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Antonella Mularoni

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first: 2009-09-24
most recent: 2012-09-24
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“A vast number of children all over the world do not still have access to basic services, health care and education. Besides facing global challenges such as the economic crisis and the problems connected with climate change, States must find the resources necessary to best meet the needs of children and to immediately improve the conditions of those living in the poorest areas of the world. It is imperative for us all if we want to guarantee to the global community a future worthy of the name.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The Republic of San Marino welcomes the proposal to hold a global conference on women in 2015, 20 years after the Beijing summit. Despite the fact that child mortality is decreasing, the most recent estimates show that in 2010 approximately 7.6 million children died before the age of 5. Moreover, according to estimates, in 2015 about 72 million children will not have access to schooling. Recently, the drought and food emergency in the Horn of Africa has had a devastating impact on about 13 million people, in particular women and children. Almost 5 million young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are affected by HIV. Children are still the most vulnerable group of the population and are subjected to violence, abuse and exploitation.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Today we all recognize and appreciate the fundamental role of women. Nonetheless, the discrimination and violence to which women are still often subjected are among the major concerns of the United Nations. In many countries, maternal mortality is still worrisome, especially in the poorest areas of the world. Women are the most affected by HIV. In many parts of the world, women continue to be subjected to atrocious and humiliating practices. Improving the status of women all over the world is our responsibility, a responsibility which all States must share. To that end, in order to promote the empowerment of women, it is essential to guarantee women’s access to schooling and education and to improve their participation in political, social and economic life at all levels.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“San Marino was among the first countries to ratify the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. That Convention and its optional Protocol cover a wide range of civil, cultural, economic, political and social rights. My country is pleased that the Convention has been ratified by more than half of Member States and hopes that it will soon be ratified by all. Each country has the duty to fully implement the Convention. An effective and positive change in the lives of people with disabilities will be possible only if it is fully implemented. The Republic of San Marino congratulates the General Assembly on its decision to convene a high- level meeting on disability and development in September 2013 and hopes that the meeting will be a great success.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Now the most important thing is for the commitments undertaken to be respected so that the future that is wanted and set out in the resolution can become a reality. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone is entitled to the same rights and freedoms, without distinction of any kind. Unfortunately, in today’s world there is a clear and direct relationship among disability, poverty and social exclusion. According to estimates, approximately 15 per cent of the world’s population is affected by disabilities, and about two thirds of disabled people live in developing countries. Many of them cannot actively participate in their societies. This situation is not limited only to developing countries. Indeed, women, men and children with disabilities are often victims of discrimination even in the richest societies.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Indeed, as this is a global economic crisis, responses must also have a global dimension. The United Nations, on account of its universal character, must play a key role in the decision-making process on the world economy and sustainable development, with a view to finding new solutions and to promoting a political consensus on these issues. The Organization must play a leadership role in the promotion of fair and inclusive growth, sustainable development and the elimination of poverty and hunger. In that context, San Marino welcomes the results of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, held last June in Rio. Resolution 66/288, entitled “The future we want”, marked the conclusion of long and complex negotiations at the end of which States finally recognized their common responsibilities.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“In the short term, however, it is essential to provide our political and financial support so as to overcome the consequences of disasters. In that regard, I am proud of the fact that my country, despite its small size, is ranked fifty-second among donors to the Central Emergency Response Fund. We are extremely grateful to the Secretary- General, as well as to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Fund, for their rapid and fundamental action in favour of populations in humanitarian emergency and for their substantial contribution. Humanitarian and development issues, particularly sustainable development, are inevitably intertwined, and our success in providing an efficient response to natural disasters certainly has a direct impact on our capacity to achieve the Millennium Development Goals.