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Koncke

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first: 2014-03-07
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“In this regard, the Group recalls the United Nations two-year plan focused on short-term actions in support of the lO-year national plan for the elimination of cholera in Haiti. Likewise, the Group of Friends of Haiti acknowledges the efforts of the donor community and calls upon donors to fulfil without delay the pledges made. The Group of Friends welcomes the first meeting of the High-level Committee on Cholera since the change of Government that took place in January, co-chaired by Prime Minister Evans Paul and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Sandra Honore', and notes that the increase in cholera cases reported at the end of 2014 and in the first four months of 2015 began showing signs of reversal in May.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The Group of Friends welcomes the significant progress made during 2015 regarding the resettlement of people displaced by the 2010 earthquake, but it should be underscored that the funding to provide basic services and relocation subsidies for the remaining IDPs is no longer available. The Group of Friends notes with concern that food insecurity as a result of the drought and the resulting decrease in the harvest during the period from March to June could impact the humanitarian situation and stability. The ongoing efforts to eliminate the cholera epidemic remind us of the importance of sustaining cooperation between the international community and the Government of Haiti so as to meet the needs of the Haitian people.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The Group of Friends notes with concern the increasing number of reported rapes in the past two reporting periods. We also urge Haitian citizens to continue reporting such crimes so that the allegations can be investigated and those responsible can be held to account. In that sense, the Group also supports ongoing efforts to reduce violence by promoting the well-being of at-risk youth and vulnerable communities. The Group of Friends continues to support the attention accorded to gender issues and to child protection. The Group of Friends also expresses concerns about the continuing humanitarian challenges, including living conditions in the remaining camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs).”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Despite the willingness shown by the Haitian authorities to engage with international human rights mechanisms, the limited national capacity for human rights protection remains a concern, as well as the fact that the new Government no longer includes a Minister/ Delegate for Human Rights and Extreme Poverty. The Group of Friends notes the launching of the national policy of the Haitian Government on equality between women and men. The Group of Friends notes the continuing work done by the Government of Haiti, MINUSTAH and others to protect members of vulnerable groups, and calls for greater attention by all stakeholders to the prevention of and reduction in violent crimes, particularly against women and children, including rape and other crimes of sexual violence.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We also note the partial progress in the implementation of the five-year Haitian National Police Development Plan (2012-2016). The Group of Friends acknowledges the progress in the judicial sector. However, it is urgently necessary to reduce lengthy pretrial detentions and to eliminate inhumane conditions of detention. We have to achieve accountability and end impunity, including for past human rights violations. The Group ofFriends also calls on the Ministry of Justice to continue its efforts to deal with the issue of prolonged pretrial detention. In that connection, the Group of Friends welcomes Operation "Coup de Poing".”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“In accordance with his latest report, the Secretary- General should conduct a strategic assessment mission to Haiti, preferably within 90 days after the inauguration of the new President and ideally after the formation of a new Government, so as to be able to present recommendations to the Council on the future presence and role of the United Nations in Haiti. The Group of Friends reiterates the importance of the commitment on the part of the Government of the Haiti to strengthen the rule of law and to make further progress in strengthening the judiciary and security sectors. In that regard, the Group would like to welcome the ongoing strengthening, professionalization and reform of the Haitian National Police, and we reiterate that capacity-building in the form of police training should remain the most critical task for MINUSTAH.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“The Group of Friends recognizes that the security situation in Haiti is generally stable and underscores the importance of condition-based security-related decisions about the future ofMINUSTAH. We also note that incidents of sporadic violence occurred during the first round of elections, although no increase was noted in the levels of insecurity or violence in the departments from which the military component had withdrawn. The Group recognizes the increased capacity of the Haitian National Police, and believes that the presence of MINUSTAH remains important for ensuring security and stability in Haiti. In the light of Haiti's current security challenges, including those related to the current elections, the Secretary-General should continue to closely monitor the situation on the ground.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We thank her also for her efforts to convince the diplomatic and international community to continue contributing in a coordinated manner so as to encourage political dialogue. The Group ofFriends recalls the Security Council's mission to Haiti in January 2015, which was conducted in accordance with the provisions of its terms of reference (S/2015/40) and whose primary objective was to reaffirm the continued support of the Council for the Government and people of Haiti, highlighting the importance of an inclusive and constructive climate for political stability, democratic governance and development, and urging all political parties to work cooperatively.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“We also note the important role that the Government of Haiti, the Electoral Council and the political parties must play in ensuring that the upcoming round of elections are conducted in a free, fair, peaceful and democratic manner and in accordance with the electoral law. The Group of Friends calls on all Haitian stakeholders to engage constructively, exercise maximum restraint and work peacefully together in order to maintain confidence in the electoral process. It also welcomes the efforts carried out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in that regard. The Group also welcomes Ms. Honore's efforts to promote an ongoing dialogue among all national stakeholders aimed at strengthening the ongoing political process and mitigating the risk to Haitian democratic institutions.