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2006-12-07

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1. “I guarantee that the Nordic countries will remain a committed partner in making the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations peacebuilding architecture a success.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

2. “The Nordic countries therefore welcome the recent adoption of resolution 1889 (2009). It takes steps towards ensuring sufficient funding for women's needs in post-conflict situations and addressing the participation of women in post-conflict planning. These important steps reemphasize the message of resolution 1325 (2000): A woman's place is not in the margins, but in the centre of decision-making forums. To conclude, let me warmly congratulate Assistant Secretary-General Judy Cheng-Hopkins on her appointment as the head of the Peacebuilding Support Office. A strong Support Office has a key role in bringing the United Nations system together on peacebuilding. At the same time, we welcome the strong leadership of the Secretary-General in advancing peacebuilding.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

3. “The international community has to create a space for a truly inclusive national process and undertake all peacebuilding in a way that strengthens the capacity and commitment of local institutions. Priority-setting, planning and implementation need to be genuinely shared responsibilities. The extensive participation of civil society, private sector and community-level local actors in the peacebuilding and reconstruction process is essential. This applies especially to women. Real reconciliation and rebuilding happens at the local level, and women are often the best experts in identifying the most crucial needs of their communities. Their experience, knowledge and determination are very much needed. Yet women are still too often left out of peace negotiations and post-conflict planning processes. We must address this.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

4. “Only national actors can identify the most pressing needs of their society and the most effective ways of addressing them. Each post-conflict situation is unique; there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific strategic frameworks should not impose an additional layer of planning, but should rather be flexible instruments of engagement that build on existing assessments and strategies. Such shared responsibility is reflected in the principle of mutual accountability. The PBC urges national as well as international actors to commit to peacebuilding efforts and encourages a review of these commitments. We support the further development of this principle, especially through enhanced resource-mapping and measurement of donor pledges against actual disbursements.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

5. “However, this is not a concern for the PBC alone; we, the Member States, should also have coherent peacebuilding policies and maintain a consistent approach in our activities. Mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding focus on different dimensions of post-conflict needs. In this context I especially want to highlight the link between peacebuilding and peacekeeping. The ongoing process of reviewing United Nations peacekeeping and the upcoming review of the peacebuilding architecture provide a unique opportunity to make better use of synergies between these two areas. Furthermore, in order to deliver on the Commission's mandated advisory role, enhancing its relationship with the Security Council would be highly beneficial. Ensuring national ownership of peacebuilding efforts from the very beginning is essential.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

6. “While those beginnings show promise, the ultimate yardstick of success must be change on the ground. We must be willing to take a frank look at the record so far and make adjustments where needed. The 2010 review will be a good opportunity to improve the Commission's impact. Such a stocktaking exercise will help us create more momentum for peacebuilding and generate a common view on the way forward. The Peacebuilding Commission is mandated to bring together all relevant actors and to act as a forum for strategic policy coordination. It should therefore contribute to coherence between the political mandate given by the Security Council and the development and humanitarian mandates of United Nations agencies.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

7. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. The Nordic countries attach great importance to peacebuilding. The entire international community has a responsibility to support post-conflict countries in recovering and establishing foundations for sustainable peace and development. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) was established to ensure that the efforts of the international community to assist post- conflict countries are carried out in an integrated and effective manner. The Nordic countries are strong supporters of the Peacebuilding Commission. It has a special role in promoting a coordinated and coherent approach to peacebuilding. During the past three years the PBC has demonstrated the ability to develop innovative means of engagement.”

   2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source

8. “We must urgently put into practice the commitments of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008). The Secretary-General's report gives valuable recommendations for action. We must give hope to all victims who suffer from these horrific crimes of war and make sure that we efficiently prevent violence and deliver justice.”

   2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source

9. “We cannot afford to ignore their leadership, knowledge, capacities and commitment. Women should be involved in decision-making processes at all levels. To make this a reality, more women must be in high-level positions in decision- making, both nationally and internationally. Involvement in negotiation processes must be based on true participation and the possibility of influencing negotiations. Opportunities for women's participation should be a part of the earliest stages of planning and preparing a peacekeeping mission. Furthermore, the number of female civilian and military personnel in United Nations peacekeeping and political missions should be increased, especially in leadership positions. Women's engagement in peacebuilding and reconstruction through non-governmental organizations should receive greater support.”

   2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source

10. “It is of the utmost importance that the victims of rape and sexual abuse have access to legal process and 2 that perpetrators be prosecuted and convicted. We must end the impunity of perpetrators. As noted by the Secretary-General in his report, the strict enforcement of a policy of zero tolerance, both by national authorities and by all international actors engaged in humanitarian, crisis management and peacebuilding activities, is essential. The international community and the individual States concerned need to pursue ways to ensure adequate protection, health care and counselling for the victims. We must also remember that women are not merely victims in conflicts; they are active agents in solving and ending conflicts and leading society through the healing process.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source

11. “The Council highlighted the link between safeguarding international peace and security and the struggle against sexual violence. The international community has begun to recognize the seriousness of this grave challenge to peace and security. The real test lies in translating resolution 1820 (2008) into working practices on the ground. Systematic rape in conflict leaves devastating wounds on society for decades. It should be considered a weapon of war and, as such, an integral part of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. Reintegration compensation should not be processed if this tactic of war continues. This was one of the issues stressed at the women's leadership conference convened in Monrovia in March 2009 by the Presidents of the Republics of Liberia and Finland.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source

12. “Finland fully aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union. Given the importance of our topic today, I want to add some further remarks on the Secretary-General's first-ever report on sexual violence (S/2009/362). It is our firm conviction that we must all endorse the application of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008) to their fullest extent. Conflict situations remain a severe threat to the lives of women and children as conflicts develop without front lines and violence erupts suddenly. Women and children, and sometimes men, are raped and sexually abused during and in the aftermath of armed conflicts. A year ago, this Council took a major step forward by condemning the use of rape and other forms of sexual violence as a tactic of war in armed conflicts.”

