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first: 2019-04-10
most recent: 2019-04-10
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“Secondly, with all due respect, I would like to set the record straight about what was said by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the Security Council today. I was officially invited by his Administration last year, and on 16 November I personally met with Foreign Minister Arreaza. I never ever resisted or gave any indication of not being willing to accept the invitation to go to Caracas. The only request I made was for an agenda of the Visit, in other words, the reason they were inviting me. Insofar as I must remind the members of the Security Council, our mandate is basically humanitarian, to attend to those people who have left Venezuelan territory. But, in any case, Foreign Minister Arreaza agreed that they would send a proposed agenda for my visit, for which I am still waiting.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Mr. Stein: I will refer to only two points. First, with respect to the legitimacy of the data, we carefully picked our data based on the immigration data of legal crossings at Government border installations of the migration authorities of the receiving countries, and, of course, the hardest hit has been Colombian territory. But if we were to include the various video recordings of irregular footpaths, blind trails or unofficial border points, which are used on a daily basis by different numbers of unrecorded Venezuelans crossing irregularly, the numbers would go well above the mark of 4 million. As those present know, irregularity increases vulnerability. But we have chosen not to include those irregular numbers of blind crossings.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Despite some important contributions to date, on the whole more is needed in terms of financial support to countries and other actors engaged in the humanitarian response. Those contributions not only strengthen the humanitarian response and socioeconomic integration solutions, but also contribute to stability in the region as a whole as it faces unprecedented humanitarian challenges.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“First, more support is needed for the States that are employing open-door policies to receive, assist and host Venezuelan outflows, including the initiatives of the Quito process. Secondly, the communities that are receiving Venezuelans are in need of support. Many of the communities receiving Venezuelans have needs of their own, and support is also needed for the host population. By addressing the needs of both, we can increase the impact of the humanitarian response, mitigate the possibilities of xenophobic expressions and create a better climate for the local integration of Venezuelans into their host communities. Thirdly, stronger international cooperation is critically needed.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Despite those efforts, national capacities are increasingly strained and, in some cases, carry the risk of denial of entry or access to regular migration schemes. The experience to date, however, demonstrates that Venezuelans continue to move across the region, regularly or irregularly, and it is in the best interest of the receiving countries to avoid situations where Venezuelans remain undocumented, invisible and without access to basic rights, as well as exposed to situations of violence, exploitation or abuse. Taking into account those considerations, I would like to highlight some implications for and requests to the Council and the international community as a whole.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Technical discussions during the meeting indicated important advances in the harmonization of approaches in the areas of entry and stay requirements, access to rights and documentation. Participating countries reaffirmed their commitment to the continuity of the Quito process and announced that Argentina will assume the leading role in moving the process forward and host the next meeting in Buenos Aires in July. Paraguay offered to take over the process after Argentina. A priority issue identified by all participants was the urgent need for greater international cooperation and the involvement of multilateral development and financial actors in that unprecedented humanitarian situation that is affecting many States of the Latin American and Caribbean region, as well as other countries.”
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“In that context, it is important to highlight the generosity of the countries that have been receiving Venezuelans, both those in transit as well as those being hosted. Those countries have largely maintained open- door policies and, through the Quito process, continue to work towards harmonized approaches on important matters such as reception arrangements, regular stay provisions, documentation and social, economic and cultural inclusion. The third meeting in Quito on the human mobility of Venezuelans in Latin America, held this week, brought together participants from 12 countries and observers from 13 countries, as well as United Nations agencies, international cooperation agencies and financial organizations.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“A disproportionately high rate of family separation is already taking place as some family members leave in search of opportunities to support those back home or secure the means to later bring their relatives. The aforementioned border closures also make it necessary for the majority of persons leaving the country to cross the border irregularly and in very dangerous conditions, exposing them to additional risks of exploitation and abuse, including through human smuggling and trafficking. The presence of illegal armed actors in multiple border areas and the seasonal rise in border river flows create additional challenges and risks for the continuous population outflows, including their possible recruitment, which also affects children and youth.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“If the trend continues in 2019, we estimate that the total number of Venezuelans outside the country will exceed 5 million by the end of the year. The testimonials and feedback from Venezuelans arriving in countries of the region outline a range of factors, often in parallel, that contribute to their departure from the country. The stated reasons for leaving include insecurity and violence; a lack of access to food, medicine and essential services; loss ofincome; and a lack of effective national protection systems. Against that backdrop of deteriorating conditions inside Venezuela, we observe individuals and families leaving the country with increasing needs and vulnerabilities.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Mr. Stein: The situation in Venezuela has resulted in a population outflow the magnitude of which is unparalleled in the modern history of the region. At present, we estimate that 3.7 million Venezuelans have left their country, approximately 80 per cent of whom have left since 2015. Although the vast majority of Venezuelans who have left home can be found in neighbouring countries and other parts of South America, it is important to note that more than 20 countries are affected by those outflows, across the hemisphere and beyond. Last year, Venezuelans left the country at a net rate of about 5,000 per day, and they continue to leave the country, despite recent border closures on the Venezuelan side.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source