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first: 2010-01-13
most recent: 2018-11-15
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“That illustrates the urgent need to link security with a political strategy, built on inclusive outreach. Security cannot be guaranteed by military means alone. Tensions in the contested regions between Puntland and Somaliland have recently increased. The European Union calls on all parties to refrain from violence and to turn to dialogue to resolve their differences. We are also concerned by the continuing political instability, following the recent unilateral decision of the Somali Parliament to extend its mandate for an additional three years. In order to improve the legitimacy, representativeness and credibility of any possible new institutional arrangements after August 2011, the Transitional Federal Institutions must be reformed. The constitutional process must be broadened and not limited to those Institutions.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The European Union will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable populations, in accordance with the humanitarian principles of independence, neutrality, impartiality and humanity, while also taking into account the broader regional dimension and the substantial number of Somali refugees in neighbouring countries. However, the European Union is deeply concerned over the lack of access to and respect for the integrity and independence of the delivery of humanitarian assistance, and calls on all actors to ensure free and unhindered access. In Mogadishu and its surrounding areas, violent clashes between Al-Shabaab and forces loyal to the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) have continued to occur on an almost daily basis.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“In addition to the already dire security situation, the recent short rainy season resulted in rising food insecurity in central and southern regions, increasing the number of people needing humanitarian assistance by 20 per cent in the past six months to a total of 2.4 million. Following her recent visit to Somalia, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos said that Somalia had become one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, and that the situation could easily worsen if immediate action were not taken.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro; the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia; as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia align themselves with this declaration. The European Union remains deeply concerned by the situation of violence and unrest in Somalia and by its dramatic impact on the lives of the civilian population, especially women and children, who have been the primary victims. The European Union has in particular also repeatedly expressed its grave concern over the recruitment and use of children in the conflict.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Serrano: Let me begin by thanking you, Mr. President, for having invited the European Union to participate in this important debate. Let me also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Ambassador Diarra, for their important messages. I also welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of Somalia, Mr. Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed. On this occasion, I would like to restate that the European Union remains committed to providing support to Somalia and to all those who are making efforts to bring peace and security to the country.”
2011-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6494Resumption1 (2011) · source
“After the visit of President Ramos-Horta to Brussels in October last year, EU Commissioner for Development Piebalgs will travel to Dili in the beginning of March to continue consultations with the Timorese leadership.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“It is with that in mind that we are concerned about the recent decision of the National Parliament to indefinitely delay the debate of the draft laws on the public memorial institute and reparations. We urge the resumption of their consideration at the earliest possible occasion, as well as other steps to implement the recommendations of the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation. In conclusion, Timor-Leste has seen accelerated progress in many aspects of its political, economic and social development. At the same time, the country still faces challenges and needs the continued assistance of bilateral and multilateral partners in order to fully realize its potential for equitable and sustainable development. For its part, the EU stands firmly by Timor-Leste's side and cooperates with it closely.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Moreover, possible additional support for selected Millennium Development Goals has just been announced to the Head of State. The European Union is pleased with progress in the build-up of the judiciary, to which the EU contributes in the framework of a democratic governance programme. We have also followed with great interest Timor-Leste's efforts in coming to terms with its difficult past. It is true that Timor-Leste has taken some steps towards addressing impunity and improving accountability for crimes, but we would also like to encourage a full implementation of the recommendations of the United Nations Special Commission of Inquiry report of 2006. We also believe that reconciliation is an important precondition for long-term stability, and is strongly in the interest of people of Timor-Leste itself.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“While 2011 will mainly serve to consolidate achievements, address outstanding issues and prepare for 2012, the EU deems it of great importance to discuss the architecture of the future United Nations presence early and to prepare the exit strategy for UNMIT carefully, in order to ensure a sustainable transition and to help secure a continued stabilization of the country. In view of that, we welcome the fact that the joint High-Level Committee on Transition held its second quarterly meeting earlier this month and we look forward to regular updates on its work. As the international presence transitions from peacekeeping to peacebuilding tasks, particular attention must be paid to strengthening institutional and human capacities, activities that are at the heart of the EU assistance programme.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“While the European Union welcomes the progress made by the national police, we would also like to stress in this context that it needs to live up to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. The EU firmly supports the United Nations position about the certification of 52 national police officers who face serious disciplinary and criminal charges. Along with the Secretary-General, we urge the Government to take all necessary measures to ensure the credibility and accountability of the national police. The European Union also recognizes the continued importance of a comprehensive review and reform of the entire security sector.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Additionally, the European Union strongly supports the continuation of United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) with a view to the critical period of the elections, as proposed by the Secretary-General and his Special Representative. We believe that the limited and gradual decrease in the Mission's police personnel serves to adapt UNMIT's capabilities to the progress towards the full resumption of primary policing responsibilities by the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste, while allowing UNMIT police to assist with the important institutional development and capacity-building tasks in the security sector, including training on human rights, gender awareness and domestic violence, and to provide operational support if needed.