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“Finland has supported the work of combating piracy, among other things by participating in the European Union Naval Force Operation Atalanta and by supporting the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime's programme for combating maritime piracy in the Horn of Africa. We should not forget the role of the Somali diaspora. The political developments in Somalia have shown us how an active diaspora and able individuals can make a difference. In Finland, we emphasize the role of the Somali diaspora and its participation in coordinating development. Finland is currently assessing ways of further supporting Somalia in its development needs. Now that the transition period has ended, we are embarking upon a new era. Finland has stood side by side with Somalia in the past, and it can count on our support now and in the future.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“Like other speakers, we would like to acknowledge the efforts, achievements and sacrifices made by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the Somali security forces and other stakeholders. Despite their achievements, the security situation in Somalia is fragile. Al-Shabaab has become weaker, but it has not vanished. International partners should continue to capitalize on this opportunity to consolidate the security situation in Somalia. We all agree that improved security is a prerequisite for normalizing living conditions and promoting development in Somalia, and that includes dealing with piracy off the coast of Somalia.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“We look forward to the results of the strategic review of the United Nations presence in Somalia. The transition period has come to a successful conclusion, but the peace and reconciliation work continues. An inclusive peace process leads to sustainable peace. The full and effective participation of women is one of the key issues for the new political era in Somalia. The agreement on a 30 per cent quota for women representatives in the new Parliament is a major achievement. The role of Somali elders and traditional leaders as constructive contributors to furthering peace has also been vital, and will remain so. Finland has supported the inclusion of Somali elders and religious leaders in the peace dialogue and we will continue to emphasize their central role in the post-transition period as well.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“Finland congratulates the people of Somalia on the historical steps taken in recent months. We give our support to the new federal institutions and political actors in Somalia. The goal of the political process is clear: to pave the way for general elections and a functioning multiparty system. Finland has constantly underlined the importance of Somali ownership of the political process. Decisions on Somalia's future rest with the Somalis. The Somali political leadership must be accountable to the Somali people. The United Nations Political Office for Somalia and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. Augustine Mahiga, have played a key role in the transition process, and we thank them for their tireless work. The reconstruction work calls for a strategic and comprehensive approach.”
2012-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6848 (2012) · source
“In cases where national trials are not possible, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is indispensable in ensuring justice and accountability. In March, the ICC found Thomas Lubanga guilty of the war crime of conscripting and enlisting children under the age of 15 and using them to participate actively in hostilities. In August, the Court gave its first-ever decision on reparations for Victims in the same case. We very much welcome those decisions of the ICC and their contribution to fighting impunity for the most serious international crimes. We encourage the Council to continue to demand increased accountability through national and international mechanisms.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We join him in calling for increased political engagement and the use of targeted measures against persistent perpetrators. By including grave violations against children in the designation criteria of four of its sanctions committees, the Council has already sent a powerful message that grave violations are not acceptable and cannot go unpunished. Judicial mechanisms are another way to increase pressure and to ensure accountability for violations. They also help to preserve the credibility of the Council's determination. The primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute the most serious international crimes lies with States themselves. There are persuasive arguments for enhancing the national capacities to try alleged perpetrators.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“That demonstrates very well that the mechanisms are also useful in situations that are not on the Council's agenda, but where grave violations against children occur. We commend the efforts of the Security Council and all parties that have taken those significant steps. We call on all parties listed in the report that have not yet committed to action plans to do so. Despite the progress, it is alarming that serious violations against children continue to occur every day, while the perpetrators go unpunished. We are particularly concerned about the significant increase in the number of persistent perpetrators. We encourage the Council to make full use of the toolkit on children and armed conflict to increase pressure on persistent perpetrators. We thank the Secretary-General for the recommendations in his excellent annual report.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We are pleased that the Secretary- General's annual report (8/2012/261) for the first time lists armed forces and groups for attacking schools and hospitals. We know that the mechanisms work. To date, 19 action plans have been signed. They commit States and non-State actors to ending the recruitment and use of child soldiers and other grave violations against children. In the past 18 months alone, parties in Afghanistan, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Somalia and Myanmar have entered into action plans. Also, over time, a total of nine parties have verifiably complied with their obligations, ended violence against children and have consequently been delisted. The parties in Nepal and Sri Lanka were the most recent.