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Moragas Senchez

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2018-04-23

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2018-07-09

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1. “We will work to expand the number of countries that support the Safe Schools Declaration and to deepen best practices, including those focusing on women's and girls' access to education. Let me now conclude with a final point. The Security Council and all Member States must make use of all the tools at their disposal to ensure that serious violations of children's rights are investigated, that those responsible are identified, and that there is accountability. I repeat: investigation, identification and accountability. In our View, this is the best tool for prevention, and it is the least that the victims deserve.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

2. “We are now working on a General Assembly initiative that will contribute towards the implementation of resolution 2286 (2016). Moreover, we are signatories of the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups, the Lucens Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict, the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers, and the Safe Schools Declaration. In this regard, I would like to finish by saying that I must remind the Council that Spain will host the third Safe Schools Conference at the end of May 2019, less than a year from now, following the conferences previously organized by Norway and Argentina.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

3. “There is little point in achieving the demobilization of children if they do not find an alternative to end the spiral of violence. Perhaps as donors we should introduce that notion in our contributions. Finally, we all know that the denial or hindering of humanitarian access particularly affects children. They are also especially vulnerable to the destruction of civilian infrastructure that provides basic services, such as medical and educational facilities. My country prioritizes those two issues because they have very negative short- and long-term consequences and they are an example of the multiple challenges faced in the sphere of protection, humanitarian emergency services and the development of peaceful societies. In April, we organized a retreat focused on the protection of health care in armed conflicts.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

4. “Therefore, we agree that implementing an action plan must entail establishing frameworks to prevent future violations and abuses, including mechanisms to empower children and young people. There are also positive examples, such as those of Colombia or Nepal, that show that a timely commitment on the part of the parties in this area can substantially contribute to the creation of confidence-building measures within the framework of a new peace process. Therefore, we believe that this agenda must be at the core of prevention efforts and sustainable conflict resolution. Thirdly, we express our support to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, UNICEF and specialized civil society organizations for their commitment to reintegration.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

5. “First of all, I stress the importance of preserving existing institutional capacities in peace operations in order to monitor, report and respond to grave violations against children. Indeed, ifwe wish to secure an accurate and credible list of those responsible for that type of violation and abuse, we need to maintain and strengthen child protection advisers. We cannot expect results from this mandate if the right tools are not in place. We must also pay special attention to the cross-border component of many violations and their connection to the trafficking of children. Secondly, we welcome the preventive approach of the resolution adopted earlier. Safeguarding children's rights and ensuring their protection from the moment there is a risk of conflict can contribute to the solution. Post-conflict protection must also not be neglected.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

6. “My country aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union, as well as that delivered by the representative of Argentina on behalf of the group of countries endorsing the Safe Schools Declaration. We would like to add a few remarks in our national capacity. The issue of children and armed conflict is much more than an agenda item of the Council. It represents a collective responsibility of Members of the United Nations and as human beings. Confronted with the recruitment of minors, the bombing of schools and hospitals, abductions, violations, the killing and maiming of children, and the denial of humanitarian access, we must be inflexible and demand strict compliance with international law. I would like to focus on four issues.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

7. “Mr. Moragas Senchez (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to start by thanking the Prime Minister of Sweden for his presence in today's important debate. I also welcome the Special Representative, the Executive Director of UNICEF and Ms. Yenny Londofio, whose presence here demonstrates the importance of working with non-State actors and investing in reintegration. The Swedish delegation is doing an excellent job chairing the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. We congratulate Sweden on this invaluable contribution and for the consensus adoption of resolution 2427 (2018), which my country is proud to have co-sponsored.”

   2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source

8. “As in the health sector, it is not only the present but also the future of any society that is at stake. Today, on the third anniversary of the Safe Schools Declaration, we know that attacks against students, schools and universities and their staff have increased in recent years. We in Spain have just announced our intention to host the third Safe Schools Conference, in 2019. We will work to ensure that the Declaration is endorsed by more Member States, and that, with the help of all, it is made more operational. I would conclude by stating that the protection of civilians is not about positioning oneself on the side of one or the other; it is about being on the side of civilians, who need medical assistance, education and, more generally, protection. Let us translate our words into concrete action. We cannot afford the cost of inaction.”

   2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

9. “We wonder also how we can generate the political will necessary to achieve a behavioural change in the various parties to a conflict, and how we can increase the political or reputational cost to those responsible for these attacks. We wonder also if the United Nations should not take on a more prominent role in those cases in which none of the existing fact-finding systems can be activated, now that we have initiatives such as the World Health Organization's Surveillance System of Attacks on Health Care. Spain wishes to explore, together with the other four co-penholders of resolution 2286 (2016), which options could allow for a greater degree of compliance. We believe that the General Assembly can play a role in this respect. Spain's concern also extends specifically to the protection of education in armed conflict.”

