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“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the valuable information provided by Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe and by Mr. Craig Boyd, Director of United Nations Support Office for the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM). We also commend the valuable efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Somalia, Ambassador Ahmedou Ould Abdallah. Similarly, we welcome the presence among us at today's meeting of Ambassador Elmi Ahmed Duale, Permanent Representative of Somalia.”
2009-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6197 (2009) · source
“Lastly, we would like to reiterate that our delegation truly believes that resolution 1889 (2009), adopted this morning, represents a significant step towards ensuring full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We have now ensured that, by 2010, we will have the necessary tools to allow us to better understand the challenges and obstacles to be overcome and, above all, the measures we must take to guarantee the full participation of women in conflict prevention and in the building of lasting peace.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“We consider that this would be a valuable tool that will enable us to make progress next year, when we mark the tenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). The lack of follow-up mechanisms for resolution 1325 (2000) has hampered the gathering of information about implementation on the ground. Mexico considers of particular importance the Secretary-General's call for assessment indicators to measure progress and shortcomings in the implementation of that resolution, and on that basis to take action to fill the gaps that have been identified. We also consider it appropriate to request the Secretary-General to include in all reports on conflict situations information on the impact on women and girls and their particular needs, as well as to identify the obstacles that stand in the way of meeting these needs.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“We can wait no longer for the international community to give due priority to the role of women as active protagonists, not solely as victims, in order to remedy their marginal participation in peace processes and mediation. We fully support the Secretary-General appeal for a strategy to increase the number of women in senior United Nations positions, in particular as special representatives, special envoys, high-level mediators and officials in peacekeeping and political missions. We also view it as especially important to request of the Secretary-General a series of indicators in order to better and more effectively assess the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“We recognize the efforts being made by the United Nations Development Programme, the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women, the World Food Programme, the United Nations Development Fund for Women and the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in promoting the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We hope that the outcome of negotiations on the new gender entity will expedite progress, which has been slow thus far, on the implementation of that resolution. Mexico reaffirms how important it is that the mandates of peacekeeping missions include measures to support Governments in formulating national action plans for the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Mexico is of the View that resolutions 1882 (2009) and 1888 (2009), which address sexual violence in armed conflict, constitute a positive step in strengthening applicable international law with respect to the protection of civilian populations in armed conflict, in particular the most vulnerable groups affected by sexual violence, including women and children. The challenge now is to ensure full implementation on the ground, and resolution 1889 (2009), which we adopted this morning, is a very valuable contribution in that regard. We hope that the special representative of the Secretary-General on sexual violence in armed conflict and the team of experts - both called for in last week's resolution 1888 (2009) - will contribute to progress in this area.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Almost 10 years have passed since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), and, while some progress has been made, the realities faced by women in conflict and post-conflict situations continue to be a matter of concern. Armed conflict continues to have a disproportionate impact on women and girls, and sexual violence continues to destroy the lives of thousands of them. We reiterate our appeal that in any conflict situation the parties recognize that it is essential under all circumstances to respect and ensure respect for the provisions of international humanitarian law.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Mr. Puente (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Let me begin, Mr. President, by welcoming you to this meeting of the Security Council. It is an honour to have you among us. We also recognize your delegation's leadership in forging this initiative in follow-up to resolution 1325 (2000). Our thanks go to the Secretary-General for his report on women and peace and security (S/2009/465), as well as to Deputy Secretary-General Migiro for her statement. My thanks go also to Ms. Rachel N. Mayanja, Ms. Ines Alberdi and Ms. Asha Hagi Elmi Amin. We congratulate the delegation of the United States for its successful presidency of the Security Council in September, and we wish the Vietnamese delegation every success during its presidency this month.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Therefore, one of the most relevant aspects of the resolution is the identification within the United Nations of a multidisciplinary team of experts who, when their assistance is required and with the consent of the State concerned, can be deployed to the field in order to work jointly with the Government and the United Nations system to undertake projects for technical cooperation to strengthen the rule of law, prevent impunity and address victims' needs. It is clear that currently we have strong tools for preventing sexual violence in areas of conflict. The true challenge that we face is making full use of this array of instruments, if we truly wish to ensure that more women and children do not fall victim to the spiral of violence that is caused by armed conflict.