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1. “We reiterate our call on the Government of the Sudan to cooperate fully with the ICC, in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005), and to fulfil its obligations to arrest and surrender individuals subject to arrest warrants. Further steps are also needed on the part of the Government of the Sudan to ensure justice for the women, men and children who suffered horrendous crimes during the conflict in Darfur. It is a matter of concern that President Al-Bashir has been able to continue to travel internationally, including to States parties to the Rome Statute. We are also deeply concerned about the ability of other suspects in the Darfur situation, including Mr. Hussein and Mr. Harun, to travel.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

2. “It is vital that the Security Council follow through on its decisions so that neither the Council's authority nor the functioning of the Court is undermined. We share the Prosecutor's view that the success of the referral of the Darfur situation to the Office of the Prosecutor continues to depend heavily upon the cooperation of States, in particular States parties to the Rome Statute and members of the Council. Sweden is yet again disappointed that there have been few developments since the last briefing (S/PV.7963) that would allow the International Criminal Court (ICC) to pursue its investigations further. All suspects remain at large.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

3. “I would like to join others in welcoming Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda back to the Security Council. I thank her for her comprehensive briefing and report, as well as for her Office's continued work in the fight against impunity. Let me once again reiterate our strong support for the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor, whose call for the full backing ofthe Security Council and all Member States must be heeded. The challenges that the Office of the Prosecutor faces in relation to the Darfur situation and the support needed to overcome them are known to all of us. It is time for action to resolve them. Ultimately, it is the survivors and victims in Darfur who pay the highest price when justice and accountability are not ensured.”

   2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8132 (2017) · source

4. “In the process, they have also strengthened the international legal framework, showing that despite the impunity we so regularly lament in this Chamber, accountability is possible. Sweden will remain firmly committed to international criminal justice, and the Residual Mechanism can be assured of our full support for its work.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

5. “We welcome the handover to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals upon the closure of the ICTY.We underline the importance of the ongoing work by the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals on victim and witness protection. Lastly, we are also concerned about the fact that eight individuals indicted by the ICTR for serious crimes remain at large. We call on States to cooperate fully with the Residual Mechanism on their speedy arrest, as well as on other matters where it can assist the Mechanism. The International Criminal Tribunals have played an important role in acknowledging the wounds that remain after conflicts end and providing survivors of the worst crimes known to humanity with the means to seek and find justice.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

6. “We share the Prosecutor's deep concern about the widespread denial of crimes and facts established by the ICTY in relation to its cases. Those issues have the potential to have real consequences for reconciliation in the Western Balkans. As the Prosecutor points out in his report, it is now more important than ever to address such issues. In that regard, we agree with the President that the Tribunal's creation of a historical record is a key part of its legacy. We hope that the Council will be in a position to adopt a statement in connection with the closure of the ICTY by the end of the year, in order to recognize and highlight the substantial contribution of the Tribunal to the achievement of justice for the atrocities committed in the former Yugoslavia.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

7. “The legacy of the ICTY, together with the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), is therefore not only the justice that they have brought to victims but also their important contribution to the development of international criminal law. There can be no lasting peace without justice. Ensuring that the perpetrators of atrocity crimes are held to account, by either international or national courts, is essential to rebuilding trust among communities and to national reconciliation. As the Tribunal completes its work, it is our hope that national judicial systems will take up their responsibility to build on the legacy of the Tribunal in order to contribute to reconciliation in the region. We note, with regret, that Serbia has not carried out the arrest and surrender orders issued by the Tribunal in January 2015.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

8. “Finally, let me also express a special word of thanks to the Netherlands in its role as host country for the Tribunal. The establishment of the ICTY in the aftermath of the Yugoslav wars e the first court established by the United Nations to try war crimes and the first Tribunal on war crimes since the Nuremberg and Tokyo Tribunals - signalled the determination of the Security Council and the international community to end such crimes and to bring those responsible to justice. The ICTY was unique in being the first Tribunal to address conflict-related sexual violence, to consider violations against cultural heritage as a crime against humanity and to indict a sitting Head of State for war crimes.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

9. “I would like to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation for the comprehensive briefings and reports on the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals by President Carmel Agius, President Theodor Meron and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz. As the ICTY concludes its work and we approach that closure, 1 would also like to take a moment to recognize the staff of the ICTY for their invaluable contribution to international justice. We welcome the fact that the Tribunal has issued its judgement in the final trial case, regarding Ratko Mladie, which was concluded on 22 November, and the final appeal case of Prlie et al on 29 November. I also pay tribute to the commitment of President Agius to leading his team until the closing date.”

