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Pérez Loose

lines on the record: 702
first: 2023-01-05
most recent: 2023-11-22
sittings or episodes: 134
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“Likewise, we recognize the efforts of several countries, including Qatar, the United States and Egypt, to reach effective agreements that alleviate the situation in Gaza.”
2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source
“For that purpose, an immediate, lasting and respected humanitarian truce is required. It is impossible to do so while hostilities continue. The resolution adopted by the Council on this issue (resolution 2712 (2023)) on 15 November (see S/PV.9479) must be immediately implemented in a way that can alleviate the extreme conditions faced by the civilian population, especially women and children. In that sense, the agreement announced last night that will allow the release of 50 hostages and a four-day cessation of hostilities is a hopeful first step. Finally, we express our recognition of the deeply committed and risky work of United Nations teams and their associated agencies.”
2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source
“It is horrifying to hear that every day women are subjected to obstetric procedures, and even caesarean sections, without antibiotics or anaesthesia, and that premature children are at risk of dying due to the lack of electricity supply. We reiterate that all parties must comply with the rules of international humanitarian law, in particular with respect to the protection of civilians. Attacks on schools and hospitals threaten the safety of women and minors and must stop. Civilians must never — I repeat, never — be used as human shields, and all hostages must be immediately and unconditionally released, especially women and children. Likewise, we reiterate that humanitarian aid, including medicines, fuel, water, food and medical supplies, must reach those who need it in the necessary quantity and in a timely way.”
2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source
“Then, in Gaza, as a result of the indiscriminate attacks, thousands of women became heads of their families, facing limited access to humanitarian assistance, lack of water, food, medicine and personal hygiene supplies, as well as of safe housing for them and their children. The situation faced by the civilian population in Gaza is desperate, particularly for women, people with disabilities and children — many of them in situations of extreme vulnerability as they are forced to move without the accompaniment of their parents or adult guardians. The increase in the number of displaced people means that more women, adolescents and children are exposed to sexual violence, gender-based violence, depression and risks of suicide. The war also threatens the life and integrity of pregnant and lactating women.”
2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We join others in expressing thanks for the briefings received this morning, which allow us to learn more about what is happening in Gaza, especially because of the specific focus on the situation of women and children. Women bear the disproportionate burden of conflicts. The explosion of violence unleashed by the Hamas terrorist attacks on 7 October is no exception. The acts that were perpetrated that Saturday in southern Israel prove the use of all types of violence, including sexual and gender-based violence, which constitute particularly atrocious incidents.”
2023-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9484 (2023) · source
“Although grain exports are not food aid operations in and of themselves, they continue to play a vital role in alleviating food insecurity globally, and we therefore lament the fact that the Black Sea Grain Initiative was suspended four months ago. Lastly, we urge everyone to examine alternatives for restoring peace and security in Ukraine, based on respect for its sovereignty, unity, independence and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and extending to its territorial waters.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“We reiterate the need for all the parties to a conflict to fully comply with resolution 2573 (2021), on the protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. We acknowledge the work of the World Food Programme in Ukraine and its support for millions of people facing food insecurity brought about by the war. The support for internally displaced persons is also commendable. The Secretary-General has warned about the global consequences of the conflict since the invasion began, as it is disproportionately affecting those with the fewest resources, disrupting supply chains and taking the Food and Agriculture Organization Food Price Index to its highest level ever.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“We also point out that all provisions of the International Court of Justice must be respected, regardless of whether they relate to Europe, the Middle East, Latin America or Africa. Furthermore, the members of the Council, particularly the permanent members, are the very first called on to respect the decisions of our Organization’s main judicial body. We deplore the fact that this aggression continues to exacerbate the risks of a nuclear accident, as well as narratives and actions that weaken the international disarmament architecture. We also deplore the impact that the war has had on civilian infrastructure, including agricultural and production infrastructure and food storage and distribution sites.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Jenča and Mr. Hollingworth, the representative and country director in Ukraine for the World Food Programme, for their informative briefings. We are three months shy of two years of the military aggression against Ukraine. We deplore the fact that it continues to affect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, while simultaneously disregarding the Charter of the United Nations, including principles such as multilateralism and the proscription of war as a way to resolve conflicts. We reiterate that the security of any one State is no more important than the security of any other. We want to remind everyone that the annexation of territory by force has no validity whatsoever and that the arguments used to justify this invasion have no legal basis.”
