YouSaid · the spoken record

Cortorreal

lines on the record: 12
first: 2015-07-30
most recent: 2018-04-23
sittings or episodes: 2
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“The Dominican Republic plans to join the Security Council as a non-permanent member during the period 2019-2020, and those will be part of our priorities. We understand that we should not only address the youth, peace and security agenda in isolation or solely in open debates, but also in other discussions within the Council, the General Assembly and the United Nations system. In conclusion, the Dominican Republic is fully committed to implementing the recommendations of the progress study pursuant to resolution 2250 (2015). We hope to have an opportunity as a Council member to continue working with the United Nations, Member States and civil society to advance the goals of the youth, peace and security agenda.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Many organizations do not have enough funding to achieve their peace and security goals, which limits their work and the scope and impact of their projects. We need further alliances among young people, Governments, civil society and the international community. Gathering data is crucial, not only to be able to calculate exactly how many young people are exposed to different forms ofviolence or have their rights infringed, but also to be able to guide policies and programmes aimed at the empowerment and the well-being of our youth, primarily based on the five pillars of resolution 2250 (2015). We recognize that monitoring the progress made in implementing the resolution is fundamental, as with the women and peace and security agenda, through an annual report to analyse the implementation of the recommendations of the study.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Moreover, climate change threatens the peace and security of nations, from the hurricanes that beset our region, to drought, increasing temperatures and water scarcity, which contribute to social upheaval and violent conflict, thereby directly affecting the security and development prospects of young people around the world. In that vein, involving youth in creating awareness about climate change is essential if we are to respond immediately and effectively. We must exercise caution when it comes to the dangerous narrative of exclusively highlighting programmes that support young people involved in conflict. We tend to forget to foster more programmes that favour young people who contribute to peacebuilding.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“It is essential that we ensure respect for the law and the protection and full enjoyment of human rights, with greater attention given to the most vulnerable young people, with a View to prevention and the consolidation of peace. It is also urgent that we guarantee young people access to quality education and social protection, as well as economic empowerment. We are pleased to see that the study addresses various types of violence. One of the most appalling types of violence is that perpetrated against women, affecting mainly young women, which is an evil that afflicts many countries of the world. In that regard, the Dominican Republic is working to train young people, primarily men, in the areas of analysis, prevention and eradication of violence against women.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“The study not only places young people at the forefront of a dialogue that directly impacts them, but also serves as an inspiration for us to take advantage of the unique energy that they possess to fulfil the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, namely, Goal 16, on the promotion of peace and inclusive societies. We must be careful when viewing young people only as perpetrators or victims of violence. Young people have a pivotal role in guaranteeing the success ofefforts to maintain lasting peace, promote peacebuilding and achieve more equal andjust societies. We must therefore guarantee their active and meaningful participation in that regard.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Mr. Cortorreal (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We wish to congratulate the Security Council, under the presidency of Peru, for convening this first open debate since the adoption of resolution 2250 (2015), on youth, peace and security, as well as Mr. Simpson for presenting the progress study on the subject (see S/2018/86). We also extend our sincere thanks to the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth and the representative of civil society for sharing their important perspectives. Resolution 2250 (2015) is a historic document and a point of reference for Member States to give a greater voice to young people in decision-making and to implement mechanisms that allow them to participate meaningfully in peace processes.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to categorically reject the imputations made by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Minister for Foreign Affairs against the Dominican Republic in its national plan for foreigners. The Dominican Republic stresses that our country has not conducted any deportations since 2003 and that there has been no violence against those who have wished to voluntarily leave our country. In exercise of its sovereignty, the Dominican Republic, in the framework of a strict constitutional and legal order, has always implemented its national plan for the regularization of foreigners with due respect for human dignity and in compliance with the principles and standards established in human rights commissions.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Increasing drought, water scarcity and land abuse undoubtedly will further degrade the soil, leading to social tensions and economic and land losses, which will undoubtedly affect global human security, even in those countries considered to be politically sound. In our opinion, it is appropriate and very important that the Security Council adopt a resolution recognizing the threat posed by the foreseeable effects of climate change. In so doing, it would be more fully taking on a universal challenge and facilitate the emergence and implementation of effective and timely solutions to provide peaceful responses that are based on shared values of respect for life, human dignity and the environment.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“As things stand, every five or seven years we have a year of drought. The danger now is that, if the temperatures keep rising, rainfall years will soon become the exception. This would involve a constant decrease of rainfall throughout the island, that is, persistent drought. There is already a water crisis in neighbouring Haiti, in addition to a well-known lack of infrastructure for regulating and exploiting water resources. This is an additional factor of concern to that brother country that leads to its nationals continuing to emigrate to our country, owing to the continuing pressure on resources.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The Dominican nation has therefore built 14 major multipurpose hydro plants and 4,000 kilometres of irrigation channels. This infrastructure has allowed us to double the amount of arable land in just a few decades. We must also point out that up to 15 per cent of Dominican electric production comes from hydro-electric plants. This system of clean and renewable energy cost billions of dollars and requires substantial resources for its expansion and maintenance. We are proud to say that Dominican legislation establishes the resource of water as a public good, but despite this progress the impacts of climate change have begun to affect the efficiency of our hydro system. The clear changes in rainfall patterns, with persistent periods of drought, has plunged us into an unprecedented water-supply crisis.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“The Dominican Republic finds itself in a special situation that makes us vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Our overriding priority is human security, and, to that end, we value the opportunity to share our concerns in this important arena. Our delegation is particularly troubled by the phenomenon of annual rainfall distribution. Adequate knowledge about this phenomenon makes it possible to safeguard water as a resource that is not only vital but crucial to establishing and maintaining stable societies. For small island developing States (SIDS) like ours, this is particularly important. The Dominican Republic, which shares the island of Hispaniola with the Republic of Haiti, knows full well its rainfall pattern. This has enabled the country to make its water resources one of its main vectors for development.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Mr. Cortorreal (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to congratulate, through you, New Zealand for bringing to this important forum of the United Nations an issue of particular sensitivity for island States, given that environmental degradation and climate change directly affect sustainable development in all of our countries. It is important that the Security Council recognize the humanitarian risks entailed by climate change, as well as the political and security risks that result from extreme tensions and conflict. The impact and consequences of climate change on human security are related to international security. In our view, global policy action is required by this important international forum.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source