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first: 1995-12-20
most recent: 2015-03-18
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“Secondly, being a fundamentally political process, SSR implementation also requires a deep understanding of the underlying sociological components of conflict, which are likely to shape realities and different visions on security. The United Nations needs to be equipped to take those factors into account and to sharpen its analytical tools so as to adequately inform the policy- setting and decision-making processes. Again as stressed by the Secretary-General, the Council can play a key role in ensuring the practical application of the central principle of national ownership by, inter alia, taking additional steps to ensure that its mandates incorporate the perspectives and needs of the countries under consideration.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“First, we must again recognize that SSR is both a process in itself and a moment in a political continuum that begins with peace processes, runs through efforts related to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR), and should continue in tandem with peacebuilding strategies into sustainable and democratic development and the promotion of human rights. In this context, the DDR-SSR link is a critical one. It is essential to integrate SSR considerations early into the peacemaking and reintegration efforts. We fully concur with the recommendation of the Secretary- General that "security sector reform needs to be better linked to other critical practice areas" (S/2013/480, para.61 (h)). As important and interconnected as those areas may be, the fundamental nexus between SSR and DDR deserves special attention.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Here at the United Nations, there is already a well- established consensus on the importance of security sector reform (SSR) for peace and development. We commend all efforts to ensure that SSR-related challenges are given due consideration in peacekeeping and peacebuilding mandates, and that the United Nations is well equipped to provide assistance in this area. There is enough experience to show that the development of a democratic security sector goes well beyond strengthening its individual components. As we focus on the challenges of implementation, however, it is essential to recall some fundamental realities. I would like to make five brief observations in that regard.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“Let me express my delegation's satisfaction, Sir, at having you preside over our proceedings today. I thank you for organizing this debate on an issue of such crucial importance to a number of situations on the Council's agenda. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. As recognized in the draft resolution to be adopted today, the security sector is a fundamental element of sustainable peace. If a national security sector fails in its obligations to ensure protection to all citizens, even for a hard realist as Hobbes the very legitimacy of the State as a whole will be at stake. Therefore, unmet tasks related to the establishment of a democratic, accountable and stable security apparatus in post-conflict situations are rightfully pointed out as a threat to durable peace and stability.”
2014-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7161 (2014) · source
“His authoritative call for action during his statement to the General Assembly in 2012 continues to resonate to this day. The international community should use this periodic debate as an opportunity to renew its commitment to the creation of a world where women, men and children do not have to endure the suffering of being a victim or a victim's relative of sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“As already recognized by the Peacebuilding Commission, the transformative potential of greater participation by women in the economic and political spheres can make an invaluable contribution to building more peaceful, democratic and prosperous societies. During a recent trip to Guinea-Bissau, in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, I was impressed by the contribution that women's organizations have made to forging a more inclusive political culture in the country. Finally, I wish to pay tribute to those who have been working closely with the victims of sexual violence to lessen their suffering. The name of Dr. Denis Mukwege of the Democratic Republic of the Congo comes to mind as an example of courage, selflessness and solidarity.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“In March 2013, the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations hosted a seminar, organized by the Igarape Institute think-tank, on the theme "Women, Peace and Security in Brazil: overcoming challenges and bridging gaps". The event proved to be a fruitful opportunity to assess ways in which Brazil could advance the discussion at the national level and contribute towards multilateral efforts on women and peace and security. I would like to highlight once more the importance of the empowerment of women for the prevention of sexual and all other forms of Violence against women and, in a broader context, for the prospects of sustainable peace.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“A Brazilian donation of$1 million to the Office ofthe United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, specifically intended to help victims of sexual violence seek reparations and justice, has so far benefited 510 victims of sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the same spirit, the Brazilian Cooperation Agency has implemented projects with the United Nations Population Fund in Haiti and Guinea-Bissau, focusing on capacity-building to deal with victims of gender-based violence in areas such as health, justice and security. On the domestic front, Brazil has incorporated, in its National Policy Plan on Women for the 2013-2015 biennium, the relevant recommendations contained in resolution 1325 (2000), including those aimed at fighting sexual violence as a weapon of war.