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“We hope that the establishment of the Commission, along with the commitments arising from Iraq's recent ratification of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, will lead to progress on human rights, in particular with respect to the situation of detainees, the administration of justice and women's rights. Likewise, we are closely following the work on a comprehensive rule of law strategy, under United Nations auspices. We consider that only through institution-building can long-term political and economic success be guaranteed in Iraq. I recognize the work of UNAMI in Iraq and the important role it has played in establishing the situation we now see on the ground.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“The continuing situation of insecurity has led in recent years to continuous flows of internally displaced persons and refugees, which undermines Iraq's long- term development. We therefore welcome the report that some 40,000 families repatriated to Iraq have been registered to date. We invite the Iraqi authorities to continue to work with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to pursue this process, ensuring that the dignity of individuals is respected at all times. We also welcome the adoption of the law establishing an Independent High Commission for Human Rights.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“We also hope that this exercise will lay the foundations for the preparation of national elections in December 2009. Despite the great and important progress to which we have been witness in recent months, significant challenges remain in Iraq that must be faced with the support of the international community and the United Nations. In the area of security, the situation on the ground is fundamentally different to that of previous years. However, we continue to receive numerous reports of indiscriminate attacks against civilians, Iraqi armed forces, foreign forces and United Nations personnel. We are confident in the ability of the Government and the armed forces of Iraq to continue to deal with this major serious problem, with consistent respect for human rights.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“The results of the elections, announced in early February, represented a triumph for the people of Iraq and for democracy as a whole. Iraqis have turned once again to the ballot box to settle their political disputes, thereby contributing to the process of national reconciliation essential to the establishment of normal living conditions for the majority of the people. The successful implementation of the national security plan for the elections undoubtedly favoured voter participation, in particular among the Sunni population, which refrained from participating in the 2005 provincial elections. This time, they were part of the process. We hope that the results of the electoral process will promote political dialogue between the various players in Iraq and consolidate the national reconciliation process.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“The bilateral security agreement also represents a tremendous achievement for the Government and people of Iraq because, through it and with the help of the provisions of resolution 1859 (2008), adopted in December, Iraq will gradually recover its international position as a sovereign and independent State. Secondly, the Secretary-General's report has been submitted in the context of the provincial elections held on 31 January. We thank the Independent High Electoral Commission and the staff of UNAMI for playing key roles in ensuring that the elections were carried out in the optimal conditions. We were particularly pleased to note that the electoral process unfolded calmly and without major incident, as noted by several national and international observers. Their success demonstrates the commitment of the people of Iraq to democracy.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“First, it represents the first time that the Council has been informed on the situation in Iraq since the expiration of the mandate of the multinational force and since the bilateral security agreement between the United States and Iraq entered into force. Pursuant to that agreement, the United States forces will be placed under the authority of the Iraqi Government for the remainder of their presence in the country. That concrete fact is deeply symbolic for my country, particularly given the conditions in which the war in Iraq unfolded and the subsequent establishment of the multinational force. The facts behind those developments are well known, and Mexico has expressed its views thereon on previous occasions.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I wish to thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Iraq, for his detailed briefing today on the situation in Iraq and the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). My delegation thanks Mr. De Mistura for his work and for his contribution and commitment to the development of political dialogue and national reconciliation in Iraq. We also thank Ambassador Hamid Al Bayati, Permanent Representative of Iraq, for his comprehensive presentation on the recent progress made by his country. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2009/102) before the Security Council today is of special importance, for two fundamental reasons.”
