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1. “In closing, we would like reiterate our determination, as a responsible member of the Security Council, to work towards achieving stability in Somalia, in the Djibouti-Eritrea situation and in the Horn ofAfrica as a Whole.”

   2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

2. “With regard to the border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea, it is regrettable that no substantive progress has been seen in the implementation of resolution 1862 (2009). It is our View that Eritrea must cooperate in the search for a solution through dialogue. In this context, Japan welcomes the efforts among neighbouring countries to promote dialogue, including those of Qatar. The Security Council is expecting to receive a report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 1907 (2009), including on the border issue between Djibouti and Eritrea. Japan intends to follow up on this matter in the discussion to be conducted following the publication of the report.”

   2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

3. “Japan hopes to continue to build upon its strong partnership with Djibouti. I carefully listened to President Guelleh's statement on the situation in Somalia, in which he described the highly volatile situation there, as recent developments attest. Japan commends Djibouti for its active contribution to bringing about the stabilization of Somalia. As was expressed in the Security Council debate last week (see S/PV.6313), it is essential that the peace process based on the Djibouti Agreement be promoted in parallel with the improvement of the security situation and development in Somalia. Japan is determined to continue to work in cooperation with Djibouti towards peace and stability in Somalia.”

   2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

4. “I would like to thank President Guelleh for his briefing. We recognize that Djibouti has a significant geopolitical and strategic role to play in the Horn of Africa region. The Government of Japan has been engaging in anti-piracy activities in that area, deploying two naval vessels and two P-3C maritime patrol aircraft from Djibouti in cooperation with the Government of Djibouti. Japan also supports building the capacity of the States neighbouring Somalia, including through the establishment of the training centre in Djibouti with the support of the International Maritime Organization Djibouti Code of Conduct Trust Fund, which was initiated by Japan. I would like to take this opportunity to express sincere appreciation to Djibouti for that country's tremendous support.”

   2010-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6316 (2010) · source

5. “Japan, as a proponent of human security, has supported the efforts of international aid agencies, such as the United Nations Development Programme, towards peaceful inter-ethnic coexistence and sustainable development. A human-centred approach is particularly relevant in the northern provinces, with due consideration given to reducing the level of vulnerability among the population. We also have held a number of bilateral consultations with Kosovo on nation-building. We are encouraged by Kosovo's progress in building its institutional capacities. Japan remains committed to helping Kosovo to develop as a vibrant, multi-ethnic and fully democratic country, and to cooperating with Serbia and other countries in the region to enhance the stability and prosperity of the entire Western Balkan region, including Kosovo.”

   2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

6. “At the same time, we are concerned about sporadic incidents targeting minorities, which continue to present physical and psychological obstacles to sustainable returns. We urge further efforts and cooperation by all relevant parties to promote the return of minorities. Japan will continue to support the engagement of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in IDP returns. In enhancing stability and prosperity in the Western Balkan region, advancing the European perspective through regional cooperation is key. I share the concerns of the Secretary-General, raised in his report (S/2010/169) and urge all parties to show further flexibility, so that their common interests can be addressed, together with Kosovo's participation in international frameworks.”

   2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

7. “Regarding the current situation concerning the governing institutions in northern Kosovo, we believe it is essential to avoid complications by maintaining a dialogue with the Serb community. In this context, we highly value Mr. Zannier's visit to northern Kosovo and his dialogues with both Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serb leaders to address practical problems. Establishing the rule of law across different ethnicities is among the highest priorities in Kosovo, in particular, in order to address such issues as organized crime and corruption. In this area as well, the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade is essential. We commend the role that both UNMIK and EULEX are playing in this regard. We also take note of the slight increase in returns of internally displaced persons (IDPs).”

   2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

8. “I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Lamberto Zannier, for his comprehensive briefing. I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Foreign Minister Jeremie of Serbia and Foreign Minister Hyseni of Kosovo. Japan highly values the contributions made by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), the Kosovo Force and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on the ground to support a multi-ethnic, democratic Kosovo and Western Balkan region. We also appreciate the leadership of Mr. Zannier in mediating the communication between Pristina and Belgrade and between Pristina and the northern provinces.”

