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first: 2018-08-29
most recent: 2020-01-09
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“That crucial notion is also reflected in our commitment to a reform of the Security Council to make it more representative, accountable, democratic, transparent and effective. A final word on discrimination and inclusion: in its Preamble the Charter reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women. Let me stress the importance of gender equality. Women must be given the opportunity to participate meaningfully in decision-making processes. By the same token, we must give voice and space to young people. As President Mary Robinson said this morning, “[i]f women had equal power ... we would have a very different problem-solving way of dealing with the challenges we face”.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“As far as Italy is concerned, we strongly believe the ongoing reform processes started by the Secretary-General are crucial to improving the effectiveness of the United Nations and its capacity to achieve that goal. Italy reaffirms its steadfast support for conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding and recalls the prerogatives of the Secretary-General under Article 99 of the Charter. As the top troop contributor among Western countries, Italy champions the Action for Peacekeeping initiative and the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. A reformed United Nations must continue to operate in a logic of shared responsibility among Members States and in partnership with regional organizations, such as the European Union and the African Union.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“As a Mediterranean country on the front lines of an area afflicted by major instability and multidimensional repercussions that transcend the region itself, we are deeply aware of the need for a holistic approach. Only by combining security, development, the rule of law and human rights, as well as environmental protection and the fight against climate change, will we be able to create conditions conducive to sustainable peace and a future of prosperity for the generations to come. As the Secretary-General said earlier, international cooperation is at a crossroads and, indeed, we need to do better to uphold the values of the Charter.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“It is true that the United Nations and the multilateral system based on the Charter face growing criticism. The Security Council struggles to offer solutions to major current political crises. Nevertheless, the underlying principles of the Charter are as compelling today as they were in 1945 and so are the objectives that they are supposed to serve — the global aspiration for peace and the well-being of all our citizens. The answer to the pushback that we are witnessing today is not less multilateralism but rather much more, with a more sophisticated approach that is designed to tackle today’s more complex crises. Italy knows that well.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“I wish to thank the Vietnamese presidency for organizing today’s very important debate. I also thank the Secretary-General and Mrs. Mary Robinson for their insightful briefings. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered on behalf of the European Union. The Charter of the United Nations is the main pillar of the legal and political architecture built in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War. In the preamble of the Charter, the pledge to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war is unequivocal. That pledge is all the more imperative today, with new tensions arising in the world and the proliferation of regional crises. The current threats to global peace and security also make it more pressing than ever to recommit to and revitalize the multilateral disarmament and non-proliferation normative framework.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Let me conclude by recalling the fifth edition of the Mediterranean Dialogue, which we will host in Rome on 6 and 7 December, as an example of our tireless efforts to create opportunities and platforms for dialogue and reconciliation.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“In drafting the mandates of peace operations, for example, actionable and precise deliverables should be associated with reconciliation activities, in particular linking national and local perspectives. The Peacebuilding Commission could also serve as an important platform to monitor this process. The review of the peacebuilding architecture in 2020 may also serve as an opportunity to reinforce that role. As a Member State, our contribution is of the utmost importance. 1 refer to our action as a troop- contributing country, a function in which our ability to dialogue and bring together opposing sides could make a tangible difference in reconciliation processes.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Another example was the key role of the National Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the recent political crisis in that country. As a national best practice, I would like to recall the activity of the Italian non-governmental organization Rondine Cittadella della Pace, an organization committed to reducing global armed conflicts by educating young generations in conflict resolution, track-two diplomacy and the promotion of peace and human rights. Finally, to make reconciliation an effective tool, we must continue to look at this process in a systematic and comprehensive way, both as the Organization and as Member States.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“The latest achievement is the creation of the Global Alliance of Regional Women Mediator Networks, which successfully launched in New York in September. Secondly, in order for peace to be lasting, there must be a linkage between national and local reconciliation initiatives. Italy firmly believes in the essential contributions that local authorities and communities can make to reconciliation processes, and I would mention Libya and Mali as examples in that regard. Religious leaders and civil society have proven to be key partners. One such example is the support of the Comunita di Sant'Egidio for the Central African Republic peace process, aiming to carefully balance its work on the need to ensure accountability without jeopardizing the final outcome of the reconciliation process.