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1. “We thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for his comprehensive briefing. We also welcome His Excellency Mr. Nikola Spirie, Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and thank him for his statement. Uganda commends the High Representative for his efforts in promoting the political processes, in particular facilitating the implementation of the Dayton Agreement. We are concerned about the negative developments arising from the ongoing attacks against State institutions, mainly by the Government of Republika Srpska, and the continued challenges to the authority of the High Representative and the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council. The impact of this has limited political progress, which could lead to further tension in the country.”

   2009-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6222 (2009) · source

2. “In this regard, Uganda would like to commend the work of the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, former United States President Bill Clinton, towards mobilizing public and private investment and improving the lives of the Haitian people. Finally, Uganda commends the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the staff of MINUSTAH for their work and commitment to the stabilization of Haiti, and we support the recommendations of the Secretary-General for the extension of the mandate of MINUSTAH until 15 October 2010.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

3. “There is also a need to intensify efforts to mobilize additional resources for the country, especially by broadening the donor base and strengthening partnerships with the private sector. Uganda therefore welcomes the cancellation of Haiti's $1.2 billion multilateral debt with international financial institutions and the subsequent cancellation of the country's entire bilateral debt owed to the Paris Club. We believe that this debt relief will drastically lessen Haiti's international financial obligations and hence facilitate the channeling of funds to various internal investment and development projects critical to the country's economic recovery.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

4. “We welcome the commitment of the Government of Haiti, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme and the World Bank, to developing a post-disaster national preparedness strategy during the hurricane season. However, given the extreme vulnerability of Haiti to natural disasters that endanger much of the country's population and agricultural potential, we call on the friends and development partners of Haiti to offer more substantive assistance to the Haitian authorities to improve their capacity to manage disasters and place Haiti on the path to recovery and sustainable development. The success of national development efforts in Haiti will critically depend on the availability of adequate and predictable resources. There is a need to continue consolidating peace and stability in Haiti through peacebuilding.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

5. “We have noted the progress achieved in border management, expanded border facilities and the upgraded customs data system. Although the security situation in the country remains generally calm, it is still fragile and continues to face such potential threats as resumed activity of gangs, criminals and other armed groups. There is a need to counter these threats, including cross-border child trafficking. The Government of Haiti requires increased support in institutional capacity-building, and certainly in the security sector, as soon as it can take effective control over its entire territory. We commend the progress achieved in bringing stability to Cite Soleil and Martissant, and call for the consolidation of stability in the rest of the country.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

6. “Despite the organizational challenges during the elections, we are convinced that they were an important milestone in efforts to restore democracy to Haiti and to achieve lasting stability and progress in that country. The Secretary-General rightly observes in his report (S/2009/439) that the Haitian people have the primary responsibility for ensuring progress in that country. It is incumbent upon the leadership of that country to continue its remarkable efforts in establishing the institutions of Government, restoring the rule of law and revitalizing the economy. We commend the role that MINUSTAH has continued to play in coordinating international action and assistance in support of the Government to strengthen its institutional capacity.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

7. “We welcome the participation in today's debate of the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, President Bill Clinton. We also welcome and thank the Prime Minister of Haiti, Mrs. Pierre-Louis, for her briefing. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), Mr. Hedi Annabi, for his briefing on the situation in that country. We are encouraged by the progress that has been made in Haiti and commend the Government and people of Haiti for that progress. We congratulate the people of Haiti and the new Provisional Electoral Council on having held peaceful and well-run Senate elections on 21 June this year.”

   2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

8. “Its existence is a first step towards improving the coordination of existing activities and the exchange of crucial information between United Nations Headquarters and country- level offices. We also welcome the Secretary-General's commitment to submit an annual report on implementation of resolution 1820 (2008).”

   2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

9. “It is incumbent upon the Council to ensure that resolutions to establish or renew mandates or to impose enforcement measures under Chapter VII of the Charter contain provisions, as appropriate, on the prevention of and response to sexual violence, with corresponding requirements on reporting to the Council. The United Nations, regional organizations and civil society need to work together to train good mediators, including female mediators, in adequate numbers and to mobilize sufficient resources to carry out these activities. Uganda supports the creation of an effective mechanism that will galvanize the various efforts to find a lasting solution to this problem. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the establishment of United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict.”

