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first: 2000-04-07
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“It is our sincere hope that the next session of the small body of the Constitutional Committee will be convened soon and will yield positive results, and we encourage all parties to remain committed to working together in a spirit of mutual respect and compromise. The security situation in the country is vital to the progress and the eventual success of a wider and meaningful political process, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). We remain concerned about the most recent reports of violence in the north-west. Without lasting and sustained peace, the political process will be severely hampered and the humanitarian situation will continue to deteriorate. We therefore implore all parties to abide by the ceasefire agreements in place and we remind them of their obligations under international law.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Deputy Special Envoy Matar for her briefing this afternoon. It has been said many times before in this Chamber that there is no military solution to the conflict in Syria. The only solution is through a Syrian-owned, Syrian- led, credible, balanced and inclusive political process. We reiterate those sentiments again today. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines appreciates the efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen as he continues to work assiduously to support the wider political process. We must also applaud the commitment to ensuring the full engagement of all segments of society in the Constitutional Committee and that the representation of women who are involved remains at the minimum threshold of 30 per cent.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8708 (2020) · source
“Despite seemingly insurmountable challenges, the Syrian people continue to display an extraordinary resilience. It is our genuine hope that the Council’s commitment to supporting the Syrian people will manifest itself in ending the conflict and ensuring a sustaining peace for Syria. We have a burning responsibility to the Syrian people. We must help them, and we must make it stop.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“Accordingly, we welcome the board of inquiry established by the Secretary-General to investigate a series of incidents that have occurred in north- west Syria. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines appreciates that the humanitarian situation cannot be discussed independently of the political process. The conflict does not have a military solution and can be resolved only through a credible, balanced and inclusive political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. We emphasize the need for an inclusive and consultative process. We must make every effort to further dialogue with the Syrian Government on all decisions that concern the country with respect for the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Such decisions should not be subject to the machinations of geopolitical interests and great- Power intrigue.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“Hostilities continue to intensify, even in areas where ceasefire arrangements have been established. We call on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and to de-escalate and we strongly condemn attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, especially those that have caused disruptions in medical and education services. We also remind parties that operations aimed at eradicating the scourge of terrorism do not absolve them of their obligations under international law and that the fundamental principles of armed conflict must continue to be observed and respected. Accountability for acts committed in violation of international law is inextricably linked to lasting peace. It is therefore important that perpetrators be held responsible in order to prevent impunity and bolster confidence in justice.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“For that reason, we cannot stress enough the need for safe, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access through the most optimal channels. We echo our support for resolution 2504 (2020), authorizing cross- border operations, having embraced the mechanism for the sake of human dignity. We look forward to receiving the Secretary-General’s report on the feasibility of alternative modalities for the Al-Yarubiyah crossing by the end of February. On the point of refugees and internally displaced persons, we must underscore that conditions should be cultivated within Syria to facilitate the safe, voluntary, well-informed and dignified return of nationals. Without stability, security and reconstruction, refugees and internally displaced persons are barred from embarking on the difficult journey of rebuilding their lives.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“We thank Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for his vivid briefing. It has been recognized repeatedly in different ways this morning that, for almost a decade, the people of Syria have had to endure the perils of war and the resulting effect of living through one of the worst humanitarian crises the world has seen. Like our fellow Council members, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines remains deeply concerned about the severity of the humanitarian situation. Syria remains the largest refugee crisis in the world. Millions of Syrians have been forced to flee their homes and have become internally displaced, while millions more have left their homeland entirely. They are forced to reside in extremely difficult conditions where access to basic needs, such as clean running water, is a daily struggle.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“We reiterate that the Palestinian people must have the right to govern themselves and reach their potential in a sovereign and contiguous State. Finally, those who commit crimes against humanity and war crimes should be held accountable. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines therefore welcomes the recent landmark recommendation of the International Criminal Court to open an investigation into these matters. We owe it to the young people in both the State of Palestine and the State of Israel to resolve the conflict. Their despair is heartbreaking.