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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:
Gender & Peacekeeping
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
From the United Nations perspective
it is necessary to assure a systematic implementation of Resolution
1325 in all spheres of its work, starting with the inclusion of
the gender perspective in all resolutions of this Council, including
resolutions that establish or extend a peace operation and in
the terms of reference of the missions undertaken by the Security
Council.
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
SCR 1325 reaffirms the role of
women in preventing and resolving conflicts and encourages making
women central to negotiating peace agreements, peacekeeping operations
and reconstructing societies stricken by war.
We will continue to find tangible
ways through our aid program, through our involvement in peacekeeping
missions, including regional missions, and domestically, to implement
SCR 1325.
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.
Canada
H.E. Mr. John McNee, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
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
It is imperative to heed women's
special needs and concerns at the different stages of conflict
prevention, peace-keeping and peacebuilding. Their potential and
role should also be fully recognized and tapped. Women should
enjoy full decision-making power in the peace process as they
can provide firm support and a solid foundation for the hard-won
peace.
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.
We are putting a lot of effort
in increasing the involvement of women in peacekeeping operations,
especially among military and police observers.
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
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
It is also important to note
the linkage between gender issues and peacekeeping operations
within the United Nations. There have been numerous debates about
the need to promote a gender perspective in peacekeeping operations
in order to mitigate the negative impact of illicit activities
committed by individuals participating in peacekeeping operations
and related to various types of violence against women. The time
has come for action.
Similarly, we should encourage
the initiatives of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to
strengthen institutional mechanisms to promote the growing incorporation
of gender mainstreaming into various peacebuilding operations.
We therefore favour the establishment of gender units within peacekeeping
operations themselves.
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
The number of women in UN peace
operations remains low. We urge the Secretary General to continue
to identify and nominate women for senior posts, including as
peace envoys. We also urge all other parties, Member States and
regional bodies alike, to increase the number of women staff in
peacebuilding and peacekeeping. However, simply increasing the
number of women is not going to be enough. We must also engage
in gender-specific institutional reform to make the institutions
more responsive to women, both regarding women who serve the institutions
as well as women served by the institutions.
SCR 1325 is currently being implemented
also within the context of the European Security and Defense Policy
(ESDP). The EU is committed to increase women's representation
at all decision-making levels, increase the dialogue with local
and international women's groups, protect women and girls affected
by conflict, and incorporate a gender perspective into all ESDP
operations.
Gender inclusion has to start
at the highest levels and it has to be done in a systematic, coherent
manner through every stage of peacekeeping operations. The EU
is currently working towards a more gender-sensitive atmosphere
in order to encourage more women to apply for ESDP missions and
positions. The EU has also adopted a checklist to ensure gender
mainstreaming and implementation of SCR 1325 throughout the planning
process end conduct of ESDP operations. In addition, all ESDP
operations are bound by the Generic Standards of Behaviour that
prohibit any involvement in sexual exploitation, trafficking in
women and prostitution. Furthermore, the OSCE decision on ensuring
the highest standards of conduct and accountability of persons
serving on international forces and mission highlights the importance
of preventing sexual harassment and trafficking in persons, as
well as protecting victims of such trafficking.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
The area where SCR 1325 has changed
the course of things the most is that of peacekeeping operations.
We can see in it the result of several factors coming together:
- the integration on a more systematic
basis now of the problem of "women, peace and security"
in mandates given by the Security Council;
- the relatively clear distribution
of the roles of various actors in the framework of peacekeeping
operations, a guarantee of better coordination;
- the extremely positive role played by the advisers or Gender
Focal Points today, seen in all operations; I would also like
to congratulate Jean-Marie Gukhenno again for the key role played
by the DPKO in this area.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
Unfortunately, even six years
after the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325, sexual
exploitation and abuse and the solicitation of prostitutes in
peacekeeping operations is still an issue. We strongly support
DPKO’s “zero tolerance policy” and welcome its
efforts to effectively fight sexual exploitation and abuse of
the most vulnerable by those who have come with a mandate to protect.
To this end, Germany has recently pledged its financial support
for DPKOs Anti-Prostitution-Campaign. We are confident that this
campaign will make a real impact.
Ghana
H.E. Mr. Nana Effah-Apenteng, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
The ultimate purpose of gender
mainstreaming to eradicate all the factors that reinforce the
vulnerability of women in society and to overcome this we need
to change our mind set and make more determined efforts, especially
at the national level making optimal use of both existing structures
and the creation of new ones, where necessary.
