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first: 2002-10-22
most recent: 2019-11-26
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“It is clear that the success of the work of the Investigative Team, while contributing to the fight against impunity and ensuring the rule of law with respect to atrocity crimes, has the potential to contribute to deterrence with respect to fresh crimes.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“This has also contributed to the elaboration of the legislation necessary for the prosecution of such crimes and the use of evidentiary and informational material, which can be made available to any States that require it. We also stress the support that the Investigative Team has been receiving from other States in the region and beyond as well as from international, academic and non-governmental organizations. We stress the special assistance and cooperation provided by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq and the need to ensure that the Investigative team has the resources it requires to discharge its mandate. We would conclude by saying that while progress has been made in the fight against the Islamic State, we cannot play down the threat that it continues to pose in new areas.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“We reaffirm our support for the vital role that it plays and welcome the fact that it is now fully operational, which has enabled it to add capacity in key areas such as investigation, forensic analysis, the excavation of graves, including the identification of missing persons, and witness protection. Particularly important also are the establishment of special units dealing with gender- based violence and child abuse. We also acknowledge the positive synergies in the cooperation and complementarity between the Investigative Team and the Government of Iraq, which we commend for its important contributions to these efforts. Also particularly significant are the efforts undertaken to provide technical and capacity-building support in various priority areas, including investigative activities and the analysis and preservation of evidence.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I join other speakers in conveying our condolences to the Government of France and the families of the soldiers who died yesterday in Mali, in the framework of the combat that we all are waging against the Islamic State. We also wish to thank the Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) for his briefing, and we commend the valuable and strong testimony provided to us by Mr. Kachi. Peru acknowledges the crucial work done by the Investigative Team, which makes it possible to not only ensure the necessary accountability for the heinous terrorist acts committed by Da'esh but also to contribute to national reconciliation.”
2019-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8675 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I commend the work carried out by the African Union Mission in Somalia, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia in supporting the efforts of the authorities and the people of Somalia. We also stress the important need for the African Union, the United Nations and other international partners to continue providing sustained support to joint efforts aimed at bringing about the conditions needed to build a safe and stable Federal Somali State.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We are worried by the large-scale attacks using improvised explosive devices and we underscore the importance need for international partners to continue providing support to the Somali Government in order to tackle this terrorist threat. Similarly, we note with concern the grave humanitarian situation affecting millions of Somalis. The growing number of internally displaced persons as a result of the droughts and armed conflict represents an immense challenge. We call on the international community to address this situation, which has been exacerbated by the adverse climatic conditions of recent months.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We call on the Federal Government of Somalia and its federated member states to resolve the outstanding issues through dialogue and cooperation with a View to contributing to the necessary process of reconciliation. We underscore the importance of promoting the active participation of women and young people in the country's political life. Incorporating their contributions into decision-making and reconciliation processes is the only way to establish an inclusive democratic State. We hope that the reforms approved by the Government lead to the fulfilment of the 30 per cent quota for the participation of women established in 2016. At the same time, we regret that, despite the increasing offensive capacity of the Somali forces, Al-Shabaab continues its senseless destruction, especially against civilian targets.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“We underscore in particular the commitments made to hold elections in the year 2020 or 2021, to adopt the electoral law in December and to complete the constitutional review by the middle of next year. Implementing this agenda and other political reforms, and their development under the principles of inclusion and transparency, are critical factors in ensuring that the electoral process is a success and in building a Federated State with broad-based support. However, we regret the absence of the leaders of Jubaland and Puntland from the Somalia Partnership Forum just mentioned. We are also concerned by the incidents that occurred during the regional elections in Galmudug.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Representative James Swan and the various briefers invited to today's meeting for their valuable contributions. We join others in expressing our condolences at the passing of Almaas Elman, a prominent human rights defender in Somalia, which we hope will be duly investigated so as to shed light on the circumstances of this tragic death. Peru welcomes the recent developments in Somalia in the run-up to the forthcoming elections, including the renewed commitments made by the Federal Government of Somalia at the Somalia Partnership Forum in October, which clearly set out the next steps in that direction.”
