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6th
Anniversary of SCR 1325
October 2006
Thematic
Compilation of Statements at UN Security Council Open Debate
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TO STATEMENTS MADE AT OPEN DEBATE
NGO
Working Group Recommendations to Member States
Statements
were included if they mentioned the particular theme, regardless
of what was said about the theme.
Theme:
Sexual & Gender-Based Violence
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Sadly, violence against women
continues to occur in war. This is also true in peace. We have
integrated gender perspective in some aspects of UN peacekeeping
operations. However, in post conflict peace building efforts,
much remains to be done.
We believe that protection of
women and girls from gender-based violence and abuse is a primary
and enduring responsibility. There should be zero tolerance with
respect to the perpetrators. We should brook no impunity in this
regard.
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
As we mark the 6th anniversary
of the adoption of Council Resolution 1325, and welcome the Secretary-General's
In-depth Study on Violence against Women, Canada calls on the
Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission to intensify
efforts to address all acts of gender-based violence against women
and girls and to eliminate impunity for such violence so that
women can play a meaningful role in the reconstruction of their
communities, and benefit from peace dividends. In this respect
we have seen some positive steps forward. In April of this year
the Council passed resolution 1674 on the protection of civilians.
This resolution includes strong provisions for prioritizing civilian
protection as part of peace support operations and in addressing
sexual and gender-based violence.
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Having been the theatre of successive
civil wars from 1993 to 2002, my country fully understands the
great price paid by women and young girls in conflict situations
[…..]
Similarly, we are considering
measures to protect this vulnerable sector of society from all
sorts of violence, especially sexual violence. Rape continues
to take place today in such tragedies as the one taking place
in Darfur. Rape continues to serve as a brutal weapon in warfare
against women and children, whether in Africa or elsewhere. What
we have seen occur in recent years in Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra
Leone, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan and Kosovo
clearly points to the multidimensional nature of the victimization
of women, who face wanton and systematic violence as a result
of various ideologies. The result is physical, psychological,
emotional and social injury that gradually erodes cultural values
and social relations, thereby damaging the cohesion and stability
of local communities.
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
International community must
not stay passive while witnessing gross violations of women's
rights. In the 21th century it is unacceptable that women in worldwide
conflict are still being used, raped and tortured as an instrument
of war. It is even more humiliating for international community
that too often women even in a post conflict situation become
victims. Perpetrators must be punished, with no exceptions. If
we send protection, we must guarantee protection. And that is
exactly why it is crucial to give women a more prominent role
in peacebuilding operations.
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador |
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
Security forces also need to
be particularly alert to the increased violence against women,
which often follows demobilisation.
The armed conflicts of the last
decade have increasingly been characterised by the use of sexual
violence against women and girls. Sometimes the violence escalates
in the post-war period. Violence against women in and after armed
conflict constitutes a grave human rights violation and leaves
women and girls disabled, scarred and traumatised for life. To
add to their trauma, often those committing violations in conflicts
or post-conflict environment are not investigated, prosecuted
nor punished. The ED, in line with the Security Council, strongly
condemns all gender-based violence in situations of armed conflict,
and further condemns all violations of the human rights of women
and girls.
The response to sexual violence
in conflict and beyond and the protection of victims is inadequate
when compared to the scope of the phenomenon. The response to
gender based violence requires long-term, holistic and coordinated
efforts, including protection, health-care, education and psychosocial,
social, economic, and legal support. In December 2005 the OSCE
Ministerial Council approved decisions on preventing and combating
violence against women and on women in conflict prevention, crisis
management and post-conflict rehabilitation. The EU underscores
the importance of developing preventive measures in relation to
gender-based violence in conflicts. Mechanisms for prevention
against and protection from gender-based violence need to be well
planned in advance and included also in the inter-agency contingency
plans and strategies as well as in all peacebuilding and reconstruction
plans.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
With regard to the protection
of women during conflicts, the Darfur crisis and the situation
in [tun show that violence, especially sexual violence against
women, continues alas to be widespread, and often carried out
with impunity.
