YouSaid · the spoken record

Santos

lines on the record

103

first

1998-01-27

most recent

2009-08-07

sittings or episodes

12

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. “Peace is not the mere absence of war. It encompasses far more than that, requiring the demonstration of a spirit of tolerance, reconciliation and constant dialogue as a means of solving problems or differences, as well as a total rejection of violence. We believe that promoting a culture of peace today will be a valuable heritage we can bestow on future generations. We therefore reaffirm our commitment to the effective implementation of the Declaration and Programme of Action on a Culture of Peace, adopted by the General Assembly on 13 September 1999. The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and the illicit exploitation of, and trade in, natural resources are among the major causes contributing to the escalation of conflicts. The cases of UNITA, in Angola, and of Sierra Leone are vivid examples of such situations.”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

2. “It is now high time we all moved to an era of effective implementation of these and other relevant international legal instruments, as recommended in the Secretary-General's report. Our success in the application of all relevant instruments will indeed make a difference in reducing the gap between law and practice, shaping the behaviour of parties to conflicts. Last week the Security Council held an open meeting on the prevention of armed conflict. During that meeting it was emphasized that a continuing commitment to addressing the prevention of armed conflict in all regions of the world far outweighed the human and material costs of addressing a full-fledged conflict. In this regard, we reiterate our firm belief that a comprehensive conflict prevention strategy is ultimately the best course of action to protect children from war.”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

3. “We are happy to note that the process initiated by Mrs. Graca Machel, with her landmark report (A/51/306), is increasingly gaining momentum under the able guidance of Mr. Olara Otunnu, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict. After almost a decade of existence, the Convention on the Rights of the Child is today a universal legal instrument, offering a solid foundation for the protection of children both in peacetime and during armed conflicts. We welcome the adoption of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child in January this year. This represents an important step forward in supplementing the legal foundation for child protection.”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

4. “My Government strongly believes that success in that task lies largely in the promotion, protection and education of tomorrow's women and men - the children. Considerable progress has been achieved in the rehabilitation and integration into society of exploited and traumatized children. However, the existence of about 2 million landmines planted during the war continues to be a major impediment to the smooth resettlement of the population and the development of productive activities. Children remain in greater danger, because they are unaware of the threat posed by anti-personnel landmines. Therefore, awareness campaigns are as important for children as demining itself. The plight of the Mozambican children has been further exacerbated by the recent unprecedented floods in the southern and central areas of the country.”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

5. “Today we reaffirm that commitment and pledge to continue our efforts to put an end to the suffering of millions of children in the world, mostly in Africa. It was within this context that we hosted last year a regional meeting on children in armed conflict, which produced important recommendations. My own country lived the horrors of a prolonged war in which children were not spared. Today peace prevails in Mozambique, but great challenges still lie ahead as a consequence of the conflict. The sustainability of peace and of the reconciliation process required, and still requires, the integrated effort of all actors of Mozambican society, with the support of the international community.”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

6. “We all must join efforts, dedication and imagination in the search for ways and means to put an end to the plight of children and prevent the recurrence of similar situations. Today's children are tomorrow's women and men. We cannot have a world of peace and prosperity if we do not spare our children today from the horrors of war, which will haunt them for the rest of their lives. We believe that this third open debate of the Security Council and the two previous debates, as well as the work of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative and that of UNICEF, in coordination with other United Nations organs and relevant international organizations, are the right steps towards finding solutions to this global concern. Mozambique has always expressed its commitment to the promotion and protection of the rights of the child.”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

7. “The report presents a lucid and comprehensive assessment of the present reality and prevailing trends with regard to children and armed conflict, and makes concrete recommendations to address the plight of children, both as victims and as instruments of violence. The world continues to be devastated by many armed conflicts, which claim victims among children, women and the elderly. The figures in the report depict clearly the disproportionate effects of armed conflict on children. It is in recognition of this sad reality that once again the Security Council, the General Assembly and indeed the international community as a whole must extend their support to the cause of children in armed conflict.”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

