The United Nations is undergoing a paradigm shift in how it addresses conflict. That is very necessary, as traditional approaches have too often failed us. We now understand that efforts to sustain peace are indispensable not only once a conflict has broken out but also long before, through the prev…
Austria aligns itself with the statements made on behalf of the European Union, the Group of Friends on Women, Peace and Security and the Human Security Network.
We would like to thank Peru for convening this open debate and the briefers for their reports. Understanding the impact of armed conflict…
At the outset, Austria warmly welcomes today’s adoption of resolution 2388 (2017), which we gladly co-sponsored.
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier today by the observer of the European Union.
Conflict and post-conflict settings often create conditions where civilians are i…
The fight against trafficking in persons requires greater resolve from us than ever. It is a serious crime and a gross violation of human rights that continues to affect all regions of the world. The testimony of survivors of trafficking, such as the statement by Ms. Grizelda Grootboom yesterday (se…
On behalf of the Group of Western European and other States, I would like to extend our sincere congratulations to His Excellency Mr. Miroslav Lajčák upon his election as President of the General Assembly at its seventy-second session.
As the current Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of the …
Allow me at the outset to thank the Uruguayan presidency for convening this open debate on the protection of civilians.
Austria fully aligns itself with the statement just delivered by the observer of the European Union and those still to be delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Protec…
Let me first thank the United Kingdom presidency for convening this timely and pertinent open debate.
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered by the observer of the European Union.
Conflict and post-conflict settings often create the kind of conditions in which civilians are more expose…
Let us make 2017 a year for peace. The Secretary-General’s appeal is crisp and clear. The Security Council has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of peace and security. If it takes this responsibility seriously, it must shift its focus to prevention rather than on the management of confl…
Austria aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier by the observer of the European Union.
We also co-sponsored resolution 2331 (2016), adopted by the Security Council earlier today. We welcome the fact that the resolution — alongside prevention and prosecution — also puts a strong focus on …
At the outset, let me thank you, Sir, and the Malaysian presidency for organizing today’s debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for briefing the Council and for the prominence he attributes to protecting children in armed conflict. He has our full support in his efforts to ensure the accuracy …
First of all, I would like to thank Uruguay for convening this open debate. The protection of civilians in armed conflict has always been of great importance to Austria. We remain engaged in efforts to strengthen the safety and security of civilians by supporting and complementing the work of the Un…
In recent months, irregular flows of refugees and migrants to Europe have reached an unprecedented level, posing a significant challenge. As both a transit and a destination country, Austria is one of the European countries most affected by that development. We are well aware that many countries out…
