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1. “I would like to congratulate Angola and Foreign Minister Chikoti on having organized today's open debate. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, the African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, and the representative of the World Bank for their briefings. The Great Lakes region of Africa has been tragically plagued by a long history of violent struggles and conflicts. As stated by the Secretary-General in his latest report (S/2016/232), the Great Lakes region, 22 years after the Rwanda genocide, continues to face major political, security and humanitarian challenges.”

   2016-03-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7653 (2016) · source

2. “We hope that a constructive and positive attitude on the part of Haitian political stakeholders will lead to the finalization of the ongoing process and contribute to the achievement of fair and transparent elections. We urge the Haitian leadership to continue to work to entrentch the social compact and to strengthen democracy in the country - a definitive transition is up to the Haitian people. A transition from the instability of the past to a future rooted in the origininal Haitian dream that inspired an entire region to fight for its independence as a way of ensuring a dignified life of freedom for all. We will continue to support our Haitian brethren in pursuit of that goal.”

   2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

3. “We concur with the view of the Secretary-General that the deployment of the strategic assessment mission should be carried out after the completion of the interrupted electoral process, ideally after the formation of the new Government. In that regard, we underline that the assessment mission should take into account the concrete situation on the ground and avoid prejudgments on its outcome. Close and effective coordination with the Government of Haiti will remain a decisive requirement in that context. (spoke in French) Despite the concern caused by the political crisis that led to the postponement of the second round of presidential elections, Brazil will continue to support the solutions that, we are sure, Haitians themselves will determine.”

   2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

4. “That very difficult scenario still requires the sustained attention of the international community. Brazil notes with concern a sequence of reductions in MINUSTAH's quick-impact and community violence-reduction projects. We believe that those important mandated tools are crucial to promote a culture of peace and the rule of law and, ultimately, to consolidate stability. In addition to our support for elections in Haiti and our comprehensive humanitarian cooperation with the country, Brazil is committed to maintaining its current special immigration policy for Haitians to ensure an appropriate entry and dignified welcome to those migrants in our country.”

   2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

5. “Therefore, we support the continued visible and mobile posture of the uniformed personnel of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We also encourage the Haitian National Police to benefit from the Mission's efforts to ensure a successful handover of responsibilities for security in critical areas. In that context, it is worth underlining that the number of staff of the Haitian National Police is still short of the target set for 2016. In a context of negative economic trends in Haiti, the country's resilience was again put to test. The three years of drought have resulted in crop losses and an increase in food prices. Recent floods led to the establishment of additional camps for internally displaced persons and an increase in the number of cholera cases in the country.”

   2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

6. “We acknowledge that there are reasons for concern in the area of security, including in the context of the pending round of elections. Despite the enhanced performance of the Haitian National Police in preventing crime and controlling civil unrest, there was an increase in the number of homicides and a peak in violence in February, as reported by the Secretary-General, including murder, attacks against police stations and private property, armed confrontation among rival gangs and violent demonstrations in Port-au-Prince. We deeply regret the death of two United Nations police officers killed by gunshot in December 2015. We concur with the view of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General that the deterrence provided by troops continues to be essential to reduce violent demonstrations and crime in certain areas.”

   2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

7. “While regretting the postponement of the presidential run-off, we recognize the importance of the inter-Haitian political agreement achieved on 5 February, which avoided a governance vacuum. We expect the political dialogue that has been promoted by the provisional President, Jocelerme Privert, to allow for the normalization of the country's democratic life with the completion of presidential elections. Brazil calls on all stakeholders to engage constructively during the process leading to the next round of elections. Allow me to recognize, in that regard, the key role of mediators from the United Nations, Organization of American States, Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Caribbean Community, who are providing the necessary space and support for inter-Haitian dialogue.”

   2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

8. “Mr. de Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in French): I thank Angola for having organized this debate. I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Sandra Honore, for her briefing. Brazil reiterates its respect and unwavering support for the consolidation of peace and democracy in Haiti. I also take note of the statement of the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Ambassador Regis. (spoke in English) Brazil welcomes the holding of two electoral rounds last year in Haiti, which enabled the Haitian Parliament to resume functioning on 11 January. We also acknowledge the efforts by Haitian institutions to take corrective measures to address irregularities and improve the electoral process.”

