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Šimonović

lines on the record: 287
first: 1997-12-19
most recent: 2023-12-12
sittings or episodes: 39
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“To that end, we reiterate that establishing the fate of the missing persons, as well as finding their mortal remains and ensuring their proper burial, are essential for closure and reconciliation. In addition to its call for improved bilateral cooperation, Croatia urges the Mechanism to prioritize its support for tracing missing persons and mortal remains during its short remaining mandate. In conclusion, I want to reaffirm our strong support for the important work of the Mechanism and its successful completion of its transition to a truly residual institution.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“They increase the suffering of the victims, hamper reconciliation and destabilize the region. They also confuse — if not poison — future generations. Notwithstanding our appreciation of the efforts made in that regard by the Mechanism, we are compelled to raise again the issue of insufficient cooperation with Serbia in the tracing of missing persons and mortal remains. Determining the whereabouts of the 1,803 missing Croatian citizens is our long-standing priority. Regrettably, we need to stress that a lack of political will in Serbia to share information and enable access to archives remains the greatest obstacle we have to progress in resolving these cases.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“We are convinced that the provisions of such a bilateral agreement would prevent the further misuse of the instrument of mutual legal assistance and help to finally end the harmful practice of initiating politically motivated processes that do not comply with international legal standards. Regrettably, even in these extremely challenging times, as we face serious and blatant violations of international law, it is devastating to see the ongoing denial of the factual findings and disrespect for the legal qualifications of the Tribunals and the Mechanism. The glorification of war crimes and the denial of crimes committed, including the genocide in Srebrenica, are unacceptable, especially now, as they present clear risks to international peace and security and therefore require our full and undivided attention.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Croatia remains fully committed to complying with its obligations under the relevant Security Council resolution, namely, constructive, transparent, non-politicized, evidence-based judicial cooperation with other neighbouring States on matters related to war crimes. To that end, we need to reiterate that meaningful and productive cooperation is not a one-way process and that, alongside transparency and openness, good practices and international legal standards must be upheld. We feel compelled to stress that Croatia is still waiting for Serbia’s response to our invitation to the fourth and final round of negotiations for a bilateral agreement on processing war crimes.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Those are serious crimes, which is why we reiterate that acting in accordance with the Mechanism’s arrest warrants is a national obligation under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. Impunity for contempt of the Mechanism and especially for disrespect and violation of the security of witnesses only encourages further occurrences of contempt of the Mechanism. In that regard, we have to point out that, during the reporting period, an indictment was confirmed in yet another contempt case, namely against Vojislav Šešelj and four other defendants, for disclosing a large volume of confidential ICTY information, including information on the identities of dozens of protected witnesses.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“We reiterate the significance of the verdict delivered in May 2023 against Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović, former top Serbian security service officials, who participated in a joint criminal enterprise led by the late Serbian President, Slobodan Milošević. That judgment established a clear link between the top Serbian leadership and the atrocity crimes committed in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. We regret that the President of the Mechanism felt compelled to raise once again with the Security Council Serbia’s failure to arrest and transfer to The Hague Petar Jojić and Vjerica Radeta, who were accused of having threatened, intimidated , offered bribes to or otherwise interfered with two witnesses in the case against Vojislav Šešelj.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović (Croatia): I would like to thank the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Judge Gatti Santana, and Prosecutor Brammertz for the report (see S/2023/566) and for their briefings today. At this turning point for the Mechanism, after the conclusion of the last core crimes case pertaining to the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the indefinite stay of proceedings in the Prosecutor v. Félicien Kabuga case, Croatia would like to reaffirm its strong support for the work of the Mechanism and its transition to a truly residual institution.”
