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Skinner-Klee

lines on the record: 179
first: 2004-10-28
most recent: 2017-08-29
sittings or episodes: 22
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“In view of its powers, or rather its responsibilities, we urge the Security Council to include the concept of sustainable peace and to focus on implementing its recommendations for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“We advocate and recognize the importance of the allocation of sufficient resources for peacebuilding components within peacekeeping operations, including during the transition and downsizing phases, so as to support the stability and continuity of peacebuilding activities. Lastly, the Security Council has the responsibility to determine the existence of any threat to peace, breach of the peace or act of aggression and to make recommendations for the maintenance of international peace and security. Guatemala hopes that the new budget cuts that some members of the Council are promoting will not affect the implementation of sustainable peace in the host countries of missions where a transition is under way.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“It is appropriate to recall the important role the United Nations peacebuilding architecture can and should play in providing sufficient assistance and knowledge to allow the Security Council to determine the conditions required by the country hosting a peacekeeping operation in order to avoid unnecessary prolongation of the mission's mandate or the stagnation of the peace process. Experience has shown that without a well-planned integration, implementation and finalization strategy, the risks ofrelapse or prolongation in a conflict situation can be high as well as costly. It is therefore important that, in planning for the transition of a mission, it be carried out in consultation with and with the support of the host country, including taking into consideration ways of minimizing potential collateral effects of the mission.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Every effort to that end requires a deep and authentic knowledge of the situation on the ground - as well noted this morning by Mr. Mahmoud - particularly national ownership and respect for national sovereignty, as reflected in the preambular paragraphs of resolution 2282 (2016). My delegation is convinced that peacekeeping operations focused on fostering sustainable peace and conflict prevention will allow us to move systematically towards a comprehensive reconstruction of both the social fabric and the elements that are conducive to the integral development of the population in question in order to achieve true and lasting peace, which is not only the absence of conflict but also the opportunity to build the conditions of an inclusive national agenda, focused on development and respect for human rights.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Peace missions have mandates of a unique character, the essential purpose of which is to protect civilians and to ensure peace according to the specific context of each country. We therefore welcome any initiative that encourages and strengthens the relationship of the Council with the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms. Taking into account the fact that peacekeeping operations do not always address the root causes of conflict, we believe that their design must comprehensively and coherently address conditions on the ground and the specific characteristics of the population in order to better plan and efficiently coordinate all efforts to use political, social and development tools based on successful experiences and lessons learned.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Let me begin by thanking you, Sir, and the delegation of the Arab Republic of Egypt for convening this open debate on the potential contribution of United Nations peacekeeping operations to the overarching goal of sustaining peace, and for our concept paper (S/2017/692, annex). My delegation would like to take this opportunity to thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed; Mr. Yousef Mahmoud, as a member of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations; and in particular my friend and compatriot Ambassador Gert Rosenthal. Peacekeeping is one of the pre-eminent responsibilities ofthe United Nations. The Blue Helmets are the hope of civilian populations that face and suffer the serious consequences of conflicts.”
