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1. “We take note of the various initiatives and mechanisms adopted in order to make progress on implementing the integrated strategy for the Sahel. We stress the importance of all such initiatives and mechanisms being properly coordinated and maintained over time and, in particular, responding to priorities determined by the countries themselves. Such an approach in which, alongside national ownership, the link between the rule of law, security and development will be recognized, will allow for the complex situation in the region to be adequately addressed.”

   2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source

2. “We hope that the development for the first time of a three-year plan with a view to providing a comprehensive multisectoral response and generating stronger partnerships between the humanitarian community and the development community will respond to those pressing needs. We hope to have more background on the development and implementation of that plan. At a time when there is talk of donor fatigue, it seems necessary to not only rethink mechanisms to respond to emergencies, but to be generating mechanisms or partnerships to make progress in the region's development. Failure to respond adequately to these situations is to risk allowing criminals and extremist organizations to use precisely such conditions to capture and recruit vulnerable groups, in particular youth.”

   2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source

3. “Enhanced efforts are therefore needed so that the countries of the region, with the support of the international community, can proceed to establish mechanisms or instruments that enable them to respond to those threats. Only a coordinated response in which there is a fluid exchange of information between national entities will allow them to confront those scourges. We welcome, in that respect, the first meeting of officials from the police, customs and intelligence services who are responsible for border control in 11 countries of the Sahel and Maghreb. In terms of resilience, the humanitarian situation in the region is fragile, and the numbers in the report are troubling. Twenty million people at risk of food insecurity, 5 million children at risk ofmalnutrition and over 1.5 million displaced are alarming figures.”

   2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source

4. “We acknowledge the efforts and work that the United Nations Office for West Africa, UN-Women and the Economic Community of West African States are carrying out in this area. In relation to the second objective, which is security, the region now faces a complex and difficult situation. The report describes the events in Mali and Libya and the activities of terrorist groups in the region. The uncertainty facing the region due to transnational crime, the activities of extremist groups, trafficking in arms and drugs and environmental issues, among other challenges, continues to hamper progress and requires a swift and appropriate response. There was a 60 per cent increase in terrorist attacks in the Sahel and the Maghreb between 2012 and 2013 and an increase in the presence of extremist groups and jihadists.”

   2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source

5. “They illustrate the importance attached to the situation in the region and the urgency of making progress towards concrete results. My delegation believes special attention should be paid to strengthening the rule of law and its institutions and engaging in cooperation to that end. We appreciate the series of meetings held under the theme of the first strategic objective, namely governance, particularly considering that a large number of countries will have elections in the coming two years and they will need to be credible, transparent and clean. In that regard, we would like to highlight the importance of ensuring the full and effective participation of women in those electoral processes from their earliest stages and, in general, in the public political arena and the economic sector.”

   2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source

6. “Mr. Galvez (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/397) on progress towards the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, presented by his Special Envoy, Ms. Guebre Sellasie. We take this opportunity to congratulate her on her appointment and to recognize the work done by her predecessor, Mr. Romano Prodi. The report describes the initiatives taken and progress made in implementation of the governance, security and resilience pillars laid out in the integrated strategy for the Sahel, while recognizing the complex challenges and tasks that must be faced to make progress in terms of peace and stability in the region. We note the regional initiatives and the meetings and programmes hosted by the United Nations through its agencies and other members of the international community.”

   2014-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7203 (2014) · source

7. “We encourage the Office of the Prosecutor to continue gathering evidence on new allegations of crimes perpetrated in Darfur, as that could serve as the basis of new investigations. Chile is concerned about the alleged manipulation of reports carried out by the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, as described in paragraph 10 of the Prosecutor's report. Those would cover up crimes against civilians and against peacekeepers. We firmly support an investigation by the Secretary-General into that matter. Lastly, my country emphasizes the importance of maintaining appropriate relations between the Court and the Council with regard to their jurisdiction and responsibility. We also reiterate our commitment in support of the work of the Court and of the Prosecutor.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

8. “In particular we call for immediate compliance with resolutions 2138 (2014) and 2148 (2014), referring to the need to cease the violence, particularly against civilians and especially against women and children. My delegation welcomes the briefing on the recent judicial activities of the Prosecutor's Office, especially in the case ofAba'allah Banda Abakaer Noarain, and the registering of individuals outside of the Sudan who face the Court's arrest warrants. Chile underscores the serious nature of the crimes set out in the report, including aerial bombardments against civilians, sexual and gender-based crimes and crimes against human rights activists and members of civil society and community leaders. Abductions and attacks have also been carried out against humanitarian assistance providers and staff of peacekeeping operations.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

