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“In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives ofBrazil, Canada, Ecuador, Guatemala and Uruguay to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/732, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Brazil, Canada, France, the United States of America and Uruguay. Members of the Council also have before them document S/2014/6l7, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhana's.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7277 (2014) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 10.25 am.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7276 (2014) · source
“In favour: Argentina, Australia, Chad, Chile, China, France, Jordan, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Nigeria, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Rwanda, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2179 (2014). I now give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7276 (2014) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/728, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by France, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l4/709, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Abyei. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”
2014-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7276 (2014) · source
“I thank Lieutenant General Singha for his clarifications. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 1.15 p.m.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“I thank Lieutenant General Dos Santos Cruz for his clarifications. I now give the floor to Lieutenant Singha to address the comments made and questions raised.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“I thank Major General Kazura for the additional information he has provided. I now give the floor to Lieutenant General Dos Santos Cruz.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“I thank Lieutenant General Dos Santos Cruz for the clarifications he has provided. I now give the floor to Major General Kazura to respond to comments and questions raised.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“I thank Lieutenant General Ahmed for the clarifications he has provided. I now give the floor to Lieutenant General Dos Santos Cruz to respond to comments and questions raised.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“At the same time, we believe that it is important to learn from the lessons of the past and to bear in mind the experiences of hasty withdrawals that have forced us to return. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Lieutenant General Maqsood Ahmed to respond to the comments and questions raised.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“We understand that the political and security situation in Haiti has not improved so significantly as to justify an accelerated and sudden reduction in the troop level, as is proposed in the report of the Secretary General (S/2014/617). We are also concerned about the change in the Mission's mandate and concept. We believe that it is important to proceed with caution and that decisions should be taken based on conditions on the ground, so as to ensure the successful conclusion of the only peacekeeping operation deployed in the North American hemisphere. We agree that MINUSTAH should remain in Haiti no longer than necessary, but as long as it is requested by the democratic Government of Haiti.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“For that reason, if the current trend of increasing attacks against the United Nations continues, it will be necessary to undertake an in-depth analysis with regard to the presence of MINUSMA in Mali. Finally, I cannot conclude without referring to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), the only United Nations peacekeeping operation in my own region, Latin America and the Caribbean. Bearing in mind that in the next few days the Council will need to renew its mandate, I would like to make two brief comments. First, we are worried about the rapid onset of the deadline to decide on the future of the Mission.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“What would he improve? Turning to Mali, Argentina condemns in the strongest terms the repeated attacks targeted against MINUSMA, and we would like to express our solidarity with the family members of the Blue Helmets who fell in the line of duty: from the Niger, Senegal, Chad, France and other countries. That is why we in particular value the work of the personnel of this Mission, who put their lives at risk on a daily basis defending peace in the face of the constant threat from fundamentalist groups. We understand that MINUSMA should not replace the national armed forces of Mali, or become the main element in the fight against extremist groups. Such tasks would basically contravene the role of a peacekeeping operation.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“At the same time, in such a volatile context, it is essential for the parties to exercise maximum restraint in their activities, to fully use the communication channels that UNDOF has made available and avoid succumbing to provocations. We acknowledge the intense work and the critical role that the Force Commander has been playing throughout this period in order to ease tensions each time that serious incidents have taken place that had the potential to worsen the situation. On that point I would like to put a question to General Singha. How does he evaluate the consultation process and the interaction between the Force, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and the Security Council throughout this period when the circumstances in which the Force operates have been changing drastically? What would General Singha change?”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“While there is no doubt that both the mission and its mandate continue to be extremely relevant and necessary, recent events clearly require us to think about the most effective and secure way for the Force to fulfil its mandate in an operational environment that is completely different from the one for which it was designed, and it will remain so for the foreseeable future. In that regard, while we are awaiting information to be presented by the Secretariat on the necessary measures to maintain the capacity ofUNDOF to fulfil its mandate, we would like to emphasize the rapid implementation of risk-mitigation measures by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations in order to allow the mission to fulfil its mandate in a secure way.