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“Yet, we believe that the situation prevailing on the ground further highlights the importance of achieving progress in the peace process with a view to ending the occupation. No unilateral solutions - especially those disregarding the need for negotiation and compromise between the parties - are likely to ensure the fair and lasting peace to which all the peoples of the region are entitled. In that connection, Brazil urges both parties to cease all acts of violence, to act in compliance with their obligations under the road map, which was endorsed by the Council by its resolution 1515 (2003), and to renew their quest for a peaceful settlement. We call upon the Quartet co-mediators to engage decisively with the parties in order to make them halt the present violence and to bring them back to the negotiating table.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“We condemn the disproportionate use of force employed by the Israeli military in densely populated areas that has caused widespread suffering and loss among scores of Palestinian civilians, including children. We also condemn the continuance by Israel of its illegal policy of extrajudicial killings. Brazil fully supports Secretary-General Kofi Annan's call for the Government of Israel to halt its deadly military incursions into the Gaza Strip and expects the Israeli Government to fully comply with international humanitarian Law, in particular the Fourth Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War. We reject the activities of Palestinian militia aimed against the Israeli civilian population.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“I would like to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to wish you every success during your term. I would like also to express our appreciation to Ambassador Yafiez- Barnuevo of Spain for the competent manner in which he guided our work during the month of September. The delegation of Brazil supports the convening of this timely debate on the situation in the Middle East, as new, highly deplorable events characterized by brutality and bloodshed are taking place in Gaza, in the Palestinian occupied territories. Brazil is gravely concerned at the escalation of violence and at the mounting toll of casualties as a result of a massive new operation - code-named "Days of Penitence" - carried out in the past five days by Israeli military forces.”
2004-10-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5049 (2004) · source
“We certainly hope that the precise investigation of recent highly deplorable facts will be possible at the time when the African Union is seeking to have all parties on board as the best way to find a durable political solution to the conflict in Darfur. Finally, my delegation shares the interpretation that there should not be an automatic application of the measures mentioned in paragraph 14 in that, by mentioning now the possibilities set out in the last part of that paragraph, the Council is not prejudging the nature of its substantive decision, to be taken at an appropriate time.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“Actually, the excessive use of Chapter VII as an umbrella for the whole operative part of this resolution - as I had already mentioned at the adoption of resolution 1556 (2004) - runs the risk of misleading all parties concerned, including international public opinion, which may understand that the pacific settlement of disputes, or even diplomatic negotiations, were not among the options considered by the Council. Indeed, the negotiations under the African Union in Abuja allow the Council to continue to nurture positive expectations. As to the request for immediate action on the establishment of an international commission of inquiry, our major goal continues to be that of avoiding the recurrence of gross violations of human rights.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“Our delegation welcomes this clear engagement, although we believe that the Council should have gone further by basing the appropriate paragraphs of the resolution on Chapter VIII of the Charter. We are convinced that such provision, besides being easily acceptable, would be both timely and appropriate. It would have provided a steadier political and legal basis for the budding cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in this particular instance.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“Notwithstanding this, we are of the view that resolution 1564 (2004) could have acknowledged other positive steps taken by the Government of Sudan, as outlined by the Secretary-General and by his Special Representative, Jan Pronk - in particular, those concerning the beginning of disarmament and improvement of security in certain areas of internally displaced persons, together with the deployment of additional police. If it had done that, the Council would have firmer grounds for demanding more effective steps, particularly in the security area. Resolution 1564 (2004) commits the international community to political and military efforts undertaken by the African Union in connection with the crisis in Darfur.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“Resolution 1564 (2004) focuses on some of those goals by insisting on the need for further and unequivocal actions by the Government of Sudan in carrying out its primary responsibility to extend protection and security to the civilian population and to rein in the militias, as well as by pressing, in a appropriate manner, the issue of the voluntary return of refugees and displaced persons and by renewing the appeal for urgent international support for humanitarian efforts undertaken both in Sudan and in Chad. We note with interest that the resolution also addresses the issue of the Sudanese rebel groups. In addition it welcomes the steps taken by the Government of Sudan with regard to increased access for humanitarian relief.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“Brazil voted in favour of resolution 1564 (2004) on the understanding that its main thrust is that of saving lives in Darfur. When resolution 1556 (2004) was adopted on 30 July 2004 our delegation expressed the understanding that such resolution was the first of a series of decisions to be taken in due time by the Security Council with a View to promoting peace and security in Darfur, alleviating the suffering of more than a million people and putting an end to the humanitarian disaster in that region.”
