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Sun Joun-Yung

lines on the record: 102
first: 2000-07-20
most recent: 2003-03-26
sittings or episodes: 16
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“With the upcoming election of the East Timorese Constituent Assembly in a month, my delegation is pleased that the preparation process has by and large been smooth. I would like to commend Mr. Vieira de Mello and all other international staff for their hard work on the election, including the preparation of a master plan for the election, the registration of voters and political parties with their candidates, and a number of other complicated tasks. Looking forward to the birth of an independent and democratic East Timorese Government early next year, as scheduled, the Korean Government has been extending its support for election management through contributing to the United Nations Development Programme Trust Fund and the dispatch of international observers and an international commissioner.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your presidency of the Council and thanking you for convening this open meeting on the important issue of East Timor. I would also like to thank Mr. Jose Ramos- Horta, the East Timorese Transitional Administration Cabinet member for foreign affairs, for his presence once again in the Security Council chamber. I would like to express special appreciation to Mr. Sergio Vieira de Mello, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his very useful briefing today and for his remarkable success in tackling the daunting task of a multifaceted peacekeeping operation in East Timor, which was explained in detail in the Secretary- General's report.”
2001-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4351Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In this regard, we believe that the allocation of adequate financial resources for conflict prevention is essential. For its part, the Republic of Korea has contributed to the Trust Fund for Preventive Action since its inception in 1997 and intends to maintain this commitment. I would like to conclude by reiterating my Government's unwavering support for efforts to enhance the preventive capacities of the United Nations, Member States and key international players. We hope that this debate will mobilize Member States towards a more effective strategy for conflict prevention.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We recognize that, due to their proximity, regional organizations are often more attuned to the situation on the ground and can therefore develop effective institutional capacities for early warning and conflict prevention, such as the mechanisms established by the Organization of African Unity and the Economic Community of West African States. For this reason, we are looking forward to the implementation of the follow-up measures to the Fourth High-level United Nations-Regional Organizations Meeting on conflict prevention and peace-building, held last February. Fifthly, as the Brahimi report recommends the Secretary-General's more frequent use of fact-finding missions to areas of tension in support of short-term crisis-prevention action, we firmly support the enhancement of the preventive role of the Secretary- General.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In particular, we stress the need to advocate for the protection and welfare of women and children and to mobilize international support for the fight against HIV/AIDS. My delegation looks forward to the special session of the General Assembly on HIV/AIDS next week and to the special session on children this September and hopes that they will bring forth tangible results. Fourthly, my delegation believes that the United Nations should continue to strengthen its relationship with a wide array of international actors, particularly regional organizations, and pursue regional preventive strategies.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In fact, the most effective form of conflict prevention may be the pursuit of sustainable development and democratization, areas in which the Economic and Social Council can and should play a more active role. In this regard, the multifaceted nature of conflict prevention requires enhanced cooperation within the United Nations system, particularly among the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. Thirdly, recognizing that a stable social environment is key to preventing the outbreak or recurrence of a conflict, my delegation supports the Secretary-General's recommendation that we devote greater resources to the United Nations humanitarian agencies and integrate preventive activities into the work of these agencies in pre-crisis situations.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In particular, we support the recommendation that the General Assembly consider a more active use of its powers in the prevention of armed conflict and explore ways of enhancing its interaction with the Security Council in developing long-term conflict prevention and peace-building strategies. Greater interaction between the General Assembly and the Security Council would enhance transparency and ensure that the views of the Member States on conflict prevention are heard. Secondly, my delegation notes that the broader, more holistic approach to conflict prevention has emerged in response to the growing realization that sustainable peace cannot be achieved without addressing the structural root causes of conflicts.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Furthermore, as the Secretary-General noted in his report, while a large number of Member States have expressed their support for conflict prevention during previous open debates, they often have different priorities for action. In this regard, the Republic of Korea favours a comprehensive approach that encompasses democratization, respect for human rights and the rule of law, socio-economic development and the promotion of good governance. I would like to comment on a few of the issues raised in the Secretary-General's report that are of particular importance to my delegation. First, my delegation fully agrees with the Secretary-General's recommendations for strengthening the capacities of the principal United Nations organs for conflict prevention.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation fully supports the Secretary- General's intention to move the United Nations from a "culture of reaction" to a "culture of prevention," a notion that is closely tied to the vision of a "culture of peace." As has been made evident by the conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Kosovo and East Timor in recent years, United Nations efforts to resolve conflicts once they have already escalated are often futile. But while it is generally acknowledged that conflict prevention is far more cost- effective, in both human and financial terms, than post- conflict management, the political will and financial commitment of Member States are often elusive in the earliest stages of conflicts.”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“At the outset I would like to welcome you, Mr. Minister, and express my deep gratitude to you for handling this open debate on the prevention of armed conflict. As the Secretary-General emphasized in his report, the primary responsibility for preventing conflict lies with nations themselves. However, in an age when we are facing ever-increasing challenges related to international peace and security, the role of the United Nations is becoming more and more pivotal. We firmly believe that the prevention of such conflicts largely hinges on the preventive capacity of the United Nations and its Member States. Indeed, conflict prevention lies at the heart of the United Nations mandate for the maintenance of international peace and security, which emphasizes the Organization's mission "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of a, war .”
