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Tidjani

lines on the record: 253
first: 2002-06-26
most recent: 2004-01-26
sittings or episodes: 35
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“National reconciliation is thus a long-term endeavour that cannot be determined in advance and that requires the unflagging support of the United Nations and the international community.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Indeed, without the sincere and lasting dedication of the various actors to the cause of peace and harmony - without their genuine understanding of the virtues of dialogue, reconciliation, power-sharing, compromise and forgiveness - the efforts of the United Nations and the international community will be futile. It is therefore necessary for the parties to a conflict to become fully aware of that need, demonstrate determination and courage, and agree to make the necessary efforts for tolerance and dialogue if they are to establish for their sorely-tried peoples an environment of peace, security, justice, prosperity for all, and respect for human rights and democratic principles - in a word, an environment conducive to their prosperity and well-being.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Can we allow, in the name of national reconciliation, those who are responsible for massive violations of human rights and other crimes against humanity to escape justice? Moreover, we believe that the provision of justice to the victims of many atrocities in contemporary conflicts can guarantee genuine and lasting national reconciliation. We agree nevertheless with the statement made this morning by the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Kalomoh, that there is a need to be pragmatic in finding a settlement process for every conflict that is viable, appropriate and enduring. In conclusion, I would stress - as many representatives have done before me - that, however important it may be, the activity of the United Nations and the international community will never be sufficient to ensure genuine national reconciliation.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In particular, in Africa, women and young people - the primary victims of armed conflict - always and quite rightly call for greater involvement in peace processes and in the search for appropriate ways and means to promote national reconciliation. The United Nations can and must also play a role as a catalyst for and coordinator of the activities of other members of international society - States, non- governmental organizations, humanitarian associations and regional and subregional organizations - that contribute to a return to peace and security and the promotion of national reconciliation. The problem of impunity must also be addressed in that framework. Indeed, it is absolutely necessary to reconcile the desire for national reconciliation with the campaign against impunity.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Any enhancement of that role will require an increase in resources allocated to reconciliation efforts and improved cooperation in the activities of the structures of the Organization. Indeed, we constantly deplore the lack of resources necessary to the implementation of operations in several countries emerging from conflict. In Africa, the examples are many in that regard. It is also absolutely essential that, from the very onset of a conflict, mediation efforts focus on the ways and means of promoting national reconciliation. Diligent activity in that regard can only help to hasten the end of a conflict. Moreover, we feel it to be crucial at a very early date closely to involve civil society in the quest for solutions to a conflict and to promote national reconciliation.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It can also take the form of the implementation of economic and social projects; support for the establishment of institutions, a national army incorporating different factions and ethnic groups, and an electoral process; the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation or resettlement of ex- combatants; demining; the resettlement of refugees and displaced persons; the rehabilitation of infrastructure; and assistance for economic recovery and reconstruction. Furthermore, Ambassador Abdallah Baali of Algeria this morning clearly identified the post-conflict role of the United Nations by referring to the Millennium Declaration.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Without national reconciliation, it is impossible to restore the normal functioning of institutions and guarantee the basis for a modern, democratic State that respects rights and freedoms. My delegation would like to pay tribute to United Nations activities in this regard. Indeed, there are many examples of this on the African continent, such as Angola, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo, Burundi, Chad and Sierra Leone. The United Nations, through various main bodies and specialized agencies, is making laudable efforts for national reconciliation. The promotion of such reconciliation encourages actors to agree to settle their disputes peacefully and to ensure the prevalence of dialogue and power-sharing over the temptations of confrontation, vengeance and violence.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In this regard, the report of the Secretary-General on the causes of conflict in Africa sheds light on the full spectrum of causes of the conflicts that are tearing apart many African countries, such as poverty, bad governance, inter-ethnic strife and struggles for power and the control of wealth. This shows, then, the diversity of these causes and the specific nature of these conflicts; but whatever the specific causes of a particular conflict, national reconciliation is at the very heart of the quest for possible solutions. The United Nations, because of its immense experience in managing conflicts, thus plays a basic role in promoting national reconciliation in countries torn apart by conflict.