2017-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8033 (2017) · source
“Following the initial visit to my country by several members of the Committee's Group of Experts to begin formulating the national action plan in Guatemala, efforts are continuing at the national level with various Government entities to work on the main elements of the Plan. Finally, we recall that the only guarantee for preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and preventing them from falling into the hands of non-State actors is that they no longer exist. We therefore welcome the conference currently under way to negotiate a legally binding instrument banning nuclear weapons, leading to their total elimination. We are convinced that a ban on those deadly weapons will bring us closer to the goal of a world free of nuclear weapons.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source
“We welcome the role played in our own region by the Organization of American States and the United Nations Regional Centre for Peace, Disarmament and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Guatemala is aware of the significance of this important resolution and is committed to complying with its obligations in this area. We have also made additional commitments by requesting technical assistance from the Committee so as to develop a national action plan for the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), and also have several ongoing legislative processes under way.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source
“We also noted that the review process recognized the important role of the Expert Group Meeting on the Development of a Training Module on the International Legal Framework against Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism and the importance of regional organizations in the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). Universal, comprehensive and balanced implementation of the resolution is possible only if all Member States play a central role, and have the resources to do so. Regional organizations are ideal partners for that, having the knowledge of the specificities and realities of each of their member States, as well as of the region as a whole.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source
“We also recognize the need to strengthen the international non-proliferation framework in general, and resolution 1540 (2004) in particular, as well as the need to adapt them to the reality of the threat that they seek to prevent. We believe that the recent comprehensive review process of resolution 1540 (2004). The adoption ofresolution 2325 (2016) achieved that delicate balance, taking into account the evolving nature of the risk of proliferation, the technological advances and new obligations to address the threat, while recognizing the importance of providing States with the resources and capacity necessary to achieve the full implementation of the resolution.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source
“For my delegation, resolution 1540 (2004) has pride of place in the international non-proliferation regime. We would like to emphasize in particular the preventive and cooperative nature of that important resolution. The aim since its adoption has been the establishment of an instrument to strengthen the approach to non-proliferation commitments without directly affecting Member States' compliance with their obligations with respect to the other pillars of disarmament, including the peaceful use of nuclear energy. We fully agree with the concept note prepared for today's debate, which stresses the importance of resolution 1540 (2004) as a platform for cooperation, but which also warns that it would be counterproductive for that spirit of cooperation to be turned into a coercive or punitive mechanism.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Furthermore, advances in the area of science, technology and international trade, which in many ways have improved our daily lives, have brought with them a series of new threats to security through their potential use as instruments by radical groups and individuals who seek to wreak havoc on civilization. Sadly, many recent examples show that the threat of terrorism knows no borders and that no country or region is immune to attack. Hence it is imperative that all Member States comply with our obligation to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, their delivery systems and related materials so as to prevent their acquisition by non-State actors, and ensure that States have the resources and the capacity necessary to do so.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source
“I also associate myself with the statements to be made by the delegation of Spain as Chair of the Group of Friends of the 1540 Committee and the delegation of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela as Chair of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. There can be no doubt that terrorism is one of the main challenges facing the world today. Likewise, the use of weapons of mass destruction, especially by non-State actors, and the threat that their proliferation poses to international peace and security are a priority issue for us all. In recent years, the face and the methods of terrorism have changed.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source
“Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me at the outset to congratulate the delegation of the Plurinational State of Bolivia on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and on its outstanding leadership at the helm of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), of which you, Sir, are the Chair. We also welcome the presence of and the timely presentations by the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu, and the representative of the Office of Strategy and Policy of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Mr. Joseph Ballard. We also appreciate the concept note circulated by your delegation, Mr. President, which serves as our guide for today's debate.”