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“With regard to UNDOF, the continuation and the uninterrupted militarization of the Syrian conflict have meant that the crisis has progressively spilled over into the area of operation of the Force, with an impact on the capacity of the mission to fulfil its mandate and putting at risk both its staff and the maintenance of the ceasefire between Israel and Syria. The events that took place a few weeks ago reflect the fact that the mission staff is the target of direct and deliberate attacks by terrorist groups that are opposed to any international presence. In fact, they benefit from greater instability and they seek to exacerbate tensions in the region. Under those circumstances the Force has reduced its presence and control over a significant portion of its area of operations.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“Moreover,the conflict has the dubious honour of costing the most lives since the end of the Second World War. The mandate of the Brigade is as unique as it is specific. It should not be expanded or confused with the rest of the Mission, which consists first and foremost in protecting civilians, even when such a protection - how could it be otherwise - implies a proactive attitude of preventive patrolling in order to avoid having to react immediately after civilians become victims of an attack. However, the active protection of civilians should not be confused with the neutralization of the armed groups through aggressive activities. That is the understanding of my country. Such offensive actions should and could be carried out solely by the Intervention Brigade.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“With regard to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we would like to once again emphasize the merit and effort of MONUSCO in fulfilling its mandate, which has made it possible to overcome the threat posed by the Mouvement du 23 mars and to contribute to improving the security situation in the east of the country. The establishment of an Intervention Brigade was a risky bet and, for the time being, we believe it remains a challenging one. It was a risky bet in order to impose peace. Its establishment was justified since it was created at the specific request of the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and because of the specific situation in the country, which has experienced several decades of unresolved conflicts, with a significant portion of its territory in the hands of armed groups.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“The responsibilities assigned to missions clearly entail various dimensions: the protection of human rights, assistance in rebuilding institutions and consolidating democracy and the rule of law. Those are tasks are undertaking in every United Nations missions, which are increasingly multidimensional and complex. They also increasingly require more coordination and coherence. The United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) are among those that are currently essential to guarantee the protection of civilians.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“We also support the initiative of the Secretary-General, mentioned by other colleagues, to review and evaluate peacekeeping missions as a necessity - a strategic, political and ethical imperative for the Organization. Allow me to say that Argentina is delighted and welcomes the presence in the Chamber of Major General Kristin Lund, the first woman Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. We welcome her presence because in such a serious activity as peacekeeping it would be selfish for us women if we left peace solely in the hands of men. I therefore welcome her presence here. We are pleased with the responsibility she has been given. Argentina, like other members of the Security Council, understands that maintaining international peace and security is the ultimate goal of the Council.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Argentina. At the outset, I thank and welcome the Force Commanders. I would like to thank them for both their briefings and for the dedication with which they carry out their tasks in the various missions in always difficult environments. We strongly support the holding of these meetings with the Force Commanders because they allow us, along with the rest of the membership, to have first-hand and quality information on the activities and the challenges of the missions on the ground. We hope that this practice, which has been ongoing for five consecutive years, should be continued in the future.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“Under rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Lieutenant General Maqsood Ahmed, Military Adviser for Peacekeeping Operations; Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz, Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; Major General Jean Bosco Kazura, Force Commander of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali; and Lieutenant General Iqbal Singh Singha, Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Lieutenant General Ahmed.”
2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at10.35 am.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“I thank Mr. Ladsous for his briefing. I now give the floor to His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2014/692, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on the situation in Mali. I now give the floor to Mr. Ladsous.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“The situation in Mali Report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali (S/2014/692) The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf ofthe Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs, African Integration and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali, who is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Bamako. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome Mr. Ladsous, who is also joining today's meeting via video- teleconference from Bamako.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of October, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to Her Excellency Ms. Samantha Power, Permanent Representative of the United States of America, for her service as President of the Council for the month of September. I am sure I speak for all the members of the Council in expressing deep appreciation to Ambassador Power and her team for the great diplomatic skill with which they conducted the Council's business last month. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted.”