What are the areas, in our view,
which take priority to ensure the full and complete participation
of women in peacebuilding and reconstruction?
- The rehabilitation of victims, particularly of sexual violence.
How can a lasting peace be restored when women, who have already
been victims of violence during the conflict phase,see themselves
ostracized within their own community?
How can women express and take
part in civic life if they have to be in contact with their former
butchers and live in fear? How can we ask them to have recourse
to justice if justice is synonymous with further humiliation,
denial and pc'tential reprisals? The fight against impunity and
the adoption of a sex-specific approach by the judicial system
are indispensable.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
And by far too often, women who
actively work for peace and reconstruction are discriminated against
or even become targets of violence.
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
Unfortunately, this positive
trend has not been coupled with the termination of violence against
women in conflict situations. The Security Council’s adoption
this year of resolution 1674 (2006), on the protection of civilians,
is yet another milestone in the protection of women in armed conflict.
That resolution condemns in the strongest terms all acts of violence
or abuses committed against civilians, including gender-based
and sexual violence, and recognizes that flagrant and widespread
violations of international humanitarian and human rights law
may constitute a threat to international peace and security.
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We have strenuously condemned
the persistence of gender-based violence in conflict situations,
as well as sexual exploitation, violence in general and abuse.
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
In order to achieve the objectives
by the deadlines, we should fully support the implementation of
the principles highlighted in the background text provided by
the President of the Security Council aiming, in particular, at
achieving the participation of women on an equal footing in the
maintenance and building of peace and security; protecting women
and girls against violations of their rights, especially sexual
and sexist violence and the trafficking of women, and taking measures
to put an end to impunity.
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
The mainstreaming of gender into
all policies and programmes at the international and national
level plays a crucial factor in the prevention of sexual discrimination,
exploitation, and abuse.
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
With the adoption of Security
Council Resolution 1325, we have come to realise the important
contribution by women in the maintenance of peace and security.
We have also come to accept that women are not simply victims
of wars and conflicts, but important role-players in the resolution
of conflicts. Following the passage of Resolution 1325 we have
seen a growing demand for the inclusion of women in peace negotiations.
Women are gradually finding a place in the implementation of peace
agreements, post conflict rehabilitation, reconstruction and disarmament.
What remains is still the lack of the much needed political will
to allow women to fully participate and contribute in the resolution
of conflicts.
Promoting the role of women in
the consolidation of peace, underscores the four main principles
of Resolution 1325. First, there is a need for the fall and unrestricted
participation of women in all decision-making and peace processes;
second, there is the importance of integrating gender perspectives
and training into peacekeeping operations; third, there is the
obligation to protect women and girls from human rights abuses,
including gender-based violence in conflict zones; and fourth,
the need to mainstream gender into UN reporting systems and programme
implementation mechanisms.
Lesotho (for SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
SADC condemns acts of sexual
violence perpetrated on women and girls, particularly by members
of the United Nation, Peacekeeping Missions and other international
organisations tasked with protecting women in situations of armed
conflict.
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Myanmar's tradition, culture
and values, which abhor and prohibit sexual exploitation of women
strongly contribute to the Government's endeavour to protect women
and girls from human rights abuses, including sexual and gender-based
violence. We fully support the zero tolerance policy with regard
to violence against women and girls.
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
War and conflict affect women,
men, girls and boys in different ways ways. Shocking reports about
the widespread occurrence of gender based violence are almost
daily news. In many resolutions and meetings we condemn this kind
of violence, yet it remains an increasingly used instrument to
terrorise civilian populations.
We must turn the tide and take
action now. Gender based violence is not an inevitable consequence
of war and conflict. Resolution 1325 highlighted the importance
of women's protection needs and several UN agencies like UNDP
are active in reforming the security and justice sector to ensure
that these institutions are responsive to these needs.
