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1. “Mr. Cancela (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to begin by thanking the German delegation for convening this most timely open debate on children in armed conflict. Allow me also to express our gratitude for the presence of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and to inform her that she can count on our full support for the accomplishment of her mandate. We emphasize the importance of continuing to draw on the substantive reports submitted by the Special Representative, which allow us to appraise the progress that has been achieved as well as any pending challenges. Nonetheless, we note that the impact of armed conflicts and the increase in the number of perpetrators of grave violations against children remain a source of concern.”

   2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source

2. “Finally, I would like to reiterate that Uruguay views the issue of the protection of civilians as constituting a multidimensional agenda that is informed by more specific and closely linked themes, such as those of children in armed conflict and of women and peace and security, among others. It is therefore crucial that progress be made with the greatest coordination possible in order to generate synergies, avoid the duplication of efforts and make the most effective use possible of the instruments that the Organization can deploy on the ground. That will enable better coordination between all stakeholders involved, leading to more coherent responses in the area of the protection of civilians, particularly for those groups in vulnerable situations, who are most exposed and require grater efforts to ensure their effective protection.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

3. “In that regard, based on the cardinal principal that the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians falls to the host country, the United Nations system, including through its peacekeeping operations, should conduct a more thorough analysis of how it might contribute to strengthening national institutions, particularly those that deal with providing security and implementing the rule of law. Moreover, this should go hand in hand with the comprehensive vision needed to sustain the protection of civilians, including from the perspective of development.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

4. “In that regard, despite the fact that the challenges remain enormous, it should be acknowledged that in the past three years the United Nations system has made significant strides forward in achieving more consistency in the implementation of its mandates, in diagnosing the problems and existing limitations, as well as in seeking solutions, or at least remedies, that focus on situations most urgently in need of protection due to the imminent threat of physical violence. While it is essential that such situations be addressed, at the same time it is equally important to ensure that such protection can be sustained once missions have withdrawn.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

5. “As a country that contributes troops who are deployed in some of the most difficult situations under highly complex mandates, we understand the importance of progressing towards a thorough and inclusive conceptual and operational analysis of the implementation of mandates for the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations, considering the gap that exists between what the Security Council mandates, the resources available to implement it and the legitimate expectations of the affected civilian populations.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

6. “The treaty should rightly prioritize the humanitarian dimension by, for example, including criteria that would forbid the transfer of weapons when there is an evident risk that they would be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights norms. The protection of civilians continues to pose a significant challenge to the United Nations system, and in particular to its peacekeeping system. Under its mandates for protecting civilians that system has not only one of the most delicate tasks there is but also one of the activities by which the international community judges the effectiveness of the United Nations.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

7. “We are very conscious of the importance of this activity, in line with the principles of humanitarian law; first because of its relationship to some of the values most intrinsic to human dignity, and also because of its potential practical effects, since that such a record could also shed light on the causes of the harm done to civilians and on the measures necessary to end it and prevent its recurrence. Similarly, we agree that the forthcoming United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty represents an extremely important opportunity to address the human cost of the lack of regulation of the arms trade and the wide availability and improper use of arms.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

8. “In that context, it is worth reiterating the continuing urgent importance of facilitating access for humanitarian personnel and of ensuring respect for international humanitarian law on the part of all parties involved and in every situation, in order to provide the security conditions that will allow them to carry out their work. I believe this is also an opportunity to recall the references that the Secretary-General includes in his report to various areas that are in need of further attention and from which the protection of civilians could benefit, such as the importance of improving the record of victims.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

9. “We deplore the continuing violations of human rights and humanitarian law, reflected in the Secretary-General's report, that have occurred in various armed conflicts, as well as the increase in the number of victims among civilian populations through various acts of violence, including sexual violence, displacement, forced disappearances, the torture of civilians, attacks on schools and hospitals, the recruitment and exploitation of children, the indiscriminate use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas, and the impunity that the perpetrators of such acts continue to enjoy. Given that backdrop, the five challenges laid out in the Secretary-General's report remain fully valid in the situations of armed conflict existing today.”

