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first: 2012-04-25
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“I congratulate China on assuming the presidency of the Security Council this month. I also wish you a happy new year, Sir. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the representative of Zimbabwe on behalf of the Southern Africa Development Community. We thank you, Sir, for having convened this open debate on a matter which is central to the mandate of the Security Council. Botswana attaches great importance to issues of peace and security and, in this connection, welcomes your initiative to continue the dialogue on this subject matter. Today is an opportunity to reflect, to celebrate history and to look beyond as our Organization continues to serve humanity. Seventy years ago, the United Nations was born.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The reality is that violence is not sustainable and cannot bring about peace. The people of Israel and the people of Palestine both need sustainable peace and development if they are to prosper. That can be attained only if there is opportunity and growth in an environment of peace in the Middle East. It is my delegation's beliefthat this should be augmented by both regional and international support. We furthermore call on the parties to create an environment of mutual trust throughout the negotiations in order to safeguard the integrity of the negotiations, lest they be undermined. In conclusion, Botswana believes that a stable and peaceful Middle East is in the broader interests of the peoples, the region and the world community as a whole.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We call on the international community, as well as on humanitarian organizations the world over, to respond in kindness and care to the refugees of Syria. On the question of the Palestine, Botswana continues to believe that there is no alternative to the two-State solution. The importance of the coexistence of Israel and Palestine living side by side as two sovereign States cannot be overemphasized. That will not only be of value to the Israeli and the Palestinian peoples, but will contribute to the regional stability and offer new opportunities for the region as a whole. My delegation believes that the peace process, where all parties, including the international community, are involved, could usher in the desired peace and stability so longed for in the region.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“As the custodian of international peace and security, we urge the Security Council to work in unison to condemn such violations and bring the perpetrators book. The recent bomb attack of 7 January 2015 at the Police Academy in Sana'a, which killed at least 37 and injured many more, as well as the terrorist attack in Lebanon on 10 January, is not only horrific but should be condemned in the strongest possible terms. On the situation in Syria, my delegation would like to express its continued support for the people of Syria and to call for an end to the humanitarian tragedy besieging the people of that country. We are particularly concerned about the plight of the millions of women and children who have been displaced and are without food, shelter and medical care.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We welcome the Council's tradition of discussing the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, in an effort to engage the international community and to share ideas on how we can work together to contribute to peace and prosperity in the Middle East. My delegation ha and continues to follow with keen interest the socioeconomic and political developments in the Middle East, particularly in Syria and Iraq and on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Of particular concern is the fact that extremist activities and terrorist attacks perpetrated against innocent civilian populations in the region and the world continue unabated. My delegation will remain steadfast in condemning all forms of human rights violations, whenever and wherever they occur.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Let me express my delegation's profound gratitude to you, Sir, for convening this crucial debate. We appreciate this opportunity to continue to engage the Security Council on matters of international peace and security. Our appreciation also goes to the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs for his comprehensive briefing this morning. At the very outset, we wish to align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of Zimbabwe on behalf of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as well as the one to be delivered by the representative of Morocco on behalf of the Africa Group.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“We have every confidence that, as we resume those negotiations, we shall take into consideration all proposals brought forward by various groups, find areas of convergence and build consensus on them. As always, my delegation stands ready to work cooperatively with all parties to ensure that our collective efforts during those negotiations bear fruit and achieve good results.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The African position, as outlined in the Ezulwini Consensus, is loud and clear. It is inspired by the desire to see the continent take its rightful place among the community of nations in making key global decisions, and proposes expanding both the permanent and non-permanent membership categories of the Council. Furthermore, it views the question of the veto as divisive, exclusive and subject to abuse by the veto-wielding Powers. We therefore welcome the French proposal that calls on permanent members to refrain from the use of the veto in situations of mass atrocities. We believe that proposal is genuine and morally appropriate. It must therefore be embraced. My delegation looks forward to the resumption of the intergovernmental process on the question of the reform of the Council under the chairmanship of Ambassador Tanin.