In this regard I also should
mention the groundbreaking developments through the adoption of
the Rome Statute of the ICC in the criminalization of sexual and
gender based violence.
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
The State of Qatar will continue
to play a major role in promoting the role of women at the national,
regional and international levels and in all areas of life. We
strongly believe in a number of principles aimed at promoting
the role of women, including ensuring women’s participation
at every stage of efforts to maintain and promote international
peace and security; protecting women and girls from human rights
abuses and violations of international humanitarian law during
armed conflict; strict enforcement of measures against the perpetrators
of sexual violence and attacks against women and girls in areas
of armed conflict — regardless of whether those perpetrators
are parties to the conflict or others who work in United Nations
peacekeeping missions — and putting an end to impunity for
such crimes; and promoting best practices and effective laws to
guarantee effective participation by women in all aspects of peacekeeping
and security missions.
Peru
It is regrettable that women are continuing to suffer as a result
of armed conflict, during which they are subject to all forms
of physical, sexual and psychological violence committed by both
State and non-State actors. Increasingly violence and sexual abuse,
as well as the transmission of HIV/AIDS, are used intentionally
as weapons of war. That statement is corroborated by the in-depth
study on all forms of violence against women that the Secretary-General
has submitted to the General Assembly.
That is why we feel that the
international community must continue to use all instruments available
to it so as to put an end to violations of the human rights of
women and girls in situations of armed conflict. This must be
done through coordinated strategies and policies at the national
and international levels. For example, although it is important
that such situations be brought systematically before international
tribunals, States themselves have the primary responsibility for
providing justice and for punishing those responsible for crimes.
Only the rule of law and justice can create a safe and sustainable
environment that will enable the full participation of women in
the peacebuilding process.
We also deem it important that
the agencies of the United Nations system and civil society organizations
continue to implement innovative projects to prevent gender-based
violence in situations of armed conflict and to address every
kind of violence against women.
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
(…) The work of the Special
Rapporteur on violence against women is not above criticism. Here,
too, we must ensure an objective and depoliticized approach.
Slovakia
However, despite all the efforts
of the international community, women in conflict situations continue
to face violence, including sexual violence, and abuses which
are often used as a weapon of war. At the same time, the situation
of hundreds of thousands of women affected by conflicts and wars
and the worst abuses of human rights committed against women and
girls around the world remind us that a lot remains to be done
to eradicate the evil of gender-based violence.
When Security Council visited
Darfur, refugee camps in Eastern Chad and DRC and met with women
groups, refugees, and NGOs we heard horrific stories about gender-based
violence used as a weapon of war. UN agencies in DRC indicated
that more than 30 thousand survivors of sexual violence have been
identified in DRC since mid-2005. Only some of them have benefited
from some form of assistance. In Western Darfur and Eastern Chad
the situation was even worse and there was almost no access of
victims to judicial and medical services.
Slovakia strongly condemns the
continued widespread sexual violence and all other forms of violations
of human rights of women and girls in situations of armed conflict.
We believe that the international community and national authorities
must respond more effectively to widespread, continued sexual
violence in situations of conflicts including through following
activities:
- prevention of sexual violence
through advocacy and sensitization campaigns,
- training of workers in the medical, psychological and legal
assistance fields,
- identification of survivors through community based networks,
- medical, psychological and legal assistance to victims,
- efforts to curb impunity, including by supporting the prosecution
of sexual violence crimes.
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We have noted in previous open
debates of the Security Council the alarming pervasive nature
of sexual and gender based violence in conflict-affected areas.
Sexual violence is repeatedly used as a deliberate method of warfare
with frightening persistence. Therefore the issue of violence
against women needs to receive adequate attention during and after
the armed conflict.
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Yet, it remains disheartening
that sexual and gender-based violence, includingtrafficking in
persons, continues in conflict areas. In some parts of the world,
genderbased violence has reached almost epidemic proportions.