2014-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7274 (2014) · source
“The challenge facing us is about a fairer distribution of wealth and reform of the international financial system in order to create financing for development that is based on solidarity and cooperation, not just handouts to alleviate suffering. We must look at the weight of the burden of sovereign debt. The United Nations agencies should have adequate budgets that enable them to operate effectively. Finally, we would like to convey our respect for all those who are working, with all their heart, at the very heart of the epidemic, to halt this scourge, and to highlight the support being provided by many countries and organizations for that task. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his leadership and thank him and the Organization's agencies.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“In conclusion, I cannot fail to stress that an outbreak of this nature could have been tackled more effectively if the countries of the region had had more solid, complete health-care systems with better infrastructure and better-trained human resource capacities. But what we are seeing is the reality of our developing countries. It is the reality of poverty, not the inevitability of destiny. A little less than three years ago, in this very Chamber, Ms. Chan expressed her concern about the differences between rich and poor countries, pointing out that the gap in health-care spending between them ranged from as little as $1 per person to nearly $7,000 (see S/PV.6668). The difference in life expectancy between some countries exceeded 40 years. What we are looking at is inequality and injustice.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“It is important to remember that the responsibility for dealing substantively with the causes and consequences of this epidemic is in the purview of other entities and agencies within the United Nations system, such as the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and specialized agencies such as the World Health Organization. For that reason, while we support cooperation on the part ofthe Security Council, we also believe that the General Assembly should have the responsibility of responding to the Secretary- General's proposal to establish a special mission in the region. I am certain that Argentina will work with all the urgency and responsibility needed to ensure that the United Nations Mission for Ebola Emergency Response will become a reality in the coming days.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“For that reason, we believe that in this time ofdespair, uncertainty and fear for so many, we cannot be selfish. We must pool all our efforts under the coordination of the United Nations, and not compete among ourselves. For that reason, Argentina supported and sponsored the adoption today of resolution 2177 (2014) by a Council that has been supporting the stabilization of some ofthe most deeply affected countries and that cannot stand on the sidelines as the international community responds. Because while hunger, poverty and sickness do not directly cause conflicts, it is also true that situations of insecurity may arise in the wake of so many injustices. Argentina believes that we should establish appropriate cooperation between the various bodies under the terms laid down in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“We recognize that this epidemic has the potential to kill the present and wound the future, eroding the possibilities of human social and economic development, which is at the root of most of the conflicts we deal with in the Council, and which may have consequences for security. Indeed, the epidemic's epicentre is a region that has suffered from severe conflicts, and where, after expending great effort, courage and intelligence, the people have begun to have better prospects for the future. Tragically, this outbreak of Ebola is jeopardizing that progress, and if it is not contained very soon it could have worse humanitarian, economic and social consequences for the countries affected, as well as for their stability, democracy and security.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“If we do not respond with urgency and from the heart, with health policies on treatment, prevention and education, the living conditions of peoples around the world may be dramatically affected, as the lives of thousands of people in the countries of West Africa are being affected. And, fundamentally, if we do not act with urgency and commitment, we will have to answer to our consciences and our institutional commitment. Like the Secretary-General, Argentina believes that Ebola is not merely a health problem. It is a multidimensional reality, and it must be dealt with accordingly.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“On behalf of the people and Government of the Republic of Argentina, I would like to convey to the thousands of victims and their Governments our deep sorrow and solidarity. There can be no question that Argentina will also cooperate with this new mission, whose cause belongs to the whole world. Unfortunately, this is not the first time that the Security Council has met to deal with a situation that has arisen owing to a public health crisis. We should recall that the Council has dealt with the impact of HIV/AIDS and its implications for public security conditions in various societies. The gravity of the current Ebola epidemic unquestionably justifies our meeting today.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Madam President, for convening this emergency open debate and enabling all United Nations Member States to share their views on and concerns about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Its implications and its threat it involves all of us and demands a global response. I would also like to thank the Secretary- General, Dr. David Nabarro, Senior United Nations System Coordinator for Ebola; Ms. Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organization; and Mr. Jackson Niamah of Medecins Sans Frontieres for their thoughts, their knowledge and, above all, for their commitment. I would like to express how deeply we respect all the work they are doing to try to halt the spread of this serious epidemic.”
