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França Danese

lines on the record: 437
first: 2023-07-06
most recent: 2023-12-29
sittings or episodes: 87
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“An important element of this open debate refers to the collaboration between the Security Council, the United Nations system and other actors to catalyse global efforts, ensure delivery of humanitarian assistance and minimize the effects of conflict-induced food insecurity. Member States must fully incorporate in their work the tools already in place in the United Nations system to fight conflict-induced hunger. Bodies such as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme and the FAO diligently inform on risks of acute food insecurity in countries with conflict situations through different reports, including the white notes mandated by resolution 2417 (2018), to which the Council must dedicate its full attention.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“To reach that goal, cash-transfer programmes should be prioritized to sustain both local supply and demand. Additionally, tools such as the Food Shock Window of the International Monetary Fund or the Global Food Import Financing Facility, proposed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), should be further explored to bridge financing needs, while avoiding market distortions and disruptions. The reform of multilateral agricultural trade rules is also essential to prevent global food insecurity. Many countries affected by conflicts had their agricultural development restricted by trade and price-distorting subsidies that negatively affect their production capacities.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“To ensure stability and continuity in food production, international attention must be given to supporting sustainable agricultural practices, developing disaster- resilient infrastructure and promoting diversified agrifood systems. Ensuring the proper functioning of agrifood systems and markets is essential to sustain food security in conflict situations, as recognized in resolution 2417 (2018). Facilitating the transfer and access to efficient and productive technologies is central to ensuring diversified, resilient and sustainable food systems. In line with the Secretary-General’s Early Warnings for All initiative, the international community must support dedicated capacity-building in developing countries in order to allow us to be better prepared for shocks on the availability and accessibility of food.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“The combination of impacts from the pandemic, climate shocks, high interest rates, high food and energy prices and conflicts has put global food security and nutrition in dire straits, with armed conflict figuring as a prominent driver of hunger. Brazil believes that the best way to prevent hunger and malnutrition in the long term is to ensure that countries have the capacity to build resilient agrifood systems and markets. We must take into account structural causes of hunger, including inequalities between and within countries, barriers to food trade, unilateral sanctions and weak or absent social-protection and poverty-alleviation policies.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank the briefers for their compelling presentations. As focal points for this issue at the Council, together with Switzerland, we thank the United States for providing this opportunity to advance our fight against conflict-induced food insecurity and malnutrition. We also congratulate the United States on the initiative and the Council on the adoption of the presidential statement on conflict- induced food insecurity (S/PRST/2023/4). According to the 2023 State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report, it is projected that almost 600 million people will still be facing hunger by 2030. In 2022 alone, 2.4 billion people lacked access to adequate, nutritious, safe and sufficient food.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“In this, we have an example of coordinated and consensual action between a sovereign State and the Security Council, which should be valued and emulated. 2/323-22887 02/08/2023ColombiaS/PV.9391 Brazil once again congratulates the Colombian Government and people for their tireless efforts to find and consolidate a path of peace and sustainable development. That is the only path that guarantees the rule of law and the well-being of all Colombians. For Brazil, today, the Mission being renewed by the Security Council is an extraordinary contribution to the consolidation of that path. Congratulations, therefore, to the brotherly people of Colombia and its Government.”
2023-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9391 (2023) · source
“Brazil fully supports the strategy of President Petro Urrego’s Government to achieve total peace in Colombia and recognizes the need for additional talks to extend the benefits of peace to the entire country. The United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia can play a particularly important role in supporting the dialogue process and ceasefire agreements with different armed groups. We therefore believe that the resolution adopted today will have an important effect in stimulating further progress on the ground. As we have stressed on other occasions, the Security Council’s work on the Colombia issue responds to the aspirations and needs expressed by the Colombian Government. We are all pleased to note that the sovereign will of that country is fully reflected in the resolution just adopted.”
2023-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9391 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): It is always rewarding to see consensus in the Security Council. (spoke in Spanish) Brazil celebrates, with the other members of the Security Council, the unanimous adoption of the expansion of the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. I am particularly grateful to the penholder, the United Kingdom, for their excellent and tireless work to achieve this auspicious end. As a guarantor country, Brazil welcomes the Council’s decision to authorize the Mission to verify the implementation of the ceasefire agreement with the Ejército de Liberación Nacional. Furthermore, we hope that a similar agreement will be reached as soon as possible with the Estado Mayor Central group, with verifiable protocols.”
