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Munoz

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“Here, again, the activity of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund can play a crucial role by providing rapid aid through coordinated quick-impact projects and by collaborating with the national Government to identify its priorities. The Fund should not, however, be seen as just another source of funding for development. I would like to conclude my statement by making a call for us to consider the Peacebuilding Commission as the organ that can respond to the majority of questions and difficulties in post-conflict societies. The Commission has the appropriate tools and mandate, and we should feel confident that its integrated approach can face these challenges, alongside the States involved and from the perspective of so-called national ownership.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We should take advantage of the experience acquired by the Peacebuilding Commission and not repeat the mistakes of the past. Another problem that emerges in the weeks following a ceasefire or peace agreement is that a large quantity of aid begins to arrive at a time when the capacity to absorb it adequately in the field is insufficient. Then, when an assistance network is finally in place to channel the aid, the media have usually left and the flow of aid decreases drastically. In order to circumvent this paradox, we should be capable of acting swiftly in areas identified as priorities in the first stage of peacebuilding.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“An integrated office endowed with ample authority to address all aspects linked to peacebuilding following a ceasefire, including peacekeeping activities and activities related to development and the strengthening of the rule of law, would, in Chile's View, facilitate an integrated approach that allows for the creation of national capacities from the start and the creation of a rational process of medium- and long- term peacebuilding. We believe that an integrated approach would facilitate coordination, and it is here that the Peacebuilding Commission plays a decisive role. In almost two years of operation, the Commission has demonstrated the advantages of collectively examining the aspects of security with matters connected to development and rule of law in societies emerging from conflict.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“However, we have observed that, in some cases, the response from the multilateral system, including the United Nations and other international organizations and entities, tends to encounter two great obstacles in the field that create impediments to properly tackling the challenges of peacebuilding. I am referring to the lack of coordination and, often, the inefficacy of aid. Generally, once a ceasefire or peace agreement has been signed, the international community reacts enthusiastically by providing various types of cooperation and aid to the society emerging from conflict without waiting for a body or institution to adequately channel this initial enthusiasm. This lack of coordination augments the duplication of functions. In some cases, it further complicates subsequent efforts at medium- and long-term peacebuilding.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to start by thanking the President for convening this important open debate on peacebuilding in societies emerging from prolonged internal conflict. We concur with the concept paper prepared for this occasion to the effect that the first six to twelve weeks following the signing of a ceasefire or peace agreement are crucial for internal stability. In this critical phase, the international community has a vital role to play. The United Nations system must provide integrated, coherent and efficient support in this first stage in order to establish the basic minimum required for medium- and short-term peacebuilding.”
2008-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5895Resumption1 (2008) · source
“A decade after the publication of Graca Machel's historic report on the impact of armed conflict on children, Chile reaffirms its commitment to contribute actively to the elimination of all forms of violence affecting the world's children, from armed conflicts to urban violence. Inspired by the aphorism coined by our Nobel Prize winner Gabriela Mistral, "The future of children is always today; tomorrow will be too late", we strongly support all initiatives aimed at fulfilling international commitments in this area.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Chile therefore believes that the Council should enhance the protection of children by allowing the expansion of the monitoring mechanism contemplated in resolution 1612 (2005), so that it can be triggered in cases of rape and other grave sexual violations, which do not constitute collateral damage and which should be urgently eradicated, as has been widely recognized by the international community. Likewise, we call for the adoption of the recommendations made to the Council and to Member States in the Secretary-General's recent report, particularly the recommendation that the mandates of all future peacekeeping missions and relevant political missions should, where appropriate, include the presence of child protection advisers.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Although the international community recognizes that children are precious subjects of law, their rights are contrarily ignored, daily, in situations of armed conflict between or within States, conflicts of low intensity or armed violence in the civilian sphere. We therefore support the work done by, among others, the Working Group of the Security Council established pursuant to resolution 1612 (2005), as well as the work of UNICEF and civil society, which contribute to the implementation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism in the framework of this resolution. However, the persistence of these grave acts and the impunity noted by this Council impel us to make greater efforts with respect to the implementation of this mechanism.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“We therefore strongly support multilateral actions to reduce and eradicate this scourge, and we urge the Council to use its authority to identify and punish those responsible for the atrocities documented in the recent report of the Secretary- General on children and armed conflict (S/2007/757) and its respective recommendations. In this context, we acknowledge the work done by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy, and note with special interest the recommendations contained in her report on the subject (A/62/228), particularly those relating to the application of the 2007 Paris Principles, which represent significant progress regarding prevention and reinsertion and the special needs of the girl child in armed conflicts.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank Panama and you, Sir, for inviting us to debate this topic that involves acts of utmost gravity against unprotected children in flagrant violation of human rights and international humanitarian law. As a State party to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and to its Optional Protocol on the Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict and to Convention No. 182 of the International Labour Organization, on the prohibition of the worst forms of child labour, Chile wishes to reiterate its commitment to the initiatives designed to eliminate all forms of violence against children.”
