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Meza-Cuadra

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“The situation compels us to reaffirm our commitment to multilateralism and to underscore that growing global interdependence demands that the Organization provide more coherent and effective responses to common problems and challenges, including climate change, poverty and inequality. In that regard, we emphasize that the Security Council can and should base its actions on a better understanding of contemporary challenges and of the factors of crisis and conflict, on a case by case basis, as well as of the necessary tools to address them. We therefore appreciate the fact that since March 2017, the Security Council has recognized the adverse effects of climate change in areas such as the Sahel, Somalia and Lake Chad, which affect tens of millions of people.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source
“We stress that such coordination should take into account the competencies and mandates of the various United Nations entities and promote synergies that are conducive to addressing the particular needs and situations of risk, crisis or conflict that Member States increasingly face. From the perspective of the Council, we believe that entails having timely information on the impact of climate change, both with regard to the situations on its agenda and those in which preventive action is necessary to maintain international peace and security. Peru is a country that is vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters. The retreat of tropical Andean glaciers has led to frequent droughts and flooding, which have resulted in food insecurity and new waves of migration, which in turn pose challenges to lasting peace.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source
“We also believe that the primary responsibility of the Security Council in the maintenance of peace and security includes resolving and preventing the emergence, recurrence or worsening of conflicts and humanitarian crises, while addressing their root causes, with a view to promoting lasting peace. We therefore believe that the Council must strengthen and systematize its coordination with the United Nations system, in particular with those bodies and agencies directly involved in preventing and mitigating the negative effects of climate change, especially with regard to the most vulnerable people.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We also are grateful for the convening of today's meeting on a very pressing and important subject. We thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Mr. Hassan Janabi, Minister of Water Resources of Iraq, for their important briefings. We also thank Ms. Hindou Ibrahim, civil society representative, for her testimony, which I believe has inspired us all. Peru believes it is crucial to understand that the growing socioeconomic and environmental impacts of climate change lead to humanitarian crises and conflicts, which, because of their scope, could pose a threat to international peace and security.”
2018-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8307 (2018) · source
“Similarly, with regard to the reform of peacekeeping operations, Blue Helmets must receive adequate training on protecting the human rights of women and girls. We welcome the priority that the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel accords to such issues, with the support of the African Union, with a view to strengthening governance, security and development in the region. We emphasize the importance of providing it with adequate resources. In conclusion, we wish to stress that the joint visits by the United Nations and the African Union are important tools for coordinating efforts in the quest for peace and stability in the region. We welcome the recent visit by Ms. Amina Mohammed and Ms. Bineta Diop and encourage more such visits in future.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“That is because the evidence shows that the protection of women and girls during conflict, and, ultimately, their empowerment, has a direct impact on sustaining peace. In that regard, we underscore the importance of promoting work among the various women's organizations and the informal group of experts on women and peace and security, which Peru has the honour to co-chair with Sweden. We also believe that it is necessary for the Security Council to collaborate with and promote the work of the regional mechanisms involved in the quest for solutions to the crisis in the Sahel, such as the African Union, the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and the Economic Community of West African States. We believe that is important to take into account the gender perspective when implementing the activities of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“At the same time, their empowerment must be promoted through education and the creation of employment opportunities, as well as when it comes to access to justice and the fight against impunity for the crimes of which they are victims. Victims must have confidence in their national institutions and those responsible for violence must be held accountable. Women and girls who are victims of sexual violence are often stigmatized and ostracized in their communities. They must be able to count on programmes to promote their rehabilitation and reintegration. It is essential that the Council remain united with regard to the gradual development and implementation of the women and peace and security agenda.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“Women and children in the Niger account for the majority of refugees and internally displaced persons. Throughout the subregion there is an increase in the number of women and girls recruited by terrorists and violent extremist groups. That situation requires a comprehensive and coordinated strategy that addresses its root causes, promoting, among other things, women's empowerment, gender equality and access to justice. Peru is convinced that the participation of women in political life and decision-making is crucial for conflict resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We must promote greater participation by women in the processes and mechanisms for implementing peace and reconciliation agreements.