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first: 2003-08-18
most recent: 2007-11-06
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“We should also further affirm the role of the Peacebuilding Commission as the body for coordination between the United Nations system and regional and subregional organizations, as suggested by the President of the Security Council in his statement of 28 March 2007 (S/PRST/2007/7). In conclusion, allow me to reiterate my delegation's conviction that this meeting of the Security Council will undoubtedly contribute to identifying specific and promising paths for action, enabling us to strengthen the role of regional and subregional organizations in promoting peace, stability and development in Africa and around the world.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Priorities that are clearly fixed by member States need to be supported by United Nations entities, donors and all relevant stakeholders. Guinea welcomes the success of the Peacebuilding Commission in dealing with countries emerging from conflict. We encourage the Commission to continue to fulfil its mandate with the same rigour and effectiveness, while expanding its action to include all other involved countries. We also believe that it is equally important for the international community to provide the necessary support to neighbouring countries weakened by the serious effects of conflict on their borders.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We must encourage and support the initiatives of the Mano River Union aimed at carrying out institutional reforms promoting closer subregional integration among its countries and ensuring greater effectiveness in the settlement of transboundary problems. Building the capacity of civil society groups that are working to promote, beyond their borders, a culture of non-violence and peace is a vital task. Volunteer organizations such as the Mano River Women's Peace Network, the Mano River Union Youth Parliament and the Action Group of Religious Faiths, which have played a major role in the restoration of peace, need to be involved in all phases of programmes of action. The adoption of a truly regional viewpoint to advance the peace agenda is necessary to prevent a recurrence of conflict.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The countries of the Mano River basin are also seeking to strengthen their transboundary cooperation in order to better address the interlinked issues of peace, security and integrated economic development in the subregion. Therefore, on the initiative of Guinea, a draft pact on good-neighbourly relations, stability and solidarity was submitted in November 2006 to the member countries of the Mano River Union, to which it had been proposed to add Cote d'Ivoire. The draft pact is an important confidence-building measure, which should become effective and operational as soon as it is adopted.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“In that context, we must welcome the recent encouraging prospects for reactivating the Mano River Union and for resuming an ongoing dialogue at all levels among its member States. The Mano River Union, which on 3 October 2007 commemorated 34 years of existence, is working to be at the very heart of the subregion's transformation. The member States are committed, in that respect, to reactivating the secretariat of the Union and revitalizing its operational mechanisms, particularly the 15th Protocol to the Mano River Union Declaration, which addresses community issues of defence, security, justice, territorial administration and foreign affairs.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“While welcoming that progress, which augurs well for the future of the subregion, we should not let our guard down. Further progress is still necessary to eradicate forever the fundamental factors behind instability, to prevent a recurrence of conflict and crisis, to ensure the viability of States and to build a lasting peace. Indeed, after 15 years of armed violence, the States and peoples of the Mano River region are today at a turning point in their history. They need to individually and collectively meet the immense challenges of political, economic and social reconstruction, the establishment of a lawful State that respects human rights and the settlement of transboundary issues, including human and drug trafficking, terrorism and the traffic in firearms.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“While endorsing the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Angola on behalf of the African Union, I shall focus in my own on the critical challenges to and opportunities for the international community in promoting peace, security, stability and development in the subregion of the Mano River basin. The situation in that highly sensitive region, which is considered to be the source of instability in West Africa, has undoubtedly witnessed important progress, reflected in particular in the building of peace and democratization in Liberia and Sierra Leone, the relaunching of the peace and reconciliation process in Cote d'Ivoire, and the strengthening of national dialogue and the restoration of conditions of good governance and economic growth in Guinea.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): My delegation is pleased to see you, Sir, presiding over the work of the Security Council this month. I also congratulate you on having organized this important public debate on the role of regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Guinea welcomes this wholesome initiative, which attests to the renewed and growing interest in strengthening the ways and means for such organizations fully to honour their commitment, which has become crucial, to promoting the prevention and settlement of conflicts and the maintenance and building of peace around the world.”
2007-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5776Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The concentration of future action in the five thematic areas identified in the report cannot fail to ensure the successful establishment of an integrated, coherent strategy for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) by all parties involved at the national, regional and international levels. In conclusion, I wish to renew the commitment of the Government and the women of Guinea to play a leading role in the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). I appeal to the international community to provide effective and sustained support to the actions and initiatives undertaken by all concerned in order to increase the mobilization of women and attain their full participation in processes of conflict prevention, peacebuilding and the building of stability in our country and in our subregion.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Guinea and all of Africa did not fail, at that time, to welcome the efforts made by women, in particular by the First Lady, to promote dialogue and cooperation among social stakeholders and to take up the serious challenges of peace, security and stability in the country. Guinea is pleased to have once again found peace, the restoration of the rule of law and improved national cohesion, thanks primarily to the determination of, and sacrifices made by, women. In that context, we were pleased to receive the second report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the System-wide Plan of Action for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We support its major recommendations, in particular those concerning the 2008-2009 Action Plan, conceived as a results-based instrument for programming, follow-up and information.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The same day, meetings to sensitize and familiarize political, administrative and religious authorities, the public and concerned partners on issues surrounding the resolution were organized in the five communities of the capital and in the national languages. That political commitment for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) stems from the high degree of responsibility that has always been shown by Guinean women. Their responsibility was illustrated once again during the tragic events that took place in Guinea in January and February 2007, after the general strike called to put an end to bad governance and poverty.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The ceremony had many participants, including members of Government, representatives of national institutions, the Chief of Staff of the army, members of the diplomatic consular corps, representatives of international institutions, non-governmental organizations and civil society. The themes presented and conveyed by public and private media were focused on the content of resolution 1325 (2000) and on the impact of armed conflict on women and girls - women, as Victims of conflict and parties who prevent and manage conflict, and in their capacity as protagonists for peacebuilding in Guinea and in the region.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“I must begin by emphasizing that it is at the initiative of the First Lady, the president of the foundation bearing her name, Maman Henriette Conte, that for the first time a national educational campaign was launched on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in Guinea. In fact, on 26 October 2006, the First Lady of the Republic, supported by the Office of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, whom I welcome here, decided to jointly organize, with the Minister for Social Affairs and the Promotion of Women and Children of Guinea, a commemorative day to celebrate, in Conakry, the sixth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) by the Council.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): On behalf of my delegation, I would like to warmly congratulate you, Mr. President, for the vigour, effectiveness and dedication that you have shown at the head of the Security Council. The Republic of Guinea is pleased once again to contribute to the collective and multilateral thinking on the implementation of the System-wide Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). Identifying and assessing progress made in that area in terms of follow-up and empowerment, both nationally and internationally, are at the heart of our concerns.”
2007-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5766Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Finally, my country would like to take this opportunity, as a Friend of resolution 1325 (2000), to reaffirm its full commitment to the complete success of the current work of the Security Council.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We must also work to enhance various types of women's activities in countries which are emerging from conflict or which have long been affected by conflict, by providing sufficient professional technical capacities, making available the appropriate resources and providing access to various sources of power and responsibility. A review of resolution 1325 (2000) from the standpoint of peacebuilding represents a source of hope for the women of Guinea, of Africa and of the entire world. This hope must not be in vain. It could be fulfilled if the entire international community shouldered its responsibilities, demonstrated the necessary political will and acted in conformity with its commitments.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, the First Lady of Guinea wishes also to pay tribute to the active contribution of the Guinean office for the Network of African Women Ministers and Parliamentarians (NAWMP) supported by the Manu River Union Women's Association in conducting negotiations which foster the restoration of peace, stability and reconciliation in the subregion. Secondly, at the regional and international level, we must take effective steps to compel all those concerned to conclude partnerships and alliances with the authorities, groups and women's networks at the local and national levels, with a View to the coordinated and complete implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In this context, and in order to commemorate the anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), the First Lady of the Republic of Guinea is organizing today in Conakry, under the auspices of her foundation, the Maman Henriette Conte Foundation, various cultural activities and a conference to promote in Guinea and in neighbouring countries the spirit of that historic resolution on women, peace and security. With the support of the Government, a United Nations country team and, above all, Ms.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Beyond the implementation of these principles, special attention should be given to certain key aspects of the follow-up to resolution 1325 (2000) as they pertain to the complex challenges of peacebuilding. Therefore, it would be desirable, first, at the national level, to support women's initiatives and actions in order to promote peace and reconciliation; to ensure a smooth transition towards sustainable development; to guide the Government and all national stakeholders, especially non-governmental organizations and civil society, so that resolution 1325 (2000) can spur action and remain at the heart of the peace and development process.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In order to achieve the objectives by the deadlines, we should fully support the implementation of the principles highlighted in the background text provided by the President of the Security Council aiming, in particular, at achieving the participation of women on an equal footing in the maintenance and building of peace and security; protecting women and girls against violations of their rights, especially sexual and sexist violence and the trafficking of women, and taking measures to put an end to impunity; ensuring the participation of women on an equal footing in decision-making bodies and in policies, programmes, budgets and institutional reforms at the local, national, regional and international levels; and providing sufficient technical and financial assistance for training and capacity-building, research and documentation on women.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“As we meet following the commencement of the work of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund, it is up to us to give new political and operational impetus to the implementation of the commitments, strategies and plans of action that have been adopted and pertaining, inter alia, to conflict prevention and management and to post-conflict peacebuilding.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I would like to thank you for your welcome initiative in holding this public debate on women and peace and security, and focusing it on the roles of women in the consolidation of peace. I am grateful to you for the important concept paper (S/2006/793, annex) which you have given us as a guide. I would like to commend all those who have spoken from the Secretariat and the various bodies concerned for the richness of their statements.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to indicate that we subscribe to the Secretary-General's conclusions and recommendations (S/2005/636) and we encourage the Security Council and the international community to work tirelessly for the effective implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“While appreciating the methodological approach and accountability of the United Nations bodies, my delegation hopes that the periods for review of the action plan will enable us to consider a global strategy for the implementation of the resolution, taking into account the comparative advantages of all the actors involved. In that connection, my country, the Republic of Guinea - with its experience in crisis management in the West African subregion, with its desire to involve Guinean women and with the support of the network of women in the Mano River Union in the prevention and resolution of conflicts and in peacebuilding - will continue to give its support to collective efforts.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We welcome the fact that the United Nations system has undertaken a planning effort that is as broad as it is complex, encompassing all the areas of activity covered in the resolution. We hope that, as already mentioned in the document, the strategies and activities included in the action plan might allow for an improvement in the contributions that the United Nations system will make to enhancing the activity of women in areas of conflict. Furthermore, while the implementation of the action plan is incumbent first and foremost upon the United Nations bodies, it goes without saying that cooperation with the other actors, especially the Member States, non-governmental organizations and civil society, is absolutely necessary for the effective implementation of the resolution.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Furthermore, my delegation emphasizes the importance of sending to the Security Council useful information on the implementation of the resolution, so as to correct the gaps noted in the report. In adopting the outcome document at the world summit, held in New York from 14 to 16 September, world leaders at the highest level recognized gender equality and the promotion of women, emphasizing the importance of women's role in conflict prevention and settlement, as well as in peacebuilding, and reaffirmed their commitment to the effective and full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). To this end, my delegation appreciates the interest that the various actors in the international community continue to give to the resolution, especially on this fifth anniversary of its adoption.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We emphasize the importance of the United Nations Chief Executives Board for Coordination, the Executive Committee on Peace and Security, the Executive Committee on Humanitarian Affairs and the United Nations Development Group in strengthening their collaboration so as to allow the inter-institutional organ to carry out its work successfully. We are of the view that intergovernmental bodies - among others, the Security Council, the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Commission on the Status of Women - and the competent expert bodies should continue to play a crucial role in monitoring and following up the responsibilities of United Nations bodies. When the Peacebuilding Commission enters into force, it should also be involved in this exercise.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We welcome the identification of the 12 areas of action and the suggested approaches in the individual and collective responsibility of various bodies of the United Nations system. We feel that the action plan requires a more in-depth consideration in order to allow for a better understanding of the various responsibilities mentioned therein. Until we reach that point, my delegation supports the objectives and the timetables set out in the report, especially the periodic evaluation by intergovernmental bodies and inter-agency organs of the efforts of the United Nations system regarding the action plan.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“During the consideration of this item on 25 July 2002, my delegation pointed out, inter alia, that as part of the responsibility incumbent on the various actors in the implementation of the resolution, each body of the United Nations system should clearly identify the areas in which it could make its contribution and subsequently find areas of complementarity with the other bodies. Today, as we thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2005/636), we note with interest the development of a system-wide plan of action for the United Nations to implement resolution 1325 (2000), thanks to the work of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Women, Peace and Security, in partnership with other actors.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Anders Johnsson for the wealth of experience they have been so kind as to bring to our attention. Resolution 1325 (2000) raises not only the problem of armed conflict's impact on women and girls and the role of women and girls in conflict prevention and resolution, but also their contribution to peacebuilding, as well as the commitment of various actors in the international community to shoulder their respective responsibilities in the implementation of the resolution. My country greatly appreciates the attention given to the resolution and the efforts under way by various actors in the international community for its effective implementation. We believe that the organization of today's meeting proceeds from the determination and willingness of the Security Council to continue to shoulder its responsibilities in this regard.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): Mr. President, first of all, I would like to tell you how much my delegation appreciates your organizing this meeting and the competent manner in which you have been leading the work of the Council this month. I would also like to thank Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno and Mesdames Rachel Mayanja and Noeleen Heyzer for their dedication to the cause of women and peace and security, as well as for the useful information and relevant analyses they have given us. My delegation viewed with keen interest this morning the UNIFEM. documentary, which underlines the relevance of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). We would like to express our gratitude to Mesdames Sweeta Nori, Helene Dandi, Elsie- Bernadette Onubogu and Mr.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We urge the United Nations to strengthen cooperation among its political, humanitarian and economic missions in the subregion, stressing, in particular, the joint use of logistics and resources, including border patrols. We strongly support the report's recommendation on harmonizing appeals for necessary humanitarian assistance to countries in crisis and to neighbouring States affected by those crises. In conclusion, allow me to welcome the fact that the United Nations is making a greater contribution to the restoration of peace and security in West Africa. Allow me also to reaffirm the unswerving commitment of the Government and the people of Guinea to work together with all our partners to promote the emergence of a new Africa, freer than ever before from the stigma of war, poverty and destitution.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“It also notes that the initiative focuses on four clusters of countries, including Guinea, and that the United Nations Office for West Africa (UNOWA) is planning a follow-up meeting this year. My country welcomes that good news and would appreciate it if the strategy or plan for the revival of our Forestiere area could be communicated to us so that we could play an active part, which is essential for the success of the endeavour. We hope that the meeting set for this year on sensitive border areas, with our various partners, will be successful. Turning to the issue of security, Guinea encourages the partners to continue their efforts to increase the capacities of the West African subregion in assessing and addressing the threats it faces.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“That was made clear on 20 May 2004 following the Conakry summit of the heads of State of the Union, which included the presidents of the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire and of the Republic of Mali. Guinea has also made that clear by adopting an instrument on 2 September 2004 during the bilateral meeting between Guinea and Sierra Leone, held at the highest level, that enabled Guinea peacefully to resolve, in a fraternal context, the border dispute between Guinea and Sierra Leone, relating to the village of Yanga. Guinea has thus set an example of promoting trust, peace and stability with our neighbours. Moreover, paragraph 39 of the report notes the launching in October 2004 of a new initiative, known as "Integrated strategies for sensitive border areas in West Africa", in order to address problems in those areas.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“That position states that, on the one hand, Guinea, unlike Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea- Bissau and Cote d'Ivoire, is not a country in conflict or emerging from conflict; and that our domestic situation in no way constitutes a threat to peace and security in the subregion and, accordingly, is not described as such on the agenda of the Security Council. In other words, extending the mandate of the Contact Group for Liberia to Guinea, which was not possible in 2003, cannot be justified in 2005. However, my delegation would like to say that the Republic of Guinea will continue to work tirelessly to restore peace in the West African subregion. That is a consistent element of our foreign policy. That is why Guinea is striving with resolve to reactivate the Mano River Union.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“This approach can be successful only if it is action-oriented and based on results in the field, with full cooperation on the part of the beneficiaries. In that respect, the Government of Guinea deems totally inappropriate and has already rejected the decision taken by the International Contact Group for Liberia at its seventh working session, held on 17 September 2004, to expand its mandate and scope to include the other countries in the Mano River Union, as well as Guinea-Bissau and Cote d'Ivoire. We wish to reiterate once again the position of principle of the Government of Guinea, which was conveyed to the Security Council in 2003 during private consultations and which was also conveyed to the September 2004 ECOWAS ministerial meeting. That position has also been confirmed in writing to the parties concerned.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Need I recall also that the high unemployment rate among young people and the failure to reintegrate former combatants in the long term pose an additional threat and exacerbate the problem of mercenaries in our region. That is why we suggest the inclusion, in the relevant resolutions of the Security Council and in the mandates of peacekeeping missions in West Africa, of the principle of full respect for the relevant decisions taken by the African Union in combating the problem of mercenaries. The steps taken at various levels in response to the appeals made by the Security Council to strengthen cooperation among United Nations bodies and their various partners and to promote a consistent approach to conflict prevention and to the consolidation of peace in West Africa do not yet fully meet the expectations of the Member States.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Guinea fully supports the idea of a legal instrument for the marking and tracing of light weapons, as put forward by the Open-ended Working Group on marking and tracing illicit small arms and light weapons, and we hope that it will be adopted at the group's third session in June 2005. As stated in the report, the heads of State of the Mano River Union, drawing on their common experience, have called for the creation of effective mechanisms for consultation and control, notably on ways to deal with mercenaries. My delegation would stress that differences of View on this subject should not divert our attention away from the need to resolutely combat the problem and to eradicate it. The situation that has prevailed in West Africa for several years now is a challenge to us all.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“We hope that the replacement of the Programme for Coordination and Assistance for Security and Development by the ECOWAS Small Arms Control Programme will contribute effectively to strengthening the capacities of national commissions. The Small Arms Unit established by ECOWAS, as the lead organization, should be given special attention by the donor community. My country is convinced that the adoption by the West African States of a standardized end-user certificate and the establishment of an information- exchange mechanism, as recommended by resolution 1467 (2003) of 18 March 2003, adopted under the Guinean presidency of the Security Council, would help to trace small arms and to identify those responsible for their illicit trafficking.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“The reports state that 60 per cent of those weapons are in the possession of civilians, and, unfortunately, that they kill some 500,000 people annually, of which 80 per cent are women and children. That very grim picture is a confirmation of the fact that in Africa light weapons are not only the weapons of choice, but weapons of mass destruction as well. They are affordable, easy to handle and easy to obtain, and this explains in part why everyone has them. In addition, my delegation believes that it is the failure to harmonize national policies in keeping with the spirit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) moratorium and the absence of a legally binding instrument that have led to the proliferation of and illicit traffic in small arms.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“My delegation has already stated the views of my Government on the most effective ways to combat the use of child soldiers and to promote disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes for ex- combatants. Now we would like to touch on ways and means to adopt a clear and coordinated approach aimed at finding lasting solutions to the problems of the proliferation of light weapons and of mercenaries, and to develop integrated strategies for the development of West Africa. The seriousness and scope of the thorny question of light weapons is made clear in reports stating that about 500 million light weapons are circulating freely in the world, of which 30 million are in Africa and 8 million in West Africa.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Nevertheless, there are still major challenges to be met in order to consolidate peace in Guinea-Bissau; restore unity and peace in Cote d'Ivoire; and preserve the rule of law so as to be able to thwart attempted coups d'etat, such as the dastardly attack perpetrated in my country against President Lansana Conte on 19 January last. In that context - in which national, regional and international action is more important than ever in order to prevent the gains made from being undermined and to give impetus to the major economic and democratic reforms that are under way - in-depth consideration of the complex issue that is on the agenda of this meeting is very timely.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“Mr. Sow (Guinea) (spoke in French): I should like to take this opportunity, Sir, to warmly welcome the holding of this open debate and to say how much we appreciate the outstanding manner in which you have been presiding over the Council. This meeting is another opportunity for us to consider ways to combat subregional and cross-border problems in West Africa in order to restore long-term security and stability to the region. The partnership for the maintenance of peace and security has yielded some results, particularly in Sierra Leone and in Liberia.”
2005-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5131 (2005) · source
“While we appreciate the efforts now under way, my country hopes that the Security Council, together with other organs and institutions concerned, will take the measures necessary to finding appropriate and lasting solutions to the problem of children and armed conflict. We will spare no effort in making its contribution to the collective effort to ensure the success of this meeting of the Security Council.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation reiterates its belief that the peoples and children of the world, particularly in Africa, can only enjoy a common destiny in an environment of peace. Peace, in turn, is possible only if development is guaranteed, especially in the countries of Africa, through the establishment of a minimum level of justice, inter alia, in the management of their debts, an opening of the markets of the North to their products, appropriate redistribution of wealth, and increased official development assistance. All of that requires coordination between, on the one hand, the various United Nations bodies and the institutions committed to the well-being of children, and, on the other, between the Organization and the regional, subregional and national entities.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In that context, the measures proposed in the report to promote international and regional cooperation to prevent and combat illegal cross-border activities that harm children deserve urgent attention. My delegation welcomes the establishment of various lists, which will keep us better informed on the development of child-related issues in various situations of armed conflict. However, it should be noted that, even where the Council is not directly seized of certain cases, it ought nevertheless to focus due attention thereupon. In that respect, a regular updating of the lists is essential. It is only through access to information that the international community can assume its responsibilities.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“With respect to the incorporation of best practices in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes for children, my delegation is encouraged by the efforts and initiatives under way and hopes that the finalization of the module on children and disarmament, as part of the initiative entitled "Towards a United Nations approach to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in a peacekeeping environment", will contribute further to strengthening the efforts already engaged. It should be noted, however, that the complexity and difficulties of DDR programmes require the will of leaders and other regional and local actors, as well as the cooperation of donors, the private sector and civil society, with a View to ensuring the enhanced implementation of those programmes.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We therefore approve the flow chart for monitoring and reporting on children and armed conflict, but we feel that its relevance will depend on the effective commitment of the various actors, their respective mandates and their resolve to take the measures appropriate to each situation. Furthermore, my delegation supports the establishment by the Sub- Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights of a standing working group on children and armed conflict in order to fulfil the objectives set out in paragraph 132 of the report.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“We believe that this bulletin should be used by all actors as a manual. My delegation endorses and supports the development of the plan of action to create a systematic and comprehensive monitoring and reporting mechanism, pursuant to the Security Council's request in resolution 1539 (2004). We believe that important measures and specific initiatives have been developed to ensure the protection of children in armed conflict and that a systematic campaign to promote the implementation phase of the plan of action could contribute to rectifying dysfunctions and to ending the impunity of the perpetrators of atrocities against children.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source
“While we acknowledge the continuing difficulties with regard to access to information and to children in areas of conflict, my delegation welcomes the efforts that are under way, particularly the establishment and strengthening of national mechanisms and the coordination between United Nations country teams and national actors to bring about a better understanding of the situation of children in every crisis and conflict situation. With regard to the serious and shocking problem of sexual misbehaviour and exploitation by United Nations peacekeeping personnel, my delegation unreservedly supports the efforts now under way. We also once again emphasize the importance of the Secretary-General's bulletin (ST/SGB/2003/13) on special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse.”
2005-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5129Resumption1 (2005) · source