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  1. “UNMIT played a central role in that process, actively contributing to the achievements in all four areas of its mandate: the review and reform of the security sector, the strengthening of the rule of law, economic and social development, and the promotion of a culture of democratic governance, including enhancing political dialogue. Portugal concurs with the Secretary-General's view concerning the need for renewed dialogue across the entire political spectrum and all segments of society. We also share the view that long-term security and stability will depend on the capacity of the security institutions to function in an accountable and effective manner and with due respect for the rule of law and human rights. The people of Timor-Leste have repeatedly demonstrated their resolve to build a democratic, peaceful and stable society.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  2. “In that context, I wish to underline the resumption of operational responsibilities by the National Police of Timor-Leste through a gradual process agreed with the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT), which should be fully achieved in the near future. We encourage the Timorese authorities in that regard. Parliament and the development of political dialogue have also had an important role in reinforcing democratic governance and the consolidation of the State. The elections recently held at the local level were another milestone in the democratic process. We encourage further steps to consolidate the democratic institutions of Timor- Leste.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  3. “This reporting period was marked by the tenth anniversary of the popular consultation of 30 August 1999, in which the people of Timor-Leste expressed their strong will for independence. Despite all the difficulties, Timor-Leste has since then pursued the path of consolidating peace, democratic stability and economic development. Portugal commends the Government of Timor-Leste for its achievements in addressing long-standing security and economic challenges, reinforcing political stability and addressing the situation of internally displaced persons, thus surmounting the grievances of the dramatic crisis of May 2006.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  4. “Portugal welcomes the opportunity to be associated once again with the Council's deliberations on Timor-Leste. I wish to express our gratitude to you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. As previous speakers have done, allow me to extend warm greetings to Deputy Prime Minister Jose Luis Guterres and to express our appreciation for his valuable contribution to the present debate. Allow me also to thank Mr. Atul Khare for his very useful report. Portugal of course concurs with the statement delivered by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union, but as a representative of a country that has had a long shared history with Timor- Leste, I would like to underline some specific points.”

    2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source

  5. “Finally, I wish to say that the Portuguese Government interprets this resolution as extending beyond armed conflicts and humanitarian aid to include the promotion of policy coherence at the national level concerning issues such as disarmament and weapons control, public security and the elimination of gender-based violence. Nearly 10 years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), there has obviously been enormous progress, but we must recognize that its aims have not yet been fulfilled. I encourage the Council and its members to carry on the good work in that direction.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  6. “Furthermore, our national action plan emphasizes that women and girls are relevant and capable actors of change and development, and is based on the conviction that, first, it is critical that we overcome the traditional perspective of women and girls as being exclusively vulnerable victims in need of protection, and that, secondly, it is thus essential to implement measures that guarantee that this perspective will be taken into consideration at all levels of peacebuilding processes by the international and local actors involved.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  7. “Our national plan thus embodies Portugal's concern over the vulnerability of women and girls in post-conflict situations, together with our national commitment to developing measures to answer the needs of women in these situations. In concrete terms, this is translated at the international level into the promotion of policies, strategies and legislation to prevent armed violence, including domestic armed violence, as well as in the systematic integration into development programmes of a gender dimension and training for development actors in this field.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  8. “It seeks, first, to increase women's participation and mainstream gender equality in all phases of peacebuilding processes and at all levels of decision-making; secondly, to promote capacity-building on gender equality and gender-based violence, as well as other aspects covered by resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008), for all those involved in peacebuilding and development aid efforts; thirdly, to promote and protect women's human rights in conflict areas and post-conflict scenarios, taking into account the prevention and elimination of gender-based violence and the promotion of the empowerment of women; fourthly, to invest in and disseminate knowledge on issues concerning women, peace and security, including awareness-raising among decision- makers and the broader public; and lastly, to ensure the participation of civil society in the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) and the national plan of action.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  9. “Our plan, which will extend to 2013, is built around the objectives of strengthening women's participation and representation in all efforts to promote peace and security; promoting gender mainstreaming in the sectors of security, such as peacekeeping missions and security system reform; justice and development aid; and reinforcing the protection of women and girls in conflict and post- conflict areas. Allow me briefly to highlight five main objectives of our plan.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  10. “The drafting of this national plan of action involved a one-year long participatory process, which encompassed wide- ranging governmental contributions together with broad and public consultations with universities, non- governmental organizations, media and other relevant civil society sectors and international networks. Our national plan recognizes the specific impacts of contemporary wars on the lives of women and addresses the efforts to prevent, combat and mitigate these impacts.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  11. “They are too often victims of violence and of sexual violence used as a weapon of war. And at the same time, they very often become the main providers of economic security and survival to their families. There is thus the need to ensure that, in post-conflict situations, we also build on their experiences. Portugal reaffirms its commitment to the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000). We adopted last August our national plan of action to contribute to the implementation of that document at the national, regional and international policy levels.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  12. “It not only brought to the attention of this organ the pressing issues of gender equality and the empowerment of women, but it also made clear that women have a role to play in conflict situations, besides that of victims, as peacemakers and peacekeepers. It is our belief that the equal participation of women and men in decision-making processes has a positive impact on the international security system, thus favouring the implementation of the objectives of the Security Council - maintaining peace and security. At the same time, it is of fundamental importance that we develop policies that envisage the promotion of the political, economic and social roles of women in post- conflict situations. It is undeniable that situations of conflict have a great impact on women.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  13. “I should like to begin by joining others in thanking you, Mr. President, for holding this open debate on this very important matter. I should also like to congratulate you on the excellent concept paper you distributed before this meeting. I should also like to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of the United Nations Development Fund for Women for their fruitful and comprehensive interventions. Portugal naturally concurs with the statement delivered earlier by the representative of Sweden on behalf of the European Union, but I should like to make some additional remarks. The adoption of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) represented a landmark in the promotion and protection of human rights.”

