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Costa Filho

lines on the record: 649
first: 2020-02-14
most recent: 2023-05-25
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“It is unacceptable that in many conflicts today the principle of proportionality has been turned upside down. Despite the heavy toll of armed conflicts in urban areas, there are tools that parties can resort to as a way to avoid or, at least, minimize civilian harm in such contexts. The Council is well placed to recommend some measures, and I take this opportunity to highlight four of them. First, respecting and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law is not only a legal obligation, but it is also an effective way to protect civilians. The Council must be united in demanding that all parties respect international humanitarian law and in encouraging actions to strengthen compliance.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“I would initially like to convey our appreciation to the Secretary-General, Mr. Maurer and Ms. Al-Mutawakel for their thoughts, which help frame our debate today. Let me thank Norway for organizing this timely open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts carried out in urban settings. Protracted and asymmetrical conflicts have nowadays become the norm, with dire consequences for the civilian population, which can be exacerbated in urban areas. Brazil reiterates its commitment to the protection of civilians, which is a priority of our mandate in the Security Council. The Council cannot normalize the current situation, in which civilians account for the majority of deaths in armed conflicts and are very often deliberately targeted.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Brazil trusts Colombian efforts to guarantee the safety of ex- combatants, strengthen its policies regarding women, indigenous populations and Afro-descendants and ensure the due functioning of the transitional justice system, with which we are sure the Colombian Government will keep cooperating fully.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“Brazil is fully cognizant of the socioeconomic, geographic and logistical problems the Colombian Government faces in order to reach the totality of its territory, as we share many of the same challenges in reaching the population throughout our own territory. Brazil is sure, however, that Colombia has the knowledge, means and resources to overcome the challenges. It is also worth mentioning that Colombia and the International Criminal Court signed a cooperation agreement that defines mutual responsibilities related to transitional justice — the first agreement of its kind between the Court and a State party.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“The report further stresses that the root causes of conflict in Colombia need to be properly addressed so that Colombian society can truly turn this page. In that regard, we are pleased that Colombia has shown willingness to enhance social policies in previously neglected areas, which were strongly affected by decades of conflict. Although much remains to be done, Brazil is confident that Colombia is on the right path. Of the 15 years envisaged for its complete implementation, only five years have elapsed since the agreement was signed. Colombia has already shown and consistently demonstrated its political will to advance and increase the presence of the State where needed. For example, it has invested $2.6 billion so far in rural reform and crop replacement.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“Among the lessons learned in Colombia is that the Council can be a catalyst to bring parties to the table and that without the due involvement and ownership of the parties to the conflict, there are fewer chances of enduring peace — even with years of military presence on the ground. As mentioned in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/1090) and emphasized by the Special Representative Ruiz Massieu, and of which Ms. Giraldo has given eloquent testimony, peace has indeed taken root in Colombia. As we approach a new presidential election, Brazil is confident that the agreement has succeeded in instilling institutional stability and that its implementation will therefore remain a priority for Nariño Palace during the incoming Administration.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“The Colombian decision to involve the United Nations in monitoring the implementation of the peace agreement and the transparency the country has been showing along the way are a testimony of Colombia’s commitment to peace. On the Council’s side, strict adherence to the mandate is necessary to foster trust between the international community and the parties in Colombia. The Security Council has indeed been playing a very important role in increasing confidence that peace is possible and will be duly implemented. In our view, the Council cannot lose view of that aspect in its involvement in the dossier. This exemplary case should be seen as providing the Council with tools and principles that it may have recourse to in its future work.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by expressing our deep appreciation to Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for his update today, as well as to Ms. Giraldo, who has shared heartfelt testimony. I also welcome Mr. Archila, Presidential Adviser for Stabilization and Consolidation of Colombia, to the Council. It is a particular honour to take the floor to comment on the implementation of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace in Colombia. As a neighbouring country, Brazil commends the Colombian people for the remarkable job they are undertaking of healing old wounds and cementing a path of peace and prosperity to unify the whole country. Peace in Colombia is an achievement of its society.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, let me reiterate Brazil’s long- standing commitment to the achievement of a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East, with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in peace and security in two democratic, prosperous and sovereign States, within secure and internationally recognized borders.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“Brazil supports the reconstruction of Gaza and the provision of humanitarian aid on a predictable, responsible and regular basis. We would also like to acknowledge Norway´s efforts to improve Gaza´s situation through cooperation, by hosting the meetings of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians and the Middle East Quartet last November. As the only Latin American country that is a member of the Advisory Commission of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Brazil is concerned about the lack of resources to sustain essential services for 2 million refugees across the region in the areas of education, health-care services and other basic needs. We continue to be fully committed to UNRWA´s valuable work.