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lines on the record: 231
first: 2014-10-23
most recent: 2019-11-20
sittings or episodes: 46
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“Poland has always stood at the forefront of the efforts of the international community to contain the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The incident in Salisbury is yet another example of the Violation of international law and of the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC). We remain strongly convinced that those responsible for the use of chemcial weapons must be identified and punished. Any such act cannot be left unanswered, since it undermines not only the basic sense of justice but also leads to the erosion of the non-proliferation and disarmament regime. As a result, it undermines the security of us all. We have full confidence in the investigation of the United Kingdom and we commend the transparency and continued information-sharing of the British Government in that regard.”
2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source
“Poland expresses its grave concern over the use of a nerve agant in an attempt to murder Mr. Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Ms. Yulia Skripal, on 4 March in Salisbury, United Kingdom. That reckless act also endangered the lives of innocent civilians. In that regard, the Polish position was clearly expressed by the highest Polish authorities in the days following the attack in Salisbury. Poland undertook diplomatic steps to express its full solidarity with the British people and Government and condemned that unprecedented attack on the territory of the United Kingdom. We also aligned ourselves with the joint statements of the European Union that were made in The Hague during the most recent regular session of the Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and at its meeting yesterday.”
2018-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8224 (2018) · source
“We call on our partners to engage in a constructive discussion in order to establish an independent, credible and professional investigative mechanism to replace the former Joint Investigative Mechanism. We believe that the draft resolution of the United States is a good basis for further discussion in that regard. Putting an end to such impunity is a matter not only of justice but also of the credibility of the non-proliferation system and of the security of all of us. Only a month ago, we witnessed another example of the unprecedented use of a chemical agent in Salisbury in the United Kingdom. We hope that the responsibility for that attempt will be established quickly and that the perpetrators ofthat reckless act will be held accountable as soon as possible.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“As the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism concluded in its report of 26 October 2017 (see S/2017/904, annex), the information gathered was sufficient to claim that the Syrian Arab Republic was responsible for the release of sarin at Khan Shaykhun on 4 April 2017. However, the individuals and groups responsible for that and other attacks have not been brought to justice, and the use of chemical weapons has become an almost regular practice in the war being waged in Syria. That is why we must send a clear message that the use of chemical weapons by anyone will not be tolerated. It is yet another reason that we need to ensure that the international community is empowered to address each and every chemical attack and to hold the perpetrators accountable.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“We note with the utmost concern that the OPCW Technical Secretariat remains unable to confirm that the declaration submitted by Syria could be considered as accurate and complete in accordance with the Chemcial Weapons Convention and the decisions of the OPCW Executive Council. Once again, we join the Secretary-General in calling on Syria to extend its fullest cooperation to the Declaration Assessment Team in order to clarify all existing gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies. Today we observe the first anniversary of the deadly chemical attack on Khan Shaykun, which left dozens of victims dead or wounded.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“Allow me to thank Mr. Thomas Markram, Deputy to the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for his briefing and for conveying to us the fifty-fourth monthly report of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (S/2018/283, annex). Twoweeksago,wetookthe opportunityoer.Ahmet Uziimcii, Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), being in New York to thank him for the dedicated and tireless efforts of the OPCW to strengthen and to maintain the chemical non-proliferation and disarmament regime. Allow me also to stress that Poland highly values the efforts of the Fact-finding Mission with regard to all its allegations of the use of chemical weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2018-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8221 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, we should not limit the presence of the United Nations in Haiti or withdraw it too early, bearing in mind the fragility of the situation and the great deal of work to be conducted by elected Haitian authorities. While some see gaps, we see opportunities. We would like to see a prosperous Haiti without a constant peacekeeping presence. As the Haitian proverb says, a borrowed drum never makes for good dancing.