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“It must take place at all levels, from national to grass roots, and be inclusive. Local communities, faith leaders and civil society play an essential role. Their unique position enables them to engage and represent large segments of society. Women's participation in particular is crucial to guaranteeing such inclusivity. Today, however, too few women are involved in reconciliation and mediation efforts. In order to address those limitations, Italy launchedtheMediterraneanWomenMediatorsNetwork. We are proud of the results it has achieved so far. New members have joined; the first two local antennas, in Cyprus and Turkey, have been established; training, capacity-building and networking opportunities have been provided; and fruitful synergies with the United Nations, the African Union and other regional networks have developed.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“We thank the United Kingdom for organizing this open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General and today's briefers. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. Experience has shown that recourse to the peaceful prevention and settlement of disputes is the best and most cost-effective solution in promoting peace and security. There is no single recipe for success. Given that every conflict and ensuing settlement is different, so too the related reconciliation process may vary. Nevertheless, we need to take into account a few elements. First, reconciliation is a long-term process that takes time and cannot be rushed. It applies not only to victims and perpetrators but to everyone in society. It must therefore be nationally owned and not imposed.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“The ATT is the first arms-regulation treaty to recognize the link between conventional arms transfers and gender-based Violence, particularly with regard to the disproportionate impact of small arms and light weapons on women and girls. We strongly support the provision contained in article 7.4 as a concrete way to address the potential risk of serious acts of gender- based violence that could be generated by arms transfer. Let me conclude by reaffirming that Italy will continue to play its part in matching commitments with actions, thereby making full implementation of the entire women and peace and security agenda a reality.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Beyond the annual core contribution to UN-Women, this year the Italian Development Cooperation Agency provided financial support to the UN-Women flagship Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund established in 2014. This multi-donor global facility is designed to support women's and men's equal leadership and participation in shaping peace, security and humanitarian action. The Italian Development Cooperation Agency also provided ad hoc in-kind contribution through our Junior Professional Officers programme, under which we deployed a women, peace and security analyst to UN-Women in Kinshasa. Italy has been a staunch supporter of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) since the first stages of its negotiation.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Over the past few years, our Ministry of Defence has incorporated gender perspective into its policies and training curricula, appointed a Gender Advisor and established a Joint Council on Gender Perspectives. In order to increase the female presence within the armed forces and the Carabinieri, the Ministry of Defence has commissioned sociological research to identify the appeal of armed forces to young Italian females. This report should identify possible ways to increase the number of recruits. Italy is devoting an increasing number of resources to implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. The funds allocated to our national action plan help civil society and academia to realize many interesting projects.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Promoting gender equality and women's empowerment also means fighting all forms of Violence against women, and vice versa. Indeed, we attach the greatest importance to the fight against all forms of gender-based violence, in particular harmful practices such as female genital mutilation and child, early and forced marriages. We support several humanitarian initiatives aimed at preventing gender- based violence and protecting Victims of abuse, as well as providing victims with education, livelihoods and other tools that allow them to become agents of change and build resilient communities. We also support with determination the important role of women human rights defenders in promoting and advocating the realization of all human rights. Italy is stepping up its efforts to increase the number of female peacekeepers.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“The next step is the organization in Rome of two events. On 3 and 4 December, in collaboration with UN-Women, we are hosting, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an international seminar on strengthening women's participation in peace processes, to consider the roles and responsibilities of Member States. Indeed, alongside the United Nations, Member States have a responsibility to advance the full and effective participation of women in mediation and peace processes, and we would like to encourage further commitments to that end. The next day, in the framework of the Mediterranean Dialogues, we will hold the third session of the Women's Forum. The protection and promotion of women's rights and the fight against all forms of violence and discrimination against women remain key priorities of Italy's international action.