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first: 2014-10-23
most recent: 2019-11-20
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“It is important to bear in mind that the scourge of violent extremism is not exclusive to any religion or nationality. Let me conclude by reaffirming that Poland, as one of the original Members of the United Nations, is fully committed to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We believe that these norms provide a firm foundation for the universal application of international law to all countries and the advance of the international rule of law. All countries are equal members of the international community, and all countries are entitled to participate in international affairs on equal footing. Respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law in international relations is as important as it is on a national level. It enhances trust and faith among participants of international life.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“As we reflect today on the application of the principles of the United Nations Charter, it is important to stress that there are significant new threats and challenges to international peace and security that were unknown to or underestimated by the founders of the United Nations in 1945. Terrorism and foreign fighters, violent extremism, cyberattacks and uncontrolled migration, climate change, information warfare, as well as transnational organized crime have all undermined global stability. While the Security Council strives to address these challenges, we need more consistency to ensure the successful completion of the tasks that arise from the Council's effort to maintain international peace and security. In that regard, we welcome the Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism presented by the Secretary-General.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“According to the United Nations Charter, international disputes among countries should be resolved in a peaceful way. The Security Council should advocate peaceful solutions to disputes and support, as a matter of priority, efforts to resolve disputes through dialogue, negotiations, reconciliation, good offices and other peaceful means. The role of regional organizations and local actors is key in this context given the complex nature of today's conflicts and the limited resources of the United Nations. As proved by last year's agreement with Iran, such an approach is not that of a dreamer but can bring concrete benefits to the international community.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The principles established by the Charter of the United Nations, including respect for State sovereignty and territorial integrity, the peaceful settlement of international disputes and non-interference in other countries' internal affairs, make up the foundations of contemporary international law and international relations. These principles should be fully respected by all States. Any attempt to deviate from or deny them would only result in threats to international peace and security. In this regard, we would like to underline once again what was already said today by the representative of the European Union: that the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity okaraine, our neighbour, must be fully respected, as reaffirmed by the General Assembly in its resolution 68/262, of March 2014.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the European Union. We would like to offer some additional remarks from our national perspective. First of all, I would like to thank Venezuela for convening today's open debate. The seventieth anniversary of the United Nations provided numerous opportunities to look at the history of our Organization. The importance of respecting the United Nations Charter was emphasized on many occasions. As the Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, which was conferred on it by the States Members of the United Nations, it is very appropriate to place this topic on the Council's agenda.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“In that context, unreported and unregulated fishing is one of the most serious problems. Although we come from different parts of the world, we should understand that it is in our common interest to do more when it comes to fighting that threat. Almost a month ago, on 1 July, Poland joined with, inter alia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas and the Republic of Palau to organize here at the United Nations a high-level symposium entitled "One ocean - Regenerating Fish Stocks: Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 14". The conclusion was clear: healthy, resilient and productive oceans contribute to poverty eradication, sustained economic growth, food security and the creation of sustainable livelihoods and decent work. Our debate today fully confirms the importance of that message.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“There is little time to be lost in pondering the modalities for action, and we count on the cooperation of all parties in seeking durable solutions to the problem. The challenges to SIDS need to be approached in a more integrated manner. Complementarity of action across different sectors is essential for ensuring comprehensive risk management. It is very important that the legal frameworks be strengthened so as to be able to respond to and promote resilient development at the local level. The SIDS can deal effectively with climate change challenges and natural disasters only if they have a detailed overview of all of the risks and how those risks relate to their vulnerabilities. Finally, I would like to draw the Council's attention to the challenge of diminishing natural resources.