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Sandra Honore, and thanks her for her comprehensive briefing and for all her hard work. Strengthening the rule of law and democratic institutions, establishing a political culture conducive to democratic stability and improving socioeconomic conditions are the key elements needed to achieve greater stability and prosperity in Haiti. In that regard, the Group of Friends welcomes the organization of the first round of legislative elections that took place on 9 August 2015 in a relatively peaceful environment. We acknowledge the steps taken by the Haitian institutions to take corrective measures to address the irregularities identified and to improve the upcoming rounds of elections.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“Mr. Koncke (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me, first of all, to convey my delegation's satisfaction to see the Permanent Representative of Spain in the presidency of the Security Council. I would also like to extend my condolences to the United Nations and the Government of Brazil on the passing of Lieutenant General Jaborandy. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Peru, United States of America, Venezuela and my country, Uruguay. I commend you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate to discuss the recent report of the Secretary- General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) (S/2015/667). The Group of Friends welcomes the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti, Ms.”
2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source
“In that sense, if elected, Uruguay is committed to providing the necessary support to those issues that require the complete involvement of the international community. In that regard, we hope to help.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“That is why we believe that the special needs of SIDS must be borne in mind in all forums and attended to in some specific ones, and that substantive solutions to the structural problems that are the causes of the problem must be found. Finally, my delegation would like to highlight the contribution of the SIDS to the international community's efforts to maintain international peace and security, particularly in conflict mediation, and their contribution to peacekeeping operations with nearly 700 Blue Helmets. Uruguay, as a country that is also truly committed to the peacekeeping system, salutes the efforts and commitment to peace that those countries have demonstrated. Similarly, Uruguay, as a candidate to the Security Council for the 2016-2017 biennium, feels a profound commitment to the SIDS.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Our region, Latin America and the Caribbean, has been actively involved in seeking a solution to the problem, not only because it directly affects countries in the region, that is the Caribbean States, which are SIDS and advocate on the issue, but also through the calling we have in the region for peace and solidarity. We have seen how one small island developing State in the region faces multiple challenges. I am referring to the case of Haiti, where the international community and the region in particular have made enormous efforts towards its stabilization. Those efforts continue, although we have not yet achieved the desired result, but we do see progress.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Others take advantage of their inherent vulnerabilities, with potential dangerous effects on international peace and security, which is why the Council has included this topic of grave concern on its agenda. The increasing impact of climate change and natural disasters on small island developing States and on the efforts of those countries to achieve sustainable development is an undeniable reality. Given that reality, it is essential that the entire international community intensify its efforts and recognize the responsibilities incumbent upon it in every forum, particularly within the principal bodies of the United Nations, such as the Council.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“My country had the honour of participating in the Third International Conference on SIDS, held in Samoa in September 2014, where the issue of sustainable development was discussed at length. As stated in the concept note prepared for this open debate (S/2015/543, annex), the Conference Outcome document also reaffirmed the importance of the issue of peace and security for SIDS. Today, with complex challenges like the current ones, no clear boundaries exist between the agendas of health, human rights, environmental protection, economic development and maintaining international peace and security. Issues such as piracy, the illegal exploitation of natural resources, including illegal fishing and drug trafficking, and other activities of global organized crime, pose serious threats to the peace and security of SIDS.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“I also wish to thank the Secretary-General, the Prime Minister of Samoa, the Prime Minister of Jamaica and the Minister of Finance of the Seychelles for their briefings. At the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, the international community recognized the unique vulnerabilities of SIDS in terms of their small size, limited resources, geographic dispersion, isolation from markets and dependence on international trade, among many other factors. Those vulnerabilities pose significant challenges not only for the sustainable development of SIDS but also because they often threaten the very existence of those countries through the impact of climate change.”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“My delegation would like to congratulate the New Zealand delegation and especially His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs for the remarkable work done in the month of July while serving as President of the Security Council. We would like to highlight the firm commitment demonstrated by you, Mr. President, and by your country to the values and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. We would also like to commend the opportune choices made in regard to the small island developing States (SIDS) as well as other challenges undertaken that we will all remember. (spoke in Spanish) At the outset, I would again like to commend you for convening this open debate on such an important topic as that of the peace and security challenges facing small island developing States (SIDS).”