2017-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7985Reprise1 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the recommendations of the Secretary-General to ensure that the States Members of the United Nations and the parties to conflict develop, implement and share operational policies and measured practices so as to improve respect for international law, with a view to preventing harm to civilian populations. Guatemala commends the fact that the report of the Secretary-General advocates early warning and action and stresses the close link between sustainable peace and prevention. That concept is a game-changer in meeting the challenges of peace and security, development and human rights.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“We must, therefore, demand that members of security forces, local militias or other armed groups who have committed violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law be held to account. We reaffirm that it is the primary responsibility of troop- and police-contributing countries to investigate, without delay, allegations of acts of violence against civilians. In that regard, we underscore the importance of the International Criminal Court. We advocate that States ensure that their armed and security forces, in accordance with their mandates, work to adopt practical measures to protect the wounded and the sick, as well as medical services, when planning and implementing their operations.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“We urge States to ratify the main international instruments pertaining to weapons and ammunition, such as the Arms Trade Treaty. We underscore the importance of preventing the displacement of people and of protecting humanitarian and medical missions, as well as the civilian population. We believe that it is important to ensure that all international instruments and tools at the disposal of the Security Council are put to use in combating crimes in the fields we are discussing, and that they contain tangible elements in the areas of deterrence, accountability and justice. My delegation maintains that the protection of civilians is a legal obligation.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Attacks against water supplies as a tool of war are equally reprehensible, flying in the face of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is unacceptable that armed conflicts are on the rise in urban areas, in which populations are at their densest, thereby causing increased fatalities by the indiscriminate use of artillery and aerial bombardment, as well as by the use of improvised explosive devices that considerably increase the lethal radius. We also condemn the proliferation ofsmall arms and light weapons, which continue to kill and injure many people and often block humanitarian aid operations. We therefore echo the call of the Secretary-General to redouble our efforts to comply with international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“To address that, the Security Council adopted resolution 2286 (2016), which reaffirmed the responsibility of parties involved in armed conflicts to comply fully with the obligations under international humanitarian law so as to ensure the unqualified respect and protection of all humanitarian personnel exclusively involved in medical missions, their means of transport and equipment, hospitals and other health-care facilities. However, we find it disturbing that violent acts against such personnel and facilities continue to be practiced by parties in conflict, especially terrorist groups who carry out indiscriminate attacks against hospitals, humanitarian convoys and infrastructure used for medical care.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): We congratulate you, Madam President, and your delegation on organizing this debate on the protection of civilians, and we commend the fact that your Minister for Foreign Affairs has been presiding it. We also express our appreciation to the briefers for their contributions. My delegation associates itself with the statement delivered earlier on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. We note with concern that in armed conflicts, combatants and civilians are dying from wounds that would not have been fatal had they had access to medical assistance, which they have the right to receive.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Finally, my delegation believes that this topic must remain on the Council's agenda, given its interlinkages with the pillars of peace and security, development and human rights. We have in our hands two important tools at our disposal - the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and sustainable peace. Let us use them and together build a sustainable and harmonious future.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source
“Finally, the Security Council has the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. Nevertheless, we understand that the scope and nature of the challenge involved in sustaining peace requires strategic and operational alliances between the United Nations and Governments, as well as other key stakeholders, if we are to jointly achieve sustainable peace. The Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court is the most progressive international legal framework for gender-based crimes. We must incorporate it into national contexts so that States can have a comprehensive framework for investigating international crimes of sexual and gender-based violence.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source
“That is why it recognized the importance of resolution 1325 (2000) in laying the foundation for integrating a gender perspective in missions on the ground. We call for the implementation of the Secretary- General's zero-tolerance policy and commend the initiative of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations to ensure that troop-contributing countries distribute, to their entire staff, pocket-sized cards entitled "There is no excuse", which would clearly spell out the rules and prohibitions for behaviours linked to sexual abuse and exploitation. Guatemala is currently drafting its action plan on resolution 1325 (2000) through what we call an inter-institutional table on women and peace and security. The draft will be implemented shortly.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source
“We must underline the undeniable role that women can and must play in peacebuilding. There is an important link between women's full and meaningful participation in preventing and resolving conflicts and in post-conflict reconciliation and rebuilding efforts and the long-term effectiveness and sustainability of such efforts. Women must participate on an equal footing when it comes to the maintenance and promotion of peace and security. The international community must insist on eliminating barriers to the empowerment of women in the decision-making process regarding conflict prevention and resolution, as well as peacebuilding - just as they are drivers of development - and we encourage more women to participate in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Guatemala has deployed troops in areas of armed conflict.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source
“We therefore emphatically condemn all of those brutal acts, for besides clearly violating international humanitarian law and human rights, they constitute a rejection of human dignity. We fully support the emphasis that the Secretary-General places on conflict prevention and early warning. It is at that stage that we must pay close attention in order to prevent the most vulnerable - children, women and teenagers - from having their human rights violated. That is why we must continue to include sexual violence as a designation criterion for imposing sanctions and to ensure that sanctions committees and monitoring mechanisms base their efforts on experts specializing in gender-based and sexual violence in conflict. We consider it timely for Special Representatives to share information with sanctions committees as needed.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source
“Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me, at the outset, to express our gratitude for the convening of this important debate. We are also grateful for the concept note (see S/2017/402, annex ). I also thank today's briefers for their statements. Since the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000), Guatemala has accorded great importance to this issue. We are especially concerned that sexual violence continues to be used as an instrument of war to terrorize populations. We cannot also not allow sexual violence to be used to generate income from sexual slavery and trafficking, much less for women and girls to be offered as compensation for combatants of extremist groups.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source
“However, we believe that it is necessary to ensure that all instruments at the Security Council's disposal should be used in an appropriate way to deal with the various issues involved in order to achieve sustainable peace and, of course, conflict prevention. Finally, my delegation considers it important to include this topic on the Council's agenda, while underscoring that water is a strategic resource that belongs to all humankind and has an impact on security, development and human rights. That is clear. We have at hand two important agendas, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the sustainable peace agenda. We can make use of and build on them together for a sustainable and harmonious future.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“That is why we welcome with pleasure the efforts undertaken by the Global High-Level Panel on Water and Peace to address the development of proposals for strengthening the global architecture for the prevention and resolution of conflicts related to water, as well as their work to enhance the relevance of water-related issues in local, regional and international policies with a view conserving that vital resource for future generations. The Security Council has the paramount responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. In order to achieve that, it has been recognized that it is essential to count on a set of mechanisms and tools applicable to the situations and local circumstances of the populations involved. In most cases, those tools have been used to react to conflicts rather than to prevent them.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Indeed, to use water as an instrument of war is a crime against humanity, which is why the relationship between water and peace deserves to be analysed with reference to current practices and with a View to coordinating policies on conservation and sustainable use. In that regard, we recognize the timeliness of this debate in the interest of highlighting the problem of water and its supply, which deserves greater attention from the international community.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Under those circumstances, it is unnecessary and pointless to emphasize that, unless we change the conditions under which we are currently using that resource, the improper use or lack of access to water will generate still more structural violence in various regions, putting at risk development and the implementation of the economic, social and cultural rights of populations, as well as international peace and security. That is why we condemn attacks against water supplies as a method of waging war, whether of a national or international nature, since that is a clear violation of international law and international humanitarian law.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“For Guatemala, it is particularly worrying that for various reasons, and to a great extent man-made ones, the world's populations are currently encountering a serious shortage of fresh water owing to the unsustainable use, poor management and pollution of water, as well as to climate change, industrialization, rapid demographic growth and the reappropriation of water, all of which add up to a greater demand for the resource, which could lead to confrontation among communities, peoples and nations.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Without that, the arbitrary and illogical use of resources will lead not only to shortages but to clashes between peoples and nations in an attempt to gain access to those resources. Environmental protection and appropriate management of our natural resources will enable us to achieve harmonious human coexistence, marked by development and sustainability and guided by conservation and sustainable use. We need to prepare a strategic rapid response focused on the underlying structural issues related to the problem of water resources, which requires not only a change in rhetoric but also a substantial change in the way we see and understand the reality that determines the conservation of, access to and use of water.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“That is why we must be careful and sensible in the use and conservation of water, especially given the expected global population increase in the not-too- distant future. That is why we agree with the remarks by former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who said that "competition for fresh water may well become a source of conflict and wars in the future, but at the same time it has the potential to be a catalyst for development and cooperation." Our strong commitment to multilateralism is based on the conviction that global challenges such as the maintenance of international peace and security, the fight against poverty, the promotion of sustainable development and the rule of law can be effectively addressed only within a multilateral framework based on the premise of cooperation and solidarity.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): First and foremost, we would like to thank you, Sir, for organizing today's important debate and for the concept note (S/2016/969, annex). I also thank the Secretary- General, Mr. Danilo Tiirk, Ms. Christine Beerli and Mr. Sundeep Waslekar for their briefings. Our delegation believes that a discussion on water, peace and security is important, since that natural resource is essential for humankind's survival, but also, because of its scarcity and people's dependence on it, it could be the fundamental cause of the outbreak of conflicts. Guatemala shares the concern that water could be viewed as a cause of conflict, which could occur because of its uneven global distribution and its ongoing scarcity caused by urbanization, global warming and the excessive or disproportionate use of water.”
