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Gallegos Chiriboga

lines on the record: 126
first: 2002-04-09
most recent: 2020-01-09
sittings or episodes: 19
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“Finally, while the General Assembly strives to reach a comprehensive decision on the reform of the Security Council, the Council’s permanent and non-permanent members alike must broaden open activities, such as this debate, and use the most transparent and inclusive working methods during their presidencies. We will defend the Charter of the United Nations by listening more to one another, fostering dialogue and resolving disputes exclusively through peaceful means. Let us practice tolerance and coexist as good neighbours.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Without political will, the Security Council and our own institutions are reduced to empty shells. More specifically, we must endeavour to ensure that this new decade is not remembered as one of unilateral action, but rather as the decade of collective effort. We will broaden the scope of our efforts to advance the Organization’s work, as well to tackle our common challenges and to increase awareness and understanding of the value of the Charter of the United Nations. We will therefore be able to promote the defence of its founding principles; indeed, the guardians of the Charter are our peoples.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We have just experienced difficult times of great uncertainty, while geopolitical tensions are at their highest level this century, as Secretary- General António Guterres said in his statement of 6 January, where he urged us not to forget the terrible human suffering caused by war (SG/SM/19929). In that connection, I would like to recall Pope Francis’ appeal that all parties “avoid an escalation of the conflict and keep alive the flame of dialogue and self-restraint, in full respect of international law”. While one of the great achievements of our Organization has been to avoid a third world war, conflicts nevertheless continue to rage in several regions. The year 2020 offers us an opportunity to put an end to those conflicts, but others might still arise. It is up to us and us alone, as Member States, to choose the path to take.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“This year will also provide us with the opportunity to improve the United Nations peacebuilding architecture and, consequently, that of the entire world. We have 10 years left to achieve Goal 16 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is focused on achieving peace, justice and strong institutions, as well as the other Goals, taking into account that peace and development are mutually reinforcing and that both are predicated upon just and inclusive societies. The subject of this open debate is exceptionally timely in that, in addition to its action-oriented approach, it is forward-looking.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Likewise, Ecuador held the first rapporteurship of the First Committee, dealing with disarmament and international security issues, and consequently had the honour of presenting to the General Assembly the first draft resolution which that organ adopted on the establishment of a commission to address the problems raised by the discovery of atomic energy (General Assembly resolution 1 (I)). This year, 2020, when we will celebrate the seventy-fifth anniversary the Organization, will be key to determining the future of international peace and security for the new decade and beyond. This year will see the convening of the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. We must be more ambitious and move towards the universalization of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“It is we, the peoples of the world, who strengthen those foundations year after year. After three-quarters of a century, the principles of the Charter of the United Nations remain intact, but in the face of destructive narratives inveighing against multilateralism, the threat of a resurgence in nationalism and an increase in violent extremism, today’s debate represents a fresh opportunity to renew our commitment to the Charter of the United Nations. Ecuador is a country of peace and is especially proud not only as a founding Member of the Organization, but also for having presided over one of the committees responsible for drafting the text of the Charter pertaining precisely to this area.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I express my sincere congratulations to Viet Nam, Estonia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, the Niger and Tunisia on having begun their work in the Security Council. I also join other countries in expressing appreciation for the work of Peru, Poland, Equatorial Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire and Kuwait during the term that just ended. I am also grateful for the excellent organization of this open debate and Viet Nam’s efforts to ensure an open and inclusive Security Council during its presidency, and I also congratulate Viet Nam on assuming the presidency during the first month of the decade of implementation. Seventy-five years ago, the world was emerging from one of the most brutal wars in history. The United Nations was built upon those fragile ashes.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“That is also why - although I am deviating from the subject ofthe debate -I should point out that in October, during violent demonstrations that sought to destabilize Ecuador and undermine peace, our national Government prioritized an inclusive and generous dialogue that put the common good and peace above every other consideration. Ecuador will continue to defend peace, development and human rights at both the national and international levels as a matter of priority.