9. “This year, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has surpassed the numbers of 2011 and 2012. All told that is half as much as those who had to flee their homes in 2013, resulting in more than 2 million displaced persons in Darfur since the conflict erupted. We are also concerned that, according to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, serious crimes falling under the Rome Statute continue to be perpetrated. We underscore the need for ongoing support to those institutions aimed at strengthening respect for the rule of law and human rights, while promoting full compliance with the obligation to cooperate with the Court and with the Prosecutor. On repeated occasions the Council has addressed the humanitarian situation in Darfur.”

   2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

10. “In order to ensure successful investigations and prosecutions by the International Criminal Court, States must duly cooperate, either by virtue of being parties to the Rome Statute or in line with Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, as provided in resolution 1593 (2005). The specific case of Darfur has generated a series of situations of non-cooperation with the Court, in particular and quite regrettably on behalf of the Sudan as well as on the part of other States. Chile therefore reiterates its call upon all the relevant States to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and to comply with the rulings handed down by the Court. The humanitarian situation in Darfur as described in the recent report is even more worrisome than it was in the Prosecutor's previous report.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

11. “The Council has the primary responsibility for following up the situation in Darfur in the International Criminal Court, which should not be seen as having been discharged solely by referring the situation to the Court, holding such debates or receiving briefings from the Prosecutor. The eight communications from the Court to the Council on non-cooperation in the case of Darfur are an example of the need for that follow-up. In that regard, the Security Council should continue due dialogue with the Court and its Prosecutor and respond to the Court's requests. The silence of this body with regard to those requests indicates a failure in meeting its responsibility. Chile therefore supports effectively following up the situations referred by the Council to the Court, to ensure the effectiveness and impact of the Council's resolutions.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

12. “Mr. Galvez (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and we welcome the presence of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda. We also thank her for her briefing to the Council on the situation in Darfur, pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). The adoption of resolution 1593 (2005) under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, which referred the situation of Darfur to the International Criminal Court, provides for the Court's jurisdiction to extend to a State not party to the Rome Statute, in this case the Sudan, and compels it to cooperate with the Court.”

    2014-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7199 (2014) · source

13. “We also wish to support initiatives aimed at national reconciliation. In that connection, it is important to provide the necessary resources to ensure that the mandate under the framework of the Dayton Agreement of 1995 is fulfilled. Finally, I want to reaffirm our support and commitment to the Office of the High Representative, which must continue to receive the political support and resources necessary to carry out its important work.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

14. “I would like to conclude by reiterating the firm commitment, which my country has demonstrated since the beginning, to the process of moving towards a stable Bosnia and Herzegovina that is committed to defending its territorial integrity in a politically stable State and with institutions that work to serve its people, in particular with regard to job creation for youth, in peace and prosperity. Chile participated in the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina with police personnel and continues to work within the European Union-led force Operation Althea. It has thereby maintained 10 years of uninterrupted Chilean military presence there. We call on the international community to maintain its commitment to support the aspirations of the people ofBosnia and Herzegovina to a peaceful and prosperous Euro-Atlantic future.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

15. “We urge the leaders of all parties involved to work constructively to break the impasse. We support Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts to overcome its past. We underscore the progress that has been made, such as the amendments to legislation that regulates the issuance of citizen identification numbers, which were finally adopted and which allow citizens to once again receive those numbers from the central State. We also urge all political leaders to refrain from negative rhetoric and do their utmost to achieve genuine integration and national reconciliation.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

16. “The violent demonstrations in early February in several major cities were, above all, a call for elected officials and political parties to change course in order to effectively support the country's progress. It was a call on the political class to focus its energy on the interests of the people. We appreciate the efforts of the High Representative and we support the important work he carries out to strengthen the rule of law, comply with the rulings of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, facilitate reforms to ensure national prosperity and oversee the return of displaced persons in the country. However, the lack of progress on the five objectives and two conditions for the closure of the Office of the High Representative is an indication of Bosnia and Herzegovina's lack of commitment to the future.”