Troop contributing countries
should mainstream gender issues in their recruitment, training
and development, including in UN peacekeeping operations. In this
respect, the particular needs of conflict ridden or post conflict
countries must be taken on board in order to translate the commitments
made into concrete measures that will improve the situation of
women. Member States and partners must continue to give the needed
financial support to the implementation of 1325. An effective
and robust accountability, monitoring and reporting system should
be developed. However, without timely and clearly earmarked resources,
it may not move beyond the drawing table. It is also of cardinal
importance that in drawing up the national action plan, women
at the grassroot level or in communities are encouraged to play
a positive role in this exercise in partnership with civil society.
Greece
Mrs Alexandra Papadopoulou, Minister Counselor, Deputy Permanent
Representative
In peacekeeping, the incorporation
of the gender perspective from the early phases of planning and
its mainstreaming into mission mandates is of equal importance.
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
Iceland is fully committed to
implementing resolution 1325. This includes promoting the rights
of women and girls and mainstreaming gender concerns in the UN
system and in our foreign policy. In Iceland's Policy on Development
Co-operation 2005-2009 special emphasis is placed on the importance
of issues of women in conflict areas. Much of Iceland's development
cooperation is directed towards facilitating a smooth transition
from conflict situations with special emphasis on women and their
role in peacebuilding. Mrs. Valgdur SvenisdMr, Iceland's Minister
for Foreign affairs has recently reinforced Iceland's commitment
to gender mainstreaming by focusing the work of the Iceland Crisis
Response Unit on certain main themes for selection of projects
and peacekeeping operations in fee civil spectrum. The aim is
to ensure that the overall selection of projects and assignments
give opportunities to women as well as to men
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
Kenya appreciates that the Department
of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) has made great strides in promoting
gender balance amongst peacekeeping personnel. The incorporation
of full time gender advisors in peacekeeping missions has been
very useful in this regard. Though gender balance is far from
being attained, we have taken steps in the right direction. DPKO
should redouble its efforts towards achieving this goal. It must
develop and disseminate to states, especially troop-contributing
states, effective guidelines to ensure sustained efforts in gender
mainstreaming at all levels of peacekeeping operations.
Lesotho (SADC)
H.E. Mr. Lebohang F. Maema KC, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
We therefore appreciate measures
taken by the Department of Peace- Keeping Operations(DPK) to hold
regular meetings with women representatives in countries affected
by conflict. However, it is a hard fact that in most countries
there are very few female representatives as women are generally
not involve in politics and do not hold decision-making positions.
It is in this regard that SADC stresses the importance of giving
priority to the empowerment of women, thus enabling their participation
in politics and decision making.
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
As a follow up to resolution
1325 the Netherlands, together with other partners, has provided
DPKO with funds for gender expertise to integrate a gender perspective
into peacekeeping operations.
In the course of this year, together
with Norway and the United Kingdom, we undertook a joint donor
review of DPKO's implementation of resolution 1325. Our joint
findings in the DRC, Kosovo, Sierra Leone and Liberia were presented
to USG Guehenno this week. They include numerous good practices
as well as lessons learned and remaining gaps and challenges.
The overall conclusion was that significant progress towards the
implementation of resolution 1325 has been made and that the Gender
Advisors are doing an excellent job. However, commitment and accountability
is still limited, especially at senior and middle management levels.
The Netherlands welcomes the initiative of USG Gubhenno to issue
a dear policy directive to his staff in this regard.
Another challenge is the coordination
between the security, humanitarian and development pillars on
the ground which is often insufficient, resulting in overlap in
work. Moreover gender is still not always considered an integrated
and essential crosscutting issue in peacekeeping and peacebuilding
efforts. These gaps need to be addressed by DPKO, the PBC, UN
Country Teams and by us all in the near future to guarantee a
successful implementation. Overall, availability of adequate financial
and human resources are key to more sustainable progress and success
in the future.
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
To gain a clearer understanding
of how 1325 translates into change on the ground, a review team
made up of representatives from the Netherlands, United Kingdom
and Norway, in close cooperation with the DPKO, visited four major
UN peacekeeping operations - in DRC, Liberia, Sierra Leone and
Kosovo.
