YouSaid · the spoken record

Giacomelli Da Silva

lines on the record: 55
first: 2017-10-12
most recent: 2019-05-23
sittings or episodes: 10
sources: un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

“Brazil understands the need for greater consistency on the protection of civilians agenda as a call for unbiased and responsible action, and not as a defence of one-size-fits-all approaches. Let me express our hope that, 20 years from now, we will be witnesses to a better scenario - one in which respect for international humanitarian law will have become the norm and, most importantly, one in which we will have achieved the first objective of the Organization, which is to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war. For that, we need to do more in preventing armed conflict, including through the active engagement of local and affected communities in the implementation of protection of civilian measures.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“In order to effectively protect civilians, peacekeeping operations must have realistic mandates with feasible tasks from military, political and legal perspectives. They must also be provided with adequate capabilities and resources. In addition, we need to acknowledge the proven benefits that an increased presence of women in peacekeeping brings to areas including, but not limited to, the protection of civilians, especially in the light of the continued use of conflict-related sexual violence, often as part of a broader strategy. Brazil welcomes the recent adoption of resolution 2467 (2019) and encourages further related efforts by the Council as we approach the twentieth anniversary of the women and peace and security agenda. Finally, protection mandates must also factor in the specifics of each situation.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Finally, when everything else fails and civilians are not spared, local community engagement is essential in promoting accountability and fighting impunity. This year we are also celebrating the seventieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. We are appalled to see that, in many instances, civilian deaths do not represent minor casualties of military action. Brazil strongly condemns the blatant violations of international humanitarian law. When violations occur, they must be investigated impartially and their perpetrators must be held accountable. In that regard, Brazil reiterates the central role of the International Criminal Court, and remains a steadfast supporter of the universality of the Rome Statute.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We were therefore pleased to see that the Indonesian presidency had chosen prevention as one of the main topics for this debate. We also agree with the assessment contained in the concept note (S/2019/385, annex) that the engagement of local and affected communities plays an instrumental role in increasing national capacity to prevent conflict escalation. Local ownership is linked to a broad understanding of conflict prevention. It ranges from addressing exclusion, intolerance and other grievances at the root of conflict, to placing genuine emphasis on the peaceful settlement of disputes. Understanding local concerns and sensitivities helps to build trust between affected communities and United Nations peacekeepers, thereby contributing to their preventive work in protecting civilians.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“No one disputes the evolution of the Council's treatment of the protection of civilians agenda, from providing broad guidance to increasingly detailed and prescriptive language. About 95 per cent of peacekeeping operations today include a protection of civilians mandate, and considerations related to the protection of civilians form part of sanctions regimes. Yet this robust protection of civilians architecture has not been sufficient to reduce the heavy civilian toll of armed conflict. But that should not be seen as a failure of our efforts. It should rather be understood as a stark reminder of the human devastation that any armed conflict causes as well as a clear call to prevent them. Force should be used only as a last resort.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this debate, as well as the Secretary-General for his report (S/2019/373) and the briefers for their insightful presentations. Brazil associates itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of Switzerland on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. Twenty years have passed since the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999). As we celebrate that milestone, we should recognize our progress in mainstreaming the protection of civilians in the Security Council's work. At the same time, we should reflect on the reasons for which the state of the protection of civilians today is tragically similar to that of 20 years ago, as the Secretary-General indicates in his report.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“With this in mind, I would like to once again congratulate Commander Marcia Andrade Braga, a Brazilian Navy officer currently serving as gender adviser for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, who a few days ago received the United Nations Military Gender Advocate Award. Commander Braga has now joined many other Brazilians who are role models for uniformed and civilian women and whose efforts inspire us to continue striving for the greater participation of women in matters related to international peace and security.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“As we approach the twentieth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000), the women and peace and security agenda must remain a priority for the Council. In this regard, Brazil recalls the importance of instruments such as the 2015 Global Study on resolution 1325 (2000) conducted by UN-Women, which inspired Brazil's decision to formulate a national action plan. In our view, the upcoming celebration could be an opportunity to evaluate the progress achieved and the challenges ahead. It could also motivate those Member States that have yet to adopt their own national action plans to do so. While we recognize the positive results achieved, we must acknowledge that the challenges ahead are manifold and significant. In overcoming those difficulties, we find that positive role models are important at both a personal and a collective level.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Nevertheless, we remain committed to increasing these numbers as well as those related to civilian and police officers. In this regard, we welcome the progress made possible by the Uniformed Gender Parity Strategy 2018-2028 in facilitating conditions for the deployment of uniformed and civilian women. Furthermore, the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has eagerly sought to increase awareness among women of opportunities for civilians in United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions, as well as to make sure that women are adequately represented in matters relating to international peace and security inside the Ministry's bureaucracy. The achievement of these goals is central to Brazil's national action plan.