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Barros Melet .

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“Moreover, such weapons facilitate a broad range of human rights violations, including murder, mutilation, rape and other forms of sexual violence, enforced disappearance, torture and forced recruitment of children by armed groups. More violations and abuses of human rights are committed with small arms and light weapons than with any other weapon. The uncontrolled accumulation and proliferation of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition have severe implications for human development, peace and sustainable economic growth. Armed violence erodes the social fabric, gives rise to legal uncertainty, increases crime, produces political instability and creates a climate of impunity. This issue cuts across all issues on the agenda of the Council.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“We support the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. We urge Member States to advance its implementation by adopting legally binding instruments on marking, tracing and illicit brokering. The Arms Trade Treaty deserves special mention. Chile has signed the Treaty and will soon to ratify it. Our main concern is the impact of these weapons on civilians in conflict zones. We must not forget that in conflict situations the majority of deaths are the result of the use of small arms and light weapons. In turn, such weapons constitute a serious threat to peace and stability in pre- and post-conflict societies.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein and the President of the Cote d'Ivoire chapter of the West Africa Action Network on Small Arms, Mr. Karamoko Diakite, for their briefings. We also appreciate the initiative of the Lithuanian presidency in organizing this debate and in preparing the concept note (S/2015/306). Chile promotes disarmament in all its forms and calls for an effective fight against the illicit trafficking in arms and ammunition while framing such efforts against the backdrop of a View on the human perspective that is comprehensive and manifold and considers the well-being of people to be the ultimate goal of such efforts.”
2015-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7442 (2015) · source
“Likewise, we call on the international community to continue to honour its commitment to support the aspirations of the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as to provide the necessary resources to fulfil the mandate provided for under the Dayton Accords. We conclude by reiterating our appreciation for the work of the High Representative as part of his efforts to strengthen the rule of law, monitor compliance with the rulings of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and facilitate reforms aimed at ensuring conditions for the functioning of institutions, social stability and prosperity in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We emphasize that his Office should continue to receive political support to carry out its important functions.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“The effectiveness of institutions such as the Tribunal contributes to the development of jurisprudence and to safeguarding universally shared ethical principles ofjustice and reparation. We reiterate our strong support for a stable Bosnia and Herzegovina with functioning institutions in the service of its people, in peace and prosperity. Chile participated in the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina with police personnel. Our participation continues today in Operation Althea of the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This year marks 12 years of uninterrupted Chilean military presence in the latter.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“We call for cooperation with the High Representative with regard to events that have the potential to affect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We support the efforts of Bosnia and Herzegovina to overcome its past. We also emphasize the importance of the return and reintegration of refugees and internally displaced persons, which will contribute to mending the broken social fabric and which is an essential step towards national reconciliation. In that context, cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia remains a priority challenge so that those responsible for genocide, ethnic cleansing, war crimes and crimes against humanity do not go unpunished.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“Chile regrets the lack of progress on implementing the Dayton Accords, which illustrates the persistence of disagreement among political parties and the difficulty in forming the new Government in the various cantons. It is necessary that the political leaders of the different communities in the country do more to advance the strengthening of democratic institutions, while expanding institutional reforms in an inclusive manner. We also urge them to refrain from negative rhetoric that undermines the cohesion among the various ethnic communities in the country, thereby hindering national reconciliation. For instance, calls encouraging options that could create the potential for the secession of Republika Srpska present a critical situation.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (Spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for submitting his report (8/2015/300, annex). Chile supports the implementation of the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords, as well as safeguarding the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We believe that effectively implementing the Accords, along with respect for the rule of law, is essential to a lasting peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that regard, we welcome the new Government formed on 31 March. We urge all political leaders to take advantage of that opportunity to move towards genuine integration and national reconciliation.”
