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Barros Melet .

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“Finally, we recognize those initiatives that highlight the important role of women in the fight against violent extremism in Kosovo. Identifying the whereabouts of the more than 1,600 people who disappeared during the conflict is sine qua non for advancing toward truth and justice and it is a right of family members that must be met by the relevant authorities. In that regard, we commend the recent agreement on the exchange of information signed by the Commissions on Missing Persons of Kosovo and Montenegro, and we urge the authorities in Pristina to strengthen the efforts of the Working Group on Enforced and Involuntary Disappearances. Progress on that matter is fundamental for closing the wounds left by the war.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“Promoting respect for minorities is a task that everyone should respect and one with which all should comply. We recognize the progress made in Kosovo since our last meeting with respect to preventing extremism and radicalization. The adoption of the strategy of 16 September constitutes an important step in tackling that phenomenon. However, an effective strategy requires both recognizing and addressing the diverse factors that contribute to extremism. We stress the importance of continuing to work on addressing the socioeconomic factors that exacerbate the recruitment activities of extremist groups. Similarly, we highlight the importance of coordination between the United Nations Mission in Kosovo and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime with the goal of addressing the financing of terrorism.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“We recognize the role ofthe European Union in facilitating the high-level technical negotiations between Pristina and Belgrade, which are contributing to the promotion of trust between the parties. Nonetheless, we note with concern the recent attacks against political leaders in Kosovo. All acts that could damage or undermine the normal functioning of democratic institutions must be repudiated. We call on the political leaders to refrain from using inflammatory language and anti-democratic methods to express their positions. In that regard, we are also extremely concerned by the violent attacks against minority communities and against the cultural and religious heritage of Kosovo. It is critical to preserve and deepen the conditions for coexistence and to avoid all acts that could endanger relations among the different communities.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome Mr. Zahir Tanin, the new Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Mission in Kosovo. We would like to thank him for his briefing on the situation in Kosovo. Our country wishes him every success in his efforts to promote peace and stability in Kosovo and the region. We would also like to thank Mr. Ivica Daeic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Ms. Vlora Citak for their briefings. In the political arena, we value the progress achieved in recent months with the establishment of the association/community of Serb-majority municipalities, a substantive element of the First Agreement on Principles Governing the Normalization ofRelationsof 19 April 2013.”
2015-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7563 (2015) · source
“In the context of all this, we suggest that additional opportunities for relations with institutions of the United Nations system be evaluated so as to contribute to the political heritage that should be available to the Council. It is essential to adopt an integrated approach that seeks complementarity rather than logic based on exclusive competences. As was recognized by the President ofthe Republic of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, in January, and included in the presidential statement adopted at that time, we reiterate the call to adopt a comprehensive and integrated approach that incorporates and strengthens the coherence of political and security activities, development, human rights and the promotion of the rule of law, and that addresses the root causes of each conflict.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“In that regard, the work of the Peacebuilding Commission, bridging the gap between security and development, is indicative of the need to seek interaction between the various bodies, always from the perspective of efficient coordination. We stress the importance of regional and subregional organizations. Coordinated work with the Council will contribute to a better understanding of the root causes that affect the proliferation of conflicts, and will identify responses that take into account the historical and cultural contexts that are indispensable to enhancing the legitimacy and effectiveness of these contexts. Its tasks in the areas of preventive diplomacy and mediation should be strengthened, with the full cooperation of United Nations.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“The adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) was a turning point in efforts to promote the enhanced engagement ofwomen in the decision-making process and political leadership in areas linked to peace and security. We hope that the informal group of experts on women and peace and security, established under resolution 2242 (2015), will contribute to that. National ownership is critical in addressing the cycle of prevention and crisis response, and reinforces the interdependence of the three pillars. Respect for the rule of law, human rights, building effective, inclusive, accountable and transparent institutions that ensure accountability are sine qua non for achieving inclusive societies and facilitating the creation of conditions conducive to lasting and stable peace.