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Sandoval Cojulun

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2016-01-19
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2016-02-15
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  1. “As we have previously stated before in the Council, the circumstances of the reality on the ground are subject to change at any time and for various reasons. In order for a judicious mix of Council policies to have the ability to prevent conflicts or to influence trends, we need a proactive Security Council. However, despite the Security Council's exceptional failures to live up to its mandate, the United Nations remains the best option we have for meeting the current challenges facing humankind.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

  2. “All of that requires us to evaluate both the internal dynamics of the Council and the adequacy of the instruments available to the Council and the means to apply them. As a country that has benefited from a Security Council mandate to verify its peace process, we can share our unique experience in everything related to peacebuilding and, as a country contributing troops to different missions, in the area of peacekeeping. In that regard, we take the opportunity to welcome resolution 2261 (2016), adopted by the Council on 25 January, where, taking into account the sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity of Colombia, a special political mission was established to verify and monitor the ceasefire in Colombia and the surrender of weapons.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

  3. “The conflict in Syria, for example, which has resulted in and continues to give rise to violations of human rights and international humanitarian law and where the Council's failure to perform has had devastating consequences for the Syrian civilians. The use of the veto or the threat of use does not encourage or promote unity in the search for understanding, and the abuse of the use of the veto and the threat of its use has prevented the Council from fulfilling its mandate. Far from favouring the defence of shared interests with arguments that would facilitate consensus, the veto has obstructed and undermined the common interest and, as has been proven, is divisive among members of the Council.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

  4. “In addition, Guatemala has supported the traditional View that the Security Council must continue to customize its mandates after analysing the situation in question. The Council can have a strong influence on events on the ground, but ultimately peace can be preserved - or recovered - only by the parties to a conflict, whether the conflict is between States or within a State. In matters of war and peace, the international community can play a critical role, but the internal stakeholders are the masters of their own destiny. With respect to the current situation in some African and Middle Eastern States, the Security Council needs to take a close look at its own role with regard to certain situations.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

  5. “In accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council has, since its inception, been entrusted with the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, with the aim, inter alia, of not repeating the mistakes committed before the founding of the Organization. To achieve that, it was recognized that there was a need for a set of mechanisms and tools to be applied, depending on the situation and circumstances of each particular case. In most cases, unfortunately, those tools have been used to stop conflicts already under way rather than to prevent them before they burst out, with devastating consequences, especially for the civilian population. Furthermore, on prevention, it is important to promote the responsibility of States in protecting their civilian populations.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

  6. “Mr. Sandoval Cojulun (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala thanks the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for organizing today's debate. We are also grateful for the briefing by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. We align ourselves with the statement made by the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement. Guatemala agrees with the approach set forth in the concept note to guide this debate (S/2016/103, annex), in the sense that this Organization throughout its history has made significant achievements in various areas, such as peace, security, international cooperation, human rights, decolonization and economic and social development.”

    2016-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7621 (2016) · source

  7. “It is vital that all instruments available to the Council be used coherently, that they be adapted to the type of crime perpetrated and that they contain strong elements of deterrence, accountability and justice, in cooperation with, inter alia, the International Criminal Court. The lessons learned from conflict, from the worst failures to best practices, should serve as a useful guide in that endeavour.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  8. “Moreover, it is a source of concern to witness the emergence of new and more radical groups, which have changed the landscape of armed conflict. That is why we believe that the focus on the protection of civilians must evolve according to changing circumstances. It is vital to build the capacity ofpublic institutions, which often are either dismantled or weakened following conflict. That, in turn, requires, among other things, guaranteeing that the practice of protection be both more coherent and more effective, and also providing training to such forces. United Nations troops cannot substitute for the State in the discharge of its responsibility to protect its civilian population. When States are unable or unwilling to honour this basic commitment, major humanitarian disasters ensue.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  9. “We reaffirm that it is the primary responsibility of the troop- and police-contributing countries to investigate without delay any allegations of sexual exploitation or abuse. Women and girls are the ones who suffer the most devastating impact of armed conflict, particularly due to the increasingly widespread use of gender-based violence. However, women should not be considered only as victims of war. They are the ones who ensure the family's survival in the midst of chaos and destruction. They participate actively in the promotion of peace within their communities. However, it is undeniable that there is room for improvement in promoting women's participation at the negotiating table and in their role as mediators, negotiators and technical experts in peace processes.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  10. “But the challenges are multiple, and we therefore recognize that there should be better coordination in order to strengthen the role of the United Nations, particularly with regard to strict compliance with the zero-tolerance policy for all forms of sexual exploitation and abuse. In this regard, we welcome the efforts of the Secretary-General to step up the Organization's prevention, implementation and troubleshooting activities in relation to all forms of misconduct. The protection of civilians is a legal obligation. We must demand that members of the security forces, local militias or other armed groups who have committed violations of international humanitarian law or human rights be held to account.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  11. “Our delegation, as a troop-contributing country, echoes the remarks made by Mr. Eliasson and the recommendations of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations. The protection of civilians in armed conflict is a basic principle of international humanitarian law, a fundamental task of the Security Council and a moral responsibility of the United Nations. Peacekeeping operations have evolved, and international protection has been strengthened through the implementation of specific mandates. We believe that this evolution has been positive, as it has given priority to some aspects of the broad scope of the protection of civilians, particularly the protection of children and women in conflict situations.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source

  12. “Mr. Sandoval Cojulun (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the delegation of Uruguay for organizing today's open debate and the briefers for their respective statements. We also welcome the concept note circulated by the presidency to focus our debate (S/20l6/22, annex). The current humanitarian crises facing the international community require the attention of us all. The number of displaced persons and refugees and the degree of human suffering recorded in recent months are causing great consternation. We condemn the violations of international humanitarian law and of human rights by certain States and non-State armed groups, as well as their impunity for these violations and abuses. Humanitarian access should be provided to meet the basic needs of civilian populations in conflict in a timely manner and without any hindrance.”

    2016-01-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7606 (2016) · source