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González

lines on the record: 67
first: 2015-01-19
most recent: 2023-12-07
sittings or episodes: 10
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“Young people have an important role to play in building more just and peaceful societies, and their participation is fundamental to the implementation of peace initiatives and agreements, as well as to conflict prevention. To that end, we believe that adequate financing must be guaranteed for instruments such as the Peacebuilding Fund and its Youth Promotion Initiative. Lastly, official development assistance and the support of the United Nations system, through its agencies, funds and programmes, particularly UNODC, are key tools for addressing prevention and providing care to the victims and survivors of criminal activities carried out by transnational criminal organizations and for promoting capacity-building in the area of criminal justice in Member States, which enables us to combat this despicable scourge.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In addition, it is important to bear in mind the human and socioeconomic dimension of transnational crime since it directly affects actual and potential victims of various transnational crimes, particularly people facing vulnerability as a result of poverty or marginalization. As such, prevention, participation and the establishment of inclusive social policies and programmes with a gender and age perspective can all contribute to the ability of States to tackle this matter, as well as new challenges, in a comprehensive manner. We reiterate our commitment to the full implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Moreover, in regional terms, El Salvador has also stepped up its participation in such mechanisms as the Financial Action Task Force of Latin America. As stated previously, the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime is the most relevant example of a robust multilateral instrument in this field. However, that does not prevent us from continuing to explore how to improve these procedures, given for example the rapid advances and progress in information and communications technologies. Such progress requires the updating of the measures necessary to prevent the use of emerging technologies by non-State actors for malicious ends, particularly when it comes to the risk of the proliferation of weapons, including weapons of mass destruction.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Government of the Republic of El Salvador has strengthened its legal framework and public policy to ensure prevention and to effectively combat the various forms of transnational organized crime, as well as the various links that it may have with acts of terrorism. Our national monitoring plan is the main public policy allowing us to tackle the phenomenon of gangs, which have caused upheaval in Salvadorian society for so many years. This successful policy has allowed us to significantly decrease the number of homicides and other crimes committed by such groups crossing our borders. As such, the national monitoring plan has made it possible to recover trust in State security institutions, including the public prosecutor’s office, which has bolstered reforms to prevent, detect and control money and asset laundering, among other things.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In the light of all the legal elements established in that Convention, to which El Salvador is party, we must consider the particular realities in specific countries, such as mine, meaning that we should assess this phenomenon from an ascending perspective and in terms of complementarity. First of all, we need to evaluate the practices and measures implemented at the local and national levels in line with the domestic law of each State, as well as the specificities of this scourge. Then, those measures must be strengthened at the regional and international levels, based on a framework of international legal cooperation.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mrs. González López (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to express my delegation’s support to Ecuador for the valuable efforts it is making as President of the Security Council this month. We also express our gratitude for this opportunity to hold an open debate on the threats posed by transnational organized crime, which is an issue of great importance to my country. The full version of my statement has been sent to the Secretariat; in summary, we wish to state that El Salvador recognizes that the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime provides an important framework for joint actions to be taken against this scourge.”
2023-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9497Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Lastly, we hope that today’s open debate, held on the eve of International Women’s Day, will lead to concrete action that enables us to make progress on the women and peace and security agenda. Indeed, lasting peace will be attainable only if we women take part in negotiations and peacebuilding, as we aspire to do.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“As a troop- and police-contributing country, we believe that we must urgently identify and address the challenges that prevent the full and meaningful participation of women in peacekeeping and peacebuilding operations. Furthermore, we underscore the need for adequate, predictable and regular financing of peacekeeping activities. El Salvador therefore recognizes and highlights the Peacebuilding Fund, which is a reference point for other United Nations joint financing mechanisms. In my country, through the promotion of gender issues initiative, the Fund will support, for example, an increase in women’s participation and presence in areas related to transitional justice, thereby building the capacity of those who participate in civil society organizations and women’s networks and of leaders of territories that have been prioritized.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Against that backdrop, El Salvador calls on stakeholders to address the urgent challenges to the full implementation of all resolutions related to the women and peace and security agenda, which should lead to renewed commitments and action at the national and international levels. Firmly committed to moving the agenda forward, El Salvador has implemented its women and peace and security national action plan for the period 2022 to 2024. It is a tool that guides the implementation of the agenda at the national level, including resource allocation and strategic planning, to ensure the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in peacebuilding efforts. With regard to international efforts, El Salvador recognizes the important role and contributions of women in United Nations peacekeeping operations.