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“We welcome the presentation made this morning by the Emergency Relief Coordinator and very much appreciate his presence this afternoon during the debate. Landmark decisions have been taken by this body over the past few years relating to the protection of civilians, in particular resolutions 1265 (1999) and 1325 (2000). The Secretary-General's 10-point platform for action offers the Council and other players a good basis for carrying out the necessary work to effectively ensure such protection. The full implementation of those texts would go a long way towards achieving that goal. Prevention is the key aspect in the protection of civilians.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Gender-based violence in United Nations-led operations - in particular in peacekeeping, where the population concerned is likely to be particularly vulnerable - should never occur and must never be condoned. We welcome the ongoing efforts aimed at preventing such acts, which do great damage to the goals set forth in resolution 1325 (2000).”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Report after report, including the one before us today, have made it clear that the effects of armed conflict on women are particularly grave where a culture of Violence and discrimination against them existed prior to an armed conflict. The gender-based early warning indicators in conflict prevention, such as gender-specific migration and rising violence against women, may indeed alert us to horrors to come in armed conflict. But they also reflect deep-seated forms of discrimination against women; indeed, they are indicators of the level of discrimination against them. To effectively prevent or fight the excesses of gender-based violence in armed conflict, discrimination and violence must also be addressed at a much earlier stage. United Nations action in this area can be effective only if we keep our own house in order.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In spite of all these important developments, there is still the risk that gender-based and sexual violence is neglected in proceedings before Courts, not least because they often involve considerable difficulties and sensitivities. It is, therefore, important to reinforce the message that sexual violence will not go unpunished, in particular because those forms of violence are some of the most commonly used and, sadly, most effective ways of terrorizing entire communities and populations. In order to prevent gender-based violence in armed conflict, the vigorous promotion and protection of human rights of women and girls must hold centre stage.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its supplemental documents criminalize gender-based and sexual violence committed as war crimes and crimes against humanity. Applying the relevant provisions of the Rome Statute in individual cases before the Court is instrumental not only in providing redress to victims but also in advancing the law at the international level. Perhaps even more importantly, the entry into force of the Rome Statute and the commencement of operations of the ICC provide the legal and political incentive for States to include definitions of these crimes in domestic legislation and to apply them in their courts.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The practical work on implementation must be carried out throughout the year, on a consistent and regular basis. It seems, therefore, important to establish mechanisms of mainstreaming resolution 1325 (2000) into the daily work of the Council. The proposal made by the European Union to designate a focal point for that purpose seems to us a very valuable contribution in that respect. In the area of criminal prosecution of gender- based violence, very significant progress has been made. The ad hoc Tribunals have made historic contributions to international jurisprudence, in particular through the Akayesu case before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, and increased awareness around the globe that sexual violence will not go unpunished.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“However, and in spite of important advances, women continue to be both disproportionately affected by armed conflicts and disproportionately uninvolved in decisions related to them. In the key area of participation, progress is still very slow. We continue to believe that the United Nations itself can and should lead by example in order to galvanize this process and that the posts of Special Envoys and Special Representatives, as well as other senior operational positions, are of crucial importance in this respect. Resolution 1325 (2000) has been widely disseminated and is known to a large constituency. Nevertheless, we are certainly still far behind the goals that we had set for ourselves in that resolution. Our annual debate must be an exercise of stock-taking and of identifying the areas where action is most urgently needed.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The need to fully involve women in all efforts in the area of peace and security was recognized in the Beijing Platform for Action. Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) provides the necessary momentum and concrete recommendations for implementation in that respect. The Secretary-General's first report in response to resolution 1325 (2000) again placed strong emphasis on the need for women to be actively involved in all decision-making processes relating to armed conflict. There is ample evidence that effective peacemaking, peacekeeping, peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction, as well as the delivery of humanitarian assistance, greatly benefit from the active participation of women. Shifting the perception of women as victims to women as participants is, therefore, at the core of change in the issue before us today.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Together with others, we have repeatedly expressed the view that due-process standards with respect to the current sanctions regime under resolution 1267 (1999) and 1455 (2003) should be improved, in particular with regard to the need for access to legal remedies and the possibility of delisting in cases of factual errors. It is thus crucial that an expanded regime be equipped with the necessary mechanism to establish the facts objectively and to review decisions in a fair and independent manner. This will greatly facilitate and enhance implementation by States that wish to respect rule of law standards in carrying out the legally binding decisions of the Council. We hope that the working group will proceed in an inclusive and transparent manner and on the basis of respect for the fundamental principles of due process.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Thirdly, it raises the question of the relationship between the work of the Council and the efforts underway in the General Assembly, the law-making body of this Organization, to agree on a definition of terrorism. Finally, the resolution envisages new practical measures to be imposed upon individual groups or entities involved in or associated with terrorist activities beyond those who are designated by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban and Associated Individuals and Entities. A working group will make recommendations on such measures, especially regarding criminal prosecution and freezing of assets.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“Our concerns regarding resolution 1566 (2004) revolve around the issue of the rule of law, which the Council had discussed only two days prior to the adoption of that resolution. First, the resolution employs broad language, directing States to extradite or prosecute persons who are considered to be involved even indirectly, in terrorist acts. The definition of such involvement is unclear, and this poses the danger of including persons who could not even be considered as having acted with intent, as is required under international law. Secondly, the resolution attempts to define terrorist acts in a way that leaves questions of interpretation open, while calling on States to prevent and punish acts of such nature.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“The Council itself is similarly called upon to uphold the principles of inclusiveness and transparency when acting to foster international cooperation against terrorism. With the adoption of resolution 1566 (2004), the Council took the fight against terrorism to a new level. We regret that the wider United Nations membership was not given an opportunity to express its views on the draft of that resolution, given its important implications for our common fight against terrorism worldwide. We therefore take this opportunity to express our views after that draft resolution's adoption. We welcome all the Council's efforts to increase cooperation and coordination among all international actors in the fight against terrorism, and we appreciate that resolution 1566 (2004) is part of that effort.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“We are further of the view that the fight against terrorism must not be carried out at the expense of international legal standards, in particular in the area of human rights. Beginning with the adoption of resolution 1373 (2001), the Security Council has acted forcefully to live up to its responsibility with respect to the global threat of terrorism. In March 2004, the Council adopted a set of measures aimed at reinforcing the effectiveness of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. We hope and are confident that the new structure will be operational by early 2005 and that it will live up to the high expectations that we all have of it. The CTC should continue to work in a transparent manner, inter alia, through regular formal and informal briefings for all Member States.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“It is a pleasure, Mr. President, to address the Council under your presidency. At the outset, I would like to thank both Ambassador Denisov and Executive Director Ruperez for their briefings this morning and to extend to them our best wishes for their future work. Liechtenstein strongly condemns all acts of terrorism, irrespective of their motivation, wherever and by whomsoever committed. We are committed to international cooperation to fight terrorism, in particular through the 12 United Nations conventions and protocols in this area, all of which have been ratified by Liechtenstein, and through the work of United Nations bodies such as the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Al Qaeda and Taliban sanctions Committee.”
