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first: 2013-08-28
most recent: 2015-04-15
sittings or episodes: 8
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“Through the National Women's Institute, Mexico promotes public policies based on gender and intercultural perspectives that are aimed at promoting the empowerment of women and making them active participants in efforts to ensure respect for their rights. These policies serve as a counterweight to extremism, as they represent significant progress in gender equality and thus lead to stability and development for peoples.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Providing comprehensive responses that promote women's education and empowerment is key to combating violent extremism. Women are crucial actors in peace and ceasefire processes, and we must encourage their decisive participation in disarmament, demobilization and reintegration measures and in security-sector reform. The role of women is a significant part of the message being spread by radical extremist groups, and it is therefore Vital that efforts to counteract that message take into account all stakeholders. Finally, my delegation welcomes the efforts of countries such as Spain and Colombia to support and give a voice to victims of Violent extremism, particularly women, using their national experience to generate best practices on access to justice for victims.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“We trust that the strategic reviews on sanctions and peacekeeping operations currently being carried out will take into account the commitments and priorities of the women-and-peace-and-security agenda. We also consider it essential that revisions of peacekeeping mandates contemplate measures to prevent sexual violence. Strengthening the mandates of those missions with women protection advisers is a good start in that direction. Mexico is aware that one of the main challenges to ensuring effective action by the United Nations is obtaining valid, representative, relevant and timely information that has been collected on the ground. Therefore, we appreciate the efforts and initiative of the United Nations Action against Sexual Violence in Conflict and the Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Those who commit such crimes should not have impunity as an ally. The implementation of a system of national and international cooperation for accountability is essential. Mexico supports the Secretary-General's recommendation that the Security Council continue to use all the means at its disposal regarding conflicts so as to ensure that international law is respected. We believe that it is particularly relevant to refer cases to the International Criminal Court and further to include and highlight the issue of sexual Violence in the work of the sanctions committees. Fifteen years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), my delegation welcomes the global efforts to increase the number of women participating in peacekeeping operations and special political missions.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“In addition, the adoption, in June 2014, of the International Protocol on the Documentation and Investigation of Sexual Violence in Conflict was a step in the right direction. The core function of the Protocol - namely, to prosecute those responsible and provide comprehensive care to victims - also serves as a vital tool for authorities, motivating them to undertake more clear and expeditious investigations in cases of sexual violence at the national level and provide care for survivors. The lack of rules and institutions to protect the rights of women in most armed conflicts is a catalyst for the commission of such crimes. Taking into account the fact that acts of sexual violence are premeditated and pursue specific goals, it is imperative that they be punished through national judicial systems in all States.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The common thread running through all conflict- related sexual violence can also be found in structural gender discrimination and in the exclusion of women from political life. In the fight against sexual violence, it is critical that efforts for conflict prevention promote equality and the rule of law through the creation of institutions that take into account gender issues. Mexico acknowledges the Organization's efforts to advance the women-and-peace-and-security agenda within and outside the United Nations system. In 2013, my Government accepted an invitation from the United Kingdom to lead the initiative to prevent sexual violence in conflict at the regional level. We acknowledge the support that several States have given us.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“My delegation believes that this scourge constitutes a threat to international peace and security, given, among other factors, its impact on the societies of countries in conflict - before, during and after hostilities - and the fact that it hinders peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. It is unacceptable that in the twenty-first century sexual violence is still being used as a weapon of war. Just in the last year, we witnessed new forms of such violence. The relevant report of the Secretary-General leaves no room for doubt. Cases of rape, sexual slavery and forced marriage perpetrated by extremist groups, including using them as terrorist tactics, continue to increase.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“Mr. Montafio (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico thanks Jordan for holding this open debate and welcomes the statements made at the start of the debate, in particular the briefing by Ms. Zainab Bangura, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. As highlighted in the report of the Secretary- General (S/2015/203), sexual violence in conflict situations affects millions of people, especially women and girls, and at times is a crucial part of the strategy through which armed groups humiliate their opponents and intimidate the populations among which they operate.”
