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2012-11-30

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1. “Resolution 2427 (2018) also stresses accountability for all violations and abuses against children, not only the gravest crimes. In the process, the Council set a new standard for the prevention of human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law. Resolution 2427 (2018) must now be translated into reality. We reiterate our strong support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Ms. Gamba plays an essential role at the global, regional and national levels by advocating for children's protection and rights and providing practical guidance. In conclusion, the Nordic countries urge all States Members of the United Nations to ensure that children in armed conflict get the attention and protection to which they are entitled.”

   2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

2. “Children involved in armed conflict not only need protection and comprehensive support and care, but also justice. In that regard, we want to recognize the crucial work of Justice Rapid Response in strengthening accountability for international crimes and human rights violations against children through the provision of highly specialized child-focused expertise. Last year's unanimous adoption of resolution 2427 (2018) set out a framework for the reintegration of children associated with armed forces and armed groups. Successful reintegration is in the best interest of the child, but also in the best interest of societies. The human rights of children formerly associated with armed groups or violent groups must be fully respected, in line with international law, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child.”

   2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

3. “It is the key initiative in this context. The main objective is to prevent the military use of schools and stop attacks on schools during armed conflicts. We are encouraged by the positive response to the Declaration and the joint efforts to implement it. The continued silence and stigma related to sexual and gender-based violence, exploitation and abuse is of particular concern. The international conference in May held in Oslo, entitled Ending Sexual and Gender-based Violence in Humanitarian Crises, sent a strong message that strengthening the prevention of, and response to, sexual and gender-based violence is a humanitarian priority. It gave visibility and recognition to the key role of national and local organizations, including local women's organizations.”

   2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

4. “I am speaking today on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. We are concerned about the continued increase in verified violations and abuses against children. This trend can and must be reversed. First and foremost, parties to conflict must respect international humanitarian law and human rights law. Protecting children and upholding their rights is not only positive for the individuals involved and their communities; it also contributions to successful reconciliation, reintegration and development. It is therefore closely linked to broader conflict-prevention efforts and the sustaining peace agenda. We should give special priority to education in emergencies, especially the education of girls. The Safe Schools Declaration, which was launched in Oslo in 2015, has been endorsed by 95 States so far.”

   2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source

5. “The Council should also improve its ability to address problems at all stages of a conflict cycle. More attention needs to be given to the prevention of conflict. Informal situational awareness briefings by the Secretariat is a format that should be fully utilized. Recent progress regarding the role of the Peacebuilding Commission as an advisory body to the Council should be harnessed and developed further. A relevant and strong United Nations requires an efficient, transparent and inclusive Security Council to meet today's challenges to international peace and security and to improve global governance. I can assure the Council of the Nordic countries' full support in the important work of improving the working methods of the Council.”

   2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source

6. “We recall that Article 24 of the Charter enshrines the Council's responsibility to act on behalf of the entire United Nations membership. We call for broader engagement in that regard. The Council should also find a role in the decision-making process for States that are concerned with issues it is discussing. They should also be involved in informal consultations, in accordance with Article 31 of the Charter. Interaction with the broader membership should be improved and enhanced. The Council needs to talk with countries - not only about them. The Council must also be open to voices from outside the Chamber. The practice of inviting civil society briefers should be maintained in order for the Council to broaden its understanding of the issues on the agenda.”

   2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source

7. “Every year, Finland arranges a Hitting the Ground Running retreat for the Council and its newly elected members, in close cooperation with the Security Council Report and Professor Edward C. Luck of Columbia University. Its informal discussions have proved to be useful and important. In the past few years, it has been made abundantly clear that the continued use, or threat of use, of the veto seriously hampers the Council's ability to respond to global crises. The Nordic countries therefore strongly support all measures aimed at limiting the use of the veto. That includes the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group's code of conduct against mass atrocity crimes, as well as the French-Mexican initiative to restrain the use of the veto. We encourage member States that have not yet supported those initiatives to do so without delay.”

   2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source

8. “That includes a balanced division of labour in areas such as penholderships and the chairmanships of subsidiary bodies. Improving the inclusion of newly elected members in the Council's affairs is also important. The Office of the Ombudsperson is central to safeguarding due process. The Nordic countries urge the Secretary-General to ensure that the Office's capacity is strengthened. The necessary arrangements must be made "to ensure its continued ability to carry out its mandate in an independent, effective and timely manner", as stated in paragraph 65 of resolution 2368 (2017). We also recommend that the Council consider creating an Ombudsperson for other sanctions regimes. The Nordic countries would further like to acknowledge the valuable role of the Security Council Report.”

