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Ruzieka

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first: 2012-10-17
most recent: 2016-12-15
sittings or episodes: 12
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“In that respect, Slovakia considers security sector reform to be a crucial instrument in transforming a security apparatus into a professional, transparent and accountable institution that is able to prevent, eliminate, investigate and punish sexual violence in armed conflicts. That is why we call for the effective implementation of resolution 2151 (2014), on security sector reform. Among other things, the resolution underscores the importance of the equal and effective participation and full involvement of women in all stages of the security sector reform. It also underlines the vital role of women in prevention, peacekeeping, peacebuilding and in strengthening civilian protection measures in the security services during the reconstruction process.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“The number of women involved in peace and security, including in decision-making, remains very low. On the other hand, it is commonly recognized that the participation of women in security forces increases the effectiveness, credibility and the legitimacy of those institutions. One of the main obstacles to increased female participation in United Nations peacekeeping missions remains their underrepresentation in national armed forces and police services, in particular at senior levels and in operational roles. In that regard, we must all strengthen our efforts to increase the engagement and advancement of women in the security sector and its personnel. Efficient, professional and accountable security forces are indispensable for protecting the basic safety of citizens, including women and girls.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, adopted almost 14 years ago, underlines the importance of the equal participation of women and their full involvement in efforts to maintain and promote peace and security. Despite many endeavours and achievements, not all commitments have been satisfactorily met or implemented. Armed conflict affects women harder than men. They are often deprived of their rights and are subject to violence. Violence against women constitutes not only human rights abuse, it is increasingly becoming a security issue. Targeting civilians, women and children is an extremely abhorrent act that must be punished accordingly. Women's role in peace and security is indispensable. Yet peace processes mostly remain the domain of men.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Mr. Ruzieka (Slovakia) (spoke in Spanish): Thank you very much, Madam President, for this excellent initiative of holding this debate on women and peace and security. (spoke in English) We commend the excellent work of the Under- Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka, and all the participants in today's debate. We welcome the key role that UN-Women has been playing in empowering women and eliminating violence against women and girls through various activities and instruments. While aligning ourselves with the statement made by the observer of the European Union, I wish to make few additional points in my national capacity.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Thirdly, research drivers of peace separately from drivers of violence. Fourthly, study the micro-determinants of success in preventive action. Fifthly, begin a dialogue on the coordination of preventive actions on the regional level and on an internal level with the non-governmental organizations. Lastly, ensure sufficient and flexible financing for preventive action. The ratio is 1:60 - $1 for peace protection, $60 for peace restoration. In conclusion, let me assure the Council that Slovakia will fully contribute to the implementation of the commitments set out in the resolution adopted today.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“The concept of the responsibility to protect, especially its first preventive pillar, is another tool for preventing mass atrocities. I would also like to highlight the important role of the International Criminal Court. It serves not only as an independent and impartial judicial body, prosecuting in those situations where a national jurisdiction is unable or unwilling to address the issue of accountability, but its authority also has a preventive impact. In conclusion, some studies consider following principles to increase the understanding of conflict dynamics aligned with local specifics to serve conflict prevention efforts. We may wish to look at these. First, share, but do not align conflict analyses. Secondly, align conflict analyses with local understandings and terminology.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Security sector reform may not be a primary preventive instrument, but it definitely is a preventive tool to create conditions to avoid a relapse of the conflict, especially if duly executed in its complexity, starting with security, democratic governance and the rule of law and followed by development activities. Since poverty, unemployment and poor living standards are among the main causes of conflict, timely and appropriate investment in sustainable development - inter alia, but not exclusively, to the eradication of poverty, programmes for inclusive education and activities for employment, especially for young people - are crucial for long-term investment in sustainable peace in the conflict area. We also have other tools.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“What we have to do and what we need is closer cooperation and interaction on this issue between the United Nations and regional organizations. Prevention cannot be entirely successful without addressing the root causes of conflict as well as its enabling and facilitating factors. Credible and in-depth security sector reform (SSR) has been proven to play a crucial and decisive role in reducing or even eliminating conditions facilitating conflict outbreak. SSR contributes to conflict prevention in a direct and indirect way. Transparent oversight and uniform control over all forces and factions directly prevent the renewal of national as well as inter-State conflicts through spreading trust and predictability.