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Cedano

lines on the record: 53
first: 2019-08-02
most recent: 2023-10-25
sittings or episodes: 12
sources: un-security-council

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“It is fundamental for women and young people who are peacebuilders, as well their organizations and initiatives, to receive sufficient financing. And it is equally critical for enterprising women to be agents of change in the environments that are affected by conflict. Collectively, we can build a world in which the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in decision-making related to peace and security can be the norm and not the exception.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“However, it is important for the recommendations of the Group to be disseminated systematically and made public with a view to creating the necessary support and ensuring that all parties — all of us — can support it in its work. It is a matter of not only complying with legal requirements but also creating a world in which women and girls can prosper without fear of violence and discrimination. The priorities of the Secretary-General for the women and peace and security agenda during the current decade come at a key moment for bringing about significant change. In that regard, it is absolutely necessary to guarantee adequate, sustainable and predictable funding for peacebuilding and peacekeeping.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Security Council has the responsibility to promote the inclusion of a gender- based perspective in all its decisions and policies and ensure that every resolution and every action it takes reflects a genuine commitment to gender equality. The Informal Experts Group on Women and Peace and Security has already undertaken critical work on the analysis of the Council with respect to the situation of women and girls and gender issues on the ground, providing knowledge, information and targeted recommendations. That work contributes notably to the development of policies, strategies and initiatives that are more effective in promoting gender-based equality and guaranteeing the rights of women and girls in conflict situations.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Women and girls continue to be targets of gender- based violence, including sexual violence, which not only destroys lives but also destroys confidence in institutions and undermines trust in institutions of peace. We must arm ourselves with a sense of urgency and determination in order to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice and that the victims receive the support and the protection they deserve. The absence of women in peace processes prolongs violence and instability and makes it difficult to build equitable and peaceful societies. To change that, it is necessary to consider women as active agents of change and not as passive victims.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): After the genocide of 1994, women represented more than 60 per cent of the population in Rwanda and faced the monumental task of rebuilding a nation that had been destroyed. Their leadership and tireless efforts not only transformed the social fabric of the country but also laid the foundation for lasting peace and national reconciliation. And in Afghanistan, where their situation is devastating and extremely alarming, women continue to fight against oppression and for the defence of human rights. Despite the obstacles and regardless of the size of the challenges we face, women remain undeterred.”
2023-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9452Resumption1 (2023) · source
“That resolution establishes that BINUH’s human rights unit will include dedicated capacity to address sexual and gender-based violence, including the identification of women’s protection advisers. The situation in Haiti also reminds us how crucial it is to work towards the elimination of illicit trafficking in weapons and ammunition in combating violence against women and girls. Empowering local communities and engaging men and boys as partners in this struggle is critical to achieve inclusive and sustainable change. Bringing an end to this horrendous crime is up to all of us, together with our collective responsibility to restore the dignity of all victims and survivors.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Criminal gangs have used the violence as a weapon of war to punish and terrorize entire communities. The adoption of resolution 2653 (2022), which creates a Sanctions Committee and a Panel of Experts, has been an important step to monitor and address that unfortunate situation, and we hope that the upcoming report of the Secretary-General will provide us with more encouraging data following the efforts made by the Haitian authorities and the commitment of the parties to fulfil their obligations. I must emphasize that the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) through resolution 2692 (2023) today was another important step.