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17. “In that respect, we call on the country's political class to shoulder their agreed responsibilities and work in a spirit of reconciliation to deal with the challenges facing the country. A fundamental change is needed in the political class, as Mr. Inzko stated. In that context, Chile reiterates its support for the Dayton Peace Agreement, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina and respect for the rule of law at the national and international levels. We are concerned about the deteriorating situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which highlights the failure to make progress in the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, which was signed 19 years ago.”

    2014-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7176 (2014) · source

18. “Mr. Galvez (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, and thank him for his report (8/2014/314, annex) and his important work for peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We would like to start by expressing our regret that the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement remains a daily challenge because of the differences between the political parties, the political stalemate, the failure to implement the rulings of the European Court of Human Rights and the negative and secessionist rhetoric of Republika Srpska, which should be denounced by the international community. Those acts undermine national cohesion between the different ethnic communities in the country, hinder national reconciliation and delay the country's progress towards Euro-Atlantic integration.”

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19. “Similarly , in the case against Abdullah Al-Senussi, we appeal to the Libyan authorities to refrain from any action that could impede the Court from reconsidering the case if the inadmissibility appeal were to be overturned by the International Criminal Court when it decides. I conclude by reiterating my country's support for and commitment to the work of the International Criminal Court and the Prosecutor.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

20. “We recognize the work of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in investigating crimes committed since February 2011. We urge her to continue in that vein in order to ensure that perpetrators of crimes, regardless of their origin, including those responsible for crimes committed against minorities, shall be brought to justice before the International Criminal Court or in Libyan courts, in accordance with the principle of complementarity established under the Rome Statute. As a result, we call on the Libyan authorities to comply with their obligation to transfer Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi to the International Criminal Court without further delay.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

21. “However, we regret the fact that, according the report of the Prosecutor, to date there have been no reported prosecutions of the alleged perpetrators of the crimes of torture and abuse, including sexual and gender- based violence and deaths as a result of the torture that continues to occur in detention centres in that country. My country underscores the importance of the Libyan Government moving forward and sharing with the Council and the international community its national policy for responding to such crimes. That would allow us to reaffirm and recognize Libya's commitment to a modern justice system in accordance with international standards, while determining those areas or needs to which cooperation should be dedicated in order to reform the security sector in Libya.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

22. “The fact that there are approximately 7,000 detainees while the Libyan State is not in control of the situation, leaving them defenceless without charges brought against them, violates their most basic human rights. We therefore reiterate the appeal made in resolution 2144 (2014), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, for all such individuals to be transferred to State custody. Chile underscores the fact that last year Libya adopted legislation that provides for the prosecution of torture, ill treament and discrimination.”

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23. “That is why Chile supports the establishment of an effective follow-up by the Council. We welcome the signing late last year of the memorandum of understanding between the Office of the Prosecutor and the Libyan Government and the contacts made this year with the Prosecutor General of Libya in order to implement the memorandum. Coordinated work, in which the tasks of the investigation, legal processes and arrest procedures are shared, will make it possible to duly comply with resolution 1970 (2011) and to establish the basis for a national reconciliation process. With regard to the detainees in the custody of armed brigades, we are concerned that the self-imposed deadline of 2 March, set by the Government of Libya to put an end to the situation, has not been met.”

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24. “The adoption of resolution 1970 (2011), under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, makes it possible for the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court to extend to a State that is not party to the Rome Statute, in this case Libya, just as it binds all States Members of the Organization, whether party or not to the Statute. We acknowledge the cooperation of both categories of States with the International Criminal Court and Libya in that regard. Furthermore, Chile stresses that the responsibility of the Council should not be understood as coming to an end simply with the referral of a situation to the Court. The Council should maintain the dialogue with the Court and the Prosecutor and respond to their requests. The Council's silence in response to such requests would imply a lack of responsibility.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

25. “Mr. Galvez (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and welcome the presence of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda. We also welcome her introduction of her seventh report to the Council. Chile recognizes the complex security situation in Libya and the need to continue the work in support of institutions that respect the rule of law and human rights while allowing Libya to comply with its obligation to cooperate with the Court and its Prosecutor, in accordance with the provisions of resolution 1970 (2011). We reiterate our country's support to the International Criminal Court and the work of its Prosecutor. Its establishment was a major step in the fight against impunity. We underscore the work of the Council and its essential role in the case of Libya.”

