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Castañeda Solares

lines on the record: 98
first: 2016-08-23
most recent: 2022-06-28
sittings or episodes: 17
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“In conclusion, the Security Council’s working methods are closely linked to accountability to the entire membership of the Organization. Past practice indicates that elected members, which are accountable to regional groups and to all States Members of the United Nations, are the most likely to improve its working methods. The best way to enhance the Council’s representative and democratic nature is to strengthen standards of accountability and transparency. In addition to cooperation with the permanent members, that would lead to greater synergy in the Council around the common goal of improving its working methods.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Guatemala is honoured to be a troop-contributing country as part of the United Nations peacekeeping effort and reiterates its readiness to stand ready to help in that noble endeavour. We have seen, through the issuance of presidential note 507, the strengthening of many previous efforts and decisions on the working methods of the Council. Our delegation trusts that the content of the note will continue to provide practical guidance for the work of the Security Council to improve. In that context, we urge the Security Council and the Secretariat to include in the records of the meetings, whenever one of the permanent members exercises the veto in accordance with General Assembly resolution 76/262, entitled “Standing mandate for a General Assembly debate when a veto is cast in the Security Council”.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“We therefore also attach priority to the ongoing efforts to enhance interaction between subsidiary bodies and all Member States, and we welcome initiatives such as the formal open consultations of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) on the comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), on non-proliferation, held in May, and the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), held in February. I should like to refer to the critical practice of holding frequent consultations between the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop- and police-contributing countries, inasmuch as that helps improve the Council’s capacity to take appropriate and effective decisions and thus fulfil its responsibilities.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Secondly, the Council has in the past taken decisions on the appointment of Chairs of the subsidiary bodies in a balanced, transparent and inclusive manner, which ushered in a change, since there is now an impression that consultations are held regarding the process, especially among members recently elected to the Council. My delegation hopes that that practice and trend will strengthen in future. It is also necessary to ensure that procedures for selecting and appointing various groups of experts will be more transparent and balanced, so that there can be as much geographic representation as possible.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Although there has been an increase in the number of open meetings of the Council, the continuation of the practice of open debates is conducive to greater participation of those who are not members of the Council, and, in recent years, the holding of many Arria Formula meetings has led us to believe that it is necessary to hold more frequent meetings with the Peacebuilding Commission, an intergovernmental advisory body that plays an important role in preventing the recurrence of conflicts, and the Chairs of the configurations in charge of specific countries, as well as other United Nations organs.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“However, as a former non-permanent member of the Security Council, in 2012-2013, we believe that there is still room for improvement and wish to make three few relevant points in that regard. First, the quest for awareness and understanding of the work of the Council remains vital and legitimate.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“Mr. Castañeda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to Albania for having convened this open debate on the Council’s working methods. We also thank Ms. Loraine Sievers and Ms. Karin Landgren for their briefings. We trust that our deliberations will not only be a chance to renew the commitment to continue to improve the efficiency, transparency and interactivity of the Security Council, but also prove to be a solid foundation for an effective update of presidential note S/2017/507. We recognize the progress made on some processes and the strengthening of other measures contained in note 507 thanks to the commendable work of the Security Council Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9079 (2022) · source
“We must clearly learn from the events that we are witnessing today and truly try to fulfil the main purpose for which the United Nations was established, namely, that of preserving future generations from the scourge of war.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As a peaceful State, Guatemala values the methods of conflict resolution based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and recognizes the importance of the responsibility to protect. We take fully into account the third pillar of that principle, which emphasizes the role of the international community in protecting populations at risk of suffering crimes against humanity. In its national legislation Guatemala prioritizes respect for, and the observance of, human rights, which are also an important pillar of our foreign policy. In the current difficult circumstances, we believe that it is necessary to renew our multilateral efforts to ensure that justice and the rule of law prevail. We must do everything in our power to ensure effective compliance with international law.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It was adopted by an overwhelming majority, condemning the aggression against Ukraine as an illegal and unjustified act, representing a flagrant violation of international law that undermines the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine. Guatemala reaffirms its unequivocal support for the International Criminal Court, as well as its commitment to the fight against impunity. The Court plays a fundamental role within the international justice system, with the objective of putting an end to impunity for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community as a whole and ensuring that their perpetrators are held accountable for those reprehensible acts.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As we said previously in other forums, we are concerned about Russia’s unjustified invasion of the territory of Ukraine, which is a clear example of a flagrant violation of the founding Charter of the United Nations and of international law as a whole — an unnecessary war, which has claimed the lives of thousands and affected millions of innocent people. Those facts cause even greater dismay when we see heart-rending images of Ukrainians found in mass graves — acts that cannot go unpunished, as their seriousness and gravity could constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity. A few months ago, the General Assembly adopted resolution ES-11/1, which my country, Guatemala, co-sponsored.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Castañeda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): This open debate is of singular importance due to the critical times in which we are living, it being necessary to specify that the observance of the rule of law and international law as an essential part of such times is a conditio sine qua non to guarantee international peace and security — the pillar and foundation for which this Organization was established and the main function of the Security Council. In recent months, we have witnessed a blatant violation of international law.