2004-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5059 (2004) · source
“As the importance of these activities increases gradually, the work carried out by the relevant players should be better coordinated and more accessible to Member States. A coordinating body, such as a unit or focal point within the Secretariat, is therefore needed, and we strongly support relevant discussions on this topic. We particularly welcome the non-paper submitted and introduced this morning by Germany, also on behalf of Finland and Jordan.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Once again, national ownership and a long- term contribution to the administration of justice in the society concerned must be key goals. We continue to support the ad hoc tribunals in their efforts to finish their work by 2010. The Secretary-General's report shows that the United Nations has for many years been very active in helping countries strengthen national justice systems. These efforts and the availability of relevant expertise need to be systematically enhanced. The Executive Committee on Peace and Security should look into these matters, as suggested in the report, and make proposals for a number of institutional arrangements, including the development of a comprehensive roster of experts.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We are confident that the relationship agreement signed between the two institutions just two days ago will be the basis for a constructive and mutually beneficial working relationship. As stated in the report before us, the Security Council has a particular role to play with regard to the International Criminal Court. The referral of situations to the Court is a unique and potentially powerful tool for the Council in ensuring that the worst crimes do not go unpunished. The lessons learned from the ad hoc tribunals established by this Council will show the way forward for the ICC, as well as for other forms of assistance to national criminal justice systems, such as hybrid tribunals or other mechanisms that might, in certain cases, be the preferred or, indeed, complementary solutions.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The International Criminal Court is an institution that can play an instrumental role in that respect. The principle of complementarity upon which it is based constitutes a strong incentive for States parties to strengthen their national judiciaries, a key component of the rule of law. Bringing the perpetrators of the worst crimes to justice is one key function of the Court. Another is to be a component of international efforts, led by the United Nations, to ensure effective and independent prosecutions and trials at the national level worldwide. A continued and intensive working relationship between the United Nations and its specialized agencies and programmes on the one hand, and the Court on the other, is therefore a necessity.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The rejection of any endorsement of amnesty for genocide, war crimes or crimes against humanity is but one such standard. Helping countries to cope with their transitional justice needs is not a purely technical, juridical exercise, but a substantive political process. In providing such assistance, the United Nations must uphold fundamental standards, while at the same time working with the specifics of any given situation. There are - and this debate has made this very clear - no standard solutions or models that can uniformly be applied to all conflict or post-conflict situations. One of the most important lessons from the past in our view must be the principle of ownership. The goal of international or internationally assisted efforts must always be to enable the country concerned to ensure respect for the rule of law on its own.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The rule of law at the domestic level, as we are debating it today, must be complemented at the international level through full and unconditional respect for internationally recognized standards, and transparent and fair rules in international decision- making. Such respect for the rule of law is a prerequisite for credible international assistance efforts to foster the rule of law at the national level. The concept of the rule of law as defined in paragraph 6 of the report before us makes it clear that the rule of law has both a formal and a substantive component. Governance must not only be in accordance with the law, but the law itself must be in conformity with international human rights standards. It is thus crucial that the United Nations, in assisting societies emerging from conflict, promote respect for those standards.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Liechtenstein attaches great importance to the rule of law and is willing to assist other States through capacity-building in areas where we have relevant expertise. Our authorities are currently discussing with the United Nations Development Programme office in Belgrade the modalities for hosting an international conference on strengthening international cooperation in combating financial crime. That event will offer an opportunity for judges, prosecutors and other officials to exchange their expertise and experiences in the area of best practices. It is clear that the United Nations must play a central role in the promotion of the rule of law. We therefore support the relevant efforts undertaken in the Security Council and elsewhere and welcome the leadership exercised by the Secretary-General.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. President, it is a pleasure to see you preside over this meeting and I thank you for your initiative in convening this important debate. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General and the set of actionable recommendations contained in it. Even when limited to conflict and post-conflict societies, the topic of the rule of law and transitional justice is a very vast one, and we thus need a clear focus in our debates. We therefore think it might be useful if the next report - and we support a follow-up report to be submitted in six months' time - could give Member States some guidance as to what topics could be central to our next debate. The rule of law is an indispensable element of sound domestic policies, often referred to as good governance, and thus of sustainable development worldwide.”