   2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

10. “This translates into possible revisions of our national laws and military doctrines, as well as the inclusion of the protection of medical assistance in conflict in our bilateral contacts. The road map already exists, with the Health Care in Danger initiative of the International Committee of the Red Cross. In addition, my country is prepared to recall during its contacts the potential of existing non-judicial fact- finding mechanisms, in particular the International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission. We wonder, however, what more we can do from a multilateral perspective. International humanitarian law and resolution 2286 (2016) make it clear that certain behaviours are prohibited, but we cannot ignore the fact that these norms are not being complied with.”

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11. “On April 24 and 25, Spain organized the first annual retreat on international humanitarian law for the members of the Security Council in order to create a forum in which the various areas of action of this normative body could be debated. This year's retreat was devoted to the protection of medical assistance in conflict. The goal was for the various options for enhancing respect for international humanitarian law and resolution 2286 (2016), which I mentioned earlier, to be debated among representatives of humanitarian organizations, academia and the United Nations system. During the debate, it became clear that in order to achieve long-term results, a firm commitment on the part of all States Members of the United Nations was necessary.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

12. “As we have reiterated on other occasions, my country is satisfied with the unique nature of resolution 2286 (2016) because of its scope, the role it grants to civil society and the procedure followed in its drafting and negotiation. The fact that it was sponsored by 84 Member States also reflects the high degree of support for its objectives. However, two years after its adoption, we cannot be equally satisfied with the degree of compliance with the resolution. I believe, however, that more and more of us are raising our voices when an attack occurs to demand that a prompt, impartial and exhaustive investigation be carried out, as stated in the recommendations of the Secretary-General issued a few months after the adoption of the resolution.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

13. “Violations of international humanitarian law, access-related problems, combating sexual and gender-based violence in conflict, the protection of children, the situation of detainees and the need for accountability are some of the issues to which we pay the greatest attention. Today I would like to devote my statement to attacks against medical personnel and facilities as well as those that target schools and other educational institutions. In both cases they affect two pillars of any society: health and education. A little more than two years ago, five non-permanent members of the Security Council came together with one objective: to put an end to attacks against the sick and the wounded, medical personnel providing assistance to them and medical facilities in armed conflict.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

14. “Mr. Moragas Senchez (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to start by congratulating and thanking the Polish presidency of the Security Council for having recalled the special responsibility of the Security Council in reaffirming the importance of international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. I wish also to thank Yves Daccord and Ms. Hanaa Edwar for their statements. Spain aligns itselfwith the statement to be made by the observer of the European Union on behalf of its 28 member States, and by Qatar on behalf of the Group of Friends on the Responsibility to Protect. Spain attaches the highest importance to the protection of civilians in its work at the United Nations.”

    2018-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8264 (2018) · source

15. “Examples include resolution 2286 (2016), on accessing and protecting health-care facilities in situations of armed conflict, and resolution 2331 (2016), on human trafficking in armed conflict. In our opinion, those resolutions, which reflect existing international law and contribute to its observance, put the Council on a path that enables it to use its political resources to strengthen international law. That also fully complements one of the functions of the General Assembly - promoting the progressive development of international law and its codification. To sum up, my country attaches great importance to ensuring that the Council, as a principal organ of the United Nations, can increase its role in promoting respect for international law as a basic guiding principle of its decisions.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

16. “Regarding the need to promote a culture of respect for international law as a pattern for State behaviour, we wonder whether it would not be appropriate when considering the membership of the Security Council to have in place incentives that would take account of a State's specific capacity to contribute to the Council's objective of upholding respect for international law while ensuring the maintenance of international peace and security. Finally, I would like to underscore the increasing work of the Security Council in adopting resolutions that include important legal norms of international humanitarian law, reaffirming their content and encouraging Member States to seek formulas that would improve compliance with the law and promote respect for it.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

17. “With regard to the fight against impunity for the most serious acts that are basic violations of international humanitarian law, in the area of human rights, Spain believes that it is essential to improve the Security Council's cooperation in referring situations for consideration by the International Criminal Court. The Council should put its political resources into following up on the work of the Court, particularly the Office of the Prosecutor. After deciding to refer a situation to the Court, the Council should uphold that decision through close, ongoing and long-term cooperation with it. In short, in our opinion, the Council has more than enough tools and an untapped potential for expanding its cooperation with the Court.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

18. “Spain firmly believes that it is possible to uphold and reaffirm international law while the Security Council fulfils its mandate to deal with and resolve situations that threaten international peace and security. In overcoming the greatest challenges to peace and security, Governments achieve a higher political legitimacy and, ifI may say, become stronger when their actions are conducted in full respect for the rule of law at both the national and international levels. I would now like to underscore three specific aspects where Spain believes the Security Council should expand its activity.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

19. “Mr. Moragas Senchez (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to align myself with the statement to be delivered by the observer of the European Union. I am grateful for the briefings by Ms. Viotti, Judge Owada and Judge Meron. I congratulate President Duda and Poland on the choice of the topic for today's debate. Upholding and affirming international law in the context of maintaining international peace and security represent a powerful reminder of a key guiding principle in the establishment of the United Nations, in which my country strongly believes. Taking decisions in order to maintain international peace and security is the best and most natural opportunity to underscore among Member States the importance of respecting the obligations arising from international law.”

