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1. “Uganda appreciates the initiative of Argentina to hold this high-level open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem Pillay and International Committee of the Red Cross Director Philip Spoerri for their instructive briefings. We welcome the concerted efforts aimed at ensuring the protection of civilians, but the fact that so many civilians continue to lose their lives while others are subjected to human rights violations in situations of armed conflict, shows that a lot still remains to be done.”

   2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

2. “The Council should strive to be more even-handed and transparent in its approach and decisions so as to dispel the perception that on some issues under its consideration, vested interests override fairness. Thirdly, and in conclusion, the Security Council should take an interest in issues of human security, including social and economic development. There is a great need to stress the linkage between peace and security, and economic development. We are convinced that supporting developmental projects will ably consolidate the peace and security efforts realized so far by the regional and subregional organizations.”

   2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

3. “Romano Prodi made an unequivocal recommendation to consider the use of assessed contributions on a case-by-case basis - should be finalized. Secondly, it is important to strengthen further cooperation between and among regional and subregional organizations. The AU-European Union Partnership on Peace and Security in support of the African Peace Facility, as a case in point, has been instrumental in enhancing the AU peace support operations, capacity-building and early-response mechanisms. We call for regular interaction, coordination and consultation between the United Nations Secretariat and the secretariats and Commissions of regional and subregional organizations on matters of common interest. That will enable them to augment complementarities and avoid duplication of efforts. We further call for transparency.”

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4. “They have contributed in terms of troops, logistics, political leadership and finances, according to the capacity of their member States. However, in many cases regional and subregional organizations lack the requisite resources and capacity to do so, as the experiences of the African Union Mission in Somalia and the African-led International Support Mission in Mali have shown. We would like to stress that when the African Union or any other regional or subregional organization undertakes peacekeeping or peace-enforcement initiatives, they shoulder the responsibility of the Security Council and should therefore be adequately supported. The critical issue of financing AU peacekeeping missions authorized by the Security Council - which remains unresolved almost five years since the AU-United Nations panel formerly led by Mr.”

   2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

5. “First, it is essential for the United Nations and its partners to provide effective, predictable and timely support to regional and subregional organizations in conflict prevention and resolution, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and development. These organizations have played a pivotal role in addressing peace and security challenges. For instance, the African Union and subregional organizations such as the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the East African Community, the Southern African Development Community and the Economic Community of West African States have undertaken a number of successful peace and security initiatives on the continent.”

   2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

6. “We would like to commend in that regard the Security Council's continuous prioritization of its engagement with regional and subregional organizations to exchange views on practical ways to strengthen that partnership. The United Nations therefore should optimize the contribution made by such organizations, which have the advantage of proximity and the capability to mobilize and respond quickly. We are convinced that fostering strategic partnerships will bolster the effectiveness of the United Nations and of regional and subregional organizations, with immense benefits for the nationals of the Member States. I would like to focus on three fundamental elements that we consider crucial to the success of that cooperation.”

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7. “While we recognize that the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security is vested in the Security Council, the emphasis should be on quick and strong action through collective efforts. It is also important for the Security Council to continuously evaluate and reflect on whether its diagnoses of conflict situations and the solutions prescribed are correct and not defective. My delegation would like to underscore the importance of strengthening strategic partnerships between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations on issues related to the maintenance of peace and security, human rights and development.”

   2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

8. “I congratulate you, Madam President, and the delegation of Argentina, on your leadership of the Security Council this month. I thank you for organizing and presiding over this high- level debate on this important topic. I also thank the Secretary-General and the representatives of the African Union (AU), the European Union, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the League of Arab States and the Union of South American Nations for their insightful briefings. This debate is taking place at a time when the international community is facing and grappling with a number of serious peace and security challenges, including violent conflicts, terrorism, transnational organized crime, drug trafficking and the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”

   2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015Resumption1 (2013) · source

9. “Those efforts, which complement resolution 1738 (2006), should be underpinned by enhanced awareness of and respect for existing international instruments and conventions, and with regard to emerging threats to journalists in conflict, especially those posed by non-State actors, and should be accompanied by practical guidance on the safety ofjournalists.”

