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lines on the record: 233
first: 2009-06-26
most recent: 2013-08-28
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“While we strive to improve accountability for grave violations committed against children in conflict situations, attention should also be given to the imperative of ensuring that States receive resolute support and cooperation for strengthening the rule of law. We often hear calls for the Council to take bolder decisions. The plight of innocent children surely amplifies that call. Nonetheless, we must avoid the temptation to associate "bolder decisions" with a merely punitive approach. There is only so much that can be achieved through naming and shaming mechanisms and the imposition of sanctions. We must not lose sight of the importance of cooperating with Governments and parties to conflicts in order to find sustainable solutions for the protection of children.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“We were guided by Brazil's firm belief that improving cooperation between the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and relevant sanctions committees would strengthen the Council's response to persistent perpetrators. However, the Council should be careful when considering coercive measures in the field of children and armed conflict in contexts for which no sanctions regime exists. As we all know, measures under Chapter VII of the Charter can be adopted only in cases that constitute a threat to international peace and security, as determined by the Security Council. It is therefore a matter of concern for Brazil that some situations that are not armed conflicts are being mentioned in reports on children and armed conflict.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“The increase in the number of sanctions regimes that include designation criteria governing grave violations against children also shows that the Council is committed to acting against perpetrators when their actions pose a threat to international peace and security. Although children have particular needs and vulnerabilities, the development of a specific legal regime for the protection of children in armed conflict must remain within the scope of broader international humanitarian law and should be consistent with other legal mechanisms aimed at protecting civilian populations as a whole. In 2010, as Chair of the Sanctions Committee on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Brazil organized the first briefing ever to such a committee by a Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“The concrete results achieved through tools such as the monitoring and reporting mechanism and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict must both be commended. As indicated in the latest report of the Secretary- General (S/2012/261), we have recently witnessed significant steps towards greater accountability for perpetrators of grave violations against children. The verdict of the International Criminal Court condemning Thomas Lubanga sent a powerful message to those who commit crimes against children in armed conflict. It attests to the international determination to fight impunity and bring to justice those who commit such horrific crimes.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“I congratulate you, Mr. President, for convening this debate. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Herve Ladsous for his briefing. I also convey to Special Representative Leila Zerrougui our best wishes in her new and very demanding job and thank her for her presentation. I am also grateful to Mr. Anthony Lake and Mr. David Tolbert for their informative remarks. Attacks on children hurt the most vulnerable in any armed conflict, and severely impact precisely those who are key to fostering sustainable peace. The international community needs to persevere in finding ways to prevent children from bearing the brunt of wars that adults choose to fight. The Council has established a comprehensive framework to protect children in situations of armed conflict.”
2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838 (2012) · source
“Before concluding, let me say that Brazil continues to carefully follow the situation in Lebanon. We have recently renewed our interest in maintaining our current contribution of personnel and equipment to the maritime task force of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, which constitutes further indication of the Brazilian commitment to the success of the United Nations efforts in Lebanon, to peace and stability in the Middle East, and to the work of the United Nations peacekeeping missions.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Brazil fully supports the Supervision Mission and expects the Government of Syria to ensure its effective operation. If UNSMIS is to be successful, violence must stop immediately. The continuation of violence, irrespective of its origin, is unacceptable. The Syrian Government, which bears the greater responsibility for easing tensions and stopping the violence, must fulfil its commitments and fully implement all aspects of the six-point plan. The opposition must understand that dialogue, not armed struggle, is the means to advance democracy, freedom and justice, and act accordingly. In line with Brazil's commitment to stability in Syria, we are ready to do our part and to support the United Nations efforts, including by contributing to the supervision of the cessation of all violence, in accordance with resolution 2043 (2012).”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Brazil continues to unequivocally condemn all violence against civilians, in particular that committed by State agents, and deplores all violations of human rights. We welcome the display of unity that allowed the Council to adopt resolutions 2042 (2012) and 2043 (2012). We have always said that the Council could best help if it were able to send clear and unified messages to all relevant actors in Syria. Brazil underlines the crucial role of Joint Special Envoy Kofi Annan, in bringing about a political solution to the crisis. We support and commend his six-point plan. We welcome the establishment of the United Nations Supervision Mission in Syria (UNSMIS). We fully concur with the Secretary-General's assessment that the Supervision Mission can assist in the creation of conditions for a comprehensive political dialogue in Syria.