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1. “Twelve years after the adoption of the historic resolution 1325 (2000), the Council has continued to make progress in providing guidance for the greater protection of women in armed conflict situations. Nevertheless, it can be seen that the situation of women in conflict and post-conflict situations has not improved. Likewise, many women's organizations around the world face particular risks and challenges, especially those in violent situations. The international community bore witness to the case of Malala Yousafzai. In that regard, we view women human rights defenders are often targets of attack in conflict situations, which is greater protection and support are need for the participation of women and girls in peace processes and reconstruction.”

   2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

2. “Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile congratulates India on its presidency and thanks it for having convened this important open debate in the Security Council on women and peace and security. My delegation thanks the Deputy Secretary- General for having introduced the report (S/2012/732), as well as the Executive Director of UN-Women Michelle Bachelet for her statement, and Mr. Herve' Ladsous and Ms. Bineta Diop. The present debate is without a doubt an opportunity to strengthen action in the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. This year's theme reflects the central role played by women's groups in the implementation of this agenda and the work they carry out in favour of peace and the empowerment of women.”

   2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

3. “In that regard, the Court is called upon to intervene in cases where crimes have been committed within national jurisdictions but the State concerned is unable or unwilling to carry out the respective judicial proceedings. Finally, we believe that cooperation is critical to the work of the Court. For that reason, within the framework of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels that took place on 24 September, my country, Chile, pledged to develop legislation aimed at cooperation with the International Criminal Court.”

   2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source

4. “Nevertheless, our view is that the Security Council should exercise its power to refer situations to the Court or to suspend investigations on the basis of consistent parameters, showing that its decisions are not arbitrary. We are also convinced of the need for the Security Council, in addition to supporting its own decisions on the matter, must follow up its referrals to the Court. Likewise, in respect of its referrals, the Security Council must pay special attention to refusals to cooperate with the Court. The principle of complementarity is the cornerstone of the Rome Statute, whereby it is the primary obligation of national courts to investigate, prosecute and punish the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of international scope, identified in the Rome Statute.”

   2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source

5. “From the perspective ofprotecting human rights, the creation of the Court was an important step in the fight against impunity and a clear sign that States parties are committed to the international community in making progress in that direction. For that reason, our country strongly supports the work of the International Criminal Court, and takes this opportunity to highlight the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Rome Statute. We also welcome the Court's first judgment this year, which demonstrates its proper functioning. The main connection between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court resides in the capacity of the former to refer situations or to suspend investigations in accordance with articles 13 and 16 of the Rome Statute.”

   2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source

6. “Chile therefore considers that this debate is extremely important, as we are convinced that the relationship between the International Criminal Court and the United Nations, through the General Assembly and the Security Council, promotes the rule of law, encourages respect for human rights, and contributes towards attaining international peace and security, in accordance with international law and the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Chile considers the International Criminal Court to be the most advanced expression of the development of international criminal justice, and that it represents one of the most important initiatives of recent times.”

   2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source

7. “Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the presidency of Guatemala for convening today's meeting. Chile attaches great importance to the debate on peace and justice, with a special focus on the role of the International Criminal Court, under the agenda item "The promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security". We believe that without justice there is no peace. Peace cannot exist without justice, and justice must be exercised with the objective of ensuring peace.”

   2012-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6849Resumption1 (2012) · source

8. “I conclude with an expression of my delegation's support for the extension of MINUSTAH's mandate, as recommended by the Secretary-General in his report. We hope that the Security Council will accept those recommendations.”

   2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

9. “Those projects are crucial because they make it possible to increase the confidence of the local population in the Mission, especially in urban areas where institutions are weak and there are socioeconomic problems which can lead to social unrest. We also believe it is important for MINUSTAH to contiue taking measures to fight the cholera epidemic, together with local authorities, and to strengthen its zero-tolerance policy towards cases of sexual abuse and misconduct by some members of its personnel. The Government of Chile believes it is necessary to continue cooperating with the development of institutional capacity in Haiti, under the principle of national ownership. Chile will continue to support that process through multilateral and bilateral channels.”

