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first: 2005-02-28
most recent: 2008-10-29
sittings or episodes: 16
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“We should all strive to end that plight. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Secretary-General's campaign "Unite to End Violence against Women". Portugal, too, continuously strives to combat that scourge, in particular in the domestic sphere. We welcome every opportunity to address resolution 1325 (2000). However, we believe that the implementation of the resolution should be a daily task. The gender perspective should be mainstreamed into the work of the Security Council. We hope that this situation can be reviewed in the light of the new United Nations gender architecture. In that regard, let me express Portugal's hope that an agreement on the new strengthened and consolidated United Nations entity for women is reached during the current session of the General Assembly.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In order to put in place adequate policies to deal with perpetrators of sexual violence and to provide victims with the support they require - health and psychological support, access to the labour market and access to education for victims' children - it is fundamental that all parties to a conflict acknowledge that sexual abuses have been committed and that women's voices be heard during peace negotiation talks. As recent history has taught us, disregarding those matters will only serve to perpetuate impunity and impede the development of integral and efficient policies to address women's needs. In that regard, let me also welcome the adoption of resolution 1820 (2008). As the Security Council has now recognized, sexual violence is indeed a security problem, including when used as a weapon of war.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“With regard to the content of the plan, our main focus is on the need to promote the participation of women at all stages of peace processes, namely, in peacekeeping missions and including in decision- making positions. It is also extremely relevant to ensure that all actors involved in peacekeeping missions, especially those at high-ranking levels, receive adequate gender sensitivity training. Finally, the need to prevent and combat violence against women and girls and to provide assistance to victims in conflict and post-conflict situations will also be at the core of the plan.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In that regard, I would like to inform the Security Council that we are currently drafting our national plan of action to contribute to the implementation of that milestone document at the national, regional and international policy levels. The drafting is being carried out by a multidisciplinary team involving members of various governmental entities and ministries, namely, the Ministries for Foreign Affairs, Justice, Internal Affairs and Defence, as well as the presidency of the Council of Ministers responsible for gender equality policies. At an early stage, several members of civil society were invited to provide contributions. That participation will continue throughout the process, including during the implementation phase.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“In addition to the need to overcome the marginalization of women at all decision-making stages related to peacebuilding and conflict resolution, it is fundamental to develop policies that envisage the promotion of women's political, economic and social roles in post-conflict situations. In fact, situations of conflict have a great impact on women. They are most often the victims of violence, including sexual violence and its use as a weapon of war. At the same time, they also become the main providers of economic security and the source of survival for their families, often as heads of households. There is thus a need to ensure that, in post-conflict situations, we build on their experiences and create opportunities to empower women in their societies. Portugal reaffirms its commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“It brought to the attention of the Council the pressing issue of gender equality and the empowerment of women, but it also made clear that women have a role to play in conflict situations, besides that of victim: the role of peacemakers and peacekeepers. We must ensure that women's voices are heard at all stages, from conflict prevention to conflict resolution and, of course, during post-conflict processes. It is our belief that the equal participation of women and men in decision-making processes has a positive impact on the international security system, thus favouring the implementation of the objectives of the Security Council: peace and security.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Let me start by joining others in thanking the President of the Security Council for the holding of this open debate on this very important matter. I would also like to thank Ms. Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General; Mr. Alain Le Roy, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Ms. Ines Alberdi, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women; and Ms. Sarah Taylor, Coordinator of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, for their fruitful and comprehensive interventions on the current situation of women with respect to peace and security. Portugal aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of France on behalf of the European Union. The adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) was a milestone in the promotion and protection of human rights.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Portugal strongly supports the extension of UNMIT's mandate for a further 12-month period, in order that the work for the consolidation of peace, democracy and development in Timor-Leste can be adequately sustained. The Chairman (spoke in Spanish): I now give the floor to the representative of Brazil.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Rebuilding the National Police of Timor-Leste, in particular continuing the screening and mentoring processes, is an important factor that can contribute to the long-awaited normalization to which the people of Timor-Leste aspire. In the meantime, a continued UNMIT police presence is needed to ensure law enforcement until the National Police is fully reconstituted. Therefore we welcome the Secretary-General's intention to send an expert mission to UNMIT in the near future in order to conduct a thorough assessment of the capabilities of the National Police and to suggest possible adjustments to the UNMIT police component. The continued presence of the United Nations in Timor-Leste is essential in helping to address the challenges facing that country, in full respect for Timorese choices.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Portugal has a consistent standing bilateral commitment towards Timor-Leste and is a leading donor in a large spectrum of areas, including governance, public administration, justice, education and security sector reform. Additionally, we are strongly committed to UNMIT, contributing with a formed police unit from the Portuguese gendarmerie, and we actively support the mandate of UNMIT in all areas. Since August 2006, UNMIT, in partnership with the Government of Timor-Leste, has sought to foster stability, promote democratic governance, political dialogue and social cohesion. It is in this context that I think it is worth noting that the presidential and parliamentary elections held in 2007 were steps in the right direction in the process of consolidating democratic institutions in Timor-Leste.