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Meza-Cuadra

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“We believe it essential to develop more expeditious and flexible mechanisms in order to receive this information when the urgency of a situation warrants. Their actions must also be strengthened with greater capacities for analysis and evaluation of the situation on the ground. In this regard, the elected members of the Council have been promoting the holding of periodic informal meetings with the Secretariat in order to learn, from a regional perspective and on a rotational basis, about potential threats to peace and security. We should also strengthen synergies with regional and subregional organizations, particularly in order to learn about any relevant communication or decisions in the face of possible threats in these areas. This will allow us to explore possible routes forjoint cooperation.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“It is our responsibility to work in a univocal manner to ensure that the Security Council plays an active role, promoting and recommending a more systemic approach to preventive diplomacy based on timely risk analysis, early warning and management plans, which the Secretary-General and various agencies of the system should be able to provide. With this Vision in mind, I would like to share the following key ideas that my country supports with regard to preventive diplomacy in its current context. First, we highlight the role played by the United Nations regional political offices as sources of early warning in territories that are often not included on the Council's agenda. Their preventive potential is enormous, but we regret receiving the valuable information they produce only once every six months.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“This morning, its senior representatives recalled the central importance of the primary purpose enshrined in that text, which is the maintenance of international peace and security and the commitment we have undertaken to adopting collective measures to prevent and eliminate these threats to peace. Likewise, it is essential to promote the peaceful settlement of disputes or situations that have the potential to lead to conflict. Nearly 75 years after the signing of the Charter, the challenges and threats to peace and security are perhaps more complex, but its purposes and principles remain valid and unchanged.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and appreciate the briefings delivered by such distinguished speakers as Secretary-General Antenio Guterres; Chair of The Elders, Ms. Mary Robinson; and former Secretary- General Mr. Ban Ki-moon. We also welcome the former President of our sister Republic of Colombia, Mr. Juan Manuel Santos Calderon, to the Council. We commend the special contribution made by The Elders to the current global scene as an authoritative voice of moderation and wisdom in the field of international relations, as well as a permanent source of innovative ideas and firm defenders of multilateralism and the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“However, on this occasion, we would like to welcome and commend the initiative and leadership of Kuwait on this topic and the excellent work of your delegation, Mr. President, which has enabled us to adopt the important resolution 2474 (2019) on the issue this morning and which we were pleased to co-sponsor.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“We believe that there must be specific State and international action to deal with such cases, including their protection and identification. We are convinced that focusing on and considering this situation will help to establish appropriate mechanisms to promote good practices, the exchange of experiences and modern technology, and voluntary funding with a view to providing an immediate and collaborative response capacity so as to find and identify missing persons. In that regard, in addition to acknowledging the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross and other international and regional organizations and mechanisms, we recognize the work of the International Commission on Missing Persons, based in The Hague.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“We understand that the situation of a person missing in armed conflict has two dimensions: on the one hand, that of the victim and, on the other hand, the concern and distress of their close relatives. The latter is enshrined in international humanitarian law, which establishes the right of family members to know the fate ofa missing person and provides for the return of their remains. That can also be seen as a matter of human rights. The positive aspects of that are the value of healing open wounds and easing tensions, not only of the family but of society as a whole, with a view to subsequently allowing for accountability and reconciliation. We recognize that this situation is particularly sensitive in the case of missing children given their extreme vulnerability and helplessness.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“It is clearly an ongoing and significant problem, where, despite the difficulty in having exact figures for the number of missing persons in armed conflict, the data available reflect a situation described by the Secretary-General as alarming, amounting to several tens of thousands of cases. Although such efforts are compounded by extreme situations on the ground, which make it difficult to search for missing civilians and other protected persons, it is possible to take preventive measures in this context, such as proper registration, exchange of information and avoiding actions that violate international obligations under the Geneva Conventions.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and your presence, Mr. Minister, here among us at this Security Council briefing. We thank Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Ms. Reena Ghelani, Director for Operations and Advocacy of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their briefings, which have provided us with a comprehensive and detailed picture of the situation ofmissing persons in armed conflict. At the same time, we wish to acknowledge their particular contribution in this area, which the ICRC itself has called a hidden tragedy.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“We would like to conclude by reiterating our appreciation of the work of undertaken by UNMIK, the Kosovo Force, the European Union, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and other international bodies committed to the shared task of building sustainable peace in Kosovo.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Peru reaffirms the responsibility of Governments to respect the immunity of United Nations officials and of those officials to act impartially in carrying out their duties. However, we also want to recognize the initiatives undertaken by UNMIK, in coordination with United Nations system entities, to promote human rights, the empowerment of young people, gender equality and the protection of children and intercommunal dialogue. All of that must be accompanied by the full recognition and establishment of guarantees for the population's ethnic, religious and cultural diversity, including full respect for the linguistic rights of minorities, a safe and dignified return for internally displaced persons, and the protection of historical and cultural heritage.