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“Nevertheless, we believe it important for this organ to acknowledge and demonstrate its relevance in the maintenance of international peace and security so that these issues can be addressed from a preventive, multidimensional approach that focuses on the root causes, as predicated by the concept ofsustainable peace. For example, in assessing the impacts that mining industries may generate, it is important to maintain an inclusive dialogue among the State, the private sector and the communities potentially affected by such projects.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source
“The potential of these resources to either generate prosperity or have an undesirable impact leads us to reiterate the importance of being able to rely on inclusive and accountable institutions, as well as the rule of law, in order to prevent conflicts by addressing their root causes and promoting sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This also requires a rules-based order that guarantees the predictability of international trade and the stability of financial markets in order to avoid the boom-and- bust cycles to which countries that export primary materials are particularly vulnerable and that often degenerate into conflict situations. It is clear that such matters go beyond the Council's remit.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and Bolivia's initiative to raise the critical issue of natural resources and their link to the root causes of conflict, as well as the important briefing given by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. As a country that is rich in natural resources, Peru appreciates the fact that they play a crucial role in its growth and development. However, we are also aware that the exploitation of these resources and access to their respective markets have historically been decisive factors in the outbreak of conflicts in various parts of the world.”
2018-10-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8372 (2018) · source
“We highlight the support of the mission for reintegration programmes and its strategy to implement the recently adopted Security Council resolution 2419 (2018), on youth, peace and security, and commend its work with civil society and UN-Women to promote the participation of women in dialogue and reconciliation. On the rule of law, we underline the important role ofthe Special Jurisdiction for Peace in promoting access to justice and national reconciliation in Colombia. In conclusion, I welcome the progress made in the Colombian peace process, which serves as an example to the rest of the world and is of crucial importance for consolidating Latin America and the Caribbean as a region of peace.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“We also note the recent visit of the Senate Peace Commission to a territorial area for the training and reintegration of ex- combatants in San Vicente del Caguan. Additionally, the increased allocation of resources for their socioeconomic reintegration, with a territorial and communal focus, will undoubtedly promote economic development and the reconciliation process. In that connection, we welcome the recent visit to the country ofa Peacebuilding Fund mission. We want to highlight the fact that more than 77,000 Colombian families have signed voluntary crop substitution agreements. Our own experience in alternative development has demonstrated the effectiveness of such initiatives as long as participating communities have the full support of the national authorities.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“In that context, we stress the importance of the measures adopted in the so-called territorial areas and of close protection mechanisms to counter the presence of criminal groups in rural zones throughout the territory. We also underscore the need for the Attorney General to carry out timely investigations of the cases before him and to ensure access to justice. We commend the work of the Ombudsman, particularly through the early-warning system, and the importance of close coordination with other relevant national institutions in order to reduce the vulnerability of women, children and ethnic minorities. As for the reintegration process, we note the transformation of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo into a political party and its participation in democratic life.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“We also highlight the new Administration's initiative to work on a pact against corruption with all political parties and with civil society. We consider it to be a top priority for the Government to convene and lead national efforts on this key theme for building a peaceful, just and inclusive society. In our View, all of these developments are good news and allow us to look optimistically towards the future and to address the challenges posed by the process in issues related to security, the reintegration of former combatants and the rule of law. With regard to the security situation, we underscore the importance of the national pact in which the country's political forces condemn the assassinations of political leaders and human rights defenders that regrettably have occurred.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“We welcome the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, which reflects the will of the parties to continue to enjoy the qualified support of the Organization, as well as the unity of the Council in its support for the peace process. In that regard, we would like to express our appreciation for the work of Mr. Arnault and his team. We also welcome the appointment of senior officials to the Commission for the Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement, the National Reintegration Council and the National Commission on Security Guarantees. We believe that this should revitalize the established mechanisms for implementing the peace agreement.