2009-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6087 (2009) · source
“Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute will work with the Timor-Leste authorities in that electoral process through a capacity-building programme in the areas of training for municipal officers, electoral training, electoral information campaigns for civil society and the media, and the voter registry. Finally, I reaffirm my country's commitment to maintaining security, strengthening institutions and protecting human rights in Timor-Leste, as has been the case from the outset of the process of self- determination and independence.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We also welcome efforts made to facilitate the return of the country's remaining internally displaced persons, and we express our hope that the Government will put in place the mechanisms necessary to ensure that those persons are socially and economically integrated into their communities in an atmosphere of calm and reconciliation. Mexico hails the level of coordination achieved between the Government of Timor-Leste and the various United Nations bodies and agencies, in particular the joint activities of the United Nations Development Programme and UNMIT and the establishment of a support team to strengthen the institutional capacity of the National Electoral Commission with a view to the municipal and mayoral elections to be held this year.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“We hope that the programme will make it possible to tackle the major challenge posed by unemployment and to fight poverty in Timor- Leste. My delegation is concerned about the trafficking in persons for purposes of sexual exploitation, forced labour and agricultural work. While we acknowledge the progress the Government has made in establishing offices for the protection of minors, we call upon it to ratify the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. We also urge the Government to cooperate closely with the Independent Special Commission of Inquiry in order to address the continuing impunity for crimes committed during the 2006 crisis, in conformity with resolution 1802 (2008).”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Pending issues requiring renewed efforts include the training of police officers, lawyers and judges, and the establishment of legal mechanisms to resolve civil disputes, including those related to property rights, with a view to strengthening the rule of law and making the system more efficient. That is why Mexico welcomes the current process of transferring command to enable the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste to assume responsibility for police work that until now has been undertaken by UNMIT. We also welcome the signing of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework for 2009-2013 by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor- Leste and the Prime Minister, in order to promote democratization and social cohesion, poverty reduction and basic social services.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Here, we note with interest the Secretary-General's comments in his report with respect to the country's urgent needs, such as security sector reform, strengthening the justice system, respect for human rights and improved machinery for transparency and accountability in the government sector. That is why we support UNMIT's efforts to address outstanding tasks such as security sector reform, strengthening the rule of law, ensuring economic and social development, promoting a culture of democratic governance and bringing about the successful return and resettlement of internally displaced persons.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Further, we welcome the Secretary-General and his Special Representative, Mr. Atul Khare, and we thank them for the report before the Council in document S/2009/72, which offers a clear overview of the work of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste and of the challenges and priorities that still lie ahead. While the Government of Timor-Leste has made progress in strengthening post-conflict stability, UNMIT is playing a crucial role in maintaining security, fostering development and strengthening institutions, and it must continue to provide support to the country in its endeavours in those areas.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for your initiative to convene this open Security Council debate to consider the work of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor- Leste (UNMIT). There is no doubt that the progress made in Timor-Leste constitutes a positive example that serves to encourage the Security Council and the entire Organization in their efforts. My delegation is pleased to welcome President Jose Ramos-Horta and to congratulate him on the important strides made in his country towards building a democratic system, and on having ensured security and institutional capacity following the February 2008 attacks against him and Prime Minister Gusmao. We also welcome the support provided by neighbouring States and the international community as a whole.”
2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source
“It is essential to ensure a solid United Nations presence in Sierra Leone with sufficient capacity to continue supporting the work of the Government, the Commission and all national, regional and international partners through a joint vision that supports the socio- economic development of the country. The Agenda for Change, to which Sierra Leone's Ambassador to the United Nations referred today, deserves our solid support. We continue to support all UNIPSIL activities to date that have allowed it to maximize its resources and meet its objectives.”
2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source
“The mobilization of resources facilitated by the Commission to support the implementation of development projects in the country has been essential to further consolidate the peace process. Similarly, the Commission's work to promote understanding and dialogue between the Government and other actors involved in the political process is encouraging. We support the efforts of the Commission to broaden the donor base, which will give the country the necessary financial resources for the population to benefit from the dividends of peace and reconciliation as soon as possible. That is particularly relevant in the current global financial climate, in which the flow of international development assistance may be reduced.”
