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1. “All sides must fully respect and comply with the principles of international humanitarian law, particularly with respect to the protection of civilians. Let me stress the responsibility of the Council to prevent this potential tragedy. We cannot lose time and must act now in order to avoid mass casualties and yet another wave of displacement. The parties involved in Syria must take all the necessary steps to ensure the cessation of fighting, adequate protection for the Syrian people and, finally, urgent humanitarian access to Idlib and the necessary medical evacuations. We would also like to reiterate that refugees need to be provided with an opportunity affording them a safe, free and dignified return to their homes. A major military operation in Idlib governorate may hinder that goal, and consequently create a new wave of refugees.”

   2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

2. “We are disappointed that the meeting of the guarantors in Tehran ended without tangible conclusions. We call on Russia, Iran and Turkey, as well as on other actors with influence on the ground, to redouble their efforts in order to protect the civilian population of Idlib. In that context, the reported attacks on targets in Idlib that were carried out this past weekend are highly disquieting. Any use of force, even against pockets ofterrorists, cannot justify indiscriminate attacks on innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure, including medical and educational facilities. It will be civilians - innocent men, women and children - who will bear the brunt of hostilities if the scenario of an extensive military operation plays out in Idlib governorate.”

   2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

3. “That region is one of the de-escalation zones in Syria, established and overseen by the guarantors of the Astana process with a view to assuring a ceasefire and humanitarian access, in accordance with international law, including international humanitarian law. The most recent escalation is again impacting civilians in a dramatic way. Poland shares the fears that the worst may be ahead ofus. The safety and protection of approximately 2.9 million civilians residing in Idlib and the surrounding areas is at risk. That includes about 1.4 million internally displaced persons, the majority of whom are women and children who came to the region from other areas We are deeply alarmed by the fact that the ceasefire-related commitments and obligations are not respected by the Astana guarantors.”

   2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

4. “As we commemorate today the anniversary ofthe 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks, I would like to join others in conveying our deepest condolences to the families of the victims of those attacks and our solidarity with the American people. The vivid memories of this day 17 years ago, which was especially important in this city, New York, should unify all of us in the fight against terrorism. I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting, and I thank Russia for its important briefing. Poland is deeply concerned about the current developments in Syria, in particular with regard to the escalation of hostilities in Idlib province, resulting in new displacement during the past few days of over 30,000 women, children and men and scores of civilian deaths.”

   2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8347 (2018) · source

5. “I reiterate Poland's strong support for the Special Envoy, Martin Griffiths, and for his efforts to bring about an inclusive political solution to this tragic conflict.”

   2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

6. “We note that there have been three successful vessel discharges of food and fuel in Al-Hudaydah in recent weeks. However, that is simply not enough to provide life-saving assistance to 22 million Yemenis. We therefore call on all parties involved to guarantee that all of Yemen's ports are fully operational. It is crucial to ensure unimpeded access to humanitarian deliveries throughout the country. Access for humanitarian and medical personnel to people in need inside Al-Hudaydah city and the surrounding districts must be guaranteed, and safe passage ensured for those who wish to leave the city. Let me conclude by underscoring that there cannot be any military solution to the conflict in Yemen.”

   2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

7. “It is with great concern that we have received reports of air strikes in Al-Hudaydah in the past few hours, including an attack on the city's main hospital and fish market. We are alarmed by the escalation of violence, which further increases the humanitarian cost of the conflict and poses a real risk to the prospect of peace talks. We reiterate our full support for the Special Envoy's efforts to find a solution to the situation in Al-Hudaydah and we urge the parties to engage constructively with him to demonstrate flexibility. We expect those involved to make the necessary effort to reach a compromise on the management of the city and its port. It will be crucial to prevent a fully fledged attack on Al-Hudaydah, which would further deteriorate the humanitarian situation, not only in the city itself, but across the entire country.”

   2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

8. “Poland fully support the Special Envoy's framework for political dialogue in Yemen. We once again call for the resumption of an inclusive intra-Yemeni political process aimed at achieving a political solution to the conflict. We welcome the fact that the first round of the negotiations is scheduled to take place in Geneva in September. The parties to the conflict must cease to engage in Violence and refrain from taking further action that could lead to additional displacement, casualties, damage to civilian infrastructure and disruptions of humanitarian and commercial access. All parties and stakeholders must abide by the principles of international humanitarian law and ensure the protection of civilians. Children in particular must be taken under special protection from the atrocities of war.”