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Political consensus is essential for resolving a number of key issues. The situation of the estimated 100,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) is one of those issues. We reiterate that it is essential to ensure the return of the IDPs and their resettlement in their original communities. Furthermore, it is important that the situation of the nearly 600 petitioners of the Timor- Leste defence force be resolved in a peaceful manner. We also believe that justice is a key element for long-lasting national reconciliation. That is the reason why Portugal strongly supports the ongoing efforts to obtain accountability for the events of 1999 and of April and May 2006, along the lines recommended in the report of the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“The recent events illustrate once again, and in a dramatic way, the vulnerability of Timor-Leste. However, despite these regrettable actions, the situation throughout the country, for the time being, remains quiet. We commend the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Atul Khare, and all the staff of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) for their tireless and invaluable dedication to the overall security and stability of the country. Effective action should be taken to capture the perpetrators of the 11 February attacks. At the same time, a thorough investigation of the events is urgently required. In the current circumstances, we encourage the Government, the political parties and the people of Timor-Leste to redouble their efforts to consolidate democratic governance and the rule of law.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Marie Guehenno for his very comprehensive assessment and his extremely accurate analysis of the situation in Timor-Leste. I would also like to thank Ambassador Nelson Santos for his presentation and to thank Ambassador Kumalo for his keen interest and helpful leadership on matters related to Timor-Leste. Portugal concurs with the statement which the representative of Slovenia has just made on behalf of the European Union. Allow me, first of all, to reiterate our condemnation of the attacks against President Jose Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao and to express our best wishes for the prompt recovery of the President of Timor-Leste.”
2008-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5843 (2008) · source
“Finally, we believe that a successful European Union delivery and responsiveness in the Somali peace process remains essential to support a comprehensive political solution, which would bring long-term stability to Somalia.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“His readiness to draw up an international action plan, and in particular to frame international support to the transitional process and establish a strategic framework for security sector support to Somalia, has been greatly appreciated. The EU is ready to support deliberation and implementation of this plan. The EU recognizes the increasing danger posed by acts of piracy off the Somali coast and will study possible ways to respond to the problem, together with the Somali authorities and the international community. We welcome the French initiative to provide military accompaniment to vessels chartered by the World Food Programme (WFP) delivering aid to Somalia, while stressing the need for international initiatives that can continue to provide protection to the WFP beyond January 2008.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“The EU is committed to make further contributions to the African Union, on the basis of a comprehensive political and needs assessment, as well as to provide bilateral contributions to African Union member States deploying to AMISOM, and we call on other donors to contribute as well. The EU also encourages the United Nations to provide more support to AMISOM. in accordance with resolution 1772 (2007) of the Security Council and to move forward with contingency planning for a possible peacekeeping operation in Somalia. The European Union expresses its full support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Ould Abdallah, and to his leadership role in coordinating efforts of the international community.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“In this regard, we encourage the United Nations to use all available instruments to improve monitoring of the human rights situation in the country. The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is at present the only available option to facilitate the withdrawal of foreign and regional forces from Somalia. The European Union expresses its support for AMISOM, particularly recognizing the contribution that Uganda has made, and reiterates the need to strengthen AMISOM, including through identifying substantial new financial support. The European Commission, through the African Peace Facility and the Instrument for Stability is channelling â‚¬15 million for direct financing of AMISOM. and â‚¬5 million for African Union planning capacities for that Mission. Some EU member States have also provided financial contributions for AMISOM.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“The EU urges the Transitional Federal Institutions, Ethiopia and all other actors in Somalia to ensure humanitarian access, to respect human rights and international humanitarian law, to protect the civilian population and to facilitate the secure and early return of displaced persons to Mogadishu and other areas of origin. The European Community Humanitarian Aid Department has provided some â‚¬18 million to Somalia this year, plus support to refugees in Kenya and Yemen. The EU remains committed to enhancing humanitarian assistance, provided there is unimpeded humanitarian access and respect for the integrity of humanitarian assistance. Peace cannot be built on impunity. The EU therefore calls on the Transitional Federal Government to investigate all human rights abuses committed in Somalia and bring those responsible to justice.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Indeed, the Transitional Federal Institutions have the primary responsibility to implement the outcome of the National Reconciliation Congress, as endorsed by the Transitional Federal Parliament, and to establish a road map for actions until the end of the transitional period. This includes the preparation for a constitutional referendum and elections by 2009 as set out in the Transitional Federal Charter. The European Union condemns all acts of violence and calls on all parties to cease hostilities and engage in a ceasefire, confidence-building and security arrangements in the search for sustainable peace.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“The EU therefore calls for urgent efforts by all parties towards an inclusive political process and reiterates its commitment to a comprehensive approach to the Somali crisis, covering the political, security and humanitarian facets. The European Union welcomes the appointment of the new Prime Minister, Mr. Nur Hassan Hussein, and encourages him to invite all political forces, inside and outside Somalia, that renounce violence and accept the Transitional Federal Charter as the framework for restoring peace and stability in the country, to an inclusive political process. The EU is willing to consider a significant contribution for the transitional period, on the basis of a mutual understanding between the EU and the Transitional Federal Government on progress to be made in the political process.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Croatia, Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, as well as the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this declaration. I will base my statement on the conclusions drawn from the meeting of the Council of Ministers of the European Union held on 10 December of this year. The EU is deeply concerned with the situation in Somalia. We believe that it poses a significant threat to peace and security in the Horn of Africa and beyond. It also causes immense suffering to the people of Somalia.”