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“I also welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ameerah Haq, who has again provided an insightful and encouraging briefing on the situation in Timor-Leste, The European Union would like to thank her for the close cooperation in Dili and the good management of donor coordination, as well as the quality of her work. As many speakers before me have stressed, the general elections in 2012 will be an important milestone for the country and its young democracy. The European Union has started to assist the preparations of the elections through training and capacity-building activities in several fields, such as gender empowerment, civic voter education and voter registration. We stand ready to consider further requests for assistance with a friendly eye.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“As a close partner of his country, the European Union is very pleased with its progress in many fields, in particular its strides towards long-term stability and its remarkable economic recovery. We commend his leadership and the closer cooperation of the stakeholders in Timor- Leste. Improved national dialogue and greater inclusiveness in the democratic process are delivering results, just as are the strong political commitment to fostering peace, unity and development. Let me also commend Timor-Leste's active engagement at the regional level, such as in the Regional Forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“Mr. Serrano: Thank you, Madame President, for giving the floor to the European Union (EU). At the outset, I also wish to extend deep condolences to the Government and people of New Zealand for the loss of lives during the earthquake that shook Christchurch. The candidate countries Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro, the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia and the European Free Trade Association country Norway, member of the European Economic Area, as well as the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. Let me start by greeting the Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, Mr. Xanana Gusmao, who has addressed the Council today for the first time.”
2011-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6485 (2011) · source
“The European Union looks forward to further following up such declarations on the interdependence between security, development and human rights, translating them into international action.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The European Union strongly backs the mainstreaming of human rights, including gender equality, in the work of the United Nations - for example, through the recently established mainstreaming mechanism of the Development Group. More frequent presentations by the High Commissioner for Human Rights at the Security Council would be a good way to further mainstream human rights in its work. The European Union supports the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in its efforts to integrate human rights into all components of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Let me conclude by saluting the adoption of today's presidential statement (S/PRST/2011/4), which builds on an already important doctrine on this issue, including the 2005 World Summit Outcome and the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“That is why the European Union has decided to help the Peacebuilding Support Office put together a special database, which can serve as the basis for developing national aid-information management systems. Human rights is the third pillar of our world Organization. Both in the short and in the long run, respect for all human rights and for the rule of law, apart from an end in itself, is also a precondition for both security and development. Security without respect for human rights and the rule of law is not security. There can be no human development without human rights. As the United Nations Development Group's most recent report on human rights mainstreaming argued, respect for human rights helps reduce inequality and discrimination, which often underlie development problems.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We need to work on long-term solutions, mainstreaming conflict prevention into our development policies. We need to work on sustainable development, food security and on addressing all the root causes of conflict. That is what the European Union is doing. Poverty eradication is at the heart of the Treaty of Lisbon. More than 50 per cent of the money spent to help developing countries comes from the European Union and its member States, making it the world's biggest aid donor. The Millennium Development Goals serve as one beacon of our aid policy, and national ownership serves as another. Of course, national actors can only take charge if they have the capacity to manage the myriad relationships with the international community.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“This has, for example, helped the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti with the development of justice and police manuals; the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur with the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; the United Nations Mission in the Central African Republic and Chad with the training of police in Chad; and the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor- Leste with capacity-building in the security sector. All those are crucial steps towards making those countries safe for development. In the long run, development is a precondition for security. Many of the poorest countries are also the most fragile ones, and each percentage point more growth means a percentage point less of a risk of civil war.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Also here in New York, we look forward to a results-oriented Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations that makes headway with an effective strategic framework for the protection of civilians and with the constructive dialogue on a robust approach to peacekeeping, among other things. In the field, aside from our own 13 political, civilian and military missions, we make financial resources available for projects to buttress United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The European Union remains committed to further improving the performance of these missions, both from New York and in the field. In New York, we remain a staunch supporter of, and an active contributor to, the Peacebuilding Commission, which can provide peacebuilding counsel to the Security Council - for example, on how to tie the activities of its missions into the wider peacebuilding effort in a country. In addition, the European Union looks forward to a strategy for critical early peacebuilding tasks undertaken by peacekeepers that features joint United Nations planning and a clear United Nations division of labour based on competence, track records and ability to deliver.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I would like to approach the complex interrelationship between security and development from three angles: first, security as a precondition for development; secondly, development as a precondition for security; and, finally, respect for human rights as a precondition for both security and development. In the short run, security is a precondition for development. In more than half of the post-conflict countries conflict flares up again within five years after a peace agreement and destroys any hope of development. Peacekeeping missions can help keep violence at bay, especially if they are multidimensional and join forces with other United Nations actors through an integrated strategic framework while taking into account the need to ensure the impartiality, neutrality and independence of the humanitarian entities.