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Singer Weisinger

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first: 2018-12-06
most recent: 2020-11-17
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“We therefore invite all parties to refrain from any unilateral exercise that could stall or prejudice the process of reconciliation and consolidation of peace in the country. We would like to especially highlight the initiative of the Srebrenica Municipal Assembly, which adopted, by a large majority of representatives of Bosnia and Serbia, a decision to build a monument to peace in Srebrenica. That is a very positive and exemplary development, designed to act as a symbol of unity for the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. We call for continued efforts to ensure a system for the independent administration of justice; for transparency in Government institutions; and for continued advocacy to ensure respect for the crucial role played by the press in a free and democratic society.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“We believe that, after an exhaustive judicial process in both national and international courts, such acts undermine the process of national reconciliation and promote impunity, ethnic confrontation and hostility. We note with concern the conflict generated by an announcement last January by an important political party in Bosnia that disputed the name of Republika Srpska before the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Although legal action has not materialized, the announcement brought the political negotiations to a standstill and warnings of secession were intensified. In that context, all should promote unity and not lose sight of the fact that Bosnia and Herzegovina is a single sovereign State that is constitutionally composed of the two entities of Republika Srpska and the Federation.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“We note with interest the efforts of the authorities to comply with the judgments of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Constitutional Court as they move steadily towards integration with the European Union - this time delivering the 655 official answers to the European Commission follow-up questions - which shows that when wills are unified, adversities take second place. The Dominican Republic supports the mandate and management of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. In that regard, it regrets that certain sectors in Bosnia and Herzegovina continue to issue revisionist statements and positions on the conflict in Srebrenica and try to ignore the cases of genocide that have already been confirmed by the sentences of the international tribunals.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic acknowledges the unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bosnia and Herzegovina. At the same time, we look forward to full compliance with the objectives and conditions for the definitive closure of the Office of the High Representative, known as the 5+2 agenda. With regard to the elections, we look forward to the completion of the process to form the new authorities to lead the country. In that regard, we urge the political representatives to ease their positions, for there is no time to lose. Bosnia and Herzegovina needs its authorities to be focused on carrying out the necessary reforms, strengthening the rule of law and building a future of shared opportunities for which the country yearns, while consolidating unity in diversity, peace and sustainable socioeconomic development.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we would like to commend the convening of this meeting and extend our gratitude to Mr. Inzko for having presented his report (S/2019/364, annex) today. We take this opportunity to express that we greatly appreciate his personal efforts, as well as those of his Office, to fulfil his mandate as the highest authority in the civilian implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement for the well-being of the citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Today we would like to add our voice to the sorrow of the international community over the passing last December of Lord Paddy Ashdown. We commend his timely contributions as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2002 to 2006.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8522 (2019) · source
“Those missions have been supported by training programmes and academic training in areas that include women in armed conflict, the prevention of Violence against women, international humanitarian law, human rights, languages and the rights of refugees. That is because we believe that investing in peace essentially represents working towards building a better world for present and future generations, one based on multilateralism, best practices and the common good in order to achieve the inclusive, sustainable and peaceful world we all dream of. Lastly, we believe firmly that the maintenance of peace is everyone's responsibility and that only with the will to do so andjoint efforts can we achieve lasting and sustainable peace.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We also advocate for peace missions that do not contribute to environmental pollution and thereby to creating new climate vulnerabilities. We therefore believe that we must take concrete steps to achieve sustainable peace missions, for example by using renewable energy sources. In addition, the role of young people should be mentioned in peacekeeping missions" mandates and reports, as it was for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia. In conclusion, as a signatory to the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, between 2000 and today the Dominican Republic has made modest but significant contributions to several peacekeeping missions, including in Kosovo, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali and Colombia.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We believe it is vital that appropriate provisions on the protection of children be included in all United Nations peacekeeping mandates, as well as measures to ensure that all children, including those associated with State or non-State groups, are treated in accordance with international humanitarian law. In some circumstances, effective training on the impact of climate change on social stability and as a multiplier of threats to human security is as important as military training. Through their contact with the communities they serve, peacekeepers have a two- way channel of communication that they can use for collecting information on communities' climate concerns, thereby raising awareness of the possible implications for peace and security and contributing to risk management and resilience-building plans.