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Espinosa

lines on the record: 80
first: 1996-08-16
most recent: 2014-04-25
sittings or episodes: 12
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“We remain committed to building a true culture of peace through socialjustice, the fight against impunity, dignity and equality of women and the good living of our peoples.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“As members of the Union of South American Nations and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, we are contributing to the creation of a true region of peace. But those efforts undertaken at the national or regional levels can be strengthened only by the effective actions of international bodies such as the International Criminal Court, which brings the timely prosecution of crimes against humanity, especially those related to discrimination and violence against women. Lastly, Ecuador again insists upon the need to come up with multilateral and global strategies that fight the underlying causes of war and conflict and bring to light warmongering policies, adopting measures that bring an end to them and subjecting them to international law.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“The gender policy fosters a change in the cultural patterns that cause gender-based violence, through which related subjects are incorporated into training for all military personnel and the promotion of educational programmes designed to prevent sexual violence that are tailored specifically for the training of troops. The policy has also brought improvements to military infrastructure so that adequate conditions are in place for military personnel, female and male alike. We must also say that in some regions of the world we continue to undertake peaceful means of conflict resolution, building a culture of peace and new forms of coexistence, as well as a clear position for achieving global disarmament.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“As we have said before, it is the responsibility of all States to put an end not only to that form of violence, but also to impunity for war crimes, including war crimes related to sexual violence, for example, such horrors as forced prostitution, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, forced sterilization and other types of sexual violence. In the case of Ecuador, our armed forces are considered to be an institution that protect the rights, freedoms and guarantees of all our citizens - men and women. We therefore look at defence as a public good that integrates human rights, international humanitarian law, gender equity and multiculturalism in a cross-cutting manner. This takes concrete form in the implementation of our gender policy in the Ecuadorian Armed Forces, which has been in force since March 2013.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“With those considerations, we do not see that the problems of sexual violence in conflict have diminished, due to the persistence of a social permissiveness with respect to violence against women and girls, which, unfortunately, in many areas of society, has come to seem almost natural. Sexual violence is a violation of fundamental human rights and, in particular, the human rights of women. International humanitarian law and international criminal law are dedicated to protecting women from sexual violence. However, we do not see the indices of violence against women diminishing this year.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Ecuador is convinced that, to deal with the fundamental causes of conflict and violence, genuine commitment is needed to curb the current arms race and new forms of war and conflict, such as so-called preventive war, cyber espionage and the involvement of outside actors in fomenting conflict within countries in support or defence of their own interests. It must be acknowledged that armed conflict and violence are often generated by inequality among States that themselves have been generally affected by an unjust international economic system, various forms of social exclusion, religious intolerance and ethnic and gender discrimination. In that regard, we must call upon States to avoid wars of aggression and the use of force based on alleged threats out of respect for the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“The total world military expenditure in 2013 was $1.747 billion. The 15 countries with the highest military expenditure together represent four-fifths of all military spending in the world. Moreover, it is a paradox of our time that, although the growing technological sophistication has not resolved the basic problems of a large part of the world population in achieving sustainable development, it has provided weapons of mass destruction. And there is still no end to poverty and inequality.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Ms. Espinosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to highlight the importance of the issue before us - sexual violence - which particularly affects women in conflict situations and is an issue that gravely affects human rights. In that respect, this debate should directly involve the General Assembly. It is also necessary to stress the importance of combating the root causes of war and conflict, namely, the influence of the arms trade and violent actions by the powerful. The current world conflict scenario has become even more complicated due to economic dynamics. Countries in crisis view the arms trade and war as ways to strengthen their economy. But truly nothing will undermine human rights and women's rights more than strengthening the economy through the arms industry.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“No one should be beyond the reach of national or international justice in cases of gender violence, particularly sexual violence in situations of conflict. Hence Ecuador, as a State party, supports the International Criminal Court and calls on those States that have not yet done so, particularly those involved in conflict of any sort, to accede to the Rome Statute. Finally, Ecuador stresses that combating impunity is vital in order to deal with the issue of sexual violence in conflict. But even more important is to address the causes of conflict, that is, the arms economy and violence committed by the powerful. Our commitment is to build a true culture of peace and new ways of coexistence.