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De Aguiar Patriota

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first: 2013-10-18
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“Brazil commends the Human Rights Council for establishing the post of a Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy, focusing on the challenges arising from the digital age and new technologies. We were honoured to facilitate and introduce Human Rights Council resolution 28/16, which established the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy. The first victim of war is truth, and it is always important to distinguish journalism from propaganda. A free, independent and pluralistic media is not only vital to upholding democracy and promoting human rights; it is also an indispensable instrument to disseminate information and alert public opinion to the tragedy of war and its humanitarian consequences. Accomplishing this essential duty requires shielding journalists from harassment and harm.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“Besides violating fundamental human rights, undermining the foundations of democracy and challenging the sovereignty of States, secret surveillance programmes also endanger those whose very survival may depend on the confidentiality of their identity or sources, such as investigative journalists reporting from war-torn regions or areas controlled by terrorist groups. Let me recall the latest report (A/69/397) of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, Ben Emmerson. The document underlines the fact that bulk access technology is indiscriminately corrosive of online privacy and therefore poses a direct and ongoing challenge to an established norm of international law.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“Positive examples of the latter domain include the General Assembly, which has proclaimed 2 November as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists; the Human Rights Council and its resolutions on the safety of journalists; and UNESCO, which plays a key role in implementing the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. The Security Council should respect these different initiatives and observe the necessary discipline in this regard. The safety and security of journalists can also be jeopardized by indiscriminate surveillance of their professional communication. Media personnel need to protect the privacy, integrity and anonymity of their sources, particularly in conditions of armed conflict.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“While the safety of all media professionals is a matter of concern, there is a fundamental distinction to be made between, on the one hand, threats to journalists who report from armed conflicts and, on the other, acts of violence against journalists in circumstances that do not constitute armed conflicts. When media professionals are endangered by a situation that constitutes a threat to international peace and security, the Council has a clear role to play; conversely, other bodies of the United Nations are responsible for promoting a secure environment for journalists in times of peace.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“By adopting resolution 1738 (2006), the Council urged States and all other parties to an armed conflict to prevent violations of international humanitarian law against civilians, including journalists, media professionals and associated personnel. In areas controlled by non-State actors and terrorist groups, this issue acquires a special dimension, as pointed out in the concept note presented by Lithuania (S/2015/307, annex). We should redouble our efforts to ensure accountability for perpetrators of crimes against journalists and to bring to justice those who broadcast incitement to genocide, crimes against humanity and other serious violations.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for having convened this timely debate. I am also grateful to Deputy Secretary- General Jan Eliasson; Mr. Christophe Deloire, from Reporters Without Borders; and Ms. Mariane Pearl, from the Daniel Pearl Foundation, for their informative presentations. Brazil strongly condemns all deliberate attacks against media professionals, regardless of their motivation. As we know, international humanitarian law enshrines the safeguard of both accredited war correspondents, who are entitled to prisoner-of-war status, and other journalists, who benefit from the same comprehensive rights and protections granted to civilians in situations of armed conflict.”
2015-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7450 (2015) · source
“Since 2013, Brazil has adopted policies specifically aimed at welcoming and integrating Syrian refugees and their families. We have granted humanitarian visas to over 6,000 asylum-seekers who were affected by the lasting conflict in Syria, many of whom are boys and girls whose very survival was at risk. In conclusion, allow me to once again underscore Brazil's firm commitment to the protection of children in armed conflict, both at the multilateral level and through bilateral initiatives. We will remain engaged with the United Nations system and our international partners to promote the safety, the security and the well- being of boys and girls affected by violence around the world.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“The imperative to ensure their social reintegration and their psychological rehabilitation is a vital aspect of our efforts to protect children formerly associated with armed groups. Sports and cultural initiatives can be instrumental in that regard. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil has partnered with UNICEF, the United Nations Development Programme and civil society organizations in a project that has allowed hundreds of children formerly linked to armed groups in North Kivu to socialize and to develop new personal identities through the practice of Afro-Brazilian capoeira. This is a successful instance ofpeacebuilding in practice. Another approach to shield children from the consequences of war is the granting of refuge.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“The International Criminal Court in particular is an appropriate mechanism to tackle impunity and to dissuade would-be perpetrators from committing atrocities against children and other vulnerable groups. On the otherhand, cases ofdomestic law enforcement that do not represent a threat to international peace and security, and therefore fall outside the mandate of the Security Council, should be handled by Governments through national legislation. A different set of standards applies to those circumstances - that of international human rights law, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and other instruments. International cooperation is of course not to be excluded in this domain.