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first: 1993-08-27
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“We also emphasize the importance of working through regional and subregional organizations, and we welcome the cooperation of the Group of Experts with the Pacific Islands Forum in that regard. New Zealand looks forward to working constructively with other Council members so that the comprehensive review can be used to update and strengthen the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). The horrific chemical attacks in Syria over the past two years have demonstrated all too clearly that the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction is as relevant now as it was a decade ago, if not more so. Ultimately, only through the total elimination of such weapons, together with ongoing, stringent verification measures implemented by all Member States, can we protect our collective security.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“We can use the data to reveal trends in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and to better identify risks. We commend the experts for their hard work and encourage them to continue their direct dialogue and outreach with States. At the same time, we are aware of the burden placed on small States, especially small island developing States, in implementing such a complex legal framework. We are keen to explore practical solutions, especially for States that do not produce or store the relevant materials, while respecting the legally binding nature of resolution 1540 (2004) and acknowledging the importance of leaving no gaps. In brief, the implementation of the resolution is a significant burden for small countries with small administrations.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“We welcome the fact that more than 90 per cent of United Nations States Members have voluntarily submitted national reports on the implementation of the resolution. For its part, New Zealand has been proud to support the efforts to extend the implementation of the resolution throughout the Pacific, where we have funded expert assistance to Pacific States to help them meet their commitments. We have also provided assistance with the drafting of counter-terrorism legislation. We support the Committee's comprehensive review of the resolution. It is time to take stock of our efforts over the past decade and determine how the implementation of the resolution can be improved to best support our collective security. The Group of Experts has collected an impressive amount of data that underscore how successful implementation has been.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“We, too, thank Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi of Spain for his briefing in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), and we congratulate him on his energetic leadership of that very important Committee. This briefing comes at an important time for resolution 1540 (2004) - 10 years after the Security Council's unanimous adoption - and we believe that we can say that good progress has been made, bearing in mind that it is a crucial backstop to the various treaty-based instruments that address the issue of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Over the past 10 years, Governments have recognized the importance of both national action and international cooperation to secure and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7597 (2015) · source
“Any agreement will necessarily have challenging and complicated security arrangements that provide for the disarmament of armed groups and the re-establishment of State authority. The Council must be ready to support such efforts with the same commitment we have been able demonstrate on other regional issues.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“To avoid deepening the divisions within Yemeni society, it is essential that the national commission of inquiry independently and thoroughly investigate violations by all sides and share its findings with the international community. Against that background, the focused discussion of the Security Council today is significant. Since the beginning of its political transition in 2011, the United Nations and the Security Council have played a significant political role in Yemen. And since April this year, resolution 2216 (2015) has been prominent in the Yemeni political discourse. Ultimately, there will have to be an inclusive solution that provides for broad participation in governance arrangements.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Efforts to prevent the flow of arms into the country continue to inhibit access for desperately needed imported goods. New Zealand supports, both politically and materially, the development of the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism, and hopes that with its implementation the passage of commercial supplies into Yemen will be significantly improved. We are very encouraged that the parties have agreed to remove barriers to the safe, rapid and unhindered access of humanitarian supplies to all parts of Yemen. These commitments must be honoured by all sides. As we have heard, serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law have been committed.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Only then can the work of the political transition resume and the country's leadership begin to address the multitude of political, security, economic and humanitarian challenges that await. Hostilities in and around civilian areas, including the use of heavy weapons and cluster munitions, as well as air strikes and anti-aircraft fire, have inflicted an unacceptably high toll on the civilian population. Weapons flows from Yemen into Somalia and elsewhere threaten regional stability. There is mounting evidence that extremist groups, such as the Yemeni incarnations ofAl-Qaida and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, are the primary beneficiaries of continued instability and conflict. Neither Yemen nor its neighbours can afford this conflict.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“Given the fragmented nature of the forces on the ground, we call on all sides to exercise restraint in responding to provocations in the weeks ahead in order to give the ceasefire a chance to take hold. The situation in Yemen has deteriorated very seriously during 2015. A country that was already seriously impoverished has now suffered egregiously due to serial failures in its leadership and sectarianism. The longer this conflict continues, the more the Yemeni people suffer, and the greater the threat to the stability and security of neighbouring countries. It is in the interests of all sides in the conflict to end the fighting and instability as soon as possible and work towards an inclusive and sustainable political solution.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“It is vital that both sides remain committed and engaged, without preconditions, to achieving a negotiated solution to the crisis, and to working to ensure progress towards that goal at the next round of talks. We agree with the Special Envoy that the Security Council must support his efforts. We call on all sides to engage meaningfully. Those who may seek to undermine the talks or the ceasefire should know that there will be consequences. The violations of the temporary ceasefire on both sides are very disappointing. We commend, however, the efforts of humanitarian agencies to reach those in need during the window provided. It is important now that the ceasefire be extended and respected, both to facilitate further humanitarian access and to provide the resumed talks with the best prospects for success.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed; the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad A1 Hussein; and the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Kyung-wha Kang for their briefings. We welcome the update on the first round of talks in Switzerland, as well as the forthright nature of the briefings on the human rights and humanitarian situations in Yemen. All of us here would have wished to see greater progress made in the past week's talks. Even so, it is welcome that the parties have found some important areas of agreement and that there is a commitment to resuming talks in mid-January.”
