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Olguin Cigarroa

lines on the record: 164
first: 2014-08-07
most recent: 2016-10-25
sittings or episodes: 31
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“Finally, women are agents of change and contribute to building more just and egalitarian societies. We must thererfore take advantage of their rich potential. As noted by the Secretary-General last year during his visit to Chile, empowering women and girls is the smartest investment that the international community can make to ensure a future ofjustice and peace for all.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“At the regional level we highlight Chile and Argentina's bilateral plan on the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) through the Joint Peace Force of the Southern Cross. In another area, Chile appreciates the recommendations concerning the global study on resolution 1325 (2000) set out in the latest report (S/2016/822) of the Secretary-General. We emphasize the importance of enhancing the participation and leadership of women as a central aspect of peace and security initiatives. We should not just think about the numerical increase of women in peace operations, but should also include a gender perspective in the planning and conduct of missions. As noted by the Secretary-General in his report, the participation of women should not be limited to certain phases; it is necessary throughout the conflict cycle to achieve sustainable peace.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, Chile is committed to increasing women's participation in various United Nations missions. We are convinced of their contribution and undeniable role in establishing effective ties in restoring the confidence of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict situations. This year we have deployed a senior officer in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and 11 Chilean women will participate as observers in the United Nations Mission in Colombia. As of 2017, women's access will be ensured to all military professions. That will be extended in 2018 to include the navy and the air force. That will enable Chilean women to be deployed in various areas of peacekeeping missions.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“In the global context, we would like to point out our co-sponsorship of Spain's initiative to create a network of national focal points on women and peace and security. As a founding member of the network, Chile reaffirms its commitment to continue supporting and developing women's participation in decision-making in all spheres. Accordingly, Chile is currently implementing its second national action plan on resolution 1325 (2000) under the coordination of a tripartite inter-ministerial network to promote gender mainstreaming in all predeployment training for peacekeeping personnel from our country. The inter-ministerial bureau will soon be joined by citizen observer, whose task will be to monitor the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) in Chile, with the participation of various stakeholders including civil society.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Mr. Olguin Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the initiative of the Russian Federation in convening this open debate on woman and peace and security. We acknowledge and express our appreciation for the briefings by the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN-Women, as well as the statement made by the representative of Slovenia on behalf of the Human Security Network. We also align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of Canada on behalf of the Group of Friends of resolution 1325 (2010). The women and peace and security agenda is a priority of Chile's multilateral foreign policy. We therefore promote strengthening cooperation at regional and global levels and establishing public policies at country level.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“I would like to conclude by reiterating Chile's commitment to strengthening Haiti's institutions and to the development of Haiti and its people. We call on Council members to adopt by consensus the draft resolution that will renew the Mission's mandate, thereby showing the unity needed at this time.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“With regard to the strengthening of MINUSTAH, my delegation supports the Secretary-General's proposal set out in his report contained in document S/2016/753. We believe that these recommendations are adequately reflected in the text, which is currently under consideration by the Security Council. It remains essential to continue strengthening national capacities in terms of the police, the rule of law, democracy and human rights, under the principle of national ownership, so as to build on the gains achieved thanks to the presence of the Mission. Historically, the Haitian people have demonstrated unique resilience. There is no doubt that once again they will use that resilience to overcome the greatest humanitarian catastrophe since the 2010 earthquake.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We must contextualize the terrible impact of the hurricane within the existing chronic vulnerabilities of a country that is highly prone to natural disasters and where there are also various long-term humanitarian and development challenges. As such, it is crucial to strengthen the response to overcome food insecurity and the cholera epidemic, among other challenges. In that regard, we note the recent strategy of the Secretary- General along two axes and we look forward to its prompt submission to the General Assembly. In this complex scenario, it is more important than ever that all the Haitian political players work cooperatively and constructively to make progress in strengthening the State and its institutions. We are confident that once the emergency situation has been normalized, the electoral timetable will be re-established.