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first: 2008-12-10
most recent: 2013-05-14
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“Additionally, we share the deep concern over the humanitarian situation, the number of casualties and the escalation of violence in Syria, Yemen and Bahrain, as well as in the now-appeased Cote d'Ivoire. We invite the governing structures in these countries to refrain from using violence against political opponents and civilians who are committed to change. Continuing repression leads to unnecessary killings, strengthens antagonisms and contributes to the radicalization of certain social and political groups. Political, economic and social reforms are necessary for restoring lasting and non-oppressive stability in those countries, and they can be implemented only through a comprehensive national dialogue.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“As a country taking active part in the international efforts to prevent further civilian casualties in Libya, Croatia fully supports the implementation of resolution 1973 (2011) on establishing a no-fly zone and stiffening the existing sanctions against the Al-Qadhafi regime imposed under resolution 1970 (2011). Once more, we recognize the importance of fully respecting the legal framework and mandate set out by the relevant resolutions in order to take, individually or through regional organizations and arrangements - especially by members of the League of Arab States and the African Union - all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We thus support the international community's increased preparedness to take collective action through the Security Council when national ll-33lll authorities manifestly fail to protect their populations from violations of humanitarian law. In addition, we express our deep concern over the further worsening of the situation in Libya and plead for the cessation of violence that is claiming more victims by the day. We harshly condemn the use of force by the Al-Qadhafi regime against civilians and demand that such violence cease immediately.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We should not be seen to be deficient in fulfilling our commitments. Despite several positive developments in the Council, Croatia remains extremely concerned about the severity and prevalence of attacks on civilians, especially women and children. The Council has a responsibility to respond to situations of armed conflict where humanitarian assistance is being deliberately obstructed, not merely by calling on the parties involved to allow unimpeded passage to relief, but also by imposing targeted measures in grave instances of the wilful impediment of the delivery of such supplies. The Council needs to provide strong and effective leadership on this issue, including by taking concrete action when necessary, with the ultimate aim of ending mass atrocities.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“It is therefore imperative that the International Criminal Court, as well as national courts, be the crucial focus of justice for victims, and thus a reminder that there can be no tolerance for any criminal act. This has proved a valuable tool in combating impunity, a corrosive force that can undermine opportunities for reconciliation and building lasting peace. Over the years, the Security Council has acted in numerous other ways to enhance the agenda of the protection of Civilians. The Council has promoted the use of mediation in order to help prevent the outbreak of armed conflicts in crisis situations. It has used its influence on parties to armed conflicts to observe standards of protection, including by imposing targeted measures against parties in cases of violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Nowadays, in the conduct of armed conflict, civilians more often than not become the targets of armed attacks and atrocities that include murder, deportation and ethnic cleansing, as well as rape and sexual violence, which have thus become weapons of war. This goes directly against the commitments made in the 2005 World Summit Outcome document (General Assembly resolution 60/1), as well as the relevant Security Council resolutions that reaffirm the provisions of paragraphs 138 and 139 in that document. The international community should encourage and help States to exercise their responsibility to protect their populations from genocide, war crimes, ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity. Such acts of violence must be thoroughly investigated and the perpetrators brought to account.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“I would now like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity. In our opinion, the question of the protection of civilians in armed conflict deserves more consistent attention from the Council. Statistics over the past 20 to 30 years clearly show that civilian casualties in conflict areas have consistently outnumbered military casualties and continue to do so. In the twenty-first century we are still witnessing gross violations of international humanitarian law in which civilians are increasingly and deliberately becoming a primary target of armed groups. It is evident that the nature of contemporary conflict has changed.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating you and your delegation, Sir, on your presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I assure you of the full support of my delegation. I also thank you and your delegation for initiating this meeting and bringing the Council together to discuss an issue that is critically important to the Republic of Croatia, and surely to all nations. Allow me to thank Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Valerie Amos, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations Alain Le Roy and Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovie for their enlightening briefings. Their presence here today shows the clear commitment of the United Nations to placing this issue at the highest possible level. Croatia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of the European Union.”
