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1. “Strengthening the role and capacity of women and respect for their rights are priority areas for the Government of Colombia. As a member of the Security Council's Group of Friends of resolution 1325 (2000), my country reaffirms its commitment to implementing policies, plans and programmes that broaden and strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding.”

   2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

2. “Although Colombia has a significant legislative framework and public policies that mainstream the gender perspective and variables, there persist challenges such as full integration, a review of indicators on the basis of international standards and the adoption of specific measures against gender-based violence. For their part, the bodies responsible for implementing the Organization's policies and mandates on women and peace and security within the United Nations system must strengthen coordination and cooperation and avoid duplication of work. My country trusts that the new gender framework adopted by the United Nations and, in particular, the new entity UN Women ensure consistency in the Organization's activities.”

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3. “Women are beneficiaries and/or agents of projects that promote peace in those areas. Moreover, guidelines for the displaced population are being drawn up with a targeted gender approach. Their goal is to provide effective care that responds to the specific needs and impact that displacement has on women. The guidelines are based on three guiding aspects: participation a focus on law, and a gender- perspective approach. The national policy for the socio-economic reintegration of people demobilized from illegal armed groups seeks full inclusion of the gender perspective approach in institutional actions. Likewise, there is a programme for the prevention of domestic violence in families with reintegrated persons.”

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4. “The Programme underscores the most frequent and severe cases nationally and gives particular attention to displaced, indigenous and Afro-Colombian women. In peacebuilding, State bodies work together in joint efforts to guarantee the protection of women from risks that affect them in areas where there are illegal armed groups. Furthermore, ensuring inclusion of the gender perspective and the full participation of women in the prevention of violence is being promoted. In that regard, with the support of the European Union and citizen participation, the Peace Laboratories programme is being promoted in areas affected by violence. That initiative explores paths of dialogue and coexistence, peaceful mechanisms for resistance and protection of the civilian population.”

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5. “164, of 25 January 2010, the national Government set up the Inter-Agency Group to Eradicate Violence against Women, a body that will facilitate comprehensive, targeted, accessible and quality care to women who are victims of violence and will act as a forum to coordinate and organize the various entities engaged in that task. Furthermore, the Presidential Advisory Office on Gender Equality, the United Nations Development Fund for Women, the United Nations Population Fund and the International Organization for Migration jointly run the Integrated Programme Against Gender Violence, which seeks to help prevent, treat and eradicate gender-based violence affecting Colombian women both publicly and privately.”

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6. “Among recent developments, I would like to mention that, as recognition of the particular needs of women and with a view to ensuring a life free of violence, in December 2008 we adopted law No. 1257 of 2008. That law sets out standards of awareness, prevention and punishment for forms of violence and discrimination against women. It extends the concept of Violence against women to any act or omission that causes death, injury or physical, sexual, psychological, economic or patrimonial injury because of gender, as well as threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether in the public or private spheres. In addition, under decree No.”

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7. “In particular, the report refers to the need to redouble efforts to ensure that women can play their rightful role in conflict prevention and resolution and in reconstruction processes. Similar efforts are needed to protect women from abuse during conflict, including gender-based violence. In order to meet the various existing international commitments with regard to the promotion and protection of the rights of women, including Security Council resolutions on women and peace and security, Colombia has at its disposal a significant constitutional, legal and institutional framework and gender-based strategies that cover social, economic and cultural aspects.”

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8. “Ms. Blum (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. Colombia appreciates the convening of this open debate to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. I would also like to take this opportunity to especially congratulate Under-Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet on her appointment as the first Executive Director of UN Women. I am grateful for her presence here today and for her comprehensive statement. In his report on women and peace and security (S/2010/498), the Secretary-General acknowledges that significant progress has been made in several areas. However, he also warns that much remains to be done to realize the vision of resolution 1325 (2000).”

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9. “The reconstruction of Haiti is a long-term project that will require strong leadership from the Government and sustained support from the international community. The success of MINUSTAH and its subsequent withdrawal will depend on progress in the reconstruction and restoration of infrastructure and the State's capacities to ensure lasting stability. My delegation wishes to send a message of solidarity to the Government and people of Haiti and to express its recognition of their ability to overcome this devastating disaster and to advance in the implementation of the Action Plan for National Recovery and Development, which identifies priority areas for progress in the recovery and development of the country. Our task is to welcome the Action Plan as the road map to guide all actions in the field.”