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We area gratefu for the convening of today's meeting. We also thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Ms. Bineta Diop, African Union Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security, for their important briefings. Similarly, we welcome you, Madam Minister, and thank you for your valuable testimony and proposals on the importantjoint mission, which underscores the commitment of your country, Sweden, to the women and peace and security agenda. Peru remains deeply concerned about the critical situation in the Sahel region, where women and girls in particular are affected by food insecurity, poverty, armed conflict, violent extremism, gender discrimination and sexual violence. It is estimated that one in 10 women between the ages of 15 and 49 has been the victim of sexual violence in Mali.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“Peru will continue to work constructively to promote the children-and-armed- conflict agenda, which we believe should occupy a central place in the work of the Council, which should continue to encourage, support and monitor specific commitments and plans for the prevention of violence against children.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We also want to point out the importance of peacekeeping operations deployed by the Council prioritizing the protection of children, including training peacekeepers in that regard. Moreover, the work of United Nations country teams and civil society is key to that end. There is undoubtedly much that remains to be done on this issue, and we welcome, Mr. President, the adoption of the important resolution 2427 (2018), proposed and facilitated by the delegation of Sweden and adopted today with Peru's sponsorship, which we were honoured to provide. Before I conclude, I should also like to express our appreciation and support for the work of the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, and to highlight the priority that the Secretary- General attaches to this issue, in line with the need to build sustainable peace.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“I should like to mention that Peru recently signed on to the Safe Schools Declaration, an instrument that, in view of the deplorable increase in attacks on schools, seeks to improve the protection provided to students, staff and educational establishments during conflicts. We also highlight the need to implement the Paris Principles and Commitments, which provide guidelines to protect children against recruitment and use by armed forces or armed groups and to secure their freedom and social reintegration. We consider the reintegration and rehabilitation of girls and boys to be of special importance, with a View to restoring their dignity and hope and empowering them as future promoters of sustainable peace.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“The States Members and the Organization, as well as the Council, have the responsibility to act effectively to eradicate violence against children and allow them to enjoy full lives, free of fear, of the loss of family and friends and of traumas and injuries. To that end, among other measures, we emphasize the importance of working in close coordination with the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and with UNICEF, to adhere to and fully implement the relevant international instruments and to follow the preventive approach provided by the concept of sustaining peace.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Children make up one of the most vulnerable segments of any population, and suffer in many ways from violence, devastation, humanitarian crises and displacements forced by contemporary conflicts. We condemn in the strongest terms all forms of violence against minors in armed conflicts, including sexual violence, and prioritize their protection. That includes bringing those responsible to justice and addressing the root causes that make possible the commission of these atrocious crimes. We deplore the magnitude and gravity of violations of the rights of children in contemporary conflicts. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/465) provides an account of its increase in 2017 over the previous year, with at least 6,000 cases attributed to Government forces and more than 15,000 to non-State armed groups.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Swedish presidency of the Security Council for convening this open debate on the issue of children and armed conflict, which is a priority for our country. We especially commend you for your participation, Mr. Prime Minister, which serves to highlight your country's commitment to this important issue. We would also like express our appreciation for the important briefings by Ms. Virginia Gamba, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Henrietta Fore, Executive Director of UNICEF, and Ms. Yenny Londofio, representative of civil society. We also thank Ms. Londofio for sharing her valuable insights. Peru is a country committed to the agenda on children in armed conflict.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Similarly, cooperation with the Court should be understood as an opportunity to strengthen justice and the rule of law in domestic and international areas. That is predicated upon promoting greater confidence in legal institutions and effective deterrence. Trust in the justice system and the predictability of its response to atrocity crimes is particularly relevant for a country like the Sudan, which has been affected by conflict. Nothing justifies impunity. In conclusion, I would like to highlight the important work being done by the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur in the exercise of its mandate in all areas of Darfur, and reaffirm our support for the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“Likewise, we urge all States to act in accordance with their obligations pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). While instances ofnon-compliance with the Court's orders clearly undermine its credibility, it is also true that failure to take measures to address such situations affects the credibility of the Council. In that regard, as the non-cooperation focal point of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States, Peru welcomed the New Zealand initiative of December 2016 to address that problem. We must also remember that, while the Court is essential for preventing the most serious crimes from going unpunished, its jurisdiction is complementary to the responsibility of every State to protect its people.