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Antonio De Aguiar Patriota

lines on the record: 67
first: 2015-04-15
most recent: 2015-11-17
sittings or episodes: 8
sources: un-security-council

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“The ATT fosters the basic principle that enacting, enforcing and strengthening export control systems of conventional arms, including small arms and light weapons and their ammunition, parts and components, are a shared responsibility of all States. We regret only that the negotiations on the ATT could not result in a clear prohibition on arms exports and transfers to any non-State actor not authorized by the importing State - a provision that would certainly contribute to promoting the Council's goals. While we hope that this gap can be duly addressed in the future, we encourage those States that have yet not done so, in particular major producers and exporters, to sign the Arms Trade Treaty, which is in the process of ratification by my country, Brazil.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Challenges posed by small arms and light weapons should be dealt with by taking into account the specific nature of each situation. The Council should first and foremost emphasize greater coordination among existing initiatives on the ground and strengthen the capacity of national authorities to better fulfil their responsibilities. Practical measures to promote confidence in the field of conventional weapons, such as the United Nations Register of Conventional Arms and the United Nations Standardized Instrument for Reporting Military Expenditures, play an important role in contributing to the promotion of understanding, transparency and cooperation among States and increased stability and security. Also noteworthy is the recent entry into force of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) on 24 December 2014, as highlighted by many previous speakers.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“We should not mix the concepts of conflict and violence or blur the distinction between threats to international peace and security and public security issues. In the same vein, it is relevant not to associate the negative impacts of small arms and light weapons with poor or unstable regions of the world, as they affect people throughout the world, in developing and developed countries alike. Questions related to the use of small arms and light weapons, when not related to a specific conflict situation, should be discussed in the General Assembly and within the framework of the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“In discussing the issue in the Council, however, we should be mindful that there are no international parameters to determine what constitutes destabilizing accumulation. Brazil is of the view that States have a legitimate right to self-defence, as provided for by Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations, and to produce, export, import and transfer small arms and light weapons, while seeking to reduce overall military spending and striving to prevent the illegal diversion and re-export of small arms. We should also clearly differentiate between the problem of small arms and light weapons in conflict and in non-conflict situations as a determinant of whether a certain case falls within the purview of the Security Council.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“I thank the Lithuanian presidency of the Security Council for convening this debate in an open format. Let me also thank the Secretary-General, the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the President of the Cote d'Ivoire chapter of the West Africa Action Network on Small Arms for their briefings. Brazil supports United Nations activities to combat the risks associated with the uncontrolled spread of small arms and light weapons and shares the concern over the suffering and high number of casualties related to those arms. In conflict and post-conflict situations, small arms enhance insecurity and feed instability. The illicit transfer, ready availability and misuse of small arms and light weapons continue to pose a threat to international peace and security in many parts of the world.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Our collective failure to deal adequately with the ongoing crises in the Middle East - including the Israel-Palestine conflict - deprives us of a powerful argument to counter the dissemination ofradicalization. The recurrent use of force as a means to solve conflicts, at the expense of diplomacy and the peaceful settlement of disputes, has only contributed to generating further violence and strengthening the discourse of extremism. There are no excuses for terrorist acts. We reiterate our commitment to a multidimensional response to the challenges posed by extremism, and we remain convinced that cooperation and dialogue within the United Nations will enhance our capacity to counter that plague. We will only succeed if we join efforts on the basis of shared values and enhanced multilateral cooperation.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Policies and programmes focused on the concession of grants and loans for university studies, access to vocational training and the creation of decent jobs for youth should be seriously considered. We are concerned by the lack of coherence between the consensus on the need to promote the welfare of youth and the reduction of the United Nations budget for development assistance. Any consistent commitment to protect youth from radicalism will be undermined if United Nations activities dedicated to promoting development continue to be the preferential victims of budgetary cuts. Countering extremism necessarily involves diplomatic efforts to bring about peace, founded on justice,toconflictsthatdirectlyorindirectlyfuelterrorist agendas.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Initiatives on youth education which combat the perpetuation of a culture of animosity also assist in the establishment of an environment less prone to radicalization. The legitimate grievances that have been pushing young people towards Violence and extremism need to be tackled with a sense of urgency. Intolerance thrives where social, political, economic or cultural exclusion exists. Promoting social justice is key to eliminating the underlying causes of terrorism. While it would be erroneous to establish an automatic chain of causality between poverty and terrorism, young people are less vulnerable to radicalism in inclusive societies where there is social justice and there are equal job opportunities. We also believe that there is a need for a more comprehensive approach to public policies aimed at young people and their empowerment.