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lines on the record: 258
first: 2012-09-19
most recent: 2016-04-18
sittings or episodes: 39
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“Thirdly, and lastly, we should explore ways of mobilizing support for long-term political and socioeconomic dimensions of peacebuilding from the subregions and from international partners.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In addition, we would like to stress the following issues as food for thought ahead of the 2014 session. First, in view of the fact that much still needs to be done in order to make optimal use of the PBC instrument, we expect that the session will consider ways and means by which the PBC mandates can be strengthened to attain that objective. We must continue to work to ensure that the Commission remains central and key to the development of post-conflict States and that it continues to occupy its rightful place in the United Nations system. Secondly, we must improve on the coordination, the coherence and the clear delineation of responsibilities among key stakeholders in the United Nations peacebuilding architecture so as to prevent the duplication of effort and maximize output.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Nigeria continues to demonstrate its commitment to the peaceful settlement of conflicts, sustainable peace and development. We have stood at the forefront of global peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts, especially by standing by the United Nations in all its peace ventures, including by being a member of the PBC since its inception. From the lessons we have learned over the years, we believe that sincere support for national ownership should be a core principle in post-conflict peacebuilding efforts. For that reason, Nigeria looks forward to the first- ever annual session of the PBC, to be held in June 2014. It is expected that the session will afford us an opportunity to discuss how to engage key partners to support national ownership of peacebuilding efforts.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“While bearing in mind that the primary responsibility of peacebuilding efforts rests squarely on the relevant Governments, strengthening their capacity constitutes the foundation for their success in that regard. Therefore, we call on all Member States to forge more effective partnerships with the countries concerned by assisting their Governments in building national capacity. We should initiate and support all efforts aimed at putting national Governments in charge as we continue to emphasize the need for adherence to crucial elements such as credibility, accountability, effectiveness and responsibility. In that regard, we call on Member States to continue to assist Burundi and Sierra Leone and to ensure that both countries remain on course. The same request is made in respect of Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Liberia.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In particular, we must appreciate the contributions of the country-specific configurations, which have been rightly described as the heart and soul of the PBC, and therefore its greatest potential. The PBC has continued to focus the attention of the international community on the political and socioeconomic challenges in countries under its mandate. The Commission's engagement in Burundi and Sierra Leone since 2006, for example, has helped highlight the challenges facing those countries. United Nations missions in both countries are now in transition from the Security Council's security- and politically oriented mandates to the development-oriented mandate of the United Nations country teams.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“That is consistent with the note by the Council President of 28 August 2013 (S/2013/515), which calls for a regular informal interactive meeting with the members. The establishment of the PBC was a statement of our aspirations for sustainable peace. Its institutional structure was designed to permit stakeholders, both within and outside the United Nations system, to contribute to the realization of those aspirations in post-conflict countries. Indeed, the PBC has been the rallying point for key stakeholders in the work of peacebuilding in marshalling available resources, in galvanizing political support to countries on its agenda and in coordinating the relevant actors within and outside the United Nations system in the promotion of peacebuilding objectives.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Nigeria also notes that today's briefing is taking place in accordance with the presidential statement of 20 December 2012 (S/PRST/20l2/29), which invited the Secretary-General to brief the Council on the progress made in the implementation of the his 2012 report on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict (S/2012/746). That periodic report to the Security Council and the General Assembly on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict highlights the need to strengthen collective and coherent efforts to prevent conflicts and to avoid relapsing into conflict. We also support and encourage regular interactive meetings among Member States, through which we can exchange views on issues on the agenda of the PBC at all levels.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“The PBC and the Human Rights Council gave a clear signal to the whole world that the United Nations was desirous of continuing to deepen the implementation of peace and human-rights elements all over the world. The third element, which remains outstanding, was the reform of the Security Council, which we are now looking forward to taking place soon. Nigeria commends the Peacebuilding Commission for all its contributions to the United Nations peacebuilding efforts in the aftermath of conflicts. The example of Sierra Leone is very good testimony to the work of the Commission, which has been drawn down today because of the success of the implementations of various elements.