2023-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9483 (2023) · source
“To that end, access to financing for investment in digital infrastructure, connectivity and technological projects and capacity- building is crucial. In conclusion, I reiterate the importance of the Peacebuilding Fund as a catalyst for effective international cooperation and the central role of the Peacebuilding Commission, including the exchange of good practices and lessons learned.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“It also damages democracy, which is why in the fight against this scourge the public and private sectors and civil society must join forces to work on initiatives that create institutional transparency and integrity. That is why we call for the implementation of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on Financing for Development. SDG 17 calls for strengthening the means of implementing and revitalizing the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development. We urge developed countries to allocate 0.7 per cent of their gross domestic product to official development assistance and between 0.15 and 0.20 per cent to least developed countries. The world also depends on digital tools and connectivity for development. It is therefore essential to close the digital gaps between and within countries.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“I am referring to the synergistic and complementary work of peace missions or special political missions with United Nations agencies and regional and country offices, which support national planning and facilitate access to multilateral funding. The overindebtedness of countries in conflict — owing not only to the cost of weapons and ammunition, but also to the product of an unjust financial architecture, as well as limited access to concessional funds — invites us to reflect on the facets of fragility, since merely emerging from conflict is not enough. There is also a need to maintain satisfaction levels among the people, requiring public investment in basic services, health, education and infrastructure. Corruption is a phenomenon that causes poverty, hinders development and weakens judicial and political systems.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“Given that peace and development are mutually reinforcing, I will focus on two key aspects. The first is related to the needs of a country in conflict or in transition. Accountability through the establishment of strong institutions is indispensable in enabling sustainable development. That entails facilitating access to justice and promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, in accordance with Goal 16. The development and implementation of plans, programmes and projects, on a case-by-case basis, are also essential to eradicate the root causes of conflict, such as poverty and inequality. The second aspect pertains to a more global approach and addresses the guiding principles that enable a transition to sustainable peace.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“Inclusive dialogue, mediation, consultations, political negotiations and other peaceful means are indispensable, as are economic and social development efforts. The theme of leaving no one behind has become very difficult to attain — almost unattainable, I would say — after the pandemic and various conflict situations. We are all affected, particularly the least developed countries. That is why, at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) summit in September, we renewed our political will to get back on track to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Council’s mandates, dating back more than three decades, recommend including a comprehensive and integrated approach encompassing political, security, development, human rights and rule of law activities.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to express my delegation’s appreciation for the manner in which you, Mr. President, have conducted the work of the Security Council during the month of November and to convey its thanks for convening this crucial debate. I also thank Mr. António Guterres, Secretary- General; Ms. Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank and former President of Brazil; and Mr. Jeffrey Sachs, President of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, for their interventions. Peacebuilding requires long-term responses, but it also requires immediate results that restore the confidence of the populations we serve. Prevention is the best tool for the maintenance of peace and security.”
