps. This, however, may not be easy to accomplish, due to the complex situations I mentioned earlier. Would UNHCR therefore have recommendations on how to address the different security situations in refugee camps?”

    2004-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4973 (2004) · source

  3. “Moreover, exploitation of the vulnerabilities of refugees can give rise to serious security-related concerns for host States and their immediate neighbours. The safety of refugees within their camps, for instance, is increasingly becoming a matter of concern. Because of their vulnerability, refugee camps can easily be infiltrated by insurgents and criminal elements that use such camps to harbour them. Since the safety of the refugees is the primary goal, the civilian character of refugee camps should be maintained as much as possible. However, while it is desirable to separate armed elements from civilian refugee populations, the task of maintaining the civilian character of refugee camps may not be that easy. In some cases, a number of refugees could secretly arm themselves to provide added security for the camp.”

    2004-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4973 (2004) · source

  4. “I wish to join other delegations in thanking High Commissioner Lubbers for his comprehensive briefing to the Council on the challenges facing refugees and internally displaced persons, especially as they relate to the peace and security of camps and settlements and internal and cross-border peace and security situations. I should like to touch on the issue of refugee security. More often than not, refugees live in a constant state of insecurity, with respect to both their personal safety and socio-economic conditions. Refugees and internally displaced persons constitute one of the most vulnerable groups in the world today, because, although they have been resettled to places that offer immediate safe haven, they are nonetheless exposed to many threats to their lives.”

    2004-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4973 (2004) · source

  5. “We must not forget that more than 3 million people have already died as a result of the conflict in Central Africa and that the complexity of the situation has hampered its effective resolution for far too long. In that regard, my delegation would support the additional allocation of resources to the Office of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region to ensure that it can effectively carry out its mandate and the regional tasks entrusted to it.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  6. “We hope that the change in the schedule for the conference, which was tentatively planned for June will provide enough time for the participating countries to consider the substance of the conference and to come up with concrete proposals to address the interlocking tragedies in Central Africa. We commend the Group of Friends, co-chaired by Canada and the Netherlands, for its important role in providing political, diplomatic, technical and financial assistance in support of the preparatory process for a conference. We hope that all those efforts will lead to a security pact that will in turn lead to lasting and durable peace and stability in the Great Lakes region.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  7. “As it is, we welcome the European Commission's announcement of the approval of $19 million in humanitarian aid for Burundi. We hope that that will encourage other donor countries to fulfil their pledges. Application of the regional approach has never been more relevant than it is in the Great Lakes region. For years, the idea of an international conference on the Great Lakes region has been put forth, with no action being taken until now. It is thus gratifying to note from the Secretary-General's report that developments in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo and in Burundi have created new momentum in favour of such a conference, which could be held at the ministerial level by October of this year and at the summit level the following month.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  8. “Those historic elections would also be an opportunity to lay the groundwork for a positive political environment in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in which the electorate would be able to make educated choices. Concerning Burundi, my delegation is pleased to note that the prospects for peace in that country have improved. In that regard, we urge the transitional Government, the Burundians and the United Nations Office in Burundi to persevere in their efforts to further the peace process. The general insecurity and human rights abuses need to be addressed. Continued signs of peace are necessary to encourage the international community to accelerate the disbursement of pledges made at the Paris and Geneva conferences.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  9. “My delegation also hopes that efforts to halt the proliferation of arms and the illegal exploitation of natural resources will be intensified, given that those activities account for the continuation of conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In that regard, my delegation is confident that the Council will be able to adopt a resolution addressing those concerns. My delegation agrees with the assessment made last week by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, William Lacy Swing, that the elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo set for 2005 can be carried out if the international community provides its robust support, particularly to the United Nations, which would be organizing its largest elections ever.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  10. “Concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we wish to commend the Congolese, the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) and the African Union, particularly the Troika - Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia - for the establishment of the transitional Government last June and for the subsequent actions undertaken to build the foundations for security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, notably the establishment of integrated army and police forces, as well as the formation of the National DDR Commission. Efforts to consolidate the authority of the transitional Government in the entire country, particularly in the eastern part, need to be accelerated.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  11. “My delegation wishes to preface its statement by concurring with the view expressed by the multidisciplinary assessment mission that visited the Central African region from 8 to 22 June 2003 and concluded that "the prospects for positive change remain high, especially if the international community maintains and intensifies its partnership with subregional organizations, Governments and civil society groups to address the problems confronting Central Africa." (S/2003/1077, p. 3) The Security Council mission led by France set out the direction and provided the impetus for progress in Central Africa. Despite the present challenges, the Council and the international community must sustain their efforts in the subregion. It is in that light that my delegation wishes to highlight the following.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  12. “My delegation joins other delegations in thanking you, Mr. President, for convening this public meeting to pursue continuity and follow-up with regard to the work of the Security Council in Central Africa. My delegation also expresses its appreciation to Assistant Secretary- General Kalomoh for his introduction of the Secretary- General's progress report (S/2004/52). The Central African subregion is the heart of the continent, and its peace and stability have considerable impact on the entire region. The report of the Secretary-General is fittingly titled, since there has been significant progress in the implementation of the recommendations of the mission in the past seven months. The international community should capitalize on that positive momentum and should continue to build upon the achievements to date.”