2015-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7428 (2015) · source
“The lack of cooperation on the part of States is undoubtedly one of the most serious challenges to the effective performance of the Court. It undermines the system and perpetuates unacceptable impunity for those most serious crimes of paramount international concern. That is why, alongside France, Mexico has clearly and actively supported limitations on the use of the veto on the part of permanent members of the Council in cases of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. We note with satisfaction that Council members have done their utmost to combat impunity. We are convinced that there can be no lasting peace without justice.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Regarding the second topic proposed for this debate, my delegation strongly reiterates the importance for the Council and our work that the purposes of the International Criminal Court under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations be supported by the establishment of an internal Security Council mechanism to follow up the referral of cases. We also clearly affirm that the Rome Statute confers on the Security Council the ability to request the Court to suspend an investigation or indictment, which should be used in a responsible manner with due consideration and a careful assessment of its implications for the registration of evidence, the status of detained individuals and the protection of victims. We believe that this authority should be used exclusively when considerations of peace and justice are in clear conflict.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“The holding of monthly wrap-up sessions presents two sides of the same coin; those who convene such meetings promote transparency and strengthen the value of this work. In 2009, Mexico actively supported the establishment of the Office of the Ombudsperson of the 1267 (1999) Committee and the appointment of Judge Prost, in the strong conviction that her mandate was essential in the face of systematic violations of the human rights of individuals and entities subjec to the sanctions of the Committee. My delegation joins with those who insist that the inclusion, amendment or delisting of the names of individuals or entities be based on due process. We believe that without a review mechanism, the cooperation and support of Member States in this area could suffer irreversible erosion in our work.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“We also wish to recognize and acknowledge the statements presented by the Ombudsperson of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999) and 1989 (2011) concerning Al-Qaida and associated individuals and entities, Ms. Kimberly Prost, and by Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The increasing participation of Member States in these open debates clearly reflects improvements in the working methods ofthe Council. Although that progress has not come as fast as we would like, we are seeing very valuable improvements. The flow of information towards States non-members of the Council, even when exchanged outside the Chamber, has improved in recent years.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Mr. Montafio (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Madam President, I should like to thank your delegation for organizing this debate, for presenting the concept note (S/20l4/725, annex) as a guide to this discussion, and for your work as Chair of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. In that Group, the five presidential notes on the working methods of the Security Council, which have been presented when your country has held the presidency of the Council over the past two years, are evidence of Argentina's commitment and efforts to strengthen and broaden the Council, as stated in presidential note S/2010/507.”
2014-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7285Resumption1 (2014) · source
“Mexico agrees with the Secretary-General that the drawdown of MINUSTAH must be progressive but prudent, and based on a transition plan coordinated between the Mission, the States Members of the United Nations and the Haitian Government. History has clearly shown us how on some ocassions our timetables have not always been the most optimal. We should be prepared to make the adjustments that are necessary. Our delegation believes that an abrupt withdrawl of the Mission could lead to the return of political instability, with untold consequences. It is essential to consolidate the progress made without undermining security. In conclusion, I should like to pay tribute to the men and women deployed in MINUSTAH, who contiue to do outstanding work to establish the foundation for a prosperous and peaceful Haiti.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“This cooperative venture will contribute to the training of Haitian human capital for the benefit of the development of that country. Another issue that continually arises in these discussions is defining the presence of MINUSTAH in Haiti. We support the recommendations of the Secretary-General for a reconfiguration of the Mission, which must be gradual and based on the premise of the overall stability, safety, training and increasing capacities of the Haitian National Police. This strategy will allow us to continue to strengthen and professionalize the police, and open the possibility of supporting the Haitian Government with a rapid- reaction force when an emergency exceeds the capacity of the national authorities.