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first: 2003-03-10
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“In that regard, Sustainable Development Goal 16 addresses the promotion of peaceful and inclusive societies. Correspondingly, achieving other Goals, along with Goal 17 on strengthening the means of implementation and revitalizing the global partnership, coupled with the role played by the High-level Political Forum in the Goals review framework, will also be critical in buttressing a comprehensive and well-supported effort. Finally, Indonesia reiterates the fundamental importance of embracing and practicing a sound principles-based paradigm to address and resolve conflicts in a peaceful manner, including by addressing the root causes of conflicts. We are ready to extend our support to the United Nations system and the relevant stakeholders in order to help promote effective approaches to sustainable peace and development.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Secondly, the future intergovernmental consideration of the aforementioned reports in the various United Nations platforms will be a valuable opportunity for the entire spectrum of Member States to re-evaluate the working of the United Nations system in peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and to see how best to harness their respective wisdom and experiences so as to help advance international peace and well-being. Thirdly, in the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1), world leaders have clearly underscored poverty eradication as the overarching goal of the new Agenda, with the imperative of integrating the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development at all levels.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“The General Assembly, in its future quadrennial comprehensive policy reviews, should include a specific focus on sustaining peace and on examining the success of the United Nations system in bringing together development, humanitarian and peace and security actions. The Secretary-General should consider having objectives that incorporate peace into performance compacts with the heads of all of the relevant departments in the Secretariat and other United Nations entities.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“All principal organs of the United Nations and their subsidiary entities have their respective mandates. They work best when they stay within their respective domains, while collaborating and cooperating with each other and with external stakeholders, including relevant regional organizations. Any undertaking to promote sustainable peace and prevent armed conflict should make the best use of drawing on the strengths of the entire United Nations system. In that context, Indonesia welcomes the two recommendations by the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“While my delegation shares the enthusiasm of many others here today and in the recent Fourth Committee debates, where prevention and comprehensiveness with more responsive United Nations mechanisms have been stressed, we also underscore the need for the Security Council to function effectively. The Council must fully uphold the principles of justice, international law, human rights law and humanitarian law. On the question of what more the Security Council can do to break down silos so as to foster a more comprehensive undertaking, my delegation would like to offer following additional points. First, we have noted that no one has disagreed with the need to advance a holistic approach to promoting peace and security. It is very encouraging that the Council also stresses such an approach.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“We also concur with the emphasis therein, and in today's concept note (S/2015/845, annex), on an integrated approach in which there must no unbridgeable silos separating development from peace and security and human rights. Indeed, Indonesia is supportive of a holistic approach, which it has long advocated at both the regional and the multilateral levels. We are passionately convinced of the primacy of dialogue, peaceful political processes and equitable development since we ourselves have directly reaped their fruit. Our once restive province of Aceh would not have become stable and peaceful, if such a combination had not been implemented and owned by the people.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“That must be reinforced by a much-needed comprehensive approach and partnership effort on the part of all Member States. In that context, Indonesia welcomes the clear emphasis on political solutions to conflict, mediation and conflict prevention in the recent report of the High-level Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446), the report of the Secretary-General entitled "The future of United Nations peace operations: implementation of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations" (S/2015/682), the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations and conflict prevention (S/2015/730) and the report of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture (see S/2015/490).”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“I thank the United Kingdom presidency for convening this timely open debate. Indonesia associates itself with the statement made by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. It is deeply shocking to learn that the international community was confronted with yet another act of shameful terror in Paris last Friday, which claimed innocent lives and inflicted massive pain and sorrow on French society. Indonesia joins the chorus of Member States in condemning such a cowardly act and expresses its sympathy to the Government and people of France. More than ever, the United Nations system and the international community must place greater emphasis on the peaceful resolution of disputes and conflict prevention.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Indonesia therefore reminds and calls upon Council members to honour their Charter responsibilities in the maintenance of international peace and security, to act immediately and decisively, to end unilateral actions that only complicate the situation, and bring the relevant parties back to the negotiation table to find a comprehensive and inclusive political solution. Indonesia firmly believes that this is the only way to resolve the conflict once and for all.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The continued violence committed against the Palestinian people and their properties clearly underlines the urgency of securing international United Nations protection for Palestine. We therefore encourage the Council to work together with the relevant United Nations bodies to respond favourably to that urgent need. Let me now turn to the situation in Syria. Indonesia wishes to register its outright discontent at the lack of unity of Security Council members in ending the violence and address the humanitarian crisis there, which have spread beyond the region. This organ's lack of political will to even deliberate the Syrian issue, let alone find a resolution to the conflict, demonstrates the dysfunctional nature of the Council. How many more innocent people must die before the Council decides that the time is ripe for it to act?”