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“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I am grateful for the statements made by the Deputy Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Eliasson; by Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Chairperson of the Peacebuilding Commission; and by Ms. Helen Clark, Administration of the United Nations Development Programme. As the Secretary-General pointed out in his report of October 2010 (S/2010/466), an effective response on the part of the Organization requires developing a broad- based and coordinated strategy for peacebuilding, one that is based on identifying priorities on the part oflocal and authorities and that sets goals and concrete and achievable time frames.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7143 (2014) · source
“And we were mindful that, in accordance with the exceptional nature of this measure, the current authorization extends for a period of one year. We understand that, in the normal course of events, it should be superceded by another form of cooperation with Libya that makes it possible for that country to adequately respond to a situation that is essentially the responsibility of an individual State.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7142 (2014) · source
“In that connection, we underscore that, as clearly set out in the text of the resolution, the authorization that has been granted is limited to vessels that have been identified by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). It does not cover other vessels or any other situation, including when it comes to previous sanctions, nor does it provide a basis for customary international law. We also bore in mind that the authorization is in the context of the Council's authority, but it is also firmly within the parameters of existing international law. That body of law includes international humanitarian law and human rights law, as well as other aspects of international law.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7142 (2014) · source
“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Argentina supported resolution 2146 (2014) bearing in mind, in particular, the request from the Government of Libya to receive assistance from the international community at a stage in its history in which the latter finds itself committed to contribute to the country's stability, institutional rebuilding and economic and social development. In that context, in the light of the principle of a State's permanent sovereignty over its natural resources, we also took into account the need to safeguard Libya's natural resources. At the same time, we highlight that the step that has been authorized is of an exceptional nature when it comes to the basic norms concerning the exclusive jurisdiction of flag States over their vessels on the high seas.”
2014-03-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7142 (2014) · source
“It is not for the Security Council to define this situation. Our responsibility is to maintain international peace and security. We therefore hope that all countries will respect the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and uphold their commitment to act strictly in compliance with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, with the goal of achieving a peaceful solution in the country.”
2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source
“The delegation of Argentina believes that there is not much sense in making declarations about future events and hypothetical consequences. However, we voted for the draft resolution contained in document S/2014/189 because it reasserts the primacy of the principle of territorial integrity. We did so in the hope that the draft resolution could contribute to promoting constructive dialogue in Ukraine and a search for solutions through peaceful means and which includes all political and social actors who today disagree. We trust that all the parties in Ukraine will refrain from unilateral action that could hamper dialogue or obviate opportunities for a peaceful and negotiated solution. We believe that it is for the Ukrainians to manage their internal affairs and to interpret those actions.”
2014-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7138 (2014) · source
“As for the Security Council, we understand that our primary responsibility is to continue making concrete proposals that will contribute to a resolution of the crisis and to appropriate follow-up of the situation with a View to preserving international peace and security, and, where appropriate, to adopt the appropriate measures. Argentina's commitment to those goals can be depended on.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“The way out of the current crisis is political and must be peaceful and concerted. The international community must actively contribute through mechanisms that the Ukrainians consider necessary or appropriate to achieve internal peace in the country. It is our hope that the competent regional organizations can constructively contribute in that regard. It is incumbent on all of us to refrain from exacerbating internal dissent and to strictly adhere to the principle of non-interference by military, economic or political means in the internal affairs of sovereign States.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“Our own national experience in that regard teaches us that for any community, such commitment is essential to ensuring a future of peace and development with social inclusion and the full operation of democratic institutions. We hope that throughout the process due respect will be maintained for all minorities, whether ethnic, linguistic, cultural or religious. International efforts have been directed towards finding solutions through diplomatic channels. They have crystalized in high-level meetings in Paris and Rome, as well as in various proposals to deploy mediation or observation missions. While those initiatives have not been fruitful, diplomatic efforts for a rapprochement must be redoubled to alleviate tensions on the ground and, at the same time, open space for dialogue to resolve the crisis.