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1. “The establishment of credible institutions at the national level is a prerequisite for sustaining peace and promoting development. The need to strengthen State institutions has become more compelling in View of contemporary challenges to global security. Fragile States and those recovering from conflict must also institute accountability mechanisms designed to ensure good governance and the equitable distribution ofpeace dividends. As a preventive measure, States should also adopt a pragmatic and contextualized approach to address the root causes of conflict. In societies where young people are the victims of poverty and exclusion and the opportunities for short- and medium-term development are diminished, the propensity for violence and social unrest increases.”

   2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

2. “The reiteration of the nexus between security and development by both the Security Council and the General Assembly are clear indications of the critical need for a holistic approach by all United Nations entities for the maintenance of peace and security. To ensure tangible outcomes, there must be a coordinated approach on the part of United Nations entities to the implementation of the SDGs. The multidimensional nature of development implies that all hands must be on deck. In our view, strengthened engagements between United Nations entities and national actors would provide opportunities to evaluate the implementation of development priorities, which could strengthen peace and prevent conflict and instability.”

   2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

3. “That point is duly recognized in resolution 2171 (2014), which underscores the need for a comprehensive approach to conflict prevention through the promotion of sustained economic growth and development, poverty eradication and good governance. That important underlying message in resolution 2171 (2014) and the principle of conflict prevention articulated by the report of the Secretary-General on the future of United Nations peace operations (S/2015/730) both provide an appropriate point of departure for our deliberations today. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a testament to the global recognition of the interlinkages between development and security.”

   2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

4. “The Nigerian delegation thanks you, Madam President, for convening this open debate on a topic of considerable contemporary importance. We also thank you for the concept note (S/2015/845, annex) provided to guide our discussions today. We acknowledge the presence of participating Ministers and welcome them to the Security Council. Our appreciation goes to the Secretary-General for his moral voice; the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Skoog; and Ms. Ouided Bouchamaoui for the insightful briefings they provided on a complex and multifaceted issue. The interdependence between security and development is widely acknowledged, and I have heard every delegation speak about it this morning. One cannot exist without the other.”

   2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source

5. “We believe that the sustenance of that initiative will provide an opportunity to develop a framework for peace along the key principles of the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). We support without reservation those efforts, and we hope that they will lead to lasting peace and the restoration of stability in Syria.”

   2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source

6. “Bangura's seven- point strategy of what can be done is worth exploring. We must all admit that the cause-and-effect relationship between the humanitarian situation and the conflict in Syria is what we must explore further. The sustainable solution to the humanitarian crisis in Syria lies in ending the conflict, and the path to ending the conflict is that of dialogue and negotiation. After five years of fighting, it should be clear to the parties that there can be no military solution. We encourage the warring parties to sheathe their swords, lay down their arms and pursue a negotiated solution. The recent meetings in Vienna involving an expanded group of international stakeholders have provided a much needed impetus to decide for peace in Syria.”

   2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source

7. “The recruitment and use of children in combat has become commonplace in Syria. We are particularly concerned about the cases of abduction, killing and maiming of children, as well as attacks on schools. We underscore the need for the international community to act in concert in order to shield Syrian children from the disastrous consequences of war. Sexual Violence in the Syrian conflict is also a matter of great concern. As succinctly stated by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bangura, displaced women and girls are at risk of various forms of sexual exploitation, including sexual enslavement, mass rape and forced marriage. We condemn these heinous acts in the strongest terms. This state of affairs underscores the urgent need for more to be done to protect women and girls, and Ms.”

   2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source

8. “The parties must facilitate rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access to affected people throughout the country. We want to pay tribute to the United Nations humanitarian agencies and their partners for their unrelenting efforts to reach millions of people in need of aid, despite the challenges in the operating environment. We recognize that the United Nations Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism is fulfilling its mandate by ensuring the strictly humanitarian nature of United Nations humanitarian shipments. We commend the Governments of Jordan and Turkey for their sustained cooperation with the Mechanism. As clearly indicated this afternoon by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zerrougui in her briefing, the plight of children affected by the Syrian conflict is deeply disturbing.”

