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Mendoza-Garcia

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2015-01-30
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  1. “As the Foreign Minister of Costa Rica, Manuel Gonzalez Sanz, said at the time, for Costa Rica, a country that believes firmly in the rule of law, the role of international bodies as instruments for peaceful coexistence, is crucial. This rings particularly true in relation to treaties the goal of which is the protection of human rights, fundamental freedoms and international humanitarian law as embodied in the Rome Statute. On the current situation in Yemen, my delegation is concerned about developments there and the escalation of the conflict. The crisis represents a threat to the security and stability of Yemen, the region at large and international peace. A ceasefire is therefore urgently needed.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  2. “We renew our call on both parties to resolve the differences that have long undermined the right of both peoples to live in peace and security. In that regard, we urge them to return to negotiations on the core issues of the conflict, on the basis of ongoing obligations and agreements previously reached between the parties, backed by international law and the decisions of the Security Council and the General Assembly, with the aim of laying the foundations for direct negotiations leading to the achievement of the objective of the international community f the peaceful coexistence of an independent Palestinian State and the State of Israel. Costa Rica welcomes Palestine's membership as the 123rd State party to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court on 1 April.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  3. “Mr. Mendoza-Garcia (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): We congratulate the Jordanian delegation on its accession to the presidency of the Council this month. We also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Jordan, Mr. Nasser Judeh, for his statement. Costa Rica decided to participate in this debate because of the importance we attach to the situation in the Middle East as a peace-loving country that voluntarily disbanded its army more than 65 years ago. We firmly believe in peaceful solutions to conflicts between peoples and States in the framework of international law and multilateral diplomacy. Turning to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we reiterate our categorical condemnation of the escalation of violence in a conflict that has cost the lives of civilians, including women and children.”

    2015-04-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7430 (2015) · source

  4. “We urge the departments responsible and countries that contribute troops, police and civilian personnel to abide strictly by the zero-tolerance policy. In that regard, we support the protection measures described in the report on special measures for protection from sexual exploitation and sexual abuse (A/69/779) and proposals to enforce the prohibition of such conduct, contained in staff regulations. On the twentieth anniversary of Beijing, the international community must send a strong message about the empowerment of women as a prerequisite for building lasting peace.”

    2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source

  5. “Similarly, greater efforts should be made in order to prevent impunity, including the referral of cases to the International Criminal Court when necessary. It is also important to ensure, in the Organization's peacekeeping missions, the inclusion of stronger mandates in this area and the necessary provisions in their budgets to finance posts for gender and women protection adviser. The United Nations represents the last glimmer of hope for many communities and we cannot fail at this crucial time in the victims' lives. Sexual exploitation and abuse committed by personnel of the Organization damage perceptions of the United Nations and its credibility, and prevent the implementation of mandates.”

    2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source

  6. “As underlined in the recommendations presented, in order to address the root causes of sexual violence we must promote gender equality and women's empowerment and transform the harmful social standards, particularly at the community level. Engagement with faith-based leaders and other opinion makers to counter unacceptable religious justifications for violence and reduce the stigma faced by Victims is also essential. It is also necessary for conflict prevention and peacebuilding efforts to have a strong gender focus, including the consideration of sexual violence in negotiations and peace agreements. The approach in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism, including the work of the sanctions committees, should be revised in order to integrate gender issues and the question of sexual violence.”

    2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source

  7. “Additionally, the report makes clear that sexual Violence is intrinsically linked to ideology, strategic objectives and the funding of those groups. The phenomenon that today repels and alarms us is just one more element in the process of the radicalization of ideologies based on exclusion and which subordinates of women and girls. It is no coincidence that sexual Violence takes place against a backdrop of structural gender-based discrimination. As the report points out, "the disempowerment of women that attends the rise of violent extremism is not incidental, but systemic" (S/2015/203, para. 11). An appropriate response involves first not compromising with such world views.”