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“It is essential that the international community and the actors in Ukraine themselves facilitate democratic dialogue and contribute to finding peaceful solutions to the current situation. In that regard, the Argentine delegation wishes to emphatically appeal to all Ukrainian parties to refrain from taking positions and decisions that could make the situation worse or establish faits accomplis that hinder dialogue and the search for the necessary compromises that will make a comprehensive solution possible. We hope that the internal evolution in Ukraine can take democratic paths, as that is the only way to be inclusive. At the same time, we consider it essential to observe strict respect for human rights and humanitarian law.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“My country has sustained that principle throughout its history, even prior to the very existence of the United Nations, and will continue to do so unwaveringly. We have followed with concern the evolution of Ukraine's domestic situation and listened attentively to the statements by the various authorities of that country before this Council. We are concerned about past and present violence and the possibility that it may worsen. We regret that, despite repeated appeals to all parties and key stakeholders to refrain from any action that could contribute to inflammatory rhetoric and to aggravating the situation, particularly unilateral acts on the ground, it has still not been possible to take substantive steps to establish constructive dialogue and good faith with the aim of resolving the current crisis.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“The Council and the international community have given the issue intense attention as the situation has become increasingly complex. The delegation of Argentina reiterates once again that it is essential that we stick to the principles that we undertook to uphold when we became Members of the United Nations. In particular, we must recall our commitment not to intervene in matters within the domestic jurisdiction of States. In light of that, we understand that the action of any State or international organization must preserve due respect for Ukraine's conduct of its internal affairs. As a Member of the Organization, Argentina considers it essential to highlight the primary duty to respect the territorial integrity and political independence of all States.”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to express the appreciation of my delegation for the commitment with which Luxembourg has served in its presidency of the Security Council, as can be seen in the fact that you, Mr. President, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, are presiding over today's meeting. We thank Under-Secretary-General Jeffrey Feltman for his briefing and for his call. We value the good offices that the Secretary-General is employing. We acknowledge the various actors that are collaborating to reach a diplomatic solution of this crisis. We welcome the Prime Minister of Ukraine for his participation in today's meeting. Argentina has been following with concern the situation in Ukraine, particularly since we received the note from the Permanent Representative of that country on 28 February (S/2014/136).”
2014-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7134 (2014) · source
“Argentina is convinced of the need to work for a united Ukraine, honouring the principles of international law and with full and unconditional respect for human rights, which is the only way in which the Ukrainian people can find a democratic way out of the crisis presently affecting their country. The international community must focus its efforts on supporting such a process in order to cooperate and achieve political agreements that will put an end to the current crisis that Ukraine is facing.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“All political players and their international partners should heighten their efforts in order to find solutions through inclusive dialogue in which all social and political sectors of the various regions participate. We believe that it is indispensable for authorities who are responsible for leading in the transitional period to enjoy the support and participation of all political forces. We emphasize that it is the primary and unavoidable responsibility and obligation of the State to protect its population including all its ethnic and linguistic minorities. It is therefore essential that any action that can contribute to polarization, the rhetoric of confrontation and the heightening of tensions should be avoided.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“In that vein, we recall the obligation that all States must settle their international disputes in a peaceful fashion in order not to endanger international peace and security, in accordance with the provisions of Article 33 of Chapter VI of the Charter, respecting the principles contained in Article 2 of Chapter I and recognizing the significant role that relevant regional organizations can play as provided for in Chapter VIII of the Charter. We echo the call of the Secretary-General on all those involved to refrain from actions or statements that may escalate tensions and initiate constructive dialogue through peaceful means to find a way out of the current crisis.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would also like to thank Mr. Oscar Fernandez-Taranco for his briefing. Through him, we would like to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General and other United Nations officials for their efforts to promote a negotiated solution in the situation. Argentina is following with deep concern the latest political developments in Ukraine, especially in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Argentina reaffirms the Security Council's responsibility to ensure that international peace and security are maintained within the framework of the principles enshrined in the Charter ofthe United Nations.”
