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Sinirlioğlu

lines on the record: 536
first: 2015-09-30
most recent: 2023-01-25
sittings or episodes: 74
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“It is clear that combating terrorism does not absolve any party from its obligations arising from international law to prevent attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure. Fighting terrorism can in no way justify those indiscriminate attacks. The use of barrel bombs indicates a complete disregard for human life. As a country with a long history of fighting terrorism, we strongly condemn terrorism and extremism in all their forms and manifestations. Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham is an acute problem, aggravated by the presence of foreign terrorist fighters. However, the problem of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham cannot be overcome by targeting civilians. We need to address the problem of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham with a more sophisticated and comprehensive long- term strategy, targeting its ideology and structure.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“A recent aggression over the weekend on observation post 9, with mortar fire and shelling, also caused damage. Those attacks are unacceptable and in clear violation of, inter alia, the Sochi memorandum. We must take precautions to protect the lives of our military servicemen on the ground. We will not hesitate to take decisive action to that end. We will keep our observation posts operational, despite threats. We will also continue to coordinate our efforts with Russia at all levels in order to put an end to the regime's violations and preserve the status of Idlib as a de-escalation area. As a matter of fact, yesterday, the Defence Ministers of Turkey and Russia discussed the situation in Idlib and agreed to uphold their commitments under the Sochi memorandum.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“The continued targeting of health facilities will only generate more displacement, instability and suffering for the 3.5 million Syrians living in the Idlib area. The deconfliction mechanism should be fully implemented and the ceasefire must be respected without delay. Turkey is fully committed to the Sochi memorandum and has clearly demonstrated that with concrete action on the ground, at the risk of putting our soldiers' lives in grave danger. The regime's attacks undermine our efforts to implement the memorandum. They must stop. Over the past weeks, our observation posts in the Idlib de-escalation area have been repeatedly targeted by the regime. Most recently, observation post 10 was seriously hit twice by mortar fire from regime-controlled areas on 4 May and 13 June. Five Turkish soldiers were wounded during those attacks.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“Ithank you, Mr. President, for organizing this timely meeting. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings depicting the grave situation in Idlib. Unfortunately, ceasefire violations are still on the rise. The consequences of the attacks by the regime against civilians are dire. So far, they have caused hundreds ofcasualties, the displacement ofover 300,000 people and severe damage to health facilities and schools. We are particularly alarmed by attacks on medical facilities, the locations of which have been notified under the United Nations deconfliction mechanism. That seriously undermines the very purpose of those notifications, which is to allow for humanitarian access while increasing the security of humanitarian actors in the field.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“We must continue to search for a constructive solution by identifying common denominators to channel the debate on the Council's reform agenda. In the meantime, we need a Council that is more responsive to the United Nations membership, which will be better placed to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex world. Improving transparency and effectiveness will only enhance the legitimacy of this body, which is much needed.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“The Council is the main organ for the maintenance of peace and security, but not the only one. Council members should bear that in mind in all their efforts and make more conscious efforts to ensure better coordination with the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Secretariat, as well as with the Peacebuilding Commission. More interaction with regional organizations would also contribute to the Council's effectiveness. Finally, I would also like to emphasize that we consider the topic of working methods to be one of the components of the broader Security Council reform agenda. Updating the working methods cannot be a substitute for engaging in more substantive, forward- looking discussions on Security Council reform.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“The current experience indicates that the Council often finds itself responding to crises in an incremental manner, making more use of the tools at its disposal only as situations deteriorate. There is broad consensus among Member States on the need to enhance our efforts on prevention, including through mediation efforts. Better outcomes could be achieved and more humanitarian tragedies prevented if the Council's tools were utilized much earlier, without resorting to the veto as a tool to advance national interests. The use or even the threat of the use of the veto has proven to hamper the most needed role that the Council has to play on behalf of the entire United Nations membership. Needless to say, we need to increase coordination and cooperation between the Council and the other main bodies of the United Nations.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“The details of sanctions regimes must be more accessible and transparent. When it comes to the dynamics within the Council, ensuring that the elected members are on an equal footing with the permanent members is the absolute minimum we should aim at to guarantee an effective and accountable Council. Today, three permanent members are the sole penholders on the overwhelming majority of country situations on the Council's agenda. The responsibility of penholdership should be distributed evenly among permanent and elected members. Drafting should also be carried out in an inclusive manner. The penholders should engage in timely consultations with all relevant actors with openness and flexibility. Another improvement would be to better incorporate conflict prevention into the Security Council's agenda.