2019-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8671 (2019) · source
“I conclude by expressing Peru's commitment to the efforts of the G-5 Sahel countries, in coordination with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, the African Union and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, among other United Nations bodies and agencies, as well as other actors committed to the shared objective of achieving sustainable peace in the Sahel.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“All of these efforts must be complemented by measures to empower women and programmes aimed at generating greater employment opportunities, particularly for young people in the region, in order to prevent them from being co-opted by criminal and extremist groups as the only alternative for survival. From a regional and subregional perspective, we believe it important that the efforts, initiatives and cooperation mechanisms deployed on the ground, including responses to the humanitarian situation, maintain political and operational coherence in order to address security and development priorities and to comply with the provisions of relevant Council resolutions.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“As has been said, while a military response is necessary to combat insecurity in the region, it must be complemented by measures to promote development and address its underlying problems, such as poverty, the weak presence of the State, the marginalization of some populations and the effects of climate change. We therefore stress the importance of international support for the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, as an appropriate comprehensive framework for promoting the needs and priorities of the countries of the region. We also welcome the Franco-German partnership for security and stability in the Sahel.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“In that context, we continue to consider the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5) as a crucial actor in confronting those global scourges. It will be vital to provide it with adequate equipment, training and predictable funding, and, at the same time to strengthen the operational capabilities of its various components, including its investigative units. In particular, we highlight its efforts to ensure that its activities are conducted in full respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. We especially welcome the firm decision taken in September by the Heads of State of the Economic Community of West African States in September to establish a united front prioritizing the fight against terrorism, based on developing a comprehensive plan of action and ensuring significant funding for its implementation.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the presentations provided by the briefers and especially for the participation of Mr. Alpha Barry, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Burkina Faso. Peru has been following with concern the fragile humanitarian situation and continuing deterioration of security in the region, the result of brutal terrorist attacks and intracommunal violence that in many cases are driven by organized crime and whose destabilizing consequences risk spreading to States in West Africa. We would like to offer our condolences in that regard to the Governments and peoples of Mali and Burkina Faso for the deaths and other victims that have resulted from the reprehensible actions of such groups.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“We therefore welcome the start of the work of the board of inquiry established by the Secretary-General, which we hope will help to clarify the facts and responsibilities in the attacks perpetrated on facilities covered by the system to prevent attacks on humanitarian targets. I conclude by reaffirming that only the achievement of a political solution, on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex), will make it possible to overcome the humanitarian disaster that continues to affect Syria, with full respect for its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.”
2019-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8664 (2019) · source
“We hope that this crucial issue will be addressed in the coming weeks from the perspective of alleviating human suffering. To that end, we believe that the Council must remain attentive to developments on the ground with a view to maintaining an effective ceasefire in the north-west of the country, while promoting its extension throughout the Syrian territory. We also believe that it is crucial to continue prioritizing the sustained meeting of the basic needs ofthe civilians who remain in Al-Hol and Rukban, as well as promoting comprehensive solutions to ensure their voluntary, dignified and safe return. Accountability is essential to preserving international legality, just as it is essential to the prospects for sustainable peace in Syria.”
2019-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8664 (2019) · source
“It is precisely the risks and suffering that Syrian citizens face on a daily basis that make immediate and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance imperative, through the efficient use of all available modalities, including cross-border assistance. In that regard, Peru highlights the sophistication and security offered by the United Nations Monitoring Mechanism for the Syrian Arab Republic at designated border crossings, in terms of strictly controlling and verifying humanitarian deliveries. Those guarantees, together with the lack of real alternative means of accessing the more than 4 million people served under that modality, lead us to support the extension of the provisions outlined in resolution 2165 (2014) and subsequent resolutions.”