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“As the international community, we must strengthen early- warning mechanisms and work to prevent and stop violations of international humanitarian law and human rights at all times, because any such violence during a conflict makes any future reconciliation process harder. For example, sexual violence in armed conflict, or the involvement of minors, undermines the chances of early reconciliation even when the violence has ceased. My country, Ecuador, is a country of peace. That is why we promote multilateralism as a central element of sustainable peace and advocate for dialogue and the peaceful settlement of conflicts, and why Ecuador responds to violence with peace and to attacks with dialogue. We defend dialogue as the foundation of any peaceful society.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“The participation of young people deserves another open debate, but I would at least like to underscore the importance of harnessing their resilience and understanding of diversity in reconciliation processes. That is also why education and the promotion of tolerance in all societies are vital. We must foster trust and a culture of peace. At the same time, we must avoid impunity, for which international courts and tribunals have a crucial role, including the International Criminal Court, of course. Ecuador supports every element of transitional justice. We must also continue to support special political missions. The 2020 review of the peacebuilding architecture will offer us a new opportunity to equip the United Nations with the tools it needs. However, preventive diplomacy is the best tool we have for peace.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Reconciliation is much more than a matter of a simple agreement or a fixed point that parties can reach. It is a broad process that ifit is to be meaningful must be frank, participatory and comprehensive. It is neither a point of departure nor one of stasis, but a gradual process that waxes or wanes based on three aspects - first, the background and causes of the conflict in question, secondly, reparation efforts and thirdly, the inclusiveness of the process. If we want reconciliation to play a crucial role for peace, we must ensure that women, young people and people with disabilities participate in all processes. I spoke about women's participation in peace processes during the Security Council's open debate in October (see S/PV.8649), and I reiterate Ecuador's commitment in that regard today.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I congratulate the United Kingdom on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for the month of November and thank your delegation, Mr. President, for organizing this timely debate on the role of reconciliation in the maintenance of international peace and security. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, which showcased his leadership in this area. Experience has shown us that reconciliation is not only important for the maintenance of peace, it is the only way to ensure lasting and sustainable peace in post-conflict societies and therefore throughout the world. We have also learned that every case brings its own challenges. However, I would like to share some reflections that my delegation believes apply to all cases.”
2019-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8668Resumption1 (2019) · source
“The defence policy focuses on human rights and promotes gender equality, practices for peaceful coexistence and respect for the cultural identity of the various members of the armed forces, as well as the effective implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1889 (2009). In conclusion, we welcome forums where we can discuss the achievements and goals to be met with respect to recognizing women's contributions to conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding. We express our sincere desire to join efforts towards a productive and successful dialogue that promotes gender equality and the advancement of women, in all areas, as essential elements for honouring the commitment to leaving no one behind.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“The incorporation of women into the armed forces has grown since 2009, when female soldiers accounted for 1.1 per cent of the total. By 2012, that percentage had doubled to 2.11 per cent and by 2018, it was 3.5 per cent. Ecuador currently contributes female officers as observers in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara and is in the process of incorporating women into our national police force and United Nations peace missions. The Ministry of National Defence incorporates the concept of defence as a public good and, within that framework, the gender perspective is included in its defence policy agenda.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“Ecuador is committed to the political and economic empowerment of women and acknowledges their contributions to conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, as well as the importance of meaningful and active participation in the quest for peace. The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador establishes that Ecuador is a constitutional State of rights, which will adopt affirmative action measures that promote genuine equality for rights holders who face inequality and establish priority protection in the public and private spheres for the victims of sexual violence. The Constitution also establishes that the armed forces are an institution for the protection of citizens' rights, freedoms and guarantees.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“Ecuadorhas gradually shoulderedits responsibilities, not only through the periodic submission of reports to the committees established under those international instruments, but also through the formal and tangible implementation of the recommendations of those committees. We are also committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals and promote compliance with Goal 5 on gender equality. We welcome the progress made in securing the rights of women and girls in various fields around the world. However, we are aware that women continue to face multiple and intersecting forms of discrimination. In Ecuador, we are aware that, with regard to equal rights for women and men and the eradication of discrimination, much remains to be done, but we redouble our efforts day by day.