   2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

9. “Iwould like to congratulate you, Madam President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council, and to assure you of our full support. I would also like to thank the delegation of Sweden for leading the Council through the month of July in an exemplary manner. I would like to thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Mr. John Ging, Director of the Coordination and Response Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), for their informative briefings. I would like to begin by taking this opportunity to express our enormous appreciation to OCHA and the United Nations staff members and international humanitarian personnel who continue to provide life-saving assistance to the Yemeni people in extremely challenging circumstances.”

   2018-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8323 (2018) · source

10. “The adoption of resolution 2401 (2018) was just the beginning of the process. We again call on all stakeholders with influence on the ground to take the necessary steps to ensure that the fighting stops, the Syrian people are protected and, finally, urgent humanitarian access is provided.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

11. “Therefore, we want to stress the importance of ensuring funding for protection programmes to support children affected by the conflict, as well as quality education for all children, including girls, at all levels. In that regard, we strongly condemn the continued attacks on schools and the use of schools for military purposes. Let me recall that this year's annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2018/465) listed 67 verified attacks on schools and education personnel in 2017, most of which were air strikes. In conclusion, let me stress the necessity of maintaining the unity of the Council on the question of the full implementation of the relevant humanitarian resolutions throughout Syria, especially as we again face an increase of violence, this time in the northern part of the country.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

12. “There is also a need to accelerate humanitarian mine-action programmes by prioritizing areas to which civilians are returning in order to address the growing number of child victims. We are very concerned at the impact of the conflict on education. With more than 2 million Syrian children out of school and one third of schools unusable, the conflict has devastated the lives of a generation of young people. The lack of access to education and the trauma experienced by children, including that due to sexual violence, has created a lost generation in Syria, which will affect the future of the country and that of the whole region, undermining prospects for the reconstruction and recovery of a free and democratic Syria.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

13. “We support the safe, voluntary and dignified return of the Syrian people under a United Nations- led framework once conditions allow. In this context, I should like also to express our concern about the so- called Syrian Law No. 10, on property rights. We are deeply worried by its possible significant repercussions on the future return of Syrian IDPs and refugees. That is why we underline the need for the Security Council to remain seized of the matter. This seventh year of the armed conflict in Syria means that millions of children have known only life in fear. They suffer from malnutrition and are deprived of their fundamental rights, including the rights to food, water, sanitation, education and medical care. The denial of humanitarian access to children has traumatic consequences.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

14. “As we heard in the briefing, Idlib governorate is struggling with a new significant influx of IDPs, leaving it with the highest total number of displaced persons in Syria. The humanitarian imperative should be our primary priority. We would like to reiterate our strong call on all parties with influence on the situation on the ground to take all actions necessary to achieve a full cessation of hostilities throughout the Syrian territory in order to avert tragic scenarios such as those we have already witnessed in eastern Ghouta, eastern Aleppo and Dar'a. Let me emphasize the importance of protecting the most vulnerable groups, especially children, women and religious minorities, who are too often affected by the conflict in Syria. Let me also stress the need for the protection of refugees.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

15. “Taking into consideration those recent events, we strongly condemn the intensification of military operations. Unhindered, safe and sustainable humanitarian access must be secured, as called for in resolution 2401 (2018). Unfortunately, even after the Syrian Government has retaken control of many areas of the country, we still lack regular access to areas in need. We express our grave concern about the humanitarian situation in south-west Syria as well as in the north-western part of the country. The military operations led by Government forces, with the support ofRussia, have already displaced thousands of civilians, the majority of whom are moving towards the northern part of the country.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

16. “I should like to thank Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock and Special Representative Virginia Gamba for their impressive briefings. We deeply appreciate their dedicated service. Even as we meet today to discuss once again the humanitarian situation in Syria, military logic, unfortunately, continues to drive developments on the ground. We still face unceasing and widespread violence as well as violations of international law, including abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law. The most striking examples of this were the recent events in the south-west de-escalation zone, where more than 55,000 children remain deprived of access to humanitarian assistance, and a total of 100,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) have fled the recent wave of violence.”