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“It is important to train peacekeepers on gender issues in order to ensure that they are taken into account in the design, planning, implementation and evaluation ofpeace operations. In addition, we must deploy gender and women's protection advisers and strengthen zero- tolerance policies for sexual and gender-based Violence committed by peacekeepers. It is crucial that United Nations missions prioritize visible and tangible respect for women's physical well-being and safety. Troop- contributing countries must also work to increase women's representation in missions and implement the necessary legislative reforms for ensuring gender training prior to deployment. The Dominican Republic has endorsed the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and Preventing the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Given the new and increasingly varied challenges threatening international peace and security, we believe that it is vital to continue supporting concrete measures to improve training, capacity-building and the implementation of joint and coordinated mechanisms by the Secretariat, troop-contributing countries, regional and subregional organizations and the Security Council. Some such measures include the collective and proactive analysis of the specific threats on the ground that interfere with the fulfilment of mandates, strategic planning for decision-making in emergency situations, training in areas related to every context and ongoing assessments of peacekeepers so that they can be held accountable when their results are unsatisfactory or when good work is recognized. In that context, I would like to highlight some additional points.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Peacekeepers are under constant threat of attack, which is an obstacle to their implementation of mandates, and that is why measures must be taken to protect them. Adequate training for peacekeepers, both before deployment and while on mission, is crucial to developing their skills in various areas with the aim of ensuring their own safety, their best possible performance of their functions and the effective implementation of their mandates. The link between the training, security and protection of peacekeepers is undeniable.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“That sacrifice requires the adoption of measures necessary to equip peacekeepers with the capacities that will allow them to carry out their duties optimally, thereby ensuring efficient and effective performance on the ground. The provision of humanitarian assistance in safe spaces depends to a large extent on effective collaboration between humanitarian action and peacekeeping. Working closely with humanitarian actors therefore continues to be a core activity of peace missions. In order to do that, we must increase our military personnel's capacities with regard to humanitarian work and the principles and rules that govern this area. While we acknowledge the exclusively civilian nature of humanitarian action, increasing the coordination between civilian and military efforts on the ground is essential.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General and the other speakers for their briefings today. Peacekeeping is an arduous task to which we have been committed since the Organization was founded. From the beginning, peacekeeping operations have been the vital and indispensable tool for carrying out that responsibility. In the current context, peacekeeping has given rise to constant and changing challenges that have imposed on the States Members of the United Nations the obligation of fulfilling the objectives set out in the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. We recognize the leading role played by peacekeepers deployed in highly dangerous missions, where many have lost their lives in the service of peace.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Lastly, we reiterate the need for safe, timely and unhindered access throughout Syria in order to reach the almost 12 million people in humanitarian need. In that regard, we urge the teams on the ground to continue to strengthen their partnerships with local entities, as well as with the Syrian authorities, so as to facilitate the provision of assistance under the humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“That includes counter-terrorism operations, which must also respect and protect civilian populations. The statistics pertaining to casualties resulting from those clashes are not encouraging. We reiterate our appeal and join others in calling for the continued implementation of the Idlib ceasefire agreement in order to maintain sustained access to the millions of people who depend on cross-border humanitarian assistance, pursuant to the relevant Security Council resolutions. We deplore the recent indiscriminate attacks that have affected schools and health-care centres in the region, which in turn have forced the displacement of thousands of people. Only two days ago, we received reports of the deaths of three children from the same family who were sheltering at the same location while fleeing the bombardment of their school.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“The Dominican Republic is deeply concerned about the increase in hostilities in various regions of the northern part of the country, which have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes and take refuge in the camps there. We know that this mass displacement, together with the recent floods in the north-east and north-west, entails significant operational and protection challenges. We therefore commend the measures taken to date to meet the needs of those people, but we know that considerable challenges remain. Accordingly, we call on the parties to respect the rules of international humanitarian law, particularly with regard to the protection of the civilian population, and to refrain from attacks on civilians and vital infrastructure, such as hospitals and schools.