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“At the same time, we remain concerned about the ongoing financial shortfall for the Agency and encourage States Members of the United Nations to step up their financial support in order to close the current funding gaps. In this vein, we note that UNRWA also needs access in order to do its work and fulfil its mandate. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines remains concerned about any attempts to deviate from the settled parameters governing the delicate quest for peace between the State of Israel and the State of Palestine. The Security Council has made clear that it will not recognize any changes to the 4 June 1967 lines, including with regard to Jerusalem, other than those agreed by the parties through negotiations.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“The continuing conflict hinders Palestine in its quest to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In its 2018 voluntary national review, the Government of Palestine cited the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a key deterrent to fostering an internal enabling environment to achieve the SDGs. With regard to Gaza, the humanitarian situation there remains one of great concern. Israel’s blockade of Gaza breeds poverty and deprives Gazan residents of their rights. Accordingly, we call once again for the lifting of the blockade on the Gaza Strip. We reiterate our strong support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and its mandate. UNRWA continues to play a vital role in supporting the basic needs of millions of Palestinian refugees in the West Bank.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“We therefore call for all settlement activities to stop, without preconditions. It is our duty to protect our universally accepted body of international law on this issue. To do otherwise would allow a jaundiced view of international law to weaken the existential pillars on which all States rely, especially the small and militarily weak ones. The international community has not given up on the two- State solution, and we should collectively and robustly resist any attempt to change the situation on the ground so as to make this internationally agreed goal more and more elusive. Each of us has the option to remain silent or to stand on principle. We remain invested in the peace, security and development of Palestine, Israel and all their neighbours.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“I thank our briefers, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General Mueller. I first would like to join my colleagues in acknowledging the important commemoration of the Holocaust this year. Never again must such atrocities be endured by humankind. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines continues to stand with the State of Palestine as it strives for a peaceful and just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. We reaffirm the internationally agreed two-State solution. Moreover, the current and expanding Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory constitute a flagrant violation of international law — a fact that no amount of legalistic creativity can change — and these settlements remain a substantial obstacle to peace in the Middle East.”
2020-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8706 (2020) · source
“If we sit by and allow large-scale suffering in Yemen to continue, the immutable principles of the Charter of the United Nations will become nothing more than hollow talking points ventilated in patent isolation and disconnected from a reality of ongoing struggle and hardship felt by too many. In that connection, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reiterates its commitment to the principles of international law and stresses that they must be vigorously upheld. Our adherence must remain steadfast, as we endeavour to address global problems through collective collaboration. We hope that 2020 will bring peace to Yemen.”
2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source
“Saint Vincent and the Grenadines strongly condemns any action that breaches international law and further condemns the act of obstructing humanitarian access. We call upon all parties to allow and facilitate full, safe and unhindered access of humanitarian personnel and the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all persons in need. To conclude, we wish to recall the recent open debate, during which we reaffirmed our commitment to upholding the Charter of the United Nations (see S/PV.8699 et seq.). The situation in Yemen does not exemplify those aims.”
2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source
“The Global Humanitarian Overview 2020 emphasizes that the number of people in need of humanitarian assistance will remain close to 2019 levels of 24 million. The influx of the migrant population has further compounded the situation. It is imperative that parties do not actively obstruct the work of humanitarian personnel. There is an urgent and critical need for unimpeded humanitarian access. For many people, that is literally the difference between life and death. We also underscore that the facilitation of unimpeded humanitarian relief is enshrined in international humanitarian law, and to deliberately obstruct it is an infraction of a well-established law of our rules-based system.”
2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source
“That is the only way for us to achieve a durable solution. We must also emphasize the need for the Stockholm, Hodeidah and Riyadh agreements to be fully implemented. In that vein, we commend the efforts of the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council towards implementation of the Riyadh agreement, noting the deal reached by both parties, which provides for the withdrawal of forces from Aden within three weeks. We encourage further steps towards full implementation. Five years on, Yemen is still regarded as the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. It is not our intention to be grim, nor do we wish to take anything away from the progress that has been made on the humanitarian front. However, more must be done, and it must be done as a matter of urgency.”