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Finding ways to ensure increased and better interaction between the Council and the wider membership is crucial to improving the Council's working methods. That entails keeping closed meetings and informal consultations to a minimum. It also requires ensuring the meaningful participation of States with a legitimate stake in the Council's deliberations throughout the decision-making process. Voices from the field also need to be heard. Civil society must be given more opportunities to brief the Council, particularly on issues that make a difference. Transparency is especially important for the mandates of peacekeeping operations and sanctions regimes. The Council must cooperate more closely with troop- and police-contributing countries. The success of sanctions depends on the cooperation of all Member States.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your presidency and thank you for organizing today's open debate. We appreciate the important role that Kuwait has been playing with regard to the issue of the working methods of the Council, particularly by steering the related Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. I would also like to thank the briefers for their insightful remarks. The leitmotif of today's open debate is probably that we are still far from a transparent, accountable and effective Council. That has to do not only with the interaction between the Council and the wider membership, but also with the dynamics in the Council, particularly the relationship between the elected members and permanent members, which also play a large part.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“This week marks the third anniversary of the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit, which put strong emphasis on protection. If we are sincere about living up to the commitments made at the Summit, we should devote more energy and resources to protection. Protecting civilians, saving lives and restoring dignity should remain at the centre of our efforts. That is our duty as we seek to help the millions who are suffering deeply from aggression, oppression and discrimination, in their own lands and beyond.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“The Security Council should be mindful of the increasing number of international humanitarian law violations and make sure that resolutions in this area, in particular resolutions 2286 (2016) and 2417 (2018), are fully implemented. That includes United Nations peacekeeping missions implementing their protection mandates. The task of protecting civilians is indispensable, as armed conflicts are becoming increasingly brutal. It has been estimated that 40 million people have been internally displaced in their own countries as a result of armed conflict and violence, while the number ofrefugees and asylum seekers has reached 28.5 million. We hope that the 2018 Global Compact on Refugees will make a real difference in the lives of refugees and improve responsibility-sharing among States.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Since the signing of the Geneva Conventions, 70 years ago, joint efforts to maintain compliance with international humanitarian law are required as the nature of warfare has been ceaselessly changing, including the need for neutral and impartial humanitarian action. Over the last 20 years, the Security Council has established a sound normative framework for the protection of civilians by adopting various resolutions and presidential statements. The Council should maintain that practice and act to stop serious violations of international humanitarian law. Preventing and addressing the root causes of conflict should also be at the top of our agenda. On the other hand, Member States have their own experiences and best practices, and that should be duly reflected in the work of the United Nations.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“There has been an increase in the regime's violations of humanitarian law over the past few weeks. Syrians have been targeted, which will have humanitarian and security repercussions for the region and beyond. Turkey continues to be the main corridor for the United Nations cross-border humanitarian operations into northern Syria, with 80 per cent of all cross-border operations being conducted via the Turkish border, which amounts to the movement of 31 per cent of all international humanitarian assistance into Syria. Safe, timely and unimpeded access to recipients of that humanitarian assistance is crucial. International humanitarian law is an important backdrop for protection.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank the Indonesian presidency for organizing this timely debate. We also thank the Secretary-General and the briefers for their insightful statements. Armed conflicts take a massive toll on people's lives. Trapped in wars, millions of civilians are forced to flee. They are tortured, abducted, forcibly displaced and denied access to basic rights and services. Attacks on schools and hospitals further exacerbate the already dire conditions in armed conflicts. The situation of civilians in Syria, the occupied Palestinian territory, Yemen, Libya and many other parts of the world is becoming increasingly precarious. Last month marked the eighth anniversary of the start of the Syrian crisis. Over 5.6 million people have fled Syria, seeking safety in Turkey and other neighbouring countries.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We all agree that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Syria and that the only way to end the conflict is through a United Nations-mediated political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015). Turkey and neighbouring countries continue to bear the brunt of the humanitarian crisis in Syria, but our means and capabilities are not limitless. The Council is responsible for preventing a humanitarian catastrophe. It is time to take action. That requires unity, courage and resilience. We cannot and should not leave the Syrian people to the mercy of the regime. With regard to the statement delivered by the regime's representative, I do not consider him as a legitimate representative of the Syrian people. Therefore, I will not honour him with a response.