2014-03-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7125 (2014) · source
“We therefore trust that the Security Council and the entire United Nations system will strengthen cooperation efforts with the OSCE during the current chairmanship and with other regional and subregional organizations so as to find together the best answers to the challenges facing us in order to ensure human rights, democracy, peace and security. I could not conclude without expressing Argentina's conviction and support because we believe that, in the situation facing Ukraine today, only dialogue, not violence, between the people and the various political and social movements in Ukraine will lead to a peaceful and democratic settlement of their differences.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“It is proof of the positive synergies that are possible between the United Nations and the OSCE. Finally, we appreciate the high-level dialogue proposed by Switzerland in order to advance the reform process of the OSCE in line with the mandate entrusted by the OSCE Ministerial Council to the chairmanship at the end of 2012 with a view to improving the organization's ability to act. We agree with and support the vision and the priorities set by Switzerland for the work of the OSCE this year. We highlight the emphasis on the participation of young people. We share and appreciate Switzerland's commitment towards gender equality in all decision-making processes related to inclusive and fair democracies.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“For its part, bearing in mind the importance of cooperation in the fight against transnational threats, such as terrorism, we welcome the holding of a conference to address the response to such threats, while at the same time ensuring respect for human rights. With regard to a topic on the Security Council agenda, as is the case with Afghanistan, we welcome the OSCE decision to send, at the request of the Government of Afghanistan, a support team for the presidential and provincial council elections that will take place in April. That decision is an important contribution to the international community's efforts to promote democracy and greater stability in the country in the context of its transition and the withdrawal of the international security forces during this year.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“For Argentina, based on our institutional definition of human rights as a State policy and our social culture founded on the principles, norms and practices of equality, non-discrimination, individual freedom and social justice, it is particularly appreciated that the implementation of obligations of a human dimension focused in areas such as the fight against torture, respect for human rights and the rule of law in combating terrorism, the protection of human rights defenders, the promotion of democratic elections and respect for the rights of those belonging to the various different minorities are at the heart of the Swiss chairmanship.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“With regard to Switzerland's priorities during its chairmanship, we welcome its close alignment with Serbia, which will succeed it in the OSCE chairmanship in 2015, in the context of a two-year work plan in order to ensure the continuity of activities and to increase the organization's effectiveness. We welcome the emphasis on regional cooperation in the Western Balkans, the promotion of dialogue among the Kosovo communities and support for OSCE activities and institutions on the ground. We also welcome the dialogue and rapprochement in the Southern Caucasus through participation in the Geneva talks on regional stability with a view to promoting security and stability. We are also pleased by Switzerland's readiness to support the role of the OSCE as a platform for the exchange of ideas and conventional arms control talks in Europe.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“It is fitting to underscore, among other examples, OSCE cooperation with the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo, which has contributed to the work undertaken towards normalizing relations and advancing stability in the region. We also believe it to be important to again underscore the close cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations Regional Centre for Preventive Diplomacy in Central Asia. Such cooperation certainly indicates the important contribution of the Regional Centre in dealing with both national issues that affect regional stability and the cross-border impact of the threat of terrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking, as well as environmental degradation and water-resource management.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“Their contribution complements the work of the United Nations and builds on their knowledge of their own regions, as well with regard to the causes of the conflicts. Such irreplaceable comparative advantages are of great value to efforts for conflict prevention and resolution, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. In that context, I reiterate my country's appreciation for the important work carried out by the OSCE in the areas of early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict situations. The cooperation between the United Nations and the OSCE, characterized by its scope both in geographical terms and in content, has made it possible to achieve a more coordinated approach among various international actors.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“Debates such as the one we are having today enable us to reflect on the various dimensions of the links between regional and subregional organizations and the United Nations in the maintenance of international peace and security. That is a subject to which my country attaches great importance, and we welcome the trend that we have seen in the Council to maintain dialogues of this kind. We hope this will be built upon further as a good practice and will be extended to other regional and subregional organizations on the same footing with equal treatment. Regional and subregional organizations are key to strengthening the multilateral system. They give greater legitimacy to, and render more effective the actions of, the international community in addressing challenges to peace and in promoting dialogue and cooperation.