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“In the light of the aforementioned, we believe that the Security Council must also pay close attention to the ongoing negotiations on a composite gender entity within the framework of the General Assembly and decide to review the mandate of the Special Representative in a reasonable period of time and in the light of the results of the procedure outlined in General Assembly resolution 63/311. While more can be done at the international level in order to prevent sexual violence in situations of armed conflict, the eradication of sexual violence will only be achieved if national capacities among those States that are addressing situations of conflict are improved with a view to bringing the perpetrators of such crimes to justice.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“This new mandate should work in a coordinated manner with other United Nations mechanisms and agencies in order to harness synergies and to prevent duplication. In particular, there is a broad relationship between the objectives of resolution 1888 (2009) and resolution 1882 (2009), on children and armed conflict, which was adopted by the Security Council last August. These common objectives must be duly explored with a view to providing comprehensive protection for all those who, due to their condition, suffer most from the consequences of armed conflict, that is, women and children.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“On that occasion we witnessed the consequences of these crimes for societies and their negative impact on efforts to find solutions to crisis situations and promote an effective process of national reconciliation. For that reason we wish to reiterate, as does resolution 1888 (2009), the primary obligation of all parties to an armed conflict to respect and to enforce at all times international humanitarian law, which grants special protection to women and children. My delegation believes that the establishment of the post of Special Representative of the Secretary- General on sexual violence in situations of armed conflict will make it possible to improve the systematic and comprehensive attention that the United Nations pays in response to sexual violence in these situations.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“With the unanimous adoption of that resolution, the Security Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of women in armed conflict. The significant number of delegations that joined in sponsoring this initiative shows that the international community is resolved to ensure that women and children no longer remain the principal victims of the armed conflicts which, deplorably, are occurring in many parts of the world. Council members were able to see for ourselves the gravity of the acts of sexual violence against women and children in areas of armed conflict in the course of our visit to a number of African countries last May, in particular the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for joining us at this important meeting of the Security Council. We would also like to welcome to the Council Chamber Mr. Bedouma Alain Yoda, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso, and Mr. Alain Joyandet, Minister of State for Cooperation and Francophonie of France. I would like in particular to welcome you, Madam Secretary of State, and to acknowledge your personal commitment and leadership, which have created renewed impetus for the issue of the protection of women's rights and the prevention of all forms of violence against women. My delegation would also like to thank the delegation of the United States for leading negotiations on resolution 1888 (2009), which has just been adopted.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“Special attention should be given to the fight against corruption and impunity. We urge the Government of Afghanistan to provide the necessary impetus to address that challenge and achieve results, which would bolster its authority and legitimacy, increase confidence on the part of the population and strengthen the Government's hand in counter- insurgency efforts. In conclusion, Mexico would like to reiterate its condemnation of attacks against humanitarian personnel. We would also like to underscore our concern about the serious threat posed to civilians by mines and other explosives and remnants of war. We commend the efforts on the ground by the Government of Afghanistan and the international community to make progress in unearthing and destroying those devices. Lastly, I too would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to Ms.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“That is a step forward in addressing common challenges to regional stability such as terrorism, illicit drug trafficking and organized crime. We hope that that process will lead to long-term strategic planning that includes concrete measures that contribute to speeding up and expanding the progress that has been made. Mexico welcomes President Karzai's signing of the law on the eradication of violence against women, which criminalizes sexual violence, including rape and forced marriage, including underage marriage. We support all the Government's efforts to ensure the implementation of that law throughout the country. We also acknowledge the work done by the United Nations alongside institutions of the justice system with a view to comply with international human rights norms relative to detention and due process.