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Serrano: Let me start by thanking Brazil for organizing today's debate on the interdependence between security and development. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement and Ms. Sarah Cliffe of the World Bank for her remarks on the World Development Report, which we look forward to. I also thank all of the speakers who have addressed the Council today. The candidate countries of Turkey, Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro, the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and the European Free Trade Association country of Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova, Armenia and Georgia, align themselves with this declaration.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The European Union reiterates its readiness to contribute substantially to a comprehensive and sustainable solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Everyone has the freedom to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance. Therefore, in the context of recent violent incidents in the region, the European Union reaffirms its condemnation of all forms of intolerance and violence against persons, including on the basis of their religion or belief, wherever they take place. When it comes to peace between Israelis and Palestinians, these vital elements of the future - State- building, strong economic development, respect for human rights and security - need to be nurtured, but nurtured in the context of resumed serious negotiations on all final status issues, which should lead to a two- State solution. Regional security is at stake. By ending the conflict, both parties, as well as the entire region and beyond, have much to gain.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It calls upon all parties concerned to implement all provisions of resolution 1701 (2006), to respect the Blue Line in its entirety, to cooperate fully with the United Nations and UNIFIL, and to ensure the safety and security of United Nations personnel. Finally, the European Union would like to underline the fundamental importance of respecting and ensuring the promotion and defence of human rights. Human rights are universal and indivisible. They are a key prerequisite for peace and security. Violations of human rights need to be effectively remedied. Human rights, as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and core international human rights treaties, include the responsibility of Governments to protect minorities and the freedom of thought, conscience and religion.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Dialogue and stability are essential to responding to recent events in the interest of the Lebanese people. At the same time, the EU renews its support to the Secretary-General's recent unequivocal statement reaffirming the independence of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, as well as his appeal for calm. The European Union urges all parties not to interfere in the Tribunal's work and not to prejudge its outcome. The European Union takes note that the Prosecutor filed, on Monday, 17 January, an indictment with the Registrar for transmission to the Pre-Trial Judge. The European Union reaffirms its full support to the Lebanese authorities and commends the crucial role of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Increased and accelerated imports of construction materials are another crucial component of Gaza's recovery. The European Union highly values the services delivered by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to provide health, education and social protection services. It also recalls that peace in the Middle East should be comprehensive and reiterates the importance of negotiations on the Israeli-Syrian and Israeli- Lebanese tracks. As regards Lebanon, the European Union has appreciated the Syrian-Saudi efforts to help Lebanon avoid tensions. The European Union reiterates its support for the Lebanese authorities and calls on all political actors to work constructively to seek a negotiated solution to the current situation.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The European Union has always recognized these concerns, deeply regrets the loss of life and calls for a complete stop of all violence, including rocket attacks, and of arms smuggling into Gaza. The European Union renews its calls on those holding the abducted Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, in contradiction with all principles of international humanitarian law, to release him without delay. The European Union welcomes the announcement by the Government of Israel concerning new measures to facilitate exports out of Gaza, an essential component of its recovery. The European Union encourages a swift implementation and is ready to work with Israel and the Palestinian Authority towards reaching pre-2007 levels of exports in 2011 to achieve real change on the ground.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The European Union remains extremely concerned by the prevailing situation in Gaza and firmly reiterates its calls for the full implementation of resolution 1860 (2009), as well as for the immediate, sustained and unconditional opening of crossings for the flow of humanitarian aid, commercial goods and persons to and from Gaza, including goods and persons from the West Bank. The EU recognizes the progress following the decision of the Israeli Government of 20 June 2010, but changes on the ground have been limited and insufficient thus far. Further efforts and complementary measures by the Government of Israel are needed to achieve a fundamental change of policy that will allow for the reconstruction and economic recovery of Gaza and improve the daily lives of the population while addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“She discussed with the Palestinian Authority the implementation of its State-building plan. This work is of crucial importance for the establishment of the future State of Palestine, and the EU will continue to actively support it. We welcome the World Bank's assessment that: "If the Palestinian Authority maintains its current performance in institution-building and delivery of public services, it is well-positioned for the establishment of a State at any point in the near future." Political and financial support from the entire international community is essential. The European Union urges those who have made financial commitments to deliver on their promises. All efforts to achieve Palestinian reconciliation behind President Mahmoud Abbas must also be accelerated.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“If there is to be a genuine peace, a way must be found through negotiations to resolve the status of Jerusalem as the future capital of two States. In this context, the EU strongly condemns the latest developments in East Jerusalem, most recently the demolition of the Shepherd Hotel on 9 January and the planned construction of a new illegal settlement. These construction plans should be abandoned. The European Union High Representative, Catherine Ashton, visited the region once more in the first days of 2011. She has listened carefully to the positions and concerns of both parties and underlined the need for urgent progress towards a two-State solution, with Israel and Palestine living side by side in peace and security as part of a just and comprehensive peace.