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  1. “The first step towards achieving that is for the parties to cease all hostilities and military activities, in particular the recent bombings in the Kiir River Valley. The parties to the CPA, the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/National Congress Party and the SPLM, must redouble their efforts and remain committed to the full implementation of the Agreement. The negotiations launched on post-referendum arrangements following the memorandum of understanding of 23 June, with the help of the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel, led by President Thabo Mbeki, should by now be producing substantive outcomes. Indeed, the four working groups set up to organize the negotiations should intensify their engagement on border demarcation, citizenship, wealth-sharing, economic cooperation, grazing rights and security.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source

  2. “The various accounts we have heard this morning are not only reassuring, they also provide affirmation of the willingness and commitment of the parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) vis-a-vis their obligations. Indeed, the statements suggest that the preparations for the conduct of free, fair and credible referendums are on track, in particular in southern Sudan. The conclusion of the voter registration exercise was therefore a significant milestone, for which we commend both the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission and the Southern Sudan Referendum Bureau. In the current circumstances, there is an obligation to encourage the parties to the CPA to dissipate the climate of fear and distrust and create confidence in the referendums, which are just 24 days away.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source

  3. “I would like to thank you, Madam President, for organizing this important meeting on the Sudan. Let me also thank Under- Secretary-General Alain Le Roy for his briefing on the preparations for the referendums to be held in the Sudan on 9 January 2011. Nigeria welcomes the presence here of former President Benjamin Mkapa, whose new role will be to chair the Secretary-General's Panel on the Referenda in the Sudan. We have great confidence in his ability to discharge the duties entrusted to him. Let me also welcome His Excellency Mr. Mutrif Siddiq, State Minister at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs of the Sudan, as well as Mr. Pagan Amum, Secretary General of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM). I thank them for their respective perspectives.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6452 (2010) · source

