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“We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks on UNMISS forces and reiterate that such crimes must not go unpunished. We also remind the Government of South Sudan of all its obligations under the status-of- forces agreement. Let me conclude by thanking Special Envoy Haysom for his hard work, tireless efforts and commitment to supporting the peace process in South Sudan. We congratulate him on his new appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia and wish him every success in his new endeavour.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“In that context, I would like to stress the importance of political inclusiveness and ensuring women's and young people's participation in political and peace processes in South Sudan. It is our strong belief that South Sudanese women can play a vital role in peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts, as well as in forging resilience. I would like to express our appreciation to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for its tireless efforts in extremely difficult circumstances. We praise the Mission's role in the protection of civilians and in ensuring an environment conducive for humanitarian actors to deliver their assistance. We pay tribute to its members who have paid the highest price during their service in South Sudan.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“Unfortunately, despite those positive developments, the Agreement seems yet to have an impact on the situation of the people of South Sudan. The security, humanitarian and economic situations remain dire. Targeted attacks on civilians, including women and children, continue. Serious human rights violations and abuses and violations of humanitarian law persist, and their perpetrators enjoy impunity. Millions of South Sudanese are displaced, and more than half of the population is suffering food insecurity. It all has to come to an end. There is no doubt that the people of South Sudan critically need stability and State institutions that care for Citizens and provide basic services. It is high time the political leaders of South Sudan put aside their differences and put the people of South Sudan first.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking Under-Secretary-General J ean-Pierre Lacroix, Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom, Special Envoy Ismail Wais and Ms. Grace John, for their informative and thought-provoking briefings. Poland welcomes the recent positive developments in the peace process and the signing of the revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. We commend the regional efforts that led to the Agreement, in particular the role of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Ethiopia and the Sudan. Nevertheless we are cautiously optimistic. We have seen South Sudanese parties sign many agreements only to violate them later. We truly believe this time all signatories will demonstrate real commitment and determination to bring durable peace and stability to South Sudan.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“We call on all stakeholders with influence on the ground, especially Russia, Turkey and Iran, to take the necessary steps to ensure that the fighting stops and the Syrian people are protected.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“If not protected, we are risking a humanitarian catastrophe that might also include a serious risk of sexual violence. We call upon all to alleviate the suffering of civilians by granting them free and safe access to humanitarian assistance, including voluntary medical evacuation, which should strictly be overseen by the United Nations and the implementing partners, based only on medical needs, in order to ensure the voluntary character of the process. In conclusion, let me stress the necessity of maintaining unity as well as the responsibility in the Security Council on the question of the full implementation of the humanitarian resolution (resolution 2401 (2018)) across Syria. All parties to the conflict should exercise restraint and prioritize the protection of civilians.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“That region is one of the de-escalation zones in Syria, which was established and is overseen by the guarantors of the Astana process with an aim to ensure the ceasefire and humanitarian access. We welcome the agreement reached between Russia and Turkey in Sochi yesterday, which is thought to have averted an all- out offensive by the Government forces to retake the last remaining opposition stronghold in Idlib. Considering it as a move in the right direction towards avoiding a humanitarian catastrophe, we urge all parties to the conflict to ensure the full implementation of the agreement. We are deeply concerned about the severe situation of the most vulnerable victims of the conflict - especially children, women and members of religious minorities, as well as IDPs. Those groups currently constitute half of the population of Idlib.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“Secondly, with regard to the external dimension of the crisis, we need to discuss the political and humanitarian situation in Syria today, although the military offensive in Syria continues. As a consequence, human suffering is growing. Any action, taken by anyone - but especially by the Astana guarantors - even against terrorists, cannot justify the attacks on innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure, including health facilities. All parties to the conflict are obliged under international humanitarian law not to attack civilians and civilian infrastructure and to take all possible measures to protect civilians. There is a special role for Russia, Turkey and Iran in that regard. We are extremely worried about the escalation of hostilities in the Idlib governorate.