2023-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9391 (2023) · source
“We support a lasting solution that respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and the security concerns of all parties involved. Ending the fighting, achieving a lasting peace and preventing new conflicts is our common responsibility not only regarding the world now, but also future generations.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“The Security Council has met to discuss the conflict in Ukraine 66 times since February 2022 and 5 times this month alone. We regret that other urgent situations, such as in the Sudan, the Sahel and Palestine, are not given adequate consideration. While we believe the situation fully justifies the level of attention of the Council, it is disturbing that our collective response is limited to a repetition of opposing narratives about events on the ground and of positions known, at this point, by all. It is regrettable that dialogue — the only way to lasting peace — remains blocked and that no advancements towards that end is in sight. Once again, Brazil urges the parties to immediately de-escalate hostilities and initiate peace negotiations.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank Mr. Gregorian for his briefing. Last week, Brazil warned once again that the continuation of hostilities was causing ever-increasing human and material losses (see S/PV.9386). Preventing further destruction is a common responsibility of the parties and all Member States under the Charter of the United Nations. Deliberate attacks against civilian targets are illegal under international humanitarian law. Brazil reiterates its call on all parties to refrain from actions that may result in more fatalities and in further damage to civilian infrastructure, including port facilities, transportation, schools, hospitals and places of worship, and raise the costs of reconstruction. It is our priority to prevent this humanitarian crisis from reaching new levels.”
2023-07-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9390 (2023) · source
“We note the progress made by the Central African Republic in adopting benchmarks of governance and good practices that could be key to overcoming the country’s challenges. We encourage the Central African Republic to continue its efforts to stabilize and improve its security situation. Brazil reaffirms its commitment to peace, stability and development in the Central African Republic and assures all stakeholders of our full support in the Council and beyond.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9388 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I welcome Her Excellency, Ms. Sylvie Baipo Temon, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of the Central African Republic. Brazil voted in favour of resolution 2693 (2023), renewing the sanctions regime on the Central African Republic. We believe that its gradual approach to lifting the arms embargo for the country’s security forces strikes a good balance and respects the differing views initially presented during the negotiations. We extend our sincere thanks to France, the penholder, for its hard work and leadership in driving the negotiation process forward. We also extend our gratitude to all Council members, in particular our dear African friends, the three African members of the Security Council, for their constructive engagement in achieving this outcome.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9388 (2023) · source
“The mere administration of the conflict is not a viable alternative. As we have so often said in the past, a just and comprehensive solution can be achieved only through dialogue, mutual respect and the acknowledgment of the legitimate rights and aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians. Addressing challenging outstanding issues and working towards a sustainable and lasting peace in the region is critical. We must do more than merely remind all parties of their obligations and express concern about non-compliance. The Council has the political responsibility to respond to the recent negative developments. Not doing so will weaken its authority and make further violence more likely.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“The recent decision by the Israeli Government to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, is a source of deep concern for Brazil and many other States. In that regard, we must be clear once again: such activities constitute a clear violation of international law, including resolution 2334 (2016), and must cease immediately. The violence by settlers also fuels further hatred and contributes to the fragility of the current situation. There is a constant risk of events in the West Bank spilling over into Gaza, where the humanitarian conditions continue to deteriorate, owing to the blockade, which violates human rights and international humanitarian law and hinders development efforts. It is evident that the status quo is unsustainable and requires urgent and sustained attention.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“Civilian infrastructure must also be protected. We call on Israel to strictly adhere to the fundamental principles of proportionality, precaution, necessity and humanity in all of its military operations. Brazil condemns yet again all violence against civilians in the region, be they Palestinians or Israelis. We reiterate our firm and clear condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Under no circumstances and on no grounds can terrorism be justified, tolerated or accepted. My delegation has consistently reiterated that the continued occupation of the West Bank is unlawful under international law, which has been clearly and repeatedly stated by the Security Council itself. In addition, it seriously undermines the prospects of peace by making the possibility of a Palestinian State ever-more elusive.