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“It is also an important confidence-building measure to rekindle the political process, and we hope that such meetings can become more and more frequent. As the Special Coordinator pointed out, the economic and fiscal crisis in the Palestinian territories worsens the prospects for political stability. We were encouraged by the first round of local elections held last December, and we expect the second round can be held as planned next March. Transparent and inclusive elections are an essential step to strengthen the legitimacy and credibility of Palestinian institutions and should be supported. The situation in Gaza remains worrisome. Poverty and political instability constitute fertile ground for extremist forces.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“New challenges keep emerging, and existing crises continue unresolved, taking a heavy toll on human life across the region. We have witnessed already a dangerous escalation in violence as the year began, with increasing tensions in the Gaza Strip. The episode showed how the ceasefire achieved in May 2021 remains fragile. We take this opportunity to stress that there can be no justification for any attacks against civilians. We urge both parties to de-escalate, exercise maximum restraint and protect civilian lives. Despite the rise in violence, we were pleased to see the recent direct talks held between Palestinian and Israeli high-level authorities. Dialogue is essential for addressing the urgent challenges that affect both sides.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Wennesland for the updates provided to the Security Council. We would also like to thank EcoPeace Middle East for its insightful work and ideas. The efforts of EcoPeace Middle East remind us how Palestine´s prosperity and Israel´s security are intertwined. Cooperation and mutual respect cultivated from the bottom up are both welcome and desired, as are new perspectives and initiatives aimed at a just and lasting solution to the conflict. The Abraham Accords are also such an effort and through them old rivalries give way to dialogue and diplomacy. As we begin a new mandate as an elected member, we are concerned to see how little progress has been made in the Middle East peace process since the last time we sat in the Council.”
2022-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8950 (2022) · source
“Brazil suggests another important concrete action in the light of the targets set forth by the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy — a thorough evaluation of the situation of female peacekeepers and peacebuilders as part of any examination of a country or region under its scrutiny. The idea is to set specific goals in order to work towards an increase in the number of women in field missions and to make sure that those women are able to make a difference, in various roles and functions, and to act as drivers of change. Before concluding, I would like to quote Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director of UN-Women, at October’s debate on women and peace and security: “We cannot expect women to build peace if their lives are constantly under threat.” (S/PV.8886, p. 5)”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“By protecting those women already trying to make a difference to their communities, the Security Council is also making it clear that without the participation of the female population, there are no prospects for lasting peace in any country, let alone economic development. Normalizing the participation of women in peace processes and upgrading their role, including as briefers to the Security Council, is a very concrete way to implement the women and peace and security agenda. In that regard, we commend Ireland for setting a new record of female briefers during its presidency in September and hope it becomes common practice to invite women affected by armed conflicts to a seat at the table — both in their home countries and here in this Chamber.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Recently, through an initiative jointly undertaken by the Government and civil society in Brazil, we welcomed female Afghan judges and their families to our country. Nevertheless, measures of solidarity, relevant as they are, are not sufficient. We must condemn all actions that hinder the meaningful and purposeful participation of women in peace processes and in society in general. The Security Council must work not only to bring women to peace negotiation tables but also to find ways to protect those invited to the table and those working on the ground from direct violence and intimidation.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“One must not ignore the signs of increasing violence towards women human rights defenders, journalists, members of the judiciary and security forces in all regions of the globe. When evaluating progress in a particular country or region or when designing mandates, members of the Security Council must take the situation of women seriously into account. As Norway rightfully points out in the concept note for this meeting (S/2022/22, annex) and as mentioned in the latest report of the Secretary General on women and peace and security (S/2021/827), the situation of Afghan women and girls stands out as a source of concern. If it was grave before the Taliban took power, it is even worse now. The Brazilian Government has launched a humanitarian visa and residence-permit scheme for Afghans and all those by affected by the crisis in Afghanistan.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by expressing our appreciation to High Commissioner Michelle Bachelet for the wealth of information and ideas she brought to the Security Council today, as well as to civil society representatives, Ms. Zarqa Yaftali and Ms. Kaavya Asoka, for bringing us a view of the real world so valuable for today’s open debate. The women and peace and security agenda is a priority for Brazil’s eleventh mandate as an elected member of the Security Council. At this new opportunity to actively work towards its substantive advancement, Brazil will spare no effort to provide a safe and enabling environment for women to have full, equal and meaningful participation in international peace and security. Today’s signature event is timely.”
