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Vrailas

lines on the record: 423
first: 2011-08-26
most recent: 2016-08-23
sittings or episodes: 43
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“The EU Foreign Affairs Council discussed the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina on 10 February. It expressed concern, but also noted that developments in the country showed a need for Bosnia and Herzegovina to keep the focus on the EU agenda, and for the European Union to broaden its political dialogue with the country. In April, the Foreign Affairs Council adopted conclusions that supported the broadening of the EU agenda and engagement towards the country. The Council reaffirmed the messages delivered by High Representative/Vice-President Ashton during her visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 March, urging political leaders to provide an immediate response to the grievances of the public, particularly as regards the socioeconomic agenda.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“In light of necessary socioeconomic reforms and citizens' discontent, the European Union has now broadened its political dialogue with Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to place more emphasis on the socioeconomic and rule of law agenda. Over the past six months, the European Union has continued its strong engagement to anchor Bosnia and Herzegovina on the EU path. We believe that it is important that all of Bosnia and Herzegovina's obligations under the Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters be fulfilled as a matter of priority. The Seja'ic-Finci ruling embodies the principle of ethnic non-discrimination, which is at the core of the values promoted by both the European Union and the United Nations. The implementation of the ruling remains a requirement for Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress towards the EU.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“The lack of progress in implementing necessary political and economic reforms, the continued use of divisive rhetoric, and deeply rooted divisions among political parties continue to cause considerable headwinds for the efforts of those who want to see Bosnia and Herzegovina as a united, stable, viable, multi-ethnic and prosperous State, cooperating peacefully with its neighbours and irreversibly on track towards European Union membership. We therefore urge the country's political leadership to overcome its divisions and to undertake the reforms necessary to move the country forward in its EU integration process.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“The prolonged political stalemate and the absence of positive momentum in the domestic reform process lead to the further weakening of an already fragile economy and put a heavy burden on the socioeconomic standing of the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In February 2014, disillusioned citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina engaged in public protests, expressing their discontent with the deteriorating socioeconomic situation and with the inability of the country's political leaders to work out and implement relevant solutions. The protests that spread across the country should be seen as a wake-up call, rung by the Bosnians themselves to their political leaders and to the international community. We continue therefore to call on the leaders and politicians of Bosnia and Herzegovina to engage in dialogue with their citizens.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“Mr. Vrailas: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU). The candidate country Montenegro and Ukraine align themselves with this statement. I join other speakers in welcoming High Representative Valentin Inzko back to the Council and would like to reassure him of our continued support. Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to face challenges that arise largely from the lack of political will on the part of the political leaders of Bosnia and Herzegovina to look beyond their narrow ethnic and party interests and to work out compromises necessary to move the country forward in a number of areas of key importance. The country is increasingly lagging behind others in the western Balkans region, particularly as regards domestic, political and economic reforms and progress towards the European Union.”