   2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

10. “In that regard, I would like to take this opportunity to add Uruguay's voice to those that have emphasized the importance and necessity of redoubling efforts to strengthen consensus and restore confidence in the concept of the protection of civilians, which is based on respect for universally accepted standards of international law and international humanitarian law, human rights and the rights of refugees.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

11. “Mr. Cancela (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I commend and congratulate you, Mr. President, for convening this timely open debate. I would also like to thank the representatives of the Secretariat and of the International Committee of the Red Cross for their presentations made this morning. I would like to begin by also thanking the Secretary-General for his report (S/2012/376), in particular for the clear and unambiguous manner by which a number of the most sensitive issues relating to the protection of civilians have been addressed.”

    2012-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6790Resumption1 (2012) · source

12. “Finally, the Group reiterates its solidarity with the Haitian people and its commitment to working closely with the Haitian authorities and MINUSTAH, and encourages the Haitian political leadership to work cooperatively to provide the political stability necessary to strengthening democracy, institutions and economic development in Haiti. The Group of Friends of Haiti expresses its support for and recognition to the women and men of MINUSTAH for their dedication and tireless efforts to support the recovery and stability in Haiti.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

13. “In that regard, the Group of Friends of Haiti acknowledges the efforts of the donor community and calls on them to fulfil the pledges they have made without delay. The Group of Friends of Haiti stresses that security, development and stability are closely related, interlinked and mutually reinforcing. At the same time, the Group stresses that there can be no genuine stability or sustainable development in Haiti without a strengthening of its democratic institutions. In that context, the Group emphasizes the importance of promoting the rule of law in strengthening Haitian institutions and further reaffirms the responsibility of MINUSTAH to support the Haitian State in the fields of the rule of law, good governance, the extension of State authority and the promotion and protection of human rights, in accordance with its mandate.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

14. “The case has now been referred to the ordinary criminal court, which is now considering the case under statutory norms and developing sustained cooperation with the Haitian authorities and the Secretariat in order to achieve justice based on transparency and due process. The Group acknowledges with satisfaction the reduced number of internally displaced persons in Haiti. However, it would like to underscore that Haiti continues to face significant humanitarian challenges, such as the more than 500,000 camp residents, the ongoing cholera epidemic and dependence on food assistance. Those challenges remind us of the importance of maintaining the cooperation between the international community and the Government of Haiti to meet the needs of the Haitian people.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

15. “The Group of Friends of Haiti expresses its grave concern regarding the allegations of serious misconduct by some MINUSTAH personnel, which have negatively affected support for the Mission and risk undermining its work. The Group of Friends urges all actors involved to assume their responsibilities in order to prevent such cases, to investigate allegations and to eventually hold those responsible accountable. I would like to add a brief note on that issue in my national capacity. I take this opportunity to affirm that, since our last attendance at a meeting of the Security Council to discuss this issue (see S/PV.6618), Uruguayan authorities have continued to take the allegation of a case of grave misconduct in Port Salut very seriously.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

16. “In that respect, the Group of Friends emphasizes the critical role of the Haitian National Police (HNP), and stresses the importance of completing the process of strengthening and reforming the HNP to enable its full assumption of the responsibility for security in Haiti. The Group acknowledges once again that, since the prior report of the Secretary-General, the military and police personnel of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) have continued to play a vital role in maintaining overall security and stability and in supporting the reform and strengthening process of the HNP, which remain priorities for MINUSTAH, as well as in reconstruction and other efforts. It also takes note of the ongoing process of the drawdown of staff, pursuant to resolution 2012 (2011), and encourages its smooth and orderly conduct.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

17. “The Group of Friends encourages the representatives of the executive and legislative branches to coordinate their efforts in a spirit of compromise in order to strengthen democratic institutions and the rule of law and, above all, to meet the needs and aspirations of the people of Haiti. The Group notes that the overall security situation in Haiti has remained stable, albeit fragile. In that context, the Group reiterates that political stability is essential to maintaining progress towards stabilization and reconstruction, and underlines the importance of mitigating the potential negative impact of political uncertainty on the situation.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