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“In debating the situation of children victims of non-State armed groups, it is ofthe essence to highlight and uphold the basic political and legal distinction between armed conflicts and situations of domestic law enforcement. While both categories are currently within the mandate of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, they obviously pose entirely different challenges and must be addressed through different policies. On the one hand, armed conflicts being examined by the Council are subject to the rules and regulations of international humanitarian law, such as the obligation by all parties - including non-State actors - to protect children and other civilians. In these cases, diplomatic and legal measures to prevent further violence and to ensure accountability for serious violations all have a role to play.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Likewise, Brazil fully supports the "Children, Not Soldiers" campaign to end the recruitment of children by Government forces by 2016. While acknowledging the magnitude of the atrocities committed by certain non-State actors, we should keep in mind that abuses against boys and girls also result from unilateral Governmental military intervention and illegal occupation. Let us also not forget that the protection of children in armed conflicts is closely linked to the promotion of development. While social inequality impacts all groups, children are particularly vulnerable to its negative consequences. According to UNICEF, the poorest 20 per cent of children around the globe are twice as likely as the richest 20 per cent to be stunted by poor nutrition, or to die before their fifth birthday.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Some of those movements have reportedly engaged in raping, abducting, recruiting, maiming or murdering girls and boys, while denying them their basic rights and needs, including the right to education. Brazil strongly condemns those violations and expects that those responsible will be brought to justice. The international community must join forces in tackling these challenges with the utmost seriousness. Brazil has endorsed the Paris Commitments and Paris Principles on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups. During its most recent mandates as a member of the Security Council, Brazil supported the adoption of milestone documents on the matter, including resolutions 1612 (2005) and 1998 (2011).”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“Mr. de Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting on a very important issue. (spoke in English) I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, as well as Special Representative Leila Zerrougui, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Yoka Brandt, Ms. Julie Bodin and Mr. Junior Nzita for their enlightening briefings. Deliberate abuses committed against boys and girls in the context of armed conflicts have been under discussion by the Security Council for 16 years now. Over the years we have developed an increasingly effective framework to tackle the issue. Yet the situation has recently been exacerbated by the rise of extremist non-State armed groups with little regard for international humanitarian and human rights law.”
2015-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7414 (2015) · source
“We should not lose sight of the fact that worldwide conditions for peace and development should be enhanced through improved multilateral cooperation based on international law.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“As chair ofthe PBC's Guinea-Bissau configuration, Brazil hopes to count on the support of the international community in assisting Guinea-Bissau in paving the way to sustainable development. We would like to underscore the strategic importance of education for sustainable development and inclusive economic growth, as well as the fundamental need to make progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women as agents of peace. Safeguarding cultural rights for all and promoting a culture of peace and reconciliation are equally key. For the past two decades, Brazil has made social and economic inclusion one of its top priorities. Inclusive development strengthens a country's commitment to peace and stability.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The importance and the benefit of integrating development into security strategies for sustainable peace is clearly perceptible in the cases of Haiti and Guinea-Bissau. Since the beginning of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, with the decisive support of Chile and our Latin American and Caribbean partners, among others, Brazil has defended mandates that encompass reconstruction and peacebuilding in tandem with peacekeeping actions. Another country where the linkage between security and development is evident is Guinea-Bissau, a fellow Lusophone nation that has suffered from political instability and successfully organized general elections last year.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The Council should also be mindful of its responsibilities towards global security and avoid tacitly following an agenda that focuses almost exclusively on conflicts in the developing world. Brazil believes that peace, development and human rights cannot be disassociated. Since the end of the Cold War, there has been a shared understanding that peacekeeping and the promotion of long-term socioeconomic policies should be combined in order to tackle the underlying causes of conflict. The Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), which Brazil had the honour to chair last year, is particularly well-positioned to assist the Security Council on issues relating to the promotion of inclusive socioeconomic development, notably as a tool to prevent the relapse of countries emerging from conflict.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“There is also a need for a comprehensive approach to reducing the multiple forms of inequality, addressing their social, economic and institutional drivers and focusing on pockets of poverty and exclusion in many countries, including developed ones. We must be careful to avoid the misconception that a lack of security exists only where there is a lack of development. We should clearly reject any notion that poverty itself can be a threat to peace. The historical fact remains that a greater number of serious threats to world peace originate in highly militarized and comparatively prosperous societies. It is important that we ask ourselves whether exclusion itself is a greater source of instability than, for instance, militarism or the unilateral use of force.