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first: 2001-07-30
most recent: 2021-12-09
sittings or episodes: 12
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“I wish to emphasize that the Security Council should focus on considering security issues that result from climate change and terrorism and refrain from climate issues already being addressed by forums such as the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. There is a need for the Council to carefully examine the dynamics between climate change and terrorism. In addressing climate-related security risks, it is also critical that all Member States be involved in deciding the mechanisms and legal frameworks that may eventually be put in place by the United Nations. Any Security Council action on the issue under consideration should consider those points.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“The legal stability, security, certainty and predictability of international law makes it a welcome approach. Fourthly, climate-vulnerable countries like the Philippines should receive the support and resources they need from those most responsible for the climate crisis to enable us to allocate more of our national resources towards addressing the more traditional drivers of conflicts. Lastly, there is a need to fortify structures and correct vulnerabilities that bear the initial impacts of climate-related events, and which non-State actors such as terrorists may take advantage of. Counter-terrorism strategies and plans of action at the national, regional or global levels must include aspects of climate change.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“Regionally, the Philippines participates in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) humanitarian assistance, which has strengthened its cooperation in line with the “One ASEAN One Response” approach. Globally, we are committed to the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Thirdly, there is a need to harness international law. The impact of climate change on statehood and security is far-reaching. It includes loss of territory, displacement of populations, and the attendant tensions over access to resources, livelihoods and services. In terms of sea-level rise, the Philippines supports the work of the International Law Commission, especially on the principle of uti possidetis juris, a doctrine that favours permanent maritime boundaries.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“First, developing better risk assessment and mitigation strategies is important for climate-related disasters. While the Philippines emits less than half of 1 per cent of global emissions, we set the boldest national goal at the recent twenty-sixth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change by committing to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 75 per cent in 2030. We are also implementing and continuously improving a comprehensive natural disaster risk reduction and management plan. Secondly, international cooperation is indispensable. Climate change knows no boundaries, and we have no control of the actions and inaction beyond our borders. Stronger synergies among States through deeper international cooperation is imperative.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“We congratulate the Niger for assuming the presidency of the Security Council. As an archipelagic State, the Philippines considers the climate-security nexus a vital existential issue. We have numerous low-lying coastal areas and communities that are constantly threatened by weather disturbances due to climate change. Addressing terrorism is an immense challenge by itself. Climate change, combined with terrorism, can worsen long-existing tensions and exacerbate traditional drivers of conflict such as poverty, political instability, ill-conceived domestic policies and foreign interference. Climate disasters can weaken States, a situation that terrorists can seize to advance their goals. I would like to highlight the following points.”
2021-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8923Resumption1 (2021) · source
“While this might appear to be a huge amount in addition to other funding requirements for Afghanistan, particularly for humanitarian assistance, the international community, we believe, should view this requirement in the light of its trade-off for peace and security and a substantial eradication of the drug menace and related organized crime. The international community has travelled a great distance in supporting Afghanistan. Its support must, however, be sustained and strengthened. The Afghan Government has drawn up its national drug strategy, and we believe that every effort must be taken to implement this strategy effectively.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“However, it is apparent that security outside Kabul needs to be urgently addressed. The Taliban's regaining strength in the south needs priority attention. On funding for reconstruction, reported figures indicate that only half of the Tokyo pledges have been forthcoming. Efforts in meeting the goals and pledges of the Tokyo Conference must be accelerated. It should be underlined that reconstruction funds are additional to the funds provided by donors for humanitarian assistance. The funds needed for long-term reconstruction programmes and for the immediate needs of the Transitional Administration are reportedly behind target by at least 50 per cent. President Karzai recently estimated that $15 billion to $20 billion will be needed for the reconstruction of Afghanistan for the next five years.