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  1. “That is the only solution, given their espousal of extreme violence, which includes, among other abuses, using abducted children as suicide bombers or as human shields; recruiting them as soldiers; and coercing them into work or sexual slavery - all of which is committed barbarously and with total impunity. One need only mention the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria's treatment of girls as currency and in forced marriages. Despite the legal framework and global tools available to deal with such violence, there is still no effective implementation of those tools in the domestic legislation of countries, as well as a lack of the necessary cooperation at the regional level. There will be no lasting solution until those problems are solved.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

  2. “Moreover, the situation has worsened because such groups have not limited themselves merely to the recruitment of children, but also have committed the gravest abuses and most aberrant violations of the rights of the children whom they have abducted. From The statistics provided by the Secretary-General in his annual reports show that between 2002 and 2014 more than 24,420 children were abducted. That should be seen as an approximate number, and it would appear that the actual figure is much greater. Accordingly, we need to obtain more accurate information regarding such cases. We know that approximately 95 per cent of abductions are carried out by non-State armed groups. Those groups must be fought and eradicated.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

  3. “This year marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), which established a monitoring and reporting mechanism to report on this type of Violations of children's rights. However, over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in those crimes in countries unable to prevent them. The situation worsened during 2014 with the continuing growth in violence and the participation of armed groups in areas of conflict. I am referring in particular to the Central African Republic, Iraq, Nigeria, Syria, Palestine, South Sudan, Yemen and Afghanistan. Armed groups now resort to the mass abduction of children with greater ease and frequency.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

  4. “That is demonstrated by Uruguay's commitment to the work under way, in particular by the adoption, each year, of resolutions on the rights of the child here in New York and in Geneva, where traditionally we have played an active role, and also by my country's ongoing concern for the unqualified respect for the rights of children - particularly their right to education. We have, accordingly, condemned the use of schools and other education centres for military purposes. In that regard, Uruguay is one of 38 countries that has supported the Safe Schools Declaration. It is essential that States implement the standards of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its additional protocols, as well as other international relevant conventions.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

  5. “Today's debate reasserts the commitment of the Security Council to defend the rights of children and the Council's conviction that there is an urgent need to adopt measures to protect their rights and their lives in view of the recent violations of those rights by armed groups. In that regard, Uruguay expresses its full support for resolution 2225 (2015) adopted today. For Uruguay, the protection and promotion of human rights, and particularly those of children, are a key priority of our domestic and international policies.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

  6. “Mrs. Carrion (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of Uruguay would like to thank and congratulate Malaysia on its assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and for the presence of its Minister for Foreign Affairs here today. We would also like to echo congratulations to Malaysia on organizing this open debate on children and armed conflict, focused, in particular, on the abduction of children by armed groups and armed forces, and the detention of children accused of having links with armed groups and forces. We welcome the statement by the Secretary-General and the briefings by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the Deputy Executive Director Of UNICEF.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

