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1. “As Haiti moves forward into this new phase in its development, the partnership between the Government, bilateral donors and the United Nations must also evolve. It is essential that the United Nations deliver as one in its support for national efforts. The Global Focal Point for Police, Justice and Corrections Areas in the Rule of Law in Post-Conflict and Other Crisis Situations could continue to play an important role in coordinating the efforts of the United Nations in this regard. In addition, an integrated and joined-up United Nations presence in Haiti - during and after the transition i will be needed to address the risks and drivers of instability. This includes efforts to reduce social inequality, help spur economic growth and strengthen trust in institutions.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

2. “Their full, equal and effective participation is particularly important. MINUSTAH has played a significant role in supporting the progress we are now seeing in Haiti. Its institutional memory and key resources need to be used strategically during the transition period and beyond. It is particularly important that MINUSTAH's work on gender mainstreaming and against sexual and gender-based violence not be lost in the transition process. Therefore, it is essential that a strategic focus, coordination and budget for gender issues be maintained and that adequate reporting on these matters take place. We commend the Secretary-General for the many examples of work on gender and sexual and gender- based violence in the report.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

3. “Building a better future for Haiti will take time and continued determination. In addition to the progress made on the judicial track, further judicial reform, including fighting corruption and impunity, improving access to justice and penal reform, will be crucial to Haiti's socioeconomic development. These efforts will also create better conditions for private investment. Strengthening the rule of law, respect for human rights and further strengthening the Haitian National Police force must therefore remain top priorities. Delivering on the expectations of the Haitian people will require an inclusive process in which all actors, including national authorities, political parties, Civil society and the private sector, work together to deliver the necessary reforms. Women have a key role to play.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

4. “I associate myself with the statement that will be delivered by the observer of the European Union later today. Let me join others in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ms. Sandra Honore Braithwaite, for her comprehensive briefing to the Council, and for her invaluable work, as well as that of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), in that country. Her briefing and the report of the Secretary- General (S/2017/604) underline the progress made in the consolidation of democracy and stability in Haiti. The restoration of constitutional order, with the inauguration of Jovenel Moise as President, and the formation of a Government under Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant, is indeed a milestone that has opened a window of opportunity for the future of Haiti.”

   2017-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8005 (2017) · source

5. “The relationship between the Secretary-General and the Council is becoming stronger, and there is a commitment on both sides to working constructively together, with a renewed focus on prevention and sustaining peace. While there were some differing views, I believe that the idea of focusing on how we can prevent conflict - addressing root causes and looking at sustainable development, human rights, humanitarian challenges and issues of peace and security together - is increasingly becoming part of the Council's conversation. Encouraging that approach, including by engaging in dialogue with all Council members, is both a short-term and long-term priority for Sweden. We look forward to supporting and working closely with our colleagues from the United Kingdom as we continue those conversations in March.”

   2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source

6. “To address a question raised about the subsidiary organs, I would like to mention that as Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict established pursuant to resolution 1612 (2005), I was pleased that the Working Group has already adopted speedy conclusions on the situation of children and armed conflict in Colombia, the first negotiated under our chairship. We will next focus on negotiating conclusions on children and armed conflict in Somalia. In conclusion, I would like to respond to a question on the perceptions so far of the 10 newly elected non-permanent Security Council members and their short-term priorities. After two months on the Council, our overall perception is that at the moment there is positive momentum within it.”

   2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source

7. “The need for a strengthened relationship on prevention between the Security Council and the Secretary-General was one of the key messages that emerged from the open debate on 10 January on conflict prevention and sustaining peace (see S/PV.7857). In February, Ukraine has ensured that this strengthened relationship has come to life. Council members greatly appreciated the Secretary-General's interactive briefing of the Council on his return from the African Union Summit, during which he touched on several initiatives being taken to reinvigorate processes aimed at preventing relapses into conflict. That kind of interaction should continue, and I think that with a concerted effort between us - the Council - and the Secretary-General, we will be able to do that in a meaningful way.”

   2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source

8. “First, as some ofmy colleagues on the Council have mentioned, the greater use of agreed- on press elements after consultations is not only a way to increase transparency but also helps the Council to summarize the salient points of discussions and think about how best to address the issues further. Secondly, the inclusion of relevant representatives of regional organizations and civil society as briefers has brought a field and regional perspective that has improved the Council's understanding of the full picture and thereby enriched the quality of its deliberations and decisions. I think we have seen that on several occasions this month as well. That brings me to the issue of prevention, which was also raised by a Member State in the questions posed to the Council. Prevention is at the heart of the new sustaining peace agenda.”

   2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source

9. “We heard Ambassador Bessho of Japan describe the agenda of the Informal Working Group for this year, and I would like to say that we wholeheartedly support those efforts. In fact, many of the ideas needed to make the Council more effective are already there. Individual Council members should make use of them, and the presidency has a special responsibility for putting them into practice. The Ukrainian presidency has demonstrated that in an excellent way. To be truly successful, however, the support of all Council members is required, and we are pleased to note that the beginning of this year has seen us coming together behind those efforts. In that regard, two points stand out.”

   2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source

10. “We have challenges ahead of us, and rather than repeating what has been eloquently discussed by other Council members, I will cut my statement a little short and perhaps address a few of the questions that have been raised by the wider membership, which has seized the opportunity presented by the Ukrainian presidency to give the Council some food for thought. First, with regard to the issue of working methods, for the elected members the work done by the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, including presidential note S/2010/507, is key. Those notes provide useful guidance while retaining the degree of flexibility that the Council needs.”