   2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source

9. “We take positive note of the commitments made by the Government of Syria to refrain from the indiscriminate use of weapons. We condemn the deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure, which is causing cuts to electricity and water supplies. This is compounding the already difficult humanitarian situation in Syria. We also condemn attacks on health-care facilities and medical personnel, as well as the denial of care to those in need. These are clear violations of international humanitarian law. It is regrettable that the delivery of humanitarian assistance remains extremely challenging owing to active conflict, insecurity and administrative bottlenecks. There is a need for humanitarian actors to be allowed to perform their duties without hindrance.”

   2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source

10. “The conflict continues to take a heavy toll on the civilian population. Non-combatants, especially women and children, face grave hardship, with hundreds of thousands trapped in besieged areas. It is deeply troubling that international humanitarian law continues to be violated with impunity by the parties to the conflict. Over the past month, hundreds of civilians have been killed, injured or maimed in direct or indiscriminate attacks on populated areas. The warring parties must refrain from actions that jeopardize the safety and security of civilians. We must emphasize that the deliberate targeting of civilians constitutes a war crime and that those responsible for such acts are war criminals who must be brought to justice.”

    2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source

11. “Madam President, we welcome you to the Security Council and thank you for having convened today's meeting. We also want to thank Under-Secretary General O'Brien, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zerrougui and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bangura for their soul-stirring briefings. We express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his latest monthly report on the subject (S/2015/862). We also want to join other delegations in expressing our very deep condolences to the people of France and Lebanon on the horrific, despicable attacks on their population by the Islamic State in Iraq and Sham. The briefings we have heard today and the report of the Secretary-General clearly indicate that the humanitarian situation in Syria remains dire.”

    2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source

12. “What remains to be done, we believe, is implementing them in a manner that will enhance the accomplishment of their mandates, especially as they pertain to the protection-of-civilians mandate. It is our hope that the challenges faced by individual police officers and formed police units in the context of peacekeeping missions will be addressed comprehensively. This is critical to empower them and ensure the overall success of United Nations peacekeeping. The question our delegation would ask is this: how receptive have communities been to women police, and what are the challenges that these women face on the ground?”

    2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source

13. “As women bear the brunt of violent conflicts, we believe that women police officers are better placed to appreciate their challenges and mitigate their plight. Women should therefore be sufficiently represented in all efforts to investigate and prosecute alleged perpetrators of sexual exploitation and abuse in the context of peacekeeping. It is also important to deepen the level of consultation and collaboration with police-contributing countries so as to clarify the responsibilities, demands and necessary skill sets required of its personnel. To achieve this, there must be appropriate training, so as to inculcate international best practices and standards on a continuous basis. We note the outcomes of the recent reviews initiated by the Secretary-General on peacekeeping.”

    2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source

14. “In terms of human rights and the protection of civilians in a peacekeeping context, police officers play a Vital role. We acknowledge the incremental improvements in the levels of resource provision and training provided by the United Nations to enable this role. This support must be sustained with a greater focus on understanding, and I want to emphasize this, regional geopolitics and other dimensions of the conflict in question. Several speakers before me have touched on the need for an increase in the deployment of women in police contingents. We all seem to accept this in principle, and we support increasing their numbers in police contingents and ensuring that they are properly and adequately equipped so as to ensure their effectiveness.”

    2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source

15. “This brings me to the issue of accountability. Guidelines for the conduct of mission personnel, both civilian and military police, are always clearly delineated at the first instance. The challenge lies, therefore, in identifying the appropriate entity to enforce discipline. Nigeria believes that as the State bears responsibility for training and equipping its personnel, it must also take charge of enforcing discipline when infractions are proved. We underscore the imperative of ensuring that offenders, especially those who engage in sexual exploitation and the abuse of women and children, are brought to justice. The Secretary-General's zero- tolerance policy for such offenses must be enforced scrupulously and without exception.”

    2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source

16. “We have deployed formed police units in the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali; and we have deployed individual police officers in UNMIL, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire. One vital aspect of police work in the framework of peacekeeping is community policing. The regular engagement by the police with local communities and their leaders is crucial to addressing disorder and criminality. These and other mandated activities serve to enhance trust and confidence between the police and the people they serve. Indeed, it lays the foundation for the performance of other police functions, especially the protection of civilians and crime control.”