    2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196Resumption1 (2009) · source

  14. “The resumption of responsibilities by the national institution is only one step, albeit an important one, but also one that marks the beginning of a new phase for which the commitment of the Government and the support of the international community will prove essential. Portugal also welcomes the Government's commitment to obtain an independent assessment of the needs of the judicial sector. We are ready to support, with other partners, all efforts to achieve national ownership of the entire rule of law system. I would like to assure the Council that Portugal remains deeply engaged in supporting Timor-Leste in its efforts to consolidate democracy and development, both as a sister-country within the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries and as a major development partner of my country in a number of significant areas.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  15. “Also, we share the view that additional steps should be taken to facilitate the coordination of the international community's support, including that of bilateral partners. Portugal encourages the Government of Timor- Leste to continue working with UNMIT on the process of the resumption of police executive responsibilities. Portugal fully agrees with the recommendation contained in the Secretary-General's report (S/2009/72) on the need for a continued robust UNMIT police presence across the country, both to support the handover of responsibilities and to help guarantee public security while that process is under way. We note that the challenges facing the police in Timor- Leste should not be underestimated and will take several years to address.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  16. “Portugal is encouraged by the efforts of President Ramos-Horta and Prime Minister Gusmao in that regard and urges all major Timorese political groupings to pursue a constructive political dialogue, thus helping to meet the country's challenges. Along with others, Portugal considers that long- term security and stability will depend on the capacity of the Timorese security institutions to function in an effective, responsible and accountable way, with due respect for the rule of law and benefiting from public confidence and support. Further efforts are needed to ensure a clear articulation of strategies and plans within and across State institutions. A clear vision of the relationship between the Falintil-Forcas de Defesa de Timor-Leste and the national police is crucial.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  17. “UNMIT continues to play a critical role in assisting Timor-Leste, and we fully support a decision by the Council to extend its mandate for an additional period of 12 months at the Mission's current composition and strength. Portugal recognizes the underlying challenges still to be met: poverty and unemployment, urban centres struggling with migration and the lack of an effective land and property regime, along with a judicial system that needs to be strengthened and security institutions requiring further capacity and training. Dialogue is central to addressing those issues, as it is to ensuring unity of effort, if not broad consensus, in matters of national concern.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  18. “The leaders and the people of Timor-Leste have made remarkable progress in overcoming the most visible reminders of the 2006 crisis. The majority of the internally displaced persons have returned to their homes, the petitioners of the Falintil-Forcas Armadas de Defesa Timor-Leste have been reintegrated into civilian life and the continuing stable security environment is a credit to Timor-Leste's determination to create conditions conducive to long-term peace, stability and development. I wish to take this opportunity to commend Mr. Atul Khare, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Timor-Leste, and all the staff of the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) for their tireless work.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source

  19. “First of all, we would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. Portugal welcomes the opportunity to participate once again in the Council's deliberations. I extend to President Jose Ramos-Horta a very cordial and warm greeting. I thank him for his presence here today and for his laudable efforts for the cause of peace, reconciliation, democracy and development in Timor-Leste. We are very happy to see him fully recovered. Portugal, naturally, concurs with the statement delivered by the presidency of the European Union. However, as a representative of a country that has had a shared history with Timor-Leste for nearly 500 years, I should like to raise some points in my national capacity. Portugal praises the encouraging advances achieved over the past year in Timor-Leste.”

    2009-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6085 (2009) · source