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1. “We welcome intensified efforts that would result in more inclusive participation by and engagement of women in United Nations peace and security initiatives. It is our firm belief that it augurs well for the Organization as a whole and would provide the catalytic impact necessary to ensure the effectiveness of peace processes, secure economic development and realize social prosperity across the globe.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

2. “A critical feature of that endeavour will be the engagement ofcivil society, which has been an invaluable partner throughout this entire process. Indeed, there can be no progress without the involvement of diverse stakeholders who are central to building confidence among local communities. It is in that regard that we commend the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security and the Peace Research Institute Oslo for developing the Women, Peace and Security Index, which was launched just yesterday. In conclusion, my delegation is encouraged by the Secretary-General's personal commitment to ensuring that the United Nations fulfils its obligations in support of the women and peace and security agenda.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

3. “My delegation endorses efforts aimed at ensuring women's economic empowerment, promoting their participation in governance structures at all levels and enabling access to justice and security. Furthermore, women's roles in disarmament, non-proliferation and arms control can also not be overstated. In that regard, Jamaica commends our sister Caribbean Community partner, Trinidad and Tobago, for spearheading the consideration by the First Committee of the biennial resolution on that issue. We are especially interested in ensuring continued progress towards addressing the gender specific effects of armed violence and ensuring women's full participation in gender-responsive disarmament, demobilization and reintegration.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

4. “We fully concur with his assertion that we need "to reprioritize spending patterns, effectively coordinate funding instruments and explore innovative forms of flexible financing" (S/201 7/861, para. 97). Such efforts must supplement long-standing commitments that would guarantee adequate, predictable and sustainable financing. We share the view that the focus on women and peace and security should, of necessity, take account of the role that young people and young women, in particular, can play as peacebuilders. We therefore value the work being done pursuant to resolution 2250 (2015) on youth, peace and security to bring this objective to fruition. Ensuring the equal and effective participation of women and men is fundamental to building inclusive and peaceful societies.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

5. “Additionally, as recent as July of this year, a national strategic action plan to eliminate gender-based violence (2017-2026) was approved by our Cabinet. We agree with the Secretary-General's assessment that effective mechanisms should be established to ensure the meaningful measurement of results with respect to women and peace and security. My delegation would go even further to suggest that such mechanisms should take account of the cooperation and support that needs to be provided to ensure the attainment of the requisite results. Financing will be central to that endeavour. Jamaica therefore welcomes the fact that the Secretary-General has addressed this issue in his report.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

6. “For its part, the Government of Jamaica has developed a national policy for gender equality to ensure that the principle of equality between men and women is advanced in both the public and the private spheres in Jamaica. The policy is aligned with our national development policy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Indeed, in keeping with Sustainable Development Goal 5, Jamaica launched the HeForShe campaign in July 2016 as part of the wider global solidarity campaign created by UN-Women. The campaign was launched as a platform with which both men and boys can engage and become change agents towards the achievement of gender equality, as well as to end violence against women and girls.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

7. “Jamaica believes that women must be recognized for the invaluable role that they can play in restoring broken communities and sustaining peace. It is against that background that we share the views of the Secretary-General that more needs to be done to ensure women's meaningful participation in peace processes and the actual implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. However, we note with concern that we continue to fall short on implementation and are particularly worried about that fact, given the increasing challenges to peace and security around the world. We therefore concur with the view that preventative measures need to move beyond addressing the imminence of crisis to tackle structural and root causes, including gender inequality.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

8. “Let me first thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2017/861) and acknowledge the efforts of the Secretariat, UN-Women and you, Madam President, in keeping the women and peace and security agenda alive. My delegation is pleased to be associated with the statement delivered on behalf of the Group of Friends of Women and Peace and Security. I am honoured to be able to participate in the Security Council's open debate on resolution 1325 (2000). Jamaica has had a long history of association with that resolution and fondly recalls the deliberations that culminated with its adoption in 2000 during our tenure on the Security Council. We continue to regard it as seminal to our efforts to advance international peace and security.”