2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source
“Mexico therefore believes it critical for UNIPSIL to assist the Government of Sierra Leone in promoting dialogue and coordination in a context of shared responsibility with countries in the region, in particular Liberia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Cote d'Ivoire, in order to jointly combat the trafficking of drugs and arms that are threatening the security and stability of the country and the region and that cannot be successfully tackled without the support of the international community. Mexico also recognizes the work undertaken by the Peacebuilding Commission in Sierra Leone through the country-specific meeting, to which a number of representatives have referred.”
2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the work of the Special Court for Sierra Leone and support the efforts to achieve transitional justice to promote the rule of law and strengthen peace and national reconciliation. Despite all this progress, Mexico is concerned by the information contained in the report of the Secretary-General, which points out that, in the context of international organized crime, Sierra Leone is increasingly being used as a route for the trafficking of drugs and arms, acts of piracy have occurred along the coastline of that country, potentially destabilizing tribal disputes continue, and the economic situation is deteriorating, with particular impact on the cost of food.”
2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source
“Sierra Leone is now in a post-conflict reconstruction phase, which compels the Organization to provide its support and planning capacities. We recognize the progress that the United Nations presence has generated in fundamental areas, including the promotion of dialogue among the primary national actors to avoid new tribal conflicts; support for the strengthening of the rule of law and the consolidation of institutions; political support and technical advice to strengthen the national Human Rights Commission; and the training of security forces, among others. Promoting the consolidation of those efforts in the medium term is a priority task for UNIPSIL. In the area of human rights, we recognize as a major step forward the enactment of the Child Rights Act and the plan for a law on gender justice.”
2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source
“We would like to emphasize the positive situation in Sierra Leone after years of conflict, which is reflected in the absence of armed groups and the progress achieved in political stabilization and peacebuilding. In Sierra Leone, the United Nations has encouraged efforts towards political, legal, economic and administrative reform so as to further promote development. Now, it is essential to start training local human resources and avoid long-term dependence. To that end, the Security Council and other United Nations bodies must not try to work alone. On the contrary, they must encourage and support the initiatives of countries in the region that have a better understanding of local realities and are in a better position to promote cooperation and development.”
2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I should like at the outset to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to thank the delegation of France for its efforts during a very complex month for the work of the Council. Mexico welcomes the first report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Sierra Leone (UNIPSIL) (S/2009/59) and wishes Mr. Michael von der Schulenburg every success in his efforts as head of that Office. We are also grateful for the participation of our colleague Ambassador Majoor of the Netherlands, Chairman of the Sierra Leone country-specific configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, and Ambassador Shekou Touray, Permanent Representative of Sierra Leone, who informed us about his Government's ongoing efforts.”
2009-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6080 (2009) · source
“Mexico believes that, in order to ensure the credibility and legitimacy of the United Nations, it is necessary to set up peacekeeping missions endowed with the appropriate financial, political and military resources to fulfil their mandates in the way I have described.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Along the same lines, it is also necessary to consider the issue of the sharing of financial responsibility between the Security Council and the General Assembly when in comes to peacekeeping operations, especially given the growth in such operations. In conclusion, it is a fact that the various current mandates of peacekeeping operations - from mediation and intervention functions to those of post- conflict reconstruction - include tasks that are difficult to reconcile with the resources available. Political constraints and the financial limitations of the Organization should therefore be taken into account at the time mandates are established. Few things could be more damaging to the United Nations than to establish missions that have no chance of meeting the goals set for them.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“In the United Nations context, Mexico believes that it is essential that the Security Council launch an ongoing dialogue between the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, which is currently chaired by Japan, the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, otherwise known as the C-34, the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly, the Peacebuilding Commission, troop-contributing countries and the programmes and agencies of the United Nations on the ground, especially the United Nations Development Programme, UNICEF and the High Commissioner for Refugees. It is also crucial to establish a permanent dialogue with major contributors of financing for peacekeeping operations.