2004-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5040 (2004) · source
“If it had been, the Security Council would have had to take into consideration the procedures for settlement of the dispute already adopted by the parties. Finally, we took into account the legitimate expression to the United Nations of the Governments of the countries specifically concerned that the matter under consideration is not within the Council's attributions. The delegation of Brazil takes this opportunity to reiterate its full commitment to the promotion of peace and stability in the Middle East based on a just and comprehensive settlement in all tracks, in conformity with Security Council resolutions 242 (1967), 338 (1973), 1397 (2002) and 1515 (2003); the Madrid terms of reference; the principle of land for peace; the existing agreements between the parties and the Arab League initiative of Beirut.”
2004-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5028 (2004) · source
“Brazil abstained from voting on the draft resolution put before the Security Council this evening. We have been following very closely the events taking place in Lebanon. This interest comes from the friendly historic ties that link us to the Lebanese people. Suffice it to say that there is a large community of people of Lebanese descent in my country. Bilateral relations with Lebanon constitute a high priority for the Government of Brazil. It is our view that resolution 1559 (2004) deals with matters that are essentially within the domestic jurisdiction of Lebanon. The existence of a dispute likely to endanger international peace and security has not been properly characterized in the text.”
2004-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5028 (2004) · source
“The current state of affairs, being so complex, demands the energetic engagement not only of the Afghans themselves but also of the international community, which must live up to the many commitments it made in the past. The upcoming elections certainly constitute a crucial test on the road towards democracy and peace in Afghanistan.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Persisting problems in the security area as well as in the promotion of human rights affect the commendable role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in repatriating hundreds of thousands of Afghans that are still internally displaced or who are taking refuge in neighbouring countries. That was the case last week, when some 13,000 Afghans were prevented from returning home due to clashes in the western part of the country. Promoting security and stability remains a vital challenge. The new rise of violence, factionalism and the narcotics industry expose the frailty of the achievements reached since the Bonn Conference. Those achievements risk being undermined if effective responses are not provided.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Also, we welcomed the follow-up on the implementation of the Declaration on Counter- Narcotics within the Framework of the Kabul Declaration on Good-Neighbourly Relations. Unfortunately, there are disquieting reports that systematic human rights violations continue to take place. The situation of women has shown little progress. We reaffirm our conviction that the programmes of the Independent Human Rights Commission of Afghanistan are key in dealing with systematic human rights Violations that still occur in the country and that such programmes must be reinforced and supported by local and international authorities.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“The containment of rising activities by militias throughout the country depends on some Vigorous progress in this area. Drug trafficking has become a thriving and lucrative activity that finances the acquisition of illegal weapons and the formation of militias, with all kinds of destabilizing consequences. The alarming drug situation requires further action. Eradication initiatives have had very limited success, and drug trafficking still accounts for more than half of the gross domestic product. More effective strategies to combat drugs must be urgently devised and pursued. The recent issuance by the Council of Ulemas of a religious decree condemning narcotics and other related activities can be instrumental in discouraging the cultivation of opium poppy.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Yet we note with satisfaction the gradual strengthening of the Afghan National Army - with all the limitations that are pointed out in the report - and the commitment of the international community to increase its support for the reconstruction of the Afghan National Police. National capacity-building in the enforcement of the rule of law is a key factor for long-term stability and should be carried out in parallel with the actions taken by the international community. A thorough process of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) is also required for any improvement in the security field, and for tackling the power of warlords and terrorists determined to sabotage the peace process. The report shows, however, that DDR is facing considerable challenges and remains behind schedule.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Terrorist attacks in the whole territory against targets of the Government, the Afghan army and the international presence have become commonplace and risk undermining the peace effort. An eloquent reminder of how the lack of security is compromising the viability of humanitarian assistance was given last month when the organization Medecins sans Frontieres felt compelled to interrupt its humanitarian activities in the country. Further deployment of troops by NATO, following the recent summit in Istanbul, is taking place, as it seems that an expansion of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) presence in Afghanistan is needed.