  7. “The Group of Friends of Haiti acknowledges the important role of MINUSTAH in ensuring stability and security in Haiti, and expresses its support for and gratitude to, the women and men of MINUSTAH for their dedication and tireless efforts to support recovery and stability in the country.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  8. “In that regard, the Group emphasizes the importance of promoting the rule of law by strengthening Haitian institutions, and further reaffirms MINUSTAH's responsibility to support the Haitian State by working towards improving the structures of governance, extending State authority and promoting and protecting human rights in accordance with its mandate. Finally, the Group ofFriends reaffirms its solidarity with and commitment to the people and Government of Haiti as they pursue stability, reconstruction, recovery, socioeconomic development and democratic consolidation.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  9. “The Group calls on all actors involved to assume their responsibilities in order to prevent such cases, to investigate allegations and to hold those responsible accountable. The Group notes with concern that the International Monetary Fund has reported that a reduction in international cooperation could significantly jeopardize growth in Haiti. The Group is also concerned about the alarming levels and persistence of food insecurity in the country. It is also concerned about the limited capacity of the State to generate revenue, which has greatly affected the public budget. The Group stresses that there can be no genuine stability or sustainable development in Haiti without strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring that democratic processes are credible.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  10. “And it also supports the efforts of the Senior Coordinator for the Cholera Response in Haiti. Likewise, the Group of Friends acknowledges the efforts of the donor community, and calls on all donors to fulfil without delay the pledges they have made. The Group of Friends hopes that the interministerial task force will define an emergency plan to address the increase in the number of cholera cases in the last quarter of 2014. We look forward to a coordinated response to solve the problem successfully. The Group of Friends reiterates its commitment to the United Nations zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse. In that regard, it reiterates its expectation that all United Nations personnel will adhere to the highest standards of conduct.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  11. “The Group of Friends continues to support the attention being paid to gender issues and child protection. The Group of Friends also expresses its concern about persistent humanitarian challenges in Haiti, including the living conditions in the remaining camps for internally displaced persons. The Group of Friends welcomes the significant progress made in 2014 in the resettlement of those displaced by the 2010 earthquake. The ongoing efforts to eradicate the cholera epidemic remind us of the importance of sustained cooperation between the international community and the Government of Haiti in order to meet the needs of the Haitian people. In that regard, the Group recalls the United Nations' two-year plan of short-term actions launched in support of the lO-year national plan for the elimination of cholera in Haiti.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  12. “The Group of Friends welcomes the launching of by the Haitian Government of the national policy on equality between women and men. The Group of Friends notes the continuing work by the Government of Haiti, MINUSTAH and others to protect vulnerable groups and urges all actors to give priority attention to preventing and reducing violent crime, particularly against women and children, including rape and other forms of sexual violence. The Group notes with concern the increase in the number of reported rapes in comparison with the previous reporting period, and encourages Haitian citizens to continue reporting those crimes so that the perpetrators may be brought to trial. In that regard, the Group also supports continued efforts to reduce violence and promote the well-being of at-risk youth and vulnerable communities.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  13. “The Group of Friends acknowledges the progress in the judicial sector. However, it is urgently necessary to reduce prolonged pretrial detention and to eliminate inhumane detention conditions, to ensure accountability and put an end to impunity, including for past human rights violations. The Group of Friends also urges the Ministry of Justice to continue its efforts to address the issue of prolonged pretrial detention. In spite of the commitment shown by the Haitian authorities in engaging with international human rights mechanisms, the limited national capacity for protecting human rights remains a concern, as does the fact that the new Government no longer includes a minister-delegate on human rights and on extreme poverty.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  14. “In the light of Haiti's ongoing security challenges, including those related to the upcoming elections, the Secretary-General should closely monitor the situation on the ground and recommend to the Security Council any changes with regard to MINUSTAH's mandate and force levels he deems necessary. The Group of Friends reiterates the importance of the Haitian Government's commitment to strengthening the rule of law and to making further progress in the judiciary and the security sectors. The Group would like to acknowledge the progress made in this area during the reporting period and the efforts aimed at strengthening key institutions and improving the capacity and increasing the professionalism of the Haitian National Police, in accordance with the 2012-2016 development plan.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  15. “The Group of Friends welcomes the recent Security Council mission to Haiti, which was carried out in accordance with the terms of reference set out in tghe annex to document S/2015/40, whose primary purpose was to reaffirm the continued support of the Council for the Government and the people of Haiti and to highlight the importance of achieving an inclusive and constructive atmosphere for political stability, democratic governance and development. The mission also called on all political actors to work together. The Group of Friends recognizes that the security situation is stable, but complex. The Group notes the increase in the capacity of the Haitian National Police, but believes that the presence of MINUSTAH, including its military component, remains necessary to ensure security in Haiti.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  16. “The Group of Friends calls on all Haitian stakeholders to engage constructively, while exercising maximum restraint and working together peacefully to maintain confidence in the electoral process. The Group of Friends welcomes the efforts carried out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in that regard. The Group also welcomes the efforts of the Special Representative to promote the continuation of dialogue among all the national actors in order to strengthen the ongoing political process and mitigate risk for Haiti's democratic institutions, as well as her efforts in calling on the diplomatic and international community to continue contributing in a coordinated manner to promote political dialogue.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  17. “The Group of Friends believes it is of the utmost importance to adhere strictly to the electoral calendar, to continue to take decisive steps towards adequately preparing for the various rounds of elections, to allocate adequate and sufficient resources for the holding of the elections, and to ensure the integrity, inclusiveness and transparency of the electoral process. In that regard, the Group of Friends calls on MINUSTAH to fully support, in accordance with Haiti's national priorities, the Haitian authorities in carrying out the electoral process until its successful completion, which will be an important step towards consolidating democracy in the country.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  18. “The strengthening of the rule of law and democratic institutions and the establishment of a political culture conducive to democratic stability and the improvement of socioeconomic conditions are key elements needed to achieve greater security, stability and prosperity in Haiti. In that regard, the Group of Friends expresses its concern about the political situation in Haiti, the continued postponement of the legislative, municipal and local elections and the fact that on 12 January the Parliament stopped functioning. The Group strongly encourages all political actors in Haiti to expand their dialogue and increase their cooperation with a view to strengthening the country's democracy. We reiterate the importance of the holding of free and transparent presidential, legislative, municipal and local elections in 2015.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  19. “Mrs. Carrion (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, which is made up of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Peru, the United States and my own country, Uruguay. I would like to thank the President for organizing this debate to discuss the latest report (S/2015/157) ofthe Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The Group of Friends welcomes the presence of Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Ms. Sandra Honore, and wants to thank her for her comprehensive briefing and for the hard work she is doing.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