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Social inequities and political injustices have been known to erode young people's prospects, thereby increasing their vulnerability to extremist narratives. As precisely diagnosed in this debate's concept paper (S/2015/231, annex), terrorist entities have been attracting young people by offering them a false sense of purpose, belonging and identity. In order to counter these narratives, we must stand united in underscoring the importance of dialogue among cultures and religions and promoting a culture of peace. Initiatives such as the Alliance of Civilizations, which promotes tolerance and mutual respect, contribute to dispel the stereotypes that tend to associate terrorism with specific cultures, religions or ethnic groups.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“While the ultimate goal potentially brings us together, some of the tools chosen to implement counter-terrorism efforts, particularly the use of force, have been divisive and ultimately counterproductive. Counter-terrorism efforts will be effective to the extent that they are consistent with the Charter of the United Nations, international refugee and humanitarian law, human rights. including the freedom of speech and the right to privacy, and other norms of international law. If the fight against terrorism takes place at the expense of international legal parameters, it will have defeated its purpose. Unemployment and marginalization are factors that have contributed to creating a sense of lack of opportunities for youth.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Brazil congratulates Jordan for organizing this meeting. It is a welcome development that improving prevention is at the centre of this debate. In order to overcome terrorism, structural causes, such as exclusion, marginalization and discrimination, cannot be overlooked. I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and extend my thanks to Mr. Peter Neumann and Mr. Scott Atran as well. Countering terrorism is a goal that has a galvanizing potential. This can be demonstrated by the fact that the Security Council has often been able to reach consensus on counter-terrorism issues, even as it has remained divided on other equally important topics.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We believe that every public policy should reflect the imperatives of respecting, protecting and empowering women and girls. This cannot be achieved without fully engaging men and counting on their unwavering support, which is why the Brazilian Government has endorsed the HeForShe solidarity campaign launched by UN-Women. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the fact that Brazil attaches the utmost priority to the women and peace and security agenda of the Security Council. We hope this cross-cutting agenda will inform all major decisions to be taken by the Organization and that the international community can recommit to joining forces to eradicate the scourge of sexual Violence in conflict.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Multidimensional peacekeeping missions are also instrumental in preventing conflict-related sexual violence and can profoundly impact women's lives on the ground, not only by providing a secure environment for women and girls but also by helping law enforcement bodies to address gender-based crimes and by facilitating women's participation in decision-making processes. In this regard, Brazil expects the women and peace and security agenda to be duly considered in the discussions and deliberations of the high-level panels on United Nations peacekeeping operations and on the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. Within the sphere of responsibility of the General Assembly, Brazil will chair the sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women with the firm conviction that gender issues are of critical concern.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission, which was chaired by Brazil last year, has acknowledged the link between the advancement of women and the establishment of sustainable peace. In the same vein, the Peacebuilding Fund has financed projects to support Victims of sexual and gender-based violence in Nepal and Liberia, inter alia. Through South-South cooperation, Brazil is also involved in initiatives aimed at assisting Victims of sexual and gender-based Violence and combating impunity in countries affected by conflict or instability, in particular Haiti, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Guinea-Bissau.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Peace negotiations, mediation processes and power-sharing agreements should all embrace the specific legal, medical and psychosocial needs of victims of sexual abuse. The complementary jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court may play a decisive role in this regard. Above all, the wisest and most effective way to counter the martial use of sexual violence would be to redouble our efforts to prevent conflict. Apart from traditional diplomatic instruments for the peaceful resolution of disputes, this could be achieved through more ambitious policies to promote awareness for gender- based questions at the highest levels of peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding endeavours. Recent experience suggests that women can play a pivotal role in overcoming ethnic and sectarian divides in order to seek peace, justice and tolerance.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“As the annual report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/203) correctly points out, sexual violence can also be a method of terror. Brazil deplores the fact that non-State actors with extremist ideologies have deliberately employed this appalling tactic to subjugate, humiliate and disseminate fear and distress. National Governments bear the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians under their jurisdiction, including of those who are most vulnerable to sexual abuse. In this regard, the international community should encourage and help States to fully exercise their responsibility. Ensuring justice for all Victims and accountability for all perpetrators is of great importance in tackling the menace of sexual violence in conflict and upholding the tenets of international humanitarian law.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“I thank the President for convening today's debate. I would like to thank Special Representative Zainab Hawa Bangura for her leadership. I also thank the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security for its commitment. Brazil strongly condemns the repugnant use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Serious Violations such as rape, sexual slavery and forced pregnancies, all of which constitute crimes against humanity, continue to occur on a massive scale during armed conflicts around the world. This dire situation is worsened by the fact that victims are often afraid to expose the abuses they have endured due to the absence of a protective environment and a fear of stigmatization and punishment. We expect this challenge to be at the core of the Council's upcoming high-level review of women and peace and security.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source