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“In keeping with our commitment to empower women as vital agents for peace, fostering women's participation in mediation was one of the major priorities of our recent term on the Security Council and our presidency of the Group of Seven. In October 2017, we launched the Mediterranean Women Mediators Network. We are very proud of the results it has achieved so far: new members have joined; the first two local antennae, in Cyprus and Turkey, were established; training, capacity-building and networking opportunities were provided; and fruitful synergies with the United Nations, the African Union, other regional networks and various Member States were developed. The latest achievement is the creation of the Global Alliance of Regional Women Mediator Networks, which was successfully launched in New York on 26 September.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Italy strongly supports the Secretary-General's call to action to the United Nations system, the Security Council and all Member States as well as the proposals he made. We are implementing our third national action plan on women, peace and security, which was elaborated with the active engagement of civil society organizations, academia, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and trades unions, and received public funding from the Italian Parliament. The plan envisages a monitoring and evaluation mechanism and periodic reports on the state of its implementation. A similar approach is inspiring the drafting of our fourth national action plan.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“I would like to commend South Africa for having convened this important debate. We truly appreciate your presence here today, Madam President. I also wish to thank the briefers for their insightful contributions. Italy aligns itself with the statement to made by the representative of the European Union and with the statement to be made by the representative of Canada on behalf of 56 Member States. As we approach the twentieth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), we must redouble our efforts to fully implement the women and peace and security agenda, in order to fill the remaining important gaps that were clearly highlighted by the Secretary- General in his latest report (S/2019/800).”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Italy fullyjoins in the appeals to distinguish between the electoral track and the peace track, pursuing each one independently of the other. In conclusion, I would like to express my country's unwavering support for all sincere efforts to restore peace and stability to Afghanistan.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The organizational and procedural difficulties of last October's parliamentary elections must serve as a lesson learned in order to ensure that the upcoming presidential elections will be credible and transparent. It is vital that they be held without delays or shortcomings. The credibility of Afghan institutions depends on that. We invite all presidential candidates, from the current President to members of the opposition, to commit to a responsible approach that will ensure that those institutions are protected. The importance of the upcoming vote should not distract our attention from seeking peace. Electoral considerations should not prevail over the urgent need to promote dialogue among all components of Afghan society and make the necessary compromises in order to reach a peace agreement.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“I welcome the joint Afghanistan- United Kingdom initiative for establishing a new group of friends on women's rights, and Italy stands ready to join and contribute to the group. We wish to reiterate our deep appreciation of President Ghani's commitment to peace and reconciliation, beginning with his generous offer made in February 2018 to negotiate with the Taliban without preconditions, which was renewed in Geneva last December. The determination to achieve peace also found its expression in the consultative loya jirga that was convened at the end of April. The presidential elections scheduled for next September will be a litmus test for Afghanistan.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The prospects for peace in Afghanistan have never been more tangible than they are today. Italy expresses its full support for those diplomatic initiatives that can concretely facilitate the launching of a reconciliation process in Afghanistan. Nevertheless, the lion's share of the work that must be done in order to seize this opportunity lies in the domestic sphere. Only a process that encompasses extensive and inclusive participation, and where there is true Afghan ownership and leadership, can ensure such an outcome. Women, in particular, must be empowered to play an active role in the process in order to protect their rights, as enshrined in the Constitution, and to safeguard the broader civil and social gains achieved in the course of the past 17 years.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“All stakeholders should do their part in order to achieve that goal, with the United Nations playing a leading role, in order to ensure that all positive initiatives and contributions feed into a unitary and coherent design. Persistent security threats continue to entail very high costs, draining precious resources and energy away from addressing other urgent needs, such as institutional consolidation and economic and social development. Italy expresses its deep gratitude to the National Unity Government and its Afghan National Defence and Security Forces for the sacrifices made in the daily fight against terrorism and violent extremism. We stand by their side and remain determined in our support for strengthening the Forces' capabilities, first and foremost through our contribution to the Resolute Support Mission.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/493), for which we are grateful, highlights the rapid changes that we are witnessing in Afghanistan. At the outset, I wish to underline how crucial the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan remains to the stabilization and development of the country. Italy thanks Special Representative of the Secretary-General Yamamoto and his staff for their laudable commitment. The attainment of peace is the most formidable of the many challenges facing Afghanistan today. The latest diplomatic developments, with the efforts of the United States Special Representative to set up the groundwork for peace negotiations, as well as the trend towards greater regional cooperation, are opening a window of opportunity that must be seized.