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2012-05-16

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2015-09-30

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1. “Indeed, that is the reason for having a Security Council that is called on to act and to seek a lasting peace built on solid foundations.”

   2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

2. “The effectiveness of our efforts in combating terrorism is linked to our ability to successfully tackle the conditions that fuel the problem. In that regard, we believe we now have a number of multidimensional and operational tools enabling us to address the issue and cooperate effectively, while taking into account the needs and peculiarities of each region. However, we should remember that it is not possible to fight terrorism with military force alone. It is vital that the actions of the United Nations and its Member States be seen to be legitimate, as is ensuring the accountability of those who execute them. Finally, circumstances change and trends are often not linear, and both can be changed, by individuals or institutions. By ensuring a judicious mix of policies, the Council can prevent a conflict or interrupt a trend.”

   2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

3. “In Guatemala's View, it is essential that the international community, particularly the members of the Security Council, overcome its differences and use the mechanisms at its disposal to bring together the parties to conflicts in order to find new ways to reduce violence, alleviate the people's suffering and build confidence for a resumption of political negotiations. We are aware that the Council can have a strong influence on the course of events on the ground, but ultimately peace can be preserved or restored only by the actual parties to the conflict. In matters of war and peace, the international community can play a critical role, but it is only the internal actors who can be the masters of their own destiny.”

   2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

4. “However, we have also been able to observe situations where it was possible to find enough political will among its members to make the necessary structural changes and thereby counteract many of the scourges that have given rise to conflicts. Clearly, we have reached a point where we must muster the political will to address in a comprehensive manner the thorny issues that help foster the terrorist threat, such as socioeconomic exclusion, the availability of weapons and violations of basic human rights. It is these kinds of problems that, taken together, have been exploited in order to advance the interests of those groups that promote violent extremism and threaten peace and security.”

   2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

5. “Sadly, we have witnessed how the continuing acts of violence, fundamentalism, intolerance, exclusion and the renting of the social fabric have become the daily life of the peoples of the region. We believe that we must all redouble our efforts to find viable political solutions to change those trends in the context in which human rights are respected and where we can bring about a better future. Guatemala has had an opportunity to see at first- hand how often the Security Council has failed in how to address the roots of conflict. Many times that was due to the political sensitivities of its members.”

   2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

6. “Mr. Morales (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation appreciates the initiative of holding this debate and commends the delegation of the Russian Federation for the excellent work that it has been doing throughout the month of September while holding the Security Council presidency. I also appreciate the briefing of the Secretary-General, which sets forth the urgency of resolving conflicts, especially those waged in the Middle East and North Africa. It is disconcerting to see how a region that was no ennobled by a series of social movements that recently sought democratic changes is now dominated by instability and conflict. The consequences of the violence in the region have been disastrous for the civilian population.”

   2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source

7. “The sentencing of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo and the referral to the Court of the Bosco Ntaganda case are clear messages concerning the penal consequences of child recruitment, which is considered a war crime. We are in favour of strengthening our dialogue with the Court and its mandate in this area. We call on the Secretary-General and his Special Representative to ensure that the armed groups listed in the annexes to his annual report are informed of such listings and ensure that action plans are implemented that are aimed at putting an end to such violations. We also call upon all Member States that have not yet done so to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child and its three optional Protocols.”

   2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

8. “I wish to highlight the importance of Member States improving their cooperation at every level through the sharing of intelligence and information so as to develop best practices to prevent, document and address violations against children in armed conflict. The fight against impunity must remain a pivotal aspect of our efforts, not only in the context of reacting to grave violations against children but also in preventing them. We must take advantage of and improve the tools available to the Council and use them consistently so as to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice, by including them in sanctions regimes, redoubling our efforts to enhance national capacities in the judicial sector and strengthening the international justice framework by, inter alia, referring perpetrators to the International Criminal Court.”

   2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

9. “While Guatemala believes that in these reports the emphasis should be placed on the victims rather than on the countries involved, we deem regrettable the inconsistencies contained in the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/409), because the serious human rights violations perpetrated against children in Gaza, the West Bank and Israel are not mentioned in the annex to that document. We must be the voice of the voiceless and ensure for them the protection and justice that they deserve. In some cases, such as that of Colombia, we have seen tangible progress in the quest for peace that will benefit the most vulnerable and that our region welcomes.”