   2010-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6314 (2010) · source

9. “Japan also welcomes the workplan of the Nuclear Security Summit, in which the participating States noted the need to fully implement resolution 1540 (2004) and to support the activities of the 1540 Committee. Lastly, we appreciate the close cooperation among the three subsidiary Committees to maximize the functions mandated by the respective Security Council resolutions. We also commend the contribution made by of their work within the framework of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force. We trust that cooperation and coordination in this regard will make the most of the limited capacities and resources available by avoiding overlaps and duplications.”

   2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

10. “Japan expresses its appreciation for the strenuous efforts of the 1540 Committee to promote full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and welcomes the submission of the final document on the 2009 comprehensive review of the status of implementation of Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) (see S/2010/52), with a view to taking forward action on the key findings and recommendations in the report. Japan remains committed to playing a leading role in strengthening the non-proliferation regime by organizing seminars and capacity-building programmes in fields related to resolution 1540 (2004). Such activities could include export control, mainly for Asian countries, with particular attention to a tailored approach reflecting the specific needs of each individual country.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

11. “We would like to highlight as well the importance of the country visits conducted by CTED. Country visits are among the valuable tools for CTED to ascertain the current situation of counter-terrorism efforts in a given country and to assess actual needs for technical assistance for capacity-building, through direct contact with the relevant authorities of the country concerned. In this regard, Japan expresses deep appreciation to CTED for sharing information regarding technical assistance needs with members of the Counter-Terrorism Action Group (CTAG). Japan continues to support the coordination mechanism between CTED and CTAG.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

12. “It is our hope that we will have further discussion on thematic issues and that the discussion will facilitate the accumulation of best practices in counter-terrorism. We also expect positive outcomes from the regional discussions to consider specific challenges of some regions and how to address those challenges. Japan attaches great importance to the role of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) in identifying specific needs in the area of counter-terrorism technical assistance. In this regard, we support a stock-taking exercise consisting of a review of the implementation by all Member States of resolution 1373 (2001). This exercise will contribute to identifying the challenges that Member States face and the technical assistance that they require in this area.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

13. “The Committee has reached the final stage of the review of the list pursuant to paragraph 25 of resolution 1822 (2008). I would like to stress in this regard that in order to carry out a meaningful review, additional input from the relevant States, particularly from the designating States and the States of residence, is indispensable. I therefore call upon relevant States to cooperate actively with requests for updated information. Japan welcomes the progress made in streamlining the work of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), including reducing the frequency of CTC meetings by making good use of the silence procedure. We recognize that we have had fruitful discussion this year on substantive issues in the field of counter-terrorism.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

14. “In order for the regime under resolution 1267 (1999) to be fully effective, the credibility of the consolidated list is indispensable. In that regard, Japan welcomes the adoption in December 2009 of resolution 1904 (2009), which introduced a new mechanism to that end. We welcome the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsperson for de-listing procedures and hope that the Secretary-General will soon appoint an eminent individual to the post. Resolution 1904 (2009) also introduced a new process to keep the consolidated list updated, accurate and transparent, as described by the Committee Chair. Japan welcomes the three improvements and will continue to take active part in the review process in the latter half of this year.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

15. “I would like to thank the Chairs of the Council's three counter-terrorism-related Committees for their briefings on developments during the past six months. I would also like to pay tribute to the dedicated work of the Chairs and of the respective expert groups. Terrorism continues to constitute one of the most serious threats to peace and security in the world. Countering terrorism requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, as well as enduring engagement on the part of the international community. That is why the United Nations is so important in leading and coordinating the efforts to combat terrorism. The three Committees play a central role in this endeavour, pursuant to their respective mandates. As we are all aware, the threat of terrorism posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban continues unabated.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

16. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5.40 p.m.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

17. “I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. I now give the floor to the representative of the Philippines.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

18. “Japan will also continue to provide assistance to the Palestinian people to improve the humanitarian situation and to assist the Palestinian Authority in its effort to build the institutions and viable economy necessary for a future independent State.”

