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“I would here like to commend the important work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and her Office. In conclusion, let me reiterate the statement made yesterday (see S/PV.8241) by Mr. Jacek Czaputowicz, the Polish Minister for Foreign Affairs, that Poland is ready to engage actively in the peacebuilding and sustaining peace efforts of the United Nations and of the Secretary-General and the international community at large.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“Equally important is the empowerment of women. Women's meaningful participation in all aspects of peace and security is critical to the effectiveness of the agreements reached. Poland remains committed to the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security, in political and institutional dimensions. For Poland i the country that initiated the negotiations on the Convention on the Rights of the Child - a question of crucial importance is that of the rights of children in peace processes, including their protection from all forms of violence, negligent treatment and exploitation, including sexual abuse. We strongly support the need for rehabilitation and reintegration measures for former child combatants and their meaningful participation in peacebuilding efforts.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“Only such an approach will give us a chance for a peacebuilding process to bring about the expected results. Thirdly, with regard to human rights, there is no successful peace process without full respect for human rights. Respect for human rights also means social cohesion. Every member of a society has the right to be equal and secure. Its absence in many parts of the world creates a source of instability. Youth also have their place within the human rights pillar. Young people in many parts of the world experience great frustration and desperation, which are factors of destabilization. Fostering the participation of youth is crucial for the effective implementation of the peacebuilding and sustaining peace agenda. Poland therefore fully supports resolution 2250 (2015), on youth, peace and security.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals, wherein we pledged to leave no one behind, create conditions for inclusive and sustainable development and provide the best way to prevent crises and conflicts in today's world. In that regard, we appreciate the latest report (S/2018/43) of the Secretary-General on peacebuilding and sustaining peace. Cooperation among all stakeholders, including Governments, civil society, academia and the business community, is of the utmost importance. That means that we have to be prepared for new forms of partnership and turn ideas into action, the dividends of which should extend to all actors involved. It is therefore crucial to align the core business of the private sector with the strategic goals of the international community.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“We should all underline the importance of peacekeeping in the wider and complex process of sustaining peace. It should be the priority of international community to make all the available tools coherent and effectively interlinked. Peacebuilding and sustaining peace are strongly linked to the means of the peaceful settlement of conflicts enshrined in Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations. Any peacebuilding action will succeed only if potential conflicts are countered at their roots. The international community cannot forget that prevention is a key of peacebuilding and its mention in the Charter should be taken seriously, as a powerful tool in our hands. Secondly, let me turn to the pillar of development.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“In order to tackle them, we should deploy a broad spectrum of activities within the competences of all three pillars: peace and security, development and human rights. They are all interlinked and mutually reinforcing. Long-term peace and security cannot be ensured without addressing development and human rights. If connected, they are stronger and more effective. That is why I would like to focus the attention of the Council on those issues. First, on the peace and security pillar, eacebuilding and sustainable peace are a fundamental condition for development. To that end, the United Nations should comprehensively address conflicts through the use of all available instruments - from prevention, through peace settlement and peacekeeping to comprehensive post-conflict restoration.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres; the Chair ofthe Peacebuilding Commission, Mr. Dan Neculaescu; and the Commissioner for Peace and Security of the African Union, Mr. Smail Chergui, for their very informative briefings. I would also like to congratulate the Peruvian presidency for convening today's briefing, which addresses one of the most crucial elements of our work here at the Security Council. For over 70 years since the founding of the United Nations, building sustainable peace has been the holy grail of the international community. We have worked very hard to find it and fulfil the dreams of so many, but, so far, to no avail. There have always been new challenges and obstacles, such as conflicts, asymmetrical attacks and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2018-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8243 (2018) · source
“We reiterate our appreciation to the Director-General and staff of the OPCW for their commitment to its goals and work, often in particularly challenging circumstances.”
2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source
“Will the Security Council allow the vision of a world free of chemical weapons to be destroyed? It is regrettable that the establishment of an independent, impartial investigative mechanism on the use of chemical weapons in Syria was vetoed on Tuesday (see S/PV.8228), thereby enabling those responsible for chemical attacks to remain unpunished. Accountability for such acts is a requirement under international law and is central to achieving durable peace in Syria. As members of the Security Council, we must find a way to reach agreement on how to properly respond to chemical attacks in Syria. We hope to see the Fact- finding Mission of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) deployed to Douma as soon as possible.”
