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“The Council must recognize, once and for all, that today it is facing a very serious problem. Despite the best efforts of the WFP and all United Nations agencies, as well as other humanitarian organizations, the resources are not unlimited, and as food and fuel prices soar worldwide, so do the costs of humanitarian operations. We need sustainable solutions to ongoing conflicts. We cannot afford to have more people in need of life-saving assistance. In this scenario of acute economic crisis and escalating hunger, a thorough assessment of the potential deleterious consequences of unilateral sanctions on the civilian population is also essential. A ceasefire is urgently needed in Syria.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Since cross-line deliveries cannot yet match the scale and scope of the cross-border modality, which provides food, vaccines and other vital aid to 2.4 million people every month, the renewal of the authorization of closely monitored cross-border operations therefore seems indispensable. An unplanned failure to renew it would mean suddenly cutting off vital life-saving aid at a time when needs are at their highest. Let me be clear, however, that Brazil’s position has remained unchanged since this terrible conflict started in 2011. Only a Syrian-owned and Syrian- led, United Nations-facilitated political process with due regard for the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity and sovereignty — and I must emphasize that — can alleviate the immeasurable suffering that the conflict has inflicted.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Brazil agrees with the Secretary-General that international humanitarian assistance for the Syrian people is still a moral imperative. We have seen efforts towards expanding cross-line deliveries and enhancing their predictability, effectiveness and scale. Security concerns, however, continue to be the most common explanation for delays and difficulties regarding the cross-line modality. All parties must fulfil their obligations under international humanitarian law and ensure free and unimpeded humanitarian access that complies with the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. In northern Syria the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate and especially affects those living in camps and informal settlements. It has certainly not improved since the adoption of resolution 2585 (2021).”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“I would like to express my delegation’s appreciation to Secretary-General António Guterres for very forcefully outlining the gravity of the situation in Syria. I thank Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for his update and presentation of the latest report on the humanitarian requirements in Syria (S/2022/492), and Mr. Iyad Agha for his briefing. Let me also welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Türkiye to this meeting. Next month, the Security Council will once more have to make an important decision regarding the delivery of humanitarian assistance to people in need across Syria. The numbers presented in the Secretary- General’s report are staggering. The World Food Programme (WFP) delivered assistance to 5.4 million people across 14 governorates in April and to 5 million people in May. Those numbers speak for themselves.”
2022-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9068 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, Brazil encourages enhanced cooperation between the Security Council and other United Nations bodies, such as the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. It is clear that there is no short-term solution to Haiti’s problems. But I would like to stress, once again, that Brazil’s commitment to Haiti is unwavering and that the Haitian people may count on our continued support and solidarity.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“Strategic communication is an important tool to help address that issue. Finally, we concur with the Secretary-General’s assessment that BINUH’s mandate should be kept broad enough to allow for some flexibility to respond to the instability and changing situation on the ground. In summary, we consider it a moral imperative to increase efforts to relieve the plight of the Haitian people. We therefore propose that the United Nations presence in Haiti be strengthened in terms of resources, capabilities, personnel and security. BINUH needs bold and innovative approaches, as well as an enlarged structure that is better equipped for the challenges that it faces.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“Secondly, we must provide BINUH with a specific mandate to support the Haitian authorities in controlling illicit financial flows. Thirdly, we must scale up BINUH’s capacity to support the Haitian judiciary. Fourthly, we must strengthen BINUH’s mandate concerning the prevention, monitoring and investigation of human rights abuses, in the light of the serious reports on the pervasive levels of human rights violations, especially those of a sexual or gender-based nature. Fifthly, we must encourage more proactive use of strategic communications in order to raise local awareness of BINUH’s mandate and build trust and confidence among the local population. The assessment of the independent expert, Mr. Wahba, found there is a lack of clarity of BINUH’s purpose and an expectation gap among local actors.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“As we firmly believe in Haitian solutions for Haitian problems, we are glad that the assessment recognizes that the Haitian National Police, “with steady national and international commitments and investments”, may acquire the necessary capabilities to curb violence in the country. With those elements in mind, Brazil proposes the following actions in the context of the renewal of BINUH’s mandate. First, we must reinforce BINUH’s structure to provide specialized support to the Haitian National Police to deal with the deteriorating security conditions and the greater sophistication of gang activities. In addition, BINUH’s security contingent needs to be strengthened and better equipped to guarantee the safety and mobility of United Nations staff.