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In the present circumstances, it is high time that the efforts undertaken by the Quartet yield concrete and significant results so as to bring the peace process back to life. The Council also needs to fulfil its Charter responsibilities with regard to the question of Palestine and act in order to avoid the prospects for peace unravelling. A greater involvement of the Security Council is past due. Brazil reiterates its proposal that, as a first step, the Quartet regularly report to the Council on progress that might have been achieved on the commitments undertaken by the parties. I now turn to the situation in Syria. It is vital that the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people to greater political participation, economic opportunities, dignity and social justice be fully heard and realized.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“On the contrary, we have been watching with dismay and serious concern the steady and unabated continuation of illegal settlement activity in the occupied territories, which puts in grave jeopardy the prospects for a two-State solution. Brazil considers the continuation of the illegal settlement policy to be the most important single reason for the long-standing and dangerous paralysis of the peace process. The international community must not allow this policy to turn the idea of peace between Palestinians and Israelis into an ever-elusive goal. We reiterate our call on Israel to stop and reverse settlement activity. In our view, the recognition of the Palestinian people's legitimate right to sovereignty and self-determination will contribute to Israel's security.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for having convened this meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Lynn Pascoe for his briefing, and the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of Palestine for their statements. The past three months since the Council's most recent open debate on the situation in the Middle East (see S/PV.6706) have been profuse in developments in the region. Unfortunately, a great deal of these recent developments have not brought about the long-awaited solutions to current crises or shown a way out of the present stalemates. The Israeli-Palestinian peace process has seen no progress, despite the latest efforts of the Jordanian authorities, which had cast a ray of hope.”
2012-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6757Resumption1 (2012) · source
“We will continue to follow the situation closely so as to provide further cooperation to the best of our ability. The people of Somalia can continue to count on Brazil, as they progress towards a more stable and inclusive nation.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“Brazil is also convinced that a stable Somalia will require a comprehensive strategy that combines security and development. Whatever progress is achieved on the political, military and humanitarian fronts will need to be consolidated through the creation of conditions for long-term development and resilience against further crises. Generating economic opportunities for the Somali people is an issue that must be urgently addressed. The fact that Somalis have begun to exploit their natural resources is to be commended. It is of the utmost importance that the resulting wealth be used to foster development, stability and unity. The adequate management of resources is key to generating prosperity for current and future generations. Brazil has provided significant humanitarian assistance, through food donations and financial support.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“It would also be useful for a path to be opened for those who want to reject extremism and help rebuild their war-torn country through constructive political engagement. Making Al-Shabaab unattractive, especially to the young, will be easier if Somalis are given enhanced social and economic conditions to improve their lives. The humanitarian situation in Somalia remains a source of major concern. Although famine has ended, Somalia continues to need assistance. As the Director- General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reminds us, the crisis is not over. Progress in Somalia depends on a commitment on the part of the Somali transitional institutions to uphold the agreements reached among the stakeholders. The successful completion of the transitional period this August depends on such a commitment.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“As Brazil stated during the London conference, the efforts of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and of neighbouring countries are weakening Al-Shabaab. We expect Somali authorities to consolidate their presence and stability in the recovered areas, through the provision of basic services and security. That will also be important to enable hundreds of thousands of refugees located in Kenya and Ethiopia to return to their homeland. We welcome the adoption of resolution 2036 (2012), which authorized the expansion of AMISOM contingents and increased the support package for the Mission. As AMISOM. strengthens its operations, it should redouble efforts to protect civilians from the consequences of conflict and avoid deepening humanitarian problems in the affected areas.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“I thank the United Kingdom for organizing this open debate and for having hosted the London conference on Somalia on 23 February. I also express appreciation to the Secretary-General for his briefing. And I thank Mr. Mahiga for his briefing and commend his work as Special Representative. Brazil welcomes the presidential statement just adopted (S/PRST/2012/4). As many have been saying, we are indeed at a turning point in Somali history. As we approach the end of the transitional period in August, the outlines of a new governmental and parliamentary structure are beginning to appear. We are encouraged by the agreements reached at the Garowe meetings and by the steady advance towards political progress and reconciliation.”