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“But certain signs are almost always there. It is up to the parties, countries, nations and people at risk to utilize all possibilities and to mobilize the international community to take preventive action. Today we have various useful tools that can assist in the effective prevention of conflict. Among them, I will mention two - the 2011 report on the theme "Preventive diplomacy: delivering results" (S/2011/552) and General Assembly resolution 65/283, entitled "Strengthening the role of mediation in peace settlement of disputes, conflict prevention and resolution". The United Nations is not alone in advancing preventive action. Regional bodies have also increasingly taken up their own initiatives for preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention. There may possibly be no regional body that has no programme for conflict prevention.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, the need for effective prevention of violent conflicts has been steadily gaining in relevance, especially since the end of the Cold War. Cases such as the genocides in Rwanda, the ethnic wars in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the State failure in Somalia point to the need to find the means to prevent conflicts from escalating into war, human disasters and regional instability. Slovakia attaches great importance to conflict prevention processes within and outside the United Nations framework. The causes of conflict and the processes of peace are complex - political, economic, social, territorial, historical, ethnic and religious. There are also new causes of conflict, such as terrorism and organized crime, both of which have conflict in their nature and are difficult or even impossible to mediate or negotiate beforehand.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“We are definitely not living in an easy time. Even the summers are not as they used to be. Allow me to express our appreciation to you, Sir, for organizing this important open debate on conflict prevention. Its importance is reflected in the Council's adoption of resolution 2171 (2014), on the topic under discussion. We would like also to thank the Secretary- General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their briefings and the work that they do. Slovakia fully aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the European Union and its member States. In addition, I would like to make a few remarks in my national capacity. Efforts aimed at preventing conflicts right from their inception have long been an integral part of the Organization's efforts in securing peace and stability.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“We must not abandon those who are the most vulnerable, innocent and defenceless. The international community, States, civil society, humanitarian agencies and NGOs all have the duty and the responsibility to use all means necessary to protect children from suffering.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“In that context, we reiterate the need to implement vetting mechanisms to ensure that those who have committed crimes against children are not included in army ranks, that the necessary attention is paid to the training of military personnel, including peacekeepers, and that mechanisms to prevent underage recruitment are put in place. If security sector reform could create conditions that would help reintegrate or save even one single child from the horrors of conflict and war, it must become an imperative for each one of us to undertake. Children need pens and books, not guns and boots. In concluding, I want to stress that the protection of children and their rights, well-being and welfare in any place on the Earth is the moral obligation of each and every citizen of each and every State.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Slovakia recognizes its share of responsibility in helping children to gain access to education and health care in conflict and post-conflict areas. That is reflected in our development assistance programmes. More than â‚¬6 million have been allocated to date for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and Slovak research and education institutions in the field of health care and education. As far as prevention is concerned, those efforts will not be entirely successful without addressing the root causes of conflict, as well as its enabling and facilitating factors. Credible and in-depth security sector reform has been shown to play a crucial and decisive role in reducing or even eliminating conditions that can facilitate the outbreak of conflict, as well as the sustainability of peace in the longer term.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“In 24 out of the 30 countries profiled in the study, warring parties took over schools in whole or in part, using them as bases, barracks, firing positions and weapons caches. Buildings that should have provided safe spaces for learning became battlefields when their use for military purposes made them targets for attack. Those figures are extremely alarming. Early focus on restoring functioning schools and returning young people to classes can represent peace dividends and foster support for peace. Education systems need to collaborate on health, education, safety and security in the schools. Landmine awareness, psycho-social support and reconstruction of education institutions must be aligned with social and economic development planning and public sector and labour market reform.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Slovakia urges all States, the international community and United Nations institutions to address the matter of education as a priority when adopting policies and programmes with an impact on children and their rights. By providing children with adequate education, we can reduce the risk of their being subjected to abuse. Slovakia condemns the use of schools for military purposes. The study Education under attack 2014, published in February, identifies 70 countries where attacks occurred between 2009 and 2013. In 30 cases, there was a pattern of deliberate attacks. Armed non-State groups and national military and security forces alike have attacked education to advance their own interests.