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Ragaglini

lines on the record: 221
first: 2009-11-11
most recent: 2013-06-24
sittings or episodes: 30
sources: un-security-council

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“To conclude, today we must all send a strong message to the perpetrators of sexual violence. They must know that sexual violence is not cost-free. The more seriously we endeavour to make this message a reality, the closer we will come to finally relegating rape in war to history books.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“All forms of reparation and redress must follow a victim- centred approach. Italy has placed a high priority on the protection of women against sexual violence in its human rights policy. Last week, the Italian Parliament ratified the Council of Europe convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence. We strongly encourage States to ratify this important instrument. Moreover, the Italian national action plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) includes specific provisions addressing sexual violence in conflict. Finally, Italy will enhance its support for the United Nations Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women, which is the global grant- making mechanism dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls in all of its forms, including sexual violence.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Fifthly, cooperation should be enhanced between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court (ICC), in particular when dealing with cases of sexual violence. The perpetrators of large-scale sexual violence should never benefit from differences of opinion within the Council on a specific situation. Well-documented crimes should act as a clear basis for fast-track referrals by the Council to the ICC. Sixthly, and lastly, comprehensive strategies are needed. While we are thoroughly committed to bringing to justice the perpetrators of sexual Violence, we must give equal priority to the health, safety and the dignity of survivors. National and international programmes for post-conflict reconstruction must ensure that the needs of victims are met and their voices heard.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Fourthly, national authorities should be supported in their efforts to fight against impunity. Governments have the primary responsibility to protect their populations from sexual violence and to ensure that justice is done. The international community must stand ready to provide technical assistance and capacity- building, and to help strengthen the rule of law. The United Nations has a key role to play, as proven by the work done by the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict. Peacekeepers shouldd be trained and tasked with investigating crimes ofsexual violence. Cooperation with civil society organizations, particularly those led by women, is also essential.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Secondly, there must be strict implementation of zero-tolerance policies towards sexual misconduct by peacekeeping, political and peacebuilding personnel. Those actors are the face of the United Nations for the people who are plagued by conflict. They must ensure the highest standards of respect for human rights and humanitarian law and be accountable for their violation. Thirdly, sexual violence should be addressed in peace agreements. Sexual violence should be included in the definition of acts prohibited by ceasefires. The principle of no amnesty for the perpetrators for crimes of sexual violence should always be respected. The participation of women in peace negotiations and ceasefires are the best way to ensure that these issues are not traded off for other agendas.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Impunity makes those responsible for crimes confident enough to use sexual Violence as a tactic of war. Impunity takes away any hope for justice from victims and survivors. Impunity is a stumbling block in rebuilding peaceful societies after conflicts. In order to make a full contribution to our discussion, I will focus on six specific points. First, it is important that the Council be provided with timely and accurate information. Regular briefings to the Security Council by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and by UN-Women; enhancing the United Nations monitoring, analysis and reporting mechanism; and the systematic inclusion of women's protection advisers on peacekeeping and political missions could strengthen the capacity of the Council to effectively respond to impunity.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for having organized this open debate of the Security Council. I also wish to thank the speakers for their important and passionate statements, as well as to reiterate Italy's full support for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Italy welcomes the Security Council's adoption of resolution 2106 (2013), regarding sexual violence in conflict, which signals the commitment of the Council to address an issue that is key to international peace and security. While Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union, I wish to make the following additional remarks in my national capacity. We appreciate the focus of this debate on impunity for crimes of sexual violence.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“UNAMA's contribution will be just as important during this delicate transition to the transformation decade, by supporting the Afghan Government institutions as they assume a greater share of the responsibility for the socio-economic development of their country.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“At the regional level we also expect to see greater cooperation and a more intense political dialogue. The developments in the Istanbul process, which Italy supports, are promising. Now we have to move forward with the practical implementation of the plans of actions approved at the ministerial meeting in Almaty last April. I take this opportunity to express Italy's deep appreciation for the role being played by the United Nations in Afghanistan, starting with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). In the run-up to the elections, the United Nations support for the Afghan authorities will be crucial in consolidating the legitimacy and integrity of the process.