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1. “On behalf of the Council, I wish to acknowledge the presence in the Chamber of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Cooperation of Burkina Faso, His Excellency Mr. Bedouma Alain Yoda, and the Minister of State for Cooperation and Francophonie of France, His Excellency Mr. Alain Joyandet. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”

   2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6193 (2009) · source

2. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 11.30 a.m.”

   2009-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6192 (2009) · source

3. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in response to a letter dated 22 September 2009 from the Permanent Representative of Brazil to the United Nations, contained in document S/2009/487. I also wish to draw the attention of Council members to a letter dated 23 September 2009 from the Permanent Representative of Mexico to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/2009/49l. At this meeting, the Council will hear a statement by His Excellency Mr. Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil. I now give him the floor.”

   2009-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6192 (2009) · source

4. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Brazil, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Amorim (Brazil) took a seat at the Council table. The President: On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to His Excellency Mr. Celso Luiz Nunes Amorim, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil.”

   2009-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6192 (2009) · source

5. “I thank Mr. Serry for his briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.30 am.”

   2009-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6190 (2009) · source

6. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Robert Serry, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Serry to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Robert Serry, to whom I now give the floor.”

   2009-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6190 (2009) · source

7. “In favour: Austria, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Japan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1886 (2009). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am. 09-51284”

   2009-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6189 (2009) · source

8. “The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/456, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2009/438, which contains the third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall now put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

   2009-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6189 (2009) · source

9. “I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Tonray (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2009-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6189 (2009) · source

10. “In favour: Austria, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Japan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1885 (2009). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 10.20 am. 09-51278”

    2009-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6188 (2009) · source

11. “The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2009/455, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of members to document S/2009/411, containing the nineteenth progress report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Liberia. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands.”

    2009-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6188 (2009) · source

12. “I should like to inform the Council that l have received a letter from the representative of Liberia, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Minor (Liberia) took a seat at the Council table. The President: The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2009-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6188 (2009) · source

13. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. In accordance with the understanding reached in the course of the Council's prior consultations, I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”

    2009-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6187 (2009) · source

14. “It is so decided. I invite Mr. McNee to take a seat at the Council table. 2 The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of participants to document S/2009/438, containing the third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone, and His Excellency Mr. John McNee, Chairperson of the Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Canada. I now give the floor to Mr.”

    2009-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6187 (2009) · source

15. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone. It is so decided. I invite Mr. von der Schulenburg to take a seat at the Council table. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. John McNee, Chairperson of the Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission and Permanent Representative of Canada.”

    2009-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6187 (2009) · source

16. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Sierra Leone, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Toaray (Sierra Leone) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2009-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6187 (2009) · source

17. “There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 8.45 pm. 45”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

18. “I thank Her Excellency Prime Minister Pierre-Louis for her presence here today. I now give the floor to Special Representative Annabi to respond to comments made by Member States.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

19. “Her Excellency Prime Minister Pierre-Louis has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I am pleased to give her the floor now.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

20. “We look forward to working together as a team with Haiti at the helm to produce results that will better the lives of the people of Haiti and to spur on progress that will endure. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Guatemala.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

21. “We urge our partners again to maintain their own commitments and to deepen our common efforts to stabilize the country. As the Secretary-General rightly notes, the Haitian people have the primary responsibility for their own country's future and fortunes. But the continued engagement of the wider international community is essential if we are to seize this historic opportunity for progress and bring a brighter future to Haiti. Finally, on behalf of the United States, let me again convey my appreciation to the Special Representative and let me again salute the men and women of MINUSTAH for their bravery and dedication under the admirable leadership of Brazil and with the steady support of all of the troop- and police- contributing countries. Haiti is our neighbour and friend.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

22. “Guided by development priorities set out by the Government of Haiti at the donors conference, we are looking at ways to make the United States a more effective donor, investor and bilateral partner with Haiti. We continue to work with the Haitian people to strengthen the rule of law and the security sector, expand human security, extend economic development, deepen good governance and reinforce the stability required for the eventual drawdown of peacekeeping forces. The United States therefore firmly backs the Secretary-General's recommendation that MINUSTAH's mandate be extended for another year, including the adjustments he proposes to its force configuration. We remain optimistic about the advances that have been made to the consolidation plan over the past year and we remain committed both to the Mission and to Haiti itself.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