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“We believe that it is essential that the Security Council support an effective planning and coordination mechanism that includes a special representative of the Secretary-General in charge of coordinating and managing a mission's military, civilian and humanitarian components. It is an inescapable fact that the complexity of peacekeeping missions requires that they be given realistic, comprehensive and viable mandates. However, in order not to doom them to failure, they must also be accorded better planning, capabilities and resources.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“In this regard, we find extremely relevant the independent study that the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and Department of Peacekeeping Operations are carrying out on the implementation of civilian protection mandates in peacekeeping operations, whose objective is to review the stages of the process of developing these mandates, and to carry out an analysis from the stage of the negotiation of the wording of a resolution to its implementation in the field. Finally, there is also the issue of effective coordination and planning for peacekeeping operations.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“A challenge that we cannot overlook is the fact that the lasting solution to a conflict means that we have to go beyond military and security measures, incorporating broader and more effective long-term responses that address to the root causes of a conflict and promote future stability. Otherwise, the recurrence of conflict in a given State will be the rule, and not the exception. Here, we agree with Mr. Annabi. Fourthly, there is the question of the protection of civilians. This element is essential as we seek to strengthen peacekeeping operations, especially when it has special significance given the specific circumstances. This is a sensitive subject, but it is important to avoid the creation of vacuums between mandates defined in Security Council resolutions and their implementation on the ground.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Mexico acknowledges that the cooperation between the Organization, particularly the Security Council, and regional and subregional organizations is increasingly necessary for collective security, provided that regional organizations have the needed legal and material capacity. The experience of United Nations peace missions in Africa, for instance, has highlighted the importance of having not only a common strategic vision between the African Union and the United Nations, but also a broader strategy involving conflict prevention, peacekeeping and post- conflict reconstruction. In that context, it is very important that, from outset, we ensure coordination with United Nations programmes and agencies and with the various regional organizations in the field.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Undoubtedly, operations are increasingly complex, encompassing a large number of political, social and economic variables, which range from the establishment of the rule of law to ensuring the political viability of a State, taking into account the regional and local environments. Scenarios constantly evolve, and the nature of conflicts is always changing. No two countries are alike, and therefore no two peacekeeping operations can be alike. Furthermore, it is clear that, in these multidimensional operations, threats to peace require a collective approach based on different types of cooperation.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“In our opinion, mandates must provide very specific political guidelines that help define the conditions that will determine the success of the mission, including the way in which the distinct components of the mission are integrated and unified, the nature of the relationship with regional organizations and with the different actors in the field, in order to achieve effective cooperation. In this effort, we must also consider the various components of peacekeeping operation mandates - military, technical, humanitarian and legal aspects, among others - which also involve the coordination of a wide and diverse group of actors. Thirdly, there is the multidimensional nature of peacekeeping operations.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Likewise, Mexico believes that this process should be inclusive and should not simply be limited to a group of countries. This process has to be based on a solid, high- level political approach within the Organization. That is necessary if the Organization is to have the ability to offer a prompt and effective response. Consensus and genuine cooperation of the parties to a conflict that gives rise to a peacekeeping operation are also crucial for ensuring the operation's viability. Secondly, there is the question of mandates.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Undoubtedly, the results and recommendations that will stem from this analysis will make it possible to identify the areas where we need more action as well as best practices that can be implemented in the future, given the growing complexity of the international situations in which United Nations peace operations find themselves. I would like to very briefly speak about five aspects. The first relates to the decision-making process. For Mexico, the decision-making process behind the establishment of a peacekeeping operation is crucial to success. In adopting decisions for the establishment and definition of mandates, it is crucial to incorporate a comprehensive strategic vision that considers political, logistical and financial aspects and has clear and realistic objectives.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, we are very grateful to Under-Secretaries-General Alain Le Roy and Susana Malcorra and Mr. Annabi for their presence at today's debate and for their statements. We would also like to take this opportunity to wish Ambassador Butagira every success in the future. Without a doubt, convening this debate is a constructive and necessary initiative, which opens the prospect of a relevant collective discussion within the Organization on the challenges facing peacekeeping operations, with a view to enabling them to continue to be an effective and crucial tool of the United Nations.”