2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The two remaining fugitives, Ratko Mladic and Goran Hadzic, indicted for the most atrocious crimes committed in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, must be brought to justice. If they are not, the mandate of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and its legacy in the region cannot be declared complete.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“We believe that this decision should be reversed, as it undermines the constitutional structure of the country and could undo the positive developments achieved since the entry into force of the Dayton Peace Agreement. If the referendum moves forward, it may foster new tensions in the country and the region. Croatia underscores that all parties should respect the Dayton Peace Agreement and the actions of the High Representative undertaken with the approval of the Security Council, acting under the authority of Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter. Finally, the fight against impunity for war crimes is crucial to the normalization of the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“There should be no alternative to a structured political dialogue, and no effort should be spared to reach legitimate solutions. All important decisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially those with potentially far- reaching consequences, should be made through the consensus of all three constitutive peoples. Otherwise, we may witness the emergence of two entities, each dominated by a single people and increasingly drifting apart. There is also the potential that precious time to implement the needed pro-European reforms will be lost. In this regard, we agree with the previous speakers who have expressed serious concern about the unilateral decision of the Republika Srpska to hold a referendum on challenging the authority of State judicial institutions and rejecting the authority and past decisions of the High Representative.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“Therefore, Croatia believes that, notwithstanding the current impasse in the formation of a Government, all parties in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the international community should strive to agree on a set of constitutional amendments that would move the country forward towards Europe, while preserving the full equality of all constitutive peoples and all citizens throughout the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We are concerned by the fact that the political option, which at present enjoys the support of the vast majority of Bosnian Croats, is not represented at all political levels. It is hard to imagine lasting constitutional reform that would make Bosnia and Herzegovina more effective and functional without the political option enjoying the widest popular support of one of the three constitutive peoples of the country.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“These joint statements and high-level visits of Croatian leaders represent a strong encouragement to Bosnia and Herzegovina and to the principle of the equality of all constituent peoples and citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Croatia also supports the return of refugees to the country, primarily to the Republika Srpska. Croatia has expressed concern at the ongoing political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which threatens to aggravate relations in the Federation and block the formation of a Government at the State level. Croatia regards the country's territorial integrity, its sovereignty and the equality of its three constitutive peoples as the basic preconditions for Bosnia and Herzegovina's stability and sustainability.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina maintain a close relationship as two neighbouring and friendly countries that have common interests in many different areas. This fact has been exemplified by a series of high-level visits, the most recent of which occurred three months ago when the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina visited Zagreb and held meetings with President Ivo Josipovie and Prime Minister Jadranka Kosor. In addition, the Croatian President and Prime Minister issued three joint statements in which they emphasized Croatia's support for Bosnia and Herzegovina on its Euro-Atlantic path and confirmed its responsible policy towards Bosnia and Herzegovina as a neighbouring sovereign country in which Croats are a constitutive people.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“Let me stress that the sustainable stability of South-East Europe is in Croatia's strategic interest. A clear Euro-Atlantic perspective is necessary for the whole region, and we believe that progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration is a precondition for the long-term stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina and countries in South-East Europe. We firmly support Bosnia and Herzegovina in implementing the necessary reforms, and we have invested a lot of effort in offering our assistance and experience on its EU and NATO integration path. We believe that membership of the European Union represents the most suitable framework for the overall development of all countries of South-East Europe.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“Allow me to extend my welcome to His Excellency Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative and Special Representative of the European Union (EU), and to thank him for his briefing and his report (see S/2011/283). Croatia aligns itself with the statement of the European Union, but allow me to make an additional statement in my national capacity. The report presents a worrisome picture of a post-electoral Bosnia and Herzegovina where virtually no reforms have been implemented and progress towards EU and NATO integration has been effectively stalled. The situation has been further exacerbated by the use of nationalistic and divisive rhetoric. In this context, we agree with the assessment that it would be premature to close the Office of the High Representative this year.”