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Sexual violence, including domestic violence, is still not sufficiently viewed as a threat to peacebuilding and related to broader issues ofinsecurity. Conflict-related sexual violence needs to be explicitly addressed in security sector reform and disarmament, demobilization and reintegration processes. More has to be done to ensure that women are active participants in peace agreements and in the negotiation, design and implementation ofpost-conflict and peacebuilding arrangements. Brazil is aiding victims of sexual violence in various countries, including Haiti, Guinea-Bissau and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“The 1993 General Assembly Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women (General Assembly resolution 48/104), the 1993 Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, and the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action, inter alia, include requirements for the prohibition of all forms of gender-based violence to be incorporated into national legislation. Peace agreements and post-conflict measures should build on those and other frameworks under international law. However, in practice, peace agreements rarely make reference to the need to eradicate all forms of violence against all women and girls. They seldom include provisions linked to accountability for gender- based violence. Post-conflict arrangements hardly ever deal with the situation of women who have been subjected to violence during conflict and its aftermath.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“They involve, among other things, strengthening national capacities, changing how victims are perceived in their communities and protecting witnesses. They also encompass curbing the availability of weapons used to commit those atrocities, ensuring, through adequate predeployment training, that peacekeeping missions are increasingly instrumental in preventing conflict-related sexual violence, and promoting criminal accountability and due prosecution of sexual violence crimes. The international community has adopted an extensive legal framework dealing with violence against women.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“It rightly states that the prevalence of sexual violence during conflict often leaves lasting effects with acute consequences for the security of women and children in peacetime. Ultimately, that has a direct bearing on the durability of peace and prospects for sustainable development. Brazil has repeatedly condemned all forms of violence against all women and girls, including sexual violence in conflict. We continue to advocate that one of the most important ways to combat conflict- related sexual violence lies in policies aimed at the prevention and peaceful resolution of armed conflicts. Preventative measures could prove instrumental to spare the human and psychological costs associated with sexual violence.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“Let me also express my satisfaction in welcoming the Minister of National Defence of our sister nation Ecuador, Her Excellency Ms. Maria Fernanda Espinosa, to participate in this debate. I think that all ofus in South America feel very well represented by her statement. The use of sexual violence as a weapon of war is abhorrent and utterly unacceptable. These crimes destroy the social fabric of communities and inflict long-lasting psychological trauma. We welcome the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, issued at the beginning of the sixty-eighth session of the General Assembly, which Brazil supported. The latest report of the Secretary-General serves as a stark reminder that sexual violence is still being used as a tool of intimidation and social control in conflict and post-conflict situations.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“I wish to thank you, Madam President, for convening this debate on the important matter before us. Iwould also like to thank the Secretary- General for his remarks and for his report (S/20l4/181). I am also grateful to Special Representative Zainab Bangura for her presentation, and I wish to commend her and her Office for the crucial role that they have been playing in international efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict. May I also to refer to the very moving presentation by Ms. Rhoda Misak, from the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security. May the Council and the United Nations membership more broadly heed the six areas of serious concern related to the situation in South Sudan and sexual violence in all conflicts, including in those situations that are not the focus of the international community.”
2014-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7160 (2014) · source
