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2006-09-21
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2013-03-19
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  1. “It is imperative that UNAMA be granted adequate resources to fully perform its mandated tasks. I would respectfully urge the Security Council to do everything in its power to ensure that UNAMA is granted adequate resources to fulfil its important mandate. We owe that to the people of Afghanistan.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

  2. “Afghan citizens, in particular women, still face insecurity in public spaces and at home, as well as a lack of access to an effective and fair justice system and legal representation. It is of vital importance for Afghanistan's development that there be a strong international civilian presence, under Afghan leadership, in the country after the withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force. UNAMA has a central role in supporting Afghanistan's development efforts, providing good offices for the peace process, promoting and protecting human rights and coordinating international aid efforts. We are extremely concerned about the budget cuts that UNAMA is facing. If fully implemented, those cuts would seriously hamper the Mission's ability to maintain a meaningful presence across the country.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

  3. “International aid is needed to build on the gains that the Afghan Government has achieved in the past years. Good governance, democracy and the rule of law are some of the most important areas that we need to support in the coming years. At the same time, we expect the Afghan Government to fulfil its obligations under the mutual commitments made, including the Tokyo Mutual Accountability Framework. Human rights, particularly women's rights, are the cornerstone of Afghanistan's development. To that end, Finland will continue its cooperation with Afghanistan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security. Ever since the overthrow of the Taliban, there have been important gains in strengthening human rights and the rule of law. Nevertheless, a lot remains to be done, and no backsliding can be allowed.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

  4. “Finland aligns itself with the statement of the European Union. The situation in Afghanistan is at a turning point. Afghanistan is going through multiple transition processes at the same time. Those processes are interlinked and equally important. The Afghan National Security Forces will soon be fully responsible for security in the whole country. The Government of Afghanistan is committed to crucial reforms in governance. There is still a lot of work to be done in that sector, and Afghanistan should not be left alone during these critical years. Finland is fully committed to supporting Afghanistan when the country embarks on the transformation decade. Afghanistan has become one of Finland's largest development partners. Our total official development assistance to Afghanistan between 2013 and 2017 is scheduled to be almost $200 million.”

    2013-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6935 (2013) · source

  5. “That is because the Rome Statute recognizes that States bear the primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute even the most serious international crimes. That is the essence of the principle of complementarity, which governs the Court's jurisdiction. The ICC only steps in when and if a State is unable or unwilling to exercise that responsibility. In order to assist States with their responsibility, other actors - including the Court, the United Nations and regional organizations - can also play an important role. Progress in that area of positive complementarity leads to the strengthening of the rule of law and in turn the prevention of new conflicts. It is our firm conviction that only a just peace is a lasting peace.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

  6. “We welcome that the world leaders came together recently to affirm the Declaration adopted at the General Assembly High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law at the national and international levels. We are horrified by the continuous atrocities in Syria and urge the Council to take decisive steps to secure the accountability of those most responsible in that serious situation. The High-level Meeting of the General Assembly also recognized the role of the ICC in a multilateral system that seeks to establish the rule of law. The ICC not only plays an important role in ensuring that those who have committed the gravest crimes cannot escape justice; the ICC and the Rome Statute system also have a role to play in the broader framework of fostering the rule of law and thus in building sustainable peace.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

  7. “Non-essential contacts with individuals subject to an arrest warrant issued by the Court should be avoided. Arrest warrants must be executed. In that context, we welcome the Council's action earlier this year, reminding the international community of the obligations stemming from the relevant Council resolutions. Meeting the budget demands of the Court, including those arising from referred situations, is a real concern. Ensuring the necessary resources should be a shared responsibility for all United Nations Member States. The Nordic countries have time and again repeated that impunity for the most serious international crimes must not be tolerated.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

  8. “The Statute contains important provisions on the relationship between the Court and the Security Council, ranging from the power of referring situations to the Court to that of temporarily deferring investigation or prosecution by the ICC and addressing instances of non-cooperation. In due course, the provisions on the crime of aggression will also become operational. We urge the Council to approach all of those provisions in a consistent manner and with due regard to their purpose and intent. We also urge the Council to assist the Court in fulfilling its tasks in situations referred to it by the Council. The mandate of the Court is limited and does not extend to issues such as the execution of arrest warrants or taking action in cases of non-cooperation. Several arrest warrants have been outstanding for a number of years.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

  9. “We signed onto the Rome Statute of the ICC - and I quote from the preamble - "determined to put an end to impunity for the perpetrators ofthese crimes and thus to contribute to the prevention of such crimes [and] recognizing that such grave crimes threaten the peace, security and well-being of the world". The Security Council can, through a referral to the ICC, send a strong message that crime does not pay. Justice will be done. Security Council referrals show that, while the ICC is an independent judicial institution, it is not alone on the international scene. It needs to interact with other actors, and it needs support from them.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

