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Patriota

lines on the record: 411
first: 1995-12-20
most recent: 2015-03-18
sittings or episodes: 38
sources: un-security-council

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“A scenario of prolonged political stalemate and the prevalence of sectoral interests over collective wellbeing will make our task more difficult. We therefore urge Haitian leaders to persevere in their efforts to deepen the social compact and consolidate democracy in Haiti as soon as possible.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“Without forgetting the enormous challenges that the country still faces with regard to modernization, Brazil is convinced that we should continue to look to Haiti's future with optimism. Despite the concern caused by the political crisis that led to the paralysis of the Parliament, we welcome the various negotiations that led to the formation of a transitional Government, the appointment of the members of the provisional Electoral Council and the recent adoption of the electoral law by presidential decree. Brazil hopes that progress and a constructive attitude on the part of the Haitian political actors will lead the country out of the crisis and contribute to the holding of fair and transparent elections. Brazil's commitment to Haiti is long-term.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“Brazil welcomes the efforts of the United Nations country team to consolidate a comprehensive integrated strategic framework aligned with Haiti's priorities. The challenge henceforth is to provide sustainability for the gains of recent years, allowing for a gradual reduction in the presence of United Nations troops while the country evolves towards a stage of increasing stability with institutional, economic and social progress. In that process, the international community's relationship with Haiti should increasingly be guided by the establishment of partnerships capable of improving the living conditions within Haiti, the only country in the Americas still categorized as least developed.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“We recognize that the electoral process may exacerbate tensions, and we therefore support the Secretary-General's recommendation that the posture of uniformed personnel be reviewed so as to ensure maximum visibility and full use of the authorized force levels. We concur with the Secretary-General's view on the importance of ensuring Haiti's leadership of the electoral process ahead. A lighter presence by MINUSTAH should be accompanied by a stronger role for national institutions. In spite of its reconfiguration, MINUSTAH should continue to promote a culture of peace by maintaining its mandated tools to develop quick-impact and community violence-reduction projects, as well as an adequate engineering capability.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“The relatively small number of operations that have required active engagement on the part of the military contingent of MINUSTAH since the previous report (S/2014/617) illustrates both the Haitian National Police's increasing capacity and the fact that the current stability threats in Haiti demand a response that is increasingly less military in nature. In that context, the continuation of the drawdown foreseen in resolution 2180 (2014) is natural, as there has been no dramatic deterioration in the security situation, nor are we facing challenges that were not foreseen when the decision to implement the drawdown was taken last October. Should, however, new circumstances lead to a deterioration of the situation on the ground, a revision of the consolidation plan by the Security Council could be considered.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“While recognizing that there are still reasons for concern in the security area, including in the light of the upcoming electoral process, the enhanced performance of the police in preventing crimes and controlling civil unrest is worth underlining. That should not give rise to complacency. The Haitian National Police has yet to make further progress. We encourage the Haitian National Police to continue to benefit from MINUSTAH's efforts to ensure a successful handover of responsibility for security in critical areas.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“In that regard, I would like to highlight the real impact of a number of programmes developed in recent years, such as "Ti Manman Cheri" in the field of education and "Aba Grangou" in the area of food security. The decrease in the number of displaced persons is also remarkable. (spoke in English) Brazil welcomes the Security Council visit to Haiti last January, which was important in terms of reiterating international support for Haiti and encouraging the Government to quickly organize elections. The unified and constructive message transmitted to Haitian political actors contributed directly to recent political achievements. We are fully aware, nevertheless, that the process still requires close monitoring. Brazil supports the Secretary-General's positive assessment regarding stability and security in Haiti.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“Today, thanks to the efforts of regional and subregional organizations and to the contributions of countries in the region to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), Haiti has been welcomed and integrated in its regional context in Latin America and the Caribbean. We must also recognize the progress made by Haiti since the earthquake, much of which is highlighted in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2015/157). Beyond Haiti's macroeconomic stability, it is very encouraging to see improvements in the indicators related to the Millennium Development Goals, which are the result of efforts by both the Government and other stakeholders, which have focused on education, health and the reduction of inequality and extreme poverty.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“Brazil agrees with the British economist Paul Collier that there are reasons to be optimistic about the future of Haiti: Haiti's lack of inter-ethnic conflict, its location in a region of peace and cooperation, its proximity to the largest market in the world and its dynamic and highly skilled diaspora in many developed countries. I would add to that list the resilience and courage of the Haitian people. Haiti is the first black republic in the Americas and inspired several nineteenth century freedom movements. Despite that history, the country was isolated and even neglected in the region for some time.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“Mr. Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in French): We thank France for having organized this debate. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her briefing. I reiterate my Government's respect for her leadership and the ongoing support that she provides to the consolidation of peace and democracy in Haiti. We recognize the troop-contributing countries and the United Nations personnel deployed in Haiti. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Ambassador Regis, here among us. Allow me to start on a positive note.”