    2018-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8320 (2018) · source

17. “In conclusion, Poland fully supports the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, which continues to play a vital role in facilitating the implementation of the Peace Agreement. We also commend the role of the country team and every United Nations agency present on the ground. While the peace process is making significant progress, further strong involvement on the part of the United Nations in Colombia remains crucially important.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

18. “We strongly believe that the adoption of the landmark decree enabling access to land ownership for former combatants will offer the strongest possible incentive for the majority of former FARC-EP members, greatly assisting them in the uneasy process of reintegration. We hope that it will be implemented as quickly as possible now that the election period has ended. The efforts that the National Reintegration Council has made to ensure a more gender-sensitive approach to economic reintegration are visible and have been well received. Once again we underline that a durable peace can be achieved only when women and men are equally involved in the peace process.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

19. “Suffice it to say that an additional 22 FARC members were killed during the reporting period. Also, despite considerable efforts on the part of the Government, coca cultivation is growing. There is a close connection between drug trafficking and the widespread insecurity in some regions near the strategic drug-trafficking routes. We strongly believe that the national pact rejecting violence signed on 9 July by outgoing President Santos and President-elect Duque, as well as key State institutions and political parties, is a major step towards ensuring that social leaders will not fear for their lives. The full political, legal and socioeconomic reintegration of the former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) is essential.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

20. “We take note of the recently launched sixth cycle of talks with the National Liberation Army in Havana and hope that it will bring tangible results. The acceptance by Congress of the rules of procedure of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and its first public hearings, along with the inauguration of the new Congress with 10 representatives from the FARC political party, sends a positive message. The question of security remains an issue. We are concerned about the continued insecurity in some of the conflict-affected areas, including the increase in the killings of human rights defenders and social and community leaders. It fuels social mistrust of the Government's willingness to fulfil its commitments. The Government's Plan Horus, which has been implemented in the most vulnerable municipalities, has yet to produce the desired effect.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

21. “As the peace process remains an undeniable success of Colombian society, we would also like to acknowledge the unquestionable role of President Santos Calderon and the leaders of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC), who made it possible and turned an agreement from a piece of paper into reality on the ground. It serves as a source of inspiration worldwide and sends a message that peace is possible, even if it seemed unimaginable just a few years ago. Intense political will is still required on both sides to drive the peace process forward. We strongly believe that the parties will remain united. We hope that despite the difficulties in the implementation of the peace process, the general timetable for its completion will be maintained.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

22. “I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Oscar Naranjo, Vice-President of the Republic of Colombia, to today's Council meeting. Let me also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jean Arnault, for a very informative briefing. The presidential and legislative elections that took place in May this year were Colombia's most peaceful and inclusive in more than 50 years. We congratulate President-elect Mr. Ivan Duque and hope for productive, sincere and open cooperation between the new Administration and the Council.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source

23. “We call upon the Government to strengthen measures to improve security, fight the impunity of the perpetrators of those crimes and protect victims. In conclusion, let me reiterate Poland's support for the recommendations proposed by the Secretary- General in his report (S/2018/655). We praise the important work carried out by the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Special Representative Leila Zerrougui. There is no doubt that in the wake of the upcoming elections the role of the Mission is ever more important.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

24. “While praising the efforts taken by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and international actors to contain the Ebola virus outbreak, we remain gravely concerned about the humanitarian situation, which is driven by the destabilizing actions of foreign and domestic armed groups. Their activities, including violence against civilians, illicit trafficking, trade exploitation and smuggling of natural resources, have a negative impact on the security, economy and development of the country. We therefore call for the full implementation of the arms embargo, travel ban and assets freeze, as they are an integral part of the fight against those type of crimes. Poland is also worried by the continuing increase in human rights abuses, including sexual violations.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

25. “Poland calls upon the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ensure that the elections are organized on time and with the requisite conditions of transparency, inclusivity and security. In that context, we emphasize the importance of the timely invitation of international electoral observers. The peaceful and timely transfer of power in January 2019, as set out in the electoral calendar and in accordance with the Congolese Constitution, is a prerequisite for the stabilization of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Poland welcomes the commitment by regional partners to support the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