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In the near future, we hope that the Secretariat will also have a policy with a broader scope and zero caveats to ensure the full implementation of mandates at the operational level, in particular with regard to the implementation of the protection-of-civilians mandate in peacekeeping operations, so as to be able to fully cooperate with humanitarian organizations and provide immediate assistance to the most vulnerable and needy populations. We also hope that the Special Committee for Peacekeeping Operations will update its mandate next year in order to create renewed momentum in one of the most crucial components of peacekeeping — the protection of civilians.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It should be acknowledged that despite the efforts of the Secretariat, through its various policies and manuals; the troop- and police-contributing countries, through various memorandums of understanding; and host countries, through the various status of forces agreements, there is still considerable room for improving and strengthening efforts aimed at the full implementation of the protection-of-civilians mandates of United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Actual experience on the ground has demonstrated that we must have a comprehensive focus on the protection of civilians that takes into account and addresses the various factors that have an influence on or underpin the various threats, such as political, economic and security factors. We must also ensure that all components of peace missions — civilian, police and military — work together. We are pleased that the current United Nations policy on the protection of civilians clearly stipulates the functions and expectations of the relevant components in order to ensure that the protection of civilians can be completely integrated into the planning and activities of every mission.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As a troop-contributing country, and because of the importance that my delegation attaches to the mandate of the protection of civilians, Guatemala is honoured to have hosted a workshop on the review of the handbook on The Protection of Civilians for Military Components in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. Over the years, we have noted the developments in and the strengthening of the protection of civilians component within the United Nations framework, with resolution 1265 (1999), the first Security Council resolution on the protection of civilians, as a reference, as well as the various reports of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and discussions we have had at ministerial meetings on peacekeeping.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Castañeda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala thanks the delegation of the United States of America for convening today’s open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We also thank the briefers for their briefings. I would like to acknowledge the concept note circulated as the basis for discussion today. We agree with the comments about the importance of the legal basis needed to ensure humanitarian access and the protection of humanitarian workers — a legal framework that already exists in international humanitarian law but that regrettably is disregarded all too often.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Finally, my delegation considers it of utmost importance to keep this issue on the agenda of the Security Council, taking into account the interdependence of the pillars of peace and security, sustainable development and human rights. Women are agents of change and play an important role in strengthening the social fabric of their societies.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Gender-equality issues must be considered in all deliberations of the Security Council in order to achieve sustainable peace. As a State Party to the International Criminal Court, Guatemala notes that the Rome Statute constitutes the most progressive international legal framework for gender-sensitive war crimes we have seen to date. Its provisions need to be incorporated into national contexts so that States have a comprehensive framework for investigating sexual and gender-based violence crimes, specific procedures to support victims and witnesses, and programmes aimed at teaching women about the laws that apply to them, including resources to monitor the implementation of gender- sensitive laws and provisions for compensating victims. Each of these components has a significant effect on women’s access to justice.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“There is an important link between the full and meaningful participation of women in conflict prevention and resolution and in reconciliation and reconstruction activities, as well as in ensuring the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of such activities. Women need to be able to participate on an equal footing in all activities to maintain and promote peace and security. The international community must remove barriers to strengthening the role of women in decision-making processes in conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. There is still a need to increase women’s representation at all decision-making levels in national, regional and international institutions and mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We also express our concern on the increase in incidents of rape and other forms of sexual violence against children in 2021, especially with the increasing number of girls affected by this situation, as noted in the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/272). We call on Member States to prioritize and maintain support services for child survivors of sexual violence, in particular to promote and ensure continued access to medical, psychosocial and legal assistance in these reprehensible cases. We must emphasize the very important role that women can and should play in peacebuilding.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is disturbing that even today sexual violence continues to be used to generate income through trafficking and sexual slavery, including as compensation for fighters of extremist groups. We strongly condemn all such acts as clear violations of international law and international humanitarian law. As set forth in resolution 1820 (2008), Guatemala reiterates its deep concern that, despite its repeated condemnation of violence against women and children in situations of armed conflict, including sexual violence in such situations, and its calls to all parties to armed conflict to desist from such acts with immediate effect, such actions sadly continue to occur, and in some situations have become systematic and widespread, attaining an alarming degree of brutality.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Castañeda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala thanks the delegation of the United Kingdom in its capacity as President of the Security Council during the month of April for convening today’s open debate. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the other briefers for their briefings. Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), Guatemala has paid particular attention to this issue. Sexual violence against women during armed conflicts has historically been used as a tactic of war to terrorize people and is a flagrant violation of human rights. It is therefore pertinent to redouble our efforts aimed at its total eradication.”