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“The assessment of BINUH’s mandate at the request of the Security Council, conducted under the leadership of Mr. Mourad Wahba, provides important insights into some of the changes needed. In addition to BINUH’s good-offices initiatives to break the current political stalemate, its efforts should encompass urgent measures to support the Haitian authorities in controlling gang violence and improving the functioning of the justice system, which are paramount for bringing institutional normalcy to Haiti, as well as longer-term projects to help Haiti address the root causes behind the persistent levels of violence and instability in the country.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“We had hoped that, during our presidency of the Security Council in July, we would to be able to organize a field mission to Haiti before the renewal of the BINUH mandate, but the security conditions in Haiti and BINUH’s insufficient resources to guarantee the safety of the Mission made us postpone that idea. The economic, political and institutional situation of the country is extremely fragile, and holding elections in such a context remains a daunting and elusive objective. Such a bleak scenario makes it almost self- evident that United Nations efforts in Haiti, especially BINUH’s structure, are currently insufficient to prompt progress on the ground. Let me be clear: there is an urgent need to change our approach before the situation spirals out of control and becomes a possible threat to regional security.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“As pointed out in the Secretary-General’s most recent report (S/2022/481), nearly one year after the assassination of President Moïse and two and a half years since the dissolution of Parliament, the political deadlock remains, gang violence has increased and the legislative and judicial branches of power remain inoperative. Not only do there seem to be no relevant signs of improvement regarding any of the dimensions of the multifaceted crisis in Haiti, but the situation in some respects, such as the security situation, also seems to be deteriorating.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“I would like to express my appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary- General Helen La Lime for her comprehensive yet stark report. I also thank Mr. Descardes for his valuable input. We welcome the participation in today’s meeting of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti and the representative of the Dominican Republic. As the discussions on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) — which should be adopted no later than 15 July — start to gain momentum, it is imperative to recognize that the efforts of the international community regarding Haiti have simply not yielded the expected results.”
2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source
“The Mechanism still fulfils those vital functions. It must therefore be allowed to pursue its course of action while necessary. Brazil strongly supports the timely renewal of its mandate and the reappointment of its Judges, Prosecutor and Registrar. In that sense, Brazil is ready to collaborate in our effort and duty, as Security Council members, to adopt a draft resolution to that end before June 30 and commends Gabon’s work in coordinating its drafting in the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. Brazil would also like to express its support for the Secretary-General in the process of appointing or reappointing the members of the Mechanism. In 2010, the Security Council demonstrated that it can act to ensure accountability at the international level for serious violations of international criminal law.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“International tribunals offer the international community appropriate means for that not to happen. The Residual Mechanism is a notable example of how we can work together as an international community for the sake of justice. The International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, established during ongoing wars, were pioneers in strengthening accountability in the international arena. Their legacy cannot be put in danger. Although the Residual Mechanism cannot exist endlessly, it is paramount to bring justice for all the crimes for which it was created and for which the International Tribunals were established. Furthermore, it would not be responsible to take for granted that victims and witnesses would remain safe on their own after the trials.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“Brazil believes that States bear the primary responsibility for holding accountable those who perpetrate crimes in their territories. It therefore sees international tribunals as essentially supplementary to the national judiciaries. International courts should step in when the national ones are unable or unwilling to adjudicate those crimes themselves. On the one hand, the complementarity principle is important to ensure that States retain ownership of their right and, above all, duty to provide justice to their citizens. On the other hand, history has shown how crucial it is for the international community not to allow, in any circumstances, perpetrators of gross atrocities to go unpunished. Impunity undermines the rule of law and the credibility of national and international institutions.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“Let me start by congratulating and thanking Judge Carmel Agius for his remarkable tenure as the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. In full compliance with the mandate he received from the Security Council, he has acted to lower the judicial caseload of the Mechanism, which, let us not forget, is residual and temporary in nature. He has also led the Mechanism with zeal in order to enable it to carry out other fundamental statutory tasks, such as lending assistance to the States concerned in tracking fugitives and protecting victims and witnesses. Let me also express our appreciation to the Prosecutor of the Mechanism, Mr. Serge Brammertz, for his dedication to his high responsibilities, as well as for the briefing presented to us today.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9062 (2022) · source
