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  1. “We therefore urge the international community to invest more in areas that can make a real difference on the ground. As was articulated in the statement, with which we fully associate ourselves, delivered by the representative of Switzerland this morning on behalf of the Human Security Network, a group to which Thailand belongs, we feel that demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation efforts are also crucial to long-term impact. In this regard, investment in areas such as education, basic health care, poverty eradication, the rule of law, good governance and respect for human rights is also paramount to addressing violence against children more comprehensively and effectively. At the end of the day, we must take a more integrated, holistic approach to the issue.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  2. “Allegations unverified by the United Nations country team should be removed from the report so as not to affect its credibility. Fourthly, we welcome the provision in resolution 1998 (2011), adopted today, requesting that Member States communicate relevant information to the Security Council on the implementation of its resolutions on children and armed conflict. Such engagement will further enhance coordination among the various stakeholders, align child-related priorities and ensure greater transparency and accountability in carrying out this mandate. My fifth and final point is that there is no one- size-fits-all solution to addressing challenges relating to children and armed conflict. Each situation is fraught with political, socio-economic and cultural considerations that make it a unique challenge.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  3. “That is the only kind of information that should be the basis for listing parties to armed conflict in the annex to the reports. In Thailand's case, the United Nations country team, including all United Nations agencies, has unrestricted access to all areas of the country and makes regular visits throughout the year. Cooperation between the United Nations and concerned Governments is also indispensable. There should be no denying that the Government has primary responsibility and should play a central role in promoting and protecting children's rights, with the support of the United Nations. Opinion and information from the United Nations country teams on the ground, in close coordination with concerned Governments, should be given due recognition and form the basis for the annual report.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  4. “Rather than competing for work outside one's authorized mandate, coordination among those various mandate-holders is vital to the overall effective work of the Organization and to the rational use of its limited resources. In that regard, we are considering proposing an initiative to enhance coordination among the relevant United Nations actors on children. We hope that such an initiative will strengthen and increase the overall effectiveness of all existing United Nations tools on the protection of children. Thirdly, it is imperative that information collected and communicated in the production of the reports on children and armed conflict be accurate, objective, reliable and verifiable by the United Nations system.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  5. “In addition, we hope that the Secretary-General will review and streamline future reports consistent with the authorized mandate. We are gravely concerned that any attempt to reinterpret the mandate without due regard to the original intention of the Security Council will undermine this important mandate and the work of the Council on this issue in the long-run. Secondly, one can never emphasize enough the importance of coordination. There are various mechanisms within the United Nations system on issues related to children, including the Special Representative on Children and Armed Conflict, the Special Representative on violence against children, the Special Rapporteur on the right to education and the Special Rapporteur on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  6. “It has come to our attention, and as my Pakistani colleague has mentioned, that the Office of Legal Affairs has Stated, in the 2009 United Nations Juridical Yearbook, its opinion regarding the mandate on children and armed conflict: "You will recall that for a number of years this terminology has been used by the SRSG for children and armed conflict and included in the title of annex II without a clear mandate of the Security Council, nor, for that matter, its endorsement; a situation which gave rise to legal, political and practical difficulties for the Secretary-General, the SRSG and the Secretariat as a whole." In moving forward and resolving such a serious systemic impediment, Thailand would like to suggest that the work of the Special Representative be guided by the definition of situations of armed conflict in accordance with international law.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  7. “We note the efforts and intentions of the Council, as evidenced in today's adoption of resolution 1998 (2011), to better protect children in situations of armed conflict. We support the effective implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions on this issue and would like to offer a few modest suggestions on ways to further improve work on this important issue. First, according to resolution 1379 (2001) and subsequent resolutions, the scope of the children and armed conflict mandate continues to cover armed conflict situations that are on the Security Council's agenda or that may be brought to the attention of the Security Council by the Secretary-General, in accordance with Article 99 of the Charter of the United Nations, which in his opinion may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  8. “Let me begin by joining others in congratulating Germany on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of July. On a more personal note, Mr. President, it is a pleasure to see you in the chair. My delegation also congratulates and thanks Germany for holding this open debate, which allows States that would not otherwise have the chance to present their views on this important issue to do so. Thailand attaches great importance to the promotion and protection of the rights of children. We uphold the best interests of the child in our national policy and its implementation, particularly the right to education and universal access to it, which is guaranteed by the Constitution. We also share the concern of the international community over the issue of children and armed conflict.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source

