Security Council

The Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:22 GMT

– The willingness of donors to continue to support the process, rests on whether the parties achieve results. But the opportunity is there and the momentum must be consolidated towards a negotiated solution to the conflict and the establishment of a viable Palestinian state, said Ambassador Mona Juul in Norways statement on the situation in the Middle East.

Security Council Debate Disarmament

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:58 GMT

– My Government is pleased to note that important results have been achieved in the field of eliminating categories of conventional weapons that cause unacceptable humanitarian harm. We applaud the landmark decision that was reached in Dublin on 30 May this year, when 107 states adopted the text of the Convention on Cluster Munitions, said Ambassador Mona Juul in the Security Council debate on disarmament.

Women, Peace and Security

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:36 GMT

"Allegations of sexual misconduct by UN peacekeepers are still heard despite the Secretary-General’s declared zero-tolerance policy. This shameful situation must end", said Ambassador Mona Juul in a debate on the report of the Secretary-General on women, peace and security.

Peacebuilding in Burundi: Progress and Challenges

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:04 GMT

Norwegian Ambassador and Chair of the Burundi Specific Configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Johan L. Løvald, emphasized the progress that has been made and the challenges ahead as the Security Council debated the report of the Peacebuilding Commission on its first session.

Security Council: Open debate on Post-Conflict Peacebuilding

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:30 GMT

Ambassador Løvald addressed the Security Council on 31 Januar 2007 in his capacity as Chair of the Country Specific Meetings on Burundi in the Peacebuilding Commission.

The Peacebuilding Commission

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:04:12 GMT

The Nordic countries want the Peacebuilding Commission to play a more central role in ensuring that the international community is a more reliable partner to governments in a post-conflict situation, said the Norwegian Ambassador Morten Wetland in a joint Nordic statement to the Security Council.

The Situation in Afghanistan

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:31 GMT

Norway expressed conserns about the negative reporting on developments in Afghanistan in it's statement to the security council. "Let us instead focus on the improvements and important nuances in the security situation", said Ambassador Morten Wetland in his statement to the Security Counsil.

Working Methods of the Security Council

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:04:17 GMT

Ambassador of Iceland Mr. Hjálmar W. Hannesson gave a statement behalf of the Nordic Countries in the Security Council open debate on the Working Methods of the Security Counsil on the 27 August 2008.

Children and armed conflict

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:04:06 GMT

Ambassador Løvald, speaking for the five Nordic countries on July 17th, called for better protection of children in armed conflicts.

The Situation in Afghanistan

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:23 GMT

Ambassador Mona Juul stated that Norway remains committed to the stability and development of Afghanistan, and gave her full support to a strengthened UN role.

Sexual Violence in Situations of Armed Conflict

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:42 GMT

Ambassador of Iceland Mr. Hjálmar W. Hannesson gave the joint Nordic statement in the Security Council open debate on Women, Peace and Security 19 June 2008, where each one of the Nordic countries was co-sponsoring the resolution.

Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:03 GMT

"A major challenge regards protection of civilians is combating sexual and gender based violence. Norway is deeply concerned about the continued use of sexual violence as a weapon of warfare," Ambassador Ms. Mona Juul said at the Security Council debate on Protection of civilians in armed conflict 27 May 2008.

Understanding Successful Peacebuilding

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:58 GMT

"Peacebuilding must become an integral part of our common UN agenda," said Ambassador Mr. Johan L. Løvald, when focusing on leadership, peacebuilding architecture and civilian capabilities in a statement at the Security Council debate on Post-conflict peacebuilding 20 May 2008.

Combating Illicit Trade of SALW

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:46 GMT

"Combating and eradicating illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects is fundamental to improving global, regional and national security as well as necessary social and economic development," said Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson of Iceland on behalf of the Nordic countries in the Security Council open debate on Small arms 30 April 2008.

New Phase: Monitoring of Commitments

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:11 GMT

The Peacebuilding Commission (PCB) this week adopted a Monitoring and Tracking Mechanism for the Strategic Framework of peacebuilding in Burundi. “We are now moving from identification to implementation,” said Ambassador Johan L. Løvald, Chair of the Burundi Configuration in the PCB, in a statement to the Security Council.

Nordic Statement on Situation in Afghanistan

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:42 GMT

Statement by the Nordic countries on the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. Statement made by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson of Iceland 12 March 2008.

Joint Nordic Statement on Children and Armed Conflict

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:02:27 GMT

The first joint Nordic Statement in the Security Council encourages the Security Council to continue to call upon parties in all relevant situations of armed conflict to submit concrete time-bound action plans detailing their efforts to end grave violations against children.

"A Critical Point in Time for Somalia"

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:03:45 GMT

“The international community must be ready to act to alleviate the suffering of the Somali people, and to contribute to peace”, said Ambassador Johan L. Løvald in a statement in the Security Council on the situation in Somalia.