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“We also deplore the fact that critical civilian infrastructure, including water, sewage networks and roads, was severely damaged. It is particularly disturbing that facilities belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, including the only health centre available in the camp, were also severely affected. The reconstruction work in the Jenin camp will put the Agency under significant financial pressure. According to its most recent appeal, $23 million will be needed to address the consequences of the military operation. We remain troubled by Israel’s continued non-observance of its obligations under international humanitarian law. It is imperative that civilians be protected at all times during armed conflicts and military operations of any kind.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Israel, the State of Palestine and the many countries interested in this crucial matter. Unfortunately, like many others, Brazil is growing ever-more concerned about the situation in Israel and Palestine, particularly in the light of the events in the past months. The escalation of violence continues unabated, as does the significant risk of a downward spiral, with very serious potential consequences. The Jenin camp has been targeted in the largest Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank in the past two decades. We condemn those attacks, which, besides claiming many lives, led to at least 3,000 Palestinian refugees being forced to flee their homes.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387 (2023) · source
“Since the start of the conflict, UNESCO has recorded damage to 270 cultural sites in Ukraine, including 116 places of worship. Brazil welcomes the expected deployment of a mission of the agency to Odesa in the next few days to ascertain the extent of the destruction resulting from the recent attacks. Once again, we stress the urgent need for a peaceful solution to the conflict, fully respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty and territory integrity, as well as the security concerns of the parties involved. The continuation of hostilities will result in more fatalities, in particular of the innocent and more vulnerable, and jeopardize the future of generations, given the extent of the destruction of civilian infrastructure and the historical and cultural heritage of Ukraine.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9386 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. Brazil deeply regrets the attacks over the past few days on populated areas in Ukraine, namely in Odesa, resulting in the loss of yet more human life and significant damage to civilian infrastructure and cultural and historical Ukrainian heritage, such as the Transfiguration Cathedral. We note with concern the destruction inflicted on port facilities and transportation infrastructure. We once again call on all parties to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and its two Protocols, the 1972 Convention for the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, and resolution 2347 (2017), adopted by the Council in March 2017.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9386 (2023) · source
“The basis of a common religious practice can serve as a platform for dialogue, creating the conditions for peaceful coexistence in a future that we want to be close and lastly. Brazil reiterates its call for the de-escalation of hostilities and the resumption of dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. We understand the hesitations on both sides. However, we recall the obligation of all Member States under Article 33 of the United Nations Charter to seek the settlement of disputes by peaceful means. We reiterate our commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and to the recognition of the legitimate security concerns of everyone in the region.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“First, freedom of religion is a fundamental human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, adopted by the General Assembly in 1981 (General Assembly resolution 36/55). It is also a fundamental tenet of our own Constitution and of our way of life as a pluralistic and multi-ethnic society. Secondly, we encourage initiatives to promote an environment of tolerance and respect for religious diversity. Under no circumstances should religious practice be used to foment tensions between communities and States. Thirdly, we are aware that Russia and Ukraine share the Orthodox faith as a common element of their national identities.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank the briefers for their briefings. Brazil attaches great importance to the freedom of religion or belief without discrimination. We believe in the potential of religious practice to advance the human spirit, bring peoples and cultures together, build trust and contribute to the peaceful resolution of disputes. We regret that the conflict has also contaminated ties between orthodox communities in Russia and Ukraine. We take note of the recent detention of clerics of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Brazil reaffirms its confidence in the full application of the rule of law and in the discernment of the judicial authorities to ensure the rights of the detainees, including respect for their religious freedom. Brazil’s position on this issue remains unchanged. I would like to reiterate three points.”
