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1. “The proliferation of small arms and light weapons contributes not only to the creation of conflicts but also to their recurrence - hence the importance of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes as essential elements in conflict prevention and in post- conflict peacebuilding. Thus it is essential, as noted by the Secretary-General in his recommendation 7, that the Council include relevant DDR provisions in the mandates of peacekeeping operations, including the destruction of excessive stockpiles, so that they clearly address the issue of arms control.”

   2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390Resumption1 (2006) · source

2. “An overall approach will require not only the resolute and timely application of arms embargoes by the Council but also the Council's strict monitoring of their rigorous application. In that connection, we would like also to commend the efforts of the sanctions Committees and of their monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance with the measures provided for to combat the illicit trade in small arms. Moreover, it must be noted that their work will become increasingly beneficial as Member States gradually include in their respective legislations measures aimed at preventing violations of embargoes imposed by the Council.”

   2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390Resumption1 (2006) · source

3. “However, we believe that that goal is one that we will achieve later on and that at this time we must strive to achieve better results on the Programme of Action's other provisions of an international nature that have yet to be addressed. For example, there will be an opportunity with respect to the process involving the illicit brokering of small arms and light weapons, as noted in the Secretary-General's fourth recommendation. The spirit of recommendations 5, 10 and 11 relates to one of the Security Council's main areas of responsibility in this area: the creation of appropriate mechanisms to monitor the effective implementation of sanctions, especially arms embargoes.”

   2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390Resumption1 (2006) · source

4. “While Guatemala supports the implementation of the first recommendation made by the Secretary- General, we continue to believe that the character and the ambitious scope of the recently adopted International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons does not meet the needs of the most affected countries. We had hoped that that Instrument would complement the commitments we have undertaken under the Inter- American Convention against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Ammunition, Explosives and Other Related Materials.”

   2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390Resumption1 (2006) · source

5. “In 1999 the Council recognized that the destabilizing accumulation of small arms contributes to the intensity and duration of armed conflicts and that it can be a contributing factor to undermining peace agreements, complicating peacebuilding efforts and increasing the vulnerability of civilians, due to the indiscriminate use of such arms. Likewise, the Security Council expressed particular concern about the humanitarian, social and economic repercussions of the excessive stockpiling and transfer of small arms. It is with these concerns in mind that I will confine myself to some specific comments on certain aspects of the recent report of the Secretary-General, which is of particular importance in this debate.”

   2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390Resumption1 (2006) · source

6. “This debate, which is not the first that the Council has held on this issue, is particularly important because it is taking place on the eve of the Conference to Review Progress Made in the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects. While the Programme of Action is the result of an initiative by the General Assembly, the Security Council's contribution to its implementation is essential, given that the Council is the organ responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security. It is from that standpoint that we view the role of the Security Council in this area.”

   2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390Resumption1 (2006) · source

7. “Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): Permit me to congratulate you, Sir, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I thank you for convening this open debate and for issuing the aide-memoire, which puts the issue in perspective for the debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for his precise report on the matter. For Guatemala, the increasing attention being accorded the issue of small arms is both timely and appropriate. I wish also to associate myself with the statement made by the representative of Guyana on behalf of the Rio Group.”

   2006-03-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5390Resumption1 (2006) · source

8. “I reiterate my country's commitment to the Organization's peacekeeping operations and my delegation's readiness to continue to work to improve the peacekeeping system. We are convinced that every effort in that regard will further the high founding ideals of the United Nations and will help it to carry out one of its essential Charter functions. Let me conclude by paying tribute to the memory of all those who have lost their lives in the service of understanding and peacebuilding under the United Nations flag.”

   2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

9. “We encourage the countries of the region to enforce the arms embargo on the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to impose the strictest possible controls on illegal cross-border transfers of natural resources and weapons and on cross-border movements of fighters. Guatemala has benefited directly from a United Nations peacebuilding mission, which is why we understand the enormous importance of those who work in the Organization's peace operations. Without the shadow of a doubt, this is a basic activity and fundamental objective of the United Nations, the sole international body with the credibility and legitimacy and with the right tools to carry out these difficult but necessary tasks. That is why, despite the recent tragic deaths, my Government remains fully prepared to continue to support United Nations peace operations.”

   2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

10. “My country joins the Secretary-General and the membership of the General Assembly in congratulating the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the successful constitutional referendum held on 18 and 19 December 2005, and we hope that free, impartial, transparent and democratic elections will similarly be held by 30 June 2006, when the transitional period ends. At the same time, Guatemala notes with concern that militias and foreign armed groups continue hostilities in the region. These are exemplified by the recent attacks against Guatemalan troops by the rebel Lord's Resistance Army. We need speedily to learn the details of how that tragic incident occurred. In that regard, my delegation echoes the words of the representative of Pakistan.”