    2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source

17. “Mr. President, let me join others in thanking you for having convened this briefing. I wish also to thank Under-Secretary-General Herve' Ladsous for his informative remarks. We owe a great debt to the Police Commissioners for the first- hand knowledge they have provided to us in their briefings, especially the insights they have given us on the civilian police in the protection of civilians. Nigeria recognizes the significant role of police in United Nations peacekeeping and continues to deploy its police personnel in support of United Nations operations.”

    2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source

18. “This support is needed in the implementation of the Peace Agreement, the reconstruction of a civil society, the attainment of economic progress and the return of refugees. We encourage all stakeholders to remain engaged in building a peaceful, stable and united country. We pay tribute to High Representative Inzko for his astute leadership, and support his call for the adequate funding and staffing of his Office.”

    2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source

19. “Nigeria shares the concern of High Representative Inzko over the challenges to the peace and security of Bosnia and Herzegovina linked to the increased interethnic tensions among Bosniaks, Croats and Serbs. We believe that the trend can be curbed through determined efforts to promote reconciliation. Political and community leaders have a significant role to play in that regard. On the return of refugees and displaced persons to their pre-war homes, we note efforts made so far in their resettlement and education. An environment conducive to their sustained return is critical to the full implementation of the return strategy adopted in 2012. Twenty years after the Dayton Peace Accords, the international community's support to Bosnia and Herzegovina remains crucial.”

    2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source

20. “We expect that they will serve to engender an improvement in the performance of State institutions going forward We urge all stakeholders to build on the existing framework for peace to consolidate stability in the country. We note that only limited progress has been recorded in the outstanding five objectives and two conditions pertaining to the closure of the Office of the High Representative. The authorities must demonstrate greater commitment to the reform process in order to facilitate its full implementation. We also urge the authorities of the Republika Srpska to work towards the fulfilment of their obligations to provide the High Representative with timely access to official information, institutions and documents required to accomplish his mandate.”

    2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source

21. “On a more positive note, the signing of the cooperation agreementbetweenBosnia andHerzegovina and Serbia on 4 November is a significant development. We note that the focus of the agreement is on matters of sustainable development, the location of missing persons and the protection of cultural heritage. That, in our view signals, the commitment of both parties to improve their bilateral relations. We encourage them to implement the agreement in good faith. The entry into force of the Stabilization and Association Agreement on 1 June and the adoption of the new Federation Labour Law in July are notable and milestone achievements.”

    2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source

22. “We reiterate our position that the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina does not allow for secession by any Entity. All Entities must therefore pursue their legitimate interests exclusively within the framework of the united and indivisible Bosnia and Herzegovina. The decision of the National Assembly of the Republika Srpska to hold a referendum on the validity of the decisions of the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina represents a major challenge to the integrity of the country's judicial system and, indeed, to the rule of law. The planned referendum is clearly not in consonance with the General Framework Agreement for Peace, and we support the High Representative's call for justice to be set aside.”

    2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source

23. “We wish to thank High Representative Inzko for his briefing, and in particular for introducing the forty-eighth report on the implementation of the Peace Agreement on Bosnia and Herzegovina (S/2015/84l, annex). We have studied the report carefully. We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2247 (2015), renewing the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea for one year. Nigeria is concerned about the challenges to the General Framework Agreement for Peace. Threats of secession and the dissolution of the country by political leaders are in contradistinction to the spirit of the Dayton Peace Accords. We urge public figures to refrain from inflammatory rhetoric that could threaten the peace and security of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”

    2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source

24. “We encourage the Government and all stakeholders to remain focused on the task ahead. Our collective aspiration is to see in the very near future a peaceful, stable, prosperous, federalist, democratic and united Somalia.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source

25. “The more young Somalis can be productively engaged, the better it will be for social stability in the country. Resolution 2245 (2015), which the Council unanimously adopted today, will significantly enhance the capacity of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia, the successor to the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia. This is critical for effective operations by AMISOM. and the Somali National Army. As the leaders of Somalia and all people of good will steadily and stridently reassemble the elements and ingredients of national power, we must all sustain the momentum. We commend the leaders of Somalia for their commitment to reducing the threats to peace and security in their country. We acknowledge their efforts to comply with relevant Security Council resolutions.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source