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The international community must step up efforts both in rescuing children already recruited as soldiers and in developing solid preventive measures to help to discourage, suppress and, ultimately, totally eliminate that distressing phenomenon. There are two key areas in particular to address: poverty and education. We call on all States that have not yet done so to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and to adopt all necessary domestic measures towards its full and effective implementation. As I stated earlier, access to education both during and after conflict is a key factor in terms of preventing violations of children's rights.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Abuse suffered in time of war is the worst form of violation of children's rights. Not only do children suffer from the direct consequences of war and armed violence; they are also affected by displacement, loss of relatives and the trauma associated with witnessing acts of violence. Recovery after having experienced a particularly difficult or challenging situation is always long-term, with a possibility of failure. It requires adequate health care, the involvement of parents and society, education and complex attention in dealing with physical and mainly mental trauma. Slovakia remains gravely concerned about the continuing practice of child soldier recruitment. The number of child soldiers remains alarming and their personal stories are utterly disturbing.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“At the same time, without the additional effort of all Member States, the Working Group risks losing its momentum, credibility and maybe its relevance. Just a few weeks ago, the Security Council held an open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (see S/PV.7109). During the debate, I stated that the protection of peace and the prevention of war comprise one of the most important missions of the United Nations, and that in cases where we fail to prevent war or conflict, we must combine efforts, abilities, means and resources to protect those most vulnerable: women, children, elderly persons and persons with disabilities. A stolen childhood cannot be restored in a lifetime. Armed conflict and violence pose considerable and serious risks to the well-being and welfare of children.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We fully support the initiative launched by the Office of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict towards ending the recruitment of children in Government forces by 2016. Slovakia has noted with satisfaction an increase in the attention directed to child protection issues when setting up or renewing certain mandates of United Nations missions. Nevertheless, it is only a first step. The prerequisites of improved child protection, as stated in mission mandates, have to be fully implemented in the field. We commend Luxembourg, as Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, for being proactive in ensuring that language on children and armed conflict has been retained and expanded wherever possible in country-specific resolutions. Slovakia sponsored resolution 2143 (2014).”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Slovakia welcomes and highly appreciates the dedication and tireless effort of Luxembourg in mobilizing efforts to end the abuse of children in war. We salute the presidency for placing this important topic on the Council's agenda. Allow me also to congratulate all organizers and participants for launching the "Children, not soldiers" campaign yesterday. At the outset, I would like to align myself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union, and also to make a few remarks on behalf of Slovakia. I would like to thank today's briefers for their presentations. In particular, I wish to accentuate the tireless efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, to work for the benefit of children in conflict-affected areas.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Slovakia is concerned about the deterioration of the situation in Syria, where humanitarian law has been gravely violated and many innocent civilians are dying every day. We encourage the members of the Security Council to act by referring the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court so that the perpetrators, no matter what side they are on, will face independent and unbiased justice. One ofthe best possible ways to decrease the number of victims is the elimination, reduction and control of all kinds of arms. Therefore, we strongly encourage the early ratification of the Arms Trade Treaty, and we call upon all other instruments in this area to be strongly adhered to by the international community.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Slovakia is a small country, but it is ready to support any activity leading to an improved system at both the international and the national levels. The implementation of the pledges made by Slovakia at the thirty-first International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in 2011 is in progress. We have also joined the initiative of the Governments of Norway, Argentina, Austria, Indonesia and Uganda on reclaiming the protection ofcivilians under international humanitarian law. In addition, in November 2012, the Ministry ofForeign Affairs organized a special seminar on the protection of children in armed conflict. Many words have been spoken here by many countries. But what we lack is a genuine common, determined and effective effort to reach those goals.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Our task in this Organization is - or should be - to make every effort, using all legal and diplomatic tools, in order to prevent conflict. If we are unable to prevent a conflict, we should join together to end it as soon as possible. If we fail again, we should protect those who may be in the wrong place at the wrong time and are unable to protect themselves - they are mostly women and children. The most heinous crimes committed during armed conflict cannot stay unpunished. We therefore consider the International Criminal Court to be a key judicial body with a leading role in the fight against impunity. We call on the full United Nations membership to ratify the Rome Statute and thus achieve its universality.