2012-03-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6729 (2012) · source
“We very much appreciate the work that has been done by the Team of Experts on Sexual Violence and the support it has been providing to Member States in strengthening their institutions. It is somewhat surprising that such crucial work is financed exclusively by voluntary contributions. Real change requires an integrated approach that combines prevention, the fight against impunity and support for victims. The United Nations needs to be prepared to support capacity-building and institutional strengthening as a system-wide priority if we want prevention to be effective and the scourge of sexual violence in armed conflict to be eliminated.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The signing last December of a letter of intent between the Brazilian Ministry of Defence and UN-Women, aimed at consolidating their existing partnership, will contribute to ensuring more comprehensive training for our peacekeepers, including in preventing and addressing conflict-related sexual violence. Making real progress in our efforts against sexual violence in armed conflict requires greater emphasis on prevention and capacity-building. The only way to ensure that the progress achieved during the presence of a peacekeeping mission is sustainable is by working with national Governments to address their needs in the areas of institution-building, the training of personnel, supporting victims and strengthening the rule of law.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“To that end, Brazil encourages Ms. Wallstrom to engage in a dialogue with Member States and regional groups, with a view to both clarifying how the arrangements will work and exchanging views on how they can best operate. The presence of women's protection advisers in peacekeeping operations will constitute a very helpful tool in the efforts to make the fight against sexual violence a mission-wide endeavour. However, prevention will be effective only if peacekeeping operations have the resources they need to implement their mandate. In that regard, we commend the improvements made in predeployment training, which are of crucial importance to preparing peacekeepers to carry out this critical task.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Mr. President, I congratulate you on having convened this important debate. I am also grateful to Ms. Wallstrom for her presentation. Her invaluable work on the issue has been crucial in helping the Council to address the scourge of sexual violence. I also thank Under- Secretary-General Herve Ladsous for his remarks. We have come a long way since the adoption of resolution 1820 (2008). The development of an important body of norms and tools has enhanced the international community's capacity to resolutely respond to sexual violence in armed conflict. We welcome the progress made on the development of the monitoring, analysis and reporting arrangements. For those arrangements to be effective, it is essential that they have the support of the broader United Nations membership and not only of the Security Council.”
2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source
“UNMIT's role has been fundamental and will continue to be so until its departure. We congratulate the Government of Timor- Leste and UNMIT for their momentous achievements.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“Brazil will continue to support the Government of Timor-Leste through bilateral and trilateral cooperation projects in areas such as agriculture, education, justice and security. Timor-Leste has had an exemplary trajectory. As we pointed out during the Council's debate in November of last year (see S/PV.6664), it is telling that the challenges that the country faces now are not those of violent conflict but rather of socio-economic development and institutional consolidation - in other words, of fulfilling the country's great potential. Timor-Leste's bid for accession to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and its contribution to the United Nations missions in Lebanon and South Sudan are a sign of the country's intention to play its part in contributing to the cause of a more peaceful and prosperous world.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“As a member of the Core Group for Timor-Leste, Brazil joins the consensual support for the extension of UNMIT's mandate until the end of the year and looks forward to the Secretary- General's assessment on the political and security situation in Timor-Leste. It is crucial that the gradual drawdown of UNMIT take into account the wishes of the Government of Timor-Leste, the conditions on the ground and the successful completion of the electoral process. As outlined in the Joint Transition Plan, the projects set forth by the Timorese, with the help of UNMIT, have significantly contributed to stability in the security sector, the strengthening of institutions and socio-economic development. We are fully confident that Timor-Leste will continue along that positive path.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“We acknowledge that, since reassuming primary responsibilities for policing almost a year ago, the PNTL has demonstrated its capacity to fully carry out the task. The work of UNMIT with the PNTL, including through the implementation of the Joint Development Plan, has been of great importance. We expect the Mission to continue assisting the National Police until the final withdrawal of UNMIT's police component. The groundbreaking initiative of the Joint Transition Plan sets a useful example of the importance of the dialogue between the host country and the United Nations to allow for the efficient transfer of responsibilities to the Government after the departure of a United Nations mission.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“More importantly, the elections and the newly elected Government's assumption of authority will be cornerstones for the definition of the future United Nations presence in Timor-Leste. Brazil trusts that the elections will take place successfully. The fluid and democratic dialogue between the Government and the opposition has been a sign of the political maturity of the Timorese people and institutions. We also congratulate the Timorese authorities on the measures taken to prepare for the elections. Brazil shares the Secretary-General's satisfaction with the emphasis placed by the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) on operational planning for the electoral months with the assistance of United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT). We are convinced that the stability Timor-Leste has achieved will be carefully maintained.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“Mrs. Dunlop (Brazil) (spoke in Portuguese; English text provided by the delegation): I welcome His Excellency President Jose Ramos-Horta and express Brazil's pleasure at seeing him participate in this meeting of the Security Council. I would also like to thank Special Representative Ameerah Haq for her briefing and congratulate her on her efforts in support of Timor-Leste. Brazil is also grateful for the work of South Africa as the new Coordinator of the Core Group for Timor-Leste. The upcoming elections in Timor-Leste will be a particularly significant moment in the history of the country. They will mark the third democratic elections carried out by the Timorese people, and will occur during the symbolically important celebration of the tenth anniversary of Timorese independence.”