2023-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9385 (2023) · source
“It will also be crucial to resume a credible intra-Syrian political process with tangible results in the short term, including the reconvening of the Constitutional Committee. We thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his continuing efforts in that regard and his ongoing engagement with relevant actors. We reiterate our call on all the parties to be genuinely committed to finding a path to democratic freedom, stability and development in Syria. Let us be clear. They all owe it to their fellow citizens, inside and outside the country.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“We condemn any unilateral actions that promote further violence and instability in the region. We firmly oppose terrorism and all forms of violence that jeopardize the safety and welfare of civilians. A comprehensive ceasefire is long overdue. Some may consider a negotiated solution unrealistic. In Brazil’s view, what is illusory is the idea that a military solution could bring true peace to all Syrians or be a solid basis for the reconstruction and development of Syria. Recent positive developments, such as the country’s return to the League of Arab States, have opened potentially important avenues to meaningful progress that seemed impossible just a while ago. We agree with the Special Envoy that it is essential not to miss the opportunity for re-engagement created by the current positive momentum.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“I will now make a statement in my national capacity. Brazil fully concurs with the Secretary-General in his assessment that nothing would do more to alleviate the suffering in Syria and stem the tide of humanitarian needs than an inclusive, comprehensive and sustainable political solution to end the conflict, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). The significance of resolution 2254 (2015) cannot be overstated, as it provides a clear road map for a peaceful resolution of the conflict, while respecting Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity, territorial integrity and dignity. It will be crucial for all the parties involved to adhere to and act in accordance with those principles. It is also imperative to exercise maximum restraint, avoid further escalation and fully comply with all obligations under international humanitarian law.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“At the same time, we recognize that donor countries need predictability for humanitarian activities and trust in the practicality and continuation of agreements for uninterrupted funding. Monitoring and reporting on the delivery of humanitarian aid plays a crucial part in building that assurance. As co-penholders, Switzerland Brazil have been guided solely by the humanitarian imperative. We remain committed to working with Council members, OCHA, Syria and other interested stakeholders, as well as humanitarian actors. We have been doing so from the start, we have continued to do it since Tuesday, 11 July, and we will keep on doing it to ensure that the ultimate goal of assisting the Syrian population is fully met and that we can fulfil our role as co-penholders as well as we possibly can.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“That only adds to the anxiety of the millions of people in need in north-western Syria who do not know if they will receive life-saving aid. We must not forget the human price attached to that kind of uncertainty. We remain hopeful that an understanding can be reached so that the United Nations can resume using the border crossing, and as co-penholders we stand ready to give any necessary support. We remain concerned about the very low funding for the humanitarian response plan. The United Nations and its partners require greater support to address the growing needs in Syria, particularly in the wake of the February earthquakes. We echo the calls for more humanitarian funding, including for early-recovery and livelihood programmes in all areas of Syria.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“According to international humanitarian law, parties are under an obligation to allow and facilitate the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief to civilians in need. Financing instruments and monitoring are key issues to take into consideration in any continued cross-border operation by the United Nations. We would like to remind everyone that all modalities for access, including cross-line aid deliveries, remain a crucial part of the whole-of-Syria approach. As we know, Bab Al-Hawa has been the primary hub for United Nations humanitarian operations into north-western Syria, handling 85 per cent of deliveries. We therefore note with concern that no United Nations aid has entered through it since the cross-border mechanism expired almost two weeks ago.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“While the decision by the Syrian Government can be a basis for the United Nations to lawfully conduct cross-border humanitarian operations through Bab Al-Hawa, we have listened very carefully to OCHA’s concerns about the 13 July note verbale. We have also heard various other stakeholders, both governmental and non-governmental, in that regard. We welcome the willingness of both OCHA and the Syrian Government to discuss the terms under which humanitarian operations through Bab Al-Hawa could continue. We reiterate that whatever solution is found to continue alleviating the plight of Syrians must fully comply with international humanitarian law and be fully consistent with the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence. That means that aid must reach all in need without any discrimination.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I am speaking on behalf of Brazil and Switzerland, the co-penholders of the Syrian humanitarian file. I will speak afterwards in my national capacity. We welcome Syria, Türkiye and Iran’s participation at today’s meeting. We thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham for their briefings. On 13 July, the Permanent Mission of Syria informed us of its Government’s decision to open the Bab Al-Hawa border crossing for the United Nations use for six months. We appreciate the increasing cooperation between the Syrian Government and the Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for the provision of life-saving humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people.”