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We hope that the Council will continue the excellent practice of inviting her to brief the Council and its relevant sanctions committees regularly, especially as situations of concern emerge. In a decade, the Council has made a significant contribution towards ending grave violations against children. We welcome resolution 2068 (2012) adopted today. It reaffirms the normative basis of the Council's work and signals the determination to move ahead. The mechanisms created by the Council have focused our attention and resulted in concrete action. Thousands of children used in hostilities have been released and the response to victims has improved. Attention to the protected status of schools and hospitals has increased.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I have the honour to address the Council on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We wish to thank Germany for convening this debate and you, Mr. President, for all your work as Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Under your leadership, Sir, the Council has adopted important new tools. The timeliness of considering situations of concern, including emerging ones, has also enhanced. Let me express our deep appreciation to Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, who recently stepped down as Special Representative of the Secretary-General after six years of dedicated and groundbreaking work. We warmly welcome Ms. Leila Zerrougui to that important position. She has our full support.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The Nordic countries therefore fully support the recent Health Care in Danger initiative launched by the International Committee of the Red Cross at the thirty-first International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent. Stronger efforts to create an environment conducive to health care in a humanitarian crisis are needed by States. All parties to conflict must respect and protect humanitarian relief and medical personnel, hospitals and ambulances in all circumstances. States must step up their efforts to bring those responsible for attacks against health-care personnel and facilities to justice.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Finally, the Secretary-General focuses attention in his report on increased attacks on health-care facilities and health professionals. In Syria, we have seen doctors and surgeons targeted directly, wounded and killed. Ambulances have been attacked and hospitals damaged by explosive weapons. Such threats and attacks against health-care workers, facilities and vehicles are becoming more frequent in conflict situations and have devastating consequences for civilians. The direct effects on the security of health-care personnel has a multiplying effect on those who need their services the most - the victims of armed violence and conflict. It is of the utmost importance to improve the security and delivery of effective and impartial health care in situations of armed conflict and other emergencies.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We congratulate the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Special Court for Sierra Leone for having concluded landmark cases in the international fight against impunity. The judgement in the Lubanga case provides an important broadening of the definition for children who participate in hostilities; the Taylor case is the first time that an international court has convicted a former head of State of responsibility for sexual violence. We now encourage the Council to improve the consistency of its practice in referring situations to the ICC and to consider adopting a checklist to guide its engagement with the Court, including in assisting the Court in cases of non-cooperation and in matters concerning the funding arrangements for such cases. We also support the recommendations for increasing the use of commissions of inquiry.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We have taken note of the statement by the High Commissioner for Human Rights that the indiscriminate and possibly deliberate targeting and killing of civilians may amount to crimes against humanity and other forms of international crime. There must be no impunity for those responsible for serious international crimes. The Nordic countries call on all parties to conflict to comply with their international obligations, and on national authorities to take all possible measures to provide accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. Ensuring accountability is first and foremost a national responsibility. Building the capacity of national justice and security institutions also serves the broader aim of strengthening the rule of law and respect for human rights.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The continuing obstacles to humanitarian access, despite Syria's commitment to the negotiated ceasefire, are unacceptable. We join the vast majority of the international community in urging the Government of Syria to immediately end the violence and all attacks on civilians, and to cooperate fully with the Joint Special Envoy for Syria, the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria and the commission of inquiry mandated by the Human Rights Council. We strongly condemn the attacks against United Nations monitors, and recall that the Syrian authorities are responsible for ensuring the security and safety of the Mission.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries: Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Finland. We thank the Secretary-General for the sober assessment and concrete recommendations in his report (S/2012/376), as well as all the briefers today. We share the Secretary-General's grave concern about the unacceptable toll that conflicts around the world take on civilians and about the continuing disregard for international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law on the part of many parties to conflict. The Nordic countries condemn the continuing atrocities in Syria in the strongest possible terms. We are horrified by the killings ofcivilians, the brutal executions of innocent children and the use of torture, including rape and sexual violence.”