    2014-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7173 (2014) · source

26. “We also hope that the establishment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) will contribute to peace and stability in the subregion. We encourage coordination between the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic (MISCA) and the Regional Task Force until the transfer of responsibility from MISCA to MINUSCA on 15 September, and we support the efforts of the AU Commission's technical assessment mission to that end. Similarly, we should promote coordination and the exchange of information between the Task Force, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the recently created MINUSCA.”

    2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source

27. “We urge UNOCA to support their initiatives, such as the subregional commitments to implementing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and combatting the illegal trade in forest flora and fauna that finances armed groups; the agreement of the six member States of the Lake Chad Basin Commission to establish the Multinational Joint Task Force to combat the threats posed by the militants of Boko Haram; the African Union's 2050 Integrated Maritime Strategy; and the implementation of a road map and action plan for working towards the establishment of an inter-regional centre for coordination. In that regard , we hope UNOCA will continue to support the work of the expert groups of the related Sanctions Committees.”

    2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source

28. “Young refugees and internally displaced persons deserve special attention, due to their double vulnerability to recruitment by terrorists and armed groups. While we are aware of the limitations on the staff of UNOCA, which has had to resort to financing outside the regular budget, we urge it to focus its initiatives in this area in partnership with the Economic Community of Central African States, the African Development Bank, the World Bank, the International Labour Organization, the United Nations Development Programme, the Peacebuilding Commission and other key regional and international stakeholders. We commend the leadership and coordinating role played by relevant regional organizations.”

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29. “In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General's recent visits to the Central African Republic and South Sudan. We cannot remain indifferent to the deepening humanitarian crisis and its growing impact on those countries' neighbours, the inter-and intra-community violence, including sexual violence - which has reached alarming proportions in the Central African Republic - the threat of terrorism, the continuing maritime insecurity in the Gulf of Guinea, the illegal trade in Wildlife and transnational organized crime. One of the significant challenges to peacebuilding and sustainable development in Central Africa is widespread unemployment among young people, which leaves them vulnerable to recruitment and re-recruitment.”

    2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source

30. “We should step up efforts to implement the arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court against Joseph Kony and other LRA commanders on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder, rape and child recruitment through kidnapping. The news of the capture by the African Union's Task Force of LRA commander Charles Okello and rescue of three women and seven children on 21 April is a positive sign. The international community should continue to actively support the countries of Central Africa in their efforts to achieve peace and stability and to promote the normalization of the humanitarian and human rights situations, the protection of civilians, dialogue, reconciliation, transitional justice, national capacity- building and integration.”

    2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source

31. “While the report notes a decrease in the activities of the LRA in the subregion, the crises in the Central African Republic and South Sudan, and the withdrawal of troops provided by Uganda and South Sudan from the Regional Task Force, has created security vulnerabilities that the LRA could exploit. We therefore recommend redoubling the efforts to eliminate the LRA and prevent its association with members of other armed groups, such as the ex-Se'leka. Moreover, the threat of that group has led many humanitarian non-governmental organizations to restrict their activities. We should therefore urge donors to support recuperative activities without delay in order to restore basic livelihoods and essential services in the affected communities.”

    2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source

32. “Abdoulaye Bathily and UNOCA will be able to count on the support needed for the continued implementation of the United Nations regional strategy designed to address the threat and consequences of the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), and to support the Regional Task Force of the African Union-led Regional Cooperation Initiative for the Elimination of the LRA, working with the countries affected to that end. Chile supports the recommendations in the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/319), so we will mention just a few aspects that deserve particular attention.”

    2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source

33. “Mr. Galvez (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Regional Office in Central Africa (UNOCA), Mr. Abou Moussa, and to express our appreciation for his staff's excellent work in supporting and coordinating the Organization's initiatives and the regional efforts aimed at preventing conflicts and building peace in Central Africa and at promoting preventive diplomacy and mediation in the subregion. We hope that Mr.”

    2014-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7171 (2014) · source

34. “That is particularly relevant given the recently reported incident in the Red Sea, where a ship carrying ballistic missiles, apparently of Iranian origin and destined for the Gaza Strip, was intercepted. We hope that the Panel of Experts will be able to begin to collect information on that case as soon as possible in order to gather objective data to enable us to decide whether or not it was a violation of the relevant resolutions. In conclusion, Chile expresses its vote of confidence that the spirit of collaboration and commitment observed on the part of the Government in Tehran in its dialogue with the P5+l with regard to its nuclear programme will be reflected in other equally pressing matters in the Middle East, in which Iran plays an important role.”