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We assure them of our solidarity, which initially consisted of a financial contribution through the International Committee of the Red Cross, with additional assistance to be provided later based on Haiti's priorities. The latter includes the work on the ground being done by our national contingent as part of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), which is supporting all the tasks that it is responsible for in responding to this catastrophe. This is a reminder to the international community that it must continue to support Haiti. It is essential that the major donors support the recent emergency humanitarian appeal launched by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which seeks to raise $119 million to provide immediate lifesaving assistance to more than 750,000 Haitians.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Mr. Olguin Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Haiti, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her briefing. We appreciate her leadership in these difficult circumstances. We also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Ambassador Denis Regis. Chile aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the delegation of Peru on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. On behalf of the Government and the people of Chile, I would like to extend my sincere condolences to our Haitian brothers and sisters in connection wiht the devastating loss of life and material damage caused by Hurricane Matthew.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We express our gratitude to Malaysia as President of the Security Council and to Spain as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to Security Council resolution 1540 (2004) for their leadership and determination on this matter of crucial importance to the international community.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Finally, we are completing the steps towards being accepted as a member of the Wassenaar Arrangement on export controls relating to arms and dual-use technologies, which will allow us to improve our import and export standards regarding military and dual-use material in alignment with the standards expected from resolution 1540 (2004). We also support the ongoing comprehensive review of the resolution. Finally, our country supports the human security paradigm that places the individual at the centre of its priorities, with human rights and international humanitarian law forming the basis of our understanding of security, as we will continue to do especially in this area.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“The threat of non-State actors acquiring weapons of mass destruction is more prevalent than ever before, and States must therefore redouble their efforts to meet the obligations of resolution 1540 (2004). In conjunction with the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs, we are organizing the first training course for focal points in the Latin America and the Caribbean region for the resolution. The course will be held in Santiago from 24 to 28 October, and we hereby invite the States of our region to participate through their focal points. In 2017 we will organize, along with Argentina, the second iteration of the bilateral exercise on cross-border radiation safety known as "Paihuen" with the support of the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“We expect advances in that process and look forward to the possibility of concluding an instrument that would ban the only weapons of mass destruction that have never been explicitly prohibited, despite the fact that they violate elemental norms of international humanitarian law. With respect to chemical weapons, we urge universal adherence to the Convention that regulates and condemns their use under any circumstances, including by non-State actors. Moreover, the combined threat of biological knowledge, a global health emergency and the possible use of toxin agents by non-State actors calls for the urgent creation of a verification mechanism for the Biological Weapons Convention. We expect progress in that area at the next Review Conference on the Convention, which is to be held in November this year.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) forms the cornerstone of the disarmament and non-proliferation regime, and its universalization and balanced implementation should be based on its three pillars. We welcome the fact that the Open-ended Working Group to develop proposals to take forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations for the achievement and maintenance of a world without nuclear weapons, which recently completed its work in Geneva, has recommended, by an overwhelming majority, the start of negotiations on a legally binding instrument banning nuclear weapons with a view to their elimination, thereby complementing the NPT.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Mr. Olguin Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Home Affairs of Malaysia, for convening and earlier presiding over this important open debate on the non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We also appreciate the briefings by the Secretary-General and invited speakers. Chile reaffirms its commitment to supporting multilateral efforts aimed at non-proliferation and the prohibition of the use and possession of all weapons of mass destruction, and we continue to promote the debate in a broad, transparent and democratic multilateral space in line with our foreign policy.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“We have to act in this field in a direct way to prevent destabilizing processes and thereby safeguard the purposes and principles of the Charter, which should be protected, as they provide the basis for peaceful coexistence and cooperation. We conclude by reiterating our appreciation to the Venezuelan presidency for convening today's meeting.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“During its recent membership of the Council, Chile took up the peace, security and development triad, asserting that it was imperative to understand crises from a broader point of view, including essential concepts such as cohesion, inclusiveness, human rights and respect for differences, in order to address the root causes ofconflict. In this context, our country proposed the topic of "Inclusive development for the maintenance of international peace and security" for the open debate at the Council chaired by Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria on 19 January 2015 (see S/PV.7361). The facts reveal that there is a correlation between lack of inclusion and cycles of conflict and destruction of the social fabric, forming an objective threat to international peace and security.