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Italy attaches great importance to the protection of women's rights and the promotion of the status of women in Afghanistan, to which the Government of Kabul made specific commitments in Tokyo, including effective and uniform enforcement of the Law on the Elimination of Violence against Women. Internal reconciliation is also an unavoidable crossroads on the path to the lasting stabilization of the country. Italy supports the peace process and recognizes Afghanistan's full ownership. We look forward to concrete follow-up soon. We do not expect it to reverse the gains made in civil rights and democracy, or to concessions to terrorism. Equally important is the contribution of regional actors, who are called upon to help lay the groundwork for the success of the inter-Afghan dialogue.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We expect the Afghan authorities to take all the necessary steps to guarantee an inclusive, transparent and credible process, and to enact clear, shared rules that will guarantee the participation of the many components of civil society and the various political parties in the country. Let us not forget the more general mutual commitments made at the Tokyo Conference in July 2012, which should guide our future cooperation. In confirming our presence in Afghanistan, we encourage the Government of Kabul to honour its commitments in the field of governance, the fight against corruption, and the protection of human rights in a framework of conditionality and measurable results.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“We know that the handover process for security responsibilities to the national authorities could involve some critical factors, but we are also confident of the Afghan armed forces' determination to tackle this important challenge. Italy will continue to assist Afghanistan and to encourage a greater commitment from the international community as a whole. Starting in 2015, during the so- called transformation decade, a new partnership will be formed that will lead our presence in the field to shift its focus mainly to training activities. Afghanistan is about to face another crucial challenge - the presidential elections.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“Mr. Ragaglini (Italy) I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2013/350) and Special Representative Jan Kubis for his briefing. Italy fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add a few remarks in my national capacity. As we are all aware, Afghanistan is experiencing a very important moment. The beginning of the fifth and last phase of the transition process has been announced. The Afghan Government and security forces are preparing to take over responsibility for security operations throughout the country. The Afghan people will increasingly assume ownership of its future. Thus, we are at a very delicate moment, characterized by a particularly intense fighting season that forces us to remain vigilant.”
2013-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6983 (2013) · source
“At this delicate juncture, we are convinced that UNAMA has a crucial role to play by leading and coordinating the international community's civilian efforts. That will contribute to the smooth completion of the transition and, looking beyond 2014, to the strengthening of Afghan institutions and the economy. We therefore reiterate Italy's support for the extension of UNAMA's mandate, with the recommendation that the Mission be provided with the resources needed to fulfil it.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“The destiny of Afghanistan is in the hands of its people and its institutions. However, strengthened regional cooperation is crucial to fostering economic development and to tackling common threats. Many initiatives are under way, but there is still room for greater engagement. We appreciate the dynamism of the Istanbul Process and encourage the participating countries to remain fully committed to it. Italy is ready to contribute to a genuine regional ownership of the process by participating actively in confidence-building measures on counter-narcotics and regional infrastructure. Progress in the transition process and the gradual downsizing of the international military coalition will test the governance and development capacity of Afghanistan at the national and subnational levels.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“That is the only way to foster voter participation, make the process more inclusive and ensure the legitimacy of its outcome. The elections are closely connected to the political process to promote national reconciliation under Afghan leadership and ownership. We welcome the recent encouraging developments, including the more constructive attitude in the relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Successful national reconciliation, based on the shared principles of the Afghan Government and the international community, could be a milestone towards ensuring peace and prosperity as long as it is not accompanied by reversals in civil liberties, human rights and the democratic achievements. To avoid such a development, due consideration must be given to the concerns of women and civil society.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“In particular, the Italian Government, in accordance with our public opinion, will continue to monitor the situation of women, which we consider to be of paramount importance. The upcoming presidential elections are a major opportunity for the Afghan authorities to translate their commitments into concrete achievements. In order for Afghanistan to pursue stability and infuse new optimism into the prospects for the post-2014 scenario, there must be a credible, transparent and inclusive electoral process. We encourage the Afghan Government, in partnership with the international community and UNAMA, to lay a solid foundation for elections and to spare no effort to achieve the broadest possible consensus on the rules of the game by reaching out to opposition groups, civil society and all the relevant stakeholders.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“The international community has given assurances that it will stand by Afghanistan through the transition process and beyond, in the transformation decade. The Conference held in Tokyo last July defined the framework of mutual commitments that should shape the long-term relationship between Afghanistan and its partners. Now is the time to make the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework operational and to take full advantage of its potential as a driving force for the sustainable development of Afghanistan. For donor countries such as Italy to fully honour their pledges, it is particularly important that Afghanistan make further tangible progress in areas such as democratic reforms, electoral processes, good governance, anti-corruption measures and the protection and promotion of human rights.