   2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

9. “It is noteworthy that the three reports on those processes propose to advance the primacy of politics and conflict prevention. Brazil fully supports those goals, which we believe should constitute the basis for revamping the peace and security pillar of the Organization.”

   2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

10. “On the role ofregional and subregional organizations in peacebuilding, Brazil supports enhancing cooperation in that area and building on the example of regional arrangements made for peacekeeping under Chapter VIII of the Charter. Regional and subregional partners are usually well placed to have a better understanding of the situation on the ground and could positively influence it. However, a case-by-case analysis of the convenience of such arrangements should always be conducted. Finally, I would like to stress the importance of the other two review processes launched by the Secretary- General, namely, that on United Nations peacekeeping and that on women and peace and security, and the need to ensure coherence among their outcomes.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

11. “Brazil is of the view that the Peacebuilding Commission has a unique role to play in its advisory capacity to the Security Council, the Economic and Social Council and the General Assembly, and is well positioned to serve as an integrative forum for discussing the development-related aspects of sustaining peace. It should also be stressed that sustaining peace is a task that encompasses the three pillars of the United Nations, which are interdependent and mutually reinforcing. We commend the fact that the current Chair of the PBC and former Chair of the Open Working Group on the SDGs, Ambassador Macharia Kamau, is already bringing his considerable expertise amassed in the area of sustainable development to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

12. “In that sense, Goal 16, which speaks of promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development and of providing access to justice for all and building effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels, is aimed at all Member States. An interpretation according to which Goal 16 is directed only at conflict and post-conflict situations would disregard the universality of the SDGs and could indirectly lead to the mistaken assumption that violence and instability exist mainly in poor or less developed regions.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

13. “Those strategies for peacebuilding should be implemented in close coordination with national authorities, while taking into account the priorities established and the need for national ownership at all stages. Another aspect to be emphasized is the importance of development in peacebuilding. The United Nations experience in conflict situations has demonstrated that sustainable peace requires a comprehensive approach to security, which involves considering the root causes of conflict and the social and economic situation on the ground. Following the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/ 1), we now have a multilateral framework for promoting sustainable development. We should bear in mind that the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are of a universal nature.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

14. “Brazil is convinced that the lack of adequate and predictable financing is a fundamental challenge to long-term peacebuilding efforts. It is therefore critical that we agree on the need to strengthen the Peacebuilding Fund by directing resources to it from assessed contributions. It is also important to enable peacekeeping missions to utilize resources from their budgets to finance programmatic activities. We also concur that sustaining peace requires long- term engagement on the part of the United Nations system. A comprehensive approach to sustaining peace should address the need for eradicating poverty, promoting socioeconomic development and gender equality, building full-fledged institutions, promoting national reconciliation, improving governance and developing more inclusive societies.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

15. “The Advisory Group's report (see S/2015/490) underscores that the peacebuilding architecture cannot be understood as exclusively limited to the Peacebuilding Commission, the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Support Office. With regard to the concept of sustaining peace, the report stresses the importance of a broader and more integrated approach to peacebuilding, which would require the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council to work in partnership, each within the particular purview and scope conferred on it by the Charter of the United Nations. With respect to the four areas suggested for debate in the concept note, we would like to highlight the following issues.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

16. “Because of its universal membership, the General Assembly should play a leading role in this debate. As rightly underscored in the concept note (S/2016/104, annex) circulated for this meeting, the notion of peacebuilding has evolved since the adoption of General Assembly resolution 60/180 and Security Council resolutions 1645 (2005) and 1646 (2005). In that regard, I would like to acknowledge the valuable work undertaken by the Chair of the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture, Ambassador Gert Rosenthal, which sheds light on the fundamental debate regarding how to strengthen the United Nations approach to sustaining peace.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

