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1. “Let me conclude by stating that Germany’s commitment to preventive diplomacy and conflict prevention is unwavering. Both lie at the heart of the United Nations and both require comprehensive action by the entire United Nations system.”

   2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

2. “Germany, together with Switzerland, is co-chairing the Human Rights and Conflict Prevention Caucus in New York. That cross-regional group is dedicated to strengthening collaboration between all three pillars of the United Nations. We also put a clear focus on strengthening human rights and conflict prevention during our term on the Security Council in 2019 and 2020, including by inviting the High Commissioner for Human Rights to brief the Security Council. Our common goal should be to make expertise available to all United Nations actors in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. Therefore, Germany advocates dialogue and exchange between all three United Nations pillars, including by providing the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission with the opportunity to brief the Human Rights Council.”

   2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

3. “While the Commission’s interconnectedness with the Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council has continuously increased, other relevant United Nations bodies are yet to be involved. Both the Security Council and the General Assembly rightly commended the Peacebuilding Commission’s activities in 2016 by stating that “security, development and human rights are closely interlinked and mutually reinforcing” (resolution 2282 (2016), para. 4 (b)). I would like to highlight the centrality of human rights in conflict prevention. Respect for human rights is essential to building resilient and inclusive societies and to protecting all of its different segments, including the most vulnerable groups. Systematic violations of human rights, on the other hand, often serve as precursors of violent conflict.”

   2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

4. “Today’s open debate offers a good opportunity to recall a key instrument that helps foster coordination, namely the Peacebuilding Commission and its mandate to “serve a bridging role among the principal organs and relevant entities of the United Nations”. I share the Secretary-General’s conviction that the Peacebuilding Commission has the potential to mobilize the entire United Nations system for conflict prevention and sustaining peace. To maximize its impact, the Commission needs to freely interact and coordinate with all relevant United Nations bodies. It must be in a position to brief United Nations bodies on its work, as intended in the twin resolutions (resolution 2558 (2020) and General Assembly resolution 75/201).”

   2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

5. “I would like to start by expressing my gratitude to Mexico for this important initiative. Prevention should be at the core of our common efforts for the maintenance of international peace and security. Conflict prevention requires a whole-of- United Nations approach. At the same time, it is up to all of us, as Member States, to support the United Nations in fostering conflict prevention. Diplomacy, mediation, the promotion of human rights, social inclusion and respect for the rule of law are all critical to prevent disputes from evolving into conflicts. Conflict prevention, resolution and peacebuilding efforts build a continuum and should not be considered in isolation, yet too often that continues to be the case, including within the Council.”

   2021-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8906Resumption1 (2021) · source

6. “Let me conclude by noting the following. We have heard different nuances in today’s discussion but, at the same time, it appears that all of us around the table have again stressed the importance of the JCPOA as a key contribution to the non-proliferation and security architecture in the region and beyond. That is why we — Germany — worked very hard here in New York last summer in order to defend and protect the JCPOA. We will now do everything in our power to see the JCPOA talks in Vienna succeed. We count on all parties to return with a mandate that is suitable so as to put this important agreement fully back in place.”

   2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

7. “We are concerned about Iran’s development of a number of relevant ballistic missile types and continued test activities. Clearly, such ballistic missile activity is not conducive to fostering stability and security in the region. Moreover, we reaffirm the need to ensure compliance by all States, in particular by Iran, with the prohibition on the transfer of Missile Technology Control Regime-listed items to and from Iran. The delivery of missile technology to non-State actors in the region is destabilizing and must cease. Lastly, while the European Union embargo on conventional arms remains in place vis-à-vis Iran, we acknowledge and recognize that the conventional arms provisions laid out in annex B expired last October. Iran is called upon to behave in a responsible manner and refrain from destabilizing actions in that regard.”

   2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

8. “Another point that concerns us is transparency. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays a vital role in monitoring and verifying Iran’s nuclear- related commitments, as the Council requested in resolution 2231 (2015). It is therefore deeply concerning that the Agency’s work has been affected as a result of Iran’s decision to reduce the implementation of its nuclear-related commitments. We strongly support the continued efforts of the IAEA and urge Iran to restore IAEA access in full. Turning now to annex B of the resolution, let me briefly reiterate that we continue to consider Iran’s development of ballistic missiles, designed to be capable of delivering a nuclear weapon, including launches using such ballistic missile technology, as inconsistent with paragraph 3 of annex B.”