2015-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7596 (2015) · source
“The resolution 2255 (2015) adopted today notes the problem, including the need for enhanced coordination among Member States and industry. But in New Zealand's view, that is not enough. We are disappointed that, unlike the General Assembly, the Security Council could not agree on stronger actions to more effectively target the IED problem. In negotiations, we proposed the incorporation of component parts in the arms embargo. Regrettably, that idea was not taken up. As Chair, I look forward to discussing what more our Sanctions Committee can do to address this insidious and devastating threat. Lastly, we commend Mr. Haysom and the staff of UNAMA for their dedication and commitment to Afghanistan and to the United Nations.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“With respect to the first element, I note that the resolution 2255 (2015) adopted today clarifies the procedures for exemptions to the travel ban for peace talks. As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011), I urge full use of those procedures and look forward to close coordination with the Sanctions Committee in their implementation. With regard to the second element, I urge Member States to make full use of the listing procedures to list individuals associated with the Taliban who profit from ongoing instability. That is especially important in the effort to counter the narcotics trade. As the Secretary-General reminds us, IEDs remain one of the biggest killers of Afghan security forces and civilians, including children.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“It is important that we heed the call of the Security Council in resolution 2253 (2015), adopted in the past week, for Member States to forward listing requests for ISIL affiliates to the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015), concerning ISIL (Daesh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities. The framework and tools are there to target these groups. Their effectiveness depends on Member States using them. The Taliban sanctions regime has more nuanced purposes. It seeks to encourage those members of the Taliban who are prepared to reconcile with the Government and to eschew links with those listed as international terrorists, while at the same time seeking to isolate those who continue to constitute a threat to the peace, stability and security of Afghanistan.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“I want to draw attention to three specific matters: the growing threat of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), the importance of the Taliban sanctions regime in promoting peace and discouraging those who have no interest in peace, and the continuing threat posed by improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and the need for a stronger response to that threat. It was perhaps inevitable that ISIL would establish a presence in Afghanistan, whether by deliberate strategy or by Afghan groups seeking to take on the depraved aura. Whatever the motivation, those who associate with ISIL exclude themselves from a political dialogue and must be treated in the same manner as ISIL adherents in Iraq, Syria and elsewhere.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Haysom's exhortations to the Government of Afghanistan to demonstrate greater effectiveness, both in governance and in the delivery of Government to the Afghanistan people and, in particular, tackling the problem of corruption, which undermines confidence internally and externally. We urge Afghanistan's neighbours to embrace the reality that there can be no stability in the region without a peaceful and stable Afghanistan. We welcome the momentum of the Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process and urge participants to carry forward the progress at the most recent meeting in Islamabad.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“We commend the Afghan Government and the Afghan security forces that continue to face challenges that must at times seem unending and insurmountable. We also welcome the commitment from the nations of the Resolute Support Mission to maintain current levels of support and training, assisting and advising Afghanistan's security forces through 2016. At the same time, we must urge the Government of Afghanistan to do more to cement the institutions of governance and build trust across the various dividing lines of geography, ethnicity and faith. Inclusivity must be the touchstone in reestablishing Afghanistan as a fully functioning State. We urge the Afghan people, including the Taliban, to embrace the reality that their future as a country depends on their overcoming rather than emphasizing the divisions. We endorse Mr.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Kunduz, a major provincial capital, was captured by the Taliban, albeit for a short period; Kabul continues to come under attack and hundreds of thousands have been killed and wounded. And the fighting has had the multiplying effect of hindering the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and other international actors in the country in carrying out their work. As the Secretary-General's report also implicitly recognizes, we have no option but to persevere in the determination that the situation will improve. To take any other course would be to concede to the terrorists and accept the failure of the Afghan State and all of the consequences that would follow for Afghanistan, the Afghan people, Afghanistan's neighbours and the wider international community.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Haysom for his briefing and Ambassador Saikal for his statement. The situation in Afghanistan is a sobering but compelling demonstration of how hard it is for a country to escape the ravages of civil war, terrorism and the breakdown of civil order, even after years of investment on the part of the international community in defeating the terrorists, rebuilding the country's national security forces and re-establishing the basic infrastructure ofa State. As the report of the Secretary- General (S/2015/942) concludes and as Mr. Haysom has reaffirmed, Afghanistan continues to face formidable security, economic and political challenges.”