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Certainly, the Security Council cannot continue to sit idly by and retire to its routine activities of convening briefings and debates. We again call upon the Council to assert its Charter mandate and act as a matter of urgency to bring an end to the Israeli occupation. The raising of the Palestinian flag at the United Nations weeks ago was, in our view, not only a symbolic act but also a strategic one. It was a natural consequence of the growing international recognition of the State of Palestine and its rightful place among the community of nations. It was also a necessary building block towards the eventual two-State solution. On a different matter, Security Council must also uphold the principle of the protection of civilians in times of international armed conflict.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Indonesia firmly believes that a just and lasting peace will be sustainable only a through political process and when the peoples of Palestine are allowed to exercise their long-overdue right of self- determination. On that account, we stress the need of the Security Council to create a climate favourable to the resumption of the peace process. The Council must ensure that Israel remains true to its commitment to two-State solution. In this regard, all Israel's illegal activities in the occupied Palestinian territory must come to an end. The air strike on Gaza on October 11, for example, as well as continued provocation in East Jerusalem, notably in the areas of the holy sites, not only are contrary to international law but also generate more tension and anger on the ground.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“We welcome the Secretary-General's recent visit to Israel and Palestine and hope that it will help to end the spiraling violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. That spiral of violence has worsened the hatred and mutual suspicion among the people of Palestine and Israel that has the potential to further complicate efforts to restart the political process. With that in mind, Indonesia underlines once again that there is no feasible solution to the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory other than an immediate start to a meaningful and credible peace process with a view to ending the Israeli occupation. To delay is to permit those feelings of hatred and suspicion to make the prospects of peace more intractable.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“I would like to begin by expressing Indonesia's appreciation to the presidency of Spain for convening this open debate. Our thanks also go to the Deputy Secretary-General for his briefing earlier today. I would also like to align my statement with those made earlier by the representatives of Iran and Kuwait on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, respectively. This debate is very timely, being held as it is amid the increasingly worrying escalation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. The international community, especially the Council, must therefore do its utmost to ensure that all sides exercise restraint and defuse tension.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Our efforts cannot be limited to procedures. The global citizenry looks to the Council to be responsive, effective, fair andjust in resolving conflicts in accordance with international law. Regrettably, lingering cases, such as those of Palestine and Syria, illustrate all the ways in which the Council has failed. Indonesia will therefore continue to be relentless in calling for and contributing to efforts to realize a democratic, judicious, transparent, accountable and effective Council that reflects the plurality and concerns of all people.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Fourthly, because of the exercise of the veto and the threat to exercise the veto, the Council has too often taken no action in the face of mass atrocities and serious threats to international peace and security. Indonesia supports the abolishment of the veto. However, considering the entrenched realities, we welcome any steps that would strictly regulate the use of the veto. The Council should determine a workable mechanism to ensure that the veto will not impede the cause of humankind and justice. Fifthly, Indonesia underscores the importance of enhanced and regular consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries throughout all stages of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Finally, it is worth recalling that merely improving the working methods is not a solution to the larger problem.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The Council should also take into account the recommendations of the General Assembly on matters relating to international peace and security, consistent with Article 11, paragraph 2, of the Charter. A comprehensive and analytical monthly assessment of the work of the Council would greatly facilitate the provision of relevant inputs to the Council by the wider membership, including through the General Assembly, on peace and security issues of common concern. Indonesia attaches great importance to the implementation of General Assembly resolution 69/321 on the revitalization of the General Assembly, in particular closer collaboration between the Security Council and the General Assembly on the selection and appointment of the Secretary-General.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“In addition, Articles 31 and 32 of the Charter should be implemented fully by taking seriously into consideration the views of the non-member countries affected in dealing with conflict situations under the purview of the Council. Secondly, it is my delegation's View that the Council should focus more strongly on Chapters VI and VIII of the Charter. Therefore, there should be a strengthened mechanism for consultations with regional and subregional organizations in resolving regional security issues of global concern. Indonesia therefore underscores that the Council, in this regard, should pay greater attention to conflict prevention and to the quest for political solutions to global conflicts. Thirdly, strengthened, balanced and harmonious cooperation between the Security Council and the General Assembly is equally critical.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on issues of importance to the majority of Member States. Indonesia associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. To ensure that the Security Council is fully enabled to carry out its responsibilities and that its actions are owned by the wider Member States, robust cooperation, communication, genuine consultation and support vis-a-vis all States Members of the United Nations is crucial. In that regard, allow me to emphasize six important points. First, the Security Council should conduct the process of dialogue and interaction with States that are non-members of the Security Council in the context of a more meaningful and genuine conversation.”
