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1. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Tunisia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

2. “I thank the representative of Malaysia for the kind words addressed to me. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Denmark. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

3. “I thank the representative of Cuba for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Malaysia. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

4. “I thank the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the kind words he addressed to me. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Cuba. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

5. “I thank the Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States for the kind words he addressed to the presidency. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

6. “I thank the representative of Bahrain for his kind words addressed to me. I now give the floor to Yahya Mahmassani, the Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

7. “Kebe to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Bahrain. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

8. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 23 September 2002 from the Chairman of the African Group to the United Nations, which reads as follows: "In my capacity as Chairman of the African Group for the month of September, I have the honour to request authorization for Ambassador Amadou Kebe, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, to intervene in the debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, at the Security Council." That letter will be published as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/2002/1059. If I hear no objection, I shall take it that the Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 to Mr. Amadou Kebe. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

9. “In accordance with past practice regarding this matter, I propose that the Council extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, Mr. Papa Louis Fall, to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

   2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

10. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 23 September 2002 from the Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, which reads as follows: "In my capacity as Chairman of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, I have the honour to request that I be invited to participate in the debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question, under rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council." On previous occasions, the Security Council has extended invitations to representatives of other United Nations bodies in connection with the consideration of matters on its agenda.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

11. “Yahya Mahmassani, Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations, be allowed to participate, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Charter and rule 39 of the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, in the discussion of the item presently on its agenda." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of the League of the Arab States to the United Nations to participate in this meeting, in accordance with the rules of procedure and the previous practice in this regard. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite the Permanent Observer of the League of Arab States to the United Nations to take the seat reserved for him at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

12. “The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 23 September 2002 from the Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/2002/1060 and which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that His Excellency Mr.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

13. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Cyprus, Indonesia, Iraq, Mauritania, Morocco and Nepal, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Zackheos (Cyprus), Mr. Hidayat (Indonesia), Mr. Aldouri (Iraq), Mr. Ould Deddach (Mauritania), Mr. Bennouna (Morocco) and Mr. Sharma (Nepal) took the seats reserved for them at the side of the Council Chamber.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614Resumption1 (2002) · source

14. “The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Turkey, whom I invite to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

15. “The brevity of the statement by the representative of South Africa allows me to give the floor to two further representatives. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of Jordan, whom I invite to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

16. “I intend to give the floor to one more speaker before suspending the meeting. The next speaker inscribed on my list is the representative of South Africa. I invite her to take a seat at the Council table and to make her statement.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

17. “I welcome Mr. Reaz Rahman, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

18. “I conclude by reiterating my country's appeal for greater political judgement and greater compromise by both sides. We reaffirm our determination to give our full support to all those who seek peace and security in the Middle East. I now resume my function as President of the Security Council. The next speaker on my list is the representative of Egypt. I invite him to take a seat at the Council table and to make his statement.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

19. “My country calls on both parties to sit down at the negotiating table, in accordance with Security Council resolution 1397 (2002), which envisages peaceful coexistence between two States, Israel and Palestine. This morning, the Secretary-General, Kofi Annan, has rightly spoken of the absence of hope in the Middle East. The absence of hope is real on the Israeli side, where the Israelis feel their security continuously threatened, and on the Palestinian side, where the Palestinians do not see an end to occupation. In that context, the Quartet and its adopted road map, a real peace plan, provides a real hope. Bulgaria supports unreservedly the Quartet's New York statement of 17 September 2002, and we insist that both parties work together to achieve a lasting and peaceful solution before 2005.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

20. “At the same time, we believe that Fatah's appeal for a strike in Gaza to show solidarity with the besieged does not foster a climate of partnership to help create a climate of security. This is the right time to emphasize the importance Bulgaria attaches to resolving the humanitarian crisis that the Palestinian people are experiencing. We support unreservedly the conclusions reached by Ms. Bertini in her report and consider it a matter of urgency that the right balance be struck between Israel's security requirements, on one hand, and, on the other hand, the need to put an end to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the occupied territories.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