2015-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7591 (2015) · source
“Its adoption is urgent, and we call on all of our Council colleagues to join us in adopting the draft resolution very soon. Finding a solution has taken too long, but we finally have an opening. Let us make the year 2016 the year when we end the fighting, work together to counter terrorism and start to rebuild Syria.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“It is clear that the Syrian Government's resistance to the core value of inclusiveness has been a key factor in perpetuating recruitment conditions for violent extremist groups. We firmly believe that the day will come - and must come - when there will be accountability. In the meantime, we must do all we can to reduce suffering, open humanitarian access, build trust and protect civilians. Ending indiscriminate attacks and releasing political prisoners are also critical. An immediate next responsibility for the Security Council is to renew the mandate for cross-border and cross-line humanitarian assistance. The arrangements in place have facilitated the United Nations and others to help millions of people. The draft resolution that has been prepared by New Zealand, Jordan and Spain reflects developments over the last year.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“They include the sequencing of the ceasefire and the mechanics of the transition, including ceasefire monitoring, long-term mechanisms for guaranteeing security and coalescing the Syrian opposition. We welcome the efforts of Saudi Arabia on that last point. On all of those issues, New Zealand encourages key players to prioritize pragmatism and an end to the conflict over their other interests. New Zealand supports a Syrian-led political transition process that is fully inclusive, representative and provides for the protection of groups within Syria. The Council also has a role to play in reminding everyone that political solutions do not mean giving up core values.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Secondly, offensive operations must be immediately and exclusively focused on ISIL, the Al-Nusra Front and any other terrorist organizations designated as such by the Security Council. Those operations must be carried out in a way that protects civilians. Thirdly, we recognize the Jordan-led process to expand the list of designated terrorist organizations, as envisaged in resolution 2249 (2015). But until there is agreement, we should proceed on the basis that peace in Syria will not be served by a hasty approach that defines far too many people as terrorists. Fourthly, Al-Assad's future is an issue for the intra-Syrian process to decide. We agree with the Secretary-General that it is unacceptable to let one person take the political-negotiation process hostage. Answers to other difficult questions will also be needed.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“My Foreign Minister, who was presiding over the Council at the time of the adoption of the resolution on the Iran nuclear issue, challenged Council members to apply the same courage and commitment to a political solution for Syira. The establishment of the Support Group and its meetings have given us hope that there is at last a way out of this conflict. The Support Group benefits from its inclusive membership and from the ambition and capacities of the major Powers involved. It has also benefited from focusing on the issues that all agree upon - working together to counter terrorism, ensure the survival of State institutions in Syria and end violent conflict. That is positive, but big questions remain. First, there is the need for a comprehensive ceasefire.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“Anyone who insists on political red lines that block the necessary compromises will have to measure the delay that they cause in terms of more lives lost, more refugees and more suffering. Delay plays into the hands of the extremists, such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Compromise requires a willingness to take difficult decisions, to give and take, to ultimately accept an outcome that may be short of initial positions. A political solution will be imperfect, but it is necessary. In July, six countries came together with Iran and found a political solution to one of the most difficult issues of the past decade.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“The fact that we could today come together at last and adopt this landmark resolution in a short time reflects the determination of the international community to end the conflict. We welcome in particular the continued close engagement between the Security Council and the International Syria Support Group. As we move forward, it must be a time for acceptance. Everyone involved in the Syrian tragedy must accept that no side can win militarily. The Al-Assad Government and the opposition fighters must accept that, however much more death and destruction they inflict on their country, there will be no victory. They and those external actors who have serious political stakes in how the Syrian conflict is resolved must accept that political solutions mean political compromise.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“They have precipitated the foreign terrorist fighter phenomenon. For Syrians, the conflict has meant death, suffering, destruction and displacement on a scale that is difficult to comprehend. The conflict has produced the biggest exodus of people since the Second World War. Syria's neighbours, especially Lebanon, Jordan and Turkey, have borne the brunt. The conflict has further destabilized Iraq and given rise to appalling atrocities, and the destabilizing impacts have now reached Europe. The international community and the Security Council must accept a share of the blame. The devastation in Syria demonstrates beyond any doubt the need for effective conflict prevention, and for Council unity in achieving it.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“We thank Secretary Kerry and the United States for convening today's meeting and for preparing the resolution that we adopted today (resolution 2254 (2015)). We also acknowledge and thank the other Foreign Ministers for coming to our meeting today. We appreciate that this meeting and the resolution were convened and drafted, respectively, under significant time pressures and, for that reason, we were prepared to go along with the resolution even if we did not entirely welcome the short time that we were given to consider it. The collapse of Syria into the nightmare of civil war has resulted in the spread of insecurity throughout the world. Al-Assad's cruel response in 2011 to peaceful civilian protest and ongoing breaches of international humanitarian law have fuelled extremism and terrorism.”
