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1. “On behalfofthe co-penholders Sweden, Egypt and Japan, I would first like to thank Under-Secretary-General O'Brien for his briefing and his resolute commitment to keeping humanitarian needs in Syria on the global agenda. I would also like to pay tribute to all the humanitarian workers on the ground. Earlier this month, we passed the six-year mark of the war in Syria. Six years in which the lives and dignity of civilians have been assaulted on a daily basis; six years in which the Council has failed to deliver on its political and moral obligations to the Syrian people. The scale of the humanitarian disaster has reached a level that is difficult to appreciate fully. Syria's development has been bombed backwards by four decades. Seven million Syrians do not know where their next meal will come from.”

   2017-03-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7909 (2017) · source

2. “A holistic approach will bring new perspectives. Sweden looks forward to the report of the Secretary- General as we look into how the Security Council can continue to address that important issue. Our cultural heritage is integral to our shared humanity. Its destruction in any part of the world leaves us all poorer. We owe it to our future generations to do everything within our power to protect our common cultural heritage.”

   2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source

3. “UNESCO, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, INTERPOL, the World Customs Organization and States, as well as various institutions and individuals, contribute in valuable ways to preventing the destruction of and illicit trade in cultural heritage. It is essential that their actions support and complement each other. We therefore welcome the adoption of resolution 2347 (2017), introduced by France and Italy, which we were pleased to co-sponsor. The resolution is an important step forward in the fight against the destruction, looting and trafficking of cultural heritage in conflict situations. We further commend the initiative taken by France and the United Arab Emirates to create safe havens for cultural objects, and we are studying with close interest ways in which that and other initiatives may complement each other.”

   2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source

4. “We have taken a number of actions to implement resolution 2199 (2015), which condemns trade in cultural property from Syria and Iraq, such as setting up a national coordination function across relevant Government agencies. We have also reinforced national police capacity in the field of cultural heritage and launched a public awareness-raising campaign in line with UNESCO's global Unite for Heritage campaign. We underline UNESCO's leading role in the protection of cultural heritage. We support the Strategy for Reinforcing UNESCO's Action in the Protection of Culture and the Promotion of Cultural Pluralism in the Event of Armed Conflict, and we look forward to the action plan to implement it.”

   2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source

5. “States therefore have a duty to investigate attacks against cultural property and bring perpetrators to justice. With that in mind, we welcome the recent judgment by the International Criminal Court in the Al Mahdi case. Moreover, UNESCO has agreed a range of conventions related to those issues, which together with the Convention on Transnational Organized Crime, provide important tools to address them. Our common measures against terrorism, including against the financing of terrorism through the illicit trade of cultural property, also play an important role. Sweden is in the process of adhering to the Second Protocol to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and we encourage others to do the same. We also support the ongoing work of the Council of Europe in that area.”

   2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source

6. “The fact that armed groups and, in particular, terrorist groups in ongoing conflicts finance their activity through the illegal trafficking of cultural property is of great concern. The sheer number of illicitly trafficked cultural objects confiscated in countries neighbouring ongoing conflicts in 2016 alone is a clear illustration of the extent of the problem. The destruction, looting and trafficking of culture heritage in situations of armed conflict are not a new phenomenon. The protection of cultural property in armed conflict is firmly rooted in the Second Protocol to the Hague Convention of 1954 for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and customary international humanitarian law wherein under certain circumstances the intentional destruction of such cultural heritage may amount to war crimes.”

   2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source

7. “Such iconoclasm has been seen before in all parts of the globe, yet the most recent wave is all the more cynical as it is often a front for the looting of artefacts for sale on the black market and for garnering publicity for those carrying out those barbarous actions. Our primary concern, of course, in situations of conflict must be the protection of the life and dignity of civilians whose lives are destroyed because of war and instability. We must also look towards the post-conflict phase and how to rebuild peaceful societies based on trust and mutual understanding. In that regard, the destruction and disappearance of culture heritage can have profound and unanticipated consequences by obliterating unique historical and cultural values essential to providing us with an understanding of our past, present and future.”

   2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source

8. “I thank the United Kingdom presidency for putting this item on the agenda and the briefers for their contributions here and the work that they do in their respective organizations with regard to this very important issue. The destruction, looting and trafficking of cultural heritage not only inflict damage on the places and the peoples in the affected areas, but also untold damage is wrought on the understanding of our common history and shared humanity. The end result is that the knowledge, beauty and diversity of our world are all diminished for everyone. The destruction of the ancient city of Palmyra, the mausoleums and manuscripts of Timbuktu and the mosques of Mosul, among others, are wanton and needless acts of vandalism.”