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Coordination and complementarity are essential to the search for sustainable solutions. In these efforts, the substantive action of the Council must be linked to the challenges of effective prevention. The consequences of inaction in the face of cycles of violence and tensions should be among the concerns of this organ if we are to fully exercise our responsibilities. The Human Rights Up Front initiative is an effective way to identify the early signs and anticipate negative developments. The availability of better information on the ground can allow the United Nations and the Council to act promptly when crises or instability arise. In that context, we reiterate the critical role and participation of women in the processes of conflict and post-conflict prevention.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“The world has recently been disturbed by heinous actions against universal values based on unity, multicultural coexistence and tolerance, which all civilizations and cultures should promote. Security and development, as recognized by the Council in its presidential statement S/PRST/2015/3 on inclusive development of 19 January, are closely interrelated, mutually reinforcing, and essential to achieving peace sustainable. Therefore, it is a question not of the competence of the various organs of the United Nations system, but rather of how the international community as a whole, the United Nations, other international organizations and civil society, recognizing the interdependence among the pillars of peace, security and development, responds to these challenges to peace.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of Secretary of State Greening and thank the United Kingdom presidency for convening this open debate. We also appreciate the briefings made by the Secretary-General, the Chairman of the Peacebuilding Commission, and the President of the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts and Nobel Peace Prize laureate for the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet. In a scenario of growing and new threats, it is essential to use multidimensional approaches to address the root causes of destabilizing processes that lead to conflicts. It is imperative to take such an approach in order to neutralize various forms of violence and its worst manifestation, terrorism.”
2015-11-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7561 (2015) · source
“That is why we have actively participated in the European Union-led peacekeeping force Operation Althea for more than 10 years and why we have supported the renewal of its presence in the country for 12 months. Similarly, we call on the international community to remain committed to the full implementation of the Dayton Accords of 1995. We hope that all authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina will continue to cooperate with the Office of the High Representative until the end of its mandate, in accordance with the Peace Agreement. Finally, I wish to reiterate our support for the Office of the High Representative, which should continue to receive the political, financial and logistical support needed for the fulfilment of its important functions.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“However, efforts must be made to continue supporting the return and reintegration of refugees and internally displaced persons, as well as the exhumation, identification and restitution of the remains of the disappeared. Those are indispensable conditions for achieving national reconciliation. We reiterate the firm commitment that our country has had from the beginning to a stable Bosnia and Herzegovina, with institutions that work in the service of its people. The presence of the multinational European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR ALTHEA) and the NATO headquarters in Sarajevo remain the guarantors of the country's social and political stability.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“We call once again for leaders to refrain from negative rhetoric, which invariably exacerbates inter-community violence, undermines cohesion, blocks national reconciliation and delays the country's progress. Civil society plays a key role in fostering understanding and dialogue to pave the way to peacebuilding. We support Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts to overcome its past, and we acknowledge the progress made by the Supervisory Board for the Implementation of the War Crimes Prosecution Strategy in tackling the pending cases. We also commend the efforts of the Office of the High Representative in support of the authorities for recognition and compensation to the victims of sexual violence.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his briefing and report (S/2015/841, annex). The twentieth anniversary of the General Framework for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an opportunity to encourage joint work in the search for a united, stable Bosnia and Herzegovina, where all communities of the country can live together in peace. National integration and reconciliation call for a shared vision for the country. For that reason, we welcome the adoption of the reform agenda for Bosnia and Herzegovina for 2015- 2018, which the Parliamentary Assembly adopted on 17 September.”