23. “The United States remains optimistic about the gradual improvements in the capabilities of the Haitian National Police (HNP) to meet these security challenges, but the HNP still lacks the capacity, training and equipment to respond independently to the full range of threats that Haiti now confronts. So we again commend MINUSTAH, as well as bilateral donors, for their ongoing role in maintaining stability and providing technical support and contributions to build up the HNP. We have also renewed our efforts to respond to the security priorities of the Government of Haiti to help foster the security and stability that the people of Haiti need and deserve. To complement these efforts on the security front, we are also looking closely at our investments on the development front.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

24. “For our part, my Government again underscores its own commitment to partnering more closely with the Government of Haiti and other donors to better respond to the urgent needs of the Haitian people. Real gains have been made in improving security in Haiti, but we are acutely aware of the potential threats to Haiti's stability, including transnational crime, gang violence, drugs and civil unrest. In Haiti, as elsewhere, as we have heard more than once today, there can be no security without development and there can be no sustained development without security.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

25. “The United States pledged $57 million in new funding, including $20 million in indirect budget support. Let me again stress the need for the Government of Haiti and its partners to continue their good efforts to advance economic growth and development in the country, including by supporting the country's plan for reconstruction and economic recovery. At the conference in Washington, D.C., the United States welcomed donor commitments to help the Government of Haiti address the difficult and demanding conditions that dominate the daily lives of far too many Haitians. We thank our partners for their commitment to tackling these problems, even as we call upon them to keep up the momentum to alleviate ongoing suffering.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

26. “Last year's hurricanes and food crisis have meant major challenges and serious setbacks, but real progress is still being made in Haiti. The United States is pleased to see increased political cooperation, which allowed for senatorial elections and the passage of several key pieces of legislation. We continue to urge the Government of Haiti to deepen its efforts to foster an all-inclusive political dialogue, and we thank MINUSTAH for its ongoing support of the electoral process in Haiti. The United States also congratulates the Inter-American Development Bank and Prime Minister Pierre-Louis on the successful conclusion of the 14 April donors conference in Washington, D.C., which the Bank reports has resulted in $353 million in new pledges for Haiti.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

27. “I will now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United States. I want to begin especially by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Annabi for his dedication to Haiti and his very capable leadership of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I am also very delighted that Prime Minister Pierre-Louis of Haiti is here with us today. We look forward to deepening our partnership with her and our work together. I want to warmly again thank President Clinton for coming to the Council today. The United States is deeply honoured by his appointment as United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, and we are proud that he is taking up this important mission to extend and expand our common efforts to help the people of Haiti.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

28. “I thank Her Excellency Mme Pierre-Louis for her dynamic statement and her outstanding leadership in Haiti. I want to thank again President Clinton. He must leave to go to another commitment, but I want to reiterate our gratitude to him before he goes and thank him for his presence here today. In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I shall now give the floor to the members of the Security Council.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

29. “I thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing. I now give the floor to Her Excellency Mrs. Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Prime Minister of Haiti.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

30. “I thank President Bill Clinton for his statement. We are very grateful for his briefing, his presence and his extraordinary leadership on this issue. I now give the floor to Mr. He'di Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

31. “Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis, for making a special effort to travel to New York on short notice andjoin us for this important meeting. It now gives me great pleasure to give the floor to His Excellency Mr. William Jefferson Clinton.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

32. “It was my great honour and privilege to serve him in several 09-50519 capacities in his Administration. He is an American treasure and a great international public servant, and we salute him for shouldering this important duty. We are confident that his efforts and leadership will produce more sustained international attention and resources for Haiti, as well as greater creativity and innovation in our common efforts, deeper engagement with Haiti's leaders and more stability and prosperity for its people. I also wish to take this opportunity to thank Special Representative Annabi for his dedication to Haiti and his excellent leadership of MINUSTAH. In addition, I wish to offer a very warm welcome to Her Excellency Mrs.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

33. “Annabi to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2009/439, containing the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by His Excellency Mr. William J. Clinton, United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, and Mr. He'di Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. I wish to warmly and personally thank President Clinton for coming to the Council today in his capacity as United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

