YouSaid · the spoken record

Rosenthal

lines on the record

930

first

2000-03-23

most recent

2017-08-29

sittings or episodes

146

sources

un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

1. “Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank Ambassador Ne'stor Osorio for his presentation of the 90-day report on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1737 (2006). Now, at the end of his mandate, I congratulate him and his team for having chaired the Committee so ably over the past two years. During the period under review, the Committee continued to diligently carry out the tasks with which it was charged. It did so with transparency, impartiality and objectivity, without undermining its mandate. We believe that it should continue to do so in the future. In addition, we recognize the importance of the assistance and cooperation that the Committee provides to Member States.”

   2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6888 (2012) · source

2. “In that context, our delegation hopes that, from an institutional point of view, the existing cooperation will be renewed, combining the judicial and political aspects in order to maintain international peace and security. That, of course, does not mean politicizing the Court, nor does it mean judicializing the Council, but rather the combination of the two authorities, each one within its respective competency, to fulfil the respective mandates that they have in common - the prevention of conflict and the combating of impunity. Lastly, we would like to reiterate to the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court Guatemala's support and cooperation in carrying out her obligations. The challenges are alarming, given the deterioration of the situation in Darfur, which is compounded by the prevailing impunity.”

   2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

3. “Our delegation, as a State party to the International Criminal Court and consistent with our foreign policy and in compliance with international human rights instruments, cannot ignore the suffering of the population and the serious crimes perpetrated in Darfur since 2003 and the recent investigations revealing acts of genocide and crimes against humanity. We are aware of how complex it is to bring to justice those responsible, indicated again in the Prosecutor's report, for the crimes committed in Darfur. We believe that the evidence collected and the judicial investigations are in accordance with the principles of impartiality and independence. Under our presidency in the month of October, we organized an open debate on strengthening cooperation between the Security Council and the International Criminal Court (see S/PV.6849).”

   2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

4. “In our View, by analysing the current report and then hearing the statement of the Prosecutor and the Permanent Representative of the Sudan, it is obvious that there are still enormous gaps with regard to the lack of cooperation with the International Criminal Court by the Sudanese Government on the investigation of the cases over which the Court has competence. We appeal to the Government of the Sudan and to the parties involved in the Court's judicial investigations to cooperate effectively and responsibly in order to ensure accountability for those crimes perpetrated since 2003 and the success of the judicial proceedings under way today.”

   2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

5. “Those acts are reprehensible in every possible way and should be investigated and documented, as they threaten the safety of the civilian population and, consequently, greatly affect the incipient peace process based on the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. Moreover, the information provided to us about the constant restrictions confronting the distribution of humanitarian aid aimed at alleviating the suffering of the vulnerable population is unacceptable. We are aware of the extraordinary sensitivity of the Government of the Sudan with regard to the carrying out of investigations and cooperating with the International Criminal Court.”

   2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

6. “We note the report introduced by the Prosecutor, which brings us up to date on the ongoing activities and judicial proceedings being carried out by the Court, not just in the Trial Chamber but also in its investigative and monitoring activity of alleged crimes that have the characteristics of acts of genocide and crimes against humanity. Our delegation welcomes the actions undertaken by the Court in this area in order to combat the prevailing impunity in the region of Darfur. Similarly, we note with extreme concern the alleged attacks committed against and targeting the civilian population, perpetrated both by Government officials and by rebel militia groups, in particular in internally displaced persons camps, where such attacks include murder, pillaging, rape and the destruction of property.”

   2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

7. “Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Our delegation thanks the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing and for presenting the sixteenth report of the Prosecutor to the Security Council in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005). As indicated in paragraph 2 of resolution 1593 (2005), the Government of the Sudan and all parties involved in the situation in Darfur must cooperate to assist the Court and its Prosecutor in their work. It is on that legally binding basis that investigations and judicial proceedings are carried out with regard to war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, in conformity to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.”

   2012-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6887 (2012) · source

8. “In any case, that role must be played with caution, respecting the individual mandates of each mission and the memorandums of understanding signed between the troop-contributing countries and the United Nations regarding the operation in question. Guatemala reiterates its support for United Nations peacekeeping operations and stands ready to participate in a creative and constructive manner in future discussions on this matter.”