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“That was a necessary step in efforts to guarantee access to justice and accountability. We therefore renew our support for the work of the Office of the Prosecutor today, but we are aware of its complex nature and that it requires the full cooperation of States, beginning with national authorities directly concerned. In that regard, it is appropriate to remind the authorities of the Government of the Republic of the Sudan of their duty to execute arrest warrants issued by the Court. Similarly, we regret that some States parties to the Rome Statute have not lived up to their obligation to cooperate with regard to the investigation and prosecution of crimes that fall under its jurisdiction and especially the obligation to detain and surrender to the Court persons subject to an arrest warrant who enter their territory.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We express our gratitude for the convening of this meeting and thank Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her briefing on the situation in Darfur and the valuable work that she is carrying out with her team. Pursuant to resolution 2363 (2017), Peru supports the political process in that country and action to address the root causes of the conflict and to ensure the safe return of the approximately 1.8 million internally displaced persons, among other urgent measures. It is fitting to recall that, shortly after the Rome Statute's entry into force and the assumption of its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council demonstrated its trust in the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court for the first time by referring the situation in Darfur to it.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“We agree with the recommendation presented by the Secretary-General to the Council to renew the mandate of the Mission for one year. Peru recognizes and supports the work that MINUSMA carries out in a particularly adverse environment and in complicated operational situations. We believe that its deployment on the ground is crucial to promoting stability in Mali. In addition, it is important that MINUSMA strengthen its coordination with the United Nations country team, because responding to the conflict and crisis and, ultimately, the building ofa sustainable peace, require a multidimensional, coherent and integrated approach that includes all actors involved in the development of the country.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“That implies promoting dialogue with communities and developing inclusive, transparent and accountable institutions that are capable of recognizing and addressing the legitimate demands of the population. Thirdly, Peru believes that the support needed by the authorities and the Malian population to advance the country's political process and improve the security situation is bolstered by the strategic review on the activities of MINUSMA, which seeks to improve the Mission's performance and results in response to the current situation on the ground. To that end, we underscore the need to strengthen its support for the achievement of the peace agreement, as well as the political and security reforms that the country needs.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“We believe that it is necessary to pay special attention to the activities of violent extremist groups, particularly in the centre of the country, which exploit the limited presence of the State to expand their influence and establish their own administration. That reinforces the vicious circle of intercommunal violence. We also note with concern that law enforcement agencies share equal responsibility for increasing human rights violations, although they are the very entities called upon to protect the population and the rule of law required to guarantee a sustainable peace. In response, it is necessary to strengthen the judiciary and guarantee access to justice. In that regard, we believe that it is important to work on the prevention and resolution of conflicts at the local level and to address their root causes.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“To that end, we deem it essential that Malian citizens take full ownership of the process and that the international community redouble its support. We wish to underline that holding free and fair presidential elections is crucial for the future of the country. It is important that the process be conducted in a stable political context, with regional and international backing, so as to guarantee the mass participation of the population and engage more women and young people in politics. On the security situation, we commend the efforts of the Malian Government in implementing the programme for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants, as well as the reforms that it has been promoting to strengthen its security services. However, much remains to be done in that area.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“However, we look forward to the new road map for the implementation of the 2015 Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and the role played by the Agreement Monitoring Committee, the Carter Center and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali, as well as the establishment of the mixed units of the Operational Coordination Mechanism in Kidal and Timbuktu. On this occasion, I will broach three specific issues: first, the political process; secondly, the security situation; and thirdly, the renewal of MINUSMA's mandate. On my first point, after three years of waiting, it is necessary to accelerate the implementation of the peace agreement. The expectations generated by the new road map must not lead to further frustration.