    2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

11. “The Ad Hoc Advisory Groups have proved to be a useful tool for bringing together development partners, including within the United Nations system, the Bretton Woods institutions and the broader donor community, with a view to jointly considering the needs of the countries in question. The Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Burundi adopted a broad approach to issues related to the transition and recovery processes in that country, which averted a renewal of conflict. With the imminent operationalization of the Peacebuilding Commission, we urge the Commission's Organizational Committee to consider countries such as Burundi and hope that such consideration will be possible through the anticipated machinery of Commission meetings focusing on specific countries. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo we have seen slow but positive progress.”

    2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

12. “My country has followed very closely the armed chaos endured by the peoples of the Great Lakes region over the course of nearly four decades of internal conflict. We understand and are convinced of the need for efforts to ensure that the peoples of the region can attain development. That requires an environment of peace, security and political stability. I wish to focus on two countries of the region: Burundi and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where Guatemalan military observers and special forces are stationed. In 2000, the Economic and Social Council added a new dimension to its work with the establishment of Ad Hoc Advisory Groups on African countries emerging from conflict. During its presidency of the Economic and Social Council in 2003, Guatemala proposed the establishment of such a group for Burundi.”

    2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

13. “Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to begin by congratulating the United Republic of Tanzania on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. It is a privilege to see its Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Her Excellency the Honourable Asha-Rose Mtengeti Migiro, presiding over today's meeting. I wish also to express our gratitude for today's numerous statements of solidarity with my country in connection with the tragic deaths of eight members of the Guatemalan contingent of the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC). The blood spilled by my compatriots serves as a confirmation of my country's commitment to the regional stability and peace that is so sorely needed by our brethren on the African continent.”

    2006-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5359Resumption1 (2006) · source

14. “It is essential that we face the Haitian challenge as a common challenge, and that we meet our duty to demonstrate our solidarity with a country that has been so ill-treated throughout history. We shall continue with our commitment to rebuild and stabilize Haiti in order to make it possible for the Haitian people to be the masters of their own destiny.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

15. “However, the Government could get some initiatives under way. We therefore urge the Transitional Government, with the cooperation of all social sectors and the support of the international community, to develop and implement a long-term development strategy that makes it possible to address the basic economic and social needs of every Haitian citizen. With regard to the tasks and challenges facing Haiti and its people, we appeal to the international community, and donor Governments in particular, to provide Haiti with the backing and assistance needed to overcome the difficulties inherited from the past and to move the country towards a future in which the rule of law is fully in place, with democracy and respect for human rights.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

16. “Guatemala would also like to stress the importance of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) programmes. We share the visiting mission's concern not only about the delays in the implementation of the programmes proposed by MINUSTAH but also about the problems in financing those programmes, especially with regard to reintegration. My delegation must also underscore such fundamental problems as extreme poverty and high rates of illiteracy and malnutrition, which continue to deprive Haitians of basic economic, social and cultural rights and to aggravate the consequences of the non- observance of basic civil and political rights. We recognize that the temporary nature of the Transitional Government means that there will not be enough time to substantially resolve those problems.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

17. “With a view to the preparation and holding of local and presidential elections that are fully participatory, representative, legitimate and in keeping with the existing timetable, we support the basic idea that furthering political dialogue between all groups and actors in Haitian society without exception merits priority attention. We are gravely concerned about the structural, technical and logistical problems described in the relevant report with regard to properly preparing for elections. More worrying yet is the $22 million deficit in the election budget. In that regard, we believe it essential to have sufficient resources available and the necessary technical assistance from the international community - particularly that of donor countries - for the successful holding of elections and an orderly transition to a democratic system.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

18. “For that reason, Guatemala believes that the international community, regional organizations, international financial institutions, agencies, programmes and non-governmental organizations should continue to support the Haitian people in order that it may fully enjoy basic human rights, and that they should support the Transitional Government in investigating the abuses that have taken place so as to put an end to impunity through reform and the strengthening of the National Police and the judicial system, institutions without which the administration of justice is impossible. In that connection, we call upon the Transitional Government to adopt the concrete measures necessary to prevent such acts through effective investigation of complaints and the prosecution of those responsible.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

19. “We would like to express our firm support for the work carried out by MINUSTAH, whose principal military and civilian components are of Latin American origin. Guatemala in particular supports the work of Ambassador Juan Gabriel Valdes, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSTAH. With regard to the reports presented today, we share the concern about the current delicate security situation in Haiti and the conditions regarding the former army, in particular the challenge posed by armed gangs linked to criminal groups. We are also worried about the weakness in the administration of justice and the ongoing problem of insecurity, as they constitute major hurdles confronting the entire Haitian people today.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