2015-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7408 (2015) · source
“Brazil shares with a large number of delegations the conviction that the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations provides an opportunity, which cannot be missed, to achieve a concrete outcome to the crucial matter of updating our collective security framework. Let us echo the political will, the foresight and the tenacity displayed seven decades ago by the founders of the United Nations. If we seek to reaffirm the principles and purposes of the Charter and to foster an international order based on justice and cooperation, we must revitalize the Security Council. Only then will the Organization be truly fit for purpose and able to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“As The Elders rightly emphasized in a recent statement presenting four proposals to build a better and fairer United Nations system, "all institutions must adapt to cope with new circumstances - and today's circumstances are very different from those of 1945". It is therefore urgent for us to ponder the high price of inaction, reflect on history, reaffirm the strong commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and rise to the challenge our Heads of State and Government entrusted to us in the 2005 World Summit outcome document (resolution 60/1), which called for early reform of the Security Council.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“When it comes to peace and security, however, the international community has yet to update its structures of governance. Moreover, the current system is being tested not only by contemporary challenges and crises, but also by unilateralism and seriously flawed responses. An eloquent illustration of this state of affairs is presented in the article published by Alan Kuperman in the March/April edition of Foreign Affairs on the current Libya debacle. This worrisome pattern of dysfunctionality resonates outside this building, as perceived by The Elders, chaired by former Secretary- General Kofi Annan.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Key examples include the replacement of the Group of Seven by the Group of 20 as a leading forum for cooperation on economic and financial issues, the creation of the Human Rights Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, the establishment of universal membership to the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment Programme, and the creationoftheHigh-LevelPoliticalForumonSustainable Development, as recommended by the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. A certain measure of reassurance can also be derived from the fact that there is unity around certain key objectives, while the body of international law, as well as the mechanisms for cooperation established since 1945, receive considerable attention from Governments, the media and civil society.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The existing order is being corroded by disrespect for the United Nations Charter, flawed strategies that privilege the use of force and disregard the role of diplomacy, old-fashioned notions of spheres ofinfluence, and misplaced concepts of morality that aggravate humanitarian crises under the claim of protecting civilians. A certain measure of hope can be derived from the fact that multilateral frameworks for cooperation have been recently improved or even created in a variety of areas.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“As a result of their inability to adapt to shifts in geopolitical trends and to develop more legitimate and efficient mechanisms for dialogue and diplomacy, both the Concert of Europe and the League of Nations failed to prevent devastating conflicts. We must not allow the Organization to follow a similar path. In shaping a new cooperative multilateral order, attuned to multipolarity, either the United Nations will be at the centre of that order, or there will be no order. Unfortunately, alarming signs of systemic failure can already be noticed.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Those arrangements established in Vienna preserved a certain stability in Europe for almost a century, but became subject to irreversible stress under the strain of rising nationalism, regional conflicts, economic hardship, all compounded by political shortsightedness and complacency. A generation later, another ambitious endeavour in favour of collective security, the League of Nations, rose from the ashes ofthe Great War of 1914-1918. Many of its legal and moral tenets, such as the prohibition of war and the obligation to abide by international law, are still with us today. Sadly, the League was undone by its limited membership and by the absence of enforcement mechanisms, the result being that an even worse catastrophe ensued in the Second World War.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“If we are serious about promoting the principles and purposes of the Charter in the twenty- first century, upholding multilateralism is not just desirable; it is the only responsible course of action. As we consider the shortcomings in the present world order, which some authors are starting to refer to as "disorder", the lessons of history should guide us. Two hundred years ago, the Congress of Vienna sealed the replacement of a unipolar European moment with an innovative system of plurilateral consultations - a context that can structurally be compared to our current transition towards multipolarity, even if the circumstances are obviously very different.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“The rise of economic globalization and the emergence of a multipolar geopolitical environment are but two of the major trends that define the age we live in. New challenges have materialized that cannot feasibly be solved by any single country, for they are truly global in nature. At least two of those challenges can be considered unifying elements capable of contributing to the enhancement of a world order centred on cooperation, with the United Nations at its core. I am thinking of the fight against terrorism and the challenges posed by climate change. Members of the United Nations are aware that we can succeed in those two daunting tasks only byjoining forces, and we are all ready to do so through inclusive processes that abide by or promote universally applicable laws and understandings.