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefing by Mr. Jean Arnault and we commend the work he and his team are doing. We also welcome the participation of Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, and Mr. Emilio Archila, High Counsellor for Post-Conflict. Peru follows with special attention and firmly supports the peace process in the sister Republic of Colombia. We underscore the country's commitment to building sustainable peace, and the steps taken by the Government of President Ivan Duque to implement the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace on the basis of national consensus.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm the determination of the Committee and CTED to develop and implement comprehensive responses to the evolving terrorism threat, in close cooperation with other relevant United Nations entities and with our international and regional partners.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Acting under the guidance of the Committee and in accordance with resolution 2395 (2017), CTED has also continued to strengthen its cooperation with the Office of Counter Terrorism. A joint CTED/UNOCT report on enhanced coordination and cooperation was issued as a Security Council document (S/2018/435) and as an addendum to the Secretary-General's report to the General Assembly on the biennial review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (A/72/840, annex IV). Moreover, CTED and UNOCT have conducted joint high-level consultations with Iraq, Kenya, Nigeria, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan. Continued efforts have also been made to match the activities of UNOCT with a technical assistance need and recommendations set forth in the Committee visit reports.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“The CTED Executive Director notably played an active role in the No Money For Terror international conference, held in Paris in April. Pursuant to resolutions 2331 (2016) and 2388 (2017), CTED continues to investigate the possible links between transnational organized crime and terrorism, particularly human trafficking and terrorism. In cooperation with UNODC and the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, the Committee will hold an open briefing on the nexus between international terrorism and transnational organized crime in October, and will also hold a joint special meeting on this topic, in accordance with the statement by the President of the Security Council of May 2018 (S/PRST/2018/9).”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“CTED also continues to promote and facilitate cooperation with other major actors and partners in the private sector, civil society and the research community, including through the CTED Global Counter-Terrorism Research Network. Participants in the Asia Information andCommunicationsTechnologyandCounter-Terrorism Dialogue have discussed counter-terrorism, countering incitement and violent extremism leading to terrorism, the development of counter-narratives, enhancing the practice of private online communications, service providers and empowering online communities. In this regard, in May the Committee held an open meeting on countering terrorist narratives and preventing terrorist use of the Internet. Countering terrorist financing also continues to be a major focus of our attention.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“As Council members are aware, cooperation with and among international and regional organizations and among the relevant United Nations entities is essential. In March, CTED organized a subregional consultation with the Governments of Afghanistan, Maldives and Sri Lanka on promoting the adoption and implementation of national strategies to counter violent extremism. Last July, the Committee held an open briefing on Central Asia, focusing on the current counter-terrorism situation in the region, the progress achieved by the five States of the region and the remaining challenges. Just last week, CTED, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International Association of Prosecutors jointly launched a practical guide for requesting electronic evidence across borders for investigators, prosecutors and central authorities.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“While women are often victims of terrorism, they also can be perpetrators and facilitators. In June, the Committee held a briefing on children and terrorism, with the participation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and representatives of United Nations University. In the same vein, in September the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the UNOCT joined the Committee for a briefing on the human right aspects of counter-terrorism, including the rights of victims and survivors. Human rights and gender issues have also been streamlined throughout all Committee and CTED activities, including within the framework of assessment visits and thematic briefings.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Pursuant to the same resolution, CTED has reported to the Committee on ways to strengthen its assessment tools and improve the utility of its assessment to Member States, technical assistance providers, implementing partners, the Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), other relevant agencies, and international and regional organizations. Since the beginning of 2018, CTED has concluded 13 country-assessment visits on the Committee's behalf, in cooperation with international and regional organizations. I wish to note that the Committee recently obtained consent to visit Mali and Saudi Arabia, and that Finland, the United Kingdom and the United States of America have invited assessment visits for 2019. We are concerned about the impact of terrorism on children and on the role played within terrorist groups by women.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“CTED is also supporting the development of comprehensive and tailored prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration strategies for former members of terrorist groups, including in the Lake Chad basin. Similarly, the Committee and CTED continue to focus on the main evidentiary and jurisdictional challenges that hinder attempts to prosecute returning foreign terrorist fighters. Since our previous briefing (see S/PV.8127), the Council has also adopted resolution 2395 (2017), which renews the mandate of CTED and reaffirms its role as a special political mission acting under the policy guidance of the Committee.