2007-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5805 (2007) · source
“Lastly, I would like to express that the European Union is confident that the Government of Timor-Leste, with the support of the United Nations and the international community, will be able to overcome the numerous challenges that it still faces. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Hill (Australia) took a seat at the Council table.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“As an example, the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, visited Timor-Leste last month and announced an additional â‚¬63 million aid package to assist projects related to institutional capacity-building, including support to the judiciary and the parliament, and to health and rural development. The opening of a European Community delegation in Dili in 2008 also shows the continued support of the European Union for the people of Timor-Leste. The European Union is willing to continue to cooperate closely with the United Nations and the bilateral and multilateral donors on the ground, in order to further consolidate peace and democracy in Timor-Leste and to help the country to achieve self-reliance.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“The European Union reiterates that the involvement of the United Nations is vital for the country's further stabilization and for helping the Government to address the many unresolved questions identified during the Security Council mission to Timor-Leste. In this context, we support continued United Nations engagement in Timor-Leste and a renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste beyond February 2008. The European Union and its member States remain fully committed to the consolidation of peace and democracy in Timor-Leste.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“Additionally, the socio-economic challenges, like poverty and unemployment, particularly among youth, remain some of the major causes of instability throughout the country. As the report has highlighted, the European Union recognizes that the future of the country lies in the hands of the people and the Government of Timor- Leste. Indeed, the efforts carried out in the country will only be successful if the Timorese take measures and find the solutions to their own challenges. Nonetheless, the Government needs continued and sustained assistance to overcome capacity shortcomings and governance difficulties.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“Furthermore, it is essential to solve the Petitioners' issue in a peaceful manner and to bring to justice the group of former military who deserted the National Defense Force. The European Union also emphasizes the need to restore confidence in the national defense and security institutions, as well as in the judicial system, and encourages the Government to implement the security sector reform programme. The humanitarian situation is another element of concern for the European Union, because it threatens the political and social stability of Timor-Leste. We call on the Government to create, as its highest priority, conditions for the return, resettlement and reintegration of the internally displaced persons in their local communities.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“The successfully conducted presidential and parliamentary elections held in April, May and June of this year with high voter participation were a significant step in the process of strengthening democratic institutions in Timor-Leste. However, as the report of the mission to Timor- Leste acknowledges, some of the root causes of the 2006 crisis and its consequences have not yet been solved. The European Union recognizes critical political, security, socio-economic and humanitarian challenges that need to be tackled. At the political level, the European Union encourages the current Government and the opposition leaders to pursue political dialogue in order to rebuild mutual confidence and achieve national reconciliation in Timor-Leste.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“We are also pleased that the mission had the opportunity to hear the views of the main political interlocutors - namely, the President, the Prime Minister, Government officials and opposition leaders - as well as representatives of civil society, including the church and non-governmental organizations, of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) and of other United Nations agencies on the ground. We appreciate the valuable work of UNMIT and, in particular, of Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste. The European Union welcomes the progress achieved in recent months.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, as well as Moldova, align themselves with this declaration. First of all, let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate. The European Union commends the Security Council mission to Timor-Leste, led by Ambassador Dumisani Kumalo, and welcomes the comprehensive report on its findings. We believe that the mission was successful in identifying the various unresolved challenges that Timor-Leste needs to address in order to achieve stability and prosperity.”