2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We all must work harder to build up better governance, better respect for human rights and a viable economy in Afghanistan. People must see positive changes in their daily lives and be able to trust the authorities. The voices of civil society need to be heard and the rights and security of human rights defenders and journalists ensured. The international community needs to do its part and give full support to the Afghan Government beyond the transition period. Finland remains committed to do that.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“An Afghan 1325 National Steering Committee has been established and meets regularly. In January, the Committee visited Finland. That provided new ideas on how to ensure better implementation of Security Council resolutions and mandates. Finland will increase its annual development funding for Afghanistan by 50 per cent - from â‚¬21 million this year to â‚¬30 million by 2014. Afghanistan will remain a most important development cooperation partner for Finland. In our cooperation, we focus on three main sectors: first, good governance, democracy and the rule of law; secondly, human rights and gender, with a special focus on the education of girls; and thirdly, the Afghan economy and its growth, in particular in the mining sector.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Afghanistan has made remarkable gains since the overthrow of the Taliban, such as improved access for girls to basic education. However, women remain on the margins of political decision-making and progress on women's rights has not been sufficient. Today, Afghan women still face insecurity in public spaces and at home, including inadequate protection against gender-based and sexual violence, as well as lack of access to an unbiased justice system and legal representation. Since November 2010, Afghanistan and Finland have been cooperating in the field of women, peace and security through the establishment of a twinning programme. We are guided by strong Afghan ownership and leadership. Our aim is inclusive and transparent coordination among the relevant ministries and an Afghan national action plan on women, peace and security.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Finland aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union. Afghanistan is going through three challenging and intertwined processes: a security transition, political reconciliation and the reintegration of ex-combatants. It is crucial that improvements in human rights and gender equality, which are guaranteed in the Afghan Constitution, not be compromised in the reconciliation process. Finland believes that women's meaningful participation is a key component of a successful transition. The full and equal participation of women at all levels of society is a prerequisite for democracy and human rights. Women are also the keystone of sustainable development, economic success and social stability.”
2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source
“Although I have not mentioned many pertinent issues - such as the role of the International Court of Justice, the importance of the International Criminal Court and support for the implementation of the principle of complementarity to its fullest extent, or due process considerations of sanctions regimes - our support for all the essential building blocks of the rule of law both at the international and national level is unwavering. I thank you, Sir, for the opportunity to address the Council and stand ready to work with the Council and the whole United Nations membership in advancing the rule of law.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I would like to commend the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict in this regard. Children need our attention. The Secretary- General in his report recommends the development of common minimum standards on children and transitional justice. Finland fully supports that call. Another area where Finland would like to see progress made is reparations for victims of conflict and of serious violations. We believe that innovative measures, such as collective reparations or measures that create economic and employment opportunities, could greatly contribute not only to justice being done but also to the broader goal of peacebuilding.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“If one of these elements is missing, transitions are less likely to succeed. It is important to ensure that the rule of law is fully taken into account in all reform and reconstruction efforts undertaken in conflict and post- conflict situations. In so doing, priority should be given to access to justice for those who often suffer disproportionately in conflict and whose voices are 12-21054 unfortunately still the weakest in peace negotiations and post-conflict processes: women, children and marginalized groups. The Secretary-General recommends a United Nations policy to ensure the full inclusion of marginalized populations. Good progress is being made by United Nations actors in advancing women's access to justice in post-conflict situations.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“This is an area where we stand ready to work together with the United Nations, the Council and all Member States to further enhance the quality of mediation, the resulting peace agreements and their implementation. Human rights violations and the need for justice cannot be overlooked in the name of stability. Peace can be sustainable only if it goes hand in hand with justice and respect for human rights. There should be a multifaceted and properly sequenced transitional justice strategy to address the legacy of violations of human rights and international law, including prosecutions, truth-seeking, reparations and institutional reform. The World Bank's World Development Report 201] demonstrates that providing improved security, justice and jobs is a precondition for a successful transition to stability.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“When bringing warring parties to a negotiating table, a particular challenge is to address the simultaneous requirements of stability and justice in a balanced way. In his report, the Secretary-General confirms that the United Nations policy to reject any endorsement of amnesty for genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity or gross violations of human rights is increasingly reflected in peace agreements, ceasefires and other arrangements. Blanket amnesties are considerably less common today than they were 10 years ago. Despite this positive development, we agree with the Secretary-General's conclusion that a lot remains to be done, as the incorporation of justice and accountability measures into peace agreements remains uneven.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for having organized this debate. I congratulate the Secretary-General on the excellent report we have before us today (S/2011/634*). We support the full implementation of the recommendations contained therein. Finland aligns itself with the statement of the European Union. In addition, I will make some remarks on two interrelated issues: first, rule of law 12-21054 and transitional justice in peace processes, mediation and peace agreements; and secondly, access to justice for women, children and vulnerable groups. The rule of law in the context of peace and security has been debated by the Council for almost a decade, and a common understanding has emerged about the centrality of justice and the rule of law to the prevention of conflicts and the sustainability of peace agreements.”