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Pursuant to resolution 2396 (2017), CTED is engaging with Member States, in cooperation with the relevant organizations, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, to assist with the implementation of the Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record systems and the use of biometric data to identify terrorists, in compliance with domestic law and international human rights law. I would note in connection with this the recent issuance of the United Nations compendium of recommended practices for the responsible use and sharing of biometrics in counter-terrorism, developed by the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“The growing sophistication of the methods used by terrorists requires innovation in our responses, while ensuring that those in place are both effective and sustainable. Not long ago, we were concerned with the flow of foreign terrorist fighters to the conflict zones in Iraq and Syria. Our concerns now include not only the activities of those foreign terrorist fighters who remain in the conflict zones, but also returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters and their family members and the potential risk posed by the forthcoming release of imprisoned foreign terrorist fighters and other persons convicted on terrorism-related charges. In this regard, the Committee is currently preparing a special meeting to update its 2015 Madrid guiding principles on stemming the flow of foreign terrorist fighters.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and Bolivia on assuming the presidency of the Security Council. I also want to thank Ambassador Nikki Haley and her team for the exceptional guiding of our work for the month of September. (spoke in English) I thank you, Mr. President for this opportunity to brief the Security Council on the work of the Counter- Terrorism Committee and its Executive Directorate (CTED). Terrorist groups, including the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), Al-Qaida and their affiliates, continue to pose a grave threat to peace and security around the world. ISIL has suffered significant losses, but has transformed itself into a global network that continues to motivate its supporters and followers around the globe to commit attacks.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“It is imperative that the Council remain united and be consistent with regard to its responsibility to protect civilians in all humanitarian crises, wherever they occur, in line with international law and international humanitarian law.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“We stress the real possibilities of achieving an inclusive political solution, which the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General has been promoting, and we stress the need to move forward in the process with confidence-building measures among the parties. For now, we stress the need to ensure the safety, openness and full functioning of the ports, especially that of Al-Hudaydah, as well as the city's highways and other access routes to the city, to provide essential goods. We would also like to express our admiration and support for the humanitarian workers deployed in the country, who are carrying out their work under very risky conditions, and we underscore the need to ensure their safe and unrestricted access to the population. Lastly, we cannot accept double standards.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“We must remember that a defining feature of the conflict has been the committing of atrocious crimes with impunity by all parties and with a clear disdain for their consequences on the civilian population. There are 22 million Yemenis living under precarious conditions. The economic paralysis generated by the conflict has hit them hard. Basic services have become inaccessible. As has been pointed out, civil servants, including teachers and medical personnel, are no longer being paid. Hyperinflation and devaluation are affecting the poorest. In that context, Peru considers it indispensable and urgent that all the parties involved in the conflict, and especially those with the capacity to influence them, including the Council, take action to achieve a lasting ceasefire and bring the conflict back to the negotiating table.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“We lament that the timely warnings issued by the United Nations and other humanitarian agencies about the risks of escalation in Al-Hudaydah have not led to effective preventive diplomacy, notwithstanding the significant efforts made by Special Envoy Martin Griffith with the Security Council's support. It is clear that his task is very complex and that we must continue to support him. We regret the absence of the Houthis and the difficulties in making progress in Geneva. Nonetheless, under no circumstances can that be interpreted as justification for insisting on a non-existent military solution to the conflict. On the contrary, we must step up efforts to bring the parties to the negotiating table. In that connection, we note that the promises of a supposedly limited impact of an escalation of hostilities in Al-Hudaydah are not credible.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting, and Mr. Mark Lowcock for his enlightening, albeit dark, briefing. Peru regrets and notes with deep concern the continuing conflict in Yemen, which has resulted in the worst humanitarian crisis in the world and serious violations of international law and international humanitarian law. More than 11 million children are in extremely vulnerable situations. In accordance with the presidential statement on the protection of civilians (S/PRST/2018/18) that we just adopted, we express our rejection of the current escalation of Violence in and around Al-Hudaydah, and we must continue to point out its grave consequences in terms of deaths, wounded, displaced persons, extreme poverty, hunger and malnutrition.”