2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source
“We welcome all such efforts of the international community, including the International Support Group for Lebanon, in which the European Union and some of its member States play an active role. We also welcome the formation of the new Government, led by Prime Minister Salam, and encourage it to act without delay in tackling the existing challenges for Lebanon.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Any use of a toxic chemical for purposes other than those explicitly permitted under the Chemical Weapons Convention constitutes a violation of article I of the Convention. The perpetrators of any such breach must be held accountable. The European Union commends once again those neighbouring countries, notably Lebanon and Jordan, that continue to keep their borders open and provide safe haven for refugees from Syria, including Palestinians. We will continue to support them. The European Union is committed to the unity, stability, independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Lebanon and reiterates its continued commitment to contributing to meeting Lebanon's growing needs.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“The continued withholding of consent to basic relief operations, across borders and across the lines of conflict, is arbitrary and unjustified. The European Union calls upon the Security Council to take further measures if non-compliance continues. The European Union reiterates the call on the Syrian regime to fulfil its obligations to have its chemical weapons arsenal, including production facilities, destroyed by the end of June. All outstanding questions surrounding Syria's declaration must be addressed. Those responsible for the use of chemical weapons in Rif Damascus on 21 August 2013 must be held accountable. The European Union is deeply concerned about recent media reports alleging the use of chlorine gas against the Syrian population.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“Elections organized by the regime outside that framework would be a parody of democracy, have no credibility whatsoever and undermine efforts to reach a political solution. The European Union is gravely concerned about the disastrous and deteriorating human rights situation in Syria and strongly condemns all violations and abuses of human rights, war crimes and crimes against humanity. The European Union calls on the Security Council to urgently address the prevailing culture of impunity and refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court. The European Union deplores the lack of progress on the implementation ofresolution 2139 (2014). We call on all parties to comply with the resolution immediately and without further delay.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“The European Union is convinced that there can only be a political solution to the conflict in Syria. The regime's constant obstruction led to the failure of the first two first rounds of the Geneva negotiations, which need to be resumed without delay. We call on the Syrian regime to accept the Geneva communique (S/2012/523, annex) and to show a clear commitment to the negotiation agenda and the method of work, in particular treating in parallel the issues of terrorism and transition. We recall that the opposition delegation, led by the Syrian National Coalition, has already accepted those conditions. The European Union deeply regrets the declaration by the Syrian regime that it will organize presidential elections on 3 June. Any election in Syria should take place only within the framework of the Geneva communique of 2012.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“The European Union expects any new Government to uphold the principle of non-violence and to remain committed to achieving a two-State solution and a negotiated, peaceful settlement of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and to accepting previous agreements and obligations, including Israel's legitimate right to exist. Reconciliation on those terms is an important element for the unity of a future Palestinian State and for reaching a two-State solution and a lasting peace. The European Union welcomes the prospect of genuine democratic elections for all Palestinians. The fact that President Abbas will remain fully in charge of the negotiation process and have a mandate to negotiate in the name of all Palestinians provides further assurance that the peace negotiations can and must proceed.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“The European Union reiterates its full support for the peace efforts brokered by the United States of America, and calls on both parties to remain focused on negotiations and the unprecedented benefits that peace can bring. Negotiations are the best way forward. The extensive efforts deployed in recent months must not go to waste. We call on all sides to exercise maximum restraint and to avoid any action that may further undermine peace efforts and the viability of a two-State solution. The European Union has consistently supported intra-Palestinian reconciliation, but on clear and certain terms. We reiterate that such reconciliation should take place behind President Abbas and in line with the principles set out in his speech of4 May 2011.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. The candidate country Montenegro; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Bosnia and Herzegovina; as well as Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova, align themselves with this statement. To save time, I will deliver a shortened version of my statement. The full text is being circulated in the Chamber and will be posted on our website. The European Union is extremely concerned over recent developments related to the peace process that are putting into question the continued negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians beyond the original deadline of 29 April.”
2014-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7164 (2014) · source