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“Given budgetary limitations and the pressing need to further develop the capabilities of its national police force, we expect the Haitian authorities to be judicious in choosing their next steps on the path to sustainable growth, taking into account the considerably reduced presence of the international community on the island. Poland welcomes the proposal of 11 ambitious benchmarks for an exit strategy and transition to a non-peacekeeping United Nations presence in Haiti. MINUJUSTH will be a crucial actor in that process, helping the Government to meet the benchmarks by providing all necessary expertise and assistance.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“Additional efforts to enhance response capacity in investigating and preventing sexual and gender-based violations and incidents are necessary. Prison overcrowding raises serious human rights concerns, as does the lack of progress on the appointment of a senior governmental focal point to chair the body responsible for the development of national action plans on human rights. We call on the Government to redouble its efforts in those areas. Like other States Members of the United Nations, Haiti has the undeniable right to create and maintain its national armed forces.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“We welcome the contribution of MINUJUSTH to improve public security by building the capacity of the Haitian National Police in a wide range of police activities, providing equipment and operational support. To continue that progress, the vacancy rate within the Mission should be lowered. We call on the Secretariat to remove all remaining obstacles to filling the remaining vacancies. I would like to laud the efforts of the Secretary- General and his Special Envoy for Haiti, Ms. Josette Sheeran, to mobilize the private sector in the areas of finance, health and technology in an effort to support the Haitian Government and its people, contribute to Haiti's ambitious development goals and help attract investment.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“Such efforts should lead to major political stabilization and further strengthen the principles of the rule of law, which is an indispensable element of preserving sustainable development. Poland thanks the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) for its crucial role in assisting the Haitian Government to strengthen rule-of-law institutions, reinforce national police capacity and engage in human rights monitoring. The smooth transition from the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti to the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti during the first six months looks very promising. Nonetheless, Haitian institutions still need the support of the international community.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his informative briefing. Let me also inform the Council that Poland associates itself with the statement to be delivered later today by the observer of the European Union. Haiti is a land of great beauty and great suffering. Despite obstacles, the progress made by Haitians under the leadership of President Jovenel Moise is very impressive. The spate of changes has had a positive impact on the daily life of Haitians in various areas. It is important for the Government to continue its efforts. It is worth emphasizing that it has taken steps to reform the criminal code and code of criminal procedure, fight corruption in the civil service and strengthen thejustice sector. The improvement in the capacity of the Haitian National Police is also remarkable.”
2018-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8220 (2018) · source
“Poland condemns all acts of terrorism and incitement to violence. They constitute a significant obstacle to the de-escalation of tensions. We called on both parties to condemn all acts of terror. At the same time, we encourage the parties to the conflict to take actions aimed at de-escalating tensions and calming the situation on the ground.”
2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source
“Let me first thank Mr. Taye-Brook Zerihoun, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Acting Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs. Along with the delegations of the United States and the United Kingdom, I would like also to note the fact that the representative of Israel unfortunately could not participate in this meeting because of the Passover holiday. We are following the latest developments in the Gaza Strip with great concern. Unfortunately, recent events have only confirmed how tense the security situation in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory is. We strongly condemn the current escalation of violence. We also emphasize that any use of force should be proportional. We call for respect of international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians.”
