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“Let us commit to work in common cause to meet our responsibility to the peoples of the United Nations - wherever and whenever they need us.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The Security Council has a particularly important role in such efforts: first, in promoting the cooperation of Member States with the International Criminal Court and, secondly, in encouraging and assisting States to ensure accountability at the national level. Those responsible for attacks against aid workers must be arrested and prosecuted. We must never tolerate impunity. Addressing the issues I have outlined demands unity and resolve. It has been 14 years since the Council acknowledged the protection of civilians as a fundamental component of its responsibility. In that time, divisions have too often stood in the way of action to meet urgent needs. The tragedy in Syria is a particularly stark example. Let us be inspired by the unselfish commitment and sacrifice of humanitarian workers everywhere.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“At the same time, the evolving nature of our protection role also poses significant challenges for the Council to consider. In particular, we must beware of the risk of being seen as a party to conflict and diminishing our ability to provide impartial and timely humanitarian assistance. Let me turn to the question of compliance. It is essential to act on and punish Violations ofinternational humanitarian and human rights law, including the deliberate obstruction of humanitarian assistance. Commissions of inquiry and fact-finding missions with clear mandates have proven crucial in supporting investigations and informing possible referrals to the International Criminal Court.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Where the United Nations acts to support the strengthening of national security institutions, we are guided by our human-rights due-diligence policy, which is firmly rooted in the fundamental principles of international law. United Nations peacekeeping operations take an integrated approach to protecting civilians that addresses a wide spectrum of possible measures. The protection of civilians remains at the core of nine current United Nations peacekeeping operations. The establishment of the new mandate for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and the strengthening of the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have offered opportunities to enhance our ability to protect civilians.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, civilians, including children, are also caught in the fighting, subjected to sexual and gender-based Violence, killed, forcibly recruited and arbitrarily detained. Those Violations have continued for far too long. I call on all parties to respect their obligations under international law and to work towards the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region. Protecting civilians demands timely political action and prevention. It means helping Governments - which have primary responsibility for protection - to build the necessary capacity. That may include a presence or preemptive action by uniformed peacekeepers.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“The humanitarian space in opposition-held areas is shrinking. And the Government continues to impose numerous and unacceptable bureaucratic and administrative constraints. I urge the international community to increase its support for relief efforts. That includes assisting affected countries in the region. Their borders need to remain open to people fleeing the Violence. I am also seriously concerned about the situation in the Central African Republic. The Council was briefed on Wednesday about the deteriorating humanitarian and human rights situation there. Armed attacks against civilians, illegal detention, torture, widespread sexual violence, child recruitment and abductions are rife. I urge the Council and the international community to give that tragedy the highest priority.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“We need to better understand the types of explosive weapons that are most problematic. We need to examine how existing international law can help regulate use. And we need to consider the concrete steps that can be taken to reduce the humanitarian impact of explosive weapons in populated areas. In Syria, villages and towns are repeatedly subject to indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks. All parties to the conflict are systematically failing in their obligations under international humanitarian and human rights law to protect civilians. That must end immediately. The Violence has created overwhelming humanitarian needs and widespread suffering. The number of persons displaced by the fighting continues to grow. Yet, all parties continue to hinder direct and efficient access for impartial assistance.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“On this tragic anniversary, I call again for greater respect and protection for humanitarian workers and assets everywhere. Attacks against humanitarians are a violation of international law, they are war crimes and they are direct assaults on those who we serve, those who need us most. Every day, we are reminded of the horrific consequences of conflict, violence and terrorism. We cannot become numb to that brutalization. I am particularly concerned about the use of explosive weapons with wide-area effect in populated areas. Roadside bombs, heavy weapons and artillery and air strikes can indiscriminately kill and maim, with profound humanitarian consequences. I repeat my call to the Security Council and to Member States to also work through the General Assembly to recognize and act on this critical issue.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“World Humanitarian Day is our annual opportunity to salute the brave and committed women and men who endure danger and adversity so others may survive and thrive, to thank those who open homes and borders to people fleeing war and persecution, and to remember those who have lost their lives helping others who are suffering. Ten years ago today, explosions ripped through the Canal Hotel in Baghdad. Twenty-two United Nations colleagues lost their lives, among them Sergio Vieira de Mello. His passion for the mission of the United Nations and his compassion for those we serve remain inspirational. Every day, humanitarian workers protect, feed, shelter, educate, heal and assist millions of people, regardless of who or where they are. It is an outrage that our colleagues and partners should be attacked for providing those essential services.