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“We also believe that it is essential to respect and strengthen the rule of law and the legitimacy of institutions. We therefore highlight the work of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, as well as the role of the Specialist Chambers in support of this task. Along those lines, we welcome the pending judicial hearings and the entry into force of the new penal code and the initiatives aimed at combating corruption and organized crime, in accordance with the law, human rights and international agreements and standards. In that regard, we regret the incident on 28 May involving a staff member of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) and hope that the facts will soon be clarified.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we are concerned about the serious exacerbation of tensions among the various strata of the political class, as noted in the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/461), which has regrettable repercussions in unfortunate social incidents. Political leaders are called upon to set an example of prioritizing the interests of the wider public, thereby contributing to strengthening trust and good-neighbourly relations. In this regard, we consider the normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina to be imperative. To that end, we invoke the commitment of the parties to resolution 1244 (1999) and the Brussels Agreement, and we call on them to take, in a constructive manner and in good faith, the necessary steps to resume the dialogue facilitated by the European Union.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefings by Mr. Zahir Tanin, and by Mr. Joao Miguel Ferreira de Serpa Soares, Under- Secretary-General for Legal Affairs and United Nations Legal Counsel. We also welcome the presence of Mr. Ivica Dacie, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Ambassador Vlora Citaku. Peru recognizes the important progress made in strengthening the situation in Kosovo over the past 11 years. However, its real progress and prosperity transcend political and economic reforms, requiring mechanisms for dialogue and reconciliation.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we strongly condemn the attacks carried out by that terrorist group in the Lake Chad region and in several countries of the subregion, as well as those perpetrated by the so-called Lord's Resistance Army, whose source of financing is linked to trafficking in natural resources such as gold and diamonds. That reminds us of the link between terrorism and transnational crime as an area ofnecessary international coordination and cooperation. I conclude by stressing that the international community must increase its support in the Central African subregion in order to address the root causes of conflicts and humanitarian crises, with free and safe access for humanitarian and human rights agencies as a minimum prerequisite.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“In addition, we acknowledge the work of UNOCA in contributing to a determined fight against scourges that lead to instability, insecurity and violence in the subregion, such as the illicit trafficking in natural resources and wildlife and the activities of illegal armed groups, especially in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Similarly, strengthening cooperation between UNOCA and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel in various complementary areas, such as the fight against Boko Haram, addressing the situation of transhumance corridors as lawless areas used for criminal activity and combating maritime piracy, to name but a few, is particularly noteworthy.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the simmering conflict in the North-West and South-West Regions of Cameroon, where the escalation ofviolence also affects health and education services, contributes to political tension in the country and hampers the delivery of humanitarian aid. In that context, unrestricted access for humanitarian agencies is essential, as is the promotion of cooperation and the presence of regional organizations and international human rights bodies in order to ensure the protection of such rights and the fight against impunity. Such a presence is also seen as the best way to resolve the political, social and security crisis in Burundi, which can be achieved only through an inclusive intra-Burundian dialogue.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“We commend the progress made in the subregion, such as the implementation of the ceasefire agreement in the Congo, the consolidation of the democratic process in Sao Tome and Principe, the announcement by President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo concerning the release of all political prisoners and the political agreement between the Government of the Central African Republic and the armed groups. However, that does not preclude the need to continue to pursue initiatives in all countries of the region aimed at promoting full respect for human rights as a prerequisite for building peace on the basis of adopting confidence-building measures and strengthening democratic institutions.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“We would first like to highlight the extensive use of good offices and the work of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) in bringing together and reaching agreement among the various stakeholders in support of the various peace processes under way, as well as its assistance in dealing with situations in a complex and fragile post-electoral context in several countries of the region. As part of those efforts, we commend the commitment of the Office to ensuring good coordination with regional organizations such as the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Gulf of Guinea Commission and the Economic Community of Central African States. We believe that the presence and involvement of those organizations in all such processes is essential in the current context.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to congratulate Kuwait and you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. You can count on my delegation's support. We also thank Indonesia, Ambassador Djani and all his team for the excellent work during the previous month. We appreciate the convening of this meeting and thank Mr. Francois Lounceny Fall for his briefing.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“In that sense, we hope that the constitutional committee can soon be established and that all Syrian parties, especially the Government, will constructively commit to its objectives.