2022-04-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9016Resumption1 (2022) · source
“In that regard, Guatemala reiterates its support for the mandate of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) and its integrated approach. We believe that it is necessary to strengthen environmental action in the Commission’s activities and ensure that they are sensitive to environmental and social conflict and humanitarian needs such as food insecurity and migratory flows. We must also ensure that its interventions are mindful of natural resources. A preventive approach requires that the PBC strengthen its mandate with regard to cooperation with regional organizations like the Organization of American States, for example, in the case of the Americas. In order to consolidate peace, we must learn from the lessons of the past. Our Organization, the United Nations, must adapt to the current global situation.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“In that regard, Guatemala urges the issuance of specific recommendations to implement concrete actions to identify and mitigate situations that may cause large-scale food security emergencies. Given its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, it is important that the Security Council integrate climate security assessments into all mandatory situation reports on its agenda and that it be able to systematically analyse weather forecasts in order to identify vulnerabilities and risks, with the help of regional and national climate outlooks and robust early-warning systems. Guatemala reiterates its position that the Organization’s main effort should be to prevent rather than react.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“In the face of the global challenges that threaten humankind, including climate change, it is clear that countries in fragile situations have Governments with limited means to help their populations adapt. The risks associated with climate change can be compounded by the risks of violence, conflict and exclusion, as well as by factors related to climate change such as food insecurity, economic crises and migration. Over the past months, the coronavirus disease pandemic has been accompanied by various events that pose existential threats, exacerbating the loss of lives, livelihoods and damage to natural and cultural heritage. It is therefore necessary for the United Nations to adopt a multipronged approach to address this problem.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Mr. Castañeda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala thanks the delegation of Mexico, in its capacity as President of the Security Council for the month of November 2021, for convening this open debate. We would also like to thank Mexico in particular for the statements delivered by His Excellency Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of Mexico, the Secretary-General and the panellists. From our perspective and having been members of the Security Council in the 2012-2013 biennium, the preventive approach must be paramount in order to maintain international peace and security. In recent years, Member States have noted the need to comprehensively address the root causes of conflict and avoid the multiplier effect of permanent emergencies.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“There is no conventional practice that can be imposed by one State on another to obtain an immediate positive impact for social peace. Reconciliation and reparation processes take time. However, these efforts must be revitalized, using as a basis caring for the needs of the population, which, if not met, could lead to conflict, including human rights violations, the denial of opportunities and social exclusion. Last but not least, we should recall the content of resolution 1325 (2000), which stresses the importance of women as essential stakeholders in conflict resolution. Women are agents of positive change, efficient administrators and experts on the realities of their immediate environments. Accordingly, their involvement in peace and reconciliation processes, as agents of reconciliation, is essential.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Such efforts can notably contribute to initiatives of the United Nations and to the work conducted by the special envoys or special representatives of the Secretary-General and peacekeeping operations and special political missions. The Council has at its disposal various tools to strengthen national reconciliation processes. The concept of sustaining peace was reaffirmed through identical resolutions adopted in 2016: Security Council resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/262. With this concept, the international community decided to address in any conflict situation the observance of and respect for human rights, the furthering of sustainable development, all under a comprehensive peace and security framework.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“In other words, the parties to a reconciliation process in a post-conflict society can address the root causes of their differences to ensure that reconciliation efforts are not in vain. Local leadership is an important element in all national reconciliation processes. It is our view that, to a large extent, local and community leaders help ensure that reconciliation processes are effective, with long- term results. In many cases, the leaders of such elected authorities as mayors, governors, community leaders, as well as faith leaders and religious leaders, set the tone to ensure that existing differences in a specific reconciliation process can be overcome.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“If reconciliation processes were launched sufficiently in advance to address the root causes and dynamics of conflicts, while taking into consideration the traditions and sociopolitical idiosyncrasies of the affected population, conflicts could be prevented in time. As the Council knows, my country was affected by a domestic armed conflict that ended with the signature of firm and lasting peace agreements in 1996. We welcome the efforts made at the time by the international community and the United Nations to implement those agreements. Based on our experience, Guatemala firmly believes that the efforts of the international community must be guided by national sociopolitical and historical contexts, so as to ensure significant ownership.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): As the cornerstone of reconciliation, Guatemala recognizes the crucial importance of Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations, which refers to the peaceful settlement of disputes, along with the provisions of Chapter VII to maintain or restore international peace and security. As a country that promotes peace, Guatemala believes that reconciliation complements good offices and mediation, which are acknowledged as important measures for preventing or resolving disputes and conflicts, in accordance with international law.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668 (2019) · source