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“In that context, let me express our strong support for the Syrian-led inclusive constitutional committee under the auspices of the United Nations in Geneva. It should be implemented as a priority now. It requires the full and constructive engagement of all parties to the conflict, especially the Syrian authorities, to participate in the negotiations in good faith and without preconditions. It is also important to note that a cessation of hostilities may also give the peace talks under the auspices of the United Nations in Geneva the opportunity to gain momentum, so that a political solution might be finally reached. For that reason, we call upon all parties to fulfil their commitments to the existing ceasefire agreements.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“Therefore, in our opinion, those elections might not fully reflect the reality of Syria today. As there is no military solution to the conflict, we have always underlined that we should aim at reaching an intra-Syrian framework for a political agreement on a transition in line with resolution 2254 (2015). It is for the Syrians themselves to negotiate, and that is why we desperately need to revive the United Nations political process in Geneva. Only a real, tangible political process, which would ensure true representation of the Syrian people, would provide the setting ofa timetable and procedures for the drafting of a constitution and conducting United Nations-supervised free and fair elections.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank both briefers for their comprehens, yet again very worrying, updates. Like many others around the table, we share a sense of urgency while talking about the current developments in Syria, where the conflict is far from its end. Allow me also to join others in expressing our sincere condolences to the Russian Mission. Let me today focus on two aspects of the conflict - the internal and the external. First, while talking about the internal dimension of the conflict, we cannot acknowledge that things are normalizing. Even though last Sunday - for the first time since 2011 - local elections were held, we have to underline that not everyone could participate in them. We have to keep in mind the lack ofparticipation by internally displaced persons (IDPs) and Syrian refugees.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“Poland supports and encourages the Afghan Government to continue its efforts to improve the capability of the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces. Those undertakings require determination and engagement, which we will continue to support through training and advisory activities in the framework of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission. Finally, Poland is concerned over the continued grave violations against children in conflict. Children comprised more than half of civilian casualties documented by UNAMA in aerial strikes and 25 per cent of all civilian casualties during the reporting period. Attacks on schools and mosques accounted for 75 per cent of election-related security incidents. We call on all parties to cease attacks on and military use of schools, and to end attacks on medical facilities and personnel.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“That needs to be overcome by the authorities. The high priority for us remains the wide participation ofwomen, both as candidates and as voters. We see it as a fundamental condition for enhancing peace and security. Poland calls on the Government of Afghanistan to put a particular focus on challenges to women's participation in the forthcoming parliamentary and district council elections. Efforts need to be undertaken urgently by international partners in order to provide concrete support for women's groups so as to ensure women's full participation in every aspect of the electoral process. The continued violent acts of hostile insurgent groups reminds us of the fundamental importance of maintaining Afghanistan's institutions, specifically those that have the task of ensuring the security and defence of the country and its people.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“Having said that, we cannot turn a blind eye to the unspoken suffering of the civilian population, especially the women and children of Ghazni in recent weeks. We call for unrestricted access for humanitarian assistance, which is critically needed. We believe that all parties involved should allow aid workers to ease the pain and tragedy of innocent people affected by military operations. Good governance and successful institution-building require adherence to the rules and the procedures that enable all citizens to participate in the democratic process. Poland welcomes the commitment demonstrated by the Afghan Government to conducting transparent, inclusive and credible parliamentary and district council elections. We note that the initiated process faces such challenges as the low number of candidate nominations.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“The international community should encourage and provide them with effective assistance on their way to a brighter future, without suffering or innocent casualties of violence. When we consider the profound role of the young generation in the reconstruction and development process taking place in Afghanistan, we cannot forget how important it is to allow broad access to education. Poland reiterates the significance of the peace process, which should be continued through constructive dialogue. In that regard, we recognize President Ghani's numerous efforts aimed at peaceful conflict resolution as an important step forward. We count on the representatives of Taliban groups to respond positively to the offer of peace talks and to take part in an inclusive, Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, for his very informative briefing, as well as for his report on developments in Afghanistan. Special words of gratitude should also be forwarded to the courageous and dedicated team of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), which supports governance, development and reconciliation in Afghanistan. I also welcome the presentation made by Ambassador Saikal. We greatly appreciate the strong motivation and passion demonstrated by Mr. Ramiz Bakhtiar in his briefing. The young generation of Afghans embodies hope for the peaceful and sustainable development of the country.