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“The new Government and Parliament will no doubt shape those priorities further. The country's development needs are considerable. It remains essential to restore the basic services that make daily life bearable. Access to education and health services is likewise critical for the country's future. Iraq's development vision should also encompass its mosques, churches and shrines, its archaeological artifacts, its magnificent history and its contemporary environment. The United Nations is eager to be part of this wide-ranging drive to normalization. The planned United States military drawdown will have major security implications for the United Nations presence. UNAMI is carrying out its work with greater operational autonomy and is receiving more assistance from the host country. But Iraq remains a challenging environment.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“UNAMI worked hard for the success of two parliamentary elections and a referendum on the Constitution in 2005, governorate council elections in 2009 and parliamentary elections earlier this year. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your strong support and words of encouragement for the staff of UNAMI, including Special Representative Ad Melkert. As highlighted in my latest report (S/2010/606) to the Council, the Mission will continue, in accordance with its mandate, to promote political dialogue, provide constitutional support, monitor human rights, deliver humanitarian assistance to Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons, help build the capacity of Iraq's electoral institutions and encourage a negotiated political agreement to disputed internal boundaries.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“I encourage Iraq to quickly reaffirm its commitment to resolution 833 (1993), with respect to its land and maritime boundary with Kuwait, and to fulfil all other outstanding obligations, including with regard to missing Kuwaiti persons and property, compensation and the maintenance of boundary markers. Progress on these fronts should enable the Council to take up the report I submitted pursuant to resolution 1859 (2008), and to consider further steps for the full normalization of Iraq's international status. At every step of Iraq's political transition, the United Nations has been Iraq's partner. The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) helped in the establishment of the Interim Government in 2004.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“The United Nations is prepared to do its part to support these efforts and promote peace in a region that has experienced three major wars in the past three decades. Indeed, the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein's regime, two decades ago, and its legacy caused widespread suffering among the peoples of both countries, and in neighbouring States as well. Iraq bears the primary responsibility for fulfilling its Chapter VII obligations to Kuwait. I hope that, after today's meeting and after the formation of a new Government in Baghdad, there will be new impetus for the two countries to work together in resolving their outstanding issues.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“These efforts should help pave the way for a national partnership Government and for the first peaceful transition between elected Governments under full Iraqi sovereignty. I urge Iraq's political blocs to honour their agreements and move swiftly to conclude the process. A new Government will face many challenges in providing stability and opportunity for all Iraqis. It will have to normalize Arab-Kurd relations in the disputed areas and ensure the protection of all minorities, including Christians. It will have to manage oil production and move forward with the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. The new Government will also need to improve Iraq's relations with its neighbours and the region. In the same spirit, I encourage Iraq's neighbours to open a new chapter in their relations with Iraq.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“The decision to lift the country's remaining obligations has brought this chapter to an end. Iraq has pledged to remain free of weapons of mass destruction. This commitment is enshrined in its Constitution. The country has also joined key international agreements, including the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Biological Weapons Convention, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty. These steps bode well for security and development in Iraq and the wider region. The Security Council has also decided to end all residual activities under the oil-for-food programme. Here, too, the United Nations will do its part to bring closure to this long-running, complex and unprecedented initiative. I commend Iraq's leaders for their recent agreements ending months of political deadlock.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“I appreciate Vice- President Biden's leadership and strong commitment on Iraq and on other matters of common concern, as demonstrated by the very strong statement he has just made and his own participation in this very important meeting of the Council. This meeting is a milestone for Iraq. Its people have known tremendous hardship. They continue to struggle with insecurity and appalling violence. They lack jobs and basic services. But today we recognize how far the country has come in key aspects of its journey to normalize its status in the community of nations. The Security Council has today decided to end several major Chapter VII mandates relating to Iraq, including on weapons of mass destruction and the oil- for-food programme. We all know the difficult history on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.”