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“For my delegation, and me in particular, that requires our serious commitment to keeping the human aspect at the centre of the deliberations of the Council and to working to find a peaceful, credible, inclusive and definitive solution to this conflict. In that perspective, I should like very briefly to raise the following points. Syrian civilians, especially women and girls, continue to feel the effects of the conflict. The virtual collapse of basic services, the rule of law and the loss of civil documentation threaten their security and access to health services. It is therefore necessary to establish coordination mechanisms to provide care for Syrian women, thereby contributing to the long-term comprehensive health of the entire population.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“In all honesty, following the testimony that Nujeen shared with us, I do not believe that any of us could possibly hope to add anything new or insightful to the discussion. Thanks to her participation in today's meeting, I will take away several powerful messages, including the fact that the dramatic plight of a person on the long road to better living conditions can be understood only when we hear what it means in her own words, and that, in addressing that issue, we can never lose sight of her concerns and point of view. Her participation here has accentuated the need for the Council to continue to open its doors to people like her, who give a voice to those lacking one and who remind us that, beyond the statistics and numbers, there are millions of human stories.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting. We also thank Ms. Mueller for providing us with an up-to-date overview of the assistance being provided in the various areas of Syria, as well as the main concerns and difficulties on which the Council must focus and work together so that it can play the meaningful role with which it has been charged, without divisiveness. We were particularly touched today by the incredible story of the young woman present among us - Ms. Nujeen Mustapha - which once again demonstrates the immense strength and resilience of persons living with disabilities. Her perspective has undoubtedly had a profound impact on us, and we are grateful for her courage, openness and sincerity with which she told us her story.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“Facing a problem of this magnitude requires efforts on the part of all. Therefore, we appeal to all Member States to fully meet their commitments to international human rights law and international humanitarian law. We recognize the invaluable work of civil society, youth organizations and defenders of women's rights, and we appeal for their ongoing support and leadership in this crucial struggle for the future of humankind.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“For us, the issue of gender is and will be a matter of the first order - simply, the adaptation of the Dominican Republic to the modern currents of action and thought in relation to women, their rights and the respect that has long been withheld from them. Finally, we welcome the fact that the Special Representative is working in coordination with other United Nations bodies in this regard, and we welcome the Secretary-General's recommendation to strengthen the collaboration of regional and subregional organizations with the United Nations in this area. I wish to highlight here the goals outlined by the Spotlight Initiative as an example of a strategic alliance that we believe will promote peace and security for women and that we hope will make important contributions towards prevention.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“For the Government of President Danilo Medina Senchez, efforts to end gender-based violence and extend access to sexual and reproductive health services involve not only access to clinical services but also protection against forced and early marriage of boys and girls and all other prejudices resulting from the backwardness of the patriarchal mentality. I am referring to primordial components of our sociopolitical agenda. Denying women and girls access to sexual and reproductive health care is exposing them to degrading, cruel and inhuman treatment, leading only to more suffering for the victims of sexual violence. I affirm that for our Government and President Medina, these are matters of non-negotiable principles, regardless of the political consequences in terms of criticism or disagreement on the part of traditional sectors.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We consider it essential that the Security Council carry out missions to conflict areas, concentrating especially on learning first-hand the concerns of victims of sexual violence. Likewise, the Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security is a platform of immense value in monitoring the compliance of State and non-State parties to conflict. Fourthly, it is a priority for victims of sexual violence to have access to health-care services, including sexual and reproductive health services, since we know that women and girls in conflict are at greater risk of unwanted pregnancies, mortality maternal, severe sexual and reproductive injury and of contracting sexually transmitted infections.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We must therefore support all reforms that increase the effectiveness of justice systems, such as reforms of legal frameworks to take these crimes into account, always ensuring that survivors and witnesses are protected. Only then will we create the conditions for Victims to be heard and receive support without being stigmatized. Thirdly, it is essential to incorporate sexual violence into the criteria for imposing sanctions and that the perpetrators of sexual violence listed in the annex to the report of the Secretary-General on this issue. It is vital that gender experts be mandated to the sanctions committees and that the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict report regularly to them.