17. “Mr. De Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to congratulate the Mission of Venezuela for having brought to the attention of the Security Council an issue that is very important to Brazil. (spoke in English) Let me thank the current Chair ofthe Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), Ambassador Kamau of Kenya, as well as Ambassador Olof Skoog of Sweden and Ambassador Gert Rosenthal of Guatemala for setting the right tone for this debate today. This open debate is timely, as it takes place at the intergovernmental stage of the review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. We have before us a unique opportunity to provide the appropriate normative framework and resources for the United Nations to fulfil its core objective of sustaining peace.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

18. “We value the complementarity that the PBC and the Security Council can bring to addressing politically charged situations. In the specific context of Guinea- Bissau, we see an opportunity to apply joint positive leverage to find a solution to the current impasse and work towards an outcome that will benefit a country in dire need.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

19. “The difficulties in improving governance in Guinea-Bissau should not prevent the country from moving forward on key development opportunities. The PBC believes it is important to deliver consistent messages to the national authorities and stakeholders in which the emphasis is on confidence-building and on realizing the magnitude of the opportunity to move forward with reforms. The PBC would encourage the holding of a meeting of the International Contact Group on Guinea-Bissau as an opportunity to deepen the dialogue and cooperation between the international community and the Government of Guinea-Bissau. I would like to conclude by saying that the PBC considers it extremely important to develop and nurture its cooperation and relationship with the Council.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

20. “The seeds of economic and social growth have been sown in Guinea-Bissau by the Bissau-Guineans through their adoption of a long-term vision for peacebuilding and institutional reform. Their motivation is clear - to leave behind the dark days of Widespread poverty and political instability. The popular cry in favour of a sovereign choice to return to democracy must not be ignored or silenced. It should be upheld, and we are therefore called on to act with determination. The international community has the important task of helping to make that vision become a reality. To achieve it, we must be coherent and consistent in our messages and deeds. It is therefore incumbent on the international partners to work together and remain engaged long after the end of the current crisis.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

21. “We also encourage the efforts of regional actors such as the African Union and ECOWAS, which have been coherently articulating the urgent need to overcome the current impasse. Our joint efforts should continue to aim at preventing the political crisis from undermining the progress achieved so far. Because the solutions to Guinea-Bissau's endemic problems must be initiated and carried out by the Bissau-Guineans themselves, the importance of national leadership and ownership as catalysts for political change cannot be overemphasized. Political will and constructive and consensual dialogue, coupled with courageous leadership, such as we know Bissau- Guineans are capable of, are needed more than ever, and should be transformed into a powerful force that can outweigh the actions of spoilers.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

22. “Our support for the people of Guinea-Bissau should emphasize these signs, as well as empowering civil society actors, especially women and young people, who are among those continuing to demand that their elected representatives be sensitive to their grievances and show civic responsibility. The PBC is committed to working with the Council to support and strengthen the role of the United Nations and of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of UNIOGBIS, along with the mission's continued presence in Guinea- Bissau. Today more than ever, it is crucial to ensure a solid and effective United Nations presence in Guinea-Bissau that coordinates and promotes the international community's efforts to assist the country and its authorities and people.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

23. “We would also like to highlight the stance of the armed forces and the independence of the justice system, both of which have been respecting and upholding the constitutional order, as well as the role of the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea- Bissau (ECOMIB) in defusing potential flare-ups of Violence during the tense times the country has been dealing with. In that regard, the PBC believes it is crucial that the Security Council endorse the continuation of the ECOWAS Mission beyond its mandate's expiration in June. I urge Council members and other countries to provide the political and financial support necessary for ECOMIB'S extension.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

24. “It is equally disappointing and regrettable considering that the lack of conditions for stability in the country has forced international partners to delay the disbursement of the considerable financial resources pledged last March in Brussels at a donor conference for funding the national peacebuilding programme. It is disheartening that the momentum gained last year in the wake of the donor conference is losing steam, and the fact that disbursement has taken so long may only worsen the current situation in Guinea-Bissau. However, amid the political turbulence, we continue to see reassuring signs, such as the fact that the divisions among politicians have not translated into violence in the streets or regions of the country.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