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Accountability must be the fundamental pillar in our fight against conflict-related sexual violence, thereby bringing an end to impunity. At the same time, it is critical to focus on the needs and rights of women and girls and to tirelessly persevere in the struggle for gender equality and the full respect for and enjoyment of their human rights. International law establishes the obligations of States and parties to conflict to prevent, investigate and sanction such heinous acts. In that regard, it is vital that the Council’s resolutions that address that issue be fully implemented to ensure accountability and serve justice for the victims. Let me underscore the worrisome situation in Haiti. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/413) confirms alarming levels of conflict-related sexual violence in that country.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It is used as a tactic of terror, torture, intimidation and political repression, and a ruthless tool of forced displacement and the dehumanization of innocent and vulnerable people. The consequences of that violence are deep and long-lasting for the victims. They suffer not only physically and psychologically, but also socially. They are often stigmatized, isolated and weighed down by deep and heartbreaking trauma. In the face of this urgent situation, we must confront conflict-related sexual violence with unwavering determination and collective action. It is necessary to adopt a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, protection, justice, support for survivors and strong legal frameworks that criminalize such acts and ensure accountability for perpetrators.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to express my deep gratitude to the United Kingdom for convening this important debate. I would also like to recognize the leadership and work of Ms. Pramila Patten and her Office, as well as express my gratitude to the other briefers for their valuable contributions. I thank them for shedding light on the harsh realities of conflict-related sexual violence. With 2,455 cases verified by the United Nations and many other cases that remain hidden, it is clear that sexual violence remains a perverse and devastating scourge in conflict. Ninety-four per cent of the victims are women and girls, and the vast majority are girls. It is a bleak perspective that has worsened in several conflict scenarios.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We call on all relevant bodies, particularly the United Nations system, to uphold as a priority the defence and protection of women who, with leadership and resilience, remain determined to contribute to the building of better countries for all.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The truth is that, when it comes to peace, the only viable investment is one that is directed, with political will, towards the peaceful resolution of conflicts and the full and meaningful participation of women with their unique and inclusive perspectives, such as their activist demands to silence the guns in Africa, ensure access to education in Afghanistan or report on missing persons in Syria. Despite the many challenges ahead, the Dominican Republic remains firmly committed to supporting an international system that allows for women’s participation, recognizes their contributions and accepts, as a common principle, that no significant change is possible without their full participation.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The Security Council already met on this issue, when earlier this year it addressed the reprisals suffered by women human rights defenders (see S/PV.9016). Many were imprisoned, abused, harassed or disappeared for advocating for the rights of the most vulnerable or for simply claiming their essential place at the negotiating table. We note with regret that the situation continues to deteriorate. Structural and practical obstacles to women’s participation in peace processes and peacebuilding still persist. Despite that, women do not, and will not, give up because they are certain that their efforts are for the common good, not for the benefit of special groups. That is called resilience. While there continues to be a sharp increase in global military spending, little is being invested in breaking down barriers.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): The Dominican Republic commends Gabon for the convening of this important open debate, and we acknowledge its leadership in including in the women and peace and security agenda the crucial perspective of women’s resilience and leadership as a path to peace in regions plagued by armed groups. Women’s resilience and leadership are key factors on the path towards sustainable peace. To foster them is to foster peace. Supporting them is our shared responsibility. In a context of escalating armed conflict and violence, women’s leadership as human rights defenders has led to a more comprehensive response and a greater awareness of the need to protect the dignity of all people in conflict. However, unfortunately, women have paid a high price.”
