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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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“The Republic of Ecuador reaffirms that terrorism is a serious threat to the international community as a whole. That is why we unequivocally condemn all acts of terrorism, regardless of their form or manifestation and regardless of their purpose, their origin or the entity that carries them out. Preventing terrorism is as important as suppressing it, which is why it is essential to identify and eliminate the causes and factors that may promote terrorist acts, including their financing, political, ethnic, religious and racial intolerance, corruption and the social and economic gap between peoples and nations. Ecuador has taken important steps to address and combat the threat of terrorism by criminalizing the financing of terrorism and associated money-laundering through preventive measures and international judicial cooperation.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Permanent Mission of France for holding this open debate, and I welcomed the presence in the Security Council this morning of France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. J ean-Yves Le Drian, to whom I extend my greetings. We consider it essential for all States to be able to express their concerns in the Security Council about the threat that terrorism poses to international peace and security and, above all, about the importance of preventing it and combating its financing. No State is immune to terrorism, but neither can any State respond to it alone, which is why we are convinced that joint measures and concerted actions are required to counter terrorism and its pernicious effects.”
2019-03-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8496 (2019) · source
“The solution to the Venezuelan crisis will be achieved only through dialogue and consultation. We call for continued work to ensure that Venezuela has a peaceful transition to a democratic path that safeguards and guarantees the integrity, exercise and full respect for the human rights of its people.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Our country has always shown its solidarity with the Venezuelan people, which is why we have welcomed more than 240,000 Venezuelans into our territory, of whom about 101,000 already have a regular-stay visa, not including international protection visas. Furthermore, on 8 and 9 April, Ecuador will convene the third regional meeting on the problem created by the migration of 3 million Venezuelans, which will serve to structure a joint work plan to solve the greatest humanitarian problem in our region. It should be noted that Ecuador is also the Latin American country with the highest number of recognized refugees: 63,537 people from more than 70 countries. Since 2016, Ecuador has received a significant number of requests for refugee status from Venezuelan citizens. Ecuador does not support a military intervention in Venezuela.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“The shortages and conflicts in Venezuela demand an immediate political solution in order to avoid additional negative effects on its people and the region. Urgent understandings are required to lead to free elections, without exclusions of any kind, transparent and with guarantees of neutrality from transitional authorities and international observation, within the framework of Venezuelan law. Only democratic legitimacy will guarantee the future institutional stability of the country and restore the economy and social order, which is the responsibility of Venezuelans and will require the support of the international community.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Ecuador rejects the use of public force and the action of paramilitary groups against peaceful demonstrators, as well as condemns that such acts led to the death and injuries suffered by some of those demonstrators, as was the case of Venezuelans from the indigenous community of Pemon. Independent information gives an account of the urgent needs of a good part of the Venezuelan population for medicine and food, and of the suffering resulting from the economic and institutional crisis that has led more than 3 million to migrate to other nations. The delivery of essential goods to the poor should not be prevented by blockades or acts of force against those who want to facilitate it; on the contrary, it is necessary to seek channels of coordination that promote it, regardless of considerations that are not strictly humanitarian.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Likewise, we reiterate the constitutional and democratically elected authority of the National Assembly of Venezuela, as well as our firm support for the actions taken to request international humanitarian aid, the release of political prisoners, the freezing of the assets of corrupt Government officials and the provision of guarantees to civilian and military officials who support the restoration of democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela. Ecuador's belief in the urgent need to reach a political, peaceful and democratic solution to the crisis in Venezuela has been confirmed by the recent acts of violence in connection with the blockade of humanitarian aid shipments.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): My country thanks the Republic of Equatorial Guinea for convening this open meeting to once again address the deep political, economic, social and humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. We also thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for the important briefing she delivered to the Council. Ecuador reaffirms the right ofallpeoples ofthe world to democracy and the obligation of their Governments to promote and defend it.”