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Let me begin by commending you, Madam President, for convening this meeting on one of the very important structures of the United Nations dealing with peace and post-conflict reconstruction and development in affected societies. Let me also thank His Excellency Mr. Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General, for his briefing this morning, and Ms. Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme, for her briefing. I particularly wish to thank His Excellency Ambassador Patriota, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), for his briefing on the perspective of the PBC. I recall that in 2005 to 2006 I was in Geneva when the Secretary-General's document "In larger freedom: towards development, security and human rights for all" (A/59/2005) was being discussed and the configuration or establishment of the PBC was actualized.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Finally, we believe that the vision that the Chairperson-in-Office has outlined ensures a very promising future for the OSCE. It is a vision that will promote regional stability and international peace and security. Such an agenda advances the work of the Security Council, and is thus deserving of our support and endorsement. But the OSCE must maintain its role in the region. It must retain its fundamental character as the most inclusive Atlantic forum for consultation and joint action.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“Going forward, pressing challenges such as the ongoing tensions in South Ossetia, the pursuit of freedom of the press, the safety of journalists and the settlement of territorial disputes in the Southern Caucasus region present a unique opportunity to promote change in the region. We share Mr. Burkhalter's commitment to effectively cope with transnational threats to international peace and security such as human trafficking, drug trafficking and terrorism. Since transnational crimes are not limited by territorial boundaries, combating them requires complete cooperation. For that reason, we urge the OSCE to continue to create opportunities for corporation and information exchanges with regional security agencies, including the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“We also welcome the OSCE's efforts in assisting Azerbaijan and Armenia in finding a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, and we welcome the European Union-led dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. The OSCE's role in support of the dialogue is very important. The emphasis placed on human rights, women's and civil society issues, freedom of the press and the promotion of democracy on the agenda of the OSCE deserves our encouragement and, indeed, our broad support. Challenges encountered on those cross-cutting issues underscore the need for a further increase in international corporation in order to jointly address their root causes.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we commend the close cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo. We appreciate the important role the OSCE is currently playing in facilitating various processes aimed at settling crises and conflicts in its region. We also welcome the high priority that the Chairperson-in-Office has placed on the agreement reached between the parties towards the settlement of the crisis in Ukraine. We believe that the implementation process will be strengthened by the support and expertise of the OSCE, and we urge that mediation, dialogue and cooperation be accorded priority in the search for an enduring solution.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“We are pleased to welcome Mr. Didier Burkhalter to the Council and to congratulate him on assuming the chairmanship of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). We thank him in particular for his very informative briefing on the OSCE's plans and priorities for 2014 and would like to wish him a very successful tenure. The OSCE remains a key component of European security. Its importance for building strong and genuinely cooperative relationships among its 50-some States members was quite evident from the briefing we just heard. We are pleased that the OSCE is not only making noteworthy progress as a regional organization, but also enhancing cooperation with the United Nations in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“To that end, addressing the global rule-of-law deficit should be a priority for the international community, for world leaders and for citizens.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“There should be generally acceptable parameters to measure the impact on the world of United Nations efforts to promote the rule of law. We believe that that is relevant to the debate taking place today. As the Secretary-General has indicated, he intends to develop strategies for the United Nations system. We encourage Member States to look forward to his proposals, subject them to robust deliberations and agree on the way forward. Respect for the rule of law at all levels is essential for the maintenance of international peace and security. The aspiration to achieve a global system based on the rule of law, where accountability and social justice are the foundations for durable peace, should be a source of inspiration to all.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The use ofrape as a weapon of war in conflict must be punished wherever it occurs. Nigeria remains deeply committed to the observance of the rule of law, as clearly evidenced by the participation of His Excellency President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan in the high-level meeting on the rule of law in September 2012. We consider justice as a fundamental prerequisite for the establishment of the rule of law and as the basis for peaceful coexistence in the prevention of armed conflict. We are convinced that, while discussing practical approaches to improving the overall impact of rule-of-law mandates, we should also consider how to effectively measure the impact of the efforts made in promoting the rule of law. That would require adopting a yardstick to ascertain the success of our collective efforts in that regard.