2018-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8361 (2018) · source
“Finally, we must not forget the need to address the situation of the millions of displaced persons and to consider that the achievement of sustainable peace in Syria necessitates their ability to return to their homes, properties and businesses voluntarily, under safe conditions and in a dignified manner.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“With regard to the latter, we underscore the need to accelerate the implementation of an inclusive and representative constitutional committee, especially with respect to Syrian women. And we welcome the progress in that regard that the Special Envoy has made known to us. We also highlight the need to accelerate the process of releasing prisoners, of identifying missing persons and of handing over human remains to relatives. Furthermore, we underscore the need to guarantee immediate, safe and unrestricted access to humanitarian assistance from the United Nations and other specialized agencies. That includes cross-border assistance, which in the current context is essential for the survival of millions of people.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we would like to welcome the announcement of the Presidents of the Russian Federation and Turkey concerning the establishment of a demilitarized zone, which indeed includes the distinguishing and the separation of terrorists from other rebel groups and the civilian population. We also wish to acknowledge the intense efforts that the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General has been carrying out in that vein, in particular the recent meeting he convened in Geneva with the so- called small group. We encourage all parties to maintain a constructive and committed spirit, with a view to protecting the civilian population throughout the Syrian territory, and to advance the political process based on resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/512, annex).”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“As previously pointed out, it is essential to prevent Idlib from becoming a new site of humanitarian tragedy or a major factor of instability. Peru strongly condemns terrorism and considers it necessary that the remaining terrorist groups in Idlib and in other areas of Syria be held accountable. We also recognize the need to safeguard the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Syria. However, in no way should that be interpreted as justification for putting the lives of millions of people at risk. On the contrary, the situation leads us to emphasize that there is no military solution to the conflict.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we express our condolences to Russia for those who lost their lives yesterday in Syria. We appreciate the convening of this meeting, and we are grateful to Mr. De Mistura and Mr. Lowcock for their briefings and work. We acknowledge and support their efforts to achieve a political solution to the conflict in Syria and to protect the civilian population. Peru notes with regret and deep concern the continuation of the conflict and the grave humanitarian situation. We regret the suffering and the high level of vulnerability of millions of people, as well as the evident disdain of the parties to the conflict for international law and international humanitarian law.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8355 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we note with concern the humanitarian crisis and the displacement of people caused by the drought that is besetting the country. Nearly 1.5 million people require assistance. I would like to conclude by highlighting the work being done by UNAMA, including on the humanitarian front.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“We believe that intra-Afghan dialogue, supported by the international community and the countries of the region, offers the only viable path towards sustainable peace in the country. In that connection, we look forward to the convening of a ministerial conference in Geneva in November so that the international community can revitalize its commitment to peace and development in Afghanistan. We underscore the need to strengthen Afghanistan's defence and security capabilities to reduce the country's external dependence. Similarly, we stress the importance of supporting the Government's efforts to modernize and boost the economy and generate decent employment for young people, who represent 60 per cent of the population and often fall prey to violent extremism and drug trafficking.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“We hope that all political forces, and citizens in general, will be able to participate massively in the elections, in safe conditions and in the spirit of democratic unity. We would like to highlight the Government's commitment to women's empowerment, and the support provided by UNAMA in that area. We believe it is particularly important to promote greater participation by women and young people, such as Ramiz Bakhtiar, in the political life of the country, in accordance with resolution 2419 (2018), in order to build a shared vision for the future and to combat violent extremism. We would also like to highlight President Ghani's initiative to promote direct negotiations with the Taliban. However, it is regrettable that the Taliban did not respect the ceasefire proposed by the Government.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“We stress the need to address terrorism in a comprehensive manner, including tackling its root causes. Terrorists must be held accountable for their crimes. Their links with transnational organized crime, in particular illicit drug trafficking, must be identified and combated. We consider it of the utmost importance that the political class remain united, in view of the upcoming parliamentary and district council elections, in order to guarantee the stability and governability of the country and, based on that, to overcome the serious challenges that the country faces. We note with concern the threats of electoral boycott by some political sectors, and we agree with the Secretary-General on the need to participate responsibly and constructively in the ongoing process.