   2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

10. “There are instances where perpetrators of sexual violence still live openly among their victims, with impunity. Possible solutions to drawn-out conflicts need to be addressed in a holistic way. For instance, integrating the various forces in an armed conflict requires more than just a simple change of uniform. It requires a change in mindset, and it requires counselling, training and capacity-building. The integration of armed forces should be well structured. There should be strict vetting of recruits for the armed forces so that people who are at high risk of becoming sexual predators are excluded. High-ranking officers implicated in sexual violence should be removed from the ranks of armed personnel as an example to others and in order to send a clear message of zero tolerance for sexual violence.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

11. “There remains an urgent need to sensitize all parties to armed conflict to the fact that certain practices are not acceptable under any circumstances. Effective implementation of resolution 1820 (2008) also requires that, at the very minimum, an atmosphere of peace, security and stability be in place. The most effective way to avoid sexual violence during armed conflict is to ensure that peace and the rule of law are restored in the affected countries. In order to address the situation more realistically and conclusively, institutions of the State have to be strengthened. When institutions of the State such as the police, prisons, governance and the army are well established, law enforcement can then be enhanced and severe penalties for perpetrators will become an actual deterrent.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

12. “It is clear from the report of the Secretary- General that the incidence of widespread sexual violence tends to escalate in situations where State institutions have broken down. It is also clear that this is a global problem and that both Stat and non-State actors have been responsible for some of the very serious abuses that have taken place. Thus, sexual violence is a symptom of a much bigger problem, about which Uganda is greatly concerned. There should be no impunity for perpetrators of sexual violence, and all efforts must be made to ensure that culprits are held accountable for their despicable actions. Only then can victims begin to heal and to develop a measure of confidence that they have not been abandoned altogether.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

13. “I wish to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for organizing today's debate on this very important subject. I wish also to welcome the Secretary-General and to thank him for the comprehensive report (S/2009/362) he has submitted on the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008). At the outset, let me reiterate that Uganda deplores and condemns sexual violence and supports the various efforts by the United Nations and other stakeholders to eradicate its use as an instrument of war. Uganda has continued to advocate at the regional and international levels for respect for and protection in armed conflict of women and children who would otherwise be victims of sexual violence.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

14. “Finally, we thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for the draft presidential statement, which my delegation fully supports.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

15. “Without tangible peace dividends, such as the provision of basic services like health care, education, shelter, and the improvement of the standards of living of populations affected by conflict, the chances of peace are very slim. There is therefore an urgent need for the United Nations system to ensure greater coherence in peacekeeping, peacemaking, peacebuilding and development activities. Uganda therefore supports efforts aimed at more comprehensive United Nations peacekeeping. Uganda pays tribute to the men and women of the United Nations for their tireless sacrifice. They serve in some of the most dangerous and hostile places in the world but continue to keep many people safe and give them hope. We especially remember and honour those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of peace.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

16. “The United Nations should take maximum advantage of the strengths of regional organizations, such as the African Union, and of subregional organizations, such as the Southern Africa Development Community, the Economic Community of West African States and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and of the roles they can play. However, this requires a deliberate and conscious effort to establish strategic relationships with these organizations in order to strengthen their capacity to contribute to United Nations efforts in the maintenance of international peace and security. Fourthly, early consideration of peacebuilding activities during the peacekeeping stage is critical to the success of peacekeeping missions.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

17. “Uganda therefore supports Security Council efforts to strengthen cooperation and interaction amongst stakeholders in peacekeeping operations. Thirdly, the challenges of modern peacekeeping, as we have seen in recent times, clearly indicate that not even the United Nations is capable of tackling the challenges on its own. The United Nations should fast- track its efforts to broaden the contributor base by working with partners at the regional and subregional levels. It should take advantages of these capacities and build on the efforts so far taken in this regard.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