2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In this context, we would like to emphasize the importance of presidential note S/2010/507, and we urge the Council to fully implement the innovations contained therein.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Council should now systematically link country-specific situations and horizontal themes, and follow up on requests for thematic information when handling reports on country-specific situations. The Nordic countries welcome the significant progress achieved in enhancing due process for the listing and de-listing procedures of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities. We welcome the renewal of the mandate of the Ombudsperson. We recommend that fair and clear procedures be extended to all sanctions regimes. We call on the Council to continue on a positive reform path and to hold annual open debates on this issue.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“This is a welcome development and we encourage the Council to continue developing the practice further. The Council should improve its cooperation with other United Nations bodies. In addition, troop- and police-contributing countries should be more closely engaged at all stages of decision-making for peacekeeping operations. The Council should continue to actively seek ways to improve its ability to prevent conflict and to solve long-term conflicts on its agenda. Good cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission and other partner organizations, such as regional and subregional organizations, the Bretton Woods institutions and others, is instrumental in that endeavour. The Council has made good progress in developing cross-cutting issues, such as women and peace and security.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The workshops also serve the wider membership, as their reports are distributed as official documents of the Council. The Security Council report is another initiative that has greatly contributed to information sharing and increased openness about the work of the Council. Efficiency in the Council's work is very important. Conflicts today are more complex and the Council's agenda is increasingly stretched. There is scope for improving the quality of open debates by ensuring that outcome documents reflect input from all participating countries. Concept papers could direct the focus of debates to questions on which the Council would like to consult the larger membership. Lately the Council has increasingly been using video links to receive briefings from the ground.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. I will deliver an abbreviated version of the statement circulated in the Chamber. There has been considerable improvement in the Council's working methods in recent years. We underscore the need for regular informative briefings to non-members of the Council. Interactive wrap-up sessions at the end of each presidency would enhance information-sharing and openness. The Brazilian presidency held such a meeting, for which we thank it. We encourage other Council members to consider organizing such briefings in the future. The annual Finnish workshop aims at giving new members of the Council an in-depth orientation to the practice, procedures and working methods of the Council, in order to help new members to hit the ground running.”
2011-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6672Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We also warmly welcome the ongoing efforts of the African Union to develop a policy framework on SSR in consultation with diverse stakeholders, including regional economic communities and regional mechanisms, African and international SSR experts and African civil society organizations. In conclusion, we believe that the report requested by the Council today on the United Nations approach to SSR will contribute to a more effective and coherent United Nations response to SSR. For the United Nations to continue to provide comprehensive support in this vital area, we must all ensure it receives adequate support.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“African countries are increasingly important providers of security sector reform assistance. It would therefore be pertinent to consider a regional approach not only to capacity-building, but also to assessments and the design and implementation of reforms. African perspectives on SSR can help in better adapting SSR tools to a particular country context, and thus contribute to the legitimacy, viability and sustainability of SSR support. The Nordic countries fully support the African Peace and Security Architecture initiative, which is aimed at enhancing the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts in Africa.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“Security and justice institutions are there to serve people, including those who are marginalized. Special attention should be paid to the participation of women in planning, leading and implementing security sector reforms. Women are actors and stakeholders in upholding and promoting security and the rule of law. In this regard, we would like to recall the action plan of the Secretary-General on women's participation in peacebuilding. It offers practical suggestions, which should now be taken forward into concrete implementation in the United Nations system and be supported by Member States, regional organizations and international financial institutions. We also encourage all actors to make full use of the gender and security sector toolkit, which offers practical guidance.