2019-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8472 (2019) · source
“A democratic solution to the Venezuelan crisis will be achieved only through dialogue and compromise, and cannot be imposed through terror, torture and murder. Instead of succumbing to the chaos of unarmed innocents becoming victims of hit men and State agents, we need calm, foresight and intelligent and comprehensive political solutions.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“I want to address the references to the public reactions to the death of Diana, a 22-year-old pregnant woman, at the hands of her Venezuelan partner. We regret that, but I want to assure the Venezuelan people that my people consider them brothers and sisters, which is why, as I said before, more than 240,000 are now living in my country on the path to being granted full permanent residence. In addition, hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans have been able to enter and leave my country, to whom we have given medical care and support that they had not received in their country. In April, Ecuador convened the third meeting on the problem created by the migration of 3 million Venezuelan brothers and sisters in order to seek solutions to the greatest humanitarian problem in our region.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“Our country has always shown its solidarity with the Venezuelan people, which is why we have welcomed more than 240,000 Venezuelans into our territory, of whom 100,000 already have a long-stay visa, thus helping the 3 million Venezuelans, to date, who have been forced to emigrate. We call for continued efforts to help return Venezuela to the path of democracy via a peaceful transition while safeguarding and guaranteeing the integrity, exercise and full respect of the human rights of its people, especially the rights to life, integrity and personal freedom. Ecuador hopes that the new interim president, within the context of the law, will call as soon as possible for free and transparent elections, with broad international monitoring, and thus inaugurate a new era of democratic prosperity and fraternity in his country.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“Ecuador endorses the statement made yesterday by the Argentine Republic in the Organization of American States, on behalf of a group of countries, including my own. Echoing that position, we wish to reiterate the constitutional authority of the democratically elected National Assembly of Venezuela and our firm support for the actions taken to secure international humanitarian aid, the release of political prisoners, the freezing of the assets of corrupt Government officials and the provision of guarantees to civilian and military officials who support the restoration of democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): My country is grateful to the Dominican Republic for having convened this open meeting of the Security Council amid the grave political, economic and social crisis in the brotherly country of Venezuela. 1 thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. Ecuador reaffirms the right of all the peoples of the world to democracy and the obligation of their Governments to promote and defend it. For that reason, we echo the pronouncement of the Venezuela's National Assembly, which, within the framework of the norms of the Venezuelan Constitution, has declared that a presidential changeover is necessary. As such, the Republic of Ecuador recognizes the President of the National Assembly, Juan Guaido, as interim President of Venezuela.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source
“We hope that this debate will promote political will and the mobilization of resources in the relevant forums to address climate change.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“We advocate for an increase in adequate, predictable and sustainable financing, in addition to the transfer of technology, to developing countries. It is necessary to promote preventive approaches to address disaster risks in a comprehensive manner, with people-centred, multi-risk, multisectoral, inclusive and accessible policies. That is acknowledged in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015- 2030, as disaster-prone developing countries require special attention in view of their greater vulnerability and levels of risk, which often exceed their capacity to respond and recover. Sustainable development is not possible without peace and security, and peace and security are at risk without sustainable development.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The humanitarian consequences are catastrophic, with the loss of millions of lives, displacement, the separation of families, exposure to exploitation and susceptibility to marginalization. It is alarming that people must travel long distances daily in search of water and food, to the detriment of education and work opportunities, and that young people run the risk of being recruited by Violent extremism. Conflicts generated by climate change, due to their increasing number, intensity and duration, deserve urgent and innovative approaches. In that context, 135.7 million people required humanitarian assistance in the year 2017, with financing needs of $23.5 billion. Against that backdrop, Ecuador promotes the principles of equity and common but differentiated responsibilities, as well as the right to development.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the main intergovernmental forum that possesses the necessary expertise to negotiate a global response to climate change. Discussions in the Security Council on this issue complement global efforts to better understand the links between climate change and international peace and security, as well as to mobilize the capacities of United Nations organs in line with their respective mandates. The increase in global temperature, desertification and droughts, sea-level rise and natural disasters is leading to the destruction of homes and infrastructure, loss of crops, food insecurity, unemployment and increased inequalities. The effects on the environment, the economy and society can see the benefits of development gained with so much effort reversed overnight.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the Dominican Republic as it takes a seat on the Security Council for the first time and presides over it this month. The initiative to convene this debate on the impacts of climate-related disasters on international peace and security, as well as the presence of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, Mr. Miguel Vargas Maldonado, demonstrates that bringing this fundamental issue to the attention of the membership is a priority for the presidency. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and its adverse effects undermine the ability of all countries to achieve sustainable development. Its effects are real and sudden and disproportionately affect vulnerable groups. Its global nature requires maximum international cooperation.