“Past practice reminds us that elected members, who are accountable to regional groups and to the entire membership of the United Nations, are the ones most likely to improve the Council's working methods. The best way to highlight the representative and democratic character of the Council is to strengthen the standards of accountability and transparency. That, in addition to cooperation with permanent members, would lead to greater synergy and effectiveness in the Council around the common goal of improving its working methods, since the decisions ofthis organ have an impact on the membership of the United Nations as a whole.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we appreciate section VIII of the annex, which indicates the importance of consultation among the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop- and police-contributing countries, which is a valuable contribution to enhancing the capacity of the Security Council to take appropriate, effective and timely decisions in the discharge of its responsibilities. Such coordination is relevant in the case of transitions from peacekeeping operations to special political missions, as well as possible changes in mandates. In conclusion, our delegation appreciates the work to update the working methods of the Security Council, which has been firmly sustained in recent years. We welcome the steady progress over the past two years.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“That allowed for a change, since there is now the impression that consultation on the process take place, in particular among the newly elected members of the Council. My delegation hopes that this practice and trend will be reinforced in the future. It is also necessary to ensure that the selection and appointment processes of the various expert groups are more transparent and balanced, so that there is as wide a geographical and gender representation as possible, bearing in mind the guidance in paragraph 111 of the annex of note S/2017/507, which indicates that the appointment of the Chairs of subsidiary bodies should be agreed by 1 October each year.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“We believe that it is important to continue to hold wrap-up meetings and to pursue greater interaction with the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) - an advisory body to the Council that plays an important role in preventing the recurrence of conflicts - and with the Chairs of the Commission's country-specific configurations, as well as with other United Nations bodies. We welcome the ongoing implementation of the provisions of note S/2017/507 regarding according due importance to the Peacebuilding Commission. That would clearly make it possible to obtain reliable, first- hand information and specific guidance on the PBC country configurations. Secondly, in the past the Security Council took decisions on the appointment of the Chairs of the subsidiary bodies in a balanced, transparent and inclusive manner.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“First, the quest for information and understanding regarding the activities of the Council remains a fundamental and legitimate request. Although there has been an increase in the number of the Council's public meetings, continuing the practice of open debates that promote greater participation of non-members of the Council and the holding of a number of Arria Formula meetings in recent years have enabled the Council to obtain accurate information so as to be more effective in fulfilling its responsibility to maintain international peace and security.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Guatemala acknowledges the progress made with regard to some practices and the strengthening of other measures included in note by the President S/2017/507 thanks to the commendable work of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, chaired by your delegation, Mr. President, and previously chaired by the delegation of Japan. Codifying best practices is an infinite task but an extremely useful exercise for the work of this organ. Also taking into account our own experience as a non-permanent member of the Security Council for the period 2012-2013, we believe that there is always room for improvement. In that regard, we would like to highlight three issues that are currently important to the working methods of the Security Council.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the delegation of Kuwait for convening this open debate on the working methods of the Security Council. We align ourselves with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of New Zealand at the beginning of the meeting. We trust that our deliberations will not only allow us to renew our commitment to continuing to make progress in improving the efficiency, transparency and interactivity of the Security Council, but also serve as a solid basis for the effective implementation of note by the President S/2017/507, to which our delegation attaches great value and importance. We also thank Ms. Landgren and Mr. Cockayne for their briefings at the start of this meeting.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“It is a source of pride and an honour for Guatemala to contribute women staff; we will continue to do so because we are a country that is committed to peace.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“To that crucial end, Guatemala, through its regional peacekeeping operations training centre, has provided training that focuses on protection, special needs and human rights, specifically regarding women and children in conflict and post-conflict situations. We have also promoted the participation of women in international courses offered by the Organization. To conclude, I would like to underscore the fact that Guatemala is closing the inequality gap in the firm belief that women contribute added value to this noble task. We therefore will continue to promote actions through our national action plan on resolution 1325 (2000), with the goal of increasing and strengthening women's participation, particularly in key and decision-making posts.