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“UNAMA is a fundamental pillar of the international civilian presence in the country and contributes substantially to helping Afghanistan to achieve meaningful results in fields such as economic and social development, enhancing respect for human rights and strengthening institutions. Afghanistan is entering a period of critical importance to its long-term stabilization. The last two phases of the transition are starting and should be completed in less than two years. Presidential and political elections are approaching, and the recent developments are fuelling optimism for the reconciliation process. All those processes focus on a single purpose: the gradual assumption of full responsibility by the Afghan people and Government for their country.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“Italy endorses the statement made by the observer of the European Union and would like to add a few remarks in its national capacity. We welcome the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and we fully support the Mission's fundamental role in contributing to the stabilization and development of Afghanistan. We praise the generous efforts of the women and men of UNAMA, who work to assist the Afghan people, often in trying circumstances, under the commendable leadership of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for Afghanistan.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source
“We must promote a culture of protection, ensuring that even the most reticent understand that free access must always be guaranteed to humanitarian assistance, and that the very same people who are on the ground to assist other human beings should never themselves become the targets of attacks. Let us not forget, lastly, that in all cases of violence against civilians, the Security Council has the crucial task of ensuring appropriate monitoring for the assessment of responsibilities and, when warranted, referring situations to the International Criminal Court.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is journalists who, on the front lines, strive to ensure that the world does not turn a blind eye to these tragedies, and who pay an extremely high price for their commitment. Social media have also been a powerful means of communication, bringing violence against civilians to global awareness. Our sincerest gratitude goes to these men and women who also expose themselves to the risk of violence. I conclude by offering a few words on humanitarian access, the safety of humanitarian staff and accountability. Italy shares the concern over the severity and prevalence of constraints on humanitarian access, as well as the frequency and gravity of attacks on humanitarian staff, and in particular on medical personnel.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Too often, the media simply denounces the failures of United Nations peacekeeping and rarely, if ever, highlights its successes. However, peacekeeping does work and it is a success story that we must learn to tell more effectively if we truly want world public opinion to believe more firmly in the United Nations ability to maintain peace and stability, protect civilians and move national Governments to make the necessary human and financial resources available to the United Nations. When the media reports the violence committed against civilians around the world, it keeps the international community's attention focused on the issue and brings us face to face with our responsibilities and our moral conscience.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Protection mandates and specific rules of engagement are not enough. The protection of civilians is a whole-mission effort in which every component - from leadership to the military, police and civilians - must share the will to implement protection mandates. Civilian populations expect protection from Blue Helmets, regardless of the tasks officially assigned to the individual components of a mission. The credibility of the entire United Nations system is at stake. There are two sides of communication that need to be highlighted. The first is how to tell the peacekeeping story better; the second is acknowledging the media's role in reporting violence against civilians. Why should we tell the peacekeeping story better?”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Missions must therefore use all possible assets to enhance situational awareness, including the unarmed surveillance capability provided by unmanned aerial systems, which are also vital to deterrence. Early detection is important to timely and effective preventive intervention. Italy thus welcomes the Council's recent decision to authorize the deployment of unmanned aerial systems in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Developing and sustaining a dialogue with the local population is fundamental to understanding the full range of threats that civilians face and their particular vulnerability. It is also indispensable to managing the expectations of the civilian population, which are sometimes unrealistic because they exceed the capabilities or mandate of the mission. Political will is also of the utmost importance.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I take this opportunity to highlight that, without underestimating the importance of in-mission training, Italy has always stressed the need for effective predeployment training, considering that, from day one, peacekeepers are exposed to critical protection challenges and must be ready to face them immediately. This is particularly compelling when it comes to child protection, which is why we support a specific child protection project with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and other relevant United Nations agencies. Prevention is one of the most important aspects of protecting civilians, and situational awareness is essential to preventive action.