2015-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7440 (2015) · source
“We wish to conclude by thanking the presidency of Jordan for convening this meeting to consider a topic that involves those who will shoulder the future responsibility of guiding our societies. Our response must be commensurate with the values we defend - those that respect identity and diversity.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“We believe it would serve as a political opportunity to contribute to halting the recruitment and flow of foreign combatants, with the goal of having States adopt measures on domestic and international cooperation. We join those calling for building public-private partnerships designed to counter the messages of radical organizations for recruiting new youth. Chile has undertaken significant reforms to eradicate exclusion and discrimination of youth, one of which resulted in the enactment of a law against discrimination. Our young people have gone into the streets and prompted massive demonstrations to demand a transformation of the education system, which then led to a reform process that is currently under way.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Young people can provide sustainable ways of combating the phenomenon, using information technology and questioning the narratives, either online of offline. That is part of the right to have rights under democracy. The Alliance of Civilizations 2013-2018 action plan provides a road map with specific recommendations to promote understanding, in line with strengthening a cosmopolitan View of democracy based on human rights and international law, as suggested by Jiirgen Habermas, and thereby prevent false perceptions that threaten stability and fuel conflict. We support the initiative of Spain to convene a high-level regional conference of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, in Madrid, next July.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The question must be asked about ways in which the United Nations and the Council can help to prevent and reduce young people's membership in violent groups. In Jordan's letter to the Secretary-General (S/2015/231) and the annexed concept paper, a set of actions has been identified constituting a holistic response to the situation which seriously affects the system's values. Young people must become protagonists in developing responses based on profound respect for and knowledge of human rights, tolerance and democracy. We consider it essential to empower youth and enhance their skills, through participation that would ensure their capacity to influence practices and policies affecting them, including those aimed at countering Violent extremism. That is how we View the social, political, economic and cultural participation of youth.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“In the same vein, those strategies must address gender issues and, in particular, the situation of women who are recruited by armed groups and subjected to violence, including sexual violence as a war tactic. Women are Victims of actions by non-State armed groups that are used to spread terror and suffer not only the scourge of gender aggression, but also, and worse, stigmatization by religious extremism. Tackling the factors that lead to radical violence by youth requires strategies to prevent the socioeconomic exclusion of young people. We urge the international community to continue promoting the effective implementation of resolutions 1624 (2005) and 2178 (2014), which send clear messages on the prevention of incitement to terrorism and confronting the phenomenon of foreign terrorist combatants.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“As noted by President Michelle Bachelet Jeria in the debate on inclusive development of 19 January, "We believe that closing gaps in income and position in the social structure is as important as promoting equal opportunities. It is not only a moral imperative, but also a requirement for medium-term and long-term development, for political stability and for peace." (S/PV. 7361, p. 7) Our country has promoted the concept of inclusive development, with the key participation of young people, as a transformative mechanism underlying causes of conflict. Identifying the youth involved in such behaviour and punishing them is insufficient. We must seek effective solutions through inclusive development strategies that will pave the way for opportunities for youth.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“The new communication and information technologies should not serve such purposes. We believe it is necessary to identify the underlying causes attracting youth to follow Violent terrorism and related doctrines. Inevitably, there must be a focus on young people's motivation to erroneously seek that sense of identity and belonging. It is due to a number of factors, including feelings of alienation, exclusion and marginalization and insecurity and vulnerability, which can stimulate violent extremism. Several reports have been drafted in the context of United Nations missions in the Middle East and Africa, explaining the importance of implementing appropriate measures to counteract the frustration of those who rebel against social and cultural structures that do not satisfy their hopes and aspirations.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Leaders and societies from all regions of the world have been struck by the number of young people drawn to extremism, and are being called upon not only to punish such behavior but, rather, to address the root causes of the phenomenon. Media outlets have publicized the crimes of young people recruited by terrorist organizations, including the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, Al-Qaida, Al-Shabaab, Ansar Al-Sharia and the Al-Nusra Front. Faced with those acts, the international community cannot remain indifferent, and the Council has both an ethical and political responsibility to counter acts that deny fundamental human values. In some West African countries, youth as young as 15-years of age have been recruited through powerful persuasion, mainly Via social networks, which have helped to attract a significant number of followers.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Chile thanks Jordan for organizing this debate, which gives us the opportunity to share our views and experiences and to define how the international community can help to overcome the conditions that promote violent extremism. The attraction of young people to radical extremism has become a threat to the democratic societies, respectful and tolerant of diversity, that we all want to build. The emergence of certain groups, including jihadist ones, can be directly linked with the identity crisis that affects both generations that have remained in their countries of origin as well as those that have been woven into a new social fabric.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Peace, stability and intercultural harmony are closely interrelated and key to achieving an environment conducive to promoting universal values and full respect for human dignity. While we in our region have undertaken the difficult task of bridging the gap between wealth and poverty and are seeking to build a brighter common future among different traditions, cultures and nations, the Middle East is fighting an even more pressing struggle that poses a challenge to civilizations and faiths. Humankind must preserve the multicultural, multi-ethnic and multi-religious character of that region. Multiple crises show how the stresses associated with cultural and religious identity can generate destabilizing cycles that affect international peace and security.”