2023-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9482 (2023) · source
“With regard to information on the flow of arms to the warring parties, we call on all States Members of the United Nations to respect the arms embargo in Darfur imposed by the Security Council and to refrain from supplying military material to the warring parties. The Security Council must act in accordance with the existing mandate and using all the tools at its disposal, including those provided for in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“However, we are concerned about the news in this meeting about the announcement of a cessation of neutrality by rebel groups of the Juba Agreement for Peace in the Sudan. We appreciate the 6 November letter from the Secretary-General, on the strategic review of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (S/2023/849), which we have been informed will take into account its needs, direction, priorities and configuration in order to support peacebuilding in the Sudan. We look forward to obtaining accurate information that will help focus the Mission’s work to support the path to peace and stability in the country.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“The exemplary role of Sudanese civil society, especially women and young people providing humanitarian aid, not only alleviates the situation of those most in need, but also contributes to the peaceful resolution of the conflict. We call on the United Nations to continue to support the peacebuilding initiative of the tribal leaders from the east of the Sudan, as well as all other initiatives that promote reconciliation and seek the resolution of differences through dialogue. We reiterate our appreciation for international, regional and multilateral initiatives to seek a peaceful solution to the conflict. It is time to join efforts in a single, inclusive and consolidated peace process to overcome this conflict.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“If confirmed, those facts could constitute crimes against humanity, in the face of which the Council cannot remain silent. The humanitarian situation in the country is extremely worrisome, with almost 25 million people in need of humanitarian assistance — that is, almost half of the Sudanese population. We recognize the work of humanitarian organizations, especially the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, which, despite the obstacles to the provision of humanitarian assistance, has delivered more than 150,000 metric tons of aid to 4.1 million Sudanese in the past seven months. Ecuador recognizes and supports the Sudan Humanitarian Forum, which took place on 13 November, as a result of the Jeddah negotiations, and we call on the international community to continue contributing to those processes.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“The provision of services to prevent and respond to gender-based violence is a priority in the Sudan. The reports of sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls are heartbreaking, in particular the situation of enslavement of women and girls in the Sudan, abducted and held under inhumane and degrading conditions. We condemn the use of sexual violence as a weapon. We reiterate our support for the investigative work of the International Criminal Court and, in that regard, we hope that the recent resolution adopted by the Human Rights Council (A/HRC/54/2) will allow that body to compile evidence of crimes for future criminal proceedings. In that regard, the statement presented by the Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide should be a cornerstone of the investigations to be carried out, especially in Darfur.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Ms. Martha Pobee, Assistant Secretary- General for Africa, for her remarks. We recognize the presence of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan at this meeting. Ecuador reiterates its condemnation of the armed violence and the perverse effects of the clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces which, for seven months, have claimed the lives of thousands of people and have affected millions of civilians, leaving a devastating panorama in their wake, with nearly 5 million displaced persons, 3 million of whom are children; more than 1 million refugees and the disruption of public health services, which has increased the outbreaks of diseases, including cholera, dengue fever, malaria and measles, which were under control before the conflict.”
2023-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9480 (2023) · source
“Concerning UNMISS, we acknowledge the work of the Mission’s police component, especially its support role in the camps for internally displaced persons, where a high percentage of the personnel are female police officers who have helped improve physical security and build trust there. We would like to know what the Council can do to improve the working conditions of that police component. With regard to MINUSCA, given the overcrowded and precarious conditions in prisons in the Central African Republic, as well as the need for police training in criminal investigation techniques, we would like to know if the police component has been able to help strengthen capacities in those areas at the local level.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“Transnational organized crime is a deadly, corrupting system that permeates society and the State, threatens countries’ democratic stability and spreads rapidly. We see the same problems increasing in many parts of the world, including trafficking in drugs and arms, human trafficking, forced migration and illegal mining. For the sake of States’ future survival, we must be able to rely on lasting, robust and effective mechanisms for confronting transnational criminal organizations. To that end, the role of UNPOL will be increasingly important. In conclusion, I would like to ask the Commissioners the following questions.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“In his New Agenda for Peace, the Secretary-General reminds us that peace operations are a vital part of the diplomatic tools of our Organization, as they enable a response on the ground and an ability to marshal and fund collective capabilities beyond that of any single actor. The Secretary-General has also pointed out that peacekeeping operations must take advantage of the range of capabilities and expertise of the United Nations system and its partners, as part of an interconnected multilateral system. In that regard, we believe that transnational organized crime represents one of the greatest challenges to maintaining international peace and security and that police components have a critical role to play in combating it.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for convening today’s meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Police Commissioners of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the United Nations Police Adviser and the Executive Director of Security Council Report. At the outset, I want to acknowledge the work of the Police Commissioners in peacekeeping missions, who work in difficult conditions to fulfil the mandates that the Security Council confers on them. Ecuador supports their work, pays tribute to all United Nations police (UNPOL) personnel deployed around the world and expresses its gratitude to the police-contributing countries.”