2007-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5801 (2007) · source
“To conclude, let me reiterate that the European Union will continue to contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security in every way possible, in cooperation with the United Nations and with other regional and subregional organizations.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“In that regard, we would like to present some suggestions on strengthening cooperation between the European Union and the United Nations, such as ensuring a more frequent dialogue between the United Nations and the EU on the maintenance of international peace and security, using the structure of the United Nations Secretariat and the Security Council; enhancing cooperation on aspects of multidimensional peacekeeping, including police, the rule of law and security sector reform; pursuing the establishment of specific coordination and cooperation mechanisms for crisis situations where the United Nations and the European Union are jointly engaged; organizing systematic United Nations-European Union joint lessons-learned exercises following cases ofjoint operational cooperation; and reinforcing the European Union's participation in the Peacebuilding Commission, drawing on our experience as a leading global player and a major provider of funds for peacebuilding activities.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The European Union advocates a pragmatic and action-oriented approach, both for EU-United Nations cooperation and in the broader context of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and other organizations.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“As is widely recognized, the European Union is itself a structure for peace and security in its region, based upon common values of peace, prosperity, good governance, human rights protection and the rule of law. We emphasize these same values in broader international relations. The European Union takes an active role in enhancing regional cooperation throughout the European continent and its neighbouring regions, making use of mechanisms and policies such as the European Neighbourhood Policy, the Stabilization and Association process and the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership - which, by the way, has been holding meetings yesterday and today in Lisbon, bringing together 27 European countries and 10 countries of the eastern and southern Mediterranean area.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“European Union development funds are also used worldwide for peacebuilding actions in post- conflict countries. Support to the African Peace and Security Architecture is a key priority for the European Union and its member States, within the new strategic partnership that the European Union is establishing with the African Union. The European Reinforcement of African Peacekeeping Capacities (EURO-RECAMP) programme and the training of military and police forces involved in United Nations peacekeeping operations, through the programme's contribution to peacekeeping schools in Africa and Europe, also fit within this strategic partnership.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The new Instrument for Stability now also contributes to peace and security efforts, with first support being granted to the trust fund for the AU-United Nations Joint Mediation Support Team for Darfur, to the establishment of a United Nations- trained Chadian police component in the context of the aforementioned combined United Nations-EU intervention, as well as, in the case of Somalia, for the planning capacities of the AU Commission. National and regional envelopes of the European Development Fund likewise contribute to the African Peace and Security Architecture at country and subregional levels. Tripartite capacity programmes in association with the United Nations are being considered, notably in West Africa, involving the Economic Community of West African States.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“In Darfur, the African Union's peacekeeping force, the African Union Mission in the Sudan, has been financially supported from the start through the African Peace Facility, an original commitment of â‚¬250 million, now raised to â‚¬385 million, to support African-led peace support operations and to enhance the institutional capacities of the African Union and subregional organizations in relation to peacekeeping and conflict prevention. Besides Darfur, the Facility has supported African peacekeeping efforts through the Multinational Force of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, the African Union Mission in Somalia and the African Union Mission for Support to the Elections in the Comoros. The sum of â‚¬27 million has been committed so far for capacity-building.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“By addressing the regional dimension of the Darfur crisis, the deployment of the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad in parallel with the deployment in the Sudan of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur is a necessary step to facilitate a long-lasting solution to violence in the region. In the Balkans, the European Union's military operations enjoy support from NATO structures in a unique cooperation agreement between the two organizations. In Kosovo, a European team is carrying out preparatory activities, in close cooperation with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, for the launch, when the conditions have been met, of a European mission in the rule of law sector. European Union development assistance is equally mobilized.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“That military support has been complemented, since 2005, by two long-term civilian missions to support security sector reform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The launching of the European Union-led Chad/Central African Republic bridging military operation in support of the United Nations police force in eastern Chad and north-eastern Central African Republic represents a new step in our cooperation and a concrete example of how to maximize synergies and define responsibilities through a clear division of labour.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“In the framework of the European Security and Defence Policy, two operations in 2003 were real and successful tests for the European Union-United Nations relationship: the European Union Police Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union-led Operation Artemis, carried out in accordance with resolution 1484 (2003), which succeeded in stabilizing the security conditions, improving the humanitarian situation and protecting the civilian population in Bunia, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2006, the European Union-led peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of the Congo assisted the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) during the electoral process.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The European Union is actively engaged and fully committed to the implementation of the Joint Statement, through specific measures aimed at developing dialogue and the exchange of experience, on a regular basis and at different levels, as well as ensuring coherence between the policies pursued by the United Nations and the European Union. A similar cooperation in conflict prevention has been built in recent years with the Secretariat. Allow me to refer to a few examples of how the European Union mobilizes its full scope of policies and instruments in a mutually supportive way to reinforce its cooperation with the United Nations and regional organizations in the peace and security continuum, from conflict prevention to peacekeeping and peacebuilding.