    2018-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8262 (2018) · source

20. “We are committed to strengthening the role of young people in the implementation and review of Spain's multilateral policy, as well as to helping inform young people about issues addressed at the United Nations so that their views are always taken into account. The implementation of policies geared towards the greater participation of young people in various areas in Spain is due not only to its compliance with certain international obligations, but also to the firm belief that the participation of our young people will ensure sustainable public policies. Young people will not only benefit; they will be key actors now and in the future.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

21. “At the European level, Spain leads the agenda of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on youth and peace and security and chairs the Group of Friends of Youth and Security. In May 2017, an OSCE conference was held in Malaga, under the theme "Working with Youth for Youth: strengthening security and cooperation online". Ministers, other eminent persons and, above all, more than 200 young people from 61 countries attended the conference. They adopted the Malaga Youth Declaration, which reflects the recommendations of resolution 2250 (2015) and makes a key contribution to the fight against radicalization, the prevention of extremism, the promotion of tolerance and the fight against misinformation online. Spain wishes to do more. That is why it has joined the United Nations Youth Delegate Programme.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

22. “In the same vein, Spain launched its Young Talent Programme this year. The Programme seeks to provide a positive environment for young people in which they can develop their talent through the recognition and support of their endeavours in various areas. Spain knows that none of this will be achieved without a gender approach. It is essential that we do not break the link with the women and peace and security agenda. There has been a shift from women being considered as mere victims to being viewed as vital actors in conflict prevention and resolution and subsequent reconstruction efforts. Young women have an enormous potential to contribute to peacebuilding.”

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23. “Various actors participate in that process, including young people, through the various participatory mechanisms. At the same time, action is being taken to enhance the skills of those working on the issue of youth, through dual training, so that they can detect and intervene early to prevent the violent radicalization of young people, through informal and formal education mechanisms. We have also been working in collaboration with youth organizations to improve employment conditions for young people so that they can obtain decent jobs, for example, through the official recognition of skills and abilities acquired in informal education mechanisms or through various talent-development initiatives for young people, whose contribution to society will be key to its development.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

24. “Nationally, Spain is strongly committed to improving mechanisms for young people participating in public affairs, in particular in public policy review processes. In that regard and as part of the European Structured Dialogue for young people, for the first time the decision was taken to include, along with policy- makers, the heads of other ministries whose functions cover key issues that affect young people, such as the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Finance and Public Administration and the Ministry of Housing. We must underscore the participation of young people in review processes that examine progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which is being implemented in Spain.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

25. “Our young people are extremely vulnerable to those threats and we must develop innovative policies and programmes that foster the political participation and activism of the 1.8 billion young people throughout the world. To that end, we must speak their vernacular. It is not enough to provide forums for young people. They have their own voice and it is essential that they be heard and that their perspective be included in the political and social debate. Democracy and human rights must be strengthened as we combat radicalization and intolerance. Only in that way can we restore the trust of young people in institutions and ensure that they work to improve and strengthen them, thereby granting full legitimacy to State policies.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

26. “It is for that reason that my country commends the study and its recommendations. Spain is developing concrete measures to ensure that young people have forums and tools that allow them to play a positive role in prevention and mediation efforts, the maintenance and promotion of peace and security and the fight against violent extremism. The current political, economic and social challenges we all face further reinforce the importance of ensuring that young people play an active role in the promotion of peace, stability and prosperity in their societies. That is vital in order to build communities with greater capacity and resilience to respond to the dynamic nature of radicalization, extremism and rhetoric that incite hatred and intolerance.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source

27. “Mr. Moragas Senchez (Spain) (spoke in Spanish): Spain aligns itself with the statement made by the observer of the European Union a few minutes ago. At the outset, I would like to thank the Peruvian presidency of the Security Council for convening today's debate. I thank the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, Ms. Wickramanayake, and the lead author of the independent progress study on youth and peace and security (see S/2018/86), Mr. Simpson, for their briefings. Spain is a member of Champions of Youth and is firmly committed to resolution 2250 (2015), which it sponsored. We firmly believe that young people have enormous potential to promote international peace and security and prevent violent radicalization processes, to which they are particularly vulnerable.”

    2018-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8241 (2018) · source