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Brazil's commitment to increasing the presence of uniformed women in peacekeeping is a long-term project. I am, however, pleased to be able to share some positive results achieved within the first two years of the implementation of Brazil's national action plan. In 2017 the Brazilian Army Academy admitted, for the first time, 34 women to train for combat careers. More recently, in 2019, the Brazilian navy started to welcome women candidates for all operative combat positions, enabling them to be part of navy troops deployed abroad. Concerning Brazilian women who are already deployed, we also celebrate the fact that Brazil is close to the target set by the Secretariat for military and staff officers, with approximately around 15 per cent and 12 per cent of women in each category, respectively.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Let me start by thanking you, Mr. President, for having organized this open debate, as well as the briefers for their insightful presentations. Brazil welcomes this opportunity to exchange views and to learn from the best practices of other countries. Brazil recognizes the crucial role played by uniformed and civilian women in peacekeeping, as outlined in Brazil's first national action plan on women and peace and security. It is with great satisfaction that I can inform the Council that the Brazilian national action plan, adopted in March 2017 and initially effective for two years, was extended for four more years. We expect that this extended period of implementation will allow us to continue to advance towards fulfilling the goals of resolution 1325 (2000) and subsequent resolutions on the topic.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Brazil is proud of having participated in that process at the highest level and having witnessed such an inspiring demonstration of African solidarity. It is even more inspiring to know that we have already come a long way since then and to realize that the Vision 2020 finally appears to be within our grasp. Through the innovative cooperation channels between the United Nations and African institutions, we have achieved functional tools to meet peace and security needs across all phases of the peace continuum. Our best hope is that, by reinforcing our cooperation and strengthening non-military means to address security challenges, we might well realize the promise of an African continent free of conflict. What better legacy could we leave for generations to come. The meeting rose at 5.45 pm.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“They therefore benefit greatly from sustained international support during a sequence of election cycles and Government administrations. That is why it is so important that we remain committed to the strengthening of the peacebuilding architecture, in particular to achieving a quantum leap in the Peacebuilding Fund, and in that regard as well there is room for deepening our collaboration with African institutions that specialize in peacebuilding, such as the recently created African Union Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Centre in Cairo. The ideal of silencing the guns in Africa indeed seemed to be an ambitious goal when it was established back in 2013, during the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of pan-Africanism.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“In a growing number of debates at the United Nations we are finding overwhelming support for yet another important innovation in our collective contribution to peace efforts in Africa - a shift from a crisis-oriented approach towards more continuous engagement in longer-term efforts to build lasting peace. For instance, it is essential that, after the signing of peace agreements, their implementation receive strong support from the international community. When peace dividends are concretely experienced by local communities, the risk of a relapse into conflict decreases considerably. From our experience presiding over the Guinea- Bissau configuration ofthe Peacebuilding Commission, we can attest that communities that have experienced conflict often have pressing and structural demands in terms of reconstruction and development.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“We wish to highlight the indispensable role played by women in conflict prevention and resolution, as well as in peacebuilding. In that regard, Brazil welcomes the appointment of a Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security by the African Union to facilitate the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We also hail the fact that 23 African countries have already developed their own national action plans to implement that agenda. Heeding the calls of civil society and young people can also contribute to better-tailored engagement efforts and more inclusive agreements, which will surely last longer.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“As shown during the negotiations of the peace agreements in Mali and South Sudan, regional actors and neighbouring countries often have a unique perspective of conflict dynamics and can play a decisive role in facilitating discussions and bridging positions between conflicting parties. The fluid collaboration in the Central African Republic between the United Nations and the African Union was paramount in the signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Bangui earlier this month. The support given by the Peacebuilding Support Office to the mediation, led by the African Initiative, illustrates the commitment of the United Nations to more flexible engagement in building and sustaining peace in Africa.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“At the outset, allow me to thank the Permanent Mission of Equatorial Guinea for organizing this open debate, as well as all the briefers and delegations for their valuable inputs reflecting on the ways in which the United Nations can contribute to the high aspiration of silencing the guns in Africa. I would like to highlight two positive innovations in the way that the United Nations is contributing to the peace process in Africa - the acknowledgement of the primacy of politics and the commitment to more continuous engagement aimed at improving the structural foundations of peace. Brazil has always been a resolute supporter of the primacy of politics. We welcome the fact that there are currently peace agreements serving as platforms for reconciliation and political dialogue in all the Unites Nations peacekeeping settings in Africa.”