2015-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7499 (2015) · source
“Although we are aware of the varying scale of the situation, Uruguay notes with particular concern the appearance of another Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where our country has deployed a contingent of nearly 1,200 forces. This makes my country even more alert to the depth of the problem, in virtue of having to generate an adequate system for evacuation and the treatment of a disease without precedent for Uruguay. In this context, Uruguay for its part reaffirms its international commitment to maintain its staff deployed in the area of the Mission, despite the increased level of risk posed by the appearance of Ebola, and pledges to seek ways to cooperate to cope with the disease and its consequences within the actual capacities of the country.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“The magnitude of this tragedy in the affected region not only destroys the life and health of its people, but also threatens its social fabric and economy and the very existence of those States that do not have the infrastructure or adequate means to confront the epidemic. We are especially concerned about the devastating impact that this disease has on women, as a consequence of their activities within the heart of their families and communities. That is why the fight against this disease requires a joint effort of the international community. In that regard, Uruguay recognizes and appreciates the effort being made by the United Nations, particularly the World Health Organization, and other organizations already on the ground, and by those Member States that have pledged resources and personnel to address the threat.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“Mr. Koncke (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): Uruguay commends the presidency of the Security Council for convening this meeting on this very important and urgent problem. My delegation will make a very brief statement, given the time restrictions. First, on behalf of my Government, I offer our condolences to the families and the Governments of the victims. We also wish to underscore the value of resolution 2177 (2014), which was unanimously adopted today by the Security Council with an historic level of sponsorship. Uruguay recognizes the importance and gravity represented by the swift development of this terrible disease in the western region of the African continent and its global significance and impact, which could grow very quickly.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“Finally, the Group ofFriends reaffirms its solidarity with and commitment to the people and Government of Haiti in their pursuit of stability, reconstruction, recovery, social and economic development and democratic consolidation. We recognize MINUSTAH's important role in ensuring stability and security in Haiti, and we support the women and men of MlNUSTAH and acknowledge their dedication and tireless efforts in support of recovery and stability in Haiti.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Inthat context, the Group emphasizes the importance of promoting the rule of law by strengthening Haitian institutions and reaffirms MlNUSTAH's responsibility for supporting the Haitian State by promoting improved governance structures, the extension of State authority and the promotion and protection of human rights, in accordance with its mandate. In that regard, the Group emphasizes how much MINUSTAH's quick-impact projects contribute by strengthening the rule of law and good governance, mitigating cholera, improving security in vulnerable neighbourhoods with better lighting, public infrastructure, civic education, and training civil society representatives.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“And we note with appreciation the creation of the High-level Committee for the Elimination of Cholera, which has already met twice. The Group of Friends of Haiti believes that security, respect for human rights and the rule of law, and development are interdependent and reinforce stability. We therefore underscore the importance of systematically addressing the issues of unemployment, education and the delivery of basic social services, and of ensuring the economic and political empowerment of women. At the same time, we emphasize that there can be no genuine stability or sustainable development in Haiti without fair and open elections, strengthened democratic institutions and a credible democratic process.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The ongoing efforts to eliminate the cholera epidemic are a reminder of the importance of maintaining cooperation between the international community and the Government of Haiti in order to meet the Haitian people's needs. In that regard, the Group welcomes the United Nations support for the 10-year National Plan for the Elimination of Cholera and the work of the Senior Coordinator for the Cholera Response in Haiti. We also acknowledge the efforts of the donor community and call on donors to make good on their pledges without delay. We commend the Secretary-General's visit to Haiti on 14 and 15 July, when, together with Prime Minister Lamothe, he launched the total sanitation campaign as a key initiative against cholera.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“However, we are also concerned about the living conditions in the remaining camps, where uneven access to water and functioning toilets, along with malnutrition, particularly regarding the situation of women and children, are examples of the persistent humanitarian challenges that Haiti faces. The Group of Friends notes the ongoing work by the Government of Haiti, MINUSTAH and others to protect vulnerable groups and urges that all stakeholders focus intensively on preventing and reducing violent crime, particularly against women and children, and including rape and other crimes of sexual violence. We welcome the great progress made in reducing the incidence of cholera in Haiti since the initial outbreak.