2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539Resumption1 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation hopes that today's debate will assist the Security Council in further integrating the SIDS perspective on peace and security into its work and provide a platform for the international community to identify further practical and coherent steps to take in supporting SIDS as they tackle the specific challenges within their national efforts to promote sustainable development, peace and stability. My delegation would like to underscore the necessity for all of the entities within and outside the United Nations, including all countries, to work together with greater common purpose and cooperation to engender peace, security and prosperity for everyone.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In this regard, my delegation reaffirms the significance of the United Nations as the universal forum for providing a common platform to strengthen international cooperation in promoting sustainable development that increasingly takes into account the specific needs and challenges of SIDS. My delegation also reiterates the importance of the ongoing collective endeavours within the United Nations to strengthen international cooperation, coordination and coherence in the implementation of the internationally agreed development goals, including the unmet Millennium Development Goals and the future post-2015 development agenda.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“It is also vital for SIDS to get their resource requirements adequately met by the relevant regional and international financial institutions since their small economies may face a greater number of issues in obtaining financing through purely market-based mechanisms. Taking urgent action to mitigate climate change is a global necessity vital to responding to the security challenges for SIDS. Many SIDS have already confronted dangerous floods and natural disasters as a result of climate change and lost hard-won development gains. There must not be any illusion in this regard: the deterioration of quality of life on the planet will lead to chaos. Therefore, a central pressing task in the climate response would be to better integrate disaster risk reduction in the development framework.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“My delegation is of the view that security issues related to SIDS are closely related to development challenges. Therefore, if issues like poverty, unemployment, climate-change adaptation measures and institution building in SIDS are not addressed effectively, opportunities for resentment, instability and conflict will arise. We must not let that happen. In that context, we should continue to enhance our cooperation with SIDS in the Pacific through bilateral and regional platforms. The United Nations and the international community should support SIDS in a strengthened, more comprehensive and sustained manner. The post-2015 development agenda must therefore provide robust and tangible means of implementation for SIDS to clearly reflect this intention.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Indeed, SIDS should be equal partners in our collective efforts in the field of peace and security. The security perspective of SIDS requires our Organization, including the Security Council, to broaden its approach to dealing with international peace and security. Our Organization must continue to develop strategies that are integrated and better coordinated among its various organs in dealing with security and sustainable development in a mutually reinforcing way. Indonesia attaches great importance to many areas relevant to tackling security challenges faced by SIDS, including maritime conservation, illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries, and disaster- risk reduction management through a reinvigorated maritime policy and mainstreaming it into the national planning programmes.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Furthermore, the impact of climate change, along with sea-level rise and other challenges such as piracy, organized crime, illicit exploitation of natural resources and illegal fishing, with inadequate capacity to monitor exclusive economic zones, present major problems affecting the security and stability of SIDS. Without a doubt, SIDS face serious challenges in the field of peace and security. In this interconnected world, the security challenges faced by SIDS may have an impact on regional and even global security and stability. My delegation therefore believes that it is only logical that the security issues relating to the specific situation faced by SIDS should be an integral part of our collective efforts to promote global peace and security.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for organizing this open debate on a very important subject. My delegation also thanks the Secretary-General for his statement and recognizes the presence of high- level representatives of small island developing States (SIDS), including the Prime Minister of Samoa, the Prime Minister of Jamaica and the Minister of Finance of Seychelles. As a country whose territory includes small islands, Indonesia knows only too well the vulnerabilities of SIDS and many aspects of the security challenges they are facing. As the concept paper (S/2015/543, annex) before us highlights, the vulnerabilities of SIDS are heightened by their remoteness, narrow resource, economic and export bases, limited capacities and finances.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In this regard, Indonesia welcomes the investigation process, including the efforts undertaken by the Joint Investigation Team. My delegation underscores the importance of a comprehensive, thorough and independent investigation, with an emphasis on transparency and impartiality, which should serve as the basis for establishing accountability. Finally, my delegation calls upon the Council to continue its work to forge consensus on all appropriate measures to that end.