   2017-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8079 (2017) · source

9. “The aim is to enable a smooth, careful and progressive transfer of assets and duties to MINUJUSTH, the Haitian authorities and other key stakeholders, in alignment with the on-the-ground needs of Haiti. Jamaica concurs with the observation of the Secretary-General that ultimately, the security, political and development agenda ofHaiti can be shaped only by the national authorities and the Haitian population. 1 reaffirm the Government of Jamaica's long-term commitment to Haiti and its people as they proceed on the path towards sustainable development. The meeting ruse at 12.55 pm.”

   2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

10. “In that respect, Jamaica was pleased to facilitate, along with Mexico, General Assembly resolution 71/161 B, adopted in July, which called on Member States to voluntarily redirect any unencumbered balances from MINUSTAH to the United Nations Haiti Cholera Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund. Mindful of ensuring that residual stabilization needs are afforded priority, we urge that attention be placed on addressing issues surrounding justice reform and the promotion of human rights, including the protection and promotion of women's rights. We note that areas of concern include the prolonged periods of pre-trial detention and prison overcrowding. As MINUSTAH withdraws, Jamaica recognizes the importance of ensuring that the transition period be executed in close cooperation with the United Nations country team.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

11. “I reiterate Jamaica's strong support for the urgent action that needs to be taken by the international community in order to resolve the health and humanitarian situation caused by the introduction and presence of cholera in Haiti. We recognize that there is no simple solution to this unfortunate situation and appreciate the steps being taken by the United Nations and other partners to address the effects of cholera in Haiti. Jamaica looks forward to the effective implementation of the three-part strategy planned by the United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti, which includes mobilizing funds to address the significant financing deficit that retards the full implementation of the overall response to the critical situation of cholera in Haiti.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

12. “What is of paramount importance at this time, however, is that concerted efforts be made to expand access to justice and that the institutions of the rule of law, including the Haitian national police, be strengthened. While the range of achievements recorded by MINUSTAH is laudable, now is the time to turn our attention to the consolidation of the gains registered by the Mission over its more than 13 years of operation. We therefore support the international community's commitment to sustaining its active engagement through effective partnership with the Government and the people of Haiti as they proceed on their path towards stabilization and democratic consolidation.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

13. “We recall in particular the vital relief response that MINUSTAH provided in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. We recognize that the Mission's remit over the years has been wide-ranging, encompassing the critical social, political and developmental needs of Haiti. As the Secretary-General reported this month, MINUSTAH has recorded many clear accomplishments, such as the implementation of more than 1,700 quick- impact projects, the progress made by the community violence reduction programme in mostly vulnerable and urban areas, the implementation of human rights mechanisms, including the Universal Periodic Review, and the establishment of committees to oversee the implementation of specific treaties, such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

14. “I express sincere appreciation to you, Madam, for having convened this timely public debate on the situation in Haiti. I also express my gratitude to the Special Representative of the Secretary- General, Ms. Sandra Honore, for her comprehensive briefing, as well as for her invaluable contributions to the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) throughout her tenure. Both Haiti and the United Nations have arrived at a pivotal juncture of transition from MINUSTAH to its successor, the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH). Jamaica has long recognized the significant role of peacekeeping in the maintenance of international peace and security and appreciates the role that MINUSTAH has played in supporting Haiti since its inception.”

    2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source

15. “Even as we continue to applaud the Haitian Government and MINUSTAH for their efforts to stabilize Haiti during this transformative period, we are mindful of the need for the mandate of MINUSTAH to be renewed with the requisite resources to enable it to engage in less peacekeeping and more developmental activities. In closing, we request that members of the Council act with prudence in this matter so that the services of MINUSTAH are not curtailed abruptly, and that there be a smooth transition period that would prevent any possible reversal of the hard-won gains that Haiti has made during this transformational period.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

