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Van Der Vliet

lines on the record: 30
first: 2014-08-21
most recent: 2015-04-15
sittings or episodes: 4
sources: un-security-council

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“We believe in the power of these women as agents for peace and justice and as representatives of communities living in conflict, and we work actively to support them. In conclusion, if we are serious about realizing the sustainable development goals, including achieving gender equality and women's empowerment, then we must put an end to conflict-related sexual Violence everywhere and forever.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Therefore, we need to fight ideologies or propaganda by non-State actors that advocate sexual violence against women and girls and that want to deny the rights of freedoms of citizens, particularly those of women. There is also a clear role for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other tribunals. The Netherlands very much commends the broad jurisdiction of the ICC on the issue of conflict- related sexual Violence. We should not think of women and girls only as victims. We know about the resilience of many survivors. We also know that empowered women who participate in decision-making and take up leadership roles can make a real difference. Many brave women are actively resisting the influence and rule of extremist groups in Syria and Iraq.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“They should not go through this ordeal in getting the justice and assistance they need and deserve. The perpetrators of sexual violence, whether State or non-State actors, should be brought to justice and held accountable. There can be no justice or accountability in situations where the stigma and shame associated with sexual Violence remain with the victim rather than the perpetrator. Equally, there can be no justice or accountability in situations where women and young girls are abducted, enslaved and traded openly, while these horrific acts are justified by extremist groups on the grounds of religion. There is no religion or culture that commands or justifies these evil acts.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Through our programme flow, funding leadership opportunities for women, we support women's rights organizations around the globe, and our National Action Plan 1325 comes with an annual fund for civil society programming in support of women's political participation and leadership. We contribute to several United Nations Trust Funds, including the United Nations Trust Fund to Eliminate Violence against Women In situations where the justice sector is ill- functioning, survivors who have gone through the trauma of an attack too often face additional risks, such as rejection by their families and communities, double victimization by State authorities, limited health services, including a lack of access to safe abortion and psychosocial support, and many other risks.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“This training is meant to increase the number and capacity of female peacekeepers. Deploying women protection advisers and gender advisers is another way to ensure the full implementation of the resolutions on women and peace and security. We make available such civilian expertise on gender and combating sexual Violence to United Nations missions. In the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for example, we support the deployment of a senior women protection adviser, and I am glad that Ms. Van Deuren is present here today at our debate. The more structural inclusion of women protection advisers and gender advisers in peacekeeping budgets is an issue that requires further consideration.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“For instance, in our civilian and military contributions to multilateral missions - most recently to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Mission in Mali - attention to the issue of gender inequalities and sexual violence in conflict is an integral part of our national preparation. Both our police and military officers who are now in Mali received predeployment training on gender, human rights and international humanitarian law. Together with our valued partner, Spain, we also offer regular training for other countries on gender in operations to professionals from the military, the police and the diplomatic community, as well as to civilian experts and activists. Recently, we launched a specialized pilot training, together with UN-Women, for female military officers.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Sexual Violence is pervasive in conflict and post- conflict situations and reflective of a broader and unequal gender relations dynamic in those societies. It is not a stand-alone problem that can be solved in isolation. What is needed is a fully integrated approach that addresses deeply rooted gender inequalities, that is context-specific and that works to empower women. The Netherlands strives to do exactly that. We approach the issue of sexual violence in conflict from several angles, using various concrete instruments of foreign policy at our disposal.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“With violent extremism on the rise, the report of the Secretary-General rightly draws our attention to the disturbing trend of sexual violence as a tactic of terror. The mass-scale violence against Yazidi girls and, exactly one year ago, against the Chibok school girls are two horrific examples of the specific targeting of women and girls by extremist groups. Violent extremism leads to the systematic disempowerment of women. It is part of the objectives, ideology and funding of extremist groups. All of that is taking place while a couple of doors away, down the hallway in this very building, we are negotiating, in good faith, a sustainable development agenda that includes a strong goal on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. It is those efforts - our efforts and our determination - that must prevail.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The Kingdom of the Netherlands welcomes this debate, as well as the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/203). I appreciate the opportunity to make additional national remarks, as I align myself with the general statement made by the observer of the European Union. Also I would like to reiterate my country's commitment to the fight against conflict-related sexual Violence across the world. I would also like to applaud the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Zainab Bangura, United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict for their efforts worldwide, both as advocates and through their expert support.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“This is unacceptable and must be condemned by the Security Council. We welcomed the debate that took place on this issue at the initiative of the United Kingdom last August.