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): Thank you, Madam President, for arranging for this opportunity to have an exchange. I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Didier Burkhalter, President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of the Swiss Federal Department for Foreign Affairs. I commend him on his assumption of the chairmanship-in-offfice of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). I also thank him for his briefing on the Swiss priorities during his chairmanship and on the possibilities for cooperation between the OSCE and the United Nations. Argentina appreciates the cooperation that regional and subregional organizations make to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2014-02-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7117 (2014) · source
“Allow me to conclude by recalling what Pope Francis said on 7 September 2013, in a homily calling for dialogue and reconciliation in Syria. I am sure that the words of Pope Francis convey with deep simplicity the silent cry of the victims: "We have perfected our weapons, our conscience has fallen asleep, and we have sharpened our ideas to justify ourselves. As if it were normal, we continue to sow destruction, pain, death. Violence lead[s] only to death Peace expresses itself only in peace." We hope that this resolution, the step we are taking today, will help to achieve this much-needed, long- sought-after objective.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“As the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Argentina said at the Security Council meeting at which resolution 2118 (2013) was adopted: "With today's resolution, the Council is finally assuming its responsibility for stabilizing the situation in Syria and contributing to achieving a lasting peace, reaffirming the strength of multilateralism as a cornerstone of the collective security system established by the Charter of the United Nations as the world's only guarantee against the hegemony of might-is-right." (see S/PV.7038, p. 13). Argentina believes that this resolution, which focuses on the humanitarian emergency affecting Syria, can in no way be used as an excuse for any unilateral use of force, nor can it give rise to militarization as a way of resolving the conflict.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“For that reason, we reiterate our call on all parties to make a decisive commitment to the negotiations begun in Geneva last month and the need for the principal regional and international players to help create the conditions necessary for all of the different actors in the Syrian conflict to overcome their differences through peaceful means, dialogue and substantive agreements.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“Along the same lines, we reiterate that those responsible for serious crimes and crimes against humanity must be held accountable for their actions and brought to justice. We also believe that humanitarian assistance is urgent and crucial and that the suffering and deprivation experienced by the Syrian people are a consequence and not the cause of the conflict. We fully agree with those who believe that there can be no military solution to the conflict, only a political one. Death cannot be resolved by causing more death, said our President in this very forum. Only through an inclusive political dialogue without preconditions or extortion can the Syrian people move forward and find a path that will lead them to lasting peace and security.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“We must emphasize the responsibility to protect civilians, combat terrorism in all of its forms, call upon all of the parties to put an end to violence, ensure respect for human rights and for the norms of international humanitarian law, and urge the Syrian people to demonstrate, through pacific means and dialogue, their will to live in a society that respect life, preserves diversity and safeguards its cultural heritage. As we reaffirm Argentina's commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria, we reiterate that the fight against impunity and the full applicability of international humanitarian law and international human rights law are not an obstacle to peace but, rather, an indispensable prerequisite for achieving it.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“Argentina voted in favour of resolution 2139 (2014) based on the conviction that the Security Council must assume its responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations and explore all means and actions that may have a positive impact on the ground in order to alleviate the suffering the Syrian people and help the countries of the region affected directly by the consequences of this crisis, who have not shied away from accepting thousands ofpeople on a daily basis, the vast majority of whom are fragile, frightened victims. The resolution adopted today contains elements of great significance for Argentina, ofwhich I will mention only a few. I underscore the fundamental importance of ensuring unrestricted access for humanitarian assistance.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“Indiscriminate attacks continue, with no distinction being made between civilians and combatants, as do horrendous sectarian massacres, such as that which occurred in Ma'an on 9 February. Without a doubt, these bleak events do nothing to slow the shocking deterioration of the humanitarian situation; on the contrary, their effect is to exacerbate the downward spiral.