16. “wishes to thank all those States that have made financial contributions to the fund administered by United Nations Development Programme to aid the electoral process in Haiti, including, I might add, the contribution earlier today from the Government of Trinidad and Tobago of $1 million. MINUSTAH, under the leadership of Ambassador Honore, must be commended for its continued stewardship in Haiti, where it has assisted the Haitian authorities not only with matters relating to the conduct of elections but also the strengthening of the rule of law, the promotion of justice and the training of the Haitian National Police, the latter to ensure that that organization will be in a position to assume total control of policing activities in that State in the near future.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

17. “This augurs well for the prospects for the second round of parliamentary, presidential and municipal elections later this year. In our view, the holding of elections that are free and fair and free from fear is not only the bedrock for any democracy but also a condition and precedent for the sustainable development of the peoples of all States. Accordingly, CARICOM. applauds the efforts of the Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti, which is charged with the responsibility for the administration of elections in our sister member State. The work of the Provisional Electoral Council is not without its challenges, one of the main ones being the availability of adequate financial resources to do its work. CARICOM.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

18. “I address this Council on behalf of the 14 member States of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM. CARICOM. welcomes and appreciates the comprehensive report of Ambassador Sandra Honore, Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) and Special Representative of the Secretary-General in Haiti. We note with interest her comments on developments in Haiti, especially as they relate to the first round of parliamentary elections that were held in August. We also thank the Secretary- General for his report, S/2015/667, on the mandate of MINUSTAH during this reporting period. CARICOM. is very much encouraged by the recent developments in Haiti during this transformative period, and particularly by the conduct of elections.”

    2015-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7530 (2015) · source

19. “We have a collective responsibility to address those deep-rooted problems, which is the only pathway to achieving sustainable peace and security in the region.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

20. “We also welcome the Secretary-General's visit to the region and greatly appreciate the briefing from Ramallah that he provided this morning, in which he outlined the intense discussions in which he is currently engaged. Those discussions are geared towards a cessation of the fighting, the commencement of dialogue and tackling the root causes of the crisis. Jamaica believes that the cycle of violence will continue in the absence of a negotiated political settlement on the basis of a two-State solution. We remain committed to a just, lasting and comprehensive agreement that recognizes the Palestinian State within the pre-1967 borders and guarantees the security of Israel. Achieving such a solution must be based on the implementation of confidence-building measures by both sides.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

21. “The Security Council and the wider international community cannot remain a bystander to those tragic events. The focus of the international community must be on brokering an immediate cessation of hostilities, even as we redouble our efforts to bring humanitarian relief to those thousands under siege within the dense confines of the Gaza Strip. We cannot turn a blind eye to the unfolding and mounting humanitarian catastrophe. We call on the international community to respond to the appeal made by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East for $115 million to be mobilized in order to meet the urgent humanitarian needs of the people of Gaza for food, water, medicine and sanitation services. The generous contribution of $47 million by the United States is most welcome.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

22. “I thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important open debate today. Jamaica is deeply concerned about the escalating crisis in Gaza, which has resulted in rising civilian casualties, claiming the lives of more than 600 Palestinians and injuring in excess of 3,700 people, many of whom are women and children. We strongly condemn the targeting of civilian populations, which constitutes a blatant violation of international humanitarian law. While acknowledging that Israel has legitimate security concerns and recognizing its right to self-defence, we are dismayed at the disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force against an unarmed civilian population that has limited options for shelter. We also condemn the actions of Hamas and call for an urgent end to its ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli cities and population centres.”