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The judicial system needs improvement, which also includes the urgent necessity of addressing the serious issues of pre-trial detention and prison overcrowding and which will require the Government to provide sufficient budgetary resources and qualified personnel. The Group of Friends of Haiti reiterates its commitment to the zero tolerance policy of the United Nations on sexual exploitation and abuse, and expects all United Nations personnel to adhere to the highest standards of conduct in this area. We urge all actors involved to shoulder their responsibilities for ensuring that such cases are prevented, allegations investigated and those responsible held accountable. We welcome the significant progress made during 2014 in resettling people displaced by the 2010 earthquake.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we would like to emphasize the fundamental role of the Haitian National Police in Haiti's security and stability and the importance of completing its ongoing strengthening, professionalization and reform so that it will be in a condition to assume full responsibility for Haiti's security. In that context, the Group of Friends stresses the importance of building up the HNP's capacity outside Port-au-Prince, and ensuring its adherence to the highest standards of respect for human rights. At the same time, the Group believes that strengthening the police alone is not enough to solidify the rule of law in Haiti.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“We recommend a gradual approach to transferring security responsibilities and emphasize the importance of basing future action on conditions on the ground. We should avoid decisions that couldjeopardize the results achieved so far and take into account the role that MINUSTAH should continue to play in contributing to stability and security during significant national events such as elections, including the 2015 presidential elections. The Group ofFriends stresses the importance ofthe Government of Haiti's commitment to strengthening the rule of law and making further progress in the judicial and security sectors.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The Group of Friends takes note of the Secretary- General's report and is carefully considering it. According to the report, the security environment in Haiti remains relatively stable, although it has seen increases in homicides and demonstrations triggered by socioeconomic grievances, along with a steep drop in kidnappings and other crimes. The Group of Friends commends the improved response of the Haitian National Police (HNP) to demonstrations around the country, while noting that the number of its requests to MINUSTAH as a second line of response has also increased. The Group notes the progress that has been made in executing MINUSTAH's 2013-2016 consolidation plan, with the goal of enabling the Haitian authorities to assume full responsibility for their country's security as soon as conditions permit.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“It is therefore with great concern that the Group of Friends notes that, after so many months, Haiti still does not have an amended electoral law and that, as a result, the Electoral Council concludes that it will not be possible to organize elections on 26 October. The Group of Friends shares the Secretary- General's view that the holding of inclusive elections in 2014 is essential for the continuity of the Parliament in 2015, for the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law, and to promote socioeconomic development, which is necessary to improve people's living conditions and achieve lasting stability. The Group calls upon all Haitian political actors to fulfil their obligations to the Haitian people, through dialogue and action taken, to ensure that elections take place within 2014.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The Group welcomes the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to facilitate a climate for dialogue among all the national actors in order to strengthen Haitian democratic institutions. The signing of the El Rancho Accord marked an important milestone in a Haitian-led process and represented the will of Haitian political stakeholders to move forward with the planning of elections. When the Security Council met to discuss Haiti in March (see S/PV.7147), the Group of Friends encouraged Haiti's political leaders to maintain their spirit of cooperation and to act promptly to fulfil the Accord's provisions on amending the 2013 electoral law, establishing the provisional Electoral Council and establishing an electoral calendar.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“The strengthening of the rule of law and democratic institutions, establishing a political culture conducive to democratic stability and improving the socioeconomic conditions are key elements needed to achieve a greater and sustainable stability and prosperity in Haiti. In that regard, the Group of Friends encourages all political actors in Haiti to deepen their dialogue and cooperation with a view to consolidating their country's democracy. The Group reiterates the importance of holding this year free and fair legislative, municipal and local elections as an essential and urgent step towards lasting stability, recovery and development in Haiti.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Mr. Koncke (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti, which includes Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, Guatemala, Peru, the United States and my own country, Uruguay. I would like to commend you, Madam President, for organizing this debate to discuss the recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/6l7) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The Group of Friends welcomes the presence among us of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Haiti, Ms. Sandra Honore, and wishes to thank her for her comprehensive briefing and for the hard work she is doing.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“It also has extensive experience as a troop-contributing country and thus has demonstrated commitment to the system, out of the conviction that it is the best bet for the defence ofinternational peace and security and for respect for the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter and international law. For all of these reasons, I can assure the Council that we will very closely follow the development of new trends in peacekeeping and seek to contribute to the dialogue with what we have learned from our long experience on the ground, as well as with ongoing political commitment from my Government to the peace and security agenda.