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The European Union is particularly pleased with the substantive progress in the cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union in crisis management, in particular the signing, in June 2007, of the Joint Statement on United Nations-European Union Cooperation in Crisis Management. Building on the previous Joint Declaration, of September 2003, the new document identifies four concrete areas for further cooperation between the two organizations: planning, training, communication and best practices.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“They are closer to the realities of the countries and regions and usually have the motivation and willingness to act quickly and effectively, helping to solve conflicts and mitigate their spill-over effects. They are also in a privileged position to support and enhance peacebuilding efforts. We believe that the long-standing experience of the European Union and its unique nature, multiple instruments and considerable resources can be used in the context of a deeper and broader cooperation with the United Nations, as expressed in resolution 1631 (2005), in areas such as conflict prevention, peacemaking, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, security sector reform, combating terrorism, disarmament and non-proliferation.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“The European Union aims at supporting the United Nations, in particular the Security Council, in carrying out its responsibilities and addressing the challenges of conflict prevention, management and resolution as a way to strengthen effective multilateralism. Pursuant to Chapter VIII of the Charter, regional and subregional organizations play a central role in the promotion of peace and security, in accordance with the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Their preventive diplomacy capabilities and good offices may be used to avoid the occurrence or recurrence of violent conflicts, at both the national and the international levels.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The candidate countries Croatia, Turkey and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as Armenia, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. First of all, may I congratulate you, Sir, on the assumption of your duties as President of this Council and on the organization of this timely debate on a subject of deep interest to the European Union. The European Union recognizes that the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security lies with the United Nations.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776 (2007) · source
“Moreover, additional efforts need to be undertaken at the level of the United Nations to increase the number of women in senior positions and in peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions. Cooperation is essential. We will continue to actively work with United Nations agencies, regional organizations - such as the African Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and NATO - non-governmental organizations and all relevant stakeholders. We also believe that it is of great importance to provide information to the broader public on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We are ready to work together with the Secretary- General and to take into account the recommendations of his latest report on women, peace and security in our policies and programmes.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“The European Union welcomes the work of the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women and its reports on the progress made in the implementation of the 2005-2007 System- wide Action Plan, the proposals for an updated plan for the 2008-2009 period, and the collection of good practice and lessons learned in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2005). The European Union is aware that much remains to be done, including at the national level, to ensure that gender inequality is addressed. The EU also supports the enhancement of mechanisms to further advance the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Monitoring and reporting systems must be improved in order to ensure enhanced accountability.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“As recognized in the reports on Burundi and Sierra Leone, the European Union urges the Commission to also consider gender equality as a decisive cross-cutting issue in the integrated peacebuilding strategies to be developed in the future. In addition, it is crucial to include women in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, while taking into account the capacity of women to contribute to stability and decision-making in society and the vulnerability and special needs of women and girls. Let us also not forget the importance of promoting men's awareness of their role in turning gender equality into a reality in every dimension of life.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“The European Union would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Peacebuilding Commission for the achievements of its first year of work. We believe that the Peacebuilding Commission is a most appropriate forum for addressing gender equality and for contributing to the active participation of women in post-conflict reconstruction and institution-building processes, including in decision- making. We recognize the efforts undertaken to consider gender-equality issues in the work of the Peacebuilding Commission, both in country-specific work and in thematic discussions, as was highlighted in the report on its first session.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“Sadly, that demonstrates the importance of furthering the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We believe that the impact of violence against women has manifest consequences for the success and sustainability of peacebuilding efforts. That is a subject that demands the attention of the Security Council. The European Union would welcome a report by the Secretary-General on the global problem of sexual and gender-based violence in both conflict and post- conflict situations, to highlight the implications and consequences for peacekeeping and peacebuilding activities. Support must also be directed to strengthening judicial and legal systems, particularly in countries experiencing protracted crises.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source
“In the European Union context, that includes the development of rules of conduct - such as the generic standards of behaviour, which are binding on ESDP staff and forbid involvement in sexual exploitation, trafficking in women and prostitution. The European Union would support the elaboration of corresponding rules and practices for United Nations operations and missions. The EU is deeply concerned about the continued use of sexual violence against women in current conflict situations - such as in the case of the situation recently reported by Mr. John Holmes, Under- Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and others, on the appalling and unprecedented phenomenon of systematic rape and brutality against women in eastern Congo.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766 (2007) · source