  20. “It is therefore fundamental to make progress in a coordinated way, achieving synergies, avoiding duplication of efforts and making the most effective use possible ofthe instruments that this Organization has on the ground. We think that many of the limitations can be corrected with clear, predictable strategies, appropriate for each mission, and with better coordination among the different actors on ground - especially with the host country, which has primary responsibility for protection.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  21. “Women always participate on a volunteer basis and have acquitted themselves in an outstanding manner, with interesting repeat figures that demonstrate their commitment to the objectives of those missions. However, we note with concern the data published in the report that indicates that as of March 2014, 97 per cent of military personnel and 90 per cent of police in peacekeeping operations were men. That percentage has not changed since 2011. Uruguay believes that the women and peace and security agenda is a fundamental part of the broader agenda linked with children in armed conflicts and the protection of civilians in armed conflicts.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  22. “Therefore it is fundamental to increase their participation and leadership in the context of refugees and internally displaced persons. Although the Secretary-General notes in his report (S/2014/693) the trend, particularly from 2010, of increasing participation by women in all processes, including the appointment of women as mediators and envoys, we think that we are still far from achieving the desired goal. Moreover, we share the idea expressed in the report that improving the protection of women and girls will require more women police and military personnel. Uruguay has been in the vanguard when it comes to incorporating women into the armed forces, and that is reflected in the number of women deployed by the armed forces and the national police in the Uruguayan contingents in the peacekeeping missions.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  23. “We also emphasize the need for greater attention to the rehabilitation of victims of grave violations and the reinstatement of their rights, particularly in cases of sexual abuse or exploitation. We believe activities to combat impunity are important, including the appointment of specialists to investigate sexual and gender-based crimes. Finally, we think it is important to ensure strict adherence to the code of conduct by all those participating in United Nations contingents deployed on ground, based on the zero-tolerance policy. The participation of women in all aspects of the peace and security agenda is also extremely important. It is clear that there is a link between the participation of women in decision-making and the enjoyment of their human rights.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  24. “In particular, the prevention of sexual violence in conflicts is a priority to which my country gives special attention. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Uruguay has deployed some 1,000 troops to fulfil many tasks in the protection of civilians, joint protection teams are used to monitor and address violations of human rights in remote areas. Our troops conduct patrols to prevent the rape of women and girls in remote places, such as when they go to fetch water, and have successfully prevented and deterred potential aggression. The vulnerability to sexual or gender-based violence experienced by refugees, asylum-seekers, returnees, stateless persons and the internally displaced during conflict, flight and displacement is alarming. The international community should give serious consideration to effective ways to prevent that.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  25. “Unfortunately, despite the legal and policy developments, we as a troop- contributing country can attest that in the areas of peacekeeping and peacebuilding, civilians, particularly women and girls, remain the main victims in armed conflicts and post-conflict situations. In particular, we note with deep concern the violence against certain groups of people and violations of the human rights of women and girls arising from terrorism, transnational organized crime and extremism. In that regard, we agree with the Secretary-General when he notes the challenge of implementing and sustaining progress in all measures and standards relating to women and peace and security. Prevention is a cornerstone of the women and peace and security agenda.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  26. “It now occupies a recognized place among the set of legal instruments, policies and concrete actions of the Organization, championing the importance of the gender perspective in all conflict situations, especially in rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction. In that regard, the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/693) lists a number of accomplishments in 2013, such as the adoption of two new Security Council resolutions, the declaration by the Peacebuilding Commission on women's economic empowerment for peacebuilding, and the inclusion of a provision on gender-based violence in the Arms Trade Treaty, among others. We welcome that progress.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  27. “According to the Global Trends report prepared annually by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the number of displaced people had reached 51.2 million by late 2013. The Uruguayan Government has taken steps to provide a humanitarian response in the crisis being experienced by refugees from the conflict in Syria by undertaking to host 120 Syrian refugees. Five families, including 33 children, have already reached our country. Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the women and peace and security agenda has noticeably advanced in both breadth and depth.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  28. “Mrs. Carrion (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to commend you, Madam President, for convening this debate. We express our appreciation to all those who work daily to promote peace and security, especially women. I also wish to thank the Executive Director of UN-Women, Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, and Mr. Edmond Mulet, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for their presentations. The focus of today's debate, "Displaced women and girls: leaders and survivors", could not have be more timely, now when we are seeing the number of displaced persons rise to alarming proportions and mass violence and humanitarian disasters continue to get worse in various parts of the world.”