   2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

9. “With regard to the Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/582) under discussion today, I would like to stress that we fully share the Secretary-General’s concerns about the nuclear steps that Iran has taken. Those worrisome steps include, first of all, the development and use of advanced centrifuges, far beyond JCPOA limits; secondly, uranium enrichment of up to 60 per cent and, thirdly, the ongoing research and development activities on uranium metal production. Unfortunately, we do not share the assessment expressed by some colleagues today that those measures are fully reversible. They result in technological knowledge gains and undermine the non-proliferation benefits of the JCPOA. They are not conducive to building trust and confidence in the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme.”

   2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

10. “We also welcome the support expressed by the Secretary-General for the Vienna talks and for our efforts to restore and fully revive the JCPOA. We have now had six rounds of talks, during which we have made important progress. The point I am now making is perhaps the most important one in my intervention — there is no reasonable alternative to the JCPOA. We believe that it is entirely feasible to bring the nuclear deal fully back to life. We all know we are not yet there. In order to get there, all parties need to show flexibility and a willingness to take tough decisions. In the end, every party needs to be convinced that a return to full JCPOA implementation is in its best interests, and it is therefore willing to give. That is how negotiations work; they cannot succeed without compromise.”

    2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

11. “At the outset, let me congratulate you, Sir, on a momentous Security Council presidency. I would like to thank Olaf Skoog for reminding us of the important role of the European Union High Representative as Coordinator of the Joint Commission, and for the strong support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), not only from the External Action Service but from the European Union (EU) and its member States as a whole. I would also like to thank Geraldine Byrne Nason for having taken on the important role of Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), and Rosemary DiCarlo for the continuing and ongoing support of the Secretariat for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015).”

    2021-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8811 (2021) · source

12. “That includes accountability for post- conflict and conflict-related sexual violence. We encourage the Mission to continue its internal reform process. More mobile and flexible troops will strengthen protection through projection. We call on the Mission to make further progress on the optimization of the force set-up, and we encourage MONUSCO and the Secretariat to draw as many lessons as possible from recent and ongoing transitions, such as that of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. In particular, we believe that cooperation with a country team will be important.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

13. “Progress and conflict and post- conflict settings rarely follow a linear, or predictable, trend. However, it is crucial that the benchmarks now be developed rapidly and that the failure to meet them actually has consequences. The sustainable progress and success of the transition will depend heavily on strong national ownership and responsibility. We therefore call on the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to strongly engage in the next steps of the transition, especially with regard to the regional and provincial joint transition strategies. Inclusivity is crucial. Civil society, especially women and local peacebuilders, must be part of the conversation. The same is true for the much-needed progress on community-based DDR efforts, the creation of trusted institutions and the fight against impunity.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

14. “On the upcoming mandate renewal, we believe that the Mission’s main tasks — the protection of civilians and support for the Democratic Republic of the Congo in State- and institution-building — remain key, especially in the eastern part of the country, given the challenging situation there. At the same time, it is time to take the next steps on the path towards a reconfiguration and transition of the Mission. Germany welcomes the joint strategy and the idea of a phased and realistic regional approach that is based on conditions on the ground. We reiterate the importance of clear and binding benchmarks that guide the Mission and the Democratic Republic of the Congo through the process. At the same time, we underline the importance of remaining flexible.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

15. “This is a hopeful sign, and it should be a reminder that now is also the time to support peacebuilding, stabilization and development efforts in post-conflict areas of the country. Secondly, the recent conviction of militia leader Ntabo Ntaberi Sheka for serious war crimes, to which the Special Representative referred, is an important step that shows that the fight against impunity in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is ongoing. Thirdly, let me commend the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities, MONUSCO and all humanitarian and health workers in successfully fighting off another Ebola outbreak, as well as successfully mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic. My second set of remarks is on MONUSCO.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

16. “The humanitarian situation remains deeply troubling, with more than 21 million Congolese facing food insecurity. We therefore urgently call upon the international community to support the humanitarian response plan for the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Germany has so far contributed approximately €72 million for humanitarian assistance measures in 2020, including measures in response to Ebola and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It is also important to acknowledge helpful developments. Let me mention three: first of all, the improved security situation in Tanganyika province and the Kasais. It is worth recalling that we can now zoom our focus in on three to six provinces in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