21. “Therefore, we call upon Israel to end the siege immediately. What is important now is to create a true atmosphere of security in the region that could promote direct contacts between the parties. From that standpoint, we are encouraged by information we have received in the past few hours reporting direct contact between Israelis and Palestinians. Bulgaria welcomes in particular the statement made by Mr. Hani al-Hasan, a member of the Fatah Central Committee, stating that Palestine is seeking peace with Israel and that "the Palestinians seek peaceful coexistence and partnership and are prepared to create mutual security". We welcome with satisfaction the Fatah pledge to prevent attacks against Israeli civilians and we call on the other Palestinian groups to speak out in favour of that initiative.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

22. “We insist that those acts of violence, including the killing of innocent civilians, cease immediately. Bulgaria appeals to the Palestinian Authority to redouble its efforts to stop all terrorist acts and suicide bombings. They are directed against the national interests of the Palestinian people, the establishment of the Palestinian State and peace. The fight against terrorism and security measures must be aimed at establishing lasting peace, rather than at encouraging another cycle in this conflict. What the Israeli army is doing in Ramallah and at President Arafat's headquarters is unacceptable. Those acts and policies do not help put an end to terrorism. In fact, they encourage extremists and impede reform of the Palestinian Authority and the establishment of lasting peace in the Middle East.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

23. “I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. Bulgaria supports the statement that will be delivered by the representative of Denmark on behalf of the European Union. I would like to make a few additional comments. Bulgaria stands up indignantly against this new cycle of violence in the Middle East. We unambiguously condemn the acts of terror and violence that have caused the death of innocent civilians and the destruction of homes and other property. Bulgaria condemns terrorist acts in Israel, in particular those that took place in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. At the same time, we deplore the decision taken by the Israeli Government to isolate President Arafat. These acts are causing a crisis in the Middle East and leading to a new vicious circle whose hostages are both the Israeli and Palestinian peoples.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

24. “I thank the Secretary-General for his participation in the work of the Council today and for his statement. The next speaker is the Permanent Observer of Palestine. I now call on him to take the floor.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

25. “Members of the Council also have before them a letter dated 19 September 2002 from the Permanent Representative of Israel to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General (S/2002/1049) and a letter dated 20 September 2002 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (8/2002/1052). I welcome the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, and I invite him to take the floor.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

26. “There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Al-Kidwa (Palestine) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in French): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting today in response to the requests contained in a letter dated 20 September 2002 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations and Chairman of the Arab Group, document S/2002/1055, and a note verbale dated 20 September 2002 from the Permanent Representative of the Syrian Arab Republic, document S/2002/1056.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

27. “The President (spoke in French): I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter dated 20 September 2002 from the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations, which will be issued as document S/2002/1058 and which reads as follows: "I have the honour to request that, in accordance with its previous practice, the Security Council invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations to participate in the meeting of the Security Council to be held on Monday, 23 September 2002, regarding the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, including Jerusalem." I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite the Permanent Observer of Palestine to participate in the meeting, in accordance with the Council's provisional rules of procedure and with previous practice in this regard.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

28. “Baali (Algeria), Mr. Buallay (Bahrain), Mr. Chowdhury (Bangladesh), Mr. Rodgrt'guez Parrilla (Cuba), Ms. Laj (Denmark), Mr. Aboul Gheit (Egypt), Mr. Nambiar (India), Mr. Zarif (Islamic Republic of Iran), Prince Zeid Ra'ad Zeid Al-Hussein (Jordan), Mr. Dorda (Libyan Arab Jamahiriya), Mr. Hasmy (Malaysia), Mr. Khalid (Pakistan), Mr. Al-Nasser (Qatar), Mr. Shobokshi (Saudi Arabia), Mr. Kumalo (South Africa), Mr. Erwa (Sudan), Mr. Mejdoub (Tunisia) and Mr. Pamir (Turkey) took the seats reserved for them at the side ofthe Council Chamber.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

29. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received letters from the representatives of Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Israel, Jordan, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Malaysia, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia and Turkey, in which they request to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite those representatives to participate in the discussion, Without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Lancry (Israel) took a seat at the Council table; Mr.”