“As a guiding principle, EU-United Nations cooperation in crisis management is based on the value added to both organizations and on producing operational benefits building on complementary efforts on the ground, within the overall aim of ensuring EU- United Nations effectiveness and coherence on peace and security. We share the view stressed in the report of the High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda that "Freedom from conflict and violence is the most fundamental human entitlement, and the essential foundation for building peaceful and prosperous societies." (see A/67/890)”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In that matter, we encourage operational cooperation and strategic partnerships, as well as information sharing, training and cooperation on the ground. As identified in the concept note for today's debate (S/2014/75, annex), adequate human resources and expertise are needed to support States in conflict and post-conflict situations, and regional organizations can help the United Nations in implementing the rule-of- law aspects of its mandates. In that light, sharing best practices and information between the EU and the United Nations feeds into our respective civilian capability-development processes, as both the United Nations and the EU face similar challenges with regard to civilian capabilities.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We thank the Secretary-General for his report of 11 June 2013 (S/2013/341) on measuring the effectiveness of the support provided by the United Nations system for the promotion of the rule of law in conflict and post-conflict situations, which states that "Building national data collection, monitoring and evaluation capacity should be integrated into project and programme design so as to enhance cooperation in measuring results." (S/2013/341, para. 68) We have set up indicators for progress regarding the protection and empowerment of women in conflict and post-conflict situations as part of our comprehensive approach for implementing resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), on women and peace and security.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We are working closely with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to bring forward an integrated support of the United Nations Support Assistance Mission in Somalia and UNDP in the rule-of-law area. The European Union is the main financial donor to the African Union Mission in Somalia and supports the training of defence forces under its training mission. The EU also builds rule-of-law capacities in coastal and maritime areas through EUCAP Nestor, its maritime security capacity-building mission. The high-level Declaration adopted by the General Assembly on 24 September 2012 on the rule of law stresses the need to strengthen support to States, upon their request, through enhanced technical assistance and capacity-building.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The comprehensive approach also recognizes that the EU needs to engage and work together with other international and regional actors, including the United Nations. We note the important role played in that respect by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as the joint global focal point for the police, justice and corrections areas in the rule of law in post- conflict and other crisis situations. It is important that the global focal point initiative also be implemented in the field in order to ensure its impact at country level. Somalia is another example where the EU is working in close partnership with the United Nations in support of the rule of law and security. Implemented by UNDP, our support has, since 2007, taken a holistic approach.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In the rule-of-law area, we share with the United Nations best practices and lessons learned in developing civilian capacities, training, and mutual support in developing doctrine and concepts in the area of crisis management, and we coordinate during the planning and conduct of EU civilian missions deployed in support of United Nations operations. We have recently stepped up our efforts to enhance the coherence and effectiveness of EU external policy and action in conflict or crisis situations by defining a comprehensive approach to external conflict and crisis. That approach aims at coordination and, where possible, a combination of policies, tools and instruments at the EU's disposal, including diplomatic tools, crisis- management missions, trade instruments, development cooperation and humanitarian aid.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We support an effective and efficient interplay between national justice systems and the International Criminal Court (ICC) in the fight against impunity, in accordance with the principle of complementarity enshrined in the Rome Statute. We pledged in September 2012 to support peace and security in conflict and post-conflict situations, in particular through supporting United Nations engagement in the rule-of-law area. Since then, the EU has continued to implement its plan of action to enhance EU support to United Nations peacekeeping.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We also reaffirm our attachment to the Declaration adopted by the General Assembly at its High-level Meeting on 24 September 2012 (General Assembly resolution 67/ 1), which reaffirms that human rights, the rule of law and democracy are interlinked and mutually reinforcing and that the rule of law is a key element of conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Judicial institutions in particular have a critical role in the establishment of peace and security in conflict and post-conflict situations. In countries affected by conflict, it is essential to ensure accountability for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. The perpetrators of such crimes must be held accountable for their actions.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We fully share the view expressed in the concept note for today's debate (S/2014/75, annex) that assisting the host countries' efforts to strengthen the rule of law is an important element of United Nations peacekeeping and peacebuilding work. We thank the Lithuanian presidency for having brought this critical issue to the attention of the Security Council and hope that the Council will continue holding open debates on the rule of law on a regular basis. The United Nations has a unique role in supporting the rule of law and its benefits for countries and peoples.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The European Union is the largest donor to the Central African Republic and has already been involved in matters concerning the rule of law and security sector reform. As soon as security conditions allow, the EU stands ready to re-engage substantially with the Central African Republic authorities in those crucial areas. That will provide the basis for a viable State in the future, in addition to the resumption of all development projects that will contribute to the reconstruction of the country. That engagement reflects the role played by the European Union and its States members in supporting United Nations actions toward building sustainable peace.