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“"The Security Council demands that all parties work urgently towards the comprehensive implementation of the Geneva communique, aimed at bringing an end to all violence, violations and abuses of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law and the launching of a Syrian-led political process leading to a political transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people and enables them independently and democratically to determine their future, including through the establishment of an inclusive transitional governing body with full executive powers, which shall be formed on the basis of mutual consent while ensuring continuity of governmental institutions.”
2015-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7504 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council urges all parties to engage in good faith in the efforts of the Special Envoy, through his good offices, and to continue consultations and thematic discussions, and notes that these efforts can build on recent initiatives, including the meetings in Moscow, Cairo, Paris and Astana.”
2015-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7504 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council commends the Special Envoy for his efforts in convening the Geneva consultations, from April to June 2015, with a broad range of stakeholders with respect to the crisis in Syria as part ofthe effort to operationalize the 2012 Geneva communique. "The Security Council supports the approach set out by the Special Envoy that in order to work towards political negotiations and a political transition based on the Geneva communique, four thematic areas need to be addressed through more focused consultations and discussions with the Syrian parties in four thematic working groups: safety and protection for all; political and legal issues; military, security and counterterrorism issues; and continuity of public services and reconstruction and development.”
2015-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7504 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council expresses its gravest concern that parts of Syria are under control of terrorist groups such "The Security Council expresses its gravest concern that parts of Syria are under control of terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the Al-Nusra Front (ANF), condemns the ongoing and multiple terrorist acts by ISIL, ANF and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida, condemns further the targeting of civilians based on their ethnicity, religion and/or confessional affiliations, expresses concern about the negative impact of terrorism, Violent extremist ideology in support of terrorism, and action that destabilizes Syria and the region, with a devastating humanitarian impact on the civilian population, reaffirms its resolve to address all aspects of the threat; and calls on all parties to commit to putting an end to terrorist acts perpetrated by ISIL, ANF and all other individuals, groups, undertakings and entities associated with Al-Qaida.”
2015-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7504 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council reiterates its demands as set forth in resolution 2139 (2014) that all parties cease any attacks against civilians as such, as well as any indiscriminate use of weapons in populated areas, including such use involving shelling and barrel bombs; as well as its demand for the immediate end to arbitrary detention, torture, kidnappings, abductions and forced disappearances of civilians and the immediate release of those arbitrarily detained, including journalists and humanitarian personnel; stresses the importance of implementation of such demands, in accordance with relevant provisions of international law, in creating an environment conducive to the commencement of substantive political negotiations and in building confidence among the parties; and reiterates, in this regard, that the primary responsibility to protect its population lies with the Syrian authorities.”
2015-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7504 (2015) · source
“"The Security Council stresses that the only sustainable solution to the current crisis in Syria is through an inclusive and Syrian-led political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people, with a view to full implementation of the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 and, in this regard, emphasizes the urgency for all parties to work diligently and constructively towards this goal.”
2015-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7504 (2015) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. After consultations among Council members, I have been authorized to make the following statement on their behalf: "The Security Council recalls its resolutions 2042 (2012), 2043 (2012), 2118 (2013), 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2170 (2014), 2175 (2014), 2178 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2199 (2015), and 2235 (2015) and presidential statements 0f3 August 2011, 2 October 2013 and 24 April 2015. "The Security Council reaffirms its strong commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria and all other States affected by the Syrian conflict, and to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2015-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7504 (2015) · source
“The recent vaccination trial currently being undertaken in some affected countries is also worthy of mention in this conversation. The results published online recently in the Britishjournal The Lancet suggest that the vaccine may be highly effective beginning 10 days after inoculation. Even as these studies continue, there is an urgent need to make the vaccine more widely available to the many people who are still exposed and still susceptible to the infection. I believe that this is the time for definitive and rapid collective action. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Sierra Leone.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“The United Nations Development Programme report released earlier this year, to which the representative of China referred earlier and which is entitled "Recovering from the Ebola crisis", attests to that, as it notes that "a regional perspective could have greatly enhanced the effectiveness of the response" to Ebola. The report recommends measures, such as joint investigation missions, the sharing of best practices between bordering districts and establishing a biosafety protection level for laboratories. Nigeria is not only in support of those recommendations, but also calls on all Member States and partners to commence their implementation as soon as possible. The achievement of these goals will ensure that Ebola and all similar epidemics will be controlled and contained in a more timely and effective manner.