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lines on the record: 142
first: 2010-06-16
most recent: 2023-12-18
sittings or episodes: 31
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“The deterioration of the security situation due to the persistence of terrorism is also quite disturbing, and reminds us of the need for long- term, comprehensive and well-coordinated efforts to fight and defeat that scourge in a sustained manner. The Security Council must support such endeavours. At the same time, it is encouraging to see improvements in the Lake Chad basin region and in maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. As a founding member of the Zone of Peace and Cooperation of the South Atlantic, Brazil attaches great importance to security in the Gulf of Guinea and seeks to contribute to it. We stand ready to further assist efforts to combat piracy such as bolstering cooperation among navies in the region and reinforcing the Yaoundé Architecture.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“We also commend the Office’s emphasis on partnerships with such regional and subregional organizations as the African Union, ECOWAS and the African Development Bank. Brazil fully endorses and promotes this approach, as it holds the potential for critical synergies and helps to enable African solutions for African problems. Delving a little bit into the report’s updates, we draw attention to three key areas. First, Brazil welcomes the resilience of democratic governance in various countries in the region and the successful conduct of elections. Political participation under the rule of law is critical. Secondly, however, we echo the concerns expressed regarding the shrinking of the political space in some countries in the region.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Leonardo Simão, and the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Omar Touray, for their briefings and work for West Africa and the Sahel. On behalf of Brazil, I wish Mr. Simão every success in his new functions and assure him of my Government’s support. We have carefully examined the most recent report of the Secretary-General on the situation in West Africa and the Sahel (S/2023/490). As a nation deeply committed to the prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts, we commend the efforts of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) in fostering preventive diplomacy, the exercise of good offices and advancing political mediation and facilitation across the region.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“The joint statement also emphasizes the role of the Syrian Constitutional Committee and calls for a ninth round of the drafting committee, without further delay. For that process to succeed, renewed, sustained and visible political will is needed to change the status quo. It will be crucial for the Constitutional Committee to resume its activities, with the firm commitment of all parties to finding common ground and achieving concrete results for the benefit of the Syrian people. A comprehensive ceasefire is also indispensable and urgent. Rebuilding Syria, in all aspects of that daunting task, and enabling its citizens to lead the dignified lives they fully deserve, will be possible only through peace and reconciliation, no matter how difficult that may be.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“Notably, the fact that Syria has rejoined the League of Arab States opens up avenues for dialogue, which may help address many outstanding issues. Brazil welcomes the overall commitment to the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), in particular the plan for a peaceful resolution of the conflict while respecting Syria’s sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. We appreciate that the joint statement adopted at the twentieth round of Astana talks last week reiterates the belief that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict, as well as the commitment to advancing a viable and lasting Syrian- led and Syrian-owned, United Nations-facilitated political process, in line with resolution 2254 (2015).”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“My delegation associates itself with the statement made by the representative of Switzerland, and I would now like to make some additional remarks in my national capacity on the political aspects of the conflict in Syria. I thank Deputy Special Envoy Rochdi for her briefing and Special Envoy Pedersen for his continuing engagement with key stakeholders. While the path towards reconciliation presents countless challenges, we continue to believe firmly that by addressing the outstanding issues incrementally and collectively we can and must make significant steps towards a peaceful resolution. Since the tragic earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria in February, there have been some positive developments on the political track, especially within the region.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“The same applies to other regions, including my own, Latin America and the Caribbean. Due consideration must be given to calls for normalization of the grain and fertilizer trade. Sustainable peace cannot result from the imposition of unilateral terms, under the coercion of arms, on either side. We urge the parties to avoid entrenching themselves in their positions. The policy of isolation and the imposition of unilateral sanctions have already demonstrated their limits. We encourage the parties to explore alternative paths, starting with a cessation of hostilities and the resumption of direct negotiations.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“Brazil followed with great interest the visit of African leaders to Kyiv and Moscow. We endorse the words of President Macky Sall of Senegal: even in the midst of fighting, it is necessary to keep open the channels of dialogue. Otherwise, it will not be possible to escape the trap of espousing a purely military logic. Brazil supports the proposals of a de-escalation of hostilities, an exchange of prisoners of war and peace negotiations based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations that take into account the legitimate security concerns of all parties. It is also essential to bear in mind the adverse impacts the conflict has on third countries due to the increased prices of food and agricultural inputs. As South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out a few days ago, the conflict is affecting Africa negatively.