“The Brazilian Embassies in Bratislava, Budapest, Bucharest, Prague and Warsaw have been granting those visas since March, in a policy that has previously benefited Afghan, Syrian and Haitian nationals and is an example of Brazil’s unshakable commitment to human rights and the protection of the most vulnerable. The Council has already failed to prevent the outbreak of the conflict and ensure a cessation of hostilities. It must not fail to repudiate sexual crimes and human trafficking. Immediate investigation by the relevant international bodies is called for, including by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine of the Human Rights Council.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“In order to prevent such atrocities in the region and in other countries, it is crucial that we work to establish effective strategies for avoiding unsafe and irregular routes and promoting sustainable and safe legal pathways for those in need of protection. It is our duty and responsibility to ensure that people fleeing hostilities are appropriately received and cared for. To that end, Brazil has introduced special humanitarian visas for Ukrainian nationals and stateless persons affected by the conflict in Ukraine who want to live and work in Brazil.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Gillian Triggs, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), acknowledged in April, States have a duty to prevent predatory individuals and criminal organizations from profiting from such situations. We commend UNHCR for launching an awareness-raising campaign among refugees and distributing printed material with information on how they can protect themselves and report incidents of sexual misconduct or criminal activity. The growing numbers of reports of sexual violence and human trafficking, as well as the numbers of refugees and internally displaced people themselves, show that the situation in Ukraine is continuing to deteriorate.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“As experience has shown us, the delivery of justice in such cases is also an important tool for consolidating peace in post- conflict situations. Since the outbreak of the conflict, nearly 15 million people have been displaced, and humanitarian needs continue to soar. Unfortunately, human traffickers and criminal networks may take advantage of such movements of people, for the most part women and children. Such criminals attempt to exploit refugees’ vulnerability and lure them with false promises of free transport, accommodation, employment or other forms of assistance. Although we do not know the exact numbers of victims who have already fallen prey to traffickers and abusers, the risks are clear and deserve the international community’s attention. As Ms.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Such crimes are often used to humiliate and punish innocent civilians. It is well documented that sexual violence destroys the social fabric of communities and inflicts long-lasting psychological trauma on its victims. In its aftermath, the stigmatization and discrimination of survivors can endure and contribute to further gender inequality. Perpetrators of such acts, be they agents of the State or not, should be held accountable for committing clear violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law. Such abhorrent acts are prohibited both in times of war and peace. The proper investigation and prosecution of sexual violence cases in Ukraine are necessary not just as a means of reparation but also of delivering justice.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“In the wider context of destruction and gross violations of human rights brought about by the war, we take note, with great concern, of reports of alleged cases of sexual violence directed against women and girls in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. The numbers reported are alarming and suggest that rape is being systematically deployed as a weapon of war. Brazil reiterates its calls for urgent independent investigations. It is admittedly difficult to document sexual violence because victims often do not want to speak about it. The insufficiency of reports further contributes to the sense of impunity that surrounds such war crimes. The use of gender-based violence as a weapon of war, as well as a tool of intimidation and social control in conflict situations, is unacceptable.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me thank the briefers — Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Sexual Violence in Conflict Pramila Patten, Ms. Karbowska and Ms. Rollins Westin — for their valuable accounts of the situation in Ukraine with respect to sexual violence and human trafficking. As the conflict in Ukraine has entered its fourth month, the full extent of its humanitarian consequences is still being assessed by the international community. We know for sure that the conflict has caused immense suffering for both the people directly affected by military action and for the civilians fleeing confrontation.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We are convinced there must be no politicization of humanitarian messages nor the selective application of international humanitarian law. Ensuring adequate support for coordinated efforts that help alleviate the suffering of millions of civilians worldwide remains an essential dimension of the struggle to bring about lasting peaceful solutions to contemporary conflicts.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“States must also abide by the several instruments the international community enshrined in law to cope with hostilities when they regrettably break out. As the Secretary-General concluded in his May report on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts (S/2022/381), compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law significantly contribute to the prevention and alleviation of human suffering. The choices we make nationally and as States Member of the United Nations, particularly when we have a seat on the Security Council, are decisive in the search for more accountability in the international sphere. Humanitarian solutions should be able to create the conditions for increased dialogue on practical measures to minimize human suffering in the field.