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mrs. González López (El Salvador) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s timely debate on women and peace and security. I also thank the briefers for their briefings. My delegation fully aligns itself with the statement delivered by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security. Although El Salvador recognizes the progress that has been made in implementing the agenda, it is important to acknowledge the long road ahead in overcoming the barriers that prevent us from fully implementing resolution 1325 (2000).”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In that regard, members can count on my country to continue working to that end. We request the Security Council not only to continue these open debates, but also to make a greater commitment, according to the rules, to improving the participation of women in peacekeeping operations.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I would also like to mention that, in the context of the Elsie Initiative for Women in Peace Operations, Uruguay now has reports on the Measuring Opportunities for Women in Peace Operations Methodology at the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of the Interior, which has led to training for further work on measuring opportunities. Those reports have identified barriers to women’s deployment in peacekeeping operations and issued recommendations so that each institution can adopt the necessary policies to improve the participation of women. I would like to mention that we can continue working to that end as these debates allow for discussion with those dealing with armed conflicts on the ground and for those of us who wish to participate and cooperate in efforts to prevent conflicts.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“One of the most important contributions we hope to make with our plan is to generate understanding and acceptance of the fact that the women and peace and security agenda can be applied above and beyond conflict and post-conflict situations. It can also be applied to strengthening the sustainability of peaceful, just and inclusive societies. We intend to promote and consolidate that concept nationally to overcome major challenges, with the support of our partners, such as the various United Nations agencies, UN-Women and other relevant actors.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“After its approval, Uruguay once again committed to meeting international standards on gender equality in the area of peace and security and non-discrimination. The plan is an exercise in systematizing policies and programmes related to the women and peace and security agenda. Over the years, Uruguay has made strides in areas such as the fight against gender- based violence and trafficking in persons and the protection of civilians in situations of conflict and cybersecurity contexts. At the same time, our plan opens doors to new commitments, such as removing the structural barriers that prevent an increasing number of women from participating, without discrimination, in peacekeeping operations.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We believe that we have made considerable progress but much remains to be done, both internationally and nationally. With regard to the current situation, in the post-pandemic environment, my country is concerned about the plight of women and girls and the situation caused by the resurgence of armed conflicts. Uruguay is committed to continuing its implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). That is why we have been promoting policies to facilitate women’s access to the armed forces and law enforcement and encourage their participation in peacekeeping operations. Overall, we understand the crucial role of women in the entire process of preventing and resolving conflict. In that regard, in July 2022, we adopted our first national action plan on women and peace and security.”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mrs. González (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): It is a pleasure to see you, Madam President, presiding over today’s meeting. First, my country would like to congratulate you and Mozambique on its assumption of the presidency of the Council this month. We would also like to commend you for convening today’s open debate. Members and non-members of the Council have the opportunity to share their views on the very important subject of women and peace and security agenda on its twenty-fifth anniversary. We align ourselves with the statement made on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women, Peace and Security. First, we would like to make some general remarks and then a few comments in our national capacity. It has been a difficult learning path over the past 25 years as we sought to implement the four pillars of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2023-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9276Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, Uruguay once again calls on those States that have not yet done so to adhere to the relevant protocols on the protection of children, including the Paris Principles, the Vancouver Principles and the Safe Schools Declaration. We remain at the disposal of the United Nations and its membership to share our national experiences in that area and to continue working together closely on this agenda and, of course, with full commitment to this presidency.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“My country received support from the United Kingdom, UNICEF and Keeping Children Safe in establishing that policy. I would also like to underscore the launch by our country’s Ministry of National Defence in November 2021 of a national guide for child-protection instructors in peacekeeping missions that includes chapters on training, prevention, detection, protection of the rights of victims, the drafting of reports and the screening of personnel prior to deployment. It is also noteworthy that our national peacekeeping operations school offers courses on issues related to child and civilian protection in armed conflict, which has positioned our country as a regional centre for education, capacity-building and training.