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Mona Juul

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2020-04-23

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2021-05-26

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1. “This is not only in the best interests of the child but also an important contribution to building sustainable and peaceful societies. The human rights of children formerly associated with armed or violent groups must be fully respected, in line with international law, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Resolution 2427 (2018) also provides an important framework, as it stresses accountability for all violations and abuses against children, not just the gravest crimes. As such, the resolution represents a new standard for the prevention of human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law. It is now up to all of us to translate this resolution into reality. Children involved in armed conflict need not only comprehensive support, care and protection, but also justice.”

   2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

2. “We welcome the concrete steps endorsing States are taking to implement the Safe Schools Declaration, and we encourage all States to join and implement it. The Nordic countries also remain particularly concerned about the continued silence and stigma related to sexual and gender-based violence. We must speak openly and frankly about these terrible crimes and their impacts if we are to truly combat and prevent them. To this end, at the international conference on ending sexual and gender-based violence in humanitarian crises held in Oslo last year, States made significant pledges for increased funding and renewed action. We urge all States and organizations to translate these commitments into action. We must also recommit to ensuring the successful reintegration of children formerly associated with armed or violent groups.”

   2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

3. “Education is a human right that is guaranteed in international human rights law. It is fundamental for human, social and economic development and a key element to achieving lasting peace and sustainable development. Continued access to safe education can help protect children and youth from the impacts of armed conflict. We must all do more to provide and protect education in emergencies, protracted crises and conflict, with a special emphasis on girls’ access to education. The Safe Schools Declaration is an important protection tool in this context, with its primary objective of preventing the military use of schools and stopping attacks on schools during armed conflicts. As we celebrate its fifth anniversary, we are pleased that 104 States have so far endorsed the Declaration.”

   2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

4. “The Nordic countries — Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway — are deeply concerned about the continued increase in verified violations and abuses against children, including the denial of humanitarian access. This trend can and must be reversed. First and foremost, parties to conflict must respect international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law. Violations and abuses against children during armed conflict have immediate and long-term negative impacts not only on children themselves but also on their communities and societies. Equally, protecting children and upholding their rights in situations of armed conflict contributes to conflict prevention and peacebuilding by supporting successful reconciliation, reintegration and development.”

   2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source

5. “Moreover, Norway stresses that economic sanctions imposed on countries should not prevent access to food and essential health supplies, which will be vital in the Middle East and beyond in this time of crisis. We also encourage the application of humanitarian exceptions where appropriate. Global threats require global responses. We are all affected by the current crisis, and no country or region can resolve it alone.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

6. “Norway commends UNRWA’s efforts to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak, including in Gaza, and calls on donors to increase their funding to the Agency. Norway remains deeply concerned about Israel’s continued settlement activities, as well as more far-reaching plans for unilateral annexations. Such actions are in contravention of international law, and undermine the feasibility of the two- State solution. We are also concerned about recent reports of Israeli attacks on Gaza fishermen and that house demolitions, forced evictions and settler violence in the West Bank seem to have continued. Now more than ever, we need to exchange mistrust and animosity for solidarity and collaboration. Norway supports the Secretary-General’s appeal for a global ceasefire during the coronavirus pandemic.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

7. “It is our hope that, by jointly overcoming this extraordinary crisis, some much- needed impetus can be brought to the overarching goal of achieving a negotiated two-State solution. On 2 June, Norway will convene the AHLC donor group at the ministerial level in a video-teleconference format to further discuss these challenges. The current crisis again underscores the critical role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which supports the basic health-care needs of millions of Palestine refugees in the region. UNRWA continues to do that both in these challenging circumstances and in the face of the most severe financial crisis in its history.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

8. “A major COVID-19 outbreak in the densely populated Gaza Strip would be catastrophic for its people, who have been struggling through a humanitarian crisis for years. Life-saving medical equipment and essential supplies must be provided to Gaza. Norway encourages the Palestinian Authority to continue to carry out its responsibility for supporting Gaza’s health-care system. We also encourage Israel to continue to facilitate the movement and access of goods and people to and from Gaza. The coronavirus pandemic has demonstrated that unilateral steps to address common challenges will fall short of meeting the needs of the moment. In that context, Norway commends the constructive and effective cooperation that Israel and Palestine have already established so as to respond to the pandemic and to limit its economic repercussions.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

9. “In 2020, the fiscal gap after projected international donor support could exceed $1 billion. Unless properly addressed, the crisis may paralyse Palestinian institutions, thereby undermining the goal of achieving a negotiated two-State solution. Norway welcomes last month’s emergency transfer of clearance revenues from Israel. We urge the parties to further stabilize the budget of the Palestinian Authority by agreeing on fixed and predictable transfers of revenues. Furthermore, we urge the Palestinian Authority to continue to deliver basic services to the Palestinian population and to adopt emergency measures to reduce monthly spending. Preserving the fiscal viability of the Palestinian Authority is vital to the well-being of Palestinians and Israelis alike.”

   2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source

10. “The effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are deeply felt in the Middle East. The pandemic and its social and economic repercussions are exacerbating already dire humanitarian crises and threatening to create new ones. On 3 April, Norway issued a statement in its capacity as Chair of the international donor group to Palestine, the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians (AHLC). The statement, which was drafted in consultation with the parties and key donors, called for increased budget assistance to the Palestinian Authority, as well as the funding of its efforts, together with those of the United Nations, to combat the pandemic. The coronavirus crisis puts unprecedented strains on the already fragile Palestinian economy and on the Palestinian Authority’s operating ability.”

    2020-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/341 (2020) · source