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“The State of Ecuador has a solid legal framework that guarantees the validity, exercise and enforceability ofwomen's rights, based on two fundamental pillars: the Constitution, which makes explicit provision for gender equality, and binding international instruments ratified by Ecuador. In September 2018, Ecuador became the fifth country in the world to ratify the 18 United Nations conventions on the protection of human rights. In the same vein, the country has signed and ratified all international conventions concerning the promotion and protection of women's rights, such as the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, in October 1981, and the Inter-American Convention on the Prevention, Punishment, and Eradication of Violence against Women, also known as the Convention of Belem do Para, in June 1995.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to deliver a statement on the theme "Towards the successful implementation of the women, peace and security agenda: moving from commitments to accomplishments in preparation for the commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000)". That was a landmark resolution, as it was the first time that the Council addressed the disproportionate and unique impact of armed conflict on women; acknowledged the undervalued and underutilized contributions that women make to conflict prevention, peacekeeping, conflict resolution and peacebuilding; and stressed the importance of women's equal and full participation as active agents in peace and security.”
2019-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption2 (2019) · source
“That is the only way to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, thereby returning the Palestinian people's rights to them and establishing an independent State of Palestine that is incorporated into the United Nations as a full Member State. We believe that sustainable solutions must be based on justice, human rights and international law. Preventive diplomacy is a critical tool to dissipate tensions before they intensify and worsen. We support all international initiatives aimed at relaunching the peace talks and negotiations between Israel and Palestine. Finally, I should like to stress that Ecuador values the tireless efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and we reiterate our full support for its mandate.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Secondly, we believe it is imperative that the Council act and adopt all actions aimed at ensuring the full validity of the fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, for which there have been repeated calls. Thirdly, we once again call on the international community to make tangible progress in supporting progress towards a peaceful, definitive andjust political solution for both parties, based on the coexistence of two States, Palestine and Israel, living side by side in peace and security within recognized borders, on the basis ofthe pre-1967 borders, pursuant to the consensus reaffirmed in resolution 2334 (2016).”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Despite the mandatory nature of resolution 2334 (2016), settlement activity continues, particularly in occupied East Jerusalem, as well as evictions, demolition of Palestinian-owned infrastructure and house confiscations - practices that contradict international law. Ecuador condemns all acts of violence and terrorism regardless of where they originate. We are extremely concerned by the humanitarian situation, human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law in the occupied Palestinian territory. We are also concerned about the continuing economic and financial crisis being faced by the Palestinian Authority. Unfortunately, those conditions continue to worsen and deteriorate.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, our delegation welcomes the convening of today's debate under the South African presidency, and, especially, under your guidance. We wish to reiterate that the question of Palestine is an issue of ongoing importance for Ecuador. In this regard, we align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of Azerbaij an on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We are also grateful for the enlightening briefing delivered by Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. On behalf of the Government of Ecuador, I would like to refer to three fundamental aspects. First, I should like to reiterate Ecuador's position regarding settlement practices and the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2019-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8648 (2019) · source
“Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, so that it receives adequate political support and appropriate funding. We welcome the initiatives that have been carried out, such as the promotional campaign to better protect children, known as ACT to Protect Children Affected by Conflict.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Therefore, as we celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, and 19 years since the signing of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, we call for universal ratification of the Protocol and encourage States that have not yet done so to do so without delay. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/509) also highlights how schools are used for military purposes and the destruction of educational infrastructure. Ecuador expresses its full support for the need to protect students, teachers and educational infrastructure in times of armed conflict. Finally, we call for strengthening the Office of Ms.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“As we know, approximately 420 million children - almost one fifth of the world's children - live in conflict zones. As such, today it is more important than ever that we step up efforts to strengthen the protection of the rights of children in armed conflicts. Ecuador's Constitution recognizes children as a group requiring priority attention. It also recognizes State responsibility for providing support and protecting against all types of violence, abuse, sexual exploitation and exploitation of any other kind, as well as for the eradication of all forms of violence to which children could be subject.