2022-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9158Resumption1 (2022) · source
“That must be undertaken with a vision of the future as regards the transformative role that women can play in the economy. Advancing women’s financial inclusion in fragile and conflict-affected States is an agenda that concerns not only Governments but the private sector, major multilateral agencies and civil society. Finally, women and girls affected by the war in Ukraine now join the millions suffering due to the unrelenting human cost of armed conflict in Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen and many other places. They are disproportionately affected by the painful conflict, and we therefore reiterate our call on the Russian Federation to uphold a ceasefire and, guided solely by its commitments under the Charter of the United Nations and international law, to facilitate humanitarian assistance for all affected civilian populations.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Therefore, as stipulated in the women and peace and security agenda’s normative framework, the full, meaningful and equitable participation of women in conflict resolution and peacebuilding must be ensured, seeking to involve them more in political and economic decisions at all stages of recovery processes while encouraging their leadership, supporting their organizations and combating negative societal attitudes about women’s ability to participate as equals. We believe that the design, implementation and monitoring of economic recovery programmes and macroeconomic policies should be conducted from a gender perspective, including with an evaluation of the effects of such programmes on women’s economic security and rebuilding vital services for women.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“When women have control of financial accounts, generating income and enjoying economic security, they can increase their savings, invest more quickly in the welfare and education of children, improve food security and rebuild rural economies, thereby contributing greatly to long- term stability. Beyond that, however, women’s empowerment and economic inclusion must be anchored in rights. The root causes of gender inequality must also be addressed and tackled with a preventive approach.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“From restrictive and discriminatory laws, a lack of legal protection and a lack of recognition, tax relief and redistribution when it comes to unpaid domestic care to adverse social norms and a lack of access to financial, digital and property assets, women’s economic opportunities in such contexts are constrained on multiple fronts, including due to the absence of mechanisms to claim their rights through legal or informal channels. It is therefore necessary to work from peace agreements themselves to ensure that they are fair for women and include an economic axis, all on the basis of a human rights framework.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We greatly appreciate the convening of this open debate. The economic empowerment of women is crucial to achieving peace. There can be no peace, security or prosperity without conditions conducive to women’s full development in all their capacities. While not exclusive, the constraints faced by women in fragile and conflict-affected countries are often more severe and pervasive.”
2022-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8989Resumption1 (2022) · source
“It is not a matter of bailing them out but of helping them build for themselves a better and more just and inclusive future.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The new social contract, which is being proposed at the current juncture, must therefore enjoy the imprimatur of the people, as well as here within the Organization, so that our efforts will not be temporary but structural. Accordingly, we will be able to overcome the obstacles in our way and open the door to a potential transformation enabling us to respond to shared challenges. If we are divided, we will not achieve our goals. Today, perhaps more than ever, at a time when many of our countries find themselves overwhelmed by the socioeconomic and financial consequences of the pandemic, the United Nations must stand in solidarity with and help those who are furthest behind, including those who have been unable to get back on their feet, owing to limited access to vaccines and the prevalence of underlying crises.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“To that end, we must better equip ourselves, from the local to the international level, for timely action by using political will to tackle the ills that hold back our progress, facilitating people’s access to a full life and bringing together, as we have done today, those who are the protagonists of such realities, including, most particularly, women. Taking their perspectives into account in the design of our actions is still a pending task in many areas of our work. That will be achieved only by systematically including them at the negotiations table and giving them a role in decision-making. We must acknowledge that, while none of this is new, weaknesses in our multilateral system persist that have prevented it from having a major impact on the lives and safety of millions of vulnerable people.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“We therefore agree that our response must include multidimensional measures to resolve such crises, based on a preventive approach within the framework of sustainable development and the protection of people’s dignity. The first step in that direction is a paradigm shift forcing us to anticipate and prevent the causes of violence, conflicts and humanitarian crises and enabling us to devote ourselves to working for peacebuilding. Violence, fragility and vulnerability can be addressed only through a vision for the future that is rooted in strong institutions, the creation of opportunities, respect for human rights and the meaningful participation of young people.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this important open debate, through which Mexico rightly calls on us to address the interlinkage among exclusion, inequality, violence and conflict. For the Dominican Republic, it is only through a decisive response to those deep-rooted ills that we can achieve the legitimate aspiration of building peaceful and inclusive societies for all. The increase in violence, combined with the ongoing inequalities and social exclusion in many of our countries, has been the indisputable result of the crisis brought about by the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2021-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8900Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The establishment of a joint office and a service with a direct telephone line for victims is a fundamental tool to protect them. We congratulate UNISFA for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the support it has given to communities, together with humanitarian personnel, non-governmental organizations and United Nations agencies. Lastly, we urge both countries to recognize their geographic and historic links. There is no shortcut to lasting peace. Both countries must affirm their bonds and develop good economic, social, political and security relations. To do that, they must be willing to make a commitment and honour those commitments for the benefit of their peoples.