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Valdivieso

lines on the record: 816
first: 1999-08-25
most recent: 2003-01-14
sittings or episodes: 123
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“I should like inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Angola, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda. In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion, without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Gaspar Martins (Angola) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations.”
2002-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4657 (2002) · source
“In favour: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1447 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 7.30 p.m.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4656 (2002) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2002/l239, which contains the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraphs 7 and 8 of Security Council resolution 1409 (2002). Members of the Council also have before them document S/2002/ 1330, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared during the Council's consultations. It is my understanding that the Security Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4656 (2002) · source
“I thank the Deputy President of South Africa, Mr. Jacob Zuma, for participating in this meeting, for having been willing to report directly to the Council on progress in negotiations and for the new information he has given The Council has thus concluded the present stage us and his responses to the concerns voiced by various of its consideration of the item on its agenda. members of the Counc1l. The meeting rose at 5.15pm.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“I now give the floor to Deputy President Jacob Zuma to respond to the observations that have been made and to make any final comments he has.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“There is the possibility of imposing international sanctions on the National Liberation Forces (FNL). An agreement has been reached establishing an African mission to verify and monitor the ceasefire. My delegation would like to ask Deputy President Zuma for more detailed information on that African mission, particularly on its composition. Would it be comprised exclusively of African countries, or might it perhaps include personnel from elsewhere? What would be its relationship to a possible United Nations peacekeeping mission? I would also like to hear his opinion on the FNL's attitude towards the ceasefire and about what kind of sanctions might be envisaged, to be imposed by countries members of the Regional Initiative - if that sort of details has been considered. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“In the case of Burundi, we share in the satisfaction of other delegations that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between the Government of President Pierre Buyoya and the rebel group of the Forces for the Defence of Democracy (FDD) led by Mr. Nkurunziza. We feel that an important obstacle to reconciliation among the people of Burundi has been overcome, although we know that there are still many others in the arduous path towards peace. After two years on the Council and two visits to the country, we have seen first-hand the stamina for peace. We therefore believe that there is considerable room for action by the international community, African countries in particular. There are promises of international assistance for the socio-economic reconstruction of the country.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“I will now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Colombia. I would especially like to express that it is an honour for us to meet with Deputy President Zuma, the Facilitator of the peace process in Burundi. I must especially thank him, on behalf of my country, for his briefing and his very valuable information. To him, and through him to the Government of President Mbeki, I would like to acknowledge everything they are doing to contribute to peace in Africa in the chairmanship of the African Union. That contribution is enhanced by the facilitating management of President Nelson Mandela and the agreement reached on a transitional Government.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“I thank the Deputy President of South Africa, Mr. Jacob Zuma, for his very comprehensive briefing, which included some very good news and recounted some positive developments. Since we do not have a list of speakers, I would invite Council members who wish to take the floor to indicate their intention to the Secretariat now. The first speaker will be Mr. Jean-Marc de la Sabliere, Permanent Representative of France, whom I would like to welcome very warmly. This is his first official meeting with the Security Council, and if he wishes to speak he may do so even in Spanish.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“In conformity with the usual practice, I propose, with the consent of the Council, to invite that representative to participate in the discussion without the right to vote, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Charter and rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. There being no objection, it is so decided. At the invitation of the President, Mr. Nteturuye (Burundi) took a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. I give the floor to the Deputy President of South Africa, His Excellency Mr. Jacob Zuma.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 37 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Deputy President of South Africa, His Excellency Mr. Jacob Zuma. There being no objection, it is so decided. Mr. Jacob Zuma, Deputy President of South Africa, was escorted to a seat at the Council table. The President (spoke in Spanish): On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the Deputy President of South Africa. I should like to inform the Council that I have received a letter from the representative of Burundi, in which he requests to be invited to participate in the discussion of the item on the Council's agenda.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4655 (2002) · source
“The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1446 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.55 am.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4654 (2002) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting today in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them document S/2002/ 1318, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4654 (2002) · source
“A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Bulgaria, Cameroon, China, Colombia, France, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America. The President (spoke in Spanish): There were 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution, as amended, has been adopted unanimously as resolution 1445 (2002). The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council will remain seized of the matter. The meeting rose at 11.50 a.m.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4653 (2002) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. Members of the Council have before them the special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, contained in document S/2002/ 1005 . Members of the Council also have before them document S/2002/1309, which contains the text of a draft resolution prepared in the course of the Council's prior consultations. It is my understanding that the Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it, as amended in the course of its consultations. Unless I hear any objection, I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. There being no objection, it is so decided.”
2002-12-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4653 (2002) · source
“I thank Mr. Morris for his presentation; indeed, the manner in which he has addressed the myriad of concerns has been very encouraging for us in the Council. He made very good use of his time in terms of motivating the international community. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its agenda. The meeting rose at 5 17.171.”
2002-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4652 (2002) · source
“I thank Mr. Morris, Executive Director of the World Food Programme, for the comprehensive and alarming information that he has given us.”
2002-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4652 (2002) · source
“The Security Council is meeting in accordance with the understanding reached in its prior consultations. At this meeting, the Security Council will hear a briefing by the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Mr. James Morris, to whom I give the floor.”
2002-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4652 (2002) · source
“James Morris, Executive Director of the World Food Programme The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with the understanding reached in the Council's prior consultations, and in the absence of objection, I shall take it that the Security Council agrees to extend an invitation under rule 39 of its provisional rules of procedure to the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Mr. James Morris. There being no objection, it is so decided. I invite the Executive Director of the World Food Programme, Mr. James Morris, to take a seat at the Council table. On behalf of the Council, I extend a warm welcome to the Executive Director of the World Food Programme. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2002-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4652 