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Wallstrom

lines on the record: 148
first: 2011-04-14
most recent: 2018-10-25
sittings or episodes: 16
sources: un-security-council

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“It therefore seems to me that this ought to be the perfect group of countries to move forward on this particular issue. For close to half a century, Sweden has been a champion of disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. As so clearly articulated by the Secretary-General in his opening address to the General Assembly on Tuesday (see A/72/PV.3), those goals are intrinsically linked. We have a moral and humanitarian responsibility to make progress on both. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons initiative is an expression of the widespread and well- founded frustration that exists with the lack of progress on nuclear disarmament. That will remain so until we see real progress with nuclear-weapon States delivering on their commitments.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, and the United States for arranging this timely and important meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary- General Nakamitsu for the introduction to the subject. The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is definitely a growing threat to international peace and security. Having looked around the table - before I begin my formal statement - I would like to say that I cannot help but reflect on the composition of the Security Council. We have Ukraine and Kazakhstan, which have scrapped nuclear weapons; we have Bolivia and Uruguay, from a continent free from such weapons; we have the five countries that possess such weapons; and Japan, the only country that has experienced their destructive force and power.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8053 (2017) · source
“We welcome the work of the United Nations to support the Iraqi authorities' efforts to reform their justice sector, strengthen the rule of law and the respect for human rights. After the military defeat of Da'esh and the end of its brutal rule, the Iraqi Government and the Iraqi people must turn their attention to reconciliation and building an Iraqi State that represents all Iraqis. That will take political courage and cooperation. They can rely on Sweden as a committed partner in the upcoming critical phase.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“Secondly, Sweden was among the first countries to prosecute suspected perpetrators of alleged war crimes in Iraq and Syria. Finally, we urge the Iraqi authorities to put in place national legislation that ensures all perpetrators of international crimes are tried in Iraq. All suspected war crimes must be afforded due process, and investigated in an impartial and fair way. That is essential for the maintenance of the rule of law and crucial for the reconciliation process. Sweden, which is unequivocally opposed to the death penalty, expects that the investigative team will not contribute to trials that may lead to capital punishment, in line with United Nations standards.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“Today, I would like to remind the Council that women and children have been used as human shields, executed in public, abducted, enslaved, raped, sold like livestock and exploited as suicide bombers. We have heard heartbreaking stories from Yazidis, as well as stories from people from other religious groups, that testify to such barbaric acts. We would like to convey our respect to a courageous survivor of such acts, Ms. Nadia Murad, who is present with us today. Today's action by the Council marks a victory for the women who have survived Da'esh and who have bravely spoken out to demand justice. I pay tribute to their courage. We must now ensure that the investigative team is equipped with the expertise and resources necessary to gather evidence of crimes against women and children, including sexual and gender-based violence.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“We welcome the global advocacy role of the Special Advisor established by this resolution, as well as the fact that other Member States can request assistance from the team with the approval of the Security Council. Today's resolution is also an example of how the Security Council can take action in support of accountability. That is encouraging because to date, advancing international justice in the Council has sometimes been difficult, not least with respect to Syria. Accountability is critical to delivering on the Council's aims of reconciliation and sustaining peace. Let me make three short points relating to the resolution we have just adopted and its implementation. First, Da'esh has shown an extraordinary cruelty towards men, women and children.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“The nightmare of Da'esh rule is finally coming to an end for the millions of Iraqis who have been affected. The victory over Da'esh is a result of the commitment and resilience of the Iraqi Government and people. I pay tribute to them and to the Iraqi security forces for their determination. Yet, in some ways the victory over Da'esh is - as we have heard already - only the beginning of a long road ahead. The hard work of healing the wounds of the survivors, as well as the wounds left on Iraqi society, must now begin. Sweden welcomes today's adoption of resolution 2379 (2017), which is an important first step towards holding those responsible for the atrocities carried out by Da'esh to account.”