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Another important theme this year on the agenda of the General Assembly has been the improvement of disaster prevention and response. That theme has recently gained greater importance in the political agenda. Rising temperatures, earthquakes and droughts have caused unprecedented humanitarian disasters. Many populations have suffered food and health insecurity, thus becoming fully aware of their vulnerability. Disasters are, of course, not only natural ones but also caused by human beings. The international community must be able to rapidly and efficiently respond to emergency situations. A fundamental way to reduce the risks connected with natural disasters is undoubtedly to invest in the most vulnerable regions in order to build the capacities necessary to prevent them, so that action can be taken before disasters occur.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“San Marino firmly condemns those atrocities, in the same way as it condemns any violation of human rights and international humanitarian law. We hope that the Security Council will be able to reach an agreement soon on how to settle the Syrian crisis. San Marino seizes this opportunity to express its most sincere wishes to His Excellency Lakhdar Brahimi for having accepted a difficult task. The commitment of the General Assembly concerning the Syrian crisis reflects an important mission of our Organization: to keep the peace worldwide and to ensure respect for freedoms and human rights. The Republic of San Marino expresses its satisfaction with the adoption, on 3 August last, of resolution 66/253 B, which we co-sponsored.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Over the past few years, some new bloody and violent conflicts have broken out. We have also witnessed a massive popular uprising spreading across the squares of cities in North Africa and the Middle East. At the forefront of the Arab revolution were young people, educated and penalized by exclusion from the labour market. The situation is still unstable, and we are unable to imagine what the future of such countries will look like. However, we must support them in their struggle for democracy, liberty and social justice. Furthermore, today we are witnessing the Syrian conflict, the violence of which is unacceptable. There are clear reports on the atrocities perpetrated against the population: mass killings, rapes, summary executions and torture. Children have been among the innocent victims of the massacres.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The Republic of San Marino is grateful to Ambassador Tanin for the wisdom and impartiality with which he has presided over intergovernmental negotiations on the reform. Our country is convinced that the intergovernmental negotiations launched three years ago still represent the right framework to find a solution, taking into account the interests and positions of all. Although the various groups of countries still express different positions, it must be recognized that some steps forward have been taken in the reform process. San Marino believes that the reform should lead to an enlarged, more representative, transparent and efficient Security Council. Moreover, it believes that the five strongly interconnected fundamental themes of the reform need to be considered as a whole.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“In our opinion, the Organization should play a leadership role in the promotion of fair and inclusive growth, sustainable development and the elimination of poverty and hunger. The reform of the Security Council is part of a wider reform of the United Nations and remains a central theme of the activity of the General Assembly. Over the past few years, the Security Council has approved a growing number of peacekeeping operations and has been increasingly involved in extremely important issues concerning international peace and security. The reform of that body, based on the widest possible political consensus, is therefore necessary and must be carried out with the utmost commitment by all Member States.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“It is now more than ever necessary to find new strategies, solutions and, more importantly, to create a sense of solidarity among our countries and peoples. For those reasons too, the organization this year of a thematic debate on the state of the world economy and finance was extremely important. My country firmly believes that this exercise should be repeated at this session of the General Assembly and perhaps at later sessions, at least until the crisis has been overcome. Indeed, when we talk about the revitalization of the General Assembly, we think of a forum where all members of the international community have the opportunity to exchange ideas on the most important and urgent themes that have a global dimension and need a global response.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“A prompt response by the Group of Twenty and its central banks was able to avoid the worst effects of this crisis, but the situation is still precarious. According to forecasts, many developed countries will experience stagnation and in some cases recession. Economic growth has slowed down in many other countries. Today, unemployment has reached the highest levels, in particular among young people and women. Increases in the prices of food products and persistent inequalities contribute to higher poverty rates and cause increasingly violent social tensions. Problems connected with sovereign debts in Europe have further worsened global economic crisis. The crisis has severely hit many countries of the world, thus becoming one of today’s major challenges to our Organization as well.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“In that context, I underline the great importance attached by my country to the initiative of the outgoing President to organize, together with the Secretary- General, the high-level thematic debate on the state of the world economy and finance in 2012, which took place on 17 and 18 May here in New York. The Republic of San Marino, together with Turkey, had the honour and the pleasure to facilitate that event. The debate was an efficient way to reaffirm the central role of the United Nations, and in particular of the General Assembly, by enhancing its deeply democratic nature and its indisputable legitimacy in dealing with issues that affect the entire world community. Four years ago, the world economy suffered a devastating financial crisis, the consequences of which are still evident to all.