2023-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9475 (2023) · source
“The situation, which has been ongoing, highlights the need for the United Nations to assume the costs of the situations that the Council refers to the Court. We also welcome the Prosecutor’s indication that the Office will be able to present, in its next report, a potential road map for the completion of the Office’s activities in accordance with resolution 1970 (2011). In conclusion, we underline the role of the International Criminal Court in international peace and security and reaffirm our support for its independence and impartiality.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we urge the Libyan Government to reaffirm its commitment to cooperation through concrete action, such as issuing visas to the members of technical teams so that they can visit and meet with their Libyan counterparts. We also support the cooperation that the Prosecutor’s Office has maintained with third States, which has led to progress in the investigations of those responsible for crimes against migrants, as well as the ongoing support it receives from the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. Thirdly, we reiterate our concern about the budgetary constraints facing the Prosecutor’s Office, which according to the report represent one of its main challenges in implementing its mandate.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“That has been possible thanks to the expansion of investigative activities and to information obtained from victims and their families, civil society organizations, international bodies and third States. In that progress, we want to highlight the improvement in the collection of evidence of crimes committed in detention centres. We also welcome the appointment to the Libyan joint investigative team of experts in human trafficking in the region. We are confident that their support will help to combat the impunity that has characterized crimes committed against migrants, including sexual and gender-based crimes. Secondly, the full cooperation of the Libyan authorities is essential to enabling the Office of the Prosecutor to fulfil its mandate in accordance with the principle of complementarity.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation thanks the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and his team for the presentation of the twenty-sixth report on the situation in Libya, whose Permanent Representative we welcome to this meeting. Impunity undermines efforts to resolve conflicts in societies and perpetuates cycles of violence, which is why the referral of the situation in Libya to the International Criminal Court is key not only to ensuring accountability for the crimes committed but also to achieving long-term peace and stability in the country. In that regard, my delegation will focus on three points made in the report. First, we note that progress has been made in pursuing the four lines of investigation proposed in the renewed strategy of action, presented in April 2022.”
2023-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9469 (2023) · source
“We support the role of the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in addressing the crisis, and we hope that there will be a path towards dialogue with United Nations support. We encourage the expansion of women’s full, equal and meaningful inclusion and participation in all social spheres as an essential step towards achieving sustainable peace and comprehensive development. We are concerned about attacks directed at civilians and UNISFA peacekeepers. Their safety is paramount, and Ecuador supports their role in efforts towards dialogue and their function in the management of humanitarian assistance. Since 2005, a total of 151 Ecuadorians have served as military observers and staff members of the missions in Abyei, the Sudan and South Sudan, and we hope to continue to strengthen that presence in the Area.”
2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source
“Food insecurity, which affects 31 per cent of the population, is exacerbating the situation in the Area. We wish to recall the obligations established by international law, human rights and international humanitarian law. Today more than ever, humanitarian assistance and the protection of those who deliver it are indispensable. In that regard, we appreciate the efforts of the World Food Programme and the International Organization for Migration in assisting the displaced and of the international agencies that provide aid in those conditions. As noted by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2023/777), the effects of the conflict, including the potential increase in intercommunal tensions, are blocking political progress towards a peaceful resolution of the final status of Abyei and the border issues.”
2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source
“We call for civilian infrastructure to be respected — failure to do so has a negative impact on communities and the work of the mission. The conflict in the Sudan, which began in March, continues to have negative effects on its civilian popula- tion, one of which is the displacement of thousands of people affected by the violence. Thus far, the conflict has increased the number of people in need of assistance to 25 million, including 14 million children. The United Na- tions human rights reports detailing the enslavement of women and girls, who are abducted and held in inhuman and degrading conditions, are alarming, and we con- demn such acts. We call for their immediate release, and we demand that their perpetrators be brought to justice.”