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“To that end, we deem it essential to continue to work on measures to provide a better climate of understanding, in particular with regard to the sensitive issues of identifying missing persons, the recovery of their remains, the release of detainees and the identification of missing persons. We hope that new and better developments in those crucial matters will help in the coming weeks and months to promote the required de-escalation to overcome the humanitarian disaster that continues to affect the country. Given the intensification of violence in recent weeks and its devastating consequences on civilians, we must remember the urgency of moving towards a political solution on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“In that vein, we hope that the necessary permits will be granted to the United Nations for further provision of assistance to the inhabitants of Rukban camp as a palliative measure until the countries directly involved in this situation can reach a definitive solution that will enable those people to return to their homes safely and with dignity, especially given that 95 per cent of them have expressed their desire to leave the camp and return to their places of origin. We also underscore the huge challenge of meeting the critical needs of over 73,000 people in Al-Hol camp, and the importance of continuing to mobilize the international community to support them.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“We deplore the new reports of fatalities in the south of Idlib, including of women and children, and the fact that this is a breach of international humanitarian law and international human rights law, as well as mandates specific to the Council on the Syrian conflict. That must cease, as it undermines the trust required to build sustainable peace in the country. We also note with regret the consequences of this escalation in terms of thousands of new internally displaced persons, who require urgent assistance to survive. We commend the professionalism and sense of duty demonstrated by the United Nations personnel and other agencies deployed in Syria to meet their needs. We also underscore the moral and legal imperative of guaranteeing their safety and providing them with the facilities and access required for their work.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and Ms. Ursula Mueller for her comprehensive briefing. We express gratitude for the important work done by her Office to alleviate human suffering in Syria. We also welcome the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Peru is following with concern the humanitarian crisis that is still looming over large areas of the Syrian territory and that is setting the stage for extremism. In the current situation, we are alarmed by the persistent violence in north-western Syria and its impact on the people, which is exacerbated by ongoing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure, including hospitals and schools.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“We also believe that the universalization of international criminal jurisdiction will make it possible to prevent the suffering of civilians in conflicts more effectively. In conclusion, I would like to pay tribute to the humanitarian agencies and workers, as well as the Blue Helmets, involved in protecting civilians in conflict areas under the most difficult conditions, risking their lives to save others.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“In addition, due care and rehabilitation of victims are fundamental to any sustainable peacebuilding process, in particular given the psychological impacts of conflicts on civilians, especially the most vulnerable. We believe in the importance of taking into account the needs and concerns of affected communities in order to improve their protection. We would like to highlight the role that young people and women are called upon to play in conflict prevention and resolution, justice and reconciliation. Ensuring accountability for atrocity crimes is equally critical. We therefore support the work of international investigative mechanisms to address atrocity crimes, such as that established in the case of Da'esh.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We also highlight that several peacekeeping operations deployed through a Council resolution have mandates to protect civilians, including against acts by the regular army of their own Government. The latest report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2019/373) emphasizes the urgent need to address the harmful impact caused by the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, which have not only claimed millions of lives but also caused damage to infrastructure and essential services, giving rise to forced displacement and the economic exclusion of victims. That means improving compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights law in order to ensure the protection of civilians, including in attacks on schools and medical facilities during armed conflicts.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“In that connection, we emphasize that 119 States, including Peru and nine other members of the Council, have subscribed to the code of conduct of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency group on mass atrocity crimes, which commits us to acting in a timely and decisive manner to prevent and end atrocity crimes. We believe that the principle of the sovereignty of every State implies their primary responsibility to protect their peoples, and that in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, when national authorities fail to protect their populations the international community must assume that responsibility under international law. In that regard, Peru adheres to the concept of responsibility to protect.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Peru is a country committed to international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We are party to the major international instruments in both areas, and our national legislation has accordingly incorporated, developed and implemented them within our domestic legislation. We consider the Security Council's responsibility to protect civilians under international humanitarian law a high priority. The Council has a moral and legal obligation to act in concert to end the suffering of millions of people in countries such as Yemen, Syria, Libya and Palestine, among others.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Indonesian presidency for convening this open debate on the subject of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, which is also a priority for our country. We especially welcome your presence, Madam President, as well as that of other high-level participants. We are also grateful for the important briefings by the Secretary-General, Mr. Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and Mr. Federico Borello, Executive Director of the Center for Civilians in Conflict. We would like to recall that we are marking the seventieth anniversary of the adoption the Geneva Conventions, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention, relative to the protection of civilians.