2022-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8949 (2022) · source
“That process, led by the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan, should not only address paralysis and polarization in Khartoum, which have given rise to violent protests and popular frustration, but also stimulate the Sudanese people to seize further ownership of its own democratic institutions.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“Brazil appreciates the Prosecutor’s intention to provide a road map for completion of Security Council referrals, including in Darfur. International criminal justice is a temporary solution when States with jurisdiction are unwilling or unable to investigate and prosecute the most serious crimes. In the long run, it is imperative to build a culture of accountability at the national level, with strong institutions that are able to fight impunity. In conclusion, Brazil reiterates its support to the resumption of the transitional process in the Sudan and to the United Nations-facilitated intra-Sudanese political dialogue announced recently by Special Representative Volker Perthes.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“Another positive initiative is the proposal to deploy a full-time investigation team in the Sudan. When conditions on the ground allow it, a field presence of the ICC, with the consent of the host State, can facilitate investigations and contribute to the development of a fruitful relationship between the Office of the Prosecutor and the Sudanese authorities. Brazil underscores the importance of ensuring that the Court has access to documents and other evidence in the Sudan and that witnesses receive adequate protection. Thirdly, completion strategies should be an integral part of the Rome Statute system. We welcome the confirmation of charges in the Ali Kushayb case and stress the importance of delivering justice to victims before completion of the situation.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“Brazil welcomes the Prosecutor’s willingness to explore options to expedite accountability for the crimes committed in Darfur. We welcome attempts to bring procedures not only closer to the victims, but also to where the evidence is located. Complementarity efforts should provide an opportunity to strengthen local institutions so that States can fulfil their primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in their territories. We take this opportunity to encourage the Sudan to ratify the Rome Statute. Secondly, cooperation is among the main tools to ensure successful outcomes by the ICC. Brazil welcomes the Prosecutor’s visit to the Sudan last August, including the signing of a memorandum of understanding, which is an important step to strengthen cooperation.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“Resolutions referring situations to the Court must strengthen the integrity of the Rome Statute and promote international criminal justice in a non-selective manner. In his first briefing to the Council as ICC Prosecutor, Mr. Khan has recalled that the United Nations can provide funds to the Court in relation to situations referred by the Security Council. I commend Mr. Khan for raising this issue and express Brazil’s full support for this proposal. The current situation, where only States parties cover the cost of Security Council referrals, is neither fair nor sustainable. I will focus Brazil’s comments on three issues: complementarity, cooperation and completion. First, complementarity is one of the cornerstones of the Rome Statute system.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Mr. Karim Khan, for his valuable briefing on the thirty-fourth report on the situation in Darfur. I also welcome the representative of the Sudan to today’s meeting. At the outset, allow me to reiterate Brazil’s support for the International Criminal Court. As one of its founders, Brazil recognizes the value of a permanent, treaty-based tribunal in fighting impunity and bringing justice to victims. Brazil was presiding over the Security Council when resolution 1593 (2005) was adopted (see S/PV.5158). We have favoured the referral of the situation in Darfur to the ICC, while cautioning that referrals should not be approved lightly.