Although there are examples of
best practices, there is a clear need for a more systematic approach
to gender issues, starting with the mandates. There is a need
for better indicators of successful gender mainstreaming in integrated
planning processes. A clear and visible implementation plan is
necessary. Also, adequate financial resources must be allocated.
It is also important to plan
for the longer term. It is critical to keep the long-term objectives
in mind in order to ensure a smooth transition from peacekeeping
to peacebuilding, in which the UN country team should play a key
role. Strategic partnerships should be developed at an early stage
with the country team, and the missions should draw on the comparative
advantage of agencies like UNIFEM and UNDP.
The UN country team should strive
for a fully integrated gender plan that reflects the objectives
of resolution 1325, including clear accountability, division of
labour and specific actions to be taken. The strategic plan should
include an outline for how to cooperate and coordinate activities
with the national government. This is essential to the sustainability
of gender efforts
Papua New Guinea (Pacific Islands
Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
While these processes continue,
it is also important to ensure that countries in our region embrace
UNSCR 1325 as a framework for the development of national peacekeeping
policies, given the reputation of some of our member countries
as quality providers of international peace-keeping forces, and
the increasing involvement of Forum member countries in regional
assistance missions.
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
The Security Council has recently
requested the SG to submit a concrete plan for implementation
of Resolution 1325 (2000) with regard to activities of the UN
Peace-building Support Offices in Guinea-Bissau (UNOGBIS) and
the UN Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL). Moreover,
it seems only appropriate that Resolution 1325 could be further
implemented in other mandates of UN peacekeeping and political
missions, too.
Slovenia (Human Security Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
It is vital to operationalize
the 1325 Resolution in the work of all UN-bodies, particularly
also in the UN- peace-keeping operations. UNIFEM in particular
has done a lot in recent years to support the mainstreaming gender
perspective in conflict prevention, resolution and reconstruction,
including by supporting grassroots women organizations.
South Africa
H.E. Mr. Dumasani S. Kumalo, 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.
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 them
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
At the national level a number
of specific guidelines have been adopted for the Swedish participation
in peacekeeping and other activities in conflict affected countries.
The Swedish Armed Forces has launched a more systematic effort
to increase the number of women conscripts and officers able to
participate in international operations. The Folke Bernadette
Academy has systematically incorporated Resolution 1325 in its
planning and implementation of training courses, and in special
projects with regard to missions abroad. Furthermore the Swedish
Police has implemented special initiatives that have resulted
in the percentage of women being close or at the same level in
peacekeeping operations as on the national level.
Globally, in the UN, Sweden has
given political and financial support to the implementation of
Resolution 1325 in UN peace support operations, as well as to
Security Sector Reform (SSR) measures in a number of countries
through our bilateral development cooperation.
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
The Netherlands, Norway and the
UK recently participated in a joint donor review of the implementation
of 1325 in the UN peacekeeping missions in the DRC, Liberia, Sierra
Leone and Kosovo; I happy to note that progress is being made.
But six years on, this should be the norm and not the exception;
Gender mainstreaming is not taking
place, there is an absence of clear monitoring and evaluation
mechanisms, so that accountability is weak. Gender is not included
in a systematic or coherent way in either the establishment or
running of peacekeeping missions; Another problem is implementation.
This includes implementation by Member States, where national
plans are much needed, implementation by the countries emerging
from conflict and implementation by the UN family. We all have
a responsibility;
Let me end with a challenge to
the UN system. Can we set clear objectives for each of our peace
support operations in post-conflict countries? This objective
is simple - to implement 1325. And in setting that objective,
can we then develop an action plan, specific to each country,
agreed with the government, in which individual funds, programmes
and agencies assume particular responsibility for the separate
elements of 1325? In looking at country situations in the Council,
the Council would then be able to assess the' objectives, the
intended implementation and the suc:ess in achieving precise outputs.
This would result in the systematic application of the Resolution
and accountability for how it was done;
United States
Molly Phee, Deputy Political Counselor
No reference to theme
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Gender
Advisors & related mechanisms
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 Carmen Maria Gallardo Hernadez, 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
It is furthermore incomprehensible,
that in the UN in 2006 there is, and I quote from the report:
"...lack of a common understanding of gender and gender mainstreaming
and especially their practical application.. ." The use of
gender advisors in peacekeeping operations by DPKO has improved
capacity. However, to really make a difference gender advisors
must be appointed at senior level, and their efforts must be matched
by the necessary resources. It is a management responsibility
to implement SCR 1325.
