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1. “Thai women peacekeepers are also at the forefront of community engagement efforts to promote sustainable development during their service in peacekeeping missions. As we prepare to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) and the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action next year, and in our efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda, Thailand is committed to continuing to do its part at home and abroad to genuinely advance gender equality and the empowerment of women in all contexts, including in maintaining international peace and security.”

   2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source

2. “The empowerment of women and girls and gender equality are elements that are key to conflict prevention and the promotion of international peace and security. At the national level, Thailand has adopted and is now in the stage of implementing its national measures and guidelines on women and peace and security for 2016 to 2021. Those measures also serve as an action plan that has both an internal and external outlook and aspires to enhance the role of women in addressing conflict and political and social unrest in the world. On the international front, Thailand has been an ardent Supporter of women's participation in peacekeeping missions. Seven of the 27 Thai peacekeepers serving in the three peacekeeping missions to which we contribute are women, accounting for 20 per cent of the total number of Thai peacekeepers.”

   2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source

3. “In order to take meaningful action on women and peace and security, we must recognize the interrelated, inseparable and mutually reinforcing nature of all the elements of gender equality in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We need to address, among other things, the discriminatory laws, attitudinal and institutional obstacles and gender stereotyping that continue to hinder the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the 2030 Agenda. Thailand recognizes that SDG 5, on gender equality, and SDG 16, on peace, justice and strong institutions, are closely linked and that their implementation is required in order to advance the women and peace and security agenda. A society can achieve sustainable peace only when it has an integrated an inclusive approach that incorporates development and human rights for all, including women.”

   2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source

4. “Thailand welcomes the timely focus of this open debate, which reflects on the achievements and challenges in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and its subsequent resolutions in preparation for next year's commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of its adoption. The 2015 global study by UN-Women on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) pointed out that there remains a crippling gap between the ambition of our commitments to the resolutions and actual political and financial support. Our firm belief is that we can and must narrow that gap by implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the women and peace and security agenda in a holistic manner.”

   2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source

5. “We have been working closely with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. In fact, we are pleased to learn that the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and her team will be travelling to Bangkok at the end of this month, where we will further enhance our collaboration, especially on the regional training course on the issue of children and armed conflict, which is tentatively to be held in Bangkok early September. The international community must continue its work in all possible ways to put an end to the suffering of children in conflict. Thailand endeavours to do its part and looks forward to working with others to amplify our efforts.”

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

6. “Our military personnel 4 one trainer and one officer who is going to be deployed in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan - will also attend the upcoming United Nations Military Specialized Training on Child Protection, to be held in October in Sweden. We also firmly believe in the importance of knowledge-sharing and implementing best practices and lessons learned. We are therefore pleased to announce that Thailand is working towards becoming a first-ever regional centre of excellence on the issue of children and armed conflict, bringing our experiences and commitments with respect to the country that will be removed from the report this year, to further strengthening collaboration on the child protection.”

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

7. “Peacekeepers and peacebuilders also need specific predeployment and in-mission training on issues concerning children affected by armed conflict. On our part, as a standard procedure Thai peacekeepers are trained to assist the local population in its efforts to prevent the relapse into armed conflict and to ensure sustainable development. Those elements include international law, child protection, gender- based issues, the protection of civilians, conflict- related sexual violence and cultural sensitivity. We have also recently endorsed the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use ofChild Soldiers.”

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

8. “We also welcome further possible regional engagement on that issue. Allow me to highlight a few elements, drawing from our experiences that we feel are relevant to the discussion today. First, stronger partnership is key. All stakeholders must work closely to address the evolving tactics used to recruit children, including through online and social media platforms. In addition to law enforcement, strong community advocacy and education can provide the best defence for children falling prey to recruitment. Secondly, mainstreaming child protection into relevant United Nations peacekeeping, peacebuilding and political missions is vital. In armed conflict situations, peacekeepers are often at the forefront in protecting children. We underscore the importance of having clear mandates and guidelines for their effective operation.”

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

9. “At the outset, I would like to align my statement with that to be delivered by the representative of Viet Nam on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Let me alsojoin others in expressing my appreciation to the Secretary-General for his latest report (S/2019/509), to Poland for convening this open debate, to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict for her dedication, and to the briefers for their insightful perspectives. The Secretary-General's annual report plays an important role in guiding Member States on how to strengthen child protection. For that reason, we welcome the enhanced engagement between Member States and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict in the preparation of the report.”