2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa Tetteh for their informative briefings. I also acknowledge the presence of the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan. Ecuador highlights the efforts of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) to fulfil its mandate in complex circumstances, and urges the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan to provide vital support for the mission to carry out its work. In that regard, we are concerned about the continued presence of Sudanese and South Sudanese security forces in Abyei, which violates the Area’s demilitarized status. The 2011 agreements must be fully respected.”
2023-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9467 (2023) · source
“In that vein, it is imperative that efforts be strengthened to move towards the full, equal and safe participation of women in the political life of Bosnia and Herzegovina and to reject the intimidation of journalists and the discrimination faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Ecuador hopes that all parties will favour dialogue and cooperation and reject corrosive rhetoric in favour of the well-being of the people and peaceful and safe coexistence. The Council should maintain its commitment to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations, international law and the Dayton Agreement. We express our support for the work of the European Union military operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in maintaining security and stability in the country.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina recognizes the importance of the High Representative’s role in the implementation of the civilian aspects of the Agreement, and the mandate conferred upon him must be respected. We encourage the redoubling of efforts for the full implementation of the commitments, conditions and objectives established in 2008, in the 5+2 agenda, which will make it possible for the Office of the High Representative to fulfil its mandate. My country is concerned about the increase in reported cases of femicide, as well as the increasing cases of gender-based violence. We therefore encourage the authorities to step up their efforts to prevent and respond to that urgent problem, which continues to claim lives and affect society.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“It has been regrettable to learn that, since the last time the Council met to discuss this issue (see S/PV.9319), there has been an increase in secessionist rhetoric by certain political actors, as well as an increase in actions challenging the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Respect for the constitutional, legal and institutional framework of the country is the cornerstone in achieving peace, stability and progress. It is important that the parties demonstrate the utmost responsibility in conducting their activities and refrain from unilateral measures that run counter to the constitutional order established under the Dayton Agreement.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to congratulate China and its team on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council during the month of November. I would like to reiterate our delegation’s support in working with you, Mr. President, and wish you, Sir, every success. I would also like to once again repeat our appreciation for the work undertaken by the delegation of Brazil over the course of October, which was so full of challenges and complex matters. I would also like to express my appreciation for the detailed briefing on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I welcome the presence of the representatives of the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia in the Chamber.”
2023-11-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9466 (2023) · source
“In the last 20 years, 120,000 children were killed or maimed in more than 30 conflict situations. How many more children’s lives must be stolen in Africa, in Latin America and the Caribbean, in Europe and in the Middle East? The Security Council has more than enough vetoes, but it lacks tools. Let us give ourselves the opportunity to change that dynamic and provide the Secretary-General with the necessary mechanisms to further develop humanitarian and political efforts geared towards a just and lasting peace, based on the principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“We are particularly concerned about the situation of children, both of those who fled the war and are displaced and of refugees, as well as of those who experience daily violence, without access to health and education services. We also remain attentive to the situation of the minors who were transferred and call for the safeguarding of their rights and the facilitation of their return. We must also recognize the tireless work of UNICEF for the protection of children around the world. Wars put children in extreme situations, during and after hostilities. What will the generations of surviving children be like in Ukraine and in the rest of the world? Ecuador agrees with Ms. Catherine Russell, Executive Director of UNICEF, for whom any war is, ultimately, a war against children.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“In that context, we very much regret that in the last quarter the Black Sea Grain Initiative, described by Secretary-General António Guterres as a beacon of hope, was not continued. The Initiative was central to also alleviating food insecurity in several regions of the world. The Council cannot accept the extinguishing of that light, or the attacks on ports and grain storage and logistics infrastructure by the Russian Federation. We also reiterate our call to the parties to refrain from using explosives in populated areas, due to their disastrous humanitarian consequences, which indiscriminately affect the civilian population.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“In particular, we call on the Russian Federation to facilitate safe humanitarian access in the areas under its temporary occupation, even more so as winter approaches and the population suffers from lack of access to basic services, including water, sanitation and health services. The impact of Russian Federation’s invasion continues to cause a deterioration in agriculture and livelihoods in Ukraine, with tens of billions in losses for households and the destruction of machinery and equipment, storage facilities, crops, inputs and agricultural land. We recall the existing prohibition against attacking, destroying, removing or rendering unusable goods that are essential for the survival of the civilian population, including agricultural goods and crops.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“That is why we insist on the need for the parties to fully respect their obligations under international humanitarian law, including the principles of humanity, distinction, proportionality and precaution. We are very concerned about the seriousness of the human rights violations and abuses reflected in the report of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, which was established by mandate of the Human Rights Council. Such violence cannot be tolerated in any region of the world. In the face of such violence, accountability will continue to be a necessary mechanism for reparation and prevention, regardless of where the violations and abuses occur. We call on the parties to protect humanitarian workers.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Director of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, for his informative briefing and, above all, for the always valuable work done by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in facilitating and coordinating humanitarian responses around the world, be it in Ukraine, South Sudan, Haiti or Gaza. My delegation will consistently continue to acknowledge that self-sacrificing effort and the efforts of all humanitarian personnel and the impact that conflicts have on them. The context of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is no exception in that regard.”