2012-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6720 (2012) · source
“As Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, Brazil is well aware of the negative impacts that transnational organized crime may have on peace and stability in West Africa. The configuration has been working, with the support of UNODC, to help Guinea-Bissau fight those crimes in an effective and timely manner. Guinea-Bissau participates in the West Africa Coast Initiative, which 12-23696 aims at strengthening national and international coordination in the fight against transnational organized crime in the countries on its agenda. Brazil is also engaged in a trilateral cooperation initiative with Guinea-Bissau and UNODC to help to establish a training centre for the security forces of Guinea-Bissau.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“In devising ways to combat transnational organized crime, the Council should adopt an integrated and balanced approach that also looks at the consumption side that fuels drug trafficking and at the need for better arms-control regulations at the national, regional and international levels. The relationship between transnational crime and terrorism must be seen with caution. There is no unequivocal information to confirm a direct link between the operations of transnational trafficking networks and the financing of terrorist activities. Moreover, as those phenomena obey a different logic, they must be fought on a case-specific basis and through different means.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“International cooperation must be mindful of issues related to national sovereignty and ownership, as well as regional leadership. We encourage regional and subregional organizations and national authorities to engage in a coordinated response against organized crime that takes into account the specificities and the aspirations and concerns of the countries of the region. We also underline the need for international assistance to favour instruments that promote capacity-building and the strengthening of national institutions. The problem of illicit drug and arms trafficking in West Africa and the Sahel is mostly an imported one. It is important to recognize that those regions have become transit points for drug trafficking and a destination for weapons that are not manufactured there.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“The United Nations, in its turn, should cooperate and coordinate closely with regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States and Economic Community of Central African States, and with other relevant actors, such as INTERPOL. The transnational crime networks that operate in West Africa and the Sahel take advantage of the frail 2 socio-economic realities of the countries of the region to lay roots and prosper. That is why it is important to avoid addressing the issue merely from a security angle. An effective and long-lasting solution will require attention to social and economic factors, such as poverty and lack of employment, especially for youth. In the fight against transnational organized crime, priorities should be determined by the affected countries themselves.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“Brazil is of the view that, if and when organized crime amounts to a threat to international peace and security, Security Council actions must be focused on fostering greater coordination of existing initiatives on the ground, as well as on strengthening national institutions and the rule of law, in particular in peacebuilding contexts. It is therefore essential to recognize the primacy and importance of the efforts already made by the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the World Bank, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, among others, and to enhance coordination among those efforts.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“I thank Togo for organizing this open debate today. I also thank the Secretary-General for his remarks. Transnational organized crime is an issue of increasing concern to all of us. It is a multifaceted phenomenon, fed by a number of factors. Yet, it is not always a threat to international peace and security. This debate is relevant, for it gives Member States an opportunity to reflect on what the Security Council's involvement should be in those cases in which transnational organized crime indeed constitutes a threat to international peace and security.”
