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first: 2014-04-25
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“It is important that we lay the foundation now for that to happen smoothly and responsibly. We are reassured that MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team are continuing preparations for the Mission's transition by developing a transition plan. We also support the Secretary-General's call for a strategic assessment mission to be undertaken by the end of MINUSTAH's next mandate period. For MINUSTAH's transition to be successful, it must have genuine national ownership. Its implementation will be the responsibility of the Government that emerges from the forthcoming electoral process. We therefore hope that the strategic assessment will be completed after a new Government is in place and that it will adequately reflect the Government's views and priorities.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“The capacity of the HaitianNational Police continues to improve, and we commend its determination to provide for the safety and security of the Haitian people. But there is still work to be done before it will be operationally independent. Progress in that area is vital for the eventual reconfiguration of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Against that background, MINUSTAH continues to play an important role. New Zealand appreciates the work of the Special Representative and of MINUSTAH- contributing countries in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew and in supporting Haiti more generally. We welcome the renewal of MINUSTAH's mandate for six months. However, we all recognize that MINUSTAH cannot stay forever and that it needs to evolve as the situation on the ground allows.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“That is yet another setback for a country that is in dire need of political certainty and stability following the failure of the electoral process earlier this year. The latest Secretary-General's report (S/2016/753) makes clear the impact that the political uncertainty in Haiti continues to have on its development towards a stable and prosperous future. Progress towards consolidating the rule oflaw has been slow. We urge all Haitian political actors to do everything in their power to ensure that the electoral process commences as soon as is feasible, in stable conditions and without violence. We also call on all relevant actors to spare no effort to ensure that the elections are free, fair, inclusive and transparent.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We too have been following with heavy hearts the reports of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Matthew in the Republic of Haiti. We extend our deepest sympathy to those who have lost loved ones, suffered injury, had property damaged and their livelihoods disrupted. There is no doubt that the hurricane has greatly exacerbated Haiti's humanitarian situation, which was already challenged by severe drought and the cholera epidemic. Food, shelter and medical care are required urgently. Longer term, Haiti will need support in rebuilding damaged infrastructure and in containing the spread of disease. Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti in these difficult days. It is unfortunate that Haiti was forced to postpone last week's first round of elections in the wake of the hurricane.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“So, we too join other Council members in putting our full support behind Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria Staffan de Mistura's request and calls on the Council - his call for the support, his call for the cessation of hostilitiesand putting protection of civilians as a priority, the 48-hour pauses and medical evacuations. We admire Mr. De Mistura's determination and his belief that the current course of events can be turned. For New Zealand's part, we will do what we can to find a common cause in the Council for action to enforce the cessation of hostilities in Syria, as he has asked of us. A continuation of this conflict benefits no one, certainly not Syrian civilians. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“If they are serious about peace, they should do everything in their power in the coming days to halt the fighting and give the United States- Russia arrangement a chance. We recognize that the opposition, too, has responsibilities. All those with influence over the opposition must encourage it to respect the ceasefire and disassociate itself from terrorist groups. However, what the Syrian Government and its allies are doing is making that disassociation harder and prolonging the war. All those involved in Syria need to take a hard look at themselves and ask whether they intend to be genuine collaborators in the search for peace.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“My delegation demands that the Syrian Government immediately ceases bombing of civilians and demonstrates genuine commitment to achieving a negotiated peace, and we appeal to all those genuinely committed to a political solution to do the same, especially those with the greatest influence on the Syrian Government. I speak in particular to those whose political and material support is making the Syrian Government's current actions possible. That support is undermining any remaining prospects for the peace process and it is destroying innocent lives under the guise of countering terrorism. The Syrian Government needs to ground its planes, hold back its armies, and honour its commitments under resolutions 2254 (2015) and 2268 (2016). New Zealand appeals to the Government of Russia and to Iran, too.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“Our leaders did not agree on everything pretend there were any easy solutions, but they did agree, at least, on this much. It is therefore with utter dismay that we find ourselves back in this Chamber as Syrian planes, reportedly with Russian support, inflict carnage on eastern Aleppo. These actions, which reportedly include the use of incendiary and other indiscriminate weapons, are disturbing and demonstrate total disregard for their devastating impact on civilians. But what is most appalling is that these actions are shattering any remaining hopes we had for maintaining the cessation of hostilities and getting the peace processes back on track. As my Prime Minister made clear in this Chamber a few days ago, words are not enough. All those who claim to support peace must back words with action.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of New Zealand. As our colleague from Senegal reminded us, it is only four days since my Prime Minister convened a meeting in this Chamber (see S/PV.774), at which leaders agreed upon several points. They agreed that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict. They agreed on the urgent need to stop the fighting and to put our combined efforts behind ensuring the arrangement between the United States and Russia to restore the cessation of hostilities. They agreed that the Syrian people had suffered far too much and that full, unhindered humanitarian assistance for those in need was essential, and they agreed on the need to create the conditions for the resumption of political talks.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. De Mistura.”