2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source
“Doing so will also have a seminal and positive impact for the final resolution of the conflict in Darfur. The role of the Council remains essential. I urge you to help build bridges between the north and south and, in the same spirit, to ensure that the fundamental imbalances fuelling conflict elsewhere in the Sudan are addressed so that Darfur can be brought into a stable, prosperous and equitable future for the Sudan. I look forward to continuing to work closely with the Security Council as the referendums draw near and as we seek to help the Sudan meet those critical tests.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“The international community and the CPA parties, having emphasized the importance of making unity attractive during the past five years, must now respect the right of the population of Southern Sudan to decide. As we move forward, we must recall that the referendum, as momentous as it may appear, is one element of an agreement that ended a bitter war. That same agreement also paved the way for deepening democratization and development inside the Sudan, as well as improved regional stability. The Sudanese parties must recognize that the vision of a new Sudan, articulated in the CPA, remains as valid today as it was half a decade ago, regardless of the outcome of the referendum. By renewing the trust achieved in 2005, the parties can develop productive models of association and cooperation.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Fourth, encourage the Government of the Sudan to undertake concrete actions to address the demands of the people of Darfur for security, particularly in relation to criminality and impunity, respect for their political and civil rights, and economic support to rebuild their lives and return to their homes should they wish to do so. To the same end, I call upon the Sudan to act in accordance with the Council's decision as outlined in resolution 1593 (2005). The coming months are likely to be difficult for the people of the Sudan and the international community engaged there. The referendum has the potential to change the future of the country and send shockwaves throughout the region.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“That will require significant concessions in the areas of power and wealth sharing, and genuine efforts to address questions of national and international justice and of truth and reconciliation. Second, encourage movements outside of the process to engage and demonstrate, through concrete measures, their commitment to the peace process. It is particularly important to urge the Government and JEM. to renew their cessation-of-hostilities agreement and negotiate cease-fire protocols. Third, support the outcome of the Doha process and the work that will follow to generate a popular consensus on the terms of peace.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“I am deeply concerned at the impact of those hostilities on innocent civilians, which is completely unacceptable, and stress again the urgent need for full access to eastern Jebel Marra, where the humanitarian situation is reportedly dire. I urge members of the Council to join me in demanding that all restrictions placed by the parties on the movement of UNAMID and the humanitarian community be lifted. The disturbing implication of that fighting is that the parties have not yet decided to give up the military path. I therefore make four specific requests of the Council. First, encourage the Government and the movements to show flexibility as the Joint Chief Mediator searches with them for compromises. For any agreement to gain traction inside Darfur, it must address the roots of the conflict and end the marginalization of the region.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“He is consulting with the parties on possible compromises on outstanding issues, the most important of which is the administrative status of Darfur. The Doha settlement has been designed so that other movements - particularly the Justice and Equality Movement (J EM) and Sudan Liberation Army (SLA)-Abdul Wahid - can join the process. Mr. Bassole continues to consult with them with a view to engaging them in the negotiations. I welcome steps taken by JEM. to rejoin the process and their recent high-level presence in Doha. Unfortunately, renewed clashes are taking place on the ground between the Sudan armed forces and the JEM, and hostilities are continuing between the Sudan armed forces and SLA-Abdul Wahid in Jebel Marra.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“I am encouraged that the CPA parties are discussing these and other issues through negotiations facilitated by the African Union High-Level Implementation Panel for Sudan. I urge them to break the deadlock on Abyei, move towards holding a credible referendum in Southern Sudan and design a peaceful and prosperous future for Northern and Southern Sudan in which the protection and security of minority populations is assured, irrespective of the outcome of the referendum. This brings me to the situation in Darfur, where there remains an urgent need to reach a comprehensive and inclusive settlement. The Joint Chief Mediator, with the support of the Government of Qatar and other partners, has made progress.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“However, the presence of United Nations troops will not be enough to prevent a return to war should wide-spread hostilities erupt. Only a demonstrated commitment by the parties to refrain from inflammatory statements, uphold the CPA ceasefire mechanisms and reassure the population of their willingness to work together will succeed in maintaining peace. To that end, negotiations on post-referendum arrangements are vital in order to address the apprehensions of the Sudanese population. The need is particularly acute in Abyei, where confusion and fear about post-referendum citizenship, grazing rights, access to water points and oil revenue sharing are contributing to a political and security minefield.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Yet, we have also heard hostile public statements and accusations of ceasefire violations, which risk heightening anxiety and provoking isolated security incidents that can escalate into a wider conflict. The potential for an unintentional conflict is especially high in Abyei, where the Misseriya will soon begin their annual southward migration with emotions running high and where little progress has been made in finding a solution to the political impasse. We are working with both parties on options for possible augmentation of United Nations troops to increase referendum and post-referendum security as well as to increase our capacity to verify and monitor possible ceasefire violations and to protect civilians throughout the mission area.