2019-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8473 (2019) · source
“The support of the international community, especially that of the Security Council, is vital for negotiations to move forward in a concrete and constructive way. Current negotiations benefit from United Nations mediation but must be led by and for the Syrian people and safeguard the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the country. Yemen's civil war, which is considered to be the largest current humanitarian crisis, is now in its fourth year and shows no sign of abating. We wish to reiterate that the only viable path for the future of Yemen is a negotiated settlement. In that regard, Brazil expresses its full support for the plans of Special Envoy Martin Griffiths to relaunch political negotiations, and urges all parties to renew efforts to achieve a negotiated solution.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“Brazil remains deeply worried about the situation in Syria, especially the ongoing military operation in the south-west region of the country and its devastating impact on civilians. Brazil urges all parties to immediately suspend hostilities and engage in efforts leading towards a peaceful solution to the conflict. We also call on parties to take all necessary measures to safeguard civilian lives and infrastructure, especially medical and educational facilities, in accordance with international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We therefore renew our full support for the efforts of Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura and the intra-Syrian political negotiations in Geneva. We look forward to the establishment of a constitutional committee in line with the agreements reached in Sochi.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the expansion of Israeli settlements in Palestine, which are illegal under international law, and the incitement and inflammatory rhetoric on both sides continue to hinder the achievement of lasting peace in the region. Brazil is also following with concern the situation of the Palestinian village of Khan Al-Ahmar/Abu Al-Helu and urges the Israeli authorities to rescind its decision to demolish the village, which is in contravention of international law. The Brazilian Government also reaffirms its understanding that the final status of the city of Jerusalem should be defined in negotiations between Israel and Palestine based on the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“We too would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. Brazil wishes to express its long-standing support for the implementation of a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, with Palestine and Israel living side by side in peace and security within internationally recognized and mutually agreed borders based on the 1967 lines, in accordance with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the established guidelines of the peace process. At the heart of that formula is the need to work towards a Palestinian State that is fully sovereign, economically viable and territorially contiguous, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2018-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8316 (2018) · source
“There are many grass-roots initiatives similar to this one that are of paramount importance to avoid re-recruitment and to rescue children from the grip of conflict. Such initiatives could be replicated. In concluding, let me say that today's debate is very timely and relevant. We recommend that it not remain limited to the Security Council, since structural prevention is a cross-cutting endeavour that requires contributions from all pillars of the United Nations. The Peacebuilding Commission, given its coordination mandate and unique composition, is especially well positioned to host discussions and contribute to this debate.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Based on our experience in supporting initiatives on the ground, allow me to very briefly elaborate on the importance of programmes aimed at the rehabilitation and reintegration of former child soldiers and some of the related challenges. Brazil has been promoting the practice of capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art, as a tool for the reintegration of former child soldiers in Haiti and in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Because many of those children had been separated from their families and original communities from a very early age, reintegration requires supporting them in rebuilding their sense of identity and finding a place in a peaceful social environment. It is also crucial to treat all children primarily as victims of armed conflict and prevent stigmatization by hosting communities.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Brazil also reiterates its concern at reports of the detention of children on national security grounds during armed conflicts. Apart from raising legal and moral issues, these measures are counterproductive, as they envisage children allegedly associated with armed groups as security threats rather than as victims. The violations were reported mainly in situations on the agenda of the Security Council, which has an important role to play in this regard, especially by taking into account child-protection concerns in the consideration of peace processes and peacekeeping mandates. Achieving sustainable peace requires strong support for political negotiations and preventive diplomacy. In our view, prevention is always crucial.