2016-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7777 (2016) · source
“It is encouraging that European leaders remain focused on supporting reconciliation in Kosovo and the normalization of relations in the region. Reconciliation efforts will be strengthened by confronting the past in order that people can move forward together. We therefore welcome the progress made towards establishing the Specialist Chambers to try cases brought forward by the EU Special Investigative Task Force. We hope that the court will be operational this year, with support from the EU and, in particular, of the Netherlands. Finally, we continue to support the Security Council considering the adoption of a more flexible approach to how it considers this agenda item, mindful of the many other issues of more immediate gravity that the Council has to deal with.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“In a climate where political disillusionment is apparently increasing, it is particularly important to ensure all people, in particular youth, feel they have a stake in Kosovo's future. We continue to call for renewed efforts to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia. In that regard, we hope that more progress can be made in implementing agreements reached between the two sides, including in relation to energy, telecommunications and Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo.Kosovars and Serbians will always be neighbours, and all will benefit from pursuing reconciliation and developing habits of peaceful coexistence. We welcome efforts by the European Union (EU), including by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, to facilitate dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“I welcome First Deputy Prime Minister Dacie and Ambassador Citaku to the Security Council today, and I thank Special Representative Tanin for his briefing. New Zealand welcomes progress in the political situation in Kosovo, as outlined in the Secretary- General's report (S/2016/666) and in Special Representative Tanin's briefing. In particular, we are pleased to see some improvement in the standards of political engagement, following the disruptive incidents in the Kosovo Assembly earlier this year. We look forward to an even more settled political future for Kosovo, free from political violence and with due respect for its democratic institutions of Government and for its courts and judges.”
2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7760 (2016) · source
“All parties must uphold the principle of medical neutrality. The humanitarian situation will continue to deteriorate in the absence ofa political solution. We reaffirm support for the Syrian-led political process, facilitated by the UnitedNations, which includes formal negotiations on a political transition process. We had hoped to agree on a draft press statement that encompassed the points that I have just outlined, and we are disappointed and frustrated that we have not been able to do so. It is disappointing that we are not able to agree on a response to the horrific humanitarian situation throughout Syria and the looming humanitarian catastrophe in Aleppo. We must do better as a Council. The innocent civilians of Syria deserve no less from us.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“We acknowledge the Russian support for the 48- hour humanitarian pauses and look forward to them working with the United Nations and other stakeholders to ensure their full implementation, in accordance with international humanitarian law, as called for this morning by Under-Secretary-General O'Brien. Terrorism, in all its forms and manifestations, is criminal and unjustifiable. Da'esh and the Al-Nusra Front, which recently renamed itself to Jabhat Fateh Al-Sham, are designated by the Security Council as terrorist organizations. The international community must do all it can to prevent any material or financial support from reaching those groups and dissuade any party to the cessation of hostilities from fighting in collaboration with them. We strongly condemn ongoing and repeated attacks against medical personnel and facilities.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“We thought it important to call here publicly, in the open, on all the relevant parties to take measures to improve the humanitarian situation, including, first, by allowing immediate, unhindered and complete humanitarian access to all areas of Syria; secondly, by immediately lifting all sieges; thirdly, by implementing substantial pauses in fighting to ensure that sustained humanitarian deliveries to Aleppo can commence safely and effectively, whether it be via cross- line or cross-border efforts; and, finally, by ensuring that all initiatives operate according to international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General O'Brien for his briefing. I would assure him that we remember Khaled Omar Harrah, and we remember and commend all of the humanitarian and search-and-rescue workers who have put themselves at risk as they strive to save and support innocent civilians, both in Syria and beyond. We would also ask that Mr. O'Brien pass our expression of appreciation to Yacoub El Hillo for his selfless and unwavering service in the work he has done in Syria. Distressed at the horrific humanitarian situation in Syria and the looming humanitarian catastrophe in Aleppo, New Zealand, Egypt and Spain, as Syria humanitarian penholders, felt compelled to speak here in this open meeting today.”