  4. “If we act purposefully and in concert, we can better shield civilians from the ravages of armed conflict. Mr. President, we support the presidential statement adopted earlier that was prepared under your guidance (S/PRST/2010/25).”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  5. “Such peacebuilding strategies should not only address immediate challenges, but also lay the foundation for long-term development. We agree with the Secretary- General's recommendation concerning the need to develop a set of indicators for the systematic monitoring of and reporting on protection of civilians in armed conflicts. Nigeria believes that the responsibility to protect civilians in armed conflict situations is a shared one, although the primary burden rests with national Governments. The cooperative engagement of all actors on the ground and of policymakers is necessary to support national Governments in securing and protecting their civilian populations. The international community should remain vigilant and bear its fair share of our collective responsibility to protect civilians.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  6. “Efforts should be intensified to strengthen legal frameworks and mechanisms for monitoring and reporting attacks against civilians by State and non-State actors alike. In West Africa, the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is a threat to the protection of civilians. We would therefore like to reiterate our call for the elaboration of an arms trade treaty. Conflict prevention is fundamental to the protection of civilians. Practice has shown that it costs less to prevent than to control conflicts. That is why Nigeria fully supports region and subregional conflict prevention initiatives, and we encourage the Council to do the same. Post-conflict peacebuilding efforts through the Peacebuilding Commission should also be intensified.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  7. “In that respect, we firmly support the recommendation that the Council should avoid a selective approach to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. All cases requiring protection should be given equal emphasis, whether in Southern Sudan, Darfur, Somalia, Afghanistan or Western Sahara. When an issue requiring civilian protection is not on the Council's agenda, the United Nations should give its full support to the regional or subregional organization already addressing such issues. It is evident that composite measures are required to protect civilians, prevent conflicts and deal with their consequences. There is the need for States to ratify and implement existing conventions and protocols on armed conflict.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  8. “Such constraints limit their ability to effectively protect civilians, guarantee safe passage for IDPs, facilitate the movement of humanitarian actors and, crucially, establish assessment and early-warning mechanisms to prevent a crisis. Indeed, better resourcing would make the exercise of benchmarking the outcomes of peacekeeping missions more accurate and effective. As caretakers of international peace and security, our efforts should be directed at addressing those and other constraints that militate against the effective protection of civilians. We therefore echo the Secretary-General's call for a comprehensive, consistent and accountable approach to protecting civilians in hostilities. In our View, the three additional actions suggested by the Secretary-General in his report will fundamentally enhance the protection of civilians.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  9. “Protection requires early intervention and the swift deployment of humanitarian assistance by the international community. It also requires coordination and the pulling together of the capacities of the various multilateral agencies involved in efforts to bring relief to IDPs and refugees. I must stress that our growing understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of civilians in armed conflict must be marked by the ability and capacity to protect. In the same vein, while the trend towards mandating peacekeeping missions to protect civilians is a positive step, it is essential to support such aspirations with adequate resources. As a major troop-contributing country, Nigeria is aware of the acute resource constraints that United Nations peacekeepers face in the field daily.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  10. “Recent developments underscore the increasing difficulty that we face in addressing the five core challenges articulated in the Secretary-General's report, contained in document S/2009/277. The acts of rape perpetrated by rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in August and the recent assault on civilians in Western Sahara illustrate the magnitude of the task of civilian protection. Difficult protection challenges remain in Afghanistan and Somalia. Indeed, the impending referendums in the Sudan may present serious protection challenges for which the United Nations Mission in the Sudan, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and all United Nations actors on the ground must be prepared.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  11. “At the international level, we commend the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Department of Field Support and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations for keeping the Security Council sharply focused on this issue. The 2009 joint study, the operational concept on the protection of civilians, and the newly updated aide-memoire are important tools that the Council should continue to use to systematize our approach to protecting the rights and persons of civilians in armed conflict. Despite those notable developments, the grim reality of today is that civilians are still casualties of conflicts and the direct targets of abduction, sexual violence and the denial of humanitarian access.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  12. “Therefore, the efforts to build consensus on the subject and the progressive development of normative frameworks to address civilian protection challenges, including resolutions 1894 (2009), 1882 (2009) and 1888 (2009), are encouraging developments. We also recognize the contribution of some individual Member States and regional organizations to these developments. At the regional level, Nigeria is a signatory to the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa - the Kampala Convention. Once the Convention enters into force, it will be the first legally binding regional instrument to impose an obligation on State parties to protect and assist internally displaced persons (IDPs).”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  13. “Let me begin by commending your initiative, Mr. President, in convening this important and timely debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Allow me to express my gratitude to Ms. Valerie Amos, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs; Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Ms. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and Mr. Daccord, Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross, for their informative briefings. We welcome the Secretary-General's progress report (S/2010/579) and commend its analytical depth and consultative observations. Judging from the wide- ranging perspectives shared with us today, the protection of civilians in armed conflict is an important yet daunting global challenge.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427 (2010) · source

  14. “These measures should be strengthened through regular improvement of the identification and de-listing process of individuals and entities, as this will enhance the credibility of the 1267 sanctions regime. It is important that, at all times, the list remain as accurate as possible, and the fundamental rights of individuals adequately guaranteed. We welcome the close cooperation and coordination among the three counter-terrorism Committees. We encourage them to continue their joint efforts to improve information-sharing, to coordinate their relationship with international, regional and subregional organizations and to participate within the framework of the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

  15. “Promoting the broader process of international cooperation should continue to be an area of focus for the Committee. We welcome the remarkable contributions of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) under the directorship of Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting. The conclusion of the review of the 488 names on the consolidated list, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1822 (2008), and the appointment of Ms. Kimberly Prost as the Omnbudsperson are positive steps. We further welcome the efforts of the Committee to improve its procedures, including by adopting new guidelines for its work. In the same vein, the six-month review of deceased persons' names and the annual review of names on the consolidated list that have not been reviewed in three or more years are commendable.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

  16. “The Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) remains a vital tool that enables the international community to prohibit non-State actors access to weapons of mass destruction. Nigeria strongly supports the work of the Committee and appreciates the efforts made by Ambassador Heller and the Committee, particularly in improving outreach programmes and greater visibility for the Committee. The clearing house role of the Committee in matching assistance requests and offers needs to be sustained, so as to promote greater implementation of the resolution by States. As its work continues to grapple with the increasing challenge of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the Committee should not relent in its efforts to assess and monitor the risk of these weapons falling into the hands of non-State actors.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