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“More than 100 million people have been forced to abandon their homes, and more than 303 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance — a 10 per cent rise compared to December 2021. States still bear the primary responsibility for providing justice and protecting people from the effects of armed conflict. In these tasks, besides prosecuting those responsible for violations and paying attention to the victims’ needs, they must address the root causes of violence and devote sustained efforts to the prevention of conflict. To that end, they must engage with civil society. That is necessary not only to build trust, but also to make governmental action more effective, especially when it comes to vulnerable groups.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“The International Court of Justice also plays a vital role by providing Member States with legal and preventive means to resolve their differences. Furthermore, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has been making an essential contribution to international peace, including by calling on States to prevent and punish human rights violations and bring justice and reparation to victims, their families and relatives. Despite the importance of international bodies, however, the world cannot rely solely on them to counter crimes and other acts against international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Our collective humanitarian effort to assist those in acute need continues to face old and new challenges, while old and new crises bring us to an unprecedented situation on the humanitarian front.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Its cornerstone is the Rome Statute regime, whose complementarity allows the International Criminal Court (ICC) to provide justice in a non-selective manner within its jurisdiction, when States are unwilling or unable to act through their judiciaries. We therefore reiterate our call to all States to recognize the universality of the Rome Statute and fully cooperate with the ICC, especially among the permanent members of the Security Council. It is always worth recalling the leading role Article 24 of the United Nations Charter bestowed on the Security Council in the maintenance of international peace and security. There can be no peace and security where perpetrators of serious violations of international law feel free to continue carrying out atrocities.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“The path to greater accountability runs through the intersection between the national and international levels. At the international level, a number of institutions, such as the International Criminal Court, the International Court of Justice, and United Nations bodies like the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, can, within the limits of their mandates, either complement the role of State institutions or take action when the international community needs to address matters that go beyond national borders. After lessons painfully learned, the international community developed a legal system to hold individuals accountable for such crimes.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Their words were particularly moving for me, as Judge Cançado Trindade was my teacher of public international law at the Brazilian Diplomatic Academy; and because he was legal counsel at the Foreign Ministry when I was there taking my first steps in this career, and because his son, Vinicius, is a valued and trusted member of my team here at the Brazil Mission to the United Nations in New York. There is no peace without justice and no justice without the rule of law. For law to prevail, effective mechanisms of accountability must be in place, including at local, national and international levels. History has shown that climates of impunity and lawlessness are breeding grounds for genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and other gross violations of international human rights and international humanitarian law.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“First, let me join others in thanking Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield for the competent and professional way she and her team led the Security Council in May. Brazil would like to thank you, Mr. President, and the Albanian presidency of the Security Council, for organizing this important open debate. We would also like to thank the President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Joan Donoghue; the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Bachelet; and Professor Dapo Akande, for their insightful participation in today’s meeting. I would also like to thank Judge Donoghue, Mr. Gallagher and Ms. Zeya for their tributes to the memory of Judge Antônio Augusto Cançado Trindade.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“We are convinced that a new report by the Secretary-General will be key in reassessing the situation of the Gulf of Guinea. We expect it to examine thoroughly the underlying causes of piracy and armed robbery in the region, as well as any possible and potential linkages with terrorism in West and Central Africa and the Sahel. As this year marks the fortieth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Brazil would like to reaffirm its full commitment to the objectives, purposes and principles enshrined in the Convention. Often described as the constitution of the seas, it remains clear to us that UNCLOS sets out the legal framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must be carried out. That includes countering piracy and armed robbery at sea.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9050 (2022) · source
“In addition to the impacts on the security of seafarers and fishers, piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea continue to cause financial hardship for the whole region, mainly due to disruptions to shipping, trade, transportation and Government revenues. The costs of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea shift resources that could otherwise be used in the development of the region. There is therefore a clear interdependence between maritime security, the rule of law and the development of coastal regions. On that note, we regret that such issues were not taken up by the co-facilitators of the political declaration of the second United Nations Ocean Conference, despite the proposals presented by Brazil and the Group of 77 and China in that regard.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9050 (2022) · source