2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source
“The sanctions regime is a living instrument that we must regularly adapt. Resolution 2253 (2015) is just that - an adaptation and a strengthening of the regime to counter the growing threat ISIL.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“However, as the first Ombudsperson reported, there are still shortfalls in the Office's arrangements. We hope that the Secretariat will act on the expression of will in resolution 2253 (2015) to ensure the necessary arrangements to carry out the Ombudsperson's mandate in an effective and independent manner. We, as a Council, need also to ensure that the Monitoring Team and the Security Council Affairs Division are properly resourced to carry out the tasks that have been assigned to them. We should never allow the threat posed by ISIL and Al-Qaida to become normalized by the repetition of "UN-speak" or the tyranny of distance from so many of our own countries. The atrocities and deprivations committed by ISIL, Al-Qaida and affiliated groups are very real and hurt us all.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“In our view, the Council needs to have a good look at that aspect of the regime. As Chair, we want to be practical about sanctions exemption requests, such as for basic expenses and travel bans, and encourage Members to utilize them and work with them. We are pleased, therefore, that today's resolution provides explicitly for the granting of exemptions for asset-freezing provisions. That will allow the regime to be applied practically and will strengthen rather than weaken the regime. The Office of the Ombudsperson is essential to the effectiveness and support of the regime. It is a real success story. It is vital to demonstrate that the due-process requirements are being fulfilled. New Zealand, as Chair, has, like others, put significant effort into managing the successful transition to our new Ombudsperson, Ms. Catherine Marchi-Uhel.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“As Chair, New Zealand is committed to openness and engagement with the broader United Nations membership. That is for its own sake and to enable greater understanding, support and implementation. That is an important point because the regime will not work if Member States do not cooperate with it. As Chair, I have to say frankly that there are aspects of the way the regime operates that have concerned me. The Committee's rules and practices can, in my view, compromise the effectiveness of the very regime we are seeking to implement. While consensus can be a strength, to require unanimity before any action can be taken on important matters, such as the investigation of allegations of non-compliance, is a major weakness. It politicizes the regime and arguably goes beyond the Charter of the United Nations provisions on decision-making.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“We have the measures, but need the wider United Nations membership to provide the listings. While there are existing listings relating to ISIL, Al-Qaida and their leaders, there is a need to update the list to reflect the threat, as stated in resolution 2249 (2015). We have to be better at targeting those who facilitate funding and support, and are within our grasp. The web of funding streams and support extends well beyond the territory that ISIL controls, including to a growing list of affiliates. The list needs to be an operational instrument, not a policy statement. As a result of resolution 2253 (2015), the list's annual review also now has more teeth, with incentives for States to cooperate and remain engaged. Delisting as a possible consequence of Member States not providing up-to- date information is now a reality.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Member States are obligated to prevent and criminalize terrorist financing. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) provides essential expertise and support in those areas, in what is now a global standard. It is worrying, therefore 4 as the President of the FATF has reminded us - that there are gaps in the legal effectiveness of some Member States' regimes. We are talking not about the numbers of laws enacted or prosecutions undertaken, but about how effective our overall systems are to prevent, detect and stop terrorist financing. Our challenge is to operationalize the sanctions regime and the obligations that we have put on paper. That requires political will and prioritization, and a greater practical focus on implementation, compliance and follow-up. There is significant but unrealized potential in the sanctions list.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Fundamentally, we need to deny ISIL, Al-Qaida and their affiliates the resources to operate - the oxygen that fuels the fire. The targeting of terrorist financing has never been more important. As I have previously reported as Chair of the pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015), ISIL generates revenue internally and has diverse funding sources. The non-traditional sources of terrorist financing - whether fund-raising through social media, organized trade in oil and antiquities or self-funded foreign terrorist fighters - can be difficult to disrupt without the coordination of efforts at all levels. That includes coordination with the private sector and solid financial intelligence. We need to attack all the financial flows, all of the time.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“The Security Council's message in today's resolution 2253 (2015) is simple: the whole United Nations membership must work more actively to disrupt ISIL, Al-Qaida and associated terrorist groups. We are pleased that the resolution takes a more comprehensive approach to the issue of countering ISIL. We believe that it is essential that when the Council considers this threat it look at the whole threat posed by those groups and consider it beyond the narrow prism of the sanctions regime, which has sometimes been the only focus, particularly of the Committee that I chair. That is why we regard the new element in the resolution today calling for a comprehensive, strategic report by the Secretary-General as particularly important. It should ensure that the Council does have that totality of understanding when it takes decisions affecting ISIL.