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We cannot therefore hope to mitigate or eliminate conflicts if we do not recognize and face in their full measure the impact and consequences of these crimes on the search for and maintenance of peace. There are several urgent aspects in particular that deserve special attention. The first is ensuring that victims participate in decision-making processes so as to ensure that the initiatives promoted address their concerns fully, including in post-conflict situations. In this regard, we applaud the progress of the United Nations Action Against Sexual Violence in Conflict, and we hope that the number of projects in the process of implementation can be expanded. Secondly, we must insist on all possible measures to end impunity for crimes of sexual violence, since such impunity also generates space for new Violations.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“She has shown uncommon courage in recounting her own sufferings and speaking up on behalf of other victims." In analysing the valuable report of the Secretary- General (S/2019/280), we are shocked to note that, even taking into account the significant advances of the past 10 years, sexual violence remains a cruel scourge and has even worsened in conflict scenarios. In anticipation of the twentieth anniversary of the adoption resolution 1325 (2000) and the tenth anniversary of the creation of the mandate of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, it is even more crucial to make greater efforts to implement the resolutions of the Security Council. Sexual violence in conflict is used to displace communities, as a means ofrepression and as a tactic of terrorism.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): I thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the leadership and eminent work of Ms. Pramila Patten and her Office, and to thank her for her informative briefing. I also thank the Secretary-General, Ms. Amal Clooney, Dr. Denis Mukwege, Ms. Inas Miloud and Ms. Nadia Murad, to whom I would like to express my admiration for their struggles and deep convictions. Let me recall what the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in its considerations in awarding that defender of women's rights the Nobel Peace Prize: "Nadia Murad is herself a victim of war crimes. She refused to accept the social codes that require women to remain silent and ashamed of the abuses to which they have been subjected.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We reiterate that the challenges facing the Sudan should be resolved through consensus with the participation of all actors, including the equal participation of women, with a view to restoring democratic order, good governance and the well-being of the people. As the representative of the United Kingdom rightly pointed out, we find ourselves at a decisive moment in time. Any decision that is taken, will leave its mark on the future of democracy for the Sudanese people.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Those are tragic events involving a people who ask only that their concerns be heard and addressed. The Dominican Republic reiterates its call for calm and that bloodshed be avoided at all costs. The time has come to leverage this opportunity for a democratic and peaceful transition and minimize the possibility of a violent outcome. The Sudanese people deserve not only an opportunity for political and economic recovery but also to be recompensed for their prolonged suffering within a reasonable amount of time. The time has come to establish an inclusive political system that upholds human rights and the norms of international law, and above all that will restore trust among Sudanese people.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“There is an urgent need for an open dialogue process to determine the future interlocutors in the Government, both at the national and the local levels, and to attribute national ownership as a guarantee of the sustainability of the process. Thirdly, I express our concern about the recent events in Khartoum and the consequent uncertainty experienced by the Sudanese people. The Sudan is facing a struggle in the midst of social protests and disproportionate governmental reactions, with a toll of dozens of dead and wounded, and, as often happens in such processes, a high human cost. Every day we hear stories like those of Babarki, a doctor who helped wounded demonstrators at his home and was allegedly executed, and Fatih, a university student was fatally shot in the head.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our call for the implementation of the framework for cooperation between the Government of the Sudan and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict in order to respond to cases of sexual and gender-based violence. Secondly, we draw attention to the stalemate in the peace process and the repercussions that current events may have on it. Although the current political dynamics raise challenges and uncertainty, it is crucial that the process be put in motion to ensure the return and relocation of displaced persons, the settlement of land issues and the establishment of judicial and reconciliation entities, as well as the Darfur Reconstruction and Development Fund.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“I also express our deep concern about the increase in criminal incidents victimizing internally displaced persons, as well as the suspension of some humanitarian activities and the restriction and denial of access to the personnel of African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). Above all, however, we are concerned about continuing reports of sexual abuse against women and girls by uniformed military personnel. It is regrettable that that remains an ongoing feature of the conflict and that many such cases are not reported by the victims for fear of reprisals.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Mr. Mamabolo and Ms. Mueller, and also acknowledge the presence of His Excellency Mr. Niels Annen. First, with regard to the progress made in the situation in the Sudan, we welcome the overall improvement in security in Darfur, with the exception of the hotspots in Jebel Marra, where the conflict between the Government and the rebel forces of the Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid persists. At the same time, we are concerned about instances of intercommunal violence and the destruction of farms, reported in Central and North Darfur states.