2019-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8664 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We also thank Mr. Mark Lowcock for his valuable briefing. Peru notes with regret the serious situation of vulnerability that the civilian population is experiencing in various areas throughout Syrian territory. That is occurring despite the professionalism and sense of duty of personnel from the United Nations and humanitarian agencies, such as the Red Cross and the Red Crescent, among others deployed in Syria. We are especially alarmed by the increasing number of internally displaced persons - 200,000 since 9 October - and the precarious conditions that they have been facing, which have been exacerbated by the harsh winter.”
2019-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8664 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I want to emphasize that confidence in justice, the rule of law and the institutions responsible for guaranteeing it is key to resolving and preventing the conflicts affecting a growing number of countries. The International Criminal Court must therefore continue to play the vital role for which it was created, that is, fulfilling its responsibility to protect populations and ensure accountability for atrocity crimes, as a central element of the international rules-based order that we all defend.”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source
“All cooperation with her work, particularly by States parties, must be understood as an opportunity to strengthen justice and the rule of law in the domestic and international arenas. The armed conflict in Libya has also increased the space available to terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and its affiliates, as well as Boko Haram, which is taking advantage of the power vacuum to control territory, carry out heinous attacks and associate with organized crime. We welcome the fact that in accordance with the principle of complementarity, the Office of the Prosecutor is also considering such situations, as well as others that we have mentioned, as atrocity crimes, including their possible link to ongoing investigations.”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source
“In that connection, we reaffirm the validity of the values of the Rome Statute and the importance of ensuring that States cooperate with the Court. In particular, we call on the Libyan authorities, as well as those of any other States concerned, to execute the arrest warrants ordered by the Court, especially those against Mahmoud Al-Werfalli and in the other cases mentioned by the Prosecutor, whose multiple and despicable crimes continue to go unpunished and undermine the confidence that judicial institutions need if they are to be an effective deterrent. The Council must consider measures to tackle these situations, as the representative of Belgium mentioned. In that context, we reiterate our firm support for the mandate of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the valuable briefing delivered by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda. Peru deplores the continuing armed conflict in Libya, including the indiscriminate and deliberate attacks on the people and on civilian infrastructure, which have resulted in numerous civilian casualties and the displacement of thousands. We reiterate our strong condemnation of the many signs of the commission of atrocity crimes and the grave situation caused by Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. Almost nine years ago, as part of its concrete efforts to tackle impunity, the Council expressed its confidence in the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court by referring the situation in Libya to it (see S/PV.6491).”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8660 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we deplore and reject speeches and initiatives that foment division and hatred, particularly when they are used to restrict freedom of speech and of the press, as well as the right to association and peaceful protest. Respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms cannot be conditional. In conclusion, in underlining the importance of the full cooperation of the parties and the resources necessary for High Representative Inzko and Operation Althea to carry out their duties, we reiterate Peru's full support for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina on their path towards sustainable peace and development.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate the importance of creating a public prosecutor's office and a specialized court to combat organized crime and corruption. That would also contribute to the fight against impunity and improve the legitimacy of institutions and the people's trust in them. In that fight, and as we heard from Ms. Korjenic', access to justice is key. It is particularly regrettable that the judicial institutions have been unable to complete their work on war-crimes cases as planned. It is a legal and moral imperative for the victims of those crimes and their families in order to contribute to reconciliation, in which we also acknowledge the role of civil society, especially women and young people.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“The cantons of the Federation must adapt their regulations, especially regarding elections, while the Republika Srpska must comply with the provisions of the Agreement regarding the registration of military properties and the transfer of indirect taxes. We welcome the adoption of a series of reforms by both sides in their efforts to advance European integration, but it is also crucial to overcome the political impasse with a view to appointing a Council of Ministers, which has been pending for a year, and to resuming parliamentary work. The strengthening of institutions and the rule of law, like the path to Europe, should be an area of convergence based on common interests. Making progress in that reform process, as well as in addressing migration issues, organized crime and corruption, must be a priority.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“The lack of respect for State institutions and their decisions, and the exacerbation of belligerent and secessionist messages contribute to this stagnation. In that regard, we reiterate how important it is for both the Federation and the Republika Srpska to renew their willingness to implement the 1995 General Framework Agreement for Peace, recognize the authority of the Office of the High Representative and reaffirm the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is also essential that they show full respect for the Constitution and State institutions and competencies at every level.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina Valentin Inzko for his report (5/2019/843, annex), and both him and Ms. Selma Korjenie for their valuable briefings. We would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the renewal of the mandate of the European Union-led Operation Althea. Despite some positive developments, we must express our concern about the lack of progress being made in implementing the five objectives and two conditions - the 5+2 agenda - with a View to ensuring Bosnia and Herzegovina's full autonomy. As the High Representative mentioned, it is particularly worrying that the delays and setbacks are due to the lack of real commitment on the part of the political class.”
