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Nakamitsu

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2015-08-20
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  1. “The working- level engagement between the Office for Disarmament Affairs and the OPCW remains positive and proactive. I have also engaged with the Permanent Mission of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations, as well as with most members of the Security Council. These discussions have strengthened my understanding of the circumstances and the ways in which they are evolving. As the Secretary-General's last letter notes, the situation with regard to the destruction of the chemical weapons production facilities remains unchanged. The OPCW Technical Secretariat has verified the destruction of 24 out of 27 declared production facilities. However, the prevailing security situation continues to preclude safe access to three remaining sites, consisting of one aircraft hangar and two above-ground stationary facilities.”

    2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source

  2. “Edmond Mulet, who was appointed on 1 May by the Secretary- General as the Head of the JIM's independent three-member panel. Although I will briefly inform the Council of the J IM's current activities, Mr. Mulet will be able to answer any questions members might have regarding the work of the JIM. I also note that on 8 May, Mr. Stefan Mogl was appointed as a member of the JIM. Leadership Panel. Mr. Mogl will be based in the The Hague. I will first turn to the progress related to resolution 2118 (2013) and the elimination of Syria's declared chemical weapons programme. I have discussed these issues with the Director General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) on several occasions, and he has provided valuable updates on and insight into OPCW's activities.”

    2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source

  3. “Ms. Nakamitsu: Let me also start by expressing my sincere condolences to the families of the victims of the horrific terrorist attack in Manchester yesterday and my strong solidarity with the people and the Government of the United Kingdom. Let me thank the President and members of the Security Council for this opportunity to brief them, for the first time in my capacity as High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, on the implementation of resolution 2118 (2013), on the elimination of the chemical weapons programme of the Syrian Arab Republic. I will also provide them with an update on the activities of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism (JIM). I am pleased to be joined today by Mr.”