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“We are better at sharing information and analysis on brewing crises, but we have to work harder on swift response and long-term prevention. We need to learn from the lessons of our collaborations to build ever more innovative and flexible partnership arrangements that draw on our respective strengths. Let us also consider how to expand cooperation and dialogue with a broader range of organizations in the pursuit of international peace and security. Only through cooperation will we meet our shared aspirations for a more peaceful world.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“These elements are critical to mediation, planning a peacekeeping operation or helping a country to build lasting peace. To this equation, the United Nations adds its universal membership and legitimacy, long experience and operational capacity in the area of international peace and security. Through concrete initiatives, we are building on our collective strengths. In some cases, we have established formal partnership agreements and work plans that guide day-to-day collaboration. Staff exchanges have created networks that help us respond to evolving situations on the ground. Joint mediation deployments, training and capacity-building have enabled us to build common understanding and present a united front. However, there is always room for improvement.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“The EU is a champion of the United Nations work in mediation and recently facilitated a historic agreement between Pristina and Belgrade. With the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, we partner to advance human rights, confidence-building, counter- terrorism and disarmament in southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. Of course, we sometimes face challenges when working together. Our organizations do not always have the same approach to a given crisis. Our diverse mandates and membership can lead to different perspectives. This debate is a welcome opportunity to explore the nature of these challenges and consider how to improve cooperation. I strongly believe in the combined value of our respective strengths. Regional and subregional organizations have deep knowledge, unique insights and strong local networks.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“In the Middle East and North Africa, the United Nations and the League of Arab States are working to support inclusive political processes in Tunisia, Libya, and Yemen. And we continue to search for a political solution to the crisis in Syria, including through the deployment of our Joint Envoy, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi. Regular joint consultations between the United Nations and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations continue to create important opportunities for mutual cooperation, including promoting peacebuilding, reconciliation and political reform in Myanmar, and preventive diplomacy in Mindanao. We also work closely with our European partners. Cooperation with the European Union (EU) is geographically and substantively wide-ranging. In recent years, we have strengthened collaboration in the Middle East, Somalia, Mali and elsewhere.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“Collaboration with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the AU was essential to our response in Cote d'Ivoire and is central to our efforts in Mali. Here, the early deployment of the African-led International Support Mission in Mali, combined with ECOWAS-led mediation efforts in the North, have laid the foundations for the peace process. The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo - supported by 11 African leaders, the AU, the Southern African Development Community, the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region and the United Nations - represents the best opportunity for years for forging a durable peace.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“I was pleased to participate in the seventh general meeting of the United Nations and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) last month to discuss ways to address climate change, sustainable development and transnational organized crime. In Africa, we cooperate closely with the African Union (AU) and subregional economic communities. Through our joint peacekeeping and mediation efforts in Darfur, the AU and the United Nations remain committed to facilitating a comprehensive and inclusive settlement to the conflict. In Somalia, we have worked hand-in-hand with the African Union Mission in Somalia and have assisted Somali partners in successfully concluding an eight-year political transition.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“Many regional and subregional organizations have long histories of engagement in conflict prevention and mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, Others are becoming increasingly active in these fields.As Secretary-General, I have seen first-hand the value of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations across the globe. In Latin America and the Caribbean, we have a long history of partnership, including deploying joint missions with the Organization of American States. Todayweworktogetherinarangeofareasfrommediation and dialogue to combating illicit trafficking. I welcome the emergence of thge Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) and the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), and their contributions to both peace and security and sustainable development on the continent.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“I thank President Cristina Fernandez and the Government of Argentina for scheduling today's important debate. The architects of the United Nations Charter were visionary in foreseeing a world where the United Nations and regional organizations worked together to prevent, manage and resolve crises. However, it is hard to imagine that they could have anticipated the interconnected nature of the threats we face today or the range of cooperation between the United Nations regional and subregional organizations. Chapter VIII is as relevant today as ever.”