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“From this perspective, the work of the Security Council is crucial, since remaining indifferent to these signals means putting international peace and security at risk. Similarly, the concerted work of the different organs of the system can be key in preventing destabilization and conflict cycles, as can also be the interaction with regional organizations in the framework of Chapter VIII of the Charter. Moreover, we should remember that the General Assembly has preventive capabilities in accordance with Articles 11 and 12 of the Charter and the action of the Secretary-General and of the different modalities of missions.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“The progressive development of international law has been built on the basis of these purposes and principles. And the particularities and special contexts can in no way relativize the universal scope of the purposes and principles. Therefore, when they are violated, it is necessary that the international community express its concern. The second concept is the comprehensive-body-of- law nature of the purposes and principles, insofar as they are systematized irrevocable and enforceable rules and customary standards. Jurisprudence and, above all, the unerring practices of States strengthen the political will to be bound by and act on them. Thirdly, we emphasize the preventive dimension. Several factors can contribute to a dangerous disaffection for the purposes and principles and, to avoid that result, it is essential to act early.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“Mr. Olguin Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to convey my warm greetings to you, Mr. President, and express my appreciation for the invitation to participate in today's debate, which we consider to be of a high relevance. The purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, subsequently developed in General Assembly resolution 2625 (XXV) and supplemented with the consistent practice by States, represent a legal and political heritage that is in full force and which must be protected. In the purposes and principles of the Charter, contained in Articles 1 and 2, respectively, there are three fundamental concepts. The first of these is universality, since the purposes and principles are universal and maintain the basic structure of the international system.”
2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source
“In that context, we believe in the need to continue considering ways and means of improving the work of the Security Council's subsidiary organs. Sanctions are also related to the effectiveness of the system. They have multiple dimensions and effects, which makes it imperative to follow up on the responsibility for implementing them and on the duty to neutralize the negative unintended consequences on the population. We therefore appreciate the interest in promoting a process of reflection based on realism and practicality.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Against that backdrop, it is necessary to identify in a more precise manner the goals to be achieved with the establishment ofa committee, while also assessing regularly whether the objectives are being achieved. With regard to working methods, we suggest that concrete measures be adopted to facilitate the management of committees. For example, once new members of the Security Council are elected, they should quickly learn the committee chairmanships to which they are going to be assigned, in order to allow incoming teams to prepare for their new and important tasks. We also suggest improving the processing time for applications and queries that are formulated to the committees. I conclude by calling for a reflection on modalities for improving the sanctions architecture.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Assistance and cooperation should enhance national capacities and national ownership by the States concerned, at their request, in areas such as the exploitation of natural resources, including plants and wildlife, and the control of small arms and light weapons, while at the same time providing the requested support for the implementation of instruments such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and the Kinshasa Convention for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons. Sanctions regimes are among the tools available to the Security Council to deal with threats to international peace and security. They are temporary tools and not an end in themselves. The Council should therefore not perpetuate sanctions committees indefinitely - some have lasted for years and become anachronistic.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“That is a point on which questions continue to be raised; it is essential to address it because it could undermine the overarching interest of the Charter of the United Nations, namely, the dignity and rights of individuals. We believe that, before establishing sanctions, the subsidiary organs of the Council should evaluate the legal frameworks in a country and the region and anticipate potential unintended negative consequences of a humanitarian or socioeconomic nature.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“There is therefore a need for improved dialogue with affected States and, as far as the security situation allows, to promote on-site visits by sanctions committees and their respective Chairs to verify and evaluate in situ the implementation and impact of the sanctions, as well as to promote better coordination with other United Nations organs and missions. Fifthly, with regard to unintended consequences, there is a possibility that certain sanctions, such as those involving specific natural resources, may adversely impact legitimate trade and artisanal communities that rely on those resources for survival. Moreover, it is imperative to prevent sanctions from having humanitarian consequences.