   2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

10. “We also unreservedly condemn the appalling acts committed by extremist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Boko Haram, as well as the mass abductions of children carried out in recent months in Nigeria, Syria and Iraq. We reiterate our call for the immediate release of the boys and girls who are still being held captive. In that context, we support the addition of child abduction as one of the violations that could trigger listing within the annexes to the Secretary- General's report on children and armed conflict.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

11. “Initiatives such as the Lucens Guidelines can help to prevent the military use of schools and universities, as they call on both State and non-State actors to immediately cease their attacks and threats against schools and to refrain from actions that hinder children's access to education. Along these lines, we welcome the adoption of the Safe Schools Declaration, on 29 May, in Oslo, Norway. We firmly condemn the use of explosive weapons in densely populated urban areas, because this increases the vulnerability of children, resulting in an increased number of deaths and incidents of mutilation, as well as prolonged suffering, destruction and chaos. We must incorporate provisions concerning the protection of children in ceasefire negotiations as well as peace agreements.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

12. “We welcome the fact that through the Children, Not Soldiers campaign, eight Governments have committed to putting an end to and preventing the recruitment and use of children in national security forces by the end of 2016. Accountability is crucial to preventing such serious violations and must be at the very core of national and international responses. We must ensure that the necessary political and financial support is made available so as to ensure the institutionalization and sustainability of the progress made to date. We urge those that have not yet done so to sign and endorse a United Nations action plan. We must put an end to the military use of schools by armed groups.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

13. “We must ensure their rehabilitation and reintegration through educational and training programmes, in keeping with the principle of the best interests of the child and respecting the overriding status of the child as a victim. With respect to the release of child soldiers by armed groups, this is only the first step in the process of reintegration. We must also address the resulting trauma so as to prevent any repetition of the cycle of conflict. In this respect, we urge Governments and the international community as a whole to ensure that disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes receive the resources necessary to be able to function effectively.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

14. “Such abuses are not only a violation of international humanitarian law, refugee law and human rights law, but also represent an affront to our humanity, deprive our children of the hope of a better world and have devastating consequences for victims and their families, as well as the communities where they live. There is room for improvement in the Security Council's comprehensive strategy for protection, prevention and response vis-a-vis children, who are at greater risk in armed conflict because they are the objects of abduction and recruitment by armed groups and are victims of abuse, rape and sexual exploitation.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

15. “Mr. Morales (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malaysia and his delegation for having organized this open debate and for his concept note (S/2015/402, annex), which contains valuable guidance to focus our discussions today on those who are most vulnerable, that is, children. We would also like to thank the Secretary- General, the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Children and Armed Conflict, the Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and the representative of civil society for their very powerful briefings. In the past year we have seen a disproportionate increase in suffering, mass abduction, violent attacks, the use of children as human shields and in suicide attacks.”

    2015-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7466 (2015) · source

16. “It is equally important that the Secretariat be able to promptly take the necessary actions to make full use of the authorized police strengh, and that troop- contributing countries be prepared to answer the call in that regard. The challenges facing Haiti will not end with the conclusion of the elections. As important as they are, we cannot lose sight of the need to continue efforts to strengthen the rule of law, the promotion and protection of human rights, and socioeconomic development in the long term, among other matters. MINUSTAH must therefore continue to support national efforts and evolve according to the realities on the ground, while promoting adequately the transfer of responsibilities to the national authorities and the country team when conditions are favourable.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

17. “The complex security situation, which has seen spikes in certain types of crime and civil unrest, must now also be understood through the lens of such security risks, particularly those that arise during a relatively long electoral process that will take place in an environment characterized by political polarization. That is why we cannot be complacent. The Security Council and MINUSTAH must be vigilant with regard to threats and developments on the ground and be sensitive to the requests of the Government of Haiti, pursuant to resolution 2180 (2014), so that the Mission can act at any time to adapt its mandate and force levels and maintain the country's current level of stability and security.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

18. “There must be a recognition of national ownership and leadership in the conduct of the electoral process. In addition, the international community must be prepared to provide the necessary support to the national authorities on technical issues relating to the elections and respond to the Government's call for the implementation of election monitoring missions, the presence of which can be decisive in ensuring the legitimacy of the process. While the Secretary-General mentions in his report (S/2015/ 157) that the security situation in the country remains stable and that significant progress has been made by the Haitian National Police, it is essential to recognize that the country is far from achieving its goal of security, as President Martelly stated in his recent communication to the Secretary-General.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