   2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

10. “For that reason, we believe that changes to the composition and size of the Mission should be compensated for by strengthening the presence of the development component through United Nations agencies in Haiti. In that regard, we support the implementation of the new integrated strategic framework for the period 2013-2016, as it strengthens the coordination between MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team in Haiti and aligns its priorities on the basis of the strategic plan for the development of Haiti drawn up by the Government. We also recognize MINUSTAH's contribution to development through the quick-impact projects and the programmes to reduce community violence. For that reason, we believe that maintaining those programmes is essential.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

11. “For that purpose, we believe it is essential that the international community continue supporting the strengthening of the Haitian National Police. In that sense, the Government of Chile will continue with the bilateral cooperation plans for police training. Chile supports the proposal to strengthen MINUSTAH presented in the report of the Secretary- General and hopes it will take place gradually and on the basis of conditions in the field. My delegation will continue to watch that process. As we have said on previous occasions in the Council, security and development are two complementary concepts, which cannot be dealt with separately.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

12. “Chile is pleased with the progress made in the area of security and values the important role that MINUSTAH has played in stabilizing Haiti. Its work to support the activities of the Haitian National Police is crucial. It is to be expected that, in the medium term, the Haitian National Police will gradually be able to take over all security-related functions in accordance with what was established by the authorities in the development plan for the Haitian National Police for the period 2012-2016. My delegation believes it is essential for the Government of Haiti to strictly conform to that plan and to comply with the process of recruiting and training police officers stipulated for every year in order to have the appropriate number of police officers at the end of the period.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

13. “My delegation notes and commends the institutional progress made by the Haitian authorities in strengthening the rule of law. In addition to the swearing in of a new Government by the Parliament and the establishment of the Superior Council of the Judiciary, we note the publication of amendments to Haiti's Constitution, the institution of the Permanent Electoral Council, which we hope will soon enjoy full membership, and the call for partial parliamentary and municipal elections before the end of 2012. The holding of those elections would be a clear reflection of the required positive interaction between the three branches of Government. That interaction is essential for maintaining political stability and achieving development.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

14. “During the visit to Haiti in May by the Economic and Social Council's Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti, my delegation was able to witness on the ground the improved conditions in the country. Nevertheless, the Haitian people continue to face serious challenges that must be tackled by Haitian national institutions, with the support of the international community. The reduction in the number of internally displaced persons certainly represents progress, but we also note the many humanitarian challenges that remain. In that context, we are encouraged by the steps taken by the Haitian authorities, such as implementing the strategic development plan in order to connect local needs with international donors, and developing a new coordination framework, which will improve accountability between donors and beneficiaries of such assistance.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

15. “We reiterate once again Chile's strong and continued commitment to the people of Haiti and their development, a commitment consistently proven since 2004. We agree with the conclusions of the report of the Secretary-General on MINUSTAH (S/2012/678). We agree also that the time is ripe for the Haitian authorities to make progress in rebuilding their country and strengthening their institutions. My delegation believes that full adherence to the rule of law remains essential to Haiti's security, stability, governability and economic and social progress. We hope that Haitians will be able to meet the challenges in the areas of justice, human rights, prison administration, gender-based violence and the protection of children.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

16. “Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, please accept the congratulations of my country, Chile, on Guatemala's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of October. The Chilean delegation endorses the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. The delegation also thanks Special Representative of the Secretary- General Mariano Fernandez Amunategui for his briefing, and we commend him on his able leadership of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), even as we thank the men and women who staff the Mission for their work and dedication. Chile reiterates its support for the Mission and for the process of its consolidation.”