2015-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7432 (2015) · source
“I intend to pursue my communication with the Government of C6te d'Ivoire. I wish to assure Council members that my visit to the country was not an isolated event, but the beginning of a new active and meaningful dialogue that will succeed only if the key stakeholders continue to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the peaceful transition of the country and national reconciliation. Finally, the recommendations contained in the final report of the Expert Group are still being considered by the Committee members.”
2015-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7431 (2015) · source
“However, Ambassador Ouattara reconfirmed the full commitment of cote d'Ivoire to cooperating with the Committee and the Group of Experts, especially in view of the forthcoming presidential elections, and expressed the desire of his Government for the sanctions to be removed as soon as possible after that electoral event. He also stressed the positive impact of my visit in November last year, which sent a strong message of cooperation between the Sanctions Committee and Cote d'Ivoire. In the ensuing discussion, members of the Committee acknowledged the progress made by Cote d'Ivoire, but stressed the problems currently being faced, particularly in matters relating to DDR, the fight against impunity and the slow implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.”
2015-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7431 (2015) · source
“The Committee also heard from the Charge d'affaires of the Permanent Mission of C6te d'Ivoire, Ambassador Ouattara, on the situation in Cote d'Ivoire, which included comments on the final report of the Group of Experts. The participation of Ambassador Ouattara deepened the dialogue that was reignited following my visit to the country. Ambassador Ouattara thanked the Committee for taking steps to remove Mr. Djedje and Mr. N'Guessan from the sanctions list of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004). He also indicated doubts about some of the conclusions reached by the Group.”
2015-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7431 (2015) · source
“In relation to border measures and control, the Group expressed concern about the links between former elements of the security and defence forces, the Young Patriots, the Ivorian militias and Liberian mercenaries. Moreover, the military structure and capacity of mercenaries and militias in Liberia and C6te d'Ivoire, respectively, would remain intact. The Group of Experts indicates that smuggling between Cote d'Ivoire and neighbouring countries persists, particularly in cacao and gold. The Group also expressed concern about human rights violations, including child labour, and extrajudicial executions in mining areas. On 10 April, the Committee held a meeting to discuss the report of the Group of Experts.”
2015-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7431 (2015) · source
“The Group also noted the lack of cohesion in the ranks of the army, caused by negative influences from earlier affiliations and 01d antagonisms, which could hinder the SSR process. Regarding disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), the Group welcomed the efforts of the Authority on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration to plan a more comprehensive and inclusive process of reintegration, and in the marking of weapons held by the security forces. However, the Group emphasized the negative role played by members of the Forces republicaines de Cote d'Ivoire, which are not registered and which have performed illegal activities. The Group also felt that the DDR process would probably be unable to reinstate all veterans by June, which could have a negative impact on security conditions in the country.”
2015-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7431 (2015) · source
“It also expressed concern about the material in the possession of the fourth infantry battalion under the command of Martin Kouakou Fofie, who is on the list of persons subject to the sanctions regime, and about the lack of access of the Group and UNOCI to team sites and facilities in accordance with paragraph 22 of resolution 2153 (2014). In its report, the Group stresses the danger posed by the existence of numerous weapons and ammunition that remain in the country without adequate control. Regarding security sector reform (SSR), the Group recognized the progress made by the authorities of Cote d'Ivoire. However, it noted the continuing lack of capacity and equipment for the police and the gendarmerie, especially in view of the presidential elections scheduled for October.”