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“According to the United Nations Development Programme, development can be inclusive and reduce poverty if all groups of people in a society contribute to creating opportunities, share the benefits of development and participate in decision-making. Inclusive development should be participatory, non-discriminatory and accountable. Most of all, it should tackle inequality. Policymakers should never neglect those who suffer from social exclusion the most, such as migrants, displaced people, women and children, ethnic and religious minorities, the elderly, persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The present debate is important because the promotion of sustainable peace requires a comprehensive approach to security. In South America, we have been making strides in combating poverty and achieving the social and economic inclusion of millions of our citizens. As an example of peaceful and inclusive development, South America illustrates the benefits for societies of democratic governance and economic strategies that promote social justice. More broadly, Latin America and the Caribbean is the only region in the world where inequality consistently decreased during and since the latest global economic crisis. In analysing this trend, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean recognized the positive role of the State as an inducer of development and inclusion.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“We are glad that the Chilean presidency of the Council as provided an opportunity to take another look at this topic, especially the issue of inclusive development for the maintenance of peace and security. In recent years, the debate about the interdependence between peace and security and development gained momentum with the creation of the peacebuilding architecture in 2005. Let us not forget, however, that the Charter of the United Nations incorporated this notion under Article 55, on international economic and social cooperation. Development and security are closely interconnected, mutually reinforcing and central to the achievement of lasting peace. We remain convinced that purely military or security strategies are not by themselves able to resolve most of the world's contemporary conflicts.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Mr. De Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I congratulate Chile and President Bachelet on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and for having proposed for this debate a matter of great importance. I also thank President Bachelet for her presence here today, her leadership and her commitment to the work of the Organization. (spoke in English) I also thank the Secretary-General, the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and Ms. Leymah Gbowee for their briefings. During its latest presidency of the Council, in February 2011, Brazil proposed the interdependence between security and development as the subject of an open debate (see S/PV.6479). The discussion proved fruitful and was later synthesized in presidential statement S/PRST/20ll/4.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Repressive measures and law enforcement alone cannot offer a comprehensive strategy against those crimes. They could actually be ineffective if not coupled with efforts to tackle the structural factors and root causes that lead to terrorism and transnational organized crime, which include social and economic exclusion. Brazil reiterates its commitment to a multidimensional response to the challenges posed by terrorism and their possible circumstantial linkages to transnational organized crime. We remain convinced that we will succeed only if we join efforts on the basis of shared values and enhanced multilateral cooperation.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“International terrorism as a threat to international peace and security should be addressed in the Security Council. Brazil is a staunch defender of the United Nations centrality in the coordination of global efforts against international terrorism. Organized crime, in turn, is primarily a domestic public security issue. Transnational organized crime requires coordinated international action, pursuant to the framework established by the Palermo Convention, its additional protocols and other relevant international legal instruments. It is more appropriately addressed as a matter of enhanced International cooperation than as an issue pertaining to collect security. In both cases, the international community does well in emphasizing prevention.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Notwithstanding the importance of combating terrorism and transnational organized crime, it should be clear that they are different problems, which require different remedies. While terrorism is essentially fuelled by political and ideological considerations, transnational organized crime is motivated by the expectation of financial gains. Aiming for distinct goals, terrorist groups and criminal organizations usually operate differently and through their own methods. Brazil therefore stresses that there are no automatic or intrinsic linkages between terrorism and transnational organized crime. The interrelationship between them may obviously arise under specific circumstances, but should in no way be deemed universal. It is also important to pay attention to the forum in which these issues should be primarily discussed.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“The prevention of and combat against terrorism must be undertaken with due respect for the Charter of the United Nations, international refugee and humanitarian law, as well as human rights, including the right to privacy. Brazil also recognizes the importance ofpreventing and combating transnational organized crime. Brazil is party to international and regional treaties related to transnational organized crime, such as the Palermo Convention, of 2000, and its additional protocols, some of which were adopted by the General Assembly through resolution 55/25. It was a wise choice by the Security Council to favour the concept of transnational organized crime - consistent with the Palermo Convention and previous decisions by this Council - over that of cross-border crimes, which raises doubts about its precise definition.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for your comprehensive concept note (S/2014/869, annex) and for having organized this open debate. I would also like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman and the Permanent Observer of the African Union for their informative briefings. Terrorism must be condemned in all its forms and manifestations. The repudiation of terrorism is enshrined in the Brazilian Constitution as a guiding principle of our foreign policy. Brazil is signatory to 14 international legal instruments against terrorism negotiated under the auspices of the United Nations and has been engaged in prevention domestically and at the regional and subregional levels.”