2008-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5834Resumption1 (2008) · source
“Lastly, beyond the required reports mandated by the resolutions, we feel that at this stage the most important thing is for the Peacebuilding Commission to make active cooperation with countries emerging from conflict a priority.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“We are pleased that in the months since its work began, the Peacebuilding Commission has addressed the cases of Burundi and Sierra Leone. During this period, specific plans of action were reviewed for both countries, with the active participation of the national authorities of those countries; the contribution of the Peacebuilding Support Office in approving the disbursement of significant assistance for both countries was valuable. This year we should follow up on the status of the implementation of the agreed programmes. It will also be necessary for all of us to make efforts to replenish the resources of the Peacebuilding Fund.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“We observe with concern the persistence of discussion on how to carry out the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. National ownership in determining and carrying out national priorities is, of course, a basic premise in this respect. National priorities are identified as a result of an internal process of consultation carried out by the national Government, with participation of various national actors. But in our opinion, defining national priorities is a two-way street, and the Peacebuilding Commission cannot be excluded. One of the main purposes of the Peacebuilding Commission, according to resolution 1645 (2005) is "To bring together all relevant actors to marshal resources and to advise on and propose integrated strategies for post-conflict peacebuilding and recovery" (para. 2 ( a )).”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“In the future it will be necessary to strengthen the role and work of the Organizational Committee as the managerial body of the Commission - in particular its country-specific format, which is key. We believe it is urgent to avoid competing visions that could weaken the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. This requires action agreed between the General Assembly and the Security Council, as well as proper coordination with the Economic and Social Council. With a view to strengthening the work of the Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission, we believe it is necessary to establish an annual calendar of formal meetings, leaving the necessary flexibility to carry out informal meetings whenever necessary, either in a country-specific format or another format.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission must not become a body for academic debates. It should instead be in the field providing advice and working with countries emerging from conflict. To that end, it is essential to strengthen ties with international financing institutions, such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and regional banks, as well as with the community of donor countries. We welcome the efforts made in that regard. Likewise, we believe it is necessary to adopt the necessary measures to ensure the broadest possible participation by all relevant actors in the search for solutions to the most pressing problems encountered by countries emerging from conflict, including participation by civil society.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I would first like to associate myself with the statement made by the Permanent Representative of Jamaica on behalf of the member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement members of the Peacebuilding Commission. The Peacebuilding Commission is currently in the process of establishing its identity in order to put its imprint on its efforts, in line with the mandates conferred upon it by the resolutions that established it. We believe that the central matter as regards the Commission's future is the issue of its relevance. Since it is not a new donor entity - notwithstanding the importance of the Peacebuilding Fund - it is essential that the Commission be given the leadership role in mobilizing and coordinating resources and efforts in support of countries emerging from conflict.”