Every effort must be made to halt this inhuman practise, and bring
the perpetrators to justice. Efforts to monitor and report gender-based
violence in situations of aimed conflict must be complemented
by practical measures at national and international level, to
end impunity and to bring those who are responsible for crimes
against women and girls to justice. In this regard South Africa
supports the efforts of the United Nations to fully implement
codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures that prevent and
respond to sexual exploitation while enhancing monitoring and
enforcement mechanisms in peace missions.
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
A gender perspective must be
integrated into all aspects of peacebuilding, thereby guaranteeing
that all the needs of women, girls, men and boys are placed on
an equal footing in a systematic manner. Women and girls must
be protected from sexual abuse and gender-based violence, and
impunity must be ended.
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
When it comes to missions abroad
in general, both EU and UN missions, we must all be aware of and
condemn sexual exploitation and abuse. For that purpose, we should
not stop asking for reports and documents that highlight gender
equality aspects.
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
We note with concern the persistent
violations of women's rights and in particular the gender based
sexual violence perpetuated against women in conflict and post
conflict situations. We strongly condemn all such violations.
The perpetuators of these violations need to be prosecuted and
redress be made to women who faced such horrific acts.
In addition to the gender based
and sexual violence, women need justice in many other arenas such
as access to and control of productive resources, for example,
land. Economic empowerment of women is necessary if we are to
protect women and children from their vulnerability to sexual
violence and abuses, exploitation and being infected with HIV/AIDS.
In this regard the mainstreaming of a gender perspective in judicial
reforms and the security sector needs to be supported as a priority
issue.
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Women have suffered a lot in
armed conflict. They have been victims of rape and related violence.
They have even suffered at hands of some peacekeepers who ironically
should be protecting them.
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
No reference to theme
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
Allow me to cite some examples
in which women's involvement in the peace process has had an immediate
and lasting impact. (…) Another African example comes from
the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where horrendous numbers
of women and girls were raped, abducted and physically abused
as part of that conflict. Women's groups there played a critical
role in shining a light on those abhorrent acts and in combating
the stigma faced by the victims. Today, those groups continue
an active campaign to mobilize the Government into holding accountable
those responsible for crimes against women. I would also note
that women are playing a vital and important role in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo's democratic transition.
Ending
Impunity
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Even if the subject of this debate
circumscribes the participation of women and peace consolidation,
my delegation wants to refer to the violence that women and girls
suffer in armed conflict, only because of their gender. We support
the publication of the study of all forms of violence against
women and believe that it is fundamental that this Council be
regularly informed about the cases where this type of violence
takes place, in order to contribute to put an end to impunity
and to hold accountable the parties to the conflict for such violations.
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We believe that protection of
women and girls from gender-based violence and abuse is a primary
and enduring responsibility. There should be zero tolerance with
respect to the perpetrators. We should brook no impunity in this
regard.
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
As we mark the 6th anniversary
of the adoption of Council Resolution 1325, and welcome the Secretary-General's
In-depth Study on Violence against Women, Canada calls on the
Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission to intensify
efforts to address all acts of gender-based violence against women
and girls and to eliminate impunity for such violence so that
women can play a meaningful role in the reconstruction of their
communities, and benefit from peace dividends. In this respect
we have seen some positive steps forward. In April of this year
the Council passed resolution 1674 on the protection of civilians.
This resolution includes strong provisions for prioritizing civilian
protection as part of peace support operations and in addressing
sexual and gender-based violence.
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
International community must
not stay passive while witnessing gross violations of women's
rights. In the 21th century it is unacceptable that women in worldwide
conflict are still being used, raped and tortured as an instrument
of war. It is even more humiliating for international community
that too often women even in a post conflict situation become
victims. Perpetrators must be punished, with no exceptions. If
we send protection, we must guarantee protection. And that is
exactly why it is crucial to give women a more prominent role
in peacebuilding operations.