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We wish, at thisjuncture, to commend the Secretary- General for his untiring advocacy and support for the rule of law. We note his various reports and initiatives in that regard, which have added considerable value to our appreciation of the importance of the subject. We also appreciate the recent formulation of the "Rights up front" initiative, which seeks to address early response to threats to national and international peace and security and the protection of vulnerable groups in conflict situations. The lives, rights and dignity of women and all other vulnerable groups must be protected under all circumstances, especially in conflict situations. That is a requirement not only of the rule of law, but also of basic human decency. Children must be shielded from the excesses of conflict and must not be treated in a degrading manner.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“During the transitional period, leaders and Government officials should exercise their authority under the law as they manage the human, material and natural resources at their disposal. Evidence shows that the refusal of leaders to respect the rule of law and to subject themselves and their actions to the scrutiny of the law has led to conflict and crises. In the transitional period, efforts should be made to eliminate tendencies to adopt policies and practices that discriminate against women. It is important to adopt laws and promote practices that will protect the rights of women and other vulnerable groups in society. Respect for the rule of law will ensure access by the underprivileged to justice mechanisms and help secure their dignity and empowerment.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The training of national experts and institution- building to support the rule of law at the national level should follow in the wake of peacekeeping operations in fragmented or weak States. Security sector reform should aim to establish civilian oversight and control over the armed forces, the police and security agencies in post-conflict societies. It is necessary to adopt a comparative approach to guiding efforts to build a strong rule-of-law architecture. Governmental and non-governmental sectors should both benefit from the process of building national capacities. We believe that each country should determine the focus of its national priorities regarding activities that promote and support the rule of law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“It is therefore an all- encompassing topic with wide-ranging implications to the work of the United Nations. In the management of the transitional period in the immediate aftermath of conflict, United Nations operations in the countries concerned should be given explicit mandates to support the rule-of-law architecture of the host countries. They should assist in building rule-of-law mechanisms that can enjoy public confidence. When necessary, it would be advisable to deploy experts who would primarily provide technical assistance in relevant fields, especially in the police and the prosecutorial, judicial and corrections sectors. They must be neutral, apolitical and responsive to national requests and must always bear in mind the need for national ownership of the mechanisms being instituted.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“They should not be applied selectively, nor in a discriminatory manner. Nigeria continues to support the observance of the rule of law in all such human rights situations as have been agreed to by all Member States, properly enunciated in existing treatises and arrived at through inclusive intergovernmental processes. Issues pertaining to international peace and security, peacekeeping operations, the protection of civilians in armed conflict, women and peace and security, children in armed conflict, terrorism and transnational crimes, good governance, accountability, impunity, democratic practice, security sector reform, sexual violence in armed conflict and a host of other subjects have intrinsic to them respect for and observance of the rule of law.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Specifically, in September 2012, the General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the High-level Meeting ofthe General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels. It is a landmark document containing all of the essential elements of the rule of law at national and international levels. It affirms that the rule of law applies to all States and to international organizations and that "respect for and promotion of the rule of law and justice should guide all oftheir activities and accord predictability and legitimacy to their actions". (General Assembly resolution 67/1, para. 2) Nigeria believes that the Declaration, adopted at the highest political level by Heads of State and Government, should continue to serve as the core values and principles of the rule of law. There should be no derogation from them.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We commend your delegation, Madam President, for its initiative in convening this important debate to explore ways by which the rule of law can be more effectively mainstreamed into the maintenance of international peace and security. We also thank the Secretary-General for his opening remarks. Respect for and observance of the rule of law is enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. It is also a fundamental concern of both national and international jurisprudence. The Security Council and the wider United Nations system have had this cardinal subject on their agendas for years, as illustrated by the number of resolutions and presidential statements of the Council, resolutions of the General Assembly and the outcomes of high-level meetings, including the Millennium Declaration and the 2005 World Summit Outcome.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We see the EU as a good example of how that engagement can work for the maintenance of international peace and security. As reflected in S/PRST/2014/4, which was just adopted, we would like to see that engagement strengthened.