2023-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9383 (2023) · source
“Brazil expresses its sincere appreciation and support for the mediation efforts of the Secretary-General and the Government of Türkiye and hopes that the parties will show the necessary flexibility to revive the spirit of the Istanbul agreements. We reiterate our call for the de-escalation of hostilities and the opening of peace negotiations based on respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and the recognition of the legitimate security concerns of all. Achieving that goal is our common responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“Earlier this week, during the General Assembly debate on the situation in Ukraine (see A/77/PV.88 and A/77/PV.89), the representative of a Member State rightly observed that the voices of the global South must be heard. Amid the diversity of views among the Member States of our Organization, there is a message consistently being repeated: it is high time to put an end to the war and limit as much as possible its collateral effects. We encourage all the parties to resume negotiations on the Black Sea Grain Initiative and urge those parties to refrain from actions that could disrupt the unimpeded flow of food and fertilizers.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“The conflict in Ukraine has caused considerable human suffering, not only in the fighting zone but also in distant regions. Since it began, we have warned of its impact on developing countries, which are more vulnerable to rising food, fertilizer and energy prices. Throughout the dozens of meetings already held by the Security Council since the start of the hostilities, we have heard repeated demands for developing countries to take a position on one side of the war. However, those who make those demands do not seem to listen carefully to the positions that have been presented here and elsewhere on the complex causes and worldwide consequences of the conflict.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank Ecuador and France for their initiative to convene this meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Griffiths and Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo for their updates on the situation on the ground and Mr. Khazin for his briefing. Brazil has watched with great concern the attacks of recent days against facilities on the Black Sea coast. The destruction of civilian infrastructure is against international humanitarian law and should not be used as a tool by any party to conflict. While we deeply regret the discontinuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, we encourage the parties involved in that particular negotiation process to continue to seek mutually beneficial solutions that could prevent the further aggravation of food insecurity in the world.”
2023-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9382 (2023) · source
“The United Nations remains the only organization capable of promoting the global coordination needed to oversee and shape the development of AI so that it works for the betterment of humankind and in accordance with the shared purposes and principles that have brought us here.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“Beyond the challenges posed by conventional weapons with autonomous functions, we should not shy away from issuing a very stern warning regarding the inherent risks posed by the interaction of AI and weapons of mass destruction. We have noted with alarm the news that AI-assisted computer systems are capable of developing new poisonous chemical compounds in a matter of hours and of designing new pathogens and molecules. Nor should we allow the possibility that nuclear weapons might be linked to AI at the risk of our common future. AI has tremendous potential to both remake and break our societies in the coming years. Navigating between the two will require a broad and concerted international effort, which will include but is in no way limited to the Security Council.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“Military applications of AI must be based on transparency and accountability throughout their life cycle, from development to deployment and use. Moreover, weapon systems with autonomous functions should eliminate bias in their system’s operations. We must move ahead swiftly with the progressive development of regulations and norms governing the use of autonomous weapon systems via robust norms to prevent biases and abuse and to guarantee compliance with international law, particularly international humanitarian law and human rights law. Compliance with international law is mandatory in States’ use of AI technologies, as well as in any use the Council may wish to make of them in its peacekeeping missions or its broader mandate for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“The military applications of AI, especially with regard to the use of force, should strictly abide by international humanitarian law, as enshrined in the Geneva Conventions and other pertinent international commitments. Brazil has been consistently guided by the concept of meaningful human control. As approved in 2019 by the High Contracting Parties to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, guiding principle (b) indicates that “[h]uman responsibility for decisions on the use of weapons systems must be retained since accountability cannot be transferred to machines” (CCW/MSP/2019/9, annex III). The centrality of the human element in any autonomous system is essential to the establishment of ethics standards and to full compliance with international humanitarian law. There can be no substitute for human judgment and accountability.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“AI is a crucial topic among the various subjects that come under the mandate of the ongoing Open-ended Working Group on Security of and in the Use of Information and Communications Technologies 2021–2025, which will hold its fifth substantive session next week. The Working Group, which is open to all Member States, has been able to make progress on gradually developing global, common understandings on information and communications technologies issues related to international peace and security, despite challenging geopolitical circumstances. Considering their particular nature, that is what we should aim for when discussing challenges arising from cybertechnologies.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“While the Council should remain vigilant and ready to respond to any incidents involving the use of AI, we should also be careful not to overly securitize the topic by concentrating discussions in this Chamber. Due to the intrinsically multidisciplinary nature of AI, which deals with every aspect of life, our international discussions of it should remain open and inclusive. Only a wide and diverse range of views will enable us to scratch the surface and start to make sense of the different facets of AI. Today’s briefing is a good start for bringing in various views on its development and use. Nevertheless, in the light of AI’s wide-ranging implications and impacts, the General Assembly, with its universal composition, is the forum best suited to a structured, long-term discussion on artificial intelligence.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“Human oversight is essential to avoiding bias and errors. Otherwise, we are running the risk that the saying “garbage in, garbage out” will become a self- fulfilling prophecy. Unlike other innovations with potential implications for security, AI has been developed mostly as a civilian application. It would therefore be premature to see it primarily through a lens of international peace and security, as the most significant effects on our societies are likely to be produced by its peaceful uses. We can nevertheless predict with certainty that its applications will be extended to the military arena, with relevant consequences for peace and security.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“The paragraph I just read was entirely written through ChatGPT. Although it has conceptual imprecisions, it shows how sophisticated such tools have become. The technology is developing so fast that even our best researchers are still unable to assess the full scale of the challenges that await us and the benefits such new technologies can provide. Any discussion today must start from a basis of humility and an awareness that we do not fully know what it is that we do not know about AI. What we know for sure is that artificial intelligence is not human intelligence. Most AI relies on large amounts of data, and through complex algorithms establishes patterns and relationships that allow it to generate contextually appropriate results. The outcomes are therefore crucially dependent on the inputs.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank the Secretary- General for his briefing today and for joining our meeting. I also thank Mr. Clark and Mr. Yi Zeng for their statements. The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) holds immense potential for bolstering our global security architecture, augmenting decision-making processes and enhancing humanitarian efforts. We must also address the multifaceted potential challenges it poses, including in the areas of autonomous weapons, cyberthreats and the exacerbation of existing inequalities. As we embark on this crucial discussion, let us seek a comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities associated with AI and work to harness its potential for the greater benefit of humankind while ensuring the preservation of peace, stability and human rights.”