2001-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4334Resumption1 (2001) · source
“All in all, I would like to emphasize the importance of the continued involvement and assistance of the international community for East Timor so that the progress achieved at great cost will not be impaired. Let me conclude by expressing my delegation's appreciation of the efforts of the Secretary-General and those responsible for UNTAET's mission. We expect the next report of the Secretary-General at the end of July to include practical recommendations on the future role of the United Nations in East Timor. We look forward to continuing to participate in this important debate.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In this regard, my delegation appreciates the continuing deliberations of the UNTAET working group and welcomes the recent establishment of the integrated mission task force in the Secretariat. We expect them to continue an in-depth study on exit strategies that takes into account both the need for cost-effectiveness and the objective of fulfilling peacekeeping mandates. We also expect them to present to the Security Council and troop-contributing countries a comprehensive blueprint on the post-independence engagement of the United Nations in East Timor. My delegation would like to emphasize the need for close consultation with troop-contributing countries during the whole process of preparing and implementing the troop withdrawal or relocation.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“However, the report of the Secretary-General contains some important elements that deserve our attention. The Secretary- General pointed out that a self-reliant East Timorese police and defence force cannot be completed in one or two years. Therefore, we believe that the continued presence of international military and police components will be necessary after independence, though reduced in accordance with the developments on the ground. It is our view that the reduction of UNTAET, particularly the military and police components, should be carried out in a gradual and phased manner. Before the reduction, however, a clever and clear exit strategy should be prepared.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Let me make some comments on the United Nations role in East Timor this year and beyond independence. My delegation takes note of the Secretary-General's report that there is a widely shared fear among the Timorese people about the uncertainty of the political and security situation this year. Bearing that in mind, we are concerned that the debate in the United Nations regarding the early exit of United Nations personnel might unintentionally send a wrong signal to security-threatening elements. Therefore, we believe that it is very important for the Security Council to convey to the Timorese people its firm commitment to protect them until, and even after, independence. The United Nations mission cannot replace the new independent Government of East Timor, nor should it remain there indefinitely.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We once again call upon Indonesia and concerned international organizations to expedite their efforts and strengthen their coordination to better address this complex refugee problem. With regard to capacity- and institution-building, we highly appreciate the efforts thus far of UNTAET and other international organizations in all areas. For these diverse and time-consuming tasks, the emphasis should be on increasing the Timorese people's ownership of their nation and institutions, and on promoting the real participation of as many people as possible. We hope that the donors conference in Canberra next month will provide an opportunity to discuss in greater depth the mid- and long-term strategy of the international community to assist the people of East Timor.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“To ensure peaceful and democratic elections and unhindered debate on the political system, the role of the international and local military and police components will be more important than ever. It is our hope that both the local and international security components will maintain particular vigilance in a concerted effort. For the start of a new era of reconciliation and national unity of all East Timorese people, a solution to the refugee problem will be crucial. In this regard, we are pleased with the return of over 3,000 refugees last March and April. We recognize the efforts made by the Indonesian Government in refugee-related issues, and we expect Indonesia's plans for refugee registration to be implemented soon, without fail.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“First of all, the upcoming Constituent Assembly election is of paramount importance not only in itself, but also because it will lay the groundwork for future elections. My delegation is pleased that the East Timorese themselves have launched the preparations for the upcoming election, with professional and systematic assistance from the international community and with the United Nations Development Programme playing a central role. Despite some concerns about possible delays in the tight electoral schedule, we remain hopeful that the entire process will be implemented smoothly. It is my delegation's view that, during the period of elections and subsequent debate on the Constitution, the most important thing is the maintenance of security and social order.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We all remember the time of tough decisions faced by all the parties concerned in 1999. Enough has been done to save East Timor from its chaotic situation, but much remains to be done to make it stand on its own. As we all know, this year is especially important in East Timorese history, with major political events such as the election of the Constituent Assembly and the establishment of the independent Government. Given the importance and symbolism of this mission, the continuous support of the international community is crucial. In this regard, the Republic of Korea is more than willing to do its part. Allow me to highlight a few issues that my delegation finds particularly important for the sustainability of an independent East Timor.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Mr. President, at the outset let me extend my congratulations to you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council this month. I would also like to express my appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Annabi for his report. I extend a special welcome to the eminent leaders of East Timor, Mr. Xanana Gusmao and Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta, and thank them for their presentations. Since its inception one and a half years ago, the activities of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) have been quite successful in all areas of post-crisis management, including security maintenance and nation-building in East Timor. The case of East Timor is, thus far, one of the few success stories of the United Nations and the international community in general.”