2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source
“French, British, American and other Allied soldiers were targeted with chlorine in Ypres, while Russian soldiers were dying from the same gruesome weapons in Bolimow, now part of Polish territory. Now, a century later, we are being challenged by these ghastly weapons yet again. Our nations are seeing the effects of the same toxic gas through the images of civilians who sought refuge in basements in Ghouta and other areas in Syria. Chemical weapons were banned when the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) cam into effect in 1997. We had begun a new chapter in the history of non-proliferation and disarmament. All of us in this Chamber agree that the use of chemical weapons by anyone, anywhere is deplorable and unacceptable. Can we really allow the success story of the CWC to be reversed?”
2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source
“We therefore call on the Council to take the necessary steps to ensure that all the parties to the conflict, especially the regime and its allies, implement the ceasefire, enable humanitarian access and medical evacuations and fully engage in the United Nations-led talks in Geneva, in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), which represent the best path to peace. With regard to the issue of chemical weapons, a century ago that was a normal way to wage war. Just recently we commemorated the hundredth anniversary of the first use of chemical weapons, on the Western and Eastern fronts of the First World War alike.”
2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source
“Unfortunately, that applies not only to eastern Ghouta but also to Idlib and Aleppo provinces. We must find a way to alleviate the suffering of ordinary Syrians. The civilian population in Syria has already suffered too much. International public opinion is watching our meetings and sees our lack of agreement on the most basic principles under international humanitarian law. The Council bears enormous responsibility and will be held accountable for its actions.”
2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive briefing and to assure him of our full support in finding a political solution to all conflicts, not just the one in Syria. Since we are discussing the situation in the Middle East and in particular the current situation in Syria, let me begin with a very sad observation. Even with our unanimously adopted resolutions, such as resolution 2401 (2018), we are still not seeing any substantial change on the ground. The fighting is far from being over and the human suffering is tremendous. Taking into consideration the current situation and the growing risk of the loss of human life owing simply to a lack of food or medicine, we should try to do our utmost to find possible ways to ensure that life-saving aid convoys can reach those in need.”
2018-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8231 (2018) · source
“We hope that such regular meetings will contribute to the revitalization of the Committee's work, as well as to further implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We also hope that the process of selecting a new coordinator of the Group of Experts will be finalized soon, according to the established precedent.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“We also believe it is possible to build synergies between the 1540 (2004) Committee and other relevant international, regional and subregional organizations, as well as functional groupings, such as the Global Partnership against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, the European Union Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Risk Mitigation Centres of Excellence Initiative, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Proliferation Security Initiative. They all have tools to assist nations in better implementing their non-proliferation commitments. We are pleased that the programme of work of the Committee, adopted earlier today, recognizes the need for a structured and more regular discussion based on monthly expert meetings of the Committee.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“Resolution 2325 (2016) calls upon States to take into account the evolving nature of the risk of proliferation and rapid advances in science and technology in their implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Rapid technological advances in the dual-use domain continue to outpace national and international regulations. Non-State actors have become more creative in weaponizing new technologies. The use of weapons of mass destruction by terrorists is a dreadful reality. Let me just mention that the Joint Investigative Mechanism attributed the use of chemical weapons also, but not only, to Da'esh. All these developments prove that resolution 1540 (2004) is not only still relevant, but the importance of its full implementation is perhaps greater than ever before.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“1 thank Ambassador Sacha Llorentty Soliz for his briefing. I would also like to express my delegation's support for his further efforts in steering the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). Poland attaches great importance to its commitments on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. With full conviction, we support the implementation of legally binding instruments, such as the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention. Resolution 1540 (2004) constitutes an important complementary tool in this area, since it addresses weapons of mass destruction-related threats caused by non-State actors, which are increasing.”