   2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source

10. “We look forward to the important work of other investigative mechanisms, such as the International Impartial Independent Mechanism for Syria and the investigative team for Da'esh crimes in Iraq, in the fight against impunity for these crimes. Finally, we warmly welcome the Secretary- General's call for further engagement and partnership with civil society, communities and young people through heritage education and other activities. Hopefully, with a stronger connection to our common heritage and a better understanding of it, we can promote respect for cultural diversity and tolerance and build inclusive societies that not only help to protect our cultural heritage better but that are also less prone to falling into conflict in the first place.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

11. “We look forward to UNESCO's continued involvement in that regard, together with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism and other relevant actors. Where preventive efforts have failed, accountability for attacks on cultural-heritage sites and their destruction is essential, and the perpetrators of such crimes must be brought to justice. As shown by the Al Mahdi case, the International Criminal Court plays an important role where national authorities are unwilling or unable to properly investigate and adjudicate such crimes.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

12. “The Swedish National Heritage Board has opened a dialogue with major Swedish art and antique dealers in order to raise their awareness of Security Council resolutions, with the aim of strengthening the fight against the illicit trafficking of cultural property. Revised anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist financing legislation also creates stronger incentives for the private and public sectors to work together on such issues. Looking forward, we take note in particular of the Secretary-General's recommendations regarding the training of personnel on the protection of cultural heritage and on planning processes ahead of mandate renewals and the establishment of new missions, where relevant.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

13. “There is also a dedicated national coordinator within the Swedish police authority working on strategies and developments in the field, and we are continuing our efforts to increase understanding ofthese issues among Swedish nationals travelling to conflict areas, as well as to train customs officers on export and import regulations related to cultural property. As with all forms of trafficking, it is essential to look at the demand side of the trade. The burden cannot be borne solely by countries affected by war or terrorism. For that reason, we welcome the fact that the Secretary-General's report addresses the role of the art and antiquities market.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

14. “A positive example of this was Pandora, a joint INTERPOL-European Police Office operation conducted in October and November 2016 with the cooperation of many Member States, UNESCO and the World Customs Organization, which resulted in a large number of works of art and cultural goods seized, as well as a significant number of arrests. Sweden has been paying increased attention to the illicit trafficking of cultural property and cultural heritage crimes. As mentioned by Director-General Azoulay, a special wildlife and cultural-heritage crime unit was established within our national police force in 2016.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

15. “We recognize UNESCO's leading role as the standard- setting agency for cultural-heritage protection and welcome its efforts to combat the destruction of cultural heritage and the illicit trafficking of cultural property. Sweden is actively supporting UNESCO's work in this field. We were pleased to join the States parties to the Second Protocol to the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict after our recent ratification of it. As clearly demonstrated here today, there are a multitude of international and regional actors that play an important role in the protection of cultural heritage.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

16. “As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/969) shows, the destruction and trafficking of cultural heritage is particularly problematic in Iraq, Syria, Yemen and Libya, with sites in these countries permanently damaged and where our common heritage is lost forever. Even though Da'esh has been pushed back considerably from territories in Iraq and Syria, the reports of continued seizures of antiquities originating from those areas underscore the need for our continued attention. History has shown that cultural heritage is often targeted in its own right. Continued preventive efforts to protect cultural heritage are therefore essential, including those proposed by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2017/969) on the implementation of resolution 2347 (2017), adopted earlier this year.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

17. “I would like to thank you, Sir, and Italy for the initiative of holding this meeting. I should also like to convey a special welcome to Ms. Audrey Azoulay and congratulate her on her election as Director-General of UNESCO. I also thank all the briefers for their important contributions. The perspectives they have shared with the Council have added greatly to our discussion today. As we have heard, the destruction, looting and trafficking of cultural heritage by terrorist groups and in situations of armed conflict has both immediate and long-term consequences. We reiterate our steadfast condemnation of these hateful and cynical practices.”