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“The use of new technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles can, on the one hand, provide an effective resource for peacekeeper safety and with regard to early warning, and be a very valuable source of inside information. On the other hand, it also raises the question of the lack of an agreed policy on their use and on the issue of the various aspects related to the management, use and confidentiality of information obtained through that tool. Nevertheless, we trust that, in a reinvigorated dialogue, Member States will be able to reach an agreement that sets forth transparent and clearly defined rules on the subject. Uruguay sees the peacekeeping agenda from a systemic perspective and favours the inclusion of a sound component of early peacebuilding and mission development.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Along the same line of reasoning, we think it clear that while peacekeeping operations need financial resources, they also need to guarantee that the temporary assignment of human resources and necessary equipment to one peacekeeping operation does not take place to the detriment of another peacekeeping operation. Therefore, while we share the View that inter-mission cooperation might serve to overcome certain specific, contingent circumstances, inter-mission cooperation should be designed in such a way as to have no negative impact on the safety of the Blue Helmets, on their effectiveness and/or on their ability to fulfil the mandate of one mission to the benefit of another. The Uruguayan Government notes with interest the development of modern technology and how it can enhance the effectiveness and safety of peacekeeping operations.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“It is obvious that the standard reimbursement rates require adjustments to reflect the rising costs for TCCs in the light of the results of the recent survey that was conducted and where my country was selected to be one of the samples. As a result, after many years of stalemate, it is crucial to take advantage of this opportunity to create a better financial incentive structure for the troop-contributing countries. In that regard, Uruguay reaffirms the need for a dynamic, open and constructive dialogue in order to reach a fair and reasonable agreement in this area and in other closely related areas of sustainability and efficiency in peacekeeping operations.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“It also shares the concern of other TCCs with respect to the possible impact that the Brigade could have on the safety of peacekeepers deployed and on the principle of impartiality. Beyond that issue of substance, my country would also point out that, in that instance, there was no prior consultation with the TCCs at the time that the new peacekeeping capacity was being developed. Moreover, the establishment of more robust mandates, such as the aforementioned mandate and others, makes it all the more relevant for troops to have more training, more capacity and more material resources, including financial resources, in order to guarantee effective implementation of those mandates. Despite recognition of the fact that one of the greatest challenges facing Member States in the current global financial climate is the scarcity ofresources.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Consultation with the TCCs is therefore recommended in all cases, but especially in the cases of robust mandates because of their scope and the possible implications that I will now discuss. It is well known that my country, one of the main contributors of troops to the UnitedNations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, believes that it is outside the appropriate conceptual framework to have established, through resolution 2098 (2013), a Force Intervention Brigade that exceeds the traditional definition of peacekeeping operations. Accordingly, my Government believes that peacekeeping operations should restrict their use of force to cases of legitimate self-defence and defence of the mandate. We are concerned about the impact of the Brigade's actions in relation to the protection of civilians.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“In that regard, I note that Uruguay, a country which has battalions deployed in some of the more complex scenarios, attaches greater importance to dialogue, consultation and interaction with all those that directly or indirectly influence the work of our Blue Helmets, For that reason, when we talk about new trends in the maintenance of peace, we must take into account the importance of the participation of troop-contributing countries (TCCs) in the formulation of policy and in the decision-making process in order to achieve a true partnership and strengthen the link between policy formulation and its implementation in the field, highlighting the need for real triangular cooperation among the TCCs, the Secretariat and the Security Council.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“I would like to begin my statement by stressing that the main objective of Uruguay's participation in peacekeeping operations is neither international prestige nor improvement in the quality or training of its troops and equipment, but the ethical and moral categorical imperative and solidarity with our Latin American colleagues and with countries in serious situations of conflict and instability, as well as to contribute to the fulfilment of the primary value reflected in the United Nations Charter, namely, the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“Mr. Koncke (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, let me thank you, Mr. President, for convening this open debate of the Security Council to address the issue of peacekeeping operations, with a focus on new trends. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his statement and his participation in this very relevant discussion.”
