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lines on the record: 142
first: 2000-09-07
most recent: 2011-04-06
sittings or episodes: 18
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“Members may rest assured that CARICOM remains determined to work for Haiti as we seek, with the help and support of the international community, to rebuild and develop the most populous State within the single Caribbean Community to which we belong.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“While we recognize and appreciate the accomplishments so far, we are concerned that the pledges made by the international community have fallen short and that the inflows to the Haiti Reconstruction Fund have been insufficient to make a visible impression on the ordinary Haitian as another hurricane season draws nigh. We contend that there is a compelling need for greater coordination between the multilaterals, the bilaterals and the non-governmental organizations in order to fulfil the urgent needs and priorities of the Government of Haiti and its people. If 11-29077 nothing else, the presidential statement (S/PRST/200l/7) will, we hope, serve to that end.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We believe that the current MINUSTAH mandate is sufficiently wide and flexible to permit, without requiring any change at this time, a better coordination of resources with those from other sections of the United Nations system and to allow it to be the key development partner in assisting the Government to address the critical areas of reconstruction and development. The time has come to turn all our weapons into ploughshares and to contribute to the realization of the bold strategy approved 15 months ago, which will result in the economic, social, political and institutional development of Haiti. The mission statement must be to enable Haiti to stand firmly on its own two feet and to move forward to fulfil its manifest destiny.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Social and economic development are tightly interconnected with security, stability and the rule of law. The recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2011/183*) is a useful document that highlights the important role played by the United Nations and the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) so far. Within that context, the Community endorses the view that we have reached the juncture where MINUSTAH must be guided in order to become even more actively engaged with the United Nations agencies in supporting and strengthening the core structures and capacities of Haiti. This should extend beyond security and stability to embrace support for strengthening the institutions of that State in order to accelerate economic, social and territorial rebuilding.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“We seek to work with United Nations agencies and hemispheric groupings that have expressed an interest in working with us in these areas. We will need to avoid duplication. Our ultimate goal must ensure that, when the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission's mandate expires, the Haitians have the tools and the capacity to continue on their own. Now more than ever, the people of Haiti are entitled to see tangible democratic dividends that have a significant impact on the quality of their lives, in particular durable shelter for the internally displaced and access to basic services, which include water and sanitation, as well as the provision ofjobs. Throughout its existence, CARICOM. has maintained the inseparable links between governance, security and development.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“The pace of progress will be retarded and the most immediate priorities of Haiti will remain at the bottom of the ranking unless the State has the requisite administrative and technical capacity, as well as access to the necessary financial resources, to provide the public with goods and services that are unquestionably the responsibility of all States. The Caribbean Community has decided to concentrate its direct support to Haiti in the area of institutional development and augmentation by making available experienced personnel in different areas of governmental administration, providing opportunities for training in areas of high need, and helping to establish regional standards in such areas as the establishment of a building code, as well as regional standards for goods and professional services.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“But if Haiti is really to exercise leadership in the process of reconstruction and the development of its people, we only delude ourselves if we expect the Government of Haiti to deliver its full share in the absence of adequate administrative capacity. Before the earthquake, Haiti's institutional capacity was admittedly weak, and it was further decapitated by the disaster. The restructuring, strengthening and building of Haiti's institutional capacity are the lynchpins that lie at the heart of any plan for national recovery and sustainable development. CARICOM. regards strong, robust and flexible institutional capacity as a sine qua non for sustainable development, good governance and security. The reinforcement of the capacity of the Haitian State is therefore now of the utmost urgency.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“This represents a victory for democracy that must not fail to be rewarded with a premium to enhance the success of reconstruction efforts during this phase of democratic transition and throughout the tenure of the new political Administration. When the action plan for the reconstruction of Haiti was adopted by the international community here at United Nations Headquarters in March 2010, we proclaimed with great fanfare that it was to be led, steered and driven by Haiti. The action plan was posited on four main pillars: territorial, economic, social and institutional. No one can question that these four sectors are mutually reinforcing and vital to optimum development.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“And yet, two days ago, despite the formidable challenges of holding elections during the turmoil and turbulence associated with such severe catastrophe, the Provincial Electoral Council was still able to announce the preliminary results of the national elections. The outcome is a testament to what can be achieved through partnership. President Preval is to be applauded for his steadfast position and courage to ensure that there has been no interruption of the democratic chain. The incumbent leadership of Haiti, the operators of the electoral system and political contestants, working together with an array of external support from international and regional organizations and a number of committed nations, all combined to overcome formidable odds.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Colombia deserves the highest commendation for its timely initiative to promote this open debate of the Security Council on the question concerning Haiti. I regard it as a singular privilege to have been invited by the President of the Security Council to participate in this debate and to share insights as the Special Representative of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) - a community of 14 sovereign nations, including Haiti. We gather here 15 months after an earthquake that killed, maimed and dislocated unprecedented numbers of the population of Haiti, decimated the economy and destroyed large sections of the natural and built assets of that country.”