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“The current guidelines of the subsidiary bodies, which are much more restrictive than the provisional rules of procedure of the Security Council, often do not leave room for action by the Chair, even on procedural issues. That situation can be easily used to obstruct the work of the Committees.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“Each and every country has the right to disagree with the conclusions of the Panel, but that should not be to the detriment of the Panel's independence. Reports of that body, acting under auspices of the United Nations, are perceived by a majority of States as the leading source of impartial information on the current status of the implementation of sanctions. It is therefore important to avoid ambiguity in the conclusions of the Panel's reports, as that may have potentially devastating effects for the effective implementation of sanctions. Let me conclude by making a general remark concerning procedures applicable in work of the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council. Recent developments concerning the 1718 Committee prove that Chairs of sanctions committees need to have more flexibility in their activities.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“In recent weeks, we have witnessed a dispute that is not only procedural, regarding the validity of certain formulations in the report. The sanctions regime imposed on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has crucial meaning for regional and global peace and security, and reports ofthe Panel of Experts play an important role in implementation of the Security Council's resolutions. We are gravely concerned by the fact that there were attempts to actively interfere with the conclusions of the midterm report after it had been submitted to the Committee. To effectively implement the sanctions regime, it is crucial to uphold the independence and impartiality of the Panel of Experts. We also believe that the credibility of the Panel's reports requires that, once established, facts should not be negotiated.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“We look forward to the third summit this year between the leaders of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Korea, beginning tomorrow in Pyongyang. We hope that event will help to reinvigorate and maintain dialogue on the peninsula. Poland expresses full support and gratitude to Ambassador Karel van Oosterom as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006) and his team for their hard work. We appreciate his efforts to ensure the greatest possible transparency in the Committee's processes. Poland firmly believes that work of the 1718 Committee is instrumental to the achievement of comprehensive, verifiable and irreversible disarmament on the Korean peninsula. We were therefore disappointed that the midterm report of the Committee's Panel of Experts has not yet been published.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“That includes illicit ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products but also attempted supplies of arms and other military equipment to countries across the Middle East, continued abuse by diplomats of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea of their status abroad, and other evasion practices. We reiterate our position that, despite political and legal difficulties, it is mandatory for all States without exception to comply with obligations arising from the Security Council resolutions. Peace on the Korean peninsula can be achieved only through dialogue. We welcomed the diplomatic process related to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, marked by historic summits in Panmunjom and Singapore earlier this year.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“The sanctions regime serves the sole purpose of limitingpossible avenues forfinancing ofthe Democratic People's Republic of Korea's illegal military activities. As soon as a political solution regarding nuclear disarmament and the ballistic-missile programme of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is achieved, restrictive measures can be eased. But, in order to reach such an agreement, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has yet to take concrete steps that prove its genuine will to denuclearize. Poland is deeply concerned that Pyongyang has not stopped its nuclear and ballistic missiles programmes and continues to defy Security Council resolutions in an increasingly sophisticated manner.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“I would like to join my colleagues in expressing my solidarity and sympathy with those affected by the devastating force of the hurricane in the United States and the typhoon in Asia. They have our full support. I would also like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her very informative briefing and to welcome the presence among us of our colleagues the Permanent Representatives of the Republic of Korea and Japan. This meeting is an opportunity to prove the Security Council's unity and strong will to uphold the implementation of the United Nations sanctions imposed on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Those measures will not be effective unless they are being implemented honestly by all States.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“I would like to conclude by thanking the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, the whole United Nations family and the African Union Mission in Somalia, as well as other actors present on the ground, for their daily efforts and their support to Somalia on its path towards peace and stability.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“The Council should build on the positive momentum that we are witnessing and support the Federal and state Governments' efforts to advance gender equality and promote women's political participation in Somalia. We also see a greater role for women in post-conflict reconstruction and economic recovery. In that regard, I want to thank all the United Nations institutions in Somalia for promoting civic education and gender equality and mobilizing young people. We especially commend the adoption of the United Nations-Somalia gender equality strategy.