34. “The President: In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to His Excellency Mr. William Jefferson Clinton, United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti. It is so decided. I invite Mr. Clinton to take a seat at the Council table and thank him very much for his participation. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. He'di Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). It is so decided. I invite Mr.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

35. “In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the consideration of the item, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. On behalf of the members of the Council, I wish to extend a warm welcome to Her Excellency 2 Mrs. Michele Duvivier Pierre-Louis, Prime Minister of Haiti. At the invitation of the President, Mrs. Pierre- Louis (Haiti) took a seat at the Council table; the representatives of the other aforementioned countries took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

36. “We look forward to working closely with him over the course of the coming months and years. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The question concerning Haiti Report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (S/2009/439) The President: I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Norway, Peru, Spain, Sweden, Uruguay and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in which they request to be invited to participate in the consideration of the item on the Council's agenda.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

37. “As this is the first open meeting of the Security Council for the month of September, I should like to take the opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to His Excellency Sir John Sawers, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United Nations, for his service as President of the Security Council for the month of August 2009. I am sure I speak for all members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Sawers for the great diplomatic skill with which he conducted the Council's business last month. I should also like to extend, on behalf of the Council, a warm welcome to our new colleague Ambassador Ge'rard Araud, Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations.”

    2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source

38. “Beyond the measures that the Security Council can take, important aspects of the problem of sexual violence must be pursued in other bodies, including in the General Assembly's discussion of a new gender architecture. We will work with other stakeholders within the United Nations system and non-government organizations to end impunity and assist the victims of rape and sexual assault. We have a great deal to do to fully implement resolution 1820 (2008). Putting this topic on the world's agenda was an important step forward, but it was just a first step. We now look forward to working with our fellow Council members, the Secretariat and other partners to bring a halt to and prevent further sexual violence in armed conflict once and for all. The task is massive, and the time is now.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

39. “Finally, reporting by the Secretary-General on sexual violence in conflict zones is critically important to all these efforts, and we endorse the Secretary- General's recommendation to extend a standing invitation to the High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and the Chairperson of the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict to provide additional briefings on sexual violence and to supplement the information received from the Special Representatives and the emergency relief coordinators as the situation arises. We also want continued annual reporting on this topic by the Secretary-General and we welcome his commitment to provide it.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

40. “The United Nations and its Member States and future mediators should address sexual violence in today's peace processes and include them from the very start in future peace talks. In addition, we must include more women as mediators and members of negotiating teams. During last year's open debate on sexual violence (see S/PV.59l6), the former Division Commander of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) warned against the troubling dynamic of men with guns forgiving other men with guns for crimes committed against women. If peace processes are to succeed and endure, they must avoid this pitfall.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

41. “We must work to build up effective vetting mechanisms that will exclude persons who face credible allegations and evidence of crimes. We in the international community need to explore ways to foster such a culture of accountability through better training, capacity-building and other targeted programmes. And the United Nations needs to lead by example, by actively enforcing the zero- tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeepers. Simply put, abusers cannot be allowed to serve in United Nations peacekeeping missions, now or in the future. Efforts to combat sexual violence must also be placed squarely on the political agenda when countries are searching for lasting stability and peace.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

42. “The Secretary-General's relevant Special Representatives and emergency relief coordinators should work with Member States to develop comprehensive, joint Government-United Nations strategies for combating sexual violence, in consultation with all relevant stakeholders. They should also provide regular updates on sexual violence in their reporting to the Secretary- General and the Security Council. Fourthly, to curb rape and sexual violence by military officers, we must create a culture of awareness and accountability within national militaries, starting with the top commanders and marching all the way down the chain of command. Neither soldiers nor officers should be able to commit sexual violence, especially with impunity. Perpetrators must not be promoted.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

43. “This time-limited mandate would be to review and streamline multisectoral responses to sexual violence in conflict situations, promote integrated and coordinated approaches, bolster the role of women in peace negotiations and peacekeeping operations, and promote accountability for the implementation of resolution 1820 (2008). Thirdly, we should use targeted measures to thwart sexual violence as a tactic of war. We fully support the report's recommendations on incorporating provisions on sexual violence in armed conflict into existing sanctions regimes, as appropriate. To best apply such targeted measures and give the Council the up-to-date information it needs, information-sharing among all Council-mandated bodies is essential.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