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
We urge the ending of impunity
for all perpetrators by strengthening the legal and judicial systems
and by enacting and enforcing legislation to ensure investigation,
prosecution and punishment of perpetrators. Gender-based violence
must be included in the mandates of transitional justice mechanisms,
tribunals, reparations, vetting and truth commissions. The EU
stresses that impunity must be excluded from all war crimes, crimes
against humanity, genocide, and qender-based crimes and reiterates
its support for the International Criminal Court in this regard.
The Justice Rapid Response Teams could provide a novel mechanism
for ensuring investigation and securing evidence for prosecution
of sexual violence during armed conflict.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
How can women express and take
part in civic life if they have to be in contact with their former
butchers and live in fear? How can we ask them to have recourse
to justice if justice is synonymous with further humiliation,
denial and pc'tential reprisals? The fight against impunity and
the adoption of a sex-specific approach by the judicial system
are indispensable.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
The Security Council’s
adoption this year of resolution 1674 (2006), on the protection
of civilians, is yet another milestone in the protection of women
in armed conflict [….]
We hope that this step, along
with the relevant provisions of international humanitarian and
international human rights law, will help put an end to tolerance
of violence against civilians, including women, as well as to
impunity.
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We have also stressed the need
to put an end to the impunity of the perpetrators so as to bring
peace, justice and genuine reconciliation to conflict areas, thereby
ensuring that the social fabric of communities does not deteriorate
further and in order to construct a lasting and robust peace.
We have also stressed the need to put an end to the impunity of
the perpetrators so as to bring peace, justice and genuine reconciliation
to conflict areas, thereby ensuring that the social fabric of
communities does not deteriorate further and in order to construct
a lasting and robust peace.
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
In order to achieve the objectives
by the deadlines, we should fully support the implementation of
the principles highlighted in the background text provided by
the President of the Security Council aiming, in particular, at
achieving the participation of women on an equal footing in the
maintenance and building of peace and security; protecting women
and girls against violations of their rights, especially sexual
and sexist violence and the trafficking of women, and taking measures
to put an end to impunity.
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
That is why we feel that the
international community must continue to use all instruments available
to it so as to put an end to violations of the human rights of
women and girls in situations of armed conflict. This must be
done through coordinated strategies and policies at the national
and international levels. For example, although it is important
that such situations be brought systematically before international
tribunals, States themselves have the primary responsibility for
providing justice and for punishing those responsible for crimes.
Only the rule of law and justice can create a safe and sustainable
environment that will enable the full participation of women in
the peacebuilding process.
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
The State of Qatar will continue
to play a major role in promoting the role of women at the national,
regional and international levels and in all areas of life. We
strongly believe in a number of principles aimed at promoting
the role of women, including ensuring women’s participation
at every stage of efforts to maintain and promote international
peace and security; protecting women and girls from human rights
abuses and violations of international humanitarian law during
armed conflict; strict enforcement of measures against the perpetrators
of sexual violence and attacks against women and girls in areas
of armed conflict — regardless of whether those perpetrators
are parties to the conflict or others who work in United Nations
peacekeeping missions — and putting an end to impunity for
such crimes; and promoting best practices and effective laws to
guarantee effective participation by women in all aspects of peacekeeping
and security missions.
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Slovakia strongly condemns the
continued widespread sexual violence and all other forms of violations
of human rights of women and girls in situations of armed conflict.
Impunity for such acts is unacceptable and if the national authorities
are unable or even unwilling to act, the international community
has the responsibility to use all available tools to put an end
to impunity of the perpetrators of those crimes. We believe that
the international community and national authorities must respond
more effectively to widespread, continued sexual violence in situations
of conflicts including through following activities:
- efforts to curb impunity, including
by supporting the prosecution of sexual violence crimes.
