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Errazuriz

lines on the record: 283
first: 2010-06-16
most recent: 2014-03-26
sittings or episodes: 43
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“We truly congratulate the people and Government of Sierra Leone on their readiness for and commitment to peace and development. My country welcomes the draft presidential statement to be adopted at the end of the meeting.”
2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source
“In particular, the timetable outlined for constitutional reform, security sector reform, the conflict-prevention and human rights and rule of law programmes and the implementation of the property schedule must be maintained. Likewise, we must continue to address the issues of poverty, corruption and accountability. Such efforts must be completed so that what has so painstakingly been achieved becomes irreversible. The international financial institutions and the international community will be a fundamental pillar of this new stage. I would like to conclude by thanking all the staff of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone and of United Nations funds and programmes, as well as regional and international actors, for their dedication and work.”
2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source
“A common strategic vision identified the priority areas for assistance, which, together with international cooperation, made it possible to build national capacity and enabled the people of Sierra Leone again to find the path of peace and development. UNIPSIL leaves Sierra Leone with the satisfaction ofhaving accomplished its mandate and in the hope that the lessons learned and good practices can be of benefit to other situations under the Council's consideration. A crucial stage has come to an end. However, the task is not complete. Sierra Leone still faces challenges and outstanding issues to resolve. In order to cooperate with the authorities in such areas, Sierra Leone will continue to enjoy the support of the United Nations country team.”
2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Jens Anders Toyberg-Frandzen, Executive Representative of the Secretary-General, and Ambassador Guillermo Rishchynski, Chair of the Sierra Leone configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their presentations to the Council and for their efforts and concern. We welcome the presence of Mr. Samura Kamara, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone has almost become a successful pioneer in multilateralism. It has brought together the will of a people and its authorities in order to build a unified society in peace through the cooperation and assistance of various regional and subregional actors and the United Nations system, in particualr the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2014-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7148 (2014) · source
“Chile reiterates the need for the United Nations to continue to support the Haitian authorities through its funds and programmes and through MINUSTAH and its civilian component, in particular based on the integrated strategic framework for 2013-2016. Finally, I wish to reiterate Chile's commitment to the Haitian people and authorities and to MINUSTAH. Chile will continue to support strengthening the rule of law, democracy and the development of Haiti's capacities, which will foster a political culture that is committed to the country's stability and the progress of the Haitian people.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“We consider it worth mentioning that the report covers the development of quick-impact projects to contain the cholera epidemic and prevent water-borne diseases. That in particular is fully consistent with the United Nations two-year plan in support of the 10-year National Plan for the Elimination of Cholera in Haiti, which is supported by my country. We also welcome the appointment by the Secretary-General of Mr. Pedro Medrano Rojas as Senior Coordinator for Cholera Response in Haiti. We understand that the financing requirements for peacekeeping operations are growing worldwide in the face of scarce resources. Nevertheless, a balance must be struck within the United Nations in the allocation of resources in order not to jeopardize the progress made.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Honore was able to assess with Government authorities the importance we attach to and our vision for MINUSTAH. In recent years, the participation of new countries of Latin America and Caribbean in contributing police or troop contingents to MINUSTAH has been important in expressing the region's commitment to Haiti. In that respect, Chile also considers it important to increase the presence of Latin American and Caribbean officials among MINUSTAH's civilian component. Since 1996, my country has maintained a consistent and firm position on the link between security and development in achieving peace. That is why we will continue to support quick-impact projects and programmes to reduce community violence.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Focused prevention efforts carried out at the community level have been fundamental to that end. We share the concern of the Secretary-General that progress in police professionalization has taken place without similar progress in justice and accountability, thus affecting the establishment of the rule of law. The United Nations presence in Haiti in support of the local authorities remains essential. In that respect, we note the options offered in the report of the Secretary-General regarding the United Nations presence after 2016. It is our belief that those options represent an initial basis of discussion. They are being carefully studied by Chile's Government authorities, which are also awaiting the strategic assessment to be provided by the Secretariat. During her recent visit to Chile, Ms.