2011-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6529 (2011) · source
“Finally, let me express once again our appreciation for the excellent report on the review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture (S/2010/393, annex), which was presented recently by the three co-facilitators and adds substantially to our comprehension of the complex issue of peacebuilding, opens new avenues for its further exploration and offers many valuable recommendations. In conclusion, I would like to express our conviction that the new momentum witnessed in the field of peacebuilding, as well as the many valuable proposals and recommendations that have resulted from the regular and periodic reviews of peacebuilding activities, will not be wasted but will soon lead to new synergy between all relevant actors and yield eagerly awaited results.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“Croatia welcomes the Secretary-General's detailed overview of the progress achieved in implementing his agenda for action set out in his progress report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict ll-2l268 (S/2010/386), which was recently presented to the Council (see S/PV.6396), and particularly the recommendations contained therein. We equally fully support the Secretary-General's report on women's participation in peace-building (S/2010/466) and his strategic seven-point action plan introducing necessary practical suggestions for more active engagement by women in peacebuilding processes. In that regard, we offer our support to the ongoing efforts aimed at mobilizing resources for initiatives that address women's peacebuilding needs, advance gender equality and empower women in peacebuilding contexts.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we particularly welcome the Council's practice of transforming some former peacekeeping missions into integrated peacebuilding missions. This practice perfectly fits the mandates and activities of other stakeholders in charge of peacebuilding, especially the Peacebuilding Commission, and opens the door for their further fruitful cooperation. In that context, let me add our hope that the Peacebuilding Commission's relevant knowledge and experience with respect to specific issues of countries on the agendas of both the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission will find a path to the Council's deliberations.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“Croatia is heartened to see that broad cross- regional support for stronger peacebuilding is steadily increasing, encompassing Governments, international organizations and civil society. In that context, my country sees particular importance in further support to, and strengthening of, often feeble but steadily growing civil societies in countries that have recently emerged from conflict. Very often, civil society is precisely the necessary link between relevant international stakeholders and the strategy endorsed by the local population that requires activation in order for peacebuilding efforts to fully bear fruit. Croatia recognizes and supports the Council's intention to further strengthen coherence among peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding efforts in its work.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“ll-21268 From the very beginning, Croatia has strongly supported the establishment of the Senior Advisory Group tasked to undertake a review of international civilian capacity in order to strengthen the availability, deployability, coherence and appropriateness of civilian capacities based on an assessment of existing capacities. We very much look forward to the upcoming report on this issue. We all agree that timely, flexible and predictable funding plays a crucial role in any peacebuilding effort. In that context, Croatia looks forward to further strengthening of a strategic partnership between the United Nations and the World Bank. We await with special interest the Bank's 2011 World Development Report on the theme "Conflict, security and development".”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“In this context, Croatia is following with great interest what we hope will become a new and widespread practice of incorporating all peacebuilding efforts into a single national strategy instrument that encompasses all relevant peacebuilding programmes and activities. At the same time, Croatia believes that, on the other side of the equation, the international community, the United Nations and its agencies and all other stakeholders should attentively follow suit by unifying their actions under a proclaimed agenda, clearly dividing their roles and responsibilities and ensuring appropriate coherence and coordination in order to deliver as one.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“As we have heard time and again today, national ownership is the key tenet from which all peacebuilding efforts should start, and to which they should ultimately return. Thus reliance on and strengthening of local capacities, no matter how scarce, are fundamental preconditions for successful peacebuilding. Such an approach introduces a unique perspective otherwise not available to outsiders, consolidates necessary national governing structures and policies and paves the way for greater acceptance of a peacebuilding mission by the local population. It strengthens the hope that a peacebuilding dividend will be distributed among the local population and that peacebuilding efforts will survive long after the first appearance of signs of possible and expected donor fatigue.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“Armed conflict annihilates not only this basic function of the State but, unfortunately, much more precious assets as well: human lives, health and dignity. It is thus only natural that post-conflict recovery start with emergency relief and humanitarian assistance. At the same time, it would be reasonable, if not necessary, to include in this process, from its very beginning, appropriate investment towards the recovery of the social network, on which everyday life depends. Genuine and sustainable peace can be achieved only through thorough rebuilding of core national institutions and their functions, as well as their employment on behalf of all social, religious and ethnic groups.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“First of all, let me thank you, Madam, and your team for successfully conducting the Council's work during this month. At the same time, we would like to commend Bosnia and Herzegovina for selecting this important topic as the subject for this open debate. We are confident that, based on Bosnia and Herzegovina's wide experience in this field, the Council will have a successful debate and achieve mutual understanding on this important subject. My delegation has aligned itself with and fully supports the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union. However, allow me to take part in this exceptionally relevant and timely debate by adding a few short comments in my national capacity. One of the main purposes of every functioning State should be the prompt, efficient and sustainable delivery of core services to its citizens.”