   2017-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7907 (2017) · source

9. “We welcome the leadership of the Secretary-General on the issue, including his vision for a new strategy to address sexual exploitation and abuse, with a clear focus on victims' rights. In conclusion, it is imperative that we continue to support the efforts of President Touadera and his Government and that we remain focused on supporting a peaceful Central African Republic at this critical moment.”

   2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

10. “To re-establish and extend State authority over the whole of the territory and to prevent a relapse into widespread hostilities, peacebuilding efforts are important, including the capacity of the public administration throughout the country. I want to stress that there must be zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse for all peacekeeping and United Nations staff, uniformed as well as civilian. We note with great concern that allegations of further abuse by United Nations staff still persist in the Central African Republic. Victims, both women and men, boys and girls, need to be protected, assisted and compensated, while perpetrators must be brought to justice. The United Nations must never lack the power to act to hold those responsible to account.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

11. “We heard today about the dire humanitarian situation and new displacements. I am glad to say that we remain a major humanitarian donor. We urge others to respond to the appeal made today by the President for further funds going to his country. The protection of civilians remains a priority. We are encouraged by the robust action by MINUSCA in that regard in Bambari. Further measures and flexible adaptation to the fast-evolving situation will be necessary. We welcome President Touadera's participation at the Peacebuilding Commission earlier today, as well as the configuration's intention to further intensify efforts to support the National Recovery and Peacebuilding Plan.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

12. “We look forward to the human rights report by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). Its findings should be followed up on, not least in view of the operationalization of the special criminal court. We encourage the Government, in its efforts to improve accountability, to take full advantage of the support provided by MINUSCA and of the court. While security in Bangui has improved, people across the Central African Republic continue to live under the threat of violence. We are deeply concerned about the recent events in Bambari, which risk leading to a de facto east-west partition. To avoid that, it is vital that the State re-establish its authority in the city. The recent visit to the city by President Touadera is a very important signal.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

13. “The Government, the region and the international community must speak with one voice on that issue, thereby ensuring a coherent approach to armed groups and avoiding damage to public trust. The African initiative for a peace and reconciliation agreement is very welcomed, and should be carefully coordinated with national efforts and should support the implementation of Security Council resolutions. The effective participation of women in all reconciliation, transitional justice and DDRR frameworks is key to sustainable results. Ending impunity is a prerequisite for true reconciliation. At the Bangui Forum, the people of President Touadera's country made an unequivocal plea forjustice, which must be delivered upon in the context of nationally agreed processes, as he indicated.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

14. “I want to start by thanking Under-Secretary-General Ladsous and my colleague Ambassador Hilale of Morocco, Chair of the Central African Republic country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their briefings. I would also like tojoin others in welcoming President Touadera to the Security Council and by thanking him for his appraisal of the current situation and the challenges and opportunities facing the Central African Republic. We strongly support the efforts of President Touadera towards a Central African Republic where all citizens can live in peace. The ongoing work on the formal disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation (DDRR) framework is of particular importance. It is critical to continue to advance the national dialogue in ways the build on the results of the Bangui Forum.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source

15. “In order to pursue that objective, we have contributed some $60,000 to the 1540 trust fund in order to facilitate the implementation of our programme of work.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source

16. “For that reason, we are particularly pleased that this issue, often called "intangible transfers of technology" (ITT) is reflected in resolution 2325 (2016) and in the programme of work of the Committee. We welcome the expert meeting on ITT planned for later this year. We also commend the work of the Group of Experts, not least its outreach-related efforts at the regional and subregional levels, and we encourage efforts to improve matchmaking and the clarity of assistance requests. Finally, Sweden remains strongly committed to the objective of resolution 1540 (2004) to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons and their means of delivery by non-State actors.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source

17. “We are still facing the risk of the trade in and proliferation of sensitive technology and materials. At the same time, we are highly concerned with the continuing use of weapons of mass destruction in the form of chemical weapons, including by non-State actors, in places such as Syria, Iraq and elsewhere. We must do our part to prevent such disregard for the international non-proliferation regime by urgently supporting the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and its successor resolutions. We should not limit our vigilance to items and materials. Knowledge and information also represent important factors in the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source