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The reform of the General Assembly should also improve its relations with the other main organs of the United Nations in order to avoid duplication of functions and means. The Republic of San Marino believes that the role of the General Assembly should not be limited to that of a mere body where resolutions are adopted. On the contrary, it should be a forum for the exchange of ideas and debate, where solutions to today’s challenges can be found, and where a global consensus on issues of common interest can be reached. In that regard, with a view to enabling the Assembly to fully perform its task, San Marino supports the prerogative of its President to organize thematic debates on the most relevant and urgent issues at the international level.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“That reform is particularly important for my country, since the General Assembly is the most democratic body of the United Nations and, as such, the most adequate and sometimes the only forum where a small State can express its opinions. The revitalization process of the General Assembly is fundamental to strengthening the global governance architecture and must be an objective common to all Member States. The rationalization of the agenda and improvement of the methods of work of the General Assembly are important aspects of the reform, which is necessary to enhance the technical and administrative efficiency of this body. But more importantly, the revitalization process should include the political role of the General Assembly and its authority, as defined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“We have the duty to guarantee the full effectiveness of the Organization’s activities with a view to preserving and strengthening its essential value as a point of reference for the international community and for any individual. I have the pleasure to reiterate again this year the support granted by San Marino to the revitalization process of the General Assembly. In that regard, I thank Georgia and the Gambia, as co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly, for the report recently adopted (A/66/891), which is the outcome of considerable effort and numerous informal meetings with Member States and the representatives of the various political groups.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“Our country is therefore grateful to the President for having chosen the theme, most of all at a time when the international scene is unfortunately characterized by ever-increasing and bloody conflicts. In that context, the role of the United Nations, and in particular of the General Assembly, in peaceful transitions and democratic solutions is even more fundamental. For that reason and because the international community is now called upon to face major global challenges in a consistent and rapid manner, the reform process of the United Nations is crucial to future world stability and must remain the target of all our efforts.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“My country has always believed in the power of dialogue, democracy and respect for others as values at the basis of peaceful coexistence among peoples. In that respect, with reference to the recent bloody attacks on Western diplomatic missions, San Marino intends to voice once more its firm condemnation of any form of violence. We do not believe that violence is the right answer when someone feels hurt in his personal beliefs or opinions, regardless of the gravity of the statements made. Human life must always be above everything and everyone. Those actions are even more reproachable when directed to institutions that are the emblems of international collaboration and mutual assistance and when States bear no responsibility for the statements made.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“The Organization is in a unique position to provide solutions in deeply interconnected fields, such as development, peace and security, human rights and humanitarian action. San Marino appreciates the focus of the Secretary- General’s attention on all United Nations Member States, without distinction, as well as his commitment in the field of reform and his presence in all international politically relevant and emergency situations. Among those worth underlining is the Secretary-General’s tireless commitment to finding a solution to the terrible Syrian conflict. I thank the President for the theme chosen for this session: “Bringing about adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations by peaceful means”. The Republic of San Marino strongly believes in the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“He promoted the most important themes on the General Assembly’s agenda with courage and determination, laying foundations for solutions based on the widest possible consensus, while continually working to strengthen the global governance architecture. My country also extends special thanks to the Secretary-General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon, for his energy and extraordinary determination in leading the United Nations. San Marino supports the basic priorities of the Secretary-General’s political action and his idea that the United Nations should play a key role in strengthening global governance by creating new cooperation models capable of managing today’s challenges and the ever-increasing calls for change.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“On behalf of the Government of the Republic of San Marino, I congratulate Mr. Vuk Jeremić on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-seventh session, and I wish him a fruitful year. The San Marino delegation assures him of its utmost cooperation in all the work of the General Assembly. I also express my country’s gratitude to the outgoing President of the General Assembly, Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser, for the excellent work carried out during the sixty-sixth session. He distinguished himself by his leadership in the difficult and complex issues before the United Nations.”