    2017-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8119 (2017) · source

18. “As the Secretary-General told the General Assembly in September, "As soon as we begin believing that violations of human rights and democratic freedoms are necessary to win the fight, we might as well have lost the war" (A/72/PV3, p. 2). For that reason, States must comply with their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law, as well as the principle of the rule of law, in all measures to combat terrorism. Collaboration among countries and with partners across the globe will be central to defeating the terrorist threat. Sweden remains fully committed and will continue to play its part in that global effort.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

19. “Children returning from armed forces or groups must be provided with proper community-based support in order to avoid stigmatization and future radicalization. Children should always be treated primarily as victims. Several of the foreign terrorist fighters from Sweden have been women. We would like to see an integrated gender approach in the new draft resolution that emphasizes the multiple roles played by women in relation to terrorism, including as perpetrators, supporters, facilitators, victims and preventers. The global framework and programmes for preventing violent extremism and countering terrorism should reflect that reality.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

20. “A new national centre for the prevention of violent extremism will be launched in the new year. New guidelines are being issued by our national board of health and welfare to municipalities and practitioners that deal with returnees and defectors. Resolution 2178 (2014) provides a robust policy framework for addressing the challenges of foreign terrorist fighters. We would, however, welcome a new Security Council resolution to address the new trends and challenges and look forward to engaging with other Council members in the upcoming negotiations. In that regard, the situation of children in terrorist-related activities needs special attention. Children's full enjoyment of their human rights must be safeguarded.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

21. “We were a sponsor of the groundbreaking report of the United Nations Development Programme entitled Journey to Extremism in Africa, launched in September. The report concluded that the main reasons underlying recruitment are not religion or ideology but socioeconomic conditions and a breakdown in the rule of law. With that in mind, we have sought to address the issue of foreign terrorist fighters through a whole-of- Government approach that involves, among other elements, the police, social services and prison and probation services at the municipal, regional and national levels. As part of our strong focus on prevention, we are putting in place mechanisms aimed at safeguarding individuals and targeting, in particular, those at risk of radicalization.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

22. “In Sweden, we have amended the existing criminal legislation on terrorism to address the evolving threat and meet the penal law requirements outlined in resolution 2178 (2014). The amendments entered into force last year and contain new provisions on terrorist travel, training and financing. Next year, the legislation will be tightened even further, including through an expanded definition of terrorist offences. Since 2015, we have tried and convicted seven individuals for terrorism-related offences, including crimes committed abroad. So far, one person has been prosecuted under the new amended legislation on terrorism travel. We recognize the important work being done by both United Nations actors and civil society in trying to better address the root causes of violent extremism.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

23. “Let me begin by thanking the United States for initiating today's important briefing. I would also like to thank Under- Secretary-General Voronkov, Assistant Secretary- General Coninsx and Ambassador Umarov for their valuable contributions to our discussion. The threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters touches all countries and is constantly evolving. In the case of Sweden, of the approximately 300 Swedish citizens who have left the country to join terrorist groups in Syria or Iraq, we estimate that, to date, half have returned, 50 have died in conflict and 50 are still outside Sweden. The profile of returnees is mixed - men, women and children, some disillusioned, others still ideologically committed. It is the obligation of all Member States to criminalize the travel, training and financing of foreign terrorist fighters.”

    2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source

24. “Those who are trafficked are a hidden population, kept in the shadows where the unspeakable crimes committed against them remain unseen. However, we cannot allow the suffering and violations of human dignity to go unheeded and unpunished. We must shine a light into the darkness, we must name and shame these criminals and work together to bring an end to this despicable enterprise.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

25. “Thirdly, we must remember that trafficking is, in essence, a criminal, albeit cynical, business model, capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of persons. Therefore, we must hit traffickers where it hurts them most, by going after their assets, which also help finance both organized crime groups and terrorist groups. Finally, traffickers are enabled by instability, poverty and inequality. By creating peaceful, prosperous and inclusive societies, the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development can be a powerful tool. By working to combat these crimes, we are also contributing to building and sustaining peace in societies. Human trafficking, by its nature, is a crime that exists below the radar for the vast majority of people.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

26. “This includes improving our capacity to secure evidence in conflict situations. In that regard, we look forward to the work of the team being established to secure evidence of crimes committed by Da'esh in Iraq. Cooperation between global and regional organizations such as INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and between national law-enforcement agencies, is also essential. The work of the UNODC on trafficking in persons, which is enhancing our knowledge and understanding of this topic, is particularly welcome. In addition, international legal assistance arrangements can play an important role as an essential tool to fight transnational crime. Additionally, a robust international legal regime on trafficking in persons should provide a framework for all of our work.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

