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A new generation of peacekeeping mandates has emerged. Peacekeeping operation...
A new generation of peacekeeping mandates has emerged. Peacekeeping operations are increasingly given a robust mandate, and are being deployed to places with high levels of violence. Efforts to protect civilians and minimize civilian harm should begin at the very early planning stages of a mission. We therefore encourage the efforts to strengthen the effective implementation of the protection of civilian mandates in UN Peacekeeping Operations. Ensuring that Council mandated missions have a strong human rights monitoring mandate and adequate resources to implement the mandate should be part of these efforts. A starting point must be the mission specific conditions, recognizing the different needs of men, women, boys and girls. The Nordic countries support the Secretary General's Human Rights Due Diligence policy as an important tool to strengthen the implementation of human rights on the ground and to prevent atrocities.
The Nordic countries also strongly encourage the incorporation of a gender pe...
The Nordic countries also strongly encourage the incorporation of a gender perspective into peacekeeping operations. As part of the Nordic Defence Cooperation we have established the Nordic Centre for Gender in Military Operations in Stockholm, and note with satisfaction that the demand for its services is increasing.
Efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence in conflict must be streng...
Efforts to combat sexual and gender-based violence in conflict must be strengthened. The Nordic countries welcome UN Security Council Resolution 2122 and its much-needed focus on women's participation and empowerment and look forward to it being translated into action.
Specialised capacity and focus are needed to prevent conflict-related sexual ...
Specialised capacity and focus are needed to prevent conflict-related sexual violence in UN operations. We welcome the deployment of Women's Protection Advisers in five on-going missions. We urge the Secretariat to undertake an early evaluation of their work to assess their contribution in the prevention of conflict-related sexual violence. We fully support the development and implementation of pre-deployment and in-mission training of peacekeeping personnel on sexual and gender based violence. We must seek to ensure that all peacekeepers are being trained to the same standards and operate accordingly.
In order to combat sexual and gender-based violence, the perpetrators must be...
In order to combat sexual and gender-based violence, the perpetrators must be brought to justice. All parties to an armed conflict should take all steps necessary to ensure accountability, through national prosecutions or by referrals to the International Criminal Court. National capacity must be enhanced to investigate and prosecute these crimes.
Lastly, I would like to recall that the adoption and full implementation of t...
Lastly, I would like to recall that the adoption and full implementation of the Arms Trade Treaty will be an important instrument in preventing armed violence and reducing human suffering, including gender-based violence.