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1. “Finally, it is important to recognize that at present the United Nations has at its disposal relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and Security Council, as well up-to-date reports, for the membership to consult and implement at the national level so as to achieve peace on the ground before, during and after conflict. We need to remember that where the Organization has failed most has been in the implementation of its own decisions and in the provision of genuine follow-up. Such has been the case for peacebuilding. It is in the interests of everyone to ensure the effective implementation of Council decisions, as well as to strengthen and build upon the work of the Peacebuilding Commission, the General Assembly and the Council itself.”

   2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

2. “At the same time, it is imperative to focus efforts, where necessary, on implementing programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of parties to the conflict into society. As I mentioned early in my statement regarding the importance of organized society's direct participation in seeking a sustainable peace on the ground, it is imperative to facilitate, respect and strengthen the participation of civil society so as to ensure that processes are democratic and strengthen sustainable peace. In cases where conflicts have abated, the national context provides an opportunity to revitalize State institutions so that they can consistently guarantee life, freedom, justice, security, peace and the integral development of the person to all its citizens.”

   2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

3. “It should be clear that the achievement of a firm and lasting peace must be based on participatory socioeconomic development that is oriented to the common good and meets the needs of the entire population. Such development requires social justice as one of the pillars of national unity and solidarity, and sustainable economic growth as a condition for meeting the social demands of the population. The effective participation of citizens from all sectors of society is also critical in the process of open and inclusive dialogue and national reconciliation through truth commissions, which contribute to the restoration of trust and the social fabric. The State must facilitate these opportunities for participation as a guiding force of national development.”

   2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

4. “Guatemala appreciates the work of all military contingents, staff officers and military observers deployed in Africa, who remain on the ground in order to fulfil their mandates, often in situations of extreme violence that have left dead and wounded. We appreciate the role of peacekeeping missions deployed in Africa in protecting civilians, but it is important to stress that the primary responsibility for the protection of civilians lies with Governments. When the time came to seek peace in Guatemala, a country that was afflicted by conflict for more than three decades, it was crucial that Guatemalan society play a key role in achieving peace and in the national reconciliation process.”

   2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

5. “In this regard, the report of the Advisory Group of Experts on the review of the peacebuilding architecture refers to the importance of involving different sectors of society in the peace process and of their sense of ownership of the process of dialogue and reconciliation for sustainable peace. Peacebuilding in Africa has set an example for good practices, but it has also seen instances where the implementation of sustainable peace has not met expectations, including when the situation on the ground has deteriorated, affecting the civil population, Blue Helmets and diplomats. My delegation takes this opportunity to condemn such acts vigorously.”

   2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

6. “Mr. Sandoval Cojull'ln (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala thanks Japan for convening this open debate under its presidency, and Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and Ambassadors Amina Mohamed and Smail Chergui for their briefings. We welcome the timely adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2016/12. My delegation endorses the content of the concept note for this open debate (S/2016/586, annex), which indicates that the involvement of various sectors of society - such as women, youth, children and organized civil society - is necessary to consolidate a stable and sustainable peace.”

   2016-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7750 (2016) · source

7. “In that regard, we welcome initiatives such as the Security Council code of conduct on limiting the use of the veto, proposed jointy by Mexico and France.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

8. “Finally, Guatemala has carefully studied the various initiatives that have been developed aimed at the protection of civilians and mandated under peacekeeping operations, such as the Kigali Principles on the Protection of Civilians. While the latter is a positive initiative, we believe it is important that they be discussed in the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations in order to promote transparency, and included in discussions among all the States Member of the Organization, especially the troop-contributing countries. While States have the primary responsibility to protect their civilians, the international community and the Council have an obligation to prevent atrocities committed in the context of peacekeeping operations.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

9. “We emphasize the importance of integrating such missions with the United Nations system as a whole, with full respect for the human rights of civilians as a priority. At the same time, we urge improved communication with regard to the situation on the ground and administrative decision-making, in order to prevent the recurrence of any incidents such as those that took place in the Central African Republic. We emphasize the need to improve and strengthen triangular cooperation among the Security Council, the Secretariat and the troop- and police-contributing countries in the decision-making process and implementation of mandates, with a view to strengthening the protection of civilians on the ground.”