   2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

9. “At the same time, we believe that due attention must be paid to all regional factors in the planning and implementation of mission mandates in order to ensure effective inter-mission cooperation. It is essential to recall the lessons that can be drawn from past experience with regard to inter-mission cooperation. The information provided must be comprehensive and balance so as to ensure that interested Member States are able to take decisions that are based on specific data. In that context, information exchange is ofparticular relevance in those cases where two or more peacekeeping missions are located in the same region or may even share borders. Finally, we believe that the Security Council must play a leading role in promoting inter-mission cooperation.”

   2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

10. “Against the current backdrop, it cannot be denied that there is a need for greater inter-mission cooperation. It is needed as a result, first, of the budget realities in a world facing serious financial constraints, and, secondly, of the changing nature of peacekeeping operations, which are increasingly required to addressing trans-boundary conflicts. Furthermore, inter-mission cooperation must also take into account the preparatory measures that must be taken beforehand with regard to the legal and financial implications that such cooperation may have for troop-contributing countries. In that regard, we believe that standardizing or adopting agreements could be an option worth considering as long as any agreement on cooperation is the outcome of an exercise that takes the interests of all States involved into due account.”

    2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

11. “While such cooperation has been carried out on an ad hoc basis for some time, there are still misgivings regarding the timeliness, requirements that must be met, the impact on the two or more participating missions, and its proper implementation. This means that, in spite of the apparent progress and general acceptance of the need for closer cooperation between missions, the progress that has been made in this area is still modest. In that regard, in line with the latest report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (A/66/l9), we encourage the Secretariat to explore, in consultation with troop-contributing countries, all opportunities for and obstacles to inter-mission cooperation and to present them for consideration by the Council.”

    2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

12. “That participation has given us the opportunity to see how United Nations peacekeeping efforts have evolved both conceptually and in terms of operations. Given the increasing number of complex operations launched in recent years, the Organization faces a growing need for resources and has therefore had to face an unprecedented number of challenges. For my delegation, it is clear that any response to those challenges will require, among other things, the participation of the Security Council, troop-contributing countries and the Secretariat. One of those challenges is how best to improve cooperation between missions.”

    2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

13. “Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this timely briefing to promote an exchange of views on cooperation between United Nations peacekeeping missions. We are also grateful for the concept paper that was circulated for this meeting. We note the presentations of Mr. Herve Ladsous, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations, and Ms. Ameerah Haq, Under-Secretary-General for Field Support. As we have affirmed on other occasions, Guatemala attaches great importance to United Nations peacekeeping operations as an indispensable instrument for international peace and security. That also explains our desire and resolve to contribute to peacekeeping operations in Africa, the Middle East and Haiti.”

    2012-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6886 (2012) · source

14. “We therefore eagerly await the presentation as soon as possible of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel that we requested in July, and concerning which Mr. Romano Prodi has informed us. We trust that this document, with its revisions, will provide a road map for the strategy's subsequent implementation. For all these reasons, we also call on all international stakeholders, regional and subregional organizations, and development partners to redouble their efforts to support and assist all the countries of the Sahel.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

15. “Fifthly, another rapidly growing sector in the Sahel is that of local and transnational groups dedicated to organized crime, including trafficking in illicit drugs, arms, persons and contraband. This is a subject we discussed in February, during Togo's presidency of the Council, under the rubric of peace consolidation in West Africa (see S/PV.6723), which led to the adoption of resolution 2039 (2012). We can certainly relate to the need to combat this scourge, which requires solid international cooperation, since the countries of Central America in general, and Guatemala in particular, are dealing with the same challenge. Lastly, given the complex and multifaceted characteristics of the situation in the Sahel, it is clear that an integrated and coordinated approach is required on the part of the entire United Nations system.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

16. “Fourthly, we are concerned about the reports of gross violations of the human rights of the civilians living in areas close to where extremist groups are operating. Extrajudicial executions, amputations, beatings, rape, kidnappings and the recruitment of child soldiers seem to be the order of the day in communities previously characterized by neighbourliness and tolerance. This situation has also provoked a mass exodus that is giving rise to a new humanitarian crisis just as the previous crisis, attributable to climatic conditions, was beginning to abate. In other words, humanitarian assistance remains a priority in the Sahel, and we commend the Regional Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel, as well as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their activities in that regard.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