26. “I would like to begin by extending my thanks to Special Representative Leila Zerrougui, Ambassador of Kuwait Mansour Ayyad Alotaibi and Ms. Justine Masika Bihamba for their important and very informative briefings. The upcoming months will be critical in preserving all efforts made by international, regional and national actors in stabilizing the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Poland commends the progress made in the technical preparations of the elections. However, we are still deeply concerned by the distrust among political actors over several crucial issues, mainly the implementation of the confidence-building measures and opening of the political space. A lack of genuine commitment and goodwill on the part of all the political actors might undermine the free and credible electoral process.”

    2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8318 (2018) · source

27. “In conclusion, let me briefly touch on Lebanon and reaffirm our strong support for its territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence. The long-awaited parliamentary elections held on 6 May were conducted in a generally calm and peaceful atmosphere. We deem them to be very important and congratulate the Lebanese people. We support all efforts to strengthen Lebanon's long-standing tradition of democracy, freedom and diversity - a model for the whole region of the Middle East.”

    2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

28. “Let me reiterate that we support a two-State solution under which the national aspirations of both parties to the conflict would be met, including the Palestinian right to self-determination and independence, as well as the Israeli right to ensure its security and the normalization of relations with Arab States. We closely follow developments with regard to the intra-Palestinian reconciliation and hope that the process will be successful. We therefore urge all Palestinian factions to work together to achieve a sustainable process that would allow the Palestinian Authority to resume its full responsibilities in Gaza. One single and legitimate Palestinian Authority could be an important step in securing the unity of a future Palestinian State and a basis for a sustainable peace agreement.”

    2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

29. “In that context, we especially thank Egypt for its important efforts in de-escalating the situation in Gaza. At the regional level, the situation on the ground remains volatile. We share the Special Coordinator's opinion that we risk a regional spillover of the conflict, especially as the region already faces so many other challenges. We should do our utmost to prevent any further escalation and loss oflife. In that context, Poland underlines the crucial role of the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole, as well as the key role played by Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov.”

    2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

30. “We continue to believe that only by returning to bilateral negotiations, based on the relevant United Nations resolutions and international law, will it be possible to make a positive contribution to the process. That is the only path to a two-State solution and to resolving all final-status issues. Establishing a political horizon, as well as an appropriate framework for political progress, will be possible only by working with our regional and international partners, starting with the Middle East Quartet. In that regard, we wish to underscore United States engagement and peace proposals, which could be helpful in reactivating the Middle East peace process. The constructive development of peaceful solutions would also require greater active involvement of some countries of the region.”

    2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

31. “While recognizing the right of Israel to protect its borders and defend its legitimate security interests, we urge Israel to ensure the proportional use of force by its security services and to respect the fundamental right to peaceful protests. At the same time, Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad have the responsibility to avoid provocations. Their actions represent a real threat with direct effects on Israel. The danger of another war in Gaza is real. That is why we strongly urge all parties to de-escalate, exercise maximum restraint and prevent incidents that jeopardize the lives of both Palestinians and Israelis. Our main goal should be the resumption of a meaningful peace process.”

    2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

32. “The ongoing protests at the Gaza border fence, fuelled by Hamas and Islamic Jihad, have led to violence, which affects both parties to the conflict. Recurring rocket attacks from Gaza towards Israel, as well as the launch of incendiary kites and balloons from the strip, aimed at nearby Israeli communities, are unacceptable and must stop. We are also worried about the use of live ammunition by Israeli security forces, which have resulted in a high number of Palestinian casualties, including children, journalists and health workers. Thousands of people have been injured, which has put the Gaza health sector under further pressure.”

    2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

33. “At the outset, let me thank Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for, as always, a very comprehensive and insightful briefing. I would also like to align myself with the statement of the European Union to be delivered later on in today's meeting. Despite our constant calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, there has unfortunately not been any progress. On the contrary, we have failed to prevent further losses of life. The humanitarian situation of 2 million people in the Gaza Strip is even more desperate today than during our last debate, in April (see S/PV.8244). Limited access to basic services, including health care, chronic energy crises and lack of cooking gas and fuel can easily lead to the escalation of social tensions that may destabilize the situation in the region even further.”

