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Munoz

lines on the record: 453
first: 2003-06-17
most recent: 2015-09-30
sittings or episodes: 75
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“The inescapable challenge remains focusing efforts to ensure the full and effective implementation of those resolutions. That responsibility lies with all States Members of the Organization. We know that it is complex and not easy, but we are facing a global threat that is aggravated by the attempt to impose religious convictions and interpretations. There is no room for indifference or inaction. Finally, I would like to reiterate that prevention is a central element in opening up avenues for greater understanding and cooperation aimed at discrediting the notion of terrorism being an alternative to motivate those who aspire to a more inclusive society with greater opportunities.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We would also like to express our decisive support in continuing to work with the international community to eradicate terrorism, which violates fundamental values. And I want to reassert the importance that all measures in this fight should always be undertaken while respecting the rule of law, in conformity with international law, particularly international human rights law, the rights of refugees and international humanitarian law as set out in Human Rights Council resolution 29/9. The Security Council has worked tirelessly to achieve the necessary consensus. It has adopted resolutions to strengthen the multilateral mechanism to combat terrorism and the flow of foreign terrorist fighters. That strategy must also be bolstered.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“I would like to highlight that Chile has already made a contribution by receiving Iraqi refugees. But it is also necessary for there to be real commitment on the part of political actors in every affected State so as to stop the violence, resolve differences through dialogue and implement the resolutions of the Council. In that regard, we certainly appreciate the efforts of the Secretary-General's Envoys and Special Representatives. Chile believes that there are factors that encourage terrorism. It is urgent to resume the peace talks between Israel and Palestine on the basis of two sovereign States living alongside one another in peace and security. Turning away from that path will only bring more conflict and terror.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“We did so because we believe that the underlying causes of these crises are related to various forms of exclusion - whether socioeconomic, gender-based, ethnic, tribal, religious or ideological - that can have an impact on local and global levels as well, thereby posing a greater challenge. It is therefore essential to address these failings urgently. Whether or not it involves domestic processes, for which each State has the primary responsibility, the international community and the Security Council should be part ofa collective effort. It requires thejoint, concerted and effective action of the Council and the entire international community to deal with the gravest humanitarian problems afflicting millions of people in the Middle East and North Africa. Chile will make its contribution to host Syrian refugees.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“The Islamic State is a destabilizing factor in the Syrian and Iraqi conflicts. Their presence and spread into other countries and regions is alarming. In the areas that they control, they are deceptively presenting themselves as a political and social movement that is filling an order and unity vacuum in communities polarized by conflict that lack governance and economic, political and social opportunities. I would like to recall that, during Chile's presidency of the Council in January, we identified the linkage between inclusive development and international peace and security (see S/PV.7361).”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“It is therefore imperative to replace their terrorist ideology by an alliance of shared values that includes a preventive, multinational focus that would promote specific actions at the local, national and global levels to encourage interreligious and intercultural dialogue. The voices of those in civil society with an influence at the community level can play an important role in that task. That central notion was addressed by the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Council members meeting at the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) meeting held in Madrid in July. The meeting also took up the issue of foreign terrorist fighters, with a draft ministerial declaration having been prepared for adoption by the CTC. This is an issue on which it seems to us that cooperation is essential.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Their application is essential in the efforts to ensure confidence and trust in the region, halt the renting of the social fabric and create an atmosphere of better cooperation, or at least understanding, among States, religions and ethnic groups. The conflicts in the region have been worsened by terrorism associated with fundamentalism, which has threatened the very existence of countries when such groups control territory and establish an Administration based on terror and intolerance. Recent experience has shown us that the use of force can reduce the military capacity of terrorist groups, but it cannot prevent the diffusion of ideas to generate new recruits and inspire Violent ambitions in people vulnerable to their message of extremism.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Mr. President, and the Russian Federation for convening today's open debate, which gives us an opportunity to reflect on how terrorism accentuates the precariousness of societies destabilized by conflict. The Security Council must always be prepared to take collective, preventive and effective action to safeguard international peace and security. The situation in the Middle East and North Africa is a cause for concern for the international community - who can doubt that? - because the activities of armed and terrorist groups are worsening the cycles of instability and multiple tensions among communities that need to strengthen a coexistence based on cohesion, inclusiveness and diversity, as shared principles and values. Those principles represent the heritage of humankind.”