2023-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9502 (2023) · source
“We are convinced that only full respect for the principles of equality among constituent peoples and the non-discrimination of all citizens, as enshrined in the Dayton Paris Peace Agreement, can bring about lasting political stability to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Finally, let me make the distinction between Croatia’s full support to Bosnia and Herzegovina and its attitude towards Mr. Komšić. Regarding the presence of Mr. Komšić at today’s meeting and his remarks, I want to point out that the Republic of Croatia does not recognize him as a legitimate member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina. He obtained the position of the Croat member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina by manipulative electoral engineering. We sincerely hope that the envisioned changes to the electoral law will prevent such manipulation in the future.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“His decisions have significantly enhanced the functionality and political stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We also took note of some worrisome aspects of the High Representative’s report. In that regard, we call on political actors in Bosnia and Herzegovina who use inflammatory rhetoric, especially in Republika Srpska, to avoid the practice and act constructively for the benefit of the three constituent peoples and all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Cooperation, democratic dialogue and mutual respect are the only way forward. Croatia will continue to strongly support Bosnia and Herzegovina in the process of European integration, as well as in our development cooperation, transport, connectivity and other projects. Work on constitutional and electoral reform should be continued and completed as a matter of priority.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“The adoption of the new Law on Amendments to the Law on the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council, the Law on Changes and Amendments to the Law on Ombudsman for Human Rights, the Law on Changes and Amendments to the Law on Foreigners and the Law on Free Access to Information at the Level of Institutions are major achievements in that regard. Those reforms, while being significant from the point of view of European integration, are even more important for the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its judiciary and the functioning of the country. We are glad that that progress is also reflected in the sixty-fourth report of the High Representative for the Implementation of the Peace Agreement in Bosnia and Herzegovina, whom we strongly support. I would like to reiterate our support for High Representative Schmidt.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović (Croatia): I would like to congratulate Brazil on its very successful presidency of the Security Council, as well as the People’s Republic of China on assuming the presidency. We wish it every success in the month of November. Croatia fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union on behalf of its member States. I would also like to add some remarks in my national capacity. First of all, we would like to welcome the extension of the European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, since its role has been very important in supporting stability and security in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We would like to commend the recent progress by Bosnia and Herzegovina in the process of European integration.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“We also emphasize the importance of continuous cooperation with our civil society partners, who must be systematically included in the implementation of the resolution 1325 (2000) agenda, conflict prevention and women-empowering activities. Lastly, the New Agenda for Peace and the women and peace and security agenda are compatible agendas, and, as we prepare for the Summit of the Future, we should bring them together, bearing in mind that women’s rights are human rights — in war and in peace.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We call on all States to uphold landmark resolution 1325 (2000) and follow-up resolutions and align their laws with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and general recommendation No. 30 of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, on women and peace and security. They represent powerful tools at our disposal to safeguard women’s rights and strengthen their participation and leadership in war and peace. As Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Croatia prioritizes the role of women in peacebuilding and sustaining peace. We invite all Member States to support sufficient and predictable financing of the Peacebuilding Fund and its gender-sensitive programmes.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Global security is declining, disrespect for international humanitarian law is growing, and women’s rights and gender equality are under increasing threat. We need to improve global security and respect for international humanitarian and human rights law, and we need a stronger role played by women to achieve it. Croatia’s experience clearly demonstrates that women not only bear an immense burden during conflict, but also have a crucial role to play in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. We are fully committed to promoting and implementing the women and peace and security agenda, as outlined in our second national action plan, which is currently in place.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović (Croatia): I thank Brazil’s presidency for organizing this debate and the briefers for sharing their valuable insights. Croatia aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and the statement to be delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security. I would also like to add some remarks in my national capacity. Twenty-three years ago, resolution 1325 (2000) recognized the unique role of women in war and peace, urging Member States to ensure women’s increased representation at all levels of decision-making, including in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. There have been some successes in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). However, we are facing negative trends today.