2014-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7351 (2014) · source
“Let me reaffirm the Brazilian position, according to which there are no excuses for terrorist acts. We reiterate our commitment to a multidimensional response to the challenges posed by terrorism and remain convinced that cooperation and dialogue within the United Nations will enhance our capacity to counter this dangerous matter. As with many items on our agenda, we are convinced that we will succeed only if we join efforts on the basis of shared values and enhanced multilateral cooperation.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Allow me to quote King Abdullah of Jordan, who addressed this Council immediately after the adoption of resolution 2178 (2014): "We cannot underestimate the recruitment power emanating from a sense of exclusion from the enjoyment of basic human rights" (S/PV. 72 72, p. 11). One of the side effects of our collective failure to deal with ongoing crises in the Middle East, especially the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, is the dissemination of extremism and radicalization. Overcoming terrorism necessarily involves diplomatic efforts to bring peace, founded on justice, to conflicts that directly or indirectly fuel terrorist agendas. I would also like to recall that the Security Council has a duty to condemn terrorism and to prevent its spread in a coherent and universal manner, that is, wherever and whenever international terrorism strikes.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“In it, Special Rapporteur Ben Emmerson examined the use of mass digital surveillance for counter-terrorism purposes and considered the implications of bulk access technology for the right to privacy. Brazil reiterates that if counter- terrorism measures are undertaken at the expense of international law or respect for human rights, their legitimacy will be compromised, rendering them ineffective. As the Secretary-General recently noted, "Efforts to prevent and combat terrorism will fail if the international community creates more terrorists than it defeats by its actions" (A/68/84], para. 112). The most pressing root causes of violent extremism and radicalization are of a political nature.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“We insist on the importance of ensuring that all efforts to counter terrorism are consistent with the Charter of the United Nations, international refugee and humanitarian law and all other norms of international law. The fight against terrorism must also be undertaken with full respect for human rights, including the right to privacy. The protection of that right is crucial in safeguarding individuals against the abuse of power. Without it there can be no true freedom of opinion and expression, nor can there be effective democracy. In that context, I would like to call attention to the recently issued report of the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, contained in document A/69/397.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“As a member of the United Nations Counter- Terrorism Centre Advisory Board, Brazil welcomes the fact that capacity-building for Member States and regional organizations will remain a priority for the Centre. Security Council resolutions 2170 (2014) and 2178 (2014) and this debate on how to better implement them can be considered significant strides in this Organization's efforts to counter terrorism. The further development of international law would also bring new impetus to our endeavour. Brazil strongly supports the adoption of a comprehensive counter- terrorism convention, on the understanding that it would complement existing instruments, provide a legal framework and direct our joint efforts in a more coordinated way.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“In that context, I would also like to recall the importance of the dialogue among religions and cultures. Initiatives such as the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations can, by seeking to promote tolerance and mutual respect, contribute to dispelling stereotypes that tend to associate terrorism with specific cultures, religions or ethnic groups. We must all be wary of dangerous rhetoric and narratives that fuel xenophobia and prejudice. I commend those Governments around the world that have spoken out against such distortions. International cooperation is an essential tool for our strategy to fight terrorism. Many countries have the political will to implement the pertinent resolutions issued by the Security Council, but lack the capacity to do so.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“Prevention is always the best policy, including in the context of fighting terrorism. We are facing a multidimensional threat, which will be efficiently countered only through an approach that takes into consideration its underlying causes, in particular those associated with protracted social, political, economic and cultural exclusion. As resolution 2178 (2014) acknowledges, repressive measures cannot eliminate terrorism by themselves. Border control, air and maritime security and law enforcement may be the more visible features of our common endeavour, but they can become ineffective or even counterproductive if not coupled with efforts to address structural factors conducive to terrorism. That comprehensive perspective informs the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, which we support.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“I thank you and your delegation, Madam President, for organizing this open debate. In the face of new and evolving trends in international terrorism. This meeting constitutes a timely opportunity to exchange views on international cooperation to combat terrorism and violent extremism. Allow me to recall that there is no better forum in which to consider this issue than the United Nations. Terrorism is a global threat and must be treated as such. Terrorism must be condemned in all its forms and manifestations. The repudiation of terrorism is enshrined in the Brazilian Constitution as a guiding principle of our foreign policy. As a country with no history of terrorist acts, Brazil has been attentive to prevention, both domestically and at the regional and subregional levels.”