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“The commitment of African regional subregional organizations clearly demonstrates that regional arrangements have a crucial and pivotal role to play in combating the ongoing threat of the Ebola virus disease and, indeed, any future pandemic. The crisis has necessitated that regional actors in Africa work in concert with the rest of the international community and relevant stakeholders, especially the World Health Organization, to systematically tackle the epidemic. When regional organizations assume leadership in response to health emergencies, they engender a sense of inclusiveness and are more likely to gain the trust of local populations.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“That is why we appreciate the efforts that culminated in the recent convening of the International Conference on Africa's Fight against Ebola, held in Malabo only three weeks ago. The Conference was successful in highlighting the imperative to bridge the capacity gaps, especially in the areas of human resources and the training of health professionals in the affected countries. We strongly support regional approaches to tackling the Ebola virus and other pandemics. That is why, in our view, the recently established Mano River Union Consolidated Ebola Recovery Trust Fund is a welcome initiative for allocation and disbursement arrangements, in consultation with partners.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“We must also underscore the need to forge strong and sustainable regional and international partnerships, as the African Union (AU) has demonstrated and as we heard so eloquently from Ambassador Anto'nio. Its sterling leadership in the fight against the Ebola epidemic, mainly through the African Union support to Ebola Outbreak in West Africa, is noteworthy. Nigeria commends the AU for mobilizing the private sector, which has contributed up to $32.6 million to the Ebola Fund, as announced by the Chairperson of the AU at the Ebola international conference on 10 July. We also commend the Secretary-General for convening the conference, which attracted huge participation and tremendous expressions of financial and material support for the affected countries. We believe that Africa must take the lead in addressing its own challenges.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“At the international level, there can be no doubt that the adoption of the landmark resolution 2177 (2014), led by the United States, strengthened the international community in its willingness to act in a coordinated and concerted manner to eradicate the disease. In our View, what is now required is the institution of substantial preventive and early-response mechanisms that focus on capacity-building and the strengthening of health delivery systems. On our part, we have contributed $5.5 million to the solidarity fund instituted by the Economic Community of West African States to tackle the Ebola virus outbreak in the subregion. We think that this and similar contributions could be effectively utilized to put in place preventive measures as part of a framework to reduce the response period to the epidemic.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“I believe that Nigeria, having encountered and vigorously overcome the Ebola virus disease, can share lessons from its experiences in the fight, which included high levels of vigilance and contact-tracing, the rapid introduction of the requisite control measures, strong Government and community commitment, prompt intervention on the part of the World Health Organization in collaboration with the Government, and the unalloyed commitment of dedicated health workers. We also embarked on a robust compaign to create public awareness of the disease, and successfully avoided the dissemination of false information, rumours and undue panic among the citizenry. At one point, in fact, it was taboo to shake hands.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“It is for that reason that we welcome the solidarity, commitment and determination demonstrated by people, Governments, institutions, non-governmental organizations, civil society and private-sector entities across the world. We recognize the contributions of all those who have confronted and still continue to tackle the outbreak with a collective resolve to achieve zero infections and ensure that that is sustained at zero all over the world. On 29 May, the world welcomed the news that Liberia had been declared Ebola-free. The celebration turned out to be short-lived with the emergence of a new case, and indeed of other new confirmed cases in Sierra Leone, an indication of an ever-present threat and a reminder to all that we must remain vigilant until the Ebola virus is totally eradicated.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“Their in-depth comprehension of the subject and this important issue underscores the essence of our briefing today, and indeed reinforces the urgency of concerted and relentless efforts in the fight against the Ebola virus disease. We all recall that the outbreak of Ebola in countries in West Africa was not merely a national or regional humanitarian crisis but a truly global one of almost unprecedented proportions. It was a clear demonstration of a health threat that had an alarming ability to ignore national borders and spread rapidly to potentially any country on this planet. The epidemic revealed gaps and weaknesses in health sectors and proved a strain on Government revenues, especially in the affected areas.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Nigeria. My first words in my national capacity must be to thank all five of our briefers, the largest number we have had in a long time. I would like to thank Dr. Margaret Chan for taking time out of her home leave to participate in today's meeting, and Dr. David Nabarro, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, for his compassion, passion and pursuit of Ebola. I thank Ambassador Tete Antonio for his dedication to the African cause and Mr. Per Thoresson for the work of his delegation in the Peacebuilding Commission. And I thank Dr. Mosoka Fallah very much for laying his life on the line and for his spirit of sacrifice. I believe that together they have all brought invaluable perspectives to the discussion we are having today.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“Fallah, who are joining today's meeting via video teleconference from Hong Kong, Geneva and Monrovia, respectively. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Dr. Chan.