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our deep concern about the risks to the integrity of the nuclear facilities in Zaporizhzhya, especially after the rupture of the Kakhovka dam. Avoiding damage to the nuclear power plant is imperative. Brazil urges the parties to collaborate to ensure the supply of water for cooling the reactors and spent fuel. We also echo the call by the Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine, Ms. Denise Brown, for Russian authorities to facilitate access to areas under their control. The rupture of the Kakhovka dam endangered thousands of people on both sides of the Dnipro River, who depend on humanitarian assistance provided by the United Nations. In recent weeks, the voices of members of the international community in favour of an immediate cessation of hostilities have multiplied.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo for the update on the impacts of the conflict on the Ukrainian population. We deeply regret the thousands of deaths officially recorded by the Office of the High Representative for Human Rights since February 2022 and deplore the continuing destruction of Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. Brazil extends its solidarity to the families of the victims and reaffirms its support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We share the disappointment of others with the absence of dialogue between the parties and the insistence on the pursuit of a military solution. We are concerned about the intensification of fighting along the front lines and the placement of nuclear weapons in a non-nuclear-weapon State.”
2023-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9357 (2023) · source
“If coupled with increased humanitarian assistance, those resources will be critical to consolidate security gains. In conclusion, Brazil reiterates its continued support for Somalia and underscores the importance of fully implementing the mandates of ATMIS, UNSOM and the United Nations Support Office in Somalia.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“We support further efforts by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) within its mandate to foster inclusive dialogue, promote peaceful dispute resolution and engage with all parties to the conflict. We commend the vital work being carried out by the World Food Programme and the humanitarian agencies in Somalia. At the same time, as indicated by the Executive Director, the humanitarian situation remains acute. A significant part of the population is on the brink of famine, and for many, life is a daily struggle simply to eat. Additional and flexible funding for food security is critical for preventing conflict. We call on Somalia to redouble its efforts to strengthen governance, foster community reconciliation and provide essential services in areas deeply affected by food insecurity.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“While we commend their gains in the fight against Al-Shabaab, the increase in terrorist-related incidents is nothing but alarming, especially with the growing use of improvised explosive devices. In that regard, we recognize the work carried out by the Mine Action Service in delivering threat-mitigation services. And again we condemn in the strongest terms the appalling attack on the ATMIS forward operating base that Ugandan troops staffed in Lower Shabelle. We extend our condolences to the families of the victims. Brazil shares with other Council members serious concerns about violence in Laascaanood. We reiterate our full respect for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of the Federal Republic of Somalia and call on all parties to reach a ceasefire agreement urgently.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“A proper security handover is a key challenge that the Security Council and all relevant parties must help Somalia to overcome in a sustained manner. As the Secretary-General highlighted in his latest report (S/2023/443), regional cooperation remains essential to addressing regional security concerns. We commend the efforts undertaken to establish the Frontline States initiative. We welcome the commitment shared by Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia to expand operations against Al-Shabaab, in full compliance with international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and fully coordinate actions to consolidate security gains. Brazil reiterates its appreciation for the brave work undertaken by ATMIS personnel and the Somali security forces in support of peace and security in the country.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“As other delegations have done, I warmly welcome His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. I thank Special Representative Laing, Special Representative El-Amine Souef and Executive Director McCain for their valuable briefings. We acknowledge the work undertaken by the Federal Government of Somalia towards the advancement of key national priorities, including strengthening dialogue with federal member states. Political unity and effective cooperation in favour of the Somali people are critical for further State-building, peace and sustainable development. We commend Somalia’s efforts to advance the implementation of its national security architecture in parallel with the ongoing phases of the drawdown of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“In that regard, Brazil has already started preparations for Operation Guinex III, due to take place next August and September. It is aimed at strengthening the partnership between the Brazilian navy and the navies and coastguards of Gulf of Guinea countries. The region and the world can continue to count on Brazil to address the challenges posed by illicit activities, as well as some of their root causes.