    2004-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4911 (2004) · source

  13. “We view it as another opportunity to discuss the issue of gender mainstreaming in peace and security-related issues in the ongoing activities of the United Nations system. It is our hope that the international community will further strengthen its commitment to ensuring the increased participation of women in the process of conflict prevention at all levels of decision-making.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  14. “My Government, in partnership with women leaders from the private sector and civil society, remains steadfast in its pursuit of an agenda for long- lasting peace and development. We have placed special emphasis on the training of young women leaders in peace-building and in the provision of livelihood training and assistance to combatants and their families and in their reintegration into the mainstream of civilian, economic and social life. We look forward to the forty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, to be held in 2004, when we will be reviewing the thematic issue of women's equal participation in conflict prevention, management and conflict resolution and in post- conflict peace-building.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  15. “The Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process manages and supervises the peace process through several programmes: first, by pursuing socio-economic and political reforms that address the root causes of internal armed conflict; secondly, by building consensus and empowerment for peace, including through the institutionalization of the interfaith dialogue to build and sustain intercultural understanding among Christians and Muslims in Mindanao; thirdly, by sustaining and enhancing peace zones through the conduct of peace negotiations with different rebel groups; fourthly, by implementing rehabilitation and reintegration programmes for former rebels, their families and communities; and fifthly, by building and nurturing a climate conducive to peace through peace advocacy programmes.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  16. “That Commission was strengthened by the creation of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, also headed by a woman, one who has had extensive experience working with non-governmental organizations in conflict resolution.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  17. “Furthermore, both formal and informal processes must be pursued through collaboration with civil society and non-governmental organizations that have advocated the role of women in peace-building. We in the Philippines continue to exert efforts to achieve peace, democracy and development. We recognize that women have suffered the most from armed conflict and that they have contributed significant efforts to put an end to it. Filipino women are at the forefront in the resolution of conflict and have taken lead roles in the Philippine peace process. More than 10 years ago, the groundwork for the peace process was laid through the National Unification Commission, which is headed by a woman.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  18. “The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) "Weapons in Exchange for Development" programme in Albania has proved to what extent women have played a vital role in the disarming of civilians after an armed conflict, thereby contributing to the reduction of threats to public order. For a lasting peace to be built, negotiation processes at all levels must necessarily include all significant actors, including women. The inclusion of women in the negotiating process ensures their participation and involvement in post-conflict political, social, civil, economic and judicial structures. Short- and long-term actions aimed at creating democratic institutions following an armed conflict require inputs and commitments from both men and women in regard to peace, security and development.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  19. “Amy Smythe, the Senior Gender Adviser of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), for sharing her experiences, as well as setting out the challenges one faces in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) while working on the ground in the Democratic Republic of Congo. We support her proposal to increase the number of police women in peacekeeping operations, since they can better relate to the plight of women and girls. Conflict resolution and peace processes must essentially have a gender dimension. The increase in weapons collection in communities during periods of post conflict has been attributed to the role of women.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source

  20. “I should like to express my delegation's appreciation to you, Mr. President, for having provided us with this opportunity to participate in an open debate on the issue of women, peace and security. In our view, this open debate sustains the momentum of resolution 1325 (2000) as we assess the work that has been done to improve the plight of women in conflict situations, including their role in conflict resolution, conflict prevention and peace-building. We wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Guehenno for his report on the efforts that the Department of Peacekeeping Operations is making in implementing resolution 1325 (2000) in all peacekeeping missions. We support his efforts to mainstream gender in peacekeeping operations. We likewise wish to extend our appreciation to Ms.”

    2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852Resumption1 (2003) · source