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Poland sees the twenty-first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, known as the Paris Climate Change Conference, as an excellent occasion to draw the attention of both leaders and civil society to climate change as a threat multiplier for the global community. Apart from developing a broad research and international response system, we also need to work on concrete solutions to benefit the SIDS. Such solutions should include the loss and damage mechanism agreed at the 2013 United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Warsaw and other practical methods for supporting the present and future well- being of the most vulnerable nations. e.g. by securing a separate channel for the financing of SIDS-related actions through the Green Climate Fund.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Poland acknowledges the need for all States to be engaged in the deepened discussion on the influence of climate change on global security. The effectiveness of the new climate regime will have a profound effect on our ability to prevent or mitigate already existing threats. In a globalized and interconnected world, that will impact all our countries. Furthermore, Poland supports the idea of discussing climate and security issues in the forum of the Security Council, while pursuing agreement on the shape of the new, global climate-protection regime at the level of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Those two forums can work concurrently, using their respective resources and raising awareness of the problem.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Their unique and particular vulnerabilities have been widely acknowledged, for instance at the Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States, which took place in Samoa last September. Once again, we thank Samoa for hosting that important conference. The excellent concept note (S/2015/543, annex) prepared by New Zealand for today's debate very rightly focuses on four main security challenges faced by SIDS: transnational crime and piracy, the illicit exploitation of natural resources, climate change and development. While all of them deserve our attention, I will focus on climate change, and comment briefly on the illicit exploitation of natural resources. Our debate shows how important climate-related challenges are. Owing simply to the rising sea levels the mere existence of small island developing States is threatened.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add a few comments in my national capacity. At the outset, I congratulate New Zealand on its excellent initiative to devote this open debate to the specific peace and security challenges faced by the small island developing States (SIDS) and to consider how the United Nations system can best respond to them. Today's important debate allows us to deepen the discussion on many issues raised during the Arria Formula meeting on climate change as a threat multiplier, which was organized last month by Malaysia and Spain. The SIDS face a range of peace and security challenges.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“In that regard, we are pleased that the Endowment's participants include representatives of countries from the Middle East such as Lebanon and Jordan and from Eastern Europe, including Armenia and Ukraine. As today's debate proves, we should not hesitate to ask questions on the most serious threats to the safety of journalists, such as the existence of common threat patterns or measures to enhance respect for international obligations. We will do our utmost to find the answers to those questions.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“In that light, we welcome today's adoption of resolution 2222 (2015), which was introduced at the initiative of Lithuania. Poland proudly co-sponsored that important document. While working to increase the safety ofjournalists in conflict, we should not forget to focus on accountability. As stated in the concept note (S/2015/307, annex) for today's debate, accountability for the perpetrators of attacks against journalists is virtually nonexistent. Accountability is especially important for local media workers, who constitute the largest percentage of journalist victims. To address that issue, Poland has been supporting the European Endowment for Democracy since its establishment in 2013. The Endowment works on the media environment and helps to keep it safe.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“As States Members of the United Nations, we have an obligation to take active steps to prevent and respond to violence and intimidation against journalists and other media actors, in order to enable them to work in safety and security. We must continuously promote respect for international standards, as set forth in the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, as well as in Security Council resolutions. There is an urgent need to address the root causes ofviolence againstjournalists and their sources. Preventive mechanisms must be further developed. The sharing of best practices on the safety ofjournalists, as well as training and awareness- raising for security services and journalists themselves, can contribute to preventing future violations.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Contemporary societies depend on the exchange of the most current news and access to honest, impartial information. We should not forget that press and media coverage benefit everyone and that they are crucial for the promotion of democracy, human rights, the rule of law and good governance. Journalists are the eyes and voice of civil society. Brave, truthful reporting often inspires and encourages people to defend freedom, demand justice and construct democracy. Let me mention just one example, from Tunisia. It has already been demonstrated that the safety and rights ofjournalists are often not ensured. In violation of international obligations, standards and declarations, journalists are kidnapped, imprisoned or forced into exile. They face threats, harassment, fines and assaults.