    2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source

11. “The Council members who have spoken before me have comprehensively addressed the important issues that have been on the Council's agenda this month, and I do not wish to expand or elaborate a great deal further on them, other than highlighting a few points without going into too much detail. We had a constructive discussion of the situation in the Middle East; we have focused a lot of attention on the security situation in Europe, which is, of course, of significant importance to Sweden; and we have looked at a number of issues in Africa and Asia.”

    2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source

12. “I would like to start by joining other Council members in paying tribute to you, Mr. President, and to your team for your excellent stewardship of the Council during the month of February. The Council's most important task is to address threats to international peace and security in an effective way, and we therefore welcome the presidency's commitment to continuing our efforts to make the work of the Council more result-oriented, transparent and inclusive. Your innovation for today's wrap-up meeting, providing the wider membership with an opportunity to pose questions to the Council, is another step in that direction.”

    2017-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7892 (2017) · source

13. “The PBC looks forward to continuing its close collaboration with the Security Council in supporting Liberia on its path towards further consolidation of peace over the coming years.”

    2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7761 (2016) · source

14. “It is our hope that such advice will complement the input received by the Council from other United Nations system entities, and in the end contribute to helping the United Nations and the international community in planning strategically and comprehensively for a smooth and successful transition. In conclusion, let me reiterate what we have stated before. There is no excuse for either the United Nations system or the international community to provide peacebuilding support based on a fragmented approach. As UNMIL continues to draw down, we have a responsibility to sustain international attention on Liberia during and beyond the transition period, in terms of mobilizing both financial support and political accompaniment. The resolutions on peacebuilding adopted this spring provide clear guidance and strong impetus in that regard.”

    2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7761 (2016) · source

15. “In preparation for those deliberations, and in fulfilment of our advisory mandate, the Peacebuilding Commission looks forward to providing succinct and targeted advice on the longer- term peacebuilding needs and priorities. The Chair of the Liberia configuration will be travelling to Liberia early this fall to consult with the Government, national stakeholders and international actors. In the statement of mutual commitments, the PBC committed to convening a dedicated multi-stakeholder forum on Liberia to discuss peacebuilding priorities for that purpose.”

    2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7761 (2016) · source

16. “As noted in the report (S/20l6/706) of the Secretary-General, there have been delays in advancing national reconciliation. We know that, in order to ensure a prosperous and stable Liberia in the years to come, it will be important to continue strengthening the social fabric and social cohesion. The Liberian Government has described reconciliation as a multidimensional process of overcoming social, political and religious cleavages, healing the physical and psychological wounds from the civil war and confronting and addressing historical and structural wrongs. The process cuts to the core of addressing the root causes of the conflict, and we remain committed to helping the Liberian authorities in that pursuit. Later this fall, important decisions will be taken by the Security Council regarding the future United Nations presence in Liberia.”

    2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7761 (2016) · source

17. “That will include engaging with national stakeholders, such as the National Elections Commission and the Governance Commission, in supporting efforts by the Government to ensure that the elections are conducted successfully and contribute to further democratic consolidation. By addressing critical factors early, the PBC will be able, we hope, to support preventive measures, ranging from ensuring that efficient and quick mechanisms for dispute-resolution are in place to supporting regular channels for dialogue between the security forces and the public. In addition, the PBC will emphasize the importance of the participation of women, youth and civil society throughout the electoral process. Secondly, the Commission will pay close attention to reconciliation.”

    2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7761 (2016) · source

18. “It signalled to us a true sense of shared ownership and genuine interest in rolling out the commitments without delay. In addition to the three areas that I have just mentioned, the PBC will follow up on conversations with national interlocutors regarding good governance, employment-generation, equal treatment of ethnic and religious groups, as well as the need to build trust and confidence between the security sector and citizens. The PBC also came away from the visit with a renewed commitment to forge stronger collaboration with the international financial institutions. Allow me to describe two areas to which the Commission will devote special attention over the coming months. First of all, we will pay particular attention to preparations for the upcoming presidential and legislative elections in 2017.”

    2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7761 (2016) · source

19. “It encapsulates the priority actions to be undertaken by the Government and the PBC, respectively, over the next two years. I feel confident that the statement of mutual commitments provides a robust basis for our work in support of peacebuilding efforts during a crucial period of transition for Liberia. In the statement of mutual commitments, the Commission commits to continuing to provide support in the areas of promoting national reconciliation, security-sector development and strengthening the rule oflaw. I was pleased to note that the statement of mutual commitments was consistently referred to by Liberian officials during the recent visit to Liberia by the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Macharia Kamau of Kenya.”

    2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7761 (2016) · source

20. “Mr. Vaverka: I thank you, Madam President, for the invitation to brief the Security Council on behalf the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I will present the main focus of the Commission's work over the past couple ofmonths, as well as our upcoming priorities for the fall of 2016. Let me first take this opportunity to congratulate the Liberian Government on the successful resumption of security responsibilities on 30 June. An important milestone was reached this summer, and I would also like to commend the peacekeeping mission in Liberia, the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL), for its continued support provided during the transition. In May, the Government of Liberia and the Peacebuilding Commission launched the revised statement of mutual commitments on peacebuilding in Liberia.”

    2016-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7761 (2016) · source