    2012-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6842 (2012) · source

17. “In conclusion, my country reiterates its call for the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source

18. “In this regard, for Chile, the list drawn up by the Secretary-General on so-called persistent perpetrators - that is, parties that have been listed for more than five years as the perpetrators of various violations against children in armed conflict - should encourage Council action on how to effectively communicate to these parties that their actions will lead to their repudiation by the international community and will strengthen the international community's resolve in ensuring that their acts will not go unpunished and that such sanctions become a reality. The Council must consider, on an urgent basis, specific measures tailored to those perpetrators and the expansion of the sanctions committees' criteria that would be triggered by acts of violence perpetrated against children in situations of armed conflict.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source

19. “In this regard, the series of reports of the Secretary-General on the situation in Syria and other countries where many children have been the Victims of Violence as a result ofmilitary operations only confirms the unacceptable violence afflicting that country, which must end. Moreover, we must also be concerned by the list, contained in annex 1 of the Secretary-General's report, of parties to conflict responsible for attacks against schools and hospitals, the particular gravity of such acts and the sanctions that these acts should entail.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source

20. “Leila Zerrougui, in this crucial work and express my country's support for the efforts undertaken to combat these illicit acts and the impunity of their perpetrators. As stated by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General herself, the global picture on this matter is mixed. We certainly welcome the delisting of countries and parties from the so-called list of shame and the fact that others have designed action plans in order to channel their resolve to end these grave violations through verifiable procedures, all of which is reflected in the report of the Secretary-General. The listing of new parties who commit such atrocities, however, shows that this situation is far from resolved.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source

21. “In this regard, we believe that the annual report presented by the Secretary- General to the Security Council on this matter, the most recent of which was published in April (S/2012/261), their annexes and the recommendations issued by the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict on how better to tackle the scourge are of the greatest interest and importance. In the same vein, we would like to express our gratitude for the effective management of the former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and for the progress that she achieved in terms of new action plans, which point the way towards reducing and putting an end to these violations. In addition, we offer our best wishes to the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source

22. “Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): 1 thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate on such a crucial and important issue. We recognize the important work done by the German delegation on the delicate matter of children and armed conflict. Chile aligns itself with the statements made by the representatives of Switzerland on behalf of the Human Security Network and of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. Chile attaches great priority to the work of the Organization to combat and eradicate the use, involvement or recruitment of children in armed conflicts. Our own region has, unfortunately, not been spared this scourge.”

    2012-09-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6838Resumption1 (2012) · source

23. “Along with strengthening cooperation in building policing capacity, we are also committed to improving primary education, through two early childhood centres where Chilean volunteers and Haitian educators work to provide the best educational conditions, with equal access, to develop skills, abilities and attitudes, to support Haitian families. Our country will continue supporting the efforts of the Government and people of Haiti in peace and security, development, the promotion and protection of human rights and the establishment of the rule of law.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

24. “As my Government has stated previously, Latin America is committed to the future of Haiti, through the implementation of coherent, sustainable strategies to confront the challenges it faces. That is worth underlining, because it means working together in a coordinated way with representatives of other regions. The Government of Chile believes it necessary to continue cooperating in Haiti's institutional capacity- building, on the basis of national ownership, so that local communities themselves can gradually take on the various responsibilities entailed in national reconstruction.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

25. “Among the quick-impact projects, we would like to highlight the work of the joint corps of Chilean and Ecuadoran engineers, who have improved the canal system in Cite Soleil, including the thorough cleaning of the central canal, and repaved the road encircling Port-au-Prince, together with Korean military engineers. I must mention the allegations of sexual misconduct involving some members of MINUSTAH. Chile considers that unacceptable and believes that troop-contributing countries must follow a zero- tolerance policy on the subject. In an organization of such prominent moral importance as the United Nations, such conduct cannot be permitted in any circumstances, and troop-contributing countries must prevent it and punish the perpetrators.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

26. “My Government wishes to highlight the role of MINUSTAH's corps of engineers, through the so- called quick-impact projects in priority areas identified in September 2011, such as cholera mitigation, security lighting and the repair of roads and other infrastructure, including infrastructure needed in the area of the rule of law. Those projects make a concrete contribution to the welfare and security of the Haitian population and should be strengthened. Security and development are two complementary concepts that cannot be addressed separately.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