18. “I want to begin by congratulating Bolivia and Ambassador Sacha Lllorentty Soliz on taking up the role of Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and for the recent adoption of the programme of work. We are very pleased to have assumed our role as Vice-Chair and look forward to working together over the next year. Last year the Committee made much progress in its work under the chairmanship of Spain. I would like to compliment Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi on his effective and ambitious leadership of the Committee last year. Progress included the adoption of resolution 2325 (2016), which represented a significant step forward for efforts to prevent non-State actors from acquiring and using weapons of mass destruction. It is important that we now build upon that momentum. The threat from non-State actors is real.”

    2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7900 (2017) · source

19. “We welcome the fact that the resolution encourages the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism, to continue to examine these important issues. The country visits by the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate have resulted in valuable knowledge and expertise, and the potential for States to draw on best practices. More, not less, international cooperation is key to countering these threats. We appreciate Ukraine's leadership on these issues in the Security Council.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

20. “There are a number of regional organizations created to improve the capacities of member States in matters related to civil protection and preparedness, such as the Council of the Baltic Sea States, the Arctic Council and the Barents Euro-Arctic Council, which is a forum aimed at supporting and promoting regional cooperation in the northernmost parts of Sweden, Norway, Finland and the north-western parts of Russia. Iceland and Denmark are also members. There must be accountability for all acts of terrorism. Perpetrators, organizers, and sponsors of terrorist attacks must be held responsible. As reflected in resolution 2341 (2017), adopted today, measures to counter terrorism must be taken in accordance with international law, including human rights law and international humanitarian law.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

21. “Next year, as part of the European Union (EU) directive on security in network information systems, such reporting Will become mandatory for both public and private actors. Moreover, at the level of the European Union, the EU and its member States are committed to acting in solidarity within any member State that is the object of a terrorist attack, the so-called solidarity clause. The EU has put in place a range of initiatives to address the protection of critical infrastructure. The approach is not only focused on threats from terrorist attacks, but also on those resulting from criminal activities, natural disasters and accidents. We supports several EU programmes aimed at protecting critical infrastructure within the broader region, which includes the Balkans and Turkey.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

22. “The first goal is to improve awareness, build resilience and prevent attacks, and to respond and recover from incidents and crises where they do occur. The second aim is to increase cooperation for prevention among all relevant stakeholders, including public and private actors, at the regional and international levels. Sweden's Counter-Terrorism Cooperation Council brings together relevant actors to jointly increase national capacity. Our approach involves law enforcement, intelligence and security authorities, the Civil Contingencies Agency, sector-specific agencies, regional and local authorities, and the private-sector actors that own and operate critical infrastructure. In 20l6 we launched a national system for the mandatory reporting of information technology incidents for all Government agencies.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

23. “Interconnectivity - whether physical or in terms of communications technology - means that the ripple effects of a large attack in one country have the potential to be felt not only in neighbouring countries, but globally. For that reason, today's discussion is all the more timely and relevant. Efforts to protect critical infrastructure from terrorist attacks require cooperation - across borders, across sectors and across public and private stakeholders. Regional and global approaches help build resilience and preparedness. All public agencies in Sweden are required to undertake a security analysis to identify vital critical infrastructure within their remit, and to identify and assess potential risks. The purpose of our policy is twofold.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

24. “Through turning off the lights, contaminating or shutting off water supplies, or undermining individuals' willingness to travel, such attacks achieve the core objective of terrorism to cause as much fear and disruption as possible. It is hard to imagine the devastating consequences that a terrorist attack on a nuclear power plant could have on human lives and the environment, both in terms of immediate impact and the long-term effects. Mr. Heinonen has reminded us that that is not a wholly unrealistic scenario. We live in an increasingly interconnected world. That is particularly true when it comes to our critical infrastructure.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

25. “Let me begin by thanking the Ukrainian presidency of the Security Council for convening today's open debate and for conducting the consultations on resolution 2341 (2017), which we have just adopted. The consensus behind it underlines the open and inclusive process that led to its agreement, as well as the importance that we all attach to that vital issue. Out of respect for all Member States that want to participate in this debate, I will make an abbreviated statement now and make the full version available through other means. Objects of critical infrastructure have long been attractive targets for terrorist attacks.”