2012-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 67 (2012)
“I have talked about groups of people who live in extremely difficult conditions in many areas of the world and represent a very large share of the world’s population. The primary task of each individual and State is to support every effort to help them live in decent conditions and feelfully included in society. Their progress will be our progress, and their smile will be the light allowing us to look to the future with optimism.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Unfortunately, trafficking in women and children remains a serious problem. Women and girls continue to be subjected to humiliating practices, such as the payment of the bride price, child marriage, kidnapping and sexual violence, including domestic violence. Protecting the rights of women in conflict and post-conflict situations continues to be another high priority for the United Nations. Women facing such situations are very often victims of sexual violence, mass rape, torture and arbitrary executions. Schooling and education are vital to countering discrimination and favour the empowerment of women. 11-51670 8 Improving the quality of and access to education for women and children requires providing them with instruments to improve their economic and social living conditions.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Currently, more than 200 million children, especially those in developing countries, do not have a birth certificate. Sadly, most can barely access basic services, such as health care and education, or enjoy their rights. Also, it is difficult to protect them. This threatens to seriously undermine the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. The Republic of San Marino joins the international community in supporting resolution 65/1, entitled “Keeping the promise: united to achieve the Millennium Development Goals”. Gender equality is rightly placed high on the agenda of the United Nations. In many countries, maternal mortality figures are still worrying, especially in the poorest areas of the world. Furthermore, young people, girls and women are the most affected by HIV.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“In addition, many of the children who do not attend school have some kind of disability. Therefore, it is clear that targeted strategies and policies taking into due account the situation of children with disabilities should be adopted to achieve the Goal of universal primary education. More than 8 million children under five years of age and 350,000 mothers die every year. Today, 67 million children are still out of school, and 195 million children under five years of age suffer from chronic malnutrition, which remains the major cause of childhood death. Every day, more than 1,000 babies are born with HIV and about 5 million young people between 15 and 24 years of age are living with this virus. Children continue to be the most vulnerable to and most affected by violence, abuse and exploitation.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The international community has taken important steps forward in terms of equality for and non-discrimination towards disabled people, as well as their full inclusion and participation in the social, political and cultural life of societies. However, much remains to be done in order to implement the Convention, including the establishment of legislative frameworks and policies at the national and international levels. The international community should also deal with the strong relationship between disability and poverty, and include that issue in future political strategies. A similar approach is fundamental in efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. At present, 80 per cent of persons with disabilities live in developing countries and most live below the poverty line.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The Assembly should become a key forum where solutions can be found to the problems posed by the global threats that increasingly unite the destinies of our peoples. There are many issues and themes on which the United Nations focuses its attention, and it is impossible to address all of them. Therefore, I will highlight some aspects that are perhaps lesser known, but no less important. About 15 per cent of the world’s population has some kind of disability, while between 2 to 4 per cent suffers from severe disabilities. Since the adoption in 2006 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, we have witnessed a clear affirmation of the rights of the disabled. Today, the Convention has been ratified by over 100 countries.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The revitalization of the General Assembly is a politically necessary reform and, at the same time, essential to the future of the United Nations. It is a reform that should involve all States in reaching an agreement based, again, on the broadest possible political consensus and aimed at reaffirming the central role of the General Assembly as the most representative body of the United Nations, as well as the role and leadership of its President. Reform should make the work of the General Assembly more effective, prevent duplication of its activities, and improve its relations with the other United Nations bodies. Nevertheless, the revitalization of the General Assembly should not concern these aspects alone, however important they may be.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The Republic San Marino believes that the five key issues of reform — categories of membership, the question of the veto, regional representation, the size of an enlarged Council and its working methods, and its relationship with the General Assembly — are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole. Another major reform in the United Nations to which our country attaches great importance is the 7 11-51670 revitalization process of the General Assembly. The Republic of San Marino supports this reform process and, in that regard, wishes to thank Lithuania and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for having co-chaired the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Revitalization of the General Assembly this year.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“That reform will be fundamental to future world stability and the maintenance of international peace and security. It must remain the target of all our efforts. The Republic of San Marino has been following with interest the Security Council reform process since 1994. In that regard, it is grateful to Ambassador Tanin for the wisdom and impartiality with which he has presided over the intergovernmental negotiations on Security Council reform and for his tireless efforts to reach the broadest possible political agreement. We are convinced that intergovernmental negotiations are the right framework within which to find a solution that reflects the interests and positions of all Members. It is essential to move beyond respective initial positions in order to negotiate the broadest possible agreement.