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Violations of the medical neutrality granted by the 1949 Geneva Conventions, customary international law and medical ethics are routine in almost every current conflict. The recent attacks against doctors in Somalia represent only one example to add to the mosaic of massive abuses carried out in the past in many countries on every continent, without exception. Instead of stepping up efforts and effective cooperation at the local and global levels, we have entered the twenty-first century bearing the heritage and reappearance of one of the ugliest human rights abuses, namely, conflicts in which the central purpose of military action has been the forced removal of civilian populations from their homes and land on the basis of religion, nationality or ethnic identity.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“On the other hand, despite that fact, during the conflicts recognized between 1934 and 1994, at least 80 per cent of the approximately 20 million killed and 60 million wounded in declared wars, civil wars and other major conflicts have been civilians. Of those, three of every five have been children. Since the 1990s, we have witnessed many new conflicts, most recently in Syria and Egypt, and earlier, in Rwanda and Chechnya, where civilians have been - or are being - killed on a massive scale, or internally or externally displaced. More often than ever, situations occur in which the international community fails to protect civilians - mainly women and children - and fails to provide basic humanitarian assistance, not to speak of protection.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“At the outset, I would like to align myself with the statement made earlier by the observer of the European Union. The implementation of and compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law, together with respect for the rule of law, are core requirements for the protection of civilians from atrocities committed during armed conflict. But there is a paradox. On the one hand, never before has the so-called right to the integrity of life been universally recognized. In the final decades of the twentieth century, human rights documents of sweeping scope and rigorous specificity were produced.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“First, I would like to commend Argentina for choosing this important topic for today's open debate. Of course, my country's words of thanks also go to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, to the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navanethem Pillay, and to Mr. Philip Spoerri, Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, not only for today's briefings, but for all of their active dedication to this important topic. The history of humankind is, unfortunately, a history of war and conflict. The loss of any life is a sad story. When a soldier dies, it is a tragedy. But when a civilian, woman, or child is killed it is a tragedy and a crime. As it was said in the 1960s, "war is not healthy for children and other living things".”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Afghanistan remains the top priority of our official development aid. One of most famous Nowruz traditions among Afghans is to forget and forgive one another's mistakes and to start the new year with new hope and new goals. Only those who do nothing do not make mistakes. Victory gives us joy; defeat gives us experience and strength. They are wise who act and learn how to achieve the new hope that all people in Afghanistan deserve.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Jan Kubis for his professional leadership of that challenging Mission. We know that the United Nations and UNAMA will be important players in Afghanistan, particularly after 2014. As time is passing very quickly and there are many challenges, we should start to think and discuss how to adjust UNAMA's post-2014 mandate, which will have to be provided with the proper resources. The United Nations should act and deliver as one. Slovakia will support Afghanistan until 2014 and beyond. While any military support after 2014 will depend on the requirements of the new NATO-led mission after the departure of the International Security Assistance Force, we have made a decision to provide financial support for sustaining the Afghan national security forces at a level of $1.5 million from 2015 to 2017.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“But Afghanistan has the potential to build on that investment. Among the most visible results is the dramatic increase in the use of new technologies and the growth of small and medium-sized businesses. Under the Taliban, only one tenth of the population had access to basic health care. Now that better health care is generally available, life expectancy has increased from 45 to 62 years for men and to 64 years for women. Improved education, health care and an atmosphere that is encouraging to small and medium- sized business are the cornerstones of sustainable and irreversible development after the military presence has been reduced. In conclusion, UNAMA is a crucial and irreplaceable actor in Afghanistan, and its role should be extended. In that regard, we appreciate the words of support voiced for Mr.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“It is crucial that neighbouring countries cooperate and play an active role in that area. In border control, for example, such cooperation is an important factor in eliminating illegal trans-boundary activities, including drug and weapons trafficking, as well as terrorism. Afghanistan today remains a proud Muslim society with more women now serving in the Afghan National Assembly than in many democracies. Access to education is getting closer to being universal. Under the Taliban, fewer than 1 million children, almost all of them boys, were in school. Now more than 8 million children go to school, and more than a third of them are girls. In 2001, Afghanistan's gross domestic product was around $2 billion. In one decade, that number has reached $20 billion, until now largely thanks to foreign aid.