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Our delegation reiterates its call on the international community to make tangible progress to support the advancement of a political, peaceful, definitive and just solution for the parties, based on the existence of two States: Palestine and Israel. It is imperative that the two-State solution be maintained as the only way to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, restore rights to the Palestinian people and finalize the independent establishment of Palestine, incorporated into the United Nations as a full Member.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“The implementation of the resolution is vital to resolving the Israeli- Palestinian issue and cannot be divorced from the Security Council's action to ensure compliance with, and observance of, resolution 1322 (2000), which urges Israel, the occupying Power, to scrupulously comply with its obligations and responsibilities under the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949. Moreover, our delegation once again places value on, and reiterates its support for, the various international initiatives that have taken place with the aim of restarting negotiations and peace talks between Israel and Palestine.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“They are in contravention of the provisions of resolution 2334 (2016) andjeopardize the possibility of the two-State solution. His report also revealed that no immediate measures have been taken to prevent all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of terror, provocation and destruction. Provocative actions and statements encouraging violence and inflammatory rhetoric are ongoing. Resolution 2334 (2016) sets out the most viable path to restoring peace in the region.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“He also reported that demolitions and seizures of Palestinian- owned structures by the Israeli authorities continued throughout the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and that the overall situation is dominated by negative trends. Likewise, other actions, such as the decision by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation to move forward with draft laws, including so-called Regulation Law 2, which seeks to regulate hillside communities built beyond the Green Line in the past 20 years, and the announcement by Israeli authorities of the opening of Route 4370 in occupied Jerusalem, which consists of an eight-metre-high wall separating Israeli traffic from Palestinian traffic, shows the persistent, exclusionary and discriminatory settlement and expansion policies.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Now more than ever, it is imperative that the Council take action to fully apply the fundamental principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations. It is important to highlight the report covering the period of September to December 2018 on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), which was presented on behalf of the Secretary-General by Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process. In general terms, he reported that Israel is not stopping its settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem; on the contrary, Israeli authorities approved plans for approximately 2,200 homes in West Bank settlements, and progress is being made in the construction of 31 units in Hebron, which would be the first new construction in 16 years.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Jamie McGoldrick, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator, since 9 December 2018 Israelis and Palestinians have been killed as a result of the violence in the West Bank. Moreover, more than 400 Palestinians and at least 13 Israelis have been injured, while more than 200 Palestinians have been arrested. Palestinians continue to encounter obstacles in accessing health services, clean water and sources of livelihoods and education, among other amenities, and humanitarian workers face unprecedented challenges, including a lack of funding and an increase in attacks aimed at delegitimizing humanitarian action. The reality on the ground is a high-risk warning for international peace and security.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“This is an issue ofvital importance for the international community and the Council, which has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, as only an atmosphere of peace and security can foster the cooperation and development of nations. Since the previous open debate convened by the Council on the matter, on 18 October 2018 (see S/PV.8375), we regret that the events of the two final months of last year continued to aggravate and deteriorate the humanitarian situation, with human rights violations and breaches of international humanitarian law in the occupied Palestinian territory. Deaths, attacks, arrests, violence and confrontations continue unabated. According to reports by Mr.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation wishes to congratulate the delegations of the Dominican Republic, Germany, Belgium, Indonesia and South Africa on recentlyjoining the Security Council as non-permanent members for the period 2019-2020. We wish them success in performing their duties. We particularly congratulate the delegation of the Dominican Republic, as its first- time membership of this organ is historic. We are convinced that its dedication and ability will positively contribute to the work of the Council, especially during this month of its presidency. We are also grateful for the convening of this debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“That is all the more important when we consider that countries with scarce economic resources, like Ecuador and others in the Latin American and Caribbean region, have demonstrated their profound commitment to the success of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti by offering their assistance and contributing military personnel in solidarity and cooperation with the Haitian nation.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation therefore stresses the spirit of that resolution and recalls the Security Council's call on the international financial institutions and the donors to disburse without delay the funds pledged in Washington, DC. We cordially appeal to them resolutely to cooperate to resolve the situation in Haiti in all its aspects. Ecuador is ready to confront the challenges of stabilizing Haiti and endorses a multidimensional approach to peacekeeping operations. We are prepared to contribute to such operations and to world security under United Nations auspices, but we feel that the international community should demonstrate greater sensitivity and resolve in facing the threats to democratic institutions, human rights and economic development in Haiti.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“In resolution 1576 (2004) of 29 November 2004, the Security Council underlined that political reconciliation and economic reconstruction efforts remain key to the stability and security of Haiti and urged the Transitional Government to continue to make progress in the implementation of the Interim Cooperation Framework, including by developing concrete projects for economic development, in close cooperation with, and with the full assistance of, the international community, in particular the United Nations and international financial institutions. At the same time, the Council urged the relevant financial institutions and donor countries to disburse promptly the funds pledged at the International Donors Conference on Haiti held in Washington, DC. on 19 and 20 July 2004.