18. “The Group of Friends of Haiti expresses its continued support for the Government and people of Haiti in rebuilding their country, consolidating peace, democracy and stability, and promoting recovery and sustainable development. The Group of Friends recognizes the achievements made since the prior report (S/2011/540) with respect to post-earthquake reconstruction and peacebuilding, including progress in the strengthening of the rule of law in Haiti, such as the long-awaited appointment of the President and Vice-President of the Supreme Court. However, the Group notes with concern the information contained in the recent report of the Secretary-General on the political tensions among the branches of the Government, in particular as noted in paragraphs 54 and 55.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

19. “Mr. Cancela (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour of speaking on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, comprised of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Peru, the United States of America and my country, Uruguay. I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and the United Kingdom delegation on having organized this debate to discuss the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (S/2012/128). The Group of Friends of Haiti welcomes the presence today of Mr. Mariano Fernandez, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, and thanks him for his comprehensive briefing.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

20. “Nevertheless, the Government of Uruguay is determined to carry out a full investigation and to take any appropriate measures in the framework of the impartial application of justice and guarantees of due process. That is our commitment to the people and the Government of Haiti, to the United Nations system and to our own people.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

21. “We have emphatically expressed our rejection and indignation in the light of these facts. In view of this lamentable situation, the Uruguayan Government has reacted rapidly, drastically and unambiguously. We have designated one of our most high-ranking military officials to conduct investigations. He is currently on the ground and has expressed his willingness to carry out the investigation in close cooperation with the Office of Internal Oversight Services. He has also taken the step of referring the case to the ordinary criminal justice system of my country. This serious episode affects the image not just of Uruguay but also of the United Nations.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

22. “Having come to the end of my statement on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, allow me to make a few brief comments in my national capacity with regard to the Uruguayan contribution to MINUSTAH. Currently, Uruguay maintains a deployment of 1,124 men and women, military and police, in MINUSTAH. Since the beginning of the Mission, in 2004, 10,000 Uruguayan men and women, working through the United Nations, have contributed their efforts to help to forge stability and a prosperous future for Haiti. Eight of them lost their lives in the service of the Mission. The Government and the people of Uruguay feel extremely ashamed at the complaints of presumed misconduct and abuse and sexual exploitation on the part of five members of the Uruguayan contingent in MINUSTAH deployed in Port Salut.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

23. “Finally, given the enormous challenges that Haiti still faces and the fundamental support provided by MINUSTAH, the Group of Friends of Haiti reaffirms the need to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH for one more year in order to allow the Mission to continue to meet its responsibilities in the current situation. The Group of Friends of Haiti also shares the assessment of the Secretary-General that a reduction in the military and police capacities would not undermine the progress that has been achieved to date in the area of security and would not affect the capacity of MINUSTAH to carry out its assigned functions. In the next few days, the Group will present a new draft resolution on the mandate and capacities of MINUSTAH for the consideration of the Security Council.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

24. “In that context, the Group of Friends of Haiti would like to stress the importance of promoting the rule of law by strengthening Haitian institutions. We would also like to reiterate the responsibility of MINUSTAH to support the Haitian State in the areas of the rule of law, good governance, the extension of State authority and the promotion and protection of human rights, in conformity with its mandate. The Group of Friends of Haiti reiterates the need for Member States and other interested parties to continue to support Haitian authorities in strengthening the basic structures of Government and in the implementation of the Haitian Government's plan of action for recovery and national development as an efficient and coherent working framework.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

25. “The Group also shares the concern expressed by the Secretary-General in his report with regard to the existence of sexual and gender-based violence in the districts of Port-au-Prince, particularly in internally displaced person camps, which is a problem that requires concerted and continuous action. The Group of Friends of Haiti would like to stress that security and development are very closely interrelated and are mutually reinforcing. Taking this factor into account, there is a need for security that goes hand in hand with economic and social development. At the same time, the Group would like to stress that there can be no genuine stability or sustainable development in Haiti without the strengthening of its democratic institutions.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