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“While it is true that there have been some recent positive developments - such as the Horns ceasefire agreement, access to the Yarmouk camp, the positive results of the polio-vaccination campaign, the greater flexibility from the Government in issuing visas for humanitarian workers or the progress in establishing humanitarian aid distribution centres for in Aleppo and Qamishli - all ofthose things, even though they can be taken as encouraging signs, are clearly insufficient. We say this because, at the same time, flagrant violations of international humanitarian law continue unabated, as do deliberate attacks against people and property that are under specific protections f aid workers, medical personnel, patients, hospitals and schools.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“The reports we receive week after week bring us to the realization that Syria and all of its people - especially the weakest and most vulnerable: women , young people and children - cannot and do not deserve to continue to be torn apart in the spiral of violence, cruelty, suffering, death, fear, despair, pain, slaughter, desolation and hunger. Nor do they deserve to be plunged into the even more chilling darkness of feeling that their suffering will never end.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“It is clear that neither the presidential statement of 2 October 2013 (S/PRST/2013/15), despite its binding character, nor the various initiatives undertaken by the United Nations and the international community to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria have been able to attain the results we sought - insofar as the violence and killing have not stopped, and almost half of the population of the country is now in need of assistance. The number of victims, while hard to pinpoint, is nonetheless compelling, demanding that the Security Council fulfil its institutional mandate, historic responsibility and moral conscience by ensuring it is not an obstacle but an instrument up to the task of helping reverse this tragic situation by taking new and more effective decisions.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): The delegation of Argentina would like to express its gratitude to the delegations of Australia, Jordan and Luxembourg for driving this initiative forward and for their efforts to achieve a consensus text, in which they conducted themselves with openness and transparency. We also wish to highlight the constructive attitude taken by all members of the Council, who, despite their different positions on the situation in Syria, managed to put unity first and agreed to speak with a single voice to help alleviate the grave humanitarian crisis afflicting the Syrian people.”
2014-02-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7116 (2014) · source
“This debate reaffirms something we sometimes tend to forget, namely, that the elements that underpin the Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly are all interlinked: human rights, the rule of law and democracy.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Therefore, the issue is not about trying to build the rule of law so as to impose homogeneity or to manipulate States with one single model for a State. What we need to do is to listen, consider, understand, feel, include and express through our work the concerns and the life plans and social contracts of various peoples, not just democracy. We must also think about a rule of law that is legitimate, realistic and effective. We need to recognize that the strengthening of the rule of law at the national level goes a lot further than the mandates of peacekeeping operations and special political missions. Together with national ownership, Argentina firmly believes in the validity of regional mechanisms that are democratic, such as the kind we have seen in Latin America and the Caribbean.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to stress the need to free ourselves from the yoke of uniformity, the unjust predominance of categorization and the authoritarian trap of imposing a one-size-fits-all criterion on countries. That is why Argentina, like the Secretary- General in his report, feels that it would be useful to have a method by which Member States, together with the Organization, could assess the impact of activities in the area of the rule of law. Those basic guidelines should be universal with regard to human rights, but matters should be put in context and be very specific, so as to be able to take into account the multiplicity and diversity of our worlds, our potentials, our differences and our respective dignities.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“It is the era between the Millennium Development Goals and the sustainable development goals. Let us therefore set the goal of achieving the reality of the Charter of the United Nations. Truly, scandalous inequality must end. Although it is not reflected in international treaties, we can ensure peace and security only through international social policies based on human rights, rather than relying solely on aid. To achieve that, the commitment of the international community is essential. Inequality in access to rights must be eliminated. In other words, we need to deal with the various forms ofinsecurity. If insecurity grows, there will not be lasting peace.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We are simply stating that which is contained the "Declaration of the High-level Meeting of the General Assembly on the Rule of Law at the National and International Levels", namely, "that the rule of law and development are strongly interrelated and mutually reinforcing, that the advancement of the rule of law at the national and international levels is essential for sustained and inclusive economic growth, sustainable development, the eradication of poverty and hunger and the full realization of all human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to development, all of which in turn reinforce the rule of law". (General Assembly resolution 67/1, para. 7) In conclusion, I believe that Council members are aware that the Organization is experiencing a crucial moment.