“As a member of the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic, it is our priority to strengthen the ongoing counter- piracy efforts in the region. The States of the Gulf of Guinea bear the leadership and primary responsibility to counter piracy and armed robbery in the region. Nonetheless, modalities for regional cooperation and naval capacity-building remain key in supporting their efforts to address that complex challenge. We are pleased to see those elements reflected in the resolution. We also wish once again to highlight the centrality of the Yaoundé Architecture for maritime security in countering piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, which brings together key regional actors such as the Economic Community of Central African States, the Economic Community of West African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commission.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9050 (2022) · source
“At the outset, let me thank the co-penholders of resolution 2634 (2022), Ghana and Norway, for their hard work during the negotiations. Brazil recognizes that both delegations made intense efforts in trying to achieve a balanced and meaningful text on such a pressing issue. We are pleased to have joined as co-sponsors and support this process, which comes 10 years after the Security Council’s adoption of resolution 2039 (2012), also on this issue. It is also gratifying to note that resolution 2634 (2022) was adopted by consensus, highlighting that, with open and frank negotiations, the Security Council can still fulfil its Charter-mandated responsibilities. Brazil has been paying increased attention to the international security implications of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9050 (2022) · source
“The draft resolution outlines important and innovative elements, such as those related to measures to combat malicious cyber activities and to establishing a list of well-defined categories of items for humanitarian purposes, taking into account the recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease that the North Korean population is dealing with. Although we share the concerns about the humanitarian impact of sanctions and their effectiveness in changing States’ behaviour, especially in cases of comprehensive sanctions regimes that tend to last indefinitely, we understand that the Security Council cannot turn a blind eye to its responsibilities. We need firm and timely responses to violations of Council decisions, or we risk becoming irrelevant.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“And if it had been adopted, the draft resolution would also have sent a powerful deterrent message to other potential proliferators. We would like to express our appreciation to you and your team, Madam President, for the transparent and inclusive manner with which you led the negotiation process for the draft resolution. Taking into consideration the concerns of various Council members with regard to technical, security and humanitarian aspects of the text helped us to achieve a more robust and legitimate result.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“As a country committed to the international disarmament and non-proliferation regime, as well as to the Charter of the United Nations and the decisions of the Security Council, Brazil voted in favour of draft resolution S/2022/431. Brazil condemns in the strongest possible terms the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch of a series of ballistic missiles, and in particular its launch of intercontinental ballistic missiles, in violation of multiple Security Council resolutions. In that regard, it was critical for the Council to demonstrate unity in order to send a clear message to the Democratic Republic of Korea that the body that bears the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security would not tolerate the violation of its decisions or disregard for the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“It is therefore clear that the problem is not the absence of norms, but the lack of implementation and respect for them. The Security Council should call for respect and adherence to international humanitarian law in a consistent manner. Any violation must be subjected to impartial and non-selective mechanisms of accountability, including through the relevant international criminal law instruments. In conclusion, let me once again reiterate Brazil’s commitment to the protection of civilians’ agenda, in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the Organization.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Another challenge relates to the reports of unintended consequences of United Nations sanctions on humanitarian assistance. Brazil encourages the Council to continue its work to adjust the sanctions framework so that they effectively minimize the suffering of the civilian population. The humanitarian carveouts in Somalia’s and Afghanistan’s sanctions regimes are good examples, which could be replicated to other situations. Humanitarian actors should not be impeded from performing humanitarian and impartial relief actions due to overcompliance or the possibility of the criminalization of their activities. Thirdly, international humanitarian law already provides a solid framework to protect civilians, as provided for by the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Protocols Additional.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Strategic communications can contribute to the protection of civilians objectives in several ways, such as dissuading retaliatory attacks; informing local communities on the measures that missions are taking; discouraging local populations from joining armed groups; clarifying misinformation, as well as missions’ objectives; promoting social cohesion; and countering narratives that exacerbate violence. Secondly, all parties to armed conflicts should facilitate safe and unimpeded passage for relief actions that are humanitarian and impartial in character and conducted without any adverse distinction, in line with international humanitarian law. It is worrisome that some parties to conflicts have been imposing bureaucratic measures to hinder humanitarian operations, as outlined in the Secretary-General’s report.