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Permanent Mission of Poland for convening this open debate. As we celebrate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1882 (2009), we reaffirm the importance of monitoring prevention efforts, particularly in relation to the implementation of resolution 2427 (2018). The situation of children is becoming increasingly worrisome. The number and severity of violations in countries in conflict, a situation that is evidenced in the reports submitted, demonstrate a reality in which children are victims of State and non-State actors, without a collective, comprehensive response to protect them. Ecuador expresses its concern about the persistent recruitment and use of children throughout the world.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Our delegation also appreciates and reiterates its support for the various international initiatives that have been taken for the purpose of having negotiations and peace talks resume between Israel and Palestine. We are also concerned about the deep-seated humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza. In this regard, our delegation recognizes the tireless efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and reiterates its full support for its mandate. We call upon all donors to maintain their financial commitments so as to alleviate the financial deficit. In conclusion, I would like to recall Nelson Mandela's first maxim: "no problem is so deep that it cannot be overcome...through discussion and negotiation rather than force and violence".”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Our delegation reiterates its call for the international community to make concrete progress in supporting the advancement of a peaceful, definitive and just political solution, based on the existence of two States, Palestine and Israel, living side by side in peace and security, with borders negotiated on the basis of the 1967 borders, which is the consensus reaffirmed in resolution 2334 (2016). It is imperative that the prospect of a two-State solution be preserved, as it is only way to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, restore the rights of the Palestinian people and realize the establishment of an independent State of Palestine, which would enjoy full membership in the United Nations.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“The 2004 advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice in The Hague stated that the construction of the barrier in the occupied territory was contrary to international law, which is why the recent demolition of several buildings in East Jerusalem erected near the security barrier is deeply worrying. It is imperative that the Council take action to ensure full respect of the fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, as it has been repeatedly called on to do. Its inaction gives rise to events that run counter to the repeated calls of the Middle East Quartet for immediate positive steps to be taken to reverse the negative trends on the ground that are endangering the two-State solution, around which there is a near international consensus.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“All settlement activity, evictions, demolitions, and home seizures are illegal under international law. The financial crisis of the Palestinian Authority, resulting from Israel's decision to withhold part of its tax revenues, remains unresolved. We are concerned that the humanitarian situation, human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law in the occupied Palestinian territory continue to worsen and deteriorate. Deaths, attacks, arrests, Violence and clashes are not stopping. Provocative actions, statements that incite violence and inflammatory rhetoric continue, as the report points out. Our country condemns all acts of violence and terrorism from wherever they come.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“A month ago, the Council met (see S/PV.8557) to hear the tenth report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), covering the period from 25 March to 10 June 2019, which was introduced by the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov. Mr. Mladenov's briefing was very clear. He offered evidence that the expansion of settlements over the past two years continued, particularly in occupied East Jerusalem, and that demolitions - including punitive demolitions - and seizures of Palestinian-owned structures by the Israeli authorities were also ongoing. In that regard, Ecuador's position on the settlement policy has not changed.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): Our delegation welcomes the convening ofthis debate under Peru's presidency and wishes to reiterate that the question of Palestine is of vital importance to the international community and the Security Council, which bears the primary responsibility conferred on it to ensure prompt and effective action by the United Nations, as stipulated in the Charter of the United Nations, namely, to maintain international peace and security. We welcome the briefing by Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, as a country committed to United Nations peacekeeping missions, in which it has been participating since 1952, Ecuador wishes to commend the commitment of troop- and police-contributing countries and pay tribute to the memory of the male and female uniformed and civilian personnel who have sacrificed their lives in carrying out United Nations peacekeeping mandates.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Our country is committed to increasing the percentage of women participating as military observers. In recognizing the importance of women's participation in peacekeeping operations and seeking to promote gender equity within our armed forces on a permanent basis, we have developed workshops on gender and women and peace and security through Ecuador's Peacekeeping Missions School, which is the entity responsible for training our military personnel before deployment to peacekeeping missions.