2018-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8219 (2018) · source
“Where the Security Council demonstrates political will and acts unanimously, good results will follow. But when its work is hampered by the use or threat of use of the veto, conflicts remain unresolved and last for years. We should recall again and again that the privilege of being a permanent member of the Council is inherently interlinked with an obligation to take actions aimed at the fulfilment of the principles and purposes of the United Nations. The veto must not lead to the Council's deadlock in the most pressing security issues.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“For instance, in the case of the conflict in Ukraine, OSCE, through its Special Monitoring Mission, is the only international organization present in the conflict zone. We strongly support the efforts of the OSCE. It is clear that more international presence in Ukrainian Donbas might help to calm the situation. OSCE observers must have full and unhindered access to be able to implement the Mission's mandate, including to the demilitarized areas and the Ukrainian-Russian border. The OSCE also plays a significant role in the resolution of other protracted conflicts in Transnistria and Nagorno Karabakh. Last but not least, I would like to say a few words about the Security Council. Poland believes that conflicts can and should be prevented or mitigated by early, well-suited political and diplomatic engagement.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Throughout decades we developed in Europe a wide network of regional and subregional organizations and initiatives with the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Council of Europe as the most prominent examples. They have at their disposal different tools for the peaceful settlement of disputes, from consultations, dialogue, mediation and confidence-building measures to observer missions and judicial framework. Once a situation or conflict arises, members should make every effort to effectively use these mechanisms. The Security Council should further strengthen its relationship with these organizations, especially on issues that are discussed both by the Council and regional organizations.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Any attempts to change internationally recognized borders through so-called referendums or illegal treaties must never be recognized by the international community. There is yet another principle that we find important from the European perspective and would like to highlight today, namely, the protection of members of ethnic and religious minorities. Europe has both a rich tradition of cooperation and a tragic history of conflicts and tensions on ethnic and religious grounds. The peaceful coexistence of different nations and religions is especially vital for stability in the Balkan region. Let me now turn to the role ofregional organizations.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Today, still, 3.8 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance, as assessed by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The territorial integrity and full sovereignty of Ukraine are key to European security and we definitely need to stand by it. The use of military pressure cannot be accepted at the negotiating table. The Minsk agreements have to be fully implemented and Russia bears a special responsibility in this regard. We also call on Russia to use its influence on separatists to ensure the full implementation of their obligations. Other areas of protracted conflict that call for our attention are Georgia's regions of Abkhazia and the Tskhinvali region/South Ossetia, which remain illegally occupied by neighbouring Russia.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“Europe is no exception, but rather - having the tragic legacy of two world wars - should serve as an example of the peaceful settlement of disputes. State sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and the inviolability of borders are the cornerstones of both the Charter of the United Nations and the Helsinki Final Act. Regrettably, we have not seen these basic principles observed in the cases of illegal referendum, annexation and the occupation of Ukrainian Crimea, nor in the eastern parts of Ukraine that faced aggression and war imposed from the outside by neighbouring Russia. As a result, since the start of hostilities in 2014, we have witnessed 10,000 people killed, refugees, internally displaced persons and civilian populations affected by the military operations.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“New challenges and threats have certainly emerged in Europe in recent years. Our major concern is that we have seen European security architecture undermined by a new type of threats and conflicts that pose serious risks to rules-based order. Now, you, Mr. President, asked an important question: how should we respond to these challenges and threats? Let me focus on three issues: principles, the role of regional organizations and the Security Council. First, with regard to principles, we believe in a world that is based on the rule of law and not the law of the mighty. President of Poland Andrzej Duda underlined this notion in his addresses to the General Assembly during two previous general debates (see A/7l/PV.9 and A/70/PV.13). We must categorically reject aggression and any use of force between States.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“At the outset, let me express our sincere condolences to the Russian delegation on the sudden passing away of Russia's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Vitaly Churkin. At this hour of sadness and disbelief, our deepest sympathies go to his family and the Mission of the Russian Federation in New York. I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's debate with a focus on conflicts in Europe. Poland fully agrees with the position of the European Union presented at the beginning of our meeting by Ms. Helga Schmid, Secretary General of the European External Action Service of the European Union. Allow me to present additional comments in my national capacity. We fully share the analyses presented in the Ukrainian concept note (S/2017/108, annex) prepared ahead of this meeting.”
