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Nduhungirehe

lines on the record: 519
first: 2012-11-20
most recent: 2015-04-15
sittings or episodes: 72
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“While the concept note deplores the Council's failure to respond to the seven letters of the President of the ICC, I will take the opportunity to remind this body that decisions of African Heads of State and Government adopted during at least seven different summits of the African Union (AU) since February 2009 requesting the deferral of the case against the President of the Sudan, in accordance with article 16 of the Rome Statute, remained unanswered. Indeed, as the AU Heads of State and Government put it, "The search for justice should pursued in a way that does not impede or jeopardize efforts aimed at promoting lasting peace".”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“We join the Council President in regretting that no response was provided to any of the seven letters from the President of the ICC in relation to the cooperation of States with the Court. We believe that the Council should take time to thoroughly discuss the issue and provide an appropriate response to those letters. In the same vein, as much as we respect the function of the President and the Prosecutor of the ICC, we believe that African Members of the United Nations also deserve respect and consideration.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“Indeed, we are of the view that such enhancement of due process in a sanctions regimes will result in more fairness, effectiveness and credibility of sanctions regimes. As recalled in the concept note, the Rome Statute of the ICC grants the Council the power to refer to the ICC situations in which crimes within its jurisdiction were committed, article 13 (b), as well as the power to defer an investigation or prosecution for a period of 12 months for reasons relating to the maintenance of international peace and security, article 16. We agree that the Security Council should ensure that both provisions on the referral and deferral are implemented, when the conditions set out by the Rome Statute are met.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“Rwanda recognizes the tremendous job done by Madame Kimberly Prost as Ombudsperson of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities. The appointment of the Ombudsperson to that Committee was a positive step towards the implementation of paragraph 109 of the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1). In that respect, we would like to express our support to the extension of the Ombudsperson's mandate to all sanctions lists without exception. That is just common sense. And I urge Council members that are still reluctant on that issue to reconsider their positions and put the interests of the countries for which the sanctions' regimes were established above their national and strategic interests.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we hope that in the months to come, the Council will make tangible progress on the issue of penholders on the basis of the note by the President S/2014/268, of 14 April 2014, which recognized the right ofany Council member to be a penholder. That reform would allow Council members representing the regions affected by conflicts on the Council's agenda to at least share the pen with the current penholders. But, most importantly, Rwanda believes that there is a need to reform the use ofthe right to veto, on the basis of the French proposal. Indeed, given the recent history of the Council and its failure in the past, permanent members should discuss and agree on how to refrain from using the veto in cases of mass atrocities.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“We note with satisfaction that this public format, introduced by Rwanda in its presidency in July this year, was since adopted by all countries that have decided to organize wrap-up sessions, namely, the United Kingdom in August, Argentina in October and Australia in November. We hope that all Council members will continue on that path so that we can all contribute to the transparency and effectiveness of our work. Nevertheless, despite the current positive trends in the working methods of the Security Council, we have yet to live up to the expectations of the 2005 World Summit, mainly with respect to representativity and legitimacy, to efficiency and effectiveness, to transparency and accountability, and to the implementation of Council decisions.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“Let me start by congratulating you, Madam President, and your delegation on your able leadership of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. Indeed, Argentina's chairmanship of the Working Group led to laudable progress, notably through the adoption of important notes by the President on intra-Council dialogue, on consultations between the Council, the Secretariat and troop- and police-contributing countries, on dialogue with non-Council members and on penholders, among others. Rwanda believes that those notes will greatly contribute to a more transparent, democratic and effective Security Council, provided that they are implemented in good faith. Rwanda also appreciates that Argentina will organize at the end of its presidency a wrap-up session under the format of a public briefing.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this important open debate on the working methods of the Security Council and for the concept note (S/2014/725, annex) your delegation has prepared to guide our discussion. I also thank Madam Kimberly Prost, Ombudsperson of the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, and Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for their respective briefings. Rwanda aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Saint Lucia on behalf of the group of support of draft resolution A/6l/L.69. I will now make additional comments in my national capacity.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285 (2014) · source