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“The Turkish and Russian Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Defence maintain an exchange of views on a regular basis. As a result of contacts at the highest level, a Turkish-Russian working group convened in Ankara in the past two days in order to bring the situation in the de-escalation zone of Idlib under control. The rest of the international community must also make every effort to ensure that the regime respects the ceasefire. The regime has frequently committed crimes against humanity. Red lines have often been crossed. We cannot repeat the same mistake again. The consequences of inaction are immense. Shelling as well as ground offensives must stop immediately. A return to the status quo ante is essential.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“No country appreciates the need to combat terrorism more than Turkey. However, innocent people cannot be sacrificed in the name of fighting terrorism. That will only create new hotbeds of terrorism and extremism. The Idlib memorandum has also served the ultimate goal of accelerating the political process and finding a negotiated resolution to the crisis in Syria. It provides the oxygen for the political efforts. The recent belligerence of the regime risks disrupting the political process at a time when we are at the final stages of forming the constitutional committee. We continue to coordinate with Russia to preserve the status of Idlib as a de-escalation area and end the regime's violations. President Erdogan and President Putin are in close contact to discuss the measures to be taken to address the current situation on the ground.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“We are faced with a disaster in the making. The recent aggression of the regime might displace an additional hundreds of thousands of people. It entails serious humanitarian and security risks for Turkey, the rest of Europe and beyond. The civilian casualties caused by those indiscriminate attacks have surpassed more than 500 in number. There has been yet again an intense use of barrel bombs. The regime deliberately targets civilians, schools and hospitals with complete disregard for human life. Some 243,000 people have already been displaced, and a trend of migration towards the north is on the rise. On 4 May, an observation post of the Turkish armed forces was attacked and two of our personnel were injured. Such actions can in no way be justified as part of the fight against terrorism.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretaries-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Mark Lowcock for their briefings on the situation in Idlib. We express our appreciation and gratitude to all humanitarian workers for their tireless efforts. Those unsung heroes provide lifeline services to millions of Syrians in need. Let me repeat what has been said many times in the Chamber: a large-scale military assault on Idlib would cause a major humanitarian catastrophe. So far, we have been able to avoid a major tragedy thanks to the Idlib memorandum of 17 September 2018. It ensured relative calm in the governorate. It is extremely important for the millions of people in Idlib that that remains the case. However, the significant increase in ceasefire violations by the regime, with their number exceeding 600 since the last days of April, is deeply alarming.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“The annexation of territory by force is prohibited under international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, and under the law of State responsibility, States are obliged not to recognize the annexation of territory as a result of force. In each and every open debate on the Middle East, we are obliged to focus on a gloomy picture. But these problems are not inherent to the history or culture of the region; they are there because of the lack ofjustice and fair treatment. For a lasting peace, justice must be served, and we should contribute to that by collectively upholding international law. That requires unity, courage and resilience, particularly on the part of the Security Council.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“It is our collective and moral duty to support the Agency and extend its mandate later this year. As Chair of the UNRWA Advisory Commission and the Working Group on the Financing of UNRWA, Turkey will step up its efforts to contribute to the Agency's work and calls on all actors to do the same. Recently, one Member State decided to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights. That decision is and should be null and void. It is in contravention of resolution 497 (1981). It violates international law. Unilateral steps will not change the facts. The Golan Heights is territory occupied by Israel.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“For decades, the basis for peace negotiations has been the relevant United Nations resolutions, the Madrid terms of reference, the Arab Peace Initiative and the Quartet road map. That was explicitly reaffirmed in resolution 2334 (2016). The terms ofreference cannot be changed. What is needed now is to define a time frame to realize the two-State solution, with an independent State of Palestine with East Jerusalem as its capital. Unfortunately, the plight of Palestine refugees is compounded by the financial crisis of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). In the absence of a just, lasting and comprehensive solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Agency's mandate remains vital to the refugees and to the region and beyond.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“Humanitarian organizations on the ground report that many of the wounds have become infected, preventing reconstructive surgery, which is rarely available in Gaza. The violence continues and recent weeks have seen a further escalation of tension in the area. Inaction in the face of persistent non-compliance with international law and United Nations resolutions further encourages Israel. The international community, in particular the Security Council, cannot turn a blind eye to the situation. There is an urgent need to revitalize the peace process. The only viable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the two-State solution based on the 1967 borders, with Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace. The rights ofthe Palestinian people, including the right to self-determination, are not up for negotiation.