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“The United Nations and the AU have also worked for the maintenance of peace and security through collaboration in peacekeeping operations on the African continent. The Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council have, through their annual consultations, held discussions on issues of common interest, especially conflict situations in Africa. Those consultations are mutually beneficial, as they allow for close coordination of the actions of the AU and United Nations in matters of peace and security. We believe that the process could benefit from a strengthening of the policy-level coordination between the two organizations. We would like to reiterate our strong support for the engagement between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in line with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“Those and other humanitarian endeavours, including its support for enhancing the role of women in conflict resolution, demonstrate the capacity of the EU for cooperation on a global scale. I should also take this opportunity to underline the importance of the cooperation that exists between the United Nations and the African Union. In 2006, the AU and the United Nations reached an agreement on a 10-year capacity building programme for the AU, which provides the main framework for United Nations assistance to the AU. Under the programme, the United Nations has supported the AU in areas such as capacity-building for mediation, electoral assistance and technical assistance to the AU's Peace and Security Council.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“The decision of the EU to establish a temporary operation to support the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic in order to protect the civilian population and aid in the provision of humanitarian assistance is yet more evidence of the way in which regional organizations can cooperate with each other in the interest of peace and security. The credentials of the EU also reflect the values, purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Its support for the promotion of security, development, good governance and human rights across the world is well documented. The EU has also been strident in supporting concerted international action in the protection ofcivilians in situations ofarmed conflict.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“In Somalia, for instance, European initiatives such as Operation Atalanta and EUCAP Nestor have contributed significantly to improving security in the Horn of Africa. We acknowledge the ongoing efforts of the EU in attempting to stabilize conflict situations in Mali and the Central African Republic. The provision oftechnical assistance, expertise and capacity-building to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali is a clear demonstration of the EU's commitment to the security and development not only of Mali, but of the broader Sahel region.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“The long-standing cooperation between the EU and the United Nations now covers the entire spectrum of response to international crises - from immediate crisis reaction, humanitarian action, peacekeeping and peacebuilding to development - even beyond the European continent. It must also be acknowledged that the EU is a committed partner that provides substantial support in capacity-building for regional organizations. We note the significant contributions of the EU to economic development and the stabilization of the Western Balkans region in order to further promote democracy, economic prosperity, stability and regional cooperation. We encourage the parties to deepen their constructive engagement. The EU remains an important partner, as the African Union continues to develop the African Peace and Security Architecture.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“Indeed, many regional and subregional organizations have developed strategies to effectively engage in conflict prevention and mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, while drawing on lessons learned from the efforts of the United Nations in those areas. Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and securiy is a growing trend and a win-win partnership. It has been demonstrated time and again that regional and subregional organizations can contribute their usually proximate understanding of local and regional conflicts and their root causes, as well as their capacity to respond.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, I also wish to personally thank Baroness Ashton for the budget adopted in 2013 for the Africa-EU strategic partnership initiative, amounting to approximately â‚¬30.5 billion, which her delegation kindly informed us about. We wish also to thank His Excellency the Secretary- General, with whom we enjoy a very close - almost daily - relationship and contact, for his leadership in consolidating and engaging the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, particularly his commitment to the New Partnership for Africa's Development and the African Union's peace and security initiatives. Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations was visionary as it laid the foundation for the United Nations and regional organizations to work together to prevent, manage and resolve crises.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, I wish to thank the delegation of Lithuania for organizing this briefing and to warmly welcome you, Foreign Minister, to preside over this meeting. I also thank your Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Sir, for the leadership she has provided during your delegation's presidency of the Security Council. Both our Missions are led by women of considerable ability; perhaps that lends itself to the close affinity and cooperation that we enjoy. I should like to thank Her Excellency Baroness Catherine Ashton, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union, for her briefing today, as well as to inform her of the very close cooperation that we have with the delegation of the European Union (EU) in New York on all matters in the General Assembly and the Security Council.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source
