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first: 2012-04-25
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“Botswana supports the global efforts aimed at addressing challenges to the women and peace and security agenda, including increasing women's representation, leadership and empowerment in all facets of peacebuilding, security and humanitarian action. We also recognize the critical importance of gender equality and mainstreaming in national development plans and in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In conclusion, we applaud the efforts made by the Security Council since 2000 to regularly convene these open debates, which place women and peace and security matters at the top of the global agenda. We therefore call for the rigorous implementation and monitoring of the commitments made during the open debates.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Botswana is deeply concerned that women continue to bear the brunt of armed conflicts, domestic violence, sexual abuse and rape and humanitarian crises. In that regard, it is imperative that we build the capacity of women to prevent violence, conflict and extremism and enhance their capacities to respond to humanitarian crises and emergencies. We are also concerned that the participation of women in conflict prevention and resolution, peacemaking and peacebuilding remains low at the national, regional and international levels, although studies show that women's involvement would significantly contribute to sustainable peace and stability.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“In that regard, Botswana welcomes the adoption of the Global Acceleration Instrument, which aims at accelerating the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda by building capacity and increasing funding for women's participation, leadership and empowerment, as well as humanitarian action. We are pleased that although the Global Acceleration Instrument is still in its infancy, women mediators in some conflict-affected countries have been involved in conflict prevention and resolution efforts. The outcomes of such efforts have been encouraging. Given the positive outcomes of the Global Acceleration Instrument, we appeal to Member States and civil society organizations to support that noble initiative.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Through these debates, Member States and civil society organizations have been given the opportunity to discuss various themes aimed at enhancing women's participation in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and decision-making in matters related to international peace and security. We consider today's open debate to be ofthe utmost importance to assessing the progress made following the 2015 global study on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), the 2015 report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2015/716), and the adoption of the Global Acceleration Instrument for Women and Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Let me at the very outset thank and congratulate the Russian delegation on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. My delegation also thanks you the Russian presidency for convening the Security Council open debate on implementing the common agenda in relation to the agenda item "Women and peace and security". Our special thanks go to the Secretary-General for his annual report (S/2016/822) and to Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN-Women and Ms. Rita Lopidia, Executive Director of the EVE Organization for Women Development, South Sudan, on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. Botswana welcomes the annual open debate on women and peace and security, as convened by this body since 2000.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Finally, Botswana reaffirms its commitment to fulfilling its obligations under international law and under all other international instruments to which it is a party. Botswana regards it as fundamentally clear that in some of the States where major conflicts and crises rage, the authorities have manifestly failed in their responsibility to protect civilians. In this respect, we believe that where States are unwilling or unable to protect their populations, the international community must step in to safeguard human rights.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“We should address the root causes of conflict, such as social exclusion, economic inequality, gender discrimination and ethnic tension, to mention but a few. In this regard, we welcome the significant efforts made by several States in implementing Council resolutions, including resolution 1612 (2005), 1998 (2011), 2068 (2012), 2143 (2014) and 2286 (2016), and we believe that these should continue to be vigorously pursued. We share the view that such efforts should be supported in order to strengthen national capacities for child protection, investigative and prosecutorial capacities and accountability mechanisms, and the establishment of age-verification processes for military recruitment must be ensured.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“We therefore call on the Security Council to continue its efforts to fight impunity and enforce accountability, including the adoption of targeted measures against persistent perpetrators of violations against children. Where violations are committed and verified, they must be referred to the International Criminal Court, which must, without exception, put an end to impunity and bring the perpetrators to justice. Botswana believes that the strengthening of global efforts to end the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict should be consistent with and complementary to wider efforts to promote and implement Security Council resolutions on children and armed conflict. As we continue to seek solutions for international peace and security, our strategies must be guided by the desire for lasting and sustainable peace.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“Botswana firmly believes that States have the primary responsibility to protect their own populations from all manner of abuse. This includes the protection of children from the risk of war. In this regard, we wish to stress the urgency and importance of enhancing political will and the commitment to prevent and address the tragic plight of children in armed conflict. We encourage focus on national ownership and responsibility; engagement with the Governments and armed groups concerned, aimed at establishing frameworks for accountability; and the systematic monitoring of such commitments, for these are of the utmost priority to us.