20. “Although the primary responsibility to achieve that rests with Haitians, we also know that that essential goal will be achieved only if the international community promotes an effort towards cooperation that is coordinated, generous and long-term in nature. We believe that the Interim Cooperation Framework, which was developed jointly last year by the Transitional Government and the international community, is an important step in the right direction. In keeping with our policy of promoting the peaceful and negotiated resolution of conflicts, the Government of Guatemala has reaffirmed its commitment and readiness to participate in the United Nations Mission Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). A 70-person Guatemalan military police contingent is now in Haiti as our present contribution to MINUSTAH.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

21. “It is even more important to stress that the role of the United Nations is not merely to assist domestic actors to put an end to conflict and, in the case of Haiti, to stabilize the situation. We should be equally effective in providing humanitarian assistance and helping to bring about the establishment of institutions that will make possible long-term development and prevent the resurgence of conflict. Since the beginning of the crisis in Haiti, my Government has expressed its solidarity with the people of that brotherly country. Moreover, my Government has made known its sincere hope that all political actors in Haiti will find a way to build a true democracy and to create a favourable environment for sustainable development in the country to the benefit of all Haitians.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

22. “We would also like to thank Ambassador Allan Rock, Permanent Representative of Canada, for having led the Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti of the Economic and Social Council during the joint mission to the island from 13 to 16 April. I would like first of all to stress that the work carried out by the Security Council and the Economic and Social Council in connection with post-conflict situations - one in the area of security policy and the other in the area of humanitarian support for development - offers an opportunity for very productive action. The joint mission to Haiti and the ongoing support that the two Councils have been providing each other with respect to that country in the fulfilment of their respective mandates attests to that renewed climate of cooperation. Guatemala welcomes that development.”

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23. “Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): I would like, first of all, to congratulate Denmark for having assumed the presidency of the Security Council and having organized this open debate, providing countries non-members of the Council with the opportunity to express our views on the fragile situation in Haiti. On behalf of Guatemala, I wish you, Madam President, every success as you preside over the work of the Council. We are also grateful to Ambassador Ronaldo Mota Sardenberg, Permanent Representative of Brazil and head of the Security Council mission to Haiti, for his comprehensive introduction of the mission's report.”

    2005-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5178 (2005) · source

24. “We believe there needs to be better coordination among Member States, United Nations agencies and civil society actors, so as to systematically mainstream the gender perspective and disseminate the content of resolution 1325 (2000) in terms of conflict prevention, planning peacekeeping operations and post-conflict peace-building, which cannot be successful or complete if women do not fully participate in them.”

    2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source

25. “We congratulate the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) on creating a web site that offers a centralized database, and the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW) for the work it has done in compiling information resources on gender-related aspects of conflicts and peace, as well as in managing the inter-agency task force on an electronic database of gender training materials.”

    2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source

26. “An educated woman, free of discrimination and subjugation, is the best guarantee for achieving sustainable development and securing peaceful and harmonious social coexistence. For that reason, we urge the Security Council to establish and promote strategies and programmes to prevent gender-based violence. We also support the establishment of systems to protect victims and witnesses that bring charges of that kind of crime. In that regard, the Public Prosecutor's Office in Guatemala has an office of victim care - a unit which provides humanitarian assistance and comprehensive and urgent care in order to minimize the negative effects of the crime. We agree with the Secretary- General that the dissemination and exchange of information are vital in order to raise awareness of the contents of resolution 1325 (2000).”

    2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source

27. “In September of this year, MINUGUA inaugurated at United Nations Headquarters an exhibition of photography entitled, "Guatemala - Images of Peace", which, apart from demonstrating the mission's activities, also showed the great challenges that we must confront and overcome, including poverty and gender equality, which are two fundamental elements of resolution 1325 (2000) that we are now addressing. Because of our experience and because we are a country that has emerged from an armed conflict that impoverished us for 36 years, Guatemala is convinced of the need to enhance the prevalence of women in the processes of decision-making and of the valuable contribution women make to the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source

28. “On this very day, a unit of 70 military police officers is leaving to join the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), a contingent that includes 5 women. Regarding the work of MINUGUA, that mission worked side by side with Guatemala in a negotiating process that concluded with the signing of the peace agreements in 1996 and called for profound changes in our society with an agenda that the Government of Guatemala has adopted as a minimum. MINUGUA gave significant support towards improving the prevailing situation. Now it is incumbent on us, as Guatemalans, to build a fairer society that will overcome the exclusion, marginalization and discrimination that we have suffered, affecting not only the indigenous peoples but also women in particular.”

    2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source

29. “Mr. Skinner-Klee (Guatemala) (spoke in Spanish): The discussion of the report on the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security is very important to the delegation of Guatemala, first of all, because our country has benefited from the United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala (MINUGUA), which is mentioned by the Secretary- General in his report (S/2004/814) as one of the peace operations in which three women serve as deputy special representatives. Secondly, in accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary-General to encourage the participation of women in peacekeeping operations, we take pride in the fact that Guatemala contributes women to peacekeeping operations.”

    2004-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.5066Resumption1 (2004) · source