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We are increasingly aware that
to work with men is crucial in order to prevent violence against
women and to ensure accountability for it. We welcome the release
of the Secretary-General's Study on violence against women and
we fully concur with the need to eliminate impunity for gender-based
violence so that women can play a meaningful role in the reconstruction
of their communities and benefit from peace dividends.
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Yet, it remains disheartening
that sexual and gender-based violence, including trafficking in
persons, continues in conflict areas. In some parts of the world,
genderbased violence has reached almost epidemic proportions.
Every effort must be made to halt this inhuman practise, and bring
the perpetrators to justice. Efforts to monitor and report gender-based
violence in situations of aimed conflict must be complemented
by practical measures at national and international level, to
end impunity and to bring those who are responsible for crimes
against women and girls to justice. In this regard South Africa
supports the efforts of the United Nations to fully implement
codes of conduct and disciplinary procedures that prevent and
respond to sexual exploitation while enhancing monitoring and
enforcement mechanisms in peace missions.
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
A gender perspective must be
integrated into all aspects of peacebuilding, thereby guaranteeing
that all the needs of women, girls, men and boys are placed on
an equal footing in a systematic manner. Women and girls must
be protected from sexual abuse and gender-based violence, and
impunity must be ended.
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
I would like now to touch on
the issue of gender-based violence against women and impunity.
There should be zero-tolerance for impunity. In this regard, I
draw the attention of the Council to atrocities committed by the
so-called Lord’s Resistance Army in Northern Uganda against
women. Uganda is a partner with ICC in making sure that the perpetrators
of these crimes are made to answer for their heinous crimes.
But Mr. President, you are also
aware that there are on-going peace talks in Juba, southern Sudan
between the Government of Uganda and Lord's Resistance Amy aimed
at finding a peaceful solution to the long-running conflict. Despite
some obstacles, there is progress and Uganda Government is determined
to have the talks succeed. In the event of a comprehensive agreement
being reached, Uganda Government bas offered amnesty to the indicted
leaders of LRA. We have to balance the need for justice with imperatives
of peace and stability in Northern Uganda. I must make it clear
that we are not condoning impunity. There are traditional ways
of punishing impunity but at the same time achieving justice and
reconciliation, including reparations to the victims.
Government of Uganda has appointed
a team of experts to study this Acholi tradition and to make sure
no impunity is condoned, and government will make sure the traditional
system is consistent with international standards of dealing with
impunity. In this direction, we are walking with ICC step by step.
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
No reference to theme
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
Allow me to cite some examples
in which women's involvement in the peace process has had an immediate
and lasting impact. (…) Another African example comes from
the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where horrendous numbers
of women and girls were raped, abducted and physically abused
as part of that conflict. Women's groups there played a critical
role in shining a light on those abhorrent acts and in combating
the stigma faced by the victims. Today, those groups continue
an active campaign to mobilize the Government into holding accountable
those responsible for crimes against women. I would also note
that women are playing a vital and important role in the Democratic
Republic of the Congo's democratic transition.
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assistance
& compensation for survivors
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador|
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
No reference to theme
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
What are the areas, in our view,
which take priority to ensure the full and complete participation
of women in peacebuilding and reconstruction?
- The rehabilitation of victims,
particularly of sexual violence. How can a lasting peace be restored
when women, who have already been victims of violence during the
conflict phase, see themselves ostracized within their own community?
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
No reference to theme
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We believe that the international
community and national authorities must respond more effectively
to widespread, continued sexual violence in situations of conflicts
including through following activities:
- training of workers in the
medical, psychological and legal assistance fields,
- identification of survivors through community based networks,
- medical, psychological and legal assistance to victims,
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
The issue of reparations for
victims has been the subject of in-depth consideration by the
panel of experts established at the request of the Secretary-General,
under the chairmanship of Prince Zeid Al-Hussein of Jordan, which
has issued a very enlightening report. Spain is gratified to see
that a new panel of experts has been formed with such a mandate.
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We have to balance the need for
justice with imperatives of peace and stability in Northern Uganda.