2016-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7818 (2016) · source
“General Assembly resolution 70/262 and Council resolution 2282 (2016) were adopted in April and sent out a clear message: we must break the silos in the Organization, which is a fundamental requirement if we are to abide by the three pillars of the Charter of the United Nations, namely, development, human rights, and peace and security.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“It is important that the international community acknowledge that conflict prevention is a shared responsibility. It must be coordinated among all stakeholders, namely, the States involved, international and regional organizations, the specialized agencies and, of course, civil society organizations, for the purpose of working to solve the original causes of the conflict and refine the essential elements of peacekeeping operations. In conclusion, I would like to mention something else that is no less important. Waiting for conflict situations to be included on the agenda of the Council is tantamount to adopting a reactive approach rather than a preventive one. We need to invest in prevention so that we do not have to wait for conflicts to break out in order to adopt the necessary measures.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Regarding the current situation, the international community has witnessed an increasing number of confrontations between armed political groups and militia groups, where crime, terrorism and violent extremism prevail. In some cases, the Governments of host countries to peace missions have encountered numerous challenges in seeking to protect their population. Peacekeeping missions are not designed to, or principally aimed at, combating terrorism. Guatemala maintains its doubts as to the achievements and the implications that so-called peacemaking operations have. We believe that those types of operations distort the basic function that they pursue, bearing in mind that peacekeeping operations are not designed or equipped to impose political solutions through the continuous use of force.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“That means that it is necessary to develop creative approaches to address such armed groups without compromising the foundational doctrine of the Organization's work. In his Action Plan to Prevent Violent Extremism, the Secretary-General made it clear that the phenomenon affects the purposes and principles of the United Nations. It undermines peace and international security, human rights and sustainable development. There is no country in my region that is immune to those effects. The reality on the ground is also alarming. Of the 11 countries that are most affected by global terrorism, seven of them have peace missions with mandates from the Organization.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Our delegation aligns itself with the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations, given that such operations, in terms of their structure and characteristics, have not been created to participate in active military counter-terrorism operations, both because of their lack of capacity in the field oflogistics and other areas, and above all because it distorts the doctrine that underlies peace operations. We are willing to consider emerging circumstances, but not to change the very meaning of peacekeeping operations without a broad and informed consensus. However, we acknowledge the relevance of the views expressed by the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Herve' Ladsous; we cannot deny that extremist groups are an emerging phenomenon.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“That information needs to be shared with troop-contributing countries in a timely fashion. The safety of personnel is a non-negotiable requirement that calls for more attention. The reviews conducted in 2015 regarding the work of the Organization in the areas of peace and security, specifically the recommendations on peace operations in the report (see S/2015/446) of the High- level Independent Panel on Peace Operations and on peacebuilding in the Rosenthal report (see S/2015/490), and on women and peace and security, have underscored the need for the United Nations to adapt to new situations and circumstances that have a bearing on conflicts by investing more in prevention than in containment.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“We share the views expressed in the concept note that most crises today can be classified as internal conflicts or intra-State conflicts, where there are confrontations between Government forces and non-State armed groups. As a consequence, security in implementing operations on the ground has become a lot more complicated. My delegation is concerned by and greatly regrets that 34 Blue Helmets were killed and another 190 injured between January 2015 and October 2016. Improving the protection and security of personnel in peacekeeping operations should continue to be a fundamental priority. In that respect, we welcome the fact that measures are being taken to improve security analysis on proposed initiatives by making timely decisions on activities that need to be undertaken and on how to manage the risks that personnel face on the ground.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Guatemala thanks the delegation of Senegal, as President of the Security Council this month, for organizing this open debate, and we welcome the country's Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye. We are grateful for the briefings by the Deputy Secretary-General and the other briefers this morning, which were extremely informative. My delegation aligns itself with the statement made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. Guatemala thanks the President for the concept note (S/2016/927, annex) that he has circulated on peace operations facing asymmetrical threats.”