2004-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5052Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Finally, let me once again express Liechtenstein's commitment to international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and to cooperation with the Council, the CTC and other relevant United Nations bodies in this field.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“While we encourage the Council and its various sub-organs to take such restraints into account, especially in the adoption of new reporting requirements, States themselves can also take measures to render reporting on interrelated topics more efficient. The Liechtenstein Government recently adopted a basic document on facts and figures covering Liechtenstein's political, legal, economic and social characteristics, as well as the general framework of international cooperation within which Liechtenstein operates in countering terrorism, crime and money- laundering. Such a basic core document can serve as a point of reference for various reporting requirements and thus considerably alleviate the burden placed on administrations.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“Such synergetic effects are especially pertinent between the CTC and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) concerning Al Qaeda and the Taliban, as both Committees have developed outstanding capacity and expertise over the last two years. The consideration of States' reports remains an important pillar of the CTC's work. Liechtenstein is one of the 40-odd countries which have already submitted their fourth report to the Committee. We are thus aware of the considerable burden that increasing reporting requirements place on Member States and on small States in particular.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“The strengthening of the CTC through the establishment of its new Executive Directorate, including a strong increase in expert capacity; the strengthening of the sanctions regime against Al Qaeda and the Taliban, in resolution 1526 (2004); and the adoption of new measures on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction in the hands of non-State actors, in resolution 1540 (2004), bear witness to the renewed commitment of Member States to prevent indiscriminate and terrorist attacks against their populations. Those efforts, however, need to be accompanied by improved coordination between the Committees and expert bodies involved, in order to use the available resources in the most efficient manner possible and not to overburden the administrative resources of Member States.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“We also hope that the new arrangements will include an institutionalized liaison with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in line with resolution 1535 (2004). In recent months, the Council has stepped up its efforts to deal with the activities of non-State actors that are determined and have the capability to threaten international peace and security.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“As the Committee is making preparations and arrangements for a first State visit, it is important to underline the consensual nature of such technical assistance, as well as the need for a balanced approach integrating human rights concerns. While assessing the assistance needs of States and advising them on necessary action, the CTC and its experts should always be aware, and also actively raise awareness of, the fact that, in the fight against terrorism, respect for human rights and the rule of law is not an impediment to its success, but a necessary precondition. It is thus crucial that, in the upcoming recruitment process within the Executive Directorate, due consideration be given to any relevant human rights experience of future staff members.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“We are confident that Ambassador Ruperez will provide the new, enhanced structure with the necessary leadership, and we pledge our full support in that respect. We look forward to receiving the forthcoming organizational plan for the CTC Executive Directorate, and we hope that the Committee will soon be in a position to move on from the transitional arrangements to the new structure, in order to deal with the challenges lying ahead. We continue to believe that the CTC's greatest strength lies in the field of the coordination of technical assistance, thereby complementing the substantial efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, based in Vienna.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“It is a great pleasure, Sir, to see you preside over the Council's meeting this morning. At the outset, I would like to congratulate Ambassador Konuzin on his assumption of the chairmanship of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and to convey to him our best wishes in the discharge of his important task. We thank him in particular for having upheld the principle of transparency during his first weeks in that position, and we are thankful for his intention to continue regularly to brief interested Member States on the work of the Committee. Our congratulations also go to Ambassador Ruperez in his capacity as the new Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) Executive Directorate.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“These issues must be addressed with resolve, in both legal and practical terms; with respect to the latter, the Security Council in particular is challenged to address these issues effectively.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Such groups must not be allowed to operate in a legal vacuum and must be held to fundamental standards with regard to granting humanitarian access, as well as other standards of international humanitarian and human rights law. This must apply not only to armed groups in a more traditional sense - that is, to independent parties to conflicts - but also to the privatized military industry, whose impact and involvement have been growing dramatically over the past few years and will likely continue to do so. Their presence and activities also carry the risk of blurring the line of distinction between civilians and military personnel, which would entail an additional element of risk for civilian populations.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We also share the hope expressed in the report that the Council will avail itself of the competence given to it under the Rome Statute to refer situations to the Prosecutor of the Court where the necessary requirements for such referrals are met. This would be a most effective expression of the commitment of the Council to combating impunity for the most serious crimes under international law. If the risks that civilians are exposed to in armed conflicts have exponentially increased in the past few years due to their deliberate targeting, these risks are further compounded by the active involvement of non- State actors in such armed conflicts.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We support the Secretary-General's decision to appoint a Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide as an expression of a practical commitment to preventing any repetition of the failure of the international community, and the Security Council in particular, with regard to the genocide in Rwanda 10 years ago. We also welcome the call of the Secretary-General for universal ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. This landmark achievement in the area of international law allows for the effective criminal prosecution of the perpetrators of genocide, as well as the other core crimes over which the Court has jurisdiction, in cases - and only in cases - where national judiciaries fail, for reasons of inability or unwillingness, to live up to their own responsibility to prosecute.