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“My delegation welcomes the proposal to extend the mandate of the Ombudsperson to all Sanctions Committees in order to improve their efficiency and effectiveness. We also call on the Council to assume its responsibility for following up its referrals to the International Criminal Court. Leaving the financial burden to the Court and the States parties is tantamount to abdicating responsibility. My delegation believes it is now time to reform the character, shape and working methods of the Security Council in order to bring it in line with the realities of contemporary international relations. Only then can the Charter of the United Nations be used, as noted in its preamble, to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, and be able to serve the fundamental rights of humankind.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The way it conducts its business is therefore of paramount importance to the entire membership of the United Nations. As a result, we place a high premium on the relationship between the Council and the General Assembly on the one hand, as well as between the Council and the international community at large, on the other. It is regrettable that since the moment of its creation in 1945 the Security Council has lacked both geographic and democratic representation of the United Nations membership. It defies human logic that Africa still remains the only constituency unrepresented in a body whose legitimacy and strength must derive from the totality of its membership. As we move forward, we would like to see greater accountability, coherence and transparency in the Council's working methods.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this important debate and for continuing to involve us in the discussion. We would like to recognize the presence here today of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Ombudsperson, and to thank them for their briefings and for all the information they have given us. Today's debate now marks six years since the adoption, on 15 September 2008 of General Assembly decision 62/557 launched the intergovernmental process of reform of this important body. In that regard, my delegation is concerned that after two decades of regular debates and engagements, the question of reform of the Council is still unresolved. The Security Council remains the principal guarantor for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We believe that is both practical and timely. We wish to further congratulate the Secretary-General for appointing the Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Ebola, Dr. David Nabarro, and his deputy, Mr. Anthony Banbury.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“We hope that that modest humanitarian gesture of good will and compassion will go a long way in supporting the deployment of resources and expertise required to fight and eventually eradicate the dreadful virus. We are encouraged by the outpour of support from the international community, including humanitarian organizations, civil society, medical experts and people of good will, but we know a lot more still must be done. As the disease persists, we wish to call on other stakeholders to play a part. We welcome the African Union's Support to Ebola Outbreak in West Africa initiative, through which they sent a team of medical experts to the affected countries. We welcome the Secretary-General's plan to have established Ebola crisis centres within six to nine months so as to harness and suppress the spread of the virus.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“Over the past weeks we have seen with horror the images ofpeople who have fallen victim to this scourge, including mothers and children, and we know that the virus is swift, sudden and severe. We remain concerned that, at any point in time, it can strike with precision and ravage entire populations if left unchecked. As we speak, over 3,500 people are reported to have been infected, with over 1,900 deaths. Those include the most vulnerable: women and children. In that respect, the Government of Botswana took a decision in August 2014 to render financial assistance to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone in order to assist those countries in fighting the disease.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“The extent of the catastrophe can be measured not only in human terms, but also in the fear it instils in those it affects. As our dear brothers and sisters in West Africa continue to fight the scourge, we are acutely aware that containing it is a monumental task. It is therefore in that context that we need to pull together as children of the same soil, together with the assistance of the international community, to address this pandemic with whatever resources we have at our disposal. We share the pain and suffering of those who have fallen victim to the disease. As a regional neighbour to West Africa, we know that epidemics such as Ebola know neither boundaries nor frontier regulations.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for allowing us to take part in this discussion. We would like to congratulate the United States on taking the lead in drawing the world's attention to this epidemic. We also applaud the Secretary-General for his commitment to fighting the epidemic. In that vein, we are proud to have sponsored resolution 2177 (2014), adopted this morning. The people of Botswana have been truly concerned by the outbreak of this pandemic. Ebola has been visiting the West African part of our continent with frightening regularity. Even though Ebola cases have been reported on African soil, we are aware that it has the potential to engulf the entire continent and beyond. Ebola is not just an epidemic, it is a humanitarian disaster and a catastrophe waiting to happen.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“Regarding accountability for war crimes and violations of human rights and humanitarian law, we note the important measures that some States continue to be take, but we believe that more needs to be done to support the Secretary-General's recommendations in that regard. In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm Botswana's support for the international community's efforts to protect innocent civilians. I wish to stress the importance of consolidating and ensuring the implementation of the existing normative frameworks on the protection of civilians in country-specific situations. Finally, we support efforts for better coordination andcooperationwithintheUnitedNationspeacebuilding architecture, as well as with other peacebuilding actors, for promoting engagement in fragile and conflict- affected countries.