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“It is also important that future efforts to strengthen Haiti's institutional capacity be based on the principle of national ownership in order to enable the Haitian people to gradually assume the various responsibilities. It is essential that the plan be supported by strengthening capacities of the Haitian National Police within a democratic framework of respect for human rights. My delegation welcomes the achievements of the Haitian National Police strategic development plan for 2012-2016, especially those of 2013, including the promotion of over 1,000 police officers, allowing it to reach the goal of 15,000 police officers by 2016. We also highlight the graduation of female cadets among the group. That has been reflected by a decrease in the crime rate in sensitive urban areas and the disbanding of several criminal gangs.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“My delegation acknowledges the achievements in the humanitarian field, in particular the permanent relocation of over 90 per cent of internally displaced persons. The efforts of the Haitian authorities, together with the United Nations and non-governmental partners, to respond to the challenge led to a positive synergy that should be replicated in other areas. We must recall that Haiti represents a clear example of what the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has called a forgotten humanitarian crisis; my country therefore urges the major donors to continue to finance the humanitarian appeals. MINUSTAH's consolidation plan should be implemented on the basis of ongoing assessments of needs on the ground.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“We share the Secretary-General's findings regarding the importance of holding elections in 2014 as a critical component in the continuity of democratic institutions. In that regard, the enactment of a new electoral law and the start of a national dialogue process are positive developments, and we urge Haitian political actors to participate in the dialogue in a constructive spirit and a democratic approach. However, there are areas that need special attention, which is why we call on the authorities to make decisive efforts to strengthen the rule of law, including in the judicial and human-rights sectors. We also urge MINUSTAH to continue its efforts to include civil society in the political dialogue.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“MINUSTAH's presence and multidimensional nature have been shown to have made a positive contribution to achieving a relatively stable and secure, if fragile, environment in Haiti over the years. In particular, its presence has enabled the country to deal with the enormous challenges of the 2010 earthquake and its continuing vulnerability to natural disasters. Today, improving the political environment in Haiti is a priority, and in that regard we commend the Special Representative's efforts to facilitate a climate of dialogue among all national stakeholders so as to strengthen democratic institutions and address pending processes. Special emphasis should be given to the electoral arena.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Chile's commitment to and solidarity with the people and authorities of Haiti, on both a bilateral and multilateral level, is long-standing. Exactly 10 years ago, when, as we do today, we held a seat as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, we supported and participated in the deployment of a multinational interim force in Haiti. That same year, we strongly supported the creation of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, aimed at supporting the political process and promoting and protecting human rights. Since then, Chile has contributed more than 11,000 men and women to its contingent there. Chile's commitment to Haiti has also been reflected in the leadership of MINUSTAH, in which two of the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General have been Chilean.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her briefing, and encourage her to continue to contribute to the process of Haiti's restoration through her leadership of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We also thank the Luxembourg presidency, which has convened us to discuss the question concerning Haiti, a topic of interest for Latin America and the Caribbean, as has been reflected in the Organization of American States and in successive summits of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and other regional forums. My delegation associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the Permanent Representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“It is indispensable that the Council contribute to and generate maximum restraint and moderation among both parties. Accordingly, it makes a new appeal for all sides to avoid unilateral actions that might escalate the crisis still further. Now is the time for constructive participation in an inclusive process that would guarantee the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedoms and respect for human rights.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7144 (2014) · source
“That is why we endorse the efforts of the Organization and, most especially, the efforts being undertaken by the Secretary-General. Chile regrets that Mr. Simonovie and observers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe were not allowed to enter Crimea. We call for the actions of the United Nations not to be impeded, with a view to ensuring timely and truthful information in order to be able to assess the human rights situation on the ground. The situation of ethnic minorities in Crimea is of concern for us, especially that of the Tatar minorities, who have started moving to other areas of Ukraine. The existence of internally displaced persons is the clearest sign of a worsening of the crisis. That fact strengthens the call of the international community to seek a negotiated solution.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7144 (2014) · source
