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lines on the record: 240
first: 2010-03-19
most recent: 2018-04-23
sittings or episodes: 35
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“By taking part in today's deliberations, Botswana reaffirms the great importance and its recognition of the contribution and role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and renews its commitment to address issues related to women and gender equality at the national level. Botswana's support for United States-led resolution 66/130, aimed at encouraging the greater political participation of women and their expanded role in decision- making and peacekeeping, and which was adopted by the General Assembly's Third Committee in 2011, is a practical demonstration of our strong commitment in that regard.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Botswana welcomes the Security Council's continued focus on issues related to women, peace and security, particularly its call for the enhanced participation, representation and involvement of women in the prevention and resolution of armed conflicts and in peacebuilding, as well as a stronger commitment to address challenges to the engagement of women at all levels. We sincerely thank the Secretary-General for his informative report (S/2012/732) and for the detailed analysis it contains on the progress made in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Let me begin by thanking and congratulating the Indian presidency of the Council for the initiative to hold this open debate today on women, peace and security, with a focus on the role of women civil society organizations in contributing to the prevention and resolution of armed conflict and peacebuilding. We believe that today's open debate will offer an opportunity to reflect on the lessons learned and the actions needed to accelerate the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions, as well as related international commitments on women and peace and security.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Looking ahead, more ways could be explored on the engagement of the Security Council, in order to reinforce the Statute in the same manner that the Council benefits from the pursuit ofjustice and peace that is fully embraced by the Court.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“There are those who argue that the Security Council should follow up its referral actions and pursue States' cooperation with the Court. My delegation is of the view that, while that suggestion could result in an improved relationship between the Court and the Council, it is not apparent that it would translate into the implementation of arrest warrants or successful prosecution. It is the view of my delegation that the limited application of article 13 (b) does not extend beyond triggering the work of the Prosecutor and should remain as such. Allowing an extended political role to be played by the Council could diminish the judicial authority of the Court, and thereby undermine its integrity and independence.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We further believe that the Court therefore provides a system of checks and balances in enabling the Security Council to pursue its mandate for the promotion of international peace and security. Whether or not the Council has in the past missed opportunities to reflect the provisions of article 16, that should not be held against it. It is therefore important to maintain a mutually reinforcing relationship between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council, which has a political mandate whereas the International Criminal Court exercises ajudicial mandate. The critical question we should be asking is how the relationship can be managed to prevent the possibility of undue pressure being exerted by one institution over the other.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The fact that the central feature of the Statute is the principle of complementarity demonstrates the readiness of the International Criminal Court to defer to national justice systems. It must at all times be appreciated that the International Criminal Court intervenes only in situations where the national criminal justice system is either unable or for some reason unwilling to take action. Similarly, even in the most formal link between the International Criminal Court and the Security Council, as provided for in article 13 (b) of the Rome Statute, authority to defer cases was assigned to the Council in recognition of its primary role in the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Over the past few years, Botswana has been outspoken in its defence of the International Criminal Court, because we believe that it has a very vital function to fulfil in the international justice system. We believe that, in order to achieve a robust and sustained international criminal justice system, the Rome Statute must be empowered by those who wish to see it achieve its intended objectives. It must work in complementarity with the ad hoc tribunals to promote peace and justice for victims of serious crimes and crimes against humanity. The International Criminal Court therefore serves as the centrepiece of a worldwide criminal justice system with jurisdiction to prosecute those responsible for the most serious crimes of international concern.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Botswana further believes that both the International Criminal Court and the ad hoc tribunals have served and continue to serve as useful tools available to the Security Council in its quest to promote the rule of law and to entrench universal respect for human rights. There can be no doubt that the ad hoc tribunals and the Special Court for Sierra Leone have also acted in their own right as a deterrent against mass atrocities and abuse of human rights the world over. As a State party to the Rome Statute, Botswana is encouraged to see the growth and evolution of the institution and, indeed, its relationship with the Security Council, which we want to see strengthened over time. We attach great importance to strengthening the implementation capacity of the Court so that it may successfully implement its mandate.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“My delegation is pleased to see the Court being recognized, and we pledge our full support to that institution because we believe that it is irreplaceable. Prior to the drafting ofthe Rome Statute in 1998, the Security Council had formally endorsed the marriage between peace and justice through the establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. My delegation believes that in order to guarantee the separation of powers and the integrity of the Court and the Council, a clear distinction must be made to avoid politicizing their relationship. We see that relationship as both complementary and mutually reinforcing.