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Garcia Gonzalez

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2010-10-26
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2013-01-21
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  1. “Moreover, that vision should have an institutional expression within the United Nations system, which should be reflected in a greater interaction and collaboration between the Security Council, the Peacebuilding Commission, the General Assembly and the agencies, funds and programmes for development. Lastly, it is important to stress that the conceptual evolution of peacekeeping operations, again from a broad-based, holistic perspective, should contribute to enhancing collective security in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, for the benefit of humankind.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  2. “In our delegation's view, the time has come to consider peacekeeping operations from a broad- based, holistic angle that from the outset includes the traditional components of peacekeeping operations, but that is combined with a strategic mandate that makes it possible to involve, insofar as the situation on the ground allows, the components of peacebuilding and sustainable development, including the gender perspective and the empowerment of women, who are essential to the achievement of stability, peace, freedom and the development in countries emerging from conflict.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  3. “Moreover, we should give thought to the necessity and importance of moving forward with reform of the Security Council. This is an extremely important issue that ties in directly with the vision and the short-, medium- and long-term strategic objectives that have been defined for the deployment of peacekeeping operations.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  4. “In a context of multipolarity, the varied crises throughout the world, which have a negative impact on the well-being of peoples and nations, such as the international economic and financial crisis, which began in 2008 and whose effects are clear in various parts of the world; the environmental crisis, at whose heart lie the devastating effects of climate change and which is also contributing to increasing the vulnerability of small countries; the political changes taking place within medium- and high-income countries in various parts of the world, which also have major geopolitical and geostrategic implications at the global level; and the global impact of phenomena such as international migration and other complex issues related to the unlawful trafficking and sale of drugs and arms, as well as the impact of transnational organized crime 4 all of these mean that the multidimensional approach to peacekeeping is an extremely important tool in the context of collective security.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  5. “That qualitative improvement was bolstered by the decision to establish the Peacebuilding Commission, a hybrid body in terms of composition, but one with a very broad strategic vision that creates bridges and communication channels within countries that are emerging from conflict and are embarking on a peacebuilding process, and subsequently, in a dynamic and dialectical manner, focuses on development as the only means of addressing the structural causes of conflict and achieving sustainable development.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  6. “The High-Level Plenary Meeting of United Nations heads of State and Government held in 2005 was a major step forward for our Organization in terms of its conception and strategic vision of the form, content and deployment of peacekeeping operations, including lessons learned on the ground from a series ofconflicts, including the one in my country, El Salvador, through the United Nations Mission in El Salvador.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  7. “Mr. Garcia Gonzalez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, may I say how warmly my delegation welcomes your initiative in convening this open debate in the Security Council on the theme "Peacekeepingin the United Nations: amultidimensional approach". In today's world, this is key to understanding not only the international context but also the scope of the collective security endeavour undertaken by the United Nations, through this principal organ, and how countries that have moved from conflict towards peacebuilding, such as El Salvador, can contribute to such efforts. We also align ourselves with the statement made earlier by Ambassador Mootaz Ahmadein Khalil, the Permanent Representative of the Arab Republic of Egypt, speaking on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement.”

    2013-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6903 (2013) · source

  8. “To conclude, allow me to reiterate the Government of El Salvador's political will to continue making progress in promoting and implementing resolution 1325 (2000), as well as in strengthening the political participation of women in decision-making processes and in all areas affecting their lives.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  9. “El Salvador recognizes the progress that has been made with regard to the mandates of peacekeeping operations, as many of them now include an express mandate on women, peace and security, as is the case of Libya, South Sudan, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Sierra Leone, Darfur, Burundi, Haiti and Afghanistan. El Salvador also recognizes and encourages the important role that can continue to be played in the future by United Nations Women, which has a special mandate to deal with this issue in a broad, comprehensive fashion.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  10. “Furthermore, to the degree that the gender perspective is entrenched in the context of armed conflicts, associated problems come to light, such as the lack of prevention and protection against abuse and all kinds of violence against women and girls, including sexual violence, as was eloquently indicated by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General at this meeting. In that regard, El Salvador agrees with other delegations and civil society organizations that the Secretary-General should be asked to include more systematically in all his reports on conflict situations broad information on acts of sexual violence and other gender-based acts against women and girls.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  11. “The report clearly indicates the importance of making the women's peace and security component universal and cross-cutting, and not only from the perspective of the Security Council, but also from that of the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and its subsidiary bodies, and in particular, the Peacebuilding Commission, as appropriate. The Secretariat has increased and given greater weight to reports covering women's issues. But, in our judgment, a consistent lack of information still exists regarding countries and specific situations of women in respect to this issue. It is important to note that communication and information between field missions and Headquarters should be open and immediate in order to make it possible to update data.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  12. “Resolutions 1325 (2000), 1888 (2009) and 1889 (2009) constitute important policy instruments, since they make it possible to consider, in a broad, comprehensive fashion, the increasing complexities of conflict and post-conflict transitions to development situations from a gender perspective. El Salvador recognizes that, 11 years after its adoption, progress has been achieved in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), as pointed out by the second report (S/2012/33) of the Secretary- General.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  13. “Mr. Garcia Gonzalez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): El Salvador welcomes your initiative, Mr. President, to convene this open debate of the Security Council on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) on women, peace and security. That resolution constitutes a cornerstone in the efforts to achieve full participation - on an equal basis - of women in all initiatives for peace and security, together with the integration of the gender perspective in the context of seeking a resolution of armed conflicts, in peacekeeping and peacebuilding and in post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation.”