“Chile would reiterate the need to restore the rule of law and respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in keeping with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. The death ofa Ukrainian soldier in an assault in one of the military barracks in Crimea and the increased tensions in the eastern part of the country reveal an escalation of the crisis that has to be stopped. In that context, we value the briefings of Deputy Secretary- General Eliasson and Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Simonovie. In truth, we are observing a growing deterioration of the situation. Chile believes that it is necessary to broaden the space for a solution through diplomacy.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7144 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Deputy Secretary-General Eliasson, Assistant Secretary-General Simonovic and Permanent Representative of Ukraine Sergeyev for their statements. The Security Council is meeting at a sensitive moment. The 16 March referendum was held in Crimea and has been judged as unconstitutional and has been seen as undermining the territorial integrity of Ukraine, a sovereign State Member of the United Nations. The circumstances around the vote has led to worry in the international community, which questions its legitimacy. The holding of the referendum has no doubt contributed to the worsening of the situation.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7144 (2014) · source
“We conclude by reiterating the call to continue perfecting the relationship between the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission and improving and expanding the channels of communication between the two bodies, in particular when it comes to considering the renewal of mandates.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In that regard, I am pleased to report that my country expects to continue its annual contribution to the Peacebuilding Fund. In our capacity as Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission in 2009 and during our membership in 2012, we had the opportunity to learn first-hand about, and become involved in, the Commission's work to promote peace and rebuild the countries that are part of the various configurations. We acknowledge the progress achieved. However, much remains to be done to ensure the full implementation of the objectives for which the Commission was established. In that regard, we believe that the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations could expand its scope to consider peacebuilding and establish linkages with the relevant actors in this field.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“We therefore acknowledge the importance of partnerships, as noted in the report of the Secretary-General, with the World Bank, other institutions and the private sector. Donations must respect and contribute to national peacebuilding plans. It is the country emerging from conflict itself, with the support of the Commission and of the international community, that should designate the plans it deems most relevant. We underscore the role that regional and subregional organizations can play in providing the necessary political support to the peacebuilding process and, as far as possible, financial support. Against a complex international backdrop, we issue a call for the work to continue on mechanisms that could provide greater certainty in the flow of resources.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In that work, particular attention should be paid to the political and social dynamics of the country and its practices, ensuring the central importance of national ownership of such processes. Institutions that are perceived as legitimate and independent will allow for progress towards a successful transition. Such progress will strengthen respect for the rule of law and its underlying principles, which is essential for the stability and development of the country. With regard to sustained international support and mutual accountability, we must recognize the importance of political and financial support and commitments for making progress in national strategies aimed at peacebuilding. Such efforts require certainty and predictability when it comes to resources.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“We express our concern that women remain marginalized from political power and planning in peacebuilding processes and in many national processes in general, in spite of the Council's call in resolution 1325 (2000) that women should be ensured greater representation at all levels of decision-making. We must continue working towards the effective implementation of that resolution and the seven-point action plan on gender-responsive peacebuilding set out in the Secretary-General's 2010 report on women's participation in peacebuilding (S/2010/466). With regard to building national institutions in the post-conflict phase of peacebuilding, the process of institutionalization must be adaptable and able to respond to the needs ofthe population, while possessing transparent working mechanisms that make their work subject to accountability.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“From an early stage, inclusivity, seeks to ensure the participation of all actors and parties involved in the conflict and of those who, suffering the consequences, are often not considered participants in the national reconstruction and peacebuilding processes. Inclusivity can provide legitimacy to reconstruction processes and can involve and engage the population in such processes, thereby promoting social cohesion and national ownership and laying the foundations for lasting agreements. In that way, they also prevent frustration, tension and possible relapse into conflict at the same time as they allow for work on the underlying roots of a conflict with a view to reconciliation among the affected population. In that context, we draw attention to the fundamental role that women should have in post- conflict and peacebuilding processes.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefings by Mr. Jan Eliasson, Deputy Secretary-General, Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission, and Ms. Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme. They have given us an assessment of the work, progress and challenges facing the Peacebuilding Commission. In our statement, we will focus on the three priority areas set out by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2012/746), namely, inclusivity, institution-building and sustained international support and mutual accountability. In our view, those aspects are central to peacebuilding and to establishing the necessary conditions for progress and to prevent a relapse into new situations of instability and tension.