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We applaud the efforts of UNISFA, in collaboration with the community protection committees, to keep Abyei free of weapons, despite the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We reiterate the need to ensure sustainable and unimpeded humanitarian access to alleviate the needs of that population. We also recognize the commitment of UNISFA with the authorities to promote and defend the women and peace and security agenda. Those efforts have resulted in the identification and nomination of women for possible appointments to local administrations. The collaboration between UNISFA and Concordis International to strengthen gender and youth issues in the Abyei Area is an important step in this direction. We remain concerned about the increase in sexual and gender-based violence involving minors.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We commend United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) for providing bilateral forums for conflict prevention and its willingness to jointly draft a road map for the establishment of the Abyei police service. We encourage both Governments to participate actively in this initiative. It is essential that UNISFA be equipped with the appropriate tools. To that end, the appointment of the civilian Deputy Head of Mission and other civilian and police personnel, the operationalization of the Athony airstrip and the issuance of the pending visas for the police units are essential. We remain very concerned about incidents of intercommunal violence and the presence of armed elements in the Area, which have had devastating effects for the civilian population.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“However, we understand that these broader considerations of relations between the two countries should not prevent the definitive establishment of the status of Abyei. Therefore, we join the Secretary-General in calling for a resumption, as soon as possible, of discussions in the framework of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee, as well as the meetings of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism. It is imperative to encourage discussions on border demarcation and facilitate the implementation of the decisions of the Joint Mechanism, including the establishment of checkpoints and the reactivation of the Joint Military Observer Committee and the joint military observer team.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Onanga-Anyanga for their briefings. The signing of the agreement in Juba on 3 October was a milestone for the people of the Sudan and an important step towards the stabilization of the region. We welcome the appointment of the chief administrators by Juba and Khartoum, and we take this opportunity to commend the parties, and in particular South Sudan, for the arduous work undertaken in making this a reality. We also welcome the conversations that took place in Khartoum in September. We know that the final status of Abyei and border demarcation are delicate issues that have often been overlooked in the face of more pressing bilateral issues.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“We reiterate our call for initiatives to eliminate violence against women, the implementation of the national action plan in support of resolution 1325 (2000) and the protection of children’s rights. We hope that, in a not-too-distant future, the provisions we unanimously adopted in resolution 2535 (2020), on youth, peace and security, can be reflected in UNAMA’s mandate. In conclusion, only a strong resolution, like that adopted today, can confirm our commitment to peace in Afghanistan and recognize the sacrifices and challenges that the entire personnel of UNAMA faces on a daily basis.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8759 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): The Dominican Republic welcomes the adoption of resolution 2543 (2020) because it is a balanced text that effectively supports the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). We commend the penholders for their excellent work throughout the negotiation process. At a time when intra-Afghan talks have begun and efforts for lasting peace in Afghanistan look promising, it is important that UNAMA continue to play a key role in maintaining and promoting the economic, political and social achievements reached thus far. The success of the peace process in Afghanistan requires not only political will and the vigorous support of the international community, but also the leadership and representation of all sectors of Afghan society, especially young people.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8759 (2020) · source
“Overall, food insecurity has increased by 56 per cent since the conflict intensified in 2015, and severe acute malnutrition among children has increased by 150 per cent. This situation is affecting at least 8 million people, some of whom are no longer receiving assistance or are receiving much less than what they were receiving before. After five years of conflict, neither side can claim victory. On the contrary, Yemen has been torn apart, and its people are suffering the consequences. There is no military solution to this war. Only a political agreement can lead the way. That is why we urge all parties to move without delay towards the adoption of the joint declaration proposed by the Special Envoy as the gateway to a definitive solution to this horrible conflict.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“Even more threats are on the horizon, such as the risk posed by the lack of access to the FSO SAFER tanker and the imminent closure of humanitarian assistance programmes due to lack of funds, which could lead to a famine situation by the end of this year, as Mr. Lowcock has already said. According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, two years after the international community mobilized to prevent a famine in Yemen, similar conditions are now emerging, worsening key indicators beyond the levels seen in October 2018. Intensified conflict and limited access to affected areas also undermine efforts to control desert locusts, further aggravating food insecurity not only in Yemen but in nearby countries.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“This is all very alarming, and the bleak picture on the horizon is further marred by a lack of accountability. There is a dearth of concrete legal procedures to hold perpetrators accountable and provide remedies to victims. The absence of the rule of law increases the number of violations, thus perpetuating a vicious circle. The suffering of the people of Yemen has been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease pandemic and the unsustainable economic situation and further worsened by fuel shortages, especially in the north of the country. We urge all parties to work constructively with the Special Envoy to find an immediate solution to this situation.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings. In hearing about the growing deterioration of the situation in Yemen, we share the immense concern they have expressed today. Hostilities are increasing, and the civilian population, especially women and children, continue to be the innocent victims of indiscriminate attacks. In addition, forced disappearances and sexual violence and torture continue to be a common practice during the conflict. The repression of journalists, media collaborators and human rights defenders is increasing, hindering their ability to report on violations of international humanitarian and human rights law — information that can ultimately help to protect the civilian population.”