    2002-09-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4614 (2002) · source

30. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall now invite Council Members to attend informal consultations in the neighbouring chamber to continue our discussion of the subject. The meeting rose at 11:35 am.”

    2002-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4613 (2002) · source

31. “Terje Reed-Larsen, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. I now give the floor to Mr. Roed-Larsen.”

    2002-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4613 (2002) · source

32. “In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Terje Roed-Larsen, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Reed-Larsen to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in the course of its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr.”

    2002-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4613 (2002) · source

33. “I thank Ambassador Brahimi for his very comprehensive briefing. In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, I shall now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion of this subject. The meeting rose at 11.15 a.m.”

    2002-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4611 (2002) · source

34. “The President (spoke in French): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite Mr. Brahimi to take a seat at the Council table. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in the course of its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan. I now give the floor to Mr. Brahimi.”

    2002-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4611 (2002) · source

35. “I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Afghanistan, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Farhcidi (Afghanistan) took a seat at the Council table.”

    2002-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4611 (2002) · source

36. “In favour: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in French): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1434 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1 p.m.”

    2002-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4606 (2002) · source

37. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the progress report of the Secretary-General on Ethiopia and Eritrea, document S/2002/977. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2002/980, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”

    2002-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4606 (2002) · source

38. “Yet, despite the positive developments - and Deputy Prime Minister Covic' and Mr. Steiner spoke about that - we are still far from the time when the complete devolution of powers by the international community to the Kosovars themselves can be completed. Much remains to be done to achieve the benchmarks elaborated by Mr. Steiner. The accelerated return of refugees is a precondition for reaching that stage. I listened with great interest to the conclusions set out by Mr. Steiner in his statement. I think we all agree that the future of Kosovo must be multi-ethnic. To that end, it is very important that all the inhabitants of Kosovo feel at home there.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

39. “We welcome the cooperation between UNMIK and the Belgrade and Skopje authorities, which helps in resolving the practical problems in Kosovo, including the fight against terrorism, organized crime and the creation of opportunities to establish normal economic relations. We believe that the development and the adoption of standardized regulations governing international communication, with the powers of the provisional authorities clearly defined, acceptable to all the parties involved will contribute to avoiding unwanted international misunderstandings. Resolving this matter is very important to ensuring freedom of movement for Kosovar citizens outside the region and to ensuring that neighbouring States honour their international commitments. In conclusion, Bulgaria believes that important progress has been made in Kosovo recently.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

40. “Strengthening the police force and the judiciary will require the support of the international community and a growing awareness among the people of Kosovo that only respect for law and order can bring normalcy to the province. We therefore welcome Mr. Steiner's news about the Italian Guardia di Finanza in Kosovo, which has a long tradition and is an excellent instrument for achieving the rule of law. In view of the improved climate Bulgaria continues to stress the need to complete the investigation into the cruel murder of Valentin Krumov, a Bulgarian citizen, in 2000 and the arrest of those responsible for the attack.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

41. “We note the important achievements in this area, such as the arrest of former members of the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) accused of war crimes and of torturing some of their fellow citizens in Kosovo, as well as the start of the process of prosecution and trials related to terrorist activities. Setting up an effective judiciary is the keystone for the smooth functioning of authority, good governance and socio-political life in Kosovo. The building of local capacities for law and order - joint, specialized and multi-ethnic police services to be monitored by UNMIK - is of paramount importance. This would strengthen the confidence of citizens of all communities in the judiciary and in law and order.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

42. “The measures taken in the economic area are very important because they can help to improve the economic situation in the province, and particularly in reducing unemployment - the real scourge of Kosovo. Privatization must be carried out in a transparent manner, enabling the international community to follow it closely, so as to make sure that the interests of all participants are protected, as well as those of creditors. Bulgaria welcomes UNMIK's determination to take effective action in the areas of security, the combat against terrorism and organized crime, and in affirming the primacy of the rule of law. What Mr. Steiner said in this respect was very eloquent, and we would like to thank him for the energetic manner in which he is combating organized crime.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