    2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source

  29. “Children in such situations should above all be considered victims themselves, and should be treated as such under international law in the framework of a judicial system that makes their complete social rehabilitation possible.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

  30. “Uruguay also believes that cooperation with national and international courts is a basic and essential part of efforts to ensure that such cases are tried effectively. Another crucial aspect is ensuring that due attention is given to the effective reintegration of children who have been linked to armed groups. In that regard, effective disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes are vital to enabling these children to reintegrate sustainably and successfully into society. In conclusion, my delegation would like to repeat what we said in the previous debate on this subject on 7 March (see S/PV.7129), which is that reintegrating children into society also involves considering situations where children have been accused of committing crimes during their enforced association with armed groups.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

  31. “It is also important to once again acknowledge the contribution of the International Criminal Court with regard to various actions on this topic, in particular by classifying as war crimes those activities that lead to sexual violence against children, or the recruitment or isolation of minors under 15 years, or their use in hostilities or armed conflicts. Other international tribunals that have assumed the responsibility to protect children under their purview merit broader recognition. Uruguay considers it essential that we support efforts to fight impunity for all who are responsible for serious violations against children and urges the Security Council to refer cases of such violations to the International Criminal Court.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

  32. “The Council emphasizes it grave concern in that resolution, and it demands that the parties involved in armed and armed groups to respect the norms set out in the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols of 1977, as well as to refrain from using schools for military purposes. My country considers this aspect essential for respecting the rights of the child enshrined in various instruments, in particular in article 28 of the Convention on the Rights of Child, which obliges States to respect their children's right to education.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

  33. “It is important to remember, just as in the previous open debate on this topic, that thanks to the action plans that arose from the mandate of the Security Council in this area, in the past 20 years or so thousands of children have been released from exploitation that tramples on the human dignity of each human being. Uruguay would like to underscore once again the value of resolution 2143 (2014), on the rights of children during armed conflicts. In particular, we would like to reiterate our deep concern at the lack of progress in situations of armed conflict where parties continue violating with impunity provisions of international law that provide protection to children.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

