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Spindelegger

lines on the record: 73
first: 2009-01-06
most recent: 2010-11-16
sittings or episodes: 7
sources: un-security-council

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“Enduring cooperation between the parties will be essential for the benefit of all Sudanese people. Let me also assure the Council that Austria and the European Union stand ready to support every effort towards a peaceful future for the Sudan. It is the goal of the international community to create a win-win situation for the North and the South.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Also in this context, I would like to highlight the importance of the full participation of women in the peace negotiations on Darfur, in line with resolution 1325 (2000), as well as their adequate participation of civil society. Austria strongly supports the work of the Joint African Union-United Nations Chief Mediator for Darfur, Djibril Bassole, and the facilitation of the African Union High-Level Panel under the leadership of President Mbeki. We strongly support all efforts to strengthen mechanisms to promote justice, accountability and reconciliation, in particular the International Criminal Court. Peace and justice must go hand in hand. The primary responsibility to act lies with both partners of the Government of National Unity of the Sudan.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“We also condemn the violence against civilians in and around camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs). We urge all parties to allow free access to everyone in need of humanitarian assistance. We are also concerned about the recent arrest and detention of human rights activists and journalists. The African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Dafur (UNAMID) has an important role to play in protecting civilians and needs the full support of the Government of the Sudan and all other parties involved. The safe and voluntary return of the high number of IDPs in Darfur must be ensured. We need all parties to engage fully and constructively in the peace process without preconditions.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“We must work to avert conflict, to ensure regional stability and to protect civilians. Therefore, contingency planning by the United Nations Mission in the Sudan (UNMIS) is important. We welcome the implementation of the comprehensive strategy on the protection of civilians. Increased patrolling, especially long-range patrols, and an extended UNMIS presence in remote areas and potential hotspots are very important. Freedom of movement is crucial if UNMIS is to fulfil its tasks. We also believe that the participation of UNMIS in the regional strategy for the protection of civilians from attacks by the Lord's Resistance Army is essential. We are deeply concerned about continued insecurity in Darfur, and we condemn the abduction of peacekeepers and humanitarian workers and demand their immediate release.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Preparations also have to take place for the popular consultations in Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan states. The parties also need to prepare in a timely manner for the post-referendum phase. In that sense, we welcome the signing of a framework agreement in Khartoum. Strengthening the rule of law, ending impunity and ensuring human rights for all will be important in this process in order to guarantee lasting peace and stability. The full inclusion of women in these processes is also of utmost importance. Austria has offered technical expertise in the area of citizenship and, upon the invitation of the parties, discussed this offer with interlocutors in the North and the South in October. We are ready to continue working with both sides in a transparent and open manner.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“We trust that both parties will fulfil their commitments to implementing the CPA, and in particular to undertaking credible referendums and to abiding by their outcome. A European Union observer team is deployed in the Sudan this week. Last week, at a conference that took place in Vienna, high-level participants from Northern and Southern Sudan demonstrated their consensus on one core point: Whatever the outcome of the referendums, both will have to strive for a mutually beneficial coexistence. We all know what is at stake and what arrangements still have to be agreed upon. We welcome the progress that has been achieved in the preparations for the referendums. Still, further progress is needed, in particular in the preparations for the referendum in Abyei.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and President Mbeki for all their efforts and for briefing us today. I also listened with keen interest to the statements by the Foreign Minister of the Sudan and the Secretary General of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement. And, of course, I thank Foreign Secretary William Hague for his initiative, which has given the Security Council an opportunity to issue a strong message of support for sustainable peace in the Sudan and in particular the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). In the past few months, we have witnessed some important positive developments. Let me mention two: the elections held in the Sudan and the marked improvement of relations between the Sudan and Chad. Although the implementation of the CPA has been laborious, much has been accomplished.”
