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Gaspar Martins

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first: 2002-04-23
most recent: 2016-11-23
sittings or episodes: 177
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“While crisis management can alleviate the adverse affects of conflicts on children, crisis prevention and resolution provide for the opportunity to permanently address the protection of children and the enactment of a culture of respect for the rights of children by integrating those issues into the political processes for conflict resolution as well as into demobilization and reintegration programmes. Angola is mentioned in the Secretary-General's report as a country affected by war. Angola is aware that respect for and the protection and promotion of children's rights are important in conflict situations. After more than 27 years of civil war, we have experienced the dramatic effects of war on children. A generation of Angolans was born and raised under conditions of war and emergency.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“The aforementioned instruments address the concerns of the international community over the persistent violation of the rights of children in conflict situations, and we encourage Member States to redouble their efforts to join in the consensus. However, the long list of Governments and insurgencies that actively recruit and use children in conflicts indicates the need for the Council to redouble its efforts in the area of the prevention and resolution of conflicts. Conflict prevention and resolution is the best way to protect children.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“In this context, girls are often forced into combatant roles or forced into a life of slavery. These practices are utterly condemnable, constitute violations of basic human rights and freedoms and are a menace to international peace and security. To advance the protection of the rights of children in conflict situations we welcome the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. The former breaks new ground in the protection of children by not distinguishing between Governments and insurgencies in the application of international law. The latter instrument constitutes an important complement to the former by providing a mechanism of accountability.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and express our heartfelt gratitude for the work of Mr. Olara Otunnu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, as well as our gratitude to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and Ms. Carol Bellamy for their efforts to protect the rights of children and to advance the cause of children in general. I also thank Mr. Otunnu and Ms. Bellamy for their opening remarks. In many countries of the world, children are the primary victims of armed conflicts. As combatants or civilians they are exposed to atrocities that create thousands of orphans lacking access to basic education, food and sanitation, and subject to extreme suffering such as torture, starvation, exposure to land mines and other human rights abuses.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“This Organization's relentless dedication to the protection of children in times of conflict is reflected in, among other things, Security Council resolutions 1261 (1999), 1314 (2000) and 1379 (2001). Furthermore, my Government welcomes the Secretary- General's report on children and armed conflict, document S/2002/1299. It informs us of the progress made in the protection of the rights of children in conflict situations. We note with concern the list of Governments and insurgent groups that continue to recruit and use child soldiers in all conflicts, including those that are not on the Council's agenda. We believe this to be an important step forward in persuading and encouraging Governments and other parties to observe international rules on child protection.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“At the outset, Sir, allow me to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Council. This is the first public meeting of the Security Council this year, 2003, a year full of challenges which I am sure this Council will be ready to meet. I likewise commend the outgoing presidency of the Security Council for its uncompromising commitment and dedication to the advancement of the cause of peace and security in the international arena. This constitutes the first public meeting in which the Republic of Angola is called upon to take the floor in its capacity as a non-permanent member of this body. It seems fit that the issue before us is enhancing the protection of children from the carnage of armed conflicts, both as victims and as participants.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684 (2003) · source
“In conclusion, Angola believes that before taking any measures under Chapter VII of the Charter, the international community must seek a peaceful solution under the auspices of the United Nations, taking into account that the measures foreseen in Article 42 of the Charter must be taken only as a last resort, and then only if they represent the collective will of the international community as embodied by the Security Council.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source
“However, we share the concern of other Member States in stressing that meaningful progress will only be registered once unconditional and unrestricted inspections actually take place. I believe that the international community, through the United Nations, and in particular through the Security Council, should continue to work with the Iraqi Government in order to achieve meaningful progress in the resolution of the crisis. Security Council resolutions 687 (1991) and 1284 (1999), and all subsequent resolutions on the situation in Iraq, remain viable and relevant instruments. Our efforts should therefore be directed at ensuring their full implementation.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source
“We believe the record of the implementation of those two key resolutions has provided the international community, as well as the Iraqi Government, with the necessary understanding of mutual concerns, thus removing all perceived obstacles to their full and immediate implementation. During the last few days, the Iraqi Government has expressed its readiness to respect and implement the resolutions of the Security Council, particularly with regard to the unconditional return of inspectors to Iraq. The United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission and the International Atomic Energy Agency are the established mechanisms through which that commitment should be carried out. My Government welcomes the progress thus far achieved.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source