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
Similarly, we should encourage
the initiatives of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to
strengthen institutional mechanisms to promote the growing incorporation
of gender mainstreaming into various peacebuilding operations.
We therefore favour the establishment of gender units within peacekeeping
operations themselves.
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
No reference to theme
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
Kenya appreciates that the Department
of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) has made great strides in promoting
gender balance amongst peacekeeping personnel. The incorporation
of full time gender advisors in peacekeeping missions has been
very useful in this regard. Though gender balance is far from
being attained, we have taken steps in the right direction.
Lesotho (for 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
In the course of this year, together
with Norway and the United Kingdom, we undertook a joint donor
review of DPKO's implementation of resolution 1325. Our joint
findings in the DRC, Kosovo, Sierra Leone and Liberia were presented
to USG Guehenno this week. They include numerous good practices
as well as lessons learned and remaining gaps and challenges.
The overall conclusion was that significant progress towards the
implementation of resolution 1325 has been made and that the Gender
Advisors are doing an excellent job. However, commitment and accountability
is still limited, especially at senior and middle management levels.
The Netherlands welcomes the initiative of USG Guehenno to issue
a dear policy directive to his staff in this regard.
Norway
Mr. Johan L. Lovald, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
To gain a clearer understanding
of how 1325 translates into change on the ground, a review team
made up of representatives from the Netherlands, United Kingdom
and Norway, in close cooperation with the DPKO, visited four major
UN peacekeeping operations - in DRC, Liberia, Sierra Leone and
Kosovo.
The review team was impressed
by the dedication of the gender advisers in the missions visited.
They and their staff have clearly raised the awareness of gender
issues within UN missions. They have also made significant progress
in the implementation of resolution 1325 in the field, particularly
in the areas of rule of law and political participation.
Some gender advisers in the missions
enjoyed excellent access to the SRSG and were well supported.
Others had more difficult working conditions. The review team
found a strong correlation between the inclusion of gender perspectives
in the missions' activities and the level of cooperation between
the individual mission and the UN country team.
Some gender advisers in the missions
enjoyed excellent access to the SRSG and were well supported.
Others had more difficult working conditions.
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
Likewise, we would like to highlight
the fact that many peacekeeping operations already have offices
on gender issues, thus contributing to the promotion of national,
governmental and non-governmental capacities in conflict areas
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 (for 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
No reference to theme
Sweden
H.E. Mr. Anders Lidén, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
At the regional level, the EU
is currently working towards a more gender-sensitive atmosphere
to encourage more women to apply for ESDP missions and positions.
The appointment of a special adviser on gender issues in the EU
operation in DR Congo is one concrete example.
Sudan
H.E. Mr. Abdalmahmood Abdalhaleen Mohamad, 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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Sexual
Exploitation & Abuse by UN Personnel
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
We also approve of the establishment
of ethics and discipline teams in peacekeeping operations. We
reiterate our support for the zero-tolerance policy in place to
address sexual abuse by staff in peacekeeping missions.
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 (for EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
We are pleased to see the newly
established Conduct and Discipline Team at DPKO and hope that
it will be successful in ensuring a policy of zero tolerance of
sexual exploitation by peacekeeping missions.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
I would like at the same time
to draw the attention of all to the very severe condemnation contained
in the presidential statement that the Council will adopt today,
concerning the cases of sexual abuses committed by the personal
of peacekeeping missions.
Germany
H.E. Mr. von Ungern-Sternberg, Deputy Permanent Representative
Unfortunately, even six years
after the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325, sexual
exploitation and abuse and the solicitation of prostitutes in
peacekeeping operations is still an issue.
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
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. It is a disheartening phenomenon when those charged
with the mandate of protecting civilians during armed conflict,
prey on the most vulnerable members of the affected communities.
We therefore welcome the strategy of the Secretary-General to
address acts of sexual exploitation and sexual abuse in UN peacekeeping
missions. Also particularly welcome is its reflection in the appointment
terms of UN police, military observers etc. Needless to say, significant
progress noted in this area must be accompanied by further concrete
actions.
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
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.
Russia
Ilya Rogachev, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Slovakia
H.E. Mr. Peter Burian, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
In recent history the international
community has been shocked by reports on involvement of the UN
personnel in various abuses.