26. “We also commend the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations for its support to the Somali agricultural sector, including the vaccination of 14 million livestock. With regard to health care, we welcome the adoption in June of the Somali National Health Policy. We acknowledge the progress made in service delivery across Somalia with essential health services now reaching over 4.2 million people. Concerning the education sector, we are pleased to note that, in June, over 7,000 students took the first centralized examination for students completing secondary school since 1991. This is a major achievement for which we commend the Somali authorities. We urge donors to field the funding gap that is hampering the provision of non-formal training to overage children.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source

27. “On the economic front, we acknowledge the efforts of the Federal Government to promote sustainable economic development in Somalia through a national development plan based on the New Deal Compact. We welcome the recent International Monetary Fund article iv consultation mission in Somalia, described in the Secretary-General's report (S/2015/702) as the first in 25 years. It is our expectation that this will facilitate the country's access not only to concessional lending, but especially its debt forgiveness process. Still on economic issues, we commend the World Bank for its support to the development of the Somali power sector and other measures the Bank has taken to enhance job creation and private investment in the country.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source

28. “The formation and operation of functional caretaker administrations in the newly recovered districts must remain a priority in order to avoid the creation of a vacuum that could be exploited by terrorists. Security sector reform (S SR) is an important vehicle for supporting the security and safety of the State and indeed the Somali people. In that regard, we take note of the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia to build a more integrated and accountable security sector. The development of effective and accountable security sector institutions would significantly benefit the process of stabilization in Somalia. If those strategies are to produce tangible outcomes, attention must be paid to the development of a Somalia national security architecture and other SSR initiatives.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source

29. “The current attacks by the Al-Shabaab terrorist group continue to pose a threat not only to Somalia, but indeed to the entire region. We commend the determination and courage ofthe African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali National Army in fighting Al-Shabaab, and we express are unwavering support for the ongoing Operation Juba Corridor. We welcome the recent African Union-United Nations harmonized concept of operations for AMISOM. We hope that it will enhance United Nations support to AMISOM. and political process in Somalia. It is crucial that the military gains recorded by the joint operations of AMISOM. and the Somali National Army against Al-Shabaab be consolidated to forestall a resurgence of the group. We believe that this can be best achieved by a coordinated stabilization strategy.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source

30. “We also see encouraging developments in the establishment of key mission-building institutions, in particular the Boundaries and Federation Commission. We believe that these building blocks are essential to the realization of efficient and stable federalism in Somalia. The conduct of nationwide elections will serve to consolidate that federalist approach. We urge the Somali Government and other stakeholders to commit to an inclusive, legitimate and peaceful process in the conduct of the 2016 elections. The composition of the National Independent Electoral Commission and the appointment of the chairperson are significant developments. It is essential that the Commission be sufficiently equipped and empowered to successfully prepare and manage the 2016 electoral process.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source

31. “Your presence in the Council today, Sir, demonstrates the importance that the United Kingdom accords to the search for peace and security in Somalia. We welcome the Prime Minister Sharmarke of Somalia to the Security Council, and thank him for his statement. We deeply appreciate the statements of our briefers. We thank Mr. Nicholas Kay for his resilience, Ambassador Te'te Antonio for his determination and Ms. Susana Malcorra for her commitment. Somalia has made significant progress in its post- conflict recovery. That seems to be the consensus around the table. The formation of federal states and the creation and consolidation of regional Interim Administrations are eloquent examples of that progress.”

    2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source

32. “We urge all concerned to demonstrate their commitment to the two-State solution by immediately ceasing the construction of settlements in the occupied Palestinian Territory. We call on all States with influence over the contending parties to encourage them to reengage in dialogue on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Madrid principles, the Quartet road map, the Arab Peace Initiative and the existing agreements between them. We reaffirm our unwavering support for a two- State solution with Israel and Palestine existing side by side in peace and security.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source

33. “As is widely acknowledged, the underlying difficulty is the lack of progress in the Middle East peace process. We would like to see a genuine effort on the part of Israeli and Palestinian leaders to return to negotiations directly. The current situation does not offer a sustainable solution to the question of Palestine. Indeed, it is creating despair among the people of Palestine and causing anxiety among the people of Israel. It cannot be overemphasized that the two-State solution lies at the heart of the Middle East peace process. Continued settlement activity by Israel greatly undermines that. It is evident that the two-State solution has the support of the international community. It is also widely acknowledged as the path to lasting peace between Israel and Palestine.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source