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“As we saw during my country's term in the Security Council, which has just ended, this body, which has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, is devoting most of its time to considering conflict situations and crises throughout the world and to finding solutions to them that are just and lasting. In regard to Africa, most of these conflicts and crises, depending on the specific case, pit ethnic groups, factions, militias, armed groups and Government and rebel forces against one another. The quest for solutions to these conflicts and to such crises necessarily requires identifying their root causes.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): Madam President, my delegation would like to begin by telling you how pleased we are to see your country presiding over the Security Council in January of 2004 and to see you personally chairing our meeting. We are grateful to you for your initiative in organizing an open debate on post-conflict national reconciliation and on the role that the United Nations is called on to play in that regard. This is, indeed, a particularly important theme for the larger United Nations family, and my country is pleased to have the opportunity to take the floor in the debate on this question.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“As many delegations have said before me, I wish to state that the mandate of the Office should be somewhat reviewed in the light of the information that Mr. Danilo Tiirk has just given us. I should furthermore like to encourage donors to continue providing manifold assistance to help consolidate peace in Bougainville. We wish to congratulate the countries of the region for their contribution in this area. In conclusion, I wish to thank the head of the United Nations Political Office, Mr. Noel Sinclair, and all of the United Nations staff in Bougainville for the high quality of their work.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“This will certainly strengthen trust among the parties and will make it possible to speed up the settlement process and therefore restore stability and provide conditions for sustainable development that will benefit all. At this stage, the success of this process clearly depends basically on the will and the commitment of the parties. More than ever, these parties need the international community's support, particularly of the United Nations. That is why my delegation supports the Secretary-General's recommendation to extend the mandate of the United Nations Political Office by six months - a political presence that will help the parties complete the current process in the best possible conditions.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): I wish to thank Assistant Secretary-General of Political Affairs, Mr. Danilo Tiirk, for his briefing, which has given us detailed and useful information for our understanding of the activities of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB) since 6 August 2003. My delegation welcomes the progress made in the peace process, particularly in drafting a Constitution that will establish the rule of law and justice, the disposal of weapons that have been stockpiled or held by individuals, and the destruction of weapons. This is a process that, my delegation believes, must take place as soon as possible and in an unconditional manner.”
2003-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4881 (2003) · source
“According to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the success of our efforts depends on our will and determination to make this protection an absolute obligation for all parties involved in conflict.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“On this point, Cameroon supports an approach based on advocacy to Member States implemented through a series of regional workshops, which has proven to be a useful basis for identifying the main regional concerns in protecting civilians and for making the various actors in armed conflicts more aware of the complexities and the interdependence of problems posed by the vulnerability of civilians in armed conflict. And finally, in order to ensure genuine political will, my delegation agrees with the ten points outlined by Mr. Egeland and we welcome the consultative process he intends to set up for a useful dialogue on these points. The question of protecting civilians in armed conflict is a concern that the international community must steadfastly and tirelessly pursue.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“My delegation also welcomes the updated road map, which includes elements that will enable us to determine obligations and reinforce implementation, but it goes without saying that this road map, like the aide-memoire, must constantly be updated if it is to be truly effective. In that framework, my delegation feels that the prevention of conflicts, the promotion of a culture of respecting human rights and humanitarian law, and the elimination of impunity deserve the greatest attention by the international community.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“It calls, therefore, for close cooperation and continual consultation among the permanent bodies of the United Nations system, concerned humanitarian organizations, parties to the conflict, civil society and regional organizations. Drafting and adopting norms and principles for the protection of civilians in armed conflict is certainly a noble task, but to apply them effectively and irreversibly, that is the major concern that we must address. And that was perhaps what the Director- General of ICRC meant in his statement before the Council, when he said that the greatest challenge facing us now is not the development of new norms, but rather ensuring respect for existing ones. Moreover, that concern is reflected in the updated aide-memoire, which is an important reference document for the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Jan Egeland's briefing was comforting, because, despite the tragedy facing the Iraqi people, the Congolese, the Colombians and many others from all over the world where conflict has broken out, it opens a new window and offers a new outlook for mankind. Indeed, he clearly outlined an overall strategy that looks at conflicts as a whole. He also spoke of the scope of international involvement to elaborate a framework for improving the security situation of civilians and humanitarian personnel in armed conflict. My delegation welcomes the progressive establishment of those international norms and principles, which will complement or further reinforce the various Geneva Conventions and the Additional Protocols on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. That protection calls for coordinated and consistent efforts on all fronts.