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“It is essential that the next Government have the stability needed for an orderly transition to be carried out. Given the uncertainty that has prevailed in Afghanistan during the last year of the transition, it is important that UNAMA's mandate be extended for 12 months, and we welcome that extension. Equally important is the need to provide the Mission with the necessary priority measures to fully discharge its duties. In conclusion, I would like to express the support of Chile for the efforts of the Afghan people to build a democratic State based on the rule of law and the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms, which are essential for its stability and development as well as for the sustainability and development of the region of which it is a part.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“We condemn the terrorist attack on a restaurant in Kabul on 17 January, which took the lives of four United Nations officials and 17 Afghan civilians, and we express our condolences to the families of the victims. Given the withdrawal of the International Security Assistance Force at the end of 2014, Chile believes the capabilities of the Afghan security forces to deal with the threats and challenges on the horizon should continue to be strengthened. That will mean mitigating the current uncertainty prevailing in Afghanistan. A concrete example in this general area is the approval by the consultative Loya Jirga of the bilateral security agreement with the United States. It is important that the agreement be signed to ensure that such assistance is provided and maintained and a transition to stability is achieved.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“In that regard, the United Nations should continue its presence on the ground through the work of UNAMA, in the same way that the country team does in the area of development. Initiatives such as World Health Organization support to the efforts of local authorities in the fight against polio must be maintained. The conditions to achieve a transition from relief to development must also be created. The international community must provide its cooperation in such efforts. We regret that terrorism, in all its various forms and manifestations, continues to intensify in some regions. The number of events and victims has continued to grow and is at its worst level since 2011.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“In addition, progress in the area of human rights is a crucial element for the stability of the country, which remains fragile. We agree with the Secretary-General in his call on the authorities to adopt any measures necessary to support the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission in its crucial role. Food insecurity, the situation of internally displaced persons and the ongoing vulnerability to natural disasters, against the backdrop of a conflict that has lasted for decades, are humanitarian challenges that need to be faced in a coordinated manner by the international community and the new authorities. That will not be possible without ensuring full, prompt and unhindered access for humanitarian personnel.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“In that respect, the process must be credible, transparent, inclusive and entirely in line with the country's legal and constitutional norms. It is important that the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) continue at all levels so as to ensure that women can participate in decision-making processes and that their needs are adequately met. The inclusion of women in the police and security forces is important and should remain a priority for the new authorities. Chile reiterates the need to strengthen the protection of civilians and condemns the use of force against unarmed civilians, including women and children, whether by pro- or anti-Government forces. The authorities' primary responsibilty is to ensure the protection of civilians.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Mr. Jan Kubis, and thank him for his briefing. We also welcome Ambassador Zahir Tanin and thank him for his statement. Chile welcomes the holding of the presidential and provincial council elections on 5 April. Preparations are on track, with an existing electoral framework, a final list of presidential candidates and a functional Independent Electoral Complaints Commission. We must stress that the efforts to promote and strengthen women's participation as voters, candidates and observers will provide a gauge of how representative the process is. The elections will be a fundamental and legitimate political transition in Afghanistan's stability.”
2014-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7139 (2014) · source
“The holding of a referendum on the status of Crimea is inconsistent with the Constitution of Ukraine, a unified State of which Crimea is an integral part. It is therefore fundamental that the rule of law be observed in Ukraine nationally and internationally. It is for the people of Ukraine alone to determine their future in a democratic and inclusive process that guarantees the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedoms and respect for the rights of minorities. The crisis must be resolved peacefully and through dialogue, in accordance with the norms of international law. Chile regrets that the United Nations organ that has the primary responsibility for the maintainance of international peace and security has not been able to adopt a draft resolution. Today, owing to the use of the veto, the Council has not fulfilled its obligation.”
2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of Chile voted in favour of the draft resolution (S/2014/189) because we believe that it is the appropriate response of the Council to the current crisis in Ukraine. Given that situation, at stake here are fundamental principles of international law, such as abstaining from the threat or use of force and respecting the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. For its part, the Budapest Memorandum requires that the signatory parties observe the independence, sovereignty and current borders of Ukraine and refrain from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of Ukraine.”