2016-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7757 (2016) · source
“We would encourage the Mechanism to develop a process for risk-based assessments in that regard. Such a process could be used for other situations, including in relation to those finishing their sentences outside of Rwanda. It is important that the Council maintain its support for the ICTY through to the end of its mandate and that it support the Mechanism. Issues such as the need for an incentive structure must be addressed to avoid delays due to staff attrition later on. But more broadly, there is a need to have a serious conversation about how to practically, sustainably and cost-efficiently ensure accountability for serious international crimes. Part of that conversation should be about how the Council can do better in ensuring practical support to the machinery for international justice, and thus assist in expediting that work.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We are pleased at the Mechanism's efforts to maximize its effectiveness and efficiency by drawing on best practices and lessons learned from the ICTR, the ICTY and other tribunals. Efforts to pursue new processes and working methods and maintain flexibility in staff assignments, including through the effective use of remote working practices, deserve acknowledgement. There are, however, ongoing challenges. The Council's resolution 2256 (2015), adopted in December, encouraged the Mechanism and the Government of Rwanda to collaborate on matters related to the legacy of the ICTR, including in respect of access to archives. We hope there will be further progress on resolving the archives issue. We also note the ongoing question of how and where the 14 Rwandans in the safe house in Arusha should be relocated.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“The Tribunal's suggestion that a more productive approach would be to develop benchmarks for assessing the efficiency and effectiveness of international judicial institutions is worthy of consideration. Also worthy of consideration is its suggestion to undertake a serious analysis of the factors affecting judicial efficiency. Agreement on the best approach will be needed prior to the evaluation of the Mechanism in two years' time. The Mechanism's first review has been completed. Overall, we believe it should be commended for its work to date. It is clearly mindful of the Security Council's Vision for it as a small, temporary and efficient structure whose functions and size will diminish over time.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We accept that the Tribunal has room for improvement in some aspects, and that some administrative and other problems could have been avoided. However, we believe that the central priority for ICTY should remain the completion of its work by the end of 2017. At this late stage in the Tribunal's life cycle, a pragmatic approach to addressing the deficiencies identified by the Office is required. It is more important that lessons learned from the report are gathered and that they feed into the work of the Mechanism and future tribunals. We hear the Tribunal's call for future reviews to be given sufficient time and to have a sharper focus on substantive issues. We also note its view on the need to take into account the unique nature of the institution, its judicial mandate and factors outside its control.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“The ICTY will be able to achieve its completion strategy only if all the relevant States comply with their obligations under resolution 827 (1993). We are aware that Serbia faces some challenges, but we encourage the Government to maintain its positive record of cooperation with the Tribunal. The Office of Internal Oversight Services report (S/2016/441) evaluating the implementation of the ICTY completion strategy between 2010 and 2015 paints a mixed picture of the Tribunal's performance. In response, the ICTY questioned the application of a results-based management approach to judicial institutions and the impact it could have on judicial independence and the right to a fair trial. New Zealand has some sympathy with the ICTY's concerns.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“I, too, thank the Presidents and Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals for their briefings and reiterate New Zealand's strong support for their work. As noted by colleagues this morning already, the past few months have seen several important developments regarding the completion of the work of the Tribunals. They include the conviction and sentencing of Radovan KaradZic' and the arrest of International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) fugitive Ladislas Ntaganzwa in the Democratic Republic of Congo and his imminent transfer to Rwanda for trial. We hope further progress can be made in apprehending those ICTR fugitives who remain at large, and encourage States to continue their cooperation with the Mechanism in that regard.”