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also call on Security Council members to respond to and address the risk of the commission of mass atrocities, noting in that context initiatives such as the code of conduct of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group and the French-Mexican initiative on the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Lastly, we would like to underline that the Secretary- General also has an important role to play in prevention and the peaceful settlement of disputes, including through preventive diplomacy, fact-finding and reporting, and the exercise of good offices in response to risks of conflicts and atrocity crimes. In that context, we encourage the Secretary-General to use his powers under Article 99 of the Charter to bring to the Council’s attention any risk of the commission of genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing or crimes against humanity that in his opinion might threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Secondly, atrocity prevention and the effective implementation of the agenda for the responsibility to protect can contribute to implementing the Secretary- General’s Our Common Agenda (A/75/986) and the related New Agenda for Peace. In its submission to the New Agenda for Peace, the Group of Friends of R2P underlined that the effective strengthening of prevention should be predicated on early-warning signs and clarity on what early action, including peaceful means, can be taken in response to such alarms. Effective early warning, including by regional and subregional organizations, should be rooted in the accurate identification of all factors that increase the risks of violence, including those associated with atrocity crimes, rather than focusing solely on the risk of conflict.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Institutional mechanisms for providing technical assistance to Member States, building confidence in the security sector, promoting fair and accountable governance, and supporting economic development and various regional field operations, including regional mediation processes, contribute to preventing conflicts and atrocities. They are not mere aspirational goals for regional organizations. We have witnessed concrete situations in which the concerted efforts of subregional organizations and their member States to address imminent risks made the difference between prolonged conflict and the successful prevention of further atrocities. We call on all regional and subregional organizations to help protect populations from atrocities in their regions and facilitate their prevention.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Recognizing the value of bilateral, subregional, regional and multilateral efforts to achieve those aims, the Group of Friends of R2P would like to stress the following points. First, the World Summit Outcome document specified a number of distinct roles for regional arrangements, including those that relate to the use of peaceful means to protect populations such as diplomacy, early warning and rapid response, and technical assistance and capacity- building. Regional organizations are often well placed to guide multilateral action on emerging atrocity situations and threats to peace and security in their regions, because they may have a better political understanding of the dynamics within the countries where atrocities or conflicts are taking place.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović (Croatia): I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect (R2P), consisting of 55 Member States and the European Union, and co-chaired this year by Botswana, Costa Rica and Croatia. The peaceful settlement of disputes lies at the heart of the principle of the responsibility to protect. Paragraph 139 of the 2005 World Summit Outcome document opens with the assertion that “the international community, through the United Nations, also has the responsibility to use appropriate diplomatic, humanitarian and other peaceful means, in accordance with Chapters VI and VIII of the Charter, to help to protect populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity”.”
2023-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9448 (2023) · source
“Tackling structural gender inequality should be prioritized in times of peace in order to minimize its effects during periods of instability. We also need to focus on a survivor-centred approach. As an example of such a practice, Croatian survivors of sexual violence suffered in the Homeland War are entitled to financial compensation and psychological support even if the perpetrators were never identified or brought to justice. Finally, we fully support the use by the Security Council of sanctions against all parties, including mercenaries and private military companies, to prevent the recurrence of conflict-related sexual violence.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, let me thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict for her tireless efforts. Sexual violence in conflict is closely related to discrimination against women and sexual violence in peacetime. In many countries, impunity prevails owing to a reluctance to prosecute crimes of sexual violence. This is added to the number of crimes that have already gone unreported, as survivors fear retaliation or social stigma. We strongly encourage all States to align their laws with international humanitarian and human rights law, especially the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and the jurisprudence of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, and to monitor their compliance with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović (Croatia): I thank the United Kingdom presidency for organizing this debate and the briefers for sharing valuable insights. Croatia aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union, the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security and the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect. I would also like to add some remarks in my national capacity. As we mark the fifteenth anniversary of the Security Council resolution which condemned the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war, the Secretary-General’s report for 2022 (S/2023/413) shows that it still remains one of the most widespread human rights violations in conflict-affected countries. We must do everything we can to improve prevention, protect survivors and punish perpetrators.