2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source
“Simonovie and the observers to have secure access to Crimea. We urge that the efrforts of the United Nations and the OSCE to find a peaceful solution to the crisis not be hindered. Chile also reiterates its call on the Russian Federation and Ukraine to make use of existing mechanisms of dialogue to find that solution. We need to give time to diplomacy. In conclusion, I reaffirm that it is for the people of Ukraine, in all its diversity and unity, to decide its own destiny in the framework of an inclusive process that guarantees the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedoms and respect for the rights of minorities.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“We call for compliance with the Budapest Memorandum, which obliges the parties to respect the independence, sovereignty and current borders of Ukraine and to refrain from the threat or use of force to undermine the territorial integrity or political independence of the country. By the same token, we recall paragraph 6 of General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV), which states: "Any attempt aimed at the partial or total disruption of the national unity and the territorial integrity of a country is incompatible with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations." We regret that Mr. Simonovie was not allowed to enter Crimea and that the observers ofthe Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) are still being prevented from doing so. It is essential for Mr.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“At the national level, that must be reflected in full respect for the Ukrainian Constitution, which is particularly relevant and important today on the eve of the referendum to be convened by the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Chile appeals to the authorities of Ukraine to pursue their efforts to establish an inclusive national political process. At the international level, the parties must respect and adhere not only to the Charter of the United Nations, but also to the 1997 Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership and the Budapest Memorandum. All the mechanisms provided for in those instruments should be used to find a peaceful solution to the dispute.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“Jeffrey Feltman, for his briefing, and welcome the work of the Secretary-General and the mission of good offices in Ukraine ofDeputy Secretary- General Eliasson, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General Robert Serry, and Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic'. Chile reiterates the necessity to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine. It is essential that all parties involved in the situation refrain from actions that are in breach of the Charter of the United Nations or international treaties and pacts to which Ukraine is a party. In that context, it is essential to respect the rule of law at both the international and national levels.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile expresses its profound concern about the very serious consequences of the announced referendum in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the holding of which could lead to an escalation of the crisis in Ukraine. It is critical for the Council to contribute to ensuring the maximum stability and the moderation of the parties, and to use all appropriate means to find a peaceful solution to the crisis. We thank you, Sir, for organizing this timely meeting, and the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Mr. Arseniy Yatsenyuk, for his participation in this meeting. We also thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“We stress that more decisive and systemic efforts are needed to end impunity and find a lasting solution to the issue of eradicating and preventing illegal violations of children's rights. Two years before the twentieth anniversary of Graca Machel's report on children and armed conflict (A/51/306), Chile reiterates its commitment to making an active contribution to preventing and eliminating all forms of violence that affect the children of the world, from armed conflicts to urban violence. I will conclude with the watchwords of Chile's Nobel Prize laureate Gabriela Mistral: the future of children is always today. Tomorrow will be too late.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“It is essential that mandates for peacekeeping operations and important United Nations political missions make specific provisions for the protection of children, the ongoing deployment of child protection advisers and training in the area for contingents and staff, and ensure that we be kept informed on these issues in the Council's consultations on those mandates. In that context, we appreciate the efforts of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations regarding the matter. Based on my country's experience in peacekeeping missions, we have incorporated into the police sections of such missions policewomen from Chile's Carabineros and Policia de Investigaciones, whose experience in the area can contribute concretely to implementing mandates as they relate to the protection of children.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“We are also concerned about closings of schools and hospitals in situations of armed conflict, undermining the right to education. We urge parties to armed conflicts to refrain from such actions and hope that the Secretary-General will continue to monitor and report on military uses of schools and hospitals. We are in favour of drafting and implementing guidelines to reduce the use of schools and universities by parties to armed conflicts in support of their military actions and thus minimize the adverse effect of armed conflicts on the safety of students and education. In that connection, we note with interest guidelines formulated by civil society that could be a basis for Government action in this area. We believe that this issue should be covered in ceasefire agreements and in post-conflict agendas.