   2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

10. “Guatemala reiterates its call, which it has made at various times, for improving the effectiveness with which the Secretariat follows up with Member States on the disciplinary or legal measures adopted for these purposes, be it for civilian or military personnel. In that regard, we believe that timely, comprehensive investigations are essential in responding to any incident that might constitute criminal conduct. It is important to strengthen the rapid response capacity in order to respond quickly and effectively to all complaints with impartiality. We understand that this should apply throughout the United Nations system. Guatemala highlights the Council's need to strengthen implementation of the zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual abuse or exploitation in the context of the various mandates of peacekeeping missions.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

11. “While we fully understand the reasons for which mandates calling for more robust peacekeeping operations have been developed, especially when the protection of civilians is at stake, it is our opinion that forceful action undertaken under the banner of the United Nations should be carefully considered by the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, which is the forum to negotiate everything related to peacekeeping operations. It is of grave concern to Guatemala that there are persistent problems in peacekeeping operations in terms of sexual exploitation and abuse committed against the civilian population. Such acts tarnish the reputation of all staff of the Organization and should not be tolerated.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

12. “However, it is important to understand that such protection remains primarily the responsibility of the receiving State. In that regard, peacekeeping operations with a mandate to protect civilians should not assume the role and responsibilities of the host Government, but act in support of its efforts, that is, work together with the country concerned. From our perspective as a troop-contributing country, the use of force must always be the last resort, especially when acting on behalf of the United Nations.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

13. “Mr. Sandoval Cojull'ln (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala welcomes the convening of today's open debate and aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Guatemala thanks France for the concept note that was circulated in preparation for this open debate (S/2016/503, annex) and agrees with its contents, namely, that 2016 should be a year of opportunity for Member States to evaluate United Nations efforts and the contribution of peacekeeping operations towards protecting civilians, while identifying ways forward and improving its work in this area. We recognize that the protection of civilians is an integral part of several peacekeeping operations mandates.”

    2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source

14. “In conclusion, we welcome the fact that security on the ground in the framework of the electoral processes have been mainly handled by the Haitian National Police (HNP) and that only twice was MINUSTAH called on to assist - a clear example of the strengthening of the HNP.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

15. “At the same time, it is important that all the parties maintain a constructive dialogue to guide the country towards a stable and democratic future, which is essential to addressing the challenges facing Haiti and taking measures aimed at promoting calm and stability. It is important that the political sector continue contributing and carrying out its task in order to achieve the political stability that the country so badly needs, which will contribute to its development. In another vein, we note with concern the dire humanitarian situation in the country, including the 24 per cent increase in the number of cholera cases from 2014 to 2015.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

16. “We emphasize the importance that the parties comply with the agreement of 5 February, which aims to protect Haiti's constitutional continuity, so that the final round of elections can take place on 24 April and a new presidential term can begin on 14 May. We also support the view of the core group of the international community based in Port-au- Prince - made up ofBrazil, Canada, France, Spain, the United States, European Union and the Organization of American States - with regard to the need to underscore the importance of completing the electoral process within the agreed time frame. In that regard, we welcome the election, on 14 February, of an interim President in order to safeguard institutional continuity and continue the electoral process in Haiti.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

17. “Guatemala is proudly contributing to supporting the stabilization of the country. At the same time, however, we stress the importance of public officials continuing to work to promote political and social stability, which Haitians very much deserve. With regard to free and fair municipal, parliamentary and presidential elections, Guatemala notes that recent events that led to the postponement of presidential election, which provoked an institutional crisis, do not help the country to regain the much-needed democratic path Haiti. We are concerned about such acts, which promote greater instability in the country. We welcome the agreement reached among the parties that provides the necessary structures to preserve institutional continuity in Haiti and a road map for the swift conclusion of the ongoing electoral cycle.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

18. “Mr. Sandoval Cojull'ln (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala welcomes the holding of this debate on the situation in Haiti. I take this opportunity to thank Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his report (8/2016/225). I also thank Ms. Sandra Honore for her briefing as the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Guatemala aligns itself with the statement made by the delegation of Peru on behalf of the Group of Friends of Haiti. We take note of the efforts of MINUSTAH to carry out its mandate, including establishing a secure and stable environment, assist in monitoring and restructuring, support the political and constitutional process and contribute to the task of organizing and overseeing free and fair municipal, parliamentary and presidential elections.”