    2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180Resumption1 (2009) · source

13. “The European Union will continue to work, on the basis of the Afghanistan Compact, in close collaboration with the Afghan Government and our international partners, to build an Afghanistan whose prosperity and stability matches the hopes, the strength and the fortitude of its people.”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source

14. “The EU will, together with UNAMA, NATO and other key actors, including the international financial institutions, work towards effective cooperation and coordination within the international community and with the Government of Afghanistan. The EU highly appreciates the work of UNAMA and of Special Representative Koenigs in this respect and welcomes the initiative of holding a JCMB meeting of member States at the senior official level in Berlin on the first anniversary of the Afghanistan Compact. The EU welcomes plans to expand UNAMA's presence throughout the field, security permitting. We also emphasize close collaboration between the United Nations Special Representative, the EU Special Representative and the NATO Senior Civilian Representative.”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source

15. “The international community, including the European Union, is fully committed to supporting this Afghan-led process. The bottom-up development strategies highlighted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Tom Koenigs, could provide a valuable contribution for reconstruction and stabilization. The impact of international assistance should be further enhanced through efficient coordination and monitoring. The United Nations, mainly through UNAMA, continues to have a key role in coordination and monitoring the implementation of the Afghanistan Compact, including chairing the Joint Coordination and Monitoring Board (JCMB).”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source

16. “Good governance and anti- corruption policies are essential components of counter-narcotics efforts. The EU also encourages the development of regional cooperation through political dialogue, increased economic links and confidence-building measures between Afghanistan and its neighbours. We call on Afghanistan and Pakistan to deepen relations and to cooperate closely to deal with insecurity in border areas. The European Union continues to support fully the Afghanistan Compact and considers it the central strategic framework for the future reconstruction and stabilization of Afghanistan until 2010. We expect strong Afghan leadership and responsibility in implementation of the Compact, we and encourage decisive steps from the Government of Afghanistan to fulfil its commitments under the Afghanistan Compact.”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source

17. “As the report points out, progress on the rule of law, including police and justice, at both the central and provincial levels is essential for the security and long-term stability of Afghanistan. The European Commission intends to increase its contributions for justice reform and local governance, inter alia, through provincial reconstruction teams led by, or with substantial assets from, EU member States. We have also been actively supporting counter- narcotics efforts. Earlier this year, the EU adopted an action-oriented plan to combat the production of drugs in Afghanistan and their trafficking from that country along heroin routes. The National Drug Control Strategy represents an appropriate approach for tackling the problem, under the primary responsibility of the Afghan Government.”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source

18. “In the period 2002-2006, the European Union collectively contributed €3.7 billion in aid to Afghanistan, amounting to one third of the aid pledged by the international community. EU Member States have played leading coordinating roles in particular sectors and have made large contributions to security, including through the current provision of approximately half of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) - amounting to more than 06-64703 16,000 troops - and through participation in provincial reconstruction teams. The European Union places particular importance on the rule of law, and we are currently considering ways to increase our engagement in this sector.”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source

19. “The EU's assistance fosters the establishment of a democratic, accountable, sustainable and self-sufficient Afghan State capable of exercising its sovereignty and protecting the rights of its citizens. The European Union attaches special importance to the protection of human rights, paying special attention to the rights of women and children. The EU encourages the Government of Afghanistan to reinforce its commitment to human rights and reconciliation through increased support for the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission and the implementation of the Action Plan for Peace, Justice and Reconciliation in Afghanistan. The fight against corruption and impunity remains a cross-cutting priority. We highlight the core importance of Afghan leadership and responsibility in that regard.”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source

20. “However, serious challenges, threatening to undermine the achievements to date, remain and in some cases have become more acute in the fields of security, drug production, governance and human rights, anti-corruption and economic development. Afghanistan is at a critical juncture, and urgent, coordinated steps must be taken by the Afghan Government and the international community to face up to those challenges. The military dimension of our efforts should go hand in hand with a strong, high- profile political engagement. I would like to affirm the European Union's unwavering and long-term support for the Government and the people of Afghanistan. That engagement is based on the Afghanistan Compact and the Joint Political Declaration adopted by the European Union and the Government of Afghanistan on 16 November 2005.”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source

21. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The following countries - Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Liechtenstein, Ukraine and Moldova - align themselves with this declaration. The European Union highly commends the timely mission to Afghanistan by the Security Council, under the able leadership of Ambassador Oshima. The mission is a clear sign of the continued commitment of the international community to the stabilization and reconstruction of Afghanistan. The European Union supports the findings of the mission. Afghanistan has achieved significant progress in recent years.”

    2006-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5581 (2006) · source