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“The importance that Uruguay attaches to the children in armed conflict agenda is linked to its long- standing commitment to respect for and the promotion of the rights of the child, along with its long history of participation in United Nations peace operations and of carrying out tasks involving the protection of civilians, particularly children. In that regard, to reaffirm what has already been stated, Uruguay was one of the main countries behind the creation of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict in 2015, and we currently coordinate the Group’s activities along with Belgium. In early 2020, Uruguay adopted its child-protection policy for personnel deployed in peace operations, thus becoming the first country in the peacekeeping system to have a specific policy for the protection of children in conflict situations.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“It is therefore urgent to adopt laws to criminalize serious violations at the national level; to adopt national accountability measures; to step up the cooperation of Member States with international, regional and national accountability mechanisms; and to continue to work to prevent violations through strategic commitments and specific prevention plans aimed at mitigating the effects of violence on children. I should like in that regard to underline the need for Member States and regional organizations to bolster their capacities for child protection and commit to the United Nations in that regard, strengthening regional partnerships on children and armed conflict, specifically with the Special Representative and regional and subregional organizations.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Serious violations against children, including recruitment, abductions, killings, maiming and rape or other form of sexual violence are atrocity crimes, and it is therefore increasingly necessary to bolster our capacities to protect children and to put children and young people at the heart of efforts to protect children and their rights and needs. That must be central to all efforts for peace, including mediation and conflict prevention. The prevailing impunity for serious violations is unacceptable.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“We welcome the report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, particularly with regard to the need for greater accountability and a comprehensive approach to the tasks of demobilization and reintegration into society. Uruguay aligns itself with the statements made by the representative of Botswana on behalf of the Group of Friends of the Responsibility to Protect and by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of Children and Armed Conflict. We wish also to make a few remarks in our national capacity. Children and young people are disproportionately affected by conflicts and atrocities.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“Mrs. González (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I should like to thank the Permanent Mission of Brazil for having convened this open debate and in particular to welcome the presence of the Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Ambassador Fernando Simas. Uruguay is very pleased to see a representative of MERCOSUR presiding over the Council. We would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Virginia Gamba de Potgieter. We also welcome Ms. Catherine Russell of UNICEF and civil-society representative Patrick Kumi of the non-governmental organization Similar Ground for their valuable contributions.”
2022-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9096 (2022) · source
“To obtain effective results against this threat, strong international cooperation is required, framed in legal structures informed by the technical capacities of States, and allowing for the development of joint operations and the constant exchange of information. We believe in the need to continue gathering information in order to better understand the nature and extent of those links, with the aim of generating more comprehensive measures. In the contemporary global context, international conflicts, migratory crises and the growing power of transnational organized crime all pave the way for terrorist organizations to diversify their methods, logistical corridors and sources of funding.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“With the objective of containing their ability to act, special emphasis must be placed on the pursuit of their finances and the laundering of assets produced by their illicit activities, as highlighted in resolution 2462 (2019). There, control of both the international financial system and the systems for informal funds transfers will allow for a significant reduction in their financial capacity, which in turn reduces their ability to act in defiance of States. The fight against terrorism requires comprehensive actions that make it possible to strike at their finances and economic and logistical support networks.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Colombia promotes an integrated and multidimensional approach to combating terrorism that acts on the widest possible levels of cooperation among States, as well as within the framework of effective coordination among international organizations. We must understand that terrorism and transnational organized crime can manifest in networks and shared logistical activities that allow for the acquisition of weapons, ammunition and explosives; the hiding of assets, including through the use of cryptocurrencies; the maintenance of constant communication; guaranteed displacement of their personnel through the production and use of false documentation and, finally, the conduct of criminal and terrorist actions in certain places, hiding in others and escape from the action ofthe States in defiance of which they act.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Over the years, these threats have developed close links, forming a criminal alliance that can affect any State, which is why my country considers it of the utmost importance to create international awareness about this relationship and its consequences, with a view to developing responses together to fight them effectively. Although the nature of terrorism and criminal organizations vary according to their context, both phenomena benefit from illicit profit and logistical support. That implies the generation of complex and dynamic links that require coordination at the local, national, subregional, regional and global levels in accordance with international law.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation joins the warm expressions of congratulations to you, Mr. President, and to Peru for holding the presidency of the Security Council. We also join others in thanking you for organizing this open debate to share ideas on the matter we are discussing today. We also express our appreciation for the valuable briefings that inform our discussion. Terrorism, as a threat to international peace and security, as well as transnational organized crime, which constantly threatens the security of States, were perceived in the past as differentiated criminal phenomena that were unrelated to each other.