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Guillermet-Fernandez

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2019-04-23
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  1. “It is therefore necessary to guarantee equal opportunities, access to education and the economic, political and social empowerment of women and girls so that they can assume a transcendental and transforming role in their communities during and after conflicts, enabling them to regain their dignity and the full enjoyment of their rights.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source

  2. “The lack of opportunities, the dearth ofnational policies for their protection and inclusion, and structural barriers in all areas that promote discrimination against women perpetuate circles of poverty, exclusion and cycles of violence, inhibiting the enjoyment of their rights. We welcome the framework for cooperation between the Office of the Special Representative and the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women in recognition that conflict-related sexual violence is intrinsically linked to structural gender inequalities and discrimination.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source

  3. “In this regard, we regret that resolution 2467 (2019), adopted today in the Council, excluded this provision on health, since access to services and sexual and reproductive health is essential to guarantee the dignity of the victim of sexual violence. Legal frameworks must be established at the national level to protect victims and combat the stigma associated with sexual violence and abuse, where reparations and compensation are provided, taking into consideration that different forms of sexual violence require different solutions and responses. The meaningful participation of survivors and civil society, including women's and women-led organizations, should also be encouraged as a central element of prevention. Finally, it is essential to involve women and girls in decision-making processes and leadership positions.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source

  4. “In addition, more women should be incorporated into national police forces and political and peacekeeping missions, with adequate training in prevention and response to cases of sexual violence, in recognition of the positive correlation between reporting rates of sexual violence and the number of women in such contingents. It is essential that all the foregoing efforts be focused on the victims. There must therefore be a guarantee of multisectoral assistance for survivors of sexual Violence, including medical services, including access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care, as well as psychosocial and legal services.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source

  5. “For this to be effective, relevant sanctions committees should deploy sexual and gender-based violence specialists as part of their investigative work, recommending measures applied under international law to target all those involved in financing, planning or supporting groups with connections to acts of sexual violence, be they civilian or military. Prevention is key. The systematic inclusion of women's protection advisers in the strategic planning processes of political missions, peace operations and mediation is essential. We highlight the work done by Justice Rapid Response in partnership with UN-Women and its roster of judicial experts on gender-based sexual violence in processes to ensure criminal justice and accountability in conflict situations.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source

  6. “These acts ofviolence are war crimes, which is why a rigorous zero-tolerance policy is required for those who commit, order or condone sexual violence in conflict situations. Similarly, amnesties and immunities for this type of crime should be prohibited, as should procedural and evidentiary impediments to justice for victims, especially the restrictive statute oflimitations for filing complaints, as well as the intimidation or discrediting of victims. Similarly, transitional justice arrangements should be included in peace and ceasefire agreements. The use of sanctions in cases of sexual violence in the context of armed conflict and terrorism should be consistent.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source

  7. “Sexual violence as a cause of forced displacement is equally worrying, as are the growing risks ofviolence in situations ofmass movements, where migrants, refugees and displaced persons are subject to sexual extortion, human trafficking, assault and rape, among other abuses. It is important to consider conflict-related sexual violence when awarding refugee status or asylum, with policies on victim assistance and the provision of adequate protection for such populations. Any act of sexual violence must be punished with the utmost firmness through the rigorous application of existing international legal mechanisms including, if applicable, referral to the International Criminal Court, with a View to completely eradicating impunity in these cases.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source

  8. “The primary responsibility for protecting populations rests with States, which must establish robust legal and institutional frameworks in order to lay firm foundations to prevent and address the existing gaps in victim protection. While women and girls deserve special attention, we must also expand the scope of protection measures to include the most vulnerable populations, including ethnic and religious minorities, women in rural areas, women and girls associated with armed groups, the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex population and men and boys, who are equally vulnerable to sexual violence.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source

  9. “Mr. Guillermet-Fernandez (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Costa Rica thanks the German presidency for convening this open debate. We also thank the briefers for their valuable contributions to this debate. My delegation endorses the statement made earlier by the representative of Qatar on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Responsibility to Protect. We also join others in condemning the horrendous attacks committed in Sri Lanka this past Sunday. We stand in solidarity with the Government and the people of Sri Lanka. Sexual violence is unacceptable at any time and place, and its widespread use as a tactic of terror and a weapon of war and terrorism is especially deplorable. It is therefore essential to address its causes, as well as the structural gaps in our systems, to ensure that it is eradicated in a systematic and robust way.”

    2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source