2019-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8658 (2019) · source
“To that end, the Council should maintain and strengthen the gender perspective and the women and peace and security agenda, especially in the drafting of mandates and in the subsequent follow-up to the recommendations that have been made in that regard. In conclusion, I reiterate Peru's commitment to continuing its implementation of concrete measures in favour of women's participation in these processes, which, as we have said, tend to make them all the more successful and inclusive.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Alaa Salah, who helped to mobilize people to achieve that end, briefed the Council last week (see S/PV.8649) and lamented the fact that women had been sidelined in the political process in the months following the revolution. We also appreciate the information that the Deputy Secretary- General shared with us today about the current situation about recent meetings with the leaders of that State. From that perspective, we consider it essential to promote the participation of Sudanese women in the country's political and economic participation processes and mechanisms, including their greater involvement in decision-making through the creation of employment opportunities and access to Government posts. The same applies to women in Djibouti, Eritrea and the other countries of the subregion.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“In that connection, this past Friday the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism held a meeting aimed precisely at integrating a gender perspective into those objectives. We welcome the contribution made by women and young people in peace and security efforts in that country, which should also include their effective participation in the 2020-2021 federal elections and in the promulgation of a new constitution. We would like to learn more about the role and leadership of women's organizations in those processes. We also highlight the role that women have played in the Sudan as a key component in the developments that led to the auspicious beginning of a civilian Government. Community leader Ms.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“That partnership has endowed her with a comprehensive perspective and contributed to strengthening cooperation and synergies in that area. Peru firmly believes in the importance of the leadership and active participation of women as agents of peace in all phases of conflict, the impact of which has proved not only positive but also crucial. In that regard, while the rapprochement with governmental and non-governmental actors in various countries of the subregion has led to important advances, it has also revealed elements that still need to be strengthened with regard to the women and peace and security agenda in those States. For example, Somali women are being urged to play a leading role in the economic development of their country and in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We congratulate you, Madam President, and the delegation of the United Kingdom, on assuming the leadership of the work of the Council for the month of November. We wish you and your delegation every success in your work. We also commend the leadership of the South African delegation towards achieving our objectives during the month of October. We appreciate the valuable information that has been delivered by the briefers. We also commend in particular the vision that the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, has shown in her efforts to engage closely with and understand the situation on the ground of women in the East Africa subregion, together with Ms. Bineta Diop, the African Union Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security, and other senior officials of both organizations.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8657 (2019) · source
“We regret the incident stemming from a 28 May police action involving United Nations staff members. Peru reaffirms the responsibility of Governments to respect the immunity of United Nations officials, and that those officials themselves have a responsibility to be impartial in carrying out their duties. We wish to conclude by reiterating our recognition of the work of UNMIK, the Kosovo Force, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and all other international organizations committed to our shared task of consolidating sustainable peace in Kosovo. We commend the South African presidency of the Council for the efficient and professional work carried out during the month of October.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“In that regard, it is essential to continue strengthening institutions and the rule of law, and we recognize the role of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo and the Specialist Chambers in supporting this complex task. In the same vein, we also wish to recognize the initiatives undertaken by UNMIK, in coordination with the entities of the United Nations system, in promoting human rights, the protection of children, intercommunal dialogue, the safe and dignified return ofinternally displaced persons and the provision of assistance to victims of sexual violence. Also in this context, we wish to highlight the importance ofinitiatives aimed at combating corruption and organized crime, in accordance with the law, human rights and international agreements and standards.