2007-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5627 (2007) · source
“The Government of Chile reiterates the importance of strictly adhering to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly with respect to the settlement of disputes, condemnation of the use or threat of the use of force and full compliance with the resolutions of the Security Council.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Secondly, we have sent a shipment of medicines so as to help alleviate, at least in part, the severe humanitarian and health situation of the Palestinian people in Gaza. Thirdly, we will very soon be sending medicines and other humanitarian assistance to the thousands of civilians affected by the bombings in central and southern Lebanon. Fourthly, just today we sent a Boeing 707 to Damascus in order to repatriate numerous Chileans and other Latin American nationals trapped in the midst of the conflict. Finally, we repeat our call to return to the path of dialogue and reason. The history of the region shows that military solutions have always failed, and the cost has been mainly paid by innocent victims.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“We firmly support the suggestion made yesterday by the Secretary-General that a diplomatic approach be taken involving a package of practical measures aimed at addressing the emergency situation and providing a solution - hopefully a lasting one - to the crisis. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon includes Chilean military officers, and Chile will continue to work along the lines that the Secretary- General has suggested. With regard to the severe humanitarian crisis that is affecting the Palestinian and Lebanese people, the Government of Chile has taken the following measures. First, we supported the resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council, which decided to send a special mission to assess the human rights situation in Palestine.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The soldiers should be released, as should the Palestinian Authority officials who remain under arrest in Gaza. All of these factors only intensify the spiral of violence that is endangering peace and stability throughout the region. For that reason, we call on all parties involved to put an immediate end to armed actions, and we call on Israel forces to withdraw from Lebanon and from the Gaza Strip. We call also on Hizbollah to stop the violence and its indiscriminate attacks, and we urge that the Government of Lebanon exercise its sovereignty throughout its territory, with the help of the international community, if Beirut so requests.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“Mr. Munoz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this very important meeting. The Government of Chile expresses its deepest regret at the situation prevailing in the Middle East as a result of the escalation of violence in the region. We condemn the disproportionate measures taken by the Israeli forces, which have caused hundreds of deaths in Lebanon - a majority of them civilians - as well as the intentional destruction of infrastructure in the Gaza Strip and in Lebanon, which threatens to engender a humanitarian disaster. We condemn also the attacks carried out by Hizbollah, which have caused the death of civilians, as well as its kidnapping of two soldiers. The indiscriminate missile attacks against cities in northern Israel are unacceptable.”
2006-07-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5493Resumption1 (2006) · source
“The report of the Panel set up by the Secretary-General contains other ideas that merit in-depth analysis. To conclude, we would like to reaffirm our belief that the protection of civilians in armed conflict is one of the major challenges facing the United Nations. The credibility of the Organization will also depend on our ability to offer civilians a life in conditions of dignity and free from fear. After all, the United Nations was created to protect human beings from the threats of both war and violence.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“More than five years have elapsed since the Secretary-General initiated the programme on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Progress has been made, but millions of civilians are still being subjected to extreme violence. That is why we believe that the Security Council has to continue to discuss the possibility of adopting additional measures that would promote a culture of protection. In that respect, we could consider adopting a new resolution on the protection of civilians in armed conflict that would include all the elements involved in that area. We could consider also other initiatives, such as the establishment of an ad hoc group on the protection of civilians in armed conflict that would make recommendations and provide follow-up to the decisions taken by the Council.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“The effective prevention of conflicts also requires the establishment of a long-term strategy that would pinpoint the causes of the conflict. That means that we have to find ways to ensure sustainable development, eradicate poverty, and promote national reconciliation, democracy and good governance. Furthermore, the direct attacks that have taken place against United Nations personnel make clear the great vulnerability of our Organization's humanitarian personnel, as well as that of the Red Cross and Red Crescent societies. In that respect, we agree with the Secretary-General that legal measures must be taken to expand the scope of the 1994 Convention on the Safety of United Nations and Associated Personnel.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“Displaced civilian populations require particular attention on our part. The forced recruitment of child soldiers and the rape and sexual abuse of women and children warrants our firm condemnation. Nor can we overlook the so-called forgotten emergencies. For that reason, we believe that the implementation of the 10-point platform that the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs submitted to the Security Council last December is crucial, as it contains elements that are key to moving forward. Likewise, the various national and international authorities, such as the High Commissioner for Refugees and the High Commissioner for Human Rights, must act in close coordination in order to set up an early-warning network that would make it possible to prevent conflict.