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10. “Strengthening the Haitian National Police is a step in the right direction and a response to current challenges, in particular those of protecting displaced persons and vulnerable groups, fighting crime and managing the borders. Colombia recently expanded the number of police officers participating in MINUSTAH, including 34 police specialists in the fight against transnational organized crime who are currently in the field. Along those same lines, holding credible and legitimate presidential and legislative elections will grant the new Government a clear and uncontested mandate to lead the reconstruction process, and contribute to the political stability necessary for recovery and renewed economic and social development. The international community must honour its commitment to supporting the electoral process.”

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11. “For Colombia, complementing emergency and stabilization actions with cooperation and technical assistance is of the utmost importance in strengthening and developing the institutional capacities of the country. My country continues to move towards the materialization of its proposal to conduct a pilot intervention in the town of Cabaret, adjacent to Port- au-Prince. Based on previous experience in managing natural disasters, the proposal would implement an integrated multisectoral development model that would not only rebuild affected infrastructure, but at the same time target economic and social development and strengthen governance, peace and security with the participation of the affected population and authorities. Strengthening institutional architecture in Haiti is as important as contributing to its physical reconstruction.”

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12. “Despite progress made in delivering emergency humanitarian assistance and early recovery activities, the fundamental consequences of the earthquake will require sustained international commitment. My Government congratulates the Office of the Special Envoy for its work to ensure coherence across United Nations operations in Haiti and to persuade donors and non-governmental organizations channel resources for direct budget support for the Government of Haiti. For its part, Colombia has been coordinating efforts with the Haitian Government and community and with other States and organizations working on the island. The deployment of the Government of Colombia, with the support of civil society and the private sector, to provide humanitarian aid to Haiti was very broad.”

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13. “I wish to highlight the Security Council's adoption of resolution 1927 (2010), which stresses the leading role of Haiti's Government in the recovery, reconstruction and stabilization process, and underlines the need for the increased coordination of the efforts of all United Nations entities and, in general, all other organizations committed to assisting Haiti's recovery. Colombia welcomes the Council's decision to give MINUSTAH a leading role in coordinating international electoral assistance to support the Haitian Government in conducting the presidential and legislative elections that will take place on 28 November. My country supports efforts to ensure that this democratic process will be held in a free, impartial and inclusive manner.”

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14. “Ms. Blum (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation welcomes your initiative to convene this open debate today, as well as the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/446) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Colombia reaffirms its commitment to the international efforts to assist Haiti both in the recovery and reconstruction phases. The Government of Colombia is aware that the magnitude of the tragedy that affected Haitian society requires long-term coordinated action beyond the emergency humanitarian assistance stage.”

    2010-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6382 (2010) · source

15. “The recommendations concerning such contact must take national contexts into account when their viability is assessed on a case by case basis, taking fully into account the decisions of the democratically established authorities. The Government of Colombia reiterates the commitment of its democratic institutions in consolidating the protection of the population against the actions of illegal armed groups. We reiterate our call on the international community to vigorously condemn the crimes committed by these violent groups against Colombians.”

    2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source

16. “The activities of the Government of Colombia are guided by the essential premise that the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians rests with each State. Consequently, each State may turn to international support when necessary. In this context, the United Nations and the international community in general have a supporting role to play in the strengthening of national protection efforts. My delegation wishes to stress the importance for the humanitarian system, in observing the principles that govern its actions, to avoid circumstances that could compromise the neutrality, impartiality and independence of its work. These principles are of particular significance in the case of possible contact of humanitarian actors with illegal armed groups.”

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17. “My country has undertaken a high-level presidential programme that coordinates and supervises the activities of the institutions responsible for implementing the Ottawa Convention. The Colombian population has experienced the dire consequences of anti-personnel mines planted by illegal armed groups. The Government is working intensively on prevention and humanitarian demining. It also supports the affected communities through the recovery of productive lands, the return of their inhabitants, the reconstruction of the public services network, and physical and psychological rehabilitation aimed at facilitating the full social and economic reintegration of the victims. Colombia reaffirms its support for efforts to protect civilians and ensure their rights, in conformity with the Charter of the United Nations and international legal norms.”