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“According to the Haitian Ministry of Health, as of 5 August the epidemic had claimed the lives of 8,000 people and infected more than 800,000. We must not lower our guard. In that regard, the Government of Mexico has followed the situation very closely and is cooperating with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Mexico reiterates its commitment to continuing to promote actions in priority areas for Haitian development, such as agriculture, health, socioeconomic development, the environment, and education areas. Some days ago, we welcomed 100 young Haitians who, in the framework of the 300 Scholarships for Haiti programme, began their studies in various Mexican institutions of higher education.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Against this background, Mexico hopes that the commitment of and political dialogue among the relevant actors will create an opportunity to successfully unblock the pending elections that will facilitate a peaceful transition and the normalization of democratic life in Haiti. That view has been expressed by most speakers today. We appreciate the resolve of the Haitian Government to advance its democratic stability. The creation of the Electoral Council and the enactment of measures to amend the electoral law are decisive steps in the right direction. In addition to these challenges, my delegation is concerned about the cholera epidemic, which, although it seems to be in retreat, remains a challenge to the future of Haiti and to the coordination of the efforts of the international community.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Thanks to the intrinsic link among development, security and human rights as the cornerstones of the mandate of the Mission, happily we have been able to take measures to advance the restoration of stability and harmony in the country. In his most recent report, the Secretary-General indicates that "Haiti is at an important juncture in the consolidation of stability and democracy" (S/2014/617, para. 68), but warns us most importantly that major challenges remain in the economic, social and political fields, where deep differences continue to hinder the necessary stability in that country.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Mr. Montafio (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the delegation of the United States for convening this debate and Ms. Sandra Honore for introducing the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/617) to us today. My country is pleased to note that the situation in Haiti shows signs of progress in security, the strengthening of the rule of law and the training of the National Police. It is clear that these gains could not have been made without the continued presence of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the support of the United Nations system and others international organizations, in cooperation with the Haitian Government.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Mexico welcomes the decision to appoint a global focal point responsible for issues concerning the police, justice and prison systems in the context of the rule of law in post-conflict situations and other crisis situations. We also welcome the proposal by the Secretary-General to develop a series of assessment principles to enable measuring the impact of the support provided by the Organization to Member States. We are at a unique juncture, where Member States can continue to promote the rule of law, consolidate peace and justice and put an end impunity. We must not waste the opportunity afforded to us.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Mexico reiterates that non-compliance with the rulings and decisions of the Court is in direct contravention of international law. It is clear that, in cases of non-compliance, Article 94, paragraph 2, of the Charter of the United Nations sets out the process to be followed in such cases. We would recall that the States involved in a dispute before the Court can resort to that option or request the Secretary- General to employ his good offices to facilitate and ensure the implementation of a ruling. As the very insightful report of the Secretary- General states, the promotion and strengthening of rule-of-law mandates and their impact have an intrinsic connection to the work of maintaining and consolidating international peace and security as laid out by the Security Council.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We therefore also urge those that have not already done so to consider accepting the jurisdiction of the Court in accordance with its Statute. Mexico calls on States that have expressed non-technical reservations to the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice to consider withdrawing such reservations as soon as possible. The permanent members of the Security Council have a special responsibility in the maintenance of international peace and security. Therefore, their acceptance of the Court's compulsory jurisdiction would encourage other States to follow that example and to comply with international norms on the rule of law. A key issue is the role the Council should play in complying with the Court's rulings. Non-compliance with the Court's rulings has occurred in the past and could occur in the future.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The peaceful settlement of disputes is part of our history and diplomatic currency. Mexico has resorted several times to the means provided for in Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations as a party to arbitration proceedings or trials by international tribunals, as a friendly activist on behalf of and promoter of such mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of conflicts in the Latin American and the Caribbean region and in the defence of its citizens' rights. The Declaration of the High-level Meeting also recognizes the contribution of the decisions of the International Court of Justice regarding disputes between States and the value of the Court's promotion of the rule of law. We reaffirm States' obligations to comply with the Court's decisions in cases in which they are involved.