2015-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7431 (2015) · source
“The Government of Cote d'Ivoire has made progress in implementing the arms embargo and providing relevant information on notifications and requests for exemptions addressed to the Committee, as well as in informing the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) and the Group of Experts on the arrival of material. The Group expressed its concern about the ongoing presence of elements linked to the radical pro-Gbagbo group, and about the incorrect information that the authorities of Cote d'Ivoire provided to the Committee in some notifications or requests for exemption.”
2015-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7431 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I am pleased to have this opportunity to brief Council members in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004), concerning C6te d'Ivoire. I would like to begin by summarizing the main elements contained in the final report (S/2015/252) of the Group of Experts on Cote d'Ivoire established in accordance with resolution 2153 (2014), as well as the discussions that took place in consultations on 10 April. Generally speaking, the Group of Experts noted improved cooperation with the C6te d'Ivoire authorities during the second part of its mandate, which they believe was attributable to the visit of the Chair of the Committee in November 2014.”
2015-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7431 (2015) · source
“We must urgently adopt measures to protect the most vulnerable population, as evidenced in the violence against women, boys and girls. Those responsible must be brought to account. Humanitarian action in itself will not be enough ifthere is no political solution. Dialogue is the only way to act responsibly and with a view towards the future. In that mission we support the work of the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, and we eagerly await his report to the Security Council at the end of this week.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“With respect to Lebanon, we acknowledge the efforts of Prime Minister Salam to combat terrorism and strengthen State institutions under very difficult circumstances marked by a presidential power vacuum and the non-compliance of certain Lebanese actors with the disassociation policy established in the Baabda Declaration. This is a time to reiterate our gratitude for the many humanitarian gestures that Lebanon and other countries in the region, in particular Jordan, have shown toward Syrian refugees, who require protection as well as humanitarian assistance. Finally, with respect to the Syrian crisis, the Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2015/124) confirms that the conflict has spread with new levels of violence.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“It is also crucial to respect international law, human rights, and international humanitarian law. A peace process is not viable while the Israeli settlement policy continues. Palestine must also make progress in internal reconciliation, under the leadership of President Abbas. We would also like to make a special appeal to not disregard the humanitarian situation that affects the population living in the Gaza Strip. We should also properly address the harsh reality facing Palestinian refugees in the Yarmouk camp in Syria, who find themselves trapped in a conflict that is not their own.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“With regard to the issue of Palestine and Israel, the shared view is that the status quo is not acceptable; as a result, we believe that we should relaunch the peace process with defined parameters and within a specific time frame. The Security Council has a key role to play in this matter. The two-State solution is still the best alternative for the Palestinian people to be able to exercise their right to self-determination, and for Israel to enjoy security safeguards that would protect its existence. Political realism has shown time and again that it is not possible to maintain a negotiating process without considering these legitimate demands. We also need a commitment on the part of the parties, who must adopt confidence-building measures, comply with agreements and renounce extremist rhetoric.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of Minister Nasser Judeh, and extend our gratitude to the Jordanian presidency of the Security Council for April. We are grateful for the very thorough presentation given by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and greatly appreciate the recent appointment of Mr. Nickolay Mladenov as Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. The impetus he provides will be very important to relaunching the peace process in the Middle East. We find ourselves in a very disturbing time. New conflicts are having an impact on the region, and we find ourselves unable to resolve issues that have dragged on for decades.”