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Croatia reiterates its full commitment to advancing the children and armed conflict agenda and encourages all States to endorse the Paris Principles, the Vancouver Principles and the Safe Schools Declaration.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We must do everything we can to protect children affected by conflicts, especially girls, who are particularly vulnerable, as potential victims of sexual violence. We strongly advocate for accountability for grave violations, as that is the key to achieving sustainable peace. The United Nations-led Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism is a reliable and objective source of information, drawing attention to committed violations. Together with the Secretary-General’s annual report and its annex, it represents an important accountability tool and helps prevent further violations against children. It also serves as a warning shot for their perpetrators that listed violations may be prosecuted. Finally, we call on all parties to end violence against children and abide by their obligations under international law.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The lack of respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law has become all too common. We fully support the United Nations and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict in their efforts to constructively engage with all parties to all conflicts and encourage developing strong action plans to end current violations and prevent future ones. We welcome the progress made with the new joint action plans in Yemen and Iraq, as well as other positive developments with regard to the repatriation of children and the adoption of handover protocols. I would also like to thank UNICEF and civil society partners for their dedicated work in high-risk settings.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović (Croatia): We thank the United Kingdom for organizing today’s important open debate. We also express our gratitude to the briefers. Croatia aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union and the statement delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. I would like to add some remarks in my national capacity. We welcome the latest report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict (S/2023/363). The dramatic increase in attacks on schools and hospitals is particularly alarming. We are appalled that Government forces were the main perpetrators of most violations. They are blatantly failing in upholding their responsibility to protect.”
2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, what we need is a carefully managed climate-sensitive and climate-responsive approach to peacebuilding and conflict prevention. Forthcoming discussions related to the New Agenda for Peace, the Sustainable Development Goals Summit, the Summit of the Future and the forthcoming ministerial meeting of the PBC, planned for the end of high-level week, are great opportunities to discuss that further. The meeting rose at 7.20 p.m.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) this year, I have seen many countries that are engaged with the Commission, especially in Central Africa, in identifying climate change as a threat amplifier leading to conflicts between farmers and herders and forcing displacement. Peacekeeping missions are not of much help in those situations, and neither is that their mandate. For that we need civilian, light-footprint missions that could include environmental security advisers. Those advisers could enhance coordination with local governments and help integrate responses within the United Nations system, across the humanitarian-development-peace nexus. They can also help to mainstream climate security into the work of the United Nations system at the community level.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“According to the Stockholm Environment Institute, roughly half of all current United Nations peacekeeping missions are in the countries ranked as most exposed to climate change. As climate is a non-traditional threat to security, it is difficult for traditional military structures to recognize it, and even more so to deal with it. This very specific threat requires different response strategies because it focuses on the relationship between human civilization and the biosphere, and not on the relationships among States themselves. Traditional peacekeeping missions have a very heavy footprint, and peacekeepers are not trained to deal with non-traditional threats such as climate. The Council has been trying to include reporting on climate-related risks in some of its missions, but that should become a norm rather than an exception.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović (Croatia): Croatia aligns itself with the statement delivered representative of the European Union, and I would like to add some points in my national capacity. We have had this debate on climate change peace and security since 2007 at the Security Council. Since then, the effects of climate change have become even more pronounced. The planet continues to warm, arable land continues to disappear, cyclones become more powerful, droughts increase in impact, food insecurity is on the rise and thousands of climate migrants are on the move. All those climate change-related factors significantly increase the likelihood of conflict escalation. The impact of climate change on peacekeeping and peacebuilding is becoming increasingly complex.”