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we very much appreciated the recent Somalia partnership forum held in July by international partners, including the European Union and Sweden, together with the Federal Government of Somalia. Last but not least, I would like to emphasize the critical importance of political inclusiveness and ensuring women's genuine involvement in the political processes in Somalia. Icould not agree more with today's briefer, Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN-Women, that women in Somalia can play a vital role in peacebuilding and reconciliation efforts, forging resilience, addressing the root causes of crises and developing strategies to counter terrorism.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Sustainable socioeconomic development is hard to achieve without taking concrete steps to combat corruption. In that regard, we see the anti-corruption campaign launched by the Government as a positive development. The security situation remains critical to the success of Somalia's recovery and development efforts. Progress on security-sector reform, as well as on issues related to the political settlement, including power- and resource-sharing, is urgently needed and requires the concerted efforts of all actors. We therefore call on the Federal Government and Federal Parliament of Somalia, and the federal member states, to work together for the benefit of the people and in order to implement the national security architecture. We also call on the international community to support Somali efforts in a coordinated way.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“With regard to Somalia, Poland welcomes the progress that it has achieved so far, but we also note the fragility of the situation. We commend the Federal Government for setting an ambitious reforms agenda. We welcome the initial agreement on the electoral model, as well as the ongoing work on the electoral law. At the same time, we believe that there are other processes that have to move forward in parallel, in particular the federalization and finalization of the constitutional review that will allow for one-person, one-vote elections in 2020 and 2021. We appreciate the commitment that the Federal Government of Somalia has demonstrated to economic reform, particularly its efforts to strengthen budgetary discipline and raise domestic revenue.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank our briefers today for their very informative presentations. I particularly want to applaud Special Representative Michael Keating for his extremely hard work and continued efforts to support the peacebuilding and State-building agenda in Somalia over the past almost three years, and to wish him every success in his future endeavours. I would also like to congratulate Mr. Nicholas Haysom on his appointment as the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia. Poland welcomes the recent diplomatic developments in the Horn ofAfrica between Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia and Djibouti. We hope they can find peaceful solutions to their outstanding issues with a view to forging new, durable partnerships and economic cooperation that will benefit regional security and sustainable growth.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“I should like to underscore Poland's strong support for the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative. Poland was among the very first countries to endorse the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“The special report on safeguarding children prepared by Keeping Children Safe highlights current initiatives such as the e-learning training programme on sexual exploitation and abuse for personnel deployed on missions. It is strongly advised that such actions be implemented as a tool for further reducing the number of related complaints. In conclusion, I should like to emphasize the wider context of peacekeeping that is reflected in the Secretary-General's reform of the security pillar. The reform process should create a supportive environment both in the Secretariat and in the missions. Efforts to improve the performance of the reformed security pillar should take into account the interconnectivity of all of the elements of and stakeholders participating in United Nations peacekeeping.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Moreover, as the United Nations military force depends on Member States' contributions, it is crucial to focus on the challenges that women face within individual States' military recruitment processes. Women, as they are the main victims of sexual exploitation and abuse, should have an active role in the system for monitoring such exploitation and abuse, including direct access to and full participation in determining the scope of a perpetrator's punishment. Poland strongly supports establishing monitoring units on sexual exploitation and abuse, with the highest ranks or positions therein reserved for women, as the best providers of solutions.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“While we all agree on the primacy of politics in conflict resolution and the leading role of host States in political processes and the protection of their own citizens, the process poses a challenge: how to address the issue of unsatisfactory progress and engagement by the host State, and how should we, the international community, address such shortfalls when they become evident? I believe that the best answer is for the Security Council to speak in unison, followed by collective and orchestrated action. My third point focuses on the steps that should be taken to ensure the effective involvement of women in peacekeeping operations. Education in the basics should be provided so as to create and develop adequate capacity among women and girls, which is essential for them to be recruited for leadership positions.