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“The Secretary-General's report shows that whereas in the past the mass abduction of civilians, including children in armed-conflict situations, was largely a means to an end, today they are an end unto themselves, with the prime objective of inflicting terror and horror. We note with sadness the numerous executions and incidents involving the maiming of children that have been clearly captured in the report. This matter has been reported over time, and it is our sincere hope that the perpetrators of such acts will one day be called to account. We must guarantee the full protection of the rights of children so as to enable them to attend school without interruption, enjoy access to all social services that contribute to their development, good health and well-being, so that they can realize their full potential.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“The rise in the number of non- State actors involved in conflict further complicates this already complex situation. The threat to international peace and security posed by these developments, particularly the internationalization of these conflicts, requires urgent and decisive action by the Council. Chief among its objectives as it does so must be to ensure the protection and promotion of the rights of children everywhere, including in armed conflict, and to enable them to study in an environment of safety and security. Botswana is deeply concerned about the gravity of these evolving violations against children, including abductions, which have begun to occur at a startling rate.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“We strongly support all efforts aimed at preventing violations against children during armed conflict in all their manifestations, including the mandate and the work of the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict. My delegation welcomes efforts such as the Children, Not Soldiers campaign; the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict; and the Safe Schools Declaration. We believe that these are timely initiatives that will go a long way towards complementing ongoing efforts to end the use of children in armed conflict and protecting facilities such as schools and hospitals. The nature and character of conflict has involved over time, increasingly targeting innocent civilians and subjecting them to unspeakable acts of horror, exploitation and abuse.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“We wish at the outset to congratulate Malaysia on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of August. We also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing this morning and his report (S/2016/360), as well as the representative of UNICEF and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Botswana reaffirms the importance it attaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of children, including in the context of armed conflict. The international community therefore has a moral obligation to collectively pay attention to children's welfare, without any distinction.”
2016-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7753 (2016) · source
“To this end, we must not fail in our moral duty to offer them protection in the face of impunity. We call on the Security Council to continue to support the ICC in its quest to safeguard the rights of Victims. In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm Botswana's support for the international community's efforts to protect innocent civilians during armed conflict. 1 wish to also stress the importance of consolidating and ensuring the implementation of existing normative frameworks on the protection of civilians in country- specific situations.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Women, girls and boys always bear the brunt of all these atrocities. My delegation Views the commission ofthese crimes very seriously and condemns them in all their forms and manifestations. It is in this respect that we have always called for those responsible for perpetrating human rights abuses to be held accountable for their deeds. The various multilateral criminal justice tribunals that exist in the world must therefore be explored to bring justice to the victims of these crimes. As a friend and supporter of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we have no doubt that the ICC serves as the only permanent court of last resort for victims of crimes against humanity, war crimes and genocide. We believe that the millions of victims across the world deserve dignity and justice.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“We must increase our efforts to implement resolution 1325 (2000) in order to protect women in armed conflict, as well as to involve them in all levels and processes of mediation, peacekeeping and peace maintenance, as well as reconstruction and development. As history has shown, whenever there is conflict there is likelihood of abuse of the rights of populations, especially the vulnerable groups. Quite often, there is systematic gender-based violence, sexual enslavement, rape and the enlisting of children in armed conflict by those who wield power. In most cases, it is opportunistic militias, rebels, wayward Government forces and sometimes leaders who use brutal force, rape, massacre and repression as weapons of war. Where governance institutions have collapsed, impunity reigns.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In this case, we believe that those within the Vicinity of the potential problem must be able to detect early warning signals so as to enable the exploration of preventive measures through an inclusive and mutually acceptable process. It is the duty not just of all parties involved in conflict but also that ofthe State to ensure that measures are taken to protect human rights and humanitarian law. It is in this regard that we agree with the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians, among others, that all troops must be trained in the protection of civilians prior to their deployment to missions, and that they must not hesitate to take action to protect civilians in accordance with the rules of engagement.