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“However, figures now indicate that poppy cultivation in Afghanistan reached approximately 3,500 tons in 2002, leading to a fivefold to tenfold increase in income derived from opium and heroin trafficking. Thus, while efforts to curtail poppy cultivation are important, it should also be emphasized that a root cause of the dependence on such cultivation is the lack of alternative productive employment opportunities for the Afghan people in general. In this regard, the reconstruction process plays a vital role. Unless its pace is accelerated and economic growth is sustained and widespread, there may be no viable alternative to continuing poppy cultivation. On the issue of security, my delegation welcomes the decision of the North Atlantic Council to continue and enhance its support to ISAF beginning in August 2003.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“While we note the progress in the channelling of revenues to the central Government, warlords or regional Chieftains continue to undermine the authority of the central Government, especially in the provinces. One effective means for addressing the problem of the warlords would be to strengthen disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) measures. We thus welcome Japan's efforts in that regard. It is disquieting that poppy cultivation in Afghanistan was again on the rise last year despite the issuance of decrees banning such cultivation. It may be recalled that opium cultivation in Afghanistan declined by 91 per cent in 2001 compared to the previous year, which resulted in a corresponding drop in global poppy cultivation by about 30 per cent, according to the Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Establishing security and reconstructing the economy and infrastructure of a country devastated by war for more than two decades requires a sustained commitment, going beyond what has so far been in place, and going beyond compassionate rhetoric. In recent months, the Afghan people have been manifesting their growing restlessness and a measure of disappointment over the seeming lack of progress in their country and in their daily lives. Peace dividends have not touched the lives of many Afghans. At the same time, the Taliban is now waging conflict in the southern part of the country, to the detriment of reconstruction projects. Poppy cultivation has increased.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“My delegation notes that the Afghan reconstruction process is on course; this is a tribute to the efforts of the international community, particularly to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the major actors who are taking the lead in key areas, such as narcotics - the United Nations; police reform - Germany; establishment of the rule of law - Italy; strengthening of the Afghan national army - France and the United States; and security through the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) under the commands of the United Kingdom, Turkey and, now, Germany and the Netherlands. Japan's contribution to the reconstruction efforts is also noteworthy. However, the task of rebuilding Afghanistan is far from complete.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Eighteen months after the historic meeting in Bonn, the international community continues to support the rebuilding of Afghanistan and its integration into the international community as a free and democratic country. In that span of time, we have witnessed significant strides in the implementation of the Bonn agenda, specifically, the convening of the Loya Jirga, the establishment of the Transitional Government under President Karzai, the creation of a national currency and the establishment of the Afghan national army. As we speak today, consultations on a draft constitution and preparations for the convening of the Constitutional Loya Jirga in October this year to pave the way for the elections in June 2004 are under way.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Sir, it is my pleasure to address this important meeting under your presidency. We are more than confident that the Council will have a productive month under your delegation's stewardship. We also wish to commend the delegation of Pakistan and Ambassador Munir Akram for its active and excellent presidency last month. We welcome the Russian presidency's initiative to discuss the situation in Afghanistan in order to sustain the international community's continuing commitment to Afghanistan. My delegation also appreciates the briefings given earlier today by Under- Secretary-General Guehenno and Mr. Antonio Maria Costa on the drug situation in Afghanistan.”
2003-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4774Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Finally, as Chairman Greenstock hands the chairmanship of the CTC over to Ambassador Arias of Spain, my delegation wishes to express our appreciation to Ambassador Greenstock for his outstanding work in translating resolution 1373 (2001) into action, and we wish to express our full confidence in Ambassador Arias with respect to undertaking the challenging task of building upon resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1456 (2003). My delegation assures Ambassador Arias of our continuing cooperation and support. Last but certainly not least, we pay tribute to the CTC team of experts and the Secretariat for their fine work and cooperation.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Recently, the Philippine Government enacted financial controls that bring the Philippines into compliance with international anti- money-laundering and terrorist-financing standards. The programmes of assistance to evaluate financial systems and to develop counter-terrorism finance training programmes, extended by donor countries such as the United States and the European Union, are appreciated. Also, the Philippines has now ratified ll of the 12 international conventions on combating terrorism. Turning to our region's response to resolutions 1373 (2001) and 1456 (2003), my delegation wishes to underline that it has been engaged in various initiatives and political declarations of the Association of South- East Asian Nations in support of those two landmark resolutions.