I must make it clear that we are not condoning impunity. There
are traditional ways of punishing impunity but at the same time
achieving justice and reconciliation, including reparations to
the victims.
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
No reference to theme
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
No reference to theme
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study on violence against women
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We support the publication of
the study of all forms of violence against women and believe that
it is fundamental that this Council be regularly informed about
the cases where this type of violence takes place, in order to
contribute to put an end to impunity and to hold accountable the
parties to the conflict for such violations.
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Bangladesh
H.E. Dr. Iftekhar Ahmed Chowdhury, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
As we mark the 6th anniversary
of the adoption of Council Resolution 1325, and welcome the Secretary-General's
In-depth Study on Violence against Women, Canada calls on the
Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission to intensify
efforts to address all acts of gender-based violence against women
and girls and to eliminate impunity for such violence so that
women can play a meaningful role in the reconstruction of their
communities, and benefit from peace dividends.
China
H.E. Mr. Liu Zhenmin, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Colombia
H.E. Mrs Maria Angela Holguin, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Comoros
H.E. Mr. Mohamed El-Amine Souef, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Congo
H.E. Mr. Basile Ikouebe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Croatia
H.E. Mrs. Mirjana Mladineo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Denmark
H.E. Mrs. Ellen Margrethe Loj, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Egypt
H.E. Mr. Majed Abdelaziz, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
El Salvador
H.E. Mrs Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Fiji
Mr Filimone Kau, Charge d'affaires of Fiji to the United Nations
No reference to theme
Finland (EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
In line with the proposal outlined
in the recent report by the Secretary General on all forms of
violence against women, the EU supports the establishment of monitoring
mechanisms within the Security Council to address the prevention
and redress of violence against women in armed conflict.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
The Secretary-General's in-depth
study on all forms of violence against women also depends on the
gap between the progress that we have made in the normative sphere-be
it through SCR 1325, the progress in international humanitarian
law and the Statute of the International Criminal Court-and the
persistence of the phenomenon on the ground. France and the Netherlands
are submitting a draft resolution to the General Assembly this
year in which one of the points asks each of the United Nations
organs to examine respectively the means that it can employ to
reduce this gap between the norms and the reality on the ground.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Guatemala
H.E. Mr. Jorge Skinner Klee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Guinea
H.E Mr. Alpha Ibrahima Sow, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Iceland
H.E. Mr. Hjalmar W. Hamesson, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Indonesia
H.E. Mrs. Adiyatwidi Adiwoso Asmady, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Israel
Ms. Meirav Eilon Shahar, Counsellor
No reference to theme
Japan
H.E. Mr. Kenzo Oshima, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Kenya
H.E. Mr. Z.D. Muburi Muita, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC,Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Liechtenstein
H.E. Mr. Christian Wenaweser, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Myanmar
H.E. Mr. U Kyaw Tint Swe, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
The Netherlands
H.E. Mr. Frank Majoor, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Peru
H.E. Mr Oswaldo Rivero, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Increasingly violence and sexual
abuse, as well as the transmission of HIV/AIDS, are used intentionally
as weapons of war. That statement is corroborated by the in-depth
study on all forms of violence against women that the Secretary-General
has submitted to the General Assembly
Qatar
Dr. Mutlaq Majid al-Qahtani, Minister Plenipotentiary
No reference to theme
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We welcome the release of the
Secretary-General's Study on violence against women and we fully
concur with the need to eliminate impunity for gender-based violence
so that women can play a meaningful role in the reconstruction
of their communities and benefit from peace dividends.
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Spain
H.E. Mrs. Silvia Escobar, Special Mission Ambassador Special Mission
for Human Rights
No reference to theme
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, Ambassador and Permanent
Representative
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Uganda
H.E. Mr Francis K. Butagira, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
United Kingdom
H.E. Sir Emyr Jones Parry, Ambassador and Permanent representative
No reference to theme
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
No reference to theme
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