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Gallardo Hernandez

lines on the record: 90
first: 2004-10-28
most recent: 2010-04-16
sittings or episodes: 12
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“El Salvador recognizes, as a matter of principle, the importance of encouraging measures at the national, regional and international levels intended to put an end to the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict, which is in violation of applicable international law, in addition to other grave violations committed against children affected by armed conflict. When viewed from this angle, our delegation echoes the importance of stepping up national efforts intended to establish an appropriate legal framework, which will contribute to more clearly and precisely defining those grave violations.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mrs. Gallardo Hernandez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of my delegation, Mr. President, may I begin by wishing you every success during your Presidency. My delegation welcomes this initiative to convene an open debate on the subject of children and armed conflict. We are dealing with, no doubt, an extremely sensitive matter, not only for its implications in terms of peace and security, respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, particularly those of children, but also given the associated consequences in terms of peacebuilding, reconciliation and national reconstruction during the post-conflict period.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“At the same time, the inclusion of new countries should be decided with the input, or at least the knowledge, of the Commission members.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“While it is important to listen to national authorities when they identify their priorities, the way in which those priorities are financed - as we have seen in the Working Group on Lessons Learned - can be far more successful if experiences in other processes are taken into account. 07-54678 The reality of today's world demonstrates that no region is spared from the possibility of conflict. That is why we hope that, in the future, the Peacebuilding Commission will have to take into account a certain geographic balance in terms of the countries under consideration. Finally, let me add that the inclusion of a country in the Commission's agenda, as well as a country's removal from it, should be agreed with the national authorities.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“However, there are certain aspects that, if not urgently addressed, can set back and jeopardize political agreements reached by national actors - such as, to mention only a few, opportunities to reintegrate and employ former combatants and young people, and reform of the security sector. Those are among the issues that the Working Group on Lessons Learned has identified and analysed. From the outset, El Salvador has expressed its firm belief that the Peacebuilding Commission should not be considered just a forum for financial cooperation or a mediator between donors and recipient countries. We believe it is important that Commission members be aware of areas or programmes that are seeking financing through the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“The modality adopted by the Working Group on Lessons Learned - which connects actors on the ground with Commission members through videoconferences - reflects the openness and flexibility that our work should have. Indeed, it is an open Group in which all United Nations Member States are welcome to make a concrete contribution that can benefit the quest for lasting solutions on the ground in the countries under consideration. On the basis of our experience, we believe that when a country emerges from armed conflict, it is essential to bring the parties together in order to identify short- and medium-term priorities and to act on that basis. At that time, let us not forget, needs are many and national capacity is sometimes limited.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“From that perspective, the Working Group on Lessons Learned, which El Salvador has the honour to chair, has endeavoured to analyse and assemble concrete experiences through various processes so as to accumulate an inventory of lessons learned by the United Nations system and the international community, for when weapons are laid down, there is an imperative need for new coexistence and integration into a shared national development project. While each peacebuilding process has its own characteristics, and its success certainly depends on the political will of national actors, the implementation of lessons learned should benefit the countries under consideration. Therefore, let us not forget to build a historical memory that will contribute in the future to more effective United Nations participation in peacebuilding activities.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Our challenge is to intensify the coordination and communication between the Commission and the Security Council, including the possibility of presenting to the Council - if the Council desires them - the Commission's opinions on subjects of common interest. We also consider it appropriate to formulate concrete strategies, as we did in the cases of Burundi and Sierra Leone, through the Strategic Framework for Peacebuilding, because that is an added value and does not duplicate efforts. The international community is awaiting a tangible contribution from the Peacebuilding Commission and - why not say it? - some practical recommendations in specific areas and contexts.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Having overcome internal violence, we in those countries wish to help, on the basis of our experiences, to guide possible decisions or recommendations that the Peacebuilding Commission could make in the countries under consideration - currently, Sierra Leone and Burundi. The first report of the Peacebuilding Commission, submitted at the end of this year (S/2007/458), reflects some progress and achievements, while at the same time indicating necessary tasks that have yet to be carried out, particularly on the ground. Indeed, it is on the ground where the Commission's concrete actions should take place, because that is where the dividends of peace trickle down. In our View, the presence of Commission members on the ground through programme visits is necessary for the analysis and the strategies that the Commission decides upon.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Created to fill a gap in the United Nations system and to facilitate the transition of post-conflict processes from peacekeeping to peacebuilding, our Commission, by Virtue of its composition, will give added value to the assistance that the United Nations will henceforth have to provide to countries that decide to lay down weapons and settle their disputes through dialogue and agreement, with a View to establishing a national development plan. Undoubtedly, the presence of donor countries, which in the past few years have contributed economic, technical and financial cooperation in various countries, is complemented by the presence of countries such as El Salvador.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“It meant that member States had to define and agree on the functions, both of the Peacebuilding Support Office, as well as the Peacebuilding Fund committee. We needed to plan strategically and consistently to see how we were to work, including clear monitoring procedures for activities that the Commission was to carry out on the ground. However, throughout this first year, we have looked at the achievements with optimism, even though we are aware of the multiple challenges that our Commission still faces. El Salvador's re-election as Vice-Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and our role as Chair of the Working Group on Lessons Learned mean that, as a country, we are intensely committed to our mission.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“Mrs. Gallardo Hernandez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to congratulate the President for having convened this open debate in the Security Council on the Peacebuilding Commission report (S/2007/458) and to allow me to participate. We would like to recognize the leadership of the Permanent Representative of Angola, Ambassador Gaspar Martins, and we welcome the Ambassador from Japan, Mr. Takasu, and assure him of our full support. A bit more than 1 year has passed now since the Peacebuilding Commission was established within the process of the reform of the United Nations. Expectations at that time were multiple and different; this was reflected in the initial meetings of the Commission because it was a new body.”