    2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source

19. “Palestinian unity under President Abbas is important to enable the Palestinian people to seek a negotiated solution with one voice, and we reiterate our support for the Egyptian effort to achieve Palestinian reconciliation. Japan strongly supports the international efforts, especially those of the United States, to revive the peace process. Japan will welcome any action by Arab States that will help to create an environment conducive to reviving the peace process. Japan, for its part, will continue to work with both parties and to encourage them to take politically difficult but necessary steps for the resumption of the peace process.”

    2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source

20. “One year after the end of Operation Cast Lead, it is unacceptable that the blockade, which has created a serious humanitarian situation in Gaza, remains. We call on Israel to improve the movement of goods and people, and to cooperate with the relevant United Nations agencies. We take note of the Secretary-General's letter to the President of the Security Council on the follow-up to the Board of Inquiry into incidents in Gaza (S/2009/250). We expect that the continued dialogue will improve cooperation on the ground between the United Nations and the Government of Israel. We are also concerned about the rockets that continue to be fired into southern Israel and call on all who are responsible to immediately stop such actions, which could precipitate a far graver situation.”

    2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source

21. “However, Japan reiterates its call on the Israeli Government to freeze all settlement activities, including natural growth, in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The status of Jerusalem is one of the core issues of final status negotiations, and we call on Israel to refrain from taking any actions that will prejudge the outcome of such a negotiation. We encourage the Palestinian Authority to continue in its efforts to improve the security situation, which will contribute to carrying out its commitment to ending violence and terrorism. We also strongly support the Palestinian Authority's two-year plan to build institutions that will support a future Palestinian State. That effort is essential if a future Palestinian State is to be viable. On Gaza, we call for the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009) in all its aspects.”

    2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source

22. “Japan would like to emphasize that we must not be discouraged from making efforts to revive the peace process and to encourage the parties to achieve a comprehensive, just and lasting peace through negotiations. We believe that the people in the region have already suffered enough. We must endeavour to resume the negotiations, as there is no way to achieve peace other than through sincere negotiations between the parties. We reiterate our call on both parties to carry out their obligations and commitments under the Road Map. In that regard, we consider the decision of the Government of Israel to suspend new settlement construction for 10 months as a step in the right direction.”

    2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source

23. “I would like to express my appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting on the situation in the Middle East. I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez-Taranco for his comprehensive briefing. We very much regret that we have yet to see the resumption of negotiations between Israel and the Arab parties, including the Palestinians, despite international efforts, especially those of the United States, to resume negotiations. There seems to be only little progress on many issues that we take up with regards to the peace process. We are concerned that the longer the negotiation is not resumed, the more precarious the situation will become.”

    2010-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6265 (2010) · source

24. “We thank both Tribunals for including in their reports preparatory measures taken for the transitional period, which the Informal Working Group requested based on the recommendation of the report. We will continue to take active part in the discussion on the residual structures to be established, paying due attention to the progress of the proceedings at the Tribunals.”

    2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source

25. “Japan attaches great importance to the rule of law, and considers that impunity for the most serious crimes must not be condoned and that the individuals involved must be brought to justice in accordance with international standards. The residual mechanism should serve to this end, while efforts must be made to maintain as cost- effective a system as possible. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General on the administrative and budgetary aspects of residual mechanisms dated 21 May 2009 (S/2009/258), submitted pursuant to the Council's presidential statement of 19 December 2008 (S/PRST/2008/47). The report provides a valuable basis for our discussion in the Informal Working Group on international tribunals under the chairmanship of Austria.”

