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  1. “Greater uniformity across the regimes could serve to improve the overall effectiveness of the United Nations sanctions system.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  2. “We urge all Member States to consider entering into similar arrangements and to cooperate fully with any requests for information by the Ombudsperson. Finally, as recommended by the Secretary- General last year in his report on strengthening and coordinating United Nations rule-of-law activities (S/2011/634), Australia considers that further consideration should be given to extending the mandate of the Ombudsperson across other sanctions regimes. We recognize the role of the delisting focal points in relation to the other regimes, and we also recognize that the Al-Qaida sanctions regime is of a different nature from the others. However, in our view, we should consider extending the level of protection provided by the Ombudsperson to the other regimes.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  3. “Due process is also strengthened by the emphasis given in resolution 1989 (2011) to the provision of reasons by the Committee, such as when the Committee has decided to reject a delisting request. As a practical matter, Australia believes that the delisting process can work effectively only if the Ombudsperson has the relevant information needed to enable her to make an informed recommendation to the Committee. Recommendations should be made on the basis of complete information. Providing a petitioner with detailed reasons as to why their delisting request was accepted or denied is fundamental to ensuring that due process is followed. Australia has, along with a number of other States whose representatives spoke today, concluded arrangements with the Office of the Ombudsperson to share confidential information.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  4. “The Office has only been operational a short time and yet has established a substantial caseload, resulting in 13 individuals and 23 entities being delisted. Without the Ombudsperson's recommendations, such individuals may well have remained inappropriately subject to the effect and stigma of sanctions. Australia was particularly pleased with the strengthened role of the Ombudsperson provided by resolution 1989 (2011), which served to increase the transparency of the listing and delisting processes. In terms of delisting, the changes ensure that greater weight is given to the Ombudsperson's recommendations through the Committee process. That strengthens the independence of the Office and also the ability of the petitioner to be heard.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  5. “To ensure that only the appropriate people and entities remain listed, it is crucial for individuals and entities to understand the reasons for their listing and to be afforded the opportunity to provide information so that delisting can occur when appropriate. It is also important for the Security Council sanctions system to be able to withstand domestic legal challenge if it is to remain effective. We believe that the establishment of the Ombudsperson for the 1267 sanctions regime has been an important step forward in strengthening fair procedures, particularly in relation to delisting requests. In that regard, we wish to acknowledge and thank Ms. Kimberly Prost for her tireless efforts, including her active outreach activities and in keeping the Security Council apprised of her Office's activities.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  6. “Australia believes in the importance of the United Nations setting an example with regard to the principles it seeks to promote. As the Secretary-General has noted recently in his latest report entitled "Delivering justice: programme of action to strengthen the rule of law at the national and international levels" (A/66/749), the application of basic rule-of-law principles is crucial to the legitimacy of actions taken by the principal organs of the United Nations, including the Security Council. This is a key part of strengthening the rule of law at the international level. We strongly support efforts to improve the fairness, transparency and effectiveness of United Nations sanctions system procedures.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  7. “Australia remains committed to promoting the implementation of the resolutions on counter-terrorism and to assisting countries to build and develop their capacities both in our region and beyond. More broadly on the United Nations counter-terrorism agenda, Australia looks forward to a constructive review of the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in June, in which we will engage actively. We welcome the suggestion for the establishment of a new counter-terrorism coordination position and see great benefit in greater cooperation among United Nations entities to ensure coordination and coherence in counter-terrorism efforts of the United Nations system. I now wish to make some comments on the 1267 Al-Qaida sanctions regime.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  8. “This builds on a workshop Australia presented for East African Community countries last month on counter-terrorism financing and anti-money laundering. We were also pleased to have the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), Ambassador Sangqu, speak at the fourth Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum Inter-Sessional Meeting on Non-Proliferation and Disarmament in Sydney in March. That meeting was an important opportunity to raise awareness of the work of the 1540 Committee and to share best practices on strengthening resolution 1540 (2004) in the Asia-Pacific region, and we would like to acknowledge Ambassador Sangqu's important contribution.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  9. “We have conducted numerous outreach and capacity-building activities focused on assisting countries in developing and strengthening their legal frameworks and technical capabilities. In the past two years, Australia has provided counter- terrorism financing, capacity-building and technical assistance to over 30 countries in the Pacific, South- East Asia, South Asia and Africa. This is an area in which Australia has particular expertise and which we are committed to sharing with others. In relation to resolution 1373 (2001), in June the International Organization for Migration will hold a border security workshop in Nigeria, which Australia is sponsoring. We are also supporting a new United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime programme of work on counter-terrorism financing and anti-money laundering in Kenya and Somalia.”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  10. “Thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to address the Council today. I would also like to thank the Chairs of the three Committees, Ambassadors Wittig, Puri and Sangqu, for their valuable and informative briefings and for their leadership of the key subsidiary bodies of the Security Council. Unfortunately, as we know and have been reminded today, terrorism remains a key threat to international peace and security. Comprehensive and coordinated action remains essential if we are to address the threat of terrorism. To that end, Australia is strongly committed to promoting the universal and effective implementation of resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004).”