2017-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8052 (2017) · source
“I want to pay tribute to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations country team for their invaluable efforts to protect civilians, including the steps they have taken to increase the safety of women and girls. It is unacceptable that UNMISS is being hindered from fulfilling its mandate, and that deployment of the regional protection force has been delayed. We must work jointly and resolutely to ensure that the hopes and dreams of a whole generation are not lost. The urgency of ending the conflict in South Sudan cannot be overstated. It must remain at the top of the international agenda.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“Thirdly, the immensely difficult situation for women and girls in South Sudan must be addressed. It should improve drastically and without further delay. The alarming number of cases and accounts of sexual and gender-based violence are absolutely harrowing and are a sad reminder of my duties during my time at the United Nations as Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The perpetrators of such acts must be brought to justice and their victims must receive care and compensation. In that regard, the hybrid court for South Sudan envisaged in the peace agreement could be an important measure for fighting impunity. Furthermore, the unprecedented level of recruitment and use of children by the parties to the conflict is unacceptable and should be addressed without delay.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“The proposal for a national dialogue could offer a way forward. However, the legitimacy and effectiveness of such a dialogue can be assured only if it includes representatives of all parties to the conflict and other stakeholders in South Sudanese society. Simply put, genuine inclusivity is of paramount importance. In particular, we must ensure that women - half of the population - have an equal say in the dialogue. For the past few years, Sweden, together with UN-Women, has worked with the Women's Parliamentary Caucus of South Sudan. We have sought to strengthen their ability to represent grass-roots women and generate new ideas to advance the peace process. The voices of the members of the Caucus deserve to be heard at the international level, including by the Council.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“The joint consultative meeting between the African Union, IGAD and the United Nations on the margins of the AU Summit is an example of the kind of coordination that is necessary to put real pressure on the parties to the conflict. The crisis in South Sudan is also part of a complex set of challenges facing the Horn of Africa. I again want to underline the need for a holistic regional approach, as we have also heard from previous speakers. Secondly, the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan of August 2015 must remain the cornerstone of our efforts. The increasing fragmentation of the parties to the conflict and the reports of growing tensions between various ethnic groups underscore the importance of complementing the continued implementation of the Agreement with an inclusive political process.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“I would like to highlight three aspects that I believe we should focus on as we work to end this horrific conflict. First of all, the fighting must stop and the civilian population must be protected. We know that the primary responsibility for that lies with the Government and the parties to the conflict. We, the international community, acting through the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), must work closely together and assist in finding a political solution to the conflict. In that regard, I welcome the leadership of the Secretary-General, President Konare and President Mogae.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“I would first like to thank this afternoon's briefers. We value Mr. Mogae's regional perspective, and I would also like to sincerely thank Ms. Betty Sunday for her testimony here today. It is important to bring those first-hand accounts to the Security Council's attention. I was here less than six years ago and I distinctly remember the celebrations, the dancing and the jumping for joy when South Sudan gained its independence and joined the United Nations. Since then, the hopes and dreams of the people of South Sudan for achieving peace and prosperity have been shattered. The current conflict is predominantly a man-made disaster that could have been avoided. It has caused too much suffering, led to innumerable violations of human rights and triggered a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions. It must end.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“Sweden remains committed to continuing its strong partnership with Somalia, with the goal of ensuring sustainable peace and development for all Somalis.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“However, the worst of the drought has likely not yet been reached, and it is crucial that we continue to scale up both funding and delivery. The strong leadership taken by the new Government in addressing the issue will help ourjoint effort. The regional challenges of the drought, which are exacerbated by refugee flows and ongoing conflict, must also be addressed. I encourage Somalia's neighbours and other countries in the region to further strengthen cross-border and regional cooperation in order to address those complex and interlinked challenges comprehensively. In conclusion, maintaining a positive trajectory will require hard work by the Somali Government, and we wish the President of Somalia all the best. It will also require dedicated and long-term support from the international community.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Strong United Nations leadership in Somalia, well-coordinated support and a comprehensive approach to security, as adopted by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, will be necessary. The high-level conference in London in May will hopefully allow us to identify a clear path to sustainable security-sector reform. Lastly, I want to express my deep concern with regard to the severe situation caused by the drought in Somalia and the region. It is devastating that in 2017 people all over the world are still dying of starvation. The international community, including Sweden, is responding, and there seems to be a strong and united determination to prevent a repeat of the catastrophic famine that took place only six years ago.