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The Gender Policy promotes change in the cultural patterns that lead to gender-based violence, is incorporated into the education of military personnel, and promotes educational programmes on preventing sexual violence, in particular in training troops. To measure the impact of the Gender Policy with indicators, the Ministry of Defence has a computerized system for monitoring human rights, gender equality and intercultural matters. This system allows us to link cases of suspected human rights violations and gender-based violence, serving as a useful tool for building respect for human rights and gender equality in the armed forces and for eradicating violence against individuals, communities, ethnic groups and nationalities. We believe that if each State establishes a national framework, international ones will be strengthened.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“The Ministry of National Defence promotes the concept of defence as a public good, and a gender approach is therefore incorporated into defence policy. Human rights are seen as an area for action in policy implementation, including through the promotion of policies of gender equality, coexistence and respect for cultural identity and the effective implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1889 (2009). In March this year, we established the Ecuadorian Armed Forces Gender Policy, based on the principles of equality and non-discrimination, especially non-discrimination against women. The Policy emphasizes the strategic political importance of the participation of women in the military sphere, with equal rights and opportunities.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In keeping with these constitutional foundations, reforms to the penal code were introduced in 2010, and a chapter was included on crimes against people and goods protected by international humanitarian law, incorporating the crimes covered by the Rome Statute and providing for the severe punishment with extended prison sentences of 16 to 25 years for any military personnel who commit acts of a sexual or reproductive nature, including rape, against protected persons during an armed conflict. It is crucial to bear in mind that the participation of women on an equal footing with men is indispensible for achieving peace. The State of Ecuador has incorporated the gender perspective into its National Plan for Good Living, but also has a national plan for the eradication of gender-based violence, which was established as State policy in 2007.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“All States are responsible not only for ending such violence but also for ending impunity for war crimes, including those related to sexual violence. In Ecuador, the Constitution recognizes the right of people to live free from all forms of violence. Our Constitution also designates the armed forces as an institution to protect the rights, freedoms and guarantees of citizens, and that members of the armed forces may be judged only by the legal system, which is why the Military Justice Court was abolished in 2008. This reflects the determination of the State to ensure the impartiality of judges and to prevent impunity.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“As we address the problem of sexual violence in conflict against this backdrop, it must be borne in mind that there exist social conventions whereby violence against women is permitted and has, unfortunately, come to seem normal and commonplace. Rapes committed during conflict are intended to terrorize, break families and communities apart, and transmit infections, and, at times, change the ethnic composition of populations. However, beyond the motivations for the use of such acts as weapons of war, they also contribute to the possession and control of women as pawns of war. Sexual violence is a violation of fundamental human rights, and of the human rights and dignity of women in particular. Efforts to use international humanitarian law and international criminal law to protect women from sexual violence must be redoubled.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“In this scenario, where the inequalities among States manifest themselves in asymmetric struggles in which those who control resources impose their force and will, the environment ofconflict is influencing economic dynamics. Countries in crisis resort to the arms trade to strengthen their real economies. This leads us to wonder what has happened to the sense of global ethics. Nothing harms human rights more than fueling the economy with weapons. Global military spending in 2012 totaled $1.753 trillion, which is more than 2.5 per cent of global gross domestic product. The five countries with the highest military expenditure together represent more than four-fifths of total global military expenditure.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“We understand that peace is not simply the absence of war, but that it requires us to work to eradicate poverty and inequality at the national and international levels. We must recognize that armed conflicts often arise in contexts of inequality between States resulting from an unjust international economic system and various forms of social exclusion and ethnic, religious and gender-based intolerance, which are determining factors at the root of armed conflicts and acts of violence. We must therefore call on States to avoid wars of aggression and the use of force against supposed threats and to respect the sovereignty and self-determination of peoples. The current situation of conflicts around the world is extremely worrying.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Ms. Espinosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Sir, for having convened this open debate. At the same time, I would like to reiterate the position of Ecuador that the Security Council, in recognition of the value of keeping the discussion of the serious topic before us today alive, must constrain its actions in keeping with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations in this as in all contexts - that is to say, with respect to matters posing a threat international peace and security. The Ecuadorian Constitution defines our country as a territory of peace. Likewise, as a member of the Union of South American Nations, we have set out to build a region of peace where the peaceful resolution of disputes is promoted. We believe that this approach is fundamental to avoiding conflict.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source
