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“Border patrols; monitoring increased human trafficking, in which Timor-Leste is becoming a transit hub; support for local communities; the construction of social infrastructure and natural disaster response are some of the tasks whereby that small army could pay society back for the sacrifices it is making with what are very meagre resources. The successful experience of Timor-Leste holds important lessons for the United Nations regarding the role that the Organization can and should play in matters of peace and State-building. First, United Nations actions in Timor-Leste demonstrate the importance of making an early start in peacekeeping operations and peacebuilding tasks, and of strengthening the links between those two activities in an integrated fashion.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“In the view of my delegation, the decisions that the political bodies adopted after this incident do not validate actions that undermine the integrity of the law. In addition to developing institutions, a culture of democracy and the rule of law must be fostered. We also believe it is important to consider the role of the army in the context of security sector reform. President Ramos-Horta was kind enough to explain to us the circumstances justifying the creation of a military apparatus, and he also outlined his personal ideas on that respect. In this context, we urge the Timorese authorities to assign clear tasks to an army that clearly has little defensive utility. Its functions must therefore go beyond merely military activities. It must become an agent for change and play a structural role in the process of nation-building.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“In particular, we acknowledge the country's endeavours to promote 10 socio-economic development and achieve the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) regarding primary education and health. Little by little, sustainability is being achieved in Timor-Leste. Although progress has been made, two major concerns remain: the slow pace of strengthening the rule of law, and, as we stated in a previous debate, the development of an army for which we see no clear purpose. In regard to the rule of law, there are two specific events that we find disturbing: the continuing criticism of the judicial system, which undermines the legitimacy of democratic institutions, and the incident in which a fugitive was handed over to the Indonesian authorities, flouting the established legal procedures.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Atul Khare, for his presentation, and to pay tribute to him for his valuable efforts in support of the people of Timor-Leste. I would also like to express my gratitude to Deputy Prime Minister Guterres for joining us in this morning's debate. An examination of the last decade in Timor-Leste shows us that there have been strong achievements with regard to nation-building and the establishment of peace. The country's security institutions are being strengthened, as demonstrated by the fact that the national police force has taken over security functions. The democratic process is progressing, as the presidential elections in 2007 have been followed by the recent local elections.”
2009-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6205 (2009) · source
“We call on the authorities in Kosovo to respect international humanitarian law and human rights, including measures to ensure respect and protection of minority groups. We also urge the international community to support the socio-economic development of Kosovo and its active integration into the regional economy and the broader context of the international community.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“We hope for broad participation in the upcoming municipal elections and believe that a successful electoral exercise will contribute to the strengthening of local governance and the consolidation of a Kosovar State that is prosperous, democratic, multi-ethnic and respectful of human rights. Costa Rica reiterates its support for the declaration of Kosovo as a sovereign and independent Republic. We believe that a definitive and internationally recognized solution on the status of Kosovo is today more necessary than ever to the internal domestic development of the nation and to greater stability in the Balkan region. While this recognition is in progress, we hope that Kosovo's relations with its neighbours continue to be based on respectful and peaceful coexistence.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Costa Rica hopes for the peaceful continued implementation of reconstruction projects and the creation of economic, social and security conditions conducive to the return and sustainable reintegration of internally displaced persons (IDPs), including the Roma, Ashkalis and Egyptians from the North. We also recognize the efforts undertaken to facilitate the return and reintegration of IDPs and call for continued efforts to promote security conditions that will help the greatest number of people to return. Costa Rica underscores the importance we attach to the legitimacy of the democratic process with a view to the establishment of a peaceful State. In that context, we believe that the strengthening of institutions capable of holding transparent and fair elections is essential if the results are to be accepted by all parties.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“We also welcome the improvement of the overall security situation in Kosovo, as well as the reintegration of Kosovo Serb police officers into the Kosovo Police Service, because we believe that an inclusive police force will be more successful in addressing the ongoing ethnic tensions, in particular in the northern areas of the country. We believe that the strengthening of the Kosovo Police Service will serve not only to maintain security, but also to improve the operations of local security committees so that they may better address security incidents that arise within communities, including ethnically motivated confrontations.”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to begin by thanking Mr. Zannier for introducing the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (S/2009/497). We salute his leadership and that of the mission in Kosovo. Costa Rica also welcomes the presence of Mr. Jeremie, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Serbia, and of Mr. Hyseni, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Kosovo. We also welcome the presence of the Vice Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria. Costa Rica recognizes the successful reconfiguration of the Mission in Kosovo and the ongoing coordination and complementarity of its work with the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX).”