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We should then earnestly debate whether and how an expansion of veto powers would make the Council more responsive to international crises and more efficient, democratic, accountable and transparent. In that respect, Italy is ready to engage with the rest of the membership in a constructive dialogue leading to reform through which elected members can make a bigger contribution to the Council's work, as well as act as a bridge between non-Council members and their concerns.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Again, as my friend from Canada just said, the participation of women, and greater gender inclusivity and equality, allows Council members to hear different voices and points of view before deliberating. Fourthly, Council members should promote more regular horizon-scanning meetings, with a view to responding to crises before they erupt. The aim of improving the Council's working methods is to have a more transparent, accountable and efficient Council. As such, it is inevitably intertwined with the issue of comprehensive reform of the Security Council, including its structure and composition. We must strive for a modern Council that enjoys greater authority and legitimacy and that is also more inclusive and democratic.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“First, as my friend the Permanent Representative of Canada just said, we believe in closer cooperation between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), and we look forward to seeing the Council regularly request, deliberate and draw on the PBC's specific, strategic and targeted advice. Secondly, in reviewing the mandates of peacekeeping operations, due consideration should be given to the views of troop- contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries (PCCs), whose men and women are actually risking their lives on the ground. A more inclusive involvement of TCCs and PCCs when renewing mandates is key to nurturing trust between these countries and Council members. Thirdly, Italy is in favour of inviting briefers from civil society, particularly women, to Council meetings.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“During our term on the Security Council in 2017, we saw how coordination and concerted action on the part of its elected members can be useful tools for overcoming stalemates in the Council, fostering the participation of civil society, especially women, and spotlighting cross-cutting issues related to peace and security. Moreover, our split term with the Netherlands proved that coordination between outgoing and incoming members is key to ensuring a smooth transition, in particular in the work of subsidiary organs, since it enables newly elected Council members to hit the ground running. We encourage the Council to make use of all the tools at its disposal, and we would like to stress the following.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Among these, it is paramount to ensure fair burden- sharing and equal distribution of penholdership and chairmanship of subsidiary bodies among permanent and elected members. The Council is a collective body, made up of a number of members that should act together on an equal footing as much as possible. And we believe that such fair and equal distribution of duties, for example through the practice of co-penholdership, is consistent with a more transparent, representative, accountable, democratic and efficient Security Council. We firmly believe that the elected 10 members (E-10) of the Security Council play a crucial role in the full implementation of revised note 507 and in ensuring better working methods.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Your work is very important in improving the working methods of the Security Council and in updating and implementing revised presidential note 507 (S/2017/507, annex). Finally, I thank the briefers for their insightful presentations. Italy aligns itself with the statement delivered today by the representative of New Zealand, on behalf of a number of recently elected Council members from all regional groups, and would like to make some additional remarks in its national capacity. Revised note 507 responds to the demand for enhanced transparency, inclusiveness and interaction of the Council with the rest of the United Nations membership, but additional measures are needed.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Let me congratulate you, Mr. President, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and thank you for dedicating today's open debate to the very important issue of working methods. These are at the very heart of the increasing demand to strengthen the institutions on which the international system is based today. A more transparent and legitimate Security Council is absolutely needed if we want to foster the trust of public opinion in the Organization and achieve the common goal of strengthening multilateralism. I also wish to commend your work, Mr. President, as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, as well as the work done before you by Ambassador Bessho of Japan.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“On the other hand, we have to look ahead in order to keep the protection of civilians high on the agenda as a cornerstone of the Council's activity and a fundamental duty and responsibility of the international community as a whole.