27. “Such training is necessary to ensure respect for human rights and the democratic development of the country. The Government of Chile is concerned about the emergence in recent months of groups challenging local authorities, as described in paragraph 8 of the report of the Secretary-General. We believe that those groups could become a source of instability affecting the social and political process in Haiti. We urge the Haitian authorities to make a strong appeal against such informal mobilization and to investigate and block its funding sources and support, in line, of course, with the country's legal framework.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

28. “We should also highlight the authorities' commitment to establish a High Judicial Council in the near future. Even so, much remains to be done and there is a need for continued progress on ensuring equality before the law and due process for all of the people of Haiti. Chile notes that the report of the Secretary- General indicates the security situation remains stable but fragile. The role played by MINUSTAH in maintaining stability and security is central. In that regard, my Government believes that strengthening the Haitian National Police must be a top priority and one of MINUSTAH's major goals, and we recognize the progress made and the challenges in this area. Chile will continue to strengthen police cooperation with Haiti through professional training, both at a basic level and at higher levels.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

29. “Similarly, the imminent convening of local, municipal and parliamentary elections is another prerequisite for the success of the democratic process in Haiti. We believe there is a need for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and for the international community to continue to promote dialogue and political understanding among the Haitian authorities in order to meet the needs and aspirations of the people of Haiti. The remarks of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General have been encouraging in that regard. The Government of Chile recognizes and commends the achievements in the area of strengthening the justice system, as well as the implications for the rule of law, as reflected by the appointment of a new President of the Supreme Court.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

30. “We also reaffirm our support for the people and Government of Haiti in the areas of reconstruction, peacebuilding, democracy, stability and the promotion of sustainable development. Chile will continue to support the medium- and long-term cooperation programmes under way in Haiti. That exemplifies the continuity of the commitment to the people of Haiti that our country assumed in 2004. For Chile, the fragility of the relationship between the legislative and executive branches is a cause for concern, in particular because of its negative implications on governance and the socio-economic development of the Haitian people. The formation of a Government is a prerequisite for the country's stability and for the development of Haiti's institutions and economy.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

31. “Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting to address the situation in the Republic of Haiti. My delegation also wishes to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ambassador Mariano Fernandez for the work done by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), including the various United Nations agencies currently operating there. The comprehensive report that he has just given us described the progress made to date as well as the major challenges remaining. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Uruguay on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti.”

    2012-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6732 (2012) · source

32. “For that reason we support the convening of the high- level meeting that will be held on 24 September during the next session of the General Assembly as an example of a contribution on this theme.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

33. “The Court is called upon to act in cases where States in which crimes under its jurisdiction have been committed are not in a position, or are unwilling, to undertake legal proceedings. International ad hoc criminal tribunals have fulfilled the same function. In conclusion, we would like to observe that, while it is up to each State to implement the terms of the Secretary-General's report - in other words, to build a just, safe and peaceful world governed by the rule of law - it is also up to the international community as a whole. We agree with the Secretary- General on the need to reflect on ways in which the international community can better carry out and coordinate its initiatives to strengthen the rule of law.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

34. “Internal peace cannot be achieved without justice, and justice must be exercised while taking into account that the goal is to achieve peace. To that end, the aim should be a fully legitimate justice system with the authority to impose its decisions. Similarly, domestic justice system should abide strictly by international laws and standards, including respect for due process for all, especially the most vulnerable sectors of society. In that connection, peacekeeping operations must not fail to take into account elements that promote appropriate justice. The establishment of the International Criminal Court represents an important element in terms of enhancing the rule of law.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