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The rule of law and development are very Closely linked and mutually strengthen each other. We believe that progress in the rule of law is crucial for sustained economic growth, as well as for the eradication of poverty and the fulfilment of all fundamental freedoms, including the right to development. It is crucial for the decisions ofthe Security Council to respect and strengthen the principles of the rule of law in order to guarantee legitimacy for their actions, and also, of course, for the Security Council to comply with international law. Our Constitution states that respect for international instruments is essential to preventing conflicts. Although the Security Council has made progress in this area, it has yet to ensure that the actions that it decides upon must be undertaken based on international law in every way.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Mr. Montafio (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico would like to thank the delegation of Lithuania for convening this important debate. We would also like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing, which reflects the commitment to support the efforts of the United Nations to promote the rule of law. In the Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels (General Assembly resolution 67/1), we see that the rule of law is a key to the development of the pillars on which the work of the United Nations is based - international peace and security, human rights and development. Mexico supports the principle that the rule of law should be a sine qua non in the post-2015 development agenda.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“However, it is clear that, although we have a long way to go, intensifying our efforts to create a true culture of protecting civilians at the national and international levels should not, under any circumstances, be merely an option, but rather our collective obligation.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our support for the French proposal to draft a code of conduct among the five permanent members of the Security Council whereby, when considering allegations of war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide, the permanent five will renounce their right to exercise the veto. In a few weeks, we will mark the twentieth anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. We note that the international community has made substantial progress since then in improving the protection of civilians and that the Council has been a fundamental part of that process.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“43) Allow me to remind the Council that, in the context of the recent session of the General Assembly, my delegation introduced a draft resolution that sought to establish for the first time that the use of those technologies should be carried out in full compliance with international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction and proportionality. Mexico reaffirms its concern about the restrictions to humanitarian access that have prevented the safe and timely delivery and supply of assistance that we have seen, unfortunately, very recently in Syria and South Sudan. Those limitations on the flow of assistance and the attacks on humanitarian personnel require urgent attention from the Security Council and the rest of the States Members of the United Nations.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“As established in resolution 2117 (2013), the illicit trafficking and accumulation of small arms and light weapons impedes peacemaking and keeping. We therefore reiterate our appeal for Member States to join or ratify the Arms Trade Treaty. We agree with the Secretary-General's vision on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. As he points out in his report, "Maintaining the distinction between counter- terrorism operations and the Mission's stabilization activities is important, including for the effective protection of civilians and humanitarian action." (S/2013/689, para.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“It is crucial to guarantee that the resources that are authorized and deployed correspond to the descriptions and expectations of the mandates granted to missions, and that they serve to build the capacity of national Governments. Let us not forget, nonetheless, that the main responsibility for the protection of civilians falls upon the parties in conflict, and in particular the States. Mexico believes that the United Nations system, especially the Security Council, has the necessary tools to achieve the effective protection of civilians in armed conflict. That is why my delegation would like to point out that effective protection for civilians must guarantee absolute respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law by all actors, including the Organization. Mexico fully supports the action plan entitled "Rights up front".”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“Mr. Montafio (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico would like to thank the presidency of Lithuania for having chosen this item for its first open debate. Civilians in armed conflict are still the majority of victims, largely due to the use of weapons in densely populated areas. I should also like to thank the speakers who spoke before me in introducing their respective reports, as well as the Secretary-General for his tenth periodic report on this item (S/2014/689). Peacekeeping operations are the most important means available to the Organization to protect civilians, but they are also among its most complex tasks. That is why it is crucial to have the utmost conceptual and operational clarity for this mandate in all of the stages of a peacekeeping operation and among all of its components and actors.”