  9. “Both security and development are therefore integral components of our common vision and objective. We fully support taking this agenda forward in the Council. Lastly, in my national capacity, let me state that Thailand sees development as key to promoting human security, potential and dignity. Our policies reflect this recognition. As a police- and troop-contributing country, Thailand is actively engaged with the recent deployment of more than 600 infantry soldiers in Darfur who, as I speak today, are being joined by a further 200 troops to meet the full complement of 800. Our naval vessels are also currently involved in patrols off the coast of Somalia. We look forward to doing our part to strengthen the effectiveness of the Council- mandated role and to promote a more integrated and comprehensive assessment of conflict situations.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  10. “It should be encouraged to interact more through informal dialogue with relevant stakeholders during the whole cycle of peacekeeping missions. This means, in particular, interaction with the affected countries, the troop- and police-contributing countries, and key financial institutions, as well as drawing on the advice of the Peacebuilding Commission. This interaction and coordination need to be enhanced. We should explore what formal linkages can be established to ensure that the Council can more actively and systematically take into account a comprehensive picture of the causes of conflict and sustainable ways to address those causes. Members of the Network have the common objective to promote the full development of human potential and the ability of people to live in dignity, free from fear and free from want.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  11. “Better integration of all these dimensions of security can also result in the greater inclusion of women and those groups previously excluded from decision- making processes. The promotion of human rights and the strengthening of the rule of law are essential in this context. The Brazilian presidency of the Council has drafted a very concise concept paper for today's open debate (S/2011/50). It has framed our discussions well while pointing the way forward in a clear manner. The Network wishes to share its view on a key action identified in the concept paper. 11-23198 We believe that the Council must increasingly make a habit of considering the root causes and socio- economic dynamics of all conflict situations on its agenda.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  12. “The Network recognizes that the mandates of the Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council are clearly separate. At the same time, that does not mean we should refrain from pursuing coordination and system-wide coherence within the entire United Nations system. Overall coordination with financial institutions is also key. National ownership must also be a core element in all peacekeeping and peacebuilding mandates and missions. Peacekeepers come and go, but only national participation, involvement and ownership from all segments of society, particularly disadvantaged groups such as women and children, can create the sort of organic development that will sustain long-term peace.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  13. “Therefore, a comprehensive approach to security means that post-conflict peacebuilding must be closely linked to the primary responsibilities of the Council. There is a broad understanding today that peacekeeping and peacebuilding are not a linear process but should go hand in hand. The various actors in these fields are obliged to cooperate and coordinate closely. In this regard, we welcome the current efforts of the Secretariat to develop an early peacebuilding strategy for peacekeepers, which would also help to facilitate a smooth transition from peacekeeping missions to other forms of United Nations engagement. We must also explore further how the Council can also consider future development priorities early on.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  14. “In particular, respect for human rights in each and every country is an essential contribution to peace and security on the national, regional and international levels. We believe that it is essential to recognize this. Over the years, the experience of the United Nations in peacekeeping operations and subsequent post-conflict peacebuilding and development has 2 shown that security, development and human rights are inextricably linked. This has revealed that sustainable development and promoting human rights help to address the root causes of conflict, as acknowledged in the report of the Secretary-General entitled "Promoting development through the reduction and prevention of armed violence" (A/64/228).”