27. “First, the United Nations presence in conflict situations can play an important role in response to trafficking in persons through support for capacity- building and reform efforts in national institutions, and by enhancing national authorities' ability to fight and ultimately prevent serious crimes. United Nations missions also have a role in the protection of civilians, including those at risk of being trafficked. At the global level, the Council can play its role by including relevant criteria for the listing of traffickers and their supporters in sanctions resolutions. The newly established sanctions regime for Mali, which also targets organized criminals that obstruct the implementation of the peace agreement, is an example of this. Secondly, building strong rule-of-law institutions is essential.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

28. “We have heard ourselves, first hand, from the Yazidi survivor, Nadia Murad Basee Taha, in December 2015 (see S/PV.7585). Another example is the reports of violations and sexual abuses against children in Myanmar and of their trafficking for sexual purposes in Bangladesh as a result of the mass displacement of persons along these countries' borders. Children are often the primary victims of trafficking, with lifelong consequences. We must ensure that we can identify and provide proper aid and support to the Victims of trafficking. To effectively combat trafficking of persons, especially in conflict situations, it is imperative that we secure the evidence so that perpetrators can be brought to justice. Let me make four points on how we can tackle this horrifying crime.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

29. “This leaves displaced persons, migrants and women and children particularly at risk. This phenomenon is replicated in conflicts all over the world, including - as we have discussed recently in the Council - in Iraq, Syria and the Sahel. Since trafficking in persons essentially entails violations and abuses of human rights, the prevalence and impunity of such criminality in turn undermines the rule of law and can lead to the perpetuation of other forms of serious crimes. Our resolutions on trafficking, including the resolution 2388 (2017), which we have just adopted, clearly acknowledge the link between trafficking in persons and sexual violence and exploitation. That is evidenced by the grotesque crimes committed against women in conflicts.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

30. “I echo the Secretary-General's and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General's remarks on those appalling acts as some of the most outrageous abuses of human rights, and call upon the competent authorities to investigate these activities without delay. Slavery has no place in our world and we must work ceaselessly to end such practices. As we discussed on Friday during our meeting on security challenges in the Mediterranean region (see S/PV.8106), there is a complex set of interlinkages between conflict and instability, human rights violations and abuses, serious crimes, terrorism, displacement and trafficking in persons. Conflicts and humanitarian crises amplify the risk of trafficking in persons, and there is a link between trafficking and large movements ofmigrants and refugees.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

31. “I thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting. Let me also thank the Secretary-General, Executive Director Fedotov and Special Rapporteur Giammarinaro for their useful briefings. I also welcome the statement made by Mr. Chergui. I would like to align myself with the statement to be made later on behalf of the European Union and the statement by Norway on behalf of the Nordic Countries. Trafficking in persons is a trade in human misery. It is the lowest form of criminality, where illicit conglomerates prey on those who lack protection or whose desperate hopes for a better life leave them open and vulnerable to abduction, exploitation and abuse. Just yesterday we heard the bone-chilling reports from Libya of outright slave trade taking place there.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

32. “We share the view of the Office of the Prosecutor that certain crimes against refugees and migrants fall within the jurisdiction of the Court, and we support the initiative to explore the possibility ofinvestigating crimes related to human trafficking and smuggling networks. Ensuring the rule of law, ending impunity and providing accountability are essential to post-conflict reconciliation and sustaining peace. The work of the Prosecutor and the ICC plays an important role in Libya in that regard. They have the full support of my Government as they undertake this important but difficult task.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

33. “Libya and all Member States are under an obligation to cooperate with the ICC in that regard. We heard from the High Commissioner for Refugees last week about the grave exploitation and abuse faced by refugees and migrants along the Central Mediterranean route to Europe, including in Libya (see S/PV.8083). We are alarmed by reports of arbitrary detentions, torture and sexual and gender-based Violence in migrant detention centres, as well as in regular detention centres. Greater international access is urgently needed and should be granted. Re-establishing a permanent United Nations presence in Libya will be important for responding to those issues, and we welcome Special Representative Salame's efforts in that regard.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

34. “It is essential that we follow through on our decision to refer Libya to the International Criminal Court, since the situation in the country continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security. Sweden recalls the decision by the Security Council to refer the Libya situation to the Court in 2011, and reiterates its full support to the Office of the Prosecutor to investigate the actions of all parties to the conflict in Libya. That includes more recent crimes, such as the case against Mahmoud Al-Werfalli. We support the Court's call to the Libyan authorities to cooperate with it and to arrest and surrender Mr. Al-Werfalli immediately. Regarding the case of Mr. Al-Tuhamy, we note with concern the continued lack of information on his whereabouts and reiterate our hope for his speedy arrest and transfer to the Court.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

