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2011-02-11
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  1. “Lake and Ms. Coomaraswamy for their presence here. I am confident that I speak for all those present here today in saying that we do not want to see children being used in conflicts. We do not want them to be forced to fight. We do not want them to be injured, abused or killed. We want children to grow up knowing that their schools are safe places. Schools should be places of learning and playing where children can grow and thrive. Attacks on schools and hospitals are barbaric acts. We want children to feel safe when they are in need of physical help, when they are weak, sick or wounded. Hospitals should therefore also be safe and protected places. 11-41067 Consequently, I am very hopeful that the Council is about to take the important decision to expand the triggers for listing parties that commit serious violations against children.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source

  2. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to documents S/2011/250 and S/2011/409, containing, respectively, the report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict and a letter dated 1 July 2011 from the Permanent Representative of Germany to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General, transmitting a concept paper on the item under consideration. With the Council's permission, I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany. Let me seize this opportunity to warmly welcome the cooperation of all present on this topic. The protection of children in armed conflict is of great importance to all of us. This was evident also during the negotiations leading to the draft resolution before us. We are honoured by the presence of the Secretary-General today, and let me also thank Mr.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source

  3. “2 Members of the Council have before them document S/2011/425, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Australia, Austria, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Samoa, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source

  4. “Radhika Coomaraswamy, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and Mr. Anthony Lake, Executive Director of UNICEF, to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the Acting Head of the delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, His Excellency Mr. Pedro Serrano, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source

  5. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Canada, Chad, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Norway, Myanmar, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, the Republic of Korea, the Republic of Moldova, Romania, Samoa, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine and Yemen to participate in this meeting. Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source

  6. “I wish to welcome the presence at this meeting of the Secretary-General, His Excellency Mr. Ban Ki-moon, as well as that of ministers. Their presence is an affirmation of the importance of the subject being discussed.”

    2011-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6581 (2011) · source

  7. “Businesses should commit to aligning their operations and strategies with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact in the areas of human rights, labour, the environment and the fight against corruption. Every conflict is unique. There is no one-size- fits-all-approach. In some cases climate change may be a serious obstacle to development, and thus may become a major cause of conflict. In other cases other factors may be more decisive. In all stages of the process of building peace, signing peace agreements and introducing development programmes we need a stronger role for women and greater protection of children and their rights. The Security Council needs to look at every specific case on its own merits. Germany is and will continue to be a reliable partner when it comes to safeguarding peace and promoting development.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source

  8. “In that regard, the Peacebuilding Commission, which my country has had the honour to chair, can provide valuable advice to the Security Council. Development always has to do with institutional frameworks. Development presupposes a fair and efficient tax system. Respect for the rule of law is decisive. Development requires independent judges and a reliable police force. Development needs a public sector without corruption and as little red tape as possible. But, in the end, these institutional frameworks alone do not lead to the creation of jobs; business does. Development depends on an active private sector. On the one hand, we need to empower private actors so that they can create opportunities for a better future. On the other hand, business success brings with it responsibility.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source

  9. “The economy of the entire region will also benefit from our ongoing efforts to rebuild the Goma airport. Through the referendum in the Sudan, the people have voiced their choice in an impressive manner. I commend the authorities of the Sudan for publicly accepting the outcome of the referendum. Now we need to prepare for the post-referendum process and for Southern Sudan's independence. Germany stands ready to assist and to counsel both sides, North and South. We need both sides to be stable and to continue on the road to democracy and economic progress. Germany encourages the Security Council to address the issue of peacebuilding as early as possible. The idea of peacebuilding should guide our work when we mandate, extend or downsize peacekeeping operations.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source

  10. “Let me give some examples. In Afghanistan, it has never been enough to look at the conflict with an eye only on security. In that country, devastated by decades of war, development is urgent. That is the reason why we invest in developing the local economy and support creating a civilian future for the people. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the abundant natural resources should provide an income for the local population and reliable taxes for public tasks. Instead, we are witnessing some of the most abhorrent crimes of our time. Sanctions and peacekeeping alone cannot solve those problems. We need to invest more, and more intelligently, to achieve peace. That is why Germany supports projects for the certification of mineral resources.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source

  11. “What the international community can do is to offer its support for democratic transition. Germany is ready to cooperate. Europe has offered a partnership for transformation. We are ready to give life to our offer. Progress towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals has been especially slow in fragile or conflict-ridden countries. No fragile or conflict- affected country has yet achieved one of the Millennium Development Goals. Because peace and security and development are inseparable, this discussion constitutes an essential part of our work here in the Security Council. Human rights are key to human dignity. They are the third element in the equation. Peace and security, development and human rights together shape a world worth living in. Almost all conflicts illustrate the extent to which these three elements are interlinked.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source

  12. “The situation south of the Mediterranean Sea perfectly fits the topic of our discussion today. Egypt is a great country. The proud people of Egypt deserve to enjoy the peaceful transformation of their society. It is up to the Egyptian people to determine who will lead their country. They must be given the chance to do so now. The people who are demonstrating in the streets of Cairo are not demanding freedom or jobs; they want both at the same time. Both belong together. People want to decide themselves how to live their lives. They want the opportunity to shape a better future. Where people have little economic perspective and cannot participate in the political life of their country, that does not contribute to stability. On the contrary, repression of political participation, human rights and economic freedom will lead to instability.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source

  13. “I would like to thank the Brazilian presidency for preparing today's debate. Also, I wish to thank the Secretary-General, Sarah Cliffe and the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission for their briefings. They have set the stage for our discussions. Germany aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the Delegation of the European Union on behalf of the Union. Almost 10 years ago, the United Nations Development Programme's first Arab Human Development Report identified three major obstacles to development in the Arab world: first, a lack of political participation, second, shortcomings in the education system, and third, disadvantages for women in society, the economy and politics. Those conclusions are still valid today. We are witnessing turbulent times in the Middle East.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479 (2011) · source