2020-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8757 (2020) · source
“That is why my country calls for even more progress in that area, while advocating the commitment and political will needed to advance the political process — the only credible way to bring peace to the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“In the absence of such guarantees, and without the direct and extended assistance of the United Nations, we believe that there is still a long way to go. We welcome the recent authorization of air and land deliveries of medical supplies to the north-east — and by land to all of Syria — as Ms. Mueller has announced. In conclusion, we reiterate the need to make further progress on — and obtain better results with regard to — the release of arbitrarily detained persons, in particular women, children, the elderly and the disabled, and to provide credible information on missing persons to their families. Family reunification reaches the deepest fibres of any society and is at the heart of building trust and reconciliation.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“But all of this must be accompanied by safe and unhindered humanitarian access, including for the United Nations. In this regard, we would like to welcome the report of the Secretary-General on modalities and alternatives for the Al-Yarubiyah crossing in the north-east of the country (S/2020/139). The Dominican Republic recognizes the enormous challenges on the ground in reaching the affected populations, and we therefore believe that this remains the best option. Even so, and given the circumstances, we understand that any decision must respond only to the level of existing needs, in the most direct manner possible and in accordance with humanitarian principles. Guarantees to facilitate a humanitarian response must precede any decision by the Council.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“Having said that, the Dominican Republic would like to highlight a few points in the context of humanitarian assistance, which is the subject of today’s meeting, and to try to be as constructive as possible. We reiterate that attacks against civilians and such civilian infrastructure as hospitals, schools and camps for displaced persons are serious violations of international humanitarian law. They are unacceptable and must stop immediately. We appreciate the efforts of both international and Syrian humanitarian organizations to meet the needs on the ground. We advocate for full funding of the humanitarian response plan for Syria, including the provisions necessary to cover the needs of the hundreds of thousands of displaced persons in the north-west, many of them housed in makeshift tents in the cold, rain and snow.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“Women and children continue to pay the highest price in this conflict at the mercy of violence for which they are not responsible but are its victims. We appreciate the efforts of the Secretary-General and the Special Envoy for Syria to get the relevant parties to recommit to the ceasefire agreements and to implement them fully. This must be the priority at the present juncture. We are resolutely accompanying these efforts because we are convinced that there is no military solution, but rather one derived from political negotiation, with a view to a future based on peace and reconciliation and respect for the fundamental rights of all Syrians.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ms. Henrietta Fore and Ms. Mueller for their briefings. We once again address the humanitarian situation in the Syrian Arab Republic where — with great regret — we have to witness a bleak picture for so many people with humanitarian needs. For the Dominican Republic, what has been described by the representative of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs today and in the days preceding this meeting is a cause for deep concern, not only because of the deterioration of the situation, which is regrettable, but also because of the inability of the international community — of all of us — to stop the violence and suffering in the north-west of the country.”