   2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source

9. “I am delivering this statement on behalf of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. Improving the Security Council's working methods enhances the Council's ability to take meaningful action in an efficient, results-oriented and accountable way. We commend Kuwait's efforts to that end in chairing the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. We welcome the progress achieved and support the initiatives taken to ensure the full implementation of the revised note 507 (S/2017/507). Permanent and elected members share obligations under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security. They should have equal access to the means to shoulder that responsibility.”

   2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source

10. “The Safe Schools Declaration has now been signed by 89 countries, and we appreciate Spain hosting the third Safe Schools conference next week. Thirdly, the Security Council needs to maintain the issue of medical care on its agenda and strongly underline the seriousness of attacks on medical-care facilities and denial of access, as suggested by the recommendations of the Arria Formula meeting on protecting medical care in armed conflict held in December last year. The Council should, to a greater degree, consider issues relating to the protection of medical care in country resolutions and mission mandates. In conclusion, we must constantly stand up and say that medical-care facilities and civilians are not legitimate targets.”

    2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source

11. “We must continue to strengthen United Nations mediation efforts, support the Organization's broader political and peacebuilding efforts and enhance the situational awareness of peacekeeping operations. In this regard, we welcome the revised peacekeeping-intelligence policy of the Department of Peace Operations. Secondly, we need to enhance respect for international humanitarian law and principles and for international human rights law. For example, those responsible for violations and abuses of international law against the Rohingya in Myanmar must be held to account. We must support national efforts and capacity to pursue justice and reparations in the wake of armed conflicts. Innovative initiatives such as the Safe Schools Declaration play an important role in strengthening the protection of civilians and civilian objects.”

    2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source

12. “Norway, Iraq, Somalia, the United Arab Emirates, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs are hosting a conference today and tomorrow precisely to improve coordination and mobilize greater resources in the humanitarian response to sexual and gender- based violence. In these efforts, we must listen to those affected. Persons with disabilities are particularly at risk of violence, exploitation and abuse, and women's participation and rights must be a priority. The developments mentioned are no small feat. Still, they are not sufficient. We can and must do better. First and most obviously, we must increase the United Nations capacity to prevent and solve conflicts.”

    2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source

13. “Sexual and gender-based Violence in conflict has received due attention as the heinous crime that it is - in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, in landmark convictions by the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and in multiple Security Council resolutions, most recently through the newly adopted resolution 2467 (2019). The Special Representative of the Secretary-General monitors, reports and raises awareness of sexual violence in conflict. Protection of civilians has become firmly embedded in mandates and activities of United Nations peacekeeping operations. Nevertheless, sexual and gender-based violence in conflict is often an unreported crime. There is a lack of support for victims, and perpetrators go unpunished.”

    2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source

14. “We are exasperated at the inadequate respect for international humanitarian law and principles and the lack of respect for international human rights law shown by many parties to conflicts around the world. And yet we can and must take heed of the multiple ways in which we have progressed over the past 20 years. Resolution 2286 (2016) and the subsequent recommendations of the Secretary-General are examples of concrete progress on how to enhance protection of civilians. We welcome the report by the Secretary-General (S/2019/373), which identifies further practical measures.”

    2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source

15. “I take the floor on behalf of the Nordic countries: Iceland, Finland, Denmark, Sweden and my own country, Norway. Twenty years after the first Security Council debate on protection of civilians (S/PV.3980), civilians are still in the line offire in armed conflicts across the world, not least due to the rise in urban conflicts, the proliferation of non-State armed groups and asymmetric warfare. I thank you the Indonesian presidency for convening this open debate on an issue that regrettably must remain of great concern to the Council. Let me state the obvious. The civilian population is not a legitimate target. Attacks directed against civilian objects such as schools and hospitals must end, and schools and hospitals must not be used for military purposes.”

    2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source

16. “The establishment of different forms of women's networks is a highly effective way of ensuring active outreach and enabling women peacekeepers to exchange experiences. The Women Military Network, which was initiated by Norway and Sweden in New York last year, is one example. I would encourage all women from fellow Member States who have a military background or who work in peacekeeping to join that network. In conclusion, the Nordic countries stand committed to continuing to work to increase the number of women serving in United Nations peacekeeping operations at all levels and in all categories of personnel.”