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Also, the accreditation of 18 candidates for the presidential elections and the registration of 30 political parties seem to reflect the diversity of the Afghan people and their interest and mobilization regarding the political process. The completion of a truly representative vote will depend, however, on the provision of adequate security for the 5,000 polling sites operating across the country; this has been mentioned by other speakers. We concur with the Secretary-General that a net increase in international security assistance is therefore indispensable in time to protect the electoral campaign in early September and beyond the holding of the parliamentary election. It is no secret that the already fragile security situation has been deteriorating in recent months.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“54) Success ultimately depends on promoting the increased legitimacy of the Government - hence the core importance of the electoral process - and on the effectiveness of its organs and institutions, including the police, the courts and the armed forces. It is the responsibility of both the Afghans themselves and the international community, working together, to create the conditions for a better future. Preparation for elections has made sizeable progress, even against the unfavourable backdrop of violence and terrorism. The registration of voters, which closed last Friday, totalled more than 10 million Afghans, and the significant proportion of women among them is indeed a very positive, albeit uneven, development.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“Its paragraphs 53 and 54 may well amount to a synthesis of the present situation: on the one hand, the Government is making commendable progress in areas such as public administration, fiscal management and aspects of private sector and economic and social development; on the other, there is timid advance in areas such as the rule of law, land management, disarmament and counter-narcotics. The report makes it very clear that difficulties arise whenever "the reform process comes up against entrenched informal actors and networks whose interests are abetted by a weak State that is unable to apply force or to impose formal rules throughout the country". (S/2004/634, para.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“I take this opportunity to express to the Government and the people of the Russian Federation the Brazilian Government's sorrow at the tragic deaths that were a consequence of last night's aerial disasters. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting. My delegation is grateful to Mr. Jean Arnault, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Afghanistan, for his presentation of the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan (S/2004/634), which covers the period since 19 March. The report of the Secretary-General describes the state of affairs in Afghanistan in all its complexity.”
2004-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5025 (2004) · source
“We also urge the Government of Sudan to comply fully with its commitments under the joint communique signed on 3 July, particularly those referring to the protection of its population in Darfur and to the observance of international humanitarian law. In that same statement, my Government also stressed the need for the Security Council to support the efforts made by the African Union in its mission to monitor the ceasefire and to help bring peace to Darfur.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“Nonetheless, we regret that the entirety of the operative part of the resolution is under Chapter VII of the Charter, thus, as we understand it, adding little or no value to its vigour. In fact, except for provisions made in paragraphs 6 to 9, we believe that the Council need not act under Chapter VII. My delegation and others also view the reference to Article 41 of the Charter as a way out and a compromise. However, the text should have made clear that measures such as those envisaged in Article 41 as appropriate should be adopted solely for the purpose of giving effect to the decisions of the Security Council contained in this resolution. Finally, I would like to refer to the official statement issued last Wednesday at Brasilia. Brazil reaffirms the urgent need for all the parties concerned to respect the ceasefire.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“Lastly, the decisions will also have to convey a strong message to all perpetrators of human rights violations that there will be no impunity and that the guilty will be brought to justice. Resolution 1556 (2004) contains valuable provisions that my delegation believes it fair to highlight. They include the condemnation of all acts of violence and violations of international humanitarian law by all parties to the crisis, the emphasis on the responsibilities of the Government of Sudan itself, due reference to the leading role being played by the African Union, and a crucial request of the donor community to meet the commitments it made in the context of appeals on behalf of Darfur and Chad.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“Brazil therefore welcomes the great efforts being made by Secretary- General Kofi Annan to reach donor countries and to obtain further resources. At the same time, those decisions will have to further stimulate the political engagement of all parties concerned to comply fully with their commitments to promptly improve the situation on the ground, thereby allowing the safe return of Sudanese refugees and internally displaced persons to their homes. Security is a major issue. The unequivocal political determination of the Government of Sudan and of the rebels to honour the ceasefire signed at N'Djamena is absolutely necessary, as is the disarming and reining-in of the Janjaweed militias and other outlaw groups.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“My delegation understands that the resolution just adopted is part of a sequence of decisions to be taken in due time by the international community - and in particular by the Security Council - with a view to promoting peace and security, alleviating the suffering of more than 1 million people and putting an end to the humanitarian disaster in the Darfur region. Those decisions will have to address all features of a complex crisis that is undermining major efforts towards peace and development, not only in Sudan but also in a large part of the African continent. The decisions must respond first to the huge need for increased international support for humanitarian assistance, both in Darfur and in Chad.”