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Practical measures and thoughtful political decisions must constitute the core of the response to these developments, and we are grateful that the Secretariat is tackling its responsibilities in this respect with renewed determination. At the same time, legal protection must also be adequate and we are therefore grateful that the report of the Secretary-General also speaks of the need for supplementary legal measures to expand the scope of the 1994 United Nations Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel. As the Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee entrusted with this task, I am hopeful that the General Assembly will soon be in a position to make a decision on these measures, which are overdue indeed. Combating impunity ranks rightly among the topics in the 10-point platform.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“However, ratification - ideally universal - of the relevant instruments is only a first step; more than anything else, we must reverse the disturbing trends concerning application and implementation that we have witnessed in the recent past. Civilians have increasingly been bearing the brunt of the catastrophic consequences of armed conflicts, both internal and international, and we must not allow a breakdown of the internationally agreed legal standards to make their situation even more desperate. With regard to the security of humanitarian personnel, events of the recent past have been alarming indeed. The emblems of the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross - far from offering the protection they used to in what seems a distant past - have been deliberately chosen as targets of attack.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“While some time ago we shared the hope expressed by the Secretary-General that the international community was about to enter an era of the rule of international law, unfortunately, we must conclude that quite the opposite has been the case and that the standing of international law is in greater jeopardy than ever. While that is sadly the case in many areas, the effects of this trend are rarely ever more devastating than in the field of the protection of civilians. It is therefore most appropriate that the treaty event during the upcoming session of the General Assembly will be devoted to legal instruments relating to the protection of civilians.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General (S/2004/43l) before the Council today illustrates both the significant progress that the international community has made since the adoption of Security Council resolution 1265 (1999) some five years ago and the extent to which the agreed standards and their implementation are still at odds. The 10-point platform presented by the Under-Secretary-General last December is a very good basis for advancing our efforts in that respect. I shall limit our statement today to three points related to the platform. They all revolve around the role of international legal standards, a matter which seems to us to be of particular importance at this time.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Nonetheless, we believe that the draft resolution under discussion can make a valuable contribution to the crucial issue of non-proliferation if drafted in a precise and balanced manner that reflects all aspects of this complex topic. We are also of the view that the international community, while addressing with resolve the threat posed by weapons of mass destruction, must not lose sight of the fact that most of the massive and large-scale human suffering and loss of life we have witnessed in the recent past has been the result of the use of sometimes very unsophisticated and widely available weapons. We have an obligation to address this very concrete threat and sad reality with equal determination.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In the same spirit, we support the establishment of a monitoring committee - preferably with a clear time limit and a review mechanism - to engage in a transparent and open dialogue with the membership. Regular and interactive briefings of the chair of such a committee should constitute one important aspect of its work. Furthermore, such a committee should work to implement the resolution while taking fully into account the existing treaty obligations of States, in full cooperation with the relevant institutions, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Security Council's Counter- Terrorism Committee. We believe that, as a rule, endeavours in the area of non-proliferation and disarmament should be the result of multilateral negotiations.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Full implementation, universal acceptance and, where necessary, strengthening of the existing instruments - particularly in the field of verification and monitoring - are indispensable elements of our long- term efforts to work towards the elimination of WMD. Secondly, non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament are complementary elements of the overall comprehensive effort we must undertake to effectively tackle the threat posed by WMD. The draft resolution under consideration would therefore benefit from the inclusion of a stronger reference to disarmament. Thirdly, it is essential to maintain the multilateral character of measures taken with respect to non- proliferation. Possible enforcement action must therefore be based on a decision taken by the Security Council.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), including to non-State actors, undoubtedly poses a very serious threat to international peace and security. The Council has already recognized this threat in the past, and its effective prevention requires a sustained common effort by the international community as a whole. It is thus our hope that the draft resolution to be adopted will prove to be a useful tool to prevent non-State actors from gaining access to such weapons, related technology and hazardous material. In connection with the draft resolution under consideration, we wish to emphasize the following points. First, the existing regime of multilateral treaties must constitute the basis for our work in the area of non- proliferation.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Open debates of the Security Council are an important means of enabling the Council to hear the view of other Member States and thus to truly act on their behalf, as foreseen in the Charter of the United Nations. We believe that that practice is of particular importance when the Council tackles, on an exceptional basis, issues in the area of standard-setting and lawmaking, as is the case with the subject matter before us today. We thus welcome this debate, and we hope that it will influence the shaping of the draft resolution that the Council will adopt at a later stage. Given the scope of the draft, its acceptance and effective implementation can be ensured only if the views of the wider membership are taken into account.”