2001-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4321Resumption1 (2001) · source
“These examples demonstrate the need for countries to share an enhanced sense of responsibility and cooperation in preventing conflicts and in keeping and building peace in their own regions. We hope that the upcoming high- level meeting between the United Nations and regional organizations will yield a productive discourse on this important subject. It is our firm belief that the assistance of the international community will be genuinely meaningful when the parties directly concerned demonstrate their commitments at a matching level.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In closing, let me underscore the role of regional organizations and the countries of the region concerned. The success of any peace-building operation may become elusive without strong political will and the support of the Member States. In particular, we believe that a more proactive engagement on the part of the countries and organizations of the affected region is crucial. Given the complexity of coordination among different players and the difficulty of mobilizing a full-scale intervention by the international community, the regional entities and countries should be encouraged to take the initiative. We have already witnessed some cases where the courageous involvement of regional organizations and countries in peacekeeping operations facilitated the peace-building process in the affected region.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“My delegation concurs with the observation in the Brahimi report that it is necessary to establish a focal point for peace-building. In this regard, the suggestion in the report that the Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, as the Convener of the Executive Committee on Peace and Security (ECPS) be the focal point, merits further consideration. The strengthening of the function of ECPS will contribute to upgrading the capacity of the United Nations to forge a comprehensive strategy and to better coordinate with other actors. My delegation also supports the ongoing efforts of the Department of Political Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme to jointly strengthen United Nations capacity in the area of peace-building.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We expect that the various actors, such as the United Nations funds, programmes and specialized agencies, international financial institutions, particularly the Bretton Woods institutions, and regional organizations will further enhance their efforts to systematically coordinate an integrated response. Moreover, a strengthened partnership with non- governmental organizations will contribute positively to aggregating necessary support by widening the pool of volunteer workers. However, in a situation where a variety of players from different entities get involved, due caution is necessary to avoid the duplication of work and competition for limited resources. In this regard, we take note that the Security Council has underlined in past reports the need to clearly define tasks and divide responsibilities among all actors involved.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In our view, the direct involvement of this Council and an enhanced role for the Secretary-General should be further encouraged for the effective management of conflicts at all levels. We believe that the Secretary- General plays an instrumental role by continuously monitoring the situation of regions with current, past and potential conflicts and by updating the Council on his findings and views. Since timeliness is a critical element in intervention, the reports of the Secretary- General must be prepared at a most pertinent juncture and be given due consideration by the Council.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Their safe return and rehabilitation are among the most basic conditions for reintegration and stability in the affected region. Against this backdrop, I would like to make a few comments on issues to which we attach particular significance. Above all, peacekeeping operation mandates should always be realistic and cost-effective for the success of the missions. A key factor to be taken into consideration in order to make a peace-building strategy successful is the availability of financial and other resources for a long-term strategy. When discussing the strategy for United Nations engagement in post-conflict situations, a feasible scenario must be drawn out at a very early stage to clarify the United Nations role and function. The most cost-effective strategy would be to enhance the preventive capacity of the United Nations.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“We expect its work to lead to systematically enhanced cooperation with the troop contributors and their participation in the decision-making process. It is now commonly acknowledged that conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post-conflict peace- building are interlinked and are more effective if pursued simultaneously, rather than sequentially. Accordingly, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants are prerequisites for immediate post-conflict stability and prevention of a conflict's recurrence. Peace, security and economic and social development are also closely interlinked. The protection of refugees and internally displaced persons is also an essential part of today's peace-building measures.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“Peacekeeping operations are adapting to the complex and multidimensional aspects of the new reality. We therefore welcome the recent tendency whereby the mandates of peacekeeping operations include post-conflict peace-building components. During last month's open debate on strengthening cooperation with troop-contributing countries, many Member States pointed out that consultations among the main parties concerned should start at the earliest possible stage of decision-making of a peacekeeping operation. We would like to reiterate that such early arrangements would be crucial in establishing a well- planned peace-building strategy in the peacekeeping operation's mandate. Taking this opportunity, we would like to welcome the establishment of the working group of the whole on United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“I would like to begin by congratulating you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the Council presidency for the month of February. The subject of today's debate is both relevant and timely, especially considering the convening of the fourth United Nations regional organizations high-level meeting tomorrow to once again take up this important issue as a part of its own agenda. In this regard, we appreciate Tunisia's initiative in requesting the Council to revisit the issue of peace-building in a comprehensive manner. Since the complexity of new security challenges was properly pointed out by the Secretary-General in his publication "An Agenda for Peace" (S/24111) in 1992 and its Supplement (S/1995/1) in 1995, much has been discussed and many new strategies have been conceived.”