2009-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6202 (2009) · source
“This commitment compelled us to dedicate our eleventh Ministerial Meeting, held in Dublin last May, to analysing the topic of how to promote the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000). The members of the Network continue to consider possible joint actions in the future, and we hope that the consideration of this important topic by our interregional group, with a human-security perspective, will contribute to the debate on women and peace and security in the run-up to the tenth anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) in October of next year.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“We believe that lasting peace cannot be built on the basis of a status quo that in many cases has been characterized by discrimination, inequity and an imbalance of power. Frequently these structures are among the root causes of conflict. Lastly, on behalf of the Human Security Network- made up of Austria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Switzerland, Slovenia and Thailand, and South Africa as an observer member - we would like to welcome the conclusion of the process leading to the adoption of this new resolution. The members of the Network are committed to supporting significant progress to promote and strengthen the role of women in peacebuilding processes.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“In this regard, my delegation supports the appeal to the Secretary-General to design a strategy that includes a more equitable representation of women in decision-making posts as special representatives, special envoys and heads of mission, among other positions. My delegation also supports the concept of complementing the Security Council's response with measures to increase women's access to justice, health, education and social protection, especially for survivors of abuse and exploitation. Costa Rica co-sponsored the text of resolution 1889 (2009), but we would like to make clear that our country rejects any interpretation that seeks to include abortion in the reference made in operative paragraph 10 to reproductive rights.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“In order to re-energize its implementation, we still need to consolidate a global strategy with clear targets and adequate benchmarks for measuring progress. In this regard, resolution 1889 (2009), adopted today, calls for greater empowerment of women in the evaluation of needs and in planning in post-conflict situations. That is certainly a step in the right direction. As highlighted in the Secretary-General's report, and as reflected in the text of this new resolution, we need to promote a multisectoral and, above all, inclusive approach. In addition to enhancing the gender perspective in conflict resolution and peacebuilding, women's participation in the international community's efforts should be strengthened, especially in the areas of prevention and protection.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“The recently adopted resolution 1888 (2009) and resolution 1889 (2009), adopted today, all contribute to strengthening a process that began with the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). That resolution pioneered the recognition of the needs of women as victims of conflict and of the role they can play as protagonists in conflict resolution and peacebuilding. Despite these efforts, women's participation remains marginal, as pointed out by the Secretary- General in his report (S/2009/465). Resolution 1325 (2000) paved the way for future developments. Its broad scope is one of its main strengths, but it has also made it more difficult to address some key challenges effectively. Its weak implementation framework and the absence of adequate follow-up mechanisms has limited progress and made it slow and uneven.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): May I begin by congratulating your delegation, Mr. President, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I reiterate that we are eager to contribute to your success in the conduct of our work. Costa Rica welcomes your presence in this debate and we thank you for organizing it. We also express our gratitude for the presence of the Deputy Secretary-General and of Ms. Mayanja, Ms. Alberdi and Ms. Amin. During the past year much thought has been given in the Security Council to the issue of women and peace and security. We responded to gender concerns through resolution 1820 (2008) last year.”