    2012-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6722Resumption1 (2012) · source

  14. “The Regional Climate Change Strategy is a reflection of the common objective and the position of the Central American countries to tackle head on the challenge posed by climate change and its impact on the population of the region. We appreciate the initiative of the Security Council to debate this important topic, which will require a great deal of political will in multilateral negotiations for positive results to be seen in the medium and long terms.”

    2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source

  15. “In this case, there is a crucial need for the Security Council to clearly recognize the threat that climate change poses for international peace and security and thus be able to respond with appropriate actions to the impacts of this phenomenon in this specific area. Climate change conditions and reduces economic growth and social progress, multiplies and magnifies territorial vulnerability and exacerbates environmental degradation, and thus constitutes a human security problem. El Salvador is participating in various projects and initiatives at the regional level aimed at reducing vulnerability and adapting to climate change.”

    2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source

  16. “International environmental law establishes limits on sovereignty in the sense that no State can use its territory in such a way that causes serious environmental damage to other States. The Framework Convention on Climate Change goes beyond this principle, declaring the change in the Earth's climate a common concern of humanity. In this context, we welcome the appeal made by the Chair of the Group of 77 and China, Ambassador Argiiello of Argentina, for the main bodies of the United Nations, within their mandates as accorded by the Charter of the United Nations, to devote greater efforts to addressing the impact of climate change and its security implications.”

    2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source

  17. “Developing countries are the most affected by the adverse effects of climate change, and they are the least responsible for creating this problem. One example of this, according to scientific studies, is the estimate that by 2030, Central America will produce less than 0.5 per cent of greenhouse gases; however, it is already one of the regions that is most vulnerable to the effects of this phenomenon. Here we should recall the commitment made by the developed countries to provide technical and financial assistance to developing countries to enable them to fulfil their commitments in terms of adaptation to climate change and with respect to the adoption of low-carbon development models. One of the principles of international law is that no State can exercise its rights if doing so harms another State.”

    2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source

  18. “They are affected mainly by problems that include coastal flooding, the disappearance of some islands into the sea, a reduction in freshwater resources, severe drought, crop losses and an increased incidence of disease, as well as threats to fish stocks, which represent the main food source for many communities in those States. All of the foregoing was stated by His Excellency Mr. Marcus Stephen, President of the Republic of Nauru, speaking on behalf of the SIDS. My country aligns itself fully with his statement. In the face of such a situation, a greater commitment is necessary on the part of developed countries so as to make progress on negotiations to adopt a second commitment period under the Kyoto Protocol and hence to achieve its objective of reducing greenhouse gases.”

    2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source

  19. “El Salvador and the other Central American countries, owing both to their geographical location and natural environment and to their poverty levels and social deficit, are among the regions that are most vulnerable to and threatened by climate change. Our country is experiencing heavy rainfall, storms, drought and extreme weather events, which are having a negative impact on public resources, the social and economic base of the country and its democratic governance. Just as serious is the situation of small island developing States (SIDS), which are suffering as a result of the direct impacts of climate change.”

    2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source

  20. “Mr. Garcia Gonzalez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, we welcome your initiative to convene this open debate of the Security Council on the impact of climate change on the maintenance of international peace and security. The world is now facing one of the greatest challenges in its entire history. Climate change is directly affecting millions of people, all species and ecosystems in general. Various international forums and organizations have been warning us for many years about the impact of climate change on agriculture, livestock and fisheries, particularly in countries located in tropical and subtropical regions. This had had negative consequences for small-scale rural subsistence economies in marginalized areas of Africa, Asia and Latin America.”