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“We hope that donor countries from all regions can come together to meet the basic humanitarian needs of Yemenis in 2022. Finally, it is also imperative that all parties guarantee full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. Movement restrictions, attempts to interfere with beneficiary lists, visa denials and constraints on female humanitarian workers have been costly and harmful, especially in Houthi-controlled areas. Lifting the restrictions on Yemeni Red Sea ports and the Sana’a airport would also be crucial steps to alleviate the humanitarian crisis, especially with regard to food insecurity.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“That is yet another reason that systematic and violent repression by Houthi authorities of politically and professionally active women is unacceptable and must be halted immediately. Brazil is also concerned about the issue of children and armed conflict in Yemen, especially with the increase in the use of child soldiers by Houthis and other actors. As underlined by Acting Assistant Secretary- General Rajasingham, the humanitarian situation continues deteriorating despite the best efforts of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and others. Reports by the World Food Programme (WFP) recently being forced to reduce rations are a distressing illustration of the growing funding gap. Brazil has sought to do its part, including by making donations to the WFP at pledging events in March and September 2021.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“Ongoing economic warfare between the parties has generated massive inflation, increased humanitarian needs and established increasingly divergent economic zones within the country. Immediate measures that could alleviate the crisis include the lifting of restrictions on the imports of essential goods and foreign exchange injections through the Central Bank. Brazil commends the Norwegian presidency’s focus on women and peace and security and would like to highlight the importance of mechanisms capable of amplifying women’s voices, such as the Yemeni Women’s Technical Advisory Group, represented here today by Ms. Al-Aghbary. Without their participation, there will be no lasting peace.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“In Al-Hudaydah, November’s sudden repositioning of forces was conducted without coordination with the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement, thus undermining the Stockholm Agreement. The seizure by the Houthis of an Emirati-flagged vessel last week is also deeply concerning and risks further escalating the conflict. Brazil calls on the parties to exercise restraint and to take measures to defuse tensions, including the release of the vessel and its crew. That is yet another example of the threats posed by the war to maritime transportation in the region, which include the deployment of sea mines, the use of water-borne improvised explosive devices and the ongoing issue of the FSO SAFER oil tanker, which could cause vast environmental devastation. Our briefers addressed the increasingly dire economic situation in Yemen.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“We are encouraged by his efforts to reach out to Yemenis from different regions and diverse social groups, including journalists, youth and women in particular. Brazil also appreciates the renewed emphasis on the economic aspects of the crisis. We have taken note of his outline for a Yemeni-owned political process that would seek to avoid preconditions and to promote progress on different tracks and look forward to seeing it in further detail. Today we are witnessing a worrisome trend towards escalation and instability. The months-long Houthi offensive in Ma’rib and adjoining governorates has had disastrous humanitarian consequences, especially for internally displaced persons, a situation that may be further aggravated in the near future.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative Hans Grundberg and Acting Assistant Secretary-General Ramesh Rajasingham for their very informative briefings. I also wish to thank Ms. Al-Aghbary for her insightful contribution to our discussion. I also take this opportunity to welcome to the Security Council our colleague Ambassador Al-Saadi. The briefings today have once more revealed the scale of the Yemeni tragedy and the daily threats to Yemenis’ lives, livelihoods and dignity. While urgent action is needed on a number of issues, from de-escalation to economic and humanitarian support, those measures will not be sustainable without a countrywide ceasefire and, ultimately, a comprehensive and inclusive political solution. Let me reiterate Brazil’s full support to Special Envoy Grundberg in the pursuit of that goal.”