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18. “We have also designed mechanisms to ensure the effective participation of the displaced population through the adjustment, restatement or enhancement of public policies. Additionally, efforts have been made to coordinate programmes defined at the national level with those carried out by regional authorities at the local level, seeking to ensure that the regions adopt and coordinate the necessary measures in terms of budget and institutional capacity to assist the displaced population. Colombia reaffirms its commitment to the Cartagena Action Plan adopted at the second Review Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction in December 2009.”

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19. “To address them adequately, we have a legal and institutional framework and a comprehensive care policy for displaced persons, including humanitarian approaches to rights and social and economic integration. The allocation of resources to this policy significantly increased from 2007 to 2010, reaching annual averages of over $500 million from the national budget. This framework has been strengthened recently, given the needs on the ground and its established objectives. To this end, modifications were made to the policy components of prevention and protection; comprehensive assistance; truth, justice and redress; and the return or resettlement of displaced persons. The implementation of public policies in this area takes due account of the different needs of people according to gender, ethnicity, age or disability.”

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20. “In addition to those efforts, we have put in place a comprehensive policy on human rights and international humanitarian law, which includes effective preventive measures and ensures appropriate penalties in case of possible violations, including those involving members of the public security forces. An essential component of that effort by the Colombian Government has been the collective and individual demobilization of 51,407 members of illegal armed groups since 2002. That process, embodied in special legislation, has allowed for the implementation of principles of justice, truth and redress for victims. Assistance to displaced persons continues to be one of the areas requiring greater attention from the Colombian State, and it poses ongoing challenges.”

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21. “The Government of my country has concentrated its efforts in reinforcing and ensuring the rule of law throughout our territory by implementing our democratic security policy. After eight years of implementation of that policy, we can assert that we have helped to reduce the gap between the formal recognition of rights and their effective implementation. Strengthening democratic authority and State control over its territory have resulted in a dramatic reduction of all acts of violence and crime that deprive citizens of the enjoyment of their rights.”

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22. “Ms. Blum (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to congratulate you, Madam President, for your work as President of the Security Council for this month, as well as to express our appreciation for the convening of this debate. We are grateful for the briefings made by the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and the High Commissioner for Human Rights. My delegation would also like to express special appreciation to Under-Secretary- General John Holmes upon the end of his tenure to strengthen the humanitarian work of the United Nations. The establishment of more concrete conditions for the protection of civilians and the enjoyment of theirs rights in the face of the violence committed by illegal armed groups is a priority for Colombia.”

    2010-07-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6354Resumption1 (2010) · source

23. “The existence of annexes I and II to the Secretary-General's report adequately reflects this distinction. It is of vital importance that, in applying the monitoring and reporting mechanism, it be borne in mind that each situation is unique and that there is therefore no single formula that can be applied to all of the situations that exist in various countries and regions. Likewise, these decisions must be made in strict compliance with existing legal provisions. In particular, any targeted measures must conform to Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. Colombia reiterates its willingness and commitment to guarantee the effective protection of children and the promotion of their rights. We do so in the understanding that this task requires a comprehensive approach and coordinated institutional management.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

24. “As of May 15 2010, the Unit for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law of the Attorney's Office had advanced 239 investigations concerning the recruitment of 775 children. Twelve sentences have been issued affecting 30 perpetrators. The Colombian Government, in implementing its policy of zero tolerance for human rights violations regardless of who commits them, has not hesitated to punish those associated with the State who may have committed individual acts affecting those rights. Specific measures have been taken to prevention, investigate, prosecute and punish such practices. My delegation wishes to emphasize the distinction made by the Secretary-General in his reports to the Security Council on the issue of children and armed conflict between situations that are on the agenda of the Council and those that are not.”

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25. “Furthermore, the Colombian Family Welfare Institute continues to provide children separated from illegal armed groups comprehensive physical and psychological care to facilitate their full reintegration into society. The Institute also carries out many activities in support of prevention programmes. In the case of Colombia, the Secretary-General's initiative to ensure that adequate resources for the rehabilitation and reintegration of children separated from illegal armed groups are provided to national Governments has had an additional positive effect. We urge Council members to lend their support to this initiative. For its part, the Attorney General's Office continues to conduct investigations in pursuit of those 3 responsible for recruiting children.”