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We also share the View that care and attention should be given to strengthening missions' capabilities. To achieve that, we believe that constant training and capacity-building of personnel before deployment is an absolute necessity. Botswana believes that timely and unimpeded humanitarian access is a fundamental prerequisite for humanitarian action to save the lives of civilians. However, we note with regret the challenges that continue to constrain humanitarian response in a number of situations, as stated in the report, including restrictions on movement and violence against humanitarian workers.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We also recognize the attention drawn to the concerns expressed by an increasing number of States about the emergence and use of explosive weapons in populated areas. We share the Secretary-General's View on the need to strengthen the protection of civilians from the use of those weapons and that parties to any conflict should refrain from their use. With regard to the role of peacekeeping and other missions, we take note of the deployment of peacekeeping operations and special political missions in many countries around the world as the most significant action taken by the Security Council. 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.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We call for collaboration and coordination between the International Criminal Court and the United Nations, through its peacekeeping missions ,to hunt down, arrest and investigate perpetrators of human rights abuse. We believe that this synergy will go a long way in strengthening the international criminal justice system and putting a human face on the victim. We believe that the international community, as a peace-loving world, has a moral obligation and responsibility to intensify efforts to protect innocent civilians, especially women and children, who are often victims of torture and rape and other sexual abuse. Turning to the report of the Secretary-General, my delegation takes note of the five core challenges to enhancing the protection of civilians. We note that several initiatives are being pursued in that regard.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Botswana joins the international community in deploring the continuing human rights violations in battlefields around the world where innocent civilians have become casualties of merciless killings by warring factions. We are disheartened by the fact that perpetrators of those crimes continue to undermine international humanitarian law and human rights law through their acts and deeds. As a friend and supporter of the International Criminal Court, we have a commitment to upholding the rule of law, and we have strong faith in the institution as an international court of last resort. We remain concerned that hundreds of human rights abusers remain at large, frustrating the course ofjustice and endangering innocent women and children.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We remain committed to the promotion of and respect for humanitarian principles in accordance with international humanitarian law and human rights law. We believe that this is the best way to achieve an effective delivery of humanitarian assistance and the necessary space to access vulnerable populations in conflict situations.To that end, 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. The promotion of accountability for human rights violations and access to justice also remains a key issue for my delegation.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Let me congulate Lithuania on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of February and for organizing this debate. We appreciate the briefings by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations. We would like to thank the Secretary-General for his latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2013/689), which is the basis of our discussions today. Botswana attaches greatimportance to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Our contribution to the discussions on that thematic area, including peacekeeping, and on how best to assist Governments in protecting their own populations remains a key priority for my delegation.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We further call on the parties to create an environment of mutual trust throughout the negotiations in an effort to safeguard the integrity of the negotiations, lest they be undermined. In conclusion, Botswana believes that a stable and peaceful Middle East will not only usher in prosperity for the people of the region as a whole but will allow them to play a pivotal role in the development of their region and the world at large.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“My delegation is therefore encouraged by the resumption, in July, of the long-overdue talks between the Israelis and the Palestinians. We believe that the talks present an opportunity that should not be squandered. The Israelis and the Palestinians should, at the same time, prove their will and desire to shape their destiny and future. We also commend all those who continue to be committed to the peace process, the representatives of the Quartet and the Security Council for their relentless efforts towards seeing a peaceful end to the Israel- Palestinian conflict. It is my delegation's belief that these efforts should be augmented by both regional and international support.