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is crucial for all uniformed personnel deployed on missions with a protection mandate to receive predeployment training with specific protection of civilians modules. The United Nations has distributed excellent specialized materials, which we encourage all training organizations to adopt as the bases for their courses. This is particularly important for police officers and formed police units. These United Nations guidelines have already been adopted by training institutes, such as the Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units, located in Vicenza, Italy.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Italy fully endorses the statements that will be made by on behalf of the European Union and the Group of Friends of Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts. In a national capacity, we wish to focus on a few aspects of ensuring the effective protection of civilians by peacekeeping missions, and briefly touch on the issues of humanitarian access, safety of humanitarian staff and accountability. United Nations peacekeeping operations have a significant impact on enhancing protection of the civilian population. The effective implementation of a protection of civilians mandate requires not only resources and capabilities, but also training, prevention, interaction with local communities, political will and communication.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Minister Kim Sung-hwan for his timely initiative to discuss the crucial issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. This is a question of vital importance that the Security Council should address on a fixed timetable in order to keep international attention focused. Violence committed against civilians, often including women and children, by Government forces or various types of armed groups is a tragic reminder of the absolute importance of protecting them. I also wish to express great appreciation to the Secretary-General for his intervention, and thank the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their very important contributions.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Effective conflict prevention is inevitably embedded in long-term investments in women's and girls' empowerment and in support for women's efforts to build peace. If we are serious about peace, we must also be serious about the rights of women and girls. The better we understand that equation, the more successful we will be in our efforts to ensure peace and development throughout the world.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Italy is a long-standing supporter of the women and peace and security agenda. In December 2010, we adopted a three-year action plan to implement resolution 1325 (2000). Next year, we will review the plan in order to assess its progress. Action plans and strategies are indeed a critical tool to advance implementation and to enhance accountability at both the national and the regional levels. We also welcome the increasing work done by regional organizations, such as NATO, to mainstream women and peace and security in their action. Support to Governments and civil society through development cooperation programmes has been another key component of Italy's efforts to advance the agenda, particularly in Afghanistan, Liberia and Sierra Leone. I wish to conclude by echoing the Secretary- General.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Zainab Bangura, and we stand ready to support her fully in that endeavour. Italy welcomes the presidential statement adopted by the Security Council on 31 October (S/PRST/2012/23) and the reaffirmation of its commitment to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and the follow-up resolutions. We strongly urge the Council to live up to that commitment, in particular by ensuring that all decisions on country-specific and thematic issues, as well as the authorization or renewal of mission mandates, are reviewed in terms of their impact on women and girls. We welcome the Secretary-General's commitment to increasing women's participation and representation in conflict resolution and prevention efforts. Women are formidable negotiators, mediators and peacebuilders. They are a resource that we cannot afford to leave untapped.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“As a country engaged in peace missions in the world, Italy is committed to ensuring that respect for women's rights is strengthened during such critical phases. We cannot promote the participation of women and girls unless we ensure their full protection. The Security Council must be vigilant in that regard. The targeting of women human rights defenders is a matter of grave concern. The Secretary-General's report (S/2012/732) describes the use of sexual violence as a conflict tactic across a wide range of scenarios. Greater efforts are needed to increase the prosecution of such crimes at both the national and the international levels and to address the needs of survivors. In that regard, we welcome the appointment of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“They are fighting to ensure that their voices are heard when peace agreements are brokered and that they receive justice when the dignity of women is violated. We are here not only to pay tribute to their work and courage, but also to pledge concrete action to work with them towards together realizing the women and peace and security agenda. Italy recalls the Secretary-General's appeal to involve women's organizations from the early stages of conflict resolution and peacebuilding efforts. That should become standard practice. Women leaders also have an important role to play in transitions, including in the drawdown of United Nations and international missions, when the previous gains in gender equality can be at risk.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate of the Security Council. I also thank the Deputy Secretary-General, the Executive Director of UN-Women, the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations and Ms. Bineta Diop, President and Founder of Femmes Africa Solidarite. Italy aligns itself with the statement just delivered by the observer of the European Union, and wishes to make some additional remarks in its national capacity. We welcome the debate's focus on the contribution of women's organizations to preventing and settling armed conflicts and to fostering peacebuilding. Throughout the world, women's rights advocates are fighting, and at times risking their lives, to ensure that women and girls are not excluded from decision-making about the political future of their country.”