2017-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7886 (2017) · source
“It also includes guidelines to ensure that, in the event of any action to interdict the suspected transport of WMDs, all national authorities concerned will be ready to react promptly and appropriately, working in conjunction with international partners. As a follow-up to that work, Poland is now considering its accession to the Protocol of 2005 to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against the Safety of Maritime Navigation. Let me conclude by thanking the Spanish team for its excellent work in chairing the 1540 Committee over the past two years, and by wishing the best of luck to Bolivia as the next Chair of the Committee.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“The resolution adopted today accurately states that more attention should be given to enforcement measures against the proliferation of weapons ofmass destruction and related materials and to the strengthening of international export and transshipment controls. Poland has therefore completed a comprehensive review of its national procedures for the interdiction of weapons of mass destruction, their means of delivery and related materials. As a result, a document on the subject entitled "National Interdiction Mechanism" was agreed and is now ready to be adopted by the Polish Government - most probably by the end of this year. That mechanism aims at the effective implementation of our international obligations on non-proliferation, including United Nations and European Union sanctions.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“In particular, significant efforts remain to be taken to address existing gaps in national implementation by some States that need to make the production, use, storage and transport of materials related to chemical and biological weapons more secure. The reports by the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism have confirmed that toxic chemicals have been used as weapons in Syria by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, and we repeatedly hear of new allegations that terrorists are still trying to use them. Biological agents also pose a deadly threat to our societies. The recent eighth Review Conference of the Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention proved that States must put much more effort into suppressing biological challenges.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“We particularly welcome the provisions of the new resolution that relate to the delivery of more effective assistance by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) to States, enhancing cooperation between the 1540 Committee and other United Nations bodies and international institutions and drawing on expertise from industry and the scientific and academic communities. Such an inclusive approach will contribute to building more secure societies. We join others in calling upon all States that have not yet done so to present their first national reports on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The threat of the proliferation or use of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors continues to be grave and requires urgent action.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union. I would like to present some remarks from our national perspective. Poland strongly supports the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Since 2004, we have submitted five national reports on the implementation of the resolution. Recently, we actively participated in a comprehensive review on the status of its implementation. We also had the honour to join the co-sponsors of resolution 2325 (2016), which was adopted earlier today.”
2016-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7837 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, let me assure the Security Council that we join others in the Chamber who call for effective and committed implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and for enhanced efforts aimed at combating the threats posed by international terrorism.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“We believe that there is a large scope for building closer ties and synergies between those groups and the 1540 Committee, which is the only universal forum with the potential to focus diverse expert knowledge. The threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors is global, and no country will be able to prevent it from happening without close cooperation with other partners. The sharing of best practices and peer reviews are essential to minimize those threats throughout the world. Poland stands ready to share its experiences and assist interested countries in the preparation and conduct of 1540 peer reviews or national review decision-making procedures for preventing the proliferation of WMDs to non-State actors.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“It is important to maintain a dialogue between the 1540 Committee and the various non-proliferation mechanisms and export control regimes. That is already happening in the case ofthe Missile Technology Control Regime. There are numerous global initiatives the objectives of which are in line with those of the 1540 Committee, such as the Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Material of Mass Destruction, the Nuclear Suppliers Group, the Nuclear Security Summit, the Australia Group, the Union European Union Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Proliferation Security Initiative.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“One of its most visible outcomes was the development of the integrated chemical security and safety programme in Ukraine under the auspices ofthe Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The ongoing comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004) provides a unique opportunity to take action on a broad spectrum of issues related to international security. Poland supports the work carried out to date by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and looks forward to the conclusion of the review, which will reaffirm the Committee's central role in the global non-proliferation architecture. We would like to take this opportunity to commend Spain for its tireless efforts in guiding us all through that crucial process, aimed at a concrete outcome in December.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“That work led to the development of a document on a national interdiction mechanism, which aggregates all our international obligations on non-proliferation, including United Nations and European Union sanctions and tools for their implementation. At the regional level, jointly with Croatia, we carried out a voluntary peer review of the national implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Poland traditionally undertakes efforts to strengthen and support the enforcement of chemical non-proliferation instruments, while promoting a chemical-security culture and enhancing the security of chemicals in transit. Within the global partnership, we have contributed to that work by co-chairing, together with Ukraine, the chemical security sub-working group from 2012 to 2015.