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we welcome the recommendations formulated by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2019/373), and in particular his call to develop national policy frameworks for the protection of civilians; step up advocacy efforts to ensure their protection; promote stronger accountability, which in our view must also be achieved through targeted measures; establish or renew fact-finding bodies and commissions of inquiry; and promote the use of referrals to the International Criminal Court. In conclusion, as we look back and reflect on 20 years of the protection of civilians, we must, on the one hand, build on what has been already achieved since the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999) in terms of the implementation of all resolutions and international norms adopted thus far.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“United Nations peace operations are still a very powerful instrument at the disposal of the international community in the pursuit of sustainable peace and the fulfilment of its responsibility to protect civilians. Therefore, peacekeepers should be trained and equipped to fully implement their protection of civilians mandate. We should enhance our efforts and fulfil the commitments we have undertaken in the framework of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative, which provide a comprehensive and whole-of-mission approach to the protection of civilians.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“With regard to women, as we stated during the important recent Council debate on sexual violence in conflict (see S/PV.8514), we strongly condemn the fact that sexual and gender-based violence continues to be widely employed as a tactic of war, and we support a gender-oriented approach to emergency situations and to the protection of civilians, recalling our strong commitment to the Call to Action on Protection from Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies, all the relevant United Nations acquis on this subject, as well as the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General's most recent report on conflict-related sexual Violence (S/2019/280).”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“My country attaches particular importance to the protection of the most vulnerable categories among civilians. With regard to children, we strongly condemn all attacks against schools, as well as any military use of educational facilities, in accordance with the Safe Schools Declaration and the Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict, which we hope will be subscribed to by a growing number of Member States. As it relates to persons with disabilities, we call for the full implementation of the Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“The role ofnon-State actors in armed conflicts, the new tactics of warfare, the absence of clear battlefields and the increasing number of parties to conflicts are posing new threats to international humanitarian law, the principle of humanity and the dignity of every human being in a situation of conflict, especially the most vulnerable. We must reaffirm in the most urgent terms the need to ensure the protection of civilians under all circumstances and in full compliance with international humanitarian, human rights and refugee law. Italy is firmly committed to protecting and promoting international humanitarian law and to implementing the principle of accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law in situations of armed conflict.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank the Indonesian presidency for organizing this annual open debate and all the briefers for their important presentations. Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered shortly by the observer of the European Union and with that delivered by the representative of Switzerland on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians. As we celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the adoption of the four Geneva Conventions, it is essential to reaffirm the importance of international humanitarian law and to strengthen our efforts to guarantee its respect, implementation and promotion.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We strongly believe that training plays a critical role in increasing women's participation in peacekeeping operations, and for the current year we are offering a new set of courses on the gender perspective and the deployment of female engagement teams. (Spoke in French) Parts of our training courses for police forces are also taught in French. (spoke in English) I would like to conclude by paying the most respectful tribute to all the men and women who are serving the values of the United Nations in the field, bringing peace and security where they are most needed, as well as to those who have lost their lives doing so over the years.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Over the past five years, our military training centres - including the Center of Excellence for Stability Police Units, located in Vicenza, the Post-Conflict Operations Study Centre in Turin and the Security Force Assistance Centre of Excellence, located near Rome - have provided specialized training and capacity-building to well over 10,000 military and police officers from 118 countries and 17 international organizations. The Italian training pledges for 2019 encompass a wide range of courses for more than 700 military and police units. Our training curricula comprise different subjects, including protection of civilians and the responsibility to protect, cultural heritage, environmental protection, women and peace and security, gender protection, ammunition disposal and mine clearance, together with courses for patrol leaders.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Tools such as the light coordination mechanism, the Peacekeeping Capability Readiness System and the uniformed capabilities requirements go in the right direction and Italy stands ready to strengthen their performances. Italy is the largest provider of Blue Helmets within the Group of Western European and other States and one of the most generous contributors to the peacekeeping budget. As such, Italy places training and capacity- building activities at the core of its commitment to peacekeeping. Fruitful and articulate cooperation is already in place with the United Nations and several Member States.