    2017-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7882 (2017) · source

26. “I now invite Council members to the subject. informal consultations to continue our discussion on The meeting rose at 11.20 am.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source

27. “However, achieving sustainable peace and stabilization goes beyond AMISOM; the development of a credible and capable Somali national security sector must be a priority within a well-coordinated and comprehensive approach to security. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I have the pleasure to give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source

28. “Five million people are already suffering from acute food shortages. I call in this open Chamber on all donors to seek in their pockets funds and assistance for the humanitarian response plan and call on Somali authorities to facilitate humanitarian access in order to prevent humanitarian disaster. Finally, we believe that AMISOM. remains crucially important for the stabilization of Somalia. We commend the troop-contributing countries and their soldiers and pay tribute to their efforts and sacrifice. Sweden and the European Union are and remain committed to supporting AMISOM, both financially and politically, but funding gaps must be dealt with. We join the African Union in calling on the international community at large to assist, while recognizing the need to find more sustainable means.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source

29. “It is now important that there be no further delays and that the presidential election be held on 8 February, as scheduled, so that a Government can be formed to take peace and State-building efforts forward. Building a better future for Somalia should benefit from the input of all Somalis. The presence in the Chamber today of Ms. Asha Gelle Dirie is testimony to a vibrant civil society. We hope that the increased representation of women and youth now seen in Parliament will be replicated at every level in the peace and State-building effort. I want to congratulate Ms. Gelle on her leadership in Somalia. 1 think she is breaking new ground in a way that could also serve as a model for other countries beyond Somalia. The report (S/2016/1032) before us today also highlights a severe humanitarian situation, which is likely to worsen.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source

30. “I shall now make a very brief statement in my capacity as the representative of Sweden. I should like to thank the briefers and to honour the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Somalia and the representative of civil society, Ms. Dirie. I would like first to convey our condolences to the Government of Somalia and the Government of Kenya, as well as to the victims' families, for the deplorable terrorist attacks over the past several days. Sweden welcomes the successful electoral process, and we commend the Somali security forces and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for having provided a secure environment in which the process could take place. The new Parliament is inclusive: 25 per cent of parliamentarians are women and 16 per cent are under 35-years-old, with half of its members elected for the first time.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source

31. “Asha Gelle Dirie, founder and Executive Director of the Asha Gelle Foundation. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/21, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. I now give the floor to Mr. Keating.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source

32. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Abdusalam Hadliyeh Omer, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Investment Promotion of the Federal Republic of Somalia. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia; Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, Special Representative ofthe Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia; and Ms.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7873 (2017) · source

33. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2339 (2017). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7872 (2017) · source

34. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Central African Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/77, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. I should like to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2016/1032, which contains the text of a letter dated 5 December 2016 from the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic extended pursuant to Security Council resolution 2262 (2016) addressed to the President of the Security Council. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2017-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7872 (2017) · source

35. “I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 3.50 pm.”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7871 (2017) · source

36. “For this reason, I believe that it is a particularly opportune moment for the Council to receive an update on the political negotiations, including for a renewed cessation of hostilities, and on the dire humanitarian situation. I give the floor to Mr. Ould Cheikh Ahmed.”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7871 (2017) · source

37. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, and Mr. Stephen O'Brien, Under- SecretaryGeneral for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council has not discussed the situation in Yemen since October (see S/PV.7797).”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7871 (2017) · source

38. “I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose at 11 a.m.”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source

39. “I thank Mr. Salama for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source

40. “We met to discuss the implementation of resolution 2336 (2016) and the Astana meeting last week. We look forward to taking stock, post-Astana, and discussing the important upcoming United Nations-led Geneva talks with Special Envoy de Mistura next week. Therefore, today we focus on the humanitarian situation in order to try to give it the due attention it deserves. I now give the floor to Mr. O'Brien.”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source

41. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Stephen O'Brien, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Amir Mahmoud Abdulla, Deputy Executive Director of the World Food Programme; and Mr. Peter Salama, Executive Director of the World Health Organization Emergencies Programme. Mr. Salama is joining today's meeting via video- teleconference from Geneva. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/58, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolutions 2139 (2014), 2165 (2014), 2191 (2014), 2258 (2015) and 2332 (2016). The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7870 (2017) · source

42. “On the basis of those meetings, with the consent of the members of the Council, the presidency has drawn the conclusion that the Council can proceed to take a decision on the draft resolution before it. IfI hear no objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2338 (2017). The meeting rose at 10.05 am.”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7869 (2017) · source

43. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/70, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l7/20, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations operation in Cyprus. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I should like to inform the Council that the presidency of the Council has met with the representatives of the parties, who have presented their positions vis-a-vis the item on the Council's agenda.”