2015-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7555 (2015) · source
“As President Michelle Bachelet so rightly stated in the Council last January (see S/PV.7361), peace is a prerequisite for the protection and promotion of fundamental rights, and social inclusion and inclusive development are preconditions for peace.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“We welcome the adoption of resolution 2245 (2015). Given the pivotal role that the United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia has played, it was deemed necessary to adapt its configuration to the current situation on the ground, so that it could continue to be a relevant actor. We hope that the United Nations Support Office in Somalia will address and respond to the existing administrative, coordination and structural shortcomings. The resilience of the people of Somalia and their desire to overcome conflict are encouraging, which is why at this stage the international community cannot fail them.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“We value the efforts of the Federal Government of Somalia, the African Union Mission in Somalia and other international actors in the fight against Al-Shabaab, and we reiterate that this offensive, in keeping with international law and human rights, must go hand in hand with a process of stabilization and consolidation. As we have repeatedly stressed in the Council, terrorism cannot be overcome through military means alone. It is vital to address the issues of social exclusion, poverty and limited access to education, all of which provide fertile ground for the spread of extremism and terrorism. We are concerned by the humanitarian situation in Somalia and its impact on boys and girls. The international community must respond to the regional crisis by supporting the various humanitarian calls made.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Given that the year 2016 will be a key one for Somalia, the international community must redouble its efforts to support that country. Political actors must also continue to contribute to the achievement of unity and consensus, especially in the areas of the restoration of the rule of law, the constitutional process and political and federal integration. We value the indications given by Somali leaders with regard to their intention to continue on the path of a broad and inclusive political process. In this regard, we hope that women will be included as active participants at all stages of peacebuilding, as they are powerful agents for change. The security situation remains a source of concern.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to thank the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom, Mr. Philip Hammond, for having convened a meeting on this important issue. We would like also to thank Ms. Susanna Malcorra for her briefing, on behalf of Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and that of His Special Representative for Somalia, Mr. Nicholas Kay. We welcome the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Omar Abdirashid Ali Sharmarke, and Mr. Tete Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union. In recent years, we have been witness to the joint efforts undertaken by the Somali authorities, international partners, the African Union and the United Nations system to bring about peace and development in Somalia.”
2015-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7551 (2015) · source
“In that vein, Chile will continue to work for a closer relation between the Council and the International Criminal Court, especially with regard to the two cases referred so far As we have expressed on earlier occasions, we are convinced that referrals are not an end in themselves. We repeat that it is the responsibility of the Council to conduct an effective follow-up, in compliance with the mandate given to the Court. Finally, we wish to reiterate our recognition of the work ofthe Office ofthe Prosecutor in the investigation of the abuses and crimes committed against victims in different parts of Libya and its contribution to the process of strengthening a more just, inclusive and resilient Libyan society.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“My country would also like to support the Prosecutor's call on the Council to make available resources to facilitate investigations referred to the Court in line with the provisions of article 115 (b) of the Rome Statute. Given the direct impact of the financial aspect on the work of the Office of the Prosecutor, we also believe that, together with the specific proposal of the Prosecutor, complementary formulas for financing should be applied, making it possible for that Office to carry its investigations forward in an effective and efficient fashion. That is a central concern.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Chile believes it is a duty to continue to insist on full cooperation with the International Criminal Court and its Prosecutor, pursuant to the provisions of resolution 1970 (2011). We also believe that the Libyan authorities must comply with their obligations under international law and cooperate with the Office of the Prosecutor as called for in resolutions 2174 (2014) and 2213 (2015). Moreover, we urge, on the one hand, that Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi be made immediately available to the Court and, on the other, that Abdullah Al-Senussi and other individuals receive guarantees of due process in Libya. Without that happening, international justice will lack the trust required to achieve its ends.