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“Mr. President, I thank you for organizing this timely debate and for composing a sensible concept note (S/2015/87, annex). We deeply appreciate the Chinese proposal to reflect on the norms and values enshrined by the Charter of the United Nations. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General for his instructive presentation. The seventieth anniversary of the Allied victory in the Second World War and of the founding of the United Nations, to be celebrated this year, will coincide with a vital juncture for the Organization and for the international order as a whole. As the concept note presented by China correctly points out, the world has undergone profound and complex changes over the past decades.”
2015-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7389 (2015) · source
“We must redouble efforts, international partners and Bissau-Guineans alike, to ensure that sustainable progress and stability become the new reality henceforth.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“I would also like to emphasize the need to reinforce the role of civil society, especially of women and youth, in decision-making processes designed to change the paradigm of poverty and underdevelopment in Guinea- Bissau. It is time to start changing the long-held view that Guinea-Bissau is a chronic case of corruption, impunity and drug trafficking. We should favour an approach that maximizes the potential and promises of a nation full of youth, energy and desire to turn the page on its darkest history. For that, the State must foster dialogue across society, leading by example in ensuring that political actors continue to put their differences aside with a View to advancing the interests of the nation.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“That means that we should continue supporting the work done by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), and thus welcome the renewal and update of its mandate for one year. We also recognize the valuable work done by the Economic Community of West African States Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB) in securing institutions and advancing security sector reform in the country, and we believe that the Security Council should politically endorse it. Both UNIOGBIS and ECOMIB are trusted partners of the Bissau-Guineans and have shown solidarity, understanding and the ability to make a significant difference during difficult times. Now that the situation is improving, their assistance will be more valuable than ever. Both institutions therefore require the Council's continued loyal support.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“Let me remind the Council that we are dealing with a comparatively small-scale challenge. If we cannot succeed in Guinea- Bissau, how are we to contemplate success with regard to more complex and bigger problems? We have come a long way in a short time with respect Guinea-Bissau, and opportunities to consolidate peacebuilding gains rarely present themselves in as promising a way as they do right now in the country. To build the State sustainably, the country will still require strong support from United Nations, especially the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission. The situation we are witnessing presents fertile ground for both bodies to cooperate and focus international support on the Government's priorities.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“I am pleased that the Council is considering the recommendations of the Secretary-General's recent assessment, which provides a thorough and honest diagnosis ofhow Guinea-Bissau's ills from the past could be overcome. The report (S/2015/37) also emphasizes the risks that lie ahead. It places responsibility on the authorities to own and lead the reforms, paving the way towards democratization and prosperity. However, we know that, although this predisposition is essential, What is also required now more than ever is that our words of support translate into deeds. Our solidarity should catalyse long-term sustainable engagement. I should like, therefore, to urge regional neighbours, friends and partners of Guinea-Bissau to actively participate and ensure the success of the round table for Guinea-Bissau to be held on 25 March in Brussels.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“With modest, timely and well-thought-out efforts, the new authorities of the country have put Guinea-Bissau on a promising track, while showing their willingness to overcome the dysfunction of the past and to do things in a democratic and inclusive results-oriented manner. In the seven months since the new authorities have been in power, politics has been conducted wisely and courageously, including on thorny issues such as the reform of the defence and security apparatus, the need to rebuild the social contract through national dialogue and reconciliation, and improving the justice system. This new era of progress has also been marked by the delivery ofbasic services to a greater number ofpeople.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“As the PBC engages this year in an important review of the peacebuilding architecture, I believe that Guinea-Bissau provides some valuable lessons about the difference that a legitimate, competent and inclusive Government can make when combined with committed political accompaniment by international partners. What is different today from any other time in the modern history of Guinea-Bissau is that, despite the existing challenges posed by rampant poverty and the legacy of decades of unsatisfactory governance, a better and more stable future for the country and its population seems to be within reach.