2011-04-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6510Resumption1 (2011) · source
“Despite persuasive arguments for the inclusion of women in the peace process, there is enormous resistance to the notion in most parts of the world. The exclusion of women from important decision-making is still deeply ingrained in many societies. Changes to that way of thinking will require conscious, deliberate effort by all of us, particularly in the international and NGO communities, in order to further involve women in the peace process. Society not only dictates the need for women to be involved in the peace process; it demands it.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“I might add, too, that the United Nations played a critical and very successful role in the Salvadoran peace process. I realize that El Salvador may be different from other post-conflict situations, in that a high percentage of women were directly involved as leaders in the conflicts, so their participation in the peace process was more natural. And in general, women have made huge legal and political strides in Latin America in the past 30 years, serving as Presidents, Ministers of Defence and heads of parliament, so the involvement of women in the peace process naturally reflects their role in larger society. To state the obvious, El Salvador is not Afghanistan, and very different strategies will be required to involve women in peace processes and reconstruction, depending on the local situations.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Domestic violence, which had previously been considered a private matter, had become a serious crime. Women in El Salvador were also very active in local and national reconstruction efforts. Many women who had been members of armed groups became involved in large- and small-scale construction projects. Their experience as combatants challenged many of the prewar conceptions against such labour and forced society to further recognize the role they could play. Today, women in El Salvador continue to be key actors in that society. Galvanized and infused by political activism during the war, Salvadoran women continue to be highly organized at all levels of society. The success of El Salvador's peace process is, in many ways, the result of women being involved in the process from the outset.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Most important, in the Salvadoran Assembly, women from the far left to the far right - many of them elected during the multi-year peace process - formed a women's caucus that focused on issues of particular interest to women, such as maternal and infant mortality, the rights of children, sex crimes and domestic violence. To cite a case in point, all the female legislators became extremely active in raising awareness about domestic violence, writing legislation to criminalize it and setting up shelters for abused women and children. The Salvadoran First Lady made that her particular issue. In a few short years, domestic violence had become unacceptable; women felt confident in reporting abuse to the authorities, and programmes - including counselling for men - were instituted throughout the country to combat it.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“These Salvadoran women lobbied to reflect gender equality in what became the FMLN party, and their advocacy led to the establishment of a women's secretariat in 1993 and to the establishment of a 30 per cent quota for that party in 1996. But it was not just women on the left who raised their political profile during the peace process; women of all political parties and beliefs became involved. Involvement of women in the peace process and then, very importantly, as political figures advances what are sometimes called women's issues generally.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Ironically, those same roles as child-bearer and nurturer lend a perspective that is all too often ignored. I should like to mention the opportunity I had to witness the role that women had played in the peace process in El Salvador when I served there a few years after the peace agreement. Women may have constituted up to 40 per cent of the troops of the guerrilla group FMLN, so they naturally became major figures in the peace process. That gave them visibility, which they then used to get elected to public office. One of the major female guerrilla leaders ran for the office of Vice-President a few years after the peace agreement.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“I wish to congratulate you, Sir, on your selection of this topic for your presidency's thematic discussion. We would also like to thank the speakers for their contributions to our understanding of this issue. The United States agrees that the United Nations must acknowledge and strengthen the role of women in the peace process, and we take seriously the challenge of bringing women as the equals of men into the mainstream of decision-making in that regard. Owing to their particular experiences, we believe that women can and do bring certain unique qualities and perspectives to the peace process. Women have been historically underrepresented in most peace negotiations. In the past, women's traditional roles in society have often been the excuse for that exclusion.”