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“My delegation wishes to reiterate its position, which is in line with that of more than 60 other countries, to refer the Syrian question to the International Criminal Court. It is our firm belief that atrocities such as those of 21 August defy humankind and human nature. Those who played a part in the planning, organization and execution of those crimes should be investigated and tried by an international court of last resort. On the question of the Palestine, Botswana continues to believe that there is no alternative to the two-State solution. The coexistence of Israel and Palestine, living side by side as two sovereign States, cannot be overemphasized. That will not only be of value to the Israeli and Palestinian people, but will contribute to regional stability and offer new opportunities for the region as a whole.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“We call on the international community as well as humanitarian organizations the world over to respond with kindness and care to the refugees of Syria. While we welcome the recently adopted resolution 2118 (2013), which calls on Syria to eliminate and hand over its chemical weapons to the United Nations, we would have preferred to have seen stronger language clearly stipulating the measures to be taken in the case of failure by the Al-Assad regime. However, we remind the international community not to be blinded by the resolution, but to remain vigilant and resolute to ensure that those responsible for the many atrocities in Syria, including the 21 August massacre, account for their deeds.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“On the situation in Syria, my delegation would like to express its continued support for the people of Syria and to call for an end to the horrible humanitarian catastrophe besetting the heroic people of that country. We are particularly concerned about the plight of millions of women and children who have been displaced and are without food, shelter and medical care. As we speak, some 6.8 million Syrians require urgent medical assistance, and 4.2 million remain internally displaced. We are told that of the 1.7 million Syrian refugees scattered and stranded in neighbouring countries, 50 per cent are children. It is disheartening for a people who have lived in their ancestral land from time immemorial to be forced into refugee camps on foreign soil.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“My delegation would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. We welcome this opportunity to continue to engage the Council on matters of international peace and security. Our appreciation also goes to the Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Mr. Feltman, for his comprehensive briefing this morning. It has become a tradition for the Security Council to discuss the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. This is in an effort to engage the international community and to share ideas on how we can work together to contribute to peace and prosperity in the Middle East. My delegation continues to follow with great interest the socioeconomic and political events in the Middle East, especially events in Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.”
2013-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7047 (2013) · source
“In that regard, Botswana strongly supports all efforts aimed at preventing and eliminating all forms of Violence against women and children. To that end, we wish to reiterate our support for the work of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict. In line with the Security Council's intention expressed in 2010, Botswana looks forward to the convening of the high-level review in 2015 to assess progress in the implementation of its resolution 1325 (2000). We therefore welcome this morning's adoption by the Council of resolution 2122 (2013).”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“In that respect, it is also our belief that the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) can be achieved only through increased recognition of the crucial role of women, as well as their participation and involvement in all efforts aimed at the prevention and resolution of conflicts. We therefore fully share the opinion that gender equality should be recognized as a core issue in the maintenance of peace and security. We also support calls for the inclusion of a gender perspective in mediation and peace processes, particularly in the context of security arrangements and transitional justice mechanisms. Ending violations of women's human rights is a moral imperative and one to whose achievement we must collectively commit.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“My delegation also believes that efforts to address sexual violence in armed conflict should be consistent with and complementary to wider efforts to promote the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and other relevant resolutions on women and peace and security. Let me also highlight that greater coordination and collaboration with other relevant stakeholders and the provision of assistance to States in conflict and post- conflict situations are Vital to improving global efforts to address women, peace and security challenges. Recognizing that peace is inextricably linked with equality between women and men, one of the most important issues to be addressed remains women's participation in conflict resolution, including the negotiation of peace agreements at the national and international levels.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Botswana also shares the view expressed by many that gender-sensitive legal and institutional reform, in conformity with international standards, should be accorded priority in order to stem violence against women. With the belief and a sense of optimism that, given our collective will, especially in the Security Council, we can bring an end to impunity and to those crimes, we call on the Council to strengthen its efforts in that regard. While greater attention continues to be paid to the prosecution of perpetrators of these crimes, we are also of the View that more must be done to ensure that transitional justice addresses the full range of conflict- related violation of women's rights.