  34. “Added to that are the unacceptable attacks on schools and the deliberate use of schools for military purposes, which puts the life and security of children and their right to education in danger. Even worse is the confirmation that most children who take part in armed conflicts are recruited by the very States of which those children are nationals. The topic that we are discussing is also on the agenda of the General Assembly, where my country tries to play an active role every year. Notwithstanding that, Uruguay would like to underscore the role that the Security Council has been playing through the adoption of various resolutions with the goal of determining and implementing concrete action to end the illegal recruitment and exploitation of children in areas of armed conflict.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

  35. “During the Council's previous debate on 7 March (see S/PV.7129), organized by the presidency of Luxembourg, Uruguay stated its alarm and repulsion at the impact of armed conflicts on children. Even more shocking is the confirmed increase of serious violations of the rights of children. In that regard, Uruguay would like to thank Secretary-General for his comprehensive report of 15 May (S/2014/339). We urge countries to fulfil the recommendations set out in paragraph 4 of the report, in particular the call to Member States that have not done so to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its three Optional Protocols. Many children, whose number is both alarming and increasing, are day after day the targets of killings, sexual violence, rape and recruitment by armies or armed groups.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

  36. “Mrs. Carrion (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to express Uruguay's gratitude to the Permanent Mission of the United State of America for holding this open debate on children and armed conflict. We would also like to wish that delegation every success in its presidency of the Security Council. Uruguay would also like to thank the Secretary-General and to express its gratitude for the work of his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui. We reiterate to her our country's full support for her mission. Uruguay would also like to underscore the role of the Executive Director of UNICEF, whose joint efforts with Ms. Zerrougui is extremely important to ending child recruitment by security forces or armed groups by 2016.”