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We believe that the actions of international forces should include parallel efforts to promote development, respect for human rights and the strengthening of the rule of law, thereby combating the root causes of violence. In that connection, we support the focus that the International Security Assistance Force has begun to adopt, by which the protection of the Afghan civilian population should have the highest priority. Moreover, we acknowledge the achievements that have been made to reduce the cultivation of opium poppies, which is a strategic issue in ensuring the country's security. We also acknowledge the progress that has been made by Afghanistan in the process of dialogue and bilateral cooperation with Pakistan and Iran.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we support all the efforts made by the Special Representative to ensure that the Afghan Government can continue to count on international support, in particular from the countries of the region, which is necessary to work in an inclusive process that will lead to peace. Out of the elections should emerge a strengthened Afghanistan and reconciliation, rather than new reasons for division, in that long-suffering country. With regard to security, Mexico regrets the current increase in the number of violent incidents as compared with previous years. Without a doubt, the statistics illustrate that insecurity continues to be the main factor affecting progress in Afghanistan. Just today, there were new incidents of violence that claimed numerous civilian victims in Kandahar. We condemn those events.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We trust that the Electoral Complaints Commission will carefully investigate the numerous allegations that have been made, so as to ensure that the final results to be issued by the Independent Election Commission are respected by all parties involved, avert any recurrence of violence and, above all, contribute to helping Afghanistan and its institutions emerge strengthened from the process to focus on social issues and the stability and security of the entire population throughout the country, thereby establishing, as has been suggested by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General himself, a new contract between the Government and the people that makes it possible for Afghanistan to take on its responsibilities as a sovereign State.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“A little more than a month since the holding of elections for the presidency and provincial councils in Afghanistan, despite the importance of the democratic process of elections for the first time in many years in that country, my delegation is concerned about the lack of clarity with regard to the outcome of the process, which is made even worse by the numerous complaints of electoral irregularities and fraud. We are also concerned about the existence of acts of intimidation and violence, which significantly hampered the participation of citizens, including women.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence among us of Mr. Rangin Dadfar Spanta, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, to whom we have listened with great attention, especially in connection with the four categories of challenges that his country currently faces. We also welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Turkey. We thank Mr. Kai Eide, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his presentation of the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/475) and for his commendable efforts in the face of the challenges his Office faces in contributing to Afghanistan's development. We also appreciate the inclusion in the report of indicators of progress, which we should duly follow up.”
2009-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6194 (2009) · source
“We need a thorough analysis of the work undertaken by the various agencies and United Nations teams in this area, with a view to avoiding duplication of efforts and to promoting a more effective exchange of information. This would require a major but justified effort to address sexual violence. Finally, I would like to stress the need for a full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the importance of incorporating the gender perspective in efforts to deal with situations of armed conflict. Women's participation in police and armed forces and peacekeeping operations must be a priority in conflict situations where there is sexual violence in order to contribute to its eradication. Similarly, the inclusion of women in mediation processes is crucial to guaranteeing lasting peace.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“We welcome the actions of the Secretary-General to strengthen coordination within the United Nations system in order to work jointly to prevent and respond to sexual violence, and we invite him to continue to update this coordination, in particular among the teams on the ground, since that is where the victims of sexual violence are to be found. With respect to political leadership, Mexico supports the Secretary-General's request for high-level officials of the Secretariat and the heads of the relevant organizations, funds and programmes to play a greater role in raising awareness on sexual violence. The United Nations response to this scourge must be multisectoral, organized and coherent.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“My delegation also takes note of the other recommendations of the Secretary-General, and agrees that Security Council resolutions establishing or renewing mandates or imposing measures under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter must include provisions to prevent and, most importantly, to respond to sexual violence, and on the obligation to report the Council. With respect to the possibility of appointing a senior person with responsibility to attend to the prevention and response to sexual violence across the United Nations system, Mexico believes that a very careful consideration of the matter will be necessary, in particular with regard to whether this option would truly be the best response the United Nations system could provide in addressing the scourge of sexual violence.