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Morgan Sotomayor

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2010-12-15
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2011-02-11
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  1. “Cooperation between the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, and the inclusion of their input into peacekeeping operations mandates are essential to the success of that strategy, bearing in mind the fact that development depends fundamentally on the national decisions of each State. For this reason, we have stressed the importance of closely tying peacebuilding to the national priorities of each country. We have witnessed on many occasions the impact that a lack of development opportunities can have on the stability of a country or a region. This confirms once again the fact that development, respect for human rights and security are mutually reinforcing. The Security Council cannot distance itself from that fact.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  2. “My delegation is convinced that the Security Council should continue to work on the prevention of conflicts and to facilitate timely responses to emerging crises - areas in which development plays a determining role. To that end, the Council should continue to promote measures to tackle the structural causes of conflicts, which would include the promotion of development, the protection of human rights, disarmament and strengthening the rule of law, as well as encouraging more effective partnerships among the various relevant actors internationally, including regional and subregional organizations, civil society and financial institutions.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  3. “The increasing number of peacekeeping operations with multidimensional mandates, which include such diverse areas as humanitarian assistance, strengthening the rule of law, security sector reform and promoting development, confirms the importance that this comprehensive vision has acquired in Security Council decisions. As a member of the Security Council in 2002- 2003 and 2009-2010, Mexico sought to strengthen the effectiveness of the Council's decisions and capabilities, with the aim of addressing the structural causes of conflicts through the growing inclusion of the link between security, development and human rights in its mandates and resolutions.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  4. “That is why it is important to keep strengthening the Organization's capacity not only for establishing and maintaining peace but also for preventive diplomacy and peacebuilding, in which development plays a key role. The Security Council should bear in mind the need to attend to the security of the people, and not just of the nation, and the importance of emphasizing security based on human development rather than on weaponry. International peace and security must be approached with a comprehensive focus that addresses the structural causes of conflicts, such as the lack of development opportunities.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  5. “Mrs. Morgan Sotomayor (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil, and his delegation for the initiative of organizing this debate, which seems to us extremely timely. The change in the nature of conflicts and the increase in threats to international peace and security have compelled the Organization, especially the Security Council, to adapt to those new challenges that transcend borders and affect the security both of people and of States. We are convinced that development, security and human rights go hand in hand and are mutually strengthened. While it cannot be stated that lack of development and the denial of human rights are the only cause of conflicts and instability, those factors significantly increase the tendency for violence.”

    2011-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6479Resumption1 (2011) · source

  6. “In that regard, we hope that the next report of the Secretary-General on post-conflict peacebuilding will include recommendations for strengthening the capacity of the international community and the United Nations to support national institutions.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

  7. “It must also strengthen its coordinating role and its strategic relationships with other United Nations bodies, regional organizations and international financial institutions. It is important for the PBC to ensure that international assistance is in keeping with national priorities and assists in building institutional capacities in crucial peacebuilding areas. Mexico reiterates the importance of establishing greater international civil capacities in a fast, effective, coherent and coordinated way in countries emerging from conflict. In particular, we should take advantage of the capacities of the southern hemisphere and the potential of women, taking account of their crucial role in peacebuilding processes.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

  8. “In that context, we reiterate that the immediate priority in post-conflict situations must be supporting the country to restore its institutions, including in the initial phase, with the establishment of internationally supported transition institutions, but also with the decisive involvement of local capacities to ensure national ownership and subsequent self-sustaining development. In these efforts, as recognized in the report (S/2010/393, annex) of the 2010 review of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), co-facilitated by Mexico, the Peacebuilding Commission must play a more relevant role in providing advice and in drafting and implementing peacebuilding strategies.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

  9. “On that occasion, the importance of post-conflict capacity-building was recognized, in particular building civil society capacity as a key element for strengthening the rule of law and laying the foundations of lasting peace. Mexico believes that one essential task of the Council is to set mandates for peacekeeping operations that strengthen the rule of law within countries in or emerging from conflict. My country therefore appreciates and welcomes the fact that the Security Council is increasingly incorporating this concept into its decisions.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