2015-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7527 (2015) · source
“Finally, in taking the lead on the 2010 review, the Security Council and the General Assembly will be charting an important course for the future relevance of the United Nations in tackling post-conflict situations. This task will be a challenge to our collective capacity to deliver on the promises and ideals of the United Nations Charter, and to respond essentially to the needs of the most vulnerable people of the world.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“As indicated by the Secretary-General in his report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (8/2009/304), the Peacebuilding Commission has a critical role to play in championing and promoting the agenda outlined in that report. The Commission is certainly positioned to help realize a number of important actions recommended by the Secretary-General in that report. In addition, the envisaged 2010 review of the Commission's founding resolutions will provide a prime opportunity to further build on the experiences it has gained, define its potential role in support of an expanding United Nations peacebuilding agenda, and enhance its support to countries emerging from conflict.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The Commission combines a unique link to the three principal organs of the United Nations, a unique composition of membership and a unique degree of flexibility to engage non-United Nations and non-governmental actors. Therefore, a potential added value of the PBC at the country level is to leverage its weight in order to advance mutual accountability between national actors in the concerned country and its international and regional partners. In particular, the PBC could promote seamless transition from humanitarian to early recovery assistance, synergy between peacekeeping and peacebuilding mandates, and national capacity- development in critical peacebuilding priorities.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The unique feature of peacebuilding as providing the nexus between security, the rule of law and development activities to support laying the foundation for sustainable peace and development is undoubtedly the primary strength behind the concept. At the same time, with multiple actors involved in a range of humanitarian, security and development activities, the challenge of ensuring a coherent and integrated response is daunting. Likewise, the principles of national ownership and inclusiveness have been pivotal to the work of the Commission during these years. While we can certainly identify initial progress in linking the advisory role of the PBC with United Nations and non-United Nations operational entities, the PBC remains, in my view, underutilized.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The Office's human and substantive resources will thus need to be further enhanced. The recent appointment by the Secretary-General of Judy Cheng-Hopkins as Assistant Secretary-General and head of the PBSO brings a capable leadership with significant field experience to manage the support provided to the PBC, on the one hand, and the operations of the PBF, on the other. Three years since the operationalization of the milestone decision of the 2005 World Summit to establish the PBC, PBF and PBSO, the United Nations peacebuilding agenda is expanding in scope and depth. Peacebuilding is an area that may contribute to further defining the image of the Organization in the coming years.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The Office continues to provide an essential linkage to the PBC with the operational entities within and outside the United Nations system. The PBSO continued to give regular quarterly briefings to the Committee on the activities and operations of the PBF. These briefings contributed to deepening the strategic linkage between the Commission and the PBF and provided the Commission with regular opportunities to provide overall policy guidance on the use of the Fund in support of the strategic objectives of peacebuilding in the countries under the PBC's consideration. The synergy between the PBC and the PBF is an area to strengthen even more. As the United Nations peacebuilding agenda and its ties with other peacebuilding actors expand, the PBSO's scope and areas of support will continue to expand as well.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Finally, the Working Group on Lessons Learned continued to provide an informal platform for the Peacebuilding Commission to draw on the expertise of practitioners from within and outside the United Nations system, as well from countries with certain experience in post-conflict peacebuilding. The Working Group also continued to seek useful ties with the work of the Commission's configurations, the United Nations system and the larger peacebuilding community. To this end, the discussions addressed critical priorities, such as rule of law assistance, sustainable reintegration, regional approaches to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, and the role of national dialogue in peacebuilding. Throughout its various configurations, the PBC received substantive support from the PBSO.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In Burundi, the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone, the chairs of the four configurations regularly visited the four countries and interacted with high-level national officials, civil society, partners and senior United Nations officials at the country-level. In the four countries, the PBC membership collectively continues to promote inclusiveness and national ownership of the peacebuilding processes. While facing a number of country-specific challenges in the areas of resources, capacity, political commitment and coherence, the Commission provided a viable political platform to address these challenges and seek the partnerships that are needed to help drive the coherence of activities and deliver tangible dividends on the ground.