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  1. “I have the honour to speak in my capacity as the representative of the Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Like previous speakers, I would like to thank the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Ivo Petrov, for the excellent report and for the successful work accomplished by the United Nations Mission in Tajikistan. Since Austria acceded to the chairmanship of the OSCE at the beginning of this year, Central Asia has become a major priority of the organization's work. To this end, the OSCE Secretary General, Jan Kubis, was appointed Personal Representative of the Chairperson-in-Office for the region this January. In the meantime, Mr. Kubis has met with the Presidents and Foreign Ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.”

    2000-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4140 (2000) · source

  2. “Benita Ferrero-Waldner, is undertaking efforts to strengthen the close relationship between the OSCE and the United Nations. She recently visited Kosovo and will soon come to New York in order to identify further possibilities of enhancing cooperation between the organizations, especially in the field of humanitarian action and assistance.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109Resumption1 (2000) · source

  3. “In addition, we intend to strengthen and deepen the dialogue with civil society on the occasion of the upcoming OSCE meetings and seminars. Permit me to address a further point: the cooperation among international organizations in the field of humanitarian action. Recent examples have demonstrated that close cooperation between international organizations can be mutually beneficial and enhance the impact of initiatives. The current cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations in places such as Kosovo, Tajikistan, Georgia and Bosnia is a good example. The multitude and complex nature of the problems the international community faces in Kosovo can hardly be solved by one organization on its own. The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, our Foreign Minister, Mrs.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109Resumption1 (2000) · source

  4. “To enhance cooperation between humanitarian agencies, the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office met recently with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross and senior officials of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), with the aim of improving cooperation and swift action in humanitarian emergencies in the OSCE region. UNHCR participates in the work of the Permanent Council of the OSCE in Vienna. The OSCE also welcomes the important role of non- governmental organizations as crucial partners of Governments and the international community in the humanitarian field. To give an example, the OSCE has just opened a resource centre for the development of non- governmental organizations in Kosovo.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109Resumption1 (2000) · source

  5. “A very important initiative to bridge the gap between early warning and early action is the OSCE's Rapid Expert Assistance and Cooperation Teams (REACT). REACT is a mechanism to identify, select and quickly deploy civilian experts to assist States in conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation. A task force has been set up to make the programme operational by the end of this year. The OSCE is becoming increasingly involved in facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid by international organizations and non- governmental organizations to people in need of assistance and protection and in providing assistance for the return of refugees and displaced persons to their homes.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109Resumption1 (2000) · source

  6. “Last year's OSCE summit in Istanbul focused on the need to address humanitarian challenges quickly and effectively. As Council members are aware, the OSCE plays an important role in early warning, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation. Its comprehensive strategy addresses root causes of humanitarian crises, with a view to developing creative, forward-looking solutions. Austria, as Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, has put a strong emphasis on key issues such as the proliferation of small arms, the impact of armed conflict on children and the problems of internal displacement. The Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement and their integration into the work of the OSCE is one of our priorities.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109Resumption1 (2000) · source

  7. “There is a consensus around this table that one of the most acute challenges we are facing today is how to act in humanitarian emergencies. There is also a convergence of views that a broad approach, embracing all policy instruments, is needed. This approach must include early warning, preventive diplomacy and effective means to address the root causes of conflicts. As has been stated, the concept of peace and security has as a result become more people-centred. The well-being of individuals and communities must therefore be the focus of our actions. As a consequence, the effective conduct of humanitarian activity has to be a top priority of Member States. International organizations must be in a position to bridge the gap between early warning and early action.”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109Resumption1 (2000) · source

  8. “I would like to express the gratitude of my delegation for the very positive initiative of the Bangladesh presidency to hold this open debate on "Humanitarian aspects of issues before the Security Council". Needless to say, and as previous speakers have already stated, it is a very special privilege for a Permanent Representative in New York to take the floor under the presidency of the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh. On behalf of the Austrian delegation, I would like to state that of course we fully align ourselves with the statement made by the presidency of the European Union. I would like to make a few additional remarks, however, in Austria's capacity as Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).”

    2000-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4109Resumption1 (2000) · source