2001-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4272Resumption1 (2001) · source
“In financial terms, as a result of the recent agreement on the scale of assessments, Korea's increase in contribution in the coming years will be one of the largest among Member States. My delegation reiterates its belief that the views of the Member States that are willing and able to contribute to peacekeeping should be respected and accommodated by the Council through the institutionalization of a consultation mechanism. Several years have passed since the idea of the establishment of new mechanisms for strengthening cooperation between the Council and TCCs was introduced. The time has come for the Council to consider appropriate actions without further delay.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257 (2001) · source
“My delegation believes that the impact of the report and the subsequent discussion it generated should be maintained and furthered. In this regard, we support the idea of establishing a subsidiary organ of the Council in an appropriate form, as provided for in Article 29 of the Charter. We also take note that the Secretary-General, in his report on the implementation of the Brahimi report, wholeheartedly concurred with the Panel's assessment that closer consultation between TCCs and the Security Council, including through a new mechanism, is needed. The Republic of Korea is currently contributing 476 peacekeepers to various peacekeeping operation missions. My Government expects that its contribution to peacekeeping activities will become more substantial as its experiences grow.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257 (2001) · source
“While fully acknowledging that peacekeeping missions are established by the sole authority of the Security Council, my delegation believes that the creation of such a mechanism would be a meaningful step towards enhancing the overall capabilities of peacekeeping operations. We also believe that the Council and the Secretary-General can collaborate more closely in the initial stage of planning in finding ways to provide prospective troop contributors with opportunities to participate. The enhancement of early-stage consultations will undoubtedly help remedy the commitment gaps as well as minimize failures. The Brahimi report contains a number of useful recommendations and also covers the issue of cooperation with TCCs.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257 (2001) · source
“Although we appreciate the efforts made by the Council and the Secretariat to continuously update TCCs on the current status of field missions, our own experience dictates that there is still room for the current TCC meetings to become more effective and interactive. TCC meetings should be more than a mere forum for TCCs to be briefed on past occurrences in the field. If, for instance, a structural change, downsizing or expansion of a peacekeeping operation is expected, the Council should provide the relevant TCCs with the plan under consideration in a timely manner, to enable TCCs to prepare well in advance. In this context, a more institutionalized mechanism should be considered to allow for genuine participation by TCCs.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257 (2001) · source
“Despite their contribution of soldiers, equipment and much-needed resources, TCCs are offered limited chances to voice their concerns over important matters that directly affect the lives of their nationals and their contributions. Hence, my delegation fully acknowledges the efforts of the Security Council, which in its resolution 1327 (2000) of 13 November 2000 underlined the importance of an improved system of consultations with TCCs and agreed to strengthen significantly the existing system of consultations. We also welcome the increasing recognition by the Council of the merits of interacting more frequently with TCCs. And yet, what matters is not the number of times TCCs are briefed or allowed to speak in the Council, but the degree to which they can substantially contribute to the decision- making process of peacekeeping operations.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257 (2001) · source
“When compared to the past, peacekeeping operations have changed not only in size and scope, but also in nature. As in the cases of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET), the character and mandate of the peacekeeping missions are evolving in order to adapt to the nature of crises and the current reality. More recently, the experience in Sierra Leone eloquently demonstrated the urgent need to upgrade the level of consultations with TCCs. Such developments call for a qualitative improvement in cooperation and coordination between the Council and TCCs. It is our belief that the TCCs are still largely alienated from important stages of the decision-making processes.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257 (2001) · source
“Within this context, strengthened cooperation between the Council, the TCCs and the Secretariat will be an important platform from which to strengthen the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. In this regard, my delegation particularly appreciates Singapore's initiative in tabling this important agenda item before us today. Today's debate is all the more timely considering the strong political will to enhance United Nations peacekeeping activities that was manifested on the occasion of the Millennium Summit, the submission of the Brahimi report and the subsequent efforts of the Security Council working group and of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations to review the report. Against this backdrop my delegation wishes to comment on some of the issues to which it attaches particular importance.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257 (2001) · source