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The linkage of United Nations peacebuilding activities to the world of celebrities is deemed to be important in raising awareness and encouraging contributions to noble United Nations causes at the level of the general public. To that end, the PBC is also working on appointing an ambassador for peacebuilding from among a number of possible sports and arts celebrities. In addition, the country-specific configurations continued to lead the design and monitoring of the progress in the implementation of the strategic frameworks for peacebuilding in the four countries on the PBC agenda.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“To this end, our participation in numerous seminars, workshops, public media interviews and special events served as important platform for advocacy on behalf of the countries on the PBC agenda and of general peacebuilding challenges. Most recently, this activity resulted, among other things, in a unique contribution to the PBF from proceeds of a commemorative digital version of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's classic song "Give Peace a Chance". I encourage all representatives to tell their sons and daughters to download "Give Peace a Chance" from iTunes, and to do so themselves, because the proceeds will go directly to the PBF.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“I wish to underscore the important discussions that the Committee convened on enhancing the capacity of the PBC to fulfil its resource mobilization mandate; employment and income generation, as well as private sector development in post-conflict countries; the implications of the financial crisis on countries emerging from conflict; the United Nations rule of law coordination strategy in countries emerging from conflict; and most recently, the prospects for the mandated 2010 review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture and for improving engagement with countries seeking the Commission's advice. 3 In addition, the Chair of the Commission undertook a number of activities to raise global awareness of the challenges facing countries emerging from conflict.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“With regard to the activities of the various configurations of the PBC, it is important to underscore that the Organizational Committee, representing the core group of PBC members, continued to address possible approaches to enhancing its capacity to implement its core mandates and adapt to prevailing global realities and evolving approaches to critical peacebuilding priorities. To this end, the Committee convened a number of meetings and discussions, which are enumerated in the report.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In mentioning essential partnerships for peacebuilding, I wish to highlight the most recently concluded visit to the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, in which I was accompanied by my colleagues, the Vice-Chair, the chairs of the country- specific configurations and the Chair of the Working Group on Lessons Learned, and supported by the PBSO and the United Nations Liaison Office to the African Union. I paid similar outreach visits to the Organization of American States, the international financial institutions headquartered in Washington, DC, and the European Commission's headquarters in Brussels. These visits contributed to deepening and strengthening dialogue with these key regional and international partners, whose contributions and support to peacebuilding in countries on the Commission's agenda, and globally, are crucial.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In addition, the chairs of the four country-specific configurations continued to brief the Security Council regularly on developments in the peacebuilding process in the four countries on the Commission's agenda: Burundi, the Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone. 09-61989 The PBC also continued to expand partnerships with numerous national, regional and international actors, including United Nations agencies, funds and programmes, international financial institutions, regional organizations, the private sector and civil society.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In addition, the Economic and Social Council and the PBC jointly organized a special event, in collaboration with the World Food Programme, on the food and economic crisis in post-conflict countries. The event was a testimonial to the continued preoccupation of the PBC with the challenge of providing for the basic and economic needs of populations emerging from conflict. The PBC Chairperson also met with the President of the Security Council on 1 July and participated in the Security Council debate on the Secretary-General's report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (see S/PV.6165).”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In doing so, the Commission has continued to broaden and deepen its partnerships with critical actors. This is an essential step forward as the Commission strives to ensure the operational relevance of its advice and promote the coherence of peacebuilding strategies. First and foremost, the PBC continued to strengthen its linkage with the General Assembly, the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council. Indeed, during the reporting period, we witnessed an important breakthrough in efforts to deepen the relationship with the Economic and Social Council through the participation of the PBC Chairperson in the Council's 2009 substantive session and an exchange of views with Council members on the important nexus among security, recovery from conflict and development.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The report of the PBC on its third session represents a collective effort by the members of its 09-61989 Organizational Committee to highlight the most important facts and analysis pertinent to the activities undertaken by its various configurations. It also provides observations on the possible way forward. The report reflects the ongoing progress made by the PBC in engaging the countries on its agenda. Moreover, the Commission addressed a number of critical policy questions and lessons learned of particular relevance to its overarching mandate as an institutional mechanism dedicated to addressing the special needs of post-conflict countries. As indicated in the conclusion of the report on its third session, the Commission has consolidated its core advisory role and demonstrated increasing support for the countries on its agenda.