“It is clear, especially in the light of the security requirements for upcoming elections, that no abrupt interruption of the support provided by a peacekeeping presence is advisable. Brazil would favour options that maintain a military capability to support the Haitian National Police, as needed, under Chapter VII. We are also of the view that the present Latin American/ Caribbean profile of the Mission should be fully preserved throughout its reconfiguration process. The ultimate transition must be a Haitian one - a transition away from past instability and back to the original Haitian dream that inspired an entire region to seek independence as a way to ensure a dignified life for all. We stand firmly behind this objective in solidarity with our Haitian brothers and sisters.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“As the Secretary-General himself points out, a comprehensive strategic assessment will be needed for an informed decision on the options presented in his report or any other alternatives deemed suitable. We hope that this exercise will improve the concrete situation on the ground, identify opportunities for the further transfer of responsibilities where they present themselves, and take into account the need to ensure that key objectives such as electoral processes and political national dialogue are met with adequate support. Close and effective coordination with the Government of Haiti will remain a decisive requirement in this context. I take note with encouragement of the final paragraphs of the statement made by the representative of Haiti in that regard.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“We believe such a careful, gradual and responsible approach should continue to prevail in our planning for a sustainable transition. It is the security situation on the ground, its prevailing social and political dimensions and Haiti's capacity to assume increasing responsibilities that should continue to guide us 4 not self-imposed budgetary constraints or arbitrarily conceived time frames unrelated to Haiti's specific situation. The Council should not sacrifice hard-earned security and stability at the risk of paying a higher price in the medium term. Neither should it pursue the establishment of new and needed missions to the detriment of, and at the expense of, active ones that have not fully discharged themselves of their purpose.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Brazil welcomes the deeper integration of community projects to reduce violence within the spectrum of the Mission's rule-of-law activities, as well as the efforts to tackle weaknesses in the judicial sector and the issue of prolonged pre-trial detentions. Stabilization tools such as quick-impact projects and the community projects to reduce violence become even more important as we move forward with the implementation of MINUSTAH's consolidation plan, with further reductions of its military component. It is a positive development that the situation has remained stable in the departments vacated by MINUSTAH's troops. It indicates that a well- calibrated, responsible, progressive and situational approach is best suited to consolidating gains without compromising security.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“On the security front, the Secretary-General's report informs us ofthe progress achieved by the Haitian National Police in implementing its development plan with the key support of MINUSTAH. That should not divert us from the importance of translating our support for strengthening the justice and security sectors into concrete benefits for the population and greater protection of basic human rights, including social and economic rights. To help establish that fundamental, rights-based connection between institutions and citizens, it is key that MINUSTAH continue to pursue a comprehensive approach to stability.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“We expect that the political dialogue will, in the short term, lead to the swift implementation of concrete commitments and allow for normalization of the country's democratic life with the holding of pending elections in 2014 and presidential elections in 2015. That complex picture is a reminder of the integrated nature of the challenges Haiti faces in this advanced stage of the stabilization process. This remains a fundamental circumstance as we discuss the best strategy for consolidating the stabilization gains secured so far with the crucial contribution of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). In that context, I should like to convey Brazil's strong support for the work being done by Special Representative Sandra Honore and her team.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“Progress on the humanitarian situation, in particular the relocation of displaced people, is encouraging, although forced evictions are a cause for concern. Recent positive economic prospects confirm our confidence in the potential for Haiti's development. On the political front, in particular, the recently signed El Rancho agreement presents a vital opportunity to break with old patterns and practices that run contrary to institutional progress and have continued to hold the country back. In that regard, I would like to recognize the key role of the mediators who are providing the necessary space and support for the inter-Haitian dialogue.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“I thank you for convening this debate, Madam President. I would like to thank Special Representative Sandra Honore for her detailed presentation. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Ambassador Denis Regis, for his statement. The Secretary-General's most recent report (S/2014/162) invites us to discuss options for the United Nations presence in Haiti after 2016, and at the same time reminds us of ongoing challenges - persistent issues on the security, social and economic fronts, and the political divisions that have delayed the Haitian people's full enjoyment of democratic stability. In addition to those challenges, Haiti must confront a cholera epidemic with the highest number of cases in the world. At the same time, it is fair to acknowledge that Haiti has come a long way on the path to stabilization.”