2010-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6425 (2010) · source
“Finally, let me reiterate my hope that the commitments for action will not be a one-time effort limited to the tenth anniversary. We are ready to follow up on our commitments and review progress in implementation on an annual basis at the open debates on women and peace and security.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“At the national level, Austria will take the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) as an opportunity to revise our national action plan, incorporate the crimes listed in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, including gender crimes, into the Austrian Criminal Code, improve pre-deployment training of the Austrian armed forces on gender relations and the role and participation of women. At the international level, Austria will provide active support for UN Women, work together with partner countries in the context of a twinning project to support national action plans on resolution 1325 (2000), deploy gender experts and make available immediate response personnel to address women's and girls" needs.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“The high-level event on resolution 1325 (2000) organized by Canada in the margins of the General Assembly's general debate has already provided us with an opportunity to make concrete and measurable commitments to implement the resolution. On that occasion I announced some Austrian contributions, and today I would like to add more. Due to limited time, I will highlight only a few commitments; I refer the Council to the written version of my statement for further details.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Early warning and prevention are still the best protection by far. The issue of women and peace and security should be on the agenda of the Council every time the Council considers a country situation or a relevant thematic issue. The establishment of an informal expert group would have further enabled the Council to evaluate information on the situation of women and girls in conflict situations around the globe. We hope that the Council will revert to this question in the near future, once the indicators are fully operational. The Security Council has to show active leadership and shoulder its responsibility for implementing resolution 1325 (2000).”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“We believe that all Member States should use the indicators relevant to their countries' situation, including in their national action plans, in order for us to obtain a truly global picture of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). As a next step, we request the Secretary-General to include the information gathered on the basis of the indicators in his country-specific and relevant thematic reports in a systematic and comprehensive manner. Without accurate and timely information, it is difficult for the Council to take appropriate action in areas that need our urgent attention, such as the prevention of sexual violence. We hope the Council will in the future also receive briefings on situations where data gathered through the indicators suggests an outbreak of violence against women or further deterioration of a situation.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“The Arria Formula meeting of the Security Council on 19 October, co-chaired by Austria, Mexico and the United Kingdom, made it clear that we need more information on progress and on what measures have been successful. The comprehensive set of indicators on resolution 1325 (2000), which received the Council's support today, will finally close this important gap and provide us with qualitative and quantitative data on important areas such as the prevalence of sexual violence and the number of women participating in peace processes. Such information will allow us to better guide and target our actions in the future. We hope that the indicators will now become operational as a matter of urgency.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Ten years on, our focus must therefore be on how we can ensure better and more coherent implementation of the objectives enshrined in these resolutions and make a real difference for women in conflict and post-conflict situations. The Council has at its disposal a whole range of tools for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). These include measures such as the mandates of peacekeeping and other relevant missions, briefings and reports and commissions of inquiry, as well as targeted measures and sanctions. We have to be ready to use these tools and to translate words into practice in a consistent manner. We have to ensure that those who disregard the Council's decisions are held accountable.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“With the adoption of resolutions 1888 (2009), on sexual violence, and 1889 (2009), on women and girls in post-conflict situations, the Council now possesses a strong and well-developed normative framework. Over the past decade, progress on implementation has been slow and uneven. The real impact of resolution 1325 (2000) in many areas is yet to be felt on the ground. All too often, women do not make it to the tables where decisions that have a direct impact on their lives are taken in peace processes or post-conflict reconstruction. There are no issues that are not also women's issues. Every month, hundreds of women and children fall victim to sexual violence before the eyes of their Governments and the international community. Women and girls with disabilities remain even more vulnerable.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“We are equally grateful for the valuable input of Ms. Thelma Awori, representing the Civil Society Advisory Group on Women, Peace and Security. Civil society has always been a driving force behind this issue, and we look forward to further advancing this agenda in close partnership. When adopting that landmark resolution 10 years ago, the Security Council recognized that equal participation and representation and full involvement of women in all aspects of peacebuilding and security, and the protection of women as a group with specific needs and concerns, as well as the prevention of sexual and other violence, are not only security issues but also vital to sustainable peace and stability.