26. “The Group is prepared to support Haitians in their recovery and in the implementation of the Haitian Government's strategy, which will transform projects into realities, in close cooperation with the country's authorities and MINUSTAH. The Group of Friends of Haiti would also like to stress the importance of cooperation between the international community and the Government of Haiti in meeting the needs of the Haitian people, particularly to help the more than 600,000 internally displaced persons living in more than 1,000 locations, as mentioned by the Secretary- General in his report. In that regard, the Group of Friends recognizes the efforts of the international community of donors and calls upon them to meet their commitments without delay.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

27. “At this crucial moment, the Group of Friends of Haiti once again expresses its continued support to the Government and the people of Haiti as they rebuild their country, consolidate peace, democracy and stability, and promote recovery and sustainable development. The Group expresses its satisfaction at the improvements achieved in the overall security situation. However, we recognize that political stability is essential in order to stay the course towards stabilization and reconstruction. The Group of Friends of Haiti therefore encourages representatives of the executive and legislative branches of the Government to work in concert in order to meet the aspirations of the Haitian people in accomplishing the reforms.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

28. “We would also like to underscore his appointment and thank him for having assumed the difficult task of leading the efforts of the United Nations in Haiti in a critical moment in the history of this country. As is indicated in the report of the Secretary-General, for the first time in its history, Haiti has seen a peaceful transfer of power between a democratically elected president and another from the opposition. On behalf of the Group of Friends, I would also like to thank Mr. Edmond Mulet for his tireless work as Special Representative of the Secretary- General and thank the entire staff of MINUSTAH for their dedication and selfless sacrifice. I would also like to express our firm support for MINUSTAH and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in his attempts to improve stability, security and governance in Haiti.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

29. “Mr. Cancela (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, namely, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Peru, United States and my country, Uruguay. I would like to congratulate you, Sir, and the delegation of Lebanon, for organizing this debate to enable us to discuss the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/540) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The Group of Friends welcomes the presence amongst us today of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ambassador Mariano Fernandez Amunategui, and we thank him for his broad ranging briefing.”

    2011-09-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6618 (2011) · source

30. “That will also make it possible for us to focus more closely on post-conflict tasks, such as the reintegration of victims whose rights have been gravely violated and children who have been affected by armed conflict.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

31. “It is informed and sustained by more specific, although closely linked, issues, such as, among others, those of children in armed conflict and women and peace and security. It is therefore essential to make progress in as coordinated a manner as possible in order to achieve synergies, avoid duplication of effort and, as effectively as possible, take advantage of the tools at the disposal of the Organization in the field. That will make possible greater coordination among all stakeholders involved, which will lead to more coherent responses in the protection of civilians - especially for groups in vulnerable situations, who are the most exposed and require greater efforts to secure their effective protection.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

32. “Those are aspects of the recommendations that were formally adopted yesterday by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. Moreover, it is always imperative to facilitate access for humanitarian personnel and to ensure that international humanitarian law is respected by all parties concerned in every situation, so as to ensure adequate security conditions for staff to carry out their tasks. At the same time, we reiterate that every human response must be sustainable and take into account the development perspective. In that regard, it is essential to ensure the building of adequate capacities at the national level. Finally, I would like to reiterate that Uruguay believes the agenda on the protection of civilians in armed conflict to be a multidimensional one.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

33. “From our perspective as troop contributors, there is no more pressing and clear challenge than that of bridging the enormous gap between protection-of- civilian mandates and the necessary resources to effectively carry them out. There is also much room for improvement in the area of training, both during pre-departure and post-deployment. We are optimistic when it comes to improving coordination among the various stakeholders on the ground charged with implementing mandates, in the context of the overarching protection strategies that missions must develop. However, we believe that more work must be done with local authorities and communities in the area of managing expectations and that of public communication and information strategies.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