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“International tribunals, however, can operate only in a subsidiary capacity in the context of the internal jurisdiction of the State in which crimes against civilians are committed, since it is the State that has the primary responsibility to arrest, try and sentence the guilty. Despite the progress made, much remains to be done. Indeed, the Secretary-General's report notes that, in more than 20 armed conflicts around the world, humanitarian assistance is either denied or obstructed for over 10 million people. In that context, we believe that interaction of the competent agencies of the United Nations and of other humanitarian bodies with non- State agents, whether they are officially recognized or not, is of fundamental importance in order to prevent or mitigate threats to civilians.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“A particularly positive aspect has been the inclusion in peacekeeping missions of disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and rehabilitation programmes for combatants, as well as of mechanisms to protect refugees and returnees. In that framework, we are gratified by the Council's willingness to welcome the valuable contributions made by regional and subregional organizations. We have also made progress in the fight against impunity, through the establishment of the special tribunals for Rwanda, the former Yugoslavia and Sierra Leone, for example, and, most importantly, through the establishment of the International Criminal Court.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“Against that backdrop, we wish to emphasize the need for all States to be parties to, and comply with, instruments related to the protection of civilians, such as the Geneva Conventions and their Protocols, the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and other conventions. Since Secretary-General Kofi Annan initiated the programme on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, we have become more familiar with the topic as well as with related norms and recommendations. For example, there has been an expansion of the mandates of Security Council peacekeeping operations and an increase in the resources allocated to them, in order better to enable them to protect civilians.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“A primary consideration in the context of this item is the need to reaffirm the principles of international law and of human rights in order to ensure the safety of millions of innocent civilians, among them women, the elderly and children, who are exposed to numerous and varied forms of violence in armed conflict. We must also stress the fact that it is the parties to the conflict - whether State or non-State - that have the primary obligation to protect civilians, in accordance with the norms and principles of international humanitarian law.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): First, I would like to thank the Algerian presidency for convening this important discussion on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. I would also like to express our thanks for the briefing by the Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Jan Egeland. In particular, Sir, I should like to welcome your presence as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Algeria, which gives this meeting special importance. This second open debate on the item under consideration in this year that is coming to an end reflects the importance that the Security Council attaches to the protection of civilians in armed conflict.”
2004-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5100 (2004) · source
“We did that because, in the resolution, priority is placed on aspects that we consider central to Haiti's security and stability: for example, the strengthening of institutional capacities, respect for human rights, a necessary end to impunity and effective national reconciliation. Finally, we particularly value the fact that this resolution highlights the need for an inclusive political dialogue with the participation of all the political and social forces of Haiti that have opted for the democratic process, as well as the urgency of releasing the funds committed by donor countries and international financial institutions to facilitate the development projects that this brotherly country needs so urgently.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5090 (2004) · source
“Therefore, we resolutely support the Secretary- General's proposal to extend the Mission's mandate for an 18-month period, which is consistent with our vision that the political, economic and social reconstruction of Haiti requires a long-term effort - specifically, at least until the conclusion of the electoral process that will produce legitimate authorities for the people. Hence, we regret the fact that, ultimately, the resolution we have adopted contemplates a renewal of only six months. We believe that that could weaken the Mission's capacity to plan and carry out long-term activities. That could cause some countries to reassess their participation in MINUSTAH at the end of that period. Despite what I have said, we voted in favour of the resolution.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5090 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Chile, in accordance with its commitment to regional peace and security, promptly joined the provisional multinational force, helping to prevent a civil war and a humanitarian tragedy in Haiti. Aware that our support for Haiti should not be limited to the current emergency situation, we also joined the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). In doing so, we were convinced that only a comprehensive, multidimensional and long-term mission would be successful in Haiti. Today, we would like to reaffirm that conviction.”