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“This is a body that carries great weight and inspires others as the epicentre of dialogue and understanding among nations. For that reason, the time is right to be more strategic, concrete and pragmatic in living up to the mandate that has been conferred upon this body.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“In the light of the aforementioned and against the backdrop of the need to take steps towards the consolidation of the rules of procedure of this body, Colombia is of the View that all of these provisions would serve to strengthen the role of the Security Council as a body that responds to the aspirations of all the States Member of the Organization, which are being voiced in increasingly insistent ways for a more transparent, democratic, representative and systematically accountable body. The Security Council is a very valuable body in the broader architecture that underpins multilateralism, and it cannot be left behind with respect to the implementation of the aforementioned measures. That is the View of my delegation and of many others.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Increasing the number of open-format Security Council meetings and keeping to a minimum the number of closed or private meetings, in the understanding that the latter should be the exception and not the rule, is an option that should be taken into account for the definitive rules of procedure of the Council. Facilitating timely access on an equal footing by those States that are not members ofthe Security Council to draft resolutions and draft presidential statements, as well as to other documents issued by the Security Council, is a step that should not be overlooked.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“The report is an integral part of the responsibilities of the Council, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, which is why it should not be treated as a procedural matter, in which decisions and agenda items are referenced. Rather, it should incorporate greater detail on the tenor of the discussions that are held and the results achieved based on the resolutions adopted, with a view to adding value to the considerations and observations of the General Assembly regarding the actions of the Security Council. Ensuring greater and improved access to information through informative briefings addressed to all interested parties, including regional and subregional organizations, would be very significant and provide essential elements for the Council, in the light of its democratic nature.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“This morning we heard statements reiterating the need for that mechanism, with the purpose of reinforcing the principle of representativeness within the Council, moving forward in line with the aspiration of the entire membership to be better reflected in decisions. The use of the veto power and aspects of the regional composition of the Council are matters requiring continued dialogue. However, the Council can also take the initiative to allay the concerns of the States Members of the Organization by implementing more inclusive working methods, such as those that have been mentioned. Secondly, we think it is necessary to increase the quality and analytical content of the annual report of the Security Council to the General Assembly.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“That is a positive trend, and we wish to strengthen even further the relationship between the Council and the Commission. Additional briefings, interactive meetings and events that encourage that methodology are just some of the complementary tools that would be very beneficial for that purpose. Consequently, for my delegation, a top-tier, high-priority issue is the institutionalization of the Council's practice of holding frequent and informative informal meetings on the issues under discussion by the Council and subsidiary bodies that States that are not members of the Council can attend.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“It would make more sense to convene an open debate before the date of adoption of the respective Council decision, which would allow the necessary time to reflect upon the points of view presented by the Council members. Colombia deems it very worthwhile to offer more informal opportunities to States that are not members of the Council to interact both with the Council and with the subsidiary bodies, for example the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). We wish to highlight that one of the priorities of Colombia in its capacity as Chair of the PBC for 2019 is the strengthening of the Commission's advisory role to the Security Council. The Commission has seen the relevance of that advisory role increase, particularly with regard to country-specific issues, and the Security Council has been increasingly requesting the advice of the Commission.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“We trust that today's dialogue will be constructive and advance that effort. We also cannot ignore the fact that the adoption of resolutions and decision-making within the Council requires broad and complex debate. Nevertheless, if the Council is to be more effective in taking more integrated and inclusive decisions, we must ensure that interested Member States participate in preliminary debates so that those resolutions are adopted in their entirety and take such considerations into account. My delegation is of the View that such participation with sufficient time prior to the adoption of resolutions would greatly encourage the entire membership to contribute to and fully support the work of the Security Council. It would also enable progress in the goal of ensuring more transparent working methods in this organ.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate on the working methods of the Security Council. I also wish to thank Ms. Karin Landgren and Mr. James Cockayne for their valuable and informative briefings. This debate is most timely, as the implementation of reform requires the greatest possible exchange of Views on the part of the entire United Nations membership in seeking mechanisms that are commensurate with the nature of the challenges that the Security Council must face today ifit is to fully carry out its mandate. The first issue we would like to highlight is the need to continue to explore mechanisms that will lead to the formal adoption of the rules of procedure of the Security Council.”