2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source
“Last March, Chile launched its second national action plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and related resolutions, which includes, among its strategic objectives, the prevention of Violence, especially sexual and gender-based violence, against women and girls. To conclude, Chile reiterates its decisive commitment to the implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008) and others. We will continue collaborating to ensure that the Council pays due attention to this agenda item, the development of which will contribute to the global review of the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). In that regard, we firmly support the ministerial meeting to be convened by Spain during its Council presidency in October.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“We reiterate the importance of promoting, protecting and ensuring access for survivors of sexual Violence to timely and non-discriminatory multifaceted assistance, including access to adequate health services to enable their rehabilitation. In that respect, we value the role of civil society, including women's organizations, community and religious leaders, the media and human rights defenders. We support the efforts of the United Nations system to build the capacities of such groups. As one example, we note the Colombian authorities' successful efforts in fighting this scourge. We especially highlight the policies of the peace process in Victim support.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The various missions, including electoral missions, commissions of inquiry and related mechanisms, should consider appointing women protection and gender advisers, and guarantee the protection of civilians in order to focus on combating the scourge with a view to affecting a greater proportion of the internally displaced persons and refugees. The training of peacekeeping contingents should include a gender perspective, including measures to prevent sexual Violence and to ensure respect by security forces of the due diligence policy on human rights and accountability in the conduct of cases involving personnel.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“It should be addressed in its consultations, relevant resolutions and mission mandates, as well as in the terms ofreference of the field Visits and missions of the Council's subsidiary bodies. We support greater interaction between those bodies, especially the sanctions committees and their respective teams of experts, and the Office of the Special Representative. The Council should bring greater pressure to bear on the perpetrators of such violence, including the parties named in the reports of the Secretary-General, and consider the adoption of selective, phased measures by the relevant sanctions committees, while ensuring respect for due process.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The participation of women should be guaranteed in peacekeeping operations; peace processes; disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes; and in mediation, reconstruction and electoral reform efforts and security, justice and administration sector reforms. It is important to provide women with the necessary training to ensure their equal access in all of those areas. Our experience as a non-permanent member indicates that the Council should make more and better use of available mechanisms in addressing this Violence, which affects not only women and girls, but men and boys as well, worldwide. Such Violence must be an integral item on the Council's agenda.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The trust funds established to that end, such as the Multi-Partner Trust Fund and the International Criminal Court's Trust Fund for Victims, can contribute to efforts undertaken in that direction and require sustainable financial support. In 2014, we focused on prevention; today, we would like to emphasize participation and protection. Protection cannot exist without women's participation, which in turn requires a secure, enabling environment. We must guarantee, even in the most fragile contexts, the participation of women in the prevention and elimination of all forms of physical, sexual and psychological violence.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“We therefore support the urgent implementation of the recommendations of the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the subject (S/2015/203). We urge States and the international community to enhance its work to prevent, punish and eradicate such Violence, while fighting against impunity and using to that end national tribunals, international tribunals such as the International Criminal Court, mixed tribunals, truth and reconciliation commissions and community justice mechanisms. The responses to this scourge must guarantee reintegration and fair and adequate compensation for all victims. The Guidance Note of the Secretary-General on Reparations for Conflict-Related Sexual Violence of June 2014 provides guidelines and best practices to consider in this respect.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Chile strongly condemns conflict-related sexual violence in its various forms, which, depending on the circumstances, might constitute war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture or other serious violations of human rights. We note with amazement how sexual Violence is used not only as a tactic of war but also by non-State and terrorist armed groups to sow terror, thus threatening international peace and security. No religion or ideology could justify such actions, and we call for cooperation on developing strategies to prevent and eradicate Violent extremism that promotes sexual violence. Despite the progress achieved by resolution 1820 (2008) and related resolutions, we regret to note that we have not yet achieved their full implementation.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile thanks the presidency of Jordan for convening this debate. We welcome the briefings, in particular by Hamsatu Allamin, which drive us to act more decisively to prevent, eradicate and punish conflict- related sexual violence and the stigma attached thereto and ensure reparation and reintegration for survivors. We appreciate the work of the Special Representative, Zainab Hawa Bangura, and her team, and we welcome her seventh annual briefing, which identifies new parties involved in such violence, including non-State and terrorist armed groups. We welcome the commitments made by some parties in support of the system.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The continued use of force will eliminate any possibility of an inclusive and sustainable political dialogue. We regret the fact that the resolution's text does not include references to the impact of the growing violence on young people, including the killing and maiming of children and their ongoing recruitment and use in the fighting, as well the obstacles posed to access to schooling and hospitals, in contravention of the principles laid out in resolution 2143 (2014). That is an aspect of the crisis that we cannot overlook. Lastly, my country feels that it is important, as has been mentioned, that the negotiation process be transparent from the very beginning, and that applies to all members of the Council.”