2004-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5090 (2004) · source
“The results the Security Council achieved today send a clear signal of support for preventive diplomacy, for a multidimensional approach to solving problems and for regional solutions to promote comprehensive peace and security - in this case, the resolution of African problems essentially by the Africans themselves.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“In our View, we do not endanger the conclusion of a north-south agreement by insisting that both parties meet their commitments on Darfur relating to the ceasefire, to respect for human rights, to putting an end to impunity and to ending violence against civilians, and that they fulfil the mandates set out in Security Council resolutions. To the contrary, we recall the interconnection between the two situations; and, in the final analysis, that is politically smart. Now is the time to encourage a commitment to peace between the north and the south in the Sudan. We know that this will bring many benefits in dealing with the other challenges in the Sudan.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“We are pleased to note the commitment made by the parties in the Declaration annexed to the resolution, to implement by 31 December the protocols and annexes negotiated within the Naivasha peace process and to resolve outstanding issues. We congratulate the parties on having entered into this solemn commitment today. The united voice of the Security Council in support of the parties' commitment has been expressed in today's resolution, and that will become increasingly relevant. Our commitment to a final conclusion of the Naivasha process must lead to a political settlement in Darfur. Darfur is not simply a bargaining chip in the effort to reach north-south peace.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“In that connection, today's resolution emphasizes the importance of making real progress in the peace talks facilitated by the African Union in Abuja between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudanese Liberation Army and the Justice and Equality Movement. My delegation feels that it is clear that the Council should act on various fronts with regard to the Sudan to help in finding a lasting solution to the country's problems. There is an obvious interrelationship and interdependence between the Naivasha peace process and the humanitarian tragedy in Darfur. Our intention today is to promote a final agreement in the peace negotiations facilitated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“The Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army have been urged to conclude a comprehensive peace agreement by the end of this year, and the Council has committed itself, once the parties have met their commitments, to provide the support necessary to ensure that the Sudan will be a united, prosperous and peaceful country. The resolution clearly states that the resolution of the Darfur conflict in Darfur would create conditions conducive to the delivery of such assistance. A comprehensive peace agreement in the context of the Naivasha process would give momentum to a political settlement of the Darfur crisis. That would send the clear and resounding message that there is an alternative to violence and that peace can be achieved by means of political negotiations.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): Thank you, Mr. President, for having brought us to these meetings here in Nairobi. This is a historic day, and we trust that there will be an historic peace agreement. The Security Council is meeting in Africa to assist in solving, together with Africans and the regional organizations, this long-standing crisis in Sudan. We are gratified by the unanimous adoption of today's resolution on Sudan. It is a well-balanced resolution that gives strong support to the Naivasha peace process, which is being mediated by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, without ignoring the Council's long-standing concern about the grave humanitarian situation in the Darfur region.”
2004-11-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5082 (2004) · source
“Lastly, with respect to maintaining security, we are pleased that the situation in the country has been quite calm, although we cannot ignore certain sources of instability, which are related to contraband, illegal trade and illegal border crossings. That was addressed in resolution 1543 (2004). Finally, we recognize the valuable work being done by other actors - particularly regional actors - and by donors in the international community, who continue to demonstrate a strong commitment to Timor-Leste. Chile - which has been cooperating with Timor-Leste from the outset and has even provided troops, helicopters and other equipment in the past - remains committed to Timor-Leste and wants this young country ultimately to be an international example of success and hope.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“We therefore support the strategy to settle by May 2005 all arrest warrants against persons who have been indicted, but whose cases have not yet been brought before the Court. As the Secretary-General's report points out, we must take into consideration the probability that that task will not be concluded by the date envisaged and therefore that additional measures may need to be undertaken in the future. For that reason, we will consider with interest any proposals that the Secretary-General might make in that important area. With regard to the programme's other elements, we particularly value the work being carried out by the national police throughout the country. We also highlight the work being done by UNMISET's police component to train, instruct and supervise Timor- Leste's national police.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“We also welcome Timor-Leste's excellent relations with its neighbours in the area. In particular, we highlight the excellent cooperation between Timor- Leste and Indonesia. We hope that they will soon arrive at an agreement on delineation of the border and that they will continue to make progress in various areas and in their bilateral relations. In addition, it is essential that those responsible for the grave crimes committed in 1999 pay for their actions. In the area of human rights, we welcome the assistance provided by UNMISET through the Serious Crimes Unit in seeking to solve the crimes committed in 1999, and we highlight its efforts to complete its investigations this month.