2009-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6075 (2009) · source
“Mexico highlights the importance for neighbouring countries and countries of the region, in coordination with the United Nations, to step up their efforts to fight the illicit trafficking of weapons and munitions to armed groups in Somalia. In this respect, I reiterate the commitment of my country to the peace process, which will certainly be reflected through Mexico's work as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia, a fundamental element of the efforts of the Organization to achieve a climate of peace and lasting security.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“Today's resolution is an initial step towards the possible establishment of a peacekeeping operation to replace AMISOM. In that regard, we look forward to the report of the Secretary-General requested through the resolution on progress in the political situation and events on the ground as the minimal conditions necessary for the deployment of a peacekeeping operation. We will also be awaiting the information to be provided by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and other relevant authorities to the Security Council on those aspects that are crucial to the implementation of the mandate of a future peacekeeping operation that might genuinely promote stability in Somalia.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“The security situation of international personnel and the Organization in Somalia has worsened significantly. Mexico condemns the attacks against them, which unfortunately have led to many deaths. Mexico expresses its deep concern over the deterioration of the humanitarian situation and over the very serious crimes that have been committed against civilians, and reaffirms the importance of the fight against impunity. We urgently appeal to all the parties to respect international humanitarian law, human rights and the rights of refugees. We also urge the parties to contribute to strengthening the political process and to honour the commitments agreed upon in the Djibouti agreement, which forms the basis for a settlement of the conflict.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“Mexico supports resolution 1863 (2009), aware of the urgent need for the Security Council to adopt measures to address the deteriorating situation in all areas on the ground and the challenges they represent, after so many years and frustrating attempts to achieve the stabilization of Somalia and its viability as an independent State. We firmly believe that only through a comprehensive approach to the conflict will we be able to establish the conditions for peace in Somalia, end the widespread violence and return hundreds of thousands of internally displaced persons and refugees to their homes. Mexico acknowledges the important contribution of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) to peace and stability in the country and the commitment shown by the Governments of Uganda and Burundi.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, first of all, I would like to echo your words today regarding this being Ambassador Khalilzad's last meeting as the Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations. I would like to highlight his contributions to the work at the Organization and the humility and respect that he has always shown towards his counterparts from all States Members of the United Nations, regardless of whether they were in agreement or disagreement. I wish him every success in his future endeavours.”
2009-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6068 (2009) · source
“Based on what I have outlined, my Government reiterates its call for all Member States to support the United Nations and other actors involved in efforts to create a culture of protection, in which Governments shoulder their responsibilities; armed groups respect the norms of international law; the private sector recognizes the impact of its engagement in countries in conflict in the context of international humanitarian law and human rights; and finally, Member States, as well as regional and international organizations, act in a swift and decisive manner when facing humanitarian crises.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“The update of the aide-memoire for the consideration of issues pertaining to the protection of civilians in armed conflict, whose main objective is to facilitate the evaluation that the Council conducts on that topic, will be a practical tool that will provide a base on which to improve analysis and diagnosis of the key aspects of civilian protection, in particular during deliberations on the mandates of peacekeeping operations, and for the strengthening of action in this sphere, taking into consideration the specific circumstances of each conflict situation.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Mexico stresses the importance of cooperation between States and the United Nations and, in particular, between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court, with a view to strengthening the Court and enabling it to fully achieve the goals it was created to accomplish. The existence of the International Criminal Court should not only be an incentive to strengthen national judicial systems, but should also provide effective mechanism to address crimes defined in the Rome Statute when national judicial structures have disappeared as a consequence of conflict. For that reason, Mexico recently ratified the Rome Statute, which is a legal instrument of enormous importance.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Mexico also advocates that the resolutions adopted by the Security Council regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict should be duly based on and inspired by the norms and principles of international humanitarian law. That would foster the further consolidation and development of that body of norms and would provide additional legitimacy for the actions and decisions of the Council. In addition, States, as parties to the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, have the obligation to respect and enforce the norms of international humanitarian law at all times and under all circumstance. That obligation is binding in particular on all parties to a conflict, whose duties and responsibilities are based not only on international humanitarian law, but on international law in general and customary international law.