2013-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7015 (2013) · source
“It should make us even more determined to lift people from the oppression of insecurity, human rights abuses and poverty. I count on the Framework signatories to work constructively with each other and with my Special Envoy to develop benchmarks for their commitments, which will inform the strategic road map for implementation to be presented for endorsement on the margins of the General Assembly general debate in September. And I call on the international community to use all the tools at its disposal - from international criminal prosecution and sanctions regimes to development assistance. My Special Envoy, Ms. Robinson, has described the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework as a framework of hope. I urge all signatories and the international community to keep the hope alive.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“Last May, during my joint visit with World Bank President Jim Yong Kim, the Bank committed an additional $1 billion for better health and education services, cross- border trade and hydroelectricity projects, giving new impetus to regional economic integration. I thank the leadership and continuing engagement and commitment of President Kim. I will work very closely with him in other areas as well, to set the model of partnership between the United Nations and the World Bank. That is central to building the trust and interdependence that are critical to the success of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework. The current fighting in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo casts a grave shadow. But we should not allow it to deter us from our objective.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“The Force Intervention Brigade is an important tool, but it is only one part of a comprehensive approach that embraces security and development. However, while the United Nations and the international community can do much, we depend on the Framework signatories to provide the essential foundation. All parties must avoid renewed hostilities and achieve progress on the political track. Conflict and lawlessness in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have crippled development and entrenched extreme poverty and suffering. There are appalling levels of brutal sexual violence. The region needs security. But for there to be lasting peace, we must also provide opportunity. The United Nations system is committed to promoting economic development in Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“My Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region will continue to support the parties to uphold the commitments that they have adhered to under the Framework. My Special Representative for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Mr. Martin Kobler, will support the political process in the country, including support in implementing its national commitments. The prospects for durable peace in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo remain better than they have for many years. But spoilers are active, including armed groups and militias that have shown little inclination to engage in a genuine peace process. To address that threat, we are reinforcing MONUSCO.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“It is vital that the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and its eastern neighbours pursue constructive dialogue. At the national level, structural reforms within the Democratic Republic of the Congo will help address the root causes of the violence. The Government has taken initial steps towards army reform, decentralization and national dialogue. It is essential to translate those commitments into tangible results. At the regional level, leaders must look beyond the issues that divide them and work together to define a common agenda for lasting peace and prosperity based on trade, economic cooperation and mutual respect for one another's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework provides a clear road map.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“Hopes were high that we could see an end to the large-scale cyclical violence that had ravaged eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo over the past two decades, and derailed previous peace initiatives. Peace would mean a new chance for development and lasting security for some of the world's most sorely tested people. I am therefore deeply concerned about the current hostilities between the Mouvement du 23 mars and the Congolese armed forces. All parties need to return as soon as possible to the Kampala talks. I have called for maximum restraint, and I urge all Framework signatories to jointly and individually respect their commitments. The lack of mutual trust in the region has thwarted past attempts to find political solutions to the entrenched problems that continue to drive the conflict.”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“I thank the United States for convening this debate, and Secretary of State John Kerry for presiding. His presence is testament to the importance the United States places on this issue. Allow me also to welcome the appointment of Senator Russ Feingold as the new United States Special Representative for the African Great Lakes Region and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I wish him success in the critical months ahead and hope that he will continue to coordinately very closely with my Special Envoy, Ms. Mary Robinson. It is now five months since the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region was signed, and four months since the Security Council adopted resolution 2098 (2013).”