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation welcomes the convening of this meeting and thanks Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix for the valuable information he has provided. (spoke in French) I would also like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, to New York. (spoke in Spanish) Peru notes with concern the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Mali, particularly in the centre and north of the country. Terrorist group activities, clashes among armed groups, attacks perpetrated against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) personnel and the limited presence of the State in various areas of the country persist.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the reform of the Council for Peace and Security in Central Africa, and stress its complementarity with the counter-terrorism actions of the African Union and its coordination with the Lake Chad Basin Commission and the United Nations system. We must recall that the subregion is facing a severe humanitarian crisis. Some 11 million people depend heavily on external assistance, and millions are also displaced by hunger and violence. The international community must redouble its efforts to address that vulnerable situation. In conclusion, I would like to express Peru's support for the extension of the mandate of UNOCA and recognize once again the work it is doing to serve the people of Central Africa and to maintain international peace and security.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“We condemn and are particularly concerned about the ongoing terrorist threat of Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin, including attacks on schools and the abuse and exploitation of women and children, as well as the actions of the so-called Lord's Resistance Army in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the joint strategy, under the auspices of ECCAS, aimed at preventing and combating terrorism, in particular measures to combat the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and other activities linking terrorism to organized crime. The international community must staunchly support these efforts.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“We underscore the importance of political stability and the broad participation of citizens, especially women and young people, in those elections. Promoting inclusive and accountable institutions is essential to building sustainable peace. However, we must express our concern about the ongoing violence and numerous violations of human rights and international humanitarian law observed in the subregion. UNOCA's action should enable the international community to closely monitor the situation and promote prevention.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“The United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) is an example in that regard, as it deploys good offices and coordinates and promotes agreement among relevant stakeholders, thereby contributing to the prevention and resolution of conflicts and humanitarian crises affecting over 11 million people, in addition to supporting various efforts and reforms in the development and strengthening of institutions. We commend the coordination and partnerships that UNOCA has established with the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS), the Gulf of Guinea Commission and the Economic Community of West African States. We look forward to the holding of elections in the five countries of Central Africa.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and we are grateful for the briefings given by Mr. Fall and Mr. Allam-Mi. We welcome the work they carry out under particularly difficult political and security conditions. We wish to emphasize the importance of adopting regional and subregional approaches to addressing shared challenges, building sustainable peace and responding to the root causes of conflicts, and of the role played by the regional and subregional offices of the United Nations.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“And finally, progress must be made gradually, assessing the impact on the population of the phased withdrawal of UNAMID. We must avoid a rushed exit, which would undermine the relative stability we have gained. On the other hand, we hope that the withdrawal of the mission reflects the attainment of sustainable peace.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“In order to achieve this goal, we would like to cite three elements key to building sustainable peace in Darfur, including the return of displaced persons to their places of origin on the basis of a permanent agreement on a cessation of hostilities between the Government and armed groups, the full implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur and financial support from the international community. First, there must be fluid communication and cooperation between UNAMID and the United Nations country team, with a view to implementing the stabilization and peacebuilding strategy agreed upon by the Council. Secondly, we must ensure local capacity-building and inclusive institutions in order to provide security and judicial services and to promote sustainable development.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“It is also concerning that, as a result of the handover at the team sites to formed police units, the current police strength of only 140 officers is not sufficient to serve the camps and support individual police officers. Peru supports the proposed substantive investment in peacebuilding, recovery and development in Darfur in order to continue to promote the peace process. We believe that the presence of the African Union and the United Nations must adapt to the current needs of the population. We therefore support the new mission concept, which involves readjusting UNAMID's priorities in order to transition towards withdrawal over a two-year period.