    2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341Resumption1 (2010) · source

26. “Through its implementation, demobilized persons have contributed to the training of 6,200 students in recruitment prevention. With the same objective, the Office of the Ombudsman has promoted the "No more children and adolescents recruited" campaign, with the support of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the Norwegian Refugee Council and the Mayor and Township People's Spokesperson of Soacha, a town near the capital. Together with the Department of National Planning and strategic partners, the Commission is preparing a document aimed at strengthening the policy to prevent the recruitment and use of children, to be submitted for consideration by the national Government for implementation by all entities involved.”

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27. “The Commission has conducted its work in 114 municipalities nationwide and six locations in the capital that are considered to be of high social and economic vulnerability. Through the Commission, safety nets are defined and reinforced in order to reduce the risk of use of children by illegal armed groups at the local, provincial and national levels. Among the strategies put in place, the Commission has encouraged the prevention of violence and established procedures to identify cases or risks of threat. It has also created participatory mechanisms for children to make their voice heard directly in local Governments so that their points of view may be included in public policy. In that respect, I would like to highlight the awareness project developed by the Office of the High Commissioner for Reintegration.”

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28. “By voluntarily accepting the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism, as provided for in resolution 1612 (2005), the Government of Colombia also expects to receive the support of the United Nations in consolidating institutional capacities for the protection of children. The recognition granted by the Secretary-General in his latest report to the work undertaken by the Government of my country through the Intersectoral Commission for the prevention of recruitment and use of children by illegal armed groups highlights the relevance of this strategy. This is a comprehensive policy that includes 10-40838 protection, recovery and reintegration of children separated from those groups.”

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29. “The policies implemented by the Government of President Alvaro Uribe Ve'lez have significantly improved security conditions in Colombia and enhanced the protection of all persons, including children. These policies, firmly anchored in strengthening the rule of law and democratic institutions, enjoy the solid backing of Colombian society. In this context, we seek to apply the full weight of the law against violations of the rights of children committed by groups identified in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2010/ 181), as organizations that have been included on the annexed lists for at least five years. We regard this designation as part of the international community's required denunciation and censure of acts of deliberate and criminal violence against children.”

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30. “Ms. Blum (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me first to congratulate you, Sir, and Mexico on your work in the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also wish to recognize the work of your delegation in chairing the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Colombia, a party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, appreciates your initiative in convening this debate. We also recognize the efforts undertaken by the Security Council to strengthen the capacity of States in the protection of children from violence generated by illegal armed groups. My country has solidly structured institutions and pursues significant efforts to move forward decisively in the realization of the rights of all citizens.”

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31. “In conclusion, allow me to reiterate the firm resolve of the Government of Colombia to continue to cooperate with the United Nations in the fight against terrorism and to buttress the efforts of other countries to address the factors that support this grave scourge, including drug trafficking, the financing of terrorism and other manifestations of crime in general. Although painful, my country's experience has left us with a better capacity, good practices and lessons learned that serve as a basis for our cooperation in international actions in this area.”

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32. “Additionally, since the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004), Colombia has adopted broad legal measures in the areas of capacity-building, security and training in order to prevent the access of non-State actors to any information or material that would help them to manufacture, possess, transport, transfer or use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their means of delivery. We agree that the implementation of the resolution requires a long-term approach that will enable us to confront the challenges of non-proliferation through cooperation between the Committee and Member States and between Member States themselves.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

33. “Colombia shares the concern of the Security Council with regard to the links between terrorism and transnational organized crime, illicit drugs and illicit arms trafficking. My country welcomes the fact that the Committee continues to work to strengthen dialogue with Member States aimed at providing assistance to strengthen national capacities and to contribute to the effective implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). This includes the regional dialogue initiatives undertaken by the Chair of the Committee in order to address the specific challenges arising from the survey on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001).”