19. “In that regard, any differences among political actors should be addressed through the appropriate existing institutional means and avoid polarization, which would threaten the country's stability and the outcome of the elections. In supporting the elections, MINUSTAH and the international community play a fundamental role, as the elections provide a key opportunity both to overcome the political crisis and to normalize the democratic system in the country so as to support the creation and strengthening of national capacities and institutions in electoral matters in the long term. Given that fact, we must define clear and timely areas in which to work together and provide the necessary support in response to needs of the national authorities.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

20. “That will be crucial not only for the standardization and legitimacy of Haitian institutions, but also for the population to have a voice through their representatives with regard to the future of the country. Haiti must focus on priority areas, and the international community must provide the needed support and assistance. That is why the election timetable should be followed strictly. The authorities responsible for the preparation and conduct of elections must have the resources necessary for the proper performance of their duties. Equally important is the joint work, cooperation and constructive dialogue with all Haitian political sectors. The work they carry out with the national authorities must maintain the credibility of the electoral process, for which a peaceful and stable environment must be established.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

21. “We also recognize that President Martelly has welcomed the proposal and has officially announced three rounds of elections for presidential, legislative, municipal and local authorities. Carrying out a successful election process poses significant challenges for the Haitian authorities, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and the international community. The magnitude of the task is significant, if we take into account the number of polling places in which the elections will take place, the logistics involved and the extent of the elections, which will take place throughout the entire national territory. However, the elections must be conducted in a free, peaceful and inclusive manner and in accordance with the established regulatory framework.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

22. “Mr. Morales (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this debate. I also wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her briefing and to recognize her tremendous efforts in support of the people and authorities of Haiti. In recent days, we have witnessed significant progress on the path towards the consolidation of democracy and the strengthening of Haitian institutions. While the domestic political situation remains complex, it is remarkable that the Electoral Council, after broad consultations with Haitian political actors, has now proposed an electoral calendar, after repeated postponements, that can lead to the realization of the aspirations of the Haitian people.”

    2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source

23. “We also believe it essential, in order to support the rule of law in Libya, that all detention centres come under the control of the national security forces. It is unconscionable that these detention centres should remain under the control of groups not representing the Government of Libya and could be used by them as tools to violate human rights. We trust that such violations will be investigated and that the efforts to put an end to this situation will be supported. For its part, the Government of Libya must take specific actions to avoid cataloguing ethnic groups in order to violate their rights.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

24. “We believe that it is a good sign that the Libyan authorities wish to demonstrate that their judicial system can meet this unique challenge. In short, we believe that the Pre-Trial Chamber must take the decision on the challenge brought by the Government of Libya. However, whatever decision the Chamber reaches, we believe that the Office of the Prosecutor must remain informed on all steps and decisions taken in this matter. Lastly, in regard to other crimes committed in Libya, our position is that investigations of violations of human rights and crimes against humanity in Libya must be pursued, regardless of their perpetrators. We are also concerned about the situation regarding gender crimes committed during the conflict, and we trust that the investigations of these will continue.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

25. “It is crucial that these bodies carry out their mandate with the necessary support and assistance that all States, including those that are not yet parties to the Rome Statute, must provide. In all things, as Security Council members we must tread carefully. Our support must not turn into interference in the Court's decisions or into pressure. Guatemala is of the opinion that we must be careful in making any observation on the challenge of the Libyan Government regarding the admissibility of the case against Saif Al-Islam Al-Qadhafi. In that regard, although we appreciate the work done by the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC in the case against that individual, we must view as positive the involvement of the Libyan authorities in the proceedings.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source

26. “Mr. Morales (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Moreno-Ocampo, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for introducing his third report to the Council. We welcome the progress made in the transitional process in Libya, despite its vulnerability, and we trust that with the passage of time its progress will be consolidated and become more perceptible. We therefore trust that the upcoming elections will provide a sound basis for the reconstruction of a State that guarantees human rights, the rule of law and an end to impunity. At the same time, we believe that it is of the greatest importance to continue our cooperation with the ICC and the Office of the Prosecutor.”

    2012-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6772 (2012) · source