17. “I would call on all political actors to continue to resolve their differences by means of dialogue and in the spirit of compromise. In this critical time of transition, it is important to focus on necessary political reforms and security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), accountability and economic opportunities. None of the challenges can be met without strong and unified Congolese ownership. We remain concerned about the violence in the eastern parts of the country, especially in the Kivus and in Ituri, and about the activities of such armed groups as the Allied Democratic Forces. This violence is always accompanied by high numbers of human rights violations, including sexual and gender- based violence. It is clear that the protection of civilians has to remain a top priority.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

18. “First of all, we warmly thank Special Representative Leila Zerrougui for her briefing. Germany confirms its support for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), in particular for the Mission’s leadership, and for all police- and troop-contributing countries. We believe that the work that the Special Representative is contributing to is important and indispensable under very difficult circumstances. I have two remarks to make. One is on the political and security situation and the human rights situation, the other is on the future of the Mission. I can certainly echo many of the remarks made by colleagues so far today. On the political situation, we are concerned about the ongoing political tensions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source

19. “Above and beyond, we highly recognize the crucial and visible role of Abyei’s women in the prevention of the coronavirus disease at the local level. Let me conclude by drawing the Council’s attention to human rights monitoring. The mandate needs to ensure continued and effective human rights monitoring, including of any sexual and gender-based violence and violations and abuses of human rights, including those committed against women and children. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General’s recommendation to deploy human rights expertise to UNISFA, as mandated by the Council.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

20. “Tangible progress in the establishment of joint interim institutions, such as the Abyei Area administration and the Abyei police service, is crucial to building enhanced national capacities. We also see a continued need to strengthen the civilian component of the mission in order to support the efforts of the communities in Abyei to reconcile and create enduring peaceful relations. On the positive side, we note the efforts of the South Sudan co-Chair of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee and the Juba-appointed Chief Administrator in promoting women’s participation in the peace process. We encourage further steps by both sides towards the full, effective and meaningful participation of women at all stages of the peace process.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

21. “The recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1019) shows that the mission is not fit for purpose. That is mainly due to obstruction by the host nation. The mission must be able to fulfil its mandate and respond to emerging challenges. A stronger police component within UNISFA is essential for that. We therefore again strongly urge the Sudan to issue visas without further delay, particularly to allow the mandated increase in the UNISFA police personnel. Mr. Lacroix strongly underlined that point in his briefing, and we fully share that reading. Without an effective police capacity, we simply run the risk of a deteriorating security situation. Furthermore, we support the call of the Secretary- General and urge the Sudan and South Sudan to work together with UNISFA on a road map to establish an Abyei police service.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

22. “In that context, let me make it very clear that the host nation must investigate any attacks against UNISFA, and it has an obligation to hold those responsible to account. We thank Ethiopia for its long-standing commitment as a troop contributor to UNISFA in that context. Let me make some remarks on the UNISFA mandate and its implementation. First of all, we agree with the recommendation of the Secretary-General that the mandate should be extended by six months. However, it is important for us that there be no business as usual. The Security Council has sent a clear message that UNISFA needs to adapt. It is therefore with disappointment that we note that the adjustments to the mandate made by the Council have not yet been implemented on the ground.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

23. “We believe that the Sudan and South Sudan should now take advantage of the high level of confidence in bilateral relations to seriously engage in joint talks that would lead to improving the situation in Abyei, especially at the intercommunal level. In the meantime, the presence of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) remains key to ensuring peace and security. That brings me to the shadow to which I referred. The security situation in Abyei remains tense. We have heard that in the briefings. The deadly intercommunal clashes in recent months and attacks against peacekeepers underscored that. Like other speakers before me, I strongly condemn any violence. That includes all attacks against peacekeepers.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

24. “I very much thank Under- Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Special Envoy Parfait Onanga-Anyanga for their briefings. I, too, would like to extend a warm welcome to Richard Mills here back in New York. We see light and we see shadow for Abyei. Let me start with the light. With regard to the political process, we see some major positive regional developments. The signing of the Juba peace agreement between the transitional Government of the Sudan and the armed groups is a historic achievement. There is a huge potential to move the Sudan towards comprehensive peace. We urge those that continue to stand outside that process to become part of the solution. In that context, we commend the role of South Sudan in helping to bring about the peace deal.”