    2012-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6767 (2012) · source

  11. “The main goal of our aid is to build the Afghan Government's capacity to deliver services and economic opportunities for its people. To conclude, over the past decade we have seen remarkable progress in Afghanistan, including strong gains in vital sectors such as health and education. This progress has been achieved with the strong support of the international community, including UNAMA. Our continuing priority must be to maintain and build on these achievements and to continue to support Afghanistan's trajectory from transition to transformation.”

    2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source

  12. “We look forward to concrete progress, including on confidence-building measures, at the ministerial meeting in Kabul in June. In terms of Australia's own engagement in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Gillard announced in November 2011 that Australia would conclude a long- term bilateral partnership with Afghanistan. This will underpin our long-term relationship, extending well beyond 2014, and cover a broad range of bilateral activities, including development assistance. I am pleased to say that we anticipate that the agreement will be concluded shortly. Australia's substantial and growing aid programme will be an important part of our long-term commitment. Australia will deliver $165 million in development assistance to Afghanistan in 2011-2012.”

    2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source

  13. “Now is the time for the international community to support Afghanistan as it prepares for presidential and parliamentary elections in 2014 and 2015. Australia has provided extensive assistance in the past to support Afghan electoral institutions, civic education and election monitoring, and will continue to do so. Without the strong and constructive support of its neighbours and regional partners, Afghanistan's prospects for a secure and stable future are much diminished. Australia commends the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to promote regional engagement in accordance with UNAMA's mandate. Australia particularly welcomes the Istanbul Heart of Asia process as an important step towards building stronger regional engagement, including improved economic ties across the Central Asian region.”

    2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source

  14. “Australia welcomes the continued presence of UNAMA and other United Nations agencies in Afghanistan's provinces and underlines the importance of United Nations agencies working in close coordination with the Afghan Government. The United Nations physical presence is an appropriate reflection of the Organization's leadership of the civilian effort on the ground in Afghanistan and the Security Council mandate that underpins the international presence. Australia supports a continuing role for UNAMA in supporting electoral capacity-building in Afghanistan. The ongoing development of democratic institutions based on the rule of law and the separation of powers is crucial to a stable Afghanistan. Democratic, transparent and credible elections will be crucial to shoring up sustainable transition in Afghanistan.”

    2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source

  15. “When we last gathered to discuss the UNAMA mandate, the international community was looking forward to President Karzai's announcement on the first tranche of provinces to begin transition to full Afghan security leadership. Now, one year later, more than 50 per cent of the Afghan population lives in a province or district that is undergoing the transition to full Afghan security leadership. Australia commends the efforts of President Karzai, the Afghan Government and the people of Afghanistan as they work towards the goal of full Afghan leadership of the security sector, as well as the vital pillars of governance and development. Australia joins the international community in fully supporting the goal of Afghan leadership. We encourage the Council to ensure that this message is given prominence in the revised UNAMA mandate.”

    2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source

  16. “I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the opportunity to address the Council today. I particularly thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Jan Kubis and Ambassador Tanin for their remarks earlier. Australia welcomes the opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to international efforts in Afghanistan, and strongly supports a renewal of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) mandate for another year. The foundations of the international community's long-term commitment to Afghanistan, which must extend well past 2014, will need to be further consolidated this year through strong and clearly defined outcomes on security transition at the forthcoming NATO summit in Chicago, as well as on support for Afghanistan's sustainable development at the Tokyo conference later in the year.”