2014-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7268 (2014) · source
“We believe that MINUSTAH should not remain in Haiti any longer than necessary, so long as it is requested by the democratic Government of Haiti. At the same time, we believe it is important to learn from the lessons of the past and to bear in mind our experiences with hasty retreats that forced us to return. We are convinced that the Council will find the right balance to prove that a peacekeeping operation of the United Nations can succeed by working with the people and the Government concerned to achieve their goals, namely, democracy, human rights, security and peace.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“In that regard, we believe that any decision on the future of MINUSTAH should be closely tied to an effective improvement in its operating capacities and an increase in the resources of the Haitian National Police, which is, after all, the force that should be in charge of security after the international community withdraws. This year marks 10 years since the Council established MINUSTAH. The Mission, whose military ranks are largely comprised of troops from countries in our own region, has made an essential contribution to the stability and security of our brother country. Nonetheless, over the past 10 years, Haiti has faced very difficult situations, including the devastating 2010 earthquake, which upended many of its achievements and posed additional challenges to what would otherwise have been a pace of uninterrupted progress.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“We believe it is important to proceed with caution and that all decisions should be made based on conditions on the ground in order to ensure that the sole peacekeeping operation deployed on the American continent be successfully brought to a close. In our View, the political and security situation in Haiti has not visibly improved to an extent that would justify an accelerated and abrupt troop reduction, as the Secretary-General's report proposes. By the same token, we are concerned by the shift in the Mission's mandate as proposed in the report, since we do not wish it to become an intervention brigade. Along with other countries in our region, we believe that the mandate of the Mission should remain unchanged, and that we should explore options for its modification starting in 2015.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Until a few months ago, we were looking at a scenario that included a peacebuilding plan with four indicators that would be used to measure progress, as well as five options presented by the Secretary-General to be implemented beginning in July 2016. Yet the current report abandons that scenario and proposes a different option that would establish a new design for the Mission beginning in March 2015. Our primary concern is that this acceleration appears to bear no relationship to the situation in Haiti, but rather to respond to external factors and budgetary considerations. Otherwise, we see no evidence of changes in Haiti that would lead to a recommendation for speeding up the process in such a manner. We find it particularly worrisome that the Council should take a decision on Haiti in October 2014, before elections have been held.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“When the Council considered the situation in Haiti in March (see S/PV.7147), we welcomed the conclusion of a landmark agreement among Haitians under the coordination of the Episcopal Conference. The prospects for holding partial legislative and local elections today seems less clear. We therefore trust that all Haitian political actors will continue to work towards building the necessary consensus to enable free, fair and transparent elections to be held during this calendar year. With respect to the Secretary-General's report, I would like to make two points that concern the renewal of MINUSTAH's mandate, which the Council is required to approve before 15 October. First, we are concerned by the timetable for deciding the future of the Mission.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“Mrs. Perceval (Argentina) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ambassador Sandra Honore. I also welcome the presentation of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/6l7) on the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). And I acknowledge the work of Ms. Honore and the results that area being achieved, which contribute to strengthening dialogue and institutions in Haiti. Let me also acknowledge the presence of the Permanent Representative of Haiti and his active delegation. I would also like to express my thanks for the work of Lieutenant General Jaborandy as Force Commander of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, as well as that of outgoing Police Commissioner Luis Carrilho.”