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“I wish to thank Sweden for having convened this important debate and the briefers for their presentations. Brazil associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Argentina on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Safe Schools Declaration. This year's report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2018/465) is especially alarming, since it points to a large increase in the number of verified violations. Brazil resolutely condemns these violations and reiterates that all parties must protect children and other civilians, in line with their obligations under international humanitarian law. Both children of war and child soldiers are vulnerable groups and as such need to receive special protection.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We are proud to co-organize a panel to be held today in the Trusteeship Council Chamber on the theme "Women and the Origins of the United Nations - A Southern Legacy".”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“We would also benefit from enjoying a dedicated space for States to discuss international humanitarian law in a voluntary and non-politicized manner. Brazil calls upon all States to engage constructively in the intergovernmental process aimed at finding such a space and promoting valuable exchanges on international humanitarian law. In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to stress the importance of mainstreaming a gender perspective into all our efforts to protect civilians. "There will never be peace in the world as long as women do not help create it". Those are not my words. They were voiced by Bertha Lutz, a member of Brazil's delegation to the San Francisco Conference in 1945.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“Brazil commends those who carry out medical activities during armed conflicts, while enduring harsh conditions to save human lives and minimize suffering on the ground. It is crucial that all parties to armed conflicts facilitate safe and unimpeded access for medical and humanitarian personnel. The nature of warfare might have changed, but the rules of war have not. All parties to armed conflicts must comply with their obligations under international law, including the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols. Violations must be investigated and their perpetrators must be held accountable. In that regard, Brazil reiterates the central role of the International Criminal Court and remains a steadfast supporter of the universality of the Rome Statute. We need to enhance humanitarian compliance and legal accountability.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“Non-State actors, including terrorist groups, deliberately target civilians as a military tactic. Such violations warrant the strongest condemnation. At the same time, it is impossible to ignore the fact that violations of international humanitarian law have also been perpetrated by national Governments, including under the claim of protecting civilians. We cannot lose sight of concerns about the use of new technologies, in particular armed drones. Such technologies might be testing the limits of the principles of humanity, distinction, proportionality and precaution - not to mention the challenge to general international law when used extraterritorially outside conflict zones. It is unacceptable to witness indiscriminate attacks on civilians, the destruction of cultural heritage and military action against schools and medical facilities.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“The Council should demand enhanced reporting and monitor the implementation of such resolutions. Those troops might not be wearing blue helmets, but they act upon the authority and legitimacy of a blue text. Protecting civilians is a core part of the mandates of many peacekeeping operations. Missions cut across diverse areas relating to the protection of civilians, such as gender affairs, the rule of law, security -sector reform, community violence reduction and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. A comprehensive approach to sustaining peace must start by simultaneously integrating peacekeeping and peacebuilding objectives, thereby recognizing the role ofpeacekeepers as early peacebuilders. We must ensure that peacekeeping missions have both the capabilities and the resources that they require.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for organizing this open debate, and I extend my appreciation to the briefers for their presentations. I wish to begin by reiterating Brazil's long- standing support for the primacy of politics, conflict prevention and non-military approaches. Our collective responsibility does not need to translate into collective security action in order to be effective. It is crucial to develop an understanding of what force can and cannot accomplish. The notion that civilians are more effectively protected by resorting to military action is not supported by any real evidence. More often than not, it exacerbates suffering and leads to negative humanitarian consequences. In the exceptional circumstances in which resolutions authorize it, military action should be limited to the mandate.”