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

10. “But allow me to conclude with a parting thought: in Thailand's view, durable peace is not tenable if civilians lack security and are not safe. We need to continue to evolve our discussions on enhancing and reinvigorating the protection of civilians agenda in order to meet the new challenges of protecting civilians.”

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

11. “Thailand continues to support the delivery of consistent and coherent training, in collaboration with relevant agencies, for all mandated tasks, to our peacekeeping personnel. Those elements include international law, gender-based issues, the protection of civilians, child protection, conflict-related sexual violence and cultural sensitivity. We recently endorsed the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. We also have our sights set on becoming a regional centre of excellence on the issue of children and armed conflict, and have been working closely with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. There is more we can and want to do.”

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

12. “This requires an integrated approach among military, police and civilian components, in coordination with national authorities, local communities and relevant humanitarian organizations. Thirdly, the issue of training is an area that Thailand has always viewed with a discerning eye. All peacekeepers have to be properly prepared, trained and equipped to meet the challenges they will face in the field. It must be underlined time and again that intensive predeployment and periodic in-mission training, both on operational tasks and other protection-related elements, is Vital. As an active troop- and police-contributing country, Thai peacekeepers are trained as a standard procedure to assist the local population in their efforts to prevent the relapse of armed conflict and ensure sustainable development.”

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

13. “The most effective way to protect civilians is through a long-term process and a comprehensive approach that covers the periods before, during and after a conflict. In our View, the concept of sustaining peace urges us to view peacebuilding more holistically, as part of a peace continuum that spans from conflict prevention and resolution to laying the foundation for sustainable peace and development. Secondly, stronger partnerships are key to strengthening protection of civilian mandates. Member States and the United Nations must work closely to ensure that all principles and elements related to the protection of civilians are implemented by all those involved in such missions. We also have to explore innovative practical tools and approaches to enhance the implementation of protection mandates.”

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

14. “Thailand aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and the statement to be delivered by the representative of Viet Nam later this evening on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Let me also offer our thanks to Indonesia for the comprehensive concept note prepared for this open debate (S/2019/385, annex). We also thank the Secretary-General for his substantive report released on 7 May (S/2019/373) and his perceptive briefing today. Allow me to highlight a few elements drawn from our own experience that we feel are also relevant to the discussion today. First, it is essential to build and sustain a protective environment for civilians and to reduce threats to sustainable peace and development.”

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

15. “First, Thailand is committed to ensuring that Thai peacekeepers are properly prepared, trained and equipped to meet the challenges that they will face in the field. In July, by working closely with the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Thailand is preparing to organize the regional training course on the issue of children and armed conflict. Secondly, Thailand will continue to View peacekeeping through a comprehensive and people-centred lens. Peace is not a stand-alone agenda. It is co-dependent on sustainable development and respect for human rights. In conclusion, good planning, adequate resourcing and competent personnel are imperative to the success of any peacekeeping operation.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

16. “Every stakeholder has its share of responsibility to ensure the safety of peacekeepers while undertaking their duties. The most direct and effective way is primarily to ensure training competency and the provision of adequate equipment to meet the demands of the mission. While reaffirming the basic principles of United Nations peacekeeping, it is of paramount importance to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers on the ground so that they can perform competently and confidently. The Security Council can rest assured, ASEAN remains committed to strengthening the work and quality of its peacekeepers, and we will contribute effectively to the maintenance of international peace and security. I will now speak in my national capacity.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

17. “Collectively, we pool resources and expertise by effectively leveraging one another's competencies, capabilities and shared experiences to achieve the desired Triangular Partnership Project training outcomes. There is no debate about women's pre-eminent qualification for any aspect of peacekeeping operations, including in the highest posts. ASEAN therefore supports the Secretary-General's call to increase the number of women in peacekeeping. Thirdly, the safety and security of our peacekeepers areasharedresponsibilityamongus all.Allpeacekeeping stakeholders share and own the responsibility to ensure realistic mission mandates, adequate resourcing, effective training and efficient administration for the success of peacekeeping missions.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