2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source
“There is a need for more comprehensive and standardized regulations for deploying private security personnel deployment, as well as for a common understanding of the relevant legal basis. Italy is actively contributing to that process. Moreover, vessel protection detachments enjoy a comparative advantage, not only in terms of specific training experience and having clear rules of engagement but also as formidable force multipliers in employing warships in specific operations with greater efficiency, thereby enhancing the fight against piracy.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Italian Parliament authorized the use of embarked armed anti-piracy protection only in high-risk area international waters and solely on board of Italian- flagged vessels, as part of counter-piracy measures in fulfilment of every State's obligation as established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and the relevant Security Council resolutions. In fact, no ship embarking with a vessel protection detachment or privately contracted security personnel has ever been hijacked. With regard to privately contracted armed security personnel and vessel protection detachments, the latter is the preferred option in our new anti-piracy law. Private guards are permitted only if the Ministry of Defence has not granted a ship owner military protection.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The decrease in the total number of attacks and hijackings in 2012 is a success story that has to be consolidated by enhancing protection and deterrence at sea, capacity-building in law enforcement, the judiciary and maritime security sectors in Somalia and in the region as well as socioeconomic development. Along with broader compliance with the Best Management Practices of the International Maritime Organization, the key factor of the current success in curbing pirate attacks is the increased cooperation between naval forces and the maritime industry, primarily through the use of armed protection in the form of military or private personnel on board.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We are actively engaged in developing guidelines and promoting concrete measures to disrupt land-based criminal networks operating at sea. We therefore expect the Security Council to send a clear message to States and to the private sector to strengthen their international cooperation, in particular in sharing evidence, information and intelligence. In full compliance with international law and the ensuing obligations, every State should make a full-fledged commitment to raising awareness on piracy and develop appropriate measures aimed both at keeping seas safe and at protecting seafarers and ship owners. An essential step in that regard is for a country's national legislation to recognize maritime piracy as a serious crime, including under the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime when applicable.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Any erosion of the sending State's exclusive jurisdiction over servicemen on official duty would jeopardize the status of our agents in international missions. The Security Council can expect no less from each Member State, especially from those that aim to have a decisive influence on the rules of global governance. Italy's longstanding experience in combating transnational organized crime clearly indicates that, to be successful, one has to follow the money trail and hit the crime leaders -not only their foot soldiers - in what is dearest to them, namely, their earnings from crime. Bearing that in mind, Italy chairs Working Group 5 of the Contact Group on Piracy off the Coast of Somalia, which focuses on illicit financial flows connected to maritime piracy.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“International efforts to protect shipping lanes and fight piracy can be effective only if all nations cooperate in good faith, according to the established rules of the international customary law and United Nations conventions. Currently, two Italian marines are being detained by a Member State on charges of murdering two fishermen, while they were carrying out antipiracy activities in their capacity as part of a vessel protection detachment on board an Italian oil tanker navigating in international waters. The freedom of navigation will be a meaningless concept if the exclusive jurisdiction of a flag State in international waters is not guaranteed. Counter-piracy operations cannot exist if States do not respect the functional immunity of vessel protection detachments.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I wish to thank the Indian presidency for convening this timely open debate on piracy, as well as to thank the Deputy Secretary- General for his valuable participation. Italy fully aligns with the statement delivered by the delegation of the European Union. I would like to make a few remarks in my national capacity. Maritime piracy is a deadly threat to the lives of all men and women working at sea. It is a threat to the maritime industry and to international trade and has a destabilizing effect on global security. As an international crime, maritime piracy should be countered through a multi-dimensional approach focused on prevention, diplomacy, deterrence and security, as well as on addressing its root causes.”