2018-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8230 (2018) · source
“We look forward to the Secretary-General's upcoming update of United Nations support to Joint Force. In conclusion, Poland commends the tireless efforts of the men and women of MINUSMA in extremely difficult circumstances and fully supports the Special Representative Annadif. We also look forward to the outcome of the ongoing strategic review of the Mission, led by Ms. Ellen Margrethe Loj, which will provide guidelines for the future direction of MINUSMA.”
2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source
“We believe that the fragile security situation in the region requires a multidimensional approach focused not only on military operations against terrorist networks and organized criminals, but also on creating job opportunities for youth and ensuring accountability for serious crimes that destabilize the peace process. My third point concerns MINUSMA capacity gaps, which continue to affect the Mission's operations as well as the safety and security of its personnel. MINUSMA peacekeepers continue to be targeted by attacks that are increasingly complex and lethal. Poland welcomes the technical agreement among the United Nations, the European Union and the Group of Five for the Sahel, signed at the Brussels conference in February, with a view to providing the Joint Force with operational and logistical support through MINUSMA.”
2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source
“However, organizing the elections in a situation where the State remains absent in a large part of the country may even deepen the crisis. In that context, restoring State authority over the entire territory should be of the utmost urgency. Poland supports all the necessary measures taken by the Security Council against individuals and entities engaged in actions or policies that threaten the implementation of the peace process or the security and stability of Mali. On the security situation, the situation in northern and central Mali continues to be critical and remains a serious threat to regional stability in the Sahel. Terrorist groups continue to carry out attacks against innocent civilians as well as MINUSMA and French and Malian forces. At the same time, counter-terrorism operations continue to raise grave human rights concerns.”
2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source
“I would like to express my deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims and to the Governments of Chad and the Niger, as well as to wish a quick and full recovery to those who were injured. I would like to focus my intervention on three issues, that is, the political process, the security situation and the capacities of the MINUSMA. On the political process, the implementation of the arduously achieved Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali remains slow in the face of the current challenges and needs. Tangible progress in priority areas, including decentralization, security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, is crucial to advance the peace process. Holding the presidential elections on time will be vital for Mali to avoid serious political tension.”
2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, for his informative briefing, and Ambassador Skoog for his presentation on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017), concerning Mali. (spoke in French) I also wish to welcome Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. (spoke in English) Let me express my strongest condemnation of the recent attacks against MINUSMA in Aguelhok and Gao, which caused the deaths of one Nigerian and two Chadian peacekeepers, and injured 10 others.”
2018-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8229 (2018) · source
“The civilian population ofSyria has already suffered too much. The adoption of the resolution was just the beginning of the process. We call on all with influence on the ground to take the necessary steps to ensure that the fighting stops, the Syrian people are protected and, finally, our joint humanitarian access and necessary medical evacuations continue.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“It is also important to note that the cessation of hostilities may also provide a chance for the peace talks under the auspices of the United Nations in Geneva to gain momentum so that a political solution may finally be reached. Once again, let me underline that we should seek to reach an intra-Syrian framework political agreement, in line with Council resolution 2254 (2015). In that connection, we strongly believe that the conclusions of the Congress of Syrian National Dialogue in Sochi could and should be used to advance the Geneva process, especially with regard to the creation of a constitutional committee by United Nations Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura, In conclusion, let me stress the necessity of maintaining the unity of the Council on the question of the full implementation of the humanitarian resolution across Syria.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“Attacks against civilians, civilian property and medical facilities must stop in order to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Syrian people. Some small positive steps have taken place, such as a larger number of humanitarian convoys reaching the besieged areas in March, especially when compared to previous months, when humanitarian access was almost completely blocked. That improvement shows that it is possible to make progress, although much more is needed. In that context, we call on Russia, Iran and Turkey - as the European Union did, and as the High Representatives did through their respective ministers after the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in February - to fulfil their obligations and responsibilities as Astana guarantors.