43. “Bulgaria welcomes the developments in Kosovo that have strengthened regional security and stability. The final establishment of the provisional self- government institutions and the fact that they have actually begun their activities, including the adoption of a programme of work, are successes that should help to resolve the practical problems faced by all the inhabitants of the province. Bulgaria welcomes the work of the Special Representative aimed at better coordinating the activities of UNMIK and the province's provisional institutions. That cooperation is particularly important, because it can lead to positive, tangible results in all aspects of social life, on the basis of Security Council resolution 1244 (1999) and of the Constitutional Framework.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

44. “Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): First of all, on behalf of my delegation, I should like to thank you, Sir, for having convened this meeting. I welcome Deputy Minister Covie and Mr. Michael Steiner to the Council, and I think that they have given us valuable input for our debate. I have to say that their statements have given us grounds for optimism, in that we can see that there is greater cooperation between the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and the Serbian Government. As a country associated with the European Union, Bulgaria fully associates itself with the statement that will be made shortly by the representative of Denmark on behalf of the Union, and so I shall confine myself to a few comments in my national capacity.”

    2002-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4592 (2002) · source

45. “Resolution 1325 (2000) explores ways of addressing the different experiences of women in periods of armed conflict and ways of responding to their specific needs, including the respect and promotion of their fundamental rights. Bulgaria sees that resolution as a major achievement of the United Nations and the international community. In this spirit, the Council should envisage specific measures to protect the fundamental rights of women during armed conflicts and to ensure their adequate participation in peacekeeping activities.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

46. “Peacekeeping forces must therefore be sensitized and trained to take into account in their missions of the specific requirements involved in the protection of women. Peacekeepers, the military, civilian police and civil servants all must be trained on gender issues. This training must be based on the Code of Conduct and on a study of the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women. In this respect, the remarks just made by Mr. Guehenno concerning the training of peacekeepers are encouraging. I would simply add that such peacekeeper training must be done in partnership with the troop- contributing countries.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

47. “Although they are still underrepresented in decision- making positions, women little by little have begun to participate actively in conflict resolution and in decision-making. This is an encouraging trend. We must create the necessary conditions for them to be greater stakeholders and to encourage them to participate more actively. It is also necessary to maintain basic social services, in particular those for women and children, in post-conflict situations. Social cohesion, which is necessary to stabilize States, must be strengthened by strengthening equality between men and women and respecting their rights. Reconstruction of democratic institutions and of political and public life in a country must go hand in hand with the participation of women in the decision- making process, for reasons of parity.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

48. “Women and girls have the unhappy privilege of making up the majority of refugee populations and displaced persons, and they remain at risk even in post- conflict periods, because international human rights norms and the norms of international humanitarian law, which are intended to protect them, are rarely applied to them. But women do not have to be only victims in conflict situations; indeed, they can play a crucial role in conflict resolution and in the post-conflict reconstruction of a society. Equitable representation of women at all levels of negotiations is essential in order to bring about lasting peace and security. The presence of women in all phases of peacekeeping missions must be visible and constant.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

49. “Civilian populations suffer the most from the consequences of conflicts. In those situations, women, children and the elderly are the most vulnerable. They are exploited and very often deliberately targeted as a strategic weapon. We all recall the way in which rape was used in the conflict in Bosnia in particular. Women and girls make up a disproportionate number of the civilians affected by armed conflict. They are subjected to forcible displacement, human trafficking, torture and violence, including, and especially, sexual violence.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source

50. “Mr. Tafrov (Bulgaria) (spoke in French): Mr. President, I wish to thank you for having organized this debate, which not only represents an opportunity to help Ms. King and her staff in drafting this report and its conclusions - and we thank her for her tireless efforts in this area - but it also allows the Council to send a strong signal concerning the importance we attach to this topic in our proceedings. Up to now, the discussion has been very interesting, and I should like in particular to thank Mr. Guehenno for his very interesting remarks. It is very encouraging to see his Department sensitized to this issue. The representative of the European Union will shortly be making a detailed statement on behalf of the Union. As an associated country, Bulgaria fully subscribes to that statement.”

    2002-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4589 (2002) · source