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Rodriguez Pineda

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2014-03-24

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2015-10-22

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1. “In conclusion, Guatemala acknowledges the enormous challenges that lie ahead, but it is our political and historical responsibility as members of the international community to support every possible means and effort to overcome them.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

2. “We also see the benefits that could result from an expanded Quartet that includes other key actors in the region. This is a good moment for us to rethink how we can make progress and conclude the peace talks that can enable us to work on measures aimed at confidence-building and promoting Palestinian reconciliation, issues that are critical to ensuring that the parties commit to peace. We cannot stand idly by. However, it must be the parties themselves, those with a principal interest in reaching a mutually satisfactory solution, who must commit to making a real and renewed effort. It is they who must strengthen their confidence and commitment to the option of peace and coexistence of two States, Israel and Palestine, side by side in peace and security.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

3. “This loss of any political prospects is the single most detrimental factor contributing to the violence we are seeing. The only thing that can break this cycle of violence and fear is the establishment of a political horizon. We hope that the Security Council can redouble its efforts to create conditions conducive to a resumption of meaningful negotiations. In that regard, we join with the various calls that have been made to find mechanisms that will enable us to relaunch the political process. Similarly, we recognize the value of the principle of shared responsibility, and in that regard, we believe that the active diplomatic participation of the Quartet in the Middle East peace process can generate new momentum for the parties to take responsible steps towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

4. “It is vital that political, community and religious Palestinian and Israeli leaders stand firm against terrorism, violence and incitement. In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General's the rapid response and his visit to the region to ask the parties to stop the violence. Whatever happens, the current crisis cannot be resolved by adopting security measures. The unending occupation and Palestinians' reduced prospects for their aspirations to establish a State also increase frustration and despair, while the severe economic situation, including the high unemployment in the area, exacerbates such feelings. Similarly, the continued and increasing expansion of settlements diminishes hope and the potential for a viable Palestinian State.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

5. “We believe that that can be achieved only through the establishment of a Palestinian State coexisting in peace with Israel, and not through the commission of violent acts. It is essential that any measure designed to maintain peace and security in the region take that ultimate goal into account. The walls and checkpoints, the violent responses from the security forces and the demolition of homes, along with violent attacks by individuals and groups and rocket fire, are not things that will help to solve this conflict. The most urgent challenge we are facing is to halt the spiral of violence and preventing any further loss of life. We are particularly concerned about the repeated provocations that have occurred in the holy sites of Jerusalem, as well as the disproportionate actions that have been taken in that context.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

6. “My delegation appreciates the presence of Mr. Jose' Manuel Garcia Margallo, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Spain, in today's debate, and is grateful for the Deputy Secretary- General's informative briefing. Guatemala is extremely concerned about the current situation of violence in the occupied Palestinian territory, Israel and, especially, Jerusalem. The situation has been complicated by the increase in direct clashes between Palestinians and Israel's security forces, together with the expansion of settlements and the forced displacement of Palestinians. Such violence undermines the possibility for finding a political horizon that meets the legitimate needs of both peoples and can enable them to reach ajust and final settlement.”

   2015-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7540Resumption1 (2015) · source

7. “Despite the fact that some progress has been made, Guatemala regrets the fact that no agreement was reached on issues such as requiring the Security Council to recommend several candidates to the General Assembly and the Secretary- General's term of office and re-election. The Council will be discussing them, but we should recall that the Secretary- General is appointed by the entire membership and the decision must therefore be made jointly. At this time, when we are conducting serious reviews of many key points of the United Nations system, a critical analysis of the selection and appointment process of the Secretary-General should be a priority. It is time that we began to act and revitalize the process in ajudicious manner, acknowledging the realities of the present and anticipating future challenges.”

   2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

8. “Also questionable is the legality of their open format, which assumes the argument that once a communication has been sent any future military action can be justified. From our point of view, such communications do not exempt the Council from its responsibility to maintain international peace and security in each of these situations individually, and it is one of the reasons it is vital to ensure proper compliance and control of the use of this format. Thirdly, I would like to briefly discuss the selection and election process for the next Secretary- General. The adoption of General Assembly resolution 69/321 showed that it is possible to achieve changes in anachronistic processes in the Organization that do not respond to the times we live in.”

   2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

9. “It is in everyone's interest to ensure that those decisions are complied with effectively. Secondly, Guatemala is concerned about the increase in the number of letters sent to the presidency of the Council with the aim ofjustifying military action taken in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. In our View, while we are aware of the underlying problems related to the Article, when we are discussing the Council's working methods we should question whether such communications genuinely comply with the obligation under the Charter to report immediately any action taken under that provision. It is clear that most of the time such letters are sent ex post facto simply in order to justify actions that have already been taken.”