    2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source

26. “We take positive note of the initiative taken by Croatia to accelerate cooperation in response to the request of the Prosecutor in relation to the missing documents. We also take positive note of the improved cooperation of Serbia and the adequate response of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the requests of the Prosecutor. We encourage them to continue their efforts in this regard. Given that the ICTY and the ICTR were established by Security Council resolutions adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter in an exceptional manner, they are facing challenges unique to ad hoc tribunals, including the need for a residual mechanism after completion, which was not fully anticipated at the time of their establishment.”

    2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source

27. “On the other hand, it is regrettable that two suspects indicted by the ICTY, Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic, and 11 others under indictment by the ICTR, including Felicien Kabuga, have yet to be apprehended. We encourage the relevant States to cooperate in order to secure the arrest of all indictees as early as possible. The referral of cases is an important part of the completion strategy. In this regard, we appreciate the efforts made by the Rwandan authorities to facilitate the referral of cases, including the establishment of a witness protection service within the Rwandan judiciary. With regard to the ICTY, cooperation from States of the former Yugoslavia in such areas as access to archives, documents and witnesses is also vital.”

    2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source

28. “Regarding particular requests by the Tribunals, such as for the extension of their judges' terms, we have been informed that these measures are necessary in order to accomplish the completion strategy in an expeditious and cost-effective manner. Based on this understanding, Japan is prepared to work on the necessary measures to be taken by the Council. We also note the remarks on the necessity of staff retention to the work of the Tribunals. It is clear that the arrest of the remaining fugitives is of paramount importance to the success of the Tribunals. We commend the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda for the arrest and transfer to the ICTR of Gregoire Ndahimana and Idelphonse Nizeyimana.”

    2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source

29. “In this regard, we would like to extend our appreciation to all the judges, prosecutors and staff for their devoted efforts to ensure the fair and expeditious operation of these important judicial bodies. Japan expected and strongly urged the Tribunals to complete all judicial proceedings in 2010, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1503 (2003). We recall that, in their most recent reports (S/2009/394 and S/2009/396), the two Tribunals have affirmed that this was unrealistic on the basis of their latest estimates. Japan notes with gratitude the efforts made by the two Tribunals to minimize the delays in the proceedings, while ensuring fair trials. We strongly encourage the Tribunals to continue their efforts to complete their work as expeditiously as possible.”

    2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source

30. “At the outset, let me join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for December. We are grateful to Ambassador Mayr- Harting and his team for the excellent leadership with which they successfully conducted the work of the Council in November. I would also like to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the Tribunals for briefing us on the latest developments in their completion strategies. The contribution of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) to the development of international criminal law cannot be overstated.”

    2009-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6228 (2009) · source

31. “The cooperation and coordination in this regard should make the most of the limited capacities and resources available by avoiding overlaps and duplications.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

32. “Ensuring sincere compliance by Member States with the provisions of resolutions 1540 (2004), 1673 (2006) and 1810 (2008) requires a tailored approach that takes the specific needs of each respective country into consideration. Japan will continue to extend its assistance in promoting the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), in close cooperation with the 1540 Committee and other international forums, including the Group of Eight. Lastly, we appreciate the close cooperation among the three subsidiary Committees to maximize the functions mandated by the respective Security Council resolutions. We also commend the contribution of their work within the framework of the Counter- Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

33. “Japan expresses its appreciation for the strenuous efforts undertaken by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) to promote full implementation of the resolution, and also appreciates Costa Rica's presidential efforts in the Committee. We highly value the adoption of resolution 1887 (2009) on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, in which the Security Council reaffirms the need for full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Japan also welcomes the fruitful discussion in the open meeting convened from 30 September through 2 October as part of the comprehensive review of the status of implementation of resolution 1540 (2004).”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

34. “With regard to technical assistance for capacity- building, Japan would like to express deep appreciation to CTED for sharing information regarding technical assistance needs with members of the Counter- terrorism Action Group (CTAG). Japan continues to support the coordination mechanism between CTED and CTAG. Lastly, we welcome the revised version of the global survey of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), which is now under consideration by the Committee. We hope that the global survey will contribute to deepening our understanding of the counter-terrorism measures in both the regional and thematic aspects.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