  10. “In situations where effective and genuine national trials are not possible for various reasons, the ICC plays a central role in ensuring accountability. The Rome Statute system, which includes the Trust Fund for Victims, also provides for an important restorative function. Fair administration of justice complemented by a comprehensive transitional justice strategy is an essential element in peace efforts. There will be no lasting peace without justice and due attention to victims. The goals of preventing conflict and protecting populations who are at risk of mass atrocities unite the Security Council and the ICC.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

  11. “The number of States arties to the Statute is currently 121 and the number of country situations has grown to seven. The number of judicial proceedings is also rapidly increasing. The Security Council has twice referred a situation to the Court. That confirms that the ICC has become the centrepiece of our international criminal justice efforts and a key actor in fighting impunity for the most serious crimes. The resolve of the negotiators of the Rome Statute stemmed from the grim reality of the twentieth century, during which millions of children, women and men had been made the victims of unimaginable atrocities. In this century, too, we continue to face such crimes that, in the words of the Statute's preamble, deeply shock the conscience of humanity. The victims of such crimes are entitled to justice.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

  12. “I have the honour to address the Council on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland. As staunch supporters of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we wish to congratulate you, Sir, and Guatemala for its recent ratification of the Rome Statute and to express our thanks for the convening of this debate. We also wish to thank the Secretary-General, President Song and Mr. Mochochoko of the Office of the Prosecutor for their contributions. This is a fitting moment to take stock of the relationship between the ICC and the Security Council. We also wish to recognize the increasing number of ICC-related decisions and actions by the Security Council and encourage further interplay between the two institutions. The ICC has come a long way since its establishment.”

    2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849 (2012) · source

  13. “That is why we need support for the peace process from all regional partners. The ultimate goal is to reach a comprehensive and sustainable peace in the Middle East. It is imperative to create a new dynamic towards that goal. The European Union welcomes the statement of the Quartet issued yesterday, which reaffirms the commitment of the Quartet to the road map. The road map has as its aim the creation of two States living side by side in peace and security. In order to achieve that, all parties must respect their obligations under the road map. The European Union gives its full support to the Quartet's intention to meet on a regular basis in the coming period, as well as to engage actively with the parties and other regional partners to monitor developments and to discuss the way ahead.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  14. “The European Union also urges Israel to abide by its obligations under international humanitarian law, including its obligation to protect civilians and not to use disproportionate measures. Security is not an exclusive matter for one party - it matters for everyone in the whole region. The European Union stresses the need to solve underlying problems by political means. Therefore, we welcome the announcement by the Palestinian President, Mahmoud Abbas, on an agreement to form a Government of national unity. The European Union has expressed its hope that those negotiations will be rapidly and successfully concluded and that the new Government's political platform will reflect the Quartet's principles and allow for early engagement. There is also a need to proceed on a diplomatic path regionally.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  15. “We urge the parties urgently to take concrete steps to implement their obligations under the Agreement on Movement and Access, and, in that regard, the European Union reiterates its continued commitment to the European Union Border Assistance Mission in Rafah. The viability of an agreed two-State solution is threatened by the continued enlargement of settlements and the continued building of the separation barrier on Palestinian land. The European Union will not recognize any changes to the pre-l967 borders other than those agreed by both parties. The European Union demands that Palestinian militants cease all violence directed towards Israel or other Palestinians. The Israeli soldier must be released immediately and unconditionally. The detained Palestinian ministers and legislators must also be released.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  16. “This mechanism has allowed substantial resources to be channelled directly to the Palestinian people during the past few months, and it has now been extended. We encourage donors and others in the region to make full use of this mechanism. The European Union repeats its call on Israel to resume transfers of withheld Palestinian tax and customs revenues. These resources are needed in order to improve the severe situation of the Palestinians. The humanitarian situation is directly connected to the question of access and movement. That is a major problem in the Palestinian territories in general and in Gaza in particular. The European Union has stressed in its contacts with Israeli counterparts that the border crossings such as Rafah and Karni be opened and remain open.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  17. “Lasting peace and security in the region can only be ensured by a comprehensive settlement with, at its core, a negotiated two-State solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. The urgent need to change developments in the region is dictated first and foremost by the fact that the situation on the ground is deteriorating and we must urgently take measures to alleviate the situation of the Palestinian people. The economic and humanitarian situation is severe in the Palestinian territories: 70 per cent of the population live under the poverty line, most of them children deprived of their basic needs. The European Union has mobilized more resources than ever before to meet the urgent needs of the Palestinian people, including through the temporary international mechanism for assistance to the Palestinian people.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source

  18. “I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The following countries also align themselves with this statement: Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova. The dramatic developments that we witnessed during the past few months have again demonstrated the urgent need to move from violence and hatred to peace and confidence. I would like to thank the Arab League for its initiative in convening this session, as the European Union also sees that the most pressing issue is to end the current stalemate in the peace process. There are no military or unilateral solutions to any of the challenges and problems of the Middle East.”

    2006-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5530 (2006) · source