“We therefore reiterate our call to the parties concerned to cease hostilities in conformity with the agreement and in accordance with paragraph 7 of resolution 2166 (2014), by which the Council demands that all military activities, including by armed groups, immediately cease in the immediate areas surrounding the crash site to allow for the security and safety of the international investigation. To conclude, Rwanda once again urges the armed separatists to lay down their arms, respect the independence, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and engage constructively with the Ukrainian Government, which, with the proposed amnesty and self-governance bill to separatist-held areas, has demonstrated goodwill to finding a political settlement to this crisis.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“I want to welcome the signing, on 5 September, of the Minsk protocol agreement, under the auspices of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), and the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. We regret, however, the continued reports of ceasefire violations by the warring parties. Other than security, human rights and humanitarian consequences, the fighting continues to hamper the work of the investigations team, and nothing can guarantee that all the necessary evidence will be found more than two months after the crash. In the same vein, we deplore the fact that, due to resumption of the fighting, the lives of OSCE monitors were put in danger as they were caught in crossfire and threatened by armed separatists.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“Although the purpose of this report was not to apportion blame or liability in respect of any party, it is important that criminal investigations be carried out expeditiously to establish the perpetrators. As we look forward to the final findings of the investigation, it is important to remind ourselves that what the families of the 298 victims expect from the investigators and from the international community as a whole is to name the perpetrators and hold them accountable, in line with paragraph 11 of resolution 2166 (2014). In that regard, we welcome the launch of a criminal investigation by the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service in close cooperation with the investigation and prosecution authorities of the affected countries.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“We consider them to be an important step towards the implementation of resolution 2166 (2014). According to the report, damage observed in the forward section of the aircraft appears to indicate that it was penetrated by large, high-energy objects from outside the aircraft. There is now little doubt that it was indeed shot down. We deplore the fact that, two months after the crash, all the remains of the victims were not recovered. However, we commend the investigators on the ground for identifying most of the victims. We hope that all the countries concerned will continue to cooperate with the investigation to ensure that all victims are recovered, identified and brought home for proper burial.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this emergency meeting. I also wish to thank Mr. Feltman, Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his briefing on the preliminary report of the Dutch Safety Board on the investigation into the crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17. We welcome the statement delivered by His Excellency Mr. Frans Timmermans, Minister for Foreign Affairs ofthe Kingdom of the Netherlands, and we acknowledge the important leadership of his country in the investigation. We also acknowledge the presence among us of Her Excellency Ms. Julie Bishop, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia, and His Excellency Mr. Jean Asselborn, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg. We have taken note of the preliminary findings of the investigation.”
2014-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7269 (2014) · source
“The decision has in fact contributed to the further deterioration of the economies of those countries and a decrease in humanitarian assistance. Allow me to conclude by expressing Rwanda's appreciation to the United Nations Mission in Liberia and the troop- and police-contributing countries for supporting Liberians in the implementation of its mandate at this challenging time.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“We in particular thank your country, Madam President, for the deployment of 3,000 troops to Liberia to support the containment of Ebola, the establishment of additional Ebola treatment units in the affected areas and the assistance of the United States Government in recruiting, training and organizing medical personnel in the affected countries. In order to succeed in curbing the spread of the disease, there is a need to strengthen the awareness-raising of the public to avoid the continued stigmatization of the affected countries and peoples. In that context, we recall the decision of the Executive Council of the African Union to urge all countries that have suspended or cancelled flights to the affected countries to reconsider their decision, as the Secretary- General reiterated this afternoon.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“In addition to the efforts of the United Nations system, we welcome the mobilization by regional and subregional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union, as well as bilateral and multilateral partners, such as the African Development Bank, in the fight against the scourge. We welcome the pledges from around the world to support the response road map, be it with financial, human or other resources. As mentioned by the Secretary-General, Rwanda has contributed to that global effort.