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“As a United Nations troop-contributing country, Guatemala is honoured to participate by deploying troops in areas of armed conflict. Over recent years, we have deployed more than 300 women officers to posts that include military observers, staff officers, assistant staff officers, logistical support staff, platoon commanders, doctors, interpreters, office workers and investigation specialists, which attests to the commitment and the potential of Guatemalan women to seek peaceful and comprehensive solutions to conflicts. Many of these women promoted projects that had a positive impact in Haiti and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“For these reasons, we believe in the need to continue joining forces within the United Nations system to continue giving fresh impetus to resolution 1325 (2000), particularly as regards prevention, under the concept of sustaining peace, based on those resolutions that reaffirm the peacebuilding architecture. It is clear that if women are not involved in the drawing up of national policies, societies will not move forward. It is therefore necessary to eliminate inequalities and ensure that woman's abilities are no longer excluded. In this regard, we reiterate the fact that actions to ensure the empowerment of women are instruments that promote the development of States and that public policies must therefore ensure the mainstreaming of a gender parity and equality focus.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Resolution 1325 (2000) set a precedent in recognizing the crucial role of women in the promotion of international peace and security. As Member States, our focus in the context of this resolution should not be limited only to setting a baseline in reference points but also include practical ways of promoting women's participation in conflict prevention, peace negotiations and post-conflict recovery. Experience has shown that women have made invaluable contributions to peacebuilding, particularly in the recovery of local economies, post-conflict planning and the restoration of governance.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Mr. Castaneda Solares (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the German presidency of the Security Council for having convened this open debate and for having circulated the concept note (S/2018/293, annex) that will serve as a basis for our discussions. We also appreciate the briefings delivered on this very important topic. The full and significant participation by female military and police personnel and civilian experts in United Nations peacekeeping operations contributes to the greater credibility and more effective implementation of the mandates handed down by the Security Council. It also represents an important message about the progress made towards achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women in host-country communities, encouraging their participation in the process of the establishment and building of peace.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“To conclude, Guatemala once again reiterates its strong and unequivocal condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, regardless of its perpetrators, where it is committed and for what purpose. Our position is that terrorism and violent extremism cannot be justified by beliefs, ideology or religion. That not only plainly contravenes the rules of public international humanitarian law but also undermines human dignity.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“In addition to small arms and light weapons, weapons of mass destruction are also one of the main causes of death around the world and their impact on civilian populations is indiscriminate. The commitment of our countries to ensure the proper implementation of Security Council resolutions must therefore take centre stage. The full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) requires States to adopt and apply laws that would effectively prohibit the provision of any type of support to non-State actors that seek to develop, acquire, manufacture, possess, transport, transfer or use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons and their delivery systems, in particular for terrorist purposes.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“We also call for efforts to converge with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime in the field of prevention, because increasing the visibility of United Nations activities to prevent terrorism will improve international cooperation to identify sources of financing, anonymous transactions and the misuse of financial resources. Before the Council, we also urge the international community to resort to a more rigorous control of the illicit market of small arms and light weapons and their respective ammunition, since the trade in those weapons and their indiscriminate use helps terrorist and organized crime networks to acquire them for malicious use. The Arms Trade Treaty provides explicit and specific regulations to prevent the misuse of such weapons.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Despite the fact that the international community has innovative legal instruments to combat terrorism and organized crime, in many cases the general perception of our populations is that those instruments are insufficient. Here, at the heart of the United Nations and within the Security Council, it is therefore necessary to harmonize efforts to implement the four pillars of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in a balanced manner. We welcome the coordinated efforts of the Office of Counter-Terrorism and the implementation of its Strategy.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“The issue that brings us together today - the threat to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts and combating the financing of terrorism - remains a critical one. My delegation has repeatedly stated that terrorism is a global phenomenon that must be addressed at its very origins. All States are vulnerable to terrorist acts, which represent a threat to international peace and security, undermine democracy and create instability. Terrorism represents an equally serious threat to all States. With regard to my country's region, we are deeply concerned about the growing links between transnational organized crime and terrorism and we believe in the importance of strengthening cooperation to effectively prevent and combat such illicit activity.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source