    2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source

25. “The issue of human rights in a difficult humanitarian situation is a still a cause for great concern. Democratic spaces keep narrowing. We are worried about persistent human rights abuses. We hope to see improvements in that regard. We also encourage the Burundian authorities and all parties involved to respect the principle of the voluntary, safe and dignified return of refugees. Let me conclude by expressing our hope to soon see a new peace and security strategy for the Great Lakes region.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

26. “We commend the ongoing increased regional efforts, such as exchanges among regional intelligence and security services and the commitment to greater security cooperation by Rwanda, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda that was reached at last week’s regional summit. It is important that the delayed tenth Summit of the Regional Oversight Mechanism take place without delay. I would like to make a third remark, on the situation in Burundi. We take note of some positive signals and gestures emanating from the new Burundian Government, which seems ready to normalize its relations with the region and the international community. But visible change is needed; the peaceful conduct of elections has formed a solid basis, yet more progress needs to be achieved.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

27. “We encourage the region to seize the current moment of collaboration in order to make further progress on regional economic integration and in the fight against the illegal exploitation of natural resources. There is an urgent need to address root causes in that regard. The creation of jobs and tax revenues and the reduction of incentives for armed groups and criminal networks to use violence are key. Regional organizations, such as the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the African Union, have an important role to play in that context. My second remark is on armed groups. We remain especially worried by the situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which continues to destabilize the country and the region.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

28. “I thank the Secretary- General for his report (S/2020/951), and the Special Envoy for his briefing. Let me make three brief points. First, on regional cooperation, we commend the encouraging signals that we have seen recently, particularly in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. At the same time, we remain concerned about the negative impact the pandemic is having, especially with respect to health, socioeconomic and humanitarian issues as well as on the human rights situation. It is therefore important to strengthen health infrastructure, step up humanitarian efforts by the international community and mitigate the negative socioeconomic effects of the pandemic. Human rights violations, including sexual and gender-based violations, must stop.”

    2020-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8767 (2020) · source

29. “Israel has the right to defend itself against such acts in a proportional manner. My fifth, and last, remark is on intra-Palestinian reconciliation. We keep stressing that intra-Palestinian reconciliation remains key to achieving a negotiated two-State solution. Gaza and the occupied West Bank must be reunited under a single Government. The democratic legitimacy of Palestinian institutions must be renewed, and governance and responsiveness to the needs of the Palestinian population must be strengthened. We therefore welcome the recent agreement to hold parliamentary and presidential elections in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza. We hope that such elections will take place soon.”

    2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source

30. “Any changes to the legal and traditional status quo on Haram Al-Sharif/Temple Mount, as well as in the city of Hebron, would further erode the substance of signed agreements and mutual trust at a time when the coronavirus disease crisis warrants close cooperation. My fourth remark is on the full implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). We call on both sides to fully implement resolution 2334 (2016) with regard to settlement activities, as well as all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terrorism, incitement, provocative actions and inflammatory rhetoric. In that context, we reiterate Germany’s condemnation of all attacks and threats against Israel by Hamas and other terrorist groups, including the repeated firing of rockets from Gaza into Israel.”

    2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source

31. “We call upon Israel to end the expansion of settlements, in particular in critical areas around East Jerusalem, and the legalization of settlement outposts in order to prevent a de facto annexation. We are particularly concerned about the ongoing confiscation and demolition of Palestinian-owned structures and properties in Area C of the West Bank. Such practices, as currently under way in so-called Firing Zone 918 in the South Hebron Hills, lead to the forced eviction and displacement of vulnerable Palestinian residents in the midst of the pandemic. In some cases, they contravene existing property rights of Palestinian residents in the area, rendering such practices incompatible with international law.”

    2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source

32. “We have taken note of the call by President Abbas on the Secretary-General to convene an international conference early next year. Germany would be willing to participate in such a conference and encourages the Secretary-General and Special Coordinator Mladenov to consult with all relevant parties. My third remark is on settlement activities. We reiterate our position that Israeli settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal under international law. They severely undermine the prospects for ending the occupation and for a viable and contiguous Palestinian State within the framework of a negotiated two-State solution. We trust that Israeli annexation plans are truly and permanently suspended.”