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  15. “The Network is a group of developed and developing countries united by our belief in using a people-centred approach to address interrelated challenges. Every individual should be guaranteed freedom from fear and freedom from want, with equal opportunities to develop their human potential. Achieving and balancing these two pillars of human security will help to build a lasting foundation for effective transition from conflict, sustainable peace and meaningful, people-centred development. That said, we are equally convinced that no attempt to establish security today can ignore the essential role of human rights. Security, development and human rights all depend on one another. It is difficult to achieve one without the other.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  16. “As the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica indicated this morning, I am speaking today on behalf of the Human Security Network, which comprises Austria, Chile, Costa Rica as Chair, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Switzerland, Thailand and Slovenia, and South Africa as an observer. Let me also extend my sincere appreciation to you, Madame President, for convening this open debate of the Council. Security, development and human rights are the three interdependent pillars of the United Nations system. The Human Security Network feels strongly that the Council should consider this interdependence when formulating peacekeeping mandates. This would enhance the effectiveness of peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts in promoting sustainable peace and development.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  17. “Information provided by United Nations agencies on the ground and by the Governments concerned should be fully taken into account. A consultative and cooperative approach will ensure that our efforts are well coordinated and based on reliable information. Lack of such a cooperative spirit may have unattended consequences on the ground, which may harm the very children we wish to protect.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

  18. “Fourthly and finally, utmost care should be exercised in the preparation of the Secretary-General's reports on children and armed conflict. The Secretary- General needs to ensure that information collected and communicated in the production of the reports under his name is accurate, objective, reliable and verifiable by the United Nations system. The scope of the reports should be confined to situations of armed conflict, as defined by international law. Also, there should be more accountability and transparency in the listing and de-listing of parties to conflicts in the annexes of the reports of the Secretary-General. Reference to countries where there is no situation of armed conflict, in accordance with applicable international law, and sweeping generalizations about their situations are unwarranted, misleading and counterproductive.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

  19. “With better coordination and coherence among those diverse instruments and an integrated and holistic approach, the United Nations system as a whole should be able to better respond to the challenges. Thirdly, on the part of Thailand, we wish to reaffirm our strong commitment to protecting the rights of the child. Thailand has long been a State party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its two Optional Protocols. Indeed, we have been at the forefront of efforts to make the Convention more effective and responsive. We have worked hard to ensure universal access to 15 years of quality education and a safe learning environment for our children. We have also invested heavily in measures to promote and protect the rights of children and their development.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

  20. “The international community and the United Nations have an important supportive role to play in ensuring that States meet their basic human rights obligations and in empowering them to build an environment where violence against children is unthinkable. The international community needs to invest more in areas that can make a real difference, such as education, basic health care, poverty alleviation, the rule of law and good governance. Secondly, better coordination among all parties concerned is crucial. Cooperation between United Nations agencies and the Governments concerned needs to be based on mutual respect and sincere dialogue. Closer coordination and greater coherence among the relevant United Nations forums and agencies are also needed. Each forum and agency has its own unique strengths and constraints.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

  21. “Let me first congratulate Mexico as the President of the Security Council for the month of June and commend its initiative in organizing today's debate. Thailand shares the concerns of the international community regarding children and armed conflict and wishes to share the following views. First, we wish to note the progress made by the Council on the issue and welcome the mainstreaming of a child-conscious approach in political, peacekeeping and peacebuilding missions. With the recent inclusion of two new triggers - namely, the killing and maiming of children and sexual violence against children - we hope that children around the world will be better protected. Still, to effectively address the issue, States have the primary responsibility for protecting and promoting the rights of the child in their respective jurisdictions.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