2016-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7802 (2016) · source
“Women are the critical link in development as they are the centre of the family and the source of its values, customs and the identity of each child. All these are essential pillars for consolidating lasting peace. It is essential that women be involved in decision-making at all levels. In conclusion, we urge all Member States represented here to take this unique opportunity to move towards a much stronger and substantive commitment to gender equality so as to ensure that the empowerment of women and girls becomes one of the cornerstones of peacebuilding.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“It is important to incorporate it into national legislation so that States have a comprehensive framework for investigations into international crimes of sexual and gender-based violence, targeted proccedings to support victims and witnesses, programmes to inform women of the laws that concern them, resources to monitor the implementation of laws that take the gender perspective into account, and provisions for the compensation of victims. All of those components are essential to ensuring that women have access to justice. Guatemala has always supported that agenda and eiterates that women play an essential role in preventing and resolving conflicts, promoting justice, fostering reconciliation, supporting disarmament, demobilization and social reintegration, and rebuilding national institutions.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Moreover, we acknowledge the contribution of mechanisms, such as the Global Acceleration Instrument for Women and Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action, together with additional existing mechanisms, as a way not only to raise resources, but to coordinate responses and accelerate implementation. The participation of women is essential to ensuring operational effectiveness and ensure sustainable peace. The concept of sustainable peace is very important, as Ambassador Rosenthal mentions in his report (S/2015/490). The Rome Statute, which is the international legal framework on gender-based crimes, is the most progressive to date.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Although it took 32 years to bring this case to trial, we believe that it is worth mentioning because access to justice should be guaranteed for all Guatemalans. However, we must improve access to justice and strengthen the participation of women in the process of drafting national legislation. We welcome the fact that the women and peace and security agenda is being addressed in a cross-cutting fashion, in coordination with the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office and the Peacebuilding Fund. It is also worth noting the establishment of the Informal Expert Group on Women and Peace and Security and of the national focal point network for women and peace and security on 23 September under the leadership of Spain.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“We reiterate that the prevention and protection of women against gender violence and sexual abuse require the involvement of all, including men and boys. We strongly condemn cases of sexual violence and the fact that it continues to be used as a tactic of intimidation or terrorism. We also condemn violence and sexual abuse in peacekeeping operations. We demand the implementation of the zero-tolerance policy. Security forces entrusted with ensuring the security and integrity of women as an important aspect of peace and security must be made to understand that. Guatemala is striving to combat impunity and to bring the perpetrators of sexual abuse to justice. In that regard, early this year we brought to justice two soldiers who were responsible for the sexual enslavement of 15 Quechi women in the military base of Sepur Zarco.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“As Guatemala was one of the 72 sponsors of the resolution, we are happy to inform the Council that pursuant to the resolution, the Government of Guatemala has established an inter-agency panel on women, peace and security in order to improve governmental coordination for the establishment of a national plan of action, which is expected to be completed this year. The appropriate implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) requires the unwavering political will of all competent Government authorities, requiring the allocation of clearly earmarked resources both in national budgets and in the contributions of international donors. Governments and civil society should work together and complement each other's efforts.”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): First, allow me to commend the Russian Federation for convening this open debate on the occasion of the sixteenth anniversary of the women and peace and security agenda. This is an opportunity to underscore the commitment of Member States to empowering women and to facilitating their participation in conflict- prevention, peacebuilding and in decision-making on matters relating to peace and security. I would like to thank Ms. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN-Women, and Ms. Rita Lopidia, on behalf of the NGO Working Group on Women, Peace and Security, for their statements. A year ago the Security Council adopted resolution 2242 (2015).”
2016-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7793 (2016) · source
“We appeal yet again to each and every member of the Council to comply with their responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations.”
2016-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7792 (2016) · source