2014-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7262 (2014) · source
“When the Council says, again and again, that we must address the underlying causes of conflicts, when it says over and over again that military solutions are not solutions, that the only true solutions are non-military, we cannot just say those words. We must believe them, live them and act on them. We must say no to weapons and violence. I would also like to say to Sandra that we have previously heard the Pakistani girl Malala speak here. She told the Council that more violence and more weapons were not the answer. That was what she said. A child, a teacher, a book, a pencil - that can change the world. That is the peace that Argentina believes in.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We welcome such efforts, as well as the growing number of statements by such groups on preventing the recruitment of children. We condemn the attacks on schools and hospitals. As everyone has done, we condemn the use of schools for military purposes. It is a violation of international law when educational institutions become targets, since it endangers children, teachers and staff and jeopardizes the future of all humankind. Argentina is committed to upholding the principles designed to protect schools and universities from being used for military purposes in armed conflicts. Madam President, you know how much I respect you for your defence of human rights. For that reason, I call on you to help us in the Security Council. We need children, not soldiers.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We in the Security Council must fight impunity. We in the Council acknowledge the important efforts of Special Representative Zerrougui, ofUNICEF and ofthe Children, Not Soldiers campaign, in working to end the recruitment of children by security forces and Governments in situations of armed conflict, which must happen before the end of 2016. We welcome the eight Governments in the Secretary- General's report that have joined the campaign in order to declare that, ethically and politically, we must have children, not soldiers. Lastly, we agree with the report's conclusion that we must pay attention to non-State actors and incorporate them into the plan for children and armed conflict. We must find new ways to hold a dialogue with armed groups.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Sexual violence is used to torture, wound, extract information, humiliate and intimidate and as punishment for acts, real or imagined, by children or their families, in order to destroy the dignity of individuals, families, and communities. The rape of girls is used to inflict dishonour. Today, girls in some armed conflicts are raped on the basis of terrible beliefs. There are people who believe that raping a young girl can give protection from or provide a cure for HIV infection. We have seen how the loss of family members can result in an increase in early or forced or early marriage, at the same time reinforcing the idea that this protects girls. Children are recruited by armed groups and by particular States' forces for particular purposes, whether military, for support or for sexual slavery. We say, enough of this.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We urge just as strongly that the Council listen to what Argentina has been saying since it became a member - as has the Secretary- General - which is that supplying arms to every party to the conflict must stop. That is why it is not enough for us to be aware of what is happening; we must act ifwe are to bring about change. We want to change the disgusting behaviour of inflicting violence on children, whether in times of peace or war and armed conflict. We must fight to end impunity for those who commit serious crimes against children, particularly sexual crimes. The Secretary- General's report covers much of this and indicates that such crimes must be brought to justice. As we know, children in armed conflict are victims of sexual violence, in different ways.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Argentina urges that the use of such weapons in such areas be banned and to ensure that their use is considered a war crime or a crime against humanity, and that those responsible be brought to justice. The escalation of the crisis in Syria, with an intensification of hostilities that during the reporting period ledto serious violations ofchildren's human rights and a worsening humanitarian crisis, is another grave situation that requires the international community's urgent attention. We regret that the Security Council's Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict has still been unable to act on the report's conclusions on Syria (S/20l4/339), and we call for increased efforts here in the Security Council to reach the consensus needed to achieve that.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We are all aware of the serious effects of the use of long- range explosive weapons in densely populated areas, of which the recent escalation of the violence between Israel and Palestine is a clear and tragic example. Schools, hospitals, mosques and protected civilian sites, including United Nations facilities, have been damaged or completely destroyed. Entire families and hundreds and hundreds of children have been crushed beneath the rubble of buildings demolished by bombing of residential areas. Whether intended or not, collateral damage or not, such distinctions blur when bombs are capable of destroying whole buildings in densely populated areas, with results that can only mean the deaths of human beings.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“My country firmly supports the work of the Security Council with the goal halting serious human rights violations of children in armed conflict. We demonstrated that commitment when we became one of the first States to ratify the 2002 Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. Like the rest of the international community, Argentina is very aware of the devastating effects that armed conflicts have on children through indiscriminate attacks in civilian areas and direct attacks on civilians themselves - whether with explosive devices, aerial bombardments or the tactics of terror - which produce intolerable numbers of victims among children.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source