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Several delegations, as well as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights himself, have expressed concern about the high number of civilian deaths due to acts committed by various armed groups, especially those attributed to terrorist groups associated with the self-styled Islamic State. It is imperative to stop indiscriminate attacks and acts of kidnapping, torture, sexual violence and other cruel and degrading treatment, which should be the subject of serious and transparent investigations. That is why we encourage the efforts of the parties, with the help of United Nations, to set up a Government of national accord that will contribute to the necessary stability and to put an end to impunity.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): As this is the first time this month that I speak in a public meeting, I would like to commend the delegation of Spain on its outstanding presidency of the Security Council last month. We also express to you, Sir, our determination to support you resolutely during this month. We once again express our gratitude for the presence of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, and value the presentation of her tenth report on Libya, in fulfilment of resolution 1970 (2011). My delegation, aware of the many difficulties being experienced by Libya and worried about the escalation of violence, shares the view that justice and accountability are essential to achieving sustainable and lasting peace.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Finally, we take note of the letter sent yesterday by the Secretary-General to the President of the Security Council with regard to the request made by President Abbas for the establishment of an international protection system, transmitting a report setting out a historical review of precedents in the area of protection.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“The current spiral of violence should lead the members of the Council to relaunch the process of dialogue. To that end, it is Vital to create conditions that promote trust between the parties. Any effort in the quest for areas of convergence must include the aspiration of Palestine to exercise its right to self- determination, as well as the due security safeguards required by Israel. We believe that faithful compliance with the agreements reached and established practices regarding the use of and visits to the Temple Mount are key to reducing current tensions.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“We are concerned that some Palestinian young people, owing to the frustration and lack of opportunities resulting from the occupation, are taking the path of violence to make their demands heard. At this critical point, it is imperative to address the root causes of conflict. The political horizon leading to a two-State solution must be restored; this is a realistic alternative that would allow both peoples to coexist peacefully. The parties must commit themselves to that solution in word and in deed, freezing the construction of and dismantling settlements, as well as putting an end to and rejecting any inflammatory rhetoric. In particular, we call upon the leaders of both peoples to prevent extremist positions from hijacking the political agenda.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile reiterates its deep concern at the new cycle of Violence that has been unleasehd in Palestine and Israel and East Jerusalem. We especially condemn the intentional burning of the Tomb of the Patriarch Joseph as well as the bombing of the Beersheba Central Bus Station. Those events are turning point in the resurgence of the cr1s1s. We understand the fear that has gripped much of the Israeli public. But the peace and stability to which they aspire will not be achieved through the securitization of the problem. The solution cannot lie in stronger security measures, home demolitions or punitive measures that violate minimum standards of procedure and the right to fair and dignified treatment.”
2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540 (2015) · source
“The Council must contribute to that, and it has a responsibility to help to create conditions that can foster trust between the parties. We believe it is crucial to ensure that the international community, and the Security Council in particular, sends a signal in support of initiatives that can pave the way for a peace process based on specific parameters and a definite timetable. In that regard, we will support proposals aimed at arriving at a basis for a consensus that can advance the peace process.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“The continuing policies ofexpanding settlements are helping to undermine every effort to reach a rapprochement and dialogue, and we are also concerned about actions on the part of the authorities that violate minimum standards of procedure and the right to fair and dignified treatment. We continue to maintain that a two-State solution is the alternative that has the greatest potential for enabling the peoples of both countries to live in peace. We reiterate our conviction that it is impossible to continue to pursue a negotiating process that rejects Palestine's aspiration to exercise its right to self-determination and denies Israel the necessary safeguards for its people. If peace is to be achieved, reopening the dialogue is a challenge that must be tackled.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs for his briefing and the Kingdom of Jordan for requesting this meeting. We firmly condemn the series of attacks and clashes in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in recent weeks that have killed and wounded both Israelis and Palestinians. Such acts of extreme violence testify to a polarized atmosphere whose tension must be reduced. Chile appeals urgently to the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to act in ways conducive to peace. In that regard, we feel it is important to insist on the importance of respecting the agreements and established practice concerning the use of and access to the Temple Mount.”