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“We have come here on numerous occasions 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 enjoy what is their own. Yet nothing has changed. A systematic effort is being made to undermine the inalienable rights of the Palestine people. The illegal occupation continues. Illegal settlement activities continue. The Israeli security forces use disproportionate force against Palestinian civilians. Gaza is still under blockade. Since the Great March of Return demonstrations, humanitarian circumstances have become even worse. Thousands of people have been deliberately shot in the kness by Israeli forces and left with devastating wounds.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“Bringing the alleged perpetrators of sexual and other violence tojustice will also be ofcritical importance to putting an end to that vicious cycle. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our full support for international, regional and national efforts to end conflict-related sexual violence and respond to its consequences.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“The international community expects the Government of Myanmar to create the necessary conditions for peaceful coexistence in Rakhine state and the safe return of refugees. That requires ending all types of violence, including sexual violence; giving humanitarian agencies immediate and unhindered access to populations in need; and implementing international humanitarian and human rights law in Rakhine state. We acknowledge the signing of the joint communique between the Government of Myanmar and the United Nations in December 2018 as a good step in that direction. We expect its full and swift implementation, including the commitments regarding accountability for conflict-related sexual violence allegedly perpetrated by the Myanmar Armed Forces and border guards.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“The horrific acts of sexual violence perpetrated by the Syrian regime, especially during arrest, detention and at checkpoints, have been documented in various United Nations reports. As one of Syria's neighbours, and a country with an open-door policy towards the Syrians fleeing war and violence at home, Turkey now hosts over 3.5 million Syrians, 1.6 million of whom are women. Empowering Syrian women and youth and fostering self-reliance in them, with zero tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence, is one of the tenets of our policy, which is why we exert every effort to provide security and safety for them, including through partnerships with United Nations Fund for Population Activities. The findings on the situation of the Rohingya in Myanmar in the Secretary-General's report are once again quite disturbing.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We concur with the Secretary-General that achieving gender equality, the empowerment of women and girls and the recognition of their human rights are the essential steps for prevention and addressing impunity. This will also help further our agenda on women and peace and security. Ending violence against women is a part of this effort. The Council of Europe's Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women, known as the Istanbul Convention, stands out as a landmark document in this regard. Turkey is committed to fostering the objectives of the Convention and stands ready to share its experiences in its implementation. As the conflict in Syria enters its ninth year, millions of Syrians, particularly women and girls, continue to live under the threat of sexual violence from various parties on the ground.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“The United Nations, other international organizations, humanitarian agencies and civil society have an important task in this respect. We welcome the establishment and the ongoing work of the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria, the Independent Investigative Mechanism for Myanmar and the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh. International justice mechanisms are essential, particularly when sexual violence in the form of systematic rape and forced pregnancies is used as a tactic of war. Their work complements those of national systems in the fight against the culture of impunity, especially in post-conflict settings.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Even when legislation and institutions are in place, a selective application of laws and lack of accountability often prevails. Accordingly, victims are discouraged from seeking civil remedies and a culture of impunity prevails. To address this problem, comprehensive solutions combining support for the supremacy of the rule of law and building judicial and security institutions should be sought. Gaps in both legislation and implementation must be addressed. Impunity must come to an end for both perpetrators and those at the top of the chain of command. The punishment of a crime often serves as the most important deterrent. To address sexual violence during conflicts and ensure that these crimes can be prosecuted in the post-conflict phase, necessary documentation and evidence must be gathered while the conflict is ongoing.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“The report also confirms the nexus among sexual violence, human trafficking, terrorism and forced displacement. Sexual violence has consequences for all affected - women and girls, men and boys. In addition to its devastating impact on survivors, it has a broad and long-lasting effect on communities and States as whole entities for generations. Our responsibility must be to bring justice, recognition and reparations to the survivors of these horrendous crimes. The Secretary- General rightly identifies accountability for crimes of conflict-related sexual Violence as a key element of his prevention strategy. Unfortunately, in conflicts, national judicial and security systems are often paralysed by incapacity, resulting in impunity. The absence of efficient criminal procedures and institutional capacity is common.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“As we mark the tenth anniversary of the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, we acknowledge the progress that has been achieved within the United Nations system in terms of combating sexual violence. The Security Council deserves special credit for connecting the concepts of sexual violence and impunity to international peace and security, passing numerous resolutions and addressing the issue in various meetings. In this respect, we also welcome the adoption today of resolution 2467 (2019), which Turkey co-sponsored. Nevertheless, the Secretary-General's most recent report to the Council (S/2019/280) reveals the fact that sexual violence continues to be a tactic of war and is widespread, particularly in armed conflicts, including their early stages and in their aftermath.