2015-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7426 (2015) · source
“Mr. Barros Melet (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): It is clear that different interpretations exist of the situation affecting Yemen, but we all agree that the violence is having a serious effect on the civilian population. For that reason, we appreciate the fact that the final version of the resolution we have adopted today (resolution 2216 (2015)) includes stronger language on the humanitarian situation than was originally proposed, as well as incorporating the concept of humanitarian pauses, which has been requested by various humanitarian agencies and organizations. However, the humanitarian situation will not improve if the violence does not stop and if no progress is made with the political dialogue, which is why we call for speedy implementation of the ceasefire envisaged in today's resolution.”
2015-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7426 (2015) · source
“This must lead to a strengthening of cooperation and coordination among regional and subregional organizations, information-sharing, joint regional actions and regional policies for the prevention and protection of children, including the special needs of girls, as was highlighted during the open debate held on 30 January (see S/PV.7374).”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“In this regard, we view positively the preparation and implementation of the Lucens Guidelines, aimed at preventing the military use of schools and universities during armed conflicts. We also believe that the issue ofthe protection of education and educational establishments should be addressed in ceasefire agreements and post-conflict agendas. Finally, given the transnational character of many non-State armed groups, collective action is imperative so that the multilateral system can deal effectively with the threats facing children in armed conflict.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Chile reiterates the need to promote effective and inclusive processes of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration for children associated with armed forces or armed groups, with the effective participation of those affected and local communities, thereby promoting social cohesion among the traumatized social groups. In order for resolution 2143 (2014), of which Chile was a sponsor, to be effectively implemented, we stress the importance of respecting the civilian nature of schools and condemn all attacks and threats of attacks against them, which contravene international humanitarian law and the right to education. We call on the parties to armed conflict to refrain from such actions and hope that the Secretary-General will continue to follow up and report, among other things, on the military use of schools and hospitals.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“The work of the Office of the Special Representative, UNICEF, the human rights and child protection sections of those missions, and the groups of experts of the sanctions Committees is crucial to information-sharing and a full listing of non-State groups that use children and the organizations and individuals that are cooperating with these armed groups. We hope that resolutions concerning new committees or the renewal of mandates will address this issue, and we appreciate any recommendations that the groups of experts of the sanctions Committees, among others, might make with regard to controlling small arms and light weapons.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“In this regard, we hope that the Council will soon address the issue ofthe abduction of girls and boys in conflict and post-conflict situations. Likewise, we vehemently condemn the use of children by non-State actors in the exploitation and trafficking of natural resources, which is used, inter alia, to acquire weapons. Cooperation by Governments, non-governmental organizations or other parties with non-State armed groups that recruit and use children for any purpose should be punished, even when such groups do not intend to Violate the rights of children. The system can play a role in this regard through the sanctions Committees and peacekeeping missions.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Chile reiterates its condemnation of the six categories of the most serious violations identified by the Council and of all of the other violations and abuses committed against children affected by armed conflicts. We therefore condemn in the strongest of terms the abduction of girls and boys and their use as suicide bombers or sex slaves by extremist armed groups. No religion or ideology can justify these actions, which must be firmly condemned, prevented and eradicated by all actors that participate in conflicts and by the international community as a whole. We encourage cooperation in formulating strategies aimed at preventing and eradicating violent extremism and the abduction and recruitment of children by armed groups.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“States have the primary responsibility to combat impunity and bring to justice and punish the perpetrators of the most serious crimes committed against children. If States do not have the capacity or are unwilling to do so, it will be up to the International Criminal Court to address those crimes that are covered under the Rome Statute. The recent ruling of the Court's Appeals Chamber in the case of Thomas Lubanga, which touches on reparations and the role of the Trust Fund for Victims, is a specific example in that respect. International commissions of inquiry should also address this issue and redouble their efforts to preserve evidence of these most serious of crimes.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“My delegation endorses the statement to be made later by the Austrian delegation on behalf ofthe Human Security Network, to which my country belongs. Chile, in its capacity as a State party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, and Convention 182 of the International Labour Organization, and a signatory to the Paris Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups, believes that focusing on non-State actors, as we are doing here today, should not delay the efforts being deployed through the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign to prevent and eradicate the recruitment and use of children by Government armed forces by 2016.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source