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Review of present terrorism conventionsThe Kingdom of Nepal believes that
a review of the relevant existing terrorist conventions is urgent in light
of the events of September 11th. Nepal is convinced that it is necessary to
declare terrorism and all forms of support for it as crimes against humanity.
We are aware of the growing threat of international terrorism and that attacks
with weapons of mass destruction, including biological, chemical or even nuclear,
are a distinct possibility. Nepal supports all efforts aimed at strengthening
anti-terrorism conventions within the framework of the United Nations. The
1979 Convention on the Physical Protection of Nuclear Material is one of many
conventions that require immediate review in order to ensure their efficacy
in the fight against terrorism. Role of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Nepal reiterates our conviction
that the International Criminal Court (ICC) will make the world a more just
and more peaceful place in which to live. Recent atrocities around the world
illustrate the need to put an end to the impunity of heinous crimes. We believe
that Member States should give urgent consideration to amending and widening
the Rome Statute to allow the remit of the ICC to include acts of international
terrorism. The ICC offers the opportunity for a world where the interests
of peace and justice will not be seen as contradictory. Nepal stresses the
important future role of the ICC both in preventing serious violations of
international humanitarian law and human rights and in ensuring that those
responsible for atrocities are brought to justice. We believe that the role
of the ICC should be that of a complementary institution, which is not intended
to replace national legal systems as a supranational body. The ICC will be
most effective and widely accepted once a comprehensive framework of checks
and balances that ensures respect for every State's sovereignty is established. Response options to terrorist actsNepal strongly condemns terrorism in
all its manifestations and is committed to act against it. We believe each
State has the right to defend itself from terrorist threats and to bring perpetrators
to justice. Nepal pledges our full cooperation to the international community
in its campaign against terrorism. GA/RES/56/1, SC/RES/1368 and SC/RES/1373
embody our resolve. We believe that the war against terror must be wider,
deeper and stronger. It must be waged on a diplomatic, economic, political
and military front to isolate terrorists, thwart their plots and eliminate
their threats. We must starve them of their funds and track their communication
links; we must frustrate cooperation among various terrorist groups, drug
traffickers and organized criminals, which are deployed to raise finances,
share information, acquire weapons, and execute their deadly designs. We believe
that the most effective response is to cut the provision of their financial
aid. We must deny them shelter or sanctuary, deprive them of rest and refuge
and ostracize their sponsors. The crime of a few culprits does not constitute
the culpability of an entire community or culture. Nepal believes that the
casualty of innocent people is likely to tear down the coalition and generate
disastrous backlash. Therefore, military targets should be selected carefully
and action should be surgical and precise. We hope the cardinal principles
of justice and fairness, which are the values that terrorists despise and
civilized societies cherish, will be observed when action is taken, as they
set democratic societies apart from clandestine criminal networks. Nepal believes
that the war on terror will have to be waged on the development and peace
fronts as well. Dehumanizing poverty, ignorance, and exclusion must be eradicated
in order to prevent the rise of further terrorist groups. Victory will be
impossible without committed and willing international cooperation. Countries
that have the will but no wealth to carry out the fight against this menace
must receive cooperation and support from those who can afford to provide
it. Nepal further believes that the United Nations can and should be pivotal
in gathering and galvanizing global cooperation in the fight against terrorism. Children Left Behind: HIV/AIDS, Parental Death, and Living with the DiseaseEmphasizing that children comprise the most important segment of the world
population, the Kingdom of Nepal remains deeply concerned that children are
disproportionately impacted by HIV/AIDS. Cognizant of the fact that children
affected and infected require special attention and assistance in order to
prevent stigmatization and discrimination and in accordance with A/RES/45/187
and A/RES/55/79, our Ministry of Health and our Ministry of Social Welfare
are implementing a comprehensive program aimed at increasing access to non-discriminatory
services for such children. Nepal continues to update our National AIDS Control
Program and National Center for AIDS and STD Control with financial and technical
support from the World Health Organization and UNAIDS. We welcome the continued
work of the United Nations Children's Fund in establishing protection and
care projects for children affected by HIV/AIDS, and we endorse the priorities
for action as well as the initiative to establish a global fund to help prevent
and treat HIV/AIDS as outlined in the Report of the Secretary-General A/55/779. HIV/AIDS in conflict zonesRecalling S/RES/1308(2000) and A/56/342, Nepal
recognizes that the HIV/AIDS pandemic is only exacerbated by armed conflict
as every Member State must realize that HIV/AIDS is not simply an individual
or even a national problem but a global issue. Noting that Nepal attaches
great importance to the protection of children in armed conflict and further
noting that children are at greater risk for HIV/AIDS infection in conflict
zones due to large movements of people, instability, and reduced access to
medical care, we have adopted the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the
Rights of the Child on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict, and
in accordance with S/RES/1314(2000), we urge all Member States to do the same.
Pursuant to S/RES/1296(2000) and S/RES/1379(2001), we recognize that a multi-sectoral
response is necessary in conflict and post-conflict zones, as States must
remain focused on providing information and education for vulnerable communities
during times of conflict. Concurrent with S/PRST/2001/16, Nepal is implementing
a national strategy coordinated by 12 government ministries which seeks to
extend awareness and behavioral change among many high-risk populations, especially
focusing on our national defense forces. The role of non-governmental organizations in the HIV/AIDS pandemic Deeply concerned that HIV/AIDS does not respect national borders, Nepal concurs with
A/RES/44/233 in its recognition that comprehensive and effective action at
all levels is critical in containing and eventually eradicating the disease.
We believe that all sectors of the international community, notably non-governmental
organizations (NGOs), must adopt an active role in order to break the cycle
of poverty and conflict which inhibits the eradication of HIV/AIDS. Underdevelopment
inevitably constrains our response as noted in A/55/779, and therefore, in
the spirit of A/RES/54/283, Nepal welcomes NGO assistance in building our
human and financial capacities in order to combat HIV/AIDS. We are currently
partnered with more than 100 NGOs, specifically focusing on generating awareness
and establishing rehabilitation centers. In addition, we are joining NGOs
in establishing social, cultural, and economic interventions to curb trafficking
in women and girls so as to prevent the further spread of HIV/AIDS. We encourage
both the private and public sector in all Member States to invite NGOs to
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