2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source
“For all of us, there is much to learn from the struggles of the people facing peacebuilding challenges in their daily lives. The Peacebuilding Commission can also be an important platform for connecting their voice, promoting a network for new encounters and allowing for an active and horizontal flow of knowledge and experience. In 2014, we will have plenty of opportunities to embark on that enriched dialogue.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Finally, allow me a final word on the interrelated topics of inclusivity, institution-building and mutual accountability. While keeping a focus on the centrality of inclusive national development for peacebuilding, let us not cede to the mental habits of viewing development ultimately as a technology of security. Our efforts must remain people-centered. True peace is also built upon an enlarged sense of development, as emancipation and fulfilment of multidimensional human aspirations, including through cultural and social interconnections. I believe we can put that idea at the very centre of our peacebuilding efforts, while fostering greater solidarity and true empathy so as to dispel the logic of providers and beneficiaries through improved reciprocity and mutual recognition.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In June 2014, the Commission will convene its first-ever annual session. The session will offer an opportunity for Member States, the United Nations system and other actors to address and focus on a peacebuilding-related theme with a view to elaborating how intergovernmental policy and political support can improve and make a difference for people in countries emerging from conflict. We trust that this annual effort can reinforce and help orient the evolving United Nations peacebuilding agenda, not least by engaging key partners from regional organizations, international financial institutions and civil society. A viable partnership with those actors is no longer a matter of choice. It is indeed a necessity, and that is where the Peacebuilding Commission has its special niche.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“There is a need to know in what ways the United Nations mandated presence and evolving operational practice has made a real difference in the countries affected by or emerging from conflict. The Commission will benefit from that analysis as it seeks to further deepen, focus and calibrate its advisory function to the Council and its support to the United Nations leadership in the field. That is a critical aspect of the Commission's early preparation for the upcoming mandated review in 2015. In the same vein, in light of the Council's presidential note contained in document S/2003/515, of 28 August 2013, regular informal interactive meetings with the members of the Security Council will further sharpen the focus on peacebuilding-related topics, particularly in the country-specific contexts.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In areas such as natural-resource management, transparent financial management for development, domestic revenue-generation and the fight against illicit financial flows and organized crime, the Commission can serve as a platform to mobilize targeted technical support, especially in the context of South-South cooperation. As the Secretary-General prepares to release his next report on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict, later this year, the Commission emphasizes the need for deepening analysis, supported by country examples, of how the United Nations collective and diversified efforts across the security and socioeconomic spectrum of post-conflict response contribute to long-term peacebuilding objectives.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Unless there is a solid commitment from the political leadership, institutions may fall prey to political manipulation or other forms of dysfunction. Through its collaboration with the Peacebuilding Fund and by lending its political weight in support of the United Nations leadership and the Governments concerned, the Commission has supported institution-building related initiatives in Burundi, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Commission can certainly do more to support the development of strategies and initiatives that prioritize institution-building and capacity development.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“At the same time, institutions take a long time to develop into an efficient medium for political participation and for the delivery of security, justice, basic social services and economic opportunities. The Commission's observation of the contribution of nascent institutions to peacebuilding, such as the National Revenue Authority and the Anti-corruption Commission in Burundi, the National Youth Commission in Sierra Leone and the regional justice and security hubs in Liberia, confirms that institution-building must go beyond establishing and nurturing organizational structures. The capacity of the Government to sustain and empower those institutions to help in rebuilding the social fabric and generating economic opportunities remains a key challenge for the countries concerned.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In Guinea-Bissau, I was impressed by the potential contribution of women's organizations to strengthening the economic role of women, thus helping to forge a more inclusive political culture in the country and bringing together different identities, religions and political affiliations. The transformative potential of greater participation by women in the economic and political spheres can provide an invaluable contribution to building more peaceful, democratic and prosperous societies. The gender dimension of peacebuilding deserves our continuing attention and unwavering commitment. Building or rebuilding institutions in a country emerging from conflict is the practical expression of national ownership and the sustainability of peace.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“A crucial aspect of inclusivity relates to the participation and contribution of women and youth to the peacebuilding process. While women and youth endure the tragic consequences of violent conflicts, they are also strategic agents for societal transformation and emancipation in post-conflict societies. In a declaration adopted by the Peacebuilding Commission last September on women's economic empowerment for peacebuilding, our ministers recognized that "the economic empowerment of women greatly contributes to the effectiveness of post-conflict economic activities and economic growth" (PBC/7/OC/3, para. 4).”