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Fourthly, I should like to turn to the dialogue between the committees and Member States, especially those directly affected by sanctions, neighbouring States and States of the region. A number of resolutions and committee guidelines call for measures to enhance transparency and increase dialogue with the Member States. However, in practice those efforts are limited. In our experience, the working visit made by the Permanent Representative of Chile to Cote d'Ivoire in November 2014, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004), was important for his chairmanship, as it improved channels for communication and cooperation, provided a new perspective on the impact of sanctions on the ground, narrowed perception gaps and relaunched the relationship with the United Nations Operation in C6te d'Ivoire.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“That would help to make the committees' work more transparent, enhance understanding of the sanctions regimes and help to emphasize that all ofus should implement the sanctions. Generally speaking, there is no reason to justify why some sanctions committees, such as the one established pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), should continue to report to the Council in closed consultations. Moreover, such briefings should be accompanied by press releases from the sanctions committees - a tool that we believe is underutilized. In addition, visits to Member States by spokespersons in order to explain the entire United Nations sanctions architecture could be useful.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Therefore, the Council should strengthen the mandate of the Office of the Ombudsperson and extend that mandate - currently applicable to the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) - to other sanctions committees. The establishment, by resolution 1730 (2006), ofa focal point for delisting from sanctions lists was a significant development, although there is still room for improvement. Thirdly, with regard to transparency and outreach, we should acknowledge that there has been progress in that regard. However, the remaining shortcomings in transparency and outreach are an obstacle to sanctions implementation. We believe that the periodic reports of the sanctions committees and other subsidiary organs to the Security Council should, as a general rule, be delivered in public.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“In order to help the various players to understand the complexity of the sanctions regimes and their tools, we believe that it would be reasonable to establish some common denominators and to identify best implementation practices. We therefore suggest that consideration be given to the preparation of an implementation assistance note for the application of all Security Council sanctions to supplement the consolidated sanctions list. Secondly, criticisms about a lack of due process in the establishment of sanctions regimes or the designation process may undermine the legitimacy of the sanctions and hamper their implementation. Due process is a general principle of law that has a practical usefulness. A lack of due process makes it difficult for some States and regional political communities to implement the sanctions.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Although progress has been made in recent years, problems still exist that affect the effective implementation of sanctions by Member States. On the basis of our experience in presiding over the aforementioned subsidiary organs, we have identified some issues and situations of concern to us. First, the sanctions committees cover a broad range of topics, including non-proliferation, terrorism, gross and systematic violations of human rights, peaceful political transitions, illegal exploitation of and unlawful trafficking in natural resources, and the recruitment and use of children for military purposes. The committees have so far been using a variety of tools, such as travel bans, assets freezes amd arms embargoes, paying attention to proportionality and functionality.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“This debate reflects the shared interest in improving the sanctions regimes, as seen in earlier initiatives, such as the meeting held by the Council in November 2014 on general questions relating to sanctions (S/PV.7323) and the high-level review of United Nations sanctions and the resulting compendium, circulated in June 2015 (S/2015/432, annex). We welcome the presence and participation today of representatives of the States concerned and interested in the subject, since their opinion will help to improve the way these mechanisms work. The universal character of the United Nations makes it the appropriate body for establishing and monitoring sanctions. We welcome the fact that these are a non-military response to addressing threats to international peace and security that is preventive in nature and adaptable to new challenges.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Mr. Olguin Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): It is an honour to speak before the Council under your presidency, Sir. This statement is being read out on behalf of the Permanent Representative of Chile, Ambassador Cristian Barros, the former Chair of the Committees established pursuant to resolution 1572 (2004), concerning cote d'Ivoire, and resolution 2206 (2015), concerning South Sudan, who unfortunately could not be with us today. We thank Venezuela for allowing us to share some thoughts and proposals about the working methods of the Security Council's subsidiary organs, and particularly the sanctions committees.