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1. “Any peace plan or initiative should be based on the established parameters. Peace requires Israel to show political will and refrain from provocative and detrimental actions. It also requires the Palestinian side to act in unity, work towards national reconciliation and establish an inclusive Government. The situation in Gaza, which is on the brink of collapse after a decade of blockade, continues to be deeply worrying. This tragedy is compounded by the worst financial crisis in the history of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). Until ajust and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is achieved, the work of UNRWA will remain vital. It is our collective and moral duty to support the Agency.”

   2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source

2. “Israel must comply with its obligations under international human rights law and humanitarian law and respect the right to peaceful protest. The international community - the Council in particular - cannot turn a blind eye to the blatant disregard of international law. It needs to take action to stop the targeting of civilians, ensure independent and transparent investigations into the incidents, and implement its own resolutions. The latest developments remind us once again of the urgency of revitalizing the peace process. A two-State solution, with the establishment of an independent State of Palestine along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, remains the only way to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace that can also ensure security for both sides.”

   2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source

3. “The measures aimed at altering the demographic composition and character of Jerusalem and unilateral decisions to that end threaten the possibility of coexistence. Jerusalem is a holy city for all three monotheistic religions. It is the responsibility of all humankind to preserve its historic status. Inaction in the face of persistent non-compliance with international law and Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016), further emboldens Israel's recklessness. What we have witnessed since the start of the Great March of Return is the latest example. We strongly condemn the disproportionate use of force by Israeli forces and deliberate attacks on defenceless Palestinians participating in the peaceful demonstrations to protest the denial of their inalienable rights and legitimate national aspirations.”

   2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source

4. “I do not know how many times we have come here and stated that the Palestinians have the right to live like the rest of us. They have the right to be free and secure, and they have the right to have what is their own, yet nothing is changing. The illegal occupation continues and the Palestinians are deprived of their basic rights. The protracted stalemate in the peace process inflames tensions and gives way to new cycles of violence. Despite continuous international calls, Israeli violations in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, have been increasing at an alarming rate. The dramatic escalation of settlement activities, intended to create new realities on the ground, remains a major obstacle to peace.”

   2018-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8244 (2018) · source

5. “Further regionalizing peacekeeping would not only increase efficiency by tailoring our efforts to local needs, but also ensure their sustainability even after international attention fades away. Before I conclude, I would like to pay tribute to the men and women serving in peacekeeping missions and putting their lives at risk every day to provide peace, security and stability in various parts of the world. They fulfil a sacred duty on behalf of the entire international community. We pay tribute in particular to those who have sacrificed their lives in the pursuit of a more peaceful world.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

6. “We will also continue to make contributions to the discussions within the United Nations on those matters with a view to developing a viable road map to peace in conflict situations, based on the primacy of conflict prevention, including through effective mediation, as well as addressing the root causes of conflicts, with the appropriate understanding of local circumstances. Given the magnitude and complexity of current global challenges, we believe that the United Nations should further enhance its cooperation with regional organizations and establish more effective arrangements in support of its peace operations. We welcome the steps taken so far, as evidenced by today"s interaction, in furthering cooperation with the African Union.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

7. “There is no doubt that multidimensional peacekeeping operations require a variety of expertise, which cannot be met solely by military personnel. Therefore, it is vital to enhance the policing aspect of our missions, in order to ensure that they perform mandated tasks more effectively. Moreover, we should all adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual violence incidents and make sure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. As a dedicated troop- and police-contributing country, not only to United Nations operations but also to other missions conducted by regional organizations, such as NATO, the European Union and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, Turkey is fully engaged in global peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

8. “Through that framework, the United Nations system can develop clear, realistic, credible and achievable mandates matched with appropriate resources and provide sound political directives to the troops and police on the ground. We are confident that the ongoing reform process of the United Nations peace and security architecture will have positive ramifications for the way that the United Nations addresses the challenges it faces in that regard. At the same time, the mandates given to United Nations peacekeeping operations should be commensurate with the resources allocated to them. We must also have in place predictable, professional and flexible logistical support systems, as well as the tools and means for increasing the performance of our troops and police.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

9. “We condemn in the strongest terms all attacks on peacekeepers, who unfortunately have suffered the highest number of fatalities we have seen in more than two decades during the past year. Turkey supports the efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to ensure the safety and security of United Nations peacekeeping missions, not least in terms of improved training for peacekeepers. Peacekeeping operations, as the flagship activity of the United Nations, continue to be one of the most effective tools created by the international community to address conflict and post-conflict environments. We believe that an integrated, coherent and well-coordinated political and strategic framework is necessary for their effectiveness.”