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The Bonn and Tokyo Conferences, the NATO, Chicago and Lisbon Summits and other international forums have ensured a strong commitment on the part of the international community that the Afghans will not be abandoned. We must keep in mind the seriousness of the threat posed by opium production in Afghanistan to the stability of the region and the overall security situation. We welcome the Afghan Government's commitment to combating that problem. However, it cannot succeed alone without regional cooperation and international engagement. We therefore support the initiatives led by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which are aimed not only at eradicating poppy production but also at dealing with related aspects, such as development and law enforcement.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We believe that Afghans will take all necessary steps towards achieving inclusive, free, fair and transparent elections. Only a legitimate Government will be strong enough to make progress in the areas of security, good governance and development. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) can play an important role in advising on how to proceed efficiently with electoral reforms and broader political outreach to Afghan society. Some fear that, after the international forces have departed, Afghanistan may slip back into insurgency, return to civil war or once again become a hub for terrorism. We should unite our efforts to ensure that we stand firmly side by side with Afghanistan and the Afghan people on that issue.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Therefore, the focus should now shift to quality, loyalty and professionalism. While the security sector is on track, it is equally important to focus efforts on the political and economic elements of the transition and to synchronize them with the current plan to hand over full security responsibility to Kabul in 2014. Further progress in reconciliation is crucial to future success. The willingness of some elements of the Taliban to leave the insurgency, join in the dialogue and enter the political process can set a positive example and deserves our support. The peace and reconciliation process must have strong Afghan ownership. We see the political transition as a possible game changer in Afghanistan's internal dynamics.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“We are pleased with the steady progress in the transfer of security responsibility and the growing size of the Afghan National Police and the Afghan National Army. In many areas where Afghan forces have taken the lead, the security transition has been going in the right direction. We welcome the efforts of the Ministry of the Interior aimed at transforming the police from a security force to a service focused on law enforcement and protection. The role oflocal police is vital, especially in remote parts of the country. But the process of building functional and credible Afghan national security forces must go on. In our view, the main challenge is insider attacks, which negatively affect the overall situation in multiple ways. The Afghan National Security Forces have almost reached the anticipated numbers.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Let me begin by greeting all nations and peoples here, including many from Afghanistan, with best wishes for the new year. The Nowruz holiday is always an awakening and a new start, and a moment that brings us into harmony with nature. It is about forgetting the harshness of winter and appreciating the warmth of the sun. And we are very hopeful that its warmth will sprinkle some positive energy on our deliberations today. I would like to align myself with the statement delivered by Special Representative Usackas on behalf of the European Union (EU). While we fully support the shared EU priorities in Afghanistan, let me emphasize some points that we see as important. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2013/133). His briefing and the report presented a comprehensive picture of Afghanistan today.”
2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Slovakia also supports the initiative taken by Switzerland with regard to the situation in Syria. However, simply referring a situation to the Court is not enough. Adequate follow-up and enforcing full compliance by the parties concerned with the Council's resolutions, in particular with regard to cooperation with the Court, are also necessary. We are seeing cases where the lack of cooperation undermines not only the Court's activities but also the fundamental principles of the United Nations. We believe that this meeting is only an initial step towards further discussions. Constructive dialogue and effective cooperation between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court are essential to deal with the most serious crimes under international law.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We firmly believe that it will positively contribute to further developing the cooperation between the Council and the International Criminal Court. The Court and the Council should be on the same page and work on the same wave length. The maintenance of international peace and security and the fight against impunity are of the utmost importance for both of them and for all ofus. The Court is dealing with the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. It should therefore enjoy the highest degree of confidence from the United Nations and its Members, as well as the powers conferred upon it by the Rome Statute. We welcome the resolutions of the Security Council referring the situations in the Sudan and Libya to the ICC under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Allow me to congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Council for the first time in the history of your country. I wish you every success in your hard work. Slovakia is very much in agreement with the statement made earlier by the observer of the European Union, but there are some points we would like to reiterate in this discussion. Among those points is the acknowledgment of the unique role that the International Criminal Court (ICC) plays as a court of last resort in the absence of genuine action by national authorities. The second principle is that of complementarit, which is one of the core principles on which the Rome Statute is based. This year we commemorate 10 years since the Rome Statute came into force, which is why we commend the initiative to organize this important debate in the Security Council.”
2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source