  10. “During our recent membership of the Security Council, Mexico noted that, in general, in countries emerging from protracted conflict, attention is focused on humanitarian assistance and recovery as immediate priorities. In that regard, support for institution- building is left to a later stage, which undermines the capacity of the State to put in place conditions for stability, national reconciliation, respect for human rights and the promotion of long-term development. My delegation would like to recall that, during one of our terms as President of the Council, we convened a debate on the strengthening of the rule of law in the context of the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

  11. “Success is most likely if the political will and readiness to forge consensus on the part of national actors, however minimal, are seized in a timely and rapid way under the favourable political conditions that generally emerge in the phase immediately following the signing of a peace agreement or ceasefire. When there is no civil authority, the top priority for the population is the reestablishment of a feeling of security. Once progress is made in the area of security, a variety of measures need to be implemented, such as the restoration of Government institutions that are seen as representing the whole population and having sufficient legitimacy to introduce reforms to transform systems and structures from the past that may have contributed to the socio-economic inequality that led to violence.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

  12. “Mrs. Morgan Sotomayor (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would first like to commend the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina for its initiative in convening this debate. Mexico agrees with the importance that Bosnia and Herzegovina places on the need to include institution-building as a principal element in peacebuilding strategies. We also recognize the fact that when conflicts are resolved through a peace agreement or ceasefire between the parties, there is a greatly increased risk that those conflicts could break out anew in the post- conflict phase. However, such occasions also provide opportunities to build the basic capacities needed to ensure that peacebuilding efforts take hold.”

    2011-01-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6472Resumption1 (2011) · source

  13. “It must continue its work pursuant to resolution 1888 (2009) based on the following four pillars: the fight against impunity; the prevention of new cases and protection of vulnerable groups; security sector reform; and comprehensive care and reparations for victims. The Security Council faces significant challenges. It must ensure the functioning and impact of the monitoring system and the presentation of reports on sexual violence in conflict, and systematically include components on gender and on prevention of sexual violence in the terms of reference of its field visits and the mandates for its peacekeeping operations. My delegation hopes that the Security Council will step up its efforts to combat this problem more effectively.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

  14. “It gives the Special Representative an additional tool by asking her to include, in the annex to her reports, the names of parties to an armed conflict on the agenda of the Security Council who systematically commit rape or other forms of sexual violence. My delegation is particularly satisfied by the coordination that Ms. Wallstrom has maintained with the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy. It seems to us that, concerning the particularities and special focus of each mechanism, there are clear synergies and areas of cooperation that can further optimize the impact of the two agendas of protection for civilians in general and women and children in particular. We recognize that the Security Council has taken determined steps to eliminate the problem of sexual violence in armed conflict.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

  15. “Mexico reiterates its call on States to fully meet their obligations under international humanitarian law and the norms of human rights and refugee law. With the establishment of the mandate of the Special Representative, an important step was taken to address this phenomenon, and in the short time that she has held that post Ms. Wallstrom has made it clear that, while there are broad challenges, it is possible to provide a comprehensive and effective response to victims of sexual violence and to make that issue a priority of our strategies for peace and reconciliation. Through resolution 1960 (2010), adopted today, the Security Council has strengthened the mechanisms for the collection and analysis of information on the ground.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

  16. “Mexico believes that it is not enough to recall that crimes of sexual violence against women have been criminalized. It is necessary to act on our support for strengthening the International Criminal Court (ICC) in order to prosecute the perpetrators of sexual violence in the context of armed conflict. For that reason, we are closely following the work of the ICC in the case brought against Jean-Pierre Bemba, and we reiterate our firm support for the Court. The atrocities committed against women and children in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and other regions of the world are permanent reminders of the fact that existing norms are flagrantly flouted. Ensuring respect for international law is an ongoing challenge, for which the primary responsibility falls to States.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