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“The CPA parties have reiterated their responsibility on several occasions, not only for the organization and conduct of the referendums, but also for the preservation of security and the creation of an environment conducive to the exercise of civil and political rights. In this regard, the protection of Southern Sudanese who live in the North, and of northerners who live in the South, is of major concern. So, too, is the possibility of a return to the suffering and loss of life seen during the long war between the North and the South. I welcome the recent statement by ministers of the Governments of the Sudan and Southern Sudan that a return to war is not an option.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“In addition to this direct support to the process, the humanitarian community has developed a contingency plan to provide timely assistance in the event of referendum-related violence. Approximately $63 million are needed to pre-position humanitarian assistance near potential hotspots. We will also need to ensure access to the contested border areas. The Council's support in these efforts would be welcome. Notwithstanding the international community's good will and support, the referendums are Sudanese processes. The commitment of the international community cannot supplant the willingness of the parties to meet their responsibilities. The Government of the Sudan, the Government of Southern Sudan and the referendum Commissions must rise to this challenge.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“The United Nations Mission in the Sudan continues to give technical and logistical support to the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission and is deploying additional staff to assist the process. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) will contribute aviation assets, and the United Nations Development Programme and the International Organization for Migration are assisting in the procurement of materials and out-of-country voting. I have also established a Panel, chaired by former President of Tanzania Benjamin Mkapa, to monitor the referendums for Southern Sudan and the Abyei area. The Panel is in the country to monitor the first week of the registration process. I call on the Sudanese parties to make the most of its presence.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“To ensure that the referendum is conducted in an orderly fashion and that the Sudanese people peacefully accept the outcome, it is imperative that the process be credible and transparent, and that it reflect the aspirations of the population. I remain concerned by delays in the preparations, partly resulting from considerable national funding shortfalls. All remaining obstacles should be removed so that the Referendum Commission can finance its operations; appoint, train and deploy the necessary personnel; and take key decisions without delay. The international community, including the United Nations family, non-governmental organizations and donors, stands ready to provide further assistance.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for this opportunity to address the Council at a moment of critical importance for the Sudanese people and for the subregion. In less than two months, the people of Southern Sudan will exercise their right to vote on the future of the South, as provided for in the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) of 2005 and as supported by this Council and the international community. The registration process for the referendum has begun throughout Southern Sudan, as well as in 165 locations in the North and eight foreign countries. I commend the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission for this achievement. With the commencement of this process, the referendum is on track.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“I am committed to working with the Council to ensure the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and its related resolutions 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009). Only by acting on our promises can we hope to create change.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“To head this effort, we are fortunate to have the dynamism and political skill of Ms. Michelle Bachelet, who will present my report to Council members today. I am determined that the United Nations system should lead by example. That is why I have appointed 11 women Special Representatives or Deputy Special Representatives of the Secretary-General to peacekeeping operations and special political missions. It is why our heads of mission - women and men alike - held 27 open day meetings this year to consult with women's organizations and receive their insights. And it is why I will continue to push for full accountability in how our own peacekeepers conduct themselves in the field. On this, I trust that I can count on the Council's full support. I look forward to our continued collaboration in the coming decade.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“But of course, it is also just a beginning. Resolution 1325 (2000) will never be implemented successfully until we end sexual violence in conflict. We must hold those responsible to account, whether the crimes are committed by State or non-State parties. I call on the Council to take appropriate steps to end impunity. We must intensify efforts to prevent brutality against women and girls. Let us recognize the important role of women in the justice and security sector and support their participation. And let us eliminate stereotypes and ensure women's meaningful participation in all stages of peace processes and decision-making. The creation of UN Women will enable us to better assist Member States in addressing all issues of gender equality and the empowerment of women, including those related to women and peace and security.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“The recent horrifying mass rapes in the Democratic Republic of the Congo were just the latest reminder of the challenges we face and of the vital importance of fully implementing resolution 1325 (2000). As my current report (S/2010/498) indicates, progress is difficult to quantify. We lack adequate methods for monitoring our impact. That is why I call on the Council to endorse the comprehensive set of indicators first presented in April (see S/2010/173) and refined since then. The indicators will enable us to identify progress and provide the Council with systematic comparable information for effective monitoring and accountability. As Member States and civil society representatives have repeatedly stated, this comprehensive set of indicators is among the most constructive additions to the 1325 (2000) toolkit.