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“In that respect, Rwanda cannot but agree with the sober assessement of the Ebola threat contained in the letter from the Presidents of Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone to the Secretary-General (S/2014/669, annex), warning that the gains achieved since the end of the civil war, conflict and stability, impressive as they have been, are fragile and reversible. We all agree that the impact of Ebola in the affected countries goes beyond a health and humanitarian issue, as it has security, political and socioeconomic implications.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“In addition to those efforts, we welcome the decision of the Secretary-General to establish a United Nations mission for the Ebola emergency response, which will be critical to mobilizing resources in the fight against Ebola, as well as for the much needed prevention of that disease in the future. The efforts of the Security Council in support of the peace processes and post-conflict peacebuilding in the three affetced countries, as well as the obvious security implications of the Ebola outbreak, justify its due attention and the decision to hold this open debate.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“I take this opportunity to all medical and non-medical personnel, such as Jackson Niamah, for their selfless dedication to the service of the affected people. Rwanda commends the United Nations system for its prompt mobilization against the Ebola virus. The WHO, which declared the Ebola epidemic as a public health emergency of international concern, has launched an Ebola response road map to guide international support efforts. Earlier this week, the United Nations system, as a whole, published an overview of needs and requirements, which outlines the necessary resources to effectively address the crisis in the next six months.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for having convened this open debate on Ebola and for having introduced resolution 2177 (2014), which was unanimously adopted and sponsored by more than 130 Member States, including all 15 Security Council members. I join those who have spoken before me in thanking our briefers today, namely, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon; Dr. David Nabarro, Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Ebola; Ms. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO); and Mr. Jackson Niamah, the representative of Medecins Sans Frontieres, for their insightful briefings and updates on the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. First and foremost, allow me to pay our respects to the 500 victims of Ebola, including the medical staff. We wish a quick recovery to those patients who are still fighting that disease.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“With the drawdown of the International Security Assistance Force by the end of the year, we appeal to the international community and to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan in particular to continue to support the Afghan people and the new Administration with a view to helping them to overcome the multifaceted challenges they face.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“We hope that during the conference, the donor community will be able to breach the growing funding gap and that the new Government will reaffirm its partnership with the donors, in line with the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. In conclusion, we believe that, in order to overcome the enormous challenges ahead, Afghans need strong leadership, one that will leave no stone unturned to ensure economic growth and inclusive governance, while fighting insecurity and illicit drugs, among other things.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“Regional cooperation, mainly with neighbouring countries, is paramount in the areas of shared interests, such as the long-term counter-narcotics campaign, security, counter-terrorism, reconciliation and economic development. We believe that the meeting of the Istanbul Process on Regional Security and Cooperation for a Secure and Stable Afghanistan, held in Tianjin, and the leadership of China are important in that regard. The political uncertainties and prolonged electoral period in the country have gravely affected Afghanistan's economy, which have led to declining investor confidence and poor revenue performance. We welcome, in that respect, the upcoming ministerial conference on development in Afghanistan, to be held in London in November.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“In that respect, we commend the Afghan National Security Forces, which have demonstrated, since June of last year, their capability to ensure national security, despite a number of security incidents, including attacks on civilians and United Nations staff. The international community must continue to support the Afghan forces in enhancing their capacities, in both training and equipment, especially during the post-2014 period, in order to enable them to decisively counter ongoing threats, including organized crime and illicit drugs. Noting the 63 per cent decrease in opium production in 2014, as compared to 2013, attributed to the efforts of the Afghan National Security Forces, we believe that sustained collective action is important in the region to curtail the continuing threat from drugs and organized crime.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“At this crucial moment, Afghanistan needs continuing international support. In that regard, we commend Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and United States Secretary of State John Kerry for their efforts in engaging both candidates to form a unity Government. For Afghanistan to realize sustainable stability and security, we all agree in the Council that there should be an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process, as a foundation for peace in Afghanistan and the region. However, that does not seem possible, given the current violence perpetuated by the Taliban and other armed groups, which we strongly condemn. We are reminded that the prolonged political impasse is also a factor of instability, as it enhances the spoilers - including the Taliban * that are taking advantage of the situation to further destabilize the country.