“Finally, Ecuador supports the recommendation made by the Secretary-General in his most recent report, that the mandate of MINUSTAH be extended for a further year. There is no doubt that Haiti continues to be threatened by food insecurity, growing poverty and a fragile humanitarian situation. My Government hopes that the joint efforts of the Group of Friends of Haiti, donor countries and the Government of Haiti will be optimally coordinated in order to achieve the social, political and economic stability that Haiti needs, wishes and deserves.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Ecuador also appreciates the progress in extending State authority, including in the areas of border control and enhancing security. At the same time, my country is concerned at the stagnation in the levels of socio-economic development and food security in Haiti. We therefore call for due coordination among all actors involved in peacebuilding in Haiti, in line with resolution 1840 (2008). Ecuador trusts that the new United Nations Special Envoy, former United States President Bill Clinton, will help in meeting Haiti's development challenges and in mobilizing and increasing the international support that the country so sorely needs. Ecuador takes note of the report of the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti of the Economic and Social Council (E/2009/105) and believes that it merits serious consideration by the Security Council.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Ecuador is participating in MINUSTAH with 66 individuals, only four of them members of the military; the other 62 are volunteers, team members and civilian engineers who are contributing to road reconstruction in Haiti and helping the population in endeavours to promote socio-economic development. The latter is acknowledged to be the weakest of the five areas defined by the Secretary-General in his report of 1 September 2009 (S/2009/439). Ecuador is pleased to see the improved conditions in Haiti, in particular regarding political dialogue: Prime Minister Pierre-Louis has taken office, there have been senatorial elections, and President Preval has established presidential commissions on issues of national interest. This has bolstered the rule of law and respect for human rights in that sister country.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Hedi Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and head of MINUSTAH. Ecuador's commitment to the stabilization process in Haiti is known worldwide. Since the beginning of the humanitarian crisis in February 2004, we have been active participants in MINUSTAH, consistent with our foreign policy of providing full support during humanitarian crises and in the peaceful settlement of conflicts. It is worth noting that we contribute to peacekeeping operations not only by deploying troops: we have an integrated policy including, for example, the establishment in Ecuador of the Peace Missions School, which prepares soldiers to address problems in the areas of internally displaced persons, refugees and humanitarian disasters, as well as to resolving conflicts involving civilian.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Ms. Espinosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): 1 am very pleased to see the United States assume the presidency of the Security Council this month. 1 thank your country, Madam, for its excellent initiative to convene this open meeting to address the situation in Haiti, which is undoubtedly of great interest to our region. My delegation is pleased to welcome the presence of the Prime Minister of Haiti, Mrs. Pierre- Louis, and takes this opportunity to congratulate the Secretary-General on his wise appointment of former United States President Bill Clinton as United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti. With his experience and through his good offices, he will thus be able to assist the Government and the people of Haiti in their stabilization efforts, with a view to helping build a better future in that sister nation. Ecuador also thanks Mr.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“The victims of the serious humanitarian situation in Palestine deserve that the United Nations and the Security Council and all its members shoulder their responsibility and take the action necessary to lay the foundations for the creation of a Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital, the restoration of lasting peace and security in the Middle East, and full enjoyment by all inhabitants, irrespective of their nationality, of their fundamental rights.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“On the broader issue, I would also like to say how pleased my Government is with the progress in the diplomatic negotiations with Syria and Lebanon and with the progressive establishment of security in the latter country. We trust that the timely formation of a new Government that represents all the communities in that country will strengthen it. Lastly, I am pleased to express my Government's support for the strengthening of the Arab Peace Initiative and the appeal to all parties to the conflict to respect their commitments under the Road Map, while reiterating that any comprehensive solution must sooner or later include dialogue and direct negotiation between Israel and Palestine.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My country believes that, without prejudice to the aforementioned efforts and the noteworthy initiatives of Egypt and the League of Arab States and the statements in other forums, such as the Group of Eight it is primarily the responsibility of this Organization to seek and implement all the measures provided for in the United Nations Charter to pressure the occupying Power, Israel, to stop violating existing international law, human rights law and international humanitarian law. That responsibility must be shouldered by the entire international community through coordinated actions in different multilateral and bilateral organs and bodies towards building a lasting peace not only for the benefit of the peoples of Palestine and Israel, but for the whole region. My country is ready to offer its ongoing support for such actions.