35. “We would like to stress that all Member States need to cooperate fully with CTED and make a determined effort to submit their PIAs by the deadline. In addition, we would like to highlight the importance of the country visits that have been conducted by the Committee and CTED. Country visits are among the valuable tools allowing the Committee and CTED to ascertain the current situation of counter- terrorism in a given country and to assess actual needs in the area of technical assistance for capacity-building through direct contact with the relevant authorities. It is our hope that the Committee and CTED will adopt a more effective approach by engaging in shorter and more focused country visits and regional visits in a flexible manner.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

36. “We attach great importance to the role of Committee CTED in identifying specific needs in the area of counterterrorism technical assistance. In this regard, we support the stocktaking exercise consisting in the review of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) by all Member States. This exercise contributes, through dialogue, to identifying the challenges that Member States face and the technical assistance that they require. We expect the Committee and CTED to make further efforts in this area to enhance counter- terrorism capacity in all Member States. It is important to note at the same time that some countries are not submitting their Preliminary Implementation Assessments (PIAs) to CTED in a timely manner.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

37. “We are also grateful to the Monitoring Team and the 1267 Committee's secretariat for their devoted work in these endeavours. Japan regards the improvement of the 1267 sanctions regime as instrumental in making its due- process improvements and raising its transparency and efficiency. We continue to support the efforts to improve the regime in a way that does not compromise its effectiveness as a counterterrorism measure. I welcome the good work done by the Counter- Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate (CTED) in encouraging Member States to fully implement resolution 1373 (2001). I also pay tribute to Mr. Smith, Executive Director, and the CTED experts for their excellent work in counter-terrorism efforts.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

38. “The sanctions imposed against individuals and entities associated with Al-Qaida and the Taliban under resolution 1267 (1999) - travel bans, the freezing of assets and arms embargoes - continue to play a crucial role in countering terrorism. In order for the regime under resolution 1267 (1999) to be fully effective, continued efforts to ensure the credibility of the consolidated list are indispensable. Japan commends the work accomplished so far by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) with respect to the comprehensive review of the list and narrative summaries of reasons for listing pursuant to resolution 1822 (2008), as well as the improvement in recent years of its listing and de-listing process.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

39. “At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation to you, Sir, for convening today's debate. I also wish to join previous speakers in thanking the respective Chairs of the Council's three counter-terrorism Committees for their briefings on developments during the past six months. Terrorism continues to be a serious threat to the international community. Countering terrorism requires a comprehensive and multifaceted approach, as well as enduring engagement. The three Committees play a significant role in this context and should continue their efforts to develop further effective measures. As we are all aware, the threat of terrorism posed by Al-Qaida and the Taliban continues unabated.”

    2009-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6217 (2009) · source

40. “To that end, we request the Secretary-General to continue to submit regular reports on the progress that is being made in the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008), as it is a matter of great concern to all of us.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

41. “For the same reason, through the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security, Japan has been providing support for projects that address the issue of violence against women and its root causes in a comprehensive and multisectoral manner in countries including the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia and Burundi. In 2010, we shall commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. As that observance draws near, we must redouble our efforts to produce concrete and tangible results on this important issue. The Security Council simply must strengthen its response to sexual violence in armed conflict.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

42. “Allow me to say just a few more words on the subject of human security in connection with the topic that we are now discussing. In order to respond effectively to the needs of women and girls who are victims of sexual violence, we must apply the concept of human security. Such a multisector approach focuses on both protection and empowerment at the individual and community levels. For that reason, at the sixth meeting of Friends of Human Security, held this past June and co-hosted by Japan and Mexico, the subject of sexual violence against women in armed conflict had a prominent place on the agenda.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