2004-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4950Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is therefore crucial that the staff of the assessment and technical assistance office possess the necessary qualifications and awareness in this area and that the envisaged liaison with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights be thoroughly put into practice. We believe that the recruitment of a human rights adviser would be a good way to achieve that goal. Finally, let me express once again Liechtenstein's commitment to international cooperation in the fight against terrorism and to cooperation with the Security Council, and in particular with the CTC and with the sanctions Committee established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999).”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Notwithstanding the global coordinating role of the CTC, the UNODC continues to be the prime United Nations body for the actual delivery of technical assistance. In the past, we have stressed that the work of the CTC, in particular in the field of technical assistance, should be tailored to meet the needs of human rights and the rule of law, which must be reconciled with measures aimed at effectively countering terrorism. That becomes all the more important in the light of visits by CTC experts to States to discuss the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001), as foreseen in the revitalization report, and in the light of the future reports of the proposed Executive Director on the implementation of that resolution.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We share the view of those who emphasize that any revitalization measure must uphold the institutional balance of the Organization, and the integrity of the Secretariat in particular. We have taken note of the views expressed by the Secretariat in that respect, which were also referred to earlier in this debate, and we are confident that the Council will find agreement on reform that is in conformity with the principles mentioned earlier. We welcome the intention to increase the CTC's capacity, in particular in the field of the coordination of technical assistance. In that respect, the strictly consensual nature of technical assistance needs to be underlined, as well as the particular role of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), based in Vienna.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source
“This debate coincides with the final stages of a long and intense process of negotiation on the framework for Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC) reform. Thus, it is our hope that this open debate will be a further source of inspiration for Council members. In that sense, we would like to offer a few brief comments on the envisaged reform. At the outset, it is important to note that, as outlined in the report on the revitalization of the CTC (S/2004/ 124, annex), the reform would not alter the substance of resolution 1373 (2001), in particular, the obligations placed on Member States. The reform is intended merely to make the institutional changes necessary to bring the CTC's structure and expert capacity in line with the challenges lying ahead. There continue to be intense discussions about the institutional implications of CTC reform.”
2004-03-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4921Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Today's debate is an important step in that direction, and we thank you in particular, Madam President, for this initiative. We look forward to future activities on this issue.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Furthermore, capacity-building within the United Nations should not be conducted in a vacuum, but should benefit from the great attention that the academic world has devoted in recent years to all aspects of post-conflict societies, as well as from the experience and expertise of other international and regional organizations. An increased expert-level capacity on issues of reconciliation must evidently be complemented by an increased awareness of such issues at the decision- making level of the United Nations. Reconciliation must be the final goal of all multilateral efforts in conflict situations, and decisions made at earlier stages of a transition must be carefully thought out so as not to hamper the inception of such processes. We all must, therefore, increase our sensitivity with respect to these questions.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Such assistance must be based on a substantial, in-depth knowledge of all the relevant political, cultural, historical and other parameters of the situation. Therefore, increasing the analytical capacities of the United Nations, in particular within its Secretariat, is an important step towards a strengthened role of the Organization in post-conflict reconciliation. Liechtenstein has great interest in such increased capacity, and has in the past supported similar initiatives, such as efforts directed at establishing a peace-building unit within the Department for Political Affairs.”
2004-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4903Resumption1 (2004) · source