2015-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7536 (2015) · source
“Finally, we would like to reiterate our understanding that the resolution just adopted grants States or regional organizations, under exceptional circumstances and for a limited period of time, the right to intercept vessels on the high seas, along the coast of Libya, only in those cases in which there exist reasonable grounds to suspect trafficking in migrants or human trafficking and always within the legal framework of the norms established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“Chile firmly believes that the root causes of such phenomena should be addressed by the various organs of the United Nations system within the framework of their respective jurisdictions, which would contribute to reducing the precarious situation of persons exploited by traffickers. The Organization as a whole has a responsibility to do its part to enable States to act in concert and solidarity to respond to the humanitarian needs such phenomena engender and to sanction behaviours that undermine the dignity and rights of all human beings.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile voted in favour of resolution 2240 (2015) because it provides for measures to address an exceptional and extremely grave situation. Situations as appalling as that of the refugees and migrants in the Mediterranean demand that States act in accordance with international law and the human rights of refugees in order to guarantee basic protection standards. Human trafficking and trafficking in migrants are punishable illegal acts and behaviours that should be addressed within the framework of the relevant international and humanitarian laws. This situation should not give rise to the criminalization of persons who find themselves in the category of migrants and/or refugees.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“This should make it possible to achieve inclusive and sustainable development, as well as the full exercise of human rights and the strengthening of a democratic society. The international community should maintain its support in accordance with the principle of national ownership. I conclude by paying tribute to each and every one of the staff of MINUSTAH, who have worked for peace and development in Haiti, in particular the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Despite this, we cannot overlook the deterrent role that MINUSTAH continues to be play, nor the support that the police units and the military contingents offer to the Haitian National Police. That is why we welcome the recommendation of the Secretary-General to maintain the police and military personnel currently authorized for the next 12 months. Important progress has been achieved in Haiti through a joint effort of the population and the Haitian authorities, with the support of MINUSTAH, the United Nations system and international partners. This collective effort over all these years must help to strengthen institutions that are effective, inclusive and ready to be accountable, particularly those in areas relating to the rule of law.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We must ensure long-term progress and support Haiti on the path to inclusive development and social peace. That is why we are pleased to see the proposal to conduct a strategic assessment of the United Nations presence in Haiti. This exercise should be undertaken without prejudging the outcome, be flexible enough to be able to base decisions on the conditions on the ground and, most importantly, be carried out in coordination with the new Haitian authorities. The MINUSTAH consolidation plan establishes four specific priority areas that must show the way forward. In this regard, the training ofpolice capacities remains fundamental. We value building the capacity of the Haitian National Police to carry out its work, but we hope that efforts will be stepped up to achieve all the objectives set out in its development plan.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We welcome the relocation of the majority of internally displaced persons, but we are concerned by the end of the funding for basic services and relocation subsidies for those who remain. We are also concerned about the food and health insecurity, and we hope that efforts to erradicate cholera will continue. The support of the international community must be strengthened, particularly contributions to financing the call for transition and the urgent humanitarian funding appeal launched by the launched by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti in August. The process of reconfiguring the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) must be subject to the needs of peace of the country and the region, and not to special interests.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We welcome the new Force Commander, Lieutenant General Ajax Porto Pinheiro, who has my country's full support. Haiti is at an important stage on its path to the consolidation of stability and democracy. A positive sign of this is the beginning of the electoral process on 9 August. With regard to the electoral process, we recognize the work done by Haitian institutions and authorities, in particular the Provisional Electoral Council, but we also believe it is necessary to underscore the role played by the Haitian National Police in maintaining security. We hope that the difficulties encountered in this area are resolved in the coming stages. At a time when the transition from emergency relief to development is being planned, we must not forget that there are still humanitarian challenges.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Since this is the first time that I am taking the floor in the Chamber this month, I would like to thank the Russian Federation for its leadership and work during its presidency of the Council in September. Similarly, we congratulate Spain on its assumption of the Council presidency in October. The Spanish delegation can count on our full support in carrying out its important duties. We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her briefing. My delegation associates itselfwith the statement to be made by the Permanent Representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. We begin by remembering the late Force Commander, Lieutenant General Jose Luiz Jaborandy, Jr., and we express our gratitude for the work he did.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“It is essential that the Special Electoral Reform Commission keep the consultation process inclusive and comprehensive, involving civil society and religious leaders, with the support requested of the United Nations and international organizations. At the regional level, we support the ongoing constructive dialogue among Afghanistan's neighbours to combat terrorism and drug trafficking and its financing, and to resolve bilateral issues. It is critical to build relations based on trust and cooperation. In that sense, we also recognize the importance of coordination between UNAMA and the Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and we appreciate the recent visit of the Secretary-General to the region.