35. “In such cases, there must be close collaboration between Governments and the international community, in particular the United Nations, which must continue to work to achieve those goals. Post-conflict peacebuilding must therefore take into account issues related to the rule of law and to human rights. The role of truth commissions with regard to respect for the rule of law should not be left outside those peacebuilding processes. They have played a very important role in various countries. While respecting the particular character of each country, it is important that truth commissions be considered as a factor to favour peace and reconciliation. In those processes, there must be compatibility between justice and peace, without in any way sacrificing any of those values.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

36. “Respect for the rule of law allows us to prevent the outbreak of internal conflicts. In that regard, the international community, and the United Nations in particular, must establish mechanisms that allow us to avoid the outbreak of internal conflicts. In that connection, there is a great window of opportunity for preventive action, which can avoid many conflicts. In cases where conflicts cannot be avoided, the post- conflict period must be managed in a way to overcome those obstacles to Governments implementing efforts to attain national institutional reconstruction. As crucial pillars of the rule of law, executive, legislative and judicial bodies must quickly be rebuilt in order to ensure the proper stability for the reorganization of society.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

37. “In legal terms, that means full respect for human rights and the existence of an independent legal system that acts in a legitimate way. It also means that anybody who commits a crime must answer for his conduct before legal bodies, no matter what post he occupies, and the law must be equally applied to all. Clearly, the primary role in the observance and respect for the rule of law belongs to States and their institutions, which have the main responsibility of ensuring that the rule of law is fully implemented. Nevertheless, the international community, and especially 12-21054 the United Nations through its main organs - the General Assembly, the Security Council and the International Court of Justice - must also watch over and encourage respect for the rule of law.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

38. “Chile accords the utmost importance to promoting respect for the rule of law and believes it is crucial to strengthen it. As a country that respects international law, we recognize and support the principles of the Charter as essential values for any modern society. Of course, those and other elements, such as respect for international treaties, contribute to harmonious development and peaceful coexistence between nations. At the same time, the rule of law must be respected within States. Respect for it is a necessary precondition for domestic peace, which is linked to international peace. The proper functioning of national institutions and bodies allows for the normal development of the rule of law. Unless there is respect for those institutions and organizations, a State cannot develop its activities properly.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

39. “They also highlighted the close link between those concepts and how they are mutually reinforcing. the rule of law must operate both in international relations and within States. Respect for it at the international level is an essential element for the peace and stability of nations and for democratic governance and development. As the Secretary-General expressed so well in his report to the General Assembly, respect for the rule of law at the international level is at the very foundation of the Charter of the United Nations. In their mutual relations, all States must respect legal norms that are binding upon them, submit their disputes to agreed methods for peaceful settlement and respect the sovereign and legal equality of States. Those are what is meant by the rule of law at the international level.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

40. “Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile would like to thank South Africa for convening this open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for his comprehensive report (S/2011/634*) and for his statement this morning. Of course, the Security Council, as the body responsible for international peace and security, plays an important role in promoting human rights. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Austria on behalf of the Human Security Network. I would like to recall that heads of State and Government met here in New York in 2005 and 12-21054 adopted the World Summit Outcome (General Assembly resolution 60/1), in which they expressed their commitment to promote the protection and promotion of human rights, the rule of law and democracy.”

    2012-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6705Resumption1 (2012) · source

41. “I hope that this debate and the inclusion of the concept of the protection of civilians in relevant resolutions of the Council will serve to ensure that tragedies such as those of Rwanda or Srebenica never recur.”

    2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source

42. “The Security Council has already incorporated the concept of the protection of civilians into numerous mandates of its peacekeeping operations, and Chile hopes that will continue to be the case. That mandate should be carried out in compliance with the guiding principles of each operation. Similarly, the matter has been incorporated in resolutions that address complex political crises, especially resolutions 1970 (2011) and 1973 (2011) on Libya. Experience teaches us that such mandates must be clear, precise and time-bound. The prestige and credibility of the Council, and of the Organization itself, depend on the clarity and specificity of its mandates, as well as on their correct enforcement.”