    2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7946 (2017) · source

  4. “Although this year marks the tenth year anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, we continue to see high levels of Violence against women and girls in conflict and, unfortunately, high levels of impunity. Those situations require a comprehensive and coordinated response on the part of the United Nations system and the international community. Only by promoting people's security and safety and human rights and democratic oversight in the security sector, can we lay the foundation for the rule of law, peace and sustainable development.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  5. “In conclusion, let me stress that the United Nations system needs to translate security sector reform in post-conflict settings into tangible results that are immediately felt by ordinary people on the street. As I stated earlier, SSR is a long-term process. However, for UNDP it is the number one priority in the lifespan of United Nations peace operations. We must look at security in the broader context of promoting safe and secure environments for communities and people, especially for women, and in terms of facilitating people's participation in efforts to strengthen and reform security institutions. We must also pay more attention to advancing gender equality and security for women, as Special Representative Bangura pointed out.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  6. “Within the United Nations system, coordination between United Nations missions and country teams should commence as soon as Security Council mandates on SSR are established and should be linked to joint planning undertaken by the global focal point, which encompasses important aspects of SSR, especially on police reform. I very much agree with Mr. Titov's statement that SSR is not only about the defence sector. For reforms to be sustainable, joint programmes need to be aligned with national development plans and national budgets. I would also add that joint engagement throughout the lifetime of a mission will also help the United Nations to manage smooth transitions as missions draw down.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  7. “Thirdly, for SSR to succeed, we must have a coherent strategy among all actors who support it - from the United Nations, regional organizations and other Member States - and the full ownership, leadership and political commitment of national stakeholders. Successful SSR requires support and investment from Member States, whether through development support, Government-provided personnel or direct cooperation, to reinforce and complement United Nations efforts. We have many lessons learned over past decades in that regard - for example, from Afghanistan. In other places, such as the Central African Republic, Mali and Somalia, where many actors are involved, we have also learned that better coordination efforts between regional entities and the United Nations should be prioritized to enhance our collective impact.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  8. “This might seem like a small initiative, but we are investing in creating and supporting the leadership of a police force that will put people's security and safety at the core of their service. In another case, UNDP, through a joint initiative with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, UN-Women and the Global Focal Point, redeployed police and gendarmerie forces in the Central African Republic by supplying general food allowances and salary payments. Those efforts allowed justice sector activities to resume and reduced cases of robbery, including armed robbery, in the country.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  9. “For example, linking police salary payments with support to improved community policing on issues related to gender-based Violence and with better recruitment and training of cadets makes eminent sense and is already delivering positive results on the ground, as seen in Somalia. There, UNDP works with the Global Focal Point partners, DPKO and UN- Women, as well as the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, in delivering a joint rule-of-law programme that includes training and mentoring for the Puntland police force. Through the programme, we are supporting 25 police officers, including six women, who are studying criminal science thanks to a police scholarship initiative developed in partnership with Puntland State University.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  10. “As underscored by the recent report of the High- Level Independent Panel on United Nations Peace Operations (see S/2015/446), such joint approaches are a necessity for enhancing operational coherence. We are pleased to see acknowledgement in the Panel's report that Mission budgets should ensure that funds for programming are available to support that work as well as the recognition that United Nations agencies, such as UNDP, are well placed to support peace operations in that regard. The fact that the Council invited UNDP to brief it today is further testimony that our programming work, which brings together the required technical expertise, is indeed an important part of the implementation of the mandates given to the United Nations. By working together, the United Nations is more capable of delivering those comprehensive mandates.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  11. “In order to be effective, such efforts must be carried out in a conflict-sensitive manner and be built into longer-term development assistance programming. Secondly, at the country level, as Mr. Titov pointed out, we must have the right balance and combination of technical expertise and guidance, on the one hand, and political accompaniment, on the other, for a successful SSR. In order for the United Nations to make a difference in this area, we must find ways for peace operations to work closely with country teams in an integrated manner, and we must strive to use our collective resources and capacities more efficiently and in a more impactful way.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  12. “In fact, it is one of the structural causes that had led those countries to Violent conflicts in the first place. Military and security cadres often have vested interests in the political settlements that follow peace agreements. Therefore, it is not easy to resolve these challenges. This means that the implementation of holistic approaches to SSR by the United Nations requires a sustained focus on building political will for meaningful reforms. Strong political support from the Council will be key in that regard, and therefore Mr. Titov's suggestion of a possible compact is indeed an interesting one. At the same time, national capacity- building efforts that will continue over time need to be supported by predictable and reliable sources of funding.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  13. “Please allow me to highlight briefly three essential ingredients for successful SSR implementation in post-conflict environments from the UNDP perspectives. First, security sector reform is a long-term process, and we must understand and accept that SSR requires both concerted efforts in the lifetime of United Nations peace operations and long-term sustained efforts and support beyond peace operations. It is therefore critical to sequence and strategically prioritize various tasks. Security Council mandates on SSR have become more comprehensive, requiring United Nations peace operations to implement an increasingly wide range of SSR tasks. But we also know that addressing the negative power bases in the security services of post- conflict countries is one of the most challenging aspects of post-conflict reconstruction and transformation.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  14. “Resolution 2151 (2014) highlights aspects of security that are particularly important to UNDP. It emphasizes people's safety, human rights and democratic oversight in the security sector. These are essential foundations for the rule of law, peace and sustainable development. The proposed goal 16, on peaceful, just and inclusive societies of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development further recognizes the important linkages between peace and development and urges Member States to promote the rule of law, safety and justice. It also calls for effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels. This also applies to the security institutions responsible for providing a safe and secure environment to people and communities.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source

  15. “Ms. Nakamitsu: On behalf of the Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Ms. Helen Clark, I would like to sincerely thank you, Madam President, for convening this very important meeting and UNDP to brief members of the Council on this crucial topic. I would also like to express our gratitude to the Nigerian delegation and you for your personal leadership on this very important issue. Security sector reform (SSR) is a relatively new area for us, but as co-Chairs of both the United Nations inter-agency Security Sector Reform Task Force and the Global Focal Point for Police, Justice and Corrections, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and UNDP increasingly reap the benefits of working closely together to sustain peace in settings where Security Council mandates apply.”

    2015-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7508 (2015) · source