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In Guinea and in Guinea-Bissau, the Commission's collaboration with the respective United Nations leadership focuses on ensuring that, regardless of the outcome of national elections, political dialogue should remain inclusive and the political space should remain available for the opposition to participate in shaping the future of both countries. No majority Government can alone face the myriad challenges facing a society emerging from conflict. As demonstrated by the painful turn of events in the Central African Republic, elected Governments that fail to keep the various societal and political forces engaged can drive their countries towards untold tragedies. That is the advice that the United Nations overall and the Commission jointly continue to extend to the political leadership in Burundi, Liberia and Sierra Leone.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“While we continue to insist that peacebuilding must be nationally owned and that ownership comes with responsibility, the international community must also rise to the occasion and continue to help Burundi and Sierra Leone to stay the course. That is also a consistent message that the Commission and the respective United Nations leadership deliver in, and on behalf of, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Liberia. The importance of inclusive political processes and national institutions and capacities cannot be overemphasized.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Both countries are approaching the milestone of transitioning from the Security Council's politically and security-oriented mandated missions to the development-oriented presence of the United Nations country team. An adequate transition from emergency to development remains essential but is still, to a great extent, an ideal fraught with challenges. The change in the nature of the United Nations presence and mandate on the ground in both countries calls for calibrated yet sustained attention to ongoing political and socioeconomic challenges associated with nascent national institutions and governance practices, and strong engagement on the development track.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“A key feature ofthe Commission's engagement with Burundi and Sierra Leone since 2006 has been to sustain attention to the ongoing political and socioeconomic challenges facing both countries, in which the United Nations heavily invested to re-establish security, strengthen governance structures, promote greater respect for the rule of law, support community recovery and support the early stages of the respective political processes. In support of the United Nations leadership in both countries, the Commission has advised the Security Council over the years on issues requiring immediate attention while also working to mobilize broader support from subregions and international partners in favour of the long-term political and socioeconomic dimensions of peacebuilding.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In my inaugural statement to the Peacebuilding Commission, on 29 January, I noted that, while sustaining peace is a central objective of the United Nations' peace and security architecture, we face the systemic challenge of the short span of attention and commitment from the international community to the complex and long-term challenges to sustainable peace. The Peacebuilding Commission was indeed mandated to "extend the period of attention given by the international community to post-conflict recovery" (resolution 1645 (2005), para. 2 (c)).”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“In that context, the Commission recognizes the importance of the main themes set out in the Secretary-General's 2012 report on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict (S/2012/746), namely, inclusivity, institution-building and sustained international support and mutual accountability. The recent crises in the Central African Republic and South Sudan remind us that the nature of peacebuilding requires a careful examination of strategies for stabilization efforts and their sequencing. Collective and persistent engagement to address this systemic and ongoing deficiency must continue.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“Mr. Patriota: I also thank the Deputy Secretary- General for his statement. The Peacebuilding Commission is pleased to contribute to the Security Council's interim consideration of the progress made on United Nations peacebuilding efforts in the aftermath of conflict. The periodic reporting by the Secretary-General to the Security Council and the General Assembly on peacebuilding in the aftermath of conflict offers an opportunity to keep Member States and United Nations operational entities focused on the imperative of joint and coherent efforts to prevent conflict and situations of relapse into conflict. Peacebuilding is an expression of the international community's recognition that our collective response to conflict must be multifaceted and sustained over the long term.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“We will continue to enhance our cooperation with the United Nations system and to make use of our bilateral channels to ensure due attention is given to halting violence against the most vulnerable. Brazil joins the Security Council's efforts to break the cycle of violence and to spare children the direst consequences of adults' wars.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The promotion of sustainable development, with social inclusion and food and nutritional security, can certainly contribute to conflict prevention, and therefore to avoid bringing conflict to the doorsteps of millions of children. An improvement in living conditions and, as a consequence, the establishment of a safe environment for children and youth to pursue their educational and cultural development, are vital factors to avoid the recruitment of children by armed groups. In conclusion, let me once more underscore Brazil's firm commitment to the protection of children in situations of conflict. When serving as a member of the Security Council, Brazil worked actively for the adoption of resolutions addressing this critical issue, resolutions such as 1612 (2005) and 1998 (2011).”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“In order for crimes against children in situations of conflict to be eradicated, perpetrators must be brought to justice. International efforts to ensure that accountability is upheld have been greatly enhanced by the role of the International Criminal Court in prosecuting individuals accused of violations against children and by its deterrent effect. Peacekeeping missions may also have a role to play - as long as they have the adequate capabilities to perform their protection tasks - both through the protection of civilians in immediate danger and through the work of child protection advisers. As in many other situations, in the case of children and armed conflict the Security Council should also pay greater attention to the benefits of prevention.