2004-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5015 (2004) · source
“The sense of ownership of what is being done by the Committee should be strengthened among other United Nations members. In that regard, the establishment of direct contact with Member States in fulfilment of the work of the Committee is a most useful working method. We especially welcome all efforts to bring transparency to the work of the CTC. When it comes to cooperation, creative solutions are always in order. In conclusion, I wish to note that the repudiation of terrorist acts is one of the guiding principles of Brazilian foreign policy. We are of the view that the fight against terrorism is to be conducted within the requirements of due process, human rights and civil liberties.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“It is our view that, up to now, the potential for cooperation with the CTC is underused. It is not our objective this morning to exhaust the reasons why the results have been so, but one issue to which we would like to draw attention is the lack of stronger feedback mechanisms to ensure that the cooperation provided by third parties to countries and to the CTC is fully satisfactory. We also wish to stress that the CTC and the CTED are structures designed mainly to shelter States that are willing to cooperate but, for various reasons, are unable to do so. We would therefore like to reiterate that the CTC and, by extension, the CTED, is neither a sanctions committee nor a court of justice - not even a police precinct. The work of the Committee is to be carried out within the limits foreseen in resolution 1373 (2001) and 1535 (2004).”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“I would like to thank the Chairman of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC), Ambassador Konuzin, for his comprehensive presentation of the work of the Committee, as foreseen in resolution 1535 (2004). As a member of the Bureau of that Committee, I wish to associate myself with his words, which will help to shorten considerably my comments this morning. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Executive Director of the newly established Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), Ambassador Javier Ruperez of Spain. I wish him well in his new job. The most relevant challenge facing the CTC and the CTED is to persuade countries that it is in their own interest to take advantage of the various sources of cooperation made available to them.”
2004-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5006 (2004) · source
“Brazil has been making efforts to pay outstanding contributions to the Tribunals. A payment was made in December last year and another will be made shortly. Brazil is concerned about the possibility that trials in cases continuing beyond the end of the term of current permanent judges might be slowed or disrupted due to the non-re-election of judges acting in those cases. Given the General Assembly's prerogatives in this matter, it is our View that any legitimate solution should be approved by it. In that regard, we favour consulting regional groups in order to seek the reconduction of judges acting in cases deemed essential to the completion strategy.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999 (2004) · source
“Brazil received with serious concern the letter dated 4 May 2004 from the President of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia regarding substantial lack of cooperation with the Tribunal. Obligations under the Charter, the Tribunal statute and the rules of procedure and evidence, as well as the relevant Security Council resolutions, must not be disregarded. We urge States directly involved in the Tribunal's work to cooperate or to continue to cooperate fully with it, ensuring the speedy surrender of fugitives and of documents. It is essential that the Tribunals continue to have adequate resources and personnel to perform their functions. Financial difficulties present a threat to the accomplishment of their duties and the ability to meet the completion strategies.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999 (2004) · source
“It is necessary that the Tribunals remain attached to the goals set forth in resolution 1534 (2004), while concentrating resources and efforts so as to make sure that the most senior leaders suspected of being responsible for crimes within the jurisdiction of the courts are prosecuted. Given the difficulties presented by the presidency of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia in its latest assessment, Brazil believes that insisting on rigid deadlines, as set out in the completion strategy, may frustrate justice, rather than assist the international community to end impunity. The Council may eventually need to adjust those timetables in order to allow the Tribunals to fulfil their mandates.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999 (2004) · source
“We stressed, on those occasions, our preference for the creation of a permanent tribunal competent to judge potential perpetrators of genocide, war crimes and other serious Violations against international humanitarian law in an independent manner. Thus we thought to respond to possible allegations that such tribunals were selective. The Security Council has before it the challenge of adapting the inherent limitations of ad hoc judicial arrangements to the principle of due process and the rights of both Victims and accused, as well as the overall objective of bringing an end to impunity.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999 (2004) · source
“I would like to thank the high-level judicial authorities who addressed the Security Council this morning and early this afternoon for their valuable presentations. Both the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) are part of a large effort to ensure that those most responsible for the most heinous crimes answer to them in public trials that meet the highest standards of international justice and due process. As a member of the Security Council at the time, Brazil voted in favour of resolutions 827 (1993) and 955 (1994), which created the ICTY and the ICTR, respectively.”