34. “In that regard, my delegation would like to take this opportunity to reiterate the urgent need for all parties involved - at all times and in all situations - to consistently and impartially preserve, strengthen and respect the exact terms of the mandates of the Security Council and the norms of international humanitarian law, which are the foundation upon which rests the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Having reached a propitious point when it comes to the protection of civilians, what must we now do to maintain that state in the current circumstances? This is a question that all of us should ask ourselves. We believe that it is crucial that we focus on addressing the major practical challenges that have concrete impacts on the ground.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

35. “Similarly, while we favour moving ahead with the debate on implementing the responsibility to protect, without failing to acknowledge the intrinsic overlap with the protection of civilians, we believe that it is important that we be clear in our references to these concepts and that we take into account the singular nature of each one - which have distinct legal characters and have followed clearly differentiated discussion processes. We do not for an instant forget that the ultimate goal must always be to protect the physical, mental and emotional integrity of the human beings under threat today, but also those who will tomorrow depend upon the presence or mandate of the United Nations to ensure that their lives, integrity and dignity are safeguarded.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

36. “How do we quantify costs in human lives and the different types of damages averted by the presence of the United Nations with clear mandates to protect civilians? How valuable and how influential are the political agreements on this issue that various stakeholders, including troop-contributing countries, have reached at Headquarters in recent years? That is impossible to calculate; however, there is no doubt that it entails very valuable capital that we do not have the luxury of squandering or imperiling. It is much easier to destroy than to build anything, including trust. We must therefore be very careful when it comes time to carry out efforts in the context of a legally binding instrument that carries the legitimacy of the United Nations vis-a-vis the protection of civilians.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

37. “That has been the case not just in the Security Council - an organ that has discussed this issue since the days of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone, in 1999- but also among the entire membership through the specialized and representative bodies of the General Assembly. Although mandates to protect civilians are considered on a case-by-case basis, and while there is genuine room for improvement, we cannot fail to underscore that there has been much progress in achieving greater consistency in implementing such mandates and evaluating existing problems and limitations and seeking solutions to them. In our view, this is bringing about positive results in New York and the field, some of which can be clearly discerned while others are intangible. How do we measure what we have avoided?”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

38. “Mr. Cancela (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): 1 shall be brief in order to expedite this debate. Allow me to commend you, Sir, for having convened this debate and to underscore the importance of the ideas set forth in the briefings we heard at the start of this meeting. Within the United Nations, the concept of the protection of civilians in armed conflict applies to various situations, such as humanitarian activities, including access for and the protection of humanitarian personnel as they go about their work; peacekeeping; peacebuilding; and situations arising out of international criminal responsibility, among others. In recent years, an in-depth and wide-ranging conceptual and operational debate has taken place at Headquarters on the protection of civilians in armed conflict in the context of peacekeeping operations.”

    2011-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6531 (2011) · source

39. “Similarly, we reiterate that all humanitarian responses must be sustainable and take the development perspective into account so as to ensure the required capacity-building at the national level in this critical area. Uruguay believes that the protection of civilians in armed conflict is a multidimensional issue that feeds and is fed by other different but linked issues, such as children in armed conflict and women and peace and security, among others. For that reason, it is critical to maximize coordination, produce synergies, avoid duplication of efforts and make the most effective use possible of the means at this Organization's disposal on the ground.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

40. “This time, we will focus on the strategic framework for the protection of civilians, as called for last March by the Special Committee. Finally, my delegation stresses the importance of all parties in all situations preserving, strengthening and complying with the standards of international humanitarian law in order to ensure full respect for the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence, as well as the absolute necessity of facilitating access for humanitarian workers and of ensuring adequate security for the fulfilment of their tasks. In this regard, dialogue with armed non-State groups should not be understood as a legitimization of such groups; rather, it should be sought in order to foster their understanding of and respect for international humanitarian law.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

41. “For this reason, which we perceive primarily from our perspective as a contributor of troops and police, our country has attempted to play a constructive role at Headquarters, particularly in the General Assembly, which is the body that represents us, with the aim of bringing those who establish mandates and those who implement them closer together in order to reach the broadest possible consensus on these issues. In this regard, we believe that we should recognize the valuable progress that has been made over the past two years in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations. It is in our interest to continue working constructively along these lines. To that end, on 6 December, together with the Mission of Australia, we will organize a third workshop on the protection of civilians in peacekeeping operations.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