8. “I wish to take this opportunity to express once again our profound appreciation to the Secretary- General, his Special Representative and the Executive Director of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for their relentless efforts and dedication in bringing the issue of children in armed conflict to the centre of the Security Council's agenda as a concern of the entire world. The adoption of Security Council Resolution 1261 (1999) lent the necessary focus to the question of children in armed conflict, as an issue with grave implications for international peace and security, deserving the unflinching commitment and dedication of Member States, regional organizations and the international community as a whole. I commend the Secretary-General's report, which is before us as requested by resolution 1261 (1999).”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

9. “I join previous speakers in congratulating you, Madam President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and the brilliant manner in which you have conducted the Council's affairs during the current month. It is fitting that you should preside over this meeting, complementing and reinforcing the excellent work that you are doing as Chairperson of the Preparatory Committee for the special session on children. I also pay tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Jean-David Levitte of France, for the exemplary manner in which he guided the Council's work last month.”

   2000-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4176Resumption1 (2000) · source

10. “It can lend its support to the work of the Security Council in resolving conflicts within the region. In the past few weeks a group of diplomats from SADC countries have been working with members of the Security Council and with other delegations on the issue of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. All those we have met so far have indicated to us that this is an important and worthwhile exercise. We believe this to be an important instrument in terms of seeking solutions to conflicts and other problems. As the current Chairman of the SADC group, I would like to say that we will continue to work with members of the Council to follow up the conclusions of today's debate; we believe that the success of the debate will be judged by the degree of follow-up and concrete action that we are able to effect afterwards.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081Resumption1 (1999) · source

11. “Here, the difficulty is that the Security Council ends the mandate, but the problem actually remains. But if we have a smooth transition, other organs of the United Nations and other agencies will be working - such as the Economic and Social Council and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). And we have the United Nations Development Group, which can ensure inter-agency coordination. We therefore think that there should be cooperation and collaboration also between the Security Council and all those other organs. I think that would create conditions for nationals to address the root causes of a conflict and generate solutions from within the country. The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is one subregional organization within Africa which has had good and bad experiences.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081Resumption1 (1999) · source

12. “Innovative ways to resolve conflicts, devised in order to meet specific conditions, should also be considered. We agree with the representative of Canada, who said that existing instruments should be made more effective. I think that is the most important part. Then we can create other innovative means. We should learn an important lesson from the sanctions imposed on UNITA; in fact, they constitute an experience that, I think, will teach us many lessons. What is being done now seems to be effective, and we thank Ambassador Fowler for the work he is doing. We should learn from it and see how effective it is. We also consider the introduction of elements of post-conflict peace- building to be important, to allow a smooth transition and bridge from a peacekeeping operation to peace-building.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081Resumption1 (1999) · source

13. “This morning Ambassador Holbrooke mentioned the issue of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and referred to the conditions that it is important to meet if a peacekeeping mission is to go the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We agree with him, except to say that the sending of a peacekeeping mission should not be held hostage to one condition - that of choosing a facilitator. We believe that choosing a facilitator is important, but we do not believe that it should hold up the process. Fortunately, both parties are cooperating in order to find a facilitator. We believe that that is important. But we are saying that we should not impose conditions, or the process will not be able to move forward. We agree that all instruments available to the Security Council within its mandate should be used.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081Resumption1 (1999) · source

14. “I believe that both the current Chairman of the OAU and the Secretary-General of the OAU are available to come to the Security Council whenever necessary. Another approach which we think should be pursued in relation to Africa is the dispatch of Security Council missions to those areas affected by conflict. We believe that that practice would be helpful for ensuring that the decisions taken by the Council are informed. We also believe that the opinions of the OAU and of African leaders should form the basis of decisions taken by the Council. The suggestions and recommendations that the Council will definitely have should not become conditionalities for action.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081Resumption1 (1999) · source

15. “We believe that once a timely decision is taken by the Council, resources should be made available to match the magnitude of the problem. That principle has been emphasized throughout the debate this morning and this afternoon. We believe that once agreement has been reached within the Council on a particular issue, the actors within the country and within the region should be identified. It should be easy to contact them through the Permanent Representatives here in New York of the countries of the region affected. Contacts should also be made with the leaders of the region, with the Secretary-General of the OAU and with the current Chairman of the OAU. The Chairman of the African Group for that month is also available for such contacts.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081Resumption1 (1999) · source