  17. “With regard to capacity- building, we are of the View that more will be achieved by delivering assistance in an integrated manner through equal focus on all relevant national sectors. At the same time, we will need a self-sustaining knowledge transfer aimed at bridging the existing knowledge gap. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is Vital in our efforts to promote counter- terrorism measures within the West African subregion. That is even more so as counter-terrorism matters increasingly occupy the agenda of West African States, individually and collectively. Our hope is that, in the coming year, the partnership between CTED and ECOWAS will result in concrete achievements.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

  18. “We have found very useful the ongoing constructive dialogue between our Mission, our capital and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) on counter-terrorism matters. These interactions and political consensus with our Government have bolstered our counter-terrorism activities. We thank Mr. Mike Smith, Executive Director of CTED, and his team for their support and efforts. We welcome the discussions in the Committee on the progress and challenges facing West Africa in the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). We all now have a better understanding of the current threats and challenges in the subregion. We should now aim to address the identified gaps.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

  19. “I would also like to convey our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. I thank the Permanent Representatives of Turkey, Mexico and Austria for their useful briefings on the activities carried out by their respective Committees and teams. We are pleased with the efforts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), under the direction of Ambassador Apakan, in ensuring the effective implementation of that resolution and resolution 1624 (2005). Through the effective use of tools such as informative meetings with the wider United Nations membership, dialogue and cooperation with Member States and external outreach programmes, the Committee has contributed significantly to raising awareness on the need to implement those resolutions.”

    2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source

  20. “The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina will need to continue the necessary reforms and to work assiduously with its international partners to improve the economy. We call on the international community to continue to support the Government in its efforts to foster economic progress, thereby improving the lives of the average Bosnian. Let me conclude by stating that Nigeria, along with Council members, will remain focused in efforts to support the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina to achieve a prosperous and democratic country. We urge all concerned to display more maturity, as we believe that the Bosnian people can confront the current challenges with the necessary political will.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  21. “We commend the High Representative for his tireless efforts to promote the entry of Bosnia and Herzegovina into the European Union and to facilitate the implementation of the Dayton Agreement. We look forward to a more collaborative effort between the Office of the High Representative, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Government in ensuring the full implementation of annex 7 of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to close the chapter of displacement in Bosnia and Herzegovina by 2014. It is a positive development that the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina is showing signs of improvement. Economic growth in the country is essential to supporting efforts to sustain peace and stability.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  22. “We encourage political leaders to commit to the necessary reforms and to ensure the completion of the five objectives and two conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. They should also refrain from nationalistic and anti-Dayton rhetoric, surmount their differences and commit to dialogue. We welcome the contributions of the regional and international partners in support of Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration. We encourage it not to relent in its efforts to ensure that all outstanding issues pertaining to the country's integration into the European Union are resolved speedily. We appreciate the role of the European Union's peacekeeping, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to ensure a safe and secure environment in the country.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  23. “Equally, we welcome the European Union's improved relations with the country's neighbours. We recall with nostalgia the high hopes that attended the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement 15 years ago. As we welcome the achievements of the past 11 years, we also share the Secretary-General's concern over the limited progress made in implementing the Dayton Peace Agreement and in meeting the outstanding requirements set by the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council for the transition from the Office of the High Representative to a European Union presence. In the same vein, we observe that the reported increase in provocative and nationalistic rhetoric further undermines efforts towards achieving a stable and peaceful country, fully integrated into Euro-Atlantic structures.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  24. “1, too, would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Nebojsa Radmanovic', Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, to the Council and to thank him for his statement. I also thank the High Representative, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his views on the developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina since his last report (see S/2010/235, annex). We are pleased with the positive developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina since the Council's last meeting on this item (see S/PV.6319). In particular, we note the successful conclusion of the sixth national election last month. We congratulate the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina on their commitment to democracy, as demonstrated by their participation in the elections. We welcome the decision to allow visa- free travel to all Bosnians.”