44. “We welcome the efforts of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) and the recent approval of a six-officer sexual violence unit to help the Mission implement its protection mandate, and we encourage MONUC to work further with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on this immense problem. And we will work with the Congolese and all stakeholders to help craft more effective solutions. Next, we need specialized leadership and high- level attention at the United Nations, to focus on implementing the goals of resolution 1820 (2008). The United States believes that the appointment of a high- level special representative on women and peace and security by the Secretary-General for a specified period of time would help focus the Secretariat's efforts.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

45. “The Council should also explore deployment of technical assistance teams to develop the capacity to combat sexual violence in all conflict zones. These teams could determine the feasibility of establishing a dedicated chamber in domestic courts that would prosecute war crimes and crimes against humanity, with a substantial focus on sexual and gender-based violence. We welcome the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo's recently announced zero- tolerance policy for members of its security forces who commit sexual violence. We also welcome the April 2009 launch of a comprehensive strategy by the United Nations and the Congolese Government for combating gender-based violence. And we will continue to insist on the complete resolution of the five cases discussed by the Council earlier this week.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

46. “According to the United Nations Population Fund, nearly 16,000 new cases of sexual violence were registered throughout the country in 2008, with 65 per cent of those cases involving children. Yet data collected from provincial health centres between 2005 and 2007 suggest that Congolese courts heard only 2 per cent of the registered rape cases in the conflict- ridden eastern Congo. Some cases against accused Congolese perpetrators of mass atrocities are pending in the International Criminal Court, but we should establish other mechanisms for ensuring accountability and bringing perpetrators to justice. A commission of inquiry, as suggested by the Secretary-General, is one option that deserves serious consideration.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

47. “Building on resolution 1820 (2008), the United States urges the Council to consider these recommendations seriously and to act swiftly on them. Job one is to hold perpetrators accountable, and so the United States supports credible domestic or hybrid and international accountability mechanisms that investigate and prosecute these crimes, particularly in countries incapable of bringing such criminals to effective justice. We aim to build State capacity to enforce the rule of law through a range of measures, from technical assistance through training by international lawyers to assistance in drafting legislation. In this regard, I would like to say a few words specifically about the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where the interlinked problems of sexual violence and impunity are particularly grave.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

48. “We must better protect women and girls, halt the impunity that perpetrators enjoy and make it easier to achieve lasting and inclusive peace. To succeed, we need to ensure that rapists and other perpetrators of sexual violence are identified and punished. We need sustained efforts to prevent new acts of sexual violence, including by increasing human rights training and vetting for members of domestic security forces. We also need quality and accessible treatment for survivors of rape and abuse. At the same time, we need to collect more data on sexual violence, share United Nations reporting more widely and bring that information into the Security Council in real time. The Secretary-General's report includes several recommendations that could dramatically improve current practice.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

49. “I gave her my word that I would, and, with the cooperation and support of my fellow Council members, I intend to keep my word. This is because sexual assaults against women are often committed in front of their husbands and children, and they do more than inflict appalling physical, mental and emotional injuries on their victims. They can also spread HIV/AIDS and other diseases, produce unwanted children who become neglected or orphans and undermine families and communities when the survivors are stigmatized and shamed. All too often, the result is a smouldering anger and an insatiable desire for revenge that only worsens the violence and makes peace agreements all the harder to reach or sustain. We must end these atrocities.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source

50. “But thousands of women and girls are still being gang-raped, mutilated, assaulted and forced into sexual slavery every single day. This we must end. I will never forget when we took our trip to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and met with two very eloquent victims of rape and sexual violence at the Heal Africa Hospital. They spoke movingly of the horrible, horrible crimes they had experienced. After our discussion, I had the opportunity briefly to speak privately with the older of those two women. She pulled me aside, I think looking to me as the one woman on the Security Council at present. She asked me, with tears in her eyes, to do everything I could, and that we could, to end this horrible systematic violence that she and so many others had experienced.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source