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The progress of the focus of the CTC's programme of work from individual States to regional and international cooperation marks the beginning of a new phase in its work. My delegation hopes that this will set the stage for more concrete and doable cooperative activities in the future. The CTC's programme of matching donors and recipients of technical assistance, under the guidance of Mr. Curtis Ward, deserves our appreciation. Needless to say, that programme should be vigorously pursued by Member States, as well as by regional and international groups. There have been some notable recent developments in my country in the combat against terrorism, particularly with respect to the suppression of the financing of terrorism.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Hence, echoing the view put forth by the Secretary-General in January, during the ministerial meeting on Counter-Terrorism, sustained long-term action is imperative. In that connection, the CTC's regular briefings on the progress of the implementation of resolution 1456 (2003) have been valuable, and we encourage the Committee to maintain that practice. We hope that transparency will be preserved in the future work of the CTC. The special CTC meeting on international, regional and subregional organizations, held last month, was useful in that regard. We look forward to follow-up actions to pursue the recommendations of that meeting. At this juncture, I should like to express my delegation's appreciation for the swift issuance of the list of contacts called for by the special regional meeting.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Resolution 1373 (2001) served to guide this undertaking, and the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) which it established, under the chairmanship of Ambassador Greenstock, provided the linchpin for the Member States' evaluation of their existing capacities in countering terrorism. Today's meeting is a fitting occasion to take stock of where we are and where we wish to proceed. While the very positive response in the signing and ratification of legal instruments to suppress terrorism is notable, much remains to be done. Despite the increased priority given by the international community to combating terrorism, many initiatives have to manifest themselves more fully. Terrorist attacks continue in a number of countries, including in the Philippines just this week.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734Resumption1 (2003) · source
“At the outset, my delegation expresses its great pleasure at seeing you, Sir, in the Chair. We share the confidence expressed by previous speakers in your able leadership. At the same time, we commend the Guinea presidency for its able leadership last month. My delegation associates itself fully with the statement just made by the Permanent Representative of Cambodia on behalf of the Association of South- East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and joins others in thanking Ambassador Greenstock for his briefing on the seventh work programme of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC). It has been 18 months since the Security Council initiated a global coalition against terrorism. Member States have been actively engaged in strengthening their efforts to fight terrorism at the national, regional and international levels.”
2003-04-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4734Resumption1 (2003) · source
“President Arroyo also believes that there is a great future for an outward- looking and pluralistic Iraq. We share everyone's hopes for peace, but we must always be ready to take decisive action to preserve and maintain a meaningful peace.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We truly fear the threat, the use and the spread and transfer of weapons of mass destruction and what this would mean to our peoples in the Middle East and elsewhere, as well as to our desire to win the war against terror. Security Council resolution 1441 (2002) has found Iraq to be in material breach of its obligations under relevant resolutions. Full and verifiable compliance has not been achieved. In her statement during the thirteenth Non-Aligned Summit in Kuala Lumpur, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo called on the Iraqi leadership to comply with its obligations and to spare the heroic people of Iraq the agonies of a devastating conflict. President Macapagal-Arroyo also said that there is a great future for the Iraqi people beyond this crisis and beyond strategic accommodation with United Nations demands.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“This is a difficult balance - calling for peace while at the same time making sure that the Iraqi leadership does not misinterpret our desire for peace as a refusal to resort to all means necessary and allowed by the United Nations Charter and international law. What we want is a stable and secure Middle East, for a stable and secure Middle East region means a safer region for everyone, particularly the 1.5 million Filipinos there. The unresolved issue of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction places the stability of the Middle East in peril and could be a direct threat to all of the people in that region, including our Filipinos there.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It is my delegation's pleasure to see you, Sir, presiding over the Security Council at this crucial time. We also wish to commend on your judicious stewardship of the Council. We further wish to commend and congratulate the German delegation for its efficient guidance of the Council during its presidency last month. My delegation also appreciates the tireless efforts of Mr. Blix, Mr. ElBaradei and their team of inspectors. We strongly support every effort to resolve the issue of Iraq in a peaceful way. However, we have found that this is not enough and that we have to balance this with efforts at putting diplomatic and political pressure on the Iraqi leadership to disarm.”