   2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

10. “While embedded journalists may gain exclusive access to frontline reporting, they may also jeopardize their status as civilians. It is therefore important to take into account all those and other factors vis-a-vis the role and responsibilities ofjournalists working in conflict situations in order to devise more effective strategies for their protection. In conclusion, we welcome the adoption, in April 2012, of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, and look forward to its implementation in cooperation with Governments, media outlets, professional associations and other stakeholders.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

11. “We recognize the important role that journalists play in drawing the attention of the national, regional and international communities to the impact of conflict situations through their reports, which, in the digital age, can be received in real time. Many journalists carry out their responsibility with professionalism and objectivity. However, there have also been cases of journalists working with some media outlets whose reports appear to take positions that favour one side of a conflict, as well as incidents of others who engage in activities incompatible with their status, including espionage. The work ofjournalists can be fraught with risks, especially if they report from one side of a conflict and are accused by the other of collaborating with the enemy.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

12. “Turning to the specific issue of the protection of journalists, the Geneva Conventions of 1949, the Protocols additional to the Conventions and other relevant instruments provide a solid foundation for the protection of civilians, including journalists, in situations of armed conflict. Article 79 of Additional Protocol I in particular provides that journalists are entitled to all the rights and protections afforded to civilians in armed conflicts. The briefings we heard today put in sharp focus the dangers that journalists covering conflicts often face, including violent attacks, arrests, detention and, in extreme cases, death. Indeed, this issue deserves serious attention, given that, over the past 10 years, nearly to 1,000 journalists have lost their lives, including an estimated 121 killed in 2012.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

13. “While in many cases the warning signs of threats to civilians are detected in good time, they are often not acted upon promptly, due to a number of factors, including political sensitivities and lack of adequate capacity. We therefore underscore the necessity for redoubling collective action towards preventing conflicts, resolving them peacefully and protecting civilians, with national authorities and non-State actors bearing the primary responsibility. In that regard, the parties to armed conflict should fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law to ensure the protection of affected civilians.”

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14. “Ithank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, focusing on protection of journalists. We are grateful for the first-hand insights in the briefings by media practitioners from the NBC News, the AP, the AFP and The Guardian. Uganda welcomes the concerted efforts by the Security Council and various actors at the national, regional and international levels aimed at ensuring more effective protection for civilians in armed conflict. Nevertheless, the fact that civilians still account for the vast majority of casualties in such situations shows that a lot remains to be done.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source

15. “There is no doubt that increasing the number of women recruited and deployed in peacekeeping operations would make a significant contribution to addressing the problem of sexual Violence in conflict. In conclusion, we must redouble our efforts and sustain the momentum in the fight against sexual violence at the national, regional and international levels, using a multi-pronged approach and utilizing all of the tools at our disposal. We therefore welcome the adoption of resolution 2106 (2013) by the Security Council today as one of the ways of advancing further action towards eradicating sexual violence in conflict situations.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

16. “We are convinced that sexual Violence can be more effectively combated through the strengthening of national judicial systems, including by revising discriminatory laws, simplifying procedures for lodging complaints and providing free legal services to Victims. We also recognize the importance of providing timely assistance, including health services, and supporting the livelihoods of victims and survivors of sexual violence. United Nations peacekeepers and those of regional organizations authorized by the United Nations have a key role to play in preventing sexual violence in conflict situations by practicing zero tolerance within their ranks and protecting vulnerable populations.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

17. “The revised plan will serve as a guide to all implementing actors until 2015, although it will be reviewed periodically to set new priorities based on experiences on the ground during implementation. We would like to stress the need for all parties to armed conflict to enforce the prohibition against sexual Violence through their chains of command and to ensure that alleged abuses are investigated promptly and that perpetrators held accountable. Uganda strongly supports more active participation and involvement by women in addressing the concerns raised by sexual violence in conflict, post-conflict situations and peacebuilding, in particular in processes such as security sector and justice sector reform.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

18. “We are committed to the implementation of the relevant instruments. In 2008, Uganda developed a national action plan based on resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) and the Goma Declaration on Eradicating Sexual Violence and Ending Impunity in the Great Lakes Region (2008), which complements other national, regional and international policy and legal frameworks to which Uganda is a party. The national action plan gave renewed impetus and resolve in Uganda's efforts toward's the recognition and advancement of women's rights and the campaign to eradicate sexual violence. The plan was revised in 2011 to take into account the lessons learned during its implementation, including the need to make indicators more streamlined and succinct for better monitoring and reporting.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