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“My delegation sincerely commends your great country, Mr. President, for the initiative you have taken to put this key agenda item on the table for debate during your presidency of the Council. The fact that the Council agenda is featuring a debate on this subject shortly after your country became the 121st State party to the Rome Statute should itself speak volumes about your country's commitment to supporting the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to contributing positively to strengthening the rule of law at both the national and international levels. There is no doubt that the drafters of the Rome Statute must have envisioned a promise of a universal justice system guaranteed by a permanent court of last resort.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Government has made considerable achievements in protecting women from all forms of violence and in ensuring a safe and secure environment where their rights are protected. In addition, it has undertaken several initiatives to address violence against women and children. Ending violations of women's human rights is therefore a moral imperative, and one which we must collectively combat. In that regard, Botswana strongly condemns all forms of violence against women and children and supports all efforts aimed at preventing and eliminating violence, including sexual violence against women and children. In conclusion, we remain optimistic that, given our collective will as Member States, especially in the Security Council, we can bring an end to those despicable crimes.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We also recognize that their presence may encourage women from local communities to report acts of sexual violence and other human rights abuses. In addition, efforts by national and international actors to engage women and to address gender issues in the context of combating conflict-related sexual violence must be accelerated. More concrete action should be taken to ensure that that is done. We believe that effective steps to prevent and respond to acts of sexual violence can significantly contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security. Botswana attaches great importance to the protection and promotion of the rights and advancement of the status of women.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In addition, we wish to stress the importance for States, with the support of the international community, of strengthening efforts to implement the policy of zero tolerance for sexual violence, and to increase access to health care, psychological support, legal assistance and socio-economic reintegration services for victims of sexual violence, in particular in rural areas, taking into account the specific needs of women and children, including those with disabilities. Botswana sincerely commends the efforts of the Secretary-General to address the underrepresentation of women in formal peace processes. To that end, my delegation welcomes the inclusion of women in peacekeeping missions in civil, military and police functions.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We therefore call upon all concerned to refrain from such human rights abuses, and instead to promote respect for international humanitarian law and non-violent forms of conflict resolution, and to cultivate a culture of peace. The importance of demonstrating our commitment and political will to prevent sexual violence, combat impunity and enforce accountability by prosecuting those responsible for perpetrating such crimes against civilians cannot be overemphasized.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“According to the Secretary-General's report on conflict-related sexual violence, the past year has seen several new and ongoing armed conflicts where sexual violence was widespread and, in some instances, may have been systematically aimed at civilians. Mass rapes of women and girls were also witnessed. That is despite repeated condemnation of those inhuman acts by the Council's resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), and 1960 (2010), which became beacons of hope for millions of women and girl victims worldwide. While recognizing that national justice systems may be significantly weakened in conflict and post- conflict situations, we realize that inaction could send a wrong message, namely, that sexual violence is tolerated.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“As stated in the report of the Secretary-General, we note with satisfaction that reasonable progress has been made to date in the implementation of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009), as demonstrated by the notable efforts made by the United Nations system, Member States, civil society and other actors, including the Secretary-General's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict and the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence. However, we remain deeply concerned about the persistence and rising levels of sexual violence that still persist in some countries. Women and girls continue to be targeted, while rape and violence, including sexual violence, continue to be used as weapons of war.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I would like to extend the gratitude of my delegation to you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on women, peace and security. We also thank the Secretary-General for his very incisive report (S/2012/33) submitted in accordance with resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1888 (2009). Today's deliberations reaffirm the great importance that we individually and collectively attach to the need to address sexual violence in the context of armed conflict, as well as its impact on women and children. Our deliberations also provide an opportunity for us to take stock of what has been achieved and to identify gaps and challenges that still remain in addressing this scourge.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Security Council has enough capability to be more rigorous in addressing the challenge and destabilizing effect of small arms and light weapons with possibly the same vigour as that devoted to the effects of landmines and other explosive remnants of war. In conclusion, my delegation is of the humble opinion that consideration should be given to extending to small arms and light weapons the call of the ll-33lll Secretary-General in his report for "more systematic data collection and analysis of the human costs" (S/2010/579, para. 50) ofthe use of explosive weapons in order to deepen similar understanding of the humanitarian impact of these weapons, to guide and strengthen the implementation of international and human rights law and, above all, to increase the chances of survival of innocent civilians in conflict situations.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Even though resolution 1894 (2009) highlights the point that the accumulation of such weapons has a destabilizing effect and poses "a considerable impediment to the provision of humanitarian assistance and [has] a potential to prolong conflicts, endanger civilians and undermine security and the confidence required for a return to peace and stability" (resolution 1894 (2009), para. 29), it does not go far enough. My delegation is of the view that perhaps it is time for the Security Council to adopt more aggressive measures to deal with the problem of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons and their supply and use, as well as the undesirable effect of such weapons in the sustenance of conflict.