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“We call upon all parties to alleviate the suffering of the civilians, including children, by granting them free and safe access to humanitarian assistance, including voluntary medical evacuation, which should be strictly overseen by the United Nations and the implementing partners in order to ensure the voluntary character of the process. While discussing evacuations, let me underline that people must have the right to return and to a safe location for settlement. Any evacuation negotiations should also include civilians. Humanitarian aid convoys to eastern Ghouta must continue for those who choose to stay. We would like to stress that all actors should use their full influence to immediately improve conditions on the ground. We urgently call for the cessation of hostilities in the whole of Syria.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“That must stop, and the parties to the conflict must strictly comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law. Accountability for serious violations is a requirement under international law and central to achieving sustainable peace in Syria. As indicated in the last report ofthe United Nations- mandated Commission of Inquiry, there is a need for the international community to take a broader view of accountability and to take urgent steps to ensure that the needs of Syrian conflict victims for justice and accountability are met both immediately and in the long term.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“I would like to welcome you here today, Sir, and to commend the presidency's leadership. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Mark Lowcock for his comprehensive but once again alarming update. Like many around this table, we share a sense of urgency on this issue, especially following the adoption of resolution 2401 (2018), which we adopted unanimously a month ago. Unfortunately, we have to recognize that it has not been implemented in the first 30 days since its adoption. We are meeting again when there has been no substantial change on the ground and the fighting is far from over. The military offensive in Syria continues and the human suffering is growing as a result. Any action, even against terrorists, cannot justify attacks on innocent civilians and civilian infrastructure, including health facilities.”
2018-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8217 (2018) · source
“Another issue is the accountability of States or parties to armed conflict, as well as individuals, that violate international humanitarian law by using food insecurity and starvation as a method of warfare or through attacks on food-producing factories or destroying crop fields. Such violations must be investigated and the perpetrators held to account. In conclusion, I should like once again to thank the Netherlands for having convened this meeting and to reiterate Poland's commitment to continuing to work to reduce conflict and hunger worldwide.”
2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source
“We are convinced that in order for the Security Council to ensure early action, we need an early-warning information system on food insecurity and hunger and on any escalation ofdeepening conflicts. This largely depends on access. Our main goal should be to protect civilians in armed conflict and ensure that their basic needs are met. This is of the utmost importance in discussing the deterioration of the situation in, for example, Syria. Access to adequate food, or the right to food, is a core human rights and binding on all States. We should promote its better implementation; in this regard, we cannot stress enough the importance of respect for international humanitarian law.”
2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source
“Hunger and undernutrition are significantly worse where conflicts are prolonged. On the other hand, food insecurity itself can trigger violence and instability, particularly in conflicts marked by inequality and fragile institutions. The link between conflict and hunger is complex and therefore requires a comprehensive response and a collaborative approach. In keeping with the Council's presidential statement issued in August 2017 (S/PRST/2017/14), Poland is strongly committed to working with the Secretary-General to pursue all possible avenues to ending conflict, including through addressing its the root causes in an inclusive and sustainable manner.”
2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source
“In particular, we notice that the deteriorating situation in such countries as South Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Nigeria, specifically its north-eastern region, Mali, Syria and Iraq. Hunger, undernutrition and food insecurity are to a large degree the result of conflict. They are on the rise and are closely interlinked with famine and food crises. Conflict and hunger reinforce each other. The vast majority of malnourished people worldwide live in countries affected by conflict. Ten of the 13 major food crises in the world were driven by conflict. More than half of the population in conflict- affected countries live in rural areas, where livelihoods depend largely on agriculture and land and livestock are two key agricultural assets.”
2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Mark Lowcock and Mr. David Beasley for their very comprehensive briefings. I would also like to congratulate the Netherlands, treasurer of the Group of Friends on Food and Nutrition Security, for initiating a series of discussions on conflict and hunger. We need to continue this debate and raise the interlinked issues of conflict and hunger in various relevant international forums. I would like to quote a South African proverb: "Abundance does not spread; famine does". Indeed, we are observing a worrying trend: after declining for more than two decades, hunger is on the rise again. Moreover, estimates predict a further deterioration in food security, which is threatening the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 2, namely, to end hunger by 2030. Africa and the Middle East are especially affected by famine.”