    2010-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6421 (2010) · source

  25. “We also look forward to the Council's upcoming visit to Timor-Leste, which will provide an opportunity for a comprehensive assessment of the challenges facing UNMIT. In concluding, we wish to comment UNMIT and the United Nations country team for their continued support to the people and Government of Timor-Leste.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  26. “Human rights violations, impunity and gender-based crimes by members of the security services impinge on the credibility of the services and should be addressed. We note the Government's anti-corruption efforts, including the Anti-Corruption Commission and the appointment of an Anti-Corruption Commissioner and two deputies. We commend UNMIT for posting international and national advisers to the Commission to bolster its efforts. We support the ongoing gradual phased drawdown of UNMIT police and look forward to the next assessment, which will determine the final drawdown phase. With the expiration of the recruitment notices in September, the United Nations must confront the challenges of recruiting qualified United Nations police to advise and train PNTL officers.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  27. “With regard to security, we welcome the stable situation in the country and the increased policing responsibilities of the national police (PNTL) in four more districts. To achieve the timeline for the full transfer of policing responsibilities to the PNTL, especially in the remaining three districts, the capacity needs of the force should be met through training, mentoring and senior development. The PNTL should continue to take measures to build trust and confidence with the people. Effective disarmament mechanisms, command and control structures, weapon control mechanisms and planning processes, as well as adequate logistic support, are so critical for the creation of a strong and effective PNTL.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  28. “The contributions of United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the United Nations Development Programme and UNICEF in that regard are appreciated. On the humanitarian and social development aspects, although Timor-Leste is no longer facing a humanitarian crisis, the devastation caused by the recent widespread flooding and landslides should be given adequate attention. We commend the efforts of UNMIT, the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Programme to provide food and technical and logistic support to the Government and people of Timor-Leste. The international community should not let up in strengthening its response capacity to address that natural disaster.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  29. “The parties should be guided by those pronouncements while undertaking the review of the voter registration process and strengthening the electoral bodies for the 2012 elections. We also welcome the resolve to assign a greater role to women and youth in governance, as that will allow for the incorporation of a balanced gender perspective in the decision-making process. It will also promote implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, as well as Council resolution 1325 (2000), the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, and resolution 1704 (2006). The Government's two-year training initiative for members of the Youth Parliament will equip young people with the leadership and other skills needed to make meaningful contributions on key policy issues.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  30. “Indeed, the prospects of transforming Timor-Leste from its present status as a low-income country to high-income status in the next 20 years is realizable if the Government steadily implements the Plan. The constructive interaction between the various political parties and major stakeholders in guaranteeing peace, harmony and continuity in governance is commended. We note in particular the Government's "Road to peace and national unity" initiative, which has helped to foster dialogue and reconciliation among the parties. We welcome the pronouncements of the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the Frente Revolucionaria do Timor-Leste Independente (Fretilin) urging the parties to approach the future with renewed determination to achieve peace, stability and development.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  31. “That situation has undoubtedly facilitated the focused implementation of the Government's National Strategic Development Plan. The continuous operationalization of the Plan - and its transformation into a series of medium-term development plans within an agreed time frame - is highly commended. We urge donors to provide the assistance required to cover the deficit in the Strategic Plan and also to provide long-term predictable support. Investments in the three economic pillars identified by the Government, namely, agriculture, natural resources and tourism, if properly harnessed, will engender economic growth and accelerate the pace of development in the country.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  32. “1 also would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Ameerah Haq, for her comprehensive statement and her invaluable contribution to the peace process in Timor-Leste. I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences for the demise of Mr. Takahisa Kawakami, Deputy Special Representative for Security Sector Support and Rule of Law. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Timor-Leste, Mrs. Sofia Borges, and thank her for her presentation. I would like to limit my remarks to the issues of political development, humanitarian and social development and the security and judicial system. We welcome the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/522) and the climate of calm and stability in Timor-Leste during the reporting period.”