2016-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7707 (2016) · source
“We reiterate our view that the Council should adopt a more flexible approach to how it considers this agenda item, bearing in mind the number of other pressing issues with which the Council grapples.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“We welcome further progress in the establishment of the specialist court to try allegations arising from the European Union Special Investigative Task Force, including Kosovo's ratification of a host agreement with the Netherlands. We hope that the remaining preparatory work can be concluded expeditiously so that the court can begin its work as soon as possible. As others have mentioned, we also urge further progress on rule-of-law issues, including ensuring respect for an independent and accountable judiciary and the appointment of judges and prosecutors from the Serbian judiciary into the Kosovo legal system. Before I conclude, allow me to welcome the positive role UNMIK has played.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“When elected representatives engage in such acts it sets a poor example for others to emulate, and risks seriously undermining democratic institutions. Such incidents also undermine reconciliation efforts. We welcome efforts under way to promote a more peaceful and tolerant society in Kosovo, such as the Kosovo Government's recent conference on interfaith dialogue and heritage protection as tools of reconciliation and combating religious extremism. It is important that further progress towards reconciliation not be deterred or undermined by the efforts of a disruptive minority. Another important aspect of reconciliation is confronting the past in order to allow a society to move forward together.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“We hope that the EU-facilitated dialogue can continue to advance the process of normalizing relations, and that both sides can bring to the table the necessary political will and requisite flexibility to make progress possible. Ongoing technical discussions in Brussels can support the process by building shared understandings and common interests. With respect to the political situation in Kosovo, we are disturbed by recent violent and disruptive episodes in the Assembly of Kosovo. As noted in the report (S/2016/407) of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), acts of violence, in any form, remain an unacceptable means to express political views.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“I welcome the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Dacie, and Ambassador Vlora Citaku back to the Security Council today, and I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Kosovo, Mr. Zahir Tanin, for his briefing. The political leadership in both Serbia and Kosovo has reiterated a commitment to continue normalizing relations. We encourage their ongoing determination to ensure that this important agenda continues to move forward. To do so, it will be necessary for both sides to implement agreements that have been reached so far, including in relation to Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo.”
2016-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7693 (2016) · source
“While the future of Bosnia and Herzegovina is, as it should be, in the hands of its citizens, the international community, including the Council, has a responsibility to encourage and support it.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Not only should judicial decisions be respected, the judiciary itself should be able to operate freely with independence. We reiterate the High Representative's call for the judiciary to be left to prosecute and rule on cases free from political pressure, but fully in line with principles of professionalism and accountability. As we have heard today, in the reporting period only limited progress was made on the objectives and conditions necessary for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. We hope that progress on that track can accelerate. We welcome the ongoing work of the EU-led multinational stabilization force in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which continues to play an important role in supporting the local authorities in maintaining a safe and secure environment.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“Divisive rhetoric and talk of referendims challenge Bosnia and Herzegovina's sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the Dayton Peace Agreement. That does nothing to move the country forward, and instead detracts from the reform agenda and undermines reconciliation efforts. The reconciliation process requires due consideration of past events and, where appropriate, holding individuals to account. We hope that everyone can learn to respect the conclusions of independent judicial processes, whatever their outcome. When court decisions are used as justification for inflammatory language and provocative actions, it simply sets reconciliation backwards. The process of administering justice should instead be used as an opportunity to move forward together.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“We encourage the international community, especially neighbours in the region and the EU, to support Bosnia and Herzegovina in its reform process. With a reform agenda laying out a path forward, it is time for all political actors to look for ways to deliver it, and not to step backwards into divisive politics that have impeded socioeconomic progress for all of its citizens. It is now over 20 years since the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina brought an end to the bitter conflict in the region. But, as we have seen in the Security Council over the past year, the wounds of the past are yet to fully heal. We urge renewed commitment by the parties and the international community to engage on the issues left unresolved by the Dayton Peace Agreement as they continue the process of national reconciliation.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“I thank High Representative Inzko for his briefing. Since the Council last discussed the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (see S/PV.7555), it has taken the significant step of lodging an application for membership in the European Union (EU). We wish Bosnia and Herzegovina well as it pursues an ambitious reform agenda, with a view to closer integration with the EU. The reform process will undoubtedly encounter challenges and give rise to difficult choices. But it is clear that this programme of modernization will enable all citizens to reap the benefit of economic growth and strengthened institutions. The reforms also aim to increase employment opportunities, which is particularly important for youth, who are looking to contribute to a vibrant and prosperous society.”