2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and the Director of the Coordination Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, for their timely and insightful briefings. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is delighted that, since assuming the chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014), the mandate of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement has been renewed and that there have been efforts towards de-escalation. We wish to reaffirm our commitment to the peace process and agree with fellow Council members that the only solution is a political one, inclusive of all Yemenis. In that regard, we wish to stress the need for women to be included in the political process and for the process to reflect the aspirations of youth.”
2020-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8704 (2020) · source
“Finally, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines would like to fully align itself with the joint statement of the three African members of the Security Council delivered by my colleague from the Niger.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“The holding of the final session of the inclusive national dialogue and the expressed willingness of the signatory movements to the peace agreement to resume meetings of the Agreement Monitoring Committee are encouraging signs. MINUSMA’s challenges in the north are understandable given the conditions on the ground. We believe that the mobility challenge can be resolved through the deployment of air assets necessary to facilitate operations. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will support efforts to that effect. Before closing, I wish to highlight the consequences of climate change on peace and security in Mali and the subregion. We encourage resilience building and long- term strategies for adaptation in Mali. The international community should also mobilize itself to assist in that regard.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“We also share concerns about the challenges with regard to the implementation of the peace agreement. In particular, we support better representation of women in the peace and other political processes, and we commend MINUSMA’s efforts in that regard. In additional, we note the continued grave violations against children, including recruitment by armed groups. In order to build lasting peace for future generations in Mali, we must protect children. We encourage MINUSMA to continue its community engagement initiatives to ensure buy-in from the communities and people in Mali. In addition, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines supports the continuation and strengthening of dialogue to resolve the situation in Mali.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“Only the structural changes brought about by an improvement in the standard of living will draw people away from the lure of armed groups as they become more firmly embedded in legitimate socioeconomic activity. We encourage our partners and friends in the international community to explore all options available in bringing investment to this region. In order to solve and prevent violent extremism and the proliferation of armed groups, we need to ensure inclusion, open dialogue and the return of full State authority to the affected areas. Also, the perpetrators of terrorist and extremist acts must be held accountable. We welcome the redeployment of 1,330 troops, which, through the accelerated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, will be instrumental in restoring the rule of law and trust.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“We recognize that across such a vast territory, plagued by the multifaceted challenges of persistent underdevelopment increasingly exacerbated by climate change, the restoration and extension of State authority depend on the support of a wide range of actors across the region and within the international community. Successful regionalism creates many buffers that insulate Member States from the rigours of a rapidly changing, and often tumultuous, global political economy. Deepened integration must, however, be built not only on security cooperation but also across the humanitarian, development and peace nexus. Indeed, without development, there can be no security.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“At the outset, I would like to acknowledge the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali, who will join us via video-teleconference. I thank Mr. Jean- Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, for his insightful overview of the operations of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). Saint Vincent and the Grenadines strongly condemns the mortar attack on a military base in Kidal in northern Mali. We wish the injured a rapid and full recovery. MINUSMA has been entrusted with the very important role of supporting the Malian authorities as they strive to fully implement the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“The Colombian peace process remains an exemplar in our multilateral system, underscoring that one must never foreclose on dialogue in seeking to resolve conflict, no matter how difficult and entrenched a conflict may be. In closing, we reiterate our support to the Government and people of Colombia in their pursuit of lasting peace, as well as the United Nations Verification Mission and country team in assisting with the comprehensive implementation of the Final Agreement.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“We condemn those acts of violence and call for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines agrees with the Secretary-General’s call for the parties to the Final Agreement to overcome their differences regarding its implementation through sustained dialogue, as well as his recommendation to fully capitalize on the Commission for the Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement to resolve their disputes. It is important to underscore that the process of consolidating lasting peace in Colombia is at a very important stage. There is no space for complacency or selective implementation of the Agreement. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines calls on all parties to honour their obligations and comply with the comprehensive implementation of the Final Agreement.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“Similarly, permanent solutions for the former FARC- EP combatants who reside outside former territorial areas for training and reintegration (representing 70 per cent of those who have been accredited) are crucial for the full implementation of the Final Agreement. Equally crucial is the need for agricultural reforms and the full implementation of the programme for the substitution of illicit crops, which will serve to discourage participants from entering the illegitimate economy. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is concerned about the reported threats to participants involved in that programme. Fundamentally, my delegation is disturbed by the continuing acts of violence, especially against women and children; the attacks against communities; and the killing of indigenous people and Afro-Colombians.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“We also wish to highlight the reported progress in discussing the bill to extend the law for victims and land restitution. Indeed, the issue of reparations is an important component of restitution and reconciliation. Notwithstanding those positive developments, my delegation notes significant encumbrances to the comprehensive implementation of the Final Agreement. We are concerned about the lack of progress in the process of accreditation of former combatants, as well as the difficulties in ensuring security guarantees for some communities. Those legal and security guarantees are paramount for the holistic reintegration of former FARC-EP combatants.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“Saint Vincent and the Grenadines welcomes the progress highlighted in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2019/988). We acknowledge the advances made during the reporting period, such as progress in the “peace with legality” strategy; the convocation of the first local and department elections since the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, in particular the participation of former combatants of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo (FARC-EP) and the active participation of women in the political process; the development of programmes with a territorial focus for conflict-affected municipalities; the valuable contributions of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace; the 12 new collective productive projects approved by the National Reintegration Council; and the increase in the number of former combatants pursuing academic studies.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“Before I begin, I would also like to express my country’s solidarity with the Government and people of Haiti 10 years after the devastating earthquake and express our condolences to the Government and people of the Niger. We thank you, Mr. President, for acknowledging those events with moments of silence earlier. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines extends a warm greeting to Her Excellency Ms. Claudia Blum de Barberi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, and Mr. Emilio Archila, Presidential Counsellor for Stabilization and Consolidation, and welcomes their participation in today’s meeting. We also thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, for his briefing and very important work.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“It would be remiss of me not to commend the efforts of Germany and Belgium, the co-penholders, as well as Kuwait, even though it is no longer a member of the Security Council, in facilitating and encouraging the discussions on this important matter. The negotiation process was indeed complex but we admire their commitment and perseverance.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“Our decision to vote in favour of resolution 2504 (2020) was driven by a deep sense of urgency to provide much- needed humanitarian support to the Syrian people. There are no perfect solutions regarding this complex matter of competing concerns and interests. That calls for acute judgment in all circumstances. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines therefore embraces that option for the sake of human dignity. Yesterday, we all expressed our commitment to multilateral diplomacy and cooperation (see S/PV.8699). We see that commitment in action today as we have been able to find common ground on this very important issue. We also look forward to the Secretary-General’s report by the end of February. We remain in favour of optimal arrangements for access so that we do not leave a single person without access to basic needs.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“We see the unity and not the divisions. It is such a simple image with a compelling message: one planet, one human race. Stephen Hawking died earlier this year, but not before issuing his own call to action, which I quote as follows: "I hope that going forward people with power can show creativity, courage and leadership. Let them rise to the challenge of the Sustainable Development Goals and act I am very aware of the preciousness of time. Seize the moment, act now."”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“As President of the Economic and Social Council, it is my responsibility - and a priority - to facilitate the implementation of the innovations mandated in the outcomes of the review process aimed at strengthening the Economic and Social Council, as articulated in General Assembly 72/305. With the 2030 Agenda, we pledged that no one would be left behind, and we committed to endeavour to first reach the furthest behind. We should be guided by that principle in our pursuit of the world we want and that should be the basis for reaffirming our commitment to multilateralism. In closing, I draw the Council's attention to the words of the late, great mathematician Stephen Hawking. In his last book, entitled BriefAnswers to the Big Questions, Hawking explained that when we see the Earth from space, we see ourselves as a whole.