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Therefore, we support enhancing synergies between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations, in particular the African Union, and as a member of European Union (EU) Italy welcomes the EU-United Nations cooperation to this end. We also promote triangular cooperation in training and capacity-building. Italy commends the initiatives taken by the Department of Peace Operations (DPO), the Department of Operational Support and the Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance to implement the Action for Peacekeeping principles. Italy welcomes the multiform mechanisms established by the DPO to coordinate and share information on training activities and gaps.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Thus, training activities should take place before and after deployment and be calibrated to the specific context of every mission, also encompassing, as appropriate, innovative issues, such as the environmental management of peacekeeping operations. We believe that a steady dialogue between the Secretariat and troop- and police-contributing countries, as well as among troop and police contributors, and their own training centres, is essential in order to share experiences and best practices, develop common standards and provide information on training opportunities in different fields. Partnerships are also crucial in the training sector.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Italy aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I would like to add some remarks on my national capacity. United Nations peacekeeping Missions are still an essential instrument for global peace and security. Whenever they are effective in delivering their mandate, protecting civilians and contributing to lasting stability, our commitment to and investment in peace operations can be considered productive. This should encourage us to enhance our efforts. Training plays a critical role in guaranteeing the high level of effectiveness, efficiency and performance required of the Blue Helmets. Training and capacity- building activities should be viewed not as one-off activities, but rather as tools to enhance operational effectiveness throughout a mission's life cycle.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on assuming the presidency of the Security Council and on organizing this timely debate. I also join my Canadian friend in congratulating you on the elegance you have brought to the Council. I hope that it will bring new impetus to your work in the Council. Italy welcomes presidential statement S/PRST/2019/4, adopted today under Indonesia's leadership, and joins the Council in recognizing the added value of the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations in relation to training and capacity-building and in welcoming the efforts undertaken by the Secretary General through his Action for Peacekeeping initiative. I also thank today's briefers for their contributions to the discussion.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“It would benefit the female component of peacekeeping operations and, at the same time, empower the women of the host country. That comprehensive approach to women and peacekeeping must also serve to further advance the fight against the scourge of sexual exploitation and abuse. Italy fully supports the United Nations zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and, during the United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, announced a new contribution of â‚¬160,000 to the Trust Fund in Support of Victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. Finally, if the result of having this kind debate can bring to the table, as I see, a majority of Council members with women representatives, it is already a very good result.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Our experience on the ground, especially in southern Lebanon and Afghanistan, show that whenever there is interaction between female soldiers and the local female population, such interaction is fruitful and successful. In a recent case, one of our most brilliant female soldiers of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), building on her experience as Chief of the Sector West Commander's close protection team, decided to go back to Lebanon, after her term in UNIFIL, to train the Lebanese female soldiers for the Presidential Guard Brigade, in the framework of our bilateral assistance to the country. The creation of uniformed women's networks, to be implemented by June 2020, must also be seen as a mechanism by which to foster dialogue with female organizations present in the host country.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“The Security Council has a role to play by calling on the Secretariat, heads of missions, as well as troop- and police-contributing countries to ensure that the gender perspective is always duly taken into account, addressing persistent barriers and challenges to the deployment of women. As Major General Lund said earlier today, Special Representatives of the Secretary-General and Force Commanders should make every effort to promote the active and meaningful involvement of women in situation analysis and planning, as well as in activities in the field, in particular those aimed at building trust with the local population and strengthening partnerships with local women's organizations. Indeed, women deployed in United Nations missions should be, first and foremost, interlocutors with the local female population.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“As announced at the recent Peacekeeping Ministerial, Italy is offering to all interested troop- contributing countries and police-contributing countries, for the current year, a new set of courses for gender advisers, the female engagement team and on the gender perspective. More can be done. The launch of the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, as well as the establishment of the Elsie Initiative Fund, to overcome barriers to increasing women's meaningful participation in peacekeeping operations is an important step in the right direction and we praise Canada's leadership in that regard.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source