“My Government condemns any unilateral action by any Member State that threatens international peace and security, betrays the principles of the Organization and undermines its role. Consequently, in 1990, Angola unequivocally condemned the invasion of Kuwait by the military forces of Iraq. My Government is confident in the Security Council's ability to carry out its mandate. Therefore, it is imperative that the Government of Iraq redouble its efforts for the full and immediate implementation of Security Council resolutions 687 (1991) and 1284 (1999), as they constitute the only internationally recognized avenues towards achieving peace and justice through consensus. Furthermore, the implementation of those two key resolutions can be the cornerstone for a solution of the current crisis.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source
“The consequences of not reaching a consensus on the issue before us could be far-reaching and could affect each and every Member State, as well as the Organization. The choice before us is between peace and war. And the options are whether or not the international community has a role to play in the resolution of this crisis in a world that is becoming increasingly multilateral. Angola has always expressed its commitment to the United Nations, especially to the Security Council, whose mandate is to maintain international peace and security. My Government, in joining the United Nations shortly after its independence, affirmed the principles and values that constitute the essence of the Charter of this noble Organization.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source
“At the outset, I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the current month. I should also like to express my appreciation to the previous President for the able and wise manner in which he conducted the proceedings of this body during his mandate. Secondly, I should like to acknowledge the foresight of the presidency of the Non-Aligned Movement for requesting that this meeting be convened, and the foresight of the Security Council - particularly that of the current presidency - for convening it, thus allowing for the participation of every Member State in a discussion of the most important and serious international crisis today.”
2002-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4625Resumption2 (2002) · source
“I would also like to thank the Council for the words expressed with regard to Angola's ratification of the Ottawa Convention. Again, this points to a trend that indicates that we are determined to look at the landmine situation and to deal with it with the international community, rather than continue as in the past. Again, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting. I would also like to thank Mr. Oshima for his briefing to the Council. With regard to the recommendations that have been made, the Council can count on the full and determined support of my Government.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“In responding to that appeal, we would like the international community to look at Angola differently: not as a "rich" country whose resources could cover what is requested in two to three weeks, but as a country that is ready to continue to increase its share in the provision of services. Let me say that, yes, Angola may be among the countries where the provision of services tends to be more expensive, owing to the need to provide those services by air. One of the key programmes, which was approved immediately and which is currently being implemented, covers bridge, road and airstrip repair. This is so because in some places one cannot use roads due to the need for demining, which must be done in a much more coordinated and forceful way. We are completely determined to do just that.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“With regard to some of the points that have been raised, including that of burden sharing: for the past two years, the Government of Angola has increased the share of the budget allocated for spending on social programmes. Again that is a trend that must be reinforced. As the President pointed out in his capacity as representative of the United Kingdom, two to three weeks' worth of Angola's oil revenue covers what is requested in the appeal that will soon be launched. Perhaps we need to take a look at these indicators from a different perspective. This is an evolving situation. It is a situation that has very much become one that calls for a more resounding response by the international community. Very soon - by the end of July, I hope - the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs will launch a new appeal.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“Oshima visit Angola only a few months ago, in March, when it considered the very serious humanitarian situation before the new developments in Angola. In April, with the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding and the Peace Accord, we saw a different situation emerging in Angola, with the reinforcement of the peace process, and the implementation of the recommendations that the Council has been making for a number of years. Let me say that we are very encouraged by the fact that, very soon, we shall also see a new format for the United Nations presence in Angola. I hope that that will be a way for us to start considering the questions of the reconstruction of the country and the consolidation of peace.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“First of all, I should like to convey to the Council, and to you particularly, Mr. President, our great appreciation for having convened this meeting, which was to have been a joint briefing that included a review of the Secretary- General's report. The fact that Angola has become such an important subject to the United Nations caused me to arrive slightly late: I was in the next chamber, delivering a statement before the Economic and Social Council, which was also discussing Angola and the very question that Mr. Oshima brought before the Council: the humanitarian situation. First, I should like to reassure the Council that the Government of Angola will take seriously the recommendations in Mr. Oshima's briefing. The Council will recall that it had recommended that Mr.”