2018-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8213 (2018) · source
“As President of the twenty-fourth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, Poland will continue to lead climate negotiations in the spirit of the Paris Climate Change Agreement, ensuring the equal participation of all countries and inclusive and transparent negotiations, while bearing in mind that resolving climate-security issues is in the interest of countries vulnerable to climate change. Effective adaptation to and mitigation of climate change can also be perceived as conflict-prevention tools that can make a significant contribution to building resilience among the countries affected.”
2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source
“As we celebrate World Water Day and the launch of the International Decade for Action: Water for sustainable development (2018-2028), we would like to stress the important role of water in the peace and security agenda. We must address the adverse effects that water, or the lack of it, can produce and the challenges it can pose, and pay more attention to the importance of adequate risk assessment and management. While concentrating on conflict prevention and sustaining peace, we should not forget Sustainable Development Goal 6, as we have already seen several water-related crises. We therefore welcome regional initiatives aimed at improving the situation in the Lake Chad basin, revitalizing local ecosystems and supporting sustainable livelihoods.”
2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source
“Long-term development assistance must address the vulnerabilities of the region, including food insecurity and climate change. Climate change is a global threat facing all of us today. It hinders access to resources and causes extreme weather events, disasters, food insecurity and water shortages. All of those factors can lead to the escalation of local and regional conflicts and increases in migration. Poland recognizes the devastating consequences that climate change and ecological degradation, among other factors, are having on the stability of the region, and we are aware of the importance of increased international engagement in addressing these problems.”
2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source
“In order to end the terrorist threat in the Lake Chad basin region, the United Nations, together with the countries concerned, must address the root causes of the violence and instability there, which originate in the social and economic hardships endured by marginalized communities. If we do not tackle these issues, we will not be able to strengthen prevention and ensure that the conflicts can be sustainably resolved. Only by empowering the region's marginalized populations, including women, children and other communities that suffer from discrimination, can we effectively counter the spread of violent extremism. At this stage, humanitarian assistance alone is not enough to ensure stable and sustainable livelihoods for the people affected.”
2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source
“We firmly condemn all terrorist attacks, violations of international humanitarian law and human rights abuses by Boko Haram and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham in the region, including those involving killings and other violence against civilians, especially women and children. In that regard, we appreciate the Multinational Joint Task Force counter- terrorism operations aimed at ending the Boko Haram insurgency. However, there remains much to be done in that regard, since a number of terrorist attacks have shown that the group remains a significant threat, especially in north-eastern Nigeria.”
2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank today's briefers, Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed, Mr. Mohammed Bila and Ms. Chitra Nagarajan, for their very comprehensive statements. I also thank the President for convening today's meeting to discuss the situation in the Lake Chad basin region. Poland has been closely following the political and security situation in this region, which is facing a dreadful humanitarian crisis, with about 11 million people in need of immediate assistance and more than 2 million dealing with internal displacement, particularly women and children. We believe that the Security Council should remain thoroughly engaged and monitor the situation carefully. We support the full implementation of resolution 2349 (2017).”