2019-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8539 (2019) · source
“That universal organ not only ensures an inclusive and comprehensive approach and the participation of all Member States, but also takes into account the intrinsic relationship between climate change and the social and economic dimensions. Finally, allow me to reiterate my country's total commitment to comprehensively pursuing matters related to climate change.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“It is also crucial that we bolster implementation measures, namely, the provision and mobilization of financial resources, technology transfer and capacity-building in developing countries, with a view to enhancing responses and solutions for the mitigation of, and adaptation to, climate change. My country wishes to take this opportunity to reiterate the importance it attaches to the work of the Security Council in maintaining global peace and stability. We also believe that the natural forum in which to initiate debates and make decisions related to the causes and impacts of climate change, in addition to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, is the General Assembly.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Then, in 2015-2016, we suffered the El Nifio phenomenon, which turned out to be the second- strongest occurrence in history, with catastrophic effects that resulted in forest fires, water scarcity and many hectares of agricultural land being impacted upon, leading to a dramatic increase in food prices. That is why adaptation to climate change is a priority for our country and the region, as it is the only way to reduce our vulnerability. However, in order to reduce the impacts of this phenomenon, a substantial reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions is essential.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“As stated in the concept note for this debate, climate change and its disaster risks are global, but also differentiated. The Latin American region, including Colombia, is highly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. In the case of our country, that is due to its high level of biodiversity, geographical location and specific development challenges. That has been evidenced by the increasingly intense and frequent phenomena of El Nifio and La Nina, which have caused enormous human, economic and environmental losses. Between 2010 and 2011, the La Nina phenomenon cost the country approximately 2.2 per cent of its gross domestic product.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Those spaces will also promote, in addition to an exchange of views on this phenomenon and its close relationship with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the optimization of a global response to this threat. The coming decade will be decisive in terms of climate action. Therefore, if we do not act now and do not face this phenomenon in a determined and coordinated way, achieving the goals set for 2030 will be almost impossible. The science is clear in that the current nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change are not sufficient to limit the temperature increase to 15Â°C by 2030, and that the countries located in the tropics and subtropics of the southern hemisphere will experience the greatest impact on economic growth due to climate change.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the concept note (S/2019/ 1, annex) circulated in support of our discussions on this topic, and we thank the briefers for their valuable contributions. This debate is taking place in a decisive year in which we will hold the Secretary-General's climate summit with the presence of world leaders, in search of heightened international commitment to combating climate change. That effort is reinforced by the high- level dialogue on financing for development called for by the presidency of the General Assembly, as well as the High-level Political Forum, at which progress will be reviewed on Sustainable Development Goal 13, on climate change.”
2019-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8451 (2019) · source
“We believe that, at the current time, strengthening the role of the United Nations Resident Coordinator, as a result of the repositioning of the development system, can and must play a fundamental role in that regard. Preventing conflict means strengthening institutions and building resilient societies. It means placing respect for human rights at the heart of national and international policy. It means protecting and empowering women and girls, one of the most important steps in sustainable development. And it means achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. I conclude my statement by reiterating my delegation's commitment to an international rules- based order in which the United Nations is at the centre.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“My delegation, together with the countries of Uniting for Consensus, has presented solid proposals calling for a reform of the Security Council that will attend to those principles by means of an increase in the number of non-permanent seats and establishing a new category for longer-term seats or introducing the possibility of seats that qualify for re-election. Finally, there is an urgent need to place prevention at the heart of the Organization's activities. Prevention has been identified by the Secretary-General as a priority for making the Organization more effective and for saving succeeding generations from the scourge of war. Such an approach should lead the Organization to react quickly and in a coordinated manner to produce results on the ground.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The second issue I would like to address is the need for flexibility and adaptation in our Organization. The effective implementation of the three reforms of the United Nations system spearheaded by the Secretary- General will ensure that its management is more modern, transparent and efficient. That also includes achieving gender equality and the promotion of a results-based system so that the Organization can fulfil its mandates expeditiously. Likewise, protecting and strengthening the Security Council means that it is essential to democratize this collective mechanism. When we speak of a more democratic Council, we refer to a body that is more representative, more transparent and more effective.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The broad and democratic participation of States in multilateral forums enables us to forge joint commitments and fulfil the obligations that arise from them, thereby strengthening the principle of collective responsibility as a criterion to confront global challenges. Strengthening multilateralism therefore fosters cooperation and consolidates fairer and more balanced rules of the game. There is nothing more beneficial for the efforts of the international community in its fight against the scourges that burden us than the existence of commitments entered into democratically by States. These must be developed as a result of dialogue and political consultations and established on balanced criteria that consolidate institutions and strengthen the international order.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The Government of President Duque Marquez firmly believes that, given the increasing number of actors involved in international relations, today's world requires a system of governance that, while giving order to and facilitating the management of international affairs, also helps to consolidate the capacities of States to meet the demands of society and guarantee our common good. The strengthening of multilateral forums promotes a greater degree of symmetry in international relations, contributing to transparency and the development of equitable rules of the game that can be accepted by all.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“First, I reiterate the importance that Colombia attaches to the purposes and principles of the Organization's Charter. They are not a pointless enumeration of general values and goals; rather, they are the very foundation upon which our Organization is built, enabling States to constantly and collectively strive for a more peaceful, prosperous and just world. The purposes and principles uphold international law and relations and are as valid today as they have been for seven decades.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Mr. Gonzalez (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): Iwish to congratulate the delegation of the People's Republic of China on assuming the leadership of the Security Council during the month of November. I would also like to thank them for convening this open debate and for the substantive concep paper they provided us (S/2018/982, annex.) My delegation believes the holding of this open debate to be most timely. The global challenges we face require the international community to enhance its working methods so that we can become more efficient. In the face of such challenges, we must also consider how to promote all the fundamental principles of the Charter of the United Nations together, without detriment to any of them. I would like to refer to three topics during my statement.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source