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2023-05-03

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1. “We support the listing of parties in a coherent and transparent way, holding the parties to the same criteria and procedures to protect all children equally and to protect the integrity of the mandate. The fact that the Russian armed forces and affiliated armed groups have been listed gives testimony to the integrity of the Special Representative’s mandate, which is to be welcomed. At the same time, it is of course deplorable that the report for the first time needs to list a permanent member of the Council.”

   2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source

2. “At the same time, we must hold armed parties to account and remind them of their obligations under international law, as well as promote regional human rights instruments that are so desperately needed to ensure protection and prevention. In conclusion, we emphasize our full support for the mandate on children and armed conflict and our support for the Special Representative in her diligent work over the years. It shows that direct engagement with reference to international legal frameworks can play an important role in protecting children. The listing of parties to armed conflict in the annexes to the Secretary-General’s report is key for both prevention and accountability.”

   2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source

3. “More often than not, children and their families are left to their own devices. We need to insist on humanitarian access to all children, whatever the circumstances, and make sure that our humanitarian assistance complements the self-protection strategies of those communities by supporting them in a flexible and adaptable manner. Thirdly, international organizations can play a crucial role in protecting children. Success is often determined by sustained, principled and context- sensitive engagement directly with parties to armed conflict. The evacuation of 280 children from an orphanage in Khartoum by the International Committee of the Red Cross shows that it is possible to appeal to belligerent parties. It speaks to the importance of direct engagement and the vital role played by such organizations.”

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4. “We must invest to increase the likelihood of the successful reintegration of children associated with armed actors. We must do so in a manner that takes into account the underlying gender aspects of violations, not least those concerning sexual violence in conflict. That means investing in supporting governance structures and initiatives that protect children during conflict. One example is the Safe Schools Declaration, which facilitates protection, prevention and reintegration. Our overall investments in education, mental health and psychosocial well- being are critical enablers of child protection. Secondly, the briefing by the Special Representative reaffirmed that too many children and communities are suffering during conflict, with little or no access to humanitarian assistance and protection.”

   2023-07-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9366Resumption1 (2023) · source

5. “On behalf of the Nordic countries — Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark — I would like to thank the United Kingdom for convening this meeting and for the opportunity to reflect upon the recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/363). Let me also thank all the briefers for their valuable insights. We would like to focus on the following: first, the need to invest in the prevention of violations; secondly, the need for humanitarian assistance to complement local self-protection strategies; and thirdly, the value of principled direct engagement with parties to armed conflict. First, children are particularly vulnerable to violations and abuses before, during and after conflict. We need to invest in a protective environment for children before conflict in order to reduce their vulnerability during conflict.”

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6. “The Commission’s convening role, with a focus on national ownership and peer-to-peer exchanges, can be leveraged to take into account a broader spectrum of voices in the work of the Council. At a time when multiple crises are testing our norms and institutions, we must work together and build trust to build and sustain peace.”

   2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source

7. “Secondly, equal partnerships contribute to building trust among stakeholders and to sustaining peace, whether we are talking about regional organizations, local civil-society organizations, young people bridging divides within communities or enhancing the sustainability of peace processes through women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in all stages of conflict. To build those inclusive partnerships, we need adequate, predictable and sustainable financing for peacebuilding. We also need to support locally led peace initiatives in particular. Thirdly, trust can be enhanced across the United Nations peacebuilding architecture by further strengthening the Security Council’s engagement with the Peacebuilding Commission. That cooperation has improved, but the full potential remains untapped.”

   2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source

8. “For today’s meeting, we have three recommendations for strengthening trust across the peacebuilding architecture — prioritizing prevention, promoting partnerships and ensuring the inclusion of diverse actors and perspectives in our processes and initiatives. First, an important key to building trust is strengthening prevention. The New Agenda for Peace provides a timely opportunity to increase the effectiveness of our collective efforts to sustain peace and rebuild trust in our systems. To that end, we must strengthen capacities for prevention at all levels by integrating climate-sensitivity and operationalizing the close relationship between conflict prevention and the protection and promotion of human rights, as they represent both the end goal of more peaceful and just societies and the means for reaching them.”

   2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source

9. “I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Nordic countries — Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and my own country, Denmark. We congratulate Switzerland on assuming its first presidency of the Security Council and thank you, Mr. President, for convening us today to discuss the pertinent issue of building trust. The Nordic countries are well known for the high level of trust in their societies, and we appreciate the importance of trust for our societies’ well-being. As a natural extension, we see trust as a necessity for effective multilateralism and for building and sustaining peace within and between States.”

   2023-05-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9315Resumption1 (2023) · source