17. “Thirdly, in the Sahel, especially northern Mali, the international community as a whole, and the countries of the region in particular, face new challenges from extremist or armed groups that use violence against innocent civilians to further their own destructive agendas. Given the size of the territory in question, there is also a threat that havens will emerge there for groups such as Al-Qaida, the Mouvement pour l'unicite et le jihad en Afrique de l'Ouest, Ansar Dine and Boko Haram. Preventing the establishment of havens for such groups is thus a priority, and will require the Malian Government to regain full control over its territory. We support the backing of the international community for this effort.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

18. “As in so many other cases - Darfur, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo - partnerships were established between the United Nations and regional or subregional entities that offer important potential benefits based on the comparative advantage of each party. However, they also generate potential obstacles derived from the eternal problem of who does what, how the chain of command and control functions within a complex peacekeeping operation and who picks up the tab. In the case of Mali, we welcome that kind of partnership in principle, but without compromising the functions assigned to the Council in the Charter.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

19. “We therefore support a robust reaction from the Council to address that situation along the general lines of the proposal that the Secretary- General presented to us just a few days ago. That leads to my second point, which is that, apart from its specific characteristics, the Sahel region offers a new opportunity to draw lessons from the diverse modes of partnership between the United Nations and African multilateral agencies, as countenanced by Chapter VIII of the Charter. At least so far as Mali is concerned, the earliest initiatives, as is well known, originated in the Economic Community ofWest African States, with the support of the African Union.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

20. “In the governance vacuum, extremist armed forces have gained significant territory. In that manner, havens have been created where terrorist groups and criminal cartels are able to operate at will. A regime of grave human rights violations against the population has emerged, and religious and cultural monuments are being attacked, which has led to a humanitarian crisis of the first order. All that is taking place in a broad geographical area that is today a no-man's land. In addition, given the multiple links between the countries of the Sahel, as well as of the Maghreb, the chaotic situation that reigns in northern Mali is at great risk of spreading to neighbouring countries.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

21. “Moreover, events in the Sahel are not unrelated to the Libyan crisis of 2011, as we learned earlier this year from the report (see S/2012/42) by an assessment mission of the Secretariat. Consequently, the thematic reach of our debate covers a wide range of issues. I would like to limit my remarks to six short points. First, a few words about Mali, which is the focus of the Council's attention when we speak of the region of the Sahel. This is where we come closest to the threshold of a threat to international peace and security. The disruption of constitutional order last March led to predictable consequences. Longstanding demands for greater autonomy by the Tuareg peoples of the north grew more pronounced, and today no less than the territorial integrity of Mali is at stake.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

22. “I listened with interest to the statements by the Minister from Cote d'Ivoire, speaking on behalf of the Economic Community of Western African States (ECOWAS). The theme of today's debate could not be more relevant. In the Sahel region, a number of problems converge, including recurrent droughts with their resulting famines, intermittent plagues, extreme poverty, migration, and the internal as well as the trans-border displacement of persons. Those problems are exacerbated by other phenomena that have recently been explored in the Council in a variety of contexts with universal implications. I refer, for example, to the illegal activities associated with organized crime, and also to the consolidation of havens for terrorist organizations.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

23. “Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me, at the outset, to thank you, Mr. President, for having convened this important meeting on the situation in the region of the Sahel. I am grateful for your personal presence in leading our discussion. I would also like to apologize on behalf of our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Harold Caballeros, who was unfortunately unable to attend, as was his intention and desire, due to scheduling conflicts. I would like in particular to express our appreciation for the concept paper that your delegation circulated (S/2012/906), which contains important ideas for organizing today's debate. I also thank the Secretary-General, the Special Envoy for the Sahel and the High Commissioner for Refugees for their briefings.”

    2012-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6882 (2012) · source

24. “We approve the ongoing process whereby in 2013 the Mechanism will begin operations relating to cases in the former Yugoslavia. We welcome the fact that the Tribunals have worked together to ensure a gradual and efficient transition to the Residual Mechanism. Lastly, after two decades we have a success story for international criminal justice - an achievement not only for the Tribunals but for our Organization and its Member States.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

25. “The Tribunals were a source of inspiration for the establishment of the Court, the accounts of mass atrocities having called attention to the pressing need for a permanent court to put an end to impunity for what the international community considers the most serious crimes. The second reason is that 1 July marked the commencement of operations of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. That Mechanism ensures that there will be no gaps in the fight against impunity, given the great number of remaining tasks after the closures of the Tribunals, including witness protection, cooperation with national authorities, reviewing sentences and overseeing their execution. We note the Residual Mechanism's forward progress, as related in the progress report from its President (S/2012/849, annex I).”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

