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  1. “The current situation in Haiti and the influence of illicit economies on armed conflicts in the Sahel region serve as cases in point and should remain of continued concern for the Security Council. In conclusion, Austria welcomes keeping discussions on countering transnational organized crime on the Council’s agenda to complement the invaluable work of UNODC and strengthen ongoing multilateral processes in New York and Vienna. We also hope to see the importance of combating transnational organized crime addressed in the Pact for the Future. Finding common solutions to those problems benefits all Member States.”

    2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source

  2. “In situations of instability and conflict, criminal networks seize the vacuum created and thereby offer young persons ways to sustain their livelihoods or protect their families. Only by working together with youth can we ensure that they become an asset rather than part of the problem, through innovative and fresh ideas and approaches to strengthening integrity and raising awareness of the harms of corruption and organized crime. We commend the crucial work in that regard of civil society organizations, such as the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime. By generating revenue through illicit activities such as the trafficking of firearms, criminal networks can prolong conflicts. They benefit from situations of instability and weak law enforcement and therefore fund and support drivers of conflict.”

    2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source

  3. “In combating trafficking in persons, Austria follows a victim-centred approach, based on human rights and the rule of law, and puts a focus on prevention. Every year, the Austrian Task Force on Combating Human Trafficking organizes an international conference. This year, its discussions focused on related phenomena, such as the smuggling of migrants and other illegal practices that may hamper victim identification, as well as the challenge of countering human traffickers operating via the Internet and the dark web. Given the evolving and increasingly digitized nature of transnational organized crime, it is important to consider the role of youth as part of the solution. Young persons are particularly vulnerable to a variety of organized criminal activities — both as potential victims and as perpetrators recruited at an early age.”

    2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source

  4. “Let me highlight the importance of the ongoing work of the ad hoc committee that is negotiating a United Nations convention on cybercrime, the sessions of which alternate between New York and Vienna, and the key role of UNODC in guiding us through that process, inter alia, with the Global Programme on Cybercrime. Another serious concern is the trafficking in human beings, which constitutes a severe crime and a violation of human rights and particularly affects persons in situations of armed conflict, as has been the case in Ukraine over the past one and a half years, owing to Russia’s ongoing illegal and unjustified invasion. Women and children are especially vulnerable to falling victim to traffickers for the purpose of sexual or labour exploitation.”

    2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source

  5. “We recall resolution 2700 (2023), which welcomed the launch of technical programmes by UNODC to assist national authorities, inter alia, to combat transnational crime. Digitization and other advances in technology are changing global illicit markets and the modi operandi of criminal groups. Traditional approaches towards preventing and combating crimes are simply no longer sufficient. Cybercrime is a global threat to economic development and prosperity, and cybersecurity attacks are a method of modern-day warfare. Cybercriminals are attacking our private sectors and administrations with growing frequency, scale and sophistication. In the face of those growing challenges, Austria attaches great importance to further strengthening international cooperation against cybercrime.”

    2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source

  6. “Many criminal groups and networks are fluid, and channels for trafficking one commodity — arms, drugs, human beings — are often used for others as well. While national legal systems, the rule of law, anti-corruption measures and law enforcement play an important role in countering such threats, we require strong and effective multilateral cooperation and frameworks to defeat them. Let me emphasize the importance of the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (UNTOC), the Mechanism for the Review of its Implementation and the biannual Conference of the Parties to UNTOC held in Vienna. We particularly thank UNODC, as the custodian of UNTOC and its Protocols, for all its hard work on preventing and countering transnational organized crime.”

    2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source

  7. “Austria aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the European Union. We congratulate Ecuador on the organization of today’s open debate and commend the Secretary- General; Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); Ms. Melani Cammett; and Ms. Victoria Nyanjura for sharing their valuable insights. Transnational organized crime poses a substantial threat to international peace and security, and evidence shows that the problem is growing in an unprecedented manner. According to the Secretary-General’s New Agenda for Peace, from 2015 to 2021, organized crime was responsible for as many deaths as all armed conflicts combined.”