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“I also offer the Economic and Social Council Youth Forum as a space for an integrated dialogue on youth and peace and security to discuss the economic underpinnings of the historic Security Council resolution 2250 (2015), adopted in 2015. While we must continue to break down silos between the main organs, it is also clear that they are in need of reform. Indeed, the membership recognized the wisdom of the Secretary-General's reform efforts last session. Still outstanding, however, is the much-needed reform of the Security Council. Of critical importance also is the ongoing work on the revitalization of the General Assembly and the efforts to align the work of the General Assembly and of the Economic and Social Council in the light of the adoption of the 2030 Agenda.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The following day, on 13 November, the Economic and Social Council-PBC joint meeting will address the linkages between climate change and challenges to peacebuilding and sustaining peace in the Sahel. The presidency was also invited this year for the first time to brief the Human Rights Council on the outcomes of this year's High-level Political Forum, a seizing of the opportunity created by resolution 37/25 to mainstream the 2030 Agenda into the human rights agenda. The Economic and Social Council provides the space for non-governmental organizations to give voice to their hopes and dreams for the future. Its Commission on the Status of Women is also a space for accountability on Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), on women and peace and security.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Members of the Security Council may wish to consider whether the use of Article 65 of the Charter of the United Nations, on the exchange of information between the Economic and Social Council and the Security Council, could be a way to strengthen the dialogue between the two councils. I am optimistic that we can bring about more coherence across the three main pillars of the United Nations. The working relationship between the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) is becoming stronger. For the first time, the presidency of the Economic and Social Council has been invited to address the annual session of the Peacebuilding Commission, which will focus on the Sahel.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“It will be an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to global cooperation and create the conditions for peace and sustainable development, because we cannot have either unless we have both. The Economic and Social Council and the Security Council have cooperated in the past, when the Economic and Social Council ad hoc advisory groups on African countries emerging from conflict worked closely with the Security Council ad hoc working group on conflict in Africa, in Guinea-Bissau and Burundi, during the period from 2002 to 2007. Another example of joint efforts and integrated approaches was the request by the Security Council for the Economic and Social Council's advice on a long-term programme of support for Haiti in 1999.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“I am inspired by the strong commitment we have seen from the 102 countries that have already presented voluntary national reviews, with an additional 41 scheduled to present theirs in 2019. The High-level Political Forum to be held next year, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council, will review Sustainable Development Goals on jobs and growth, inequality, climate change, education and, of course, global partnerships, as well as address the theme on inclusiveness and equality - all relevant as we grapple with the burning issues of our time. The High-level Political Forum, which will also meet under the auspices of the General Assembly at the summit level in September next year, provides us with a perfect opportunity to take stock, address solutions and catalyse action towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The issues of refugees, migration and trade need to be addressed. All of those challenges need a global solution. Only the United Nations allows everyone to bring their viewpoint and find common approaches and solutions. Now more than ever, we must keep the channels for dialogue wide open. How can we therefore enhance multilateralism? We need to fulfil the commitments in the 2030 Agenda, which was the most ambitious and universal agenda ever adopted by the United Nations. Upholding the principles of the 2030 Agenda is paramount to solving our most pressing challenges. The High- level Political Forum on Sustainable Development creates a space for real dialogue and a platform for knowledge-sharing.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“As we implement it, we cannot afford to forget that it was dialogue and a painstaking, inclusive approach that got us to this point. It is troubling that multilateralism is so frequently being questioned today. Many are asking whether that agreement would be at all possible in today's political reality. But are we asking the right question? Perhaps the answer to our fears and concerns lies in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. This open debate is an opportunity to remind ourselves that multilateralism works. It was multilateralism that delivered conditions for economic growth after the Second World War. It was multilateralism that allowed us to reach the objective of halving extreme poverty after 2000. Climate change, technological disruption and the threat of nuclear war are the defining issues of our time.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Ms. King: I first wish to thank the Chinese presidency for convening today's meeting and inviting me to this open debate on multilateralism and strengthening the role of the United Nations. This debate demonstrates the importance that the Security Council attaches to reaffirming the values of the rules- based order created 73 years ago. Three years ago we celebrated a big victory for multilateralism - the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The process was universal, integrated and inclusive. It represented the rich and the poor, Governments and non-governmental stakeholders and those concerned with each of the three dimensions of sustainable development, namely, economic development, social development and the environment, as well as peace and security.