2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source
“We are pleased that the Council and other United Nations entities involved in peacebuilding are lending special attention to the issue of youth, peace and security. However, we believe that we must strengthen our cross-cutting approach to the matter, including by incorporating it into the mandates of peacekeeping missions, preparing annual reports on the subject and bolstering the direct engagement of young people in the decision-making and principal organs of the United Nations system.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“During its chairmanship of the Peacebuilding Commission, Brazil sought to prioritize youth by paying attention to their specific needs and challenges in conflict and post-conflict contexts, while encouraging their active participation so as to achieve lasting and inclusive peace. We remain firmly committed to the empowerment of young women and men through projects aimed at building their capacity and at income generation in the framework of the chairmanship of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. Those initiatives, supported by Brazil, also reflect the goals that the country seeks to reach domestically, with the broadening of opportunities for young people.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“It is also essential that young people play an active role in post-conflict settings through mechanisms that ensure the participation of young people in all stages of the peace process. From a broader perspective, it is necessary to create conditions to ensure the representation of young people at all levels of governance. As noted in the progress report, young people have been fully demonstrating their capacity for leadership for peace in a wide range of contexts - from preventing violent extremism, political conflicts and organized crime to activism in the area of nuclear disarmament and small arms regulation. Although Brazil has not been affected by armed conflict on its territory, the country is still responsible for promoting progress on the issue of youth, peace and international security.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Conflicts and armed violence also affect young people by disrupting their access to education and economic opportunities, which has a lasting impact with direct negative consequences on peacebuilding and the prospects for sustainable development of future generations. Young people are also particularly vulnerable to violent extremism and organized crime. However, we must refrain from stereotypes associating youth with violence, as well as hasty and repressive responses. As recognized in resolution 2250 (2015), we need an approach that is not only reactive, but also preventive. In particular, the international community should focus on addressing factors that contribute to the involvement of young people in violence, such as poverty, the lack of educational opportunities and social and cultural exclusion.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“Mr. Giacomelli Da Silva (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): 1 would like to thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate. We are also grateful for the briefings presented in this debate. Brazil is of the View that resolution 2250 (2015) was a landmark resolution in that it recognized the need for a comprehensive and positive approach to the role of youth in preventing armed violence and conflict and in peacebuilding. Young people make up the majority of the population in countries in conflict and suffer disproportionately from its effects. It is estimated that young men make up 90 per cent of fatalities in conflicts today.”
2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source
“By more accurately reflecting the realities of the twenty-first century and including more diverse perspectives on present problems, it would preserve the legitimacy and credibility of the United Nations and the multilateral system as a whole, allowing us to address the true root causes of contemporary conflicts.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Brazil believes the Security Council would benefit from strengthening its engagement with other United Nations entities and agencies that have a role to play in formulating strategies for preventing and resolving conflicts. In this respect, the Peacebuilding Commission stands out for its bridging role, as recognized by the twin sustaining peace resolutions (Security Council resolution 2282 (2016) and General Assembly resolution 70/262). Finally, a reformed Security Council, with a more democratic composition, a wider membership among developing countries and more transparent working methods, would increase its effectiveness in facing the complex challenges to international peace and security.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“In this regard, Brazil highlights the need to enhance the mechanisms of accountability pertaining to the use of force under the authorization of the Council, and even more so in the absence of such permission. Priority should always be given to the peaceful resolution of conflicts. We support the Secretary- General's call for a surge in diplomacy today and a leap in conflict prevention for tomorrow. In practice, successful peacekeeping operations demonstrate the potential for a constructive relationship between security and development. The recent experience of the United Nations in Haiti is a positive example, as rightly pointed out in the concept note. Brazil was proud to play a significant role in those successful peacekeeping efforts.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Latin America and the Caribbean, a region that historically faces such challenges but is not in conflict, is a clear example of that. This is why such phenomena should remain within the purview of the appropriate multilateral bodies with the adequate legal mandates and technical expertise. The most efficient way to meet these development challenges is to allocate the necessary resources to tackle them, including through technology transfer, technical cooperation and humanitarian assistance, as well as through the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Among the threat multipliers mentioned in the concept note, we should include the misjudgments that gave rise to decisions authorizing the use of force since they unilaterally create or intensify humanitarian emergencies as the cases of Libya, Syria and Yemen attest.