34. “Indeed, fears have been expressed that if the situation is not contained, the rise ofa third intifada might not be far-fetched. We condemn the indiscriminate killings in the strongest possible terms. They are unjustifiable, they are immoral and they are self-annihilating. Extremists on both sides must not be allowed to dictate the political agenda, as that will provide fuel for the conflict and further complicate the search for peace. Provocative actions and hostile rhetoric must be avoided, and political leaders on both sides must take the lead in ensuring that calm is restored. We believe that a crucial element of that is the maintenance of the status quo around the holy sites. It must be stated that recent developments must not obscure the underlying problem in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source

35. “We want to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting, which provides ample opportunity to reflect on recent developments in the Middle East. We also want to acknowledge the presence of the Ministers and to thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson for his profound and inspiring briefing. And we express our appreciation to the Secretary-General, not only for his personal involvement but especially for the moral voice that he has lent to the search for peace in the Middle East. The surge in Violence and senseless killings in the occupied Palestinian territory, so well articulated by speakers before me, is deeply troubling. What began as clashes around the holy sites has spilled over into multiple locations in East Jerusalem and across the West Bank. It is a clear manifestation of the extent of the escalation.”

    2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source

36. “We would therefore like to see closer interaction between both Councils, considering the importance of the mandate of the Economic and Social Council and how it has a bearing on peace and security. That is particularly crucial in the framework of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As the international scene evolves and the dynamics of global peace and security change, the Security Council must become more receptive to the notion of closer engagement and coordination with various actors on the world stage, within and outside the United Nations system. They have an important role to play in the maintenance of international peace and security. That cooperation, symmetry and symbiotic relationship must be established.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

37. “The Council can draw on the Commission's advice, in particular in the areas of revisiting mandates, establishing benchmarks and reviewing peace operations. With regard to the Economic and Social Council, Article 65 of the Charter of the United Nations states that "it may furnish information to the Security Council and shall assist the Security Council upon its request." While we have seen significant engagement between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, interaction between the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council has been almost negligible. It is significant to note that, of the three pillars of the United Nations - peace and security, development and human rights - two of them, namely, development and human rights, fall under the purview of the Economic and Social Council.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

38. “On the Peacebuilding Commission, we recognize the critical role it plays in supporting the work of the Security Council. As a vital component of the United Nations peace and security architecture, the Peacebuilding Commission has worked assiduously to fulfil its mandate of post-conflict peacebuilding, preventing the recurrence of conflicts, improving coordination within and outside the United Nations for continued engagement in post-conflict countries and marshalling resources to support peace. Nigeria encourages periodic stocktaking briefings and interactive exchanges with the Commission. We believe that enhanced coordination and cooperation between the Council and the Commission is indeed essential to promoting peace in post-conflict situations.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

39. “It has not been smooth sailing - the beginning was a bit stormy - but that is a partnership that we would like to see strengthened in the interest of peace and security on the African continent, as most of the items on the Council's agenda, as members know, are African issues. On the relationship between the Council and the General Assembly, the adoption of Assembly resolution 69/321, on the revitalization of the work of the Assembly, especially the aspects pertaining to the appointment of the Secretary-General, is a significant step in lending greater transparency and inclusiveness to the selection and appointment process. It is our hope that the requisite political will is manifest in implementing the resolution in a manner that will yield concrete results.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

40. “We believe that giving Member States the opportunity to hear the briefers speak and present their own perspectives on matters concerning them adds value to the work of the Council and underscores the effectiveness of rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. Engagement with regional organizations is also significant in facilitating the work of the Council. In recent times, the Security Council has made vigorous efforts to deepen its engagement with regional organizations, within the framework of partnerships for the maintenance of international peace and security. In that context, we want to take special note of the Council's relationship with the African Union. I believe that is a valid point of departure.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

41. “In recent years, the Council has embraced greater transparency and inclusiveness by making more frequent use of public meetings, such as this debate, where interested Member States are free to participate. We have also witnessed instances where Member States participating in the Council's open debates have been granted the right of reply to respond on issues of concern to them. We welcome that as a sign of the Council's readiness to accommodate the interests of other Member States. The convening of meetings in open format in the Council Chamber is a remarkable way by which the Council has engaged with Member States.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