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“First, I would like to convey our strong condemnation of the heinous and reprehensible terrorist attacks against worshippers and civilians in Sri Lanka and express our solidarity with the people and the Government of that country. Next, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's important debate and express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his remarks. We commend the work of Special Representative Patten and the valuable efforts of the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict. We also extend our appreciation to our briefers today.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Despite that achievement, however, today's debate indicates that there is still the need for further serious improvement in involving women in all decision-making processes aimed at preventing conflict as well as building and sustaining peace. To create lasting peace and stability, we need women's voices in every process, from conflict prevention and conflict resolution to reconciliation and post-conflict recovery. The recent conflict-settlement history of our globe is full of success stories of women who played crucial roles in the establishment of peace and security. We should build on those achievements and ensure women's rightful and meaningful participation in peace operations.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“The projects we carry out in Afghanistan and Somalia, especially in the fields of education and health services, are concrete examples of our efforts to that end. At the same time, we attach great importance to ensuring the collaboration and coordination of our efforts throughout the United Nations system and continue to encourage more women to participate in United Nations peacekeeping missions. We also actively promote the implementation of the relevant resolutions in other international and regional platforms, such as the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and NATO. Successive Security Council resolutions since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) have contributed to the establishment of a sound normative framework.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“The zero-tolerance policy should be strictly implemented against personnel involved in such cases until the perpetrators are punished and those utterly disgraceful acts cease completely. Turkey fully supports the Secretary-General's efforts to that end. We should not overlook the fact that the ultimate responsibility for the advancement of the women and peace and security agenda lies with individual countries. In that spirit, we should make sure to eliminate any discrimination or barriers against women's participation in peace operations. Turkey also supports the empowerment and well-being of women and girls in various emergency, conflict or post-conflict situations through its comprehensive development assistance programmes.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Reporting should have an integrated gender perspective that feeds into the Secretary-General's recommendations and conclusions. In that sense, gender experts and advisers in the missions contribute significantly to the overall success of United Nations peacekeeping. We should make sure to continue to make use of that asset in terms of training, advising, assisting, mentoring and supporting the leadership and relevant units of peacekeeping missions. The involvement of United Nations peacekeepers in sexual exploitation and abuse fundamentally undermines the very foundation of the United Nations, its credibility and the trust that the United Nations flag enjoys.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Thanks to the efforts and commitments of the United Nations, the rate of female participation in peacekeeping forces has increased in recent years, but it still remains below United Nations targets. Despite the evidence that inclusiveness improves peacekeeping efficiency and effectiveness, women remain underrepresented in actual operations, especially among uniformed personnel. We welcome initiatives such as the uniformed gender-parity strategy and the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, which aim to help overcome barriers to increasing women's participation in peace operations. In our joint efforts, we can improve the situation on the ground if we make good use of disaggregated data on women to draw conclusions.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Female personnel have already proven that they can perform the same roles to the same standards and under the same difficult conditions as their male counterparts. They also broaden the skill set available on the ground as they make unique and substantive contributions to peacekeeping operations. Their presence in the field empowers women in the host communities and contributes to making the peacekeeping force more approachable to women and young people in the community. As such, women are key to the success of United Nations peacekeeping missions. Women peacekeepers also act as role models in the local environment, inspiring women and girls in often male-dominated societies to push for their own rights and participation in peace processes.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important open debate. We welcome the continuing attention of the Security Council to the women and peace and security agenda, and we thank the briefers for their insightful remarks. Resolution 1325 (2000) constitutes an important milestone, not only because it addresses the disproportionate impact of armed conflict on women and girls but also because it represents a landmark achievement in terms of ensuring the full, effective and meaningful participation of women in all stages of the conflict cycle and the peace continuum. As we approach its twentieth anniversary, there is ample room for discussion on concrete strategies throughout the United Nations system to enhance its implementation. That is particularly the case for United Nations peacekeeping.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“We believe that selective approaches in the implementation of this tool only promotes the degeneration of the system envisaged in resolution 1373 (2001). In that regard, consistency should be our guiding principle if we are to have an effective system to prevent financing of terrorism and bridge the gaps in this field. Clearly, the task of addressing financing of terrorism of is daunting. It requires ever-increasing international cooperation. We deem this resolution to be a step forward in the right direction. Turkey will continue to do its utmost to achieve further progress in this field in the period to come.