2023-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9345Resumption1 (2023) · source
“To that end, we reiterate that establishing the fate of the missing persons, as well as finding mortal remains and their proper burial, are essential for closure and reconciliation. In addition to its call for improved bilateral cooperation, Croatia urges the Mechanism to prioritize its support for tracing missing persons and mortal remains during its remaining short mandate. In conclusion, let me reaffirm our strong support for the important work of the Mechanism and its successful completion. The meeting rose at 5.25 p.m.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“The glorification of war criminals and the denial of committed crimes, including the genocide in Srebrenica, are unacceptable as they increase the suffering of the victims, hamper reconciliation and destabilize the region. They also confuse, if not poison, future generations. In that regard, we have to raise again the issue of insufficient cooperation in the tracing of missing persons and mortal remains. Determining the whereabouts of 1,807 missing Croatian citizens is our long-standing priority. Regrettably, we need to stress that the lack of political will in Serbia to share information and to enable access to archives still remains the greatest obstacle to progress in resolving those cases.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“To that end, we need to reiterate that meaningful and productive cooperation is not a one-way process and that, alongside transparency and openness, good practices and international legal standards must be upheld. We stress that Croatia is still waiting for Serbia’s response to its invitation to the fourth and final round of negotiations for a bilateral agreement on processing war crimes. We are convinced that the provisions of such bilateral agreement would prevent further misuse of the instrument of mutual legal assistance and help to finally end the harmful practice of initiating politically motivated processes that do not comply with international legal standards. The denial of the findings and disrespect for the legal qualifications of the Tribunal are continuing and require our full attention.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“We regret that the President of the Mechanism was compelled to raise once again with the Security Council Serbia’s failure to arrest and transfer Petar Jojić and Vjerica Radeta to The Hague. The intimidation and bribing of witnesses are serious crimes, and acting in accordance with the Mechanism’s arrest warrant is a national obligation under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. Croatia remains fully committed to complying with its obligations under resolution 1966 (2010), namely, constructive, transparent, non-politicized and evidence-based judicial cooperation with other neighbouring States on matters related to war crimes.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“That verdict against Jovica Stanišić and Franko Simatović, former top Serbian security service officials, who participated in a joint criminal enterprise led by late Serbian President Slobodan Milošević, with the participation of the Serbian rebel leaders from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, establishes a clear link between the Serbian leadership and the atrocity crimes committed in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although Milošević died in detention before his verdict and Stanišić and Simatović were regrettably not convicted for a long list of additional crimes they were involved in, we sincerely hope the judgment will bring some comfort to the victims and contribute to healing and reconciliation, as well as to sustainable peace and stability in the region.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović (Croatia): I would like to thank the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, Judge Gatti Santana, and Prosecutor Brammertz for their reports and today’s briefings. We also use this opportunity to express our condolences to the family of deceased Judge Elizabeth Ibanda-Nahamya. The Mechanism has finally passed its final judgment for crimes perpetrated in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina during the 1990s.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“Expressing its support for adequate funding for peacebuilding activities in the region, including through the involvement of the private sector, as appropriate, and requesting international and regional financial institutions to expedite their support for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. Continuing to reiterate the importance of a strategic and coherent approach by the United Nations and stakeholders in the region, to sustain peacebuilding gains, in particular in the context of the transition of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Peacebuilding Commission stands ready to further support the Council’s engagements in the Great Lakes region.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“Continuing to promote good offices and support to address the root causes of conflict in the region with a view to achieving sustainable peace, security and development based on national ownership. Calling for increased efforts to promote reconciliation, accountability, transitional justice and the fight against impunity in the region, including through support to national institutions and the Great Lakes Regional Judicial Cooperation Network. Expressing its support for partnerships with regional and subregional organizations, including the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“Stressing the importance of youth inclusion and noting the need to increase national and regional efforts to include young people in political processes and socioeconomic development. Expressing support for efforts towards a sustainable and transparent management of natural resources, in line with the recommendations of the 2021 Khartoum workshop aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the Great Lakes regional initiative to fight against the illegal exploitation of natural resources and calling for strengthening the capacity of the Great Lakes region’s mineral certification framework. Expressing support for existing accords that promote regional economic and financial integration and contribute to sustainable development.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“Calling for the implementation by all States of the commitments within the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region and the strengthening of confidence-building measures and to help build an atmosphere conducive to constructive dialogue and debate. Calling for strengthened international support to alleviate the extreme humanitarian situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Emphasizing inclusivity as key to advancing local, national and regional peacebuilding objectives to ensure long-term sustainable peace and encouraging the continuation of efforts under way in strengthening the role of women in political and peace processes and structures at local, national and regional levels.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović: I thank you, Mr. President, for inviting me to brief the Security Council in my capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). Building on its previous advice to the Council in October 2022 (see S/PV.9165), as well as its continuing engagement in the Great Lakes region, the Commission encourages the Security Council to consider the following. Reiterating its demand for all armed groups to immediately lay down their weapons and cease hostilities. Continuing to firmly support regional peace initiatives, including the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region-led Luanda process and the East African Community-led Nairobi process, as well as its inter-Congolese dialogue.”