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The accused were not only police, military and prison staff, but also judges and public prosecutors and defenders. They had refused to listen to the victims; they had refused to carry out justice. That is why I say that sometimes the measures of the levels of civilization or barbarity that continue to be used to describe or to rank countries, as mentioned in the report, cannot be used in decisions regarding peacekeeping operations or special political missions. We want countries to be treated equally in matters of human rights and democracy and in matters involving strict respect for human rights. Argentina has not invented anything new in that regard.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In that respect, United Nations operations and missions play an important role in strengthening efforts of States and the ICC. Particularly relevant in that regard are the Secretary- General's guidance on contacts with persons who are the subject of arrest warrants or summonses issued by the ICC. Sometimes we encounter catastrophic news headlines regarding our countries of the South. A few days ago, there was a discussion about an abysmal situation in my country. I am referring to a specific matter. On Monday it was reported that in my province, Mendoza, in 2013, certain unconstitutional laws involving impunity were repealed based on a noteworthy case from the province. Forty-one people were charged with committing more than 200 crimes against humanity.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“In that context, it is exactly in conflict and post-conflict situations that it becomes urgently necessary to ensure that impunity is not allowed to prevail. That is why it is important to establish an independentjudicial power and police and prison systems that adhere to the norms of human rights law. Commissions of inquiry, whether national or international, play a fundamental role. Argentina welcomes the fact that the Council has expressed its willingness to refer situations to the International Fact- Finding Commission established by the first Protocol additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949. Some national justice systems include referral to the International Criminal Court (ICC) by the Council or by States members themselves.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We must ensure that social progress overcomes criminal terrorism and the criminal authoritarian powers and terrorist and mafia groups, and that massacres and indiscriminate attacks against civilians, ethnic cleansing, forced disappearances, extrajudicial executions, violence against women, torture, illegal detentions, arms trafficking, violations of the rights of children, drugs and human trafficking and the so-called "gulags" of our time will be overcome, leading to a life of dignity and freedom for peoples and individuals. Argentina is convinced that such atrocities proliferate because, in the face of those atrocious crimes, impunity remains an unwritten rule. Impunity is the so-called other face of human rights and the rule of law that is seen in most parts of the international community, particularly among the most powerful.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“At a time of increasing interdependence, enormous transfers of power from State to non-State entities have led to lawless and weakened State institutions, affecting the basic principles of peace, security and fundamental rights. It is therefore our challenge and responsibility to strengthen international institutions to safeguard peace and security. That involves the legitimate and peaceful resolution of disputes, including regulating trade and promoting, protecting and guaranteeing human rights and the fundamental rights of all, as well as sovereignty over water, air, soil, mineral and energy and agricultural resources. How can we ensure that efforts to establish the rule of law and democracy also address human rights violations in terms of current norms and that crimes against humanity will not go unpunished?”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“The Security Council has recognized the importance of the rule of law in ensuring legitimate institutions and in matters of international peace and security, as has the Organization as a whole, particularly the General Assembly in its adoption of the High-level Declaration of 24 September 2012 (General Assembly resolution 67/1). Yet no clear answers have come to light, only profound questions. How can the Council and the Organization ensure the rule of law in conflict or post-conflict societies or in communities experiencing poverty and instability as the result of massacres and violence that have wounded, humiliated and killed people? How can we promote and strengthen the rule of law at a time of unequal sovereignty, as seen today?”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank the Lithuanian presidency of the Security Council for convening this important open debate. It is our pleasure to see you again, Minister Linkevieius, presiding over a meeting of the Council, and we look forward to the participation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the sisterly Republic of Chile. We also thank the Secretary-General for introducing his report (S/2013/341). Allow me to respectfully note the presence of Deputy Secretary- General Eliasson. Rights are, first and foremost, key to achieving the goals underscoring this debate.”
2014-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7113 (2014) · source
“We are convinced that regional and subregional organizations and arrangements can help to achieve accountability by supporting the capacity-building of national legal systems and by cooperating with regional mechanisms and international tribunals, including the International Criminal Court.”
2014-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7112 (2014) · source