2014-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7316 (2014) · source
“In addition, the Brazilian Navy School in Rio de Janeiro trains Lebanese Navy cadets. The Security Council has a paramount legal and political responsibility and cannot abstain from its duties. Brazil expects the current situation in the Middle East to prompt the Council into a new phase of active diplomatic engagement to resolve those questions to the direct benefit of Palestinians, Israelis, Iraqis, Syrians, Lebanese, Libyans and other peoples in the region. Brazil is ready to offer assistance and support.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“We strongly condemn the terrorist acts perpetrated by extremist groups in the Beqaa Valley and surrounding areas, including the towns of Aarsal and Brital. We stand by the Lebanese Government in its fight against terrorism. Our participation at the Ministerial Conference on International Support for the Lebanese Armed Forces, held in June in Rome, derives from our firm solidarity with Lebanon's State institutions. We would like to underline once again our support for the policy of dissociation from regional crises agreed in the Baabda Declaration of June 2012. Brazil's participation in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, whose Interim Maritime Task Force has been led by Brazilian officials since 2011, plays a prominent role in translating our commitment into practical actions.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“Brazil commends the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Mission, which concluded its activities in September and whose efforts led to the successful removal and destruction of the chemical weapons declared by Syria. We expect the destruction of the 12 remaining production facilities on Syrian territory to start as soon as possible. We applaud the outstanding generosity shown by many countries in the region, including Lebanon, Jordan, Turkey and Egypt, in receiving Syrian refugees. The international community should support that honourable effort. Brazil has also contributed to that effort by receiving more than 1,500 refugees from the Syrian conflict. Brazil is also concerned about security and stability in Lebanon.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“We strongly condemn the continued violations of human rights committed by all sides, as has consistently been denounced by the Human Rights Council's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. As the Commission's Chair, Mr. Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, stated during the presentation of the Commission's latest report in August 2014 (A/HRC/27/60), the number of innocent Syrians killed, including at the hands of terrorist groups, is climbing even higher, and their stories and their pain seem increasingly obscured by the extent of the tragedy. It is as clear as ever that there is no military solution for the crisis. It is, however, dismaying to learn that there continues to be a belief in the merits of putting more weapons in the hands of armed groups.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“The steps taken by Iraqi leaders in forming a new Government and declaring their commitment to stay united against the threats posed by ISIS are commendable. We encourage the new Government to ensure inclusiveness and to work to meet the needs of all Iraqi citizens, irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or sect. The international community should support Iraq in combating terrorism in a way that is fully and strictly compatible with the Charter of the United Nations. Turning to Syria, it is greatly disturbing thatviolence continues unabated and the humanitarian situation is deteriorating further, despite the adoption of resolutions 2139 (2014) and 2165 (2014) and the United Nations efforts to implement them.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“While supporting the reconstruction of Gaza, this must be the last occasion on which Gazans need to rebuild. All efforts should be undertaken to ensure accountability on both sides for the human rights violations and violations of international law and humanitarian law committed during the conflict. Fighting impunity is another way of preventing the recurrence of abuses and violations. Brazil is increasingly concerned with the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in Iraq. We condemn in the strongest terms the attacks and heinous executions perpetrated by the so-called Islamic State ofIraq and Syria (ISIS), which seeks to destabilize the region and spread extremist ideologies.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“The trilateral agreement between Israel, Palestine and the United Nations for the reconstruction of Gaza is important and commendable, but it is not sufficient. The blockade should be completely lifted, allowing for the urgently needed humanitarian aid to enter the Strip and granting the people of Gaza their right to start rebuilding their lives. At the international donors Conference held in Cairo on 12 October, another significant measure aimed at mitigating the effects of the destruction in Gaza, Brazil recalled its recent efforts to contribute to the objective of a viable, peaceful and sustainable State of Palestine. We also pledged an additional contribution of6,000 tons of rice and 4,000 tons of beans to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to be distributed in Gaza.