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Regrettably, in recent weeks, the world has seen that the efforts of the Quartet on Middle East negotiations, particularly during its most recent meeting, held in Trieste on 26 June, in seeking a lasting peace with the recognition of two independent States, have in no way been echoed in the State of Israel. On the contrary, we have heard the Israeli authorities insist on their plans for settlements on Palestinian territory and close the door to the possibility for a future space for the establishment of a Palestinian State in their customary arrogance towards and isolation from the international community.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As a founding Member of the United Nations, Ecuador advocates the peaceful solution of international disputes and conflicts and emphatically rejects the threat or the use of force as a mechanism to resolve them. Therefore, Ecuador believes that any comprehensive solution that will make it possible to achieve and maintain a lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be reached by military means, but only through ongoing dialogue, the strictest respect for international law, including international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and, above all, a true commitment to non-aggression and reconciliation that includes Israel's withdrawal from the territories occupied since 1967 and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“There has also been selective destruction of public and private property, which has exacerbated the emergency humanitarian situation which has never ceased in the Gaza Strip, as recognized by specialized agencies and non-governmental organizations present in the region. That is why, on behalf of the President of the Republic of Ecuador, Rafael Correa Delgado, I wish to reiterate the solidarity of the Ecuadorian Government and people with all the innocent victims of the ongoing Israeli aggression and, at the same time, to urgently appeal to Council members to immediately resolve the humanitarian crisis and resume the search for an enduring solution and a lasting peace in the region, through the full implementation of all relevant Security Council resolutions, including those I mentioned earlier.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“1) or "the unimpeded provision and distribution of humanitarian assistance, including of food, fuel and medical treatment" (para. 2). Nor have there been any specific sanctions as a result of investigations carried out by competent United Nations bodies into "the grave human rights violations committed in the occupied Palestine territories", especially during last January's attacks. More than half a year has passed, and yet there continues to be a border blockade on the provision of humanitarian assistance, food, medicine, fuel and construction material. There is also an ongoing ban on the free movement of civilians, many of them women and children or sick people.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“The position of Ecuador on the Palestinian question is well known to the entire international community, but we cannot fail to speak out whenever necessary to condemn the serious humanitarian and security situation to which the Palestinian civilian population continues to be subjected as a direct consequence of Israel's aggression and its occupation of the Palestinian territory. It is regrettable to note that almost seven months since the most recent massive Israeli intervention in Gaza and despite the Security Council's adoption of resolution 1860 (2009) and the subsequent adoption of resolutions by the General Assembly and the Human Rights Council, there still has not been "an immediate, durable and fully respected ceasefire, leading to the full withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza" (resolution I 860 ( 2009), para.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Ms. Espinosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): As this is the first time my country is speaking under your presidency, I would like to extend to you, Sir, the congratulations of Ecuador and our support in your leadership of the work of the Council this month. We would also like to thank Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco, Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, for his complete briefing on the situation in Palestine and in the Middle East. My delegation associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Egypt on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2009-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6171Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My Government hopes that the Group of Friends of Haiti, donor countries and Haitian Government officials will succeed in agreeing on a long-term stabilization programme that will facilitate and accelerate the reconstruction and development process of that sisterly country. Ecuador also hopes that the donor conference to be held on 14 April in Washington, DC, will be an opportunity for countries friendly to Haiti put in place the necessary mechanisms to lay the foundations for achieving the stable and lasting economic and social development that the Haitian people so long for and deserve. My country reiterates its unwavering commitment to contribute to building a better future for Haiti, our sisterly Caribbean country.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Ecuador believes that social inclusion and ending poverty are among the major challenges facing the sisterly Haitian country. Ecuador also welcomes the extension of MINUSTAH's mandate. We also commend the Senate's confirmation, in December 2008, of Mrs. Michelle Duvivier Pierre-Louis as Prime Minister at a time of emergency in order to address the various crises from which Haiti is suffering. Ecuador very much hopes that the upcoming elections for the Haitian Senate will take place in a free, fair and inclusive manner and in an atmosphere of openness and peaceful debate that allows for decisive progress on the institutional reforms that are needed. Haiti continues to suffer from food insecurity, high levels of poverty and unemployment, and a fragile humanitarian situation.