25. “Olusegun Obasanjo, Special Envoy of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and representatives of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries. We greatly value their cooperation with the PBC in working to link the peacebuilding agenda for Guinea-Bissau to the country's long-term priorities. With regard to the situation unfolding before us, the PBC believes that the political class's failure to reach the consensus on decisive issues that could put Guinea- Bissau back on the path to stability has generated an unfortunate and prolonged period of uncertainty.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

26. “3), the Peacebuilding Commission has remained actively engaged with the relevant stakeholders. We have issued three statements expressing support for finding a lasting solution to the crisis while signalling the responsibility of the political actors to swiftly step up their efforts to enable the country to move forward with its peacebuilding agenda. I have personally engaged with a large number of key stakeholders, including the Department of Political Affairs in the United Nations Secretariat, as well as the leadership of UNIOGBIS and countries in the region. In that regard, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to Mr. Trovoada's ongoing efforts to exercise his good offices and to welcome the recent visit by Mr.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

27. “Let me start by thanking you, Sir, for inviting me today and giving me the opportunity to address the Council in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), in the presence of Mr. Miguel Trovoada, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), whose timely briefing is welcome and useful to the future deliberations and decisions of this Council. The current political impasse in Guinea-Bissau is riddled with institutional challenges that continue to affect the lives of Bissau-Guineans while preventing them from reaping the fruits of progress and a better life. Since the last time I briefed the Council, on 28 August 2015 (see S/PV.7514, p.”

    2016-02-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7624 (2016) · source

28. “Furthermore, the seventieth session of the General Assembly provides an opportunity that cannot be missed for achieving a concrete outcome on the crucial matter of updating our collective security governance framework. Reforming the Security Council by ensuring that the voices of all members are heard through a process that guarantees equitable representation and improved decision-making is the indispensable mission to strengthen an international order fit for the twenty- first century based on the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations .”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

29. “Important inputs for reflection and decision have been provided by the recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations, the Advisory Group of Experts on the Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture, the High-level Advisory Group on Resolution 1325 (2000) on Women, Peace and Security, as well as by the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. Likewise, on the humanitarian front, we will have a chance to make progress in dealing with crucial challenges and responding to the plight of civilians affected by the conflicts we have failed to resolve in the forthcoming Istanbul humanitarian summit and in the General Assembly High-Level Meeting on Addressing Large Movements of Refugees and Migrants in September 2016.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

30. “In the field of peace and security, despite developments unforeseen in the original Charter framework, such as peacekeeping operations, we are facing a credibility deficit and have yet to overcome deeply ingrained resistance to long-awaited reforms. As a result, this body has gradually lost the capacity to live up to the high moral and political standards rightly expected from the peoples we represent. It must be recognized that, unfortunately, the Security Council has not always fulfilled its obligations as outlined in the purposes and principles of the Charter and in other relevant Charter provisions. But let us look at the glass being half-full. There are several opportunities before us.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

31. “Overcoming these truly global challenges requires cooperation and coordinated efforts within a robust multilateral framework. It is possible to affirm with respect to two of the three main pillars of the United Nations that important and transformative changes have been possible in recent years - with respect to development, through the decisions taken at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development and the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (General Assembly resolution 70/1)), and on the human rights front, with the creation of the Human Rights Council and the establishment of a universal periodic review. Many other examples could be provided, including the successful negotiations on climate change undertaken in Paris last December.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

32. “But we should look even further and agree that, whenever authorized, the use of force should be employed responsibly - meaning that action should be judicious, proportionate and strictly limited to the objectives of the mandate and in line with international humanitarian law. While a renewed commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations seems desirable and warranted, it is also necessary to update our governance structures. Since its foundation, shifts in the international landscape and the emergence of new challenges have required that the United Nations system adapt to new realities. When the United Nations was created, critical issues we face today, such as the threats posed by terrorism or climate change, were not fully anticipated.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

33. “The role of the United Nations as a platform for dialogue and diplomacy has been debilitated by attempts to resolve controversies through unilateral coercive measures, including unauthorized resort to military action. Countering these corrosive trends demands a genuine collective recommitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter, a true recommitment to multilateralism, as all Members undertook by adopting General Assembly resolution 70/3 in celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Organization last year. In the emerging multipolar world we are experiencing, it is necessary to re-establish an international pact on the inadmissibility of the use of force outside the Charter provisions and without proper authorization by the Security Council.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