2009-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6196 (2009) · source
“In conclusion, I should like, on behalf of the Human Security Network, which is comprised of Austria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Ireland, Jordan, Mali, Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland and Thailand, with South Africa as an observer, to express our gratification at the conclusion of the process that led to the adoption of this new resolution. As we said in our statement on 7 August, we commend the progress that the Security Council has made in its thematic discussions on this topic, and reiterate our conviction that it is necessary to continue working towards a comprehensive and strategic approach focused on the critical areas of prevention, protection, the participation of women, accountability, assistance to victims and data collection, which we discussed in detail at our most recent debate on this topic.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“We hope that the enthusiasm generated by the establishment of this new instrument can be translated into tangible contributions to equip it with the necessary capacity to live up to the high expectations we all have for it. In relation to the team of experts, we deem it extremely timely to create such an entity on the basis of such successful initiatives as the United Nations Standing Police Capacity. We deem such strategic interventions and technical assistance to be of utmost use in helping States to establish their own mechanisms to address the problem of sexual violence. We believe that it would be useful to assess the possibility of complementing and expanding these early and rapid response capacities with technical assistance for the strengthening of the rule of law and security sector reform.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“The appointment of a special representative of the Secretary-General to combat sexual violence will, without a doubt, play a strategic role in providing visibility to this fundamental issue and, above all, in helping to organize concerted action to combat sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. We believe that it is necessary to harmonize this provisional mechanism with the setting up of the new composite gender entity established by the General Assembly in resolution 63/311, in order to avoid duplication and overlapping of functions. We believe that the Special Representative should be at the head of the United Nations campaign against sexual violence in conflict situations, UN Action, in order to make better use of the existing resources and capacities of the Organization.”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“Madam President, Costa Rica recognizes your personal leadership and the efforts that your country has made in seeking to combat sexual violence in situations of armed conflict. We believe that the adoption of this new resolution is another firm step in the path that we began last year with resolution 1820 (2008) to stop the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war. Costa Rica's position on this subject was made clear in the thematic open debate held on 7 August this year. For that reason, I will limit myself to highlighting only two points. The first point concerns the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and, the second, the team of experts we are establishing in this resolution 1888 (2009).”
2009-09-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6195 (2009) · source
“In that respect, we welcome the progress described by Special Representative Annabi. I conclude by expressing my delegation's concern over the situation of children in Haiti, who are afflicted by malnutrition and its consequences, including abandonment, abuse and human trafficking. We urge the Haitian authorities and the international community to advocate intensively to protect children and to design and implement a strategy to extend their opportunities, leading to genuine hope for future generations.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“The Haitian political system must reject factors that limit and undermine the country's development in order to become an instrument that legitimizes democracy and lays the foundations for development. We believe that Haiti would be helped by adopting a simple, more predictable and less costly political system. The many continual electoral processes and the uncertainty they promote disrupt the stability that is so necessary to the public and private sectors. The costs of numerous and frequent elections could be rationalized to release resources necessary to other ends. The simplification of the complex institutional framework should be considered to promote improved governance. Maintaining the stability of Haiti will also depend to a large extent on how the authorities are able sustainably to strengthen the pillars of the rule of law.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“It must update production factors, such as the land tenure system, that are widely recognized as obstacles to growth. The participation of the Haitian diaspora is also required in the development of its country. Foreign investment must also play a more dynamic role, while priority must be accorded to the provision of basic services, in particular health care and education. Haiti will achieve only two Millennium Development Goals - those on gender equality and the reduction of HIV/AIDS. The vast gulf separating Haiti from the attainment of the other Goals can be largely explained by the alarming lack of basic services of which all are aware. Haitian society must continue to strive for political and institutional capacity-building to foster modernization and development.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“It is not sustainable for Haiti to produce only half the food it requires, which clearly accounts for the high levels of anaemia among the population, with a particular impact on women and children. Another urgent priority is the drafting and implementation of a national strategy to develop human capital. Nearly half of Haiti's population is now under the age of 18. This young and abundant labour force needs training and jobs before it loses hope, which in turn would foment instability in the country and beyond. The task of training human capital must go hand in hand with the necessary special focus on developing a national strategy on competitiveness. Haiti has an unshirkable responsibility to establish a regulatory framework for a modern economy.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“The Government and people of Haiti, in cooperation with the international community, must define their priorities more clearly. My delegation welcomed Prime Minister Pierre-Louis' statement this afternoon because it demonstrated greater clarity of Vision on the part of the Government and people of Haiti with regard to their future. Costa Rica believes that the lack of socio-economic development deserves priority attention and that certain chronic problems, such as food insecurity and very low agricultural production, must be addressed more energetically. In that respect, we believe that it is perfectly apposite to establish development parameters, as informally suggested by the representative of Japan during Council members' visit to Haiti.