    2017-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7869 (2017) · source

44. “"The Security Council further requests UNOWAS to provide the necessary support to the Ministerial Coordination Platform for the Sahel and its Technical Secretariat, as well as to the G-5 Sahel. "The Security Council expresses its intention to periodically monitor progress made, and in this regard requests the Secretary-General to provide, in the upcoming regular report due in July 2017, information on UNOWAS efforts with respect to the following aspects of its United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel-related mandate: a) coherence in the political and programmatic aspects of the Strategy; b) streamlining and coordination of initiatives by international and regional actors in the Sahel region, with a view to ensuring that they meet the emerging challenges in the region; 0) guidance and leadership of the overall engagement of the United Nations system and partners with a View to serving the overall objective of the Strategy; d) advancing the implementation of the nine flagship projects of the Strategy and the assessment of their impact; and e) ensuring attention to all Strategy pillars, and funding gaps." This statement will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2017/2.”

    2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source

45. “"The Security Council requests UNOWAS to contribute to efforts aimed at sustaining international engagement by re-energizing the commitments and initiatives of all the relevant stakeholders, including countries of the region, the various regional mechanisms, the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, the World Bank, the African Development Bank, and emphasizes, in that regard, the importance of the convening role of the Peacebuilding Commission in peacebuilding efforts, and thus, in collaboration with UNOWAS, in mobilizing deeper commitment and partnership between the United Nations system, the countries of the Sahel and other international and regional partners with a view to advancing the implementation of the Strategy, in collaboration with UNOWAS, and to adapting the Strategy to the evolving needs of the region.”

    2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source

46. “In that regard, the Security Council requests UNOWAS to coordinate with States in the Sahel and all other stakeholders to provide strategic leadership, guidance and direction to the United Nations system for the effective implementation of the Strategy, including its thematic focus, coordination arrangements, partnerships and distribution of responsibilities among United Nations entities in the field and at Headquarters.”

    2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source

47. “"The Security Council encourages further progress by the United Nations system and its partners towards the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, including through support to the Group of 5 for the Sahel, in order to assist in addressing the security and political challenges to the stability and development of the Sahel region, and reaffirms its continued commitment to address such challenges, which are interrelated with humanitarian and development issues, as well as the adverse effects of climate and ecological changes, and, in this regard, highlights the need for adequate risk assessments and risk management strategies relating to climate change impacts. "The Security Council welcomes the conclusion of the independent evaluation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel.”

    2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source

48. “"The Security Council notes the collaboration undertaken between UNOWAS and the Peacebuilding Commission and encourages continued close and effective cooperation in support of sustainable peace in the region. "The Security Council commends the efforts of the African Union and ECOWAS, as well as of Member States in West Africa and the Sahel, to strengthen border security and regional cooperation, including through the G-5 Sahel and the Nouakchott Process on the enhancement of security cooperation and the operationalization of the African Peace and Security Architecture in the Sahelo-Saharan region.”

    2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source

49. “"The Security Council commends the engagement of UNOWAS with subregional and regional organizations, in particular, the African Union, ECOWAS, the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the Mano River Union, in order to promote peace and stability in West Africa and the Sahel. The Security Council remains committed to working closely with these organizations through UNOWAS to strengthen subregional and regional cooperation to address cross-border security threats and prevent the spread of terrorism. In that respect, they welcome the assistance of UNOWAS to the efforts of the ECOWAS Commission to implement its Regional Framework for Security Sector Reform and Governance and to promote a coordinated security sector reform approach in the region.”

    2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source

50. “"The Security Council expresses continued concern about piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, as well as the trafficking of drugs and other illicit goods, the smuggling of migrants and human trafficking and stresses the need to strengthen the fight against illicit activities in the subregion. "The Security Council welcomes the leadership demonstrated by countries in West Africa and the Sahel in spearheading initiatives to address security challenges in the region and encourages further collaboration between Member States, regional and subregional organizations, relevant United Nations entities and with other relevant stakeholders to enhance social cohesion and to address challenges to good governance.”

    2017-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7868 (2017) · source