18. “We also have continued efforts among the ASEAN peace operations institutes to promote innovation, capacity-building and training collaboration for peacekeeping deployment. Secondly, the efficient and effective achievement of mandate outcomes depends on the quality and capabilities of peacekeepers. Ensuring that peacekeepers meet United Nations standards before and during deployment is everyone's priority. ASEAN countries are hosting the inaugural Triangular Partnership Project training on a rotational basis for Asia-Pacific participants, with the aim of providing high-quality peacekeeping operational training. Moving ahead, Indonesia will replace Viet Nam in hosting the Triangular Partnership Project training in 2020.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

19. “It would therefore be essential for all stakeholders to ensure optimum support for United Nations peacekeeping operations in today's increasingly challenging operating environment. In the light of that, ASEAN would like to offer the following points. First, we need stronger partnerships and a more coordinated approach. We support strengthening partnerships at all levels. We further emphasize the importance of regional and subregional collaboration in training and capacity-building efforts to enhance missions' peacekeeping competencies. For example, the ASEAN Defence Ministerial Meeting-Plus Experts' Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations meets annually to discuss key challenges faced in peacekeeping and share ideas on how member States could strengthen mandate implementation in the field.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

20. “I am honoured to speak on behalf ofthe 10 States members ofthe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN would also like to align itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. I thank the presidency of Indonesia for convening this timely debate. Continued dialogue and debates on the subject are key to ensuring that the Action for Peacekeeping initiative will succeed after achieving near consensus on the shared commitments last September. I would also like to express my appreciation for the useful briefings delivered by the Secretary- General and others. United Nations peacekeeping is crucial to advancing peace and security, safeguarding human rights and laying the foundation for development.”

    2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source

21. “Projects are now being launched in areas such as capacity-building, effective negotiation and mediation, engagement with community leaders and fund allocation to promote women-led entrepreneurship. On the international front, Thailand has been an ardent supporter of women's participation in peacekeeping missions. Seven of 27 Thai peacekeepers serving at our three peacekeeping missions are women, accounting for 20 per cent of the total. Thai women peacekeepers are also at the forefront of community engagement efforts to promote sustainable development throughout their services in peacekeeping missions. In conclusion, Thailand is committed to continuing to do its part at home and abroad to genuinely advance gender equality and empower women, both politically and economically, and to maintain international peace and security.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

22. “Our implementation of women and peace and security agenda has also been part of our country's report to the Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Moreover, we submitted a voluntary report on the status of the iplementation of the women and peace and security agenda, including data and analysis to assist in the preparation of the 2018 Secretary-General report on women and peace and security (S/2018/900). One ofthe notable cross-cutting action plans in the report was the integration of the Women Empowerment Fund, established in 2012, to provide grants and loans to women for development-related projects that increase economic opportunities for women, in line with Thailand's national measures and guidelines on women and peace and security for the period 2017- 2020.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

23. “Thailand firmly supports the women and peace and security agenda and believes that we are all responsible for translating it into action, which includes closing implementation gaps at national and international levels. Thailand views that agenda in a holistic manner, with an emphasis on achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. In the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we reaffirmed that the empowerment of women and girls and gender equality are key elements for conflict prevention and international peace and security. Thailand has therefore aligned the implementation of that agenda with its national gender equality strategy in areas ranging from development and prevention to sustaining peace.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

24. “Since 2000, a number of innovations have been put in place - including the establishment, in recent years, of the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, and the Women, Peace and Security National Focal Point Networks, in which Thailand has been actively involved. There has also been significant progress in the Council recently with increased attention to the women and peace and security agenda in response to crises, such as new provisions in the mandates of peacekeeping operations that call for women's participation in security processes. Thailand welcomes the Secretary- General's new agenda that aims to fully align with the core purpose of the women and peace and security agenda, including through the meaningful participation of women in disarmament.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

25. “Thailand aligns itself with the statement made earlier on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Thailand welcomes the focus of this year's Security Council open debate - women's political and economic empowerment as one of the means to effectively implement the women and peace and security agenda and sustaining peace through conflict prevention, as well as broader efforts to maintain international peace and security. Resolution 1325 (2000), together with the other seven resolutions adopted by the Security Council on women and peace and security, have formed a strong foundation and normative framework for the operationalization of that important agenda.”