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“The protocol relating to the strategy for the development of the sustainable blue economy in Central Africa is also a very significant step. As we have repeatedly pointed out, there is a direct relation between peace and development. That means that addressing the root causes of piracy and maritime crime, mainly through income generation, is as essential as improving security. At the same time, addressing piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea prevents disruptions to shipping, trade and transportation and avoids the loss of much-needed Government revenue. As a member of the Group of Seven Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea and of ZPCSA, Brazil has supported countries in the region through cooperation and joint naval operations, such as Operation Guinex, Obangame Express and Grand African NEMO.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“As we approach the tenth anniversary of the Yaoundé Architecture, the recent uptick in maritime crime shows that the joint efforts by States and organizations must continue. Otherwise, hard-won gains risk being reversed. There is a pressing need to strengthen the maritime-security-enforcement capabilities of the States in the region. That should include cooperation and more effective accountability under national law for acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Brazil welcomes the adoption by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) Heads of State and Government of a revised protocol relating to the strategy for the safety and security of vital interests at sea and in continental waters of ECCAS member States.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“That is, first and foremost, an accomplishment by the States directly concerned, as they have the leadership and bear primary responsibility for countering piracy and armed robbery in the region. In supporting their efforts, regional cooperation and naval capacity-building — particularly in the context of the Yaoundé Architecture — remain key. Brazil welcomes and encourages the cooperation of the States in the region and relevant African organizations with United Nations agencies, in particular the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. In spite of the positive achievements and the reduction of maritime crime in recent years, there must be no room for complacency.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“I thank our guests for their insightful and informative briefings. Brazil has long paid close attention to the international security implications of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea. As a founding member of the zone of peace and cooperation of the South Atlantic (ZPCSA), it is our priority to strengthen the ongoing counter-piracy efforts and to prevent the spread of piracy to other regions. In the most recent ministerial meeting of ZPCSA, held in April, its members reaffirmed their determination to prevent and eliminate piracy in the Gulf of Guinea, in accordance with international law. Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea is one of the areas where positive results have been achieved in Africa in recent years.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“In concluding, I reaffirm Brazil’s readiness to continue working closely with other Council members and others in favour of a future of peace, stability and sustainable development for all Afghans, without discrimination or exclusion of any individual or any group. Our solidarity with the people of Afghanistan remains resolute.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“On the economic landscape, we believe that stable and appropriate regulatory frameworks and policies as well as a robust private sector are key to Afghanistan’s future. This is crucial to bringing in investment in infrastructure and in addressing challenges in the banking system to facilitate credit, as outlined in the United Nations Development Programme’s Afghanistan Socio-Economic Outlook for 2023. In this context, I reiterate the importance of returning the Afghan assets held abroad. We commend initiatives such as a recent workshop spearheaded by the World Bank and aimed at identifying avenues for bolstering both international and domestic payment systems in Afghanistan.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“Such policies stand in stark contrast to the United Nations Charter and the multilateral framework of human rights. They are also profoundly detrimental to the future of Afghanistan. We remain deeply concerned about the extremely serious humanitarian situation in the country. It is quite alarming that the number of people requiring assistance rose by half a million in the first half of this year alone, reaching a staggering 28.8 million by the end of May. The revised humanitarian response plan for 2023 is to be welcomed; its proper funding is vital. In the face of such adversity, promoting food security in Afghanistan becomes paramount, especially if we consider that the country is grappling with its third consecutive year of drought and the looming threat of a devastating locust infestation that could severely undermine wheat harvests.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“We reaffirm Brazil’s support for the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and for the efforts of the international community aimed at bringing peace, stability and development to the Afghan people. Brazil has consistently advocated the strengthening of Afghanistan’s institutions and the promotion of socioeconomic development, with the full inclusion of Afghan women and minorities. We consider engagement with the de facto authorities in favour of the Afghan people to be an important aspect of this process. At the same time, Brazil joins the international community in calling on the Taliban to reverse their exclusionary and discriminatory policies against women and girls, in particular the ban on women’s employment by the United Nations.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“At the outset, my delegation expresses its condolences to the families of victims of terrorist attacks perpetrated in northern Afghanistan earlier this month. Brazil reiterates its condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Otunbayeva and Ms. Basij-Rasikh, President of the School of Leadership, for their insightful — and as the President of the Security Council said, touching — remarks. The latest report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations in Afghanistan sheds light on critical areas of our political, humanitarian and human rights efforts, and offers valuable recommendations.