   2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

10. “It does not foster unity or encourage us to seek a common understanding, and far from helping to defend the collective interest, it obstructs and undermines it. We also believe firmly that we must take specific action if we are to enable the Security Council to prevent and stop mass atrocities. As a first step, we could limit the use of the veto in cases of atrocities, and we therefore support France and Mexico's proposal for restraint in its use, and for a code of conduct for Security Council actions against genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. However, we must not stop there. We should keep in mind that the area in which the Security Council has had the greatest failure has been in implementing and genuinely following up on its own decisions.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

11. “Ms. Rodriguez Pineda (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome this timely debate, held as we mark the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations and aimed at promoting efforts to achieve an accountable, more transparent and effective Security Council, adapted to the world of today. We would also like to thank the briefers for their presentations, all of which help to give us an up-to-date picture of their work and of the interaction between the various organs of the United Nations. Today I would like to discuss three issues of particular relevance to the working methods of the Security Council. First, the use of the veto by those who have that right has frequently prevented this body from complying fully with its responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.”

    2015-10-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7539 (2015) · source

12. “It should be incorporated into the national context so that States have a comprehensive framework for investigating international crimes of sexual violence and gender-based crimes, with specific procedures to support victims and witnesses, and with programmes to teach women the laws concerning them. Each of those components has a significant effect on women's access to justice. In conclusion, we support resolution 2242 (2015), which was adopted today and which we sponsored. We urge all the members present to take advantage of this important opportunity to move forward towards a stronger and more substantial commitment to gender equality and to ensure that the empowerment of women and girls is one of the cornerstones of peacebuilding.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

13. “That is the only way we can exploit the mutual comparative advantages of both. We must improve access to justice and strengthen the participation of women in the drafting of national legislation. Through joint and coordinated efforts, we can achieve peaceful and inclusive societies for all. In that regard, we would like to emphasize the complementarity of the women and peace and security agenda with the mandate of the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women and its review of the national reports submitted by States parties. The Rome Statute constitutes the most progressive international legal framework on gender-based crimes to date.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

14. “That will be achieved with the active involvement of all the various agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations system and Member States, and with the support of regional organizations and civil society, in particular women's organizations. We recognize the important work undertaken by UN-Women in advancing the gender perspective in all activities of United Nations field missions. We urge that office to continue to provide their valuable contributions to our efforts to meet the challenges now facing us. We reiterate that the review of the peacekeeping and peacebuilding processes should include the commitments relating to the women and peace and security agenda. We need to improve the existing cooperation and establish synergies between peacekeeping operations and country teams.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

15. “We strongly condemn the reported cases of sexual violence, which continues to be used as a strategy for intimidation and terror. Furthermore, we condemn the incidents of violence and sexual abuse in peacekeeping operations. We demand the implementation of the zero- tolerance policy. Security forces must recognize that women play a vital role in the national reconciliation dialogue. Those forces must ensure their safety and integrity as an important aspect of the peace and security equation. We will not rest until we see that the special needs of women and girls in the field are receiving the attention they deserve.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

16. “Women play a crucial role in conflict prevention and resolution, the promotion of justice, the promotion of reconciliation and the rebuilding of national institutions - all essential pillars for the consolidation of lasting peace. The involvement of women in decision-making processes at all levels is important. Broad-based sustainable development can contribute to addressing the underlying causes of conflict. By definition, such development requires that women be included. We therefore welcome the inclusion of Goal 5, on the empowerment of women and girls, in the sustainable development agenda. We reiterate that the prevention of, and protection against, gender-based violence and sexual abuse requires the involvement of men and boys. It concerns everybody.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

17. “Ms. Rodriguez Pineda (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We congratulate Spain on this successful meeting on the fifteenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000). We welcome the new global study on women and peace and security, which was drafted by Ms. Radhika Coomaraswamy and her team. We also thank Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN-Women, for her efforts. Properly implementing resolution 1325 (2000) requires unwavering political will on the part of all relevant Government agencies. That will is demonstrated by clearly defined budgetary allocations both in our national budgets and in the contributions made by the international community. Governments and civil society must work together and complement each other's efforts.”

    2015-10-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7533 (2015) · source

18. “In conclusion, Guatemala supports the recommendation of the Secretary-General on the extension of the MINUSTAH mandate for a further year. We assure the Permanent Representative of Haiti of the full support of Guatemala for his goals and for the increasing stability and development of his country.”

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

19. “The key aspects of fulfilling this task are are increasing the number of troops in 2016, fully implementing the current plan for the Haitian National Police and developing the next five-year plan with a view to fostering the protection of human rights, accountability and the maintenance of beneficial cooperation with MINUSTAH. We look forward to the results of the strategic assessment to be carried out by the Secretary-General next year. This should only be done once the new Government has been installed, in order to allow for a period of stability and provide an opportunity for deciding how the United Nations should support the country's institutions in the future. It is our expectation that the process will focus on consolidating achievements and will take into account the realities on the ground.”