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“That is why my Government welcomes the recommendation to establish a commission to investigate violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law and to report on these violations, focusing in particular on cases of sexual violence in the situations in Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Sudan. We also welcome the possibility of establishing such commissions for other conflicts in which sexual violence is perpetrated. The commission of enquiry should also identify those responsible for crimes of sexual violence and report on the measures that States and other parties to the conflict may take or fail to take. Such information will be extremely useful to the work of the various sanctions committees.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“The resolution also calls for improved communication between the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the sanctions committees of the Security Council through an exchange of information on violations and abuses committed against children. The Secretary-General's report clearly illustrates the complexity of the task of collecting information on sexual violence, given its inhuman nature, the psychological and physical trauma that it inflicts, and the fear, shame and stigma that it entails for its victims.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Mexico once again reiterates the importance of the International Criminal Court in prosecuting, when appropriate, those responsible for certain acts of sexual violence that, in accordance with the Rome Statute, constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, for which there is no room for consideration of rank or privilege. The recent adoption of resolution 1882 (2009), although it refers to children, represents a significant step towards tackling sexual violence, since it broadens the criteria for including, in the annexes to the Secretary-General's reports, parties to armed conflicts who, in violation of relevant international law, commit acts that cause the deaths and mutilation of children, rape and other forms of sexual violence.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“My delegation reiterates the call on Member States that have experienced cases of sexual violence in conflict or post-conflict situations to investigate these crimes and to launch judicial proceedings against those allegedly responsible for these crimes. The brutality of sexual violence in some conflicts is alarming. In the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, there have been at least 200,000 cases since 1996, while today we are even seeing a trend towards the use of sexual violence against men. We acknowledge the decision of President Kabila to implement a zero-tolerance policy with respect to the use of sexual violence by the Congolese Armed Forces, and we will follow attentively the trials of five high- ranking army officers who allegedly committed serious human rights violations, including crimes involving sexual violence.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I welcome the initiative of your delegation, Mr. President, to hold this open debate on the topic of women and peace and security. I also thank Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon for introducing his report (S/2009/362) pursuant to resolution 1820 (2008) and for his presence here today. The Secretary-General points out in his report that, with regard to sexual violence in conflicts and post-conflict situations, "the majority of past abuses remain to be accounted for" (5/2009/362, para. 9). That is why passivity before this scourge is not an option. The lack of action would send the wrong message that sexual violence is permissible. The international community, and the Security Council in particular, must act and show unequivocally that acts of sexual violence will not remain unpunishcd.”
2009-08-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6180 (2009) · source
“We underscore the need for peacekeeping efforts to be accompanied by a political process aimed at strengthening the State apparatus and local human resources. Coherence and integration between peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding should be borne in mind from the point at which the Organization first approaches a conflict situation. Likewise, we must design proper transition strategies, including the responsible transfer of authority to national institutions and the gradual withdrawal of a peacekeeping operation after a stable climate has been established. Lastly, Mr. President, we congratulate you and your delegation on preparing the draft presidential statement and we fully support its adoption.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“With regard to peacebuilding, as we said in the debate on 22 July under the Ugandan presidency (see S/PV.6165), the initial stage immediately following the cessation of hostilities is a vital time for laying the bases for true peacebuilding. The development of the political effort to promote reconciliation is particularly important. Confidence and national reconciliation are crucial aspects for outlining a framework that would incorporate the priorities that the local actors themselves would establish and that would enjoy the support of international teams. It would include a comprehensive vision of the role of the United Nations in political, humanitarian, security and development aspects.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“That is why we are grateful for the working document on a field support strategy, which Under-Secretary- General Susana Malcorra has shared with the Member States and which the General Assembly will consider in the near future. At the same time, another of the main aspects within the different mandates of the peacekeeping operations is that of protecting civilians in armed conflicts, particularly women and children, and following up on its implementation. In that respect, we underscore the need to be more clear with respect to the elements that make up the mandates, the responsibilities that stem from them and the development of monitoring mechanisms for proper implementation.