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The proliferation of such missions illustrates just how instrumental they are in the maintenance of international peace and security. We recognize the complex and Violent environments in which peacekeeping personnel operate. We also share the View that care and attention should be given to strengthening missions' capabilities to effectively discharge their mandates. To achieve that, we believe that adequate the training and capacity-building of personnel before, during and after deployment are absolute necessities. It is the View of my delegation that before conflict erupts and perhaps escalates beyond proportion, there are signs and signals pointing to a potential cause.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“It is for this reason that Botswana continues to subscribe to the principle of the responsibility to protect as a natural framework to strengthen national sovereignty, while placing responsibility on those who have the power to protect and serve. It is in this regard that we reaffirm our abiding faith in the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations, as well as the various multilateral instruments under international humanitarian law and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. With regard to the role of peacekeeping and other missions,wetake note ofthe deploymentofpeacekeeping operations and special political missions in many countries around the world as the most significant action taken by the Security Council.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“We wish France all the best during its presidency of the Council for this month. We also pay tribute to the Secretary-General for his briefing, and commend him for continuing to show commitment to the cause of civilians especially in conflict situations. We also welcome the other insightful briefings and comments we received this morning. Botswana remains committed to the promotion of and respect for humanitarian principles, in accordance with international law and human rights law. As we have always maintained, we reiterate our long-held belief, which is shared by many, that States have the primary responsibility to protect their own populations from genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, we commend all the work that has been achieved thus far with respect to the review of the peacebuilding architecture. While the achievement of international peace and security has at times proved elusive, Botswana remains firmly convinced that that can be achieved with concerted effort at the international level. In that respect, we reaffirm our abiding faith in the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Therefore, we believe that the international community can share experiences and lessons with post-conflict countries in order to cultivate a culture of post-conflict reconstruction, maintaining peace, reconciliation and institution-building. In that regard, Botswana remains ready and willing to contribute in its own small way towards the strengthening of institutions of governance, particularly within the African continent. We also note that the United Nations system is increasingly experiencing dwindling resources as it grapples with the rising tides of conflict across the globe. We therefore need to find creative ways of introducing predictable funding methodologies for peacebuilding initiatives to support the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“We call on the international community, especially the United Nations system, to ensure proper coherence and coordination in promoting an efficient peace and security funding framework. We note that the report of the Advisory Group of Experts has identified many shortcomings in the work of the peace and security architecture, not only at international and national levels but also within the United Nations system. My delegation therefore appreciates the contents of the report and believes that its recommendations deserve due consideration. My delegation believes that, in order to promote growth and development, countries that are emerging from years of sustained conflict must as a matter of fact invest in instruments of peace, capacity-building, inclusive governance and very strong institutions.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“They very often have weak, or no, institutions of governance, the rule of law has broken down, any socioeconomic development capacity is absent and they need to be supported over long periods. As history has shown, peacebuilding processes are themselves very complicated and need time to be consolidated. They need extensive and comprehensive patience to avoid the resurgence of violence and the reopening of healed wounds.We therefore regret that, even up to now, no proper or predictable funding mechanisms are established at regional and international levels to ensure that the seeds of sustained economic growth are safeguarded through reconstruction and a recovery period.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“We applaud the efforts by the Secretary-General to institute such a review by appointing an Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture, whose report (see S/2015/490) is the basis of our discussion here today. It is the considered opinion of my delegation that the Peacebuilding Commission, the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Support Office collectively play an important role in building and sustaining peace and international security. As we examine history, we acknowledge the fact that our continent, Africa, which has had its fair share of internal conflicts and strife, remains an integral part of the peace and security architecture. However, we believe that the fact that the majority of our post-conflict countries still remain fragile and increasingly vulnerable to be of significance.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“Botswana congratulates your country Sir - Venezuela - on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February. We assure you of our support as you discharge your mandate. We commend the Security Council for continuing to engage us in debates like this one, as they provide Member States an opportunity to share views on various themes - for example, like today on the review of the peacebuilding architecture. We also thank the briefers for providing us with vital information this morning. Pursuant to the relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions that called for a comprehensive review of the peacebuilding architecture, the need to continuously re-examine and strengthen peacebuilding frameworks at national and international levels has become even more apparent.”