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Sierra Leone to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Dr. David Nabarro, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Ebola; Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization; Mr. Tete Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; Mr. Per Thoresson, Deputy Permanent Representative of Sweden on behalf of Mr. Olof Skoog, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission; and Dr. Mosoka Fallah, Director of the Community-Based Initiative. On behalf of the Council, I want to welcome Dr. Chan, Dr. Nabarro and Dr.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“We reaffirm our strong condemnation of the use of chemical weapons by anyone under any circumstances. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“Resolution 2235 (2015), which the Security Council has just adopted unanimously, seeks to fill that gap through an OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism. That is why Nigeria voted in favour of its adoption. Wedeemitnecessarytoaffirmthat,whilewesupport the establishment of a Joint Investigative Mechanism, we have neither preconceptions nor prejudices concerning who is behind the chemical weapons attacks in Syria. We are confident that those facts can be established by the Joint Investigative Mechanism. Our wish is to see to it that the perpetrators are brought to justice. We call on all parties in Syria - and, indeed, on the international community - to cooperate with the Joint Investigative Mechanism in the execution of its mandate.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Nigeria. Nigeria notes that the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Fact- Finding Mission mandated to establish the facts surrounding the alleged use of chemical weapons in Syria has concluded "with a high degree of confidence" (S/2015/138, annex 2, para. 29) that toxic materials have been used as a weapon in Syria. We also note that the Fact-Finding Mission does not have the mandate to attribute responsibility for those actions, which constitute a gross violation of international law. That lack of attribution has left a gap that must be filled in order to determine those behind the use of chemical weapons in Syria.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Angola, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Russian Federation, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2235 (2015). I shall now give the floor to the members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2015/602, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, Jordan, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Spain, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2015/138, which contains a letter dated 25 February 2015 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now.”
2015-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7501 (2015) · source
“I thank Mr. Laassel for his briefing. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”
2015-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7500 (2015) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2015/576, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic. I now give the floor to Mr. Gaye.”
2015-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7500 (2015) · source
“The situation in the Central African Republic Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in the Central African Republic (S/2015/576) The President: In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Babacar Gaye, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic; and Mr. Abderrazzak Laassel, Deputy Permanent Representative of Morocco and representative of the Chair of the Central African Republic configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2015-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7500 (2015) · source
“As this is the first formal meeting of the Council for the month of August, I should like to take this opportunity to pay special tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Mr. Gerard van Bohemen, Permanent Representative of New Zealand, for his service as President of the Council for the month of July. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Van Bohemen and his delegation for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2015-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7500 (2015) · source
“Ultimately, we believe that broad-based support that includes predictable financing from the international community is essential for the development of SIDS. We reiterate the need for increased multi-stakeholder partnerships and a pragmatic approach towards addressing the security challenges of SIDS. The urgency of the threat to SIDS requires focus, deliberate multilateral action. The unique mandate of the Security Council places it in an undisputed position to lead that great effort.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The unique challenges facing SIDS in our time deserve the special attention of the Council, as many speakers before me have noted. Those challenges in some cases clearly constitute threats to international peace and security. The first step in that direction, in our view, is to strengthen the partnership between the Council and the small island developing States. A mechanism for regular reporting to the Council on developments that could impact the peace and security of small island developing States could be instituted. That, we believe, would facilitate the Council's strategic responsiveness to the security concerns of the small island developing States and determine the level of assistance required to enhance their peace and security needs.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“That effort led to the convening of three United Nations conferences on SIDS, with significant outcomes: the 1994 Barbados Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, the 2005 Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States and the SIDS Accelerated Modalities of Action Pathway of 2014. We welcome those outcomes and urge Member States and all stakeholders to work assiduously towards implementation of the commitments made at the conferences. We must also emphasize the imperative for a more integrated approach to the sustainable development goals of SIDS, especially an increase in foreign direct investment.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“We acknowledge their achievements in functional cooperation in various sectors, including education, health, culture, sports and security. They have also recorded an appreciable level of coordination in foreign trade and economic policies. At the international level, the significant role played by the Alliance of Small Island States, as an all-encompassing representative group, provides the necessary impetus for protecting the interests of SIDS. Through the activities of the Alliance of Small Island States, United Nations Member States have been regularly updated on the growing threats to the peace and security of those States.