    2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source

17. “Thirdly, training is key, both for increasing women's participation and for enhancing all peacekeepers' understanding of the gender perspective. Fourthly, Member States should actively promote women to leadership positions. That is important both to tap into the valuable resources that women represent and to provide role models who can encourage more women to participate. We are speaking from experience. The Nordic countries are proud to provide women leaders to United Nations peacekeeping operations. One example is Major General Kristin Lund - the first woman to be appointed Force Commander of a United Nations mission and the first woman to head the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization in the Middle East. Fifthly, there is often strength in numbers.”

    2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source

18. “First, Security Council mandates should be explicit about the need to deploy more women and ensure that women are represented in all categories ofpersonnel and about the importance of mainstreaming gender issues throughout the work of missions. Mandates should also be explicit about the importance of ensuring the full participation of women in political processes in host communities. That is vital to the successful resolution of conflicts and enabling a successful transition from a peacekeeping presence to other forms of support. Secondly, as troop- and police-contributing countries, we all have a responsibility to deploy more women and address barriers to women's deployment, including through national action plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security.”

    2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source

19. “I will keep my statement to less than five minutes. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and my own country, Norway. I would like to commend the Secretary-General for his focus on gender equality and gender parity. Strong leadership is fundamental to combating ingrained prejudice and other obstacles to the full participation of women in peace operations and peace processes. We need to identify the barriers that exist in our home countries and within the United Nations system, and we need to identify whether they are having an adverse impact on women's participation in peacekeeping. We would like to comment on five issues raised in the presidency's concept note (S/2019/293, annex).”

    2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source

20. “Just as women need to be included in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts, women need to be included also in reconciliation and transitional justice. Women's participation is a matter of basic human rights and democratic principles. Those most affected by conflicts must be heard and enabled to contribute to the solutions that prevent conflicts. We cannot afford not to include women. It is not simply a question of what benefits women, but of what benefits the whole society - men and women, boys and girls.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

21. “Sexual and gender-based violence in conflict undermines freedom, security and stability, and, if unpunished, it undermines the credibility of any legal system, denying access to justice for all. Global prosecutions, civilian protection mechanisms, the contributions of the United Nations and other international organizations are there to complement national efforts. In September, all NATO allies fully subscribed to the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict. It is highlighted, both in that Declaration and in resolution 2106 (2013), that the collection of data and the documentation of sexual and gender-based Violence in armed conflict can be instrumental in bringing perpetrators to justice and in ensuring justice for survivors. We should, however, not regard women as passive victims and recipients.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

22. “Real gains have been made in developing the international legal frameworks and institutions to secure accountability and justice for war crimes and crimes against humanity. NATO is exploring how we, as a politico-military regional organization, can best, within our role and responsibilities, prepare and assist in supporting the rule of law and gender equality through our activities. For example, under ISAF, we have been running a Rule of Law Field Support Mission to support and enable Afghan officials and international organizations in their rule oflaw efforts. The heinous crimes, and in particular the sexual and gender-based violence, committed during conflicts have amplified the need to stand united in the struggle against impunity.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

23. “NATO fully recognizes the need to ensure access to justice for all, and we recognize the challenges that occur when the rule of law breaks down in a conflict situation and when there is no equality before the law. We do not have individual liberty if women cannot decide for themselves; we do not have democracy if women cannot participate; we do not respect human rights if women's rights are not respected; and there is no rule of law if women do not have access to justice. The overall responsibility for ensuring the rule of law and equality before the law rests with nations, but the role of international law in setting standards and ensuring accountability is also very important.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

24. “The Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations, situated in Sweden, has been appointed department head for NATO gender training in military operations. Strengthened curriculums for both troops and gender advisers have been developed. NATO is also currently developing an online gender course, in close collaboration with the United Nations. We encourage partners to make use of available gender- training opportunities offered by NATO and its allies. NATO's overall purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means. The Alliance is not defined by the threats we face, rather it is defined by the values we share. We are united by the principles of individual liberty, democracy, human rights and the rule of law.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

25. “We are therefore pursuing the continued integration of a gender perspective into all phases and activities related to conflict analysis, planning and the execution of crisis management operations, and we are strengthening the role of gender advisers in the field. Those activities contribute to the enhancement of operational effectiveness and to the improved implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions in an operational context. As documented by that review, training, education and exercises remain key tools for ensuring that our security institutions and armed forces have the necessary competencies. We have made strides in strengthening the gender training offered under the auspices of NATO.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