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“I would like to conclude by reiterating that a political solution is the only path to respond to humanitarian needs. The recent talks in Vienna of the International Syria Support Group and the joint statements of 30 October and of 14 November are a reason for hope. We appreciate the fact that concrete goals have been sought in the humanitarian plan. A ceasefire is essential. It is also crucial that the political process be led by the Syrians themselves, as enshrined in the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). However, a political solution will continue to be far offas long as the conflict is militarized. We therefore categorically call for an end to the supply and flow of weapons to all parties.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“It is essential that the United Nations system recommend and implement measures based on the situation observed on the ground. We must fully implement resolution 2106 (2013) and insist on zero tolerance for sexual violence. We are also concerned about the devastating consequences of the ongoing attacks on children and about their limited access to education, among other fundamental rights. We cannot, as Ms. Zerrougui pointed out, allow a generation to be lost, and we have a responsibility as the Security Council when it comes to that tragedy. It is essential to implement the Oslo Safe Schools Declaration, the Lucens Guidelines for Protecting Schools and Universities from Military Use during Armed Conflict and resolution 2143 (2014), on protecting schools from military use during armed conflict.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“We reiterate the need to promote mechanisms to protect the civilian population, such as the reopening of humanitarian corridors to facilitate access for aid for the population found in the internally displaced persons camps, and especially in areas where it is difficult to gain access. It is imperative to generate conditions needed to ensure respect for international humanitarian law and to effectively implement the humanitarian resolutions calling on the parties to refrain from ongoing attacks on medical facilities, schools and basic infrastructure. The briefing that we have just heard from Special Representative Bangura simply confirms the gravity of the situation of sexual and gender violence in the Syrian conflict, in which such violence is being used not only as a tactic ofwar, but also as a terror tactic.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“Any act of terrorism is criminal and unjustifiable, and the perpetrators, organizers and backers must be brought to justice for their crimes. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/ 862) is just one of several alerts that the situation in Syria has become untenable. The conflict breaks down the basic conditions for the identity, security and dignity of Syrian society. It is impossible to remain indifferent, faced with the enormous vulnerability and the effects of the crisis on the civilian population, which cannot access essential basic elements needed for their survival. All parties are aware of the grave consequences of those acts, which must not be shielded by impunity. Those responsible must be brought to justice.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“Mr. Olguin Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the presence of the Secretary of State for International Development of the United Kingdom, Ms. Justine Greening. We are also grateful for the briefings by the Deputy Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Stephen O'Brien; the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Armed Conflict, Ms. Zainab Hawa Bangura; and the Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Leila Zerrougui. We extend our condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims, the people and the Government of France, as well as to the people and the Government of Lebanon. We also extend our condolences to all countries and regions that suffer daily from the scourge of terrorism.”
2015-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7560 (2015) · source
“A strong police training is fundamental for the respect for human rights and for the democratic development of any country. Police units ultimately help to lay the foundations for the full establishment of the rule of law, where reconciliation and the promotion of development through economic growth, poverty eradication and social and inclusive development are keys to overcoming conflict and consolidating peace. We would like to close with a question related to remarks made by our colleague from Spain. What are the main constraints today on deploying a greater number of women in police units in peacekeeping operations and how they can these possible obstacles be overcome?”
2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source
“We encourage the PCCs to close the competency gap that exists today so as to ensure greater female participation. We also welcome with interest the System's innovative initiatives aimed at mainstreaming the gender perspective in police personnel, such as the United Nations police manual on gender issues, the Gender Toolkit, which was launched on 10 November, and the creation of the role of the gender adviser. Finally, within the framework of the Government of Chile's International Cooperation Programme for Uniformed Police, over 250 officers of the Haitian National Police have been trained by the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, contributing thereby to vocational training both at the basic level and for officers at the middle and senior ranks.”
2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source
“Police units must be given the right preparation and equipment for respecting human rights, enforcing the rule of law and protecting the civilian population, especially those in vulnerable situations, such as women and children who have been subject to sexual violence or gender-based crimes. In this vein, we support the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy and call for prosecuting and punishing any misconduct. Greater participation of women police would meet the needs and expectations of civilian women and would facilitate the recovery of trust and reduce impunity. Therefore, in line with resolutions 1325 (2000) and 2122 (2013), we would highlight the need to increase the participation and leadership of women in police contingents from both police-contributing countries (PCCs) and from missions' host countries.”