43. “We support the commitment that the Secretary-General makes in his report to strengthening coordination in the United Nations system so that there will be a coherent and comprehensive multisector response both at Headquarters and at the local level. One useful coordination mechanism is United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict, which is expected to be utilized not only to promote the sharing of information and eliminate the duplication of work, but also to integrate the policies and programmes of the United Nations system as a whole, particularly in the field. In that context, we note that the Secretary-General is considering the appointment of a senior person to be responsible for coordinating the prevention of and response to sexual violence across the United Nations system.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

44. “At the same time, bearing in mind that the ICC prosecutes only those who bear the greatest responsibility, the Security Council must consider feasible and appropriate alternative mechanisms for ensuring the accountability of all perpetrators of sexual violence in any conflict situation. We anticipate that the Secretary-General will include a proposal for such mechanisms in his follow- up report. Thirdly, strengthening coordination within the United Nations system is essential to implementing resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), as a number of United Nations agencies are engaged in combating sexual violence in armed conflict and post-conflict situations.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

45. “In this connection, we are encouraged to learn from the report that some progress has in fact been made in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Liberia and the Sudan towards improving legal mechanisms against sexual violence. If we want these efforts to succeed, however, we must provide capacity-building assistance, such as training for judicial and law enforcement officials on international human rights and humanitarian law, as well as on the revision of national laws and improving the manner in which they are applied. We expect that serious crimes, such as crimes against humanity, will be referred to the International Criminal Court (ICC).”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

46. “Establishing a commission of inquiry to investigate sexual violence in conflict countries, as recommended by the Secretary-General, is an interesting option. However, we need to give careful consideration to the feasibility of the idea, and specifically to how information would be collected and shared and to whether the objective of data collection would be to facilitate the prosecution of perpetrators or simply to build a strong information resource. The second challenge is ending impunity for those responsible for sexual violence in armed conflict and ensuring accountability. Both are essential, and we therefore strongly urge the Governments of countries in conflict to undertake comprehensive legal and judicial reforms.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

47. “This system will expand the capacity of a mission to engage in monitoring and reporting and to "coordinate with the United Nations country team to review current data collection methods and databases" (ibid.) with a view to enabling the reporting mechanism to produce more coherent and comprehensive information. Bearing in mind the newly adopted resolution 1882 (2009), United Nations agencies concerned with sexual violence need to increase their cooperation with the monitoring and reporting mechanisms led by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict and UNICEF. In collecting data on sexual violence and in the light of the sensitivity of the issue, the first priority should be protection of the victims and their privacy.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

48. “The first important challenge we face is to clarify what our objectives are in collecting data, to enhance the systems we employ to that end, and to report on sexual violence. In order for the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to be able to act against sexual violence in armed conflict, accurate data collection on the ground and timely reporting are vital. We therefore welcome the decision of the Secretary-General to take action to "ensure more coherent, comprehensive and regular reporting on sexual violence" (S/2009/362, para. 53) through the senior-level Mission focal point system.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

49. “Japan is also pleased that, by unanimously adopting resolution 1882 (2009), the Council has now strengthened its responses to rape and other sexual violence against children in armed conflict. The implementation of resolution 1820 (2008) nevertheless faces many challenges. We are deeply concerned, for example, that grievous sexual violence continues to be rampant in a number of countries, including the Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chad. Now is the time to translate the commitment we made in that resolution into concrete action. While the report addresses a broad range of issues, I would like to focus here on three points that we regard as particularly important: data collection and reporting, impunity and accountability, and coordination within the United Nations system.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

50. “Such violence, when used as a strategy for waging war, not only causes physical and psychological damage to the victims, but also significantly sets back any momentum that may have been generated towards achieving peace and security. In the year that has passed since the resolution was adopted, it is clear that some progress has been made in protecting civilians from sexual violence. As mentioned in the report, United Nations peacekeeping missions have strengthened their mandates to provide effective protection, including in response to sexual violence. The Peacebuilding Commission has also been active in addressing this issue, and civil society has enhanced its advocacy activities.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source