2002-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4575 (2002) · source
“Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to call upon the international community to continue its immeasurable support in order to alleviate the suffering of millions of internally displaced persons who are in dire need ofhumanitarian assistance.”
2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source
“My Government welcomes resolution 1404 (2002), which extends the mandate of the monitoring mechanism on sanctions, as a manifestation of this body's commitment to lasting peace in the Republic of Angola. Sanctions remain an effective policy instrument to ensure the full implementation of the Lusaka Protocol and to prevent any departure from the spirit of peace growing in Angola. While sanctions will continue to act as a catalyst for enduring peace, the Government of the Republic of Angola stands ready to cooperate with the Security Council on the consideration of appropriate exemptions so as to facilitate the process ofnational reconciliation.”
2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source
“Subsequently, during phase two, the United Nations is called upon to resume its chairmanship of the Joint Commission mandated by the Lusaka Protocol to oversee the process of national reconciliation and reconstruction leading up to the provision of technical support for national elections. With peace a reality, Angola will be ready finally to embark on a sustainable programme to address medium- and long-term reconstruction needs. We expect the United Nations to play a central role in assisting the Government in the organizing and mobilizing of support for an international donors conference. The participation of the United Nations in the peace process in Angola is, without doubt, a fundamental factor for its success and for the strengthening of democracy in Angola.”
2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source
“Furthermore, my Government recognizes that the prevalence of lasting peace is predicated upon the successful implementation of the Lusaka Protocol. The United Nations and the international community have a critical role to play in the success of the peace process. During phase one, the United Nations is called upon to provide military and non- military observers, to participate in the Joint Military Commission and to provide much-needed technical and material assistance for the quartering, demobilization, disarmament and reintegration of UNITA's members. Additionally, the United Nations is called upon to provide technical assistance and to mobilize resources for soldiers and their families in and around quartering areas, as well as in the preparation of the donors conference for the emergency humanitarian situation.”
2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source
“The parties agreed that 5,000 military personnel will be integrated into the Angolan armed forces and national police, while the remainder will be demobilized and integrated into civil society, accompanied by their families. By the conclusion of phase one the military obstacles to the implementation of the remaining political items under the Lusaka Protocol will have been removed. Therefore the parties have agreed that upon conclusion of phase one, the Joint Commission to oversee the implementation of the Lusaka Protocol will be reinstated, enabling the process of national reconciliation and leading to national elections. Although the ceasefire is holding and the parties are determined to achieve lasting peace in the Republic of Angola, my Government is aware of the magnitude of the challenges that it faces.”
2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source
“The fact that Under- Secretary-General Gambari, just returning from his three-week stay in Angola, is briefing the Council on his findings today is indeed a very positive development. My Government fully supports the recommendations contained in his briefings and stands ready to work with the Secretary-General on the way to advance the peace process in Angola. I am pleased to announce that, as of this moment, there have been no violations of the ceasefire. As the Council is aware, the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding is divided into two phases. Phase one comprises the quartering, disarmament, integration and demobilization of 55,000 UNITA combatants and accommodating approximately 350,000 members of their families.”
2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source
“Time and again, through the relevant resolutions and presidential statements, utilizing the tools and policy instruments at its disposal, it expressed the will of the international community regarding the conflict in Angola by upholding principles of democratic cohabitation in accordance with international law. The combined efforts of our institution, the cooperation of the Member States and the efforts of the Government of Angola led to the cessation of hostilities in Angola, as expressed in the Memorandum of Understanding to complement the Lusaka Protocol. At this point, I wish to express my Government's appreciation to the Secretary-General as well as to the Governments of Portugal, the Russian Federation and the United States, members of the troika, for having witnessed and co-signed the Memorandum of Understanding on 4 April.”
2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source
“At the outset, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of April. This has indeed been a very productive month for the Council, and the manner in which you have been conducting the deliberations has been a key factor. I would also like to commend your predecessor, Ambassador Ole Peter Kolby of Norway, on his outstanding performance during his mandate. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on the cessation of hostilities marked a turning point in the history of the Republic of Angola. The Security Council of the United Nations, in its capacity as the body whose primary function is the maintenance of international peace and security, played a very pivotal role in the achievement of peace in Angola.”
2002-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4517 (2002) · source