“I would like to start by welcoming you, Minister Jayakumar, and congratulate Singapore for assuming this year's first turn of the presidency. Taking this opportunity, I also extend my delegation's congratulations to the other new members of the Council - namely, Colombia, Ireland, Mauritius and Norway. I firmly believe that they will make fresh contributions to the work of the Council. The Republic of Korea has always been a strong advocate for strengthening the cooperation between the Council and troop-contributing countries (TCCs), both as a troop-contributing country itself and as a strong supporter of the reform process aimed at a more transparent and accountable Security Council. Currently we are witnessing a resurgence of United Nations peacekeeping operations, in which the role of the TCCs is increasingly gaining importance.”
2001-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4257 (2001) · source
“All Members should make the utmost effort and fully cooperate with the relevant United Nations agencies to effectively protect women and girls in armed conflict, redress Violations of their human rights and empower women as equal partners at every step of the process to achieve peace and security. My delegation wishes to reaffirm the strong commitment of the Republic of Korea to contribute to the efforts of the international community to this end.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The Republic of Korea, for its part, has included women officers in its peacekeeping operation missions and plans to expand their number in the future. Thirdly, considering that women are more likely than men to be placed in refugee camps, we believe that women refugees and displaced women should be more involved in the design and management of humanitarian activities so that they can benefit from these activities as much as men do. To this end, we ask the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other relevant United Nations agencies to provide all women and girls in refugee camps with appropriate health care and education and to ensure their safety. Without full gender equality and the advancement of women, we cannot achieve the world envisioned in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source
“With the expansion of the work of peacekeeping operations in political affairs, public information, humanitarian assistance and refugee return, among other areas, the role of peacekeeping personnel in meeting women's and girls' specific needs is also being enlarged. To ensure the effective work of protecting and promoting women's needs and rights, specialized gender training should be provided to all peacekeeping operation personnel. In this respect, my delegation welcomes the Secretariat's efforts to provide Member States with gender awareness guidelines and materials. In addition, the number of female personnel in peacekeeping operations, in particular those personnel addressing women's special needs, should be increased.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source
“First of all, we must ensure, without further delay, the full participation of women at all levels of decision-making and implementation in peacekeeping and peace- building. We encourage gender balance in peace negotiations and in the appointment of special envoys and representatives of the Secretary-General. We also encourage States participating in peace negotiations to include women representatives, in order to reflect the special needs of women and girls. Secondly, my delegation believes that United Nations peacekeeping operations should pay more attention to gender mainstreaming in their work.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Despite the progress that has been made so far, much remains to be done to ensure gender-sensitive justice, to address the specific needs of women affected by armed conflicts and to increase the participation of women in peacekeeping, peace-building and reconciliation processes. The relative absence of women in decision- making processes with regard to armed conflicts is also a cause for concern. My delegation shares the view of the Security Council that peace is inextricably linked with equality between women and men, and that women should play an equal part in maintaining peace and security. We urge the Security Council to continue to expand its involvement in this issue. Having said that, I should now like to make a few points which in our View deserve the urgent attention and action of the international community.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We welcome the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court, which took gender concerns into account when defining genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression. This Statute validates our agreement that no impunity is to be granted for the perpetrators of specific gender-related crimes. I also appreciate the work of relevant United Nations agencies, such as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Children's Fund, the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their coordinated and dedicated efforts. Nor should we forget the contributions of non-governmental organizations in raising awareness about the situation of women and girls in armed conflicts and in assisting them.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Though armed conflicts affect both women and men, the current patterns of conflicts make women and girls particularly vulnerable to numerous threats because of their status in society and their gender. In most cases, casualties among combatants are outnumbered by civilian deaths, mostly women and children. Increasingly, parties to a conflict even engage in deliberate violence against women as a strategy of war and terrorism. The fear of such violence has created a mass flow of refugees and displaced persons, the majority of whom are women, adolescent girls and children. Fortunately, there have been important developments in the treatment of violence against women in armed conflict.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Mr. President, I would like to begin by offering my delegation's thanks to you for organizing this open debate on the important issue of "Women and peace and security". Recalling last June's twenty-third special session of the General Assembly, entitled "Women 2000: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century," my delegation welcomes today's meeting as a timely effort to build on the outcome of the special session. Although the threat of an armed conflict at the global level has continued to diminish since the end of the cold war, rampaging armed conflicts at the regional, national and local levels have increased, posing challenges to international peace and security.”