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“We share the concern about the lengthy delays in the administration of justice and the shortcomings in the area of human rights; thus we agree on the need to promote capacities in that sphere. Therefore, the contribution that UNMISET can continue to make to the establishment of the judicial system is essential during this next phase. Another element central to the achievement of real stability in Timor-Leste is economic development that will enable the country to overcome poverty, generate jobs and improve the people's social well- being. In that connection, we welcome the progress made in exploiting the country's mineral resources. Likewise, we highlight the ongoing assistance programmes being carried out, not only by the United Nations, but also by the Bretton Woods institutions and various donor countries.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Notwithstanding that optimistic scenario, we share the assessment of the Secretary-General that Timor-Leste is not yet self-sufficient enough for the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET) to complete its work. In that connection, we firmly believe that we cannot jeopardize everything that has been accomplished and that a final six-month extension is an appropriate proposal. In that regard, we support the draft resolution prepared by the delegation of Brazil, which has been virtually agreed upon. The information provided by the technical assessment mission that visited Timor-Leste in October is valuable. One can see that the structure and the development of the public administration still have obvious needs that must be met. Timor-Leste needs officials who are well prepared and who are examples of honesty and probity.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“Mr. Mufioz (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to express my thanks for the presentation of the Secretary-General's report on Timor-Leste (S/2004/888) by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Sukehiro Hasegawa, and we thank him for his work and the work of his team. We should like to highlight the progress achieved in key areas - particularly the achievements of the Timorese Government - during this consolidation phase. We are pleased that the Government has officially assumed the responsibility for the country's internal and external security, that it has adopted various basic laws and that it has made progress in the electoral field.”
2004-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5076 (2004) · source
“We believe that one way of ensuring the full implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) would be to devise, and continue to develop, effective monitoring systems that would make it possible more systematically to monitor such implementation. Finally, let me say that, despite the progress that has been achieved, we have to continue our work towards that end. We believe that only the full participation of women can create greater opportunities to achieve world peace.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“A number of proposals were put forward at that meeting, including developing regional approaches to identify strategies for the implementation of the resolution; supporting the work of high-level gender advisers in all missions; and establishing mechanisms to ensure systematic coordination between the Security Council and civil society. In conclusion, we would like to say that the time has come to bridge the gap between theory, as contained in resolutions, and reality. A great deal of information is available on the problems facing women and girl children in the field and on their strengths and weaknesses. We have committed ourselves to taking a series of steps and succeeded in creating a solid international legal framework. However, in practice we have not known how, or been able, fully to implement all these measures.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“This has been shown by our Mission's participation in various Arrias-formula meetings, but, most importantly, by our participation in two round-tables last January and July, organized by the Permanent Missions of Canada, the United Kingdom and Chile, in cooperation with the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. As a result of such meetings, an interesting report was prepared containing useful ideas that should be considered in the drafting of Security Council resolutions. We would like also to emphasize the efforts made by civil society to take innovative steps towards the implementation of this resolution, particularly those of the networks of women's organizations that are working in the field. Let me recall that in 2002 my country hosted a regional seminar on the role of women in peacekeeping operations.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Women must also be represented in positions of responsibility. We share the concern that one of the greatest difficulties in recent years is the increase in sexual violence. Accordingly, the recommendations put forward by the Secretary-General enjoy our support, in that greater pressure must be exerted on the parties to the conflict to prevent and control these types of despicable acts. Similarly, we support his recommendations with regard to putting an end to impunity for related crimes and the need to ensure that courts and human rights monitors have the requisite experience with regard to gender issues. Chile has always been strongly committed to supporting initiatives aimed at the implementation of this resolution, including the development of government policies at the domestic level, as well as supporting civil society.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source
“Also of value are the specific actions taken by Member States, United Nations agencies and civil society to implement this important resolution, particularly by providing more training and by promoting consultation, participation and support to initiatives taken by women's groups, as well as through improved knowledge in the area of gender issues. Nonetheless, as has been said here, much remains to be done. It is essential that there be full-fledged participation of women in all stages of a conflict situation, from prevention to reconstruction. We agree with the report of the Secretary-General that there are still gaps, particularly as regards integrating gender perspectives into peace agreements and giving appropriate attention to the needs of women in humanitarian and reconstruction processes.”
2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066 (2004) · source