2020-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8734 (2020) · source
“However, we believe that the Council can still put the needs of the people who hope for our assistance at the centre of our decisions, so we reiterate our willingness to continue to seek a way out of this regrettable situation.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): The Dominican Republic voted in favour of draft resolution S/2019/961, presented by the humanitarian co-penholders for the l2-month renewal of the cross-border mechanism in the Syrian Arab Republic, on which millions of Syrians depend for their survival. We were very sorry that the draft resolution was not adopted. Exactly the same thing happened exactly three months ago (see S/PV.8623), when a draft resolution (S/2019/75 6) that sought to protect the civilian population of Idlib from attacks and suffering was not adopted either. We recognize the unstinting efforts of Belgium, Germany and Kuwait to achieve unity in the Council on a draft resolution that is essential to the lives of millions of civilians. We share that aspiration and worked actively for it.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I reaffirm the importance that, in every individual case, once those responsible for the violations perpetrated have been identified, they must answer for their actions. If we aspire to achieving sustainable peace, the hundreds of thousands of wounds must be closed. Impunity is not a viable option.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“We believe that both the families and civil society organizations can and should play a significant role in such matters to safeguard the credibility of the process, which will undoubtedly take years. The Dominican Republic shares the genuine aspiration of the families of the disappeared to find out the truth concerning the whereabouts of their relatives, which we believe to be a right. Psychological, legal, economic and protective support for those families is crucial to the process of healing and reconciliation. Failure to address those needs and respect the human rights of those released and their families will result in perpetuating feelings of resentment and exclusion for decades to come.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“As principally responsible for the protection of the civilian population, the Syrian Government must first and foremost establish preventive measures that will enable it to account for persons immediately after their disappearance and thereby minimize the uncertainty and vulnerability of the families that they leave behind, particularly women, children and the elderly. Secondly, it must facilitate the impartial and independent establishment of the causes and conditions by and in which thousands of Syrians lost their lives after being detained or abducted, including making the results of such investigations accessible to their families, including the dignified handling of their remains.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“First and foremost, the parties to the conflict have an obligation to ensure the physical safety and psychological dignity ofpersons detained, in accordance with international humanitarian law. In that context, we would like to highlight a few points. To begin with, it is paramount to immediately halt all arbitrary detentions in the Syrian Arab Republic. It is also fundamental and an obligation of the parties to prevent disappearances resulting from hostilities or following any arrest. The unilateral release of detainees, particularly women, children, the elderly and persons with disabilities, must take place without delay, and all forms of protection and access to basic education and health services that they require must be restored to them.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“Mrs. Cedano (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to reiterate the Dominican Republic's commitment to a comprehensive, credible and inclusive political process in the Syrian Arab Republic that will open the doors to sustainable peace in that country once and for all. We are grateful for today's briefings, including that of Ms. DiCarlo's, which confirm to us that when we consider the future of the Syrian Arab Republic, it is essential to address the issue of detainees, abductees and missing persons resulting from the conflict in the country. In addition to having a humanitarian dimension, we consider it essential to building the population's trust in the political process, as family reunification after a conflict touches the deepest fibres in society.”
2019-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8593 (2019) · source
“In that context, last February we endorsed the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups and the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers. In conclusion, children's education is one of the main rights affected and is very often the last to be restored. In Syria, the hundreds of verified attacks on schools have forced more than 2 million children to interrupt their studies in order to save their lives. The Dominican Republic is a signatory to the Safe Schools Declaration as an initiative to raise awareness of the reprehensible war practice of using school premises for military purposes, and we advocate the immediate and complete elimination of such a practice.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“That trend is repeated in many other contexts, not only in Africa but also in the Middle East, and is used as a way of perpetuating hatred and exclusion. To break that cycle, we advocate for greater protection of children and for the subsequent reintegration of those recruited by armed groups. That requires greater investment in education, training, counselling and family reunification programmes. Children too often continue to be stigmatized and criminalized for acts that they were forced to commit. All the aforementioned shows us that there is still a long way to go to eradicate the abuses and horrors faced by children in conflict that do so much harm to their lives, well-being and development.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source