2023-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9307 (2023) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission reiterates its commitment to supporting the Government of Colombia and its peoples in their efforts to build peace and share their unique experiences in peacebuilding with the Commission.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“Closely following up with the Government on measures taken to provide protection for young community members and leaders to ensure their full and effective participation in relevant political processes and to support their peacebuilding efforts, as well as to prevent the recruitment of young people to illegal groupings. Reiterating the importance of the role of Colombian women and the centrality of their full, equal and meaningful participation in peacebuilding, as highlighted in the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2023/222). Expressing full support for the efforts of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace to advance the goal of the agreement to uphold victims’ rights in Colombia and for the work under way to follow up on the recommendations of the Truth Commission.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“Supporting the Government with the socioeconomic reintegration of former combatants as a key element for sustainable peace in Colombia. Commending the Government of Colombia for the progress made towards the national development plan which includes peace as one of its cross-cutting elements and highlights the centrality of the Final Agreement to achieve the plan. Stressing the continued urgency of ensuring the security and protection of former combatants, social leaders and communities, including the Afro- Colombian and Indigenous communities, who continue to be the victims of violence in areas still affected by conflict, the presence of illegal armed groups and limited state presence.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“Welcoming the revitalized cooperation between the signatory parties in overcoming challenges in the implementation of the Final Agreement, including through the renewed use of the implementation architecture. Encouraging the full and timely implementation of the ethnic provisions across the peace agreement including as it relates to Indigenous and Afro- Colombian populations. Showing particular support for the Government’s efforts to implement the development programmes with a territorial focus and the comprehensive rural reform of the Final Agreement, which are key to reinforcing State presence in conflict affected areas and to enable more equal access to land for rural and conflict-affected populations, including rural women and former combatants.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“Mr. Šimonović: On behalf of the Peacebuilding Commission, I thank you, Mr. President, for inviting me to brief the Security Council. Building on the Peacebuilding Commission’s engagement with Colombia since 2020, the Commission encourages the Security Council to consider the following. Continuing to show unified support to the Government of Colombia in its efforts to implement the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. Calling for broad international support, including via the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, the United Nations country team, the multi-partner trust fund and the Peacebuilding Fund, for the Government’s commitment to implement all chapters of the Final Agreement.”
2023-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9303 (2023) · source
“Fourthly, the Group stresses the importance of implementing the women and peace and security agenda in the context of the Silencing the Guns initiative, particularly through resolutions 2106 (2013) and 2467 (2019), and highlights the importance of taking into account the risk of conventional arms or items being used to commit or facilitate serious acts of gender- based violence or violence against women and children.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, civil-society actors are often the first to witness the indicators and early warning signs of atrocities and are therefore equipped with an in-depth understanding and expertise that States should incorporate into any atrocity prevention response. Civil society is also a key player in promoting and sustaining effective DDR policies. By including the voices and rights of local actors, particularly those most affected by ongoing atrocities, including women and girls, in decision-making processes, the international community can take more appropriate and effective preventive action that promotes respect for human rights and is community-informed and responsive to early warning signs of atrocities.”
2023-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9299Resumption1 (2023) · source