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“With regard to this process, we wish to reiterate the importance of involving the citizens ofboth parties, particularly women and young people. We welcome the work of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) in promoting the women and peace and security and the youth and peace and security agendas with a view to contributing to their full and substantive implementation. These efforts contribute to the reconciliation process, which is indispensable to overcoming the divisions of the past. It also entails the recognition of cultural diversity, respect for the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and the protection of historical and cultural heritage.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“We support the efforts of the international community in this regard but emphasize that the responsibility for resuming the process lies primarily with Belgrade and Pristina. Accordingly, we echo the call of the Secretary-General to remove all obstacles to dialogue. We believe that the tariff on imports and the continuing exacerbation of confrontational rhetoric, particularly from the political class, do not contribute to achieving this goal. Given that the parliamentary elections have now been completed, we await the swift formation of a Government that, in a constructive manner and in good faith, will undertake the necessary measures to resume the dialogue. We recall the commitment of the parties under the Brussels Agreement and resolution 1244 (1999).”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for Mr. Zahir Tanin's comprehensive briefing, and we welcome the presence among us of Mr. Ivica Dacic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and Ambassador Vlora Citaku. Peru is closely following the situation in Kosovo, and despite the progress made, we are concerned about the progressive deterioration of the process of normalizing relations between Belgrade and Pristina, which we believe is fundamental to consolidating peace, stability and prosperity, both in Kosovo and the region. In this respect, we regret that it will soon be one year since the European Union-facilitated dialogue between the parties was suspended.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“We believe that it is crucial to fully implement Burundi's national development plan for the period 2018 to 2027 and the United Nations Development Assistance Framework for 2019 to 2023, which can act as relevant instruments for Burundi's medium- and long-term political stability and socioeconomic development. We would like to emphasize the important role that the Peacebuilding Commission has played in the dialogue process on the socioeconomic situation of the country, particularly through its promotion of women as authorities in mediation and resolution of local conflicts. Both women and youth must play a greater role in the country's political processes. I conclude by reaffirming Peru's commitment to achieving sustainable peace in Burundi in order to create regional stability.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“We also call on the Government of Burundi to strengthen its cooperation with the various United Nations human rights protection mechanisms and with independent civil society organizations. We are also concerned about the delicate humanitarian situation in the country. Although there has been progress made towards preventing Ebola, there is an urgent need to undertake an effective response with a subregional focus with regard to the increase in reported cases of malaria and cholera. In the same vein, the already-critical situation of thousands of refugees and internally displaced persons is being exacerbated by food insecurity.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“Peru believes that, in order to do that, it is essential to banish all forms of intolerance and broaden the political sphere by involving the full and free participation of all actors in the political life of the country, including the political groups that are in exile. The success of those efforts will depend to a large extent on assistance of the international community, and in particular on the monitoring and support that the African Union and the East African Community are able to provide, as they have a core responsibility in these processes. On another note, Peru is concerned about the continued reports of human rights violations in Burundi and underscores the importance of establishing independent investigative mechanisms.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Envoy Michel Kafando for his valuable briefing and for the important work that he has carried out in recent years. We also thank Ambassador Jiirg Lauber of Switzerland for his briefing. Peru highlights the progress that the Government of Burundi has made in the preparatory processes for the 2020 general elections, in particular its publication of a detailed electoral calendar. We hope those actions will be complemented by further ones to ensure that the electoral process is inclusive, credible and transparent, in accordance with the Arusha Agreement, and that the measures will effectively restore the rule of law and democratic institutions in the country.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“We are grateful for President Horst Kohler's work, which restored forward momentum to the political process, and we hope his replacement will be appointed promptly with a view to keeping up that momentum. We firmly believe that the parties and their neighbouring States will maintain their steadfast commitment to continuing the negotiating process through talks under the auspices of the United Nations and the incoming Personal Envoy.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8651 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the adoption of resolution 2494 (2019). We voted in favour of the resolution, based on our belief in the importance of supporting the crucial role played by the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara in maintaining calm and upholding the ceasefire in the separation zone, and in keeping with the efforts of the Secretary-General to revive the political process in Western Sahara. In our view, there is an urgent need to resume the political process without preconditions and in good faith in order to achieve a fair and lasting political solution mutually acceptable to the parties on the basis of international law and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council, which provide for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8651 (2019) · source