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Any further erosion of that process will curtail progress and cause a reversal of the gains that Haiti has made thus far.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“MINUSTAH, under the leadership of Ambassador Honore, must be commended for its continued stewardship in Haiti, where it has assisted the Haitian authorities not only with matters relating to the conduct of elections, but also the strengthening of the rule of law, the promotion of justice and the training of the Haitian National Police in order to ensure that it would be in a position to assume total control of policing activities in that State in the very near future. As we continue to commend the Haitian authorities and MINUSTAH for their efforts at stabilizing Haiti during this transformative period, we are also mindful that the members of the Council need to act with prudence in doing all that it can to ensure that the electoral process is completed as stipulated in the agreement of 5 February.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“is pleased that, during recently concluded thirty-fourth session of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Mexico City, the CARICOM Ministers of Agriculture made a commitment to work together in addressing the issue of chronic hunger, poverty, food and nutrition security of the people of Haiti. In addition, CARICOM. continues to express its gratitude to all States that have made financial contributions to the fund administered by the United Nations Development Programme to aid the electoral process in Haiti, including the contribution of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago of $1 million to the project.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“In our View, all that can be done must be done to ensure that the electoral process is completed in a timely fashion and in a manner that is transparent, free and fair, and free from fear. Elections are important for a democracy, and therefore a condition for the sustainable development of democratic States. Haiti is already vulnerable to humanitarian crises compounded by drought, insufficient water, health and sanitation infrastructure and the presence of cholera, to name a few. Thereofre, the country cannot afford political instability. In that regard, CARICOM.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“I have the honour to address the Security Council on behalf of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). CARICOM. welcomes and appreciates the comprehensive briefing of Ambassador Sandra Honore. We note with interest her comments on developments in Haiti, especially as they relate to the electoral process. We also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2016/225). CARICOM. is very concerned that the current political uncertainty in Haiti is such that the completion of the electoral process may not take place as outlined in the 5 February agreement. Recognizing that the people of Haiti must be in the forefront and at the centre of arriving at homegrown solutions, we urge the international community to provide support in identifying Haitian-owned consensual solutions to the stalled process.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“If the Council is committed to ensuring that the victims and survivors of the tragedies in the former Yugoslavia and in Rwanda get the justice they deserve, and if the Council truly means what it says when it speaks of the importance of the fight against impunity for the most serious international crimes, it will continue to provide all necessary support to the Tribunals and to the Residual Mechanism so to enable them to complete their work and conclude this particular chapter in international criminal justice, which will leave a lasting and vital legacy.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“Finally, we continue to be concerned about the negative impact that the loss of experienced staff and difficulties in recruiting new staff is having on the Tribunals' ability to meet their completion target dates. We are ready to support any human resource initiatives that will assist the Tribunals in addressing those challenges. It is imperative that the Council extend its full support to the Tribunals and the Residual Mechanism. We agree with Judge Meron that the Tribunals have inaugurated a new era of accountability. The Council, of course, was instrumental in ushering in that era and it has a fundamental responsibility to continue to support it.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“The arrest on 5 December of 15 individuals said to have been involved in a 1993 massacre, following a joint investigation by Bosnian and Serb authorities, is a welcome development. We note with concern the barriers to reconciliation outlined in Prosecutor Brammertz's report. Australia encourages officials in Serbia, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to refrain from making statements questioning or rejecting the ICTY's judgements, and calls on them to ensure that steps are taken to reject revisionism, including the denial of the genocide in Srebrenica. Indeed, all efforts at revisionism and genocide denial must be firmly rejected, as inimical to reconciliation and accountability and deeply disrespectful to all victims.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source
“The Council, through its Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, must provide the support the ICTR and Residual Mechanism need to find a satisfactory solution to the relocation issue. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Barros Melet and his team for Chile's leadership of the Informal Working Group. Thirdly, we note the concerns outlined in Prosecutor Brammertz's report (S/2014/827, annex I) that there has been insufficient progress in the cases transferred to national institutions in the former Yugoslavia, particularly in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We encourage authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to ensure that cases transferred to its jurisdiction from the ICTY are progressed as soon as possible.”
2014-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7332 (2014) · source