    2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source

35. “In particular, we note the view that, in the context of the ongoing talks between the P5+1 and Iran, it is not advisable to take steps that could threaten the current momentum in the dialogue. Chile understands that we are not working in a political vacuum and that any kind of action that could be misunderstood by the parties should be avoided. However, until a final and satisfactory agreement is reached and endorsed by the Security Council, the measures imposed by the United Nations with regard to Iran's nuclear programme will remain in effect. In that context, my country expresses its strong support for the 1737 Committee and its Panel ofExperts, and hopes that its work will not be impeded and that it will able to fully fulfil its mandate in a timely and effective manner.”

    2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source

36. “Chile welcomes with satisfaction the most recent report of the Director General of the IAEA of 20 February on the implementation of the NPT safeguards agreement and relevant provisions of Security Council resolutions in the Islamic Republic of Iran. We particularly welcome the fact that the highly enriched uranium reserves have been significantly reduced pursuant to the 24 November agreement and that the IAEA recognizes that Iran is meeting its commitments to slow down its most sensitive nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of some economic sanctions. Our country follows such reports with interest, but also with caution. Our country notes the issues raised by the various delegations during the Committee's consultations in the recent quarter.”

    2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source

37. “Mr. Galvez (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ambassador Quinlan for presenting the quarterly report on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). We value the work of Ambassador Quinlan as Chair of that Committee. Given that this is our first opportunity to participate in a briefing by the Chairman of the 1737 Committee, I would like to say that my country welcomes the agreement between the P5+l and Iran of 24 November 2013 and the cooperation agreement between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). They provide a unique opportunity for Iran to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear programme.”

    2014-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7146 (2014) · source

38. “Finally, I should like recall the statement made by the President of Chile in the recent general debate of the General Assembly (see A/68/PV.5), in which he joined the calls for the countries that have the veto right to abstain from using it in situations of crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide or ethnic cleansing. He also proposed leaving behind the logic of vetoes and replacing it with a logic of special quorums, so that the most relevant decisions, which inevitably affect us all, will be adopted with resounding, broad and representative majorities of the community of nations.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

39. “We recognize the progress made in that area through the content made available on the Council's web page. This includes background information on the monthly programme of work and the repertoire of practice. We value the efforts of the Secretariat in that area. We believe that the Security Council should continue to use all the means at its disposal to gather information related to the implementation of its resolutions. In the briefings of commissions and bodies of inquiry created by the United Nations to look into situations on the agenda, we urge the Council to explore mechanisms that allow for a strengthening of interactivity, giving priority to the opportunity to gather greater background information on matters being addressed.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

40. “The consideration of specific peacebuilding situations would take place only when the Working Group deemed it necessary. That measure would allow for the establishment of a working relationship between the bodies that address these two closely linked topics, while making progress in what is required in the course of reviewing the Peacebuilding Commission with regard to establishing a more fluid and informal dialogue with the Security Council. Further, it could allow us to explore strengthening the interaction with the Economic and Social Council's ad hoc groups that are relevant to the work of this Council. A fundamental element for achieving greater inclusiveness and transparency is the availability of and easy access to the Council's documentation.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

41. “The Council should continue to deepen its consultations and cooperation with relevant regional and subregional organizations, in line with the distribution of functions under Chapter VIII of the Charter. Note S/2013/515 also addresses coordination with other organs of the Organization, including in the field of peacebuilding. This matter is of particular relevance to the need to strengthen coherence and avoid duplication among different organs. Strengthening the joint work with the Peacebuilding Commission, including the participation of its Chair and the chairs of the different configurations, as appropriate, in meetings of the Council is an important step. We believe that the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations could expand its scope to address peacebuilding, establishing links with relevant stakeholders in that domain.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

42. “We believe that there is still room to make better use of visions presented in these instances, for example through a programme of work that allows the Council to know these positions prior to undertaking negotiations and adopting documents on the matters in question. We emphasize the complementarity of the work of regional and subregional organizations with that carried out by the United Nations, and Council in particular. In this regard, we note the high-level open debate on this matter held on 6 August (see S/PV.7015), which, in addition to the participation of senior officials from our region, included briefings by the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States and the Union of South American Nations.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