    2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source

43. “Since 1990, Chile has created three successive commissions of truth and reconciliation, which have sought the truth, and through it reconciliation among Chileans. The work does not end with one commission; reconciliation is built day after day, and in this respect human rights education plays a decisive role. Despite the foregoing and the role that the international community needs to play in the matter of protection of civilians, the primary responsibility remains with States. It is they that need to protect their own civilian populations. In that regard, they have the duty to promote and strengthen the rule of law and judicial institutions. Those are basic elements of States and of their development and stability.”

    2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source

44. “That brings me to my next point, which is that the sovereignty of States remains the cornerstone of international relations. In that regard, in order for commissions of inquiry of the Human Rights Council to visit countries of concern, they need those countries' permission. Chile urgently calls on States to open their doors to such commissions so that together they can duly meet their international obligations. Moreover, the Human Rights Council, in its consensus resolution 18/7, has established the mandate of a special rapporteur on the promotion of truth, justice, reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence. Chile supported the creation of that post; there can be no alternative.”

    2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source

45. “Since their creation in 1969 with the Pact of San Jose, Costa Rica, both bodies, which operate in a complementary and sequential manner, have participated in the protection of the human rights of the populations of our countries. More recently, at the international level the International Criminal Court has been established, to which high profile cases have been referred, proving that impunity for human rights violations has no place in today's world. The Human Rights Council has created commissions of inquiry to establish the facts in cases of grave human rights violations and to use them to take appropriate action. Chile has co-sponsored those initiatives, because we believe that the mechanisms established by the international community itself should be activated whenever necessary.”

    2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source

46. “Accountability is the core of the protection of civilians. We cannot protect civilians, much less build just and stable societies, without an adequate system for accountability, which should be in place even during a conflict. We should not wait for peace in order to activate accountability. However, by virtue of the nature of conflict, a national system's ability to act is in all likelihood diminished, which leads to my next point. We need an efficient national and international accountability system. In that regard, I would like to call attention to the Inter-American System of Human Rights, which has a Commission and the Inter- American Court of Human Rights.”

    2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source

47. “Since the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), the subject of the protection of civilians in armed conflict has been a permanent item on the Council's agenda. Successive debates have been held, special emphasis has been placed on the protection of women and children in armed conflict, and the concept has been incorporated into the mandates of peacekeeping operations. Chile welcomes that progress. However, much work remains to be done. Some conflicts continue to this day, others have given way to peacebuilding processes, while regrettably, since 1999 new and bloody conflicts have emerged, to which the Council and the international community should devote particular attention and cooperation in order to bring them to an end. I would like to focus at this time on the issue of accountability, which lies at the heart of today's debate.”

    2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source

48. “Mr. Errazuriz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to welcome Portugal's initiative in holding this important debate on the protection of civilians, an issue of particular importance to my country. I thank the Secretary-General for his important statement and Ms. Navanethem Pillay, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, for her briefing. We also thank Ms. Catherine Bragg, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, and Mr. Philip Spoerri, Director for International Law and Cooperation of the International Committee of the Red Cross, for their contributions to the debate. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of Slovenia on behalf of the Human Security Network, to which Chile belongs.”

    2011-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6650Resumption1 (2011) · source

49. “In conclusion, we support today's presidential statement of the Council (S/PRST/2011/20), which reiterates this principal organ's commitment to the complete and effective implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000), 1820 (2008), 1888 (2009), 1889 (2009) and 1960 (2010) on women, peace and security, as well as previous relevant presidential statements.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source

50. “The main action lines of that document are to apply a gender focus to the respect and promotion of human rights; to promote the equal participation of women both in peacekeeping operations and in related decision-making bodies; to bring a gender perspective in the broadest sense of the term to bear on the design, implementation and execution of our international cooperation policies; to strengthen the technical capacity of both public officials and civil society with regard to gender issues and security and conflict; and to promote the regional implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) through the exchange of experience and international cooperation, both bilaterally and via the regional peacekeeping operations in which Chile takes part, particularly in the context of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.”

    2011-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6642Resumption1 (2011) · source