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Finally, the Security Council maintains its unity in its pursuit of a political solution to the conflict in Yemen, and we would like to reiterate our delegation's strong support for Mr. Griffith's tireless efforts to find a solution. We call on the parties to participate in those negotiations in good faith and to maintain their commitments in the same spirit they demonstrated in Stockholm in December, 2018. We do not want to end without highlighting the heroic work being undertaken on the ground by the personnel of the United Nations and its agencies, together with non-governmental organizations, who tirelessly face the human dimension of that conflict every day to ensure the survival of millions of victims of that humanitarian catastrophe. They need to know that their work will not go unnoticed. The Security Council is with them.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“The international community must lend its expertise to develop the tools necessary to ensure that victims of human rights violations find justice - justice that is impartial, respectful of due process and safe. The Dominican Republic reaffirms its commitment to contributing, through the Council, to efforts to implement the Stockholm Agreement, as well as the Redeployment Coordination Committee and the United Nations Mission to Support the Al-Hudaydah Agreement. The lives of millions of Yemenis have become unsustainable. The resurgence of violence perpetrated by both parties in some areas ofthe country as led to more displacements. The safety and well- being of hundreds of thousands of war-weary Yemenis continue to be compromised as we enter the fifth year of the conflict.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“We therefore believe that there must be a robust response in this sector as a critical element in improving the living conditions of the most vulnerable Yemenis, especially children. We have not seen any appreciable change in the lives of children since the signing of the Stockholm Agreement. Children are the ones who are continuing to pay the high price of war in Yemen. Parents have to watch their children die in their arms, and vehicles transporting food are being attacked. The children of Yemen have been robbed of their right to life, health and education. How many more children will have to be affected before we put an end to the conflict? We ask the parties to prioritize the protection of children at all times. That must go hand in hand with the identification and punishment of the perpetrators.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“It is crucial that, given the progress made towards peace in Yemen, we continue to do everything possible to pursue a political solution that would include the significant participation of women and young people in the process of resolving the conflict there. Apart from the appalling humanitarian food crisis, which is for the most part man-made, there is another equally important factor: access to safe drinking water. In Yemen, the lack of sanitation has led to an increase in waterborne diseases. Hundreds of thousands ofpersons were affected by cholera in 2018. As Mr. Lowcock quite rightly pointed out, since the beginning of 2019 that rate has increased, with more than 120,000 potential new cases of cholera.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“In a food-disaster situation such as the one being experienced in Yemen, it is unacceptable that so far humanitarian workers have not been ensured access to the Mills in Al-Hudaydah. We call for this situation to be resolved as soon as possible. Ms. Luqman brought to the table perhaps one of the most critically important elements oftoday's discussion. In a humanitarian context of unprecedented scale, the role of Yemeni women as negotiators of humanitarian access, confidence-builders in affected areas and even as care providers is absolutely essential. That is why we must focus on them and on local women's organizations a large part of humanitarian action in Yemen, from the planning stage to the implementation of relief operations, along with the necessary financing.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“That is why we view with concern the attacks carried out in the past few weeks across the country, in contravention of the rules of war. Civilians are often denied the protection to which they are entitled and once again are paying the highest price for the conflict in Yemen. It is for that reason that we call on the parties and on States to support civilians through greater focus on their protection during the planning and implementation phases of military action. We have already heard here that almost 80 per cent of Yemen's total population - 24 million people - require some type of humanitarian assistance and protection. Ten million people are but a step away from starvation, and 7 million are undernourished. These are catastrophic levels and require a response commensurate with the situation.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the briefings delivered today by the main briefers and listened closely to the information provided us on the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement as well as to the detailed and alarming briefing on the humanitarian situation. Last year the whole world welcomed the news of the signing of the Stockholm Agreement as the path towards peace in Yemen. The parties must maintain the same spirit of commitment shown in December and translate words into tangible action on the ground by demonstrating the political will required to resolve the conflict. Protecting the civilian population and civilian infrastructure are basic principles under international humanitarian law.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“Finally, we call on Colombian society to avoid polarization in public discussion of the implementation of the peace agreements, to refrain from bombastic and aggressive rhetoric, to reject the expressions of hatred and divisiveness of a few and to embrace forgiveness, reconciliation and the rule of law. We commend the people and Government of Colombia for the example they have set in the process that we are happy to support today.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“We encourage all parties to support the important work of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace to promote access to justice and national reconciliation in Colombia, which is also an expression of the legal guarantees granted to those who have laid down their arms. We also emphasize the need to preserve the independence and autonomy of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace and other transitional justice mechanisms, as well as to maintain the legal security of those involved and avoid the retroactive application of certain provisions to the detriment of those who legitimately trusted in the State.