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“In order for those efforts to be successful, an improvement of the security situation in Somalia is still crucial. I welcome the efforts already made by the Somali Government and its partners in that regard. We should especially commend the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) for its vital work. It is critical that we ensure that it has the necessary support, including more predictable and sustainable funding. On that note, I welcome the African Union's plans to strengthen self-financing, not least in the area of peace and security. At the same time, continuing the discussion on access to assessed United Nations contributions is important. We must also make sure that AMISOM's drawdown is consistent with a corresponding build-up and takeover by Somalia's own security forces.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“For that to be fruitful, the constructive relations already established must be further strengthened. The establishment of local governance and the delivery of basic social services to all Somalis must be given priority. Furthermore, the constitutional review should be resumed as soon as possible, as part of resolving outstanding political issues, with a view to being concluded before 2020. Secondly, preparations for the 2020 elections need to start at the earliest possible moment, and a clear road map towards one person, one vote must be developed, incorporating lessons learned from the newly concluded electoral process, as we have already heard. One priority is making sure that ordinary Somalis benefit from our collective peacebuilding and development efforts.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“I am encouraged by the positive results, especially the increased representation of young people and the fact that the number of women in Parliament has almost doubled. I am equally encouraged by the fact that women make up 23 per cent of the newly appointed Cabinet. That is important for the future. There is now an opportunity to put renewed energy into the continued peace- and State-building process in Somalia. I would like to briefly highlight three aspects that I believe should be addressed in order to maintain a positive path, with continued support from the international community and the Council. First, with the process of creating federal member states concluded, the focus should now shift towards clarifying the arrangements between them and the central Government.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“First of all, my thoughts are with the British people, and especially with the victims of the horrific attack at Westminster, the heart of British democracy. We are angered by this callous and cowardly attack. However, we are also confident that the legendary resilience and spirit of Londoners will shine through. There can be no surrender to fear. We stand united against the threat of terrorism in all its forms, wherever and by whomever it is committed. Let me thank you, Mr. President, and the United Kingdom presidency for convening today's meeting, as we embark upon the next step towards a peaceful and prosperous Somalia. I want to congratulate the people of Somalia on their successful completion of parliamentary and presidential elections.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, let me say that the values of democracy, human rights and equality remain our best defence against terrorism. They can be achieved only through political settlements based on reconciliation and inclusiveness.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Iurge fellow States Members of the United Nations to support Special Representative Bangura's efforts. Sweden is committed to strengthening our support for victims and survivors of sexual Violence. There must be accountability for sexual violence and an end to impunity. If we look at the broader Middle East, there are also other conflicts, in Libya and in Yemen, that require, of course, urgent political solutions. Today we are addressing the immediate threat from ISIL. If we also look beyond, we have to address the broader security challenges of the region. It is necessary to revive the Middle East peace process, support good governance, strengthen post-conflict restoration and peacebuilding, as well as tackle climate change and find solutions to water-management issues.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“When I briefed the Security Council previously in my capacity as the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, I highlighted the fact that my visits to the field taught me that sexual violence was often considered either as something inevitable or unspeakable, or as a lesser crime. Now the use of sexual violence has been taken to horrific new levels, where it is not only condoned but openly commanded as a method of warfare. This issue should be kept on the agenda of the Security Council, as it is a matter of international peace and security. Sweden welcomes the announcement made by the Secretary-General yesterday on the presentation of a comprehensive plan on countering violent extremism and terrorism.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We are participating in the group on stabilization, which is key to a democratic, stable and unified Iraq. Yesterday my Prime Minister pledged $4 million to the United Nations Development Programme stabilization fund for Iraq. We are a major donor of humanitarian aid, and we are participating in the coalition's military training efforts in northern Iraq. Secondly, we need to counter the widespread and systematic violence being committed against women and children. By using girls and women as sex slaves, and rape as a method of warfare, the Syrian regime and terrorist groups such as ISIL have committed flagrant human rights abuses and violations of international humanitarian law. This matter is not new to me, and, I think, not to anyone here either.