26. “My delegation recognizes the major contribution of the Tribunals to international justice and accountability for serious international crimes and to the re-establishment of the rule of law in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. It is an honour for Guatemala to chair the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. At this crucial juncture, we continue to lend our full support to the Tribunals and to the Residual Mechanism. This year, 1 July was a landmark date for two reasons. First, it was the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

27. “In addition, as we near the closure of the Tribunal, we are also concerned about the human rights of those who have been acquitted or have completed their sentences but have not been relocated. We urge States to cooperate with the International Tribunal and to provide it with all necessary assistance for the relocation of those people. On the one hand, we welcome the fact that both Tribunals continue to take all possible measures to complete their proceedings expeditiously, while fully respecting due process. We also welcome their commitment to carrying out the completion strategies, despite their great burden of work. We remain concerned by the reports from both Tribunals about the difficulty of retaining personnel, which is one of the main obstacles to achieving the completion strategy goals.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

28. “With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, we welcome the fact that all cases, except those held up through delayed arrest warrants, will be completed and most of the Tribunal's work will be on appeals. We note the recent decisions of the Tribunals, all of which we fully respect. With regard to the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, we are pleased that the trials are on schedule. We are concerned, however, by the fact that nine people are still fugitives fromjustice. The Rwanda Tribunal can complete its work successfully only if it receives the effective cooperation of every State. We call on all States, especially those of the Great Lakes region, to step up their cooperation with the Tribunal and to provide it with all necessary assistance in arresting and handing over the remaining fugitives.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

29. “Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation would like to thank the Presidents and Prosecutors of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) for their briefings on the completion strategies of their respective Tribunals. My delegation also wishes to pay tribute to the enormous commitment shown by the staff of both Tribunals to meet the goals of the completion strategies. The work of the International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda is at a critical stage as they strive to complete their cases effectively, while steering the transition to the Residual Mechanism. We acknowledge the considerable achievements and progress of the Tribunals to comply fully with their mandates.”

    2012-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6880 (2012) · source

30. “At the same time, they must work to implement policies to alleviate the major problems facing their people, especially poverty, hunger and insecurity.”

    2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source

31. “We also consider it critical for every individual responsible for violations or abuses of human rights, including acts of violence, to be held accountable for their actions. The problems facing the people of Yemen cannot be resolved solely by addressing the security situation. All of the measures to counter poverty and unemployment must also be implemented. Policies must be adopted to respond to the social and economic problems that have made Yemen a fertile ground for social dissatisfaction and kept the people in unstable economic conditions. We therefore believe that the results of the meeting of donor countries are positive. We hope that the assistance offered will continue to ensure progress in the transition process. The Yemeni authorities must continue on the current path of the transition process.”

    2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source

32. “In addition, we consider efforts to completely restructure the security sector to be a major step forward. It is crucial to unify Yemen's armed forces in order to empower them in the fight against all groups seeking to destabilize and block the new Government's efforts to establish a democratic State. In that context, we commend President Mansour's efforts to achieve a political transition, which must respond exclusively to the interests of the Yemeni people. We oppose and condemn all acts of violence or terrorism, irrespective of the source, especially those aimed indiscriminately against civilians. We therefore urge all groups in Yemen to refrain from provocation and to cooperate in the due implementation of resolutions 2014 (2011) and 2051 (2012).”

    2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source

33. “On that point, we warmly welcome the announcement of the agreement to resolve the contentious issue of seat assignment for the inclusive National Dialogue Conference, which is a key element of Yemen's democratic transition. The agreement clears the way for the National Dialogue Conference to be convened by the end of the year. Its results will be incorporated into the drafting of a constitution by late 2013 that will, in turn, enable general elections to be held in February 2014. In our opinion, a vital part of that process is for all parties to demonstrate mutual respect and to refrain from using force to achieve their ambitions. They must demonstrate flexibility in addressing complex issues and be prepared to accept those compromises that will form a common denominator to preserve the interests of all concerned.”