16. “This has been emphasized by African leaders, who have committed themselves to taking action in this regard. But the Security Council has primary responsibility for maintaining peace and security in the world, and that includes Africa. What Africa is seeking is equal and fair treatment. We regard coordination and cooperation as essential, and in that respect we agree with your delegation, Mr. President. We believe that such cooperation and coordination should start within the Security Council itself. We have witnessed cases in which a lack of such cooperation and coordination in the Council, when decisions were not taken in time to avert problems. We are still facing that problem in relation to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other situations. It may be very difficult to recover from one missed opportunity.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081Resumption1 (1999) · source

17. “I have in front of me not a speech, but some notes. We want to start by registering our appreciation to you, Mr. President, for your initiative to hold this meeting. We believe that it is timely, and we want to congratulate you on what your country has done so far for Africa, especially in terms of poverty eradication. We believe that resolving the issue of poverty would help us solve many problems in Africa, including conflicts. We are facing complex situations, and we need innovative approaches to address them. I believe that this interactive debate will help us find them. I would like to raise several points. First, I should like to say that Africans have the primary responsibility for conflict prevention, management and resolution in Africa.”

    1999-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4081Resumption1 (1999) · source

18. “As in the past, throughout the evolution of this question, we wish to reiterate the readiness of the Government of Mozambique to cooperate with the United Nations towards the success of UNAMET. Mozambique has given its modest contribution. We are ready to send more Mozambicans to help UNAMET fulfil its mandate.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

19. “Our own experience in Mozambique has taught us that it is wise for a government to seek the assistance of the international community to help alleviate the suffering of the people. The humanitarian catastrophe that is unfolding in East Timor demands an immediate intervention by the international community. We commend the decision of the Security Council to send a team to Indonesia, and we earnestly hope that concrete and urgent action will follow. The Security Council has to continue to discharge its Charter responsibilities with determination whenever or wherever its intervention is deemed necessary. The Security Council should not fail the people of East Timor at this important stage.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

20. “We would like therefore to agree with the Secretary- General, who yesterday said that the time has clearly come for Indonesia to seek the help of the international community in fulfilling its responsibility to bring order and security to the people of East Timor and to allow those who have been displaced to return home in safety. We consider this to be the only way in which the Government of Indonesia can show its commitment to the solution of the question of East Timor. We expect the Indonesian leadership to fulfil the commitments they adhered to in the 5 May Agreement so as to bring to an immediate end the killing, destruction and suffering that the people of East Timor are being subjected to.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

21. “Therefore it was with satisfaction that the people of Mozambique learned about the result of the popular consultation in favour of the independence of the territory. As members know, a popular consultation was also held in Mozambique for those East Timorese who have been residing there for many years now. The people, the Parliament and the Government of Mozambique congratulated the people of East Timor on that historic occasion. It is with grave concern that today we are witnessing the massacre of the people of East Timor solely because they democratically chose to be free and independent. The Security Council, the United Nations as a whole and the international community at large must not accept that the massacre of the people of East Timor continue.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

22. “Following the announcement by the Secretary- General on 3 September 1999 of the result of the popular consultation in favour of independence, the security situation in East Timor became critical and has assumed alarming proportions as a result of the actions by armed militia. The Government of Indonesia has failed to fulfil its obligations and responsibilities under the 5 May Agreement signed with Portugal and the United Nations to maintain order and security after the popular consultation. The armed militia started the massive killing of the innocent people of East Timor, including women and children, burning their houses before the eyes of the Indonesian military, who were supposed to protect them. The people of East Timor and the people of Mozambique share a common history.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

23. “We and the international community at large believed that the agreement was an important step towards the resolution of the long-standing issue of East Timor and the culmination of a long period of intense efforts to achieve a comprehensive and internationally acceptable solution to the question. The decision of the Security Council to establish the United Nations Mission in East Timor (UNAMET) with a view to organizing and conducting the popular consultation was an important factor leading to a fair and democratic process. The peaceful and orderly participation of an overwhelming majority of the East Timorese population in the popular consultation held on 30 August 1999 was an unequivocal expression of their democratic will and of their hopes of living in peace and of exercising their right to self-determination.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

24. “Allow me at the outset to congratulate you on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of September. We are confident that under your presidency the Council will discharge its function with efficiency and effectiveness. I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate your predecessor, Ambassador Martin Andjaba of Namibia, for the able manner in which he presided over the deliberations of the Council during the month of August. Ambassador Andjaba continues to discharge important responsibilities relating to the issue before the Council today. It was with satisfaction that the people and the Government of Mozambique learnt of the signing on 5 May of the Agreement on the question of East Timor between the Governments of Portugal, Indonesia and the Secretary- General of the United Nations.”