42. “We strongly believe that the change that we all seek will be achieved incrementally - not through a revolution. As the principal organ of the United Nations charged with the maintenance of international peace and security, the Security Council plays a unique role in the global security architecture. However, in carrying out that role, Article 24 of the Charter of the United Nations makes it clear that the Council acts on behalf of the Members of the United Nations. That being the case, there is a need for the Council to conduct its affairs in a manner that is not only transparent, but accountable. We acknowledge the positive changes in the Council's practices in recent times. Much has been achieved in making the Council more open. However, we believe that a great deal more can be done and, indeed, should be done.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

43. “Nigeria is very grateful to Spain for organizing this debate on the working methods of the Security Council and for providing a concept note (S/2015/793, annex) to guide our deliberations. We also welcome the convening of the debate in an open format. It allows the Council to hear from the wider United Nations membership on matters of concern to all of us. Indeed, the large number of delegations that I see today participating in the debate is a clear indication of the interest of Member States in the working methods of the Security Council. We want to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly and the Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council for their briefings. The topic of working methods, I believe, is the subject of a continuing discourse.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

44. “We call on regional leaders and other States with influence over the parties to encourage them to resume negotiations on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Quartet road map, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and relative agreements between them. In this conflict the two-State solution is inescapable and, indeed, inevitable. We take this opportunity to reaffirm our support for a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security.”

    2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source

45. “The indication at this time is that the root causes of the violence must be addressed urgently and comprehensively within the framework of a negotiated political solution. Genuine efforts must be made to restart the peace process. Both sides must work to create the conditions that would facilitate that process. In that context, we want to urge the Israeli authorities to put an immediate cessation to settlement construction in the occupied Palestinian territory. That is not only illegal under international law, it constitutes a major impediment to the search for a lasting peace.”

    2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source

46. “I want to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this emergency meeting. I also want to thank Assistant Secretary-General Zerihoun for his very sombre briefing. All peoples and nations of goodwill acknowledge that the current surge in violence and killings in Jerusalem has become a potent threat to international peace and security. What began as clashes around the holy sites has spilled into residential neighbourhoods and the West Bank, with a rising death toll. That carnage is complicating an already difficult situation. We condemn the killings in unequivocal terms, and call for calm on both sides. The parties must exercise restraint, refrain from provocative actions and rhetoric, and preserve the status quo at the holy sites.”

    2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source

47. “We acknowledge the contributions of civil society organizations as partners in peacebuilding, prevention and the management and resolution of disputes. The Nigerian Government will continue to engage them as key stakeholders and partners in the women and peace and security agenda. Nigeria remains fully and firmly committed to the promotion and protection of the rights of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations. We shall work assiduously to enhance the participation of women in peace and security initiatives. We are determined to reinforce and implement the principles of resolution 1325 (2000) and, within that context, to address the factors that impact negatively on the lives of women and girls.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

48. “The plan reflects the federal Government's commitment to ensuring the security of women and girls during armed conflict and enhancing their active and direct participation in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. We are also committed to the provisions of resolution 1820 (2008) on ending acts of sexual violence against women in conflict situations. In concert with our neighbours Chad, Cameroon, the Niger and Benin, we are cooperating within the framework of a multinational task force to fight the Boko Haram insurgency, which is targeting women and girls. We are resolutely determined to defeat the terrorists. Because of the transnational nature of terrorism, we take this opportunity to call on all people and nations of good will to renew their pledge to support the fight against that menace.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

49. “ECOWAS has put in place very strong mechanisms regarding the role of women in conflict prevention and management, such as the Protocol on Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping and Security and the Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. Those mechanisms serve as the basis for the ECOWAS conflict-prevention framework. The women, peace and security component of that framework aims at consolidating women's role, participation and impact at all stages of conflict management, including humanitarian provisions, while reinforcing various national and regional mechanisms for protecting and promoting them. At the national level, in August 2013 Nigeria launched a national action plan to fully implement the relevant provisions of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

50. “The Agenda places particular emphasis on the engagement of women and youth in the continent's development. At the subregional level in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been a major driver of the women, peace and security agenda. In collaboration with the United Nations Office for West Africa, in September 2010 ECOWAS developed a subregional and integrated plan of action for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). The plan of action emphasizes the importance of the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution, mediation and peacebuilding efforts, and in the rebuilding of post-conflict societies.”

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