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Just two weeks ago, the Council received my report on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466), which details a clear seven-point agenda for action. Member States, the United Nations system and civil society have all contributed to implementing resolution 1325 (2000). Twenty countries have adopted national action plans, and women are an increasing influence in national parliaments, including in countries emerging from armed conflict. The proportion of female legislators in Burundi and Rwanda is truly inspiring. Yet the past decade has also been marred by repeated instances of abuse. Many of my reports to the Security Council on the progress of peacekeeping missions have noted widespread rape, physical abuse, extortion and other violations of the rights and physical security of women and children during and after conflict.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“I welcome the opportunity to address this commemorative open debate. I thank the President and members of the Council for allowing me to participate by video. As they know, I am in South-East Asia, en route to Viet Nam to attend the third United Nations-Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit. I have asked the Deputy Secretary-General to represent me today. The landmark adoption 10 years ago of resolution 1325 (2000) acknowledged the role of women in peace and security, not simply as victims but as agents of change. It opened the way for incorporating gender perspectives into all our work to restore, keep and build peace. The Council has also shown its commitment by following up with three subsequent resolutions and by demanding country-specific reporting on how resolution 1325 (2000) is being implemented.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Let us all work together towards effective mechanisms for a long-term approach to conflict prevention and resolution and a reliable system for peacekeeping under the Charter. Let us find our way towards a model that works for Africa and that can, in turn, bring lessons and applications for our cooperation with other regional organizations.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“AU peacekeeping operations should receive the same support as all United Nations peacekeepers, including reimbursement. By the same token, AU peacekeepers should uphold the same professional standards as United Nations personnel. That is why, for example, the Secretariat has been working with the AU to define guidelines and strengthen capacity on protecting civilians and minimizing civilian casualties. Let me stress again the great importance I attach to the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations. In the months ahead, I will submit a report that will help to define a strategic vision for United Nations-AU cooperation on peace and security. Our partnership has achieved much to date and has great potential for the future.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“We are also conducting a comprehensive review of the first triennium of the Ten-Year Capacity- Building Programme for the African Union. I will be reporting to the current session of the General Assembly with recommendations for further strengthening the programme's management, cooperation, coordination and monitoring. Building capacity is only part of the picture. The African Union continues to face difficulties in securing the necessary resources to support its peacekeeping undertakings. Darfur and Somalia illustrate that clearly. We need to find a solution that will provide predictable, sustainable and flexible resources to the African Union when it undertakes peacekeeping operations authorized by the Council under Chapter VIII of the Charter.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Ramtane Lamamra, for contributing so much to developing close cooperation between our organizations. As we all know, these relationships have yet to reach their full potential. In July, the United Nations established its Office to the African Union in Addis Ababa. Assistant Secretary-General Muburi-Muita, who is with us today, took up his post there last month. We hope that the Office will facilitate a consistent, coherent and strategic approach to the United Nations work with the African Union. In September, I inaugurated the first meeting of the United Nations-AU Joint Task Force on Peace and Security. The Task Force is meant to engage our organizations at the highest levels in exploring ways to enhance our responsiveness so that we can prevent conflicts rather than simply respond to crises.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“In the past few years, the United Nations and the African Union have entered into a broad range of partnerships, from early warning and conflict prevention to peacekeeping and peacebuilding. These partnerships have deepened cooperation between this Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council, and between the United Nations Secretariat and the African Union Commission. 3 In this regard, I would like to express my deep appreciation to the President of the African Union, President Mutharika of Malawi, and the leaders of African States for their commitment to peace and security and to working closely with the United Nations. I thank, too, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mr. Jean Ping, and the AU Commissioner for Peace and Security, Mr.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“Often, its personnel have paid the highest price. This year alone, the AU has lost 15 peacekeepers in Somalia. In addition, 44 peacekeepers from African troop contributors have given their lives this year to peacekeeping around the globe. Last year's debate (see S/PV.6254) and the report of the AU-United Nations panel chaired by former Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy (8/2008/813) detailed the challenges the African Union faces in undertaking peacekeeping operations authorized by the United Nations. The report before the Council today (S/2010/514) provides an update on the work of the United Nations to support the African Union in overcoming these obstacles.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for convening this important debate. I also welcome the participation of the Foreign Minister of Nigeria, His Excellency Mr. Henry Odein Ajumogobia. This is an important opportunity to follow up on last year's discussions on how to strengthen the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union (AU), and in particular to enhance the AU's peacekeeping capacity. The work of regional organizations under Chapter VIII of the Charter is indispensable. The development of the African peace and security architecture is critical to an effective long-term approach to conflict prevention and resolution. It requires the sustained support of the international community. The African Union and Africa's subregional organizations have made great efforts to prevent, mediate and resolve conflicts on the continent.”