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“SSR can also mean the development of national security sector strategies and legislation or enhancing the oversight and governance of security institutions. These are inherently political processes, where the main responsibility and ownership can only lie with national Governments. National Governments have the sovereign right and primary responsibility to manage and coordinate national reform efforts and international support. A truly demand-driven approach on both sides would solve many of the coordination problems. The Senior Advisory Group for the Review of International Civilian Capacities gave concrete recommendations here too. National ownership can be fostered also through areas such as procurement, policy framework and mechanisms to manage partnerships. National ownership should not be reduced to Government ownership.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“We encourage the Task Force to continue its efforts to enhance coherence. It is clear that more must be done. The United Nations recently conducted a review of international civilian capacities in which the Senior Advisory Group for the Review of International Civilian Capacities identified several capacity gaps. Security sector reform and justice sector reform ranked as the most critical ones. Security sector support encompasses complex technical challenges, in which specialized external expertise may be required to complement national capacities. Moreover, SSR goes beyond critical yet narrow exercises such as right-sizing the security services or training and equipping uniformed personnel.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“This needs to be fully understood and taken into account in international support measures and actions. The linkages between security, justice and development were highlighted in the recent United Nations and World Bank reports. Instability and political and criminal violence reoccur in circumstances where governance is weak and the rule of law and mechanisms to control corruption are neglected. Violence leads to an increased risk of conflict, not to mention its negative effects on development. All security sector reform efforts should be carried out within the overarching framework of the rule of law and good governance. We would like to commend the efforts of the Security Sector Reform Unit of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and of the inter-agency Security Sector Reform Task Force.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Nordic countries, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. I would like to begin by thanking the Nigerian presidency for organizing this debate. The last time the Council held a debate on security sector reform was in 2008 (see S/PV.5889). Now it is due time to take stock of the progress made. In order to save everybody's valuable time, I will deliver an abbreviated version of our statement circulated in the room. We need a balanced and holistic approach to security sector reform (SSR) for it to serve the broader aim of achieving sustainable peace and development and full respect for human rights and the rule of law. There is a clear link between SSR, conflict prevention and socio-economic development.”
2011-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6630 (2011) · source
“We urge the Council to continue to find ways to hold perpetrators to account through existing sanctions regimes and to explore new ways of ensuring accountability for violations committed in conflicts. In order to acquire the necessary information on attacks and threats, the Security Council should ensure that all relevant United Nations peacekeeping operations, special political missions and peacebuilding missions include specific provisions on monitoring and reporting violations by child protection advisers.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Finally, access to health care and education, especially for children, is a fundamental building block of lasting peace and sustainable development. Attacks on schools and hospitals, the denial of or restrictions on safe access to those facilities by armed groups, using them as shields, for military purposes or as recruitment grounds, and other disruptions to educational and medical facilities should trigger listing in the annexes of the Secretary-General's reports on children and armed conflict. 11-41151 Relevant sanctions committees are increasingly engaged in the agenda of children and armed conflict. We commend the efforts of the Special Representative in this regard.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“All in all, this shows that the monitoring and reporting mechanism can be a powerful tool for ensuring that all rights of all children are respected. We should use it and related resolutions to provide the widest possible protection to children affected by armed conflicts. In that regard, the increased attacks against hospital and schools and their personnel are of extreme concern to us. It is our view that both institutions should be equally respected as humanitarian space, including during conflict. This is a fundamental prerequisite for fulfilling the right of all girls and boys to education, as well as a basic requirement for promoting schools and hospitals as zones of peace and as vehicles for psycho-social support and recovery for children in unstable situations.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“1 have the honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the Nordic countries, namely, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, which all sponsored resolution 1998 (2011), which the Council adopted this morning. We are particularly pleased, Mr. President, with your effective approach to turning country situation reports into timely Security Council recommendations. This is crucial for the recommendations to have real impact. Good examples in that regard are the country conclusions regarding Afghanistan and Chad, which were approved in March and in April. As a positive follow-up, in the past few months both countries committed themselves to action programmes to end the use of child soldiers.”