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Women and girls continue to be targeted, while rape and sexual violence continue to be used as weapons of war. The prevention of sexual violence in armed conflict is therefore both a matter of upholding universal human rights and of maintaining international security, in keeping with the relevant Security Council resolutions. In that connection, impunity for sexual violence by armed groups is unacceptable and can never be tolerated. My delegation wishes to stress the responsibility of States to protect their own populations and the importance of demonstrating commitment and political will to prevent sexual violence. To that end, I wish to emphasize the importance of respect for the rule of law, accountability and access to justice, as we believe that they are critical to protecting women's rights in the aftermath of conflict.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We therefore welcome the Council's continued recognition ofthe need for more systematic attention to the implementation of women and peace and security commitments in its work. As the report ofthe Secretary-General (S/2013/525) indicates, we welcome the progress that has been made since 2012 in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the operationalization of the accountability framework provided by the Council's resolutions on women and peace and security. In that regard, we take note of the efforts and measures undertaken by Member States, United Nations entities and regional organizations. However, we remain gravely concerned that, despite the existence ofresolution 1325 (2000), which became a beacon of hope for millions of women and young girls, crimes of rape and sexual Violence still persist.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We join other delegations in congratulating your country, Mr. President, on its assumption of the presidency of the Council for this month, and we extend our gratitude to you, Sir, for convening this important debate. Today's deliberations reaffirms the great importance that we, individually and collectively, attach to the promotion and protection of the rights of women and their role in the prevention of conflict. As the year 2013 marks the thirteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, it is of the utmost importance that we strive to ensure gender equality, to address violence against women and to enhance women's participation in the prevention and resolution of conflicts.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Such counselling should also be provided to their families and other support structures so that they may cope with unfriendly situations. Botswana calls for cooperation among States, the Security Council and the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold States accountable for the protection of journalists, whether in times of conflict or in times of peace. The Security Council can also do its part, perhaps more vigorously, in referring all situations that threaten international peace and security to the ICC as the only Court that can open investigations into war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We therefore call on all warring factions across the world, irrespective of their character and formation, to abide by those normative frameworks. We also wish to point out that while opposing parties in times of war have a responsibility to ensure the protection of journalists, it however remains the primary responsibility of States to put in place measures to respect and protect journalists. That should be done by enacting and aggressively enforcing laws that punish serious violations of human rights, as set out in the Hague Convention and the Geneva Conventions, as well as in their Additional Protocols. Having said that, it is our belief that prior to unleashing journalists into conflict zones, media institutions should provide the necessary counselling for journalists to enable them to confront extreme situations.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is therefore deeply regrettable that, despite calls by the international community to respect the rights of journalists, there are reports of escalating and widespread violations against those working in conflict situations. Such atrocities are often committed by those who perceive journalists not as stakeholders in peacekeeping and peacebuilding, but as irritants and unwelcome witnesses. Thus perpetrators wish journalists could abort their noble mission, primarily because they want their blatant abuse of human rights hidden from the outside world. It is our conviction that the existing international legal frameworks provide a realistic basis for the protection of journalists in conflict situations.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Such efforts should be tailored to complement national systems aimed at protecting the human rights of those who are not party to conflict. My delegation welcomes the Security Council's continued focus on this important topic, particularly as it takes place against the backdrop of ongoing and erupting conflicts around the world. Botswana notes with concern that in their quest to provide the international community with valuable information, journalists often face arbitrary arrests, brutal harassment and even murder. Journalists are by their nature data collectors, record keepers, information specialists and preservers of knowledge, whether in times of war or in times of peace. Their role is to record events as they unfold, analyse them and share them with the international community or with the public.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Let me join other delegations in congratulating you and your country, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We sincerely hope we shall be able to support you. At the outset, let me reiterate the importance that Botswana attaches to the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. For that reason, we have consistently called on the international community to act in tandem to prevent the systematic and sometimes institutionalized attempts to prevent journalists from conducting their noble profession. We further believe that there should be growing commitment on the part of the international community to implement the ideals espoused in international human rights law and humanitarian law.”