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“We should also bear in mind that many terrorist organizations, such as Da'esh, the Kurdish Workers Party and its Syrian branch, Partiya Yekitiya Demokrat/ People's Protection Units, also resort to conventional methods for money transactions, such as hawala, to finance their activities through front organizations. Other terrorist organizations, such as the Fethullah organization, benefit greatly from illegal monetary activities under the pretext of being legal entities, and engage heavily in shadowy criminal activities. In line with Security Council resolution 1373 (2001), asset freezing has proved to be an effective tool for depriving individuals and entities of their financial capabilities and preventing them from using and abusing legal financial systems.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“As in other areas of countering terrorism, Turkey also contributes to strengthening international efforts to counter the financing of terrorism and money-laundering through its constantly improving national capacity. Turkey supports the Security Council resolutions in this field, and we integrate them fully into our legal system. Accordingly, updates on United Nations sanctions lists pursuant to Council resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) are integrated expeditiously. Turkey has supported and sponsored a number of resolutions that included entities and individuals in those updates, and we will continue to play an active role in that area.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Turkey is a committed member of the Financial Action Task Force, which sets the international standards on countering the financing of terrorism and money-laundering. Turkey's national financial intelligence unit, MASAK, oversees the implementation of our national and international legal frameworks for countering the financing of terrorism and money-laundering. As a member of the Egmont Group's international financial intelligence sharing platform, it works closely with its counterparts in this field. The Turkish National Police and MASAK work extensively together to prevent terrorists' access to the Turkish financial system and to disrupt illegal money transactions.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank the French presidency for convening this open debate and initiating the Security Council's adoption of a new resolution on countering the financing of terrorism (resolution 2462 (2019)). We need to better understand the link between financial activities and terrorism, despite the fact that the nexus between financial and terrorist activities is becoming more complicated, with the emergence of new technologies and tools such as cryptocurrencies. We therefore attach great importance to strengthening international cooperation and mechanisms in the area. In that understanding, we were glad to be a sponsor of today's resolution. Countering the financing of terrorism is an important element in Turkey's overall counter- terrorism policies.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Nevertheless, the Paris Agreement can be successfully implemented only if it is based on the principles ofcommon but differentiated responsibilities, respective capabilities and equity. Turkey, as a country facing critical vulnerabilities related to climate change, remains committed to implementing the necessary measures to protect our planet and overcome those challenges on equal terms with countries with similar development levels. Today's debate has reconfirmed the diverse linkages between climate change, on the one hand, and peace and security, on the other hand. No nation is immune to the related challenges. Therefore, we need to work in unity in facing them. We thank the Dominican Republic presidency for focusing on this important issue.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“In an attempt to provide its citizens with a low-carbon-intensity environment, Turkey strives to integrate global climate change-related objectives in its development policies, disseminate energy efficiency, increase the use of clean and renewable energy resources and actively participate in the global efforts to tackle climate change. As the Secretary-General has been strongly warning, climate change is the defining issue of our time and is running faster than we are. Combating climate change and related disasters requires global cooperation and equitable burden-sharing. The entry into force of the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the approval of its rulebook are surely significant achievements. Turkey actively contributed to the negotiations with a View to reaching a successful agreement.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Through its humanitarian and development agencies, Turkey prioritizes assisting countries that have been critically affected by extreme weather events and disasters, which cause a heavy toll on people's livelihoods, by delivering mobile hospitals and aid materials and deploying search-and-rescue teams. Turkey, too, is located in a vulnerable region with respect to climate change. The region is severely affected by global warming, which has caused a decrease in precipitation and a rise in drought and land degradation - 2017 was the driest year in the past 44 years. Consequently, Turkey is expected to become a water-stressed country by 2030. Turkey has pursued a firm position on climate change.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Those circumstances also have critical impacts on the sustenance of people who are mostly engaged in fishing, forestry or agriculture. There is an urgent need to establish and adapt systematic and comprehensive resilience-building tools for those countries. Those mechanisms must address the risks of social and political instability and conflicts that arise from the interaction of climate change and sociopolitical factors. The transfer of technology and know-how to those countries is an urgent necessity. The capacities of local populations and national Governments should be strengthened with policies and strategies that will enable them to better cope with the devastating effects of climate-related disasters. Turkey is willing and ready to contribute to such efforts.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source