    2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source

34. “We believe it essential for the transition process to continue and for the constitutional and electoral reforms to be concluded. It is also essential that the unity and democracy process be completed in a framework of respect for the fundamental rights of all the people. In that context, we welcome the visit of the Secretary- General to Yemen last month. We hope that it will give renewed impetus to the development of policies and capacities that will contribute to a successful conclusion of the transition process. In particular, we believe that the National Dialogue Conference must be launched as soon as possible, although we also understand that if it is to meet expectations, it must be appropriately prepared with the support of all the people of Yemen.”

    2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source

35. “Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I join my colleagues in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency this month. I wish you the full success that you deserve, and I am certain that you will play an outstanding role in the Council. We also thank the Indian delegation for its exemplary presidency in November. I wish to begin by thanking Mr. Jamal Benomar for his interesting and timely presentation and by commending him for his ongoing work in Yemen. A year has passed since the signing of the Gulf Cooperation Council Transition Agreement, putting an end to nearly 11 months of fighting in Yemen. Since then, we have seen progress achieved throughout a fairly complicated transition process that could be instructive for other countries in a similar situation.”

    2012-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6878 (2012) · source

36. “I strongly urge the United Nations system to expand women's participation at all hierarchical levels and to ensure that those efforts are carried out in an equitable manner. In that context, it is incumbent upon us to recall that all Member States have something to contribute, particularly on the topic of violence, of which we, unfortunately, have suffered the consequences at first hand. However, we have also learned certain lessons in that context.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

37. “As to the mandate stemming from resolution 1325 (2000), we support women's increased participation in peacebuilding efforts and in assessing civil society's capacities in post-conflict situations with respect to the topic of women, peace and security. In our opinion, acknowledging women's contribution to the building of peace and stability is crucial. The fact of their having disproportionately suffered the impacts of conflict highlights precisely the importance of their participation in the peace process. Lastly, and referring now not only to the Security Council but to the entire United Nations system, we firmly support the greater participation of women in the work of the Organization, just as we support it within our own Government and society.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

38. “That is also why we support improving the indicators that measure progress and achievements under resolution 1325 (2000). That is important, because those results will enable an analysis of how many and which causes of violence against women have been eliminated, or at the least mitigated, through preventive measures, as well as the lacunae to be addressed through new policies. Clearly, the United Nations has an important role to play in that area, and we applaud the establishment of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) as an important and unique institutional advance. We should strengthen its capacities for leadership and evaluation of accountability with respect to gender equality throughout the entire system.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

39. “I am thinking of domestic violence, or perhaps more dramatically, the extreme violence that Guatemalans, and especially Guatemalan women, have been exposed to as a result of the alarming increase in organized crime, from youth gangs to transnational cartels involved in the illicit trafficking of goods and services. In that regard, if we address the root causes of violence, we find that it frequently results from women's dependence on those who harm them or subject them to violence, either in armed conflict or societies at peace. That is why we believe, for example, that efforts on the part of States or civil societies to improve the situation of women by ensuring them greater economic independence and increased opportunity must form part of the tool kit of preventive action against violence against women.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

40. “I should add that there are numerous fundamental connections between both areas of concern, one of which is the area of prevention. In that context, resolution 1325 (2000) states that conflict-prevention is the best way to ensure the protection of all civilians, in particular women and girls, from the horrors of armed conflict. But we also apply the prevention concept from another vantage point. I am referring to policies, tools and actions designed to enable women to break the vicious cycle of poverty. A crucial part of those efforts is the necessary achievement of women's economic empowerment. Another fundamental connection is violence, which is a core characteristic of armed conflict but is also widely seen in societies supposedly living in peace.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

41. “The more specific topic of today's debate is the important role that women's civil society organizations can play, alongside States, in contributing to the prevention and solution of armed conflicts and in peacebuilding. As regards Guatemala, fortunately it has been more than 15 years since we overcame our internal armed conflict, which is the element of the agenda that falls under the purview of the Security Council. However, the dividing lines between peacemaking, peacebuilding and economic and social transformation are not always clear, with the result that, to date, our past concerns over the situation of Guatemalan women and girls during the more than 30 years of domestic conflict have become intertwined with our current concerns about promoting women's advancement in all sectors.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