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“It is civilians who are often the main targets in such conflicts of acts such as genocide, ethnic cleansing, forced displacement, starvation, sexual violence against women, child recruitment, and the separation of families, among others. To that sombre picture, I think it is worth adding, as Mr. Egeland did, other challenges such as the commercial exploitation of conflicts, difficulties faced by humanitarian organizations in obtaining access to conflict zones and deliberate attacks on humanitarian personnel. The protection of civilians is the cornerstone of international humanitarian law and that law is in a perpetual state of evolution. That state of evolution is dictated by our need to constantly adapt ourselves to new and complex forms of conflict; we must adapt to our new environment. In that regard, Mr.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“I wish to express my delegation's great appreciation to the Under-Secretary-General for the quality of the work done since he recently took over his new functions and to assure him of Cameroon's full support as well. My country welcomes the concept of a regular Security Council discussion on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Such a dialogue, in which the entire United Nations family can participate, is, in my delegation's View, the best way to promote and develop a culture of protection of civilians, as recommended by the Secretary-General in his 2001 report (S/2001/33l). On 10 December 2002, in this Council Chamber, we heard a poignant account by Mr. Angelo Gnaedinger, Director-General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), of the unspeakable suffering inflicted during armed conflicts on civilians.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): On behalf of my delegation, I would like to congratulate you, once again, Mr. President, on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December and for the initiative you have taken to organize this meeting on the important question of the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I also wish to thank Mr. Jan Egeland, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for his very detailed briefing that provided a wealth of updated information. Indeed, his briefing refers to some recent situations and highlights progress achieved since our open Security Council debate on 20 June. He also highlighted the challenges we must now face in our resolute commitment to protect civilians in armed conflict.”
2003-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4877 (2003) · source
“The peace process in Burundi is at a decisive and irreversible stage. There is no better time or opportunity for the international community to make a decisive contribution to the return of peace, security and harmony to that country that has suffered so much. It is our hope that the appeal will be heard and that it will be followed with actions. In conclusion, I would like to say that my delegation supports the sending of a United Nations peacekeeping mission to Burundi.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“Various spheres, including food security and protection of and access to basic services, are in need of vital humanitarian assistance. In this regard, we endorse the appeal for funds for Burundi that was issued last month by the United Nations. The issue of refugees and displaced persons is crucial. They are the main victims of the Burundi conflict. In early 2003, there were 800,000 Burundian refugees in Tanzania and there were 300,000 displaced civilians. These numbers have increased since then because of the fighting last month between government forces and the FNL of Agathon Rwasa. The situation of the refugees and displaced persons continues to deteriorate. All necessary efforts must be employed to ensure that managing repatriation and reinstallation does not become a new source of conflict, endangering the peace process.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“The FNL has to understand there is no alternative to the negotiating table. We fully agree with Deputy President Zuma's analysis of this situation. It is important that the peace process in Burundi now be given greater support by the international community on an urgent basis, particularly at this stage where there is a lack of resources for the peace process. The United Nations, the European Union and the donor community must all act quickly to maintain the momentum generated by the signing of the Agreement. In this connection, we would like to thank the European Union for offering an additional $25 million in assistance. It is important that the funds be made available shortly. Living conditions in Burundi are among the most precarious in the world.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“Without their desire for reconciliation, without their ability to make the concessions necessary for a cessation of hostilities and a return to a situation conducive to the well-being of their peoples, we would not have been able to achieve the Agreement that we welcome today. We thank President Domitien Ndayizeye for his work and his determination, from the time he assumed power, to ensure reconciliation for all Burundians and to restore peace in Burundi. The tireless efforts he has made in this area since then are admirable. We also welcome the commitment made by the parties to end hostilities, to establish the rule of law and to establish a national army. We strongly support the ultimatum given to Agathon Rwasa's National Liberation Forces (FNL) to cease hostilities and join the peace process within three months.