2023-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9381 (2023) · source
“In recent months, the full implementation of the Istanbul agreements has become increasingly difficult, compromising the regularity of trade in agricultural products and inputs through ports in the Black Sea. In the absence of an agreement for a comprehensive and lasting peace, we urge the parties involved to spare no effort to renew what Under- Secretary-General DiCarlo described, in one of our previous meetings, as a beacon of hope. We welcome the efforts of the Secretary-General in the constant quest for a compromise between the parties in order to ensure food security and adequate nutrition for millions of people, especially in the least developed countries. That will keep up the hope that in some way the conflict will end.”
2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source
“The presence of arms and ammunition in large quantities tends to become a destabilizing factor in the long term, compromising the chances of lasting peace in the region and fuelling conflict everywhere. Brazil renews its appeal to the parties to give first priority to the welfare of the civilian populations on both sides of the front lines. The conflict in Ukraine affects us all, including in regions far from the combat zone. Developing countries are particularly vulnerable to the side effects that the war is having on their economies and their food and energy security. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has made an important contribution to stabilizing international food and fertilizer prices.”
2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source
“We urge both sides to de-escalate the fighting and initiate discussions on parameters for a comprehensive peace agreement, taking into account Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as the legitimate security concerns of all parties, in line with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We encourage the parties to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict in accordance with Article 33 of the Charter. That is at the core of the many proposals for facilitating dialogue coming from different corners, such as the peace initiative of African leaders last month. Massive transfers of highly lethal weapons to the battlefield can further undermine the prospects for a peaceful outcome. The increasing flow of weapons into the conflict will only fuel more violence and will not help to end it.”
2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source
“Mr. França Danese (Brazil): I thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. Brazil deeply regrets the continuing loss of human life, especially of innocent civilians. We express our solidarity with the families of the victims and with the millions of Ukrainian nationals who find themselves refugees or internally displaced. Once again, we join our voice to that of other members in condemning the attacks on residential areas and the destruction of civilian infrastructure, especially hospitals and schools. We want to remind Council members that parties to conflicts have clear obligations under international law and international humanitarian law. However, we believe that merely condemning illegal actions in the course of the war will bring us no closer to peace.”
2023-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9380 (2023) · source
“As shown in the Framework for the Prevention of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence, gender-based violence drivers, such as patriarchal norms and rules, gender inequality and gender-discriminatory laws and rules, to name a few, play a key role in inciting the commission of those crimes. States should therefore also address those drivers in their efforts against conflict-related sexual violence, for instance, by promoting the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in decision-making processes and peace talks.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source
“Delivering justice to victims sends a clear message of zero tolerance for such crimes and helps to prevent their recurrence. Nevertheless, the Secretary- General’s report (S/2023/413) sheds light on the need to invest both financial and human resources to support embattled States in providing justice. The process that culminated in the inauguration of the ad hoc tribunal in Guinea-Conakry shows the need for such investment. Another key measure for ensuring accountability and lasting peace is to include references in peace agreements and post-conflict arrangements to the situations of those who have been subjected to sexual violence during conflict and its aftermath.”
2023-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9378 (2023) · source