2010-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6409 (2010) · source
“The TFG must also start to deliver improved services to the Somali people, pay salaries to the security forces, and build up its security sector institutions. The support of the international community is critical in this regard. In a country that has been in conflict for two decades, peace requires sustained efforts and a long- term strategy. I pay tribute to all those contributing to that goal: the African Union Mission in Somalia, countries that have contributed troops, Somalia's neighbours, and Member States that have shown great commitment in supporting Somalia and the peace process.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“I encourage the Council to take the bold and courageous decisions necessary to enhance the capacity of AMISOM. to deliver more effectively on its mandate. The Security Council may wish to consider phasing the additional support in line with the phases outlined in Chairperson Ping's report. This approach would allow for periodic review of the impact of the additional United Nations support. My Special Representative is working closely with the AU and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to ensure coherence between their military strategy and the international community's political objectives, as outlined in the Djibouti Agreement. In return, I urge the Somali authorities to consolidate their efforts and unite against the threat of extremism.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“Extensive consultations have taken place - notably last month's informal meeting of members of the Security Council, major donors and other partners, jointly convened by the Under- Secretaries-General for Political Affairs and Field Support - aimed at resolving the lack of predictable and sufficient funding. The issue of funding for AMISOM. also featured prominently in statements delivered at the mini-summit I convened during the general debate of the General Assembly, and again during the recent Council mission to Africa. Following these consultations, the report of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union is now before the Council. The report calls for significant additional support for AMISOM. to be funded through the assessed contributions of States Member of the United Nations.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“The United Nations Support Office for AMISOM. has been providing critical logistics support to AMISOM, making it a better-equipped military force. As we will hear shortly from Commissioner Lamamra, AMISOM's military strategy aims at assisting the TFG in establishing professional security sector institutions, implementing its agreements with other groups and authorities, creating humanitarian space and delivering basic services to the people. This strategy fully supports and complements the overall political strategy for Somalia. 10-59578 However, if AMISOM. is to be enabled to be an ever more effective partner, further international help will be needed. In my most recent report to the Council, I expressed concern about the substantial resource gaps that continue to have an adverse impact on the Mission.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“In addition to holding more meetings of the High-Level Committee and the Joint Security Committee inside Somalia, UNPOS and the country team will focus on strengthening the capacities of the various ministries. In each of these areas, the United Nations will continue its light footprint approach in order to be closer to the Somali people and authorities. We will also ensure that United Nations efforts are well coordinated, in line with my policy of integrating United Nations operations. As I indicated in my most recent report to the Security Council (S/2010/447), in the coming months I intend to submit for the Council's consideration proposals for an integrated United Nations presence. I commend the African Union (AU) and its Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for their efforts in assisting the TFG in its security and military efforts.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“Secondly, it must support the TFG in completing the priority tasks outlined in the Transitional Federal Charter, in particular consultations on the constitutions. As recommended at the International Contact Group meeting in Madrid on 27 September, the TFG has agreed to prepare a road map with a prioritized comprehensive strategy, political objectives and timelines for the remainder of the transition. UNPOS will facilitate this process. Thirdly, it must advance the implementation of agreements between the TFG and other regional authorities. In order to be effective in ensuring that this process happens, we are beefing up our political presence in Puntland and Somaliland. Fourthly, it must develop functioning State institutions.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“Support to the TFG, its reconciliation efforts and its fight against extremism will go a long way, but the international community must act now if it is to make a difference. The United Nations will continue to work towards achieving the political objectives of the Djibouti peace process in the following four key areas. First, it must support the outreach and reconciliation efforts of the TFG with those outside the peace process. To sustain these efforts, my Special Representative, Augustine Mahiga, has been making regular visits to Mogadishu and States in the region. Under his leadership, the United Nations Political Office for Somalia (UNPOS) is encouraging dialogue 10-59578 with entities that renounce violence and are still out of the Djibouti political process.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“These actions - some concrete, others more symbolic, including the resumption of broadcasting by Radio Mogadishu and the rehabilitation of some key buildings - demonstrate the Government's resolve to meet those aspirations, in partnership with the international community. At the same time, the obstacles are well known. Two million people, including 1.4 million who have been displaced internally since 2007, need emergency aid. Continuing insecurity and conflict in parts of the country are attracting foreign extremist elements. This poses a threat not only to Somalia, but to the region, the continent and beyond. We have all seen what can happen when terrorists and others take advantage of a country's fragility to establish a haven.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“Thank you for the opportunity to address the Council on this pressing challenge. The situation in Somalia remains fragile, but there are glimmers of hope. Notwithstanding recent internal divisions, the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) remains committed to peace and reconciliation. The President has appointed a new Prime Minister, and I urge the Parliament to endorse him, so as to allow a new Government to come into place without delay. The Government is also developing its security sector institutions. It is carrying out an offensive against the insurgents, and has taken over some main cities previously occupied by them. Reports of residents taking down the Al Shabaab flags that had been flying in the town of Belet Hawo, and hoisting the Somali national flag instead, are a sign of the Somali people's yearning for peace and security.”