2007-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5761 (2007) · source
“In conclusion, El Salvador would like to repay the international community and the United Nations by actively participating in the Peacebuilding Commission. We express our gratitude for the very valuable assistance that we received when we needed it most.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The impact of El Salvador's own peacebuilding experience leads us to affirm that, while resources for, inter alia, initiating national development strategies and ensuring human security, including through implementing security policies, are important, we must not forget to heed the intangible aspects of social peace: educating for peace, promoting tolerance and citizens' confidence in new institutions and teaching respect for the rule of law, as well as encouraging the participation of civil society and the private sector in new national development projects. The participation of women in the post-conflict decision-making process is also essential. Similarly, young people must have new opportunities for employment and recreation so that they do not themselves become elements that threaten social peace.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Putting an end to violence necessarily requires national will and a suitable regional and international environment. It also requires shared determination by the various actors with a View to dealing with the structural causes of the conflict. While certain aspects of the peacebuilding process will respond to the specific causes of the conflict, we must bear in mind that there are certain factors common to all post-conflict situations. The peace processes in Burundi and Sierra Leone have particular resonance in a number of countries members 07-22708 of the Commission, in particular countries that have themselves been through post-conflict situations.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The systematization of lessons learned should also be translated into action on the ground, and should lead to a greater interplay among initiatives relating to, inter alia, reform of the justice and security sectors, youth employment, the empowerment of women, governance and institutional capacity, as well as promoting respect for human rights. As I said, the work of the group of countries interested in lessons learned will be making a contribution in Sierra Leone and Burundi. Its members will share their thoughts and recommendations with civil society organizations and national academic institutions from both countries. El Salvador reaffirms its commitment to contributing, on the basis of its own experience, to the enrichment of the conceptualization and implementation of a comprehensive peacebuilding process.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“We welcome the decision taken by the members of the Commission to set up a working group on lessons learned. The group will meet in an open manner and will benefit from the participation of national actors and representatives of civil society, as well as key United Nations actors. The dialogue will focus on the priorities established so far for Burundi and Sierra Leone. The purpose of the process is to enrich the discussions and the work the Commission in general and, in particular, to strengthen strategies for the benefit of those countries under consideration.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Formalizing lessons learned on the ground, we believe, will help in the development of global strategies in the future. We must recognize that those countries which can share their post-conflict experiences have certainly shown a courageous national will to meld the efforts of a number of actors from the political, military and humanitarian spheres, as well as from the area of sustainable development. That achievement should be recognized and shared. Measures that allow countries with post-conflict experience to participate actively in the work of the Commission will benefit all of the members of the Commission, since lessons learned are a source of inspiration for formulating comprehensive strategies and providing advice on the ground today in Burundi and in Sierra Leone.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“The United Nations system has accumulated a great deal of experience and developed important strategies on the ground, which can now be formalized through the Peacebuilding Commission. The mandate entrusted to El Salvador as a Vice- Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission can be found in the wording of Security Council resolution 1645 (2005) and of General Assembly resolution 60/180, which state that "countries that have experienced recent post-conflict recovery would make valuable contributions to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission ...". Those resolutions also refer to the primary functions of the Commission, namely, to provide advice, to develop integrated strategies related to the processes of peacebuilding, to integrate best practices, among others.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“Mrs. Gallardo Hernandez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, my delegation welcomes your initiative to hold this open debate on peacebuilding. Countries such as El Salvador that have passed from a culture of violence to a culture of peace are committed to defining and implementing national strategies that will make it possible for us to move forward to sustainable social peace. This month, my country is commemorating 15 years since the signing of the peace agreements. On 16 January 1992, we began a new historic stage, one ripe with achievements, but also, we have to recognize, one bringing challenges and new threats. We have a story to tell, and that is our reason for wanting to be part of the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627Resumption1 (2007) · source