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“This is an issue that unfortunately does not receive sufficient attention in the recent report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2010/579). However the issue is featured prominently in the aide-memoire I referred to earlier in my remarks. The aide-memoire contains recommendations for consideration by the Council involving arms embargoes, sanctions and legal measures against corporate actors involved in the manufacture and supply of weapons used to sponsor and sustain conflict.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Allow me to seize this opportunity to pay tribute to those countries that have been at the forefront of saving lives by sending their own men and women to the front lines to assist in the management of conflict and the protection of civilian populations around the world. Although Botswana does not presently have active military contingents in United Nations peacekeeping operations, due to its limited resources, the country has in the past contributed troops to the African Union Mission in Sudan before it was replaced by African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, as well as in Somalia and in Mozambique. We are proud of our modest contribution to international peace and security in this regard. Let me conclude by raising the thorny issue of the proliferation of small arms and light weapons.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In order to give impetus to the effective protection of civilians in armed conflict, Botswana has ratified many of the main international law conventions, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Protocols, as well as the main conventions on refugees. In addition, Botswana continues to host refugees and asylum seekers from a number of countries in the region. My delegation shares the view expressed by other delegations that the burden of providing and sustaining security and humanitarian assistance in refugee camps and settlements should be shared by the rest of the international community, including in the area of demobilization and repatriation.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Even though arrests and prosecutions for crimes against humanity, war crimes and human rights violations remain disappointingly low at both the domestic and the international levels, there is a necessary deterrent value in the establishment of the international legal architecture represented by bodies such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court (ICC). Besides the deterrent value of ending impunity, promoting accountability on the part of leaders and thereby saving thousands of lives, international judicial bodies such as the ICC have provided victims with their only avenue to justice, especially in situations where local judicial systems are either unwilling or lack the capacity to prosecute crimes and acts of violence.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We note with appreciation that, following the Council's adoption of resolution 1894 (2009), there has been forward movement in the five core pillars identified in the resolution as the main challenges to ensuring more effective protection of civilians, namely, enhancing compliance by parties to a conflict with international law; enhancing compliance by non-State armed groups; enhancing protection by United Nations peacekeeping and other relevant missions; enhancing humanitarian access; and enhancing accountability for violations of international law. The resolution places primary responsibility for the protection of civilians on the States themselves, as well as on the authorities on the ground. The critical question of countering impunity cannot be overemphasized.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We note that there have been significant steps in providing guidance for the effective protection of civilians, especially through the production by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the fourth edition of the aide-memoire (S/PRST/2010/25, annex), which serves not only as a practical tool for facilitating the Council's deliberations but also as a repository of useful information for the benefit of Member States.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In their actions, belligerents deliberately choose to blur their vision in distinguishing between active combatants and non-combatants and often fail to abide by the intents and purposes of the provisions of landmark resolutions such as General Assembly resolution 2444 (XXIII) of 19 December 1968, which stipulates that a distinction should be observed between persons taking part in hostilities and members of the civilian population, so that the latter can be spared as much pain and suffering as possible.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“While the international community remained united in the utilization of this body of international law to effectively curb the effects of conflict and protect those who do not take part in the hostilities, the instigators of violence undermined that objective by directing attacks at vulnerable segments of their own populations, killing their own people and depriving them the basic necessities of life, even to the extent of impeding the delivery of humanitarian relief supplies to them.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is deeply regrettable that violent attacks against civilians continue to this day, even after the adoption by the international community of a robust international legal framework and conventions and protocols designed to serve and protect civilian populations to a much greater extent than had been intended by the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1907, which centred on the danger of indiscriminate warfare. Half a century later, the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols, which act as the central pillar of international humanitarian law, have not enjoyed strict observance by warlords and other aggressors.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The survivors of the initial onslaught often succumb to the second stage of atrocities, where lifesaving food, water, medicine and other forms of humanitarian relief are denied them. It is reprehensible to resort to armed conflict whenever there is a small difference of opinion between contending parties, each claiming exclusive rights and control over the other. In this conflagration, it is, unfortunately, the women and children who suffer the most, as they are subjected to acts of violence that include murder and maiming; sexual violence; forced displacement from their homes; forced recruitment, in the case of children, as child soldiers; and kidnapping and human trafficking, as well as enslavement and other traumatic psychological experiences.