2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472 (2011) · source
“It is our understanding that this work is now at its end, and we hope that the agreed solutions, in particular regarding the management of archives, the protection of witnesses and the serving of sentences, will help safeguard the Tribunal's legacy and ensure the successful fulfilment of its residual functions.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“Croatia is determined to continue with domestic efforts to prosecute all war crimes committed on its territory since 1991, and in that context we deem it particularly important to further enhance our working relationship with the ICTY and to continuously strengthen cooperation between prosecutorial and judicial authorities in the region. In conclusion, let me express our sincere gratitude to Ambassador Mayr-Harting of Austria and his team, who, while presiding over the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, have made tireless efforts in setting up a residual mechanism to replace the Tribunals.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“Croatia is absolutely aware that the cooperation of States in the region remains crucial to the successful accomplishment of the ICTY mandate and the achievement of its completion strategy goals, and will do its share in this regard. As the Tribunal is beginning to downsize, strengthening relationships between the Office of the Prosecutor and national prosecutorial authorities is becoming increasingly important. A considerable part of the Tribunal's legacy is aimed at strengthening the capacities of national jurisdictions to continue the fight against impunity through the appropriate adjudication of grave violations of international humanitarian law.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“71), but also concluded that uncertainties regarding the creation of the documents, as well as uncertainties regarding their continued existence or accessibility to Croatia, had prevented Croatia from locating and delivering the documents requested. The documented position of Croatia, as well as its proactive approach, obviously led Trial Chamber I to the opinion that it would be of no avail to issue further orders to Croatia when, after careful consideration of each and every document requested, serious doubts about the ability of Croatia to produce the aforementioned documents still prevailed. In full respect of the decision of Trial Chamber I, Croatia is strongly determined to proceed with its investigation and continue to undertake all reasonable and feasible measures at its disposal in order to clarify this matter.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“On 26 July, after extensive litigation lasting more than two years, during which time Croatia produced 16 reports, introduced a significant number of documents, performed a great number of investigative activities and brought criminal charges against 19 individuals - four of whom have already been convicted - Trial Chamber I decided to deny the prosecution motion. By this decision, Trial Chamber I explicitly recognized the proactive cooperation of Croatia with the Tribunal and indicated that new information was received on an ongoing basis. By applying common sense in this delicate matter, Trial Chamber I not only "declined to order Croatia to produce documents due to uncertainties surrounding the whereabouts of the documents" (S/2010/588, annex 1], para.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“Over the reporting period, Croatian officials at the highest level remained engaged in direct dialogue with the Tribunal and the Prosecutor, while the Ministry of Justice and the Office of the State Prosecutor continued to nurture close and intense working relationships with the Office of the Prosecutor. Prosecutor Brammertz Visited Zagreb on 20 and 21 October 2010 and met with the President, the Prime Minister, members of the Council for Cooperation with International Criminal Courts - which includes the Prime Minister, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Interior, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Defence - the State Prosecutor and members of the task force. This reporting period was marked by the final decision of Trial Chamber 1 on this very last open issue.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“My delegation equally appreciates the assessment of Prosecutor Brammertz, in which he stated that Croatia is generally responsive to requests by Office of the Prosecutor for assistance. These requests are answered adequately and access is provided to witnesses and evidence. Regarding the Prosecutor's remark on possible inconsistencies revealed in the last three reports of the task force, my delegation would like to confirm the strong commitment of the competent Croatian authorities to continuing their work and further clarifying those issues, including by opening new avenues as suggested by the Office of the Prosecutor. At the same time, my delegation appreciates all the support for the activities of the task force extended today by the members of this body, which we take as an important additional acknowledgment of our efforts.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“To date, Croatia has received and completely fulfilled 883 such requests. In regard to one request in the Gotovina et al. case, which the Office of the Prosecutor considered to have been only partially fulfilled, Prime Minister Kosor established last fall a special task force in order to further intensify and broaden an ongoing administrative investigation, as well as to improve its quality and efficiency in line with the suggestions received from the Office of the Prosecutor. My delegation welcomes the comments of Prosecutor Brammertz on the professionalism of the task force, as well as his recognition that the task force has begun to explore important new avenues in the investigation.