“El Salvador welcomes the United Nations efforts to implement resolution 1325 (2000), in particular the guide for national action planning on women, peace and security drawn up by the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women. We believe that the drafting of national action plans to implement the commitments undertaken under resolution 1325 (2000) is undoubtedly an innovative and necessary step if progress is to be made in gender mainstreaming in peace and security. In conclusion, I reaffirm El Salvador's support for resolution 1325 (2000) and its commitment to achieving progress in gender mainstreaming in all domains as an effective strategy for reducing poverty, empowering women and achieving the sustainable development that we all desire.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“There have been numerous debates about the need to promote a gender perspective in peacekeeping operations in order to mitigate the negative impact of illicit activities committed by individuals participating in peacekeeping operations and related to various types of violence against women. The time has come for action. Similarly, we should encourage the initiatives of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to strengthen institutional mechanisms to promote the growing incorporation of gender mainstreaming into various peacebuilding operations. We therefore favour the establishment of gender units within peacekeeping operations themselves.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We therefore deem it appropriate to focus on the gender repercussions of international migration following a conflict, particularly when it is a direct consequence of war. We should also understand how this situation disproportionately affects women and girls. It is a widely acknowledged fact that there is an increasing feminization of international migration. It is therefore essential to promote a cross-cutting gender analysis of that phenomenon so as to implement measures to protect women's human rights. It is also important to note the linkage between gender issues and peacekeeping operations within the United Nations.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“It is also critical to ensure the gender perspective in the Commission's substantive work on peacebuilding, reconciliation and development. We must also recognize that the experiences of women and girls and their participation in the context of armed conflict, peacekeeping, peacebuilding, reconstruction and reconciliation are different. Today, sadly, we know that women and girls have become strategic targets in armed conflicts, a situation that is completely unacceptable to the international community. El Salvador recognizes the complexity of the consequences of armed conflict. On the basis of our own experience, we see, inter alia, how international migration is in part influenced by that situation.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Establishing lasting peace requires that we promote the participation of women in decision-making at all levels, and especially in political and economic areas. On the basis of our experience, we can say that the participation of women in peace negotiations is complementary to peacebuilding efforts. It promotes reconciliation and the incorporation of women fighters and insurgents of the opposition movements into legitimate institutions. That is why we believe it important that a specific official be appointed within the Peacebuilding Support Office, who would be responsible for following up on the incorporation of the gender perspective in peacebuilding strategies both in the Organizational Committee and in country- specific meetings.”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Mrs. Gallardo Hernandez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): El Salvador welcomes your initiative, Mr. President, to hold this open debate of the Security Council to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security. There is no doubt that the resolution is the basis for a cross-cutting examination of gender issues in the area of post-conflict peacebuilding. In that way it opens up the possibility for the active participation of women in peace negotiations and national reconciliation processes. The Peacebuilding Commission provides a new opportunity to implement the cross-cutting approach to gender issues proposed in resolution 1325 (2000).”
2006-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5556Resumption1 (2006) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate the political will of the Government of El Salvador to support the people and the Government of Haiti in their efforts towards stabilization, peacebuilding and development, through support for MINUSTAH as well as through hemispheric and subregional initiatives, in particular within the framework of the Central American Integration System and the Organization of American States.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“It is also necessary to undertake comprehensive reforms in the area of security, which, among other things, will promote the professionalization of the national police, the modernization of the judicial and electoral systems, and the educational process in the area of respect for human rights. Here, El Salvador would like to welcome the coordination of actions between MINUSTAH and UNICEF aimed at promoting, among political parties and civil society representatives, the issue of the protection of children. Our country believes that that critical area requires attention and prevention on the part of the national authorities as well as the international community, since that vulnerable group is capable of emulating, on certain occasions, acts of violence patterned on the illegal activities of juvenile gangs.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We reaffirm our willingness to continue participating in Haiti with a larger number of police officers, especially women, so that they may contribute, from a gender perspective, to building confidence in the institution, to enhancing the effectiveness of police stations, and to providing technical and logistical training to the Haitian national police. We are committed also to making the necessary efforts to strengthen cooperation in our Central American region in terms of providing training and guidance to the police through special programmes. Relations between citizens and police must be based upon trust and efficiency.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We urge the new authorities to strengthen that approach, which could be decisive for the success of policies and programmes aimed at eliminating extreme poverty and contributing to long-term national development. In that context, we are encouraged by the steps taken towards coordination between MINUSTAH and the Haitian national police. In particular, we welcome the interest shown in ensuring the participation of a larger number of women in tasks related to peace and security, such as indicated in Security Council resolution 1325 (2000).”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Thus, if requested, we will share our experiences in the area of the strengthening of democratic institutions and social cohesion, where we have met with some success in recent years. The history of El Salvador, with its transition from conflict to peacebuilding, has certainly provided us with valuable lessons in the use of dialogue and negotiation in settling our differences. In order to counter violence resulting from the evolution of the transitional process itself, a commitment on the part of all citizens is required so as to lay the foundation for good governance. In that context, El Salvador would like to welcome the importance accorded to the role of Haitian women as a critical factor in the context of change, governance and long-term development in the country.