    2010-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6405 (2010) · source

  33. “Until that goal is achieved, we call on all aid vessels to avail themselves of the legitimate crossings provided for persons, goods and materials into the Gaza Strip to avoid unpleasant consequences. Nigeria believes that for the negotiations to have a successful outcome, there must be mutual trust and confidence between the parties. The parties must also abide by and recommit to their Road Map obligations. We call for the increased commitment and involvement in the peace efforts from regional partners to help secure the process. We welcome the support of the Arab League for the peace process and its decision to engage in discussions on the way forward. The time is indeed ripe for a comprehensive and holistic discussion of the decades of crisis in the region, including the Israel-Syria and Israel-Lebanon conflicts.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  34. “We hope that Israel's announcement of indirect talks with Hamas leaders on prisoner swap will help to ease the tensions. While we welcome the marginal increase in the amount of goods and materials allowed to enter the Gaza Strip, we wish to reiterate the need for the complete removal of the blockade by the Israeli Government. The unimpeded flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza would facilitate the Palestinian state-building process. It would also reduce tensions and the threat to Israel's security. Indeed, the determination by aid vessels to break the blockade - most recently by the aid vessel Irene - would be unnecessary were the blockade on Gaza to be completely lifted.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  35. “The series of attacks in August and September that led to the death and injury of several Israelis, including two pregnant women, are deplorable. It is indeed regrettable that a group of Hamas militants initiated some of the attacks in order to disrupt the peace talks. Reports that Hamas and Hizbullah continue to threaten the peace talks are indeed troubling. There is no justification for actions by either of the parties that contradict the rules of engagement and international war conventions. Soldiers and combatants alike must be held to the highest professional standards. We thus welcome the recent ruling by an Israeli court that found two Israeli soldiers guilty of reckless endangerment and of improper conduct. The use of children or civilians as human shields should not be condoned in any situation.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  36. “Against that background, the Council, the Quartet, the Arab League and bilateral partners should sustain the pressure on the parties to remain engaged through dialogue. They should also be encouraged to remove all impediments to a negotiated settlement that would result in a two-State solution and agreement on all final status issues within two years. The parties themselves must increase their efforts in both words and deeds to create the conditions conducive to a lasting peace. Provocative action on either side at this delicate juncture does not serve the interest of peace. We therefore urge Israel to rescind the decision to construct new homes in Ramot and Pisgat Ze'ev. With regard to security, we believe that the volatile situation in the region remains a matter of deep concern.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  37. “It is disheartening to note that in the weeks following the resumption of the talks difficulties have arisen, resulting in a stalemate. Indeed, many had hoped that Israel would heed the appeals for the extension of the lO-month freeze on housing construction in the West Bank Jewish settlements as a positive confidence-building measure. Instead, the Israeli Government's approval of 238 new homes in East Jerusalem announced last Friday will not only enflame passions on the Palestinian side. The decision could also be interpreted as a move to kill the direct talks and thereby complicate the peace process. Coming at a time when the Palestinian Authority has accepted the compromise of a two-month extension on the moratorium, the announcement would have profound impact on the United States-backed negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  38. “I would also like to extend appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Fernandez- Taranco for his very lucid briefing on the situation in the Middle East. I would like to limit my comments to three issues, namely, political developments, security and humanitarian assistance. On the subject of political developments, we believe that last month the Security Council lauded the resumption of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians, facilitated by the United States and the Quartet. Although the resumption of talks was greeted with a great sense of relief and hope, no one was under the illusion that moving the peace process forward would be easy. Mindful of the enormity of the task ahead, we emphasized the need for compromise and flexibility by the parties to pave the way for the achievement of desired results.”