2005-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5294 (2005) · source
“Finally, my delegation concurs fully with the statement made by Assistant Secretary General Erdmann, that NATO is not a regional organization per se - the long-held and widely shared view among Member States.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Moreover, greater regional stability, created by an enhanced African peace-support capacity, will be instrumental in promoting African democracy and economic growth. In other regions, similar efforts to enhance cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations can yield similar benefits. My delegation is encouraged by today's debate and will study carefully the report that the Council has invited the Secretary-General to prepare on the challenges presented and the opportunities offered, as we seek to maximize the effectiveness of cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations. The United States will be an active participant in that ongoing and collective effort. Today's debate has been a useful way-station along that road.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The programme enables African military contingents from different countries to execute multinational peacekeeping operations by providing them with interoperable peace-support operations skills, including the requisite training and equipment. The programme's comprehensive approach integrates humanitarian, non-governmental and international relief organization participation into its training in order to improve critical coordination when ACOTA-trained personnel are deployed in real-world operations. The programme's support to African regional security organizations will assist the development of strong planning and organizational units capable of responding to humanitarian and peacekeeping crises in the region.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The African Contingency Operations, Training and Assistance programme (ACOTA) is a specialized African peacekeeping training component of GPOI and will train selected African military contingents to carry out peace-support and humanitarian relief operations. ACOTA works with African partner armed forces and with regional and subregional organizations to coordinate crisis-response training. It is our hope and belief that ACOTA-trained units will be among the most capable available anywhere for these challenging assignments. Partnerships with ACOTA have been developed after extensive collaboration with African countries and other stakeholders.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282Resumption1 (2005) · source
“Allow me to highlight a few of the relevant initiatives that the United States is undertaking in this regard. The Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) is global in scope, as its name implies, but has a particular regional emphasis on Africa. The Initiative is designed to increase the capacity of participating African countries to deploy highly trained personnel in international peace-support operations. Cooperation between GPOI and the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations will enhance interoperability among peace-support units from different countries. Increased interoperability translates into greater shared abilities to address some of the issues raised in the draft resolution that we will adopt at the conclusion of today's debate.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The activities of regional and subregional organizations, when properly planned and capably implemented, can strengthen and reinforce a variety of critically important United Nations objectives, such as promoting democracy and human rights, strengthening international security cooperation, countering terrorism and transnational crime and supporting economic development. Regional and subregional organizations bring unique and important connections, knowledge and experience to any effort to address a given regional issue. A cooperative, multilateral approach between the appropriate United Nations organ and the appropriate regional organization has the potential to create valuable synergies and to increase the probability of successful interventions.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282Resumption1 (2005) · source
“My delegation welcomes your presence here. Your decision to preside personally over the Council's debates highlights the importance that your country places on improving the coordination between the United Nations and regional organizations. My delegation shares your interest in exploring ways to enhance that coordination as part of our continuing joint efforts to identify efficient and effective methods to help ensure international peace and security. We welcome in particular the opportunity that today's debate represents to review cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations as well as ways to increase the impact of such cooperation in advancing Security Council objectives.”
2005-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5282Resumption1 (2005) · source
“The international community, particularly Iraq's neighbours, and especially Syria, must do more to stop foreign terrorists entering Iraq and retarding efforts to stabilize and secure the country. Finally, the Multinational Force and the combined efforts of the Multinational Force and Iraqi security forces continue to provide a shield for democracy to take shape, evolve and take hold in Iraq. The Multinational Force remains committed to staying the course and to ensuring success. We in this Chamber also owe it to the Iraqi people to do our part to help ensure success.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“We urge the United Nations to assume its role fully and to deploy the necessary experts rapidly. We remind Member States that as the United Nations expands its activities in Iraq, its security needs increase. We attach priority to our efforts to ensure full security coverage for the United Nations and welcome the contributions of South Korea and Mongolia in Irbil. We encourage countries to consider providing monetary and/or troop assistance for this effort. Success will be achieved when Iraqis themselves can guarantee their own liberty, security and prosperity. Training Iraqi security forces to take over primary responsibility for security is critical. Continued progress in national reconciliation will also assist Iraqi security forces development and hasten the process of bringing security and stability.