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Such threats have become dangerous in recent years with the growth in the capabilities of some terrorist organizations, most notably the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, to produce and use toxic substances as weapons. For the past two years, Poland has conducted a comprehensive review of its national procedures for interdicting weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). The main goal was ensuring reliable decision-making processes for scenarious involving detecting illegal transfers of WMD materials. Equally important was making certain that all national institutions were aware of their responsibilities in such cases.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union. I should like, however, to make several remarks in my national capacity. Allow me to thank the President for convening this crucial open debate and for preparing an excellent concept note (S/2016/712, annex). Poland strongly supports the strengthening of the global non-proliferation and disarmament architecture, based on the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Bilogical and Toxin Weapons Convention. Resolution 1540 (2004) plays a pivotal role by reinforcing the architecture by encouraging cooperation in the area of non-proliferation. Its significance is even more striking against the backdrop of emerging threats posed by non-State actors.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“In this regard, we welcome the initiative of organizing the high-level conference for the Peacebuilding Fund under the theme "Invest in Sustaining Peace", to be held on 21 September 2016 on the margins of the General Assembly's upcoming general debate. Much has been said today about Africa's unique features with regard to peacebuilding. In light of this, I would like to conclude by expressing our confidence that building sustained peace on the African continent is possible, mostly thanks to the open-mindedness, creativity and tremendous optimism of the proud African people.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“That is why Poland has provided financial support in recent years to educational projects in various African countries, including Ethiopia and South Sudan. Building the capacities of military forces and local police, establishing a credible justice system and fighting corruption should be high on our list of priorities. Experience gained from various crisis- management missions and operations indicates that training of police and military forces should be accompanied by proper equipment support. It is important to strengthen the activity of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“The challenge lies in maintaining a constant commitment to these initiatives. It is important to assure gradual transfer of responsibility to African partners - also in the form of co-financing - and to mobilize resources from external actors. The inclusion of African women, youth and civil society in the decision-making processes is important for the advancement of peacebuilding efforts in the long term. We welcome the acknowledgement by African leaders of the role of women, youth and civil society in Agenda 2063 and the declaration of the year 2016 as the African Year of Human Rights with Particular Focus on the Rights of Women. With respect to the role of youth, let me stress that education is essential to sustaining peace, as it contributes to political, economic and social transformations in society.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“Institutions strongly determine the allocation of resources, functioning of markets, delivery of social services and management of natural resources. They often help to find effective solutions to conflicts, improve access to justice and protection of human rights. Economic and social reforms are less likely to bring long-lasting changes if they are not anchored in a stable and transparent democratic governmental system. Regional and subregional organizations play an important role in the peacebuilding process. We appreciate the role of the African Union and the regional economic communities in institution-building. We believe that initiatives like the African Governance Architecture and the African Peace and Security Architecture help to maintain peace and security while supporting the wider integration of the entire continent.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“First of all, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this very important meeting. Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to present several comments from our national perspective. We regard the issue of peacebuilding in Africa as a matter of utmost importance, especially in the light of recently adopted Security Council and General Assembly resolutions on the peacebuilding architecture that characterize sustaining peace as a core responsibility of the entire United Nations system. I would like to point out a few issues that we consider significant in the current context. Sustaining peace cannot be achieved without inclusive, effective and accountable institutions and the rule of law.”
2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source
“We hope that our conclusions from the major reviews in the field of peace and security will be implemented shortly and we call on the Security Council to actively join this collective effort of the United Nations community. In closing, let me recall the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations, which rightly pointed out that the principles of peacekeeping "should never be an excuse for failure to protect civilians or to defend the mission proactively" (S/2015/446, p. 12). As an international community, we have heard too many excuses for non-action. To change it, we need to start here - in the Security Council - and make sure that peacekeepers are well prepared to bring safety and protection to civilians who need it most.