“Parallel and equally important is the moral obligation we also have to prevent attacks against health-care facilities and providers; violence against women and children, especially sexual violence, which women and girls are subjected to; and other various forms of debasement that innocent civilians are subjected to in times of armed conflict. Finally, it is important that we consolidate and ensure implementation of the existing normative framework on the protection of civilians, bearing in mind the challenges that I have enumerated. The international community should remain vigilant and bear its fair share of our collective responsibility to protect all civilians in situations of conflict. If we act purposefully and in concert we can certainly better shield civilians from the ravages of armed conflict.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“To further enhance their effectiveness, it would be necessary to facilitate the implementation of their protection mandates. I must stress that our growing understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of civilians in armed conflict must be marked by the ability and capacity to protect. Parties to conflict, as well as non-State actors, have a legal obligation to ensure compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law where the protection of civilians, including and in particular health providers, women and children, is the main focus.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“We must ensure that the export of arms and related weapons vis-a-vis by those perpetrators are henceforth regulated for probity, transparency and justice to innocent victims. The United Nations system has done a lot in that regard. The Firearms Protocol, the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, as well as the recently adopted Arms Trade Treaty, are veritable tools fashioned towards the achievement of that objective. States must strengthen their resolve to ensure the appropriate implementation of those instruments. As a major troop-contributing country, Nigeria is conscious of the efficacy of peacekeeping missions in the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The 1949 Geneva Conventions and their 1977 Additional Protocols contain specific rules to that effect. In order to rededicate ourselves to the moral undertaking to protect defenceless civilians in conflict situations, it is imperative that we deepen our commitment to bolster accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. It is time to put our words into action and adopt standardized measures to bring persistent perpetrators of violence against women and children to justice. In that connection, the Council should take the lead by adopting targeted measures against such perpetrators. On their part, States must not hesitate to take appropriate legal action against perpetrators of such heinous acts, following extensive investigations.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The assault on civilians, especially women and children, and the denial of humanitarian assistance in places such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and other conflict zones, illustrate the magnitude of the task of civilian protection. Difficult protection challenges also remain in Syria and Somalia, and the situation in Mali may present serious protection challenges, for which the international community must be prepared. As stakeholders in international peace and security, our efforts should be directed at addressing constraints that militate against the effective protection of civilians. Protection for the civilian population is a basic element of humanitarian law. Civilians and all those not party to conflict must on no account be targeted deliberately and must be spared and protected.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“We are all witnesses to the impact the United Nations and its partners have had in mitigating human suffering in conflict zones around the globe. The United Nations and regional and subregional organizations have also continued to play a vital preventive and mediation role in countries on the brink of conflict. Despite those notable developments, the grim reality of today is that civilians still bear the brunt of conflict and are direct targets of abduction, sexual violence and the denial of humanitarian access. Recent developments have underscored the failure to comply with the law. We continue to encounter obstacles as we endeavour to address the five core challenges articulated in the Secretary-General's report (S/2012/376).”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“On behalf of my delegation, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for the initiative you have taken to organize today's very important debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict and for the concept note you have circulated to facilitate our discussions (S/2013/447, annex). The efforts to build consensus on the subject and the progressive development of normative frameworks to address civilian protection challenges, including those in resolutions 1738 (2006) and 1894 (2009), are very encouraging developments. We recognize the importance of the collective efforts of the various entities of the United Nations to ensure apposite protection for civilians from the terrors of conflict.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The international community should remain vigilant and bear its fair share of our collective responsibility to protect civilians. Ifwe act purposefully and in concert, we can better shield civilians from the ravages of armed conflict.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“There is a legal obligation to ensure compliance with international humanitarian and human rights law, where the protection of civilians, including, in particular, health-care providers, women and children, is the main focus. Parallel, and equally important, is the moral obligation we also have to prevent attacks against health-care facilities and providers; violence against women and children, especially sexual violence, from which women and girls suffer; and the other various forms of debasement to which innocent civilians are subjected in times of conflict. It is important that we consolidate and ensure the implementation of the existing normative framework on the protection of civilians, bearing in mind the challenges.