   2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

10. “Ijoin others in thanking you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate on an issue of vital importance for the United Nations. Our appreciation also goes to the Secretary-General for his comprehensive overview of the current situation and to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Director of the non-governmental organization Groupe de recherche, d'etude et de formation femme-action for their informative briefings. The first issue that I would like to address today is the increasingly life-threatening environments in which some of our current peacekeeping missions are currently deployed. The intensification and sophistication of the asymmetric threats posed by terrorist and extremist groups is a serious challenge to United Nations peacekeeping, both in terms of force protection and the implementation of its mandates.”

    2018-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8218 (2018) · source

11. “Our vision for Afghanistan is a peaceful and stable country that enjoys good and cooperative relations with its neighbours, while being at the centre of major regional projects. We are confident that this cooperation could be achieved through dialogue and stronger engagement. Accordingly, Turkey will continue to contribute to regional cooperation efforts, including through the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process. In concluding, I would like to reiterate Turkey's commitment to standing by our Afghan sisters and brothers in their quest for a better future as long as our help is needed.”

    2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source

12. “At the meeting, we reiterated that lasting peace in Afghanistan could be achieved through an Afghan-led and Afghan-owned process. We also made a call on all the groups in Afghanistan to denounce violence, recognize the Government of Afghanistan and become part of the legitimate political life of the country. We hope that the call made at the meeting by President Ghani for peace negotiations without preconditions will receive a positive response from the Taliban. Meanwhile, we also believe that, the National Unity Government needs to be more inclusive in order to overcome ethnic tensions and garner the support of all segments of Afghan society in this critical period. Strengthened collaboration among the countries of the region is crucial to the success of Afghanistan.”

    2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source

13. “In that understanding, we applaud the greater attention paid by the Security Council to the situation in Afghanistan. We also commend the role played by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) in standing with the Afghan people and coordinating the efforts of the international stakeholders in Afghanistan. We will continue to support UNAMA's activities and efforts. In this context, we welcome the adoption of resolution 2405 (2018), renewing the mandate of UNAMA. Afghanistan is at yet another critical juncture. Addressing the challenge of establishing sustained peace, stability and security in the country remains central. In that understanding, Turkey was represented at the second Kabul Process conference, held on 28 February.”

    2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source

14. “I would like to thank Special Representative Yamamoto and the other briefers for their briefings, and Ambassador Saikal for his statement. We also thank the Secretary General for his report. (S/2018/165) As we mark International Women's Day today, it is time to recognize and reflect on the enormous achievements of Afghan women and girls. It is truly heartening to see empowered women and girls in Afghanistan who participate in different spheres of life. They strive for and contribute to the prosperous and peaceful future of their country. They merit the admiration and full support of the international community. We cannot emphasize strongly enough the need to consolidate the achievements of the past 17 years in Afghanistan. This requires the sustained support of the international community to the Afghan Government and people.”

    2018-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8199 (2018) · source

15. “We must continue to seek a constructive solution by identifying a common denominator to channel the debate on the Council reform agenda. I will not go into the details of our position on this issue here, as I made that position clear during the intergovernmental negotiations last week, in addition to the remarks made by the United for Consensus group. Before I conclude, I would like to stress that we look forward to continuing to contribute constructively to the ongoing discussion on improving the working methods of the Council. Increased transparency and effectiveness will further enhance the legitimacy of this body in the eyes of all Member States. That, in turn, will only strengthen the Council's role in the maintenance of international peace and security, to the benefit of us all.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

16. “In this manner, we see the work of the Council as being complementary to that of the other organs of the United Nations, with which it needs to remain in synergy. Needless to say, better coordination of the Security Council with the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Secretariat, as well as with the Peacebuilding Commission, is crucial. Greater interaction with regional organizations as well as troop- and police-contributing countries would also undoubtedly contribute to the Council's effectiveness. Finally, I would like to emphasize that we consider the issue of working methods as one of the components of the broader Security Council reform agenda. At the same time, our firm beliefis that updating the Council's methods of work cannot be a substitute for engaging in more substantive talks on Security Council reform.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