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Mr. Vrailas: I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the European Union and its States members. The candidate countries Montenegro and Serbia, the countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. On 28 January, the Council adopted resolution 2134 (2014), on the Central African Republic, reinforcing the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in the Central African Republic, including the crucial aspect of supporting the strengthening of the rule of law. The same resolution authorizes the European Union (EU) to deploy a military operation in the Central African Republic.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The EU civilian mission launched at the request of Niger's Government in the summer of 2012 aims, in part, at strengthening the rule of law by developing criminal investigation capacities and ensuring respect for the criminal justice system. Let me end by saying that the Security Council should continue to request the Secretary-General to explicitly report on the implementation of protection-of- civilians mandates by peacekeeping operations. The protection of civilians should also be a standard benchmark against which we measure the success of peacekeeping operations.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“In future, the European Union Training Mission in Somalia will also provide strategic advice to the General Staff in Mogadishu on designing and developing training concepts, policies and programmes. With the aim of assisting Malian authorities in consolidating peace and security and, more generally, in order to find lasting solutions to the crisis in the Sahel region, in close coordination with other regional and international stakeholders, from the beginning the EU Training Mission in Mali has been incorporating the issues of the protection of civilians, human rights and gender in the training curriculum.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The EU also welcomes the use ofnew technology in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which supports the delivery of its protection mandate. We encourage the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to further explore opportunities to use state-of-the-art technology in peacekeeping missions. In many ways, training is the cornerstone for improving the implementation of the protection of civilians by missions. For its part, in Somalia, the EU has provided training to Somali soldiers, with the prevention of the perpetration of war crimes and other premeditated acts of violence against civilians, human rights law and international humanitarian law, among other elements, as an integral part.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“There is much room for improvement, including in the way in which the United Nations system responds to early warnings and evolving situations. The EU welcomes the Secretary-General's "Rights up front" initiative as an important element of the Organization's efforts to strengthen early warning and prevent atrocities against civilians. For a number of years, the mandates of many peacekeeping and other missions have included protection-of-civilians activities. Many challenges remain in terms of the effective implementation of those protection mandates, and we need to continue to address them. The implementation of protection-of- civilians mandates requires better planning support to missions, gleaning the lessons learned effectively and improving understanding of how to support host States in protecting civilians.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Serious crimes of international concern should be dealt with by national judicial systems but, when they are unwilling or unable to do so, States parties to the Rome Statute should consider referring those situations to the ICC. Further institutional dialogue between the ICC and the Security Council and the effective follow-up of referrals made by the Security Council to the ICC could assist in ensuring accountability. In addition to bringing perpetrators to justice, we strongly believe in early and decisive action to try to prevent such crimes from being committed and in the need to forcefully remind the authorities responsible of their primary responsibility to protect civilians, or be held to account.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The EU reiterates its call in support of the "No Lost Generation" strategy for the children of Syria. The difficult situation of children in Mali and the Central African Republic is also highlighted in the Secretary- General's report. Strengthening accountability is an important element in enhancing compliance by parties to armed conflict with their international obligations. National authorities have the primary responsibility to provide accountability for violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. In cases where the national authorities fail to take the necessary steps to ensure accountability, the Security Council can, as appropriate, play a more proactive role. The ICC continues to play a crucial role in fighting impunity.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The EU reiterates its call on the Security Council to urgently address the situation in Syria with regard to those aspects, including a possible referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC), as requested in the Swiss letter to the Security Council of 14 January 2013. The EU recalls that all those responsible for crimes against humanity and war crimes must be held accountable. We reaffirm our support for the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, established by the Human Rights Council. The annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2013/245) reminds us of the challenges ahead. We have seen progress in some areas. However, children in too many countries are suffering terribly as a result of armed conflict. The situation in Syria is of special and most urgent concern.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“We call on all parties to the conflict to immediately uphold their obligation to protect civilians, as well as medical personnel, facilities and transport, to allow and facilitate immediate and unimpeded humanitarian access to the whole of the territory and to guarantee, without delay, the safety and security of humanitarian personnel in the exercise of their duties. The EU will continue to defend human rights and will remain active in ensuring accountability for the widespread and systematic violations and abuses of human rights and international humanitarian law perpetrated in Syria.