35. “That is vital and crucial work in the light of the continuing volatility and insecurity in the country. Reports of violations and abuses must be investigated, and those responsible must be brought to justice. There should be no impunity. In order to assist the Office of the Prosecutor in fulfilling its mandate, the support and cooperation of the Libyan Prosecutor-General's office, the Libyan authorities, States parties, Member States and all other relevant entities is crucial. In addition, if it is to successfully carry out its functions, including those asked of it by the Council, the Office needs our full political and financial support.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

36. “Sadly, since we last met with the Prosecutor in May (S/PV.7934), the situation of civilians, who are paying the highest price for the ongoing conflict, has remained fragile and precarious. A breakdown in the rule of law has led to widespread human rights violations and abuses and violations of international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict. In those circumstances, the Office of the Prosecutor plays an important and essential role. Sweden welcomes the efforts ofthe Office to investigate the ongoing cases and to closely monitor the situation throughout Libya. We also welcome its efforts to bring new applications for arrest warrants against those alleged to be responsible for violations or abuses, should the evidence and relevant information support such action.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

37. “I would like to begin by joining others in welcoming the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, back to the Chamber today, and by thanking her for her comprehensive briefing. We sincerely appreciate the valuable work and tireless efforts of the Court and its officials in all bodies. The work of the Prosecutor continues to make a significant contribution to holding the perpetrators of serious crimes of international concern to account and to providing justice for their victims. My Government would particularly like to acknowledge her efforts in applying an integrated gender perspective throughout her Office and investigations, as well as in her report. We continue to be deeply concerned about the security and humanitarian situation in Libya.”

    2017-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8091 (2017) · source

38. “Secondly, in the light of the sharp focus on police and the rule of law of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti, 1 would be interested to hear about Commissioner Monchotte's key reflections so far concerning the transitional work of the Mission. Twelve thousand United Nations police officers from almost 90 countries are now serving with United Nations missions across the globe. By working with national institutions, they serve and protect communities and ensure respect for human rights and the rule of law. Their work is central to delivering on the mandates agreed by the Council and to supporting national efforts to create prosperous, stable and peaceful societies. We owe them our full support.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

39. “Sweden is strongly supportive of the Secretary- General's efforts to reform the United Nations peace and security architecture so that the United Nations system is better able to deliver on its overarching mission to prevent conflict and sustain peace. In the light of the unique position of police at the intersection between security and development, police functions will be essential to achieving that objective. Turning to our briefers today, I would like to pose a few short questions, if I may. First, in their view, how can policing advice be better integrated into the formulation of mandates so as to better support their activities in the field?”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

40. “As we have said on numerous occasions before in the Council, the mandates of our peacekeeping operations need to be realistic, context-tailored and flexible. That requires high-quality, context-sensitive and inclusive analysis from the Secretariat. Integrating policing advice as part of that analysis needs to be standard practice in the process of developing mandates and in their renewal. As our briefers underlinedtoday, we need to continue to increase the number of female police officers serving with the United Nations. Doing so would ensure that missions better reflect the communities in which they work and enhance their effectiveness in the delivery of mandates. Missions also need to strengthen their ability to integrate and support the role of women in building peaceful societies.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

41. “That will enable a continuation of efforts to enhance community access to justice and strengthen the capacity of security institutions. In the Central African Republic, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic's police component have worked together with Malian authorities to establish a rapid response unit for sexual and gender-based violence within the Central African Republic's national police service. By working with national authorities and other United Nations entities, the police component has strengthened the capacity to address sexual and gender-based violence within the country.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

42. “For that reason, we must be mindful of including the broader rule-of-law and justice chain in our approach, and also contribute corrections officers, prosecutors and judges to serve alongside police officers in peace operations. For example, in Liberia, a country where Swedish police and corrections officers have served for over a decade, there is an ongoing joint United Nations Development Programme-United Nations Mission in Liberia rule of law programme in place. Police and other rule-of-law actors are working together there and are supported by the United Nations global focal point on police, justice and corrections to ensure a smooth transition from the outgoing mission to the United Nations country team.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

