UN counter-terrorism travel programme launch & other topics - Daily Briefing (7 May 2019)

Briefing by Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Daily Press Briefings:
- Security Council - Peacekeeping
- Counter-Terrorism
- Secretary-General's Travels
- Libya
- Myanmar
- Russian Crash
- Yemen
- Syria
- African Union - United Nations
- Sexual and Gender-Based Violence
- Sand
- Trans Fat
SECURITY COUNCIL - PEACEKEEPING
The Secretary-General spoke this morning at the Security Council’s open debate on peacekeeping training, as well as capacity building.
He noted that improving training is a major shared commitment of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative.
With peacekeepers deployed to increasingly complex and often hostile environments, training prepares them for their vital tasks and saves lives.
The Secretary-General said one of our key priorities is strengthening conduct and discipline, noting that we are encouraged that the number of allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping appears to be decreasing.
But the Secretary-General stressed that we must be vigilant in our prevention efforts and seek accountability whenever the zero-tolerance policy has been violated, in strong partnership with Member States.
The full remarks are online.

COUNTER-TERRORISM
The Secretary-General also spoke at the launch of the UN Countering Terrorist Travel Programme, saying that the recent despicable attacks in Kenya, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, among others, are tragic reminders of the global reach of the scourge of terrorism.  These attacks, he said, underscore the need to work closely with partners across the UN system and beyond.
He said that the Countering Terrorist Travel Programme that is being launched today will help Member States collect, process and share travel data with other competent national and international authorities, with full respect for privacy and fundamental freedoms. The Secretary-General added that this information sharing will enhance the ability of Member States to effectively detect, prevent, and investigate, as well as prosecute terrorist offences, including those related to travel.

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