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Special mention should be made of the role played by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), which we firmly support. We also welcome the steps taken towards self-governance in Haiti. Our own experience allows us to affirm the importance of civic participation in the strengthening of democratic institutions. We are encouraged to see the Haitian people expressing a renewed commitment to fighting against violence, sharing, in a spirit of hope, a national vision that will lead to the sustainable development of their country. The international community must also continue to provide consistent and comprehensive support for the economic and social stabilization process in Haiti. My country, for its part, reaffirms its commitment to the people and the Government of Haiti.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Mrs. Gallardo Hernandez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to express the appreciation of the Government of El Salvador for the initiative to convene this meeting of the Security Council to review the situation in Haiti. The delegation of El Salvador welcomes the significant presence here today of the President-elect, Mr. Rene' Garcia Preval, and would like to join in the congratulations that have been expressed here upon his election on 7 February. My country supports the efforts made by the Haitian people to maintain the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of their nation. Likewise, we are encouraged by the successful holding of the elections, which were marked by a massive turnout by the Haitian people to democratically elect their authorities.”
2006-03-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5397Resumption1 (2006) · source
“It is also willing to contribute to actions designed to protect and promote the rights of women in conflict situations, giving them scope to participate in the long-term process of reconciliation - the only thing that can guarantee a new form of coexistence within countries.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“At the same time, we urge the Secretary-General to continue his efforts to broaden the role and contributions of women to United Nations operations, both on the ground and at Headquarters. This would apply in particular to military observers, civilian police and personnel working on the promotion and protection of human rights and humanitarian tasks. In conclusion, allow me once again to state that the Government of El Salvador is ready to continue supporting all the initiatives and measures taken by the Security Council to promote a gender perspective and the advancement of women.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The Government of El Salvador supports the initiatives designed to incorporate a gender perspective in peacekeeping operations. For this reason, we welcome the decision of the Security Council, set out in resolution 1325 (2000), to give all peacekeeping personnel specialized training in the area of protection, special needs and the human rights of women, children and the elderly in conflict situations. In this regard, we urge the Security Council to draw on the accumulated experience and specialized expertise in gender issues of the relevant institutions of the United Nations. In particular, we would like to refer here to the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women, as well as the successful experiences of each and every Member State.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is therefore essential that we promote and strengthen women's participation in the decision-making processes associated with the prevention and resolution of conflict. Similarly, we believe it essential for women to have access to information channels in order that they may be able to identify potential sources of violence, open up new spaces for dialogue among society and instil the values of tolerance and peace, which are essential if peace is to last. My delegation would like to point out that, for peace to be genuine, women must be able to benefit from peace dividends. In our opinion, this is one of the most important lessons we have learned, because women are capable of looking beyond their individual interests to focus on priorities that strengthen the family and its surroundings, very often at the expense of their own needs.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Among those lessons, we wish to point out that women are a basic pillar in maintaining family cohesion, struggling for daily existence, keeping a clear focus on their children's priority needs, passing on values and life experiences and becoming the person who establishes spaces for dialogue and agreement, thereby making her the one who can most accurately identify possible areas of intolerance. The Government of El Salvador would like to emphasize that it is important and necessary for women to participate comprehensively and on an equal footing in all initiatives designed to maintain and promote peace and security, as well as in United Nations peacekeeping and peace-building efforts.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The Government of El Salvador would like to reiterate its concern about the fact that civilians - and especially women, children and older persons - continue to suffer from the devastating consequences of armed conflict, including as refugees and internally displaced persons. As we all know, that has a grave impact on lasting peace and reconciliation. The experience of the people of El Salvador with armed conflict during more than a decade enables us today to be able to pass on some lessons learned associated with the subject under discussion.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Ms. Gallardo Hernandez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to express my Government's satisfaction about the fact that the Security Council has continued to address this important issue. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative to convene this open debate, on the fourth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2004), on the subject of women and peace and security. This is an exceedingly important subject, as it leads us to take up critical areas of the Beijing Platform for Action dealing with women and armed conflict. It also leads us to address efforts aimed at the maintenance of international peace and security, which is the primary role of the Council.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source