“Fifthly, we must encourage the effective use of the information and recommendations from the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security, which will enable us to better monitor and coordinate implementation activities, in line with resolution 2242 (2015). Peru is honoured to have held the responsibility of co-chairing the Group since 2018 and to have shared it with Sweden and Germany this year. In conclusion, I want to affirm Peru's belief that in the current state of affairs, there is no more effective instrument for the promotion of peace and international security than the empowerment of women, which involves recognizing their leadership, promoting their participation in peace processes and ensuring that commitments are given concrete expression on the ground.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to the Secretary-General's recommendations in his latest report (S/2019/800), we must redouble efforts to integrate gender specialists into political and peacekeeping missions in order to apply that perspective across every level of policy analysis, planning and implementation, including on economic empowerment. We are convinced of the advantages inherent in increasing the number of women Blue Helmets in peace operations, and we are committed to that cause. Fourthly, it is important to highlight and promote active collaboration between missions and women's civil-society organizations. That also implies increasing the participation of women speakers from civil society in our meetings, as well as making detailed analyses of information from the field in cases that come under the Council's agenda.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“First, it should continue to promote greater participation and empowerment of women in peace and national reconciliation processes through its mandates and to monitor compliance with them. The evidence is clear and shows that women's significant participation at all levels of political life reduces the probability of conflict and renders peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations and efforts to defend women's rights far more effective. Secondly, it is essential to pay due attention to the root causes of conflicts associated with gender inequality and violence, as it facilitates a comprehensive approach to conflict situations. It is also important to take into consideration the different effects of conflict on the protection of women and girls.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“That is why we have been discussing the issue since 2000 with a view to establishing a progressive agenda and generating good practices in this area, from the historic original resolution 1325 (2000) to resolution 2493 (2019), which we have just adopted by consensus today. In that connection, we commend and highlight the efforts of the South African delegation to contribute to implementing the international commitments linked to this agenda. Nevertheless, we believe that there are still barriers and challenges to the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, and in that regard, we would like to highlight five central points on which we believe the Council should take sustained action.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank South Africa for convening today's meeting. We are also grateful for this morning's important, detailed and inspiring briefings. Peru is firmly committedto the women andpeace and security agenda, as we are convinced that the leadership and active participation of women as agents of peace in all phases of conflict have a significant impact. The statistics consistently confirm the advantages that the presence of women on the ground brings, particularly in interactions with host societies and in the effective implementation of peaceful ways of settling disputes.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649 (2019) · source
“We thus underscore the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. It is important to endow it with stable and predictable financing and to allow for the normal functioning of its offices in East Jerusalem, in line with the existing legal framework. Bringing an end to the deterioration in the political and humanitarian conditions underlying the question of Palestine is a complex but urgent undertaking. The risk of further escalation in the Middle East must be addressed by the Council as a serious threat to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Peru has been dismayed to see the growing deterioration of living conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory and how that contributes to higher levels of radicalization and extremism among its population. We are particularly alarmed at the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza. We believe that providing basic goods and services in this area, as well as ending the confinement of millions of Palestinians, should be priority issues for the international community. In that regard, we deem it indispensable to make progress on the intra-Palestinian reconciliation process, making it possible for the legitimate Palestinian Authority to resume effective control of Gaza. This would alleviate the humanitarian situation and lay the foundations for a resumption of dialogue with Israel.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source