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“We also invited the Department of Political Affairs to debrief on the strategic assessment mission that the Council requested of the Secretary-General through resolution 2157 (2014), of 29 May 2014. I would like to take this opportunity to attest to the commendable achievements since the new authorities came into power in Guinea-Bissau last June. I was able to witness that first-hand last fall when I travelled to Bissau. The careful analyses heard from the Prime Minister, the Department of Political Affairs and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General during our last PBC meeting, and again today from Mr. Trovoada, are all in agreement.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“Mr. Patriota: Let me thank you, Sir, for the invitation to address the Security Council this morning in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I would also like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Miguel Trovoada for his insightful presentation and for sharing a vision of the progress, challenges and opportunities that Guinea- Bissau faces today. I am particularly grateful for his readiness to cooperate with the Peacebuilding Commission towards our shared objective of providing the best support to the authorities and the people of Guinea-Bissau. Two weeks ago, the PBC Guinea-Bissau configuration held its first meeting of the year, to which we invited Special Representative Trovoada and Prime Minister Simoes Pereira to brief from Bissau.”
2015-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7376 (2015) · source
“The benefits of mustering the support of women in war-torn societies have also been observed in many of the situations being followed by the Peacebuilding Commission. Social development is the ultimate form of protection for vulnerable groups, particularly women and girls. Gender equality and the protection of women should be everyday concerns. The whole range of political, humanitarian and development-related bodies of the Organization, including the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council, the Peacebuilding Commission and UN-Women, should be part and parcel of our joint efforts towards a world where women and girls are not only protected from violence, but also fully empowered in every way.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“For instance, the differentiated protection needs of women refugees were given special emphasis in the Cartagena+30 Brazil Declaration, adopted by Latin American and Caribbean countries in Brasilia last December. Physical protection, while clearly vital, is merely part of the range of gender-oriented measures that the United Nations and its Members should promote. We must also strive to advance the position of women in society at all times, not only during conflicts and in their aftermath. Empowering and emancipating women requires concrete and specific policies to foster their social inclusion and economic self-determination, while tackling all forms of descrimination and impunity. Men must be mobilized, as in the He-For-She solidarity campaign for gender equality, which we fully endorse.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“The same logic applies to the long-term processes of reconstruction, recovery and peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflicts. The greater participation of women in the civilian and military leadership of peacekeeping missions, as seen in the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, would be a positive step in that regard. The Brazilian Government is translating these calls into concrete action: in 2014, both the Ministry of External Relations and the Ministry of Defense put in place mechanisms to foster gender equality and recommended women-oriented policies within the Foreign Service and the Armed Forces of Brazil. We have also sought to enhance protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups in regional and multilateral forums.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“All violations must be condemned with equal vigour. Every civilian casualty is a tragedy and every life should be equally valued by the Council. As the report on the strategic review of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (S/2014/956) recently stressed, the protection of civilians in armed conflicts may also be carried out through political and civilian processes, reconciliation efforts at the community level, and the establishment of a protective environment. None of this can be accomplished without including women in a meaningful way. The presence of women among negotiators substantially increases the effectiveness and legitimacy of peacekeeping and peacemaking initiatives, from mediation efforts to power-sharing agreements.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“The use of force carries the risk of causing unintended casualties and disseminating violence and instability. Even when force is employed with the aim of protecting civilians, it does not make collateral damage or unintended destabilization less tragic. In this sense, full compliance with international human rights law, international humanitarian law and international refugee law is required ofthose attempting to safeguard the well-being and integrity of women and girls. Bending the rules weakens the multilateral system and has brought much misery to civilians. In this regard, it is crucial that the Council employ a non-selective approach when discussing the protection of civilians. One cannot condemn the horrid attacks in Syria, Afghanistan and Nigeria while remaining silent before blatant violations against civilians in Gaza.