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the fact that the Secretariat has embraced the recommendation issued by the Board of Auditors and is ensuring that the future development of that comprehensive performance evaluation system and its experimental application to peacekeeping operations is adapted to the requests of the Security Council and General Assembly. Firm in our conviction as a country of peace, Ecuador has been participating in several peacekeeping operations through its presence mainly of military observers, which includes female personnel, on several missions - the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan and the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Ecuador believes that the new peace and security structure, which has been in place since January, as well as the accession of the majority of Member States, including our country, to the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative and the implementation of the action plan on improving the security of United Nations peacekeepers, all generate an important impetus to establish a performance evaluation system for peacekeeping operations, which would have a positive impact on accountability to Member States and would promote transparency and comparability among missions.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“It is also relevant to mention the 2017 voluntary compact on preventing and addressing sexual exploitation and abuse in peace operations, to which Ecuador is also one of the signatories. We believe that the training of personnel ahead of their deployment is key to contributing positively to that joint commitment. Accountability and increasing international cooperation are two other elements that we believe are necessary for the eradication of sexual exploitation and abuse. All of those actions reflect the vital importance that host countries, the Security Council, the General Assembly, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat continue to work in a committed manner in each of their roles in order to revitalize those instruments and ensure the responsible, efficient and effective deployment of peacekeeping missions.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Ecuador also believes it is important to highlight the various initiatives and actions that have been carried out in the past year to address fundamental issues: the Secretary-General's Action for Peacekeeping initiative, to which our country is a signatory; the Peacekeeping Ministerial in September 2018, which was held with a view to gaining political support and making peacekeeping missions more efficient and safer as well as to mobilize the strongest possible support for political solutions and well-structured, well-equipped and well-trained forces; and the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, which is supported by 151 Member States, including my country, through which we renewed our collective commitment to United Nations peacekeeping operations and reaffirmed the primacy of politics in resolving conflicts and the support role played by peacekeeping operations in that respect.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Secondly, asymmetrical attacks and the use of terrorist tactics against peacekeepers undermine the implementation of peace-support mandates and demand greater efforts to safeguard them and guarantee their safety. Ecuador therefore reiterates its support for the Secretary-General in his efforts to reform the United Nations by means of improving the Organization's capacity to efficiently and effectively fulfil its mandates. We are also grateful for the presence of the Secretary-General at this important debate, as well as that of all other briefers and for the information provided.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We are pleased that you, Mr. President, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Indonesia - a country that has played an active role in peacekeeping missions since 1957 and is currently one of the largest troop-contributing countries - are presiding over this important debate on the theme "Investing in peace: improving the safety and performance of United Nations peacekeepers". There are two fundamental issues leading today's debate. First, peacekeeping missions continue to operate in difficult environments and with more complex mandates, including providing support for difficult political processes, protecting civilians and supporting national capacity-building, particularly in the areas of security, the rule of law and respect for human rights.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“At the multilateral and peacekeeping levels, the role of Ecuadorian women has also increased, as demonstrated by the contribution made by women officers as observers in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. In conclusion, we welcome these spaces for discussing the political and economic empowerment of women and their meaningful and active participation in pursuit of peace. We also express our sincere desire to join efforts towards a productive and successful dialogue that promotes gender equality and the advancement of women in all areas. These are essential elements in honouring the commitment to leave no one behind.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“The Ministry of National Defence incorporates the concept of defence as a public good and, in that context, the gender approach is included in its defence policy agenda. Human rights are also considered as an area of action in spearheading defence policy and include the promotion of policies for gender equality and practices for peaceful coexistence and respect for the cultural identity of its members, as well as the effective implementation of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1889 (2009). The inclusion of women in the armed forces has increased since 2009, when female military officers accounted for 1.1 per cent of the total number of troops. By 2012, that figure doubled and this year stands at 3.5 per cent.