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“This problem affects not only small islands, but also large islands and countries with extensive coastlines. Therefore, this phenomenon affects a significant number of United Nations Member States. The implications, interdependence and effects of serious global threats on populations and world peace and security are increasingly evident. With a view to addressing such challenges, we need a strong United Nations, as well as effective and coordinated action in our economic, environmental and food policies at all levels — both globally and regionally. These policies should be designed to achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable economic growth. As I mentioned earlier, this year’s theme is inevitably linked to the reform of the United Nations.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The populations of Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia and Djibouti are the victims of a severe drought. This is a humanitarian emergency affecting over 12 million people, including many women and children. The Republic of San Marino is grateful to the Secretary-General for his rapid and significant actions in benefit of the affected populations. We also thank the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the Central Emergency Response Fund for their immediate response and their substantial contribution to resolving the humanitarian emergency in the Horn of Africa, and Member States for their financial commitments. Another but no less important effect of climate change is sea-level rise, which has an impact on the very existence of many Member States.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“That is the case, for example, of the impact of climate change on world food security, which in turn poses a threat to security and peace, not only in Africa, where perhaps this relationship can more easily be observed, but throughout the world. Food insecurity fuels violent social conflicts. Climate change leads to a reduction in global food production, the most damaging effects of which are experienced in Africa and Asia. The populations of countries in a post-conflict situation, countries that depend more directly on agriculture or the poorest developing countries will have more difficulties than others in coping with rising food prices due to droughts or other disasters caused by climate change. Our country is following the humanitarian emergency in the Horn of Africa with great concern.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Today, the threats of climate change and biodiversity loss, economic, financial and employment crises, food security, public health, disarmament and the non-proliferation of weapons and the fight against terrorism are recognized as being interdependent. On that basis, we should create a new form of international cooperation and multilateralism so as to coordinate our policies at the international, national and regional levels. We have a duty to guarantee the full effectiveness of the Organization’s activities with a view to preserving and strengthening its essential value as a point of reference for the international community. The interdependence of such threats is more evident now than ever before.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Although the international economy experienced a modest recovery last year, we have not yet emerged from the 2008 crisis. And beyond the problem of unemployment, we are now confronting a global sovereign debt crisis. 11-51670 6 Is there a good recipe for recovery from the crisis? Is a rigorous economic policy sufficient? Do innovative measures for relaunching the world’s economy exist? Can these measures be shared, or are we facing a deep systemic crisis requiring an in-depth analysis of the way our societies function and a rethinking of current business models? I believe that if the United Nations focused on these important issues, its leading role in global governance could not be questioned by anyone. The destinies of our peoples are linked to global threats in an increasingly direct way.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“However, we stress the importance of transparency in relations between these informal groups and the United Nations system, the only Organization in a position to take decisions whose legitimacy no one can challenge. The Republic of San Marino is concerned about the consequences of the economic and financial crisis and other crises closely and inevitably linked to it. Unemployment is a very serious problem that faces every country without distinction. Furthermore, in many States the youth unemployment rate is twice as high as that for adults. Long-term unemployment has also risen in the past few years. We believe that the United Nations should pay special attention to the issue of unemployment. Unfortunately, the negative effects of the global economic and financial crisis are still visible today.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“However, we believe it important to emphasize that in their decision-making process, which should be more transparent and inclusive, it is essential that they take into account the interests, worries and aspirations of States outside their groups, particularly developing countries. The actions of such informal groups should be complementary to those of the United Nations, which will require the development of specific mechanisms to regulate their relations with our Organization. We welcome the Secretary-General’s participation in the G-20 meetings and the consultations held by the rotating presidencies with the United Nations.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The deeply democratic nature of our Organization, with its universal participation and undisputed legitimacy, as well as the richness and diversity of cultures and traditions that are represented here, allow us to adopt an approach aimed at harmonizing the interests of the entire international community and at achieving sustainable human development. The global economic and financial crisis, the devastating consequences of which are evident to all, has unfortunately demonstrated that our existing institutions are unable to respond rapidly and adequately to such crises. This has led to a growth in the influence of some informal groups, such as the Group of Eight and the Group of 20 (G-20), on the management of global economic governance. San Marino is grateful to those groups and for the role they have played.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The unusual scale of the Arab revolution, which has taken the world by surprise, demonstrates that major political and institutional changes are needed, because our economic and social foundations have also changed as a result of globalization. We cannot consider this spontaneous uprising of people looking for freedom, justice and democracy only in terms of security. If the United Nations intends to play a pivotal role in managing global governance, it should also be able to interpret the need for such changes and to support them, as far as possible. San Marino believes that the United Nations must continue to play a leading role in managing global governance.