2022-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8946 (2022) · source
“The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is properly equipped to discuss and address any specific new concerns of the parties regarding climate change issues in an inclusive and balanced manner, having a clearly established mandate and adequate tools and mechanisms to do so. The time and energy diverted to reallocate the climate agenda to the Security Council would be better spent in fostering financial flows to support existing commitments and enhanced climate action. The mobilization, scaling-up and timely delivery of financing by developed nations are the need of the hour to support developing countries affected by climate change.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Such extreme events can devastate social groups and cause severe disruptions to production systems and local economies — a breeding ground for dangerous social consequences, such as the emergence of terrorist threats. However, Brazil takes a cautious stance when it comes to approaching climate change from a strict security angle. In doing so, the international community might distance itself from an adequate response. We must strive to avoid duplication of work and ensure that specific mandates and responsibilities within the United Nations system are respected.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“It also needs to address the underlying causes of the phenomenon, in particular those associated with protracted social, political, economic and cultural dissent. In addition, the Security Council should always reiterate that any counter-terrorism action must abide by international law, particularly international human rights law and international humanitarian law. In the case of climate change, we understand that increasing temperatures and rising sea levels, changing precipitation patterns and more extreme weather are threatening human health and safety, food and water security and socioeconomic development everywhere. Particularly in the Sahel, the depletion of resources, aggravated by severe droughts, are some of the factors exacerbating tensions and pushing populations to migrate.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Brazil thanks the Niger for organizing this open debate. We also thank the briefers for their presentations. The debate on terrorism and climate change represents an opportunity to reflect on the role of the Security Council with regard to both topics. Terrorism is not directly linked to climate change, and climate change cannot be seen through the security lens, disassociated from the systemic elements that cause it. Terrorism continues to represent one of the greatest challenges for the international community. We reiterate, in the strongest terms, our firm condemnation of that phenomenon in all its forms and manifestations. Nevertheless, an effective counter-terrorism strategy cannot rely only on security measures.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923 (2021) · source
“Small arms and light weapons are the most frequently used weapons in the majority of recent armed conflicts. The threat posed by the excessive accumulation and uncontrolled flows of such weapons and their ammunition, especially in conflict and post- conflict situations, cannot be overemphasized. As an incoming member of the Security Council, Brazil is ready to contribute to the Council’s work in tackling this issue, as we have been actively doing in other international forums.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Brazil therefore takes this opportunity to welcome the successful conclusion arrived at in September by the Group of Governmental Experts on problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus. The Group of Governmental Experts adopted by consensus a report containing comprehensive recommendations to enhance the safety and security of conventional ammunition, which was recently endorsed by the First Committee of the General Assembly with overwhelming support. The recommendations of the Group of Governmental Experts should be the starting point of negotiations on a new global framework to address the safety and security of ammunition when the First Committee’s open-ended working group on ammunition management convenes for that purpose in 2022.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“We welcomed the successful convening of the seventh Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action, which produced a strong and substantive outcome document (A/CONF.192/ BMS/2021/1) that reaffirms, inter alia, the importance of efforts to prevent, combat and eradicate illicit flows of ammunition. Brazil has been at the forefront of efforts in that field, including by adopting pioneering legislation and industry practices on the marking and tracing of ammunition. In many situations, illicit flows of ammunition fuel conflict and crime to a greater extent than the illicit trafficking in weapons itself. It is no longer acceptable for that issue to remain inadequately addressed by the United Nations.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“In the areas of its competence, the Security Council can and should encourage the application of the relevant provisions contained in instruments developed by the General Assembly, such as the United Nations Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the International Tracing Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons (ITI), which require States to ensure that weapons are properly marked and that records pertaining to them are established and kept. Brazil is firmly committed to the comprehensive implementation and strengthening of both the Programme of Action and the ITI.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Likewise, we acknowledge the importance of the imposition of arms embargoes in preventing flows of weapons to conflict situations that pose a threat to international peace and security. We therefore welcome initiatives from Member States with a view to strengthening the role of the Council in that field.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The diversion of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition to illicit markets and unauthorized non-State actors fuels transnational organized crime, fosters terrorism and exacerbates conflicts, with devastating impact on the lives of civilians, including women, children, refugees, internally displaced persons and other groups in vulnerable situations. It can also threaten the safety and security of peacekeepers and humanitarian workers, thereby hindering the implementation of peacekeeping mandates and the provision of assistance. We recognize the efforts made by the Council to address the threats posed by illicit flows of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition, in particular in situations of armed conflict, as well as its endeavours to prevent the acquisition of weapons by terrorists.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Let me begin by congratulating Mexico on keeping the issue of small arms and light weapons prominent in the deliberations of the Security Council. The Arria Formula held meeting in September and today’s high-level open debate are proof of Mexico’s commitment to mainstreaming discussions on that matter. States have every right to acquire and use small arms and light weapons to ensure their public security, self-defence and national sovereignty. However, with that right comes the inseparable duty to control flows and stockpiles of those weapons. Uncontrolled flows of such weapons, as well as their ammunition, have profoundly destabilizing effects on societies around the globe and can constitute a threat to international peace and security.”