2000-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4208Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Finally, I wish to conclude by reiterating my delegation's strong support for, and firm commitment to, the common cause of preventing armed conflicts, particularly by strengthening the involvement of the Security Council in preventive measures.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Directly concerned parties must therefore pursue dialogue and reconciliation first and foremost on their own initiative, albeit with the encouragement of the international community. I am pleased to report to the Council that the Republic of Korea is doing its part within its own capacity in this regard, by engaging North Korea in a continuous process of building a genuine peace on the Korean peninsula. These crucial efforts seem to have made possible last June's inter-Korean summit in Pyongyang, the first since the division of Korea more than five decades ago. We believe that the inter-Korean summit constitutes a major milestone in the pursuit of peace, not only in the region but also in the world as a whole.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Last year's open debate of the Security Council on its role in the prevention of armed conflicts, and the subsequent presidential statement, duly emphasized the importance of the Secretary-General's role in conflict prevention. My delegation welcomes on-going efforts by the Secretary-General to realign the Organization with a view to enhancing its early-warning capacity for a more prevention-oriented approach. My Government, for its part, has continued to contribute to the United Nations Trust Fund for Preventive Action since its inception in 1997. As several previous speakers have indicated, the United Nations, as the major Organization responsible, is not able to prevent every conflict in the world, particularly without strong will on the part of the parties concerned to resolve problems through peaceful means.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We encourage the Council's efforts to engage itself more directly in such situations as East Timor, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kosovo. My delegation believes that strengthening the international legal framework is another fundamental element in preventing conflicts. In this regard, we expect that the International Criminal Court will in the future play an important role in eradicating the current culture of impunity. We all agree that the Security Council's initiatives to establish ad hoc tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda were necessary. My delegation is also of the view that such legal instruments set important precedents for deterring would-be perpetrators of genocide and war crimes.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174Resumption1 (2000) · source
“The successful experiences of the United Nations Preventive Deployment Force could be applied to other unstable situations. Effective joint measures should also be taken to control the illicit exploitation of, and trade in, natural resources, as well as to prevent trafficking in small arms. For a longer-term strategy the United Nations system should continue to make efforts to identify the root causes of conflicts. The Security Council, for its part, should take a more comprehensive and integrated approach to conflict prevention, building stronger cooperation with the Secretariat and with relevant United Nations bodies, including its funds, programmes and specialized agencies. Moreover, it should seek to establish a close working relationship with major organizations, not to mention the Governments and other parties involved.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Although conflict prevention is obviously far more cost-effective than post-conflict management in both financial and human terms, it is often difficult to assess the optimum level of engagement when exercising preventive measures. The true costs of inaction can only be felt after disaster has already occurred. The Security Council, in close collaboration with the Secretary-General, must therefore upgrade its capabilities to assess the likelihood of armed conflict in volatile situations and devise clear short- and medium- term strategies for identifying suitable measures at each step of evolving crises. Emphasis should be placed on an effective early warning mechanism, on a more proactive use of preventive monitoring and on preventive peacekeeping missions.”
2000-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4174Resumption1 (2000) · source