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The Council should consider taking more forceful action against those who commit serious and persistent violations against children and imposing sanctions on persistent perpetrators. We would welcome recommendations on the subject from the groups of experts on the Sanctions Committees and hope that resolutions on new committees and mandate renewals will take due account of the situation of children in armed conflict. In connection with the implementation of resolution 1998 (2011), of which Chile was a sponsor, we emphasize the importance of respecting the civilian nature of schools and condemn attacks and threats of attacks contravening international humanitarian law on schools and hospitals and on those protected through their connection to them.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“States bear the primary responsibility both for ending impunity and for trying and punishing those responsible for atrocities committed against children. In cases where States are unable or unwilling to bring the suspects to justice, responsibility lies with the International Criminal Court to prosecute crimes covered under the Rome Statute. International commissions of inquiry must tackle this issue and redouble efforts to preserve the evidence of such highly serious crimes. The registration of births, including delayed registration, not only makes it possible to verify the age of child recruits and ensure that they are demobilized, it also constitutes evidence that can be used to punish those responsible for their recruitment, thus helping to end impunity. We welcome the fact that today's resolution 2143 (2014) covers this issue.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“As a State party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its Optional Protocols, to Convention No.182 of the International Labour Organization and to the Paris Principles on children associated with armed forces or groups, Chile welcomes the campaign "Children, not soldiers", launched yesterday by the Special Representative and UNICEF and aimed at preventing and eradicating the recruitment and use of children by armed Government forces by 2016. We would like to stress how important it is that the campaign not divert attention from action designed to eradicate this practice by armed groups. We believe the campaign could benefit from forming coalitions and holding regional meetings, as was done in the framework of the conferences on the use of children as soldiers held in Maputo and Montevideo in 1999.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“My delegation endorses the statement to be delivered later by the representative of Greece on behalf of the Human Security Network, of which my country is a member. On the international scene today, the vulnerability of children in situations of armed conflict contributes an element of urgency, dedication and strong commitment to global efforts to protect children - efforts that should certainly not be selective. The situations in the Syrian Arab Republic, the Central African Republic and South Sudan, among others, remind us of our responsibilities. In that regard, Chile would like to emphasize the challenge implicit in the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. Our reflections here will be based on some issues raised in the President's concept note (S/2014/144, annex).”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Luxembourg, Minister Asselbourn and you, Madam, for convening this open debate and for your country's leadership of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. My country welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2143 (2014), proposed by Luxembourg and sponsored by Chile at a critical time, as highlighted by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. We value and welcome the statements delivered by the Secretary- General; his Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui; the Executive Director ofUNICEF, Mr. Anthony Lake' and especially by Alhaji Babah Sawaneh, whose testimony has urged the Council to take decisive action on the issue before it.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Jan Eliasson, who is at this very moment in Kyiv. We also call for the Russian Federation to consider undertaking consultations in the framework of the Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation in order to find a solution to the present crisis. I wish to conclude by stressing the fact that it is up to the people of Ukraine to define their own destiny in an inclusive process that guarantees the rule of law, human rights, fundamental freedoms and respect for the rights of minorities.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“It represents a commitment to respecting the independence, sovereignty and current borders of Ukraine and to refraining from the use or threat of use of force against the territorial integrity and political independence of Ukraine. Those obligations must be complied with. The international community must continue to provide support to reach a peaceful solution to the crisis. In this context, we support the efforts in support of international mediation or other mechanisms, including those that could be used by regional organizations to help resolve the crisis. We welcome the decision of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe to send observers to the eastern part of Ukraine. Chile supports the efforts of the Secretary-General, and we welcome in particular the mission led by the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We express our deep concern over the serious escalation of the crisis in Ukraine, which must be urgently reversed. We call for the greatest restraint and moderation. We would once again reiterate, as we have stressed previously, the obligation to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations. Moreover, the parties involved must refrain from taking actions in contravention of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, especially the use or threat of use of force. The Budapest Memorandum is clear.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“Once again, we reiterate to the Council the relevance, through the use of complementarity and of comparative advantages, of regional and subregional organizations in the work of the United Nations on international peace and security.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source