2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source
“It is my delegation's belief that those efforts require the full support of the international community. In conclusion, let me reaffirm Botswana's strong support for the right of the Palestinian people to self- determination. We remain hopeful that someday their plight will become history. Both the Israelis and the Palestinians should give proof of their will and desire to shape their future and end this long, drawn-out conflict.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Nickolay Mladenov, said that "the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has left an indelible scar on the people and landscape of the region. Frustration, fear and violence have continued to spiral, undermining belief in finding a way out of the impasse" (S/PV7521, p. 2). In the light of that statement by Mr. Mladenov, my delegation wishes to encourage the parties to the conflict to return to the negotiating table and resume the long overdue talks and to approach the talks with a spirit of compromise and mutual respect, with a view to reaching a just, lasting and mutually acceptable solution. Nonetheless, we note and welcome the continued efforts of the Secretary-General, the Middle East Quartet, the Security Council and all those who continue to be committed to the peace process for their relentless efforts to see a peaceful end to the conflict.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Botswana joins the international community in deploring the continuing human rights violations in the Middle East, especially in the interactions between Israelis and Palestinians, in which thousands continue to lose their lives, while many remain displaced with no homes, no access to the basic necessities of life and no hope for the future. We call for an end to the horrific situation that innocent civilians continue to endure, which has resulted in millions seeking refuge in neighbouring countries. The living conditions to which the Palestinian people continue to be subjected are appalling and dehumanizing. In his briefing to the Security Council on 15 September 2015, the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Botswana attaches great importance to the fundamental principle of self-determination for peoples under foreign occupation. It is for that reason that we remain deeply concerned that, despite the sustained efforts of the Security Council, the Palestinian people continue to be denied their inalienable right to self- determination and independence by the occupying Power, Israel. Botswana continues to believe that there is no alternative to the two-State solution, which implies the coexistence of Israel and Palestine, living side by side, as two sovereign States. That cannot be overemphasized.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“At the outset, my delegation wishes to extend its warmest congratulations to the President and his country on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also appreciate the insightful briefings that we received this morning from various persons, including the statements by the representatives of Israel and the State of Palestine, as well as the Deputy Secretary-General. My delegation welcomes the continued focus by the United Nations, particularly the Security Council, on this very important topic. Let me express my delegation's profound appreciation for the opportunity accorded to Member States to debate the pressing matter of the situation in the Middle East, which is taking place against the backdrop of rampant violence in that region.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“At the continental level, we engage and continue to work through the African Panel of the Wise. Having just assumed the chairmanship of SADC, we pledge to continue to live by the values, traditions and culture of SADC as a cornerstone of regional cooperation. In that connection, we shall remain steadfast in our commitment to the principles of democracy, inclusive development, the rule of law and the promotion and protection of human rights for all. We continue to strongly support action against all forms of threats to international peace and security, as well as action for the strengthening of institutions of accountability at national, regional and international levels. To conclude, Botswana reaffirms its unwavering support to the efforts of regional organizations in promoting and protecting international peace and security.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“They are also better placed to address conflict prevention through mediation, arbitration and reconciliation, as well as handle differences between warring groups. Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations recognizes that important role for regional organizations with regard to global peace and security. It is therefore Botswana's belief that the engagement of regional organizations at an early stage of conflict helps contain it before it manifests itself, or even spreads and becomes out ofhand. In playing our part, my delegation has engaged in intervention and mediation efforts at the political level by using the experience and wisdom of our former leaders, especially within our subregion. At the regional level, we operate in the context of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) troika.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“It is therefore imperative for the international community to work in unison and make concerted efforts to address those challenges. To that end, we call on influential members of the Council to refrain from the use of the veto, especially where genocide and atrocities are concerned. Any attempt to frustrate the ends of justice by those members constitutes an insult, especially to victims. Threats posed by armed conflicts require that the United Nations and regional organizations work together in a complementary manner to bring justice to people. In taking the lead, regional organizations can help, as they possess valuable advantages, such as a clearer understanding and knowledge of regional dynamics, cultures, sensitivities and perceptions.