2016-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7688 (2016) · source
“It has framed the integration and strengthening of the African peace and security architecture's responsiveness to gender issues. Finally, we urge the Security Council to incorporate the perspectives of women in its work as a matter of course. We should encourage greater participation by women in all mediation efforts and conflict-prevention processes. It is simple: when women are included as active participants, there is a far greater chance of ending conflict and sustaining peace.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“The training incorporated conflict-prevention techniques through the inclusion of women, increasing the employment of women in conflict prevention and resolution processes, and women's experiences of leadership in conflict. Our experience in gender-sensitive approaches to community policing in post-conflict settings has proved the value of women's participation. Female police officers interact better with the local female population. The presence of female personnel empowers local women, thereby ensuring that they are not seen only as victims but as actors and providers of safety and security. Regional leadership has played an important role in African efforts to support the role of women in conflict prevention and resolution. We commend the African Union's Gender, Peace and Security Programme.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Paleki Ayang to end sexual violence in South Sudan as a necessary ingredient to rebuilding peace in her country. We must facilitate the active contribution of women in peace operations in Africa. We must ensure that United Nations operations are appropriately prepared and equipped to address the needs of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings. New Zealand lies far from the African continent, however we strive to make a modest, practical contribution to those efforts. New Zealand has long reflected women and peace and security considerations in its doctrine, policy and training for uniformed personnel serving internationally. Last November, an all-female New Zealand Defence Force team provided training on the the theme "Operationalization of gender" at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Ghana.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Women have also mobilized to support peace in Burundi by bringing parties together to engage in dialogue. A nationwide network of women mediators, established by the United Nations in close partnership with the Ministry of the Interior and civil society organizations, has effectively prevented violence at the local level, dispelled false rumours and mitigated the impact of the ongoing political crisis on everyday people. As the mediation process in Burundi moves forward, those gains must not be side-lined or suppressed. The efforts of those women, undertaken with minimal resources and at personal risk, deserve more than our applause; they deserve support and empowerment, because what they do works. We have taken particular note ofthe steps called for by Ms.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Highlighting examples of how women have made a difference in preventing and resolving conflict in Africa demonstrates the practical benefits of women's participation. Take, for example, the role that women's groups continue to play in de-escalating and preventing election-related violence. The establishment of women's situation rooms and the deployment of trained female election monitors in Senegal, Kenya, Nigeria and, most recently, in the Central African Republic have had a measurable impact on preventing, monitoring and mitigating incidents of violence and intimidation. Women's groups also play a key role in de-escalating crises and advocating for an end to conflict. The critical role played by the movement Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace in ending the conflict in that country is well documented.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“Empirical evidence confirms that the meaningful participation of women during all stages of conflict resolution contributes strongly to preventing escalation and sustaining peace. Including women works. Failure to include women in peace processes perpetuates inequality. It makes breaking the cycle of conflict more difficult. We know this, and yet we continue to hear arguments that women's participation is peripheral rather than essential. We hear cultural justifications for the exclusion of women from the negotiating table or mediation roles, and we are asked to delay women's involvement until the reconciliation phase, often after an agreement has been reached. These outdated attitudes and approaches must be challenged.”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“I should like to take this opportunity to thank Angola for organizing this important debate, and Minister Delgado for presiding over it. We also thank the briefers for their insights. We have made significant progress in the 15 years since the Security Council adopted its landmark resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. The fundamental importance of addressing the impact of conflict on women and girls is now widely acknowledged. We have agreed frameworks in place. However, practical implementation lags behind, particularly with women's participation in conflict prevention and resolution processes. Meaningful participation is the exception rather than the rule. That was evident at last week's open debate on conflict prevention in the Great Lakes region (see S/PV.7653).”