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“In that regard, Mexico recognizes the Organization's efforts to combat this problem, such as the adoption of resolutions on peacekeeping operations in all of their aspects and on assistance to and support of victims of exploitation and sexual abuse committed by United Nations personnel. Such actions contribute to strengthening the image, credibility and effectiveness of the Organization. Mexico calls upon all States to avoid the use of cluster munitions during armed conflict, because of their harmful nature and their indiscriminate effects, which affect entire civilian populations and constitute an obstacle to sustainable development. On 3December 2008, in Oslo, Mexico signed the Convention on Cluster Munitions.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“My delegation underscores its disagreement with interpretations that can restrict or exclude human dignity in complex situations and that favour positions that set this humanitarian principle against the principle of sovereignty. Member States have an obligation to implement the relevant provisions of the Charter of the United Nations with a timely, proportionate and preferably preventive focus, in order to limit or minimize the effects of armed conflict on civilians, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Gender-based violence, including sexual violence, whose main victims are women and children, constitutes another major challenge.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“We consider that this objective can be reached only through the establishment of an international ceasefire monitoring mechanism that, among other provisions of the resolution, will allow unrestricted access for humanitarian assistance, ensure the protection of the civilian population and address the human rights situation. Some of the challenges that demand concrete action are: including the protection of civilians in the mandates of peacekeeping operations; sexual and gender-based violence; and the use of cluster munitions. Access of humanitarian assistance to civilians during armed conflict is an issue to which Mexico devotes particular attention and which it considers to be a sine non qua for the protection of civilians.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“It is of particular concern to Mexico that in any conflict situation the parties should recognize that it is imperative to respect the provisions of international humanitarian law, in particular those set out in the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. In particular, my delegation reiterates its call for the parties concerned to respect and fully implement resolution 1860 (2009), which will lays the foundations for the immediate attainment of a durable ceasefire that will permit the humanitarian needs of the civilian population to be addressed and put an end to the pointless loss of innocent lives in the region.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Recently we have witnessed the consequences of violence in the Gaza Strip, where the large number of deaths and injuries among the civilian population has resulted in a humanitarian crisis of major proportions, as Under-Secretary-General Holmes reported today. In this regard, as it has done before in the Council, Mexico reiterates its deep concern about the violence unleashed over the past 19 days and condemns the Israeli army's excessive use of force in Gaza, as well as the launching of rockets into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip by Hamas, which has also resulted in deaths and injuries among the civilian population.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“Mr. Heller (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation is grateful for the convening of this debate, which is taking place at a time when the protection of civilians in armed conflict is taking on very special proportions and demanding the urgent attention of the international community. Mexico attaches great importance to this issue and fully supports the holding of Security Council debates on the subject. We welcome the presence of Under-Secretary- General John Holmes and thank him for his briefing, which focused our attention on the seriousness of the situations of which he spoke. The challenges that our Organization faces regarding the protection of civilians in armed conflict are very diverse and have become increasingly complex.”
2009-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6066 (2009) · source
“By adopting this resolution with a view to the future, the Security Council has fully shouldered its responsibilities and manifested its support for the need to resume the peace process so as to bring about the establishment of a Palestinian State, living side by side with Israel in peace, within secure and recognized borders, in accordance with resolution 1850 (2008).”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source
“However, my delegation would have preferred the resolution that we have just adopted to incorporate an explicit reference to the importance of respecting the provisions of international humanitarian law. Likewise, we should have liked to see a direct reference in the text to the establishment of an international mechanism for monitoring all measures to be agreed upon in the context of the diplomatic negotiations under way. The United Nations through the Security Council, needs to endorse that process and continue to promote its further development and ensure its rigorous implementation.”
2009-01-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6063 (2009) · source