    2012-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6735 (2012) · source

  17. “However, Australia also recognizes that while the responsibility for promoting accountability and the rule of law primarily lies with national Governments, the Council should also continue to encourage cooperation with established international accountability mechanisms, such as the International Criminal Court. In conclusion, it is clear that weak justice and security institutions place already vulnerable people in post-conflict or fragile societies at greater risk. It is necessary for all of us working within the United Nations system to promote the development of robust judicial and rule of law institutions that effectively protect citizens in post-conflict societies. That protection underpins the stability and security necessary to allow societies to develop. It should continue to be core work for the Council.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

  18. “In our own region, Australia has worked in partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum to support the Solomon Islands Government's efforts to strengthen its rule of law institutions. The focus of that effort has been not only on the investigation and prosecution of those responsible for crimes committed during the 1998-2003 ethnic conflict, but on strengthening the entire judicial system, including by ensuring that accused persons have access to adequate legal representation. The work of the United Nations in supporting the investigation of serious crimes by the Prosecutor General of Timor-Leste is another example of a case where the international community enhanced accountability at the national level through support for national institutions.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

  19. “Accountability is a necessary guiding principle for States trying to develop robust national institutions that enjoy the confidence of the citizens they are established to protect. Australia's experience is that accountability and justice need to be led by national institutions. It is both the sovereign right and the responsibility of individual Member States to develop the administrative, judicial and security institutions necessary to underpin sustainable peace. It is the role of the international community to enhance the capacity of those national institutions, which are not only key to accountability but are also critical for deterrence, and therefore to breaking cycles of violence and instability.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

  20. “The Council can make a vital contribution to the strategic implementation of the rule of law on the ground by ensuring that its mandates are adapted in response to changing circumstances. Working closely with other parts of the United Nations system, including the Peacebuilding Commission, the Council should ensure that rule of law mandates evolve over time to reflect current and specific needs across the justice sector, as well as to ensure that programmes appropriately address the needs of societies as they try to rebuild their institutions following conflict. It is essential that the Council continue to play a leadership role in encouraging a culture of accountability.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

  21. “Rule of law mandates must be maintained and properly implemented to be effective. As emphasized in the Secretary-General's report, the successful implementation of rule of law activities requires a coherent approach, particularly through increased field coordination, stronger policy development and strengthened support from various parts of the United Nations system. The importance of planning is reflected in the latest strategy for peacekeepers from the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support, which seeks to provide guidance in relation to the prioritization and sequencing of early peacebuilding tasks, many of which are related to the establishment of the rule oflaw.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

  22. “We have come to understand the challenges and risks that rule of law deficits pose to international peace and security. We now know that complex situations in which a rule of law deficit exists require multidimensional, well-coordinated and specifically tailored responses. Those responses take time. They require long-term commitment to establish the foundations for peace and for legitimate governance. The majority of peacekeeping missions now have rule of law mandates. That in itself makes clear the Council's acceptance of the importance of the rule of law to the maintenance of peace and security. The Council should continue to provide strategic direction on the implementation of those mandates in order to ensure that they are coordinated and properly sequenced. Of course, issuing a mandate is not the end of the story.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

  23. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate. Australia also wishes to express its thanks to the Secretary-General for his thorough report (S/2011/634*) and presentation this morning. We also look forward to participating actively in the high-level meeting on the rule of law in September. Australia supports the Council's increased role in promoting the rule of law, which is essential to building confidence in institutions of governance and to underpinning economic and social development. Support to justice and security institutions and to ending impunity is central to the peacebuilding task of the United Nations and to reducing the risk of relapse into conflict. Over the lifetime of the United Nations, our collective understanding of the rule of law, including criminal accountability for serious crimes, has deepened.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