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“With a view to achieving this principle in order to maintain international peace and security, the Republic of San Marino supports the role and authority of the General Assembly and the Security Council. This year we have witnessed a massive popular uprising spreading across the squares of cities in North Africa and the Middle East. These are protests for democracy and freedom, respect for human rights and social justice. At the forefront of this revolution are young people from the middle classes. Despite their education, they have found themselves excluded from the labour market or suffering under poor working conditions.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“This year’s theme of the general debate, “The role of mediation in the settlement of disputes by peaceful means”, unquestionably represents the purposes of diplomacy and the fundamental reason why States decided to cooperate within the framework of international bodies and mechanisms, headed by the United Nations. In a certain sense, it is also closely connected to the reform process of our Organization. The principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes between States is enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations and in many General Assembly resolutions, and the Republic of San Marino can only support that principle. Indeed, our country has always tried to settle conflicts by peaceful means and has always believed in the power of dialogue, democracy and tolerance — values on which peaceful coexistence among peoples is based.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“By putting an end to the violence and atrocities that have plagued that part of Africa for several years, the United Nations action led to the Republic of South Sudan’s declaration of independence and its admission to our Organization as a new Member in July. On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the tragic attack on the World Trade Center in New York, I would like to stress the importance of effectively combating terrorism and taking action to prevent the formation and development of terrorist groups. A 5 11-51670 crucial task of policymakers is to create conditions in which terrorism cannot find a breeding ground.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“Ban Ki-moon, for his energy and praiseworthy efforts, for the interest he constantly displays in all United Nations Member States, and for his constant and crucial presence in every politically important situation and emergency worldwide. His reappointment to a second term is important to promoting reform of the United Nations, guaranteeing the Organization’s full effectiveness and preventing any action aimed at decentralizing global governance. I take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent work done by the United Nations, under the careful and effective leadership of the Secretary-General, in South Sudan.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“On behalf of the Government of the Republic of San Marino, I wish to congratulate Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser on his election as President of the General Assembly at its sixty-sixth session. His long experience as Ambassador of Qatar to the United Nations and his deep knowledge of this Organization will be valuable resources in helping us move ahead with the reforms needed in the most important areas of United Nations activity. Over the past few years, Qatar has played a significant mediation role in the Arab world. The delegation of San Marino will cooperate fully in the work to be done. I also wish to sincerely thank the Secretary- General, Mr.”
2011-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 66 (2011)
“The outcome document of that meeting (resolution 65/1) aims at developing effective strategies for action and, most of all, at renewing the commitment and responsibility of each country to achieving the Goals set. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the strong commitment of the Republic of San Marino in favour of the implementation of the ideals of the United Nations and of the principles enshrined in its Charter. We will guarantee our support to all initiatives necessary to reach such an aim.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“31 10-55122 However, the report outlines that progress has been discontinuous and uneven from one region to another. We have recently witnessed a series of severe and unprecedented crises, including the world economic and financial crisis, the food and energy crisis, the one related to climate change, humanitarian crises — including the recent earthquake in Haiti and the huge floods in Pakistan — and those caused by the increased number of conflicts. After having obtained good results, we are now experiencing a severe setback, and an even more structured commitment will be necessary to overcome those obstacles and achieve the Goals by 2015. The Republic of San Marino expresses its satisfaction with the General Assembly’s High-level Plenary Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, which recently concluded.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“San Marino guarantees its support for this initiative and will cooperate with all Member States in order to implement the Plan of Action. This initiative is particularly important to us, since this year we ratified the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime, its Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, and its Protocol against the Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air. As underlined in the Secretary-General’s report “Keeping the promise” (A/64/665), the Millennium Declaration and the Millennium Development Goals have brought about a slow but progressive improvement in the fight against extreme poverty, hunger and disease and in the promotion of gender equality, education and environmental sustainability.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)
“The international community must spare no effort to ensure that the dignity, rights and fundamental freedoms of all human beings are duly protected. San Marino also believes that the international community should be responsible for working as effectively as possible to combat human trafficking. Today that modern form of slavery still affects millions of people, the majority of whom are also women and children. The Republic of San Marino attaches the utmost importance to the adoption last July of resolution 64/293, which contains the United Nations Global Plan of Action against Trafficking in Persons. The collective commitment to combating trafficking in persons led to the adoption of that resolution, the result of long consultations and complex negotiations.”
2010-09-24 · UN General Assembly · General Debate, Session 65 (2010)