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Costa Rica firmly defends the principle of national ownership in the processes of reconstruction and peacebuilding. However, we do not believe that in the name of this principle of national ownership the international community should endorse and support opinions that are clearly inappropriate, such as the rebuilding of the Haitian army, which was dismantled years ago and which had evidently been made suitable only for typically civil functions, such as environmental protection, or worse, in some cases, in assisting the police to quell civil unrest. Haiti's priorities do not include the creation of a new army or the squandering of its scarce resources on military expenditure, given that the Haitian people faces no external threat.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Although it is undeniable that the five interventions in Haiti have been justified on grounds of security, we cannot ignore the fact that a large part of the failure is due to obstinately ignoring that, in any human community, sustained peace and stability depends on social, economic and political development. We agree with Professor Jeffrey Sachs that stability provides the basis for the economy to take off. Hence, it is vital to ensure that there are complements to peacekeeping tasks, with actions to bring about sustainable development that can ensure stability in the future and preserve the benefits of security that have been achieved over the past few years. We believe that some of the difficulties in building sustainable peace in Haiti are linked to goals that have been promoted.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Although it is true that Haiti is gradually moving away from its past of conflict, it must also be stated that it seems that the progress is still very fragile. In this situation, Costa Rica agrees that it is not yet advisable to begin to think about an exit strategy for MINUSTAH. But we support the recommendation that it be reconfigured. My country believes that the Stabilization Mission and the international community have not achieved a relationship with the people of Haiti that combines actions in a way that can ensure that the progress made remains sustainable.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“If for many years to come we do not want to find ourselves in this same Chamber repeating the same questions and tirelessly formulating the same pious intentions on Haiti, we have to ask and answer in all honesty the question of what we have done wrong for 15 years that as yet we cannot see the progress and welfare we are seeking for the people of Haiti. Even more important, we have to analyse what we are doing now and ask ourselves whether we really are moving in the right direction and if we are sure that within a reasonable time frame, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) will be able to leave Haiti, leaving behind a strong State, a peaceful country and a prosperous people. On four occasions, the international community believed that it had achieved its goal, and on five occasions it has had to return.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): As I take the floor for the first time this month, I should like to congratulate you, Madam, on your assumption of the presidency and once again express to you the support of my delegation, which I will prove by brutally shortening the statement I had prepared. I wish you the greatest success. I would also like to welcome the presence among us of the Prime Minister of Haiti, Mrs. Pierre-Louis, and to thank President Clinton for his statement. My delegation is delighted to see Special Representative Annabi here once again. We congratulate him on his work and thank him for his briefing.”
2009-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6186 (2009) · source
“Costa Rica is working on and remains committed to the need to strengthen consensus on policies that define the implementation of mandates, such as the protection of civilians. We intend to have substantive discussions on this matter within the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations, as well as within the Council under the Austrian presidency in November. We hope that we can review the recommendations and conclusions of the joint study that has been commissioned by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and DPKO on the implementation of mandates for the protection of civilians. I conclude by highlighting the approach contained in the New Horizon document with respect to the idea of partnership. It is on the basis of this partnership that the success and legitimacy of peacekeeping operations can be better prepared.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“My delegation generally supports the valuable and relevant recommendations outlined in the New Horizon document, and we hope to discuss them in greater depth in the future. In particular, we support the recommendations aimed at defining a clear and comprehensive vision for the responsible transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. From the initial stages of the life cycle of a mission, the Council must incorporate elements necessary to building sustainable peace, such as the promotion of social and economic development, security sector reform and strengthening the rule of law, while it seeks to build and strengthen national capacities. In this respect, we support greater interaction between the Council and the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“However, we would like to stress the need to use more inclusive tools. The Council must be more creative and seek tools that promote inclusiveness, transparency and interaction. We believe that we must consider how we can promote interaction with host countries and increase communication with the force commanders, as we have done today with General Agwai. We must also use tools whose general purpose would be greater interaction with other actors, which would allow the Council to take more informed decisions and ensure more effective implementation of its decisions. I would like to thank Mr. Le Roy and Ms. Malcorra for their briefings on the New Horizon document and the support strategy. Costa Rica believes that the document is a solid basis for seeking a new consensus on United Nations peacekeeping.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Such meetings should also be planned in advance of negotiating mandates in order to give the opportunity to members of the Council to interact with the Secretariat and receive inputs so as to ensure that the mandates respond to operational, logistical and political realities on the ground. In recent weeks, we have worked alongside other members of the Council to draft a presidential statement that brings together many of the elements that I have pointed out and proposes a series of steps and commitments. As with other Council resolutions and statements, the most important thing will be to translate words into deeds. Costa Rica will work with other delegations in order to make sure that these commitments are fulfilled. Costa Rica values the flexibility with which the Council can operate and the many instruments it has at its disposal.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“This experience leads us to suggest that the Council make greater use of the consultation mechanism identified in the note of the President of the Security Council dated 14 January 2002 (S/2002/56) or of the meetings between the Working Group and the troop- and police-contributing countries on specific operations. My country also supports the emerging practice of holding meetings between the political and military experts of the members of the Council and the Secretariat, particularly the Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO) and the Department of Field Support.