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“The launch on 30 June of the National Action Plan for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) was a significant development. Afghan women should be an essential component in all efforts to prevent conflict prevention and build peace, and must participate in the electoral process and institutions of law and order. The establishment of police women Councils makes a substantive contribution to this aspiration. Political and social cohesion at the national level are essential at this important stage. While we understand that some reforms may generate discrepancies, progress towards the consolidation of democracy and peace in the country requires the constructive work of all sectors, which must come together to prevent some from seeking to take advantage of the political divisions.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“However, we note with concern that conflict and terrorist activities are on the rise, with a consequent impact on the civilian population. The Taliban must demonstrate its commitment to the peace process, renounce violence and choose the table of dialogue as the only means to advance its interests. We are concerned about the recruitment and use of children, increased attacks on schools and the military use of children by the parties to the conflict. We believe that the Lucens Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict can provide guidance in this area. We hope that the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict will address this matter promptly, in support of the proposals laid out in the report of the Secretary- General in this regard, and we urge the Government to implement them.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), and Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. A secure, democratic and prosperous Afghanistan depends largely on the success of the reconciliation process in the framework of a comprehensive strategy to protect and promote human rights. Chile appreciates the efforts of the Government of Afghanistan to resolve outstanding differences with the Taliban through dialogue. The organization of the first official meeting between the parties on 7 July in Pakistan was a positive development.”
2015-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7526 (2015) · source
“However, we would like to suggest that "Other matters" should also include dynamic dialogues with briefers as well as penholders - before the expected product - in order to favour receiving information or an additional product over repetitive rhetoric. Finally, we wish the Russian Federation every success in its presidency in September, and we reiterate our support and commitment to cooperate with the presidency in a constructive manner.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“The joint action exercised by the Council to decisively influence the signing of the agreement putting an end to the 20-month period of armed conflict in South Sudan is the most recent proof that, when there is willingness and a great deal of flexibility, it is possible to find a basis for agreement to deal with items on the agenda of the Council, even when legitimate differences may exist. That is the approach that we feel should be used to deal with other cases. The spirit of working constructively should prevail, so that the Council can assume its responsibility flowing from the Charter of the United Nations. We feel that other issues dealt with over recent months have inded been very useful.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“In addition to the information provided by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zainab Hawa Bangura on her visit to the Middle East, we have seen that sexual and gender-based violence must be addressed in the various reports of the Secretary-General to the Council, as well as in consultations - whenever necessary - and not solely in the framework of an open debate on the subject. One might add, as an additional thought, that gender advisers should be included in missions as a preventive measure, among others, to avoid the use of sexual Violence as a tactic of war or terror. The adoption of resolution 2231 (2015), on non-proliferation, and of resolution 2235 (2015), on chemical weapons in Syria - as well as the treatment of South Sudan - shows that the Council can be effective if it acts in a unified and timely manner.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“The consultations we held with the Secretary- General on allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse by troops from the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic served to highlight the need for contingents to receive training in human rights and for ensuring the strict enforcement of the zero-tolerance tolerance. That should be done while also ensuring that those responsible are brought to justice and that the victims are compensated and reintegrated. The system should adequately address that matter, with particular focus on the challenges faced by troop-contributing countries.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“Regarding sexual violence and gender-based Violence in conflict, on August 24 the United States of America and Chile co-chaired the first Security Council Arria Formula meeting on targeted attacks by the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons. That meeting allowed for the gathering of first-hand information on issues of peace and security, including combating terrorism and protecting civilians belonging to vulnerable groups. The meeting also set a precedent on the issue not only in the Council but throughout the United Nations system, as evidenced by the high level of participation on the part of Member States and civil society.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source
“We support the code of conduct proposed by the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group to those ends, and we hope that many other countries will join the initiative as well as similar ones in that vein. We value the informal discussion of the Council on its working methods and the use of the veto - held during the presidency of New Zealand - as well as the consultations regarding the selection process of the Secretary-General, whether that be a man or a woman. With such openness and transparency, we expect that the Council will contribute harmoniously to the the taking of that decision within the General Assembly as well.”
2015-08-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7516 (2015) · source