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Along these lines, we support the holding of frequent interactive sessions with the different actors, primarily at the expert level, during the analysis that is carried out for every mandate prior to its renewal or modification. That would not only contribute to achieving a greater sensitivity to field implications but would also help the Council to take decisions that are more in line with the challenges and opportunities prevailing in every situation. Similarly, my delegation is convinced that a new vision of peacekeeping operations must have a very clear strategy in order to use the resources devoted to such operations more effectively and more efficiently.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Mexico has been stressing the importance of the fact that in order to ensure the credibility and legitimacy of the United Nations, it is necessary to establish peace operations that enjoy the military, financial and political resources that enable them to comply with their mandates in the terms that we have described. Likewise, it is also important to have updated information on the development of the activities set out in the mandates and on the assessment and viability of the operation in the circumstances that it confronts. We feel that the briefing sessions that we have had with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Department of Field Support since the start of the year have been very valuable, as have the meetings with the main troop-contributing countries in the framework of the working group chaired by Japan.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“As we pointed out during the debate that took place under the Turkish presidency of the Council in June (see S/PV.6153), it is also important to keep the contributing countries informed in the process of planning and analyzing peacekeeping operations, as that would broaden and enrich the vision of those operations and enhance their viability by incorporating those countries' knowledge, experience and good practices. Likewise, we feel it is a priority to promote the Council's strategic partnerships with regional organizations and other organizations in the field.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“The complexity of peacekeeping operations reflects the need to seek greater and more flexible mechanisms for complementarity and coordination among the different bodies and with other entities in the area of peacekeeping. We need to intensify the Council's interaction with the Secretariat during the initial stage of designing the different mandates and during the deployment of a mission, including the military, police, rule of law and peacebuilding aspects of an operation, among other things.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“These are, first, the centrality of the decision-making process for the establishment of a peacekeeping operation; secondly, specific political guidelines in the mandates that help define the conditions that will determine the success of a mission; thirdly, the multidimensional character of the operations and the nature of conflicts, in order to seek collective approaches founded on different types of cooperation based on greater coordination at the level of programmes and strategies; fourthly, the importance of protecting the civilian population as an essential element in the effort to strengthen peace operations; and lastly, the need to establish an effective planning and coordination mechanism.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“During the debate last January under the French presidency (see S/PV.6075), my delegation underscored the need to identify the areas where we need greater action, as well as the good practices that could be implemented in future, given the growing complexity of the international situations that face peace operations today. In that connection we reiterate five aspects that we believe are crucial and that we wish to raise today.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We believe that particular attention should be given to the proposal to establish a new partnership agenda that would incorporate three elements: first, strengthening the unity and cohesion of the actors involved in the management, planning and administration of peacekeeping operations; secondly, giving greater credibility to operations; and thirdly, strengthening their capacity so that they can continue to be an instrument that would guarantee global peace and security. We will continue to carefully study the recommendations, which are based on strengthened conversions of partnerships around the purpose, action and future of United Nations peace operations.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Under-Secretaries-General, Mr. Alain Le Roy and Ms. Susana Malcorra, for their presentations. We also wish to thank General Agwai, Force Commander of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). We welcome the United Kingdom initiative to hold this debate, which gives us the opportunity to continue our collective consideration within the Organization, in various formats, on how to enhance the effectiveness and fulfilment of the objectives involved in peacekeeping operations, as well as on efforts directed toward the future. We welcome the document that serves as a basis on which to shape a new horizon for peacekeeping operations.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“In this framework, the initiative adopted today is a substantial contribution on which Mexico had the privilege of leading the collective effort of the members of this Council. I wish to express my personal thanks to the group of experts that undertook this task. I wish also to express my deep appreciation to the Office of the Special Representative, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and to UNICEF, for their tireless support and counsel. I wish to conclude by acknowledging, on behalf of my delegation, the support given by all members of the Security Council to this resolution, and by acknowledging the large number of States Members of the United Nations that joined in sponsoring it.