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Secretary Lew, for convening this meeting today of so many finance ministers, and I acknowledge the presence of so many ofyour colleagues in the Chamber today. Sadly, the New Zealand Minister of Finance was not able to join you, Mr. President, but he does send his greetings and his support for the work done today. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)/ Daesh is one of the gravest threats we have known to the purposes and principles of the United Nations. Over the past year, we have watched in horror as ISIL and Al-Qaida have conducted attacks against innocent civilians around the world. There has been a ripple effect of fear and intolerance that has gone further.”
2015-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7587 (2015) · source
“We support the continued implementation of the Human Rights Up Front initiative, the United Nations Human Rights Due Diligence Policy, and the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. Finally, we believe that there is scope to explore how the Council can better address this issue in the context of improved situational awareness and the protection of civilians. The Council should continue to monitor this issue, acknowledge it as an increasingly important dimension of conflict, and be ready to take action to prevent it when it is possible to do so.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“We also encourage support for political-level initiatives like the recently established International Parliamentary Coalition for Victims of Sexual Slavery. New Zealand Member of Parliament Melissa Lee is one of the five founding members of that initiative. Such initiatives send a powerful message to perpetrators and victims that there is political attention on and condemnation of such acts. We wish to acknowledge the value of civil society actors, who play a vital role in disseminating information to populations about their human rights and who engage with Governments on the ground. As others have said, we need to ensure that the United Nations itself does not fuel trafficking in persons. Our presence should provide an assurance of protection, and our ability to do that is vital to the success of our operations.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“Investigation and accountability are paramount. Acts associated with trafficking, including those committed by ISIL, may constitute crimes under the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Such acts can amount to crimes against humanity, genocide or war crimes. Investigation and accountability measures should be taken at both the domestic and international levels, and there should be an increased readiness to work together when trafficking crosses borders. Member States must also ensure that appropriate services are in place to address both physical and psychological trauma experienced by victims and their families. Like others, we urge States to join the Palermo Protocol, which sets out a comprehensive framework to prevent and address trafficking in persons.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“Trafficking, as we have heard, comes in many forms and has many purposes. It is also prevalent in the Western world. It often has a gender dimension, disproportionately affecting women as well as children. Trafficked victims are used as combatants and sex slaves, forced into marriage, or used as forced labour on land and at sea. People become chattel and a source of revenue that funds conflict or terrorism. We recognize the difficulty of dealing effectively with this phenomenon, particularly in the context of conflicts that are themselves intractable and deeply resistant to international intervention. This is particularly so in areas where the rule of the State is ineffective, as is the case in the worst instances we have heard today. However, it is a phenomenon that we must address, including through more effective conflict prevention.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“We thank Nadia for her bravery in having shared with us, in harrowing detail, the horrors that have been visited upon her, her family and her people. We are reminded that similar treatment has been meted out by Boko Haram and to the women caught up in the conflicts in South Sudan, the Central African Republic and elsewhere. We share the revulsion at the violations perpetrated by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant's (ISIL) against thousands of Yazidis, in particular women and children, and the institution of what is apparently a programme of mass slavery. As Nadia has reminded us, some women and girls are simply given away as gifts. What is particularly concerning about this issue is that it can be self-perpetuating. Trafficking exacerbates conflict and conflict exacerbates trafficking.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“We thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Fedotov and Mr. Grono for their briefings. And I pay tribute to Nadia in the same spirit as others have today. Her testimony is very confronting because of its reality, but it is also confronting to us in our reality in the Council. When I came to this place 35 years ago, we spent a lot of time elaborating and increasing the intricate array of documents to protect human rights. Thirty-five years later, we are dealing with the reality that slavery is alive, well and living in our world. We have made some progress in normative instruments, and we have gone backwards in our practices. That is the horrible reality that we are facing today. We therefore thank the United States for bringing the Council's attention to this issue.”