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34. “The Government of Colombia, through the Presidential Agency for Social Action and International Cooperation, has developed a programme of support for victims of terrorism. The programme includes the rebuilding of housing destroyed in terrorist attacks, the rebuilding of communities affected by violent acts, humanitarian aid and financial support for the families of people who have died because of the actions of illegal armed groups. In Colombia, kidnapping has also been used to fund illegal armed groups. With Law No. 986 of 2006, we extended the benefits and thresholds for the protection of victims of kidnapping and their families. We thereby seek to offer a comprehensive humanitarian response in the form of employment, financial, tax, education and health benefits, among others.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

35. “My delegation supports the steps recently taken with regard to the consolidated list of individuals and entities subject to the measures provided for in resolution 1267 (1999), in particular those aimed at guaranteeing due process and timely consideration of requests for de-listing from the relevant list. With regard to cooperation with the Counter- Terrorism Committee (CTC), I note that Colombia recently submitted its fifth report on the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001). The report covers our efforts in the fight against the financing of terrorism and the allocation of resources to address terrorist activities. Among the measures adopted by Colombia to fully implement the resolution, I highlight Law No. 1121 of December 2006, which criminalizes the funding of terrorism.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

36. “My country's voluntary contributions to this initiative amount to some $150,000 over the past two years. These resources are allocated, among other things, to strengthening national capacities through inter-institutional platforms and legislative technical assistance. Colombia also supports the counter-terrorism mechanisms provided for in resolutions 1566 (2004) and 1624 (2005), which establish the obligation to penalize incitement to commit acts of terrorism and to punish and deny protection and refuge to those who support or facilitate the financing, planning, preparation or commission of acts of terrorism. They reaffirm the need for full cooperation with those countries on whose territory or against whose citizens terrorist acts are committed.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

37. “The activities of the Government of Colombia in the fight against terrorism are underpinned by our international commitments and by our respect for the norms of international law, in particular human rights law. Through the democratic security policy we have followed over the past eight years, we have been able to reduce crime, guarantee the effective enjoyment of human rights and strengthen democratic institutions. Day after day, my country contributes to the international community's work to close the loopholes that allow for the financing, movement and actions of terrorist organizations. As a demonstration of our commitment, Colombia is a party to nine of the 13 international conventions to counter terrorism in its various aspects. My country firmly supports the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

38. “Ms. Blum (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to congratulate Lebanon on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and to thank the Chairs of the Committees established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1373 (2001) and 1540 (2004) for their briefings. The work of the Committees is especially appreciated by my country for their contribution to the task of eradicating the grave threat that terrorism represents to all States and societies. Experience clearly shows that no country can face terrorism alone or remain indifferent to this crime. Terrorism is an attack on peace and democratic institutions and freedoms, and its global nature requires a joint and coordinated global response.”

    2010-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6310 (2010) · source

39. “Contributing to overcoming the consequences of the tragedy also helps foster conditions favourable to MINUSTAH's work and the achievement of lasting stability in the brother country of Haiti.”

    2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source

40. “The relevance of those conclusions is of greater significance in the current circumstances. Strengthening the Haitian National Police is a step in the right direction and a response to the current challenges, in particular the fight against crime, the sophisticated organization of which requires a comprehensive police response. My country wishes to reiterate its commitment to MINUSTAH, to which it currently contributes a total of 34 police officers specialized in the fight against transnational organized crime. We reiterate our support for the work being done in response to the disaster and the reconstruction challenges. The Government of Colombia, aware of the magnitude of the tragedy, has provided $4 million in assistance to be used in 2010 to help in Haiti's recovery.”

    2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source

41. “In that regard, Colombia approves of the recommendations concerning MINUSTAH'S provision of training and specialized technical knowledge in support of the Haitian National Police's efforts to implement an integrated approach to border management. During the second half of 2009, the Haitian authorities and the leadership of MINUSTAH received recommendations from a high-level delegation of the Colombian National Police, which carried out an assessment of the institutional structure of the Haitian National Police. That assessment proposes actions that would have a positive impact on security conditions, such as providing mobility resources to the Haitian National Police, in particular air and ground transport, that would enable it to conduct operations in a timely way.”