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The continued violations of human rights perpetrated against vulnerable populations, especially women and children, with millions displaced, calls for regional bodies to work together to stem the rising tide of terror. In addition, climate change continues to unleash havoc on our planet - triggering humanitarian crises, robbing populations of their natural capital and compromising food security. As a result, millions of people face hunger as a result of drought, starvation and diseases such as Ebola and malaria. The United Nations - in particular the Security Council as the custodian of international peace and security 4 must continue to display exemplary leadership in addressing threats to peace and security.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“One thing is clear: they are deadly, sudden and they leave ruin and destruction in their wake for families, communities and nations, big and small. The growth and continued existence of the Islamic State, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab and many other brutal terrorist groups continue to pose serious threats to global security. They kill, maim and unleash brutal terror on innocent people with impunity. Apart from those global terrorist networks, there are those who engage in drug trafficking, trafficking in wildlife and wildlife products, money laundering and the illicit trafficking and trade in arms and light weapons. In essence, they destabilize regional governance structures and inflict a sense of insecurity in our communities.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Seventy years after the founding of the United Nations, when the founders pledged to settle disputes through peaceful means, the United Nations, and in particular the Security Council, remains the only hope for humankind to live in peace. The world community continues to face unprecedented levels of threats to international peace and security, and at a frightening pace. Above and beyond those, there is the proliferation of armed conflict, radical extremism and racial and religious intolerance, which have taken root in most regions of the world. No single country is immune from those threats, and no single country can counter them alone. The threats come in different forms and manifestat themselves in many ways.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Let me at the very outset congratulate the delegation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on its assumption of the presidency of this Council for this month. We pledge our full support to you, Madam President, as you lead the activities of this Council. This debate on regional organizations and contemporary global security challenges is indeed timely and pertinent, particularly at this historic moment in the calendar of the United Nations. We therefore appreciate your initiative, Madam President, in convening this important debate. Botswana reaffirms its commitment to peace and security issues, as well as to human rights.”
2015-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7505Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Let us all unite and work together to realize a vision of a safer world, for our own sake and for that of future generations.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“The expansion of those missions in the last decade shows just how instrumental they are in the maintenance of international peace and security. Strengthening military and police capabilities on the ground is also vital for a rapid response when conflicts break out. I would like to conclude by assuring the Council of Botswana's continued cooperation as we continue to take stock of the status of the implementation of programmes and to identify new challenges and solutions so as to close the gaps that exist in arms control. Peace and security, and ensuring that levels of crime remain low, especially gun-related crime, remain critical. There is no way that our peoples can enjoy a better quality of life if they live in a world that is riddled with violent crime and where small arms and light weapons are easily available.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“The highly destabilizing effect of such weapons compels us, as responsible members ofthe international community, to exercise great vigilance with a view to ending their illegal trade. In an effort to address that phenomenon, Botswana has entered into bilateral framework agreements with neighbouring countries, through which we cooperate on issues of cross-border crime, regional security and information exchange. I am pleased to note that the joint cooperation agreements among our law enforcement agencies have proved critical to promoting regional stability and providing for the security of our citizens. The Security Council's deployment of peacekeeping operations and special political missions in war-torn countries around the world is truly commendable.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“What is disheartening is the fact that the perpetrators of those crimes continue to undermine international humanitarian law and human rights law through their violations of the rights of innocent people, and they are seldom held accountable for those violations. Like all countries, Botswana is also experiencing problems related to the illicit circulation of small arms, which has led to an increase in criminal activity involving the use of such weapons. The problem is exacerbated by long porous borders, particularly in Southern Africa. We believe that the destruction of surplus, seized, collected, confiscated and forfeited weapons and ammunition is a starting point for reducing the weapons stockpiles available for illicit circulation, thereby reducing the burden of managing unnecessary stockpiles.