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Intensified coordination within the Quartet, as well as close cooperation with Arab partners, building on the Arab Peace Initiative, will be instrumental. In this context, the European Union considers that it is indispensable that both sides show restraint and refrain from actions that could negatively affect the continuation of this process. To that end, both sides must uphold and implement previous commitments and strive to create an environment conducive to a successful outcome of these negotiations. The European Union reiterates its call on Israel to end all settlement activities, including in East Jerusalem. As stated by EU ministers in December 2010, settlements are illegal under international law and an obstacle to peace.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The European Union notes with regret that since our last discussion on the situation in the Middle East in October 2010 (see S/PV.6404), the direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians have come to a stop for the moment. Our hopes for the resumption of direct peace talks, expressed in this very place four months ago, did not materialize. 11 There is no alternative to a negotiated two-State solution. Therefore, the European Union calls on all parties to find a satisfactory way to engage without delay in substantive negotiations on all final status issues. The European Union affirms its readiness to contribute to a negotiated solution on all final status issues within the 12 months set by the Quartet. The European Union is preparing to participate actively in the envisaged Quartet meeting in the coming weeks.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Mr. Serrano: I thank you, Madame, for giving the floor to the European Union (EU). The candidate countries Croatia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland and Montenegro; the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia; the European Free Trade Association country Liechtenstein, member of the European Economic Area; as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova align themselves with this declaration. The European Union listened carefully to the important statements by Under-Secretary-General Pascoe and the Permanent Observer of Palestine.”
2011-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6470Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The European Union would like to underline once again that any measures that we undertake to prevent and combat terrorism must comply with our obligations under international law, in particular human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian law. The European Union would like to join others in thanking the members, experts and Chairmen of the three Committees for their important work. I would like to assure them of the full commitment of the EU to support the Committees' work.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The European Union has been active in ensuring the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), both internally, inter alia through regular updates of its regulation on export controls on dual-use goods, and externally, by promoting the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) in third countries and supporting a number of projects and regional workshops. In closing, I would like to commend once again the crucial and complex work of these three specialized Security Council Committees to prevent and combat terrorism. More generally, we wish to underline the importance of good cooperation between the Committees and all relevant United Nations actors in this field.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“In this context, we continue to encourage deeper integration of human rights in the work of the CTC and CTED with Member States, as well as closer cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force and its entities. The European Union fully supports the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and we warmly thank Ambassador Heller of Mexico for conducting the Committee's efforts. The EU strategy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction of 2003 and the EU new lines for action adopted in 2008 provide the framework for concrete EU action in that regard.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The European Union would also like to commend the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), under the able leadership of Ambassador Apakan of Turkey, as well as the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) for their ongoing work, and in particular the emphasis on capacity-building and the facilitation of technical assistance to countries requesting it, bearing in mind the respective mandates and roles of the CTC and CTED. We recall in this context the continuing support of the EU for capacity- building projects in close cooperation with CTED. We also appreciate the recent activities of the Committee and CTED to address specific counter- terrorism issues through thematic debates and briefings, as well as the many regional workshops. We look forward with interest to the upcoming mandate renewal.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“In that regard, a continued dialogue between EU institutions and the Security Council remains essential to address these common issues in order to find common solutions. We welcome the completion by the Committee of the comprehensive review of the consolidated list at the end of July, thereby fulfilling an important mandate under resolutions 1822 (2008) and 1904 (2009). The implementation of the new provisions of resolution 1904 (2009) should further enhance the quality and credibility of the sanctions regime.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“We wish her every success in the fulfilment of her challenging mandate and offer her the full support of the European Union (EU). The full cooperation with, and the provision of all relevant information to, the Ombudsperson and the consideration of her observations are essential. The EU remains committed to ensuring the implementation of the decisions adopted by the Committee in its own legal order. The most recent judgement of the EU General Court in the Kadi case indicates that legal challenges remain ahead. However, we are confident that those challenges can be overcome. They should not be considered as putting in question the EU commitment to upholding the principles of the United Nations Charter and the collective obligations of its member States under it.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“The European Union highly commends the efforts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999), under the chairmanship of Ambassador Mayr-Harting, and its Monitoring Team to strengthen due process in the Committee's work. The adoption of resolution 1904 (2009), at the end of last year, was a significant step forward in the continued efforts of the Security Council to ensure that fair and clear procedures exist for listing and de-listing decisions. We believe that ensuring procedural guarantees for the individuals and entities designated by the Al-Qaida and Taliban Sanctions Committee will strengthen the effectiveness of the sanctions and contribute to their credibility. In that regard, we welcome the creation of the Office of the Ombudsperson and the appointment of Judge Kimberly Prost as Ombudsperson.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Mr. President, many thanks for giving the floor to the European Union. The candidate countries of Turkey, Croatia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, the countries of the Stabilisation and Association Process and potential candidates of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia, as well as the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this declaration. I will read an abridged version of my statement. I wish to thank the Chairs of the Committees established under resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) for their reports. We note that, since the most recent debate on this topic in May 2010 (see S/PV.6310), a number of relevant developments have occurred, which demonstrates the usefulness of having these regular briefings.”