17. “Consolidating the Security Council's role in prevention by making the best possible use of the tools at its disposal to prevent conflict is vital. To do so, the Council needs to be able to act in an informed manner. Current experience indicates that the Council often finds itself responding to crises in an incremental manner, making greater use of the tools at its disposal only as situations deteriorate. The use of the veto has also proved to hamper the most important role of the Council in a given situation, not least in the early phases of a conflict. We believe that better outcomes could be achieved and more humanitarian tragedies prevented if the tools at the Council's disposal were utilized much earlier, without resort to the veto as an instrument for advancing national interests.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

18. “Yet there is still room for improvement in terms of more informative briefings and the timely availability of draft resolutions and presidential statements, and certainly a decrease in the frequency of closed meetings is needed for a meaningful interaction. Greater transparency is also necessary in the functioning of the Security Council subsidiary organs, which should be encouraged to further interact with the United Nations membership. The Council should not miss opportunities to get views beyond those of Council member States. Another improvement would be to better incorporate conflict prevention into the Security Council agenda. There is broad consensus among Member States on the need to enhance our efforts on prevention, including through mediation efforts.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

19. “The more it shares information, consults and accepts input, the more effective it will become. Moreover, a Council that is more responsive to the United Nations membership will be better placed to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex world. It would be difficult to say that we have reached this point. We acknowledge that some progress has been achieved in the last few years in improving the Council's working methods. Much of note 507 addresses the ways in which the Council communicates with the outside world and the degree to which information about the Council is available and accessible.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

20. “I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this open debate. In the deliberations on this topic, we should always bear in mind that the Security Council acts on behalf of all States Members of the United Nations. That is why the working methods of the Security Council are an issue that concerns the entire United Nations membership. Many challenges to the better functioning of the Organization are a result of the lack of transparency, accountability, effectiveness and democracy in the Security Council. The working methods of the Council are at the heart of those shortcomings, which have a direct impact on the critical undertakings of the United Nations as a whole. We remain convinced that the more transparency the Council displays in undertaking its work, the more accountable it will be.”

    2018-02-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8175 (2018) · source

21. “Operation Olive Branch is being conducted in line with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and with full respect for Syria's territorial integrity. The operation's target is terrorists and their hideouts, weapons, vehicles and equipment. Every precaution is being taken to protect civilians. The operation aims to ensure border security against the infiltration by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and attacks by the Kurdish Workers Party and the Kurdish People's Protection Units; neutralize terrorists in Afrin; and save civilians from the scourge of terrorism. Turkey will continue to take whatever measures are necessary, in line with international law, to protect its national security.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

22. “We continue to reiterate that the United Nations-led Geneva process should be the main forum for efforts to find a lasting political solution to the Syrian conflict, emphasizing that Astana and Sochi are mutually supportive and complementary platforms. Only a multidimensional long-term strategy can achieve the goals of eliminating terrorism and stabilizing Syria. Turkey's resolve to fight terrorism remains firm. There can be no religious, ethnic or other justification of any kind for terrorism. If the international community starts to draw distinctions between good and bad terrorists, our joint efforts will fail. In that understanding, on 21 January we launched a counter-terrorism operation.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

23. “In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the OIC's full support to the Palestinian people in their endeavour to regain their legitimate rights, including the consecration of their independent and sovereign Palestinian State within the June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and to achieve a just solution to the issue of the Palestine refugees, in accordance with General Assembly resolution 194 (III). I would also like to make a couple of points about Syria in my national capacity. We are continuing our efforts to advance the political process. At the last round of the Astana talks, in December 2017, two important confidence-building measures were adopted, on the release of detainees/abductees and the conduct of humanitarian demining.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

24. “The OIC reaffirms its full support to the State of Palestine's endeavours to join international organizations and treaties as an integral member of the community of nations and with respect for international law, and we reject any punitive measures that might be instituted in that regard. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation reiterates its full support to all international measures and efforts aimed at launching a multilaterally sponsored peace process, within a well-defined time frame, in order to promote the consolidation and realization of a two-State solution consistent with the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid principles, including land for peace, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