2023-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9464 (2023) · source
“It is worth remembering that exercising greater power also entails greater responsibility. The Council must bear in mind that this Organization was born to defend the dignity and value of the human person, to ensure that reason prevails in human relations and to seek a better world for all. It is our duty to strive to always live up to that mission.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“My country has insistently called for the prevention of the spread of violence to other parts of the region. On this occasion, I make special mention of the need to avoid exacerbating tensions and fuelling violence in the West Bank and on the Lebanon-Israel border and I reiterate the call to act responsibly and with common sense. Otherwise, there will only be more death, pain and suffering. As I have said repeatedly in recent weeks, it is necessary for the Council to express its voice in the face of the explosion of violence in the area and its very serious humanitarian consequences. It is essential to exhaust all efforts to do so, above all by trying to reach agreements between those who have the power to prevent, by their will alone, a majority decision of the Council from being adopted.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“Ecuador appreciates the efforts that have been made to make the entry of vital supplies from Egypt viable and hopes that a system can be established that will allow sufficient and constant supplies to the civilian population. We recognize the right of countries to protect their populations, where permitted under international law, while recalling the obligation to do exercise that right in full respect of international law and international humanitarian law at all times, as we and other members of the Council have stated on several occasions. Ecuador reiterates its support for the work of the Secretary-General, the United Nations system, as well as the work of its agencies mandated to provide humanitarian assistance to the population affected by this conflict.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“Mr. Pérez Loose (Ecuador) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Ms. Lisa Doughten and Ms. Catherine Russell for their grim reports this afternoon and for all the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and UNICEF in these difficult circumstances on the ground. The developments in Gaza are of great concern. The situation of the civilian population is desperate, the aid arriving insufficient and the future uncertain and threatening. The shut-off of telecommunications, just mentioned, and the start of military action on the ground aggravate the situation.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9462 (2023) · source
“We hope that access to north-west Syria will be maintained indefinitely, as well as guarantees of security and the freedom of movement for United Nations personnel and its associated agencies on the ground.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“We note with concern the information provided by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on the situation of the 15 million people who depend on humanitarian assistance to survive, the increase in the number of displaced persons due to the recent escalation of hostilities and the damage caused to schools and critical infrastructure in contravention of international humanitarian law. We encourage donors to continue contributing to the 2023 humanitarian response plan for Syria, which remains only 30 per cent funded just two months before the end of the year. I conclude by recalling that, during November, the authorization of the opening of the Bab Al-Salam and Bab Al-Rai border crossings will expire, and the same goes for the Bab Al-Hawa crossing in December.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we believe it is essential to re-evaluate the strategies that will enable a return to constructive dialogue. During the open debate on women and peace and security held last week (see S/PV.9452), we heard States discuss the importance of including women in all peacemaking and peacebuilding processes. The delicate and complex security situation in Syria is also an opportunity to ensure the full, safe, equal and meaningful participation of women and young people in all phases of the political negotiation process.”
2023-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9459 (2023) · source