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“The Community of Sant’Egidio’s briefing today shows yet again the critical role that dialogue and conciliation play in the pathway to sustain peace. We believe that conflict-resolution tools inherent to peacebuilding are valuable to South Sudanese civilians, especially women, girls and boys who live outside and far away from Juba. Widespread teaching, learning and use of such instruments would lead to virtuous cycles that sustain peace and prevent new waves of violence.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Additional and flexible funding for food security and humanitarian assistance in South Sudan is pivotal to preventing conflicts. We condemn the attacks that have killed humanitarian actors in the line of duty and express our condolences to their families and loved ones. We call on South Sudan to redouble its efforts to provide safety for those essential workers and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice. Persistent violence in Abyei, Upper Nile, Jonglei and elsewhere makes it clear that the current peacekeeping efforts would benefit from additional peacebuilding initiatives. We have already expressed our appreciation for the growing involvement of South Sudan with the Peacebuilding Commission. Nevertheless, South Sudan and the international community can do more to support additional efforts in peacebuilding.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“We are worried about the pressure on scarce resources in South Sudan, particularly in Upper Nile state and Renk county. We are especially concerned about the situation in parts of South Sudan that lack food and clean water. We worry that the kind of fighting over resources that we saw in Malakal could spread and even raise ethnic tensions elsewhere. In that context, Brazil fully supports the tireless work that UNMISS, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) have done in South Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict in the Sudan. We deem it crucial that the international community provide the additional funds that the Secretary-General, UNHCR and OCHA have requested in recent appeals.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“I begin by thanking Special Representative Haysom, Mr. Gituai and Mr. Impagliazzo for their knowledgeable insights. I also thank the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission and the Community of Sant’Egidio for their valuable work. I acknowledge the presence of Ambassador Bona Malwal and welcome the delegation of South Sudan to this meeting. Like other members of the Security Council, Brazil remains concerned about the effects on South Sudan of the ongoing hostilities in the Sudan. We regret that heavy fighting north of the border has led thousands of people to leave their homes, separate from their families and flee the Sudan, many of them to South Sudan.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“My delegation hopes that the efforts to create such mechanism for the international Tribunals may soon bear fruit. We must all work intensively towards the day when all remaining functions of the Tribunals can be transferred to the new structure. The Security Council can count on the readiness of my delegation to continue cooperating with other Council members in this regard.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“One of the main challenges in relying on an ad hoc Tribunal is knowing exactly what to do when it has performed most of its core functions but still needs to undertake certain activities, such as trials for remaining fugitives, witness protection and the preservation of documentation. In addressing a completion strategy, one should not pursue the goal of a speedy conclusion of activities to the detriment of the principle of due process; otherwise, the Tribunal's legacy may be at risk, with a consequent impact on the delivery of justice. At the same time, no effort should be spared to make steady progress and comply with deadlines. The early establishment of a residual mechanism will add an element of certainty to the delivery of justice.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“Furthermore, in view of the efforts to refer cases to national jurisdictions, in particular in respect of the ICTR, Member States interested in receiving those cases should be offered international cooperation to enhance their national capacities if they so wish. The Tribunals could play a central role in this regard. Finally, concerning other residual issues, my delegation stresses the need for the continued commitment of the Tribunals to the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his reports on administrative and budgetary aspects and the residual mechanism. This is of particular importance in the consideration of possible ways to review witness protection orders, the preparation of digital records, and the development and adoption of strategies for appropriate declassification of records and archives.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“We acknowledge the steps already taken by concerned States to respond to requests issued by the Tribunals. We encourage them to continue doing their utmost to cooperate effectively and promptly with the Tribunals, including with regard to the arrests of fugitives and the possible referral of cases to national jurisdictions. F ourthly, as the implementation of the completion strategy moves forward, outreach and capacity- building activities will become even more important. The affected communities should be informed of the evolving process and how it will impact the administration of justice. They should also be made aware of the new mechanism that will replace the Tribunals when final decisions are made in this regard.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“It is clear that the early retirement or resignation of experienced employees may jeopardize the work of the Tribunals and result in further delays in the conclusion of their functions. That is why the Organization should urgently consider giving further incentives and assurances of future professional opportunities to staff who wish to stay until the conclusion of the activities of the Tribunals. Additionally, a swifter but thorough recruitment process should ensure that proceedings are not negatively affected in cases where staff decide to leave. A third important element is the cooperation between Member States and the Tribunals. It remains a key element not only for the success of the completion strategy, but also for the proper delivery of justice.