2013-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7011 (2013) · source
“I call on all leaders at the highest political level to voice their unequivocal support for our cause and to follow up with deeds. That includes apprehending and prosecuting perpetrators to deter further crimes. It means helping survivors by improving medical, psychological, social and judicial assistance. And it entails providing the necessary resources to support the work of my Special Representative and other mechanisms. Those who hold power and influence have a special duty to step forward and be part of a global coalition of champions determined to break this evil. Sexual violence is a vile, whenever and wherever it occurs. It must be exposed and met with the anger and action that it deserves. I count on the Council's sustained leadership to ensure that perpetrators are held accountable and survivors receive justice and support.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“It has provided technical advice to authorities in the Central African Republic, Colombia, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Liberia, Somalia and South Sudan.UNICEF and the United Nations Population Fund are leading the United Nations system in coordinating the provision of services for survivors. And the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and UN-Women are providing expertise for investigating and documenting gender-based violence. Along with leadership and access to justice, understanding the extent of the problem is essential for effectively protecting women and girls. I have consistently emphasized the importance of national ownership in preventing sexual Violence.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The United Nations system is committed to "Delivering as One", to end the culture of impunity that prevails in relation to sexual violence. On behalf of the Action Network, UN-Women and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations have developed the first-ever scenario-based training programme for peacekeepers. A senior women's protection adviser will be deployed shortly within the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan to join those already in place, while others are soon to be deployed in the Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali and Somalia. The Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict is an important tool for strengthening national justice systems and legal frameworks.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The international community, through resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1960 (2010), has put in place a solid framework for responding to conflict- related sexual violence. The mechanisms established enable us to carry out global advocacy through my Special Representative, in collaboration with the United Nations Action Network against Sexual Violence in Conflict, which she leads. Today's draft resolution sends yet another strong signal to perpetrators that their acts will no longer be tolerated. They will be held accountable. Preventing sexual Violence in conflict is our joint responsibility. It must be part of our work in many areas, from peacekeeping and political missions to mediation, ceasefire agreements, security sector reform, justice sector reform and the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“That is a job for the Congolese authorities and the international community, in particular the Council. As we drove into the hospital the streets were lined with women. They were angry and they had a clear message: no more impunity; no more war; give us peace. They want us to hear and act on their appeal. Sexual Violence occurs wherever conflict rages. It has devastating effects on survivors and destroys the social fabric of whole communities. While women and girls suffer disproportionately from these vicious crimes, men and boys are also targeted. Sexual violence is a crime under international human rights law and a threat to international peace and security. When used as a weapon of war, it can significantly exacerbate conflict and seriously hamper reconciliation.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Anywar that we can end impunity for this crime and ensure that survivors get the legal redress they deserve. Last month, I briefed the Council on my visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Council will recall that I visited the Heal Africa hospital in Goma, where I met women and girls who had been raped and maimed by armed groups on all sides of the conflict. Many had a condition called traumatic fistula. In plain terms, they had been torn inside. Experiencing great pain and often unable to control bladder and bowels, they are disabled and often shunned by society. Hospitals such as Heal Africa in Goma, and Panzi in Bukavu help rehabilitate such women. They mend their wounds and provide skills that can give them self- worth and a source of income; but they cannot protect them.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“I thank you, Foreign Secretary Hague, for presiding over this meeting during the United Kingdom's presidency of the Security Council. I commend the leadership and efforts of the United Kingdom in bringing key international support and momentum to the crucial fight against conflict- related sexual violence. I also welcome the tireless work and advocacy of Ms. Angelina Jolie. For years, she has been a voice for the millions of people who are forced to flee their homes due to conflict, and now for the many survivors of wartime rape whose bodies have been used as battlegrounds. I am pleased, too, that we are joined by Jane Adong Anywar, a lawyer and civil society activist who works to bring justice to victims of sexual violence in conflict. It is through the efforts of people like Ms.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Our joint efforts must be carried out in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law, and with due respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. The United Nations is strongly committed to doing its part to combat terrorism in Africa. Success is crucial for enabling Africans to meet their aspirations to live in dignity and peace.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“The United Nations Mine Action Service is working with the African Union and countries across the continent on the safe management of munitions and the disposal of improvised explosive devices. The Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate continues to facilitate technical assistance and to help Member States in developing the right legislative tools. I welcome the initiative undertaken by several regional and subregional organizations to formulate counter-terrorism strategies. These will help us to identify common threats and challenges, prioritize responses, strengthen collaboration, improve coordination and target international assistance to themes and areas where it is most needed.