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“The enthusiastic voter participation amid the grave security risks has raised hope and has demonstrated the will of the Afghan people to assume ownership of their country. It would be unfortunate if the current deadlock over the election results were to jeopardize the future of the country. In that regard, Rwanda is encouraged by the agreement between both candidates on their shared vision with regard to the elections audit and the formation of a Government of national unity. While awaiting the results of the audit, we welcome the consultations initiated by President Hamid Karzai with both campaigns to end the gridlock and ensure that the current political climate does not lead to Afghanistan relapsing into conflict. We call on both candidates to demonstrate leadership and help the process to move forward.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank Mr. Jan Kubis, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, for his briefing. As this has been his last intervention in the Council in that capacity, I take this opportunity to commend him for his dedication and achievements in Afghanistan, together with his entire team. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan to the United Nations, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his statement. Afghanistan continues to face significant political and security challenges. As we speak, millions of Afghans are still patiently awaiting the final outcome of the presidential elections, which will lead to the first-ever, democratic transfer of power in the country.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7267 (2014) · source
“While recalling that the sanctions regime remains in force until the settlement of the crisis, we call on the Committee to always be ready to take actions that would support the success of the talks between Iran and P5+1 and other similar peaceful initiatives.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“However strenuous it may seem, that was evident in July, when the parties agreed to extend the period of the negotiations for another four months to give themselves more time to close the underlying gaps. We look forward to the resumption of talks next week in New York. Meanwhile, in the light of the recent report of the International Atomic Energy Agency, we call on the Government of Iran to enhance its cooperation with the Agency regarding its nuclear programme. In conclusion, we consider the efforts of the 1737 (2006) Committee and its Panel of Experts an integral part of the initiatives to find a solution to the standoff between Iran and the international community on Iran's nuclear programme.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“We urge the Government of Iran to cooperate with the Committee and its Panel of Experts in order to clarify the issue of the interdiction in the Red Sea by a Member State of a cargo of conventional arms that were allegedly loaded onto a vessel in the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. Such cooperation will be important in preventing the Committee and the Panel from reaching arbitrary conclusions and should be carried out in line with Iran's demonstrated willingness to cooperate with international actors so as to settle the outstanding issues with regard to its nuclear programme. Rwanda commends Iran and the P5+l for the important ground covered in the ongoing negotiations towards a final comprehensive nuclear deal. We commend the parties for finding value and diplomacy and for seeking peaceful political solutions.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank Ambassador Gary Quinlan, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006), for the presentation of the Committee's 90-day report and for his able leadershp at the helm of the Committee. Rwanda recognizes the efforts of the Committee and its Panel of Experts in helping Member States and other entities to comply with their obligations in accordance with resolution 1737 (2006) and other relevant resolutions. We particularly welcome the Chair's report on guidance to Member States, which covers a range of issues regarding the sanctions regime. We believe that such communication between the Committee and Member States or other interested entities will enhance compliance with the Iranian sanctions regime.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7265 (2014) · source
“Moreover, in relation to the arms embargo, the Committee responded in one case that did not require notification, citing paragraph 10 of resolution 2095 (2013), and replied in three cases that the notifications were incomplete. The Committee further received an implementation report by a Member State and a follow- up to an inspection report from another Member State.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“On 5 September, the Committee approved a new regional expert for the Panel of Experts following the resignation of his predecessor. On 8 September, following the receipt of a request for guidance from a Member State in relation to the scope of the arms embargo ahead of deliveries of military- related material to Libya by another member State using its air space, the Committee dispatched letters to both Member States on the matter. Lastly, I turn to some updated statistics on the issues dealt with by the Committee since the last periodic report to the Council. In relation to the arms embargo, the Committee approved one exemption request and received outstanding documentation onthreeincomplete notifications, which were subsequently considered by the Committee and on which no negative decision was taken.