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for giving me the floor to share the views of my delegation on this very important subject. I wish also to thank the French presidency for having convened this open debate. Our main concern in dealing with this question should be how the international community can ensure that the people who, in most cases, contribute the least to a conflict are not harmed by it. It is a foregone conclusion that civilians continue to account for the majority of casualties in conflict situations around the world. The numbers of those forced to flee their homes to escape violence, internally or across borders, is quite staggering. History is replete with examples of innocent civilians who perished in the millions or were displaced permanently by the unforgiving horrors of war.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is also much more appreciated than fragmented aid because of its participatory nature. It generates security and goodwill even far beyond the domestic spheres of the State engulfed in conflict, and it is the ultimate in ensuring that the contagion effect of conflict is limited. The gains of development will undoubtedly set us on a good pedestal of achieving a secure and stable political environment.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation believes that only the United Nations has the moral authority and the universal legitimacy to intervene in situations of instability that threaten to paralyze States. However, in order to bring a lasting solution to peace and security challenges, more emphasis should be given to the economic strategy that will be followed in the immediate aftermath of conflict. The art of mediation and conflict management should therefore always be accompanied by clear policy guidelines on resource mobilization and the establishment of long-term development priorities. We are fully persuaded that development assistance is by far a much more meaningful and lasting response to the challenge of insecurity, simply because it brings results. It sustains countries and helps prevent their eventual collapse.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The benefits accruing from globalization should account for our strongest partnership and interdependence in securing the future of all mankind. Investing in one another's sustainable development has the shared value of increasingly driving nations closer to each other, as opposed to alienating them from one another. We have to build a stronger and interdependent development community. That is the most sustainable way of eliminating conflict and insecurity. At this juncture, let me commend the Peacebuilding Commission and the Department for Peacekeeping Operations for their hard work in the area of conflict prevention, monitoring and management, as well restoration of security and of law and order and the rebuilding and strengthening of institutions of governance.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Our bold initiatives in the area of conflict management will be in vain if the same level of commitment and resource mobilization is not replicated to meet one of the main goals enshrined in the Millennium Declaration, namely; the quest to lift over a billion people from poverty and hunger. We should not allow the quest for technology and innovation to impede international cooperation and to further widen the gap between excesses on one hand and extreme poverty on the other. The opportunities presented by liberalized markets should result in their being accessible, as well as in increased trade and investment, which has so far only succeeded in giving some economies the security of development and growth more than others. That is the challenge of security we need to overcome.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The elevation of development priorities to achieve parity with military spending is a commendable shift in policy and strategy that demonstrates the willingness of Member States to offer individual and collective responses to the global challenge of addressing the development deficit and threats of insecurity in many parts of the world. The international community collectively possesses abundant resources and capability to lift humanity up from conditions of deprivation and underdevelopment. In that way, we would have avoided a more expensive route in favour of a more sustainable and effective approach to maintaining peace and security.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is pleasing to note that an increasing number of Member States are purposefully reorienting their foreign policy objectives and principles with a view to strengthening the contribution of development assistance in building relations. The gradual demilitarization of foreign policy doctrines by a good number of Member States is also a welcome development that has a positive bearing on security and development. We continue to witness more and more resources being allocated to advancing the development agenda, establishing strong institutions of governance and the rule of law and promoting and protecting human rights.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, I wish to thank the Brazilian presidency of the Council for convening the debate on this very pertinent subject regarding the interdependence between security and development. My delegation believes that the foundation of peace and security is the establishment of a deliberate and sustained socio-economic development framework for post-conflict zones. It is equally important to engender policy dialogue and to implement development projects and programmes in areas susceptible to conflict and instability. We also believe that security should be anchored in a firm foundation of political, social and economic infrastructure, both in areas that are both emerging from conflict and those that offer refuge.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation wishes to reiterate Botswana's commitment to continuing to provide assistance and develop partnerships, within the limits of its capability, for the consolidation of peace and security, particularly on the African continent. Regional economic and social integration in Africa cannot succeed as long as pockets of instability and lawlessness disrupt the establishment of stable and effective administrations. We support the promotion of cooperation at the bilateral, regional and international levels and among the various United Nations entities, as well as the role played by international financial institutions. We also urge the United Nations, through the advice of the Peacebuilding Commission, to continue to promote post-conflict institution building as a thematic and programme area.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Botswana also believes that post-conflict peacebuilding can succeed if we put a high premium on national ownership not only of the actual reconstruction activities, but also in determining the development priorities for which international assistance is being provided, as well as control of resource allocation. Botswana maintains that it is important for the international community to strike when the iron is still hot in promoting post-conflict institution-building. Short-term humanitarian relief should therefore be accompanied by efforts to build facilities for schools, water reticulation, primary health care and related services, as well as the revitalization of key economic sectors.