    2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source

  8. “Unfortunately, throughout history there are also many examples of various religions being used as justification in power struggles and the ideological background for conflict, and the domination and dehumanization of other human beings arejustified merely on the basis oftheir being different. The irrationality of violence and hatred can rise to heights that put humankind to shame. The inability to see ourselves reflected in the other as human beings is an artificial construct derived from fanaticism that alienates us from our own humanity. We have previously discussed the alarming expansion of restrictions on the rights of women and girls promoted by extremist groups, how the control of those rights is at the very core of the conflict and the emergence of terrorist acts specifically directed against them.”

    2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source

  9. “Mr. Mendoza-Garcia (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Costa Rica thanks the presidency of Jordan for convening this open debate. The recent trend of using sexual violence as a tactic of terror, described in the Secretary-General's report (S/2015/203), is a source of great concern for us because that abhorrent practice annihilates in the cruellest way possible social cohesion and the ties that bind communities, as well as dignity itself and the autonomy of victims. As stated in the concept note (S/2015/243, annex), throughout history sexual violence has been widespread in armed conflict.”

    2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source

  10. “Finally, we note the importance of including in all mandates of United Nations missions provisions to promote gender equality and women's empowerment, as stated in resolution 2122 (2013), including specific provisions on the protection of women and on zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. As we have indicated in other forums, extremist violence is not representative of humankind or of any particular culture or religion. It is an affront to the rule oflaw and to our common humanity. Respect for human dignity, the bedrock of human rights, is present in all cultural and religious traditions. We must combat the culture of hatred and foster a culture of peace that will build inclusive and cohesive societies that respect human rights in their entirety.”

    2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source

  11. “Despite the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, which Costa Rica has the honour of presiding, we have unfortunately seen the continued use of these weapons in recent conflicts. We call on the signatories to ratify the Convention and on all other States to join. States parties to the Convention are legally obligated to stop using them, but given the impact of these weapons on civilians, it is a moral obligation for everyone else. Costa Rica therefore also supports an international commitment to ending the use of explosive munitions in densely populated areas.”

    2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source

  12. “We call on the Security Council to redouble its efforts to combat such barbaric acts within the framework of international law, to consider the more effective use of sanctions committees to that end, and to bring those responsible to justice. We also express our deep concern at the ongoing use and widespread impact of weapons against civilians, including men, women and children. Against this backdrop, we would like to raise the following issues. First, it is important to sign, ratify and fully implement the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), including its provision relating to the criteria for gender-based violence. The devastating impact of cluster bombs on civilian populations is well known, and we must put a definitive end to their use.”

    2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source

  13. “In that regard, the report of the Secretary-General on women and peace and security (S/2014/693) demonstrates that violence against civilians often accompanies restrictions on the rights of women with respect to clothing, travel, education and employment. In societies with greater gender equality, extremism is less likely to thrive and women are less exposed to its impact. We categorically condemn any form and manifestation of terrorism, given its destructive impact on civilian populations, societies and international security. Costa Rica deplores the activities carried out by the group known as Boko Haram, particularly the abduction of school girls, and self-styled Islamic State, which undermine the rights of women and girls.”

    2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source

  14. “Costa Rica is deeply concerned by the content of the concept paper before us, which states that in many settings, "control of women's rights is at the very centre of the armed conflict" (S/2015/32, annex, p. 2). We are alarmed by the deliberate campaigns against women and the restrictions and conditions placed on the human rights of women and girls by extremist groups, as well as in the tragic evolution of terrorist activities targeting women and girls. We must reject any violation of the human rights of women and girls through the strict imposition of sumptuary codes, and attacks on women in public employment, schools, girls and teachers. We recognize the interlinkage of such practices with extremist violence.”

    2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source

  15. “Mr. Mendoza-Garcia (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Costa Rica thanks the Chilean for having convened today's open debate on the protection of civilians, focused particularly on protection challenges and needs faced by women and girls. The twentieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action provides us with the most fitting framework for this debate. We welcome the input of civil society on this item, and we commend Chile for having invited Ms. Ilwad Leman to address the Council. We hope that this practice will continue in the future, as recommended by the Secretary-General. We align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of Austria on behalf of the Human Security Network, and wish to make the following points in our national capacity.”

    2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source