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“The Multinational Force and the Iraqi Government are developing a conditions-based security plan to define the environment necessary for further and greater transfers of responsibility from the Multinational Force to the Iraqi security forces. Per resolution 1546 (2004), the Multinational Force, notably the Georgians and the Romanians, continue to take all necessary measures to contribute to the maintenance of security and stability in Iraq so that, inter alia, the United Nations can fulfil its role in assisting the Iraqi people. The United Nations has made important contributions in Iraq, especially in the constitutional process. The United Nations continues to have leading roles, including supporting the Iraqis in the October referendum and the December election and helping to coordinate reconstruction and donor assistance.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“The following are some examples. On 1 June, the Multinational Force officially transferred full responsibility for security at a base in Dibbis to the Iraqi army. On 21 August, the Multinational Force turned over Camp Zulu in as-Suwayrah, Iraq, in the central-south sector, to the Iraqi army. On 31 August, the Iraqi Base Support Unit assumed control of all perimeter force protection in a sector in Kirkuk. On 6 September, the Multinational Force handed over security responsibility in Najaf. Iraqi army units continue to assume security responsibility in the western region. They are currently conducting independent security and offensive operations in Rawah and combined zone reconnaissance near the Syrian border.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“Special border forces consisting of more than 17,000 trained and equipped personnel are arrayed in 36 battalions that man 258 border forts around Iraq. To stem the flow of foreign fighters, priority has been placed on securing the Iraqi-Syrian border. To further advance Iraqi capacity for independent operations, the Multinational Force, in partnership with the Iraqi Ministry of Defence, has implemented a programme to embed military transition teams at the battalion, brigade and division levels. Those teams provide transition readiness assessments, identifying areas of progress and shortcomings, ultimately preparing individual units to assume independent control of their area of responsibility. While the Multinational Force's work is far from complete, it has already been able to transfer some security responsibilities.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“As of 19 September, there were a total of 193,000 trained and equipped Iraqi security forces. That included 104,000 police, highway patrol and other forces under the Ministry of the Interior, as well as 89,000 in the army, air force and navy. Even as the Multinational Force helps build and train the Iraqi security forces, Iraqi forces are employed in active combat operations. A key indicator of progress is the Iraqi security forces' role in the recent counter-insurgency campaign in Tal Afar. Eleven Iraqi combat units were employed as independent manoeuvre elements during that operation. Iraqi security forces, in partnership with the Multinational Force, increasingly conduct the full spectrum of counter-insurgency operations to isolate and neutralize former regime extremists and foreign terrorists.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“In addition, the Multinational Force works with the Iraqi Government and security forces, international donors, and national and international non- governmental organizations to complete critical infrastructure projects, ranging from water purification facilities and electrical power stations to educational infrastructure, medical facilities and administrative buildings. During July and August alone, the Multinational Force in the central-south sector completed approximately 100 reconstruction projects. Turning to progress in training the Iraqi security forces, the Iraqi Government, working with the Multinational Force, has identified a force structure to meet Iraq's needs for internal and external security. The majority of those personnel have completed individual entry training and have been equipped.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“The frequency of attacks on Iraq's infrastructure, such as electricity generation and oil facilities, has decreased since the election, but they continue to have an adverse impact on the availability of electricity and on oil revenues. As previously reported, the goal of the Multinational Force is to assist Iraqis in providing for their own security. The capacity of Iraqi Security Forces is increasing, reducing the influence and effectiveness of insurgents, and strengthening Iraqi rule-of-law capabilities. The Force and the coalition, in close coordination with the Iraqi Government, are helping to strengthen Iraqi law enforcement, justice, and corrections systems as well.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“The insurgents remain capable, adaptable and intent on carrying out attacks against Iraqi civilians, officials and security forces, with the goal of destabilizing and de-legitimizing the Iraqi Government in order to pursue their own goals. We witnessed - and the Council condemned - the atrocious murders of members of the Transitional National Assembly, a member of the constitutional Drafting Committee, a Committee adviser, officials, electoral workers and countless other Iraqis, as well as appalling attacks on senior Algerian, Egyptian and Pakistani diplomats, and Iraqi and multinational forces. The total number of terror incidents has been relatively steady in the post-election period, with attacks concentrated in four of Iraq's 18 provinces.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“As mandated by United Nations Security Council resolution 1546 (2004), I am pleased to report to the Security Council, on behalf of the 30 countries making up the Multinational Force, on the efforts and progress of the Force in fulfilling its mandate. There have been important developments since our last report. Most notably, the Iraqi people met another critical milestone by submitting a draft Constitution for referendum. We congratulate the Iraqis on their steady and courageous progress in their political transition. We urge all Iraqis to eschew violence and participate in the referendum and elections as they set the course for Iraq's future.”