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In turn, these factors conspire to impede not only their socioeconomic and security aspirations, but especially their capacity to fulfil some of their international obligations. Over the years, SIDS have consistently demonstrated their resolve to address their problems. However, due to the transnational nature of those problems, the imperative of forging creative partnerships for effective redress at both the regional and international levels, is crucial. What we believe is indicated is that strengthening regional cooperation mechanisms among SIDS is pivotal in addressing their unique difficulties and bridging their capacity gaps. The Caribbean Community, the Pacific Islands Forum and the Indian Ocean Commission are notable institutions that can fill those important roles.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“I want to thank you, Sir, and your delegation for organizing this seminal and timely debate. We thank you, especially, for the concept note (S/2015/543, annex) that you have provided to guide our discussion. We are greatly indebted to the Secretary-General, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, the Prime Minister of Samoa and the Minister of Finance of Seychelles for sharing their profound and insightful perspectives on the peace and security challenges confronting small island developing States (SIDS). These challenges are aggravated by the inherent geographical circumstances of SIDS, including their relatively small size, remoteness, narrow resource base and exposure to environmental degradation.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The establishment of the tribunal would not only have brought justice to the victims and closure to their families, it would also have sent a strong message that the international community will not tolerate any act that threatens the safety of international civil aviation. We regret that the draft resolution was not adopted. Indeed, that brings to the fore once again the need for the Council to cultivate the practice of adopting a unified stance on matters requiring leadership in pursuit of international peace and security.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“One year ago, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2166 (2014). The resolution calls for an investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17 in accordance with international civil aviation guidelines. Most significantly, the resolution calls for accountability, transparency and justice for the victims. It is for those reasons that Nigeria voted in favour of draft resolution S/2015/562, which the Council has just considered. Had it been adopted, the draft resolution would have authorized the establishment of an international criminal tribunal to ascertain culpability for the crash as a precursor to prosecution and trial.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“I listened intently to the statement of the Ambassador of Spain, who has so eloquently highlighted this. I believe that enhanced synergy between the PBC and regional and subregional organizations would bolster our collective efforts. It is our hope that the five case studies, all of them on the African continent, will yield valuable peacebuilding lessons derived from the experiences of the countries concerned. We want to affirm and reaffirm our strong support for the PBC, and we remain fully committed to its objectives. We urge Member States and all stakeholders to strengthen their engagement with the Commission, since doing so would greatly improve its capacity to contribute to the building of a safer, more secure and peaceful world.”
2015-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7472 (2015) · source
“Nigeria welcomes the priority that the United Nations gives to advancing women's participation in post-conflict, political and development processes. It is significant that more women have been appointed as mediators and special envoys by the Secretary- General over the past five years. Since women are disproportionately affected by conflicts and in conflicts, it is appropriate that women mediators, who can relate better to other women, are involved in the search for peace. As a keen contributor to global, regional and subregional peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding efforts, Nigeria is encouraged by the focus of the ongoing 2015 review of the peacebuilding architecture. We welcome the emphasis on strengthening relationships with the African Union and other subregional organizations.”
2015-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7472 (2015) · source
“On the other hand, the absence of inclusive policies in the wake of conflict all too often results in control of a State being contested and can lead to a violent relapse into conflict. There is no doubt that State legitimacy and the rebuilding of State institutions in the aftermath of conflict are vital and critical to the attainment of sustainable peace. That is why, in our View, the security sector and justice institutions must be accorded special attention as organs for the protection of the population and the defence of the State. We call on all partners to support capacity-building for the police, improving prison conditions and strengthening justice institutions in States that are emerging from conflict in order to ensure some measure of sustainable peace.”
2015-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7472 (2015) · source
“We understand how critically important it is to enhance the application of pooled financing mechanisms, because they encourage aid alignment behind Government priorities, foster greater coherence of international responses to complex situations, reduce transaction costs, share risks and strengthen mutual accountability. Experience demonstrates that national leadership, ownership and inclusiVity are central to post-conflict peacebuilding and must be reinforced by the promotion of the inclusive policies so essential to genuine national ownership. We believe that where peacebuilding efforts are rooted in inclusive consultative processes, the State and its institutions have greater legitimacy and are more trusted.”
2015-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7472 (2015) · source
“We encourage wider support for domestic resource generation efforts through the provision of the relevant technical training for experts from those countries. We believe it is unrealistic to expect that the burden of financing peacebuilding should rest on internally generated revenues from countries emerging from conflict. They will clearly continue to count on financial support from the international community as a demonstration of its commitment to post-conflict recovery. Making financial contributions to pooled financing mechanisms for peacebuilding is perhaps one way of demonstrating that commitment. Nigeria reaffirms its support for the Peacebuilding Fund as one such pooled financing mechanism.”