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The European Union thanks the Council for adopting resolution 2134 (2014), which authorizes that action. With regard to the situation in Syria, the EU remains gravely concerned about the continuing and indiscriminate bloodshed among the civilian population and calls for the cessation of all violence so as to allow urgent humanitarian access on the ground. It strongly condemns the regime's escalating and indiscriminate attacks, including the use of Scud missiles, barrel bombs and air and artillery strikes, and its brutality on the ground, notably in Aleppo. The regime bears the primary responsibility for the conflict. Its actions on the ground are undermining the potential for genuine political transition and are fuelling extremism.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“For its part, the European Union has responded swiftly through a combination of humanitarian, stabilization and development support. The European Commission has increased its allocation up to â‚¬39 million and has furthermore substantially scaled up its humanitarian engagement, moving to a collective contribution by the EU and its member States of â‚¬76 million by the end of 2013. The EU has been fully mobilized since the beginning of the crisis to support the efforts of our African partners. As authorized by the Council, the EU is committed to sending a crisis management mission in order to help provide a safe and secure environment, protect civilians in the Bangui area and permit internally displaced persons to return to their homes, as well as to create the conditions for humanitarian actors to operate freely.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Let me start by stating that the EU continues to be concerned about the heavy civilian casualties, massive displacement of populations, serious human rights violations and worsening of the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic. In that context, the EU is currently drawing up support for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights so that human rights monitors can be deployed. We welcome the recent appointment of the members of the commission of inquiry and encourage the United Nations to swiftly deploy it on the ground. We look forward to working with the United Nations, the African Union and other actors in ensuring the complementarities of ongoing initiatives. A more robust response to the crisis is urgently needed.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Mr. Vrailas: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its States members. The candidate countries Turkey and Montenegro; the country of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidate Albania; as well as the Republic of Moldova and Georgia, align themselves with this statement. I shall deliver a shortened version of my statement, the full version of which will be circulated in the Chamber and be made available on our website. I would like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the representatives of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the International Committee of the Red Cross for their briefings. I also thank the Lithuanian presidency for organizing this timely debate.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“The Haitian authorities must continue to implement reforms to consolidate security and democratic stabilization related to the progressive transfer of powers from MINUSTAH. The next test of that effort will be the holding of the electoral process that has been delayed for nearly two years. The European Union and its member States will continue to be fully committed to support the Haitian authorities in accomplishing that goal.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Advances in the area of democratic institutions will not be sufficient to ensure stability and security in Haiti while the current socioeconomic conditions persist. Haiti is one of the most unequal countries in the world, and extreme poverty affects most of the population. If the data does not change, the security situation will remain highly volatile. In conclusion, the European Union shares the recommendations of the Secretary-General for a progressive reconfiguration of MINUSTAH. However, that process must balance the momentum of the progress that seems to be taking place in Haiti and the continuing fragility of its institutions, in order to avoid the significant advances in recent years being undermined.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Haiti should benefit from a volume of assistance at least equal to that of the previous period, which confirms our ongoing commitment to continue to work alongside Haiti. Among other things, the European Union is contemplating supporting the reform programme of public Administration announced by the Prime Minister in November 2012, including aspects related to reform of the security sector. The rule of law, presented in the report of the Secretary-General as fundamental to the advancement of the country, and food security, mentioned as one of the major humanitarian concerns, should also be subject of our assistance. Negotiations with the Government on the areas of intervention and our future cooperation will take place this fall.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“In a context where many humanitarian assistance organizations have decided to cease operations in Haiti, despite the persistence of significant need, the European Union continues to provide indispensable humanitarian aid to internally displaced persons and Victims of natural disasters, while supporting resettlement in dignified and decent conditions. With its humanitarian assistance, the European Union also continues to support the fight against cholera, which has become endemic with peak periods during the rainy season. With regard to development assistance, the European Union, together with its members States, is currently planning cooperation with Haiti for the period 2014-2020.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“The European Union also notes progress in the implementation of the four key objectives in the fields of security, elections, the rule of law and governance, related to the gradual reconfiguration of MINUSTAH. It seems essential that Haiti's international partners continue to coordinate their efforts to support the achievement of those objectives, with a View towards achieve the normalization of the political and security situation, as well as strengthening governance and the rule of law. The European Union welcomes the progressive reduction in the number of internally displaced persons still living in camps. The European Union is nevertheless particularly concerned about the fate of thousands of vulnerable families who are facing forced evictions and who have no solution for decent housing, a situation that puts them at risk of abuse.