43. “While the challenges within peace operations have evolved greatly over the past 53 years, the value of police components remains clear. Today, police components provide operational support to national policing institutions and to institutional reform. They also support capacity- building and an integrated approach to rule-of-law and security sector reform efforts. That broad range of functions and activities serves to highlight the unique and central role that United Nations policing plays across the peace continuum, linking and mutually reinforcing the development, peace and security and human rights pillars. Building effective, responsive and representative police services, as a part of functioning rule-of-law institutions, is one important cornerstone of building sustainable peace and stable and resilient societies.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

44. “With resolution 2185 (2014) as the starting point and baseline, we have today adopted resolution 2382 (2017) on United Nations policing, which builds on its legacy. To further enhance United Nations policing, we can draw on the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report on policing (S/2016/952) and the external review of the Police Division from May 2016. From those solid foundations, we can continue to enhance the role of policing in preventing conflict, promoting the rule of law and protecting civilians. Since 1964, Sweden has continuously contributed policing capacity to United Nations peace operations. Swedish police officers are today present in eight United Nations peace operations, and we are currently assessing further contributions.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

45. “I would like to beginbythankingUnder-Secretary-GeneralLacroixand the Police Commissioners for their valuable briefings to the Security Council today. I also welcome the new United Nations Police Adviser, Mr. Luis Carrilho, and take this opportunity to thank his predecessor, Mr. Stefan Feller, for his services. Let me also add how encouraging and nice it is to see all these Blue Berets here today in the Council. They are fundamental as security providers and capacity-builders. They are essential to the establishment of the rule of law and contribute to long-term sustainable peace. Landmark resolution 2185 (2014), the first resolution devoted solely to United Nations policing, was adopted by the Council in 2014.”

    2017-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8086 (2017) · source

46. “The new global compact will provide an important framework for comprehensive responses to large-scale and protracted displacement. Let me conclude by thanking High Commissioner Grandi once again for his briefing. In light of the clear interlinkages between our work and his, we would encourage the High Commissioner to come back to the Council more often and to alert us when he believes early action or support from the Council is needed. We would also welcome the opportunity to receive another update and to have another broad exchange with him in the course of 2018.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

47. “It is essential that we recognize the role of those countries and communities that are hosting large number of refugees and provide them with support. Working together, the international community and host-country Governments can provide for refugees' self-reliance, livelihood opportunities and host- community development. This will also help to maximize the positive contribution that refugees make to their host communities. We also welcome the important partnership of UNHCR with the World Bank in this regard. By working closely together, the United Nations system can ensure that refugees are not left behind in development processes. We strongly support UNHCR's coordination roll, building on the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework, in reaching agreement on the global compact on refugees, to be adopted next year.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

48. “In addition, humanitarian organizations must be given full and unimpeded humanitarian access to refugees in need of assistance and protection. Half of the world's refugees are children. Refugee children, particularly unaccompanied minors, are particularly vulnerable and should receive protection, health care, education, psychosocial support and the hope needed to rebuild their futures. Humanitarian relief can be only one part of the response to forced displacement. Millions of people around the world are trapped in protracted refugee situations and living in limbo. Providing dignity, particularly for refugees trapped in these circumstances, requires both short-term approaches and long-term, durable solutions. We continue to see generosity and solidarity towards refugees across the world.”

    2017-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8083 (2017) · source

49. “We commend UNHCR's efforts in addressing the needs of the millions of displaced persons resulting from the Syria crisis. We agree with the Secretary-General and the High Commissioner that we must redouble our efforts to prevent conflict from emerging, to manage and end conflicts when they do, and to prevent a slide back into conflict when peace is achieved. That is the mission of the United Nations, and all parts of the Organization must work together to that end. The Council must live up to its responsibility by using all the tools at our disposal to end conflict and sustain peace. By doing so, we can enable people to return home. International humanitarian law and human rights law are essential for the protection of the lives, health and dignity or persons caught up in conflict. They must be respected at all times.”

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50. “We encourage all Council members to maintain and increase their financial support to UNHCR, in particular through flexible, unearmaked financing that allows UNHCR to respond quickly in crisis situations. The High Commissioner has illustrated the clear links between conflict and refugee flows. As I mentioned at the beginning of my statement, the inability to prevent and resolve conflicts often results in large-scale refugee flows that have enormous human and political costs. These flows often in turn contribute to instability and conflict, resulting in a mutually reinforcing cycle of conflict and displacement. The protracted refugee crisis in Syria is a clear illustration of the need for early warning and early action to prevent conflicts and subsequent forced displacement.”

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