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“My delegation welcomes the positive developments in Burundi, evidenced by the signing, on 16 November 2003 at Dar es Salaam, at the 20th summit of the Regional Peace Initiative on Burundi, of a power-sharing agreement on political, defence and security matters between the Transitional Government of Burundi and the faction of the National Council for the Defence of Democracy-Forces for the Defence of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) led by Pierre Nkurunziza. Furthermore, Deputy President Zuma told us in detail about the progress that has been made. My delegation therefore warmly congratulates the Burundian parties and urges them to resolutely continue in this direction.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“My delegation would like to extend its deepest appreciation to the South African Government for its commendable efforts to restore peace to Burundi and for its decisive contribution it made to the political and military protocol which was signed on 8 October in Pretoria between the Transitional Government and the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (FDD). We also pay tribute to the countries in the region for their successful contributions to the regional initiative.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): My delegation joins the previous speakers in welcoming the Deputy President of South Africa, His Excellency Jacob Zuma, and thanking him for his briefing on the developments in the peace process in Burundi. We also appreciated his analysis on the ways and means of consolidating what has been achieved to date and of gradually getting Burundi back on the path to peace, security and progress. We also thank the President of the Economic and Social Council for his excellent statement.”
2003-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4876 (2003) · source
“My delegation fully endorses the recommendations made by UNAIDS, and we also agree with the views expressed here today about the need for a joint evaluation report by UNAIDS and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. In conclusion, I would like to remind members that the HIV/AIDS pandemic does not respect borders and that its elimination will require international solidarity. As the Secretary-General said a few months ago, we must combine our political will, mobilize our resources and adopt specific measures in order to ensure a future for the world. That is our only option if we are to meet this challenge to the future of the human race and ensure human rights for all so that all peoples can flourish.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“The impact of HIV/AIDS is clear and devastating: it is hampering the development of the continent of Africa and its future. At the national level, policies aimed at prevention must therefore be further developed. Access to treatment must be progressively increased and voluntary HIV testing centres must be set up. That is something that Cameroon is doing for civilians and for the army and the police, including in barracks. We believe that prevention must be the main pillar of the international community's struggle against this scourge. This is a collective struggle in which the United Nations must continue to play a increasingly important role.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“However, two thirds of the 42 million people infected with the virus live in Africa, where the epidemic is spreading at devastating rate. The scourge of HIV/AIDS is threatening the survival of the entire population of the continent, but it is affecting in particular adults of working age, which in turn is aggravating social problems and leading to a tragic increase in the number of very young orphans. Furthermore, it is leading to a worsening of the economic situation. The countries most affected by the epidemic in Africa have seen a notable drop in their rate of growth. In addition, in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, almost half of the armed forces and the police are infected by HIV/AIDS. Law and order are thus threatened within those countries, as well as from outside.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“In particular, they involve education and training measures - to be provided to peacekeeping operations personnel before their deployment on the ground - in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention, screening and treatment. We therefore welcome the progress that has been made, but note that much remains to be done in this endeavour, which appears to be long-term. All that is clear from the briefings by Mr. Guehenno and Mr. Piot. The AIDS pandemic feeds on conflict and population shifts caused by conflict. Among refugees, women and girls are most exposed to HIV/AIDS infection. We share the view that training of humanitarian and police personnel in methods of protection concerning HIV/AIDS prevention are initiatives that should be continued. Since it emerged two decades ago, HIV/AIDS has spread quickly throughout the world.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset to thank you, Mr. President, for having taken the initiative of placing the important issue of HIV/AIDS on today's agenda. I should also like to thank Mr. Jean-Marie Guehenno and Mr. Peter Piot for their detailed and instructive briefings. The presence of the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, a short while ago is proof of the importance of the issue we are discussing and of his interest in the fight against the pandemic. Security Council resolution 1308 (2000), whose implementation we are reviewing today, gave rise to a series of measures necessary to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS in urgent conflict and humanitarian situations.”