2003-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4717Resumption1 (2003) · source
“We must all help to create a world fit for them. At the very least, we must protect them from the horrors of armed conflict.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“For countries that have emerged from conflict, it is important that any disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme include the demobilization and rehabilitation of former child soldiers. Such programmes must distinguish the post-conflict needs of girl soldiers from those of their male counterparts. This will ensure that the provisions for demobilization and reintegration needs are directly related to the specific ways that children have been abused or traumatized during a conflict. The healing and reintegration of children affected by armed conflict should be a priority of any reconstruction effort and, as such, must be backed by sufficient resources. This is especially due to the necessity of finding alternative peaceful ways for children to develop and have a more meaningful future. Children are our future.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“The Council must continue to be seized with this issue and take every opportunity to reaffirm its collective commitment to protect children and prevent their involvement in armed conflict by mainstreaming this concern in its relevant decisions. Post-conflict reconstruction programmes must also be tailored to assist children affected by armed conflict. In the case of girls and young women, who are often the targets of sexual abuse, abduction and forced recruitment, rehabilitation services are needed to deal with their experiences and assist them in reintegrating society. In the case of displaced children, aside from basic food, medical care and education, counselling and family reunification must be important components of their reintegration programme.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“In this regard, Philippines law provides that children shall not be recruited for fighting and that they should be given priority during evacuation as a result of armed conflict. In recognition of their special situation, children arrested for reasons related to armed conflict, whether as combatants, couriers, guides or spies, are entitled to release on recognizance within 24 hours to the custody of the Government or any responsible member of the community as determined by the courts. We welcome the fact that the Security Council has taken steps to address the matter of protection of and assistance to children in situations of armed conflict, particularly through resolutions 1261 (1999), 1314 (2000) and 1379 (2001).”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“It was indeed a positive step, a major step, and will hopefully end the use of children under 18 years old from serving as soldiers or directly participating in hostilities. The Philippines ratified the Optional Protocol last April, and it has also ratified the 1990 International Labour Organization Convention No. 182 concerning the elimination of the worst forms of child labour. We view these two international instruments as setting strict standards for preventing the recruitment of children as child soldiers. Children are also protected by the Philippines legal framework. Our Constitution provides that the State shall defend the rights of children and especially protect them from all forms of neglect, abuse and other conditions prejudicial to their development.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Most of these children were forcibly recruited because of social and cultural pressures or were simply abducted outright. Poverty has also been a factor leading to child recruitment. Those not recruited or abducted have also been victims of displacement due to armed conflict. Instead of being in school, these children have served in the battleground, fighting, or as messengers and couriers, as cooks, spies or sex slaves. That these children have been and are involved in wars, growing up in an environment of destruction, denies the world a promising future. One of the most important milestones for protecting children from involvement in hostilities was set last February with the entry into force of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“At the outset, I wish to congratulate you, Sir, and your country on your chairmanship and leadership of the Council this month. I also wish to express my delegation's appreciation for this opportunity to speak on this important topic and to thank the Secretary-General for his report on this very important issue. We join others today in underscoring the need for continued and concerted actions at both the national and international levels to protect children in armed conflict. We thank the Secretary-General, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for their respective statements this morning. It is estimated that there are 300,000 child soldiers in the world, one fourth of whom are in the East Asia and Pacific region.”
2003-01-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4684Resumption1 (2003) · source
“Regarding the Secretary-General's recommendations on reconstruction and rehabilitation, the Philippines has been working towards mainstreaming women and children's peace agendas, including socio-economic reforms in programmes for grass-roots peace movements. These include sensitizing government to the gender concerns of women through dialogue, organizing and strengthening women's organizations and reviewing gender responsiveness of legislation, policies and programmes related to peacekeeping and peace-building. Finally, we hope that the Council will be able to examine closely the Secretary-General's recommendations at the earliest opportunity.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“In the Philippines, the plight of women in conflict has received greater attention with our 25-year plan for women. It contains gender-responsive peacekeeping and peace- building programmes, including gender- responsive peace education. Specifically, our Plan for Gender-Responsive Development includes strategies to integrate women in peace consultations as well as to institutionalize the participation of women in conflict- resolution, unification and reconciliation processes. My Government looks to the Security Council to provide the momentum for promoting the involvement of women in finding solutions to armed conflict and in peacekeeping and peace-building. In the report of the Secretary-General, concrete recommendations for practical and workable mechanisms for gender mainstreaming in peace and security have been put forth.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Aside from sexual violence, women and girls have also been victims of abduction, forced prostitution and trafficking imposed by military, paramilitary and other groups. The experiences and sufferings of women and girls as victims of armed conflict will be helpful in addressing the root causes of conflict, and it is also important that their participation in peace processes, whether formally or informally, be considered as essential and important. Adequate measures and mechanisms must also be taken by United Nations agencies and other relief organizations assisting in humanitarian operations to protect women and girls from violence. Basic goods and services as well as access to social and economic programmes must be made available to this vulnerable group.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“That study recognizes, among other things, that after an armed conflict situation, women and girls face the formidable task of rebuilding their lives, a situation which is worsened when they also have to deal with intimidation, physical threats and domestic violence. It has been two years since Member States reaffirmed the Beijing Platform for Action, and much remains to be done in mainstreaming gender in peacekeeping and disarmament. If progress is to be made towards a gender perspective in relation to peace and security, Governments must learn from the experiences of women and girls during armed conflicts. Armed conflicts have often led to the perpetration of rape and sexual violence, and women and girls are usually the victims. In the process, some have become infected with HIV/AIDS.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Allow me to join others in commending you, Mr. President, for convening this important meeting on women and peace and security, on the basis of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). In this regard, my delegation renews its commitment to enhancing the role of women in resolving and preventing conflicts as well as in peacekeeping and peace-building efforts. My delegation also wishes to express its appreciation of the efforts of the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women, which worked in close cooperation with the Inter-agency Task Force on Women, Peace and Security in undertaking the study on women, peace and security.”