2005-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5266 (2005) · source
“Democratic nations grow in strength because they respect and reward the creative gifts of their people and democratic nations contribute to peace and stability because they seek national greatness in the achievements of their citizens, not through oppression of elements of their own citizenry or their neighbours.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“One way the United Nations can support countries seeking self-government is to encourage the development of free institutions. The United States firmly believes that building the institutions that promote and sustain freedom and democratic ideals creates the necessary foundations for free societies, and those foundations will prevent conflict. Where conflict already exists, these same principles can serve as a basis for lasting peace and reconciliation. All free societies have certain things in common. Democratic nations uphold the rule of law, impose limits on the power of State and treat women and minorities as full citizens. Such nations protect private property, free speech and religious expression.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“The free exchange of ideas is a bulwark against those who use violence or intimidation to achieve their goals. When individuals and groups have the freedom to express their views and pursue their legitimate ambitions without fear of retribution, the risk of internal conflict among them will almost certainly diminish. Efforts to expand freedom at all levels are among the most effective ways of lessening the risk of conflict. During his recent visit here, President Bush co- hosted the launch of the United Nations Democracy Fund. Through this Fund, democratic States will work to help others join the democratic family. As Secretary of State Rice said last Saturday, the path to democracy is often long and imperfect, and it is different for every nation.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“While they may often vary widely in their degree of organization, autonomy and influence, actors as diverse as non-governmental organizations, community, cultural and religious organizations, trade and professional associations, representatives of the private sector such as individual proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and business associations, research and academic institutions and, especially, individuals all have roles to play in a truly vibrant society. As the presidential statement we will adopt today notes, only when the widest possible range of opinion is reflected can civil society genuinely be a force for conflict prevention and conflict resolution. Free societies are most valuable as marketplaces where free ideas compete.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“Thank you, Mr. President, for convening this thematic debate. We compliment the Philippines delegation, especially Ambassador Baja, for its conduct of the presidency during this exceptional month. The leadership of your delegation resulting in the adoption of two resolutions at the summit-level meeting was particularly noteworthy. We welcome today's thematic debate to discuss supporting and advancing democratic governance to prevent conflict, both within and across borders. In this respect, I would like to thank our three speakers on this topic. If it is to be truly effective in helping States prevent conflict, civil society - or perhaps more appropriately, free society - must be as inclusive as possible and allow the views of a wide range of actors to be heard and considered.”
2005-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5264 (2005) · source
“They must take appropriate actions to address the root causes of crises. Malnutrition, especially in children, has long-term, irreversible consequences, ultimately decreasing economic productivity and hindering development. Let me say in closing that Jim Morris has shown tremendous leadership in his role as head of WFP and as the Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Humanitarian Needs in Southern Africa. We would also like to commend the hard work of WFP field staff worldwide.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“The United States has already provided nearly $1.4 billion this fiscal year for humanitarian needs in Africa, and we will soon provide an additional $674 million. Today President Bush announced that he would ask Congress to spend $1.2 billion through 2008 to help fight malaria, which will benefit 1.2 million people a year, 95 per cent of whom are in sub-Saharan Africa. The United States recognizes that global food insecurity is complex and dynamic, and that there is no standard recipe or solution that will properly address all the national and regional crises that we face today. The international community must continue to develop tools that are flexible enough to address the unique causes of each particular crisis. African nations themselves remain responsible for the well-being of their citizens.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“Depriving those people of shelter and income has aggravated the already serious humanitarian crisis. We stand ready to assist Zimbabwe with large-scale food assistance, as we did in 2002-2004, but we strongly oppose Government policies that are making the problem worse, and we urge the Government to end the slum-demolition campaign. We urge the Government to engage in a dialogue with the opposition and civil society to end Zimbabwe's political impasse and to halt the continuing decline of the economy. Zimbabwe's self-inflicted economic meltdown affects trade, investment and food security throughout southern Africa. President Bush has challenged international partners in the donor community to provide greater assistance to Africa and to address the critical humanitarian needs identified by the United Nations.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“In southern Africa, WFP had planned to provide food aid to 8 million people. At the present time, WFP stocks and food pipelines in all six countries of the region are extremely limited. Without new commitments, WFP will be unable to meet the food needs of several million highly vulnerable southern Africans. Lives are unquestionably at stake. Recent fragile gains towards good governance and the number of people benefiting from antiretroviral therapy are also at serious risk. Zimbabwe is a particular problem, as its food problems are politically motivated and not caused by natural conditions. We are deeply concerned at the fact that the ongoing campaign to demolish low-income housing and informal businesses has created at least 420,000 homeless persons, many of whom are children.