2015-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7585 (2015) · source
“New Zealand notes with concern the Panel's conclusion that the launch of the Emad missile was a violation of resolution 1929 (2010). Such actions risk undermining confidence in and support for the agreement and jeopardize its full and effective implementation. We urge all parties, in particular Iran, to approach J CPOA implementation with the same positive intent and good faith that enabled the agreement to be concluded. We further note that even after implementation day, Iran will remain subject to paragraph 3 of annex B of resolution 2231 (2015), which calls upon Iran not to undertake any ballistic missile launches.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“In order for the agreement to be fully and effectively implemented, it is important that all Member States and private sector entities be ready to act in advance of implementation day. The Council has an important role to play in assisting them to ensure that they are indeed ready. In the intervening period, we remind Member States that all existing sanctions against Iran remain in force. We note with concern the Panel's recent finding of a violation of paragraph 5 of resolution 1747 (2007), although we note that it did not reach a conclusion as to whether this represented a wilful violation on Iran's part. Additionally, the Panel has concluded its investigation into Iran's test launch of a ballistic missile on 10 October.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“We are pleased to note that JCPOA participants, particularly Iran, are taking the necessary first steps towards the full implementation of the nuclear agreement. United Nations Member have also begun the process of revising their domestic settings to reflect the provisions of the agreement. This includes drafting changes to allow for the removal of sanctions and for snap-back arrangements, should these be required. The process is by no means straightforward, and we are acutely aware of the challenges faced by small States in particular in implementing complex sanctions regimes. Member States will continue to require guidance to clarify and implement obligations under resolution 2231 (2015).”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“We thank Ambassador Oyarzun Marchesi of Spain for his briefing in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). New Zealand is a strong supporter of the mandate of the Committee. We commend the Panel of Experts on its good work and encourage both the Committee and the Panel to continue their efforts. Like others here today, we are pleased to note that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was adopted on 18 October, 90 days after endorsement of the Plan by the Council. Adoption was indeed an important milestone in the process of ensuring that the international community can have full confidence that Iran's nuclear programme will be used for exclusively peaceful purposes.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7583 (2015) · source
“In that regard, New Zealand would see a Council visit to the Sudan as a good opportunity that should seriously be considered. These two proposals are about getting the essentials of our work right: credible working methods, effective relationships and good information. While some steps are simpler than others, continuing to do nothing is not an option. I would like to close by recognizing Chile's contribution as the focal point for States parties on the Council to many of the matters I have raised today. Ambassador Barros Melet's leadership and that of his team will be missed.”
2015-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7582 (2015) · source
“While it may seem obvious, it deserves repeating that a crucial part of the Council's ability to ensure the implementation ofits decision is its relationship with the country concerned. As we have said before, including when the Prosecutor was here in June, the current Council approach to the Sudan is not working. There is a clear need for the Council to build a new relationship with Khartoum. There is an opening now. We should capitalize on the appointment of the new Joint Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Darfur and Head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, Martin Uhomoibhi, as a moment to revitalize the Council's relationship with the Sudan. Part of the Council's building of this relationship and a renewed approach should be a better understanding of the situation on the ground.”
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“Then we should make an assessment on a case-by-case basis about which, if any, of those tools we should use. We accept that, as is often the case, the Council may not agree on which tool to use or how to respond. The fact that we may differ on how to respond should not mean that the Council does not consider fully the options before us. If the Council ignored every instance where we did not agree, there would be many important issues left off our agenda. This is an issue that goes to the effectiveness of the Council and its decisions, and needs to be addressed. To ignore these issues is neither a productive nor a credible way forward. Our second proposal goes to the deeper issue - the Council's relationship with the Government of the Sudan.”
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