    2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source

  8. “We welcome the positive impact of the veto initiative on the work of the Council and encourage additional countries to support the ACT code of conduct. Moreover, we call on Council members to explore opportunities for a consistent and full implementation of the provisions of Article 27, paragraph 3, of the United Nations Charter, as they relate to the obligatory abstention of Council members when they are party to a dispute.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

  9. “Finally, it is hard to over-emphasize the Security Council’s role in defending and upholding the rule of law and the primacy of international law over unilateral acts. It is our strong conviction that the Council, in carrying out its mandate to maintain international peace and security, has to step up to defend the Charter and support compliance with international law. That may seem obvious in view of the Council’s clear mandate. However, over the past year and a half, we have seen how the Council has been unable to act in the face of a blatant breach of the Charter by one of its permanent members. We therefore support addressing the use of the veto, particularly when it is used to halt action against a member that violates the Charter.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

  10. “Besides the many important points contained in the ACT group’s statement to be delivered, let me emphasize that Austria advocates for a more consistent consultation with affected Member States, such as countries concerned and regional neighbours, as well as troop- and police-contributing States. In addition, an important moment to engage with the wider membership of the United Nations is also at the monthly wrap-up meetings of presidencies. In order to make them more inclusive and interactive, we encourage presidencies to organize them in a Toledo- style format, inviting other members of the Council to engage with the wider membership alongside the outgoing presidency. In addition, we encourage presidencies to consistently advertise those meetings and send out invitations to all Member States.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

  11. “We hope that the letter has contributed substantially to the discussions of the Informal Working Group and will be taken into account in the future deliberations of that body. We also hope that this exchange will be continued in the future. Secondly, Austria has consistently advocated for a Security Council that acts in recognition of the fact that it draws its legitimacy from the wider membership of the United Nations. Whether elected or permanently mandated through the Charter of the United Nations, Council members shoulder their responsibilities on behalf of all Member States. All members around the table serve on the Council for all of us. That recognition entails the obligation to carry out the work of the Council in an inclusive and transparent manner.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

  12. “Those issues have included questions related to reviewing the current system of penholdership, enhancing the opportunities for non-members of the Security Council to participate in and contribute to the work of the Council and increasing interaction between the Security Council and the subsidiary organs of the General Assembly, including the Peacebuilding Commission. On 27 April, in order to draw the attention of the current Chair of the Informal Working Group to the issues discussed in the intergovernmental negotiations, the Permanent Representatives of Austria and Kuwait, in their capacity as co-Chairs of the intergovernmental negotiations, sent you a letter, Mr. President, outlining the main issues raised by delegations.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

  13. “We would especially like to thank you for the meeting that took place between you and the Permanent Representatives of Kuwait and my own country, Austria, in their capacity as co-Chairs of the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform during the seventy-seventh session. During the intergovernmental negotiation meetings, delegations often raise issues pertaining not only to the working methods of a future reformed and enlarged Council, but also issues that relate to improvements of the working methods in the current set-up of the Council.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

  14. “We are guided by the belief that the Council should better reflect the realities of the twenty-first century in order to address today’s challenges, tackle the interconnected nature of peace and security and acknowledge the link between climate and security, poverty, human rights and development and peace. Let me therefore touch on some points in our national capacity. First of all, the credibility of the entire United Nations hinges on a functioning and effective Security Council, able to deliver on its mandate for the maintenance of peace and security. We would therefore like to welcome your efforts, Mr. President, as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, to enhance the working methods of the Council.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source

  15. “I thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to speak at today’s annual open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. We align ourselves with the statements to be delivered by the representatives of Norway, on behalf of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group, and Ireland, on behalf of the Group of Like-Minded States on Targeted Sanctions. As a staunch supporter of multilateralism and a member of the ACT group, Austria has consistently advocated for a more transparent, accountable and inclusive Security Council.”

    2023-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9410 (2023) · source