    2011-07-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6587 (2011) · source

  21. “As was quite rightly pointed out by the Secretary- General, Ban Ki-moon, "Without development, we will not have security, and without security, we will not achieve development." The way in which this issue is tackled in the international sphere primarily involves the complementary efforts of dialogue and coordination among the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council on the one hand, and the active role of Member States themselves, civil society and international organizations, as strategic allies, on the other. Finally, El Salvador trusts that the Security Council will continue to pay attention to these considerations, which surely will contribute to the future success of its work in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  22. “The complexity and depth of the challenges facing many developing countries - particularly with regard to the insecurity of citizens, drug-trafficking, transnational organized crime and gangs - mean that we need to reflect on the urgent need to promote strategies that provide effective security for all with freedom for all and equity among all. The security of citizens is therefore essential for human development.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  23. “We agree with other delegations that the convening of today's debate, in particular, can help further clarify Member States' vision of how better to provide a climate for cooperation and complementarity among the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council. El Salvador welcomes the role of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in that regard and centres its hopes on the concrete contributions of the PBC in its country- specific configurations showing the potential for continually strengthening synergies among the various main bodies of the Organization.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  24. “In this context, I recall the recognition by our heads of State and Government, at the Millennium Summit and at the High-level Plenary Meeting of the sixty-fifth session of the General Assembly on the Millennium Development Goals, that peace and security, development and human rights are the pillars of the United Nations system and the foundations for collective security and well-being. They also recognized that development, peace and security and human rights are interlinked and mutually reinforcing. El Salvador has taken note of the debates held by the Security Council in the past with regard to the interrelations among the maintenance of peace, peacebuilding and the need to adopt a broad and comprehensive approach to the issue of peace and security.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  25. “El Salvador, as a post-conflict country that has gone through a peacebuilding process with the support of the international community, recognizes the importance of considering this issue, primarily because we see that the root of conflicts can most often be found in the inability of States and their political classes to offer a timely and appropriate response to the basic needs of the population while at the same time taking into account criteria for inclusion and social justice.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  26. “Mr. Garcia Gonzalez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to express my delegation's satisfaction with your timely initiative, Madame President, to convene today's open debate in the Security Council on the maintenance of peace and international security and the interdependence between security and development. This initiative under the presidency of Brazil in the Security Council and the leadership of its Minister for Foreign Affairs, Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, clearly reflects the concern of the international community to tackle in greater depth the existing links between security and development and their relationship with successful peacebuilding strategies in post-conflict situations.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  27. “In our view, the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) presents a valuable opportunity to establish a bridge between the Security Council and the General Assembly in terms of the participation and inclusion of women in conflict prevention and resolution and in peacebuilding. It is now time for comprehensive cooperation between these main bodies of the United Nations on this question, for the benefit of women, girls and all the peoples of the world.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

  28. “At the same time, we are also endeavouring to promote the gender perspective and the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) within those national institutions. In addition, through the El Salvador Institute for the Advancement of Women, we are promoting a strategic re-alignment, as of 1 June 2009, to bring about a society with full gender equality by reducing the gender gap and by combating all forms of violence against women. In that regard, we have drawn up and are implementing the second national policy for women, which includes the priorities of the five-year development plan and the lessons learned from the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action in the framework of our previous national policy for women. To conclude, allow me to share the following thoughts with Council members.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

  29. “We also welcome the efforts made on a daily basis by civil society organizations, especially women's movements, aimed at incorporating the gender perspective in peacekeeping operations. We hope for an increase in women's representation at all levels of institutional decision-making, as well as in national, regional and international mechanisms, to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts through a renewed effort aimed at encouraging concrete action that promotes a more strategic and systematic approach to this important question. El Salvador, as a troop-contributing country, is making a significant contribution, relatively speaking, to peacekeeping operations in terms of members of its armed forces and the national civil police force.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

  30. “El Salvador welcomes the evolution of this historic resolution and the subsequent adoption by the Council of resolutions 1820 (2008) and 1882 (2009) on the prevention and response to sexual violence in conflicts and resolution 1888 (2009) on the participation of women in peacebuilding. We see those resolutions as crucial elements for confronting the challenges and obstacles to the full participation of women in the prevention and resolution of conflicts as well as in public life after conflict. El Salvador acknowledges and welcomes the important contribution made by the Peacebuilding Commission to efforts to promote and strengthen the participation of women in peacebuilding following conflict.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

  31. “The Government of El Salvador acknowledges and values the progress made thus far, both by the international community as a whole and by Member States in particular, in reaffirming the important role of women in conflict prevention and resolution and in peacebuilding. These efforts also reaffirm the need for women to participate on an equal footing and to be fully involved in all initiatives aimed at maintaining and promoting peace and security, as well as the importance of increasing their participation in decision-making processes for conflict prevention and resolution.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source

  32. “Mr. Garcia Gonzalez (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to express my delegation's thanks for your timely initiative, Mr. President, to convene this open Security Council debate to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security. This initiative under Uganda's presidency this month accurately reflects the relevance of this question for developing countries. I take this opportunity to welcome the presence of Under-Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet here today and reiterate our congratulations for her appointment as the head of UN Women. We wish her every success in her work and assure her of our cooperation in fulfilling her mandate.”

    2010-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6411Resumption1 (2010) · source