42. “We also thank the Secretary-General for his report (S/2012/732), which has served as the basis for this debate, Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson and Under Secretary-General Herve Ladsous for their briefings. I am especially grateful to Ms. Bineta Diop for having provided a collective and vivid vision of the civil society organizations related to today's topic. On this occasion, we recall the pioneering resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, adopted in October 2000. The resolution explicitly addresses the condition of women and girls in situations of armed conflict. Each year, the Council has been building on the central premise of the resolution that, without security for women, no lasting peace can be achieved.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

43. “Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, having convened this open debate. We all know that the original idea was to hold it precisely one month ago under the Guatemalan presidency of the Council, but Hurricane Sandy decided otherwise and everything had to be placed on hold. We are therefore gratified that the initiative has been revived, which will give greater meaning to presidential statement S/PRST/2012/23, adopted on 31 October. We thank Ms. Bachelet for her briefing and congratulate her on the high profile she has achieved for UN-Women. We welcome the opportunity to have an office of that new entity in our own country.”

    2012-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6877 (2012) · source

44. “We must see to the full implementation of resolution 1244 (1999), which is the basis of the legal framework that must be applied to Kosovo and respect for international law. We reiterate our support to UNMIK for the neutrality with which it carries out its duties as the key liaison for coordination with international organizations. Furthermore, a strong presence is still necessary as a result of the situation on the ground, especially in the north of Kosovo.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

45. “Similarly, I would like to refer to the work of the Special Investigative Task Force charged with analysing allegations of human rights violations and organ trafficking in Kosovo. We are closely following the progress in that regard. We note the report on the activities of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (S/2012/818, annex I). We continue to believe that it would be best to find an arrangement that involved the United Nations in investigating those allegations. In conclusion, despite the extensive presence of UNMIK on the ground, the report of the Secretary- General reveals that it continues to play an irreplaceable function as a guarantor of stability and neutrality in Kosovo and in the region.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

46. “The current reports conveys this as a fact, even though that administrative office does not enjoy the support and trust of the public. I would like to highlight the importance of confidence-building measures between the parties. We also support the efforts of the Special Representative to maintain close relations with key political actors at the community level, including in Belgrade and Pristina, to promote constructive contact. Nonetheless, one area in which sufficient progress has not been made is the situation of minority communities in all areas of Kosovo. In that regard, we should like to receive more specific recommendations on how the Security Council can support UNMIK in carrying out its mandates. This is also crucial to improving the rate of voluntary returns to Kosovo.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

47. “In that regard, we note a number of positive developments in the activities being undertaken to implement the agreements achieved through that dialogue. We underscore the importance ofthe dialogue regarding crossing points. This leads me to the situation in northern Kosovo, which remains a source of concern to my delegation. We call on the parties to act with restraint in order to reduce the risk of political setbacks or a resurgence of instability. In that regard, we were surprised by the change with regard to the local administrative office in Mitrovica. In his previous report, the Secretary- General expressed concern at the deviation by the Pristina authorities of Kosovo budget funds intended for UNMIK administration to a local administrative office.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

48. “Mr. Rosenthal (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Secretary-General for his report on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK), contained in document S/2012/818. We also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Farid Zarif, for having introduced the report, and Mr. Ivan Mrkic', Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and Mr. Enver Hoxhaj for their statements. We support the dialogue between the parties aimed at achieving a definitive solution to the question of Kosovo. We welcome the two recent high-level meetings between the parties, facilitated by the European Union. We are pleased by the constructive and pragmatic attitude of Serbia.”

    2012-11-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6872 (2012) · source

49. “We deem it important to continue to be innovative and to adopt other measures, with the necessary political will on the part of Member States, particularly the permanent members, in order to improve the working methods of the Security Council. Transparency, accountability and consistency are key elements that must obtain for the Security Council in all of its activities, approaches and procedures. There is no doubt that improving the working methods of the Council would contribute to strengthening its capacity to maintain international peace and security and to administer efficiently and effectively its growing workload and the multiplicity and complexity of the items on its agenda.”

    2012-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6870 (2012) · source

50. “My fourth and final point concerns the need for closer cooperation between the Council on the one hand and regional and subregional organizations on the other with respect to the management of crises and armed conflicts. It is important to increase the number of Security Council consultations held with regional and subregional organizations playing an active role in crisis resolution and the settlement of armed conflicts, such as the African Union and the League of Arab States, especially when the Council is acting under Chapter VII of the Charter. That would ensure greater efficiency in the short, medium and long terms with respect to finding lasting solutions to crises.”

    2012-11-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6870 (2012) · source