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. We are also grateful for the briefings by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tadamichi Yamamoto and Ramiz Bakhtiar, representative of Afghan youth. We also thank Ambassador Saikal for his statement. We would also like to welcome the appointment of Ms. Ingrid Hayden as Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). Peru notes with concern the complex security situation in Afghanistan. We vigorously condemn the continued terrorist attacks against the population and civilian infrastructure. We express our solidarity with the victims and their families of the most recent attacks carried out by Da'esh in Kabul and Nangarhar.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8354 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we stress that the sanctions regime is a tool for bringing the North Korean Government to the negotiating table, and should not lead to a deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the country or restrict access to the assistance the civilian population needs. Finally, regarding existing discrepancies in compliance with the restrictions on refined petroleum products, and the transfer of such to North Korean vessels, we must express our concern and underscore the need for strict respect for the provisions ofresolution 2375 (2017). In conclusion, we commend the work carried out by the Chair ofthe Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), our colleague Ambassador van Oosterom, and underscore the need to safeguard the independence of the Committee's Panel of Experts.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“Until that occurs, the sanctions imposed by the Council must remain in force and be universally implemented. Peru implements them within its jurisdiction and believes that the Security Council must remain vigilant and adequately respond to any possible non-compliance, wherever it may occur. We wish to underscore the unity and commitment of the Security Council on this matter. We attach the greatest importance to maintaining that unity and commitment with a view to achieving the ultimate objective of the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. At the same time, we commend the high-level diplomacy conducted by the authorities of the Republic of Korea and the United States aimed at building the trust required to alleviate tensions, reduce the risk of miscalculations or misunderstandings and, ultimately, achieve denuclearization.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We join others in expressing our solidarity with, and sympathy for, the victims of Hurricane Florence and other natural disasters around the world, which are becoming ever more frequent and intense as a result of climate change. We want to thank you, Madam President, for having organized this meeting, and Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing. Peru notes with deep concern the serious threat to international peace and security posed by the nuclear and ballistic-missile programme ofthe Democratic People's Republic of Korea. It constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, the nuclear non-proliferation regime and specific decisions of the Security Council. That programme and all related activities must be completely abandoned in a verifiable and irreversible manner.”
2018-09-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8353 (2018) · source
“We believe that the normalization of relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and now Somalia, should facilitate an increase in investment for the benefit of the development of the three countries and their citizens. Nevertheless, we believe it is essential that the international community increase its support for the implementation of the recovery and resilience framework for Somalia and the 2018 humanitarian response plan by providing the required financial resources. I would like to conclude by highlighting the work done by AMISOM, UNSOM. and UNSOS in support of the efforts of the authorities and the people of Somalia to achieve sustainable peace in spite of the remaining difficulties and challenges.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“We underscore the need to fully implement the national security architecture, which defines the roles and responsibilities of federal and regional forces, and the transition plan so that the Somali authorities assume responsibility for the security of the country. To that end, we note that coordination between the Federal Government and the federal states, as well as the support of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) and international partners, is essential. We are playing close attention to the most recent developments in the Horn of Africa subregion.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“We hope that, by resuming its activities this week, the Somali Parliament will be able to swiftly make progress on those issues. We would also like to stress the importance of promoting the active participation of women and young people in the political life of the country and in the fight against Violent extremism and terrorism. We welcome the fact that the draft electoral law provides for greater political representation for women. As Ms. Mlambo- Ngcuka mentioned, the situation of women and girls who are victims of sexual violence needs to be addressed more effectively. We also welcome the participation of young Somalis in the International Youth Conference on the Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism and Terrorism, which was held in Egypt in May.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Inter-clan conflicts, violent extremism and the adverse effects of climate change have resulted in a serious humanitarian situation for millions of Somalis and in political instability that constrains the Federal Government's efforts to rebuild the country. We vigorously condemn the terrorist attacks by Al-Shabaab and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. We stand in solidarity with the victims and encourage the Government not to allow those attacks aimed at underming peace to impede its efforts aimed at achieving sustainable peace in Somalia. We highly value efforts to build a federal State, including the initial agreements on the electoral model and the distribution of natural resources. We look forward to the review of the Constitution and preparations for the 2020-2021 general elections.