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“For example, the conflict in Syria has brought suffering not only to the correspondents working on the spot but also to those in neighbouring Lebanon. In 2014, two journalists were kidnapped there on a smuggling route for Syrian rebel forces. Ironically, they were preparing a report on the kidnapping ofjournalists inside Syria. Indeed, statistics on the safety of journalists are frightening. In 2015 alone, 25 journalists have been killed. Among them were Ali al-Ansari, killed in January in Iraq, Qais Talal Agha, killed by Daesh in February in Iraq, and Khalid Mohammed al-Washali, killed in January in Yemen. We pay tribute to them and to all those who died while exercising theirjobs. It would be impossible to overestimate the role that journalists play in today's world.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“He brought into our homes tragic stories of war and death and let us witness the suffering of innocent victims. On 7 May 2004, Waldemar Milewicz was travelling around Baghdad in a clearly marked press vehicle when he was attacked by a group of armed men. Milewicz was hit first and died instantly. Another member of his crew, Mounir Bouamrane, an Algerian-Polish editor and translator, was killed in a second volley of gunfire when he left the vehicle. There are so many similar tragic stories of the devoted men and women prepared to risk their lives to tell the truth about the horrors of war to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, the dangers that journalists face very often transcend the borders of conflict zones.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add a few comments in my national capacity. Madam President, let me at the outset thank you for convening this timely debate. It gives us the opportunity to once again reflect on the key issue of the protection ofjournalists in conflict situations. This question fully deserves our attention, as the number of journalists killed while doing their jobs continues to increase. Having said that, I would like to highlight the often heroic role of those committed professionals who lost their lives while reporting from zones of conflict. 1 can still vividly remember the excellent Polish journalist and war correspondent Mr. Waldemar Milewicz, who bravely reported from different parts of the world.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450Resumption1 (2015) · source
“The protection of civilians, especially women and girls, should be at the centre of the actions undertaken this year. For the past few years, Poland has been an active partner in implementing programmes and projects supporting women's and girls' economic needs. We have been involved in projects in Nigeria, the Sudan, Zambia and Kenya, as well as in Palestine, Afghanistan and other countries. Since it is women who are most severely affected by displacement in conflict settings, we have continued our assistance to the Syrian people by channelling resources via the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees field office that looks after Syrian refugees in Lebanon and by implementing the projects of non-governmental organizations for Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Measures should be also taken to hold the perpetrators of sexual abuse accountable and to provide reparations for survivors of sexual violence. The United Nations sets a good example in promoting women's empowerment. However, we need a holistic approach integrating Security Council actions with the efforts undertaken by other United Nations bodies, such as the Economic and Social Council, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and UN-Women. The year 2015 is a year of hope in that respect as it marks the anniversary of the adoption of the landmark resolution 1325 (2000) and the beginning of a new development agenda. Moreover, it is the year of the review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture and peace operations.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“They were disproportionately affected as displaced persons in the worst humanitarian crises in the world - in Syria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ukraine. On the other hand, just last week the New York Times reported that 10 per cent of Western recruits to the so-called Islamic State were women. The root causes of all these problems lie in the lack of respect for women and girls and in the multigenerational cycles of poverty. That is why we need to ensure the full inclusion of women at all stages of peace processes and in all follow-up activities, including in the re-establishment of the rule of law, constitution-making processes and transitional justice. Women and girls should be consulted at every stage of peacebuilding activity. They must play an active role in addressing causes of conflicts.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's debate. It once again confirms Chile's strong commitment to identifying and finding ways to resolve the most pressing issues related to international peace and security. Let me underline that Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union. I would like to present a few remarks from our national perspective. It is a sad paradox that in 2014, when the issue of the protection of women has been so widely noticed and so many actions have been taken, women were victims of unspeakable acts of violence, including abductions, sexual slavery, torture and rape. Women and girls were constantly attacked as members of religious minorities, including Yazidis and Christians in Iraq.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Such advice would be extremely useful in the context of current global security challenges, including the escalation of terrorist and extremist threats. Finally, mindful of the dramatic situation of female survivors from conflict-affected areas and the rising demand on humanitarian assistance, we call on the Security Council to use its mandate to pursue accountability for any substantiated case of misconduct, including sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Specific health services are being provided in the process of granting protection to female asylum- seekers. If a medical or psychological examination confirms that a woman has been subjected to violence, her hearing is held in the presence of a psychologist or doctor. We have welcomed the recent launch of a global study to review the progress achieved and challenges remaining since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). By mid-2015 we hope to receive guidance not only on how to translate good practices into standard practices, but also how to utilize synergies between the commitments and priorities set by the United Nations within agendas dealing with issues ofwomen and peace and security.