  17. “In these past two years, significant steps have been taken to ensure that women and children will no longer be the principal victims of the violence to which armed conflict give rise. One aspect of particular concern is sexual violence in armed conflict or post-conflict situations, as that subject cannot be approached simply from a gender perspective. The impact on society of sexual violence used as a tactic of war is so great that addressing it must be an integral part of any strategy for peace and security. Sexual violence encourages the perpetuation of conflicts, promotes the displacement of populations and limits development opportunities. Certain groups, such as displaced persons, refugees and persons with disabilities, are particularly vulnerable to such crimes and require special attention.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

  18. “Mrs. Morgan Sotomayor (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Secretary-General for his statement and welcome the valuable briefing by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Margot Wallstrom, as well as the statements of Under-Secretary-General Le Roy and Lieutenant General Gaye. Allow me also to express Mexico's appreciation for the leadership that the United States has shown in the fight against sexual violence in armed conflict. During its membership of the Security Council, Mexico has sought to promote a broad agenda of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, pursuant to the relevant provisions of international humanitarian law.”

    2010-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6453 (2010) · source

  19. “Finding solutions to the internal border disputes, the status of Kirkuk and the pending issues with Kuwait is also essential and must be taken into account if peace is to be achieved throughout the country. Iraq was a test of the Security Council and the United Nations itself. Today, this dark page of history has been turned. The consolidation of efforts under way, with the support of UNAMI and the international community, will be key to strengthening the standing of our Organization.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  20. “Iraq has succeeded in holding free, plural and inclusive elections, which have been a triumph for its people and for democracy as a whole. That momentum must not be lost, and work must continue towards forming a Government that represents all sectors of society and that can consolidate national reconciliation. In the area of security, although the situation on the ground today is fundamentally different from that of the past, numerous indiscriminate attacks on the civilian population, Iraqi and foreign armed forces and United Nations staff continue to be reported. It is essential that the Iraqi armed forces be able to confront this significant challenge before the final departure of all international forces, while guaranteeing respect for human rights.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  21. “We also showed that the United Nations had the obligation to promote the protection of the Iraqi people's human, political, civil, economic and social rights, and to contribute to their economic development. All those principles are reflected in the texts we adopted today. Mexico welcomes the gradual departure of the international forces from Iraq. It is nevertheless imperative that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) continue to assist in consolidating reconstruction efforts, promote development, ensure the dignified and safe return of refugees and internally displaced persons, and strengthen the protection of ethnic and religious minorities, as well as the most vulnerable groups within the country.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  22. “Mexico always advocated the need for multilateral efforts to reach a comprehensive, peaceful and definitive solution to the issue. In 2003, after the military intervention began, it became obvious that we had to deal with the humanitarian situation and reconstruction in Iraq, appealing to our sense of collective responsibility. The disagreements that prevented the Security Council from pursuing peaceful disarmament in Iraq did not invalidate the path of multilateralism. What happened next showed that the world could not manage without the United Nations. We therefore stressed the importance of the Security Council respecting the territorial integrity of Iraq, preserving the fundamental right of the Iraqi people to its natural resources, especially oil, and their inalienable right to decide their own future.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  23. “Mexico's membership of the Security Council in 2002- 2003 and that which shall conclude in a few days reflect our deepest commitment to the primacy of the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. Iraq is a clear example of that. At the time, like a large majority of United Nations Member States, Mexico condemned the former Iraq regime's failure to comply with its international disarmament obligations. In 2002, when tensions over Iraq came to a head, we supported two-stage Security Council action, in which the first stage established a revised inspection regime on the basis of which a decision would be adopted to determine whether non-compliance was a threat to international peace and security.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source

  24. “Mrs. Morgan Sotomayor (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I should like to congratulate you, Sir, on having convened this high-level meeting on Iraq. We are particularly honoured by your personal presiding over the debate and by the presence of the Secretary- General and Foreign Minister Zebari. The adoption of three resolutions ending the restrictions imposed on Iraq under Chapter VII of the Charter, some dating back 20 years, and the important message of support contained in the presidential statement adopted this morning (S/PRST/2010/27) confirm Iraq's recovery of its place in the community of nations, rejecting the threats to peace that characterized the previous regime. The road to this point has not been easy.”

    2010-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6450 (2010) · source