2003-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4859 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would like to express its appreciation to Mr. Holkeri, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for the quality of the work that he has accomplished in such a short period of time. We reiterate our thanks and words of encouragement to all the members of UNMIK, who are risking their lives each day to work tirelessly for the advent of a reconciled Kosovo.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“But UNMIK itself has not been spared from attacks, which for the first time have caused the deaths of international police officers. That once again raises the problem of the security of United Nations personnel, associated personnel and humanitarian personnel, which itself is a major concern for my delegation. We also fear that the new wave of this violence is targeted. If it persists, it could dull the international community's fervour and definitely jeopardize the process of reconciliation and inter-ethnic normalization in Kosovo. That would be a clear victory for extremists of all stripes. The international community must not resign itself to that. Any measure that it undertakes must necessarily proceed from the recommendations of those with a mandate on the ground who are experiencing Kosovo's daily realities.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Those authorities, who have just inherited the transfer of 19 competences reserved for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General - in conformity with the Constitutional Framework - and are preparing to receive 13 more before the end of 2003, should reassure the international community. In that context, I should like to refer to the security situation in this region of Kosovo, where the resurgence of violence - mainly against minorities - must be condemned and fought against, because it could eventually reduce to naught the progress achieved on returns, dashing the immense hopes aroused by Vienna. Certainly, the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) remains resolutely committed to establishing the rule of law and to providing Kosovo with judicial institutions that conform to European standards.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Holkeri's preliminary briefing that violence in Kosovo with regard to minorities remains a living reality whose effects are seen in the low rate of returns of displaced persons and in the resurgence of intolerant and exclusionary behaviour, especially with regard to youth and in terms of education and health. Such attitudes, if we are not careful, could widen the current social breach. Kosovo's provisional authorities must do everything possible to curb those tendencies and to promote multi-ethnic and multi-cultural integration, particularly in this period, when there are great hopes at both the political and economic levels.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Such a solution, we think, can be achieved only when the benchmarks have been fully applied. The launching of a direct dialogue on practical questions of mutual interest between Belgrade and Pristina should, however, not conceal the admirable efforts undertaken within the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government in Kosovo. Yes, it is undeniable that remarkable progress has been made in the unpredictable province of Kosovo, and we welcome that. But that progress, however remarkable, should not lessen our vigilance for even a moment. Indeed, it is clear from the report of the Secretary-General and from the balance of Mr.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Indeed, the parties must show political courage and a heightened sense of responsibility. Those elements can make the dialogue consistent and open up new prospects for reconciliation and peace. This new momentum, which carries hope, should be able to inspire and hasten negotiations in the four working groups on energy, missing persons, returns, and transport and communication, with a view to swiftly achieving decisive results on those practical aspects that can make life in Kosovo easier. I wish to recall my country's attachment to the principle of "standards before status". That is why we firmly believe that the path taken on 14 October in Vienna is a good approach. It can guide the international community in its quest for a reasonable and lasting solution to the problem of Kosovo's final status.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“I wish to take this opportunity to reassure him of Cameroon's support for his difficult mandate and his tireless efforts to promote the reconciliation process, to improve the rule of law and the security situation, to promote returns and minority rights, and to create and strengthen conditions for economic development beneficial to everyone. My delegation also thanks the Secretary- General for his comprehensive and very useful report (S/2003/996). On 14 October, a direct political dialogue was established, for the very first time and at the highest level, between the Belgrade and Pristina authorities. That is a step that we hope will be decisive in establishing a climate of confidence among the parties, despite the non-participation of the Government, which we call upon to become urgently involved.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Mr. Tidjani (Cameroon) (spoke in French): I should like to thank you, Mr. President, for the initiative you have taken in organizing this public debate on Kosovo. Indeed, over the past four months, that province has been at the centre of intense diplomatic activity. A key event was undoubtedly the appointment of Mr. Harri Holkeri as a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General. My delegation is pleased at his presence today to provide a comprehensive briefing to the Security Council on developments in the situation in Kosovo.”