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Abuses against children are perpetrated, moreover, even in situations on the Council's agenda that are not currently of open conflict. A report issued by Amnesty International last week underscores the dire scenario faced by Palestinian children under occupation in the West Bank. We call on Israeli forces to abide by their obligations under international human rights law and humanitarian law, with special attention to the situation of Palestinian children. Reports of harassment and intimidation are particularly distressing and impact negatively on the perspectives for peaceful and harmonious coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians in future. Such abuses must cease forthwith if the two sides are to build an environment conducive to peace and stability, as supported by the international community.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The very touching and troubling reports regarding the suffering of children in Syria must awaken our moral conscience and collective responsibility in order to promote an urgent and peaceful solution to the conflict on the basis of the Geneva communique of 30 June 2012 (S/2012/522, annex) and the efforts of Joint Special Representative Lakhdar Brahimi. Brazil has been contributing to humanitarian initiatives to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people, including children and Syrian refugees. In response to the call made by High Commissioner for Refugees Antonio Guterres, Brazil is facilitating entry visas for Syrian nationals seeking asylum in our country. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in Afghanistan, in the Central African Republic and in other conflict situations, children continue to bear a heavy burden.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“To deprive children of education and access to health is to deprive them of paramount tools to build a peaceful society and jeopardize the future of the entire nation. The plight of Syrian children turned refugees as the result of the conflict is also very telling about the serious consequences of the military option that some have been promoting and seem to continue to believe in. Brazil is acutely aware of the increasing pressure faced by neighbouring countries hosting Syrian refugees. Those facts must not be regarded merely as troubling statistics. The emotional impact of the conflict on young Syrians has disturbing after-effects. We cannot simply hope that Syrian children will prove to be as bold, courageous and resilient as Mr. Sawaneh from Sierra Leone.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“Nevertheless, the reality on the ground in many conflicts remains a source of serious concern. The appalling situation of children in Syria was rightly described by the Secretary-General as unspeakable and unacceptable. The High Commissioner for Human Rights reminded us in her presentation to the General Assembly on the humanitarian situation in Syria that grave violations against children have been committed by both sides, with documented cases of detentions, torture, sexual violence and executions. The number of schools and hospitals that have been seriously affected by the conflict is alarming. Those acts violate the most fundamental rules of international humanitarian law.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“The Security Council is right to help increase awareness about violations and to be more involved in preventing and halting violence against children in cases determined by the Council to constitute threats to international peace and security. As the concept note prepared by the Mission of Luxembourg points out (S/2014/144, annex), the consideration of the agenda related to children in armed conflict has significantly progressed in the past years. The international community has been able to take decisive steps to confront the gravest challenges regarding children in conflict. The initiative launched by Special Representative Zerrougui and UNICEF to end the recruitment of children by Government forces by 2016 deserves our full support. We are convinced that, with political will by all parties involved, that target can be achieved.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this important debate, and through you I wish to express our appreciation of Minister Jean Asselborn's personal leadership in this matter. I should like to thank the Secretary-General, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Leila Zerrougui and Mr. Anthony Lake for their presentations. Mr. Alhaji Babah Sawaneh's testimony about his experience as a child soldier in Sierra Leone reminded us of the horrors to which some children are still subject to this day. Stopping the plight endured by children in armed conflict is a moral imperative. Children in conflict situations are particularly vulnerable. Their suffering extends in time, in the form of traumas that burden entire generations for many years after the resolution of a crisis.”
2014-03-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7129 (2014) · source
“A pluralistic, peaceful and vibrant society is ready to fully emerge from decades of poverty and instability and deserves our active solidarity.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“The Guinea-Bissau configuration of the PBC can help bring key actors together, deepen the understanding of the political and social dynamics in play and assess the need for comprehensive mechanisms of support to the reintegration of retired military personnel, along with political civil-military dialogue and reconciliation. Once again, and especially after visiting the country, let me stress that, in contrast with the current crisis, Guinea-Bissau has clear potential as a stable and prosperous nation. With modest resources invested in national capacities, a great deal can be achieved. I was struck by the conversations I had with deeply committed, highly educated officials, dynamic civil society organizations and wise cultural and religious leaders.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source
“The World Food Programme should be able to envisage its departure from Guinea-Bissau. Responsible economic diversification is key. The economic empowerment of women, who are responsible for more than 80 per cent of the workforce in cashew nut harvesting, is an essential dimension. Moreover, I was impressed by women's organizations in Guinea-Bissau and the way they bring together different ethnicities, religious denominations and political affiliations under the common objective of economic empowerment. They are obviously an important driving force for peacebuilding efforts. On the security sector track, an objective is to provide a platform for coordination and strategizing on the international support to the modernization of the security sector.”
2014-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7121 (2014) · source