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We also would like to begin by welcoming our new colleague, the Ambassador of Ethiopia, and to express our support to him as he goes about his work. We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and the important briefings by Mr. Michael Keating, Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira and Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. We welcome the appointment of Nicholas Haysom as the new Special Representative for Somalia and thank Michael Keating for his valuable efforts to bring about peace and stability in Somalia during a very complex transition period. Peru notes with concern the situation in Somalia.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source
“In order to do so and in line with resolution 2378 (2017), we stress the importance of ensuring dynamic and flexible support for activities on the ground by encouraging innovation to improve implementation and results with a view to strengthening the overall effectiveness of peacekeeping operations. From that perspective, we believe it necessary to rethink the current format of interaction between the Secretariat and troop contributors with a view to generating a more dynamic and in-depth dialogue on performance standards, objectives and indicators. We conclude by reaffirming our commitment to peacekeeping operations, which, in the words of the Secretary-General, represent a minimal investment in the face of global military expenditure that has the potential to multiply growth and prosperity in the host countries.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“To that end, a thorough and updated knowledge of the expectations, challenges and requirements of the respective mission is required, as well as the corresponding operational capabilities and training. In view of the increasing complexity of mandates, we underscore the need to improve mission planning and to follow through with pledges of specialized capabilities. We also stress the need for performance evaluations, rather than being punitive, to be oriented towards remedying any shortcomings detected in the training phase and in the execution of the mandate.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We have signed the voluntary compact proposed by the Secretary-General, and we wish to express our recognition and support for his leadership and action in that area. Additionally, we stress that the necessary interaction with the civilian population and the promotion of preventive and inclusive approaches also require the fuller participation of women in peace operations and in the respective political processes. We have also been increasing the participation of women in the six missions in which we participate. Women represent nearly 15 per cent of our deployed personnel and we are working to continue to increase that number. Peru recognizes the need for minimum performance standards for troop contributors.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“That includes, among other measures and as appropriate, the development of operational intelligence capabilities and of exit strategies aimed at sustained peace, coordinated with the Government and other national actors concerned, such as the Peacebuilding Commission and the United Nations country team. Peacekeeping operations must also be properly trained to fulfil the primary responsibility to protect civilians, and in particular the most vulnerable. That requires a minimum training for Blue Helmets in international humanitarian law and human rights, including a gender approach to preventing and dealing with sexual violence. Peru adheres to the policy of zero tolerance for cases of sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“It is important to implement and evaluate the mandates of the Council more consistently, efficiently and effectively in support of specific political processes and the protection of civilians, following an inclusive and operationally complementary approach. To that end, we recall that resolution 2378 (2017) stipulates that data related to the performance of peacekeeping operations should be centralized by the Secretariat in order to improve the corresponding analysis and evaluation, on the basis of clear and well-identified parameters. In that regard, we believe that support for a given political process should follow a comprehensive strategy coordinated with relevant actors, including regional actors. The performance of a mission should be evaluated in terms of the actual capacities that exist to fulfil its mandates.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this debate and Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Ms. Sarah Blakemore for their important briefings. This meeting is particularly timely in view of the draft resolution on the performance of peacekeeping operations that we have been considering and the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, which Peru supports and hopes to adopt in the General Assembly. As troop contributors, we wish to emphasize the importance of coordination and cooperation among contributing countries, the Security Council and the Secretariat. We welcome the reforms being promoted in that regard by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his Action for Peacekeeping initiative.”
2018-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8349 (2018) · source
“We stress that there can be no recurrence of, or impunity for, atrocities against the civilian population such as those observed last month, including the attack that claimed the lives of dozens of children, as well as terrorism and indiscriminate attacks against the territory of Saudi Arabia. I conclude by reaffirming Peru's commitment to achieving a lasting peace in Yemen that ends the humanitarian disaster, fosters regional stability and ensures accountability for the atrocity crimes that have been committed.”
2018-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8348 (2018) · source