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“For the last two years Poland has been an active partner in implementing programmes and projects supporting women's and girls' economic needs in Nigeria, the Sudan, Zambia and Kenya, as well as in Palestine, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Bolivia and Cuba. Since 2012 we have continued our assistance to the Syrian people by channelling resources via the UNHCR field office that takes care of Syrian refugees in Lebanon and by the implementation of non-governmental organization projects for Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon. In Poland we have introduced improved asylum procedures. Polish national authorities exercise the UNHCR's recommendations on the suspension of return regarding foreigners coming from countries affected by conflicts.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“We fully agree with the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/693) that effective responses to the threats affecting women and girls in conflict settings must include mobilizing attention and resources on prevention, mitigation and the strengthening of national infrastructure for peace. Building on good practices that have delivered results, often in cooperation with civil society, helps to tackle risks and obstacles. Consistent with the Peacebuilding Commission's declaration on women's economic empowerment for peacebuilding, we also reaffirm the significance of concerted efforts in carrying out peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction. It is important to recognize that women's economic empowerment creates conditions for their political and social leadership and for counteracting inequalities and discrimination.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“I would like first to thank you, Madam President, and your team for chosing the important issue of displaced women and girls for the subject of today's debate. Let me also commend all the briefers, who contributed so significantly to our debate today. Poland aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to present a few remarks from our national perspective. We remain deeply concerned about the spread of conflicts, which has made refugee and forced displacement figures soar to levels not recorded since the Second World War. It is worrisome that, according to estimates of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), 86 per cent of refugees are from the developing world.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“We believe that entrusting the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals with that task is the right thing to do, given the fact that the Group already has the necessary expertise in the matter. The international community, particularly members of the Security Council, must take action to enhance cooperation with the Court. Finally, let me also stress Poland's full support for the French proposal to limit the use of veto in the situations of mass atrocities. The initiative is much appreciated especially as it is the first one coming directly from the permanent Council member. We hope that constant progress in the reform process will make the Security Council a stronger and more credible body that will be able to face emerging challenges.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“In our view, the Council should seriously consider the possibility of extending the mandate of the Ombudsperson to other sanctions Committees. There is a general consensus among Member States that if the Security Council decides to refer a situation to the International Criminal Court (ICC), it must also urge the States concerned to cooperate fully. Lack of follow-up by the Council with its own referrals undermines the credibility of the ICC. It also hinders our efforts to put an end to impunity for those who have committed the most serious crimes falling under ICC jurisdiction. The establishment of a mechanism to implement the Council's referrals to the ICC will be a positive step.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Arria Formula meetings and informal dialogues are extremely useful in that respect. Guided by the excellent concept paper (S/2014/725, annex) prepared by the Presidency, I would like to pay special attention to the question of sanctions and the Council's referrals to the International Criminal Court. Sanctions are an important tool in the maintenance and restoration of international peace and security. Security Council sanctions regimes should grant fair and clear review procedures that can improve the Council's credibility and effectiveness. In that regard, the creation of the Office of the Ombudsperson was a step in the right direction. Let me thank Ms. Kimberly Prost and reiterate our full support for her work.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“I thank you very much for giving me the floor, Madam. I would like to thank the presidency of Argentina for having convened today's open debate. Poland believes that the process of improving working methods is crucial for enhancing the Council's ability to carry out its responsibilities. We are confident that transparency in the Council's activities serves not only the wider membership, but also the Council itself. Public wrap-up sessions and briefings for United Nations members are a useful way of providing information outside the Council. However, there is still much more to be done. Troop-contributing countries should be involved in the Council's peacekeeping deliberations to a greater extent. The Council should work towards closer cooperation with civil society.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source