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“and the transfer of sites to Somali security institutions must be conducted while taking into account the humanitarian consequences and ensuring the protection of the civilian population. I would like to conclude by highlighting the work of AMISOM, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia in support ofthe efforts ofthe Somali authorities and people to achieve peace and stability. I would also like to highlight the efforts of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the United Nations.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“We are concerned about the grave humanitarian situation of millions of Somalis, in particular internally displaced persons and marginalized communities, which could be exacerbated by the expected drought. We believe that the international community must increase its financial support and that it should be complemented by predictable aid for building resilience and for recovery efforts. With regard to the AMISOM. joint review to assess progress in the transition to security in Somalia, our country supports the recommendations of the joint review team. We believe that, at this stage, it will be important to maintain AMISOM's troop strength, while taking into account the current security conditions and delays in the implementation of the transition plan. The reconfiguration of AMISOM.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the recent steps taken by the Federal Government and the federal member states to promote dialogue and reconciliation, such as the meeting in Garowe, Puntland, in January, are encouraging. We hope that those steps will mark the beginning of sustained political dialogue that will allow for further progress in the implementation of political priorities, such as the holding of elections according to schedule, the constitutional review process, federalism and reconciliation. We reiterate the importance of promoting the active participation ofwomen in the political life ofthe country, as well as in the social and economic spheres. We hope that the reforms to be undertaken by the Government will include provisions with a gender perspective.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“However, it is worrisome that a large part of the population remains vulnerable to poverty and food insecurity and that 90 per cent of households lack access to basic services, such as education, water and sanitation. Those challenges are compounded, inter alia, by the persistence of violent extremism, terrorism and armed conflict. We note with concern that Al- Shabaab's improvised explosive device attacks increased in recent months. We firmly condemn such terrorist attacks and pay tribute to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and the Somali security forces for their courage and sacrifice. We must remember that only through cooperation and reconciliation will the people of Somalia be able to confront those challenges.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting. We also thank Mr. Raisedon Zenenga, Ms. Ursula Mueller and Mr. Francisco Caetano Madeira for their important briefings. The most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/393) highlights the important steps taken by the Federal Government of Somalia to build a functioning federal State. We hope that the reform programme presented by the Government will make it possible to move towards an inclusive policy, achieve security and justice and bring about economic recovery and sustainable development. We commend the Government's financial management, which in recent years has resulted in increased revenue.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8533 (2019) · source
“We also believe that it is indispensable to redouble efforts to advance the intra-Palestinian reconciliation process because of the relief that its realization would bring to the humanitarian situation and the impetus that it would provide for a resumption of dialogue with Israel. We would like to conclude by expressing our full support for Mr. Mladenov in his intense efforts to prevent further escalation and foster a climate of understanding between the parties, with a view to reaching the only viable solution, that of two States living side by side with secure and mutually recognized borders.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“At the same time, we emphasize Israel's obligation to observe in its responses to such threats the basic principles of international humanitarian law, such as proportionality in the use of force and precaution in relation to its effects. We also emphasize the urgent necessity to address the basic needs of Gaza's population, as poverty and marginalization are fertile ground for those who promote violence and terrorism. We therefore believe that it is essential to continue mobilizing the international community's support to deal with the still complex financial situation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East so that its crucial assistance work will not be interrupted given the new arguments of those who promote radicalization.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“In any society, ethnic, cultural and religious diversity must be seen as an asset and never as a threat. In that regard, we recall the obligation to implement the resolutions of the Security Council. In particular, we believe that it is urgent to put an end to the increased settlement activities, house demolitions and evictions in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967. We recall that such practices represent an open challenge to international law and to specific Council resolutions, such as resolution 2334 (2016), and that they undermine the possibilities of achieving a two-State solution. Peru strongly condemns the firing of rockets and incendiary devices, which endanger the lives of innocent people and cause material damage, as well as all terrorist acts by Hamas and Islamic Jihad.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting and your presence this morning, Madam Minister, presiding over the work of the Council. We would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov and Mr. Pierre Krahenbuhl for their detailed briefings. Peru notes with deep concern the deterioration in the political and humanitarian conditions underpinning the question of Palestine. Putting an end to that serious situation is a major undertaking, which requires a sense of urgency. The risk of escalation in the Middle East must be viewed by the Council as a serious threat to the maintenance of international peace and security. It is from that perspective that we encourage the authorities of both parties to refrain from hate speech, anti-Semitism and discrimination in all its forms.