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Their protection, advancement and empowerment should be at the heart of all activities fostered by the Organization. Any debate on the protection of civilians must consider, first and foremost, that preventing armed conflict from arising is the most effective way to shield the civilian population, including women and girls, from the dangers of war. In this regard, we cannot stress enough the importance of using all political and diplomatic instruments available, including good offices and mediation, to promote the peaceful settlement of disputes. The spiral of violence that leads to war, displacement and abuses against vulnerable groups such as women and girls is not unavoidable. It is often the consequence of misguided judgment, questionable concepts of morality, and an inability to learn from experience.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“While the Security Council prepares for its high-level review on women and peace and security, we expect both the report of the Independent High-Level Panel on Peace Operations and the results of the 10-year review of the peacebuilding architecture to be informed by a progressive gender perspective, and we associate ourselves with the words of the Foreign Minister of Sweden in highlighting the importance of coordination in that respect. Brazil looks forward to cooperating constructively with these interrelated endeavours. Women play a vital role in all societies and cultures. Unfortunately, however, they continue to find many obstacles in terms of equality of opportunity, access to justice, economic and social rights, and participation in decision-making systems.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“Mr. Patriota (Brazil) (spoke in Spanish): Mr. President, I congratulate you and the Mission of Chile for having organized this meeting and for having drawn up a very informative concept note (S/2015/32, annex). (spoke in English) I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary- General Kyung-wha Kang, as well as Ms. Helen Durham and Ms. Ilwad Elman, for their enlightening presentations. Today's meeting can be seen as the starting point of a vital year for gender issues at the United Nations.”
2015-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7374 (2015) · source
“This should be the cornerstone of our collective efforts aimed at building lasting peace in countries emerging from conflict. As the General Assembly and the Security Council prepare to conduct the 10-year review of the peacebuilding architecture this year, we should seize the opportunity to ensure that the United Nations response lives up to the aspirations ofmillions ofpeople in countries emerging from conflict. The relevance and effectiveness of the United Nations must be assessed against its ability to help create the necessary conditions for inclusive security, human rights, justice and economic development.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The Commission has drawn attention to the possible political implications of the Ebola epidemic in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, as the disease has threatened to erode social cohesion and undermine the functioning of key State institutions. An inclusive recovery process that addresses perceived inequalities among groups and reinforced key political institutions will be important to protecting the gains made in the peacebuilding processes. In its third informal interactive dialogue with members of the Security Council in July 2014, the Commission underscored the importance of focusing attention on inclusive political processes that would reinforce national ownership, rebuild the fabric of fractured societies and establish a new social contract.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“I wish to point out that the Commission has also called specifically for the inclusion of women in peacebuilding and political processes and economic recovery, including through a political declaration adopted in September 2013 and a special event in September 2014. In Liberia, the Commission has advocated strongly for an inclusive reconciliation process. The statement of mutual commitments, which the Commission concluded with the Government of Liberia in November 2010, highlighted inclusive reconciliation as a priority. On this basis, the Commission actively supported the launch of Liberia's National Reconciliation Road Map in 2013 after a two-year consultation process.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Sierra Leone has established political stability, restored basic security, reinvigorated democratic processes, built important national institutions, and generated economic growth. In the process, it has also proved that the United Nations can tackle complex peacebuilding and development challenges in a coordinated fashion. It has demonstrated that investment by international and regional partners in peace can reap significant dividends. Let me stress the importance of gender-based inclusion as a key element in every peacebuilding effort in war-ravaged societies. In this context.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The dialogue process resulted in an agreement that laid a solid foundation for successful and inclusive parliamentary elections in 2013. Although there are still considerable challenges ahead, the Parliament, inaugurated in 2014, may be considered inclusive and representative of the political groups of Guinea. In Guinea-Bissau, the Peacebuilding Fund, in collaboration with the Commission, has supported the set-up of the first ever Women Situation Room - the Case de Veille - which has greatly contributed to increase women's representation and participation in the monitoring of the Presidential and Legislative elections. In Sierra Leone, the Government and the international community have shown that a rapid recovery from war is possible.