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“In that regard, we can say that resolution 1882 (2009) is the most relevant development in this area since 2005, when the Security Council adopted resolution 1612 (2005), which created the monitoring and reporting mechanism and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. It is clear that in the past few years the Security Council has made substantial progress on this agenda. Nevertheless, we must also recognize that there is still much left to be done if we want children never again to fall victim to the spiral of violence that armed conflicts generate. When assuming the great responsibility of chairing the Working Group, Mexico knew that we would need the will of all members of the Security Council if we were to achieve the objective of improving the protection of children in situations of armed conflict.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“For all these reasons, resolution 1882 (2009) is a formidable tool for the Office of the Special 09-43956 Representative of the Secretary-General, UNICEF, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, the United Nations monitoring teams and other actors, such as non-governmental organizations, which, on a daily basis, carry out their tireless work to improve the situation of children in many regions of the world. All of this will enhance the image and credibility of our Organization. This resolution fulfils the commitment made by the Security Council during the Mexican presidency in April to take concrete action within three months to address the killing and maiming as well as rape and other forms of sexual violence committed against children.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“Likewise, in order to fight impunity, the resolution calls on States to take action to bring to national and international justice the perpetrators of crimes against children in situations of armed conflict. The resolution contributes to transparency by asking the Secretary-General to make public the criteria and procedures used for listing and de-listing in his reports parties to conflicts that commit these crimes and by asking that timely information be exchanged with the Governments concerned through his Special Representative.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“By broadening the criteria whereby parties to an armed conflict can be included in the reports that Secretary- General presents annually on this issue. In this way, the responsibility of the parties who, in contravention of international law, commit murder and maiming as well as rape and other forms of sexual violence against children can be considered by the Security Council. Closely linked to the previous point, the resolution deals with major aspects inherent in the broadening of criteria, especially for the preparation of plans of action that are directed at putting an end to the practices of recruitment, killing, maiming and sexual violence.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“In my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, and in my national capacity, I am very pleased to be able to take the floor now that the Security Council has unanimously adopted resolution 1882 (2009), by which it reaffirms its unequivocal commitment to the protection of children in situations of armed conflict. This is a new, significant step by the United Nations for the protection of children. With this resolution, the Security Council is sending a very clear political signal that the obligations imposed by international law on the parties to an armed conflict with regard to the safety, security and well- being of children must be respected, with no exceptions whatsoever. Resolution 1882 (2009) is a fundamental step forward in the agenda for the protection of children.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Since this is the first meeting of the Security Council under the current presidency of the United Kingdom, allow me to warmly congratulate you, Ambassador Sawers, on your assumption of the presidency of the Council for the month of August. I am certain that you will have 09-43956 excellent memories of your time on the Security Council in your future career. I would also like to express to Ambassador Ruhakana Rugunda and his team from the delegation of Uganda our thanks and recognition for their excellent work during the month of July.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“We trust that timely action by the Committee to implement resolution 1844 (2008) will become a fundamental component of a coordinated regional approach to creating the stability that the country so desperately needs.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“We also support the proposals of the Secretary- General to establish an additional working group within the Contact Group to consider ways to combat piracy on land, promote coordination of efforts between States and the Government of Somalia, and strengthen Somalia's coastguard capacity and its judicial system in order to prosecute alleged pirates. Lastly, in its capacity as Chair of the Somalia Sanctions Committee, Mexico urges countries of the region and the entire international community to cooperate with the Committee's efforts with regard to the arms embargo and the political, logistical and financial support enjoyed by armed groups in Somalia. In that connection, we ask for resolute support and full cooperation with the Committee's monitoring group to enable it to fulfil its mandated functions.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source
“In addition, we believe it important for the Security Council to take into account the African Union's call to establish a no-fly zone and a blockade of Somali ports to prevent the entry of foreign mercenaries and weapons into the country, as well as to consider appropriate measures with regard to Eritrea in order to address that country's support for insurgents, which contributes to Somalia's ongoing instability. Acts of piracy have increased during 2009, including a total of 29 successful hijackings of vessels through the month of June. Mexico commends the decision of the Council of the European Union to expand the mandate of Operation Atalanta. We welcome the decision of NATO to expand its operations in the region.”
2009-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6173 (2009) · source