    2010-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6404 (2010) · source

  39. “We welcome the adoption of the presidential statement and express the hope that, together, we can enhance the United Nations capacity to make peace a prominent feature in the lives of all those we serve.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  40. “They capture the core gaps in our efforts to promote the full and equal participation of women in post-conflict peacebuilding, as envisaged in resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1889 (2009). Nigeria commends the Secretary- General for homing in on the required actions in such considered detail. We feel strongly that, if correctly implemented, this action plan will go a long way towards actualizing the aims of resolution 1889 (2009). The two reports before us today give the Security Council an opportunity to lead the way in inclusive peacebuilding measures that address the needs of all segments of society, thereby laying the foundation for enduring peace.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  41. “A clear division of labour and accountability must be agreed on, buttressed by a common strategic framework and aligned with the objectives of each peacebuilding exercise. The Secretary-General's proposal for focal points for each thematic area of peacebuilding is a solid starting point in this regard. In addition, I wish to emphasize the critical need for collaboration and cooperation with regional and subregional organizations within the geographical zones of the countries on the PBC agenda. The contributions of the Economic Community of West African States and the African Union in peacebuilding in their various regions are legion. We welcome the seven action points identified the report of the Secretary-General on the participation of women in peacebuilding (S/2010.466).”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  42. “Nigeria takes comfort in the recognition that national ownership of peacebuilding processes is vital, and welcomes the reports' recognition of the United Nations as facilitator in an explicitly supporting role. In situations of crisis, most States in conflict lack national capacities. Efforts should therefore be made to ensure that, as we strengthen national ownership, the same is done for national capacity development. Against this background of support, national Governments should be given predictable assistance by the international community. Given the complexity of the threats to peace we now face, there is an even greater imperative for the coordination of responses.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  43. “Our work can also empower and engage women as protagonists of peace within the United Nations system and as political and civil society participants. There is clearly a need to enhance the mobilization of resources for initiatives to mainstream women in peacebuilding activities in order to address their peacebuilding needs, advance gender equality and empower them in peacebuilding contexts. Nigeria pledges its support for the newly created United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In this regard, we look forward to its full engagement in promoting the role of women in peacebuilding and in advocating for the active participation of women at all levels of decision- making and post-conflict planning.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  44. “In a number of countries, including Somalia, we have witnessed the social and political costs of not matching the expressed will of the international community with adequate resources. While recognizing that this issue is not within the specific purview of the Security Council, we look forward to the proposals to be submitted by the Secretary-General to the General Assembly on this issue. The question of funding and resourcing in general is also critical from the perspective of women in peacebuilding. In order to have a real impact on the lives of women and the post-conflict societies they live in, United Nations agencies should be adequately resourced. In that way, we might provide women and girls with effective resources and protections as victims of violent conflict.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  45. “The work that has gone into harnessing the right calibre of human capital within the United Nations system is commendable, and we are encouraged by the new measures to strengthen leadership and accountability. Yet there are so many interconnected parts to this process that we must remember that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Therefore, it is important to enhance our capabilities at every point of need in the system. Resource allocation is a difficult issue at the best of times, requiring careful and thoughtful priority- setting. Document S/2010/386 observes that, in the case of a number of United Nations missions and peacebuilding offices, the lack of pre-mandate funding slows progress and is detrimental to the implementation of critical transitional mandates.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  46. “It is encouraging to note that, as set out in document S/2010/386, the Secretary-General's perspective on peacebuilding encompasses the breadth and depth of its component parts. Nigeria agrees that peacebuilding efforts must address peace and security, human rights, development and the humanitarian pillars of the United Nations. It will add a broader dimension to that list of priorities, within which respect for the rule of law; combating the illicit arms trade, drug trafficking and transnational organized crime; and the restoration of core Government functions must also be supported. The steady embedding of system-wide coherence and positive steps towards reliable funding are sure to benefit the peacebuilding work of the United Nations and its partners.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  47. “Nigeria welcomes the renewed emphasis on the nexus between peacekeeping, peacebuilding, security and development, and we understand the challenges faced by women in relation to conflict, as well as the invaluable contribution they can make to the establishment of peace. The Secretary-General's report sets out a detailed model for cementing peace in fragile States in a manner that reaffirms the key role that women can play in re-establishing the fabric of recovering societies. His proposals for a more gender-responsive approach to peacebuilding, encompassing access to justice and participation in post-conflict planning and governance, duly prioritize the needs and capabilities of women in the peacebuilding context.”

    2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source

  48. “Nigeria welcomes the thorough briefing provided by the Secretary-General and the presentation by Ambassador Wittig on behalf of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). The need for increased cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission has consistently been stressed by the Council. This debate is an opportunity to deepen our cooperation with the PBC in order to capitalize on its capacity to marshal the actors and resources necessary to realizing the objectives of peace articulated here in the Security Council. The reports before us today mark a critical turning point in the United Nations strategy for peace and security. The in-depth analysis contained in the report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2010/386) dovetails with the proposals in the report on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466).”

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  49. “We welcome the adoption of the presidential statement and express the hope that, together, we can enhance the United Nations capacity to make peace a prominent feature in the lives of all those we serve.”

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  50. “They capture the core gaps in our efforts to promote the full and equal participation of women in post-conflict peacebuilding, as envisaged in resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1889 (2009). Nigeria commends the Secretary- General for homing in on the required actions in such considered detail. We feel strongly that, if correctly implemented, this action plan will go a long way towards actualizing the aims of resolution 1889 (2009). The two reports before us today give the Security Council an opportunity to lead the way in inclusive peacebuilding measures that address the needs of all segments of society, thereby laying the foundation for enduring peace.”

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