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“Despite all the challenges and obstacles that the Tribunals have faced in their ordinary activities, we should not lose sight of the fact that both the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) have made significant progress in discharging their responsibilities and fulfilling the completion strategy. Their efforts are commendable and should be further supported in order to allow for a prompt conclusion of outstanding judicial activities. With regard to staff retention, my delegation agrees with the assessment of the Presidents and Prosecutors that measures should be put in place as soon as possible to ensure that the most highly qualified staff continue to work for the Tribunals.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“I wish to thank the Honourable Judges Robinson and Byron and Prosecutors Brammertz and Jallow for their comprehensive reports before the Council (see S/2010/270 and S/2010/259) and their remarks today. More importantly, we commend them on their efforts to conclude the work of both Tribunals in a timely manner. I also take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Thomas Mayr-Harting of Austria and his team for their remarkable work in the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. Today, my delegation would like to address five specific issues related to the Tribunals: the progress already achieved, staff retention, international cooperation, outreach activities, and other residual issues.”
2010-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6342 (2010) · source
“In closing, I wish to reiterate my Government's commitment to the protection of children in all situations, not only through the action of the Security Council, where violations may affect peace and security, but also through the United Nations agencies, funds and programs and through bilateral cooperation.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Those strategies can include plans to effectively protect educational facilities and to build capacity so that community leaders can help identify, as early as possible, attempts by armed groups to recruit or harass children. I would like to make two brief points on the functioning of the Working Group. First and foremost, it is imperative that it be provided with sufficient administrative support by the Secretariat, as has been repeatedly requested. We are especially concerned with the preservation of the Group's institutional memory, which is particularly necessary for the elected members to adequately participate in its work. Secondly, we would support efforts to ensure that the Working Group is able to deal in a timely fashion with the numerous situations on its agenda.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“That would be particularly relevant in those cases where shortcomings are due mostly to lack of funding, expertise or judicial structures. The Council and the Working Group should bear in mind social and economic conditions affecting children in armed conflict. In many situations poverty and social injustice, although never a justification for violations and abuses against children, make them more likely. The Working Group could make recommendations regarding specific socio-economic conditions affecting child protection in the context of armed conflict. Where there is a peacekeeping operation on the ground, child protection should be integrated into the mission-wide protection strategies called for in resolution 1894 (2009), as happens in many cases.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“At the same time, the numerous instances in which violations continue unabated are a sobering reminder that much remains to be done. Monitoring violations and gathering accurate information remains a challenge. Close coordination with local authorities and other relevant actors is key. It is also important to identify and compile best practices in this field and to consolidate the methodology for collecting data, particularly with regard to sexual violence, where the greatest challenges lie. Another source of concern is the issue of accountability relating to crimes against children. Improvements in this area require strong support by means of technical assistance and capacity-building. It may be worth considering ways by which multilateral organizations and governments can cooperate with interested States in that regard.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“It is disturbing that such experiences are repeated day after day for thousands of children around the world. The case for the protection of children in armed conflict is morally compelling. In cases where it involves a threat to international peace and security, the Security Council must take action to prevent and halt violence against children. The Secretary-General's report (S/20lO/181) demonstrates the success of the work that Ms. Coomaraswamy's office has been carrying out in conjunction with other actors, such as UNICEF. The release of children associated with armed groups in several countries, as described in the report, is cause for genuine celebration. The signing of action plans with groups in the Philippines, the Sudan and Nepal is also worthy of recognition.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source
“Mr. Moretti (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): It has been an honour for my delegation to have had the presence of the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of Mexico, Her Excellency Patricia Espinosa, in the Council this morning. I thank you, Sir, and your delegation for the initiative in convening this important meeting. (spoke in English) I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, for her outstanding work and her remarks today. We also thank the Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF and the Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations for their statements. I would like to give particular thanks to Manju for her vivid testimony about her experience as a child soldier in Nepal. I commend her for her courage and determination.”
2010-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6341 (2010) · source