    2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source

42. “The support that those additional troops can provide to the Haitian National Police in its task of providing security and organizing its work in line with the needs of the local communities, in particular the displaced communities, is very important. The challenge of transnational organized crime is particularly significant. Security Council resolution 1892 (2009) indicates that the capacity of the Haitian National Police to address illegal activities in the border area must be strengthened. Such work requires particular attention in the context of the country's increased vulnerability to illicit drug trafficking as a result of the earthquake.”

    2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source

43. “We also support the initiative of reconfiguring the military component of MINUSTAH, with an emphasis on deploying military engineers to support the reconstruction of the country's infrastructure. Strengthening the institutional architecture of Haiti is as important as contributing to its physical reconstruction. In that regard, the Haitian National Police have a crucial role to play in establishing a climate of security and stability that helps to strengthen State authority and institution-building. The Secretary-General's initiative to increase the number of MINUSTAH police personnel is therefore appropriate.”

    2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source

44. “Colombia supports the recommendations made in the Secretary-General's report (S/2010/200) concerning support for the electoral process in Haiti, the reconfiguration of the military component of MINUSTAH, the expansion of its police component, and action to strengthen border controls. We agree with the emphasis placed on the lead role that MINUSTAH should play in coordinating international electoral assistance to the Government of Haiti in the holding of municipal, legislative and presidential elections, which must be held before 7 February 2011, the scheduled date for the transfer of power. Colombia supports the efforts to ensure that this democratic exercise is free, impartial and inclusive.”

    2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source

45. “By joining in the emergency assistance and reconstruction work, we pay tribute to those who perished in the tragedy, including the staff of the United Nations peacekeeping mission. The timely action of the Security Council in adopting resolution 1908 (2010) following the natural disaster, reaffirms the relevance and contribution of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to the stability of Haiti. I wish to acknowledge, in particular, the work, broad experience and knowledge of Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations Edmond Mulet, who has now been entrusted with the difficult responsibility of leading MINUSTAH.”

    2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source

46. “Ms. Blum (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, and your team on your effective work in the presidency of the Security Council during the month of April. My delegation appreciates your initiative of convening this debate, as well as the recent report of the Secretary- General (S/2010/200) on the issue of Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake that took place in Port-au- Prince on 12 January. We welcome the presence of Mr. Jean-Max Bellerive, Prime Minister of Haiti, as well as the Action Plan presented by the Haitian Government. My delegation wishes to convey a message of solidarity and hope to the Government and people of Haiti.”

    2010-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6303 (2010) · source

47. “To conclude, allow me to emphasize that for my delegation modifying the working methods of the Security Council is an important part of the comprehensive Security Council reform process. We will therefore support all efforts and initiatives aimed at making the Council an organ that is more democratic and representative and more transparent and effective.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

48. “This is explained to a great extent by the Council's appropriation of General Assembly matters. According to the United Nations Charter, the General Assembly is the principal deliberative, policymaking and participatory body. Its mandate is comprehensive and includes matters related to disarmament and the maintenance of peace and security, as well the consideration of matters related to human rights and humanitarian law. While the Council's working methods and its relations with the General Assembly have improved, there is still room for improvement, including periodic meetings among the Presidents of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council and the submission of regular analytical reports by the Council to the Assembly.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

49. “One could seek to limit the use of the veto to situations under Chapter VII of the Charter and only in situations calling for the use of force or the imposition of sanctions. That would be in accordance with the Council's mandate to guarantee the maintenance of international peace and security. In a similar vein, the use of the veto could be limited to substantive, not procedural, matters, and consideration could be given to increasing the number of negative votes required by permanent Council members. For example, the veto might come into play only with the negative votes of at least two of those members. In a broader sense, the relationship between the Security Council and the General Assembly is another element of particular relevance to this debate. There is a significant imbalance in that relationship.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source

50. “Advance circulation of or access to draft resolutions would be another step towards greater transparency in the work and decision-making of the Council. Member States should be fully informed about decisions the Council intends to make before they are finalized. A predictable and transparent decision-making process is necessary to strengthen the legitimacy of the Council's actions. To that end, efforts must be made to establish formal rules of procedure. We recognize the efforts of the permanent members to limit the use of the veto, but we consider that regulating its use under clear parameters would be an important step towards greater transparency in the work of this organ.”

    2010-04-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6300Resumption1 (2010) · source