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“For instance, five years ago, Ecuador established a school unit on peace missions. The education given to Ecuadorian Blue Helmets helps them to address problems associated with displaced persons, refugees and humanitarian disasters. It also trains them to resolve problems that may arise with civilian populations. Ecuador is also proud to be part of the Consultative Group 2 x 9 on Haiti, which supports achieving the benchmarks that the Secretary-General conveyed to the Security Council in his August 2008 report (S/2008/586) to strengthen stability in Haiti: promoting political dialogue and elections, extending State authority, establishing a sustainable security mechanism, the rule of law and human rights. We hope that the social and economic development benchmark will be met in the near future.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“My country has joined the international community and the United Nations in committing itself to actively cooperate in peacekeeping and the maintenance of peace and security through an ongoing rotation of military engineers, resources and equipment to MINUSTAH. Ecuador's military contingent in Haiti is thereby providing support to the Government of Haiti with a view to establishing a security environment that will make it possible to sustainably re-establish democratic institutions, fully restore the rule of law and put in place the framework necessary to promoting the economic well-being and development of that sisterly Caribbean country. With regard to peacekeeping operations, Ecuador's policy is not limited to sending troops. A whole host of measures have been adopted that reflect a comprehensive policy on security.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“That has been especially true at times when that sisterly Caribbean country has suffered the devastating effects of hurricanes and tropical depressions, which have increased the vulnerability and affected millions of our Haitian brothers. My delegation takes this opportunity to express its support for MINUSTAH and for Mr. He'di Annabi, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and head of MINUSTAH, for their efforts to improve stability and the political situation in Haiti. The latest report of the Secretary-General, issued on 6 March 2008, highlights the progress made in implementing the mandate of the Mission established by the Security Council and in fulfilling all the relevant resolutions.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Ms. Espinosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to express my gratitude to your country for its initiative to convene this special meeting on the report (S/2009/l29) of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). This is an issue of great importance not only to Ecuador but to all of Latin America and the Caribbean. I also take this opportunity to congratulate the Permanent Mission of Costa Rica for its effectiveness and dynamism during its leadership of the Security Council group to assess this organ's resolutions on MINUSTAH. Showing solidarity with Haiti has been a permanent feature of Ecuador's foreign policy.”
2009-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6101Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We look forward with great interest and anticipation to the steps to be taken and the handling of that matter by the Human Rights Council, including the special mission that it has requested. In all those efforts, my country is ready to extend its support and cooperation in developing any initiative aimed at consolidating a lasting peace that would benefit not only the peoples of Palestine and Israel but those of the whole region.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“To achieve that, my country believes that - without prejudice to the responsibilities of the Security Council established in the United Nations Charter - there are a number of legal alternatives in other bodies of the international system that could enable the international community as a whole to ensure that justice is done, thereby effectively responding to the urgent appeal of the Palestinian people and, at the same time, paving the way for the restoration of lasting peace and security in the Middle East. Clearly, that effort must complement other processes that are under way. In particular, we would like to refer to the one recently established by the Human Rights Council to investigate human rights violations perpetrated during the latest attacks on the Gaza Strip at the start of this year.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Ecuador therefore believes that any comprehensive solution that makes it possible to achieve and preserve lasting peace in the Middle East must be a political rather than a military one. It must also include the strictest respect for international law, international human rights law and international humanitarian law. Above all, it must include an enduring commitment to non-aggression and recognition that includes the withdrawal of Israel from the territories occupied since 1967 and the establishment of an independent Palestinian State with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that regard, on behalf of the President of the Republic, Rafael Correa, I wish to reiterate the solidarity of the Government and people of Ecuador with all innocent victims of the ongoing Israeli aggression. At the same time, I would like to make an urgent appeal for an immediate end to the hostilities, a solution to the humanitarian crisis, resolute international economic support to improve the grave living conditions of the affected population and, in particular, a resumed search for a definitive solution and lasting peace in the region, in accordance with all relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. As a founding Member of the United Nations, Ecuador is an advocate for the peaceful settlement of international disputes and conflicts and emphatically rejects the threat or the use of force as a means to resolve them.