26. “A review of the practical implications of resolution 1325 (2000) in the conduct of NATO-led operations and missions has been concluded together with our partners in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and the International Security Force in Kosovo, and recommendations on the way ahead have been approved by the North Atlantic Council. That review and the ensuing discussions in the Alliance with our partners provided a good opportunity for us to learn from our experiences in Afghanistan and Kosovo. A key lesson is that we need to strengthen our focus on the implementation of already existing policies, action plans and directives.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

27. “Furthermore, our policies on women and peace and security are becoming a more integral part of our everyday business. In NATO's collaborations with partner nations on women and peace and security we focus on joint political leadership, as well as on practical cooperation in the security and defence fields. Reforms and the rebuilding of security institutions should be gender- sensitive and ensure women's participation in security, as in any other sector of our societies. I am happy to report that over the past year a number of partners have included or are considering including women and peace and security-related goals in their cooperation programmes with NATO.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

28. “Ms. Skare: Thank you, Mr. President, for allowing me to give a briefpresentation on NATO's contributions to the implementation of the Council's resolutions on women and peace and security. Allow me also to welcome today's adoption of resolution 2122 (2013), which is yet another significant resolution on women and peace and security, and to thank our briefers for their presentations at today's debate. In the year that has passed since I last addressed the Security Council (see S/PV.6877), work by NATO and our partners on the issue of women, peace and security has continued to progress. Awareness is growing, and it is better understood that mainstreaming gender in the broader security context will strengthen our ability to meet today's security challenges.”

    2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source

29. “As we face up to the security challenges of the twenty- first century, we will continue to work with partners and other members of the international community to achieve better security and the greater empowerment of women.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

30. “NATO works shoulder to shoulder with other international organizations maintaining international peace and security, and we seek to strengthen further our cooperation with the United Nations and others to make sure we learn from each other's experiences and pave the way for greater efficiency and more results. Since my appointment as the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for Women, Peace and Security, I have had the great pleasure of engaging in dialogue with women's associations in the security sector, womens' rights activists, female parliamentarians and other representatives of civil society. I intend to deepen this dialogue. NATO and its member States remain committed to upholding human rights and the rule of law.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

31. “Our experience has also shown that training and education are strategic tools for security forces and for defence and security sector reform. Ifused correctly, they can be major force multipliers, as the attitudes of those trained can spread to walks of life beyond the security sphere. As Council members are aware, the mandate of the ISAF mission was recently renewed, and the plans to hand over full security responsibility from ISAF forces to their Afghan counterparts are on course, as reaffirmed at the Chicago Summit. Throughout the transition process and beyond, we will continue to focus on gender-related training and to support the recruitment and retention of women in the security forces.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

32. “I work with these dedicated people and see the significant efforts they are making to mainstream resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions and to integrate the gender perspective into operations. Experience to date has shown that having gender expertise, as well as having more female soldiers in theatre, improves our ability to conduct operations more effectively. For example, we have learned that female soldiers in Afghanistan are at times able to better connect with members of the population otherwise closed off from their male colleagues. This has led to greater awareness of the specific situation and area, and led to better dialogue and understanding between NATO forces and the local community.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

33. “Women are still underrepresented in peace and reconciliation processes, and we encourage States and our partners to ensure women's participation in the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. At the operational level, NATO and its operational partners in the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Kosovo Force have demonstrated a strong commitment to promoting the important role that women can play, and have engaged with women leaders and activists to understand their views and perspectives. The Alliance has gender advisers and focal points at its various headquarters, as well as in operational theatres in Afghanistan and Kosovo.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

34. “While States have the primary responsibility for ensuring the implementation of the resolutions on women and peace and security, NATO, as a political-military organization, is playing its part within NATO-led operations and within our partnerships. We have a policy, we have an action plan and, together with partners, we are turning words into deeds. On the political level, NATO is actively encouraging all its partners to adopt specific goals related to the promotion of women, peace and security issues in the various partnership programmes they develop with our organization. The overall aim is to raise awareness and to work towards greater female participation in the areas of defence and security.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

35. “Ms. Skare: Thank you, Mr. President, for letting NATO participate in this important debate. I would also like to thank the briefers for their excellent presentations. Civil society organizations have been instrumental in promoting women's rights and gender equality. To a large degree, it was thanks to civil society that resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security saw the light of day 12 years ago. As much as States and intergovernmental organizations show leadership in advancing that agenda, we have to recognize the important role that members of civil society play as opinion leaders and sources of information, as well as in keeping us accountable.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source