18. “However, to that end a clear understanding of the situation on the ground is required, and the missions must be provided with the necessary capabilities to effectively implement their various mandates. Secondly, the relationship between the Security Council and troop-contributing countries is crucial, and there is a need to strengthen the existing mechanisms for engagement. It is crucial because it is they that implement the mandates on the ground, where they often face considerable risk. It is fundamental that political objectives and peacekeeping mandates for missions be clear and credible. A stronger understanding among troop and police contributors, donor countries and the Security Council as to what is expected of peacekeepers in fulfilling these objectives can greatly facilitate the achievement of mission objectives.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

19. “First, it is important to recognize that an ineffective United Nations peacekeeping capability anywhere around the world greatly undermines the credibility of the United Nations in the eyes of the public. It is imperative that United Nations peacekeeping be adaptable to emerging challenges, such as we have seen in Somalia. A shift to more robust and comprehensive United Nations peacekeeping, such as we have seen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, can yield positive results. Robust peacekeeping is what the United Nations requires to ensure the protection of civilians, United Nations personnel and humanitarian aid workers in the field today.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

20. “We commend all these efforts because they have facilitated greater interaction between the various stakeholders at different levels, which will further enhance practical progress in United Nations peacekeeping. It is necessary that we sustain these efforts. This debate comes at a time when United Nations efforts to resolve conflicts by peaceful means are being put to the test by new threats to global peace and security. Impunity, terrorism, piracy and other forms of social injustices meted out by non-State actors are on the rise in the theatres of peacekeeping operations. The humanitarian consequences of these actions on innocent civilians, including women and children, are alarming. Therefore, Uganda considers the following points to be key.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

21. “Uganda congratulates you, Mr. President, and the United Kingdom delegation on your assumption of the office of the President of the Security Council for the month of August. We also thank you for organizing this important debate and welcome the participation of United Nations force commanders. The timing could not have been better. I wish to thank Under-Secretaries-General Le Roy and Malcorra for their very informative briefings to the Council. I also thank General Agwai, Force Commander of the United Nations-African Union Mission in Darfur, for sharing his experiences with the Council. Since the year began, we have witnessed a number of initiatives undertaken to improve United Nations peacekeeping operations.”

    2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source

22. “We also commend UNMIK for its continued mediation that eventually broke the deadlock and brought the two sides together to agree on a pragmatic solution. Furthermore, we welcome the important contribution that UNMIK, together with EULEX and the International Committee of the Red Cross, is making in the Working Group on Missing Persons, and we call upon all concerned to offer continued support. Finally, we commend UNMIK for its work and urge the international community to continue to lend the necessary support to enable it to acceptably execute its role of maintaining peace and stability on the ground.”

    2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source

23. “There is need to ensure proper functioning of the Central European Free Trade Agreement mechanisms aimed at promoting economic growth and development in the region. In that regard, we call upon the authorities in Kosovo and Serbia to resolve any outstanding issues regarding customs. Although it appears that the overall security situation in Kosovo during the reporting period remained relatively calm, we are particularly concerned by the series of inter-ethnic incidents of Violence that occurred in the northern Mitrovica suburbs. We call upon both parties to exercise restraint, mutual respect and tolerance in order to harmoniously live together in the interest of peace. We salute the efforts of UNMIK in coordination with EULEX and the Kosovo Force that encouraged both sides to find a sustainable and peaceful solution.”

    2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source

24. “We are encouraged by the level of cooperation between UNMIK and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX) regarding exchange of information and coordination on issues of major concern, and we propose that such cooperation in all sectors should continue to be strengthened. We are also pleased to note that EULEX has reached full operational capacity and that it is continuing to operate under the overall authority of the United Nations and within the status-neutral framework of resolution 1244 (1999). We acknowledge the increased expertise and professional role of EULEX in the areas of police, justice and customs and commend its contribution in the area of the rule of law.”

    2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source

25. “We too welcome Mr. Vuk Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and thank him for his briefing. We also thank Mr. Lamberto Zannier, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, and Mr. Skender Hyseni for their briefings. We welcome the new developments in the region regarding the reconfiguration and downsizing of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) within the status-neutral framework of resolution 1244 (1999). Given the challenges in inter-ethnic relations still being faced by Kosovo, the structure and strength of the reconfigured Mission for the 2009 to 2010 period will ensure that the Mission is better resourced for continuous mediation between the communities and for increased support to minority communities throughout Kosovo.”

