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1. “At the outset, allow me, on behalf of my delegation, to commend the Japanese presidency for having organized this debate to mark the sixth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security. Croatia aligns itself with the statement made by Finland on behalf of the European Union. I would like to elaborate on a few of my Governments' views on the matter. Why is resolution 1325 (2000) so important for us? Because it calls for the protection of women and girls in conflicts worldwide and gives women an active role in peacebuilding as well as in post-conflict situations. Croatia believes that it is of the utmost importance for the Security Council to discuss this issue, but that it is even more important that resolution 1325 (2000) be implemented.”

   2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source

2. “The first of the benchmarks, namely, the completion of investigations, was met at the end of 2004. We trust that the recent events have brought the conclusion of the Tribunal's work more closely into view.”

   2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

3. “The Security Council has been discussing the Tribunal's completion strategy since August 2003. Part of that strategy is the work that it is undertaking with the national courts of the countries concerned. Work has been done to increase the capacity of judges and lawyers in Croatia in preparation for the transfer of cases for prosecution under national jurisdiction. One such case, involving two accused, has recently been referred to the Croatian jurisdiction. Those efforts will further strengthen the capacity of our legal system. We note that the Tribunal's completion strategy involves a three-step process encompassing the completion of investigations, trials and appeals according to the time lines established by the Security Council in resolution 1503 (2003).”

   2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

4. “The homeland war was a defensive, just and legitimate war. Croatia was the victim of aggression and had the right to self-defence and the liberation of its occupied territories pursuant to Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. The individualization of guilt, where it is found to exist, can only serve to strengthen the legitimacy of the homeland war. Croatia has worked closely with the Tribunal. It has responded in due time and comprehensively to the Tribunal's requests for documents and witnesses. Cooperation between legal and judicial institutions in Croatia and the Tribunal has been good. In order to foster cross-border cooperation in war-crime trials, earlier this year Croatia signed an agreement with Bosnia and Herzegovina and with Serbia and Montenegro on cooperation in war-crimes proceedings and in combating organized crime.”

   2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

5. “The Chief Prosecutor of the Tribunal confirmed the credibility of the Croatian Government in her report to the European Union task force dated 3 October 2005. The rule of law is a fundamental tenet of modern governance. Croatia has demonstrated that it will not accept exceptions to the rule of law. Impunity does not serve justice. Every indictee must face his indictment and appear before the Tribunal to answer the charges brought against him. At the same time, those coming before the ICTY do so with the presumption of innocence. Respect for the rule of law must be mirrored by justice being done in accordance with the principle of due process. Croatia has a vested interest in having the truth established and a strong interest in the Tribunal's successful implementation of its mandate.”

   2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

6. “Allow me, Mr. President, to thank Judge Fausto Pocar, President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY), and Chief Prosecutor Carla del Ponte for their assessments pursuant to Security Council resolution 1534 (2004), of the work of the Tribunal. I also take this opportunity to congratulate Judge Pocar on his recent assumption of that important post. In so far as Croatia is concerned, the written report of the ICTY (S/2005/781, annex 1) before the Council has been superseded by subsequent events. As is well known, Croatia has worked with the Tribunal in implementing its action plan for the resolution of the sole outstanding matter, namely, the case of Ante Gotovina. The Tribunal has continuously been kept updated on all activities related to the implementation of the action plan.”

   2005-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5328 (2005) · source

7. “In addition, a captain of the Croatian armed forces was the first female officer to take part in the Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan. Of course, the success of the application of the principles and underlying themes of resolution 1325 (2000) rests with Member States. In that regard, there is more that we all can do to ensure that women can fully and equally participate at all levels of decision- making with regard to conflict-prevention and peacebuilding.”

   2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

8. “Special emphasis is placed on the promotion and protection of women's human rights and the introduction of measures aimed at combating violence against women in war, in armed conflict and during post-conflict transition. We seek to apply a gender perspective in Croatia's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations. During 2005, two Croatian women officers have been serving in the peacekeeping missions in India and Pakistan and in Cyprus. Currently, five women officers from the Croatian armed forces are serving within the German contingent of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. Preparations are taking place for a female officer to serve as a military psychologist in the peacekeeping mission in Haiti.”

   2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

9. “The Commission for Gender Equality of the Republic of Croatia - an intergovernmental commission entrusted with creating policies and coordinating all activities for the promotion of gender equality - incorporated a chapter on women and armed conflict in the national policy for the promotion of gender equality for the period 2001-2005 and in its implementation programme. Both documents were adopted by the Croatian parliament in December 2001. Some tangible results have already been achieved in pursuing the goals set out in the national policy. One such result was the inclusion of the study of international humanitarian law and human rights in the curriculum of the Croatian military academy as an integral part of the military education of the armed forces.”

   2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

10. “Croatia welcomes the increased involvement of women in peacekeeping operations, especially among human rights and humanitarian personnel, military observers and civilian police. In that connection, we strongly encourage the practice of mainstreaming the gender perspective into peacekeeping operations. At the same time, we must increase our efforts to improve the protection of women in armed conflict, parallel to acknowledging and enhancing their contribution to peace processes and to rebuilding their communities.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

11. “The protection of women in armed conflict and women's fundamental role in conflict prevention and peacebuilding cannot be evaluated without taking into account that women are among those most affected by violence and the economic instability resulting from armed conflict. Yet, when it comes to negotiating peace, post-war reconstruction and reconciliation, women are grossly underrepresented. We should continue to press the main bodies of the United Nations, particularly its funds and programmes, to strengthen the participation of women in their work and to streamline gender issues. Post-conflict transition, recovery and reconstruction cannot be achieved if gender equality and the promotion of women's rights are absent.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

12. “It will be important to examine ways in which the provisions of this important cross-cutting resolution can be better implemented at the regional and national levels. Croatia welcomes the United Nations system- wide action plan produced by the Secretary-General (see S/2005/636), which aims at highlighting the importance of gender perspectives in conflict prevention and peacekeeping activities. In order to achieve success in the post-war confidence-building process it is essential to include women as active participants in post-conflict reintegration and reconstruction. That has also been borne out by Croatia's experience.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source

13. “Croatia has aligned itself with the statement made by the representative of the United Kingdom on behalf of the European Union, but I would like to add a few points based on Croatia's specific experience and achievements on the matter. At the outset, allow me, on behalf of my delegation, to commend the Romanian presidency for organizing this open debate to mark the fifth anniversary of the adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. Since 2000, the international community has increasingly come to recognize not only how much conflict particularly affects women and girls, but also how often women hold the key to its peaceful resolution.”

    2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source