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“In this regard, Poland welcomes the openness and transparency that characterized the consultations on the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. This approach should be adopted as a regular procedure in discussions on such vital topics as peacekeeping. Additionally, we should not overlook the power of communication in the process of putting political pressure on key stakeholders or the need to include host nations as they play a pivotal role in and take ownership of the national political process.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“This chain reaction is what leads to the effective implementation of a mandate and is indispensable in missions' ultimate goal of protecting civilians and United Nations personnel. Poland is also a strong believer in tailored pre-deployment training and the provision of adequate equipment to our troops. Such mission-specific preparations are possible only when TCCs are provided with the full operational, political, geographical and security picture. Thus we would underline the importance and necessity of implementing and integrating peacekeeping intelligence capabilities as part of the information culture in the field and at United Nations Headquarters. The second point I would like to touch upon today is communication. The role of the Secretariat, the Security Council and TCCs in this process must be underscored.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Thus we need to address all stakeholders, including members of the Security Council, and ask how our declarations and words translate into real action. Let me focus on three points today. I should like to begin with one of the key elements in building an effective and efficient performance culture in the Organization: information-sharing. We see information and data-driven analysis as the founding principle of and entry point to improved peacekeeping. It serves the efforts of all stakeholders in strengthening missions' effectiveness and efficiency. Better situational awareness improves planning and makes it possible to identify clear and well-understood benchmarks. Subsequently, realistic plans serve as precise guides for troop-contributing countries (TCCs) in their pre-deployment training.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“First of all, I should like to thank the United States presidency for holding this debate ahead of the upcoming high-level meeting on action for peacekeeping. Let me also express my appreciation to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Ms. Sarah Blakemore for their remarks and valuable inputs during today's discussion. Poland would approach performance in United Nations peacekeeping operations from a holistic perspective, as a collective effort that is well integrated into the wider context of the engagement of the whole of the United Nations system to improve peacekeeping and as an endeavour of the entire international community, rather than that of only isolated incidents involving the actions of inefficient peacekeepers.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Let me conclude by reiterating that there can only be a political solution to the conflict in Yemen, and by once again expressing Poland's full support for Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and his efforts to bring about an inclusive political solution to that crisis.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“We are alarmed by the continued reports of attacks resulting in casualties among civilians. Poland condemns all indiscriminate attacks against the civilian population, which are in clear violation of international humanitarian law. We urge the parties to de-escalate and refrain from taking actions that would lead to increased violence. We urge the parties to abide by the principles of international humanitarian law, including the fundamental principles of proportionality and distinction in attack, and to ensure the protection of civilians. We also expect them to ensure that all Yemen's ports, including Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa, are open and fully operational, and that access for humanitarian deliveries across the whole country is guaranteed.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“However, while we regret that the representatives of Houthis were not present in Geneva, that should not be perceived as an obstacle for further advancement of political dialogue. Reviving the political process, which would lead to a comprehensive and long-standing solution to the conflict, is of paramount importance and must be a priority for all stakeholders. Therefore, we expect the parties to redouble their efforts to achieve that goal. We urge them to continue to engage with Mr. Griffiths in good faith and without preconditions and to show greater flexibility toward his proposals. We look forward to the continuation of the consultations in Muscat and Sana'a. Despite the progress achieved on the political track, the fighting in Yemen has become even more intense in the past few weeks.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Mr. Griffiths for his comprehensive briefing. We welcome the process of consultations with the parties to the conflict launched last week in Geneva, which we consider to be an important step towards relaunching a political process in Yemen. We commend the fact that essential confidence-building measures - including, among other things the release of prisoners, the reopening of the Sana'a airport and economic issues - were discussed with the representatives of the Yemeni Government. We also welcome and are encouraged by the holding of consultations with a group of Yemeni women, and we commend the Special Envoy's efforts to ensure that the process is inclusive.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, Poland is fully committed to reducing corruption. It is disruptive to people's lives and countries, and not a single one is immune to corruption. As reducing levels of corruption is one of the Goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it makes it an even more challenging and ambitious objective, and we should all strive towards achieving it.