34. “The universal and non-selective applicability of those principles could not be clearer, as Article 2 of the Charter explicitly affirms and reiterates a number of times that "all Members" shall act in accordance with them. The Charter does not distinguish among categories of members in that regard, and establishes without ambiguity that all Members shall fulfil in good faith the obligations assumed in becoming part of the Organization. Throughout the years, however, this basic premise has been repeatedly challenged. Violations of the Charter have been frequent. Disregard of the purposes and principles has taken place in all regions of the world.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

35. “As the concept note (S/2016/103, annex) presented by Venezuela correctly points out, despite considerable obstacles and numerous shortcomings, the United Nations has been able to foster dialogue and cooperation among nations in the past 70 years, while promoting sustainable development and human rights, consolidating the rule of international law and avoiding the outbreak of a new global conflict. The multilateral system founded in San Francisco in 1945 was able to establish its credibility and rise to new challenges, precisely because it was based on universal purposes and principles. In setting the maintenance of international peace and security as a fundamental purpose, the Charter of the United Nations banned the use of war as an instrument of State policy and affirmed the primacy of prevention and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

36. “Mr. De Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Minister for Foreign Affairs Delcy Rodriguez Gomez of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for having organized this important debate, as well as to express our appreciation for the Venezuelan proposal to reflect on the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. (spoke in English) I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his instructive briefing.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

37. “Brazil urges the parties to fully implement the Agreement and work together towards the establishment of a functional Government of national accord. This is a unique opportunity not to be missed to advance towards national reconciliation and the reconstruction of Libya.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

38. “After one year of military intervention, no concrete progress has been achieved in moving a political process forward, while thousands of civilians have died and 80 per cent of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance. Brazil calls on all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities and comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We reaffirm our firm support for the efforts of the Special Envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed to bring the parties to the negotiating table and engage them in seeking a diplomatic solution without any further delay. Finally, reinstating national unity in Libya remains a challenge, notwithstanding the signing of the Libyan Political Agreement facilitated by the United Nations.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

39. “The Brazilian Government expresses its deep consternation at the terrorist attacks in the Syrian city of Deir ez-Zour. Brazil condemns in the strongest terms any act of terrorism, religious intolerance and indiscriminate use of violence practised under any pretext against civilian populations. In Yemen, the escalation of hostilities has further aggravated an already dire humanitarian situation. Widespread air strikes and the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, as well as attacks on health-care facilities, schools and other essential infrastructure, have taken a heavy toll on civilians. We deeply regret that attempts to establish a durable ceasefire have failed once again.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

40. “Regardless of the establishment of a ceasefire, all attacks against the civilian population must cease, including the use of barrel bombs. Unhindered access to humanitarian assistance is non-negotiable. As Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has firmly stated, the deliberate starvation of the civilian population is a war crime. We applaud the work carried out by United Nations agencies to help millions of people in need and the generosity of countries in the region, including Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Egypt, which have been receiving the bulk of Syrian refugees. Brazil has contributed to these efforts by issuing close to 9,000 entry visas on a humanitarian basis for Syrian residents affected by the crisis and by providing food and medicine to the refugees and displaced people in the region.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

41. “After years of a brutal conflict that has claimed more than 250,000 lives, caused extensive destruction and wreaked havoc in the region, no effort should be spared to move forward a Syrian-led political process based on full respect for human rights and the independence, sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Syria. Brazil encourages the parties to fully implement the road map set forth by resolution 2254 (2015), including by engaging in formal negotiations in good faith and establishing a nationwide ceasefire. We reaffirm our unwavering support for the work carried out by Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura, as well as to the Independent International Commission of Inquiry headed by Mr. Paulo Sergio Pinheiro.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