  24. “Events marking this anniversary, both here in New York and worldwide, highlight the significant progress that has been achieved, but also the long road yet to be travelled. Women are more visible in many areas, including peacekeeping, mediation and post-conflict recovery. There is, however, no room for complacency. Recent events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo alone highlight that much more remains to be done. The objectives and principles of resolution 1325 (2000) underpin the core tenets of international human rights law, international humanitarian law and the Charter of the United Nations itself. The protection of women and girls from sexual violence in armed conflict and their participation in conflict resolution and post-conflict peacebuilding are integral to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  25. “We note in particular the comprehensive recommendations and the update on the set of indicators that will be used to track the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) at the global level. We also warmly welcome the Secretary-General's recent report on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466), in particular its resolute and forward- looking seven-point action plan. The commitment to allocate 15 per cent of United Nations-managed funds in support of peacebuilding to projects whose principal objective is to address women's specific needs, advance gender equality and empower women is especially laudable. The tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) is an important milestone in the evolution of the women, peace and security agenda.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  26. “We look forward to hearing of its progress. I would also like to pay tribute to the excellent work of Margot Wallstrom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. She has focused the world's attention on the recent unacceptable spate of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In doing so, she is ensuring that action is being taken to bring the perpetrators to justice. Her commitment and determination in her role as Special Representative of the Secretary-General will be vital in transforming the current landscape of impunity into a legacy of zero tolerance. Ireland also welcomes the recent report of the Secretary-General on women, peace and security (S/2010/498).”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  27. “Given the patriarchal nature of many societies, men can and should become positive role models to younger boys. In that way, resolution 1325 (2000) will become a global normative issue, as opposed to a women's issue. Peace is not sustainable, nor can it be sustained, without the support of all members of society. I would also like to take this opportunity to note Ireland's warm support for Michelle Bachelet and the recently established UN Women. I am confident that that body's core work will benefit the lives of women and girls who experience, or who have experienced, the atrocities of conflict, in particular the atrocities that target them specifically. International support for it will be integral to its success. I am delighted to confirm Ireland's pledge to commit $1 million to UN Women this year.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  28. “Impunity must no longer be allowed to flourish. We have talked about a policy of zero tolerance; it is now time to stand together and demand that this policy be taken seriously. Another central idea arising from the cross-learning initiative was the need to engage with men. Women, peace and security is not just a women's issue. In order to achieve true gender equality, men and women must work side by side. We had several male gender champions involved in the initiative, and their contribution to the process was invaluable. Resolution 1325 (2000) permeates all facets of conflict prevention and resolution and post-conflict reconstruction. Men involved in those processes must be convinced of the relevance of the resolution to their work.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  29. “While the outcome of the cross-learning initiative may not easily be quantified, it is our hope that the recommendations included in the final report will have a direct and immediate impact on women experiencing conflict, and that this impact will continue to resonate for years to come. One important issue highlighted throughout the cross-learning initiative was the urgent need to fight the culture of impunity in relation to sexual violence. Impunity and justice are mutually exclusive. To let perpetrators of sexual violence roam free is to tell their victims that the world is not listening. But we must listen, and we must act. Effective mechanisms must be put in place to bring perpetrators to justice and to send a clear message that such acts will no longer be tolerated. Crimes of a sexual nature must not be included in amnesties.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  30. “This innovative initiative involved participants from Timor-Leste, Liberia, Ireland and Northern Ireland, and was designed to draw upon the experiences of those directly affected by conflict in order to discuss the most critical issues facing women and girls in conflict and post-conflict settings. The participants, experts in their field, met three times, in Belfast, Dili and Monrovia. Each meeting focused on one of the "three p's" of resolution 1325 (2000) - participation, protection and incorporating gender perspectives in policymaking - and addressed issues such as transitional justice, mediation, gender-based violence and the application of international human rights and international humanitarian law.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  31. “In order to formalize this commitment, my department is working closely with other Government departments, as well as with members of civil society and academia, towards the development of an effective national action plan, which we hope to launch early next year. This is our principal pledge here today. Ireland has also appointed a special envoy and launched a cross-learning initiative on resolution 1325 (2000) in 2009. Yesterday afternoon, I had the honour to present the findings of this initiative to the head of UN Women, Under-Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source

  32. “Ireland aligns itself with the statement to be delivered later today by the representative of the European Union. Ireland welcomes the opportunity to address the Security Council during this open debate, which marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. Ireland is deeply committed to the principles enshrined in this groundbreaking resolution and will continue to strive for its full implementation, both in Ireland and internationally. Ireland has been very active on resolution 1325 (2000) and has long been reflecting the spirit of the resolution in its external actions.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411 (2010) · source