2003-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4853 (2003) · source
“Meeting the challenge of implementing resolution 1325 (2000) will open new opportunities for all humankind. With resolve and joint action, we will succeed.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“In identifying certain obstacles to peace in Central Africa, the plan advocated a series of measures designed to achieve a tangible promotion of the role of women with respect to peace and security. Because of a lack of resources, its implementation was deferred to 2004. In this context, I appeal to contributors for technical, logistical and financial support for UNIFEM. and women's community groups and networks whose initiatives share common goals with resolution 1325 (2000). In Africa, women are the axes of family and social life. Everything revolves around and relies on women. Nothing solid or lasting can be accomplished without them. Let us pay due tribute to women and let them play their proper role in the maintenance and building of peace.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“It requires the cooperation of all Member States, all parties to conflicts, civil society and the international community as a whole. In that vein, a regional meeting was held in Douala in May last year, led by the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and in cooperation with the United Nations Standing Advisory Committee on Security Questions in Central Africa, on equality, development and the participation of women in Central Africa. The outcome of the work at that meeting, in which there was especially active participation by women and representatives of civil society from the subregion, was the adoption of a regional plan of action.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“With respect to justice, we welcome the measures undertaken and mechanisms established to ensure that the perpetrators of all acts of violence in which women and girls are victimized do not go unpunished. In this regard, I wish to thank Mr. Guehenno for his description of the efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to implement resolution 1325 (2000) and for his emphasis on the pending tasks. These are challenges we must meet together. I also thank Ms. Smythe for her information from the field and for her work therein, the results of which are clear. Despite the progress, a great deal remains to be done towards the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). That implementation does not fall solely to the United Nations system.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“We also note the active cooperation, led by the Senior Gender Adviser of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with civil society and political parties to strengthen the capacities of women's organizations and their leaders and to allow them to play a greater role in the democratic process under way. In Sierra Leone, we welcome the efforts made by the human rights sections of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, through the actions of its expert on issues of gender inequality, to train and raise the awareness of the population on the special needs of women, their rights and the elimination of domestic and sexist violence.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“On 28 October 2002, my delegation endorsed the recommendations of the Secretary-General in his report contained in document S/2002/1154, particularly regarding strategies to advance partnership between men and women for the strengthening of the effectiveness of multidimensional peacekeeping operations. As regards the progress that has been made, I note and welcome the establishment by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations of gender equality groups and gender advisers within peacekeeping missions, as well as the appointment within the Department of a Gender Adviser.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“It also reaffirms the commitment of the Security Council to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and recommends a number of measures to the Secretary- General, United Nations bodies, civil society and interested players on a gender-specific approach in missions to countries in conflict, humanitarian operations and post-conflict and reconstruction programmes. My delegation welcomes the fact that the study requested of the Secretary-General in paragraph 16 of resolution 1325 (2000) contains contributions from all the bodies, programmes and funds of the United Nations system. Such a comprehensive approach will clearly allow for the drafting or strengthening of measures to protect the rights of women and the greater involvement of women in peace and reconstruction processes. That objective is shared by Cameroon.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Moreover, this public meeting provides us with the opportunity to assess the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the recommendations contained in the Security Council's presidential statement of 31 October 2002, contained in document S/PRST/2002/32. That statement, like that of 31 October 2001, reaffirms the Council's concern regarding the relatively low number of women appointed as special representatives or envoys of the Secretary-General with peacekeeping missions.”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source
“Angela King, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women, and Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), who are honouring our debate with their presence. Since the Security Council's adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on 31 October 2000, genuine progress has been made by United Nations Member States and the international community at large in protecting women in conflict situations and advancing their full and complete participation on an equal basis in action to maintain and promote peace and security and to implement the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2003-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4852 (2003) · source