2004-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4999 (2004) · source
“The Panel, chaired by former Brazilian President Fernando Henrique Cardoso, sees this opening up of the United Nations not as a threat but as a "powerful way to reinvigorate the intergovernmental process itself." Let me add that the Panel seeks to correct the representational imbalance at the United Nations between non-governmental organizations from the South and those from the North. We consider dialogue, positive participation and partnership as cornerstones of a strategy of empowerment that will allow civil society to become an even more active partner in peace-building and no longer be only the main, passive victim of conflict. We are convinced that supporting a strong, participative civil society amounts to supporting the cause of peace and stability.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“As the world saw in Kosovo last March, the media's power of penetration and influence can be misused to sow hatred and incite violence. The same ability to reach the masses, though, could be put to the service of the cause of democracy and human rights standards, which are key to the success of peace- building and to preventing the recurrence of conflict. The positive contribution of the media to the peace- building process is therefore particularly valuable. The Panel of Eminent Persons on United N ations- Civil Society Relations, established by the Secretary- General to review the guidelines in practices regarding that field, concluded that we need constructive engagement with civil society in order to be able better to identify global priorities and to mobilize all available resources to address the complex challenges of today.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“In this composite of very diverse and dissimilar groups, we must be able to identify the representatives of true public interest that can be active in helping to promote peace. Authentic representatives of civil society must not be confused with pressure groups, lobby groups and others, whose purposes do not necessarily reflect the legitimate aspirations of the people. Governments must use regulations to balance conflicting interests. Thus, State regulation and coordination are fundamental to enhancing synergy among the various partners in peace-building. The Security Council must keep in mind the need to encourage civil society actors to behave responsibly and constructively in the promotion of peace, tolerance and reconciliation. In that regard, special attention should be paid to the role of the media in post-conflict situations.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“NGOs have been called upon to provide assistance and a wide range of services. Humanitarian organizations in particular have been a key factor in supporting and protecting victims, especially women and children, in situations of conflict when other forms of protection are not available. Their voice should continue to be heard during the peace- building process. The ability of community leaders and NGOs to provide creative solutions for fulfilling a community's needs can help increase complementarity between governmental efforts and civil society initiatives. Creative solutions, including the sharing of limited resources, shelter and information, can sometimes fill gaps in peace-building. As is well known, civil society is not monolithic and uniform.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“Assessment by independent actors closer to the field can provide crucial inputs to peace-building. Research networks, for instance, can interpret information, thus strengthening early-warning capabilities with respect to problems in post-conflict peace-building. In a similar way, local civil society leadership, which has strong ties to communities, can detect tensions, unrest and sources of imbalance long before Governments or peace-builders perceive them. Their expertise and contact with society can also be useful in the elaboration of exit strategies, as they can help avoid premature counterproductive withdrawals that would jeopardize the results of the international effort. In addition, peace-building efforts already rely on the participation in post-conflict situations of NGOs as members of a larger partnership.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“The particular role played by the representatives of civil society at the national and local levels cannot be dispensed with, as they usually have the benefit of life- long knowledge of the characteristics and realities of the local economic, cultural and social environment. The Council can benefit from that knowledge when assessing the needs on the ground. The Council's missions, one of which is taking place now in West Africa, offer unique opportunities for such an assessment through unobstructed exchanges with civil society, free from constraints. However, the contribution of civil society to peace-building is not limited to the exchange of ideas. Inclusion of a significant number of sectors of civil society in peace-building has increased chances for stable and lasting peace.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“In order to take full advantage of civil society's contribution to post-conflict peace-building, we should, in the first instance, consolidate the active dialogue and cooperation between it and the Council. The non- governmental organization (NGO) Working Group on the Security Council, established in 1995, is now a useful forum for debate, equally beneficial to Council members and NGO constituencies, providing a two- way flow of information and expertise. In addition, dialogue can be furthered by resorting in a more systematic way to meetings under the Arria formula, which allow the particular experience and insight of NGOs to help in the Council's debates. Civil society and NGO representatives should have a greater opportunity to brief Council members, provide answers to their questions and be fully updated on Council activities.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“Indeed, the success of peace- building efforts requires political wisdom, the mobilization of a wide range of actors and the ability to make full use of the expertise, resourcefulness and other comparative advantages of non-State sectors of society. Organized civil society may play a central role in relieving governmental structures strained by peace- building efforts. It should be seen as an effective partner in reconstruction efforts, and its work in the field, such as humanitarian assistance, poverty alleviation and the protection of human rights, can make post-conflict management considerably easier by helping diffuse tensions that have the potential to rekindle conflict. Moreover, its work tends to be very cost-effective in times of tight budgets.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“I wish to express our honour and pleasure that you, Madam President, are presiding over the work of the Security Council today. We are thankful to you for the initiative taken by the delegation of the Philippines in proposing for debate an issue as important as the role of civil society in post- conflict peace-building. We are also thankful to Ambassador Rasi, President of the Economic and Social Council, Mr. Caillaux, Secretary-General of CARE International and Mr. Martin, Vice-President of the International Center for Transitional Justice, for having so ably introduced the item on the Council's agenda. Governments and the United Nations system do not deal in isolation with the complex challenges of post-conflict situations.”