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“We must continue the practice of holding private meetings established in accordance with resolution 1327 (2000) well in advance of mandate renewals. We also must participate more actively in these meetings on the basis of more operational and timely information provided by the Secretariat. In that respect, we support the proposals contained in the New Horizon document for improving the quantity and quality of communication and reports from the Secretariat. We are grateful to Mr. Le Roy for his commitment to these measures. This year, we have observed that the level of interaction and participation of the troop- and police- contributing countries has been greater and more substantial in the meetings of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations than in the private meetings of the Council with the troop-contributing countries.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Lastly, this open debate and those held under the French and Turkish presidencies have given the Council an opportunity to review the general challenges of peacekeeping operations in conjunction with the TCCs and PCCS, whose participation in these debates is crucial. The debate of 29 June (see S/PV.6153) made it clear that there is a consensus on the need to broaden and deepen interaction between the Council, the TCCs and PCCs, and the Secretariat. Having determined that this is a common objective, we must now discuss and welcome practical proposals to improve consultation among all actors and commit the Council, the troop- and police-contributing countries, and the Secretariat to making better and more consistent use of existing mechanisms.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“The concept paper circulated by the delegation of the United Kingdom allows us to take stock of the progress made by the Council since January, including the intensified effort to interact with the troop- contributing countries (TCCs) and police-contributing countries (PCCs), especially through the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations chaired by Japan. In many cases, we have seen improvement in the interaction at the technical level between Council members and the Secretariat, especially through the meetings of political and military experts. We also welcome the more consistent use of benchmarks, which are valuable tools for assessing progress in missions.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): Allow me to begin by expressing our thanks for the briefings of the Under-Secretaries-General Malcorra and Le Roy. We also welcome the presence of General Agwai, Force Commander of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and thank him for his briefing, which stressed the need for the Security Council to improve its interactions with force commanders in the future. I would also like to thank your delegation, Sir, for having organized this debate. I acknowledge your joint initiative with the French delegation this year to promote the discussion within the Council on how to improve its ability to plan, mandate, manage and assess peacekeeping operations.”
2009-08-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6178 (2009) · source
“Similarly, on behalf of the Human Security Network, which Costa Rica will chair until May 2010, we welcome the conclusion of the process leading to today's adoption of resolution 1882 (2009). The protection of children in armed conflict has been a priority issue for the Human Security Network since its establishment.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“The time is also ripe for improving the monitoring and reporting mechanism in order to make it more useful in the identification of trends and patterns of violations, and in the promotion of a strategic vision of possible solutions. Finally, we believe it necessary to establish objective criteria and procedures for inclusion on and exclusion from the annexed lists in the Secretary-General's reports, which will guarantee transparency, objectivity and consistency. Before concluding, my delegation wishes to recognize the work undertaken by the delegation of Mexico to reach the agreements that allowed us to adopt this instrument of protection. We also thank all the members of the Working Group for their constructive attitude during negotiations, and Ms. Coomaraswamy and UNICEF for the support they provided to us.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“Unfortunately, in many cases no such plans have been elaborated; in other cases, they have not been adopted. Costa Rica therefore welcomes the call for the consistent implementation of action plans and the information we are to receive on progress made in that respect. We also trust that such plans will henceforth include a component for the provision of comprehensive and sustained treatment to the victims of rape. We also believe that the technology support of the Secretariat is necessary. It will help to systematize the information provided to the Working Group and to consolidate the historic memory of recommendations to the parties. This is an indispensable follow-up and accountability mechanism for the assessment and evaluation of the actions needed for compliance, especially with respect to repeated offenders.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“We stress the need to improve communication and the exchange of information between the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and the sanctions committees, as well as the importance of making the issue of children an integral part of reports on situations in specific countries. Of equal importance are the calls to follow up on the recommendations of the Working Group; the fight against impunity and referrals of cases to international justice, when necessary; and the call for timely and sustained response in the rehabilitation of children affected by conflict. Effective progress based on the resolution we have just adopted will depend on the performance of some important tasks. The first involves the implementation of action plans, which may be the most useful tool in attaining tangible results.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“The adoption of resolution 1882 (2009) significantly strengthens that framework and broadens the mechanisms provided for in resolutions 1539 (2004) and 1612 (2005). The inclusion of two new criteria or triggers - sexual violence and killing and maiming - is testimony to the Security Council's resolve to respond effectively to the two most serious and frequently committed crimes against children in situations of armed conflict. We must continue to expand that progressive focus, while avoiding the establishment of artificial hierarchies. The resolution addresses two issues to which Costa Rica attaches importance.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“Mr. Urbina (Costa Rica) (spoke in Spanish): I do not wish to let this opportunity pass, Mr. President, without extending my cordial congratulations to you and your Mission. I wish you the very best as you assume the presidency. You can count on our cooperation. I should also like to thank Ambassador Rugunda and the entire Ugandan delegation for their very successful leadership of our work in July. More than a decade has passed since the Security Council first considered the issue of children and armed conflict. Since then, six resolutions have been adopted. In various ways, the decision to strengthen the framework for the protection of children in conflict situations has been enacted in deed.”