25. “In the light of the critical financial shortfalls and the recent United States decision to dramatically reduce its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the OIC will continue to highlight the need for sustained, predictable and sufficient funding in order to enable the Agency to fulfil its important mandate by providing vital assistance to the Palestine refugees and contributing to regional stability at this time of heightened need and volatility. We welcome the State of Palestine's recent accession to membership of INTERPOL and its ratification of several international conventions.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

26. “We call on the international community to maintain its support to Palestinian reconciliation efforts. The unity of both the Palestinian people and their land will help to foster peace and stability in the region. We would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our call for lifting the Israeli blockade on the Gaza Strip and all the Israeli restrictions, combined with the effects of successive Israeli wars, that have generated and compounded a severe humanitarian crisis and further fragmented the Palestinians' lands. The OIC calls on all States to continue their support to the Palestinian people and their institutions.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

27. “In that context, the OIC calls on all States to uphold their obligations under the relevant United Nations resolutions, including with regard to ensuring accountability for violations, refraining from recognizing Israel's illegal annexation of Palestinian land, including Jerusalem, and other measures, as well as distinguishing on the basis of the pre-1967 borders. We further call on the Secretary-General to present written reports as provided for in resolution 2334 (2016), in view of the deterioration in the situation since the first anniversary of the resolution's adoption has come and gone. The OIC welcomes the progress on Palestinian national reconciliation, including as it relates to the Palestinian National Consensus Government's assumption of its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

28. “The OIC has repeatedly warned the Council that if it fails to deal with persistent non-compliance with its resolutions, Israel will only be further emboldened to continue its violations in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem. Expectations were high following the Council's adoption of resolution 2334 (2016). But Israel's deliberate and dramatic escalation of its illegal settlement activities, based on decisions taken at the highest level, continues to defy the will of the international community, as embodied in numerous Security Council resolutions. It should not be met with silence. The international condemnations of Israeli settlement policy must be translated into international action. Full implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) will be crucial to advancing the cause of peace.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

29. “The OIC reiterates its condemnation and rejection of all actions imposed by Israel with the goal of altering the character, status or demography of East Jerusalem, as well as the historic and legal status quo at Al-Haram Al-Sharif, including the Al-Aqsa mosque, calls for a halt to all such illegal actions and violations and urges the Council to take decisive action to that end. The OIC is also appalled by the actions and provocations by violent settlers and occupation forces in occupied Al-Khalil/Hebron - which UNESCO has declared a world heritage site - including at religious sites. Such provocations threaten to transform a solvable political conflict into a never-ending religious war, and that must be avoided at all costs.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

30. “Any measures designed to alter the demographic composition, character or status of East Jerusalem are illegal and entirely invalid. The Security Council has reaffirmed that fact on numerous occasions, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the Fourth Geneva Convention. Yet Israel, the occupying Power, has ignored the Council, violated its resolutions and persisted with measures that continue to have far- reaching and extremely dangerous consequences on the ground and for the prospects for justice and peace. Despite international protests, Israel's violations in the occupied Palestinian territory, especially in and around occupied East Jerusalem, have been increasing at an alarming rate.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

31. “During its sixth Extraordinary Summit in Istanbul on 13 December, the OIC, as the world's second largest intergovernmental body, unanimously repudiated and condemned the United State decision and declared it null and void. During the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly, convened on 21 December at the request of Turkey, on behalf of the OIC, and Yemen, on behalf of the Arab League, the Assembly repudiated the United States decision. With that vote, the membership overwhelmingly demonstrated its commitment to the relevant United Nations resolutions, assumed its collective responsibility for preventing the erosion of international law and stood by the people of Palestine. The OIC is determined to continue to follow developments on this issue very seriously and to take whatever action may therefore be necessary.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

32. “It not only constitutes blatant disregard for the historical, legal and national rights of the Palestinian people and their very existence in the city; it is also a painful affront to the religious rights of Christians and Muslims worldwide and to universal values. We call upon all States to refrain from recognizing and supporting the decision, and to fully implement resolution 478 (1980). Al-QudsJerusalem is the holy city for all three monotheistic religions. It is the responsibility of the entire international community to preserve its historic status. Unilateral decisions on its status threaten the multi-ethnic and multicultural fabric of the city. They undermine prospects for a just and lasting peace in the Middle East and hinder the vision ofa two-State solution.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

33. “In Turkey's capacity as the Summit Chair of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), I have the honour to deliver my statement on behalf of the States members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Today's open debate takes place as the Palestinian people continue to endure decades of displacement, injustice and denial of their inalienable rights and legitimate national aspirations, as a result of the ongoing Israeli occupation. Furthermore, it coincides with the grave circumstances and challenges generated by the decision taken by the United States last month to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and to transfer its Embassy to that location. The decision violates international law and contradicts the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions.”