42. “We reiterate our call on the Security Council to act swiftly and establish parameters to promptly reach a two-State solution. Brazil remains convinced that effective prospects for peace require the establishment of a Palestinian State that is sovereign, economically viable and territorially contiguous, living side by side with Israel in peace and security within internationally recognized borders based on the 1967 lines. Brazil welcomed the hoisting of the Palestinian flag at the United Nations during the opening of the seventieth session of the General Assembly as a necessary reminder that the two-State solution is long overdue. We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2254 (2015) on Syria.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

43. “While some progress has been achieved in Iraq, the security situation and the threat posed by Daesh and other terrorist groups continue to be of extreme concern. For Israelis and Palestinians, 2015 was another year marked by heightened fear, increased violence and civilian casualties. Without any credible political horizon, the occupation of Palestine remained unchanged, while tensions and illegal action, such as the expansion ofIsraeli settlement activities, continued. Simply put, the occupation must come to an end. In spite of these unacceptable circumstances, the Security Council once again has not lived up to its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations. The request for international protection by President Mahmoud Abbas remains unanswered and a draft resolution aimed at the resumption of negotiations was sidelined.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

44. “As pointed out by former United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres, it remains a matter of great concern that refugees confront hostility in places where they had thought they would be safe and, worse still, they are made scapegoats for a number of existing problems, from criminality to economic hardship. The United Nations has a prominent responsibility in fostering tolerance and countering the spread of xenophobic and sectarian platforms. It is not only the credibility of the affected countries that is at stake, but the very credibility of the whole international community. The year 2015 was an especially challenging one for the Middle East. The conflicts in Syria, Libya and Yemen deteriorated significantly, with serious implications for the region and beyond.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

45. “Such disregard for international humanitarian law and international human rights law is unacceptable and deserves our strongest condemnation. It is our duty to look after vulnerable populations in conflict zones and protect them, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. It is equally important, however, to care about those who have had to flee their home countries to survive war and persecution. We cannot turn our backs on them and allow racism and xenophobia to dictate policy choices and political narratives.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

46. “Mr. De Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, I thank Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa of Uruguay for having organized this important debate. (spoke in English) I also thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his briefing, and I wish to acknowledge the interventions by the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine. Earlier this month, the Security Council held an open debate (see S/PV.7606) on the protection of civilians - an issue that is, and must remain, central to this organ and to its discussions on the Middle East in particular. We all have been appalled by the abuses and deliberate attacks against civilians and civilian facilities in Gaza, Syria, Yemen and elsewhere.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

47. “We welcome the Council's request to the Secretary-General to increase the frequency of the reports on the protection of civilians, now to be submitted every 12 months, and encourage the Council to hold regular meetings on the issue.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

48. “Likewise, the high-level plenary meeting on refugees and migrants, to he held prior to the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy-first session next September will discuss concrete measures to safeguard these particularly vulnerable populations. The dialogue on humanitarian Partnership, co-chaired by Brazil and Sweden, has established a productive informal venue for the examination of how to improve global responses to key humanitarian issues and challenges among Member States, the United Nations and specialized agencies. Lastly, the Security Council, in exercising its prerogatives under the Charter of the United Nations on the maintenance of international peace and security, should continue to address emerging humanitarian and protection issues as a matter of priority.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

49. “During the thirty-second International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, held last month in Geneva, Brazil supported the creation of a voluntary and non-politicized meeting of States to share international humanitarian law expertise and discuss humanitarian trends and challenges. We must ensure that the intergovernmental process launched by the Conference will contribute to a future agreement in that regard. The forthcoming World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, to be held in May, will be another auspicious occasion to reaffirm our commitment to international humanitarian law, including the imperative to protect civilians from the consequences of armed conflict, and to improve international coordination.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

50. “As the concept note circulated by the delegation of Uruguay points out, one of the main objectives of today's debate must be to enhance humanitarian compliance and legal accountability. This meeting should also reaffirm the universal and binding character of the Geneva Conventions, as well as other obligations set forth by relevant customary law. In order to ensure that civilians in situations of conflict will be safe, we should continuously strive to enhance our legal, political and diplomatic framework aimed at strengthening compliance with, and ensuring the implementation of, international humanitarian law.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source