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Throughout Africa, United Nations missions are helping Governments to strengthen police and law enforcement, and to implement the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy. The Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force (CTITF) is active in West Africa, including in Nigeria and Burkina Faso. The CTITF is also involved in North Africa through the United Nations Centre for Counter-Terrorism, working on the issue of border management. In Central Africa, we are focusing on reducing the flow of small arms. In East Africa, the United Nations is facilitating the development of a regional strategy, and in southern Africa, where the threat of terrorism is less imminent, the United Nations is working with the African Union on the crucial issue of prevention.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Poorly guarded and stored ammunition stockpiles provide unfettered access to weapons, in particular the components for improvised explosive devices - the terrorist's frequent weapon of choice. The lack of development and the absence of the rule of law allow terrorist groups to recruit across communities and build their ranks. Opportunistic links between terrorist and transnational organized criminal groups ensure the constant flow of people, money, weapons and illicit goods across borders, contributing to the survival and proliferation of such groups. In such a climate, the international community and the United Nations must do more to strengthen the capacities of affected Member States.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“(spoke in English) Military advances, important as they are, will not by themselves bring an end to terrorism in Africa. This struggle must go forward on many fronts, including by addressing the conditions that are conducive to the spread of terrorism. In the Sahel, for example, the United Nations is developing an integrated strategy that aims at enhancing governance and the rule of law, strengthening the capacity of national and regional security mechanisms, and integrating development and humanitarian activities in order to build resilience. Without such a holistic and sustained approach, we risk simply pushing the threat from one area to another. Terrorism thrives where borders are weakest.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“The new United Nations Mission in Somalia will contribute to the Federal Government by providing strategic guidance in the reform of the security sector and by helping it to strengthen the police, judicial and prison systems. In recent months, the international community has resolutely faced the rapid deterioration of the situation In Mali and the Sahel in general. The Security Council is not unaware that we have deployed a peacekeeping operation mandated with assisting the Malian transitional authorities in extending the authority of the State and in building instruments of legitimate governance. The Mission will operate in conjunction with the action taken to fight the insurgency in a new geopolitical situation that presents great challenges to the security and authority of United Nations peacekeeping, humanitarian and other personnel.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“I wish to thank the Togolese delegation, and in particular His Excellency Mr. Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe', President of the Togolese Republic, for having organized this important meeting. Terrorism is a threat to peace, security and development in Africa. From Al-Shabaab in the east, to Boko Haram in the west, to Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb in the north, extremist groups and terrorist entities have entrenched their presence in several parts of the continent. In Somalia, significant progress has been made towards restoring stability since Al-Shabaab was expelled from several strategic locations. However, if we are to consolidate these gains and prevent the resurgence of that group, much remains to be done with respect to the rule of law, development and the political transformation of the country.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“That includes our peacekeeping and political missions, our mediation efforts and our efforts to protect human rights and deliver humanitarian assistance. It also encompasses the work of all those involved in building peace in the aftermath of conflict - from restoring the rule of law and advancing gender equality to promoting early recovery and longer-term development. As we deepen that effort, I look forward to the Council's sustained leadership and support.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“I call on Member States to provide adequate resources for the deployment of additional advisers in those and other situations of concern. We must make this a regular feature of planning and budgeting. I would also like to call for sustained funding for the Team of Experts that works to strengthen the capacity of national rule of law and justice actors. The Team has worked with the authorities in Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea, Liberia and South Sudan, and could do even more with the necessary backing. Preventing sexual violence is first and foremost a responsibility of States, in particular of security forces, which are often the perpetrators of that grave human rights violation. But prevention is also a collective responsibility. To succeed, we must use all the tools at our disposal.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Together with tools such as the updated human rights database of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, the protection monitoring project of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other information systems, we will be better placed to systematically identify trends and patterns, and thereby become better at preventing these crimes. The sustainability of that work requires funding. We have now deployed eight women protection advisers in South Sudan, where the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is the first peace mission to budget for and appoint such advisers. We are also recruiting advisers for our missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d'Ivoire and the Central African Republic.