    2018-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8167 (2018) · source

34. “Turkey, as has been the case so far, stands ready to join its efforts with those of other nations in increasing our joint capacity to address these complex contemporary challenges.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

35. “The use and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; terrorism; territorial, ethnic, religious or cultural disputes; or driving factors such as climate change, water, famine, pandemic disease, transnational organized crime, and human and drug trafficking, among other things, pose a challenge to the international community as a whole. As noted in the concept paper prepared by the Japanese presidency (S/2017/1016, annex), the Council has aimed to discuss the relationship between many of these factors and security in many open debates and briefings. We support this approach, because no crisis can be addressed adequately without paying due attention to these factors in the context of a comprehensive and collective approach.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

36. “We would also like to underline here the importance of greater Security Council interaction with non-Council members and various United Nations agencies and bodies. Also important is the cooperation of the United Nations with other organizations. We also subscribe to the idea that we should take a comprehensive, holistic and integrated approach to the increasingly complex contemporary challenges. Let me say as a final point that we need to pay greater attention to tackling the root causes of or factors driving conflicts.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

37. “The Security Council, in view of its objective and responsibility to maintain international peace and security, also needs to be reformed so that it can address complex contemporary challenges in that realm. The views of Turkey, as a member of the Uniting for Consensus group, on the substance of Security Council reform are well known. The Security Council has on many occasions failed to provide timely and adequate responses to emerging and prevailing crises. Most often inaction results from the threat of, or, as we witnessed this week, the use of veto. This is the greatest roadblock facing the Security Council. The veto disables the Security Council's function, and, whatever the motivation, the outcome is a sustained or aggravated crisis and a United Nations whose credibility is undermined each and every time such an event occurs.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

38. “Since the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446), a primary objective has been to increase the effectiveness ofUnited Nations peacekeeping operations while prioritizing political solutions to crises. The prevention of crises before they scale up to open conflicts is essential in this regard, and so is preventing the relapse of such crises in post-conflict recovery processes. The Secretary- General's surge in diplomacy for peace initiative and his subsequent proposal on reform of the peace and security pillar have underscored the importance of prevention and the role of mediation, to which Turkey, together with Finland, is devoting special attention and effort as co-Chair ofthe Group ofFriends of Mediation.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

39. “As the Secretary-General stated: "The interconnected nature of today's crises requires us to connect our own efforts for peace and security, sustainable development and human rights not just in words but in practice." (see S/PV. 7857, p. 3) The United Nations is in acute need of substantial reform to increase its capacity to address the challenges we face. It must enhance its effectiveness and live up to its role as the primary platform in dealing with international peace and security. Hence, we commend the Secretary-General for acknowledging this need and support him in his efforts. We welcome the adoption of the General Assembly resolution expressing support for him to continue to work on restructuring the United Nations peace and security pillar (resolution 72/199).”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

40. “I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this timely and important debate. Today, in every pillar of United Nations action, there exist tremendous challenges. We welcome the constructive exchange of ideas that is taking place in this open debate today. We share the concern expressed by many as to the gravity of existing threats and risks. We wish to contribute to the discussion by highlighting the following points that, in our opinion, deserve special attention. In the face of the complexity of the contemporary challenges we are facing, no single State possesses the capacity to take on these challenges alone.”