    2014-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7222 (2014) · source

23. “At the same time, we support the efforts geared towards the responsible and carefully planned drawdown. We call for a post-2016 reconfiguration that is in keeping with the needs of the Haitian people. The five options outlined in the report all present their own challenges and advantages. We look forward with anticipation to further discussion on those and related matters. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm Jamaica's support for the Government and people of Haiti. I wish to express the my country's sincere appreciation to those serving in MINUSTAH and applaud the commitment that they have shown to improving the lives of the Haitian people.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

24. “While we share in the hope for and expectation of a more prosperous Haiti, we are mindful of existing constraints, including the poor infrastructure and unstable electricity supply, which, as the Secretary-General notes in his report, continue to hinder economic growth. It is clear that the persistence of those constraints will inevitably have a negative effect on Haiti's ability to continue along its positive path. Jamaica continues to maintain its support for the four jointly agreed stabilization benchmarks outlined in the conditions-based consolidation plan. We welcome the updates on achievements and challenges provided by the Secretary-General and look forward to receiving additional information on how the United Nations can further continue to contribute to Haiti's stabilization and development.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

25. “Jamaica therefore strongly supports the assistance provided by MINUSTAH to the Haitian institutions responsible for ensuring the rule of law. In particular, we note the work done in the area of pre-trial detention and that carried out through the legal aid offices, as well as the success encountered in the processing of more than 2,000 cases during the reporting period. With regard to the Haitian economy, the Secretary- General's report notes an increase of 4.3 per cent in the economic growth rate. That accomplishment, coupled with the growing levels of innovation and industry across the country, speaks to the resilience and determination of the Haitian people in overcoming the many obstacles to social and economic development.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

26. “Special emphasis should also be placed on the recruitment of women and skilled personnel capable of contributing to the development of Haiti at the highest level. MINUSTAH's community violence reduction programme is being increasingly recognized for its impact on public safety and community development. By supporting community-based labour intensive infrastructure and environmental projects, MINUSTAH has effectively provided a viable and innovative alternative for at-risk youth. With the tremendous success of that programme in mind, we welcome the 29 projects that were initiated for the 2013-2014 financial year. We note the progress made in upholding the rule of law in Haiti, as exemplified in the Government's "5 E" policy programme.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

27. “In that connection, we laud efforts to launch thorough and timely investigations into all allegations of abuse and encourage the continuing and determined work to prevent future incidents. Jamaica notes with satisfaction the significant growth in the size of the Haitian National Police, from 5,000 officers at the start of the Mission to the current force complement of 11,228 officers. We encourage MINUSTAH to continue building the capacity of the Haitian National Police as a high priority. That should include strong recruitment campaigns and unrelenting efforts to ensure that the goal of 15,000 officers in service by the end of the police development plan for 2012-2016 is attained.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

28. “It is unfortunate that the scourge of sexual and gender-based violence persists in Haiti. Jamaica takes note of and commends the uniquely tailored programme that serves to train police personnel in methods used to prevent and respond to such crimes. For Jamaica, the issue of sexual exploitation and abuse within the Mission is of paramount importance. Such cases unacceptably mar the image of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). What is more, they stain the international image of the United Nations and that of countless other personnel in the field who are dedicated to the cause of fostering and maintaining peace. Jamaica strongly supports the application of a zero-tolerance approach to such cases.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

29. “That accomplishment symbolizes a turning point in Haitian governance and signals what can best be described as a new direction in political practice in Haiti. We urge all stakeholders to capitalize on the momentum gained to date with a view to the holding of free and fair elections. Jamaica recognizes that political stability and the solidifying of development gains are inextricably linked to sustained citizen security. We note with some concern, however, that while the statistics reflect a downward trend in major crimes, including kidnapping, the figures associated with reported rapes have risen. We thank the Mission for its August 2013 study on the subject and, in that regard, encourage continued efforts to bolster the capacity of courts, prosecution offices and police stations to properly handle those types of cases.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source

30. “I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Sandra Honore, for her comprehensive briefing. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2014/162), together with Special Representative Honore's briefing, clearly shows that although there has been significant progress at various levels, a number of formidable and fundamental challenges remain. Jamaica notes with keen interest the political milestones that emanated from the inter-Haitian dialogue mediated by the Episcopal Conference of Haiti. We further note that that dialogue culminated in a groundbreaking preliminary consensus on the holding of combined elections in 2014 for two-thirds of the Senate, the Chamber of Deputies, municipal administrations and local councils.”

    2014-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7147 (2014) · source