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“There must be appropriate measures to hold those responsible accountable, and there should also be clear measures to prevent similar incidents from ever happening again. This includes ensuring the observance of international law, particularly relevant international humanitarian law, greater international cooperation; and an unequivocal combined stand that such incidents will not be tolerated. Indonesia reiterates its support for resolution 2166 (2014) and urges the Council to fulfil its commitment and responsibility to take all follow-up measures to fully implement the resolution, including to bring those responsible for the downing of MH-l7 to justice. Several countries have worked together in the past year to provide clarity to those affected by the tragedy.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on the subject of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-17, which is of great importance to us. My delegation also thanks Malaysia for initiating the proposal on that issue. It has been one year since the deeply troubling downing of Flight MH-l7. But the pain and sorrow at the deaths of all those who perished in this most inhumane event, who included Indonesians, has not diminished. It is deeply regrettable that the Council has failed to unite in taking measures to address the issues related to the downing of Flight MH-17. Indonesia, and, I believe, all other grieving nations owe it to the victims of this tragedy and their families to take effective measures.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source
“We call on the Council to capitalize on that momentum in order to boost its endeavours to achieve a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Peace has eluded the Middle East for too long, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure that we discharge this historic burden.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“The Council should renew efforts towards the resumption ofthe peace process, beginning with ensuring the compliance of Israel with the relevant international laws and United Nations resolutions, particularly those of the Council. We believe that the extensive work of various organs and bodies within the United Nations with regard to finding a comprehensive solution to the Palestinian conflict would add value in that regard. Lastly, my delegation wishes to welcome the agreement reached by the P5+1 with the Islamic Republic of Iran on its nuclear programme. That is indeed a historic achievement, which we hope will create momentum for the international community to make progress in finding a comprehensive solution to the situation in the Middle East.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Israel is continuing with its construction of the separation wall, confiscating Palestinian land, demolishing homes and properties, forcibly displacing and evacuating Palestinian families, and shooting and arresting Palestinians, with absolutely no concern for human rights. In addition, Israel is continuing its illegal settlements throughout occupied Palestine, especially in and around occupied East Jerusalem, trampling on international law and the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Legal consequences ofthe construction ofa wall in the occupied Palestinian territory (A/ES-10/273). Indonesia reiterates its call upon the Security Council to assume its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations and bring the conflict to an end without further delay.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“An unprecedented humanitarian nightmare arose with 100,000 people rendered homeless. Up until today, Gaza has little electricity or water. According to the World Bank, its unemployment is the highest in the world at 43 per cent. Nearly 80 per cent of the population is dependent on aid. The youth of Gaza face a bleak future. On many occasions, we have called for the reversal of this situation and for the international community to redouble its efforts to prevent the recurrence of Israeli aggression. That includes taking steps to hold accountable those responsible for the aggression that resulted in a great number of casualties among the Palestinian civilian population. Regrettably, since the ceasefire of2014, Israeli forces have continued to execute a reign of terror throughout the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Indonesia supports ideas and initiatives that set a framework for the resumption of the peace process and include clear parameters and a time frame. We believe that such ideas and initiatives have the potential to give us a new opportunity and approach to break the impasse in the peace process. There are clearly deteriorating humanitarian conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory. It is now one year since Israel's last assault on Gaza in 2014. When it was over, well over 2,200 Palestinians were dead. They included more than 550 children and 299 women. The injured, many of them critically, numbered more than 11,000. When the 51 days of bombardment ended, much of Gaza lay in ruins, with critical infrastructure 4 such as schools, roads and hospitals 4 levelled to the ground.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we are pleased by the growing recognition of the State of Palestine by various countries and entities, the accession of Palestine to various international treaties and its admission to international organizations. We consistently support Palestine's efforts towards its eventual full membership in the United Nations, which will make Palestine an equal member of the community of sovereign States. Indonesia is deeply concerned about the continued stalemate on the road towards peace. We stress the urgent need to revive the peace process, and possibly the convening of an international conference to deliberate on the issue. In that connection, the need to review the role and mandate of the Quartet has also become glaring.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“We are meeting at a bleak time in the situation in the Middle East, which needs a fresh and closer look as well as renewed commitment, especially from the Security Council, to address the problem in an integrated manner, not only on the political front, but also from the humanitarian aspects of the crisis. Allow me to focus on the issue of Palestine. Indonesia's advocacy of the rights of the Palestinian people is a long and unflinching one. We support their right to live in peace as one people in a State of their own. To that end, we strongly stand by the vision of two States, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the presidency of New Zealand for convening this open debate. My delegation also welcomes the Minister for Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, His Excellency Mr. Murray McCully, and thanks him for presiding over the debate earlier today. Our gratitude also goes to Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, United Nations Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, for his useful briefing. Before I make a few remarks in my national capacity, I wish to align myself with the statement made earlier by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, and the statement to be delivered later by the representative of Kuwait on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation.”