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The deepened political dialogue involving Government and political parties contributed to the consensual adoption ofa road map for free, transparent, inclusive and peaceful 2015 elections, a code of conduct for the upcoming elections, and a new electoral code, which was adopted by the National Assembly in April 2014, before being ratified by the President. Currently, the electoral process continues, and the voters registration phase ended with about 3.7 million registered. The Commission continues to encourage all stakeholders to maintain an environment conducive to peaceful elections and to reject violence as a way for achieving political goals. In Guinea, the Commission supported the efforts of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa to facilitate a dialogue between the Government and political parties.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“The Commission's advisory function to both the General Assembly and the Security Council should be fully utilized to this end. The upcoming review of the peacebuilding architecture should help us in further reinforcing this role of the Commission. I would like to point to a few cases where the Peacebuilding Commission has contributed to more inclusive societies. In Burundi, the Peacebuilding Commission worked closely last year with the Government of Burundi, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the country team to promote a more inclusive political environment. Despite concerns about some isolated security incidents involving the youth wings ofpolitical parties, these joint efforts have helped to promote greater trust among the Government of Burundi, political parties and civil society.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Recognizing the interdependence between these distinct approaches should not lead us to suggest that the Council should take on responsibilities regarding development matters. Other bodies, such as the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, are perhaps in a better position to explore those issues, in conjunction with United Nations-mandated development organizations. It does, however, emphasize the need for us to coordinate our approaches and work with greater synergy. The Peacebuilding Commission is well positioned to provide advice on issues that touch on the concerns of the Security Council and the General Assembly, such as ways in which inclusive socioeconomic development contributes to peace and security and reduces the risk of emergence or relapse into violent conflict.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“There are many situations where the benefits from natural resources are unequally shared within a society and only a few are benefiting. Groups seeking to control natural resources exploit these grievances in order to create political strife and fuel armed conflict. These challenges highlight the interdependence among security, justice and developmental initiatives in the promotion of peace. The mutually reinforcing nature of development, peace and security, and human rights are well recognized and were central to the thinking behind the creation of the Peacebuilding Commission, the Peacebuilding Fund and the Peacebuilding Support Office. This action, taken at the World Summit in 2005, sought to reinvigorate and reinforce the broader United Nations peace and security architecture.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Mending these ruptures often requires dialogue involving warring parties and non-military groups, as well as mechanisms to allow broader engagement in political processes, social structures and development strategies. Political exclusion is often a key factor behind the relapse into violent conflict. Political exclusion is particularly dangerous when it coincides with other forms of inequality, for example along social, cultural, judicial or economic lines. Grievances related to exclusion, inequalities or outright discrimination i perceived and real - are often at the root of armed conflict. Competition over control of natural resources has been shown to have a particularly negative impact on the likelihood of violent conflict.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Allow me at the outset to convey to you, Madam, our warm and brotherly welcome to New York and to commend you for having proposed a Security Council debate on today's very timely theme. (spoke in English) I thank you for inviting me to participate in this important debate in my capacity as the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. The theme for this debate is intrinsically linked to the Peacebuilding Commission's mandate and its objective to build lasting and durable peace and to prevent relapse into Violent conflict. Inclusion is a central aspect of peacebuilding. War and conflict within countries mar society's social fabric with deep rifts and hatred.”
2015-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7361 (2015) · source
“Brazil commends the steps taken by the new Government in Baghdad and the Kurdish Regional Government in order to solve their disputes concerning oil revenue and budget payments. To succeed in its fight against terrorism and the extremist groups, Iraq has to remain united. The international community should also support Iraq in combating terrorism in a way that is fully and strictly compatible with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source
“Brazil will always support Lebanon in its fight against terrorism and in its pursuit of stability and development. Our participation in the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, whose Maritime Task Force has been led by a Brazilian official since 2011, therefore plays a prominent role in translating our commitment into practical action. Brazil remains concerned about the security and humanitarian situation in Iraq. Unfortunately, 2014 was the deadliest year in the country since 2007. Tens of thousands innocent civilians were killed and wounded and millions of people were displaced. The barbaric acts committed by ISIS shocked the world and were the subject of our strongest condemnation.”
2015-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7360 (2015) · source