    2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source

34. “We consider it essential to include gender considerations and the meaningful participation of women in early warning, mediation and conflict resolution efforts. Equally important is the mainstreaming of gender-specific language and the human rights of women in peace agreements. A greater role for women also needs to be ensured in post-conflict peacebuilding and economic recovery. In conclusion, let me reiterate that further cooperation with the African Union and civil society is vital to increasing women's participation in peace, security and sustainable development processes in the region of Sahel and the Lake Chad basin.”

    2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source

35. “We also strongly believe that the Security Council and the United Nations as a whole have to promote women's positive role as agents for change in transitions from stabilization to long-term peacebuilding and development. With this in mind, over the past 18 years the Security Council, through its numerous resolutions, has created a solid normative framework, and good progress has been made in terms of implementation. What is needed now is more strategic and consistent implementation, followed by regular evaluations. Meetings like this one help to identify gaps between the framework and the situation on the ground. We fully support initiatives to increase women's participation in democratic elections, decision-making and peace and development processes.”

    2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source

36. “Reflecting on the key challenges to ensuring women's security and prospects to participate in sustainable development processes, I want to stress the need for the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and its recent recalibration in order to ensure that it is responsive to the countries of the region and to mobilize greater resources for the region. Resolution 2349 (2017), of March 2017, adopted following the Council's visit to the Lake Chad basin, is an important step in favour of women's peace and security in the region. Also, the call to action adopted at the high-level conference on women, violence and terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, organized in April in Dakar, constitutes a step in right direction. We should be building on it further.”

    2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source

37. “Not only are women and girls the victims of terrorist attacks, but they are also being radicalized by terrorists. As we have heard, almost two-thirds of the suicide bombings by Boko Haram in 2017 were carried out by women and girls. Their desperation demonstrates how crucial it is to continue efforts to provide peace and security for women in the Sahel region. Like all other members of the Council, we are also appalled by the large scale of sexual violence in the region.”

    2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source

38. “I thank you, Madam President, for convening and presiding over this meeting today. We are deeply honoured by your presence among us. Let me also join all other members of the Council in expressing my thanks to Deputy-Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, Ms. Bineta Diop, for their comprehensive briefings. Poland is concerned by the extent to which women, men, girls and boys are impacted by the interrelated challenges in the Sahel region. Among the factors causing unrest and insurgencies in the region are increased tensions between farmers, food insecurity, unemployment and, of course, terrorism. These important issues have dramatic consequences, affecting women and girls with particular intensity and further complicating the regional security situation.”

    2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source

39. “At their core, such efforts can ensure that children will have a successful future for the global community as for themselves. Lastly, Poland is a staunch advocate of the effective protection and promotion of the rights of the child through the adoption of internationally recognized preventive measures. We proudly endorse the Safe Schools Declaration, the Paris Principles and guidelines and the Vancouver Principles, and we call on other States to do the same. We still have a lot to do in order to prevent and end the violations and abuses that children face in conflict situations. Poland will continue to stand behind the important work being done by the United Nations to protect children.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

40. “Throughout that process, all children, girls and boys alike, should be treated as victims, not as perpetrators. The lack of reintegration options for demobilized children increases their risk of re-recruitment. We particularly want to stress the role of education for children, including in times of crisis. During emergencies, children in schools can be cared for, accounted for and protected from abduction, recruitment and sexual and economic exploitation. Education also paves the way for their stronger integration into society. If we are to ensure that the programmes have long-term effects and prevent re-recruitment into armed groups and armed forces, the international community must continue to provide the necessary financial resources.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

41. “I would like to emphasize the responsibility of all the parties listed the annexes to the Secretary-General's report to enter into and fully implement concrete and time-bound action plans with the United Nations to end all violations immediately. We call on the parties with existing action plans to take immediate steps to ensure that they are more effectively implemented and to report on their progress. We believe that the international community should take all possible steps to eradicate the underlying causes and the consequences of children's engagement in armed conflicts. We must be more effective and resolute in considering how to prevent the recruitment of children, encourage their reintegration into their societies and deal with the long- term psychological and social implications for survivors.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