2014-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7196 (2014) · source
“We therefore reiterate the importance of continuing to promote the greater participation of women in the various areas linked to the peace processes, providing an undeniable qualitative contribution. In conclusion, we remain committed to the development and implementation of the protection of civilians in armed conflict agenda, with particular attention to women and children. We do so by means of our work here at Headquarters and through our Blue Helmets in the field. We also reiterate the importance of establishing the broadest possible basis for this agenda. The participation of so many countries in today's debate bears witness to that commitment.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We are therefore concerned by the persistance of sexual exploitation and abuse in peacekeeping missions. The natural feedback between protection and participation is probably the core concept emerging from resolution 1325 (2000), in which the Council reaffirmed the important role played by women in preventing and resolving conflicts and in peacebuilding. In that regard, we are concerned over the low representation of women at various levels. Uruguay has been in the vanguard of incorporating women into the armed forces, as evidenced in the number of women deployed by the armed forces and the national police in the Uruguayan contingents of peacekeeping missions. In our capacity as volunteers, we have developed and documented very significant statistics revealing our commitment to the goals of these missions.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“However, regular attacks on civilian populations, particularly in zones of deployment of missions, highlight the ongoing limitations to meeting the expectations of locals populations and the international community. Many of these limitations can be corrected by clear and predictable strategies that are attuned to each mission; better coordination among the various actors in the field, particularly in relations with the host State, which bears the primary responsibility for protection; and greater resources, which are absolutely necessary, among other measures. Particular attention must also be paid to the need for full adherence to the code of conduct on the part of all those in United Nations contingents deployed in the field, on the basis of zero tolerance.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Uruguay considers the women and peace and security agenda to be part and parcel ofa broader agenda closely linked to those on children in armed conflict and the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We therefore believe that it is vital to move forward in as coordinated a way as possible to achieve synergy, avoid duplication of efforts, and most effectively to avail ourselves of the United Nations instruments in the field. One of these - peacekeeping operations - is certainly very significant, in which civilian protection mandates have been incorporated in recent years, with particular attention to women and children. Significant progress has been made.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“We emphasize the need for greater attention to be paid to restoration of the rights and rehabilitation ofvictims of serious violations, in particular in cases of abuse and sexual exploitation. It is important to stress that in post-conflict situations the number of women head of families is on the rise. It is therefore critical to guarantee the economic and social rights of women in such contexts. Moreover, promoting accountability is another vital element, and to that end the United Nations system must continue to combat impunity for the perpetrators of such violations, promote national capacity-building, and work with regional actors to promote international justice mechanisms and support the work of women's human rights organizations.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Likewise, the reports on women and children show that they remain the most vulnerable sector in such situations and the main physical and emotional victims of sexual violence. Next year will mark the fifteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), which will offer us the opportunity to assess good practices, the progress achieved, and the shortcomings and challenges remaining, and to consider identifying new goals. The situation of children born as a result of violence is of great concern to us. They suffer social stigma with grave economic and serious psychological consequences. This is also true of forced marriages of women and girls carried out by armed groups in the situation of women victims of trafficking, sexual slavery and forced displacement.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000) , the women and peace and security agenda has clearly progressed both in reach and depth and now occupies a recognized place among the panoply of legal and political instruments and specific actions carried out by the Organization to champion the importance of adopting a gender perspective in which the needs of women and girls are included in all conflict situations, and particularly in post-conflict rehabilitation and reconstruction. Lamentably, despite the progress made in recent years, as a troop-contributing country we can say that in the areas of peacekeeping and peacebuilding, civilians, in particular women and girls, continue to be those most severely affected by conflict and in post-conflict situations.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source