    2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source

  37. “The Group ofFriends recognizes the important role ofMINUSTAH in ensuring stability and security in Haiti, and expresses its support for and recognition to the women and men of MINUSTAH for their dedication and tireless efforts to support recovery and stability in Haiti.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  38. “At the same time, the Group stresses that there can be no genuine stability or sustainable development in Haiti without strengthening democratic institutions and a credible democratic process. In that context, the Group emphasizes the importance of promoting the rule of law through the strengthening of Haitian institutions and further reaffirms the responsibility of MINUSTAH for supporting the Haitian State by promoting improved governance structures, the extension of State authority and the promotion and protection of human rights, in accordance with its mandate. Finally, the Group of Friends of Haiti reaffirms its solidarity with and commitment to the people and Government of Haiti in their pursuit of stability, reconstruction, recovery, social and economic development and democratic consolidation.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  39. “In that regard, the Group welcomes the two-year plan developed by the United Nations and focused on short-term actions in support of the lO-year national plan for the elimination of cholera in Haiti, and takes note of the Secretary-General's appointment of a Senior Coordinator for Cholera Response in Haiti. Similarly, we acknowledge 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 believes that security, respect for human rights, rule of law and development are closely interlinked and mutually strengthen stability. We therefore underscore the need to systematically address unemployment, education and the delivery of basic social services, and to ensure the economic and political empowerment of women.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  40. “The Group of Friends notes the ongoing work being done by the Government of Haiti, MINUSTAH and others to protect vulnerable groups and encourages all actors to pay as much attention as possible to preventing and reducing violent crime, particularly against women and children, including rape and other crimes of sexual violence. The ongoing efforts to eliminate the cholera epidemic are a reminder ofthe importance of sustaining cooperation between the international community and the Government of Haiti in order to meet the needs of the Haitian people.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  41. “The Group of Friends of Haiti reiterates its commitment to the United Nations policy of zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, and in that regard expects all United Nations personnel to abide by the highest standards of conduct. The Group urges all actors involved to assume their responsibilities in order to prevent such cases, investigate allegations and hold those responsible accountable. The Group welcomes the significant progress made during 2013 regarding the resettlement of persons displaced by the 2010 earthquake. However, we are also concerned about living conditions in the remaining camps, particularly for women and children, an example of the persistent humanitarian challenges that Haiti continues to face.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  42. “The Group of Friends reiterates the importance of the Government of Haiti's commitment to strengthening the rule of law and making further progress in the judiciary and security sectors. In that regard, the Group would like to emphasize the Haitian National Police's critical role in Haiti's security and stability and to stress the importance of completing its ongoing strengthening, professionalization and reform so that it can assume full responsibility for security in Haiti. In that context, the Group of Friends emphasizes the importance of building up the Haitian National Police's capacity outside Port-au-Prince, and ensuring its adherence to the highest standards of respect for human rights.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  43. “The Group of Friends commends this calibrated approach and reiterates the importance of making decisions on future actions based on conditions on the ground. The Group of Friends takes note of the five options presented in the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/162) as a basis for future discussions on how best to carry out the political and peacekeeping functions that remain crucial to Haiti's progress. The Group also welcomes the Secretary-General's intention to conduct a comprehensive strategic assessment with a view to making a recommendation to the Council, and underlines the importance of maintaining close cooperation with the Government of Haiti in that regard.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  44. “The Group of Friends notes that, since the latest report by the Secretary-General, the overall security situation in Haiti has remained relatively stable, although it has been marked by an increase in civil unrest during the first part ofthe reporting period. That has allowed the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) to implement the drawdown established in resolutions 2070 (2012) and 2119 (2013) without undermining the security and stability of Haiti. The Group of Friends takes note of the progress in the execution of MINUSTAH's 2013-2016 consolidation plan, aimed at allowing the Haitian authorities to assume full responsibility for their country's security as soon as conditions permit.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  45. “The Group welcomes the efforts devoted by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti to facilitate dialogue among all national actors with a view to strengthening Haitian democratic institutions. The signing of the El Rancho agreement marks an important milestone in a Haitian-led process and represents the will of Haitian political stakeholders to move forward with the planning of elections. That momentum must not be lost. We encourage Haiti's political leaders to keep up that spirit of cooperation and act promptly to uphold the provisions of the agreement regarding the reform of the electoral law, the establishment of a transitional Electoral Council and the fixing of an electoral timetable.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  46. “Strengthening the rule of law and democratic institutions, establishing a political environment conducive to democratic stability and improving socioeconomic conditions are key elements for achieving broader and more sustainable stability and prosperity in Haiti. In that regard, the Group of Friends strongly encourages all political actors in Haiti to continue deepening their dialogue and cooperation with a view to strengthening democracy in their country, and reiterates the importance of the holding free and fair legislative, municipal and local elections this year as an essential and urgent step towards lasting stability, recovery and development in Haiti.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  47. “Mrs. Carrion (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Peru, the United States of America and my country, Uruguay. I would like to commend you, Madam President, for having organized this debate to discuss the latest report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (S/2014/162). The Group of Friends welcomes the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Sandra Honore, and thanks her for her comprehensive briefing and for her tireless work. We also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Haiti.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

  48. “To conclude, my delegation believes that, beyond the inclusion of the rule of law and its various facets as the objective of missions mandated by the Security Council, it is essential to create the necessary conditions in countries that are, unfortunately, plagued by violence and disregard for human rights so that, through the implementation of national and international law, including humanitarian and human rights law, societies can finally advance towards improved development in peaceful and secure conditions.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  49. “Ifwe agree on the benefits provided by the rule of law to the international community and today's society, it would also be desirable for national and international justice systems to prosecute those responsible for massacres and killings around the world, which may be the result of the use of conventional weapons or, even worse, of the use of weapons banned by international law. In that regard, although our country - as is well- known - opposes the use of the veto, we urge the permanent members of the Security Council to refrain from the use of the veto, especially in cases of war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide and mass atrocities.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source

  50. “The recognition of the rule of law at the national and international levels is of paramount importance to the promotion of political dialogue, the peaceful resolution of conflicts and international cooperation, concepts that strengthen the three pillars on which United Nations efforts are based, namely, peace and security, human rights and development. My delegation notes with satisfaction that 18 of the 28 Security Council missions have a mandate to strengthen rule-of-law institutions. We believe that, while each mission relates to a different reality, all mandates should include rule-of-law principles and aim at the weakest points indicated in each case. That is clearly insufficient in and of itself for achieving peace, but we must strengthen efforts towards peace.”

    2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source