2016-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7658 (2016) · source
“We call on the players concerned to set aside personal interests and rivalries and put the interests of their country first. Haitians have a right to expect that, and we hope the Council will remain united in supporting Haiti through this critical period.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“The United Nations must continue to support those affected in Haiti and take appropriate action to help close that chapter and ensure that the new Government is not left alone to address the ongoing consequences and political legacy of the outbreak. Given Haiti's cycle of instability and the lessons that the United Nations has learned from other fragile States, we must get MINUSTAH's transition right. Effective transition planning and capacity-building, as well as longer-term international support, will be key to a successful transition. But none of that will produce long-term benefits, unless the political actors in Haiti are willing to act responsibly and peacefully, without violent protests or inflammatory language.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“For a transition to be sustainable, the plan must have genuine national ownership. Ensuring that core institutions, particularly the police, have the capacity to operate effectively without international support will be a priority. We urge MINUSTAH to engage the new Government on the joint transition plan as soon as possible after the elections. The United Nations must also continue to combat the ongoing cholera epidemic. We acknowledge the efforts of the United Nations and its partners, particularly those that have contributed to the support plan and the national plan for the elimination of cholera.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“New Zealand agrees with the Special Representative that it makes more sense to undertake the strategic assessment of the United Nations presence in Haiti following the elections, with a new Government in place. Even so, MINUSTAH can not remain in Haiti indefinitely. We need to make the best use of the time remaining to ensure that Haiti is as well-equipped as possible to manage its own security once the Mission is gone. We are reassured that MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team are working on a joint transition plan. In addition to setting out clear goals and responsibilities, the plan should consider what tasks MINUSTAH can complete or discontinue before its mandate ends. Ensuring close coordination with national and international partners will be key, including on what residual functions may need to be transferred.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Sadly, the political manoeuvring over the past three months, including overnight, has seriously undermined progress towards that goal. It is time for all parties, especially the interim Government, to commit themselves to providing the leadership that Haitians deserve. The consequences of Haiti's continued political uncertainty are not trivial. As the Special Representative emphasized in her briefing, Haiti's economic growth is being directly affected. The humanitarian situation has worsened, with severe droughts, food insecurity for millions of Haitians and the continuing cholera epidemic. The timeline for the consideration of the next steps for MINUSTAH and for the United Nations operations in Haiti has also been impacted by the political situation.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“I thank Special Representative Honore for her commitment to Haiti's stabilization, and I wish to acknowledge the important work of United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and its contributing countries. New Zealand is concerned about the recent political turmoil in Haiti and the continued delays in its electoral process. We had hoped that this would be the year in which Haiti would transition from dependence on external partners towards greater self-reliance. We had hoped that today we might have been considering a plan for that transition, one that was the joint product of MINUSTAH and a new Government. We welcomed reports that agreement had been reached to hold elections in the coming months.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“After our collective investment and sacrifice over the past 15 years, we cannot afford to let the country fall once again into chaos.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“We remain particularly concerned about the destabilizing effects of the continued flow of improvised explosive device components to the Taliban. We urge Member States to act on the call in resolution 2253 (2015) to share information, establish partnerships and develop national strategies and capabilities to counter inprovised explosive devices. As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), Ambassador Van Bohemen hopes in the coming months to take forward a discussion on how better use can be made of the sanctions regime in this regard, including directly with key Afghan stakeholders. In conclusion, the year ahead is shaping up to be a dangerous and uncertain one for the Government and people of Afghanistan.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Thirdly, we call on regional partners to play their part in helping to restrict the flow of arms, fighters and narcotics across Afghanistan's borders that continues to fuel instability. We welcome the momentum in the Heart of Asia-Istanbul process, and urge participants to carry forward the progress made at the most recent meeting in Islamabad. Fourthly, we believe that greater use can and should be made of the Taliban sanctions regime as a tool for supporting peace and reconciliation and for combating the efforts ofthose who continue to work against a stable and prosperous Afghanistan.New Zealand believes that greater use can be made of the sanctions regime to incentivize individuals to refrain from activities that jeopardize prospects for peace, as well as to constrain the flow of arms and military material into the conflict.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source