2010-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6424 (2010) · source
“Finally, the EU is convinced that ownership and awareness can be strongly increased by developing national action plans or other strategic instruments. The EU member States currently have 10 national action plans, with two more in the pipeline.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The EU asks the Security Council to redouble its efforts in the fight against impunity. Targeted and graduated measures should be imposed against all parties to conflict responsible for grave violations of women's rights. Perpetrators of sexual violence, including commanders who commission or condone the use of sexual violence, should be held accountable. The Council should include sexual violence as a priority element in resolutions mandating its sanctions committees, and these should explicitly include sexual violence as a criterion for the designation of political and military leaders for targeted measures. The EU also emphasizes the importance of the rule of law in general and the strengthening of national and international judicial systems to promote women's legal empowerment.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“The newly established UN Women will play an important role. It has our full support. The European Union also supports the Secretary-General's other recommendations. In the Secretary-General's next annual report to the Council, the EU hopes to see proposals for a single comprehensive framework, consisting of an agreed set of goals, targets and indicators, to guide the implementation of the resolution in the next decade, including defining clear roles and responsibilities within the United Nations system. The European Union considers that a dedicated working group should be established to review progress in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and to make recommendations to the Council on how to address gaps and challenges and accelerate progress in implementing the resolution.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Fourthly, we are committed to reporting regularly on the implementation of EU women and peace and security commitments, using the 17 EU indicators that were adopted in July 2010. Those EU indicators seek to measure progress and assess gaps in implementation of the EU's comprehensive approach. The first report is in the process of being completed. It is a strong commitment towards strengthened accountability. The EU thus commits to increasing its own accountability. The European Union is encouraged by the Security Council decision to take forward the set of indicators developed by the Secretary-General to track implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in situations of armed conflict and post-conflict and other situations. The European Union now calls for a swift operationalization of the indicators.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“As for renewed and measurable commitments, we are looking, first, to develop specific standard training elements on gender and human rights in crisis management, to be used by European Union staff and peace and security missions and operations, with the aim of increasing gender capacity and female civil and military participation in peace missions. Secondly, by 2013, the European Union will develop local strategies to implement resolution 1325 (2000) in its development cooperation activities in at least 60 per cent of fragile, conflict or post-conflict countries. Thirdly, to further boost women's participation in peace and security, in 2011 we will implement specific capacity-building projects to support civil society and women's networks in crisis-affected countries.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Inspired by the United Nations example, European Union delegations and missions organized Open Door Days to mark this tenth anniversary and to meet with local women's groups. Last week, the European Union and the African Union organized a seminar in Addis Ababa, bringing EU civil society representatives to discuss such issues with African representatives and to make recommendations for joint African Union-European Union actions. The European Union is now also creating the new European External Action Service. There is a firm commitment to further the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and following resolutions in our diplomatic, defence and development efforts, as well as to strive towards gender balance.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“In practical and operational terms, the European Union has a range of programmes addressing the needs of women and girls in conflict-affected and post-conflict situations, such as funding medical services for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. In less than two years, it funded projects with a direct impact on women and peace and security worth over â‚¬300 million in 67 countries. The European Union has started using a gender marker to track gender mainstreaming in its development cooperation programmes and has appointed gender advisers or gender focal points to all its peace and security missions. The European Union works closely with the United Nations and civil society to boost women's participation in peace and security.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source