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“In West Africa, inadequately resourced food pipelines have already forced the World Food Programme (WFP) to reduce rations in refugee camps in Sierra Leone. In Liberia, inadequate resettlement packages for returnees will be complicated by ration cuts in the coming months, coinciding with the national election period. Those could serve as a flashpoint in an already volatile environment and further inhibit the resettlement process. The Government of the Niger has also recently declared a food security emergency. The United Nations reports that 3.6 million of that country's inhabitants, including 800,000 children, are vulnerable; 13.4 percent of children there are acutely malnourished, and 2.5 percent are severely malnourished. Such alarming rates are normally associated with conflict-torn countries.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“In southern Sudan, reduced food contributions will hamper resettlement and further stretch the already scarce household resources of both resident and returnee populations. Ethiopia, in addition to the current acute crisis, suffers from chronic drought and problems stemming from overpopulation, land degradation, poor market systems and infrastructure, and the delayed implementation of the public safety net programme. The United States believes that at least 12 million people are at risk, and the United Nations estimates that over 500,000 children are suffering from various forms of malnutrition. Localized famine conditions exist in a number of regions within the country, and the situation is expected to deteriorate if more resources are not provided to address urgent humanitarian needs.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“I wish to thank you, Mr. President, and also to thank Mr. Morris for his informative briefing on the correlation between hunger and peace and security in Africa. This is a highly appropriate topic for Security Council discussion. The challenges in Africa represent a compelling call for international cooperation to support the continent's efforts to achieve lasting progress, peace and security. We would like to draw attention to some specific situations where hunger continues to threaten peace and security on the African continent. In the Sudan, insufficient resources to meet humanitarian needs in Darfur could exacerbate existing tensions and Violence as well as provoke additional cross-border displacement into eastern Chad.”
2005-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5220 (2005) · source
“The multinational force will not remain in Iraq any longer than necessary, but nor, consistent with the Iraqi request, will it leave until the Iraqis can meet the serious security challenges they face. Any decision regarding force size will be driven by events on the ground. The degree to which the Iraqi people are satisfied with the way the Transitional National Assembly approaches the constitutional process and works to include all Iraqis will be of obvious relevance to prospects for the future. We realize that this is a difficult process and that we must be patient. Acts of terrorism and insurgency will not just disappear. We have seen that with the spate of violence following the formation of the new Government. The Iraqi people are in the midst of forging a new path - a free, democratic path, one that is chosen by them.”
2005-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5189 (2005) · source
“In addition, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and Sweden have made financial contributions for UNAMI protection. As the United Nations expands its activities in Iraq, its security needs will increase. We encourage countries to consider additional assistance to the protection force, through the provision of either funds or troops. Consistent with Security Council resolution 1546 (2004), the multinational force is in Iraq to help the Iraqis maintain security and stability until they can do so unassisted. While the multinational force assists with the provision of security, it also works to increase Iraqi capacity to assume that task. A specific timeline for the withdrawal of multinational forces cannot be set.”
2005-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5189 (2005) · source
“The United Nations has a leading and vital role to play in providing valuable assistance to Iraq's political transition. We urge the United Nations to provide that assistance as fully as possible, as requested by the Iraqi Government. To that end, we urge the United Nations to deploy the necessary experts as soon as possible. We recognize the difficult security challenges that Iraq poses to the United Nations, and we welcome the willingness of UNAMI and Secretariat staff to work closely with the multinational force to ensure that United Nations personnel face minimum risk and deliver maximum support to Iraq. Multinational force units from Georgia and Romania, with United States and United Kingdom support, protect United Nations facilities and staff in Baghdad and Basra.”
2005-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5189 (2005) · source
“The multinational force, in coordination with the Iraqi Government and security forces, international donors, and national and international non- governmental organizations, continues to support a number of reconstruction and assistance activities in order to maintain stability and security. Activities include building schools and hospitals, improving the infrastructure of roads, water and sanitation, and removing landmines and unexploded ordinance. The multinational force has also trained Iraqi engineers to build local capacity to undertake such projects. In previous quarterly briefings on behalf of the multinational force, I have welcomed the assistance of Ambassador Qazi and the United Nations Assistance Mission For Iraq (UNAMI), as endorsed by resolution 1546 (2004) and requested by the Iraqi Government.”
2005-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5189 (2005) · source