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Poland has also been successful in developing cooperation with interested countries that have implemented at the local and regional levels measures contributing to reducing corruption in the governmental sector. We also provide training in which we share anti-money-laundering practices and counter- terrorist financing measures. Lastly, we call for enacting anti-money laundering measures when needed. Bodies like the Financial Action Task Force have developed international standards to combat money laundering, and countries should use that toolbox of measures and implement them at the national level. If such measures were implemented effectively by countries, their implementation could create an environment in which corruption, terrorist financing and money laundering would fail to go unnoticed.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“We all know that, without political will, no reform can bring about the desired effects. Globally, we call for the universal adoption of the United Nations Convention against Corruption and close cooperation among institutions dealing with corruption, such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the Council of Europe and the European Union. We also see civil society as an essential partner in this area. For many years, Poland has advocated at the Human Rights Council for the adoption of a draft resolution on the role of good governance in the promotion and protection of human rights focused, inter alia, on the fight against corruption.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“First, we should veer towards a policy of financial pressure aimed at reforms. Donors should send a clear message that they are willing to stop funding or reject projects if the Government in question fails to include safeguards to prevent corruption. The scope of Security Council sanctions should be expanded when deemed necessary. By targeting multiple actors at the same time, there is a chance of having greater impact. Secondly, with regard to good governance and transparency, Poland considers the fight against corruption as a cornerstone of modern democratic societies. Member States and international institutions should support long-term democratic and transparency processes and governance reform. Capacity-building programmes in all sectors need to be re-evaluated so that they no longer bolster existing corrupt institutions.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Widespread and systematic corruption is one of the root causes of many conflicts that may constitute a threat to international peace and security. Corruption is also one of the major structural obstacles to successful post-conflict reconstruction in its negative impact on the three foundational pillars of the United Nations system, namely, peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development. It all leads to one conclusion: corruption is not confined to national borders. The Security Council cannot turn a blind eye to corruption and terrorism that have joined forces in conflict-affected countries. However, we have to bear in mind that it is both a factor and a consequence of the present security challenges we face. I would like to share with the Council a few ideas that, in our opinion, could contribute to addressing the problem.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“Iwould like to congratulate the presidency of the Security Council for taking the initiative of convening today's briefing. Allow me also to thank the Secretary-General and Mr. John Prendergast for their very informative briefings. One might say that corruption is an internal problem of a country, but it is not. The fact is that corruption undermines governmental institutions and weakens judiciary systems and countries' economies. It also undermines armies' ability to stand up to terrorist groups, especially in countries in which soldiers are not well paid or fully equipped. In an environment of low morale, corruption can thrive. It provides terrorists with access to financing and weapons and undermines the rule of law, good governance and human rights.”
2018-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8346 (2018) · source
“The use of chemical weapons is not only a horrifying act of barbarism, but also an illegal act that could have devastating consequences for the civilian population. The perpetrators of such crimes must be aware that the international community will do its best to bring them to justice.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“Many children have been forced to leave their homes in other parts of Syria, seeking safe refuge in Idlib governorate, although they also face the risk of Violence, displacement and loss of family members. The escalation of military activities would result in a major humanitarian tragedy, with children falling victim once again. At the same time, Poland strongly advocates women's participation and empowerment in all aspects of the process of finding a solution for the conflict in Syria. While many men have been killed, imprisoned or forced to leave their homes for war, women are faced with the task of caring for their families in dire circumstances in a display of heroism, perseverance and resilience. Let me conclude by emphasizing our concern about the possibility of another chemical attack in Syria.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source
“Our particular concern is that we are witnessing the destruction of Syria's crucial civilian infrastructure, including medical and educational facilities. Such destruction must stop immediately, in accordance with international humanitarian law and human rights law. Intense bombardments and the shelling of schools and hospitals in Idlib and other governorates not only have an immediate and catastrophic impact on the living conditions of civilians, but also significantly diminish future efforts to bring about reconciliation in Syria and to commence Syria's major reconstruction. Poland is particularly concerned over the fate of the most vulnerable victims of conflict: children, women and members of religious minorities. We are alarmed by the situation of children affected by the conflict, especially in Idlib.”
2018-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8345 (2018) · source