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Aware of its responsibilities as a Member of this Organization to contribute to the best of its abilities to the establishment of peace and security throughout the world, Ecuador has decided to participate in Haiti. On 29 September 2004, we signed a memorandum of understanding to contribute to the United Nations reserve forces in that brotherly Caribbean country by dispatching a company of 66 military engineers and trucks in a joint operation with Chile.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“However, as my delegation has underscored on other occasions, we fully agree with the statement, made on behalf of the Rio Group in the Special Political and Decolonization Committee, that peace cannot last without development, that we must counter the underlying causes of conflict, and that the promotion of development, the rule of law, the establishment of reliable transitional mechanisms of justice, attention to the special needs of women and children in armed conflict, and the success of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration are, inter alia, crucial to the consolidation of democratic institutions in post-conflict countries. Ecuador, a firm defender of the United Nations Charter, believes that we must all commit ourselves to peacebuilding.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“While Ecuador is aware of the efforts being deployed in Haiti to stabilize the situation, preserve the legal and political order, protect human rights and prevent a humanitarian crisis, it believes that, in the current circumstances, the international community must make a greater and more decisive contribution to assisting and strengthening the institutions of that country.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Ecuador fully supports the Haitian democratic institutions and reiterates the appeal made to them and to the political leadership and people of Haiti - issued at the 49l7th meeting of the Council in February 2004, almost a year ago - to establish channels for dialogue and democratic understanding that would allow them to resolve their country's ongoing problems peacefully and to achieve a national reconciliation that would strengthen the roots of democracy and bolster the country's efforts to improve political, economic and social conditions with a view to ensuring the prosperity and sustainable development of future generations in a framework of peace, tolerance and national harmony.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I wish at the outset to extend to you, Sir, the most cordial congratulations of the Government and people of Ecuador on Argentina's well-deserved election to the Council. In my capacity as representative of a former non-permanent member of the Council, I express my delegation's gratification at addressing you as President of this United Nations organ. I also wish to thank my colleague and friend Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdes for his briefing and his efforts. I further wish to thank you, Sir, for convening this very timely open debate so that the international community can understand the magnitude of the problems besetting Haiti and get a clear picture of the crisis affecting that Caribbean nation.”
2005-01-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5110Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Let us repudiate the participants in conflicts who violate moral and ethical principles and the legal norms related to civilian populations.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Otherwise, the whole international legal framework could be derailed and violence and discrimination could spread all over the world, not only for ethnic, racial, religious, cultural or political reasons, but, above all, because of the hunger, poverty and despair of the population of three fourths of the world. Let us be consistent and act in accordance with the highest ideals that led the States Members of the Organization to endorse the Charter. We the peoples of the United Nations should strengthen international instruments, broaden the scope of their application and find suitable mechanisms to ensure that those legal instruments bind not only the States members of the international community but also the irregular groups that use, exploit and commit atrocities against human beings and civilian populations.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Ecuador also agrees with his statement that "The need for reconciliation in post-conflict situations must be tempered with a clear commitment to ending impunity for serious violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law" (para 55). It is up to the Security Council, in accordance with its mandate under the Charter of the United Nations and with the commitment undertaken on the elements of the 10-point platform that the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs presented to the Council in December 2003, to strengthen the protection of civilians in armed conflicts.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In the 18 months since the issuance of my last report, the very fundamentals of international humanitarian law and human rights have been under great pressure and there are concerns that counter-terrorism measures have not always complied with human rights obligations." (S/2004/43], para. 57) To that end, Ecuador welcomes the Secretary- General's decision to appoint a Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide in order to provide the Organization with a better early warning system in situations that cause concern and to improve the basis of action of the United Nations. At the same time, it supports his call to ensure that "large-scale or systematic international crimes do not go unchallenged and are prevented or stopped as early as possible" (para. 39).”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Or could it be, perhaps, that political interests of various sorts have more weight than the legal system whose formulation and adoption cost the international community of nations so much effort? The Secretary-General states very clearly in his report that, "In the five years since the framework to strengthen the protection of civilians in armed conflicts was initiated, the system of public international order has been under unprecedented pressure", and that multilateral approaches to peace and security have been challenged. Greater public and international awareness of the Geneva Conventions on the conduct of war and the Additional Protocols thereto has not been translated into action.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Its contents must shake the collective conscience of the international community, especially of States that, although they are in a position to make a timely and significant contribution to the financing of United Nations stabilization, peacekeeping and humanitarian assistance operations, do not do so. They ignore the fact that, in zones where armed conflict occurs, human lives are lost every day, and every day the whole international legal system is further damaged and debilitated. Could it be that Chapters V, VI and VII of the Charter are not enough to ensure rapid and effective United Nations and Security Council action to maintain international peace and security and impose the rule of international law?”