42. “We believe that constructive and close engagement with the national Governments concerned is essential to establishing durable peace, security and development. In that context we welcome the signing by Mali, Nigeria and the Central African Republic of new action plans with the United Nations aimed at ending and preventing Violations against children in a context of armed conflict. We note with satisfaction the Sudan's completion of its action plan and would like to congratulate Colombia on its achievements in the area of the protection of children reached through the peace process over the past year.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

43. “We should all be disturbed by this year's report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2018/465). The report shows that in conflicts around the world children are being killed and maimed, abducted and attacked in schools and hospitals, recruited to fight, sexually abused and denied humanitarian aid by State and non-State actors alike. All parties to armed conflict should share the obligation of protecting children from violence, and yet all too often violations and abuses of international law affecting children are widespread. As Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, Poland is particularly concerned about the growing number of violations being committed against children in South Sudan by all parties to the conflict.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

44. “I would like to begin by indicating that Poland aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, for presiding over today's important meeting. We very much appreciate Sweden's work on resolution 2427 (2018), which the Security Council just adopted. We also value Sweden's strong leadership as Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Virginia Gamba, and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Henrietta Fore, for their important briefings. We also deeply appreciate the moving and inspirational testimony of Ms. Yenny Londofio. It is significant for all of us to hear her voice, which speaks for civil society.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

45. “In this context, we call on all States to fully cooperate with the Mechanism, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, and to render the necessary assistance to it, especially with regard to the location and arrest of the remaining fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Finally, let me underline that international criminal justice institutions, including the Mechanism, play a crucial role in upholding accountability and fighting impunity, which are key to effective conflict prevention. Allow me to reassure the Council of Poland's continued and unwavering support for the Mechanism.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

46. “Moreover, the efforts undertaken by the Mechanism to protect and assist the victims and witnesses of atrocities are especially commendable. We take note of the challenges that the Mechanism faces, including in relation to its budgetary situation. Also in this respect, the crucial importance of sustained cooperation and support from States Members of the United Nations must be acknowledged, as we have a major influence on the timely and efficient fulfilment of the mandate of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

47. “Recognition is due to the efforts of the President, the Prosecutor and the staff in carrying out their tasks effectively and with a sense of commitment while facing a considerable workload, including increased judicial activity and a large number of challenges. We appreciate in particular the focus on the expeditious completion of trials and appeals, and we welcome the numerous innovative, flexible and cost- effective practices and arrangements adopted to that end. Instances of proceedings held ahead of previous projected schedules are encouraging. Also positive is the commencement of the implementation by the Mechanism of the recommendations made by the Office of Internal Oversight Services in March 2018.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

48. “I would like to thank President Theodor Meron and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their informative reports (see S/2018/ 347 and S/2018/47l) and briefings, and to pay tribute to their commitment to fighting impunity and ensuring accountability by way of the high quality work of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT). Let me also join other members of the Security Council in expressing our thanks to Peru for very ably and effectively chairing the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. Poland notes with satisfaction the significant progress made in the work of the Mechanism and looks forward to its further achievements.”

    2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source

49. “We also thank his predecessors who contributed to the achievement of UNMIL's mandate. And we pay tribute to the 202 United Nations peacekeepers who paid the ultimate price in the pursuit of peace in Liberia. As we can see today, their sacrifice was not in vain but has brought back hope and peace to the people of Liberia.”

    2018-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8239 (2018) · source

50. “We also appreciate the Liberian authorities' efforts to give priority to the Sustainable Development Goals in the country's national development plan, which will help to sustain peace and lay a foundation for sustainable and inclusive development. Despite the closure of the peacekeeping operation, the United Nations should remain closely engaged in supporting Liberia in its efforts to meet its challenges to sustaining peace and achieving sustainable development. It is our obligation to preserve UNMIL's gains and achievements and support dialogue on the challenges the country still faces. Finally, we would like to express our appreciation to UNMIL for restoring and sustaining peace in Liberia. We thank Special Representative Farid Zarif for his excellent leadership.”

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