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“Therefore, I will now simply touch on those issues on which the Committee took action. On 27 June, the Committee updated its list of individuals and entities in follow-up to recommendations 10 and 13 contained in the final report of the Panel of Experts and issued a corresponding note verbale to all Member States, as well as a press release. On 23 July and 11 September, the Committee updated its implementation assistance notice number 2, adding two new procurement focal points - respectively, in the Libyan Ministries of Justice and the Interior - and introducing additional post-delivery notification requirements, reflecting the provisions of resolution 2174 (2014), and streamlining the notice to make it more user-friendly.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“The Committee agreed to follow up on 15 recommendations, including through a note verbale to all Member States, as well as a press release covering issues relating to the arms embargo and by extending an invitation to Libya and its neighbours to attend a Committee meeting to discuss sanctions implementation challenges. In that context, I would further like to note that agreed follow-up action on the recommendations numbers 7, 8 11 and 14 contained in the Panel's final report is still pending before the Committee. Taking into account recent developments in Libya and the Council's response in resolution 2174 (2014), follow-up action on those recommendations will be addressed together with the additional recommendations contained in the Panel's interim report. The reporting period was quite busy for the Committee.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“The Panel presented a total of 19 recommendations, of which four were directed at the Security Council, 14 at the Committee and one to the Government of Libya. On 12 September, the Committee discussed the interim report and its recommendations. The Panel's report was generally well received. One member of the Committee, while recognizing the value of the Panel's work, called for clear identification of the origins of arms flows and regretted the lack of cooperation from Member States in that regard. The main points emerging from the discussion were concerns about the security situation, arms flows into and out of Libya and the operationalization of resolution 2174 (2014), including possible designations of spoilers, in particular those violating the arms embargo.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“The Panel reported a violation of the travel ban by one of the listed individuals and is investigating a possible further violation of the travel ban by another listed individual. The Panel noted that large amounts of assets that should be frozen are held under false names and by front companies around the world. In follow-up to its last report (S/2014/lO6, annex), the Panel presented further evidence of the lack of implementation capacity of States in relation to its assets-freeze measures. The Panel reported on its ongoing efforts to trace the potential hidden assets of a range of listed individuals and expressed its intention to look into the financing of armed groups in Libya, thereby gathering information on individuals for possible designation under the new designation criteria of resolution 2174 (2014).”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“The Panel also described a separate potential Violation of the arms embargo involving a militia. The Panel has received several reports of external support to armed groups through the provision of arms and financing, which it is currently investigating. In addition, the Panel informed about continued illicit arms transfers to the civilian black market in Libya. While the Panel noted an increase in leads related to attempted and actual transfers of arms into Libya since the beginning of 2014, it found, as in previous mandates, that arms also continued to be trafficked out of the country. Since, however, at the time of the writing of the Panel's report it had not yet been invited by any Member State to inspect seized materiel, the report contains no specific case studies in that regard.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“It also discussed, and intends to proceed with, the dispatch of notes verbales to all Member States on arms embargo-related matters and inviting the provision of information in the light of the additional designation criteria. On 4 September, the Panel of Experts submitted its interim report to the Council. I shall briefly recapitulate the main points of that document. The Panel identified the rapid decline in the security situation in Libya, coupled with weak oversight over procurement of military materiel and virtually no control over sea- and airports by the Libyan Government, as a strong indicator that large quantities of military materiel had reached militias. The Panel presented evidence of two diversions of military materiel that was previously exempted by the Sanctions Committee.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“In accordance with paragraph 24 (e) of resolution 1970 (2011), of 26 February 2011, I have the honour to report to the Security Council on the work of the Committee established pursuant to the same resolution. The report covers the period from 10 June to 15 September 2014, during which time the members of the Committee met twice in informal consultations. At the outset, I would like to recall that, by its resolution 2174 (2014), of 27 August 2014, the Council reinforced the arms embargo and expanded the criteria for the designation of individuals or entities as subject to the travel ban and assets freeze. On 2 September, the Committee discussed the implementation of the resolution and adopted a press release on the subject.”