2014-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7109 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, allow me to say that such realistic improvements in the working methods of the Security Council, the one proposed by the French delegation and the ACT group, will undoubtedly contribute to strengthening the Council's ability to maintain international peace and security.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“The paralysis that has for prevented any action on the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic for more than two years now is a reminder that the current composition of the Security Council and its functioning need to be restructured in order to respond in an effective and democratic way to the challenges on the international agenda. Mexico welcomes the recent proposal by France to develop a code of good conduct among the five permanent members of the Council, so that when the Council is considering war crimes, crimes against humanity or genocide, the five permanent members collectively renounce their right of veto. We are willing to work together to advance that initiative.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“We also believe that it is crucial to strengthen cooperation between the Council and regional and subregional organizations on issues of armed conflict and crisis management, in particular when the Council is acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. We must also foster greater interaction with other Security Council bodies, in particular the Fifth Committee of the General Assembly, when considering decisions with financial implications, such as the establishment or renewal of the mandates of special political missions. Every day, the importance of changing the way in which the Council ensures peace and security becomes more apparent, as already mentioned by previous speakers.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“The elected members of the Security Council are those who have historically promoted and continue to promote reforms to the working methods and those who are more conscious of the value and importance of transparency in their work. However, on many occasions, those countries are marginalized in negotiations and only included in the process once decisions are already agreed. The democratic principles that rightly motivate the Council should begin at home. We express our satisfaction with the recent establishment of the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) group. We hope that the work of the group will help make the work of the Security Council more efficient, transparent, inclusive and legitimate.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Unfortunately, progress has been uneven, and questions remain concerning the holding of monthly wrap-up meetings and whether that should become the norm - an idea that has met with resistance among some members of the Security Council. The rejection of such simple proposals reinforces the stereotype of a Security Council characterized by secrecy and prevents a more dynamic and transparent relationship between those who sit at this table, whether for two years or forever, and those - like ourselves - who simply observe as spectators. Mexico would like to take this opportunity to highlight the excellent information that the representatives of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean Countries provide to the rest of the regional Group on a monthly basis.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“Mr. Montafio (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): The holding of this debate shows the Council's openness to considering improvements in its working methods, and that is why we welcome Azerbaijan's initiative. In addition, Mexico welcomes and is grateful for the work carried out by Ambassador Perceval and her diligent leadership of the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. The progress that has been made in recent years on some of the practices of the Security Council is undeniable. The larger number of open debates and public meetings and the increasing interaction between the Council and police- and troop-contributing countries are the direct result of the adoption of the note by the President contained in document S/2010/507.”
2013-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7052 (2013) · source
“For my country, persistence continues to be the linchpin for decision-making and implementing action on the agenda for women and peace and security.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“There can be no lasting peace without justice, and it is therefore vital to ensure that national dialogue and reconciliation processes contribute effectively to fighting impunity and ensuring not only that women take part in the processes of reform of the security and justice systems but that they are also full participants in those systems once they are reformed. In that regard, we note the Declaration facilitated by Mexico and Denmark and adopted at the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels in September 2012. The text enshrines "the importance of ensuring that women...fully enjoy the benefits of the rule of law" (General Assembly resolution 67/1, para. 16), and we committed to ensuring their full participation in institutions of governance and the judicial system.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We assure the Council that we will continue to support such efforts. Similarly, we consider it vital to continue to push for women's participation in mediation processes and peace agreement and ceasefire negotiations so as to encourage national reconciliation, based on respect for and enjoyment of the human, social and civil rights of the most vulnerable groups. We believe it essential to support national reconciliation and dialogue processes with judicial change that ensures that justice is impartially meted out, and including programmes for repairing and reconstructing the social fabric. Strengthening inclusive and solid societies must be an essential part in re-establishing the rule of law, both in societies living with armed conflict and those that are undergoing the process of reconstruction and reconciliation.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“In order to do so, we are in regular contact with various partners so as to learn the best practices already being used for similar action plans. Concerning political rights, our executive authorities recently proposed an initiative to the legislature aimed at ensuring women's equitable representation in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. With regard to the United Nations mandate, we are striving to increase the number of women on the lists of candidates for high-level posts, particularly those having to do with political operations and, of course, peacekeeping. Mexico welcomes the adoption of the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, and commends the initiative taken to formulate an international protocol for investigating and documenting sexual violence in conflict.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Mexico welcomes the Secretary-General's recommendation to move up the holding of a high-level meeting in 2015 with the aim of reviewing the progress made regionally and nationally in implementing resolution 1325 (2000). We believe that from a preventive perspective of shared responsibility in the face of threats to international peace and security, the provisions of resolution 1325 (2000) continue to apply and to have relevance for the community of nations. My country is currently moving forward with a review process of our legal and institutional framework with the aim of ensuring its confirmity with a plan of action for comprehensive implementation of the resolution. The process seeks to systematize some of the activities that are already being developed at the internal level, such as educating the armed forces on women's rights.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“Mr. Montafio (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): Mexico would like to thank Azerbaijan for its work in coordinating this debate. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for presenting his recent report on the subject (S/2013/525), and we welcome the participation of the Executive Director of UN Women and civil society in today's dialogue. My delegation commends the adoption today of resolution 2122 (2013), which continues building the institutional framework begun in 2000 with the historic resolution 1325 (2000). The Secretary-General's report provides a road map for the action that all relevant stakeholders must take in order to continue to effectively include women in peace, development and in strengthening the state of development we all live in.”