    2009-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6144 (2009) · source

26. “Uganda abstained in the voting because it was quite clear that, whether we voted for or against the draft resolution, the future of the United Nations Mission would still be in jeopardy - a scenario that we would not have wished for. We regret that the curtain will close on the United Nations Mission, but call on all the parties in the region to exercise restraint and engage in confidence-building measures as they seek a lasting solution to the conflict. Finally, we commend the United Nations staff, who have served in the Mission since 1993, for their tireless efforts in promoting a more stable situation and their commitment in contributing to peace and security in the region.”

    2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source

27. “From the outset, we have called for a unanimous decision of the Council on this important matter and have encouraged all parties concerned to resolve any differences in order to ensure that there is a United Nations presence on the ground. Uganda remains convinced that an international monitoring presence in the region is vital. The situation in the Mission's area of responsibility has remained fragile for some time. We have supported and still support the continued presence of a United Nations mission to consolidate and build upon the achievements in peace and security in the region. We are disappointed by the apparent lack of progress in reaching a consensus on the draft resolution before us today, which in essence will lead to the eventual closure of the United Nations Mission.”

    2009-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6143 (2009) · source

28. “We are therefore encouraged by the commitment of UNIPSIL and the development partners to support Government efforts in strengthening their capacity. Massive youth unemployment also remains a significant problem. We are encouraged to learn from the Foreign Minister that consideration of the constitutional review report is now on course. It is imperative that the Government ensure the expeditious resumption of the process with wider public participation, as recommended by the Lome' Peace Agreement and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Finally, we commend the recent steps taken by the Government in fighting drug trafficking, which should be sustained.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

29. “We welcome the Government's ongoing plans to utilize and harness the country's natural resources for strategic investments that will spur economic growth and development. My delegation supports the proposed launching of the United Nations multi-donor trust fund at the forthcoming special session of the Peacebuilding Commission, slated for 10 June, and calls for the further commitment of support at the subsequent Consultative Group meeting scheduled for November in London. Sierra Leone still faces a number of challenges in consolidating peace, stability, economic growth and development. The capacities of national institutions, including the civil service, the judiciary and police, require substantial enhancement.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

30. “In that regard, we appreciate the support extended by the African Development Bank, the European Commission, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Food Programme and non-governmental organizations towards the implementation of these key initiatives. We call upon the Government, UNIPSIL, the Peacebuilding Commission and international partners to intensify their efforts in mobilizing the national and international funding needed for the consolidation of Sierra Leone's recovery, economic growth and development. The implementation of priority programmes, such as the Joint Vision, the peacebuilding strategy for Sierra Leone, the President's Agenda for Change and the private sector development strategy, requires substantial funding.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

31. “We further call upon them to ensure widespread publicity and the expeditious implementation of the joint communique, which lays the foundation for reconciliation and constructive bipartisan consensus on important national policies and institutions. We commend the Government for making agriculture and national food production its top priority, as well as for initiating innovative programmes, including food- and cash-for-work activities. This focus on the agricultural sector is critical to the country's economic growth and food security and to the provision of employment for a large number of unemployed young people.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

32. “We welcome the initiatives undertaken and tremendous progress made by the Government of Sierra Leone under the leadership of President Ernest Bai Koroma in the political, economic and social sectors during the period under review. In particular, we note that the overall security situation in the country has remained largely calm. We are encouraged that, following the unfortunate incidents of political violence in March this year, inter-party dialogue between the ruling All People's Congress and the main opposition party, the Sierra Leone People's Party, culminated in the signing of a joint communique by their leaders. We call upon all political leaders to resolve any misunderstandings through dialogue and to desist from all acts of political intolerance and the incitement of violence.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

33. “Uganda commends UNIPSIL, the United Nations country team and the Peacebuilding Commission for their efforts and support towards the implementation of the mandate of the peacebuilding mission in Sierra Leone in an integrated and coherent manner. We are particularly pleased to note that the United Nations peacebuilding strategy has been finalized and that all 20 projects financed by the Peacebuilding Fund to the sum of $35 million are expected to be fully implemented by the end of this year. The establishment of two regional offices in Kono and Bombali districts and the pending creation of six others will further enhance effective coordination among United Nations agencies, programmes, funds and development partners operating from one location in each district.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

34. “We, too, would like to start by welcoming Mrs. Zainab Hawa Bangura, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sierra Leone, to the Council and to thank her for her briefing. We also thank the Executive Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL), Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, for presenting the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/267) and the Permanent Representative of Canada, Ambassador John McNee, in his capacity as Chair of the Sierra Leone country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for his briefing.”