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“We stress the importance that UNAMI has to play on the various fronts of its mandate. We underscore its support for the development of an operational plan for the provincial council elections, as well as its work as an observer in trials and investigative hearings to ensure due process and respect for human rights, thanks to the collaboration of the Supreme Judicial Council of Iraq. Lastly, we would like to highlight the Mission's efforts to locate and identify missing Kuwaiti persons and property, given the willingness of the Iraqi Government and Kuwait's continued support for that process.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“We also encourage the Investigative Team to redouble its efforts to consolidate its operational capacity to allow for the appropriate use of evidentiary material in domestic jurisdictions. Another positive development, in our view, is the rapprochement of Iraq with its neighbours in order to bolster cooperation and consensus initiatives that enable a regional space free of conflict and in support of sustainable peacebuilding. However, Peru reiterates its concern about the extremely vulnerable situation that the 1.75 million internally displaced persons are facing. According to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/365), they are hesitant to return to their areas of origin in the short term. That represents a challenge that the Government must immediately address.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“The international community's support is key in all those phases, including its contribution to development aid, the promotion of investment and the monitoring of the actions of the remnants of Da'esh, which continue to constitute pockets of destabilization, including global accountability for acts that may constitute atrocity crimes. In that regard, we underscore the progress made in the past six months by the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, in coordination with UNAMI. We commend the Team's efforts to engage in dialogue with religious communities within Iraq, such as the Yazidis in Sinjar and Christians in Mosul.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“To achieve that, the Government programme for the period 2018- 2020 must be implemented, the impact of which will be strengthened upon the full completion of the process of establishing the various Government agencies. Along those lines, we welcome the progress made in the fight against corruption by developing a national strategy against that scourge, as well as the priority that Parliament has given to fighting it. That momentum should be harnessed for greater efforts to promote the rule of law and strengthen the people's trust in their authorities.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“Mr. Meza-Cuadra (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the President for convening today's meeting and Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her enlightening briefing. We welcome the valuable work she is doing with her United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) team. Peru is closely following the progress made towards fully forming of the Government of Iraq as well as the valuable efforts of its political class to find points of convergence through dialogue and compromise. We especially hope that the completion of that process will lead to an increase in women's participation in political life, which will undoubtedly contribute to the ongoing process of national reconciliation. Other challenges include the urgent need to provide better services to the public, rebuild basic infrastructure and reactivate the economy.”
2019-05-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8531 (2019) · source
“Technical assistance should of course not be considered as an alternative to Member States' fulfilment of their own obligations under international law and the Charter of the United Nations. In conclusion, I wish to reaffirm the determination of the Committee to develop and implement comprehensive responses to the evolving threat of terrorism, in close cooperation with its implementing partners and the relevant stakeholders.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“Pursuant to resolution 2349 (2017), CTED recently took part in a joint high-level mission of the United Nations and the European Union to Chad to support Member States and relevant subregional and regional organizations in the Lake Chad basin region to address the effects of violence perpetrated by Boko Haram and the Islamic State's West African Province. Where needed, we have continued to support Member States' capacities to address new threats and challenges, in close cooperation with our partners, including UNOCT, and we shall continue to work with our implementing partners to deliver as one United Nations to match the needs and recommendations set forth in our visit reports with the appropriate technical assistance.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“The Committee also continues to stress the need to promote whole-of-society approaches to countering terrorism and violent extremism that is conducive to terrorism, including by encouraging the participation of civil society organizations, women's groups, youth, religious leaders and other actors concerned. One area in which that is crucial is in countering terrorist narratives in accordance with the guidelines set out in resolution 2354 (2017). The Committee continues to integrate gender as a cross-cutting issue throughout its activities, in accordance with resolutions 2242 (2015) and 2395 (2017) and other relevant Security Council resolutions. As the Council is aware, cooperation with, and among, international and regional organizations and among the relevant United Nations entities is essential.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“Through its dialogue with Member States and its relationships with, inter alia, academia and think tanks, including members of its global research network and international, regional and subregional organizations, CTED has continued to analyse emerging threats, trends and developments. In all our activities, respect for human rights is of course essential to effectively countering the terrorism threat. In that regard, the Committee continues to take careful account of human rights and rule-of-law issues relevant to counter- terrorism, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“CTED, together with UNOCT, INTERPOL and Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities, has drafted the compendium of good practices on the protection of critical infrastructure, pursuant to resolution 2341 (2017). The Executive Directorate is also one of the core partners in the United Nations Countering Terrorist Travel Programme, which was launched on 7 May in the presence of the Secretary- General. The Programme aims to build Member States' capacities to implement advance passenger information and passenger name record systems in accordance with resolution 2396 (2017). In the area of digital evidence, CTED, together with the International Association of Prosecutors and UNODC, launched the Practical Guide for Requesting Electronic Evidence across Borders in February 2019.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source