    1999-09-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4043Resumption1 (1999) · source

25. “The expectations are high, and the Security Council bears great responsibility as provided in the Charter of the United Nations. We look forward to the outcome of this meeting and to the deliberations and actions that will follow.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

26. “The resources committed to peacekeeping operations and to post-conflict peace-building also reflect the level of commitment to finding durable solutions. We recognize that solutions to these problems lie primarily in the willingness of the parties to participate and in the political will to reach a positive conclusion. But, as the experience in Mozambique and elsewhere has shown, this readiness has to be backed by the international community if it is to last. And the end of a peacekeeping operation should not mean the end of international community support. An integrated approach to these issues will certainly be required so that post-conflict peace-building can lead to lasting peace and stability. The entire United Nations system is called upon to play a role in devising the most effective strategies that will ensure future success.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

27. “While this problem cannot be completely solved by peacekeeping missions, mission mandates should include provisions for assisting local authorities in building the necessary capacities to deal with the different aspects of the problem, including mine awareness, victim assistance, stockpile destruction and technology for mine action. The United Nations has accumulated a wealth of experience, and important lessons can be learned. We should therefore use our innovative capacity to develop concrete guidelines and a framework for action in future peacekeeping operations. The usefulness of today's debate will be judged to large extent by the level of improvements that the Security Council will be able to introduce.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

28. “The Panel of Governmental Experts on Small Arms, of which I am privileged to be a part, has produced valuable recommendations and is currently discussing their implementation and updating. The subsequent reports by the Secretary-General should merit due consideration by the Security Council. The first meeting of States parties to the Ottawa Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-personnel Mines and on Their Destruction, held in Maputo, Mozambique only two months ago, once again highlighted the impact of landmines in post-conflict areas.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

29. “Seven years after the General Peace Agreement, the Mozambican authorities, in coordination with neighbouring South Africa, have been discovering caches of weapons that were supposed to have been handed over at the time of demobilization. Therefore, provisions in agreements will not be sufficient; close monitoring of the process will be required in the mandate of peacekeeping missions. The presence of large numbers of small weapons in unlawful hands will remain a constant danger to peace and stability in post-conflict areas. Regional and international efforts under way in this area should be strengthened and expedited. Practical disarmament measures should be pursued whenever and wherever possible.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

30. “They need long-term measures emphasizing education, family reunification and psycho-social support. The United Nations Children's Fund has gathered experience in this field and can assist in developing guiding principles for action. The Graca Machel study, documents A/51/306 and A/51/306/Add.l, offers useful recommendations in this regard. The follow-up actions by the Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Olara Otunnu, are equally relevant, and the briefs given to the Council by Ambassador Otunnu should be continued and be more action-oriented. One important aspect to be taken into account is the total disarmament of combatants: making sure that all weapons are handed over.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

31. “Of particular importance in this regard is the delicate issue of the demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers. While Governments can be held accountable for the use of children as soldiers it is often difficult to induce change in rebel groups and to have them admit that they make use of children. The magnitude of the problem cannot be overemphasized. In the African continent alone, about 120,000 children under 18 years of age are currently participating in armed conflicts. Therefore, there is a need to recognize and highlight the specific difficulties encountered when disarming, demobilizing and reintegrating child soldiers. Traumatized children will find it difficult to reintegrate into their communities or even into new communities.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

32. “As Ambassador Greenstock mentioned this morning, different strategies were experimented with, ranging from vocational training to job placement and self- employment. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has supported those efforts by the Government and has studied the impact those programmes. Support from cooperating partners has been vital in this process. Reintegration means also reconciling combatants with communities that were victim of atrocities. Thus it requires the participation of communities and civil-society organizations in the process. And reintegration has to be such that former combatants will identify more with the community than with their former roles as fighters. At some point they should cease to be considered a special group of citizens, but rather be part of the communities they live in.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