2002-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Fourthly, such arrangement should take into account the role played by civil society in raising awareness of the danger associated with the illicit trade in and uncontrolled proliferation of small arms and light weapons. Simultaneously with this seminar, a symbolic arms destruction ceremony was held to coincide with the first anniversary of the 2001 United Nations Conference. More than 1,000 confiscated, seized and surplus small arms and light weapons were destroyed during the ceremony. Finally, my delegation appreciates the political impetus that the Security Council has given to the issue of small arms and light weapons. We believe this reflects recognition that the proliferation and abuse of small arms and light weapons is a threat to international peace and security.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The report of the seminar Co-Chairmen concluded that developing a regional arrangement to deal with the problems of illicit trade in small arms and light weapons is crucial, and it proposed that the following principles be taken into consideration. First, there should be respect for and commitment to international law and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Secondly, such an arrangement should be balanced, realistic and implementable, with the primary objective of ensuring that arms transfers are made solely by States. Thirdly, such arrangement should take into account the right of each State to manufacture, import and retain small arms and light weapons for its self-defence and security needs.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Philippines hosted a regional seminar on implementing the United Nations Programme of Action in July 2002, co-sponsored by Canada. Delegates from eight member countries of the Association of South- East Asian Nations (ASEAN) and from Australia, China, Japan and Republic of Korea, together with representatives from civil society and the arms industry, participated in this seminar. Observers from some European Union countries and the United States of America also participated. This seminar aimed to promote awareness of the United Nations Programme of Action in Small Arms and Light Weapons at the regional level. The discussions focused on capacity- building, training in law enforcement, customs and airport control, collection and destruction programmes and DDR.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Measures for prevention are approached through livelihood programmes, educational assistance, health care and nutrition services, food security and the provision of basic facilities and infrastructure. Of the total recorded crimes committed with firearms in the Philippines last year, 85 per cent were committed with unlicensed or illegally possessed firearms. The Programme of Action adopted by the Conference on the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons is, therefore, a major step in the right direction in addressing this problem. The statement issued by the Security Council President on 31 August last year called on all Member States to take required measures to implement the recommendations contained therein. The Philippines has undertaken initiatives to implement the United Nations Programme of Action.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation is gratified that this element has been incorporated in the United Nations Programme of Action, and we welcome the recommendation contained in the Secretary-General's report to include it in the mandates of United Nations peacekeeping operations. As part of a long-term strategy, the Philippines strongly supports the decisions adopted by the Security Council in its resolutions 1314 (2000) and 1379 (2001), relating to the protection of children in armed conflict. In recognition of the humanitarian costs and consequences of small arms proliferation and abuse, the Philippines is undertaking a comprehensive programme for children in armed conflict, with three components - prevention; advocacy and mobilization to save our children; and rescue, rehabilitation and reintegration.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“With regard to DDR, my delegation maintains its view that this should not be merely a post-conflict peace-building measure. With respect to low-intensity, long-running conflicts, this practice may not be very effective and could even be counter-productive as combatants turn to crime, piracy, acts of terrorism or other similar activities. Combatants, therefore, should have a viable and practical opportunity to remove themselves from an ongoing conflict and for their small arms to be collected. The availability of DDR before conflict ceases may in fact hasten the resolution of conflict.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My country has experienced terrorism and the consequent loss and displacement of innocent civilians and the commission of heinous crimes due to the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. In this regard, the Philippines notes that the report of the Secretary-General on small arms presents not only the recent initiatives of the Council but also recommendations and observations regarding an expanded role for the Council in its two primary tasks: arms embargoes, and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants. The recommendations are noteworthy and would serve well in the development of both short-term and long-term strategies to counter the dangers that the proliferation of small arms and light weapons poses to peace and security.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“First of all, allow me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. We also congratulate Bulgaria on its presidency last month. We further wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Dhanapala for his presentation this morning. Mr. President, I wish to express my delegation's appreciation for your having convened this very important meeting. The proliferation and uncontrolled spread of small arms and light weapons pose a serious threat to peace, safety and security and disrupt sustainable economic growth and social development. The excessive accumulation and unregulated distribution of firearms further aggravate conflicts.”