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative to convene this high-level open debate on women and peace and security, marking the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). Your presence here today shows the support of Uganda for the issue. Let me further congratulate you on the efforts that resulted in the presidential statement issued by Council today (S/PRST/2010/22). I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for joining us from far away, which is testimony to his personal commitment to this subject. It is a particular pleasure to welcome Under- Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet to the Chamber. I would like to congratulate her on her appointment and assure her of Austria's full support. We are convinced that UN Women will play a central role in further advancing this agenda.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source
“Austria is proud to host the Fifth Annual Forum, given our long tradition as a platform for dialogue, cooperation and peace. As part of our dialogue initiatives to promote trust and understanding among people of different religions and cultures, in November 2010 Austria will launch the first Arab-European Young Leaders Forum, which will bring together emerging leaders from politics, civil society, business and the environmental sector in the European Union, Turkey and the Arab world to discuss ways to implement responsible leadership. In conclusion, Austria once again welcomes today's meeting, which underlines the United Nations central role in countering terrorism and sends a strong message that we all stand united to overcome the global threat of terrorism.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“In the context of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), at the comprehensive review in October 2009 Austria spearheaded an initiative to raise awareness of the need for strict respect of the rule of law, due process standards and the protection of human rights in the implementation and enforcement of resolution 1540 (2004). Austria also plans to host a meeting with international and regional organizations relevant to resolution 1540 (2004) in Vienna on 15 and 16 December this year. It is our firm conviction that we will be successful only in combating terrorism in the long term if we address the conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism. We must win the hearts of the people through dialogue and mutual trust. In this regard, we highly commend the role of the Alliance of Civilizations, led by Turkey and Spain.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“However, further efforts will be necessary to improve fair and clear procedures, in particular with regard to other sanctions regimes. Austria commends the progress of the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) in addressing human rights issues of relevance to resolution 1373 (2001). However, there are still serious challenges to implementing effective counter-terrorism measures within a rule of law framework. In this regard, we call for the development of best practices and guidelines to ensure that all States adopt consistent approaches in the field of human rights and counter-terrorism. A pro-active approach of the CTC in this field is key to its credibility and long-term success. The upcoming renewal of the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) will provide an opportunity to affirm this commitment.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Austria is also committed to promoting the rule of law in the daily work of the Council and its subsidiary bodies. In particular, as chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al-Qaida and the Taliban and Associated Individuals and Entities, Austria has worked intensively to enhance due process and fair and clear procedures. This year, the Committee concluded the two-year review of its consolidated list. Of the 488 list entries examined, hundreds were updated and almost 10 per cent removed. The recent appointment of Ms. Kimberly Prost as first Ombudsperson to receive de-listing requests in accordance with resolution 1904 (2009) constitutes another major step forward. These steps will contribute to promoting the fairness and effectiveness of the work of the Al-Qaida/Taliban Committee.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“It is Austria's firm belief that respect for human rights and the rule of law is a fundamental basis of all efforts to combat terrorism. We all must ensure that any measures taken to combat terrorism comply with our obligations under international law, in particular human rights law, refugee law and international humanitarian law. The development of an effective and rule of law-based national system of law enforcement and criminal justice is an essential element to prevent terrorist acts and to bring terrorists to justice. In this context, we commend the work of the Terrorism Prevention Branch of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which provides technical assistance in legal and related aspects of counter-terrorism.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Member States; United Nations organs and entities, including the Security Council and the General Assembly; other international, regional and subregional organizations; as well as civil society and the private sector must all work together in a coordinated manner. We encourage the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force to continue its efforts to ensure overall coordination and coherence in the counter-terrorism efforts of the United Nations system. Austria calls upon the Security Council and its three committees and expert groups dealing with counter-terrorism to look at ways in which to better support the work of the Task Force, incorporate the Strategy into their work, and coordinate their activities in a transparent and effective manner.