33. “The Reintegration Commission provided for under the Peace Agreement had the mandate to deal with the immediate needs of the combatants. Clearly, providing combatants with cash payments for a few months following the cessation of hostilities will not suffice. They need continued assistance and they need to be empowered to generate their own means survival and to lead normal lives as working people so that going back to war will no longer be a viable option. The inclusion of these provisions and mechanisms in the Peace Agreement had a very positive impact in the consolidation of peace in Mozambique. My Government has spared no effort to address the problem of the reintegration of former combatants, including those who fought for the independence of the country.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

34. “In this regard, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants should be given the highest priority for, without them, peace will be in constant jeopardy. Mozambique is today considered a success story in United Nations peacekeeping history. While we take great pride in the achievements made by the Mozambican people with the invaluable assistance of the international community, we are conscious of the challenges that lie ahead in our war-torn society. The 1992 General Peace Agreement for Mozambique, signed in Rome, provided for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Indeed, mechanisms were set up to deal with these delicate areas. As a result, the cantonment of combatants and their disarmament and demobilization was carried out without major incident.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

35. “Indeed, not only is the theme of the maintenance of peace and security and post- conflict peace-building and the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of ex-combatants in a peacekeeping environment relevant and timely, but it also, and perhaps more important, falls under the core competency of the Security Council. We therefore welcome the opportunity to share our views and lend our modest contribution to the debate, in the hope that this body will play a more effective role in the maintenance of international peace and security. Recent experience reminds us that the maintenance of international peace and security in post-conflict situations requires the timely adoption and implementation of adequate measures to consolidate peace and prevent the re-emergence of conflict.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

36. “I would like to join previous speakers in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and on the excellent manner in which you are conducting the affairs of the Council. Allow me also to pay a special tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Jagne of the Gambia, for the excellent work he did during the difficult month of June. I would also like to express our appreciation to the Deputy Secretary-General for her statement and for her presence here today. We commend your initiative, Mr. President, in introducing today's topic to the agenda of the Council. We salute members of the Council for agreeing to give this issue the priority it deserves.”

    1999-07-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4020Resumption1 (1999) · source

37. “In our subregion, southern Africa, efforts are being made to curb conflicts through the establishment of the Southern African Development Community organ on defence and security for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. Regional efforts are equally being carried out to harmonize policies and coordinate actions relating to children. This represents our common pledge to put children at the centre of our national, regional and international agendas. We sincerely hope that the Council will do more in defence of the rights of children, particularly those affected by armed conflict.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

38. “Children are in greater danger because they are unaware of the threat posed by anti-personnel landmines. Therefore, awareness campaigns are as important for children as demining itself. An extensive demining programme is under way in Mozambique, with the valuable support of the international community. In a clear demonstration of its commitment, my country has already ratified the Ottawa Convention on landmines, adopted last December. Mozambique remains committed to the promotion and protection of children's rights and to the implementation of the goals of the World Summit for Children, as well as to abiding by all relevant international legal instruments promoting and protecting children's rights.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

39. “As we face the daunting task of national reconstruction today, dealing with the threat of landmines and small arms and the need to assist the rehabilitation and resettlement of displaced people, it is my Government's belief that the present and future stability of the country lies to a great extent in the development, protection and education of tomorrow's men and women: today's children. An immediate task before the Government and the entire Mozambican society in the post-conflict period has been to identify, rehabilitate and integrate instrumentalized and traumatized children who fell victim to the war. Considerable progress has been achieved in this regard. The existence of landmines continues to be a major impediment to the smooth resettlement of population and the development of productive activities.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

40. “We also believe that the needs and rights of children must guide all actions aimed at resolving conflicts, including those by peacekeepers mandated by the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Offices of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, as they have a vital role to play in ensuring that children's rights are not violated by anyone. A prolonged armed conflict in Mozambique produced more than 4 million refugees and internally displaced people, of whom more than half were children. Furthermore, over 2 million landmines were planted throughout the country, claiming even today more innocent lives, mostly those of children.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

41. “In this regard, it is the collective responsibility of Governments, the international community and civil society to join efforts in order to maintain international peace and security worldwide through the promotion of prevention and peaceful resolution of conflicts, the protection of children during armed conflict and the provision of the necessary assistance for rehabilitation in post-conflict situations. This goal can be achieved only through the observance by all of relevant international and local norms and by coordinated assistance to mitigate the suffering of children during conflict and in post-conflict situations.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