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“As President Dilma Rousseff stated on 24 September at the opening of the general debate of the General Assembly, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict "must be properly resolved, not precariously managed" (A/69/PV6, p. 8). If the international community can be convened to help rebuild Gaza after each conflict, why not help devise a political solution to prevent new episodes of destruction so as to make peace much more than the mere absence of war? There is some solace in the fact that the ceasefire agreed under Egyptian auspices is currently being maintained. We strongly encourage the parties to consolidate the basic agreement so that they can resume substantialtalks aimed atresolving the underlying causes ofthe conflict.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“The appalling number of Palestinian civilians dead, injured and displaced and the scale of destruction of homes, basic infrastructure and even United Nations facilities are no less shocking. It is time to break the cycle of violence and to ensure that both Israel and Palestine live side by side in peace and security. We must confront the recurring dramatic consequences of our collective failure to deal with the fundamental aspects of the Palestine question, including the settlement policies pursued by Israel in the occupied State of Palestine. A clear, united message against business as usual in the aftermath of conflict is urgently needed. We believe that there should be a fundamental change in the way we approach the question of Palestine, including in the Council.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“Mr. De Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the brotherly Argentine Republic for having organized this meeting. (spoke in English) I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. Brazil also wishes to acknowledge the interventions by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Israel and by the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine. This quarterly exercise of reviewing the situation in the Middle East is once again happening against the backdrop of increasing tensions and threats to international peace and security in different parts of the region. In Gaza, almost two months of conflict - the third in six years - left us with a legacy of extensive destruction and exacerbated distrust.”
2014-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7281 (2014) · source
“As always, Brazil is ready to contribute its fair share, not only in peacekeeping, but also in promoting diplomacy, conflict -prevention and peaceful settlement of disputes as the essential basis for the cooperation with regional and subregional organizations.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“It is precisely the necessary convergence of views and interests, at times very elusive and difficult to obtain, that is the missing link in most cases of failure. The very nature of peacekeeping - the willingness to compromise in order to save lives and relieve suffering - is an indispensable first step towards mustering the consensus needed to promote stability and, in the longer term, prevent relapse. The United Nations and regional organizations should be partners in this endeavour, sharing the burden according to their own capabilities in the fairest way possible. No amount of peacekeeping resources will be enough if diplomacy is not deployed with even greater emphasis.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“As stressed by the Fortaleza Declaration, adopted at the sixth Summit of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) association few weeks ago in Brazil, the leaders of the BRICS countries welcomed the decision taken at the African Union Summit in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to establish an interim African Capacity for Immediate Response to Crises (ACIRC) by October to respond quickly to crisis situations as they arise. They underscore the importance of adequate support to ensure the timely operationalization of ACIRC, pending the final establishment of the African Standby Force. Brazil wishes to stress that no administrative arrangement between global and local institutions can replace political consensus-building.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“All these tendencies occur against the backdrop of the increased reluctance of some Members to spend more on peacekeeping, not to mention on post-conflict peacebuilding, even when many of those same States are increasing their domestic military budgets. Peacekeeping mandates must be accompanied by the necessary resources, and by the same token regional actors must spare no effort to progressively bring their troops up to United Nations standards of performance. We encourage the African Union efforts to have its African Standby Force ready by 2015. If we do not invest simultaneously in better operational capabilities for troop-contributing countries, on the one hand, and in adequate financial means for peacekeeping, on the other, the end result of this double dilemma could be the erosion of peacekeeping's credibility.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source
“The interests and priorities may vary from the subregional to the global level. The closer one is to the conflict, the greater are the effects of its actions - unfortunately, not always in ways conducive to ensuring lasting peace. Lastly, maintaining international peace and security in Africa, as anywhere in the world, is not and cannot be limited to peacekeeping. Conflict-prevention, post-conflict peacebuilding and strong economic development, with social justice and the eradication of poverty, are key to maintaining and consolidating political stability. Contemporary peacekeeping operations involve multidimensional mandates and the deployment of advanced technological assets. They face greater risks derived from the presence on the ground of insurgent groups not willing to recognize the United Nations legitimacy as an impartial broker.”
2014-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7228 (2014) · source