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In that connection, the Council should take the lead by adopting targeted measures against such perpetrators. Going a step further, we are cognizant of the fact that State and non-State actors alike can and do instigate and prosecute wars and armed conflict of which civilians bear the brunt. It therefore behoves the Council to move beyond discussing the impact of conflict and begin to adopt resolutions that criminalize war. Such action would serve as a means not only of potentially settling disputes but also as a measure of protective, preventive diplomacy. I must stress that our growing understanding of the needs and vulnerabilities of civilians in armed conflict must be marked by the ability and capacity to protect those same civilians.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“At the subregional level, the Economic Community of West African States has also, through its steady intervention in conflicts, continued to remind States and other parties to conflict of their obligations to respect and protect civilians, as well as support them in meeting those obligations. Therefore, in order to rededicate ourselves to the moral undertaking to protect defenceless civilians in conflict situations, it is imperative that the international community, especially the United Nations, deepen its commitment to bolstering accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. It is time to translate our words into action and adopt standardized measures to bring persistent perpetrators of violations against children to justice.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“The assault on civilians, especially women and children, and the denial of humanitarian assistance in conflict zones illustrate the magnitude of the task of civilian protection. Therefore, difficult protection challenges remain in the Congo, Syria, Afghanistan, Somalia and many other areas of conflict. Indeed, in our own subregion, the situation in Mali may present serious protection challenges for which the international community must be prepared. As stakeholders in international peace and security, our efforts should be directed at addressing the constraints that militate against the effective protection of civilians. Nigeria has made great strides in the area of protecting civilians through its contributions to various peacekeeping operations around the world.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Other United Nations organs and entities, in particular the General Assembly Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, in which Nigeria plays an important role, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, have included civilian protection in their agendas and enhanced their efforts to protect endangered civilian populations. Despite those notable developments, the grim reality of today is that civilians are still casualties of conflict and the direct targets of abduction, sexual violence and the denial of humanitarian access. Recent developments have underscored the failure to comply with the law. We continue to encounter obstacles as we endeavour to address the five core challenges articulated in the Secretary-General's report.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Therefore the efforts to build consensus on the subject and the progressive development of normative frameworks to address civilian protection challenges, including resolutions 1738 (2006), 1888 (2009) and 1894 (2009), are encouraging developments. We recognize the importance of the collective efforts of the various entities of the United Nations to ensure apposite protection of civilians from the terrors of war. The Security Council has set important precedents for the protection of civilians through its resolutions and the mandates of United Nations peace operations. Resolution 1265 (1999) and 1674 (2006) were resolute and comprehensive in their provisions for the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“In their informative briefings, they brought to the fore the heavy price that civilians pay as they face daily threats of violence and death when they find themselves inadvertently caught up in the middle of a conflict. Nigeria welcomes the Secretary-General's progress report (S/2012/376) and commends its analytical depth and recommendations. Judging from its wide-ranging perspectives, the protection of civilians in armed conflict is an important yet daunting global challenge. Despite being protected under international humanitarian and human rights law, civilians continue to be victims of violence.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Allow me to join other delegations in thanking you, Mr. President, for your initiative in organizing this important debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I should like to join the representative of Cote d'Ivoire in supporting the initiative adopted by the members of the Economic Community of West African States as a group with regard to the protection of civilians in armed conflict. This debate is very timely given that, in contemporary armed conflicts, which have been exacerbated in recent times, innocent civilians, especially women and children, often constitute an overwhelming majority of the victims. My delegation also thanks the High Commissioner for Human Rights. Ms. Navi Pillay, and the Director for International Law and Cooperation of International Committee of the Red Cross, Philip Spoerri.”
2013-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6917Resumption1 (2013) · source
“Let the people of Syria themselves resolve their differences, assisted only by impartial and well- meaning outside involvement.”
2013-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6906Resumption1 (2013) · source