2004-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4993 (2004) · source
“During the negotiations, the delegation of Brazil supported important proposals that were put forward by other members, and we are glad that many of them are reflected in the resolution we adopted today. I would also like to express my delegation's satisfaction with the flexibility shown by the original sponsors of the resolution, particularly in these last days as the consultation exercise was intensified. The end result is not the best outcome conceivable, as many have said, in particular as regards the security arrangements involving the interim Government of Iraq, the multinational force and the protection force for the United Nations. However, in practical terms, as Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi described the political process he helped advance, this resolution is possibly the best outcome of the negotiating process, given the circumstances.”
2004-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4987 (2004) · source
“Among other points, Brazil has striven to stress the following: the transfer of full sovereignty and authority to the interim Government; establishing the United Nations as a partner of the Government of Iraq in the provision of assistance to that Government; giving the United Nations a leading role in carrying out its tasks; emphasizing the importance of fulfilling international obligations in the area of human rights and humanitarian law; clearly establishing Iraqi control over the country's security forces, including its armed forces; differentiating between the circumstances of the presence of the multinational force in Iraq before and after the end of the occupation on 30 June, by clearly defining the scope of the presence of the multinational force and the reach of its mandate as regards security.”
2004-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4987 (2004) · source
“In that endeavour, together with Chile and Spain, Brazil presented a number of amendments to the draft text originally submitted by the sponsors. Those amendments were aimed mainly at sharpening the text of the draft resolution and at clarifying the nature of the situation it would create by establishing a new political and legal reality.”
2004-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4987 (2004) · source
“The resolution unanimously adopted today by the Security Council marks the end of the occupation of Iraq and the reassertion of all prerogatives of full sovereignty by the interim Government that will take office by 30 June. Brazil participated in a constructive spirit in the negotiating process that led to the adoption of today's resolution, because we kept in mind the importance of the Security Council's decisions for the evolving situation on the ground in Iraq, and also their great relevance in terms of the expectations of the international community for the multilateral work of the Organization in general and of the Security Council in particular. Our overriding objective was to make this resolution a good one.”
2004-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4987 (2004) · source
“But whenever peacekeeping is needed, conflict prevention has been needed before and peace-building will be needed afterwards. We might evolve in the future to the establishment of conflict-avoiding operations. While we work within the current framework of peacekeeping, however, we should be able to implement institutional change in the United Nations and to stimulate regional organizations to enhance their reach for the root causes of conflict. We should also incorporate ever more elements of peace-building and post-conflict reconstruction, in particular development and education capacities, into peacekeeping operations.”
2004-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4980 (2004) · source
“We have to be more creative in our common objective of sustained peace, requesting direct involvement of the Economic and Social Council and of United Nations development agencies. Our concept of exit strategies must primarily be linked to realistic benchmarks, rather than observing rigid deadlines. Successive recent events demonstrate that we are likely to remain mired in a long-term struggle for peace and security. They also lead us to believe that much more must be done by the Security Council, the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council to ensure that the apparent risk of regional or global systemic failure ceases to exist. Peacekeeping operations are our established response to these events, and their record shows many success stories.”
2004-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4980 (2004) · source
“We need to apply more time and energy and to spend our resources more effectively in quick- impact economic programmes that could in a short period of time transform the daily reality of individuals and of small communities. We believe that the only way to sustain peace is by enhancing the development components of peacekeeping operations. Since the Council is the primary organ for peace and security in the world, it is therefore our responsibility to ensure that peacekeeping operations are effective. But they can be effective - and cost- effective - only if we incorporate mechanisms of sustained peace into our resolutions. Otherwise countries and populations may easily fall back into conflict.”
2004-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4980 (2004) · source