43. “We welcome the adoption of presidential note S/2013/515, under the presidency of Argentina, and the commitments contained therein to use and enhance the tools and mechanisms of transparency and better coordination with other bodies of the Organization. The practice of holding the largest possible number of open and public meetings, informal interactive dialogues and Arria Formula meetings contributes both to the legitimacy of the Council's work and to its quality, since the Council can benefit from understanding the diversity of positions and visions of the States Members of the United Nations.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

44. “Mr. Galvez (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Like many States Members of the Organization, Chile follows the issue of the working methods of the Security Council with special interest, convinced that transparency and inclusiveness will help to strengthen the capacity and legitimacy of this main organ, and consequently of the United Nations. This interest is reflected in our participation in the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group, whose statement, delivered by the representative of Switzerland, we endorse. We appreciate this open debate organized by Azerbaijan, the fourth consecutive annual open debate on the subject. Clearly, it helps to consolidate a practice that, trust us, will continue in the future. The transparency and inclusiveness of the Council's work are the objectives that should guide our review of the working methods.”

    2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052Resumption1 (2013) · source

45. “We welcome the open debate on the protection of civilians and the protection of journalists held under the American presidency of the Council on 17 July (see S/PV.7003), and we urge the Security Council to consider the situation of journalists in armed conflict in a more proactive and systematic way in the context of country-specific discussions and to further promote the implementation of resolution 1738 (2006). We support the continued consideration ofthe issue of the protection of civilians on a biannual basis, with the appropriate inputs, including from the Secretary- General, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Emergency Relief Coordinator.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

46. “We call on all relevant actors to refrain from using such weapons in densely populated areas. We believe that more systematic data collection would be important in that respect. Last but not least, we would like to reiterate our concern about the safety of journalists in conflict situations. Unfortunately, and despite a clear normative framework and repeated calls on the part of the international community to put an end to such attacks, media professionals, too, continue to become civilian casualties while attempting to report and brief us on the realities on the ground. According to the International News Safety Institute, no less than 43 journalists and news workers have died this year trying to cover situations of armed conflict and civil unrest.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

47. “Moreover, the effective protection of civilians requires that health-care facilities, schools, teaching staff, transport, humanitarian personnel and people seeking medical treatment be unconditionally spared from attacks and acts of displacement. We should always keep in mind that one of the most disastrous impacts of conflict is on refugees and internally displaced persons; we therefore need to tackle that challenge by taking measures that facilitate voluntary return, repatriation and reintegration. Let me also stress Network members' strong concern over the use, in populated areas, of explosive weapons that cause severe harm to individuals and communities. Such weapons are indiscriminate within their zones of detonation and therefore pose unacceptable risks to civilians.”

    2013-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7019 (2013) · source

48. “The strengthening of mandates will improve monitoring and prevention as well as the capacity for a targeted and coordinated response when incidents do occur. We also recognize the protection role of other humanitarian actors, including the International Committee of the Red Cross and non-governmental organizations. The full and unimpeded access of humanitarian assistance continues to be a sine qua non for the relief of affected populations, including in particular the most vulnerable groups, such as women and children. In that regard, we unequivocally condemn sexual and gender- based violence, including the use of sexual violence as a military tactic.”

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49. “Against that backdrop, we stress the importance of commissions of inquiry and fact-finding missions, which can substantiate alleged violations, thus opening the way for a possible referral to the International Criminal Court. Although instances of failure to protect civilians rightfully receive widespread publicity, it is important to recognize that tens of thousands of United Nations peacekeepers risk their lives every day in order to protect civilians. In that respect, the mandates of peacekeeping and other relevant missions are an element that is pivotal to the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict and therefore need to be strengthened and effectively implemented. The addition of broader objectives to missions' mandates must be accompanied by a proportionate increase in resources.”

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50. “In that regard, the Human Security Network welcomes the briefing by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry to the General Assembly given last July. It is true that a lack of accountability and justice incites perpetrators to continue their heinous acts. As the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2012/376) underscored, the role of the Security Council is crucial in encouraging and assisting States in their efforts to combat impunity and reinforce accountability; however, it is States themselves that bear the primary responsibility to ensure and respect the human rights of individuals within their territory and to protect their populations from mass atrocities.”

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