2013

1 Women: Open debate in the Security Council

2 Keynote Address by HRH Willem-Alexander, the Prince of Orange, the Netherlands, Chair of UNSGAB

Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters

3 Water: Statement by Minister Melanie Schultz van Haegen at UN Special Thematic Session on Water and Disasters

4 Speech by Minister Jet Bussemaker during the ‘Legal reforms and best practices’

5 Statement by The Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative (NPDI)

The Non Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative consists of the following countries: Australia, Canada, Chile, Germany, Japan, Mexico, The Netherlands,Poland, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates

6 SC: Statement by Ambassador Herman Schaper on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

7 Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative

Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Initiative 6th Ministerial Meeting The Hague April 9 2013

8 Finalising the Arms Trade Treaty: Time for Brave Diplomacy

In a world that protects its citizen’s welfare by regulating the trade in cars, medicine and fruit and vegetables it is inexcusable that no international instrument exists for the regulation of the international trade in arms. The negotiations starting today at the UN in New York offer a historic opportunity to put this right. The international community faces an important choice: a choice between saving lives and reducing conflict, or shying away from our common responsibility. The time has come for the international community to do the right thing and conclude a strong Arms Trade Treaty.

9 SC: Statement by Ambassador herman Schaper on behalf of Belgium and the Netherlands

10 Responsibility to Protect: Statement by Ambassador Herman Schaper for Peace Islands Institute