2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003Resumption1 (2013) · source
“That includes ending the stigmatization of victims and instilling a change of attitude and behaviour in men and boys. Botswana therefore pledges to work with the international community as it seeks to find ways to stop violence against women and children in the context of conflict. We welcome the Council's unanimous adoption this morning of a new resolution on women and peace and security (resolution 2106 (2013)), We remain optimistic that, given our collective will, especially in the Security Council, we will end such shameful crimes against humanity.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In that regard, we strongly support the involvement of women in peace negotiations, peacebuilding and conflict prevention. With regard to women's access to justice, we call on States to take practical steps to address obstacles in women's access to justice, including by creating an enabling environment where women can easily report incidents of violence without fear or intimidation. Furthermore, we urge all States to strengthen the capacity of national criminal justice systems to serve victims with dignity. With regard to the engagement of all segments of society to combat sexual violence, our beliefis that men and boys must be socialized and engaged as partners to create a culture of peace, tolerance and respect for women.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“While also recognizing the existing normative framework established under various Security Council resolutions, including resolution 1261 (1999), 1325 (2000) and other subsequent resolutions on women and peace and security and on children and armed conflict, Botswana shares the belief that efforts to address sexual violence in conflict should be consistent with, and complementary to, wider United Nations efforts. In that regard, we also wish to underline that greater coordination and collaboration with all the relevant stakeholders is essential to strengthening global efforts to address sexual violence. Botswana believes that efforts to end sexual Violence must also promote women's active and equal participation in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, transitionaljustice and security sector reform processes.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“While we remain convinced that more needs be done to address such ongoing atrocities, my delegation also wishes to emphasise the responsibility of States to comply with their relevant obligations to end impunity, and to effectively use all available means to enforce accountability by prosecuting all perpetrators of such crimes. Botswana recognises the important role of the United Nations system in addressing violence against women and children at the global, regional and national levels, and in assisting States in their efforts to eliminate and prevent all forms of violence against women and children. To that end, I wish to express the support of my delegation for the work of UN-Women, as well as the mandates of the Secretary-General's Special Representatives on Sexual Violence in Conflict and on Children and Armed Conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We call on all perpetrators of such heinous acts to find it in their hearts to stop such crimes. Sexual Violence in the name of armed conflict contravenes human rights. It goes against human nature and against humankind. In that regard, I wish to state categorically that impunity for sexual violence, including by armed groups, is unacceptable and can never be tolerated. To that end, my delegation wishes to underscore the importance of ending impunity for such acts as part ofa comprehensive approach to seeking sustainable peace, justice and security. Regrettably, a lack of accountability tends to reinforce the social normalization of, and tolerance for, sexual violence. We therefore recognize the need for enhanced political will and commitment to prevent these crimes by promoting and protecting the rights of women and children.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The prevention of sexual violence in armed conflict is therefore a matter both of upholding universal human rights and of maintaining international security, in keeping with relevant Security Council resolutions. In that regard, Botswana welcomes the continued focus by the Council on this thematic debate and wishes to reiterate the importance of increased and more systemic attention to the women and peace and security agenda in the Council's own work. We remain deeply concerned that, despite repeated condemnations by the international community of sexual violence in conflict situations, such acts continue to occur, and in some situations have even become systematic and widespread, with women and children constituting the majority of those adversely affected by armed conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June, as well as for convening this thematic debate. We also thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Ms. Zainab Bangura, and the other speakers for their briefings this morning. We begin by reaffirming the importance that Botswana attaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of women and children, as well as our commitment to address all forms of violence against women, including sexual violence. Sexual violence in armed conflict represents one of the most heinous violations or abuses of international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“I also wish to emphasize the importance of enhancing efforts to eliminate obstacles to women's access to justice, as well as of assisting States in conflict and post-conflict situations in their efforts to address sexual violence. Ending violations of women's human rights is a moral imperative and one we must collectively commit to if we are to achieve it. In that regard, Botswana strongly supports all efforts aimed at preventing and eliminating violence against women and children, including sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations. In conclusion, we remain optimistic that, given our collective will, especially in the Security Council, we can bring an end to such heinous crimes.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“We therefore call on the Security Council to continue its efforts to fight impunity and uphold accountability. Through its relevant Sanctions Committees, the Council should also consider the possible effectiveness of existing sanctions regimes on parties named in the report. Botswana strongly supports the involvement of women in peace negotiations, peacebuilding and conflict prevention. We are also supportive of calls for addressing concerns about sexual violence in mediation and peace processes, particularly in the context of security arrangements and transitional justice mechanisms. However, we believe that such efforts should take into consideration the needs and rights of women and children.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source