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“We share the concerns expressed by the international verification component concerning the gender focus established in the peace agreement, and we welcome the commitment of the Vice-President of Colombia to looking into that report. We also commend the adoption by the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia of a strategy to implement resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018), with a focus on the role of young people in reintegration and ensuring security. It is a formal recognition of the preponderant role that young people play in promoting peace. That strategy should serve as an inspiration to other missions in their efforts to put an end to conflict and build peace.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“It is the State's responsibility to identify those responsible and bring them to justice. The same applies to the threats against and killings of social leaders and human rights defenders. That situation bears noting and demands close attention. We encourage the State to address the issue through its presence in the most affected area and to maintain ongoing dialogue with civil society through the National Commission on Security Guarantees. Work on that issue is also key to ensuring that peaceful and free elections at the local level are held in October and that they are free of any violence. It is extremely important to bear in mind the gender provisions contained in the peace agreement, in particular the issue of women's reintegration and security guarantees.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“It is essential that projects for the reintegration of ex-combatants proposed in the framework ofthe peace agreement be assessed so that we can determine the extent and scale of progress. It is also important that any process of inclusion take into account the access of ex-combatants to land and alternative income sources. We understand that the political, legal and socioeconomic integration of former members of the Fuerza Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) is necessary. We trust that issues related to land ownership will be dealt with appropriately, since that is at the heart of effective reintegration. During the reporting period, 12 former FARC-EP members were assassinated, which brings the total number of assassinations of that group to 99 since the signing of the final peace agreement.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“We invite the authorities to consider that the immediate economic sacrifice necessary for reintegration, while not insignificant, will, in the medium and long terms, have repercussions on the economic prosperity and social cohesion of Colombian society. We therefore encourage the consideration of proposals and alternative solutions that will be put forward in consultations with the ex-combatants living within the 24 territorial areas for training and reintegration. Those areas and the monthly food and health allowances for ex-combatants are expected to remain in place until summer. We trust that the decisions taken on those measures for the period after August will be based on the positive effects that they have had and the challenges ahead.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“To that end, there is a need for the financial and technical resources required in the national development plan and the prompt implementation of gender-related actions in the national reintegration policy, including those aimed at the economic reintegration of women ex-combatants. By the same token, it is crucial that protection be provided for women leaders and defenders of human rights who face attacks and threats. In that regard, we call on the Government of Colombia to accelerate the implementation of the comprehensive programme for the security of women leaders and human rights defenders.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“We commend the efforts of the Colombian Government to advance the process of reintegrating former combatants who have laid down their weapons. We want to acknowledge the progress and challenges in the period covered, especially with regard to the reactivation of institutional mechanisms that seek to guarantee security across the Colombian territory. However, we understand that there is a need for the speedier implementation of some provisions governing the reintegration of ex-combatants. As things stand now, their implementation is at less than 20 per cent. In that connection, the implementation of gender- related provisions with regard to reintegration and the guarantee of security for women, as established in the peace agreement, is critical.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): It is an honour to have Minister Trujillo Garcia among us once again in the Council. We also thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu and Ms. Rosa Emilia Salamanca for their briefings. Allow me to begin by reiterating the interest and support ofthe Dominican Republic for the peace process in Colombia and to commend the resolve and sacrifice of the Colombian people in that process. Since the signing of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, Colombia has been an example for peace. Two years after the signing of that historic agreement, Colombians have put behind them more than half a century of violence, held peaceful and inclusive elections, and established transitional justice institutions.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“Mr. Singer Weisinger (Dominican Republic) (spoke in Spanish): For the Dominican Republic, the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH) will conclude at the same time that elections are expected to be held in the country, a time that always implies possible instabilities. We believe that the timing and conditions need to be taken into account when making way for any other post-MINUJUSTH work of the United Nations. The task of the Security Council is to ensure international peace and security and to achieve a transition from MINUJUSTH in accordance with the best interests of the Haitian people.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8510 (2019) · source