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Along with the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF) and the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), the Peacebuilding Commission continues to promote the nexus between security and development and a strategic vision for sustaining and consolidating peace, avoiding relapse into violence and strengthening the rule of law and the respect and promotion of human rights. With its unique membership and its flexible approach to engaging existing and potential actors and partners, the Commission continues to be a viable instrument for improving the United Nations response to the needs and priorities of post-conflict countries.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“The report, which received significant input from the PBC, highlighted the increasing emphasis that the United Nations is placing on securing a coherent and integrated global response to the challenges in post-conflict situations. As the Secretary-General mentions in that report, while the United Nations is not the only actor in post-conflict situations, the Organization is increasingly expected to play a leadership role in the field, facilitating engagement between national and international actors, as well as among international actors. The PBC is the central intergovernmental body of the United Nations that is mandated to ensure that the Organization indeed leads the way towards the alleviation of the suffering of populations in post-conflict situations.”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“Mr. Munoz: On behalf of the members of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), I am pleased to present the report of the Commission on its third session (S/2009/444). The annual debates on peacebuilding in the Security Council and the General Assembly provide a platform for reviewing and guiding the work of the Commission by its parent organs. Most importantly, they also allow for broader engagement of the United Nations membership in addressing the critical challenge of post-conflict peacebuilding. This year, the Security Council and the General Assembly were presented with an additional report by the Secretary-General on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (8/2009/304).”
2009-11-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6224 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, I want to reiterate the Commission's strong support for the Secretary- General's recommendations. Attention must now turn to their rapid implementation. The people in post- conflict countries will benefit if we move forward to action.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“In particular, we are exploring innovative, lighter and more flexible ways to engage with countries that may seek the Commission's advice. I have one final reflection. The report stresses the need for early and continued emphasis on coordination and coherence, but a realistic approach will show that this is a most difficult task among multilateral actors, bilateral donors and civil society, and even within the United Nations system. Institutional positioning and turf disputes do not help peacebuilding or national Governments, and efforts to minimize them should continue. Since many of the Secretary-General's recommendations are addressed to the United Nations system, we believe that he should be invited to report back to the Security Council, in consultation with the Peacebuilding Commission, on their implementation.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Peacebuilding should therefore come into play early on in the Security Council's consideration of post-conflict situations. The mainstreaming of peacebuilding into peacekeeping operations and the enhancement of the civilian components of peacebuilding operations are a must. The Security Council should consider more proactively the advice of the Commission, not because the Commission is better qualified than the Council for such a task, but only because the Commission will emphasize the linkage between security and development, as well as the longer-term view contributing to sustainable peace. The Peacebuilding Commission's 2010 review will allow for further reflection on the role of the Commission and how it might better exercise its advisory role. Improving the working methods of the Commission is a goal on our agenda.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Regional organizations have increasingly been at the forefront of peace processes; the challenge ahead includes strengthening partnerships with regional actors, as well as with bilateral donors, civil society and international financial institutions, particularly the World Bank. Many of the recommendations of the Secretary- General's report are addressed to the United Nations. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General's early initiation of an implementation plan involving all the relevant parts of the Organization. We recognize that the Peacebuilding Support Office will play an important role in this regard. The Secretary-General's report poses several challenges for the Peacebuilding Commission. Member States recognize that peacekeepers are early peacebuilders.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“The diaspora may also be a significant resource in these areas. We share the Secretary-General's hope that donors will be bold and innovative in establishing flexible, rapid and predictable funding for peacebuilding. We are satisfied with Peacebuilding Fund pledges and funding, and we encourage the Secretary-General to appeal to non-traditional donors, including middle-income countries and the private sector. Pooled funding mechanisms, such as the country- level multi-donor trust funds, should be established, paying particular attention to the needs of women and historical gender imbalances.