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“When mass atrocities do occur, the Security Council should strongly condemn them. Failure to do so contributes to a climate of impunity. We support the French initiative aimed at voluntary restraint in the use of veto by permanent members of the Security Council in situations where mass atrocities are imminent or deemed to be occurring. And we believe that the principle of responsibility to protect should be increasingly applied and further operationalized. I want to end by focusing briefly on protection by humanitarian actors and also of humanitarian actors. Humanitarian relief is under extreme pressure. Relief organizations are stretched to the limit and face increasing difficulties due to the arbitrary denial of access, funding shortages and even attacks on humanitarian personnel and medical staff.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“The conference will take place in parallel with a regional European conference in support of United Nations peace operations, also in the Netherlands. The conference aims to feed into the United Nations peace operations review. Both conferences intersect on the topic of gender perspectives in peacebuilding and peace operations, and both reviews are thus of direct relevance to each other. My third and last point is on the importance of prevention andmediation. Ensuring the rights of civilians before, during and after armed conflicts is essential, because we know peace is fragile and conflicts often repeat themselves. That is why conflict prevention, good offices and mediation are so important. And to be effective, we must ensure early on that women are at the centre of these efforts.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We also fund Phase II of the Senior Women Talent Pipeline project, aimed at placing more qualified women in senior positions in United Nations missions. We also fund the female military officers training project of UN-Women, which aims to facilitate and increase the deployment of female military, and we are contributing â‚¬5.6 million to the Women on the Frontline programme for the 2013-2016 period, aimed at the Middle East and North Africa region. On 16 and 17 February, we are organizing a conference on women, peace and security with particular attention to enhancing participation and leadership of women in conflict and post-conflict peacebuilding. We aim to gather concrete inputs for the United Nations high-level review on resolution 1325 (2000). We want to share real examples of action and change - and learn.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“We also welcome the continuing efforts of the Secretariat to strengthen the policies and guidance on the protection of civilians. We urge the Council to examine the challenges impeding the implementation ofprotection of civilians mandates more systematically, specifically where they pertain to the needs of women and girls. With regard to concrete contributions to peacekeeping, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is doing its share. We train our staff to protect civilians effectively. Between 2007 and 2017 we will be contributing â‚¬54 million for capacity-building through the Africa Contingency Operations Training and Assistance programme. Together with Spain, we conduct gender training for civilian, military and police personnel who are to be deployed as part of United Nations missions.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“When the role of women as agents of change in society and as contributors to peace processes is undermined, the stability of societies and of peace itself is eroded. It is therefore imperative to integrate the protection needs of women and girls systematically in the protection of civilians agenda. The Netherlands attaches great importance to implementing good practices related to the improvement of the position of women. For example, in Syria we work with the United Nations Development Programme and UN- Women to support the Syrian Women's Initiative for Peace and Democracy. My second point relates to peacekeeping. We welcome the high-level review of United Nations peace operations, as well as the Global Protection Cluster whole-of-system review of protection in humanitarian action.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Chile for organizing this important debate on the protection of civilians. I align myself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. I would also like to thank Ms. Kyung-wha Kang, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator; Ms. Helen Durham, Director for International Law and Policy of the International Committee of the Red Cross; and Ms. Ilwad Elman, representative of the NGO Working Group on Women Peace and Security for their valuable contributions to this debate. I would like to make three points today on women as agents of change, on peacekeeping and on the importance of the prevention of conflict. First, the rights of women and girls are increasingly under attack in armed conflicts.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, international cooperation is essential to combating terrorism and the threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters. National experiences and challenges can help others in adjusting their approach to incorporate best practices. The Kingdom of the Netherlands is ready to be a partner in preventing and combating terrorism.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The mainstreaming of measures to prevent radicalization and to counter terrorism across the United Nations agenda is a high priority, as is combating the financing of terrorism through an effective use of the sanctions regime. The traditional reluctance of development programmes to address terrorism should be overcome so that the United Nations can deliver on its potential and contribute at the national level to inclusive participation in societies and equal access for all to opportunities and basic services. In this manner, it can address the root causes of terrorism. We would also welcome more work on the role of long-term counter-terrorism policies in the context of United Nations peacekeeping, peacebuilding and conflict prevention.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The national action programme also focuses on risk reduction regarding the travel of foreign terrorist fighters. This includes penal, administrative and social measures. Potential departures are prevented or disrupted. The United Nations is a cornerstone of global efforts to counter terrorism and violent extremism. It brings all nations together to share challenges and best practices. The Netherlands welcomes the active engagement of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force in support of Member States' efforts to address the threats posed by international terrorism.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“We stand ready to work closely with all United Nations Member States and United Nations partners on this issue. The Netherlands has launched a comprehensive action programme to deal with foreign terrorist fighters. The action programme has three main objectives: to protect democracy and the rule of law, to diminish the threat posed by foreign fighters in the Netherlands, and to remove the breeding ground for radicalization. The national action programme contains several measures to prevent, detect and counter radicalization and to encourage alternative narratives, enhance resilience and address social tensions. Front-line professionals from all sectors of society are closely involved in countering radicalization, including through the Internet and social media.