2012-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6717Resumption1 (2012) · source
“To conclude, let me express our hope that the international community will continue to assist Afghanistan to lay the foundation for a better and prosperous future. Brazil pledges once again its full support to that process.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“Brazil also commends the initiatives aimed at enhancing the coordination of international economic assistance. We welcome the initiative of holding a ministerial conference in Japan in 2012 to discuss strategies to further sustainable development in Afghanistan. The United Nations has a crucial role in Afghanistan. Brazil expects the United Nations to be a central actor during the transition period and afterwards, especially with regard to civilian aspects of international assistance to the country. Countries in the region should also increasingly be engaged in the strategies to stabilize Afghanistan. Economic ties are particularly relevant. We commend the results of the Istanbul Conference, an important step in fostering greater confidence and cooperation among countries in the region.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“Brazil has encouraged a more integrated approach between security and development in our efforts to consolidate peace. Such an approach will certainly benefit peace consolidation in Afghanistan. The international community should step up actions in the fields of agriculture, job creation, health, education, infrastructure and public administration, in line with the priorities indicated by the Afghan stakeholders. We are also of the view that the transition should be coupled with tangible progress in the reconciliation process. A political solution is indispensable to achieve durable peace. We hope that an inclusive dialogue among all stakeholders, led by the Afghans themselves, will lead to a united Afghanistan capable of facing the threat of terrorism.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“We appreciate the fact that areas already under control of the Afghan forces remained relatively stable. It is encouraging to see that UNAMA and the United Nations agencies have continued to further important actions in areas such as humanitarian assistance, development and human rights. We welcome the three priorities of the work of the United Nations in Afghanistan, as outlined by Mr. Ladsous. Brazil hopes that the international community will continue to lend its full support to Afghanistan beyond 2014, helping it move towards greater stability and socio-economic development. It is important that the commitments expressed during the Bonn Conference be swiftly translated into tangible actions. We welcome the fact that the first priority of the United Nations in Afghanistan will be to link security and development.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“I welcome Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs Jawad Ludin and thank him for his presentation. I also thank Under-Secretary- General Herve' Ladsous for his briefing. I wish to extend our gratitude and appreciation to Special Representative Staffan de Mistura for his leadership as Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for his participation today. I take this opportunity to wish him all the best in his new assignment. I welcome Mr. Jan Kubis and wish him well in fulfilling his important responsibilities. We meet today to discuss the Secretary-General's latest report on the activities of UNAMA (S/2011/772*), but also to exchange views on the results of the conferences held in Istanbul and in Bonn. We welcome the information in the report on the developments in the transition process in the field of security.”
2011-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6690 (2011) · source
“Such a scenario cannot be attained from Arusha or The Hague alone. It is particularly important to bring the Tribunals closer to the communities involved in the events they are mandated to investigate. Brazil commends the efforts of both Tribunals in improving awareness of their work among students, international and local researchers, legal professionals, journalists and others. It is crucial to emphasize capacity-building activities with legal professionals in the areas affected by these crimes. We strongly believe that the cooperation both Tribunals provide in capacity-building and the training professionals of national judicial systems constitutes an important part of their legacy and therefore of their contribution to lasting peace.”
2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source
“As the Tribunals approach the end of their judicial activities, retaining adequate levels of staff will have a positive impact both on the institutions' productivity and in the wake of the judgements to be delivered. Brazil follows with interest the measures that the Tribunals are taking in implementing their completion strategies. A smooth transition to a lean and efficient residual mechanism is a fundamental element in the fight against impunity and in the quest for judicial accountability - two of the most important contributions the Tribunals have made to international justice. We all know that judicial decisions alone cannot bring peace and reconciliation to a region. Accountability and the prevalence of the rule of law must be part of the social equation that can ensure national unity and progress.”
2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source
“I would like to touch on some of those issues today. It is remarkable that, with the arrests of Ratko Mladie and Goran Hadzie, there are no outstanding fugitives from the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia. The nine fugitives from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda who remain at large remind us of the importance of effective cooperation with Member States as a cornerstone of the fulfilment of the Tribunals' mandate. Brazil emphasizes the fundamental value of a close institutional relationship between the Tribunals and national judicial systems. The issue of staff retention should be dealt with as a matter of priority by all relevant United Nations bodies in the context of the ongoing completion strategies.”
2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source
“I also thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda for their informative briefings and reports. This debate is timely, especially in View of the upcoming elections for the roster of judges of the Residual Mechanism. Brazil takes this opportunity to reaffirm its understanding that committed judges are the pillars of any tribunal. We also commend the Presidents and the Prosecutors efforts towards the fulfilment of the remaining judicial functions of their institutions in a timely manner. Both reports (see S/2011716 and S/2011/73l) address issues that are relevant to the current activities of the Tribunals and to the legacy that those institutions will leave to the international justice system.”