    2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source

33. “That is the only viable and the most realistic path to fulfil the legitimate aspirations of Palestinians and Israelis for a life in peace and dignity with equal rights. We call on both parties to recommit to their signed agreements and to fully restore the cooperation under the Oslo Accords and the Paris Protocol. Together with our partners Egypt, France and Jordan, we will continue our efforts and offer our active support and our good offices in facilitating a path back to a credible dialogue and towards a negotiated, peaceful settlement. At our meeting in Amman last week, we emphasized that such serious, meaningful and effective negotiations must be based on international law and agreed parameters and be conducted either directly between the parties or under a United Nations umbrella, including the Middle East Quartet.”

    2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source

34. “The momentum generated by the signing of those accords should now be focused on finally reaching a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict on the basis of international law, the relevant United Nations resolutions and the internationally agreed parameters. Normalization must not result in consolidating the status quo but, rather, it should accompany the resumption of peace talks. My second remark is on the two-State solution, Germany remains committed to a negotiated two- State solution, where two sovereign, democratic and independent States, Israel and Palestine, live side by side in peace within secure and recognized borders on the basis of the 4 June 1967 lines.”

    2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source

35. “Let me express our condolences on the passing of His Highness the Amir of the State of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, a tireless mediator in the Middle East. Let me also express our thanks to Special Coordinator Nickolay Mladenov for his briefing and his important work. I would like to make five points. First, on the normalization agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, as well as between Israel and Bahrain, Germany welcomes the recent signings of the normalization agreements between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain. We acknowledge the role played by the United States in that regard and express our hope that those agreements will contribute to achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.”

    2020-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8762 (2020) · source

36. “Around the same time last year, during the high-level week of the General Assembly, Prime Minister Hamdok said here in New York that the Sudanese people were “marching resolutely towards the future as a friend and partner on equal footing with all peace-loving nations” (A/74/PV.10, p. 37). I am convinced that the Security Council will continue its strong partnership with the new Sudan and its peace-loving people.”

    2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source

37. “We note with concern that the report in front of us points at a deterioration of the security situation in Darfur. This is an alarming signal. We are looking forward to more analysis and data in the special report mandated by the Council. That report should contain an assessment of the capacity of the Sudanese Government to protect civilians, as foreseen by resolution 2525 (2020). In conclusion, the response of the Security Council to the historic change and transformation in the Sudan is a very good example of what the multilateral system can muster in support of the aspirations of the people.”

    2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source

38. “We would also like to reiterate that the Council has asked the Secretariat that UNITAMS make use of lessons learned from the State liaison functions concept, and that a mechanism based on them should be established in Darfur, including in Jebel Marra and the Two Areas. I would like to call on the Secretariat to be both realistic and ambitious in its planning. We welcome what we have seen so far. Germany will continue to support the build-up of UNITAMS, including by making available additional voluntary contributions and personnel. We encourage other Member States to also consider doing so. Let me make a remark on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). The Council will soon have to make a decision on the future of UNAMID.”

    2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source

39. “In that context, we feel it is very important that the position of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General be filled soon. While we appreciate the update by the Secretariat on the planning process, we would like to mention that the Council had also requested information about the geographical deployment of the Mission. I heard important remarks on that from Rosemary DiCarlo. In particular, we are looking into the footprint in Darfur and the components that will be represented in the specific offices. We expect that United Nations police will be represented in all Mission offices.”

    2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source

40. “As noted in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/912), an unstable economic situation, the need to ensure justice for past crimes and violence, including the massacre of 3 June 2019, and increasing humanitarian needs are all aggravated by the impact of the coronavirus disease. I am not suggesting that UNITAMS can overcome those immense challenges immediately, but we are convinced that UNITAMS can make a significant difference on the ground. For that to happen, UNITAMS needs to be fit for purpose. The purpose of the Mission is clearly defined in resolution 2524 (2020) and entails four strategic priorities. We hope and expect UNITAMS to be able to work on all of those, including adequate resources for civilian protection and human rights.”

    2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source

41. “That is why we hosted, together with the United Nations, the European Union and the Sudan, the High- Level Sudan Partnership Conference in Berlin in June, mobilizing $1.8 billion in assistance to the Sudan and marking the beginning of a new political partnership between the Sudan and the international community. We welcome the agreements reached with parts of the armed groups in Juba and look forward to the signing of the agreements next week. It is crucial that the implementation of the agreed provisions start swiftly. We welcome the ongoing talks with parties that have not yet joined the process, and at the same time we urge those who continue to stand outside of this process to become part of the solution. Partnership also means being frank about the challenges ahead.”