19. “While significant progress has been made through concerted efforts at all levels, including by the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence and by UN- Women, there is no doubt that a lot more remains to be done, especially in preventing and responding to sexual Violence in conflict. My delegation therefore calls for an intensification of efforts to ensure compliance with the obligations to prosecute perpetrators, end impunity and provide equal protection and access to justice for all victims of sexual Violence, particularly women and girls. The Government of Uganda has taken a comprehensive approach aimed at enhancing women's empowerment, enhancing their participation and involvement in the promotion of peace and security, in conflict-prevention and resolution, in eradicating sexual violence and in ending impunity.”

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20. “I thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this open debate on women and peace and security with a focus on sexual violence in conflict. I would like to convey our appreciation to United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, and Ms. Jane Adong Anywar of Uganda, who spoke on behalf of the Women's Initiatives for Gender Justice, for their insightful statements. We welcome the continuous efforts by the international community to highlight the urgent need for effective measures and action to prevent, combat and eradicate the scourge of sexual violence in conflict.”

    2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source

21. “In conclusion, we recognize the importance of commodity monitoring and certification schemes and initiatives such as the Kimberly Process and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, as well as other tools aimed at curbing the illegal exploitation of natural resources, including through raising awareness among the private sector and all stakeholders. Atthe same time, Uganda underscores the need to promote legitimate trade in natural resources for economic growth and development.”

    2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

22. “In other cases, access to natural resource revenues by belligerents through illegal exploitation can fuel or prolong conflicts. There have also been cases of inter-State conflict over natural resources. We therefore emphasize the need to intensify national, regional and international efforts to improve natural-resource management through the sharing of best practices and such measures as stabilization funds, subregional development programmes, revenue-sharing regimes and transparency initiatives. Additional measures may include local programmes that compensate for the negative impacts of resource exploitation through programmes for environmental protection, infrastructure development and employment creation.”

    2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

23. “These include employment creation and improvement in livelihoods, which contribute to laying a strong foundation for peace and socioeconomic development. This is one of the ways of avoiding the so-called resource curse, or the paradox of countries and regions with abundant natural resources, especially non-renewable resources like minerals and fuels, tending to have less economic growth and worse development outcomes than countries with fewer natural resources . Thirdly, natural resources can and often do cause conflicts within countries if they are not properly managed, as different groups and factions fight for their share, while other conflicts may arise out of attempts to control and exploit resources or the allocation of the revenues accrued.”

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24. “On the issue of conflict prevention and natural resources, I would like to make four points. First, endowment with and harnessing of natural resources - minerals, water, fisheries, forests, oil, natural gas, coal and so on - provides countries with significant opportunities for national development. Uganda reaffirms the principle of permanent sovereignty over natural resources as an inalienable right that must be exercised in the interest of national development and the well-being of the population. Secondly, when countries' natural resources are well managed and the revenues generated are utilized to spur economic growth through investment in critical areas such as economic diversification, infrastructure development, education and health, numerous benefits are derived.”

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25. “In this context, it is essential to intensify efforts aimed at ensuring that conflicts are prevented through comprehensive strategies that address their root causes. My delegation would like to stress that the primary responsibility for preventing conflicts lies with individual Member States and that initiatives undertaken within subregional, regional or United Nations frameworks should support and complement the roles of national Governments. The African Union (AU), in this regard, has shown its resolve to address the root causes of conflicts on the continent, including through the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance; the African Peer Review Mechanism; the Continental Early Warning System, the Panel of the Wise, and the AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Policy.”

    2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source

26. “Ijoin you, Sir, and others in condemning the barbaric and cowardly attack on the United Nations compound in Mogadishu, and convey my condolences to all the bereaved. I wish to commend you and the delegation of the United Kingdom on your leadership of the Security Council this month. I also thank you for convening this debate on the important topic of conflict prevention and natural resources. We also thank Deputy Secretary- General Mr. Jan Eliasson, Africa Progress Panel Chair Mr. Kofi Annan, World Bank Managing Director Ms. Caroline Anstey, and Under-Secretary-General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme Ms. Rebeca Grynspan for their insightful briefings. We acknowledge that peace, security, development and human rights are closely linked and mutually reinforcing.”

    2013-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6982 (2013) · source