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy provides the first universally agreed strategic framework for combating terrorism in a holistic and integrated manner. The success of the Strategy will depend on its implementation through concrete measures. A few weeks ago, the General Assembly completed the second review of the implementation of the Strategy. Some progress has been achieved, but much more needs to be done to make the Strategy more widely known and to implement it worldwide. In order to better link the efforts of Member States in this regard, in October 2009, together with Switzerland, Turkey, Norway and other partners, Austria co-sponsored the first International Workshop of National Counter-Terrorism Focal Points in Vienna. Coordination and cooperation are key to the success of our counter-terrorism efforts.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“Horrible acts of terrorism occur almost every day. Hardly any part of the world is spared. Terrorism knows no borders. No country is immune. No country, how big or small, can succeed unilaterally. Terrorism can be combated effectively only in a global multilateral framework. The United Nations must be at the centre of our joint efforts to counter terrorism. I would like to thank Turkey and you personally, Mr. President, for presiding over today's meeting. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. Austria fully supports the draft presidential statement to be adopted today, which sends a strong message of the Council's determination to combat the scourge of terrorism.”
2010-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6390 (2010) · source
“I hope that the Visit by Baroness Ashton to the Council today will be the first in a series of regular appearances before this body.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Nuclear disarmament, non-proliferation and ensuring the responsible development of peaceful uses of nuclear energy in countries wishing to develop their capacities in that field represent key challenges today to which the European Union has found a common response despite the large spectrum of views of its member States. Thus, also in the sensitive field of nuclear cooperation, the European Union is making a substantive contribution. The Lisbon Treaty has simplified the international representation of the European Union. The External Action Service will help to enhance its strategic direction, coherence and effectiveness and to further improve the cooperation of the EU with international partners, and in particular with the United Nations.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“The EU is also actively supporting ongoing efforts to reinvigorate commitments on the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) in order to ensure the effective implementation of that landmark resolution. On all of those issues, better exchange and sharing of best practices and lessons learned is crucial, both between the United Nations and regional organizations as well as among regional organizations themselves. Another important example of constructive EU engagement in multilateral negotiations is the Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, which has just begun.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“In that regard, I welcome ongoing efforts in the European Union framework to further integrate the protection of civilians into Common Security and Defence Policy missions and operations, taking into account the best practices identified by the United Nations in this area. One of the lessons learned from EU civilian and military operations is that missions become more effective through the mainstreaming of human rights and gender perspectives, both in the planning and implementation phases. To that end, in the context of our Common Security and Defence Policy, the European Union has adopted various instruments relating to the implementation of, among others, Security Council resolutions 1612 (2005), on children affected by armed conflict, and 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Missions under the Common Security and Defence Policy have included important protection concerns in their mandates, in particular on women and children affected by armed conflict. The protection of civilians was the main objective of the European Union-led peacekeeping force in Chad, aimed at improving the security of refugees and internally displaced persons. Civilian Common Security and Defence Policy missions, such as the European Union Monitoring Mission in Georgia and the European Union Police Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, also have an important monitoring and reporting role in that regard. The European Union makes a particular contribution to sustainable peace with its expertise in the areas of the rule of law and human rights.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“That is certainly true of the cooperation between the Council and the European Union; the Union has a strong interest in adding to the Council's work in many areas of mutual concern. Here, as an example of the important role the European Union is playing in translating Security Council resolutions into its own actions, I would like to point to two thematic issues: the protection of civilians in situations of armed conflict; and women and peace and security. Security Council resolution 1894 (2009), on the protection of civilians, explicitly stresses the importance of consultation and cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations to improve the protection of civilians in armed conflict. The European Union has on various occasions reiterated its firm commitment and active engagement to enhance the protection of civilians.