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

20. “Accordingly, we must continue to invest in socioeconomic programmes aimed at reducing inequalities and providing humanitarian assistance to the most vulnerable populations. We view with great concern the recent humanitarian appeal launched by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in August highlighting the triple threat that the country is currently facing: mixed migration flows, a cholera epidemic and food insecurity and malnutrition. With the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we have the opportunity to redouble our efforts to ensure that nobody is left behind and that all populations enjoy a better future. On the issue of safety, we believe that strengthening the Haitian National Police remains central to guaranteeing security and stability throughout the country.”

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

21. “This historical experience also reminds us of the need to establish and make operational a permanent electoral council to keep a record of the many best practices evidenced during this election cycle, taking into account the frequency and regularity with which elections are held in Haiti, as required by its Constitution. It is also important if Haiti is to gradually reduce its dependence on international electoral assistance. Looking to the future, elected officials must be held to account in terms of the tangible results hoped for by the people who chose them as their leaders. . The progress and achievements made to date will make a difference in Haiti so long as they are significantly reflected in the standard of living of the entire population.”

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

22. “A week ago we listened with great interest in the General Assembly to President Martelly (A/70/PV.22), who told us that progress in his country, as Ambassador Regis just emphasized, was made possible in large part thanks to the support of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). He also said that the electoral process - initiated on 9 August and due to continue until 25 October - was a good indicator for measuring the performance and success of the Mission over the past 11 years. It is an assessment that we share, because these elections are an opportunity for the Haitian authorities, including the Haitian National Police, to show their ability to manage this complex national electoral process without relying on MINUSTAH, and, similarly, because they will result in the third democratic transfer of power in Haiti.”

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

23. “Ms. Rodriguez Pineda (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): It is a pleasure for Guatemala to participate in this debate organized by the Spanish presidency. We wish Spain every success during its term throughout October. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the presence of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ambassador Sandra Honore, and thank her for her detailed report (S/2015/667). She knows that she can count on the full support of Guatemala. I also wish to thank the representative of Haiti for his valuable statement. We are pleased to hear that Haiti is experiencing a period of general stability, which presents a window of opportunity for the country to move to a more sustainable path of economic growth and political development.”

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

24. “We are in the consolidation phase ofthe Mission, and it is only when that process comes to an end that we can begin the reconfiguration progress. We must act in a calculated manner and on the basis of the strategic assessment to be presented by Secretary- General at a later date and in close consultation with the Government of Haiti and the troop-contributing countries. Finally, we congratulate the Special Representative Sandra Honore for her tireless efforts leading the Mission. She has our full support and admiration. Haiti has a special place on the agenda of the United Nations. Now more than ever, the Organization's role is of unparalleled importance to ensure the continuity of an irreversible process of stabilization.”

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

25. “We therefore reiterate that our withdrawal from the country must be responsible and gradual to ensure that, when that time comes, the Mission will never have to return. We note the five post-2016 configuration options outlined by the Secretary General. We believe that, at this time, current levels must be maintained and actions that could jeopardize the proper holding of elections must be avoided. Both the report of the Secretary- General and the recent meeting with the troop- contributing countries show the need for the continued operational support of MINUSTAH forces. In that regard, we believe that this is just the beginning of the discussion and it would be premature to discuss the appropriateness, merits or suitability of the options presented.”

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

26. “Thirdly, we believe that the socioeconomic dimension cannot be ignored. The axis of the problems of instability in Haiti does not exclusively have military solutions. We must seek the root causes of the instability - poverty, unemployment and social inequality. In the humanitarian context, we must recognize that, after long delays, today almost 90 per cent of the population displaced by the earthquake have returned to their neighbourhoods or have been relocated. There continues to be a pressing need to normalize the situation of people displaced by the disaster four years ago. Fourthly, experience has shown that the United Nations must maintain an adequate presence in the country, through both MINUSTAH and the United Nations country team.”

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

27. “We also commend the technical and legislative preparations to make the elections viable, including the required budget, which is under way. Secondly, I want to refer to the reform of the Haitian National Police, which is the main criterion for assessing the performance of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). We have indicated on several occasions that the professionalization of the police is not enough on its own. We are concerned about the slow progress in other areas, which, as the Secretary-General's report warns, could jeopardize some of the significant progress made so far. Progress in the judiciary and penal areas is also necessary for the consolidation of the rule of law, as well as being a key indicator in strengthening the quality of the police force.”

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

28. “Ms. Rodriguez Pineda (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome Ambassador Sandra Honore and thank her for presenting the report of the Secretary- General (S/2014/ 162). We would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of Haiti for his valuable comments. I have five brief points. First, the current situation in Haiti continues to be characterized by enormous challenges, and being able to overcome them will depend largely on the holding of the long-awaited local, municipal and legislative elections and the success with which they are carried out. We welcome the recent political agreement reached in Haiti to hold elections in October this year. We recognize the Haitian leadership for forging that consensus, which marks a step forward in the political culture of the country. Its implementation will now be important.”

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