2015-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7490 (2015) · source
“Indonesia will continue to put a high priority on safeguarding children. In conclusion, it is our collective duty to put an end to the nightmares and the suffering of child victims of armed conflict. Their place is in the peaceful setting of their homes and communities, with other children in classrooms, and living a carefree childhood without knowing the fear of being abducted.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the recent convening of the Oslo Conference on Safe Schools. Fifthly, we recognize the importance ofestablishing a mandatory pre-deployment requirement for child- protection training for all countries contributing troops to United Nations peacekeeping operations. Sixthly and lastly, we believe that the international community, in particular the United Nations, should invest more resources in and devote greater attention to conflict prevention, as this is the best way ofprotecting children from armed conflict. In addition, enhanced efforts to strengthen the normative and operational framework for protecting children in armed conflict should be made, even in time of peace, including by building national capacities and institutions and by sensitizing the public at large to the issues.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“In this regard, any legal process against child soldiers or children associated with armed groups, in our view, should apply strictly a restorative-justice paradigm. We should also acknowledge that hunger, poverty, discrimination and marginalization may lure children to return to armed conflicts voluntarily. They will become a threat to fragile peace deals when they feel that they are not accepted in society and know nothing but violence as a way of life. Thirdly, we support the idea of further expanding the normative framework for the protection of children in armed conflict by adding abduction as a criterion for listing those parties that violate international norms. Fourthly, we support the ongoing movement to strengthen the international framework with a view to preventing the military use of schools during armed conflict.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“First, it is critical to ensure that the emerging trend of child abduction in armed conflict is not perpetuated. All perpetrators, regardless of their status as State or non-State actors, should be held accountable for gross violations of human rights and humanitarian law. It is imperative that the Security Council and other international organizations take all measures necessary to ensure that parties to armed conflicts simply - I repeat, simply - comply with international humanitarian laws and standards. Secondly, children associated with armed groups or forces should be first and foremost treated as victims. Efforts should be focused on their effective rehabilitation and reintegration into society.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“In the light ofthese Violations, Indonesia condemns child abduction in armed conflict and is deeply troubled by the increasing number of such cases recently. Indonesia joins the international community in calling for the immediate release of abducted children, without preconditions. Indonesia also stresses the need for a more Vigorous, sustained, coordinated and well-supported endeavour, firmly rooted in international humanitarian law, refugee law and human rights law, aimed at protecting children, who are disproportionately affected in armed conflicts, including as victims of abduction. Clearly, the Security Council has a critical role in this undertaking. Given the present situation, we would like to share some of our views on this issue.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Clearly, children should never have to be the victims, or bear the burden, of a conflict that they did not create or choose to be part of. With no power to escape, many children have been taken away forcefully from their families and communities by State or non-State actors and placed in life-threatening situations. It is a shock to our conscience when we hear that child abduction is being used systematically as a tool of war, with the intention of spreading fear and subduing and humiliating entire communities. Many ofthese children are forced to become child soldiers. They are also forced to become tactical agents. Girls face a greater risk compared to boys, as they are often specifically targeted for abduction, sexual slavery and forced marriage. Worse yet, girls are abducted for trafficking as well.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“Let me firstthankMalaysia for having convened this open debate and express my delegation's warm welcome to His Excellency Dato Sri Anifah Aman, Minister for Foreign Affairs ofMalaysia. We also thank the Secretary-General and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, along with the Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and the Director of Facilitation for Peace and Development, for their presentations. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made earlier by the representative of Viet Nam, on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and that to be made later by the representative of Kuwait, on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. We have listened attentively to all of the presentations made here in the Security Council today.”