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“My delegation would like to underscore the importance of ensuring that assistance given to countries emerging from conflict is always accompanied by the establishment of legitimate State machinery in order to safeguard the interests and welfare of citizens. This is the surest way of consolidating the gains of peace, which could also go a long way towards enabling the effective delivery of basic services for human development, trade, investment and security. The rebuilding of credible judicial and law enforcement systems is also of vital importance so that the country is properly anchored in the rule of law, which is a necessary ingredient in the promotion of durable peace and the prevention of relapse into conflict.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Botswana believes that peace, security and stability are prerequisites for attaining higher levels of development and quality of life. The promotion of positive values and practices such as tolerance, consultation, democracy, effective governance and the rule of law are of vital importance to the rebuilding of institutions that can drive major reconstruction in countries emerging from conflict. Botswana therefore wishes to emphasize the importance of supporting institutional development as a crucial step towards the prevention of conflict and laying the foundation for sustainable socio-economic development, peace and security. Botswana also believes that investing in reconstruction and rehabilitation of physical infrastructure, as well as in social and economic programmes, is a vital part of post-conflict reconstruction.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Botswana attaches great importance to the promotion of institution- building, which is one of the main ingredients of the concept of post-conflict peacebuilding. In this connection, Sir, I wish to express my delegation's appreciation for your initiative to hold this open debate on the subject. We welcome the participation earlier in the day of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban-Ki moon, in these deliberations, as well as the presence of the Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste. Their personal involvement in this debate demonstrates the high importance of the subject matter. I extend the same appreciation to the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, the Permanent Representative of Germany, for his continue high level of interest and effective stewardship of the Commission.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is very important that the ideas generated during today's debate be allowed to feed into the reassessment of practices in the areas stipulated, and I wish to assure you of my delegation's continued interest and full support in that regard. Finally, Botswana welcomes the presidential statement (S/PRST/2010/25) adopted today.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Botswana notes with appreciation the recommendations contained in the report of the Secretary-General and finds them to be a useful framework for guiding the actions of concerned parties in addressing the core challenges, which are: compliance with international law by parties to a conflict, the protection role of United Nations peacekeeping missions, humanitarian access, and accountability for violations of international law. Botswana believes that those recommendations should be assessed with a view to arriving at improved practical solutions for the work of the Council as well as peacekeeping and humanitarian operations. We are pleased, Mr. President, that you have convened this open debate on a subject which, due to the protracted nature of many conflicts, may very easily receive reduced attention over time.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation also agrees that while significant advances have been made in the past decade to develop a comprehensive policy and an institutional framework for the protection of civilians in armed conflict, and that while such discussions continue, urgent measures should be taken to stem the tide of human rights violations on the ground. My delegation calls for an end to actions that harm innocent civilians in conflict situations, including the use of civilians as human shields, the obstruction of humanitarian operations, the theft of humanitarian supplies and plundering of other resources, the use of murder and maiming as instruments to terrify civilian populations, and the use of rape as a weapon of war.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“We note the chilling message contained therein, to the effect that "Whether as the intended targets of attack or the incidental victims of the use of force, civilians continue to account for the majority of casualties in conflict" (ibid., para. 3). Given this account, my delegation believes that Member States of the United Nations, and particularly members of the Security Council, should ensure that the issue of protection of civilians in armed conflict remain high on the agenda of the United Nations, because attacks on civilians in theatres of armed conflict are in violation of the Charter of the United Nations, international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“My delegation associates itself with the statement made to the Security Council by the Permanent Representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Botswana attaches great importance to the protection of civilians in armed conflict and, in this connection, welcomes your initiative, Mr. President, to hold this open debate. Let me also commend you for inviting representatives of international humanitarian organizations and other players who have assisted in enriching today's debate. Botswana appreciates the thorough and comprehensive report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, dated 11 November 2010 (S/2010/579).”
2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The Government of Botswana has made major achievements in protecting women from violence and in ensuring a secure environment where their rights are protected and their participation in decision-making bodies is guaranteed.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Therefore, we must ensure that the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) are realized in order to enable women to participate fully and equally in all levels of decision-making with regard to conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Women must become full agents in the shaping and rebuilding of their communities in the aftermath of war. It is our duty to continue to work towards the full implementation of this resolution at the national, regional and international levels. In conclusion, Botswana attaches great importance to the promotion and protection of the rights and interests of women and to advancing the status of women.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source