    2009-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6137 (2009) · source

35. “The ad litem judges have made an invaluable contribution to the functioning of the Tribunals and to the completion strategy. They have been assigned multiple cases and have of necessity been forced to take up permanent residence at the sites of the Tribunals. Their tasks and competencies are identical to those of the permanent judges, and nearly half the judges at the ICTR have served for more than six years. Accordingly, Uganda calls for a review of their terms and conditions of service. Finally, I would like to thank the Presidents, Prosecutors, judges, ad litem judges and the staff members of the Tribunals for their work. and call on the Council to render the necessary support to ensure the early, smooth and orderly conclusion of the work of both Tribunals.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

36. “Uganda welcomes the recommendation for the location of the residual mechanisms and archives both in Europe and Africa, the regions where the crimes were committed. The basis for this suggestion is that the residual mechanisms will require access to the regional records for each Tribunal, as well as new records that will become available. Both Tribunals have requested the extension of the mandate of the permanent and ad litem judges, the expansion of their Appeals and Trial Chambers, and redeployment of trial judges. It is understood that a number of cases have yet to be completed, some of the judges have their terms coming to an end, and the status of ad litem judges has raised issues that require urgent attention. Since there is still-unfinished business, Uganda supports these requests for extension.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

37. “Uganda welcomes the recommendation of the Secretary-General that, as part of the completion strategy, the residual functions be transferred to residual mechanisms which would be adequately supported by a structure that can facilitate the fulfilment of the completion strategy. In that regard, my delegation supports the recommendation that the Tribunals refer further cases to national jurisdictions, while strengthening national capacities. In order to activate the residual mechanisms, it will be necessary to adopt and use the roster of former Tribunal judges, legal officers, prosecution and defence counsel, and other relevant staff. This undertaking will provide support for the institutional knowledge that is essential to the ends of justice and the completion strategy.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

38. “My delegation appreciates the tremendous work that has been carried out so far by the Tribunals in fulfilment of the relevant Council resolutions. We attach great importance to the work of the Tribunals in the delivery of justice and the fight against impunity for heinous crimes against humanity, including genocide. Uganda welcomes the progress made by the Tribunals in spite of the challenges they have faced. From the Secretary-General's report, we have observed that some of the challenges include trial of contempt cases and the protection of victims and witnesses, which require the judicial capacity to sanction any violations of the Tribunals' orders.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

39. “My delegation congratulates you, Sir, and Turkey on assuming the presidency of the Council for the month of June, and I assure you of our delegation's full cooperation and support. I also wish to thank Ambassador Churkin and the Russian delegation for ably steering the work of the Council during the month of May. We thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the Tribunals for their briefings. Uganda welcomes the Secretary-General's report on the administrative and budgetary aspects of the options for possible locations for the archives of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) and the seat of the residual mechanisms for the Tribunals.”

    2009-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6134 (2009) · source

40. “My delegation voted in favour of renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) for another year. But my delegation remains concerned about a number of issues in the human rights dimension raised in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/200 and Corr.1). We welcome the observation in that report that the United Nations remains committed to upholding international human rights standards. However, we see MINURSO as the only contemporary peacekeeping operation without a human rights component, contrary to the general principles of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and its own mandate. We therefore welcome the attention given in the resolution to the importance of making progress on the human dimension of the conflict. We call upon the parties to work with Mr.”