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“We firmly believe that this widely desired and legitimate objective should not be pursued at the expense of the mandate with which the ICTY was established, nor compromise full respect for due process standards. In that context, let me particularly stress that the ICTY mandate could not be considered accomplished without bringing to justice the two remaining fugitives, Ratko Mladie and Goran Hadzic, indicted for the gravest atrocities in Europe since the Second World War, namely, the massacres in Srebrenica and Vukovar. Croatia remains strongly committed to its unequivocal cooperation with the Tribunal. This commitment has been largely demonstrated by the prompt execution of all orders and other binding decisions of the Tribunal, as well as by full compliance with the assistance requests received from the Office of the Prosecutor.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“The Tribunals' determined performance aimed at the steadfast prosecution of perpetrators of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide has not only served as a basis for an emerging culture of accountability but also as a staunch reminder that grave crimes, committed by whomever, will not go unpunished. Croatia recognizes the efforts of the Tribunals to comply with the strategy elaborated for the finalization of their groundbreaking work and for their transformation into residual mechanisms. However, we are aware of the unprecedented challenges faced by the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), as stated in Judge Robinson's report (see S/2010/588).”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“Allow me, at the outset, to congratulate you, Madame President, on your country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month, as well as to express our confidence that, under your able guidance, the Council will successfully undertake its many duties and responsibilities and conclude another challenging year. At the same time, let me extend my appreciation to Presidents Robinson and Byron, as well as to Prosecutors Brammertz and Jallow, for their detailed reports on the work of the Tribunals and on the progress and challenges in the implementation of the completion strategy.”
2010-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6434 (2010) · source
“It is also about securing the full, equal and effective participation of women at all stages of the peace process, giving them an equal role in the prevention and resolution of conflicts, as well as in peacebuilding. The realization of these goals is essential to safeguarding basic human rights and achieving human security and lasting peace.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“I am pleased to say that Croatia has taken steps to integrate the gender perspective into its national security policy through its national strategy for the promotion of gender equality, and is currently developing its national action plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), which is expected to be adopted in 2011. Under the leadership of its first female Prime Minister, Croatia will continue to give its firm support to all areas of the women and peace and security agenda. We see it as a gender-based peace agenda that involves addressing the disproportionate effect of conflict on women and combating sexual violence.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Nevertheless, more consistent and comprehensive reporting on sexual violence would enable the Council to address the protection of women and children in a more systematic manner, whereas the Council should include specific reporting requirements in resolutions establishing or renewing mandates. More needs to be done also at the national level. The integration of the resolution has to be country- driven, and Member States need to take responsibility for its success by ensuring that it is integrated into national policies. We urge countries to apply a broad gender-mainstreaming approach across Government, for instance through a system-wide approach that links development, humanitarian and defence issues. All plans should include civil society consultations, as well as monitoring and reporting mechanisms.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Such acts of violence demand further action by the Security Council to strengthen the rule of law and to end impunity. They need to be thoroughly investigated and perpetrators brought to account, and it is therefore imperative for the International Criminal Court, as well as national courts, to be the last instance of justice for the victims and a reminder that there can be no tolerance for the crime of rape. We are pleased to see that progress has been made in several areas and that the United Nations system continues to engage in a wide range of good practices. We encourage the strengthening of the coordination among United Nations agencies both at Headquarters and in the field, especially in monitoring and reporting on situations where parties to armed conflict engage in rape and other sexual violence as a means of war.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Impunity for such acts of violence against women is still prevalent and the prosecution rate very low. Even on Croatian territory, in the heart of Europe, rape was used as a method of intimidation and terror during the aggression to which Croatia was exposed in the early 19905. We are fully aware of the role both the Security Council and the international community can play in addressing sexual violence against women and girls, especially when used by political or military leaders as a means of achieving political or military objectives. We believe that the Security Council needs to provide strong and effective leadership on this issue, including by taking concrete action when necessary, with the ultimate aim of eradicating this abhorrent behaviour.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“As numerous situations on the agenda of this Council have shown, women still have a long way to go in order to fulfil their empowerment goals as well as to fully realize their human rights, both in times of war and peace. The empowerment of women is imperative to the full achievement of human rights, as well as to overall economic and political development and progress. Although women are widely recognized as effective agents of peace, they still have little access to decision-making positions and peace negotiations. More should be done. Armed conflicts continue to have a devastating impact on women and girls and are often accompanied by gender-based violence, including the increasing scale and brutality of sexual violence, often used as a means of war.