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2012-04-25

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2016-10-25

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1. “Additions to the existing listings for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, such as the Police nationale congolaise, the Mouvement du 23 Mars and several more Mai-Mai groups in the Kivus, have also been noted. Despite the international community's repeated condemnation of sexual violence in armed conflict, we remain deeply concerned about the fact that such acts continue to occur and in some situations have even become systematic and widespread. Impunity for sexual violence by armed groups is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated. In that regard, my delegation wishes to stress the urgency and importance of demonstrating commitment and political will through efforts to prevent sexual violence and enforce accountability by prosecuting those responsible for perpetrating crimes against civilians.”

   2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source

2. “I would also like to emphasize that greater coordination and collaboration with other relevant stakeholders is important to improving global efforts to address sexual violence. The current report highlights several emerging concerns, including sexual violence against men and boys, particularly in the context of detention, as well as the plight of children born out of rape, sexual slavery and forced marriages by armed groups, as has been documented in countries such as Mali, the Central African Republic, Somalia and others. We also take note of the parties named in the report, which includes the following significant additions: the Syrian Government forces and their allied militia, the Shabbiha; the Seleka rebels in the Central African Republic; and several armed groups in Mali.”

   2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source

3. “We believe 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. To that end, my delegation also welcomes the work of the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict in building coherence and coordination in the United Nations response to sexual violence in armed conflict. In that regard, Botswana supports the Special Representative's focus on national ownership and responsibility, by engaging with Governments and armed groups to establish their commitment to accountability for sexual violence, so as to create procedures that will allow such commitments to be systematically monitored.”

   2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source

4. “My delegation further takes note of the analysis that the report provides, as well as the recommendations contained therein. Sexual violence in armed conflict represents one of the most serious forms of the violation or abuse of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The prevention of sexual violence in armed conflict is therefore both a matter of upholding universal human rights and of maintaining international peace and security, in keeping with the relevant Security Council resolutions. In that regard, Botswana welcomes the continued focus by the Council on this thematic area and wishes to emphasize the need for increased and more systemic attention to the agenda women and peace and security in the Council's work.”

   2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source

5. “Allow me to join everyone here in congratulating you and your country, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. In the same vein, I would like to extend our gratitude for all the information that we have received during the open thematic debates on these very important topics. I wish to begin by reaffirming the importance that Botswana attaches to the protection and promotion of the rights of women and children, as well as the need to address all forms of violence against women, including sexual violence in the context of armed conflict. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2013/149), which highlights actions taken and challenges faced by States in conflict and post-conflict situations to protect women and children from sexual violence.”

   2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source

6. “We will support an arms trade treaty, the implementation of which shall include closer international cooperation and assistance in the prevention of illicit flows across borders. Botswana appreciates the assistance it has received from the United Nations system, as well as from bilateral partners, towards the strengthening of its border control, immigration and customs security. We therefore look forward to the report of the Secretary- General later this year, which will provide a comprehensive assessment of the United Nations efforts to assist Member States to counter illicit flows.”

   2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source

7. “My delegation strongly believes that the international community should join efforts in prioritizing border control in the implementation 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. We look forward to consideration of this subject during the United Nations Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action, which will be held in August 2012. Botswana also places a high premium on the conclusion of an arms trade treaty in July 2012 as an effective and balanced, legally-binding instrument of the highest possible common, international standards for the transfer of conventional arms.”

   2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source

8. “My delegation views such activities as serious threats that undermine efforts aimed at achieving sustainable economic and social development. Transnational organized crime and terrorism are global in nature, and we believe that any meaningful effort to counter such activities should involve giving special attention to improving border control, immigration and customs security. Botswana supports stronger and more robust cooperation to prevent and combat illicit flows at the national, regional and global levels. We also support a comprehensive approach which we believe would save both time and costs in the global effort to stem illicit flows.”

   2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source

9. “My delegation shares concerns about the significant work that still needs to be done in the area of preventing illicit flows across borders. Addressing this problem is of particular relevance to Botswana, as it is to the African continent as a whole. We therefore thank the United States delegation for convening this open debate during its presidency of the Security Council. Botswana believes that the concerted efforts of the international community are required to address the problem of illicit cross-border flows, including of small arms and light weapons, weapons of mass destruction, human trafficking, particularly trafficking in women and children, drugs, illicit minerals and wildlife trophies, terrorists, fugitives and illicit financial transfers.”

   2012-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6760Resumption1 (2012) · source