2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source
“The presence of United Nations police in conflict zones produces a feeling of security in the population through the deterrent effect it has and through the interaction it generates with the local population. This dynamic allows it to act as an early-warning mechanism in line with the Secretary-General's "Human Rights First" initiative. It also facilitate the processes of reconciliation and confidence-building between civil society and the State, which is one of the objectives of the security sector reform. The protection of civilians must be at the core of police training.”
2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source
“Mr. Olguin Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank the United Kingdom presidency for convening today's informative meeting and the briefers for their valuable briefings. Police work in peacekeeping and peacebuilding is relevant in terms of protecting the civilian population and playing a leading role in restoring national security institutions. The increase in the number of police personnel deployed and the change in the nature of their tasks is a necessary response to increasingly complex realities and the need to strengthen the fundamentals of their work, which we fully support. We also agree that it is the responsibility of each State to protect its civilians, but ifa State fails to do so, the United Nations police presence can play a central role in supporting national authorities to fulfil the task.”
2015-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7558 (2015) · source
“It is imperative that all actors implement this agreement, as set out in resolution 2231 (2015), which requires specific actions, but also responsibility and moderation by the actors in their statements. In conclusion, we reiterate that Chile, as a member of the Council and as a member of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, will provide all necessary support for the effective and smooth implementation of the agreement.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“The Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons is the cornerstone of the nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation regime and the implementation of its three pillars - disarmament, non-proliferation and the right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy - should be balanced. Therefore, in this discussion, we should not forget the need to make progress on the obligations under article VI of the Treaty pertaining to nuclear disarmament. The establishment of internationally recognized and verifiable nuclear weapon-free zones is a political and legal commitment that brings us closer to the universal ideal ofa society free of nuclear weapons. To that end, we reiterate the importance of establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East and it is essential for the international community to contribute to it.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“Mr. Olguin Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi for presenting the quarterly report of the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006) and for his excellent guidance of its work. Chile welcomes the agreement reached on 14 July between Iran and the E3+3 group. Its implementation will contribute to resolving the discrepancies with regard to the scope and the future of Iran's nuclear programme. We believe that the implementation and verification ofthe agreement will preserve the integrity of the multilateral non-proliferation regime and will strengthen regional and global security.”
2015-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7522 (2015) · source
“Such gestures of generosity and solidarity deserve special recognition. We stress the importance of a proper process of recovery after the crisis. Several of the countries affected by the outbreak of Ebola was their economies collapse, thereby exposing the vulnerability of their public health systems. We support and encourage the efforts of the Peacebuilding Commission and the various agencies and programmes of the United Nations, especially the World Health Organization, as well as other organizations, in building national capacity in the areas most affected by the crisis. Finally, we agree with the Secretary-General, in the sense that the outbreak of Ebola serve to reveal a world united in the face of the problem. However, our investments and sacrifices may be lost if the job is not properly completed.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“We appreciate the fact that some United Nations agencies have revised their initial response protocols and decided to restructure in search of more effective mechanisms to combat such epidemics. We have learned the importance of preventing scenarios of discrimination against the people and countries affected. It is imperative to take measures that include a cross-cutting approach to respect for human rights to prevent new forms of exclusion and stigmatization. Resolution 2177 (2014), which my country co-sponsored, includes the idea that a health crisis could threaten international peace and security. We therefore pay special tribute to all regional and subregional actors who did not hesitate to assist in the most difficult moments of the epidemic, even at the cost of risking their lives.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“Mr. Olgui'n Cigarroa (Chile) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Nigerian presidency for convening this meeting on the global response to the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. We also thank the briefers for their statements. The recent outbreak of Ebola produced important lessons learned and best practices, foremost the importance of having a coordinated system at the regional, subregional and global levels to address, at an early stage, scourges that threaten health and cause health emergencies affecting international peace and security. Early-warning systems require coordinated participation while avoiding duplication of effort on the part of the various agencies of the United Nations system, civil society, the private sector and regional and subregional organizations, which are fundamental and irreplaceable pillars.”
2015-08-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7502 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to end on a hopeful note that the Council will be able to send the message that the international community expects and hopes for - because that reinforces our legitimacy regardless of our reasonable differences.”
2015-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7498 (2015) · source