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“While all the resolutions on women and peace and security are equally important, resolution 1325 (2000) serves as an umbrella resolution in addressing women's empowerment, their task as peacebuilders and their fragile position as victims of war. The Republic of Croatia welcomes the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of this landmark resolution (S/2010/498), the recommendations contained therein, as well as the presidential statement adopted by the Council today(S/PRST/2010/22). We call upon the Security Council to endorse the indicators developed by the Secretary-General as soon as possible. The commitments set forth by the resolution are commendable, but translating words into action is the only way of resolving the remaining issues - and the issues are many.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Bachelet will enhance the gender equality agenda and that UN Women will grow into the principal voice for gender mainstreaming and the empowerment of women. Croatia aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Belgium on behalf of the European Union. Here, I would like to make additional remarks in my national capacity. The adoption by the Security Council of resolution 1325 (2000) bears testimony to the progress made during the past decade in the area of women and peace and security. This historic resolution has focused much-needed attention on the question of women's empowerment, which represents a priority for my country.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Let me begin by extending our congratulations to you, Mr. President, and your delegation on your presidency of the Security Council for the month of October, and by assuring you of the full support of my delegation. I also thank you and your delegation for initiating this meeting and bringing the Council together to discuss an issue that is critically important to the Republic of Croatia and, surely, to all nations. Allow me to extend a warm welcome to Ms. Michelle Bachelet and wish her success in her future work as the first Executive Director of the newly established gender entity, UN Women, and Under- Secretary-General for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Given her high political stature and experience, we deem that Ms.”
2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source
“Before concluding, I should like to extend my delegation's sincere gratitude to Ambassador Mayr- Harting of Austria and his colleagues who, over the past 18 months, have made dedicated efforts in steering the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, notably in setting up a residual mechanism to replace the Tribunals. This is an issue of most direct relevance to my country and to the other countries affected by the Tribunals' jurisdictions, in particular as concerns such long-term issues as the management of archives, the protection of witnesses and the serving of sentences. Furthermore, the credibility of such residual mechanisms is part and parcel of the Tribunal's historical legacy. Croatia hopes that the Council will be able to provide timely and sustainable solutions for the residual issues.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“To that end, it has not only developed a close working relationship with the ICTY, but also taken the lead in strengthening cooperation with prosecutorial authorities in the region. Only a few weeks ago, Croatia hosted, for the third time, the annual regional conference of State prosecutors from countries of the former Yugoslavia. In this context, we also welcome initiatives such as the Tribunal's legacy conference, which was held in February this year, as an opportunity to factor in the views and experiences of countries directly affected, in particular on issues in which we have lasting interest, such as the management of the Tribunals' archives.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“In pursuing the path of full support to the Tribunal, we serve our shared goal of ensuring accountability for all crimes, with the aim of achieving justice, peace and reconciliation, as the best road map to a future of lasting security and prosperity in South-East Europe. As the Tribunal is beginning to downsize and wind down, strengthening relationships between the Office of the Prosecutor and national prosecutorial authorities becomes even more important. Strengthening skills and capacity at the national level - at which we continue to deal with a growing war crimes caseload - is a crucial dimension of the Tribunal's legacy. Croatia is determined to continue with domestic efforts to prosecute war crimes committed on its territory since 1991.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“Following new insights gained by the task force, 69 persons were interviewed, houses, cars and offices were searched, and additional materials were seized. The task force submitted new criminal charges against nine persons on the grounds that they had destroyed or concealed archive materials, bringing the total of indicted persons to 13, and the total of convicted persons to four. As referred to in paragraph 13 of the Prosecutor's report (see S/2010/270, annex II), I should like to highlight that criminal proceedings have been initiated in Croatia against several members of the special police forces for crimes allegedly committed in the village of Grubori in 1995 in the aftermath of Operation Storm. The complete court file, as well as subsequent updates, has been transferred to the Office of the Prosecutor.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“I would like to state my delegation's appreciation for the acknowledgment expressed by the Prosecutor and the members of the Council with regard to the notable results produced by the task force during the reporting period, which were contained in the seven reports on its activities delivered to the Trial Chamber and the Office of the Prosecutor. I should also like to underline that the task force will continue to vigorously pursue several avenues aimed at finding, clarifying or accounting for missing documents. We are convinced that these additional explorations will only further strengthen the credibility of my Government's efforts. In order to further confirm the extent of our efforts, I should like to highlight some of the results achieved.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source