2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581Resumption1 (2011) · source
“One should also consider other options for engaging non-members of the Council beyond consultations with troop- and police-contributing countries. We need an approach that is centred on the security and safety of individuals. Our success or failure is measured by how much we manage to reduce vulnerabilities and increase the opportunities for people affected by conflict. The conflict in South Sudan will serve as an important test case. We hope that the United Nations can deliver a coordinated, cohesive and efficient response in support of a people that has suffered from decades of armed violence and poverty.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“They have broader mandates and last longer than in the past. A telling example in that regard are elections, which were an exit point in the earliest missions and have now become a benchmark for most. Peacekeeping today includes peacebuilding. There is a limit to what peacekeepers can and should do, and to the role of other actors. Nevertheless, it is in the interest of the Council that a mission be sufficiently equipped to support efforts for achieving the level of stability necessary for a handover to peacebuilding and development actors. Thirdly, there should be room for closer interaction between the Council and development partners. The Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission's country-specific configuration should be invited to the Council when a country on the Council's agenda is also on the agenda of the Commission.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Human resources management policies, financial regulations and audit and investigation rules are some of the issues that we need to address. We must engage the Bretton Woods institutions more closely and strategically. We believe that the 2011 World Development Report will provide good insight in our ongoing discussions. Coherence can be achieved only if we, as donors and Member States, practice what we preach. We must ensure that mandated tasks are properly funded to allow for their full implementation. Secondly, Council mandates should not be overloaded. That includes an honest assessment of the role of the mission and of which tasks would be better undertaken by other United Nations entities or partners. Mandates must be matched by resources. Peacekeeping missions have become integrated and multifunctional.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The peacebuilding architecture of the United Nations was set up to address the gap between stabilization and long-term development. Too often, however, the lack of synchronization between peacekeeping operations and development programmes leads to a failure to deliver. I would like to point out three challenges in that respect. First, as the mandates of United Nations bodies are not likely to change significantly, we should ask ourselves how the United Nations can work better using the existing tools and deal with the shortcomings. In that regard, we look forward to the recommendations of the review of civilian capacities and their swift implementation. For the United Nations system as a whole, we must do more to advance integration, coordination and delivering as one. The current structure is often a disincentive to coordination.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As efforts are made to strengthen the linkages between security and development, it is crucial to ensure that all actors integrate human rights into their efforts. National ownership needs to be emphasized. Lasting peace and long-term development cannot be imposed. National capacities for setting development priorities following an armed conflict are often weak. War-torn societies need assistance in restoring trust and in addressing key concerns, such as building credible security, strengthening the rule of law and facilitating economic recovery. Engaging women in all efforts is essential. Despite women's involvement in peace initiatives, they are too often excluded from peace negotiations. That undermines efforts to achieve long-term peace. The empowerment of women is a precondition for long- term development and peace.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“On behalf of the Nordic countries, let me start by thanking the delegation of Brazil for convening today's important debate. The Millennium Declaration (General Assembly resolution 55/2) and World Summit Outcome document (General Assembly resolution 60/1) specifically address the interlinkages between peace and security, human rights and development. One pillar is not sustainable without the two others. We need an approach that places the security of people before institutions and mandates. Human rights violations are at the root of many conflicts. The protection and promotion of all human rights must remain at the core of our responses. The Council itself has recognized the importance of human rights to peace and security.”
2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The Nordic countries promote women's participation at all stages of conflict prevention, peace negotiations and peacebuilding processes. Sexual violence should always be addressed in peace and ceasefire agreements, and no amnesty should be granted for such abuses. The Nordic countries support the efforts of UN Women and the Department of Political Affairs in developing guidance for mediators on addressing sexual violence in peace negotiations. We also welcome and support their Joint Strategy on Gender and Mediation. We believe that it will be an effective tool for strengthening women's participation in peace processes and for providing expertise and guidance to the parties and the mediators. Leaving sexual violence unaddressed undermines the very purpose of a peace agreement: peace and security for all.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source
“Justice should always be sought with the perspective of survivors in mind. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has recently convened a panel in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where survivors of sexual violence gave their views on justice and reparations. The findings support a holistic approach encompassing not only access to justice, judicial remedies and financial reparations, but also attention to the security, health, education and economic needs of the affected communities. Nordic countries contribute to the ICC's Trust Fund for Victims and support the work of United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict. We also support a large number of local and international organizations engaged in rehabilitation for survivors of sexual violence.”
2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source