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“We also call for strict implementation of the zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse committed by peacekeeping personnel. We should also bear in mind that United Nations peacekeepers do not act in a vacuum. On the contrary, they are deployed within living communities and troubled societies. To even stand a chance at protecting endangered civilians, they need strong partnerships with local and regional actors present in the field. Those partnerships are in many cases the key to effective implementation of the mission's mandate. As many of us argued during the high-level thematic debate of the General Assembly on the United Nations, peace and security in May, the time has come to take a more people-centred approach in our efforts undertaken in the areas of conflict prevention, peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Peacekeeping missions' mandates should be tailor-made, and the resources allocated should match the challenges in the field. Mandates should be reviewed whenever the need arises, based on an assessment of the situation on the ground. That requires close cooperation with the troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat, as well as with the Special Committee of Peacekeeping Operations in the phase of mandate implementation. Another area that requires greater attention is the peacekeepers' training process, which has to equip the Blue Helmets with a clear vision of the mission's priorities and the general aim of protecting the most vulnerable. This is why Poland decided to sign the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians. We call upon all troop- and police-contributing countries to endorse it.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“As underlined in the excellent concept paper prepared for this debate by France (S/2016/503, annex), the role of the Security Council in the protection of civilians is crucial and second only to the responsibility to protect borne by States. We welcome the Council's recognition of that obligation, confirmed by the introduction of a protection of civilians clause in the mandates of ten out of sixteen current peacekeeping missions. That is a first step towards ensuring that the missions are equipped with the tools needed to effectively protect the innocent victims of armed conflicts. The second step requires that more attention be given to the protection of civilians in the process of the drafting of Security Council resolutions.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“Poland aligns itself with the statement to be delivered soon by the observer of the European Union. I would like, however, to present a few remarks from our national perspective. I would first like to thank the French presidency for giving us the opportunity to discuss the recent developments in the field of the protection of civilians in armed conflicts. Poland greatly values the contribution of France to United Nations peacekeeping operations, as well as France's engagement in the field of conflict prevention. I would also like to reiterate my country's support of the French initiative to limit the use of the veto in cases involving mass atrocities. We perceive that initiative as an important contribution to efforts to protect civilians worldwide. We call upon all permanent members of the Council to support that initiative.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“We should engage all possible stakeholders, Governments, religious leaders, non-governmental organizations and the educational sector in that task. The international community has a duty to support the world of Islam in that endeavour. That is a role for the United Nations and for regional organizations. Poland is ready to support the United Nations in that respect.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“Their full implementation, including the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, is an indispensable factor in combating terrorist narratives. It should be highlighted that the incitement to commit acts of terrorism is treated in some legal orders, including Poland, as an ancillary offence that can be punished, just as can the perpetration of a terrorist act. We need to reach local communities to build positive examples for the most vulnerable. The Hedayah Centre in Abu Dhabi, working within the Global Counter- Terrorism Forum and the Radicalization Awareness Network, are good examples of such a responsible and proactive stance. As underlined in the concept note prepared by the Egyptian presidency, countering the narratives and ideologies of terrorist groups is not a one-person task.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“We should not leave a political, economic, social or spiritual vacuum that can be filled by extremists, and can result in, inter alia, the recruitment of foreign terrorist fighters. In that regard, let me stress that predominantly Muslim countries have a special capability and responsibility to propagate a real, peaceful interpretation of Islam. The international community must support those efforts. We all need to do everything we can so as not to allow one kind of radicalization trigger another that is equally dangerous, namely, Islamophobia. For that reason, deradicalization is our common aim. During the past decades, several legal anti-terrorist instruments have been elaborated within the United Nations system.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“The reality of rising terrorist threats is often misshaped by distorted narratives and ideologies, as rightly identified in the Egyptian presidency's concept paper (S/2016/416, annex). Religiously inspired terrorist groups constitute one of the gravest threats to international peace and security. Many of them use false interpretations of Islam, for instance, to justify their activities, attract supporters and recruit fighters, especially from among youth. It is our joint responsibility to take up the fight for the hearts and minds of those who are most vulnerable to such indoctrination. We should present an inspiring, positive alternative for those who are looking for a purpose in life.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“There is neither a political nor a religious justification for terrorism. All terrorist acts must be condemned, and all perpetrators should be held accountable. Since the adoption of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy 10 years ago, the world has become more interrelated in terms of communications, trade and economy. There has been a corresponding increase in the dilemmas relating to the changing global security environment. In today's world, no clear line can be drawn between zones of war and zones ofpeace. Instead, there are conflicts where traditional divisions between internal and external, defence and homeland security, civil and military affairs are out of date.”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's timely debate. Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add a few observations from my national perspective. Let me start by referring to the recent report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. In that document, the Secretary-General very accurately stresses that: "Terrorism cannot be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. Demonizing specific religions, ethnicities and cultures is contrary to human rights, feeds into violent extremist narratives and encourages xenophobia, which can cause irreparable damage to efforts to prevent violent extremism and counter terrorism" (A/70/826, para. 43).”
2016-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7690 (2016) · source