42. “There is a world of difference between the will of the Council and the effective implementation of protection, not only in terms of the geographic separation between Headquarters and the areas of conflict, but also because of the lack of understanding and coordination that may exist between those who establish mandates and those who implement them, given the difference between our desires and expectations here and the reality of scarce resources and wide-ranging difficulties on the ground.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

43. “On the other hand, we must reconcile this with the principle of the consent of the host State, which has the primary responsibility to provide such protection - a crucial aspect that constitutes one of the pillars of the legitimacy of this system and sets it apart from other alternatives. The existence of realistic indicators, based on the well-being of the population and prepared using the input of the stakeholders involved, could be an important step forward in this regard.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

44. “Despite this progress, Uruguay believes that there is a wide gap between the legal developments that have taken place in recent years with regard to the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, and the real situation of civilian populations affected by such conflicts, including in those places where the United Nations is represented by peacekeeping operations. This is why we can only endorse the approach suggested by the Secretary-General that we concentrate on making a tangible difference on the ground and take into particular account the situation as it is experienced before we make critical decisions with regard to the future of the United Nations presence on the ground. On the one hand, we should avoid the premature withdrawal of missions when we have yet to effectively stabilize the security conditions.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

45. “This includes the entry into force of the Convention on Cluster Munitions in August; the progress made at the Review Conference of the Rome Statute in extending criminal individual responsibility to various circumstances; recent developments with regard to the prevention of genocide and other mass atrocities; and, in general, the important normative progress made at Headquarters with regard to various areas that pertain to innocent civilians, particularly the most vulnerable, such as women and children.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

46. “Mr. Cancela (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to express my appreciation for the constructive work that your delegation, Mr. President, has been doing to advance the subject that we are discussing today. The delegation of Uruguay welcomes the significant progress that has been made since the last report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/277), which helps in various ways to improve the situation of civilian populations in armed conflict.”

    2010-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6427Resumption1 (2010) · source

47. “The Group of Friends of Haiti also shares the Secretary-General's view that current troop and police levels need to be maintained until an assessment of the security environment is conducted following the installation of a new President and Government. In that regard, in the coming days the Group will submit a new draft resolution on the renewal of MINUSTAH's mandate for the consideration of the Security Council.”

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

48. “The Group of Friends of Haiti reiterates the importance of MINUSTAH's role in providing logistical support and technical expertise to assist the Government of Haiti to build the capacity of its rule of law institutions and to contribute to the implementation of its strategy for the resettlement of displaced persons. At the same time, the Group notes the importance of the swift implementation of those measures, given their temporary nature and the fact that they will be phased out gradually as the country's national capacity grows. Finally, the Group of Friends of Haiti stresses the need to extend the mandate of MINUSTAH in order to enable that stabilization Mission to continue to discharge its responsibilities within the current environment.”

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

49. “In spite of some progress in the disbursement of pledges made at the international donors conference held in March, the Group of Friends of Haiti urges donors to fulfil their pledges in a timely manner in order to allow Haiti to meet its immediate needs and lay the foundations for sustainable economic and social development. The Group of Friends of Haiti also urges donors to continue to help the Haitian Government to strengthen its capacity to implement its Action Plan and thereby take ownership of the reconstruction process, including through the support of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission and the Haiti Reconstruction Fund.”

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

50. “The Group of Friends of Haiti stresses the importance of holding peaceful and credible presidential and legislative elections leading to the election of a President and Government with a clear and firm mandate to effectively lead the country's reconstruction process. The Group of Friends of Haiti welcomes the activities in support of Haiti's recovery and development undertaken by MINUSTAH in close cooperation with the United Nations country team during the reporting period. The Group also welcomes the establishment of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission to coordinate and oversee recovery and reconstruction efforts in the country. As the report points out, to date, of the total funds pledged for 2010, 18.9 per cent, or approximately $506 million, has been disbursed, and an additional 19.5 per cent, or $523 million, has been committed.”

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