2011-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6678 (2011) · source
“The Council should continue to keep political developments in Kosovo under close review and encourage further dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina. The long-term benefits of this dialogue must be made evident to all stakeholders, regardless of discussions on yet unresolved political issues.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“In that regard, we remain open to the possibility of exploring options that take into account the need to involve various jurisdictions and the importance of ensuring consistency with resolution 1244 (1999). Brazil reaffirms its belief that resolution 1244 (1999) offers the appropriate framework for a negotiated settlement that can address tensions in the region. We are confident that a fair and legitimate solution can be reached under the auspices of the Security Council through the support of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and regional organizations. The work of UNMIK is crucial to the stability of the region. The Mission must have complete safety to carry out its important functions.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“The relevant authorities must do everything in their power to discourage these actions. Regarding humanitarian and human rights issues, we welcome the resumption of the activities of the Working Group on Missing Persons on an issue that is so important to the local population. On the other hand, we share the Secretary-General's concern over the low number of voluntary returns to the region, despite efforts in that regard. Brazil remains concerned about the allegations of inhuman treatment of people and illicit trafficking in human organs in Kosovo. We are encouraged by the willingness of the parties to cooperate in the investigation of these cases, which must be subject to independent and credible scrutiny.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“Progress in the areas of civil registry, freedom of movement and academic certification, among others, is commendable and can provide tangible improvements to the daily lives of the population in Kosovo. These agreements have the potential to pave the way for the discussion of outstanding political issues that need to be addressed. Dialogue is the only way to create peace, security and stability in the region. Notwithstanding these positive developments, we are concerned about the increasing tension in northern Kosovo. All stakeholders must be extremely careful at this stage to avoid any unnecessary aggravation of the situation. We are also worried about the increase in the number of incidents involving minority communities and international personnel throughout the region.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“I welcome His Excellency Mr. Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, and thank him for his statement. I also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2011/514). I would like to express our appreciation to Acting Special Representative of the Secretary- General Farid Zarif for his briefing and to Mr. Hoxhaj for his remarks. Brazil also takes this opportunity to convey our gratitude to Mr. Lamberto Zannier for his competent work as Special Representative for Kosovo and wish him success in his new activities. We are pleased with the intensification of the discussions between Belgrade and Pristina and their willingness to bring about concrete results.”
2011-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6604 (2011) · source
“The United Nations can continue to count on Brazil to maintain and enforce the highest standards of conduct and discipline and to send the most capable and qualified volunteers to serve under the United Nations flag.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“The Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations and the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations can make crucial contributions in this regard. In Haiti and elsewhere, Brazil has sought to make its distinctive contribution to peacekeeping. Brazilian troops, police and military observers are present in seven peacekeeping missions across four continents. Brazil's culture and experience have led us to give particular emphasis to, for example, civil-military cooperation, military engineering, and pairing military operations with social action. Brazil's long-standing commitment to United Nations peacekeeping reflects our determination to make a positive contribution to maintaining international peace and security.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“The draft presidential statement to be adopted today signals the Council's firm commitment to the guiding principles of peacekeeping: consent of the parties, impartiality, and use of force only in self- defence or in defence of the mandate. It also underlines that peacekeeping is built upon the concept of partnership and highlights the central role of troop- contributing countries in that partnership. Each country makes a distinctive contribution. The individual capabilities and viewpoints that each troop-contributing country has to offer must be recognized and encouraged. The Charter itself underlines the need for the Council to consult countries that provide armed forces to it. Strengthening triangular cooperation between the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop- contributing countries is therefore very important.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source
“We must work harder to build a common understanding of what is expected of peacekeepers, including through the development of baseline standards. We also support the Secretariat in its continued efforts to elaborate more advanced, scenario-based training, especially regarding the protection of civilians and response to conflict-related sexual Violence. The United Nations must also ensure that countries willing to contribute have the material conditions to prepare, train and equip them in an adequate fashion. This must include both direct support to troop-contributing countries and cooperation to increase the capabilities of regional organizations such as the African Union.”
2011-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6603 (2011) · source