2015-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7472 (2015) · source
“That underscores the compelling need for the PBC to continue to explore and develop robust strategies for resource mobilization in order to implement its very important mandate. This is why we believe that the Commission's second annual session, held only two days ago, was critical for highlighting measures at our disposal for mobilizing financing for peacebuilding. It is our View that domestic sources of financing for peacebuilding can be improved by strengthening States' capacities to effectively manage natural resources, design and implement appropriate tax regimes and tax collection, promote transparency and accountability in the management of public resources and curb illicit financial flows. While all of those measures imply more responsibility for Governments, they would also enhance their legitimacy.”
2015-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7472 (2015) · source
“The Security Council has a role and indeed a responsibility to support the PBC in implementing its mandate. To contribute to that effort, there must be a clear perception ofthe gaps and challenges in the PBC's support for the countries on its agenda. There are several gaps in institution-building efforts, especially in such areas as reforming the security sector, strengthening the rule of law, supporting national dialogue, promoting community reconciliation, encouraging disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, enhancing women's empowerment and tackling unemployment. The common thread that runs through these areas is a lack of adequate, predictable and assured financing for peacebuilding.”
2015-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7472 (2015) · source
“I want to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this briefing. I thank Ambassador Olof Skoog, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota for their very insightful perspectives. We are greatly indebted to all the Chairs ofthe country- specific configurations and the Peacebuilding Support Office for their commitment to advancing the work of the PBC. Today's briefing underlines the critical importance of the PBC as an invaluable intergovernmental mechanism for organizing and promoting international support to countries emerging from conflict. It highlights the several challenges that continue not only to reduce the effectiveness ofthe PBC but also to hinder peacebuilding efforts in countries on its agenda.”
2015-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7472 (2015) · source
“The adoption of resolution 2225 (2015) today reinforces both our collective will and our shared responsibility, for it is certainly within the Council's capacity to protect the vulnerable from the ravages of conflict and other blatant breaches of peace and security. Nigeria reiterates its commitment to working assiduously with all people of goodwill to safeguard the future of humankind: our children.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“We are committed to the dissemination of these guidelines and to promoting their implementation. We are indeed persuaded that this initiative will promote and protect the right to education and prevent the discontinuities in education inherent in situations of armed conflict. We commend the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and acknowledge the importance of the monitoring and reporting mechanism for grave violations against children in armed conflict. We emphasize the critical importance of resolutions 1998 (2011) and 2143 (2014), which in particular urge all parties to armed conflict to refrain from actions that impede children's access to education. In advancing the cause of the protection of children in armed conflict, the Council today is delivering a message of hope and a signal of the strength of our collective will.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“This year, as Africa commemorates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, represents an opportunity for States parties to make a renewed commitment to children's rights. As a demonstration of our national commitment to the well-being of children, Nigeria was among the first group of States to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration in Oslo, Norway, on 29 May. The Declaration complements and strengthens our existing national safe schools initiative, established in 2014 as part of the policy response of the federal Government to promote safe zones for learning. The guidelines for protecting schools and universities from military use during armed conflict will serve as a compass to guide and reinforce efforts towards the achievement of this objective.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“A fundamental and enduring step forward is to make deliberate and incremental efforts to institutionalize these policies at both the regional and national levels and, where possible, institute peer-review mechanisms for effective monitoring. The African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child was instituted as a tool for advancing children's rights. While it builds on the same basic principles as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, the African Union (AU) Children's Charter highlights issues of special importance in the African context. The fact that all States members of the AU have acceded to the Children's Charter and all except seven have ratified it underscores the critical importance ofthe rights of children.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“The monitoring and reporting of attacks on schools and on the military use of schools have also registered some improvement, facilitating more concrete and effective responses to heinous attacks on institutions of learning. Our abiding concern derives from our consternation at the events of the night of 14 April 2014, when 276 girls in the prime of their lives were viciously abducted from the sanctuary of their dormitories in Chibok, in the north-eastern part of Nigeria. Their dreams and aspirations were rudely interrupted by the infamous extremist group Boko Haram. It appears that we all have reached our limits of tolerance for this kind of impunity. Today we are encouraged that the proposals designed to stem the spate of abductions of children have received due attention universally.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Mr. President, I want to welcome you to the Security Council and to thank you in particular for having convened this seminal debate. The protection of children is undoubtedly a moral duty and a legal obligation for all States. We thank the Secretary-General for his abiding commitment to the cause of the protection of children. We wish also to thank the bricfers for their insightful statements, which have not only underlined the salient dimensions of their achievements in the field but also highlighted the challenges that we all face in our collective effort to protect the world's children. It is encouraging to note that since the adoption of resolution 1998 (2011), efforts to protect students, teachers and schools in situations of armed conflict have gained considerable momentum.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source