42. “Olara Otunnu to the post of Special Representative of the Secretary-General constitutes a major step towards the common objective of putting an end to the violation of children's rights in armed conflicts. We strongly believe that Mr. Otunnu's demonstrated capabilities and the work he has done so far constitute fundamental factors for the attainment of our final and common goal. As we speak today, in many armed conflicts throughout the world the security and well-being of children are being constantly endangered, regardless of the international instruments and local and traditional norms and values that provide for the rights, protection and welfare of children, even in situations of active violence.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

43. “In this regard, a wide range of recommendations for action in several areas were presented in the report, including, among others, landmines, child soldiers, refugees and displaced children, health and nutrition, psychological recovery and social integration, education, reconstruction and the appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General. These recommendations were subsequently endorsed by all Member States of our Organization. On the occasion of the presentation of the recommendations and the study, my delegation affirmed that the key to the success of this study lay in the follow-up actions and appropriate mechanisms to implement the agreed recommendations. Therefore, the appointment of Mr.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

44. “In 1996, Graca Machel, a distinguished daughter of Mozambique, after two years of a laborious investigation as the Expert of the Secretary-General on the Impact of Armed Conflict on Children, presented a comprehensive report on the plight of children when they are brutalized and abused in the context of armed conflicts. While presenting a global assessment of the present reality and prevailing trends, the report searched for cures, as well as ways and means to prevent a recurrence of similar situations.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

45. “I wish to seize this opportunity to express once again our profound appreciation to the Secretary-General and his Special Representative for their relentless efforts and dedication and for bringing the issue of children in armed conflict to the centre of the international peace and security, human rights and development concerns of the entire world. Indeed, today's discussion in the Security Council represents one of the occasions of highest priority given to children in armed conflict on the individual and collective agendas of member States, regional organizations and the international community as a whole.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

46. “We share the message of condolence just conveyed by the Chairman of the African Group on the tragic death of Mr. Blondin Beye. Allow me at the outset to join the speakers who preceded me in congratulating you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and on the brilliant manner in which you have been conducting the affairs of the Council during the month of June. It gives us special pleasure to see Portugal preside over the deliberations of the Council on this important topic. I would also like to pay special tribute to your predecessor, Ambassador Mahugu of Kenya, for the exemplary manner in which he guided the work of the Council last month.”

    1998-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3896 (1998) · source

47. “In conclusion, we wish to renew our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his continued commitment to the Angolan peace process, and to his Special Representative for his positive contribution. Our appreciation is also extended to the members of the troika for their positive role in the Angolan peace process.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source

48. “The Angolan people are anxious to devote their energy and efforts to these challenges of national reconciliation, reconstruction, democracy and economic development. The country is endowed with rich natural resources which will allow the Angolan people to develop and prosper. We trust, therefore, that the international community will continue to lend its indispensable assistance. It is within this context that my delegation supports the recommendation contained in the report of the Secretary-General proposing the extension of the mandate of the United Nations Observer Mission in Angola, thus enhancing confidence-building and helping to create an environment conducive to long-term stability, democracy, reconstruction and development.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source

49. “The international community should continue to persevere in its efforts to provide the necessary support to the peace process. Some of the challenges facing the Angolan people today will go beyond the conclusion of the peace process as such. These include reconciliation, which entails not just reconciliation among leaders of the parties but also, and perhaps most importantly, reconciling families, communities and the entire people of Angola. The reintegration of the demobilized soldiers is of paramount importance in order to make sure that returning to war is not an alternative for their livelihood. Demining is a concern of equal importance, for it will allow for the resettlement of people in their areas, and allow them to produce.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source

50. “However, our optimism is cautious, because the experience of the recent past has not been very reassuring, and we are concerned over the information that UNITA is still regrouping some of its military personnel. We do not understand the motive behind such actions, which may undermine the confidence being built between the parties. We would also like to see an accelerated normalization of State administration in UNITA-controlled areas and the completion of the transformation of Radio Vorgan into a non-partisan broadcasting facility. In this regard, we urge the Government of Angola, and in particular UNITA, to complete, in accordance with the new calendar they have agreed upon, the implementation of the remaining tasks of the Lusaka Protocol by the end of February 1998. The challenges ahead are mammoth but not insurmountable.”

    1998-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.3850 (1998) · source