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“First, peacekeeping operations continue to play a role in promoting strategies for the protection of civilians, as more than 95 per cent of United Nations peacekeepers are mandated to protect civilians. It is therefore important to explore how best United Nations peacekeepers can contribute to strategies for the protection of civilians. In that context, United Nations peacekeepers should scale up the use of strategic communications, which can foster local dialogue and engagement, as well as create a protective environment.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Conflicts not only disrupt food production, but also cut off trade and distribution. It is no coincidence that the majority of chronically undernourished people live in countries affected by conflict. The imposition of unilateral economic measures in conflict situations further distorts supply chains and food markets. According to the Secretary-General’s report, in 2021, around 140 million people faced acute food insecurity where conflict and insecurity played a major role in driving hunger, up from 99 million in 2020. Such a situation should serve as a reminder of the human devastation that any armed conflict can cause, and a call to strengthen efforts to prevent and cease them. I would like to highlight three points while addressing the guiding questions outlined in the concept note of this open debate.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“Yet strengthening the protection of civilians architecture has not been enough to reduce the heavy civilian toll of armed conflicts. As the Secretary- General’s report (S/2022/381) indicates, in 2021, the United Nations recorded over 11,000 civilian casualties across 12 armed conflicts. The current challenges are well known: the use of explosive weapons in urban and other densely populated areas; attacks against civilian infrastructure, schools and medical facilities; hostilities against medical and humanitarian personnel; conflict- related sexual violence; and increased vulnerabilities faced by women, children, refugees, internally displaced persons and persons with disabilities. Moreover, the vicious cycle of armed conflict and hunger continues to pose challenges to the most vulnerable.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the United States for organizing this year’s debate on the protection of civilians. I would also like to thank the briefers for their informative presentations. Brazil associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Switzerland on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. The evolution of the Council’s treatment of the protection of civilians is remarkable. That is attested by two important resolutions approved by this body last year alone: resolution 2573 (2021), on objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population in armed conflict, and resolution 2601 (2021), on the protection of schools and education.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“We also underline the importance of monitoring all humanitarian operations closely and meticulously, and of seeking ways to help increase cross-line modality operations. We have no choice. The conflict in Syria must remain at the top of our list of priorities. Today we are here to discuss the immediate humanitarian needs of the people of Syria. However, we know that a path through a nationwide ceasefire and a political solution pursuant to resolution 2254 (2015) is still the only way out of this decade-long conflict, which has caused so much destruction and suffering.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“We were happy to hear from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs that another cross-line convoy took place earlier this month and that there is already a plan to enable more deliveries through the rest of the year. Since humanitarian assistance remains indispensable and life-saving for millions across Syria, we must continue to work here for predictable and regular delivery of international aid to the Syrian people, through both cross-line and cross-border operations. In that regard, Brazil reiterates the call to all parties to comply with their obligation to ensure free and unimpeded humanitarian access that accords with the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“We must therefore ensure that international agencies are adequately equipped and financed so that food supplies can continue to reach those in Syria who need them most. Brazil also highlights the need for a thorough and permanent review of the consequences of unilateral sanctions for the civilian population in a scenario of acute economic crisis and escalating hunger. We hope the resources made available after last week’s donor conference in Brussels will help provide the immediate assistance needed and contribute to the ongoing early- recovery and resilience initiatives aimed at restoring the provision of essential services such as health, education, electricity, water and sanitation.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Under-Secretary-General Griffiths and Dr. Almouslem for their briefings and reiterating my delegation’s concern about the situation in Syria. I also want to welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey to today’s meeting. Yesterday we met here for a timely open debate on conflict and food security (see S/PV.9036). As the monthly average price for the standard reference food basket continues to reach record levels in Syria, much of what we said yesterday applies to our discussion today. But I would like to highlight one key message. As the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme have repeatedly pointed out, food insecurity is not a by-product of food scarcity but rather of a lack of affordability and access.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“In many instances, civil society organizations are the ones capable of bridging the gap between Governments and people forced into precarious situations. Furthermore, we believe that the private sector, including small- and medium-sized enterprises and smallholder farmers, can be a catalyst for investment and innovation. We must break the vicious cycle of food insecurity and armed conflict and step up our efforts in order to meet our goal of zero hunger by 2030.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source