    2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source

26. “The annual report of the Secretary-General plays an important role in guiding Member States in strengthening child protection. For that reason, we welcome the enhanced engagement between Member States and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict in preparing the report. We also welcome possible further regional engagement on the issue. The international community must continue its work in all possible ways to put an end to the suffering of children in conflict. Thailand endeavours to do its part and looks forward to working with others to amplify our efforts.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

27. “We are pleased to inform the Security Council that the Royal Thai Armed Forces and the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict recently held a workshop on child protection for Thai peacekeepers preparing for deployment to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan. We can do more and explore how regional and subregional organizations can be involved. Thailand welcomes the release of more than 10,000 children from armed groups in 2017 and sees the reintegration of recently released children as a vital process. Reintegration should be incorporated in relevant national plans and efforts to provide inclusive basic social services, as it is a long-term sustainable solution to prevention and protection.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

28. “In addressing the issue as part of that agenda, we must take a comprehensive and rights-based approach and continue to raise awareness and promote capacity- building and technical cooperation. With regard to recruitment, it is essential that civil society, the media, academia and Governments work together to address the evolving tactics used to recruit children, including through online and social media platforms. In addition to law enforcement, strong advocacy and education at the family and community levels can provide the best defence for children falling prey to recruitment. The peacekeeping community must also ensure that building capacity on child protection becomes a key component of training peacekeepers.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

29. “Let me join others in expressing my appreciation to the Secretary-General for his most recent report (S/2018/465), to Sweden for holding today's open debate, to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict for her dedication and efforts and to the briefers for their insightful perspectives. I would also like to align myself with the statement delivered by the representative of Viet Nam on behalf of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Children are key to our future. They are the catalysts for peace, development, prosperity and progress and must be protected so that their potential to engage and contribute to an inclusive and just society can be ensured. Our efforts to address grave violations against children in and after conflict must therefore be a vital component of the prevention agenda.”

    2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

30. “We must also remember the incredible role of women, especially when it comes to building trust and ensuring protective environments. The reach and impact of women within their local communities has long been underestimated. We are proud to say that our current contribution to United Nations peacekeeping operations includes more than 20 per cent female personnel. Durable peace is not tenable ifcivilians lack security and are not safe. Let us redouble our investments in practical measures that address that lack of security comprehensively and for the long term.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

31. “We support the Secretary-General's view that the most effective way to protect civilians is through a long- term process and a comprehensive approach applied before, during and after conflict. Sustaining peace requires us to view peacebuilding more holistically as part of the peace continuum from conflict prevention to conflict resolution to laying down the foundations for sustainable peace and development. Our peacekeepers are trained, as a standard procedure, to assist the local population in their efforts to prevent any relapse into armed conflict and to promote sustainable development. By sharing best practices in agriculture, health care and water-resource management with local villages in Timor-Leste, Haiti and Darfur, our assistance has resonated well with an emphasis on the prevention of backsliding into conflict.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

32. “Secondly, we need stronger partnerships to strengthen the protection of civilians. This requires an integrated approach among military, police and civilian components. They must, in turn, coordinate with national authorities, local communities and the relevant humanitarian organizations in the field. In sum, all stakeholders must exchange information on frank and clear situational assessments that are supported by adequate capabilities and resources and further underpinned by practical and achievable expectations. Thirdly, it is essential to reduce threats to sustainable peace and development and to build and sustain a protective environment for civilians.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

33. “The State has the primary responsibility to protect its citizens, and all parties to armed conflict must honour and strictly comply with their obligations under international law, international humanitarian law and human rights law. All personnel in peacekeeping missions need to understand clearly their protection mandates, priorities and responsibilities. As an active troop- and police-contributing country, we continue to support the delivery of consistent and coherent training. We firmly believe that intensive predeployment and periodic in-mission training, on both operational tasks and other protection-related elements, is vital. We hold all of our peacekeepers to a high standard ofconduct and are pleased to have recently signed the voluntary compact on the elimination of sexual exploitation and abuse.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

34. “Thailand aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries and that delivered by the representative of Panama on behalf of the Human Security Network. Let me offer our thanks to Poland for the comprehensive concept note (S/2018/444, annex). We also thank the Secretary-General for his recently released report (S/2018/462) and for his substantive briefing today as well as the valuable insights from the representative of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Allow me to highlight the elements we believe deserve special emphasis in today's discussion. First, priority must be given to raising awareness of and respect for the obligations related to the protection of civilians under international law, including under the United Nations Charter.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source