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“In the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and terrorism, the Syrian regime must contribute by ending its attacks on civilians and committing to a genuine political transition. Let us not forget that the Syrian regime is responsible for the overwhelming part of the atrocities committed in Syria - atrocities that may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, and that cannot be tolerated by the international community. In Iraq, military and stabilization efforts should be underpinned by a political process of national reconciliation and inclusive politics. Prime Minister Al Abadi has taken bold steps to include the Sunni community and all other groups in the governance of Iraq. Sweden will continue to play an active role in the coalition against ISIL in Iraq.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura deserves our support in his efforts to find a political solution and urgently implement the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/523, annex). The Security Council should endorse the establishment of an international contact group in support of Mr. De Mistura's four working groups. I encourage key actors, including the United States, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Iran, to participate. The European Union should also be actively involved. The ultimate goal is a genuine political transition that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people, including the women of Syria, and that enables them to determine their own future independently and democratically.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Sweden aligns itself with the statement delivered on behalf of the European Union, but I would like to make a few additional remarks in my national capacity. Let me first thank the Russian presidency for organising this ministerial meeting on countering the terrorist threat in the Middle East and North Africa. I would like to focus on two issues of particular concern to us. First, we must intensify our efforts to find political settlements to end the civil war in Syria and the violence in Iraq. In the case of Syria, it is unacceptable that the conflict is now in its fifth year. The Security Council has to take its responsibility in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. This bloodbath must end.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We cannot reverse the irreversible, but we can reinforce efforts to prevent and prosecute. In that respect, resolution 1960 (2010) is seen by many women as a message of hope. One woman I met in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo in March grabbed my hand as I was leaving the meeting and said, "The fact that you have come all the way from New York means we are not alone after all". So even in the tyranny of emergency, before hard evidence emerges, and though it may not be obvious what gender has to do with arms embargoes or no-fly zones, we must remember women. Our endeavours to uphold international security will not be comprehensive unless they include efforts to end sexual violence before it has begun.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“It will also deploy to Southern Sudan in May in order to contribute to the development of new legal frameworks. War is a context of lethal violence. In such an environment, it is tempting to see sexual violence as a lesser evil. That is not how women see it. That is not the experience of a rape camp survivor from Bosnia who told me: "They have taken my life without killing me", or of the woman from Liberia who described rape as "a kind of slow murder". Sexual violence maims the survivor not only physically but psychologically and socially as well, turning victims into outcasts. And yet this war tactic requires no weapon greater than an individual's cruel intent. As one Indian peacekeeper so 11-29982 aptly stated last week: "A rape is an irreversible violation".”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“As part of our efforts to enhance accountability, at the end of May I hope to brief the Democratic Republic of the Congo Sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004). My Office also remains at the disposal of the Council as it prepares the terms of reference for its next visit to Africa. The Team of Experts on the Rule of Law is up and running and due to be deployed to Liberia later this month to support Criminal Court "E", which was specifically established to hear cases of sexual violence. The Team will then visit the Democratic Republic of the Congo in May to reinforce the capacity of investigators and prosecutors through prosecution support cells in North and South Kivu, and to mentor women magistrates who have been trained to handle cases of sexual violence.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“These include establishing monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements for improved information- flow; compiling a matrix of early warning signs to help field personnel predict spikes in sexual violence; and building an accountability regime with real-world impact on the fight against impunity. Better data is not an end in itself, but serves to inform better responses. We anticipate that guidance to the field on the implementation of resolution 1960 (2010) will be disseminated by the end of May. This will include an operational concept and terms of reference for women protection advisers. It is envisioned that women protection advisers will advise senior United Nations leadership on the implementation of key aspects of the women, peace and security resolutions.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“We must give them the financial and political support and all the tools they need to succeed. In this respect, my Office has collaborated with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and UN Women to develop innovative, scenario-based training resources, which have also been piloted in Bangladesh. My interactions with troop-contributing countries affirm that addressing sexual violence is recognized as a core protection of civilians challenge. My Office is also developing a number of tools to accelerate the implementation of resolution 1960 (2010).”