    2009-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6117 (2009) · source

41. “We are grateful to the delegation of Mexico for preparing the draft presidential statement, which my delegation fully supports.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

42. “Finally, my delegation calls upon the parties to the Convention on the Rights of the Child to strengthen measures geared towards preventing the recruitment of children into armed forces. We welcome the Secretary- General's recommendation concerning effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes as vital for the well-being of children associated with armed forces and groups. It is therefore imperative that the respective Governments and donors ensure that such programmes, including the provision of social services and amenities, be community-based and receive adequate and timely resources and funding for their long-term sustainability. We agree with the observation that this is an increasingly crucial factor for durable peace and security.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

43. “Uganda strongly supports the recommendations by the Secretary-General and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict that the Security Council should consider, at a minimum, including rape and other acts of grave sexual violence as additional criteria for inclusion in the annexes. My delegation also expresses concern at the increase in the reported cases of indiscriminate killings of children caught in situations of armed conflict and war as well as attacks on schools. We condemn these inhuman acts and call upon the perpetrators to desist from carrying out such gross atrocities. We also call upon the international community to take decisive action against all those committing crimes and violations against children, including the LRA.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

44. “Uganda continues to be vigilant in the implementation of resolution 1612 (2005), and tremendous progress has been made, resulting in the release of many formerly abducted children and their reintegration into their families and communities. The most recent example of this commitment was the rescue, reintegration and ongoing rehabilitation of Catherine Ajok, the last of the 139 Aboke girls who were abducted by the terrorist Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), including Ms. Akallo, who was here this morning. As we have heard from the testimony of Ms. Akollo, one of the most disturbing issues considered in the report, which is unfortunately common in most armed conflict situations, concerns sexual and gender-based violence, with young girls as the largest and most vulnerable group of victims.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

45. “We therefore call upon Member States, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, country-level task forces, United Nations peacekeeping and political missions and non-governmental organizations to redouble their efforts. The Government of Uganda signed and implemented an action plan regarding children associated with armed forces and continues to allow regular access to the United Nations to any Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) facilities upon request to monitor compliance. The report of the Secretary-General clearly attests to this by pointing out that there were no cases of recruitment and use of children by the UPDF or the now-disbanded local defence units, and that the UPDF has accordingly been de-listed.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

46. “While we acknowledge that there has been significant progress as indicated in the report, we are deeply concerned at the slow pace of implementation. We have noted, for instance, that out of the total of 56 parties listed and those not listed in annex I and II of the Secretary-General's report, only four parties had signed action plans, one had signed an action plan that did not meet the required minimum standards, and there were three or four cases of ongoing dialogue to translate commitment into action plans. Those statistics clearly demonstrate that quite a lot of work remains to be done.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

47. “My delegation is pleased to note that the preparation of the report involved broad consultations with all key stakeholders, especially the country-level task forces on monitoring and reporting. We are convinced that focus on this participatory approach will yield better results in ensuring more effective protection for children affected by conflict in situations of concern. Uganda is fully committed to and supports the various efforts by the United Nations, including those of the Security Council, to promote the protection of children in armed conflict. My delegation condemns the continuing recruitment, use and abuse of children in armed conflict in violation of applicable international law. The negative psychosocial consequences on the mental health of the affected children cannot be overemphasized.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

48. “We thank the Foreign Minister of Mexico for coming to New York to preside over this important meeting. We welcome the Secretary-General's comprehensive report (S/2009/l58), which covers compliance and progress towards ending the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict and other grave violations. We also welcome the presence of the Deputy Secretary- General, Ms. Migiro, in our midst. We thank Ms. Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ann Veneman, Executive Director of UNICEF, for their briefings. My delegation is grateful to Ms. Grace Akallo, who was with us this morning and who has shared her experience, as a former abducted child, on the plight of children in armed conflict.”

    2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114 (2009) · source

49. “It is therefore our expectation that this debate will generate greater international support for the Secretary- General's efforts in mediation. We also thank the delegation of Burkina Faso for the draft presidential statement, which we fully support.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source

50. “However, the challenge is how to transform the information obtained into a viable response that, by facilitating mediation, can prevent escalation. An effective early warning network should be linked at the national, regional and global levels. This is where the resource-mobilization capacity of the United Nations is key in facilitating the establishment of an early warning system that provides vital input for mediation and early action mechanisms. Finally, if properly utilized, mediation can do more than merely achieve a settlement of the conflict; it can also facilitate in the long run the full transformation of relations between and within States. In that regard the Security Council has an important role to play in support of mediation efforts.”

    2009-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6108 (2009) · source