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“We regret also that the Property Claims and Restitution Committee of the Voluntary Return and Resettlement Commission was not able to complete its work because of a lack of funding. We stress that the distribution of land and natural resources, including water, remains the main cause of conflict between communities, particularly since global warming is worsening the situation and leading to increased desertification. We welcome the fact that the phased withdrawal of UNAMID from its team sites has not led to a reduction in security in those areas. However, it is ofconcern that there has been a reduction in the capacity to monitor the humanitarian and human rights situation there.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“Specifically, in order to bring about such return and, ultimately, sustainable peace in Darfur, there is a pressing need to build police capacity, promote the rule of law and provide basic services such as water, food and health care. To that end, over and above the achievement of relative stability, there must be a commitment of all parties to the conflict and the broadest possible participation of the population in order to effectively deal with the root causes of the crisis, promote inclusive institutions that are able to resolve disputes and mitigate the threats posed by climate change. We regret that despite the efforts of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, it has still not been possible to reach agreement with the armed groups that are not signatories to the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this meeting and also to thank Under- Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his briefing on the strategic review of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and for the work he is carrying out along with his team. Although what he has told us indicates that there has been a significant improvement in the security situation in Darfur, we must, however, express our concern at the threats posed by certain militias that remain active to the return of internally displaced persons to their places of origin. The international community must redouble its efforts to address humanitarian needs and to protect the human rights of the more than 2 million internally displaced persons in the Sudan.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“I conclude by reiterating Peru's commitment to the promotion of justice, the rule of law and accountability, as well as to the work ofthe Council's Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, and by thanking the Office of Legal Affairs and the Security Council secretariat for their continued support.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“Moreover, we wish to welcome the willingness of several African and European Governments to allow convicted persons to serve their sentences in their respective countries, and underscore the need to bring the remaining fugitives to justice. We stress, in that regard, that the success of the Mechanism depends to a large extent on the cooperation of States in complying with the judgements, abiding by the orders and responding to the Mechanism's requests for assistance. We also note the concern raised about the early release of persons convicted by the Special Tribunal for Rwanda, some of whom have expressed no regrets about their crimes. In that regard, we encourage the Mechanism to assess options within the framework of relevant procedures to address that concern.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we also believe that the Security Council, which is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, should stand united in its support for the Residual Mechanism. We would like to commend the transparent, expeditious, efficient and effective way in which the Mechanism has carried out its mandates and the trials with which it is currently seized. That is particularly important given the closure of the ICTY last December. We underscore the steps taken to implement the recommendations contained in the report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (S/2018/206), and take note of the amendments made to the Rules of Procedure and Evidence, which call for balancing the different approaches of the Romano-Germanic and the Anglo- Saxon legal systems.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“It should be recalled that the Informal Working Group deals with issues related to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, as the repository of the functions of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), and that the Mechanism is currently in the process of being reviewed and renewed, in accordance with the need to ensure accountability and prevent impunity. Peru believes that the development of international criminal law, a process to which the Council has contributed, is vital to ensuring that justice is served, promoting reconciliation, deterring potential perpetrators from committing atrocity crimes and, ultimately, promoting sustainable peace.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, for their briefings. I would also like to convey my gratitude for the twelfth report that has been submitted under resolution 1966 (2010) (see S/2018/471). Peru, which is committed to multilateralism and international law, is honoured to preside over the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. We took that Office in succession to Uruguay and its representative, Ambassador Elbio Rosselli.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“We wish also to underscore the need to combat the stereotyping of young people, in particular insofar as it perpetuates forms of discrimination and violence targeting women. Women's empowerment and the promotion of gender equality are also key components of the positive role that young people can play in support of peace and security. Finally, we would like to thank the countries that have expressed their support for this issue through their co-sponsorship of the draft that we submitted together with Sweden and to highlight that this reflects the broad support and commitment of the international community with respect to the youth, peace and security agenda.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8277 (2018) · source