    2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source

41. “Human trafficking can be prevented if we recalibrate and coordinate our ongoing efforts, in line with the commitments agreed in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the World Humanitarian Summit, the New York Declaration for Refugees and Migrants and most recently through the Political declaration on the implementation of the United Nations Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons. Strengthening the role of the United Nations system, including through today's resolution, will assist the entire Council in achieving our common objectives.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

42. “The Commission will put into practice an updated national action plan on the fight against human trafficking in the coming period. Moreover, the regulation on combating human trafficking and the protection of victims has been issued and put in force last year. Through those steps, we are making further strides towards better identification of victims and ensuring adequate protection for them. At the international level, Turkey is a party to the Palermo Convention and its relevant supplementary protocols. As to efforts the regional level, Turkey put into force the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings in February 2016.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

43. “In doing that, we are of the view that investigating, disrupting and dismantling criminal networks operating in the context of armed conflicts can serve as a contributing factor for sustaining peace. We also recognize the need to address the vulnerabilities of victims trapped in conflicts and to ensure accountability for perpetrators of trafficking. Turkey remains strongly committed to eradicating human trafficking by implementing a progressive approach. With that understanding, we have introduced comprehensive administrative and legal measures aimed at combating that phenomenon. At the domestic level, our efforts have been focused on strengthening our legislation and improving the implementation of our obligations. In that regard, a Coordination Commission against human trafficking has been established.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

44. “The Secretary-General's report explains how Da'esh, the Lord's Resistance Army, Boko Haram and Al-Shabaab resort to human trafficking for the purposes of forced labour, slavery, abuse against minors and sexual exploitation. Such tactics are, sadly, not limited to those terrorist groups. It is important to emphasize that terrorist organizations such as the Kurdish Workers Party and the Democratic Union Party of Syria also widely employ such methods aimed in order to exploit human beings, in particular, through the forced recruitment of children and young women. Turkey is actively fighting against the terrorist organizations in its region. We also support our partners in their efforts.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

45. “Such measures should be informed, first and foremost, by the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organized Crime and its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children. Owing to its geographical location, Turkey has been adversely affected by the rising trends in human trafficking and related malpractices. During this time of crisis in our region, criminal and terrorist networks resort to various forms of exploiting human beings, commit gender-based sexual violence and force the recruitment of adults and children in order to fund and sustain their criminal operations.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

46. “The Secretary-General's report (S/2017/939), as well as the recent studies by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, demonstrate that situations of conflict pose various sorts of challenges to efforts to counter trafficking in persons. I should also note that trafficking is a global problem that requires global responses. Therefore, in preventing and countering trafficking in persons, we should always address the four pillars of prevention, prosecution, protection and partnerships. In addition, the international community has to continue developing inclusive, human rights-based and victim- centred approaches, including legislative and criminal measures.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

47. “We are pleased to see that today's resolution once again recognizes that trafficking in persons entails grave violations of human rights and strongly condemns all instances of trafficking in persons. As an offence against the dignity and integrity of human beings, trafficking in persons also constitutes a serious transnational organized crime. The recent unspeakable pictures of the slave trade are a case in point. In situations of conflict and complex emergencies, human trafficking can drive conflict, finance terrorist organizations and amplify the risks for the most vulnerable, namely, women and children.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

48. “At the outset, I would like to extend our heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences to the people and Governments of Nigeria and Iraq for the dastardly terrorist attacks that have taken place in those countries today. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of those terrorist attacks. We thank Italy for organizing today's debate and the briefers for their interventions. We appreciate the attention that the Security Council has devoted to the issue of trafficking in persons over recent years. Turkey welcomes the adoption today of resolution 2388 (2017). We consider the implementation of resolution 2331 (2016) to be very important in advancing the normative agenda set out by the Security Council.”

    2017-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8111 (2017) · source

49. “The establishment of new schools and the employment of new teachers are urgently needed. The education of Syrian children is of crucial importance, since they will be the ones to rebuild their country. We once again call on the international community to act in conformity with the principle of responsibility and burden-sharing in that regard. I would like to conclude by underscoring that Turkey's unwavering support for all regional and international efforts related to the protection of children will continue.”

    2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source

50. “Moreover, Turkey has seen the severe impact of conflicts on children vividly in its region, especially in the eyes of the millions of displaced children. Let me share some striking figures in that regard. Turkey hosts 3.3 million displaced people who have fled to Turkey from the devastation in their countries, including 3.1 million Syrians. We are exerting every effort to overcome the growing needs of Syrian children, especially in the fields of education and health care. There are approximately 835,000 school-age Syrian children in Turkey, 508,000 of whom are able to attend school. The schooling ratio has increased twofold, and reached around 60 per cent in 2017, thanks to a robust campaign that was launched to bring those children back to school. However, that is not enough.”

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