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“In that regard, Ecuador has a national plan for the eradication of gender violence, which was established as a public policy in 2007. Ecuador is currently undertaking a major national crusade to eradicate discrimination and violence against women. In that context, we highlight our comprehensive organic law to prevent and eradicate violence against women, which entered into force in February 2018. That is an important development at the national level in that area and ensures the involvement of women in working for its implementation. Furthermore, the Constitution also determines that the armed forces are an institution for the protection of the rights, freedoms and guarantees of citizens.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Ecuador is also firmly committed to facilitating decent work and women's access to decision-making processes. The Government programmes to reduce underemployment and unemployment encourage both women'sparticipationinthelabourmarketandnarrowing the wage differential. Moreover, the Republic's organic law on elections and political organizations calls for equal participation in decision-making processes and at all levels of power. The Constitution of the Republic establishes that Ecuador is a constitutional State of rights that will adopt affirmative actions to promote genuine equality for rights holders who face a situation of inequality, and provides for priority protection in public and private arenas for victims of sexual violence. It is a Constitution that recognizes the right of people to live free from all forms of violence.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Ecuador actively seeks the participation of women in the armed forces and police observation missions and has made a political commitment to maintaining their presence and increasing their number. Furthermore, we have included the gender perspective throughout our development plan, which recognizes the equal participation of women and men in public and private spheres. Ecuador is committed to the political and economic empowerment of women and their active and significant participation in the quest for peace. In that regard, we strive for equality among women and men at all levels of education at the national level, and we have implemented an integrated health care model that includes the gender perspective in developing public policies.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalfofEcuador in today's timely open debate, which you, Mr. President, have convened on the issue of participation of women in peacekeeping. The Secretary-General, the Council and the representatives of individual Members themselves have addressed, on several occasions, the relevance and importance of women's equal participation in peacekeeping operations and their invaluable contribution to the promotion of peace and security. Ecuador has a sound legal framework that guarantees the validity, exercise and enforceability of women's rights, which is based on two fundamental pillars: the Constitution, which includes explicitreferences to gender equality, and binding international instruments ratified by Ecuador.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“It is also important to point out the connection between terrorism and corruption. For that reason, Ecuador unequivocally condemns acts of corruption, the networks of which seriously undermine the stability of States and entire regions and jeopardize the peace and development of our peoples in the Americas and the world. The United Nations is the only global platform to carry out an effective fight against terrorism. Before concluding, I would therefore like to reiterate Ecuador's commitment to work towards strengthening the international fight against terrorism and put an end to that serious threat to international peace and security.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“At the beginning of 2018, my country reported violent acts resulting from the actions of irregular armed groups linked to transnational organized crime, including a dozen terrorist attacks that resulted in a number of injuries, deaths and displacements and damaged State infrastructure. As an immediate response, the Government of Ecuador established its national committee on comprehensive border security as the body responsible for coordinating and developing policies, guidelines, procedures and actions in the area of comprehensive border security and implemented a defence plan for security along its northern border, which provides guidelines for the strategic planning of comprehensive defence, security and development policies to address the complex transnational threat of terrorism in all its dimensions.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“The report of the International Cooperation Review Group recognized that Ecuador "has made significant progress in consolidating its anti-money-laundering regime against the financing of terrorism." That shows that Ecuador is taking concrete action to comply with the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy and the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism. It is also essential to highlight the link between the financing and support of terrorist groups and transnational organized crime groups, whose acts affect civilians and innocent people in a similar way.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“I would like to mention a few examples in that regard. The Ecuadorian Comprehensive Organic Criminal Code, adopted in 2014, expressly criminalizes terrorism and its financing by recognizing the direct relationship between the crime of money-laundering and the financing of terrorism and shows progress in controlling those crimes. The law on the prevention, detection and eradication of the crime of money- laundering and the financing of offences is aimed at preventing, detecting in a timely manner, punishing and eradicating money-laundering and the financing of offences in their various forms. With the same objective, the ongoing action plan for the prevention of money-laundering and the financing of terrorism was approved.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source