2010-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6407 (2010) · source
“There is no set sequence of peacemaking, followed by peacekeeping, followed by peacebuilding, but rather a need for us to be flexible and bring our tools into play at the appropriate moments. It is essential for us to develop the peacebuilding architecture and promote greater coherence within the United Nations system. Meeting these challenges will bring us closer to our overarching goal of building sustainable peace. I will continue to rely on the Council's support and cooperation in that endeavour.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In such situations, women are vital to ensuring that the basic survival needs of families and communities are met. I have therefore stipulated that all peacebuilding funds managed by the United Nations will henceforth allocate 15 per cent of their funds to projects that address women's specific needs, advance gender equality or empower women. Advancing the cause of women and peace and security enhances the legitimacy of peace processes and governance structures. It must be an integral part of our peacebuilding efforts, not an afterthought. The work of rebuilding societies broken by conflict requires long-term commitment, a truly integrated approach and significant amounts of human, financial and institutional resources.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“While their voices are critical for ensuring that the foundations of peace are just and equitable, women are still not systematically included at all stages of the peace process. My new report on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/20lO/466) provides a comprehensive strategy to address these challenges. It identifies the hurdles women confront in seven key areas: mediation, 3 post-conflict planning, financing, civilian capacity, post-conflict governance, the rule of law and economic recovery. It makes specific commitments for each, thereby providing a framework for the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). But that did not happen without dedicated funding for women's needs. Conflicts leave States severely weakened and social structures decimated.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“A closer collaboration can help the Council to support peacebuilding more effectively from the very start, including by enabling peacekeeping operations to have an impact as early peacebuilders and by ensuring that integrated peacebuilding offices institutionalize these early achievements. With respect to the recent review of our peacebuilding architecture, I look forward to the outcome of discussions by the Council and the General Assembly. Fourthly, we need to put women at the heart of peacebuilding. That is where women should be, not only because of their peacebuilding needs, but above all because of their capacities. Yet we have not truly achieved this, nor have we fully implemented resolution 1325 (2000).”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Partnerships work best when roles are clear. Greater clarity and deeper capacities are being established in core areas such as mine action, mediation and electoral assistance, but we still need to review the institutional arrangement in areas such as security sector reform and the rule of law. To this end, I am encouraging a frank examination of the comparative advantages of various United Nations actors and other partners, based on available capacities and presence. This will be an important priority in the coming months, and I rely on the support of the Council. One of the most important partnerships is the one between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2010-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6396Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In fragile transition situations, the Peacebuilding Fund can quickly finance early action, which can in turn prompt other sources to provide longer-term funding. The Fund has streamlined its procedures, enabling it to respond more swiftly to urgent needs. I encourage Member States to contribute to its replenishment. But the Fund is only one among many. Many other efforts are under way, aimed at making all 10-57830 peacebuilding financing more flexible and tolerant of risk. I urge Member States to support these as well. Thirdly, we need more effective partnerships. Greater cooperation and joint approaches within the United Nations are important, but they are not enough. We must build deeper strategic partnerships. With that in mind, we have begun strengthening cooperation and developing closer institutional links with the World Bank.”
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“Such demands underpin the review of international civilian capacities that is currently under way. The review is anchored in the need to ensure that international assistance in the aftermath of conflict is driven by national needs and priorities, that we make better use of the capacities of women and the global South, and that our responses become faster and more flexible. I look forward to the recommendations of the Senior Advisory Group for the Review of International Civilian Capacities, led by Jean-Marie Guehenno, early next year. Meanwhile, I encourage all Member States to be engaged in and contribute to the outcome of the review. Secondly, we need predictable financing. Whatever type of United Nations presence there is, we and our national partners need sufficient and timely funding, especially in the middle of a crisis response.”
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