2013-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7044 (2013) · source
“We hope that the Mission's consolidation plan will result in a successful transition process leading to the eventual departure of MINUSTAH, once we have reached the goals of stability and development in Haiti and achieved the long-term goals. The challenges of the immediate future are arduous; only international solidarity will help to overcome them. We reiterate our commitment to that end so that the efforts of the Organization and, above all, those made by the Haitian people over decades, will be rewarded by democratic stability and the country's long-awaited development.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“We also wish to emphasize the intrinsic link between development, security and human rights as a fundamental element in implementing measures to ensure the restoration of stability and harmony in the country. Mexico considers essential the sustained presence of MINUSTAH to consolidate the progress made and to continue to support the Haitian Government in addressing pending challenges. In that regard, the Mexican Government reiterates its full support to the Haitian Government. Mexico reiterates its full support for the Mission and highlights the contributions of its men and women to improve the situation in Haiti. My delegation also highlights the efforts of the Haitian Government and reaffirms its strong commitment to strengthening its institutions through medium and long-term projects.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“The report of the Secretary-General indicates progress in implementing MINUSTAH's consolidation plan for 2013-2016, and suggests further reconfiguration of the Mission, in View of a possible transition to a different United Nations presence in Haiti. For the transition to be successful, such evaluation must be supported by both the institutional factors reflected in the proposed indicators, as well as the actual conditions prevailing on the ground. It is important not to neglect unpredictable factors such as natural disasters, which can trigger a loss of life and infrastructure, with attendant social, political and economic consequences.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Along with the United Nations involvement in promoting the democratic process, my delegation emphasizes and reiterates the importance of the relevance and presence of the Organization in Haiti in promoting economic recovery strategies and medium - and long-term projects to meet ongoing needs in terms of humanitarian assistance, health, food security and infrastructure. In that regard, we support continuation of quick-impact projects as well as the involvement of MINUSTAH and the country team in Vital areas such as education, food and agriculture, which, if not addressed, can lead to instability in the long run.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“It is clear that MINUSTAH and the international community are prepared to support the electoral process and the priority initiatives defined by Haiti's legislative authorities, who have the final word in such matters. I note that Mexico provides support to Haiti through its electoral institutions, which help to strengthen institutions and professionalize and enhance the country's electoral system. On 4 July, Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute and Electoral Tribunal signed a cooperation agreement with Haiti's permanent Electoral Council concerning electoral systems, voter registration, organization and logistics, the development of democratic political culture and electoral voter education - which are all essential.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“The Mission also has promoted projects to assist stabilization, dealing with important matters such as the protection of vulnerable groups, community violence reduction and the prevention of gender-based violence. Mexico recognizes the will of the Haitian Government to make progress in those fundamental areas in order to strengthen democracy and to lay a firm foundation to foster economic development and improve the situation of those who remain in the camps for internally displaced persons. It is necessary to redouble efforts in order that those initiatives may produce tangible dividends for Haitian society. In that sense, there is concern that a possible postponement of partial elections could produce and exacerbate political tensions and hinder further progress on priority issues.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source
“Mr. Montafio (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) (S/2013/493) and his recommendation that the international community continue to support to that fraternal country. I also appreciate the briefing by Ms. Sandra Honore on the situation on the ground in Haiti, which is clearly of great importance to the Council. As the report indicates, the situation in Haiti has made encouraging progress in the area of security and strengthening the rule of law. It is clear that MINUSTAH has played a key role in achieving that progress. In close coordination with the Government, the Mission has supported the institution-building of the Haitian National Police, in order that it may eventually ensure security in the country.”
2013-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7024 (2013) · source