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Predictable international support is needed for successful peacebuilding. One essential element is greater clarity of lead roles and responsibilities within the United Nations, and enhanced coordination with other key players, such as the World Bank. The Commission welcomes the progress so far and looks forward to further advances. Civilian experts are an important peacebuilding resource. Country rosters of pre-vetted civilian experts- not least from the global South - could help support the quick delivery of services. International experts must complement and not replace national expertise. We welcome the Secretary- General's proposal for a review that would broaden and deepen the global pool of expertise and enhance interoperability across rosters. We also support his call regarding the United Nations Volunteers Programme.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Another crucial piece of the early peacebuilding puzzle is an agreed common strategy that is nationally owned and internationally supported, including - depending on the country's concrete reality - basic safety and security, political processes, basic services, core Government functions and early economic revitalization. In that effort, the United Nations staff in-country must work closely with the Peacebuilding Commission so as to ensure proper coordination and avoid duplication. The Secretary-General's agenda for action proposes stronger, more effective and better supported United Nations leadership on the ground and the creation, as he has reported to us today, of a senior- level mechanism at Headquarters that will ensure that the right leadership and support teams are in place as early as possible. We welcome this suggestion.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“National ownership is the cornerstone of peacebuilding. However, the commitment to national ownership as a key principle of peacebuilding will remain merely an abstract concept unless it is accompanied from the very beginning by capacity- building, starting with a clear understanding of existing capacities on the ground. National capacity-building must start immediately after the end of conflict, taking advantage of that narrow window of opportunity to lay the foundations for sustainable peace and show some peace dividends. It must be part of the entry, not the exit strategy.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Mr. Munoz: I thank you, Sir, for inviting me to take part in this discussion of the Secretary-General's report on peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflict (S/2009/304). The Peacebuilding Commission met on 13 July to discuss the report. I would like to share with the Council today my summary of those discussions. The Peacebuilding Commission welcomed the report and endorsed the Secretary-General's approach and recommendations. The preparation of the report usefully brought together the many parts of the United Nations that deal with peacebuilding and highlighted a common understanding of the importance of peacebuilding in the United Nations system. We were pleased that the broad consultation process allowed the Commission to play a significant role in formulating the report. Members of the Commission focused on some key points.”
2009-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6165 (2009) · source
“Lastly, we stress the importance of the Working Group having the necessary resources to carry out its work effectively and to use the tools at its disposal, in particular field visits and emergency meetings. Almost four years after the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), Chile reiterates its commitment to actively contribute to the elimination of all forms of violence affecting children throughout the world from armed conflict to urban violence. We will continue to support all initiatives that seek compliance with international commitments in that area.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Similarly, we call for guarantees that the mandates of the relevant United Nations peacekeeping operations and political missions continue to include specific provisions for the protection of children, the permanent deployment of child protection advisers and the training of troops on this issue. In that regard, since its creation in 2002, the Chilean Joint Centre for Peacekeeping Operations has been training Chilean and foreign civilians, military and police, using a comprehensive approach. We also urge that the monitoring and reporting of violations against children should be accompanied by effective measures to prevent such violations and to generate timely reactions.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“We support the recommendation that giving equal attention to children affected by armed conflict in all situations of concern be considered. We particularly welcome the recommendation that the Council consider, at a minimum, expanding the criteria for the annexes of the report of the Secretary-General to include parties that commit rape and other grave sexual violence against children in situations of armed conflict. Likewise, we note with interest the possibility of addressing other types of abuse, including, if possible, the intentional killing and maiming of children, which, like the recruitment and use of children and sexual violence, constitute deliberate and selective acts reflecting criminal intent.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“In accordance with the Principles, we support multilateral actions aimed at lessening and eradicating this scourge by means of more consistent planning, sustainable reintegration and the promotion of prevention activities aimed at protecting the environment of children. The Council should use its authority to identify and punish those responsible for the atrocities documented in the latest report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict (S/2009/158) and to implement its important recommendations. Chile believes that the Council should enhance the protection of children, enabling the strengthening of the monitoring and reporting mechanism, envisaged in resolution 1612 (2005), such that it can be triggered in cases of intentional actions that do not constitute collateral damage.