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“It is time for the international community and the United Nations to show strong political will and attach the highest priority to facing, mitigating and, whenever possible, eliminating all atrocities that every day drown entire societies in pain and despair in full View of the distant and impassive eye of those who have the power to stop them and to end the rampant impunity of their authors. The report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, contained in document S/2004/43l, is eloquent and reveals a tragic reality.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“They are tragic, and they prey on populations, societies, cultures and the future of many nations, subjecting women and children to violent atrocities by recruiting them for evil commercial and economic interests, mainly foreign, by breaking up entire families and by destroying the fundamental nucleus of any society - the family. Even worse, all these atrocities are committed primarily in nations whose people during a great part of their history have faced merciless enemies like hunger, poverty and unsanitary conditions while being mere spectators of the devastation of their natural resources by outside forces.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“This momentous problem, which the international community must face urgently, firmly and enduringly, relates to the situation of civilian populations in armed conflicts, who suffer the worst and most unimaginable atrocities, which are revolting to human dignity and to the human conscience and rend the social fabric of nations. Until recently, wars and conflicts took place mainly between States, which to some extent observed international law and international humanitarian law - with exceptions, of course. However, internal conflicts have now proliferated all around the world, but mainly in the developing world, with total disregard and disrespect for international law.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Undoubtedly, this problem is most appalling and abhorrent, because it reflects conduct that is absolutely foreign to humanity's most basic ethical and moral principles and that is diametrically opposed to all considerations and principles established by humanity throughout the centuries as the basic premises of civilized coexistence. Among them, we must give priority to respect for life, for human dignity and for the rights that belong to and protect men and women, children and the elderly, prisoners, displaced persons and refugees - in short, every member of the human race - in times of peace and in times of war.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Mr. Gallegos Chiriboga (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): Permit me at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. Your diplomatic skill and great experience are a guarantee of your beneficial work within this United Nations organ. In addition, my delegation wishes to thank Mr. Jan Egeland, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, for presenting this morning the objective and substantive report of the Secretary-General to the Security Council on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2004/431). I am grateful for the opportunity given my delegation to address this important United Nations organ and to express our concerns and our views on one of the most momentous problems afflicting the international community.”
2004-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4990Resumption1 (2004) · source
“Nevertheless, we hope that all the necessary efforts and actions will be redoubled to alleviate the consequences of armed conflicts on children the world over.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We believe that allowing children to bear arms and participate in violence, conflict and destruction is inhuman and contrary to the highest values of all societies. Considerable progress has been achieved in ending the recruitment of child soldiers, as noted in the report. However, much remains to be done, many challenges remain ahead. In these circumstances, the international community must give priority attention to this situation by taking more concrete measures to ensure the most basic rights of children and to mitigate and prevent the grave effects of armed conflicts on children. Ecuador supports the proposal the President made this morning on the specific measures that should be adopted. The results achieved in protecting the rights of children in armed conflicts are praiseworthy.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“The report of the Secretary- General takes note of this intolerable reality, including the risks that children face: killings, orphanhood, mutilation, abductions, the denial of education, the lack of health care and grave psychological disorders and trauma. The report also notes the grave situation faced by child refugees and internally displaced children, who are vulnerable to violence, recruitment, sexual exploitation, disease, malnutrition and death. The report of the Secretary-General underlines the effects on children of the illicit trade in small arms, landmines, munitions and unexploded ordnance and the problems caused by the recruitment and use of children in armed conflicts.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Mr. Olara Otunnu, for his worthy initiatives, for the commitments achieved in various countries to ensure the welfare and protection of children in conflict and for greatly raising awareness among authorities and the public about the situation of children affected by armed conflict. We also welcome Ms. Carol Bellamy, Executive Director of UNICEF, who requested that this issue be included in all resolutions of the Security Council. One of the saddest and most tragic realities that we have noted in various regions of the world is the profound suffering to which children are exposed as a result of armed conflicts.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source
“In order to ensure the necessary protection of children, especially given the persistence of conflicts of all types in various regions of the world, international instruments must be strengthened, their scope must be extended and they must be effectively implemented and complied with. The right machinery must be established to ensure that those legal instruments are binding not only for Member States of the international community but also for the irregular groups that exploit children by involving them in armed conflicts. The international community must condemn parties to conflicts that violate the legal and moral norms relative to this issue. Ecuador believes that the international community must work with those demonstrating their determination not to involve children and must act against those who defy that resolve of the majority.”
2004-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4898Resumption1 (2004) · source