We [also] reiterate our full
support to the zero tolerance policy in respect to crimes committed
by UN personnel.
Slovenia (for Human Security
Network)
H.E. Mr. Roman Kirn, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
All peacekeeping missions need
to strictly obey the zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and
abuse and put in place disciplinary measures to address any violations.
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
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
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
No reference to theme
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
No reference to theme
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Balance & recruiting in Peacekeeping
Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Also in the Asia Pacific, we
are supporting two NGO projects that aim to enhance advocacy and
action towards full implementation of SCR 1325. They focus on
strengthening regional information sharing; increasing awareness
of women's role in national, regional and international peace-building
efforts; and training key policy makers in the region and NGOs
on the implementation of SCR 1325. They will also develop a regional
network of women whose names can be put forward by their respective
governments for nomination for UN Peacekeeping, Missions positions.
Mr President, domestically Australia
is also taking, steps to back our support for SCR 1325 with concrete
action. We actively engage women in our peacebuilding efforts
-- women military, police and civilian personnel play a key role
in our assistance to UN peacekeeping missions and bilateral and
regional endeavours such as the Regional Assistance Mission to
the Solomon Islands.
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
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
The number of women in UN peace
operations remains low. We urge the Secretary General to continue
to identify and nominate women for senior posts, including as
peace envoys. We also urge all other parties, Member States and
regional bodies alike, to increase the number of women staff in
peacebuilding and peacekeeping.
Gender inclusion has to start
at the highest levels and it has to be done in a systematic, coherent
manner through every stage of peacekeeping operations. The EU
is currently working towards a more gender-sensitive atmosphere
in order to encourage more women to apply for ESDP missions and
positions.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
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
We wish to express our gratitude
to all of the system’s agencies and funds that have worked
to ensure women’s participation at all stages of peacekeeping
and peacebuilding processes […] We also thank the Department
of Peacekeeping Operations, which has contributed to the effort
to increase women’s participation in Guatemalan contingents
on United Nations missions.
Guatemala’s army has included
women since it resumed its participation in peacekeeping operations.
Currently, out of the 85 Guatemalan personnel deployed in the
United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, seven are women.
For the first time in our history, a woman lieutenant has been
appointed to command an operations unit. There are also seven
women among the 114 Guatemalan soldiers deployed in the United
Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo.
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
Kenya appreciates that the Department
of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) has made great strides in promoting
gender balance amongst peacekeeping personnel. The incorporation
of full time gender advisors in peacekeeping missions has been
very useful in this regard. Though gender balance is far from
being attained, we have taken steps in the right direction. DPKO
should redouble its efforts towards achieving this goal. It must
develop and disseminate to states, especially troop-contributing
states, effective guidelines to ensure sustained efforts in gender
mainstreaming at all levels of peacekeeping operations.
In response to resolution 1325,
Kenya has made deliberate efforts to increase the participation
of women in peacekeeping missions. Currently, we have women in
uniform deployed in the six out of the eight peacekeeping, missions
we are engaged in. We are determined to raise this number.
Lesotho ( for 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
We are encouraged by the growing
number of highly qualified women in the DPKO, but the relatively
low number of women in DPKO senior management positions must be
remedied.
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
We strongly believe in a number
of principles aimed at promoting the role of women, including
[…] 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
As far as Slovakia’s own
implementation of Resolution 1325 is concerned, the long-term
reform plan of the Slovak Armed Forces called “Model 2015”
addresses also the gender issues and refers specifically to the
1325. Its implementation has already led to a moderate increase
of the number of female officers (currently representing the figure
of 7.5%) in all kinds of army units, including among the Slovak
troops deployed in the UN, NATO and EU missions.
In conclusion, I would like to
use this opportunity to congratulate the Government of India on
its decision to contribute with the first ever Female Formed Police
Unit that will join the UN Mission in Liberia later this year.
We believe that it will serve as a positive example – the
presence of this unit will have a significant positive effect
on the post-conflict Liberian society.
Slovenia (for 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
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
At the national level a number
of specific guidelines have been adopted for the Swedish participation
in peacekeeping and other activities in conflict affected countries.
The Swedish Armed Forces has launched a more systematic effort
to increase the number of women conscripts and officers able to
participate in international operations.
Furthermore the Swedish Police
has implemented special initiatives that have resulted in the
percentage of women being close or at the same level in peacekeeping
operations as on the national level.