2012-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6865Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The new United Nations role should therefore be shaped through an in-depth dialogue with the new Somali authorities to guarantee Somali ownership of the process, to prevent duplication and to ensure that our efforts will enable the United Nations to play an effective role in State-building and the consolidation of peace.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“Ifthe summer of2012 is to be remembered as the Somali Spring, we need a renewed and broad commitment to make such accomplishments durable and sustainable. The international community must continue to stand alongside the Somalis, building on the important lessons learned, first and foremost, solidarity and determination. The United Nations has played a positive guiding role and must continue to do so. The review of the United Nations role in Somalia must take into account the emergence of today's new and more legitimate authorities.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“The past two decades of Somalia's history have taught us that a strategy implemented by military means alone is not enough. We should therefore ensure that a civilian strategy is implemented and that local administrations, representative of all clans, are set up to revive the reconciliation process. To that end, we encourage the new Government to spare no effort in building an effective federal State. At the same time, we urge all Somalia's partners willing to support that federalist agenda not to encourage a process of fragmentation. The preservation of the unity of a Somali federal State is essential if we truly want to turn the page and put Somalia's past instability behind us. Ending a transition is always difficult, but the positive achievements of recent months are a ray of light after two decades ofdarkness.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“Italy is ready to do its part in concretely supporting the work in progress in that field. The needs of the people must be at the top of the agenda. A civic strategy focused on health care, social services and the creation of job opportunities is the precondition for a full recovery. Security must also be a priority. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is doing a remarkable job, but threats still exist. Italy calls on all Somalia's partners to provide adequate resources to finance the Somali National Security Forces and AMISOM, whose presence is still needed to consolidate the security framework. Italy is working in close cooperation with the African Union to provide assistance to the Somali army and training to the Somali police. We hope that other partners will soonjoin us.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“The new Government, which we hope to see performing its duties as soon as possible, will have the task of implementing and administering the policies for which the Somali people have been waiting for two decades. We welcome the six-pillar policy launched by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. The priorities set out in the document are at the core of the bold and comprehensive strategy that the new Somali authorities should carry out decisively in the years ahead. From now on, reconstruction and stabilization must be the guideposts for action. We expect due attention to be paid to developing the institutional and legal framework of democracy, the judiciary, the rule of law, human rights and fundamental freedoms. Only when the new Constitution is fully implemented will civil coexistence once again be possible in Somalia.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“As Prime Minister Monti stated at the mini-summit on Somalia in New York on 26 September, those are Somali achievements, while the consolidation of peace and stability will be primarily a Somali challenge. That is an honour and a burden, a merit and a responsibility. Somalis are certainly aware that reconstruction will require a far-sighted vision and the commitment to work for the benefit of their people, with full respect for the principles of transparency and accountability. The adoption of the provisional Constitution lays the foundations for a federal democratic State. The new Parliament must be the embodiment of the responsibility to honour democracy and human rights. The new President is a symbol of national unity and the guardian and promoter of the founding principles of the Constitution.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“I wish first of all to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this timely debate on the situation in Somalia. Italy fully aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add a few remarks in my national capacity. After two decades of instability, Somalia seems to be finally showing signs of real promise. The election of a new President and a new Speaker and the appointment of a new Prime Minister, who still requires a vote of confidence from the new Parliament, represent a turning point in the history of Somalia. Such developments have instilled new legitimacy in the political process that began in 2004 with the start of the Somali transition.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“That is why we commend the efforts made by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, in cooperation with the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, UNICEF and Save the Children, to develop a comprehensive and systematic training programme on child protection and child rights for all peacekeeping personnel, an initiative Italy has supported since its inception. Let me conclude by repeating the call for firm and united action by the international community and by the Security Council. We have a solid protection framework to implement. Any boy or girl that we save from the scourge of war represents hope for a better future. Let us never forget this when we discuss the situation of children affected by armed conflict.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source