2018-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8212 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we were pleased to note the visit planned by the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We hope that it will boost the confidence of all the parties involved in supporting that country. We commend the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and the European Commission for their readiness to hold a donor conference on humanitarian assistance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The recent cuts to assistance from agencies, owing to the shortage of funding, are extremely worrying and could result in the further escalation of one of the world's most serious humanitarian crises.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“That task should therefore remain one of MONUSCO's highest priorities, since the increase in armed violence renders rebuilding a viable political strategy for protecting civilians essential. MONUSCO'S contribution to securing civilians' security and creating a space for humanitarian agencies has so far been vital to preventing the current crisis from escalating further. It should not be forgotten that many of the tensions and conflicts at a local level are the result of historically established reasons. The political stakeholders and the international community must make real efforts to address the drivers of these conflicts properly and assure the local communities that they will not be left to solve their problems alone.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“We note with appreciation the continuing progress on the implementation of the action plan to address grave violations against children, but we still want to stress the importance of putting an immediate stop to all Violations of children's rights by State security forces and bringing all perpetrators of such acts to justice, regardless of their affiliation or rank. However, we should not forget that demobilizing children is only a first step. The lack of reintegration options for children who have been demobilized increases the risk of their re-recruitment. With regard to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), we would like to reiterate that Poland views the protection of civilians as crucial.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“We note with concern that women are often targeted in the political process to intimidate female candidates and voters. We are also concerned about the acts of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo, which increased by 56 per cent last year. We call on the Government to strengthen measures to improve security, fight impunity for the perpetrators of sexual violence and protect their victims. The continued conflict and dire humanitarian situation have also had a disproportionate effect on children, 2 million of whom are at risk of starvation. This requires a strong response on the part of the international community.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“Widespread violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, including targeted attacks against civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel, constitute a protection crisis. The security situation hinders humanitarian access to vulnerable communities. The Congolese authorities have to shoulder the responsibility for normalizing the situation in the country by protecting the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Constitution and implementing the measures envisaged in the 31 December New Year political agreement. Cooperation with civil society, in particular with women's representatives, at both national and regional levels is crucial for women. We applaud the courage of 20 million women who, despite poverty and the violence during the registration procedures, queued up to participate in the upcoming elections.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“The Democratic Republic of the Congo is recognized, for the second consecutive year, as the country worst affected by conflict-related displacement in the world. In that context, I would like to underline the importance of the preventive aspect of assistance activities, in particular the need to address the root causes of the conflict and forced displacement. We believe that the holistic approach to preventive actions, including the promotion of dialogue between communities and facilitating community dialogue about conflict, may significantly contribute to easing tensions and improving the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Allow me now to share a few thoughts on humanitarian rights and international humanitarian law.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“At the beginning, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative. I express our gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his very comprehensive briefing. (Spoke in French) I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Ms. Jeanine Bandu Bahati for her contribution, as well as Abbe Donatien Nshole for his briefing, which was quite moving. I thank them both. (Spoke in English) Poland remains highly concerned by the dramatic deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation of the Congolese people. Yet despite the efforts of the international community, the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the humanitarian needs have doubled since last year. Poland expresses high concern over the issue.”
2018-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8207 (2018) · source
“We express our full solidarity with the British people and Government and our readiness to support our close ally and European partner in the conduct of the investigation. At the same time, we call on Russia to address the United Kingdom's questions and appropriately cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons in that regard. Poland strongly believes that there is no place for impunity. Those responsible for the use of chemical weapons must be held accountable.”
2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8203 (2018) · source
“I would like to thank the representative of the United Kingdom for his initiative to convene today's meeting. Poland is gravely concerned about the use of a nerve agent in an attempt to murder Mr. Sergei Skripal and Ms. Yulia Skripal, which endangered the lives of innocent civilians. Poland has always been a committed supporter of curbing chemical weapons. In that regard, we condemn the unprecedented attack on the territory of the United Kingdom - the first of its kind in Europe since the Second World War. After the continued use of chemicals as weapons in Syria, this is another clear example of the violation of international law and the provisions of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction.”
2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8203 (2018) · source
“On the same day, the Committee received from the Panel of Experts a draft implementation assistance notice on the requirements for end-user documentation under resolution 1945 (2010). The notice was prepared as a follow-up to recommendation (a) of the first report of the Panel of Experts. The proposed notice is now under consideration by the Committee. The Committee received two quarterly updates from the Panel of Experts during the reporting period, on 6 February and 12 March, and an implementation report from a Member State. The Committee issued its annual report for 2017 as document S/2017/1081, which is available on the Committee's website.”
2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source
“I had discussed it informally with the Permanent Representative of the Sudan and received a positive response. That will be the third Chair's visit to the Sudan, following the first one in January 2014 and the second in May 2017. The draft terms of reference of the visit were approved by the Committee on 12 March. It will now await the consent of the Government of the Sudan. On 22 February, the Committee received a letter from the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, proposing five individuals to serve on the newly extended Panel of Experts pursuant to resolution 2400 (2018), of 8 February 2018. The Committee had no objections to four of the candidates proposed, but the fifth candidate was placed on hold by three members of the Committee.”
2018-03-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8202 (2018) · source