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Equally, the newly established EU training mission in Uganda, aimed at supporting the Somali Transitional Federal Government by providing training to 2,000 members of the Somali security forces, is conducted through close coordination between the EU and the United Nations. In civilian crisis management as well, the EU is interested in close cooperation with the United Nations and other international actors, as in Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Afghanistan and in Guinea-Bissau. When the Security Council debated the subject of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations in January (see S/PV.6257), it agreed that increased cooperation with regional organizations also contributes towards the coherent and effective implementation of Council resolutions by the wider United Nations membership.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“The European Union is currently engaged in 13 military operations and civilian missions, and Austria contributes personnel to six of them. The EU's commitment to support the United Nations and the Security Council in its responses to threats to international peace and security is reflected in the Union's support to all current United Nations peacekeeping operations. Concrete examples of cooperation include in the Horn of Africa, notably Somalia, where the EU is actively engaged in anti-piracy efforts to protect shipments by the World Food Programme to the Somali population.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“Due to their understanding of particular conflicts and the respective root causes as well as to their specific capabilities, regional organizations can have a comparative advantage in addressing crisis situations. In addition, local and regional ownership are often key to the success of such efforts. The importance of active participation by civil society has to be highlighted in this respect. In the field of international peace and security, the firm and well-established cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union remains crucial. With its Common Security and Defence Policy, the European Union makes an important contribution and has developed significant capacities for conflict prevention and conflict resolution.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“As stipulated by the EU Treaty, the EU's actions on the international scene shall be guided inter alia by respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter. The challenges we are facing in the twenty-first century - resolving and preventing conflicts, combating terrorism and organized crime and preventing nuclear proliferation, to name but a few - clearly show that the United Nations cannot operate in isolation but requires cooperation and concerted action by its international partners. The Security Council recently reaffirmed the important contribution of regional and subregional organizations to the peaceful settlement of local disputes and to preventive diplomacy, in its presidential statement adopted in January under the Chinese presidency (S/PRST/20lO/l).”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“First, Sir, let me congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. I thank you for organizing today's meeting. It gives me great pleasure to welcome High Representative Catherine Ashton to her first briefing to the Council. The entry into force of the Treaty of Lisbon in December brought about significant changes for the European Union (EU), and especially for its foreign and security policy. With the strengthening of the Office of the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, which will be supported by the European External Action Service, the European Union will be able to speak to its partners with a stronger and more unified voice. Among those partners, the United Nations occupies a preeminent place.”
2010-05-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6306 (2010) · source
“There are still a considerable number of speakers remaining on my list for this meeting. In view of the lateness of the hour, I intend, with the concurrence of the members of the Council, to suspend the meeting until 3 p.m. The meeting was suspended at 1.05 p.m.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“This is reaffirmed by the concept of the responsibility to protect civilian populations from war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. The Security Council, as the United Nations organ with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, has an important role to play. The focus must be on saving lives through timely and decisive action taken at the national, regional and international levels. We look forward to continuing this important debate on the protection of civilians, and I would like to underscore Austria's full commitment to working with other Council members and all relevant stakeholders to implement resolution 1894 (2009), adopted today, in order to ensure the protection of those who are most vulnerable in situations of armed conflict.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“Austria is also greatly concerned about the detrimental effects of small arms and light weapons on civilians. They prolong conflicts, they endanger civilians and they undermine security, peace and stability. Parties to armed conflict need to take all required measures to protect civilian populations from the effects of landmines and cluster munitions. Victims require enhanced protection and assistance. Persons with disabilities are particularly affected by armed conflict and have so far not received adequate attention. The United Nations system has to address more effectively the protection and assistance needs of this vulnerable group. It is clear that the primary responsibility to protect civilians rests with national Governments.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“Let me just add a few additional points. All parties to armed conflict must strictly comply with their obligations to protect civilians under international law. This applies to all parties in any conflict in the world, be it in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Darfur, Afghanistan or Gaza. Austria has reaffirmed on several occasions its position that serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law need to be thoroughly investigated. Accountability for serious crimes must be ensured by taking concrete measures to promote the rule of law, prevent future violations and seek sustainable peace, justice, truth and reconciliation. This requires action at the national and - where necessary - international levels. The Security Council has an important role in ending impunity.