2002-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4623Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Mitchell and Tenet plans have been accepted by both sides, and resolutions 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002) have set the stage for immediate action. The Arab League Summit made a significant contribution in forging a common position to promote peace in the region. It is an important contribution to the peace process, which my delegation fully welcomes. We also hope that any forthcoming Security Council resolution on this matter will identify practical measures to effect the ceasefire and set the stage for a lasting and durable peace in the area.”
2002-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510Resumption1 (2002) · source
“No military solution can resolve this crisis. Only a political solution can have any chance of success in overcoming it. We are also deeply concerned with the growing humanitarian emergency in the occupied territories. The international community has declared and exhibited its readiness to assist in reaching a comprehensive, just and lasting peace and security in the region. Thus, my delegation welcomes the window of opportunity for sustained and lasting peace offered by the proposal for a third-party monitoring mechanism. Yesterday's debate clearly indicated the international community's support for such a mechanism. We believe that this proposal should be vigorously pursued. The ingredients of peace are in place.”
2002-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510Resumption1 (2002) · source
“It is my pleasure to see you, Sir, presiding over this emergency meeting of the Security Council to address urgently the continuing violence and deteriorating situation in the Middle East. The gravity of the situation has prompted the Security Council recently to issue three resolutions: 1397 (2002), 1402 (2002) and 1403 (2002), calling for immediate implementation of 1402 (2002) without delay. We support those resolutions and urge their immediate and full implementation. My delegation participates today not just to convey our deep concern over the escalating violence in the region, but also to demonstrate our commitment to the pursuit of a just and enduring peace. In this regard, my delegation and Government fully support all ongoing efforts towards this end, including the direct engagement of the United States.”
2002-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4510Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The Philippines supports the further extension of UNTAET's mandate until the declaration of independence in East Timor on 20 May. We also express our broad support for the proposed framework for the successor mission to UNTAET and in this regard look forward to its further elaboration by the Secretary-General. We urge the Security Council to accept these recommendations. In the meantime, the Philippines remains committed to participating in United Nations efforts in East Timor and to supporting the East Timorese people in their historic endeavour.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We thus call on the donor community to intensify its efforts to ensure adequate and predictable funding for the growing needs of East Timor. With crises in other parts of the world, and the international community's attention riveted to the war on terrorism, we hope that East Timor will not be relegated to the background or, worse, forgotten in the scramble for assistance and support at this critical time. The international community should not fail to respond to the aspirations of the East Timorese, who deserve, at the very least, our continued support and active encouragement. The people of East Timor have earned the right to freedom and independence. We cannot let them down. Attaining independence in East Timor is no small achievement. But it cannot be the final chapter of the United Nations exit strategy for East Timor.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“My delegation therefore urges the Security Council and the international community to remain vigilant and to ensure that the gains we have achieved thus far, and intend to achieve in the future, in East Timor are preserved and sustained. We have carefully read the report of the Secretary-General. It is essentially, in our view, an unequivocal call for adequate funding and support for East Timor. UNTAET, the Secretariat and other international partners are working hard to come up with a comprehensive plan for the future of East Timor. But we should know that without sufficient funding it will be virtually impossible to implement successfully even the best-laid plans. The maintenance of security and the building of a sustainable administrative and economic structure in East Timor depend on this.”
2002-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4462Resumption1 (2002) · source
“As the Secretary-General observes, the international community has abundant reasons to be proud of what has been accomplished in East Timor in such a short period of time. For many of us, it is also truly gratifying to have made some contribution in the efforts towards creating a strong foundation for an independent East Timor - a real success story in the history of the United Nations. In times of success, such as in East Timor, it is not difficult to be lured into complacency, to rest on our laurels and become victims of our own success and achievements. However, we hope that our success in East Timor will not distract us from the multitude of tasks remaining to be done. We have not yet reached the point, in our view, where we can be reasonably assured that our efforts in East Timor will be secure and durable.”
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