Sweden has put forward a proposal
about civilian observers in peacekeeping missions. This proposed
new category of seconded civilian personnel has the potential
of significantly increasing the number of female mission members
at the field level, where military observer teams very often constitute
the only presence of a peace mission, and thus be an important
contribution to the implementation of Resolution 1325.
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
Staffing positions in relevant
institutions dealing with peacekeeping and peacebuilding should
also incorporate gender perspectives. This is not necessarily
to say that there should be affirmative action. But I believe
there is a pool of well qualified women to be considered on their
merit.
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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Argentina
H.E. Mr. Cesar Mayoral, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
Australia
H.E. Mr Robert Hill, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
For example, we have an ongoing
program of training on implementation of the resolution for personnel
from within the Australian Defence Forces and military- personnel
from other countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Mr President, domestically Australia
is also taking, steps to back our support for SCR 1325 with concrete
action. We actively engage women in our peacebuilding efforts
-- women military, police and civilian personnel play a key role
in our assistance to UN peacekeeping missions and bilateral and
regional endeavours such as the Regional Assistance Mission to
the Solomon Islands.
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. As one of the largest troop contributing
countries to LINPKOs, Bangladesh is ever conscious of her responsibilities
to incorporate essential elements of 1325 in the pre-deployment
training of peacekeepers.
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
Women in Fiji have been active
in peacekeeping efforts even though we continue to be confronted
with the challenges and limitations, including the lack of capacity
and appropriate policy to ensure their full integration and empowerment.
It is in this regard that we seek more assistance and partnership
opportunities including sharing of experiences to enhance our
women participation in peacekeeping and peacebuilding. Gender
training conducted by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre for some
Fiji Police and Military units particularly those involved in
peace keeping activities is an example of effective partnership
at the local level.
Finland ( for EU)
H.E. Minister Ms. Elisabeth Rehn
We believe that all peacekeeping
personnel should act in an exemplary manner and encourage training
of all UN personnel - at all levels.
France
H.E. Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
No reference to theme
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
Troop contributing countries
should mainstream gender issues in their recruitment, training
and development, including in UN peacekeeping operations. In this
respect, the particular needs of conflict ridden or post conflict
countries must be taken on board in order to translate the commitments
made into concrete measures that will improve the situation of
women.
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 (for 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 ( for Pacific
Islands Forum)
H.E. Mr Robert G. Aisia, Ambassador and Permanent Representative
Next year, women from all over
the Pacific region including non-Forum countries and territories
will come together at the 10"' Triennial Conference on Pacific
Women and 3" Ministerial Meeting in Noumea. New Caledonia,
to review progress on the Pacific Platform for Action on the Advancement
of Women and Gender Equality 2005-2015.
In 2004, this gathering of Pacific
Ministers, government officials and civil society representatives,
recognized Peace and Security as a critical and emerging issue
and added it to the Pacific Platform of Action. They called on
governments to: […..] make use of regional and international
organizations to conduct gender sensitivity training for peacekeepers
so as to ensure that they are sensitive to issues on the ground;
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
Women in the Slovak Armed Forces
undergo the same training as men and predeployment training of
our peacekeepers includes also special gender training with particular
emphasis on the promotion of gender equality and prevention of
sexual crimes.
Slovenia ( for 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
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
The Folke Bernadette Academy
has systematically incorporated Resolution 1325 in its planning
and implementation of training courses, and in special projects
with regard to missions abroad. Furthermore the Swedish Police
has implemented special initiatives that have resulted in the
percentage of women being close or at the same level in peacekeeping
operations as on the national level.
Globally, in the UN, Sweden has
given political and financial support to the implementation of
Resolution 1325 in UN peace support operations, as well as to
Security Sector Reform (SSR) measures in a number of countries
through our bilateral development cooperation.
Tanzania
H.E. Mr. Tuvako N. Manongi, Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative
We also strongly condemn all
acts of sexual violence. It is encouraging to observe how the
Secretariat especially the DPKO is confronting the unlawful practices.
We support measures undertaken by the Secretary General in curbing
the shameful crimes. We urge all troop contributing countries
to ensure that personnel are well informed and properly trained
to prevent the commission of such offences. Furthermore, all acts
of violations should be investigated and the culprits brought
to justice. We urge all troop contributing countries to ensure
that personnel are well informed and properly trained to prevent
the commission of such offences.
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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