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“As pointed out in the report of the Secretary-General, "Countries suffering from sustained levels of armed conflict or violence are also those furthest from reaching their Millennium Development Goal targets." (S/2015/289, para. 31) In that light, we believe that sustainable development is possible only when the environment is free of crime and violence. It is for that reason that we remain deeply concerned about the uncontrolled manufacture, transfer and circulation of small arms and light weapons across the world, including in my own region, Africa. There is no doubt that the very presence of those weapons creates tensions in communities that often result in eruptions of conflict in one form or another; innocent civilians, especially women and children, often fall victim to torture, rape and other forms of sexual exploitation.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Discussions on this subject matter are vital if we are to debate key related issues and better facilitate responses to the challenges posed by the illicit movement of small arms and light weapons. In that context, we reiterate the importance of implementing the provisions of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, resolution 2117 (2013), adopted by the Security Council in September 2013, and all other resolutions adopted under this agenda item. The achievement of peace and security is of paramount importance to Botswana, and my delegation believes that the ability of States to maintain safety and stability is a precondition for the achievement of sustained economic and social growth.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“We congratulate Lithuania on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. We wish you every success in carrying out your mandate, Madam. We would like to commend the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the President of the Cote d'Ivoire chapter of the West Africa Action Network on Small Arms for their briefings. We thank the Secretary-General for his report on small arms and light weapons issued on 27 April (S/2015/289), which serves as the basis for our discussion today. We take due note of the recommendations contained therein. Botswana welcomes today's open debate, in the hope that it will lead to concrete recommendations that will significantly contribute to an improvement in the state of human security at the regional, subregional and international levels.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Even as we serve the Organization, we remain concerned by the rising scourge of violent extremism and atrocious acts of terrorism perpetrated by radical extremists such as the so-called Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Al-Shabaab and Boko Haram. Those terrorist groups have been sweeping across the globe and carrying out heinous acts against humanity. We therefore pledge to cooperate with the international community in the fight against terror and terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. We owe it to the millions of innocent people across the world who live in fear and look to us to save humankind from extinction.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“To this end, we would like to see Africa represented in the affairs of the Council in both the permanent and non-permanent categories. While we believe in the primacy of the United Nations, we would like the Organization recognize the role played by the African region in the maintenance of peace and security. This debate takes place against a backdrop of violence and bloodshed committed by ruthless and heartless terrorist groups across the world. The emergence of those violent groups is a huge challenge to national, regional and international peace and security and requires our concerted efforts to fight them.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“This does not mean that the burden of responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security lies solely with the Security Council; States and their citizens also have an important role to play. It is for this reason that Botswana remains steadfast in its support for strengthening institutions of accountability at the national and international levels alike. It therefore remains imperative that we ensure collaboration and synergy in our efforts aimed at fighting threats to peace and security. As an African country proud of our continental heritage and traditions, we commit to contributing towards the attainment of world peace, not just from the sidelines but also on the frontlines of this body, the Security Council.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“We believe that peace and stability are prerequisites for the attainment of sustainable development. Causes of conflict include the absence of political tolerance, democracy, good governance and the rule of law, but most important is the inequitable distribution ofnational resources. The creation of the United Nations and all its organs, particularly the Security Council, as well as the adoption of the Charter, provided a platform for addressing grievances among States and strengthening the rule of law. We cherish these ideals as we strive to achieve a peaceful and just world. We remain hopeful that the Security Council and Council members will one day unite and act according to the fundamental Charter objectives of safeguarding humanity and defying selfish national interests.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Its purpose, according to the Charter, was to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war and to maintain international peace and security. Today, these very noble objectives are as relevant as they were prior to 1945. My country Botswana joined the United Nations in 1966, having just attained statehood. We have come a long way and we have come of age. We owe our existence to the guardianship and the tutelage of the international community. Today, we look back with pride while celebrating our traditions as a sovereign and equal Member of this universal body. As we enter the seventieth anniversary of the Organization, we reaffirm our abiding faith in the fundamental rights, dignity and worth of the human person. We commit to serving the United Nations for the good of humanity.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source