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Without prejudice to that, in its national capacity, my delegation wishes to reiterate its great concern at the serious humanitarian and security situation to which the Palestinian civilian population finds itself subjected as a direct result of the occupation of Palestinian territory by Israel, the blockade on the provision of humanitarian assistance, food, medicine, fuel and construction materials, the widespread destruction of public and private infrastructure in Palestine and the ongoing military aggression that continues to raise the toll of thousands of dead and wounded Palestinian civilians, including innocent women and children.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Ms. Espinosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, my country wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this open debate on a topic that concerns all States Members of the Organization. My country would also like to align itself with the statement delivered by the Permanent Representative of Cuba on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”
2009-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6100Resumption1 (2009) · source
“International public opinion is awaiting a strong response from the United Nations. A failure to respond would call into question the legitimacy and effectiveness of this organ of the United Nations system. However, we also believe that the responsibility of the Security Council does not exclude action by the other organs of the United Nations, such as the General Assembly, in accordance with the provisions of the Charter. Along those lines, Ecuador would also like to support the initiative to convene a special meeting of the Human Rights Council to identify human rights violations made during the recent attacks.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“It must be political and be carried out in full compliance with Security Council resolutions, but above all with the ongoing commitment to the recognition of and respect for international law and with a constructive dialogue that would promote the future development of its peoples. In that respect, my country reiterates its call to the members of the Security Council to adopt all measures necessary for an immediate cessation of hostilities, a solution to the humanitarian crisis and, in particular, a lasting solution and a durable peace in the region. For Ecuador, a durable peace naturally includes the right of the Palestinian people to exercise self- determination and to have a contiguous territory and an independent State. Once again, we call on the Security Council to act steadfastly and decisively.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In that respect, my Government believes it is urgent to open all the recognized border crossings into and out of the Gaza Strip so that the Palestinian population can have access to humanitarian assistance, including food and medicine, in order to prevent a worsening of the current emergency humanitarian situation, extreme vulnerability and famine. Ecuador would like to particularly express its support and gratitude to the United Nations agencies and to all governmental and non-governmental organizations that continue to provide assistance to the civilian population and asks them to remain vigilant until peace is re-established in that area. Ecuador believes that any comprehensive solution that would make it possible to establish a lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be a military one.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“On behalf of the President of the Republic, Rafael Correa Delgado, I would like to express the deep condolences of the Government and people of Ecuador at the deaths of hundreds of civilians, especially children, who have been victims of the military activities. We associate ourselves with the many statements by different Governments, and with the calls for an immediate ceasefire as an initial measure that would make it possible to reach a peaceful, negotiated solution to the conflict. It is imperative that the international community, through this Organization and its Security Council, adopt the measures set out in the United Nations Charter with a view to guaranteeing full respect for human rights and international humanitarian law in the conflict area.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Ms. Espinosa (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): As a founding Member of the United Nations, Ecuador advocates a peaceful solution to international conflicts and disputes and emphatically rejects the threat or use of force as a mechanism to resolve them. Unfortunately, in recent days my country, like the entire international community, has seen the occupying Power resorting once again to violence instead of dialogue and subjecting the civilian population to death and despair. Ecuador considers the military offensive carried out by the Israeli army in Gaza unacceptable and disproportionate.”
2009-01-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6061Resumption1 (2009) · source
“For this reason, my delegation sincerely hopes that the ideas expressed in this debate will be followed up appropriately and translated into concrete action, accompanied by continuous reflection and review and contributing to the greater effectiveness, transparency and legitimacy of this very important body.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Once the cold war was over, we believed - too optimistically - that we had achieved the conditions necessary to restore peace and security through confidence-building measures. Article 51 of the United Nations Charter is therefore the only means for some States to safeguard their security when the Security Council fails to take timely, effective and impartial action to restore peace and security in the world. We live in a global and interconnected world, and as a result, threats to peace and security require that we strengthen multilateralism, as the President of Costa Rica rightly pointed out this morning.”
2008-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6017Resumption1 (2008) · source