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“As a State party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict and International Labour Organization Convention 182 concerning the Prohibition and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour, Chile reiterates its commitment to the initiatives aimed at eliminating all forms of violence against children, in particular, those that we are discussing today. True to that commitment, on 25 September 2008, Chile endorsed the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups, known as the Paris Principles, which reflect significant progress in prevention and reintegration and in the special needs of girls in armed conflicts.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“For that reason, we support the work done by the Working Group of the Security Council on Children and Armed Conflict, established by resolution 1612 (2005), as well as by UNICEF, various non-governmental organizations and civil society, actors that are jointly contributing to the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism under that resolution. We also acknowledge the significant work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and are following with interest her activities in the field. We also thank her for her presence this past Saturday at a football match between 3 ambassadors and the Secretary-General in aid of the children of Sierra Leone.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening a debate on the important topic of children in armed conflict. I would like to express my support for your country on account of the difficult time that it is currently experiencing. Chile endorses the statement by the representative of Ireland, the country that is chairing the Human Security Network to which Chile belongs. Although the international community recognizes children as subjects in law, in reality their rights are disregarded daily in situations of armed conflict.”
2009-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6114Resumption1 (2009) · source
“With the adoption of a national action plan in the context of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), Chile will be following one of the fundamental principles of our foreign policy, which is promotion of the fundamental rights of the human person at the universal level, including gender perspective in its widest sense, which should be a central element of a modern people-oriented foreign policy.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“The fourth action line is to enhance the technical capacity of both government officials and civil society in relation to gender perspective, security and conflict. Fifthly, implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) must be promoted in the region, through the exchange of experiences and international cooperation both on a bilateral basis and in regional mechanisms for peacekeeping operations in which Chile is involved, particularly in the context of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“As recommended by the Secretary-General in his report, the draft action plan is a comprehensive design for the best possible involvement of bodies concerned with the prevention of conflict and the management and solution of existing conflicts, with comprehensive inclusion of the gender perspective. There are several primary action lines in the national action plan submitted for discussion. First, a gender approach is to be applied in the respect for and promotion of human rights, both in Chile and beyond our frontiers. Secondly, the equitable participation of women in peacekeeping operations and in the relevant decision-making bodies must be promoted. Thirdly, we must mainstream a gender perspective in its broadest sense in the design, implementation and execution of our international cooperation policies.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Chile has started work on such a plan, which at this initial stage reflects the priority assigned by the Government of Chile to the cross-cutting application of the focus on gender mainstreaming in government policies. Last March, a working group was created, consisting of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defence, the National Women's Service and civil society, and was tasked with submitting in March 2009, on International Women's Day, a final draft of a national action plan that meets the requirements of resolution 1325 (2000). On Thursday, 23 October this year, a first draft of the plan was presented to the public sector and to civil society to allow an open and participatory discussion leading to a final draft that will be a faithful reflection of the interests of our society.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“That situation is unacceptable at this stage of the twenty- first century, and we must put a stop to it immediately. We welcome the Secretary-General's report on the item (S/2008/622). While noting some progress towards implementation of resolution 1325 (2000), it also points out that the situation of women in conflict and post-conflict situations has not improved. In that regard, and as the Chairman of the Human Security Network has pointed out, the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) is not the exclusive concern of Security Council or the United Nations system but is a concern of the international community as a whole. In that context, the creation and implementation of a national action plan is crucial.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile wishes to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important meeting on women, peace and security. We also thank the representatives of the Secretariat and of civil society for their important interventions on women in conflict and post-conflict situations. We are grateful to delegations for their patience in listening to interventions at this late hour. Chile fully supports the statement made by the delegation of Ireland on behalf of the member countries of the Human Security Network. This year, eight years after the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), the Council adopted resolution 1820 (2008), which reveals that atrocities against women in armed conflicts are continuing.”
2008-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6005Resumption1 (2008) · source