    2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source

42. “Today we are discussing the situation in the Sudan, and for the first time we are discussing the work of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS). I wish to underline that the notion of assistance stands for the spirit of a new chapter in the relationship between the Council and the Sudan, a chapter based on genuine cooperation and partnership. This support is crucial. I am confident that I speak on behalf of all of us when I say that we want the Sudanese Government to succeed. We want the Sudanese people, as has been said, to cash in on the peace and democracy dividend.”

    2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source

43. “I would just like to say two short things. First of all, I am encouraged to hear from our Russian colleague that Russia is taking the legal obligations under which we all stand seriously. As is often the case in life, the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Secondly, with regard to my remarks on Syria, I should like to say that I have nothing to add and nothing to take away from what I said. The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source

44. “In conclusion, let me reiterate that schools must be safe spaces — zones of peace — and parties to conflict need to understand that killing children, raping children and destroying schools and hospitals will never be a winning military strategy. It is a crime against humanity and a crime against our future, and it needs to stop.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source

45. “We are also concerned about other violations, such as sexual and gender-based violence, some conducted by State actors, such as in Somalia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In Germany’s view, it is imperative that the findings of the Secretary-General’s report consistently reflect the listing in the annexes. It is a question of credibility. My last point is that, in our view, it is more important than ever that the Working Group, now in its fifteenth year, continues to closely monitor the situation of children in the conflicts on the agenda of the Security Council. Belgium has led the way. We welcome the new interactive dialogues with peace operations and UNICEF and hope that such formats are being continued.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source

46. “Germany fully supports that call, which is of particular importance in situations of conflict. Let me say a word on the annual report and listings. Attacks on schools and hospitals are a trigger for listing parties to armed conflict in the annexes of the annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict. The presidential statement that we have adopted today contains several concrete measures to enhance monitoring and reporting, for example, on the regional and subregional dynamics of armed conflict on children. The attacks and abductions carried out by Boko Haram are a visible example of violations of children’s rights that have to be monitored, prevented and prosecuted cross-regionally.”

    2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source

47. “The Safe Schools Declaration is crucial. We encourage all those who have not yet done so to endorse the Declaration and, more importantly, to implement it. Because of the threat of the coronavirus disease, millions of children worldwide remain out of school. In situations of conflict, that is of particular concern; children are deprived of their basic education. They are also often stripped of any access to health services and regular food supply, as those functions and services are frequently provided through schools. We note with grave concern that children with disabilities might encounter heightened obstacles to returning to school once they are out. The Secretary-General has called on all Member States to adopt what he called “aggressive back to school strategies” and to prioritize the reopening of schools.”

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48. “It is therefore all the more deplorable that for many children around the world, schools have become places of horror and grief, like in Syria, as German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said in the Council in February (see S/PV.8734), where the regime and Russia have been bombing civilian infrastructure, such as schools and hospitals. That must end now. The Niger is another worrisome example. There too, attacks on schools have created a lot of harm and human tragedy. Germany is also concerned about attacks on other educational facilities, such as universities.· Some attacks deliberately target girls’ schools and result in the most heinous crimes: human trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence and abuse. Also, girls suffer disproportionately, even in instances where attacks on education do not target them specifically.”

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49. “In spite of progress that has been made since then, we see that attacks and threats of attacks against schools are on the rise. The initiative of the Niger and Belgium is therefore key. It is also important to update resolution 1998 (2011) with today’s presidential statement S/PRST/2020/8. It is important that we recognize the ongoing threat for children — especially girls, as many have mentioned today — arising from attacks on schools and that we prescribe relevant additional operative measures. Let me say a few words on the role of schools. They are far more than places of education; they are safe spaces in which children can learn and play, places for friendships and social encounters and places of critical thinking and creativity. They are the places that are key to creative inclusive societies.”

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50. “This week, many of us here brought our kids back to school after the summer break. Teachers here in New York have made every effort to ensure a safe space in which they can feel protected. It is a scandal and a tragedy that many children in conflict-ridden parts of the world are going through very different experiences. Today’s briefers bear witness to one of the most serious violations of children’s rights — attacks on schools. I thank Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, Henrietta Fore, Marika Tsolakis and, in particular, our young briefers Rimana and Hadiza for their bravery in standing before the Council and recounting their stories of perseverance and courage. In 2011, Germany put forward resolution 1998 (2011), which set in place important standards and provisions for the protection of schools and hospitals.”

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