2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source
“My delegation is of the View that it would be an advantage in this context if the dissemination of international humanitarian law were to be further extended to all relevant stakeholders in armed conflicts, including by embedding it in the process of mediation between or among parties to conflict and in the training of United Nations peacekeepers and related actors. Undoubtedly, the raising of awareness of international humanitarian law to the public at large in peacetime, in the context of preventive action, is also essential and will further promote respect for the rule of law and inculcate the principles of humanity, which curtail violence and preserve peace as desired by us all.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“We also call on news organizations to work in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders, including, the United Nations and its peacekeepers, to improve the safety of media personnel during assignments in conflict zones. While underlining the need for media personnel to be prepared to confront the risks inherent in war zones, my delegation believes that it is also important for them to be well informed and up to date on the provisions of international humanitarian law so that they can take advantage of its provision for their protection when covering conflict situations, and can report on and monitor the observance of international humanitarian law.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“This critical element makes the extremely daunting task of protecting journalists in conflict as important as protecting other civilians, and presents an enormous challenge to the Council in its consideration of this agenda item. The important role thatjournalists play in monitoring the observance of international humanitarian law often means that, in conflict situations, they are vulnerable to being targeted by those who wish to protect or maintain their own impunity. My delegation therefore believes that steps taken to prevent impunity can function as the most important deterrent against the perpetration of attacks onjournalists. Needless to say, we fully concur that effective investigations of attacks on journalists and the relentless prosecution of perpetrators are, in the end, a potent means of protecting journalists.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“It also condemns deliberate attacks against journalists, media professionals and associated personnel in armed conflicts, and calls upon all parties to put an end to such practices. The obvious conundrum is that many of today's conflicts are not being fought between States - that is, between signatories to international legal instruments. Instead, these conflicts involve insurgents, terrorists and groups with no recognition of, let alone any respect whatsoever for, international humanitarian law. In effect, they are actors who often delight in the negative publicity their heinous acts bring them. In other words, this debate deals as much with the protection of civilians in armed conflict as it does with the very nature of impunity, as enjoyed by outlaws involved in conflicts.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Journalists in armed conflict should be considered civilians and therefore be afforded the protections to which civilians are entitled. Such assaults and the ensuing tragedies are therefore in violation of international humanitarian law. As we all know, the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols explicitly provide protections for media personnel. In that regard, it is important to underscore that in both international and non-international armed conflicts, an intentional attack on a civilian may amount to a war crime under the Rome Statute. Another important reference that we need to strengthen further in this context is resolution 1738 (2006) on the protection ofjournalists in armed conflict, which highlights the obligation of all States and parties in armed conflicts to comply fully with international humanitarian law.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Indonesia is deeply concerned about incidents of violence and deliberate attacks against journalists, media professionals and associated personnel. The irony is that, although we now live in a world where the free flow of information and freedom of expression are deemed to be basic and essential elements of democratic societies, independent journalism is often the target of various actors who wish to keep the inconvenient truth hidden. Amid this distressing but increasing trend, we might continue to ask how international humanitarian law protects journalists and other media professionals. There should be no doubt that international law sets out clear provisions for the protection ofjournalists in such situations.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source