2021-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8909Resumption1 (2021) · source
“We must work together to ensure that Guinea-Bissau will continue to receive adequate cooperation from its international partners, ensuring that the peacebuilding priorities supported by UNIOGBIS will not be left unattended. Once again, I thank you, Sir, for giving me this opportunity to brief the Security Council. I look forward to our cooperation in support of peacebuilding in Guinea-Bissau.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“The PBF projects have been instrumental in furthering political inclusion in Guinea-Bissau, and we hope that they will continue to play that role during and after the transition. The Peacebuilding Commission has been engaged in Guinea-Bissau since it entered the formal agenda in 2007. Since then, the Commission has witnessed both progress in, and challenges to, the PBC’s support to the country’s peacebuilding priorities. I believe that the 2020 United Nations peacebuilding architecture review will offer us a valuable opportunity to take stock and reflect on the remaining challenges. I reiterate the readiness of the PBC to support the reconfiguration exercise and to provide timely and specific advice to the Security Council in that regard.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“The Commission is also committed to addressing the challenge of the financial cliff often experienced by transitioning countries. In that case, we must work to mobilize international and regional support for the country’s peacebuilding priorities, particularly for national development plans and for the future United Nations Sustainable Development Framework, which will guide United Nations development activities at country level. Lastly, the PBC will continue to champion the effective participation and representation of women and youth in political processes and peacebuilding. For those and other activities to happen, the role of the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) will continue to be pivotal.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“I recently met with Special Representative Sori- Coulibaly to discuss how the PBC’s convening, bridging and advisory role could serve to enhance coherence among stakeholders during this critical year and ensure sustained international attention to Guinea-Bissau’s long-term needs. The Peacebuilding Commission is prepared to assist UNIOGBIS and the Government of Guinea-Bissau by providing a platform for coherence and coordination among stakeholders, as well as for the promotion of shared analysis and understanding of the multidimensional peacebuilding challenges in the country. Our efforts, of course, will be anchored in the dialogue with the Government. We will try our best to work with them to identify peacebuilding priorities and promote the internal reforms that the country needs to accomplish long-term stability.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“The Commission remains committed to supporting UNIOGBIS central role in contributing to those efforts. It will be important for the international community to continue to help the Government to strengthen democratic and inclusive institutions to assist in internal reforms, support the engagement of women and youth in peacebuilding and promote and protect human rights. In addition, in the light of the current political situation, it will be essential that UNIOGBIS continue to exercise good offices and facilitate inclusive political dialogue. As the situation in Guinea-Bissau is still volatile, it is of the utmost importance that we ensure an appropriate political monitoring of developments in the country.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Once the legal proceedings on the electoral results are settled, the country will witness, for the first time in its history, an elected President handing over office to another democratically elected President. UNIOGBIS will continue its drawdown and transfer of tasks to an empowered Resident Coordinator’s Office and to the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, as mandated by the Security Council. Let us recall, however, that this transition should not be a United Nations-centred process. Instead, the role of the United Nations will be to ensure a coherent and coordinated approach in support of nationally led efforts to take forward policies and programmes that address the root causes of instability and promote peace and development.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“The PBC congratulates Guinea-Bissau on the successful conduct of legislative and presidential elections in 2019 and thanks regional and international partners for providing the necessary financial and logistical support for the polls. However, the holding of elections was only the first step towards political stability. The country’s institutions are now dealing with the legal challenge of the electoral results pending before the Supreme Court of the Justice. We expect that any issues will be addressed in accordance with the Constitution, in a peaceful and transparent manner. A peaceful transition of power will allow all of us to build on the positive momentum of the elections to consolidate democracy and focus on the implementation of the country’s peacebuilding priorities. For Guinea-Bissau, 2020 will be a landmark year.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Mr. Costa Filho: I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation to address the Security Council in my new capacity as Chair of the Guinea- Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I take this opportunity to recognize my predecessor and former Chair of the configuration, Ambassador Mauro Vieira, for his dedication and commitment to Guinea-Bissau. I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Rosine Sori-Coulibaly, for her comprehensive briefing today and her work at the helm of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea- Bissau (UNIOGBIS).”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source