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Let us never forget that throughout history, many of the most lethal conflicts, serious humanitarian crises and appalling human rights violations resulted from those causes. While discussing the increasingly complex dynamics that affect contemporary conflicts, we should be careful to avoid misinterpretations and generalizations that might be detrimental to the coherence, effectiveness and legitimacy of the United Nations. In particular while debating the means to implement new concepts like sustaining peace, we must be cautious in avoiding attempts to securitize the development agenda. Climate change, international migration, population growth, food insecurity and other sustainable development issues do not constitute threats to international peace and security nor are they root causes of conflicts per se.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“I thank you, Sir, for convening this important debate. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General for his informative briefing. Brazil has traditionally underscored the interdependence between security and development. That relationship was the subject of an open debate convened by the Brazilian presidency of the Security Council in 2011 (see S/PV.6479), as acknowledged by the concept note (S/2017/1016, annex) circulated by the Permanent Mission of Japan for this meeting. The interlinkage between security and development is complex and nuanced. Poverty and inequality may exacerbate tensions in some scenarios but do not necessarily endanger international peace and security. Geopolitical rivalries, militaristic approaches and the unilateral use of force are far more serious sources of regional and global instability.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We are also striving to increase the number of female candidates for posts in Brazilian civilian and military peacekeeping operations and special political missions. We sincerely hope that the national action plan will continue to produce encouraging results and that the women and peace and security agenda will continue to flourish within the United Nations system as a whole.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Brazil had the honour of participating in the second meeting of the National Focal Points Network that addresses issues on women and peace and security, in addition to the recent general debate of the General Assembly. With its first national action plan, which has been in place since March, Brazil now has an important tool to measure its progress on the women and peace and security agenda. We have already made significant progress. For instance, the Brazilian army has admitted women to its military schools, the skills development programme on women and peace and security has been integrated in the establishment of the Sergio Vieira de Mello Peacekeeping Operations Joint Center and that programme has now been incorporated into the curriculum of our School of Diplomacy.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“It would be unthinkable to establish a peacekeeping operation without deploying gender-equality advisers, incorporating a protection of women mandate, or training Blue Helmets in the prevention of and the fight against sexual exploitation and sexual abuse. We commend the Secretariat for the measures it has proposed to reach the target of 15 per cent goal for female officers among senior officers and military observers within peacekeeping operations. Brazil also wishes to thank the Secretary-General for his initiatives to promote a new, victim-centred approach to preventing and countering sexual exploitation and abuse perpetrated by those serving under the United Nations flag or a United Nations mandate.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“At the international level, this requires women's participation and respect for their rights in the formulation and implementation of the mandates of peacekeeping operations and special political missions, in peace negotiations, in peacekeeping initiatives and in humanitarian interventions. Complex humanitarian crises spawned by conflicts shed light on the plight of women and girls who are subject to various forms of sexual violence and forced to flee their homes and communities. They become refugees and displaced persons. In this context, we must pay particular attention to women and girls within the most vulnerable groups. The importance of increasing the presence of women in peacekeeping operations is indisputable.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Mr. Giacomelli da Silva (Brazil) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to thank France for organizing this debate. I also thank the Secretary-General for his recent report (S/2017/861) on the subject, as well as his Chef de Cabinet, the Executive Director of UN-Women, the Secretary-General of the International Organization of la Francophonie and Ms. Mina-Rojas for their briefings. Many positive steps have been taken to implement the eight resolutions on women and peace and security. Despite these efforts, however, women remain a minority in peace and security negotiations and in peacekeeping operations. The challenge is to fully implement the resolutions of the Council, including the landmark resolution 1325 (2000). Protection and independence are inextricable dimensions of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source
“Let me conclude by reaffirming Brazil's long-term commitment to and solidarity with Haiti, as well as our confidence in the determination and perseverance of the Haitian people to succeed in their quest for stability, democracy and prosperity.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“We agree with the Secretary-General's observation that the success of MINUJUSTH will depend, in large part, on its ability to rapidly establish a relationship of partnership, mutual understanding and cooperation with the Government. The end of MINUSTAH and the transition to MINUJUSTH represent a step forward in building a culture of peace, but, as stated by the Secretary- General in his report, the security and development of Haiti can be ensured only by the national authorities and the Haitians themselves. We are paying close attention to recent political developments and call for moderation from all parties at such an important juncture for the country.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“MINUSTAH has always been very rigorous in dealing with the rare cases of sexual exploitation and abuse, none of which were committed by Brazilian peacekeepers. Brazil reaffirms its commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at combating such crimes. We thank the Special Envoy for Haiti for her strategy in the fight against cholera. We take note ofthe reduction in the number of cases of the disease during the past year. We call on States to redouble their efforts to secure the funds necessary for the implementation of national and international plans aimed at stopping the spread of the disease. The work of the United Nations in Haiti is not finished.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source