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“Cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union can be enhanced in a number of areas, such as the training of peacekeepers and ensuring that sexual violence concerns are consistently reflected in United Nations and AU-led mediation and conflict- resolution processes. The Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council should consider the inclusion of sexual violence as an agenda item in future meetings. My Office is looking at the issue of sexual violence with a wide range of partners and from all angles, including from the ground up. Last week, I attended a workshop in India at which we discussed the practical challenges facing peacekeepers on the frontlines. For these peacekeepers, sexual violence mandates are operational, not just aspirational.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“It is in this context that I have prioritized strategic engagement with the African Union (AU). On 28 March, I addressed the African Union Peace and Security Council on the occasion of its open session on women and children in armed conflict. The AU Peace and Security Council adopted a communique that emphasizes a joint African Union- United Nations response to conflict-related sexual violence, and stresses in particular the need to investigate crimes committed against women and children, launch preventive campaigns aimed at the armed forces and the police, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. The African Union Peace and Security Council also expressed support for the decision of the Chairperson of the AU Commission to appoint an African Union special representative on women, peace and security.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“In practical terms, it is essential that the previously established Angola-Democratic Republic of the Congo Mixed Commission be invigorated as the formal framework under which cross-border concerns related to illegal migration are addressed. The Mixed Commission should function at both the national and the provincial levels, and focus particular attention on the vulnerability of women and girls. Regular information exchange and coordination between the United Nations presence in Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo is imperative. Once again, this reflects the prevention approach envisioned by resolution 1960 (2010), and affirms that practical solutions are possible. Cross-border and regional-level cooperation is critical to addressing a problem that often carries regional implications.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“The Angolan authorities make specific commitments, which include reiterating through the police and army chains of command the orders prohibiting sexual abuse; reinforcing the commitment to zero tolerance of such violations in army and police codes of conduct; undertaking investigations of alleged violations on the basis of credible information, and ensuring punishment of perpetrators; and facilitating the assessment missions of the United Nations and the International Organization for Migration to areas of concern, and granting United Nations protection actors regular access to detention centres or similar locations.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“They are in the minority of illegal migrants and at risk of rape and sexual intimidation by armed and uniformed men. There are also concerns of the trafficking of women and girls from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to diamond-mining areas for prostitution and forced labour. 3 The visit resulted in a joint communique of the Government of Angola and the United Nations, outlining a proactive approach to putting in place prevention measures.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“I saw the rope burns on the arms of a woman who said that she had been gang-raped and tied to a tree. Many of the women said that they were desperate to find their children, who had remained in Angola after their expulsions. Angolan security forces were implicated in many of these cases. I then visited Angola from 10 to 14 March to take this issue up with the authorities. I travelled to Lunda Norte province on the Angola-Democratic Republic of the Congo border, where I visited the Chissanda border crossing and the Cajamba refugee settlement. Serious and legitimate concerns exist regarding sexual violence against Congolese women and girls in the context of illegal diamond-mining activities and expulsions. Women are acutely vulnerable in this context.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“Since the mass rapes in Walikale, there has also been a marked evolution in MONUSCO's protection response, including the initiation of community alert networks for early warning. In February, I also visited Kamako in Western Kasai province on the border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Angola to look into reports of sexual violence against Congolese women and girls in the context of ongoing expulsions from Angola. Local administrators and United Nations agencies recorded 185 such rapes in January. I met with nearly 70 of these women and girls in Kamako. One woman described having been abducted while at market and raped repeatedly by multiple assailants over the course of several days before being expelled from Angolan territory.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“In February, I visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the third time and was able to discuss the issue of impunity with President Kabila and senior members of the Government. The President acknowledged the importance of ensuring the rigorous 11-29982 investigation and prosecution of perpetrators as a key element of prevention. There seems to be a new awareness among the political leadership in this regard. There is also a new trend of convictions of senior FARDC officers - including commanders - for crimes of sexual violence. In March, we witnessed the prosecution of General Jerome Kakwavu, the highest- ranking national army officer ever to be tried for crimes of sexual violence. He was, as members know, one of the five officers blacklisted by this Council. These are positive signs that I hope can be sustained and reinforced.