2014-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7264 (2014) · source
“In the same spirit, it is also imperative to tackle the structural causes that lead to conflicts and the recruitment of children by armed groups, while improving living conditions and providing alternatives for children, particularly through education. To conclude, I wish to acknowledge the participation in this debate of Mr. Jean Asselborn, Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg. 1 take this opportunity to commend his country, through Ambassador Sylvie Lucas, for its dedication to the cause of children and armed conflict, including through its effective leadership of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, established pursuant to resolution 1612 (2005).”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“In the same vein, the United Nations should ensure the strict implementation of a policy that prohibits the United Nations from collaborating with entities listed in those annexes, including the United Nations mandated missions, until the Secretary-General certifies the full implementation of their action plan to end and prevent violations against children. While we strive to improve accountability for grave violations committed against children in conflict situations, attention should also be given to ensuring that resolute support and cooperation are provided to States in strengthening the rule of law. Therefore, the United Nations should build on existing frameworks and continue to cooperate with Governments and regional organizations in order to find sustainable solutions to the protection of children.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, the plight of innocent children who remain Victims demands that we reflect on why effective implementation remains a challenge. We therefore need to redouble our efforts and find ways to avoid children paying the heaviest price for the wars that adults choose to fight. In that regard, the United Nations system must be consistent in its protection agenda and ensure that persistent perpetrators, such as the FDLR, which is a genocidal movement subject to United Nations sanctions and listed in the annexes of the Secretary- General reports on the subject since 2002, are not allowed to continue recruiting, killing and maiming civilians, particularly women and children, with virtual impunity.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“It is important that the international community, in particular the United Nations, increase support to States for providing protection and relief to children affected by armed conflict. In that regard, the Rights Up Front initiative, the deployment of high- ranking child protection advisers in peacekeeping operations and the inclusion of child rights and protection in training programmes for peacekeepers are all important initiatives that will enable us to live up to our responsibility to protect children. The United Nations system, through the work of the Security Council and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, has demonstrated its continued commitment to advancing the protection of children agenda.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We therefore reiterate our unreserved support to the United Nations global Children, Not Soldiers campaign to end the recruitment and use of children by Government security forces by the end of 2016. We endorse, in that respect, the call by the Secretary-General to all concerned States to continue with determined and tangible steps to finalize the development and implementation of related action plans. We recognize the primary role of national Governments in protecting their citizens, including children. We are convinced that the responsibility to protect, as enshrined in paragraphs 138 and 139 of the 2005 World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1) and as reaffirmed by resolution 2150 (2014), starts with our collective resolve to protect our children.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Children, like every human being, should have the right to life, but children should also have the right to childhood and education. They should not be recruited to kill or deprived ofjoy and innocence. Rather, they should be enrolled in schools to be educated, succeed and contribute to a better world. In that regard, Rwanda is concerned at the increasing targeting of schools and hospitals in armed conflicts and the utilization of those facilities for military purposes. We are also alarmed by the continued use of child soldiers by armed groups, including terrorist organizations. More alarming, however, is the fact that a number of Government security forces remain on the list contained in the annexes to the Secretary-General's reports for violations against children.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Others were recruited into the Interahamwe militias, for which they committed atrocities. That is not to mention the children who were victims of bombings, including of schools, hospitals and churches. Unfortunately, 20 years later, children continue to bear the brunt of increasing conflicts, as regularly reported by the Secretary- General in his reports on children and armed conflict. Violations and abuses against children have even taken a barbaric turn, as evidenced by the use of chemical weapons against children in Syria, the mass rapes of children and mothers in Minova, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the abduction and enslavement of young girls by Boko Haram, the Islamic State, Jabhat al-Nusra and other terrorist organizations.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Uwiringiyimana's call for the international community to go beyond acknowledgment of the Gatumba massacre and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice deserves our undivided attention. As she requested, we must take action for the nightmares to stop. Indeed, the Gatumba massacre she survived 10 years ago and the mass atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) and other armed forces and militias on the ground, mainly against the Rwandaphone community, are consequences of the proliferation of the same genocidal ideology that nearly destroyed my country, Rwanda, 20 years ago. The situation of children in armed conflict has a particular resonance for Rwandans. In 1994, children were killed and maimed for being born Tutsi.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this open debate. I commend Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, for her tireless efforts in executing her mandate and for her insightful briefing today. I also thank Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Ms. Yoka Brandt, Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF; and Mr. Forest Whitaker, Special Envoy for Peace and Reconciliation of UNESCO, for their respective briefings and remarks. I pay special tribute to Ms. Sandra Uwiringiyimana for sharing her tragic story, which, unfortunately, has been the story of the Great Lakes region for the past 20 years. Ms.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We believe that community-based initiatives and other projects, particularly those aimed at integrating minorities into the education system and into the public service, including the police, will eventually contribute to a higher number of returnees, thus fostering sustainable reconciliation. In conclusion, Rwanda recognizes the commitment of Belgrade and Pristina to the EU-facilitated dialogue, and we encourage both sides to remain constructively engaged, as we are convinced that the process will ultimately lead to long-term stability, reconciliation and development on both sides.”
2014-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7257 (2014) · source