  22. “On a final point, which we feel is most important, ASEAN wishes to reiterate that the principle of national ownership should be, not only a principle that guides every facet of UNMIT's work, but also the ultimate goal of the international community in Timor- Leste. ASEAN strongly believes that it is of vital importance to ensure ownership by the leaders and the people of Timor-Leste of any strategy and benchmarks that the United Nations would develop for the country. We should all strive for a nation-building process that is a process of, by, and for the people of Timor-Leste. Here, ASEAN stands firm in solidarity with Timor- Leste as a regional partner and, above all, as a friend.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  23. “Fourthly, ASEAN supports the recommendation in the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/504) that the present strength and composition of UNMIT, including its formed police units, should be maintained while Timor-Leste is undergoing the delicate process of security sector reform. Continued peace and stability will be essential for socio-economic development and efforts to lay a strong and durable foundation for democratic governance of the country. At the same time, ASEAN believes that we should be clear about the future role of the United Nations in Timor-Leste and about how best to ensure a smooth transition from peacekeeping to durable peacebuilding. In that connection, ASEAN looks forward to recommendations by the Secretary-General in his next report on possible adjustments to UNMIT's mandate and strength.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  24. “Here, we must not allow the world financial and economic crisis to adversely affect international assistance and partnership for Timor- Leste. As Timor-Leste proceeds with its nation- building process, development assistance from international partners is vital to help the country through this delicate period. With that in mind, as noted by the Special Representative, individual ASEAN Member States are working closely with the Government of Timor-Leste in areas that are consistent with the latter's national priorities, such as poverty eradication, employment generation, food security, rural development, fisheries, infrastructure development, public health and human resource development.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  25. “ASEAN strongly supports further international efforts, both in terms of bilateral and multilateral assistance, to support Timor-Leste in strengthening the capacity of its national police. We also support efforts to establish clear command and control arrangements between security institutions in border areas and to establish accountability mechanisms and civilian oversight of those security institutions. Thirdly, ASEAN fully supports the strong commitment of the Government of Timor-Leste to promote the socio-economic development of the country, which has resulted in steady progress in areas of national priority. We also support the Government's commitment to mainstream the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) into its national development strategy.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  26. “ASEAN is pleased that the overall security situation remains calm and that there has been substantial progress in addressing the two residual consequences of the 2006 crisis. In particular, we note with satisfaction that all 65 camps for internally displaced persons were officially closed without significant incident and the reintegration of the "petitioners" into civilian life has proceeded smoothly. We are confident that Timor-Leste will continue to move ahead in this positive direction. Secondly, ASEAN is pleased that, since May, the national police of Timor-Leste has started to gradually resume primary policing responsibilities in some districts or units on the basis of the criteria for resumption that were mutually agreed between the Government of Timor-Leste and UNMIT.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  27. “I would like to take this opportunity to share ASEAN's views on a few points as follows. First, ASEAN welcomes the continued progress achieved in Timor-Leste in all four mandated areas of UNMIT, namely review and reform of the security sector, strengthening of the rule of law, promoting a culture of democratic governance and dialogue, and economic and social development. We congratulate the Government and the people of Timor-Leste on having successfully held, on 30 August, the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the popular consultation as well as on having successfully held local elections in early October; we believe that these were important milestones for the country.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  28. “ASEAN appreciates his personal participation in the recent ASEAN Regional Forum held in Phuket, Thailand, in July 2009, and his message of commitment to strengthening relations with ASEAN. ASEAN also thanks and pays tribute to Mr. AtulKhare, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, and to the men and women of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), for their dedication in supporting the Government and the people of Timor- Leste in the nation-building process. We join in wishing Mr. Khare well in his future endeavours. From the beginning, several ASEAN Member States have contributed troops and police units to successive United Nations missions in Timor-Leste, including the current mission, UNMIT. That, in itself, is a testament of ASEAN's support for the United Nations on this issue.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  29. “I have the honour to speak today on behalf of the 10 States members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), namely, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Viet Nam and Thailand. ASEAN would like to congratulate Viet Nam, a fellow ASEAN member State, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October, and on convening the debate on this issue, which is of vital importance to our region. ASEAN warmly welcomes back to New York His Excellency Mr. Jose Luis Guterres, Deputy Prime Minister of Timor-Leste, himself a close friend of ASEAN.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source