“We would emphasize that young people are crucial to forging an inclusive vision ofa shared future, a sine qua non for sustainable peace. The international community must maximize and harness the potential, commitment and resilience of young people in order to prevent and address conflicts. Peru believes that the resolution that we have just adopted represents a major contribution to the work of the Security Council, in keeping with its primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. We would emphasize the importance of ensuring follow-up on this issue in the context of the agenda of the Security Council. We therefore stress that the resolution we have just adopted calls on the Secretary-General to submit in 2020 a report on its implementation and that of its predecessor, resolution 2250 (2015).”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8277 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the unanimous adoption of resolution 2419 (2018), on youth, peace and security, which highlights the role youth are called upon to play in preventing and resolving conflicts. We would like to express our particular gratitude to the delegation of Sweden for joining us as co-penholder, as well as to all of the members of the Security Council for their support, spirit of compromise and active and constructive participation during the consultations and negotiations in the course of the past seven weeks. We would also like to especially acknowledge Jordan's commitment to this issue and its initiative of bringing it to the Security Council through resolution 2250 (2015), adopted by the Council in December 2015.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8277 (2018) · source
“Our action on that and other items on the Security Council agenda is primarily geared towards building consensus that would enable the protection of civilians, in line with international humanitarian law, and addressing the root causes of conflicts, in particular in the case of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, which has serious implications for the maintenance of international peace and security. Lastly, we believe that it is urgent that the parties resume negotiations towards a two-State solution with safe and internationally recognized borders.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“Peru has made a constructive and positive contribution to the negotiations facilitated by the delegation of Kuwait, as it attempted to reach a consensus-based and balanced final document that reflected the legitimate concerns of Council members, with regard to the current deteriorating situation. In that regard, in addition to highlighting the role of its delegation, we would like to thank Kuwait for its draft text (S/2018/516)becauseitreflects manyofthe concerns conveyed by our delegation during negotiations, which is why we voted in favour of it.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“We believe in particular that all terrorist acts committed against the Israeli civilian population and perpetrated by organizations such as Hamas and the Islamic Jihad, in particular the recent firing of rockets, must be firmly condemned. We would have liked to have been able to consider and discuss such proposals during our consultations so that they could be reflected in a text to which everyone was wholly committed. To that end, we also believed that it was important to reaffirm our continued recognition ofIsrael's right to guarantee its security and legitimate defence. Nonetheless, we abstained in the voting on the draft resolution submitted the United States because serious developments on the ground must be assessed holistically and impartially.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): First of all, I would like to congratulate the delegation of the Russian Federation on having assumed the presidency of the Security Council and wish it every success in its work. Secondly, I would like to thank the Ambassador of Poland for the excellent manner in which she steered the work of the Council in May. We deplore the fact that, despite the efforts of the facilitator and other members of the Council, we were unable to reach a substantive agreement. We would like to underscore that Peru agrees with some of the proposals the United States included in its draft resolution (S/2018/520).”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“We deem it regrettable that, faced with the undeniable deterioration of the situation, the Council has not thus far been able to achieve the minimum consensus needed for this body to speak out and to define the actions that need to be taken, including the need to address the root causes of the conflict and the urgent need to alleviate the tragic humanitarian situation in Gaza. Peru will continue to work constructively to protect civilians on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to promote the resumption of a political dialogue that will allow us to put an end to this spiral of Violence and to rekindle the negotiations required in order to achieve a two-State solution with secure and internationally recognized borders.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“We are alarmed also by the bleak outlook for the situation in the short and medium term and the exacerbation of inflammatory rhetoric in the wake of the acts of violence and terror over the past few days and the deaths of Palestinians that occurred in Gaza over the past few weeks. In that context, we would like to commend the Egyptian efforts to bring about a de-escalation and a ceasefire. We believe that it is necessary that all parties act cautiously and with restraint, and adhere strictly to international humanitarian and human rights law. The Council, which is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, must ensure the proper levels of accountability for the violations that have occurred.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source