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region also represents an opportunity to address the root causes of conflict- related sexual violence. Ultimately, however, we must strengthen our collective efforts to prevent sexual violence in the first place. Our peacekeeping missions in the Sudan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, together with United Nations country teams, are working to establish monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements. That is a priority that I hope we can accomplish before the end of the year.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Building on the work of her predecessor and of the 13-entity United Nations Action against Sexual Violence network, which she chairs, my Special Representative has continued to fight impunity for conflict-related sexual violence. Ms. Bangura has stressed prosecution as a means of prevention. But she has also emphasized the importance of national ownership and leadership, which I fully support. The prosecution support cells in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, created by the Government with the support of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are a positive example of combining the two approaches. Other peacekeeping operations intend to carry out similar projects.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“One is that the negative effects of wartime rape persist long after the guns fall silent. From the Balkans to Africa, United Nations entities and others continue to provide vital medical and psychosocial support to victims and survivors. Another pattern we see is that, although this Vicious crime disproportionately affects women and girls, men and boys are also targeted. My Special Representative has also noted other emerging trends, including the link between conflict- related sexual violence and the illegal exploitation of natural resources; the impact of sexual violence on displacement; and the importance of addressing sexual violence during ceasefire negotiations, wider peace processes and security-sector reform efforts.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1960 (2010) help guide the work of United Nations agencies, Member States and other stakeholders. My dynamic and persuasive Special Representative on this issue carries out global advocacy. Other important actors and tools include the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict, the women protection advisers and the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements. The report now before the Council (S/2013/149) reflects the progressive improvement of analysis and data over the past few years, which is a direct result of greater awareness on the ground and the strengthened capacities of missions to monitor, investigate and respond. As we learn more about sexual violence used as a tactic of war, certain patterns are becoming clear.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“Thank you very much, Madam President, for convening this important meeting on conflict-related sexual violence, an issue of grave importance to the innumerable civilians who have been affected, to all of us around the table and to the entire United Nations system. I welcome Rwanda's initiative and your presence here today. I also thank the Security Council for its recognition of this matter as a serious concern for international peace and security. Wartime rape not only destroys individual lives, it lays waste to families and communities. It is also an impediment to reconciliation and sustainable development. Thanks to the Council, the world now has a solid framework for preventing and addressing conflict-related sexual violence.”
2013-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6948 (2013) · source
“I count on the Council to continue giving priority to preventing and addressing sexual violence in conflict. I thank the Security Council for its engagement in the committed efforts of the United Nations to address the root causes of conflict in Africa. Through our comprehensive approach, strong partnerships and principled action, we can usher in a new era of lasting stability for the continent and its people.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“And we are partnering with the Intergovernmental Authority on Development on the urgent challenge to bring stability to Somalia. Above all, it is critical to ensure that affected communities own and lead conflict prevention initiatives. Our support for national Governments should focus on building the active engagement of community organizations, the private sector, civil society, women and youth in decision-making. Their activities can help stabilize communities. Prevention also demands that we address the culture of impunity surrounding sexual violence. As my Special Representative on the issue has rightly said, sexual violence affects more than isolated individuals; it is an assault on the peace and security of entire communities. That is why I place such high priority on addressing that destabilizing and dehumanizing crime.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“The prompt reaction of the Economic Community of Central African States to the crisis in the Central African Republic showed an increased willingness to formulate joint responses to common problems. The United Nations is working to strengthen the conflict prevention and early-warning architecture of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). We are pursuing our 10-year capacity- building partnership with the African Union. We are strengthening our close relationship with Economic Community of West African States on peacebuilding and crisis prevention in West Africa. We are engaging with the African Union, SADC and the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region in the search for peace in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2013-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6946 (2013) · source
“In Mali, that has paved the way for transnational criminal organizations and terrorist networks to disrupt regional stability and compromise territorial integrity. Severe drought and food insecurity in many countries in the Sahel region, including in Mali, the Niger and Burkina Faso, have also created conditions for instability and undermined stabilization efforts. The United Nations is at a critical juncture in its engagement in Guinea-Bissau. Following the military coup last year, the United Nations has continued to promote inclusive dialogue among national actors towards the restoration of constitutional order. In all of our efforts across Africa, the United Nations benefits from reinvigorated regional organizations. They are playing a stronger and role as key strategic partners.”
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