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“I would like to highlight three issues: first, the action taken in the context of the Global Counter- Terrorism Forum; secondly, our national programme to deal with foreign terrorist fighters; and thirdly, our vision with regard to the role of the United Nations. During its ministerial meeting in September, the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum (GCTF) adopted a comprehensive set of non-binding good practices to address all aspects of the foreign terrorist fighter phenomenon. These recommendations cover not only counter-terrorism responses, but also preventive efforts, including efforts aimed at countering violent extremism, recruitment and facilitation, travel and return. As co-leader, together with Morocco, of the GCTF Working Group on Foreign Terrorist Fighters, the Netherlands will actively promote these good practices.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“The Netherlands welcomes the Council's strong presidential statement S/PRST/2014/23, and aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union. I would like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. The direct threat posed by foreign terrorist fighters concerns us all. Both international peace and security and national security are at risk. The Netherlands is actively engaged in addressing extremism and terrorism in partnership with the United Nations, the Global Counter-Terrorism Forum, the European Union and other partners. Our participation in the international military coalition in Iraq is a clear sign of our determination to contribute to international efforts to combat terrorism.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Her tireless dedication, clear and insightful viewpoints, and especially her courage to say what is needed when it is needed, have been an example to us all.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Finally, on human rights, one of the most essential factors in preventing conflict and avoiding tensions within societies is ensuring and protecting the basic human rights of all parts of the population, providing redress for grievances and ensuring accountability for mass atrocities. In that regard, the Netherlands would like to take this opportunity to commend the work of the Office ofthe United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. We especially want to honour the High Commissioner, Ms. Navi Pillay, for the way in which she has fulfilled her important mandate over the past years. Ms. Pillay has been a cornerstone of the efforts that the United Nations has made to address human rights issues worldwide.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Where the jurisdiction of the Court has been established, the Council can also strongly urge the parties to take their dispute to the International Court of Justice. Furthermore, the Council could encourage parties to come to an agreement to accept the Court's jurisdiction for their particular dispute even when that jurisdiction has not yet been established. In that context, we particularly welcome the recent visit of the Security Council to The Hague and its historic meeting with the International Court of Justice. We are confident that that visit contributed to increased mutual understanding and future cooperation between those two principal organs of the United Nations.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“On the peaceful settlement of disputes, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is deeply committed to their peaceful settlement and is proud be the host country for, inter alia, the International Court of Justice and the Permanent Court of Arbitration. We strongly encourage the Council to take measures to expand the use of the peaceful settlement of disputes, in relation to both State and non-State actors. Under Articles 34 and 36 of the Charter, the Council can recommend that parties settle their disputes peacefully through various means of dispute resolution. The Council can also suggest the specific form it deems most suitable for the occasion and request to be briefed about the results.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“The Netherlands commends the rule-of-law aspects of such missions, including capacity-building efforts and human rights protection, mass atrocities prevention, accountability mechanisms and the principle of the responsibility to protect. All of that helps to prevent further escalation of conflicts. In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General's commitment to a review of United Nations peacekeeping and recommend that that aspect receive ample attention. The Netherlands reiterates the crucial role of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts. In that regard, we would like to commend the efforts of the United Kingdom to increase the participation of women in United Nations peacekeeping missions through the creation and support of a senior women's talent pipeline.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we would welcome the so- called horizon-scannings, or general briefings, by the Secretary-General on emerging conflicts and possible volatile situations as a more regular and permanent feature on the Council's agenda. Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations provides a clear mandate to investigate any situation that might endanger the maintenance of international peace and security and offers a range of tools to settle disputes peacefully before they escalate. It is important that the Council make full use of those tools, including the serious consideration of the idea of preventive missions. Peacekeeping missions also have an important peacebuilding component that focuses on stabilization and preventing the emergence of new conflicts.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“Peace, the protection of human rights, justice and development must be pursued in a comprehensive way. I would like to focus briefly on three elements - the preventive tookit of the Security Council, the peaceful settlement of disputes and the protection of human rights. In various past efforts, the United Nations has, through a combination of analysis, early warning, rapid response and partnerships, been able to help defuse tensions and crises and assist parties in resolving disputes peacefully. We commend the work of the Department of Political Affairs in that regard and would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our continued support for its work. In order to be successful in preventive action, there is also a need for the Security Council to respond more quickly and decisively to emerging threats to peace.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source
“The Netherlands aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union and its member States. I would like to thank the United Kingdom for organizing this important debate. We also appreciate the briefings by the Secretary-General and the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, and we welcome and support the resolution adopted today (resolution 2171 (2014)). The primary responsibility for the prevention of conflicts and the protection of civilian lives lies with each State. At the same time, the responsibility for the prevention of conflicts is ultimately shared by the international community. The United Nations was founded for that purpose and is well placed to play a leading role in that regard. A system-wide United Nations approach to conflict prevention is essential.”
2014-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7247 (2014) · source