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo ensured a swift and open investigation into the rapes that occurred in Fizi territory in December 2010, which led to the trial and conviction by the Military Court in Baraka of Lieutenant Colonel Mutware Kibibi and 10 other FARDC officers. Those perpetrators will serve sentences of between 10 and 20 years. Further, in February, Callixte Mbarushimana, affiliated with the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda, was transferred from France to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. While these are exemplary actions, it is essential that all perpetrators be consistently and relentlessly pursued. That will raise the cost of committing, commanding or condoning sexual violence and thereby serve as a deterrent to others.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“Almost daily, cases of sexual violence against vulnerable communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continue to be reported. On 31 December 2010 and 1 January 2011, 47 women were raped in the villages of Bushani and Kalambahiro in Masisi territory in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The perpetrators were alleged to be Forces armees de la Republique democratique du Congo (FARDC) (ex-Congres national pour la defense du people) soldiers participating in a joint operation of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the FARDC. Yet the past several months have also shown that where there is political will, there is a way.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“These incidents demand a swift and thorough investigation. They should also be taken into account when the 11-29982 Council considers the mandate of the United Nations Operation in cote d'Ivoire in the coming weeks. Council members will recall that resolution 1820 (2008) demands, in paragraph 2, "the immediate and complete cessation by all parties to armed conflict of all acts of sexual violence against civilians" and stresses the exclusion of such crimes from amnesty provisions. Accordingly, I urge the Council to use its influence to ensure that any ceasefire agreement reached in relation to Libya or cote d'Ivoire also entails the cessation of sexual violence as a tactic of war. Moreover, commissions of inquiry must include dedicated expertise on this issue.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“If we allow the lack of hard data to justify inaction, it will always be too late. But I am optimistic that resolution 1960 (2010) will shift the terms of the debate from reacting to sexual violence like any other tragedy to preventing sexual violence like any other threat. Indeed, when resolution 1975 (2011), imposing targeted sanctions in response to the surging violence in care d'Ivoire, was adopted on 30 March, sexual violence was duly mentioned (see S/PV.6508). That was an encouraging sign that such violence is taken seriously and is increasingly being integrated into the Council's core business. Shocking reports of sexual violence have emerged as part of the post-electoral crisis in cote d'Ivoire. Preliminary information suggests that sexual assaults may have been politically targeted, as previously witnessed in Kenya and Guinea.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“Its inclusion in peacekeeping and other Chapter VII resolutions sends a strong signal that sexual violence, like other grave violations, will be subject to scrutiny. It tells the women of Libya, cote d'Ivoire or the Democratic Republic of the Congo that the promise of resolution 1960 (2010) will be translated into practice, that thematic resolutions are in fact a prelude to country-level action. Given the way sexual violence spans the history of war, it should be automatically and systematically included in protection measures. The Council has recognized that sexual violence is used by political and military leaders to advance political, military and economic ends. As a consequence, it warrants continuous consideration. Otherwise, interventions on the front lines may relegate women's security to the sidelines.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“Resolution 1970 (2011) was thus an opportunity for the Council to raise a red flag, to give effect to the intention expressed so powerfully last December. Sexual violence has emerged despite the robust action of the international community to protect civilians in Libya. Although reports of rape remain unconfirmed - and are even brutally silenced - they have arrested the attention of the world. The name of Eman al-Obeidi is known to all. Reports from transit camps on the Libya-Tunisia border and from surgeons, doctors and international media representatives suggest that it is not plausible to consider her case an isolated incident. As a political or security situation deteriorates, events unfold rapidly, and sexual violence often becomes part of the repertoire of repression.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“Yet resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011) on Libya make no mention of the risk of sexual violence, a risk that is all too real in contexts of escalating unrest and mass displacement. In its preambular part, resolution 1970 (2011) lists a range of human rights concerns - arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture, summary execution, forced refugee flight and repression of peaceful demonstrations. Experience attests to the fact that such conditions often signal spikes in sexual violence. However, when it is not explicitly included in mandates and the related political discussions, the question is unlikely to be asked. Leveraging the credible threat of consequences for rape can make a difference.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source
“Ms. Wallstrom: There is no question that the Security Council has adopted historic resolutions to combat the scourge of conflict-related sexual violence. But the question could be asked: What do those resolutions mean for women right now in Libya? If a Libyan woman had been in this Chamber last December when resolution 1960 (2010) was adopted (see S/PV.6453), what would it have led her to expect? In a word, the promise of resolution 1960 (2010) is prevention. Resolution 1960 (2010) is rightly oriented towards deterrence. In that respect, it marks a political commitment to bringing all of the Council's tools to bear in preventing and addressing the atrocity of wartime rape. It sets out the elements of an accountability regime aimed at influencing the conduct of perpetrators and would-be perpetrators.”
2011-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6515 (2011) · source