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Delays in reforming the justice sector are another source of concern. In the observations contained in the conclusion of hit latest report, the Secretary-General refers, inter alia, to the need to end the prevailing climate of impunity. The European Union welcomes the positive results achieved by MINUSTAH in several areas of its mandate, in particular with regard to advancing the programme for strengthening the Haitian National Police, significantly reducing crime as a result of increasedjoint patrols with the Haitian National Police, efforts to mitigate the most serious deficiencies in the penal system, and improving the capacity of interim municipal councils.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“The consolidation of democracy and the rule of law in Haiti, as well as progress in the process of reconstruction and economic recovery, require strong democratic institutions that are able to operate according to the constitutional rules. The European Union encourages regularly in its high-level political contacts with all parties concerned to adopt a cooperative and responsible approach. It is essential that the institutions concerned accelerate the legislative and preparatory work to allow the elections to be held as soon as possible. For its part, the European Union contributes â‚¬4 million to the "basket fund" managed by United Nations Development Programme to organize the upcoming elections, and it has released an additional â‚¬2 million to support the capacity- building of the future Permanent Electoral Council.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Honore on her appointment as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSTAH, and to wish her every success in carrying out her mandate. The European Union shares the analysis of the Secretary-General's report (S/2013/493) concerning the political situation in Haiti. While we can recognize a relative stabilization of the political context in the past 12 months, the situation nevertheless remains fragile and is characterized by an uncooperative attitude among the various institutional sectors, while the enormous challenges Haiti still faces require a broad national consensus. The European Union fully shares the concerns of the Secretary-General regarding the significant delays that have accumulated in the electoral process vis-a-vis the possibility of holding the next elections before the end of 2013.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“I speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. The candidate countries of Turkey, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia; Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina, countries of the Stabilization and Association Process and potential candidates; as well as Ukraine and Armenia, align themselves with this statement. At the outset, let me first commend the outgoing interim Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nigel Fisher, and thank him for his excellent cooperation with the European Union and its member States throughout the various positions that he has held in the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). I would also like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ms.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Such conflicts demonstrate how much more work is needed to improve compliance with international humanitarian law, to ensure that affected populations have access to humanitarian assistance and to strengthen accountability for serious violations.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“In Mali, the EU welcomes the deployment of human rights monitors and urges the Government to firmly commit to the fight against impunity and to hold all those who violate human rights and international humanitarian law accountable for their actions. With regard to Somalia, the EU expresses concern at the ongoing humanitarian crisis and its impact on the people of the country, and underlines the importance of providing life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations. In the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the recent fighting underscores the need for urgent action aimed at providing safe and unhindered humanitarian access to affected populations and making all parties responsible for human rights violations accountable.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Let me conclude by refering to the very worrying situations in many countries with regard to the protection of civilians and to the special attention needed by vulnerable groups, such as children and persons with disabilities. The EU is alarmed by the rapid deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Syria and demands that all parties, in particular the Syrian authorities, ensure immediate, regular, safe and unfettered access for aid organizations to those in need on all sides of the conflict. All those responsible for atrocities and human rights violations and abuses must be held accountable.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“In that regard, the EU has been funding and supporting the following activities: international humanitarian law training programmes that reach out to a broad audience, in particular non-State armed groups, which usually have little information on any laws; the ICRC's international humanitarian law training and dissemination for military and security forces and armed non-State actors in key conflict-affected countries, as well as activities aimed at increasing the capacities of humanitarian workers in advocating for international humanitarian law. It is noteworthy that international humanitarian law, human rights, gender equality and child protection are at the core of training programmes that the EU's crisis management missions provide, for example, to security forces in Mali and Somalia.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source
“Better implementation of existing laws is needed to respond to the challenges, in particular the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. Furthermore, more information and training on international humanitarian law needs to be provided. Finally, innovative ways to induce all parties to armed conflicts to comply with international humanitarian laws are needed.”
2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source