2009-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6176 (2009) · source
“Finally, we wish to express our concern regarding the deterioration of the security situation in the Central African Republic, particularly the increase in conflicts among ethnic groups. We support the actions of MINURCAT in its area of operations with a view to improving the security environment, and we hope that coordination with the United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in the Central African Republic will be extended so as to deal with the resurgence of violence in north-eastern Central African Republic.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“We vigorously condemn the attacks on humanitarian personnel, and we believe that impunity for those committing these crimes must end. We are grateful for the inclusion in the report of specific cases regarding the promotion of dialogue and reconciliation among local communities, which is a key part of the mandate. We encourage the Mission to continue these efforts and to suggest new ways of supporting and further bolstering the capacity of MINURCAT in this respect. We are pleased that the deployment of the Detachement integre de securite (DIS) has been completed, and we hope that the process of training and qualifying DIS agents will be reinforced by MINURCAT. We also support the establishment of the Office of Protection and Escorts to improve coordination between the humanitarian community, MINURCAT and the security forces.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“However, it is important to stress that the ultimate responsibility lies with the Governments of those two countries, which are called upon to show the political will necessary to fulfil their commitments and agreements. My country is very concerned about the humanitarian and human rights situation in Chad, including the prevalence of sexual violence, particularly that involving members of the Chadian armed forces. We are also troubled by the recruitment of children. We support the measures and initiatives taken by MINURCAT and other national and international partners to address the issue of the recruitment and use of children so as to improve the judicial system and raise awareness of resolutions 1325 (2000) and 1820 (2008).”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“We join in the appeal issued by the Secretary- General to regional actors and members of the Council with influence over the parties, urging them to commit themselves to a peaceful settlement of their differences. On the regional level, we once again echo the call addressed to the Governments of Chad and the Sudan to refrain from their usual political and military provocations. It is high time for them to cease undermining the work of the international community, to end their support for rebel groups and to devote their energies to confidence-building and the normalization of their relations. We hope that the Dakar Contact Group will meet soon, and we support the efforts of the Government of Qatar to foster better relationships between the two countries.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“In that connection, we also call on all parties to the internal conflict in Chad to commit themselves to the process of dialogue and national reconciliation within the framework of the Sirte Agreement and the 13 August 2007 agreement. We recognize the progress made in the past few months in implementing the 13 August agreement and in preparing for elections. We also welcome the treaty signed between three rebel groups and the Government of Chad a few days ago in Tripoli, whereby that coalition of armed groups renounced armed struggle and committed themselves to dialogue, setting an example to be imitated by other armed groups. We urge the Government of Chad to consider every possibility for reconciliation, including accepting the good offices of the Secretary-General to facilitate dialogue.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source
“Costa Rica agrees with the Secretary-General that, if the MINURCAT benchmarks are to be met, in addition to appropriate performance, there is a need for other concrete actions by the Government of Chad, the armed opposition groups, regional actors and the international community. The Government of Chad has the responsibility to redouble its efforts to implement the Sirte Agreement and to promote a political process that is comprehensive and inclusive of all parties. As the Secretary-General noted in paragraph 62 of his previous report on MINURCAT (S/2009/ 199), for any reconciliation process to be viable, it is important that all opposition, political and armed, be associated and included.”
2009-07-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6172 (2009) · source