    2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source

19. “but it will also allow for a better use of the Organization's limited financial resources and better performance. That point provides clarity about the importance that Member States should give to the Peacebuilding Fund and to strengthening coordination with both the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Support Office. Guatemala stresses the need for the Council to ensure that any mandate for peacebuilding missions emphasizes that the importance of such missions being integrated within the United Nations system as a whole, including the Human Rights Council, in order to implement sustainable peace on the ground.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

20. “We are aware that during negotiations, the Organization's States Members will face major challenges in reaching consensus on major issues, such as the inclusion of human rights, funding for peacebuilding and defining various concepts, such as sustainable peace. Given that the concept of peacebuilding has been on the Organization's agenda since 1992 and that international contexts are not static, Member States have a valuable opportunity to engage in an analytical discussion, based on lessons learned, on the peacebuilding architecture of the Organization. It is therefore imperative to remind the Council that greater efforts are needed to prevent conflicts. The numbers leave no room for interpretation. Investing in prevention will prevent above all the loss of human lives.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

21. “We support what was highlighted in the report (see S/2105/490) of the Advisory Group of Experts, in the sense that the United Nations should have better operational strategies to have a closer relationship with international financial institutions and regional and subregional organizations. We see the holding of this open debate as being very timely. It creates a space to discuss and hear the different positions on peacebuilding. This exercise is particularly relevant in the light of the current negotiations of the draft resolution on the review of the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. We stress the importance of delegations using the recommendations and observations made by the Advisory Group of Experts as a solid and supportive basis for discussion.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

22. “Even in post-conflict situations we seek to prevent further recurrence of conflict, and peacebuilding can serve to prevent conflicts from arising at all. We also share the view that the recent failures of the Organization have served to highlight the need to review in a broad and comprehensive manner the United Nations peacebuilding architecture. As we have repeatedly stated, peacekeeping missions should be understood as a task in which only interested national stakeholders should feel ownership. The United Nations and international actors may support and facilitate the process, but they cannot direct it. On that basis, Guatemala proudly supports various missions with military personnel in order to contribute to international peace and security.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

23. “Mr. Sandoval Cojull'ln (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala is grateful for the holding of this open debate and for the briefings by the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, Ambassador Machiera Kamau, and of the former Chair of the Commission, Ambassador Olof Skoog. We are also grateful for the leadership of Ambassador Gert Rosenthal as Chair of the Advisory Group of Expers on the Review of the Peacekeeping Architecture. My delegation shares the ideas contained in the concept note (S/2016/104, annex ) in the sense that the United Nations can play a key role in preventing armed conflicts from beginning, resuming or continuing. We wish to highlight that we see peacebuilding mainly as an effort to prevent conflict.”

    2016-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7629 (2016) · source

24. “Furthermore, we remain concerned about the tensions engendered by the situation between Iran and Saudi Arabia. We must not forget that, should those tensions continue, the entire region would find itself involved in even more conflicts. In conclusion, Guatemala invites the parties to pursue the dialogue in order to seek stability in the region and respect for human rights and, in particular, to reduce the level of violence inflicted against civilians in the Middle East.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

25. “Such is the case with the transparency law, which would require non-governmental organizations that receive over half of their funds from foreign Governments to expressly declare such funding. As we have said on previous occasions before the Council, the walls, the checkpoints, the violent responses by the security forces, the demolition of houses, the restrictions on non-governmental organizations, violent attacks on individuals or groups and rocket fire will not promote a solution to this conflict. Turning to the current situation in Syria, we have noted that negotiations are to begin between the Syrian Government and opposition groups. In that regard, we call on all parties to engage in constructive, good faith negotiations in order to bring an end to this conflict, which has had devastating consequences for the Syrian population.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

26. “As we have reiterated on previous occasions, the building of settlements is illegal, constitutes a violation of international law and must not continue. We are concerned about Israeli plans to expand settlements. We believe that such an act clearly stands in the way of achieving a two-State solution, with those two States living peacefully side-by-side. It is important to underscore the fact that, in accordance with international humanitarian law, Israel is responsible for meeting the needs of the Palestinians living under occupation and must facilitate humanitarian assistance, not obstruct it. In that regard, we are concerned about the Israeli initiative that could restrict the activities of human rights organizations.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

27. “We call on the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. Those incidents only highlight the urgent need to work together in order to reduce the spiral of violence and attacks against the civilian population. We View accountability for those who commit crimes on both sides as important. We welcome the fact that the Israeli police and Shin Bet have confirmed the arrest of several young Jewish radicals who had been accused of burning alive a Palestinian family while asleep in their home in the northern part of the West Bank. We call on the parties to promote peace and refrain from making statements that could incite additional violence and reprisals.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

28. “Mr. Sandoval Cojull'ln (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): My delegation welcomes the comprehensive briefing provided by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and acknowledges the presence in this debate of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, Mr. Rodolfo Nin Novoa, and that of other Ministers and Deputy Ministers who are here with us at this very important debate. We align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. The dangerous escalation of violence between Israelis and Palestinians we are currently witnessing and the tragic loss of human life are truly unacceptable. Recent events, such as the two attacks on women in Jerusalem and in the West Bank, must not happen again.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source