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria. At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary- General and all other speakers for their presentations. The numerous challenges in the protection of civilians highlighted today show the urgent need to intensify our efforts. The protection of civilians is central to the mandate of the United Nations and the mandates of its peacekeeping missions. It is of the utmost importance that Security Council mandates for the protection of civilians are effectively implemented by missions on the ground. This requires that the Council address the protection of civilians in its daily work in a systematic manner. Austria aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“I now invite the Right Honourable Baroness Taylor, Minister for International Defence and Security of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to take the floor.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached among Council members, I wish to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than five minutes in order to enable the Council to carry out its work expeditiously. Delegations with lengthy statements are kindly requested to circulate the texts in writing and to deliver a condensed version when speaking in the Chamber. I shall now give the floor to members of the Council. I invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Croatia, His Excellency Mr. Gordan Jandrokovie, to take the floor.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“I thank Mr. Holmes for his interesting briefing. I now give the floor to Ms. Kyung- wha Kang, Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“I thank the Secretary-General for his statement. I now give the floor to Mr. John Holmes, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“I hope that discussions will provide further guidance as we fulfil our obligation to better protect those in need. In accordance with the understanding reached earlier among members, the Security Council will take action on the draft resolution (S/2009/582) prior to hearing statements from the participants in today's 3 meeting. Accordingly, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Austria, Burkina Faso, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, France, Japan, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Mexico, Russian Federation, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam. The President: There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1894 (2009).”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“We believe that an operational concept, mission-wide protection strategies and improved predeployment training on the protection of civilians will help to close this gap between Security Council mandates and their implementation. It will also contribute to ensuring the credibility of United Nations peacekeeping missions. There is a need for clear and achievable mandates based on accurate and reliable information and an assessment of threats to civilians and peacekeepers on the ground. It also requires an ongoing dialogue with troop- and police- contributing countries throughout the process. Today's debate and the draft resolution before us provide an important opportunity to take stock of the progress made so far and to send a clear signal of our commitment to the protection of civilians.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“The Council has a broad range of tools at its disposal to ensure compliance by all parties with their obligations under international law to protect civilians, to facilitate access for humanitarian aid and to ensure accountability for serious crimes against civilians. Today, the protection of civilians is at the core of United Nations peacekeeping. Since 1999, the Council has mandated United Nations peacekeeping missions to protect civilians from attacks. The presence of United Nations peacekeepers generates global expectations, as well as local aspirations to protect vulnerable communities. However, we still do not have a common understanding of what peacekeepers can and should do in the implementation of such protection mandates.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“We also highly commend the Secretary- General for his latest report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2009/277). 09-60204 We, the international community, have to do better. We need to live up to our shared responsibility to effectively respond to situations in which the safety and security of civilians are in danger. No conflict justifies breaches of international humanitarian law. No conflict justifies the refusal of access for humanitarian workers to civilians in need. N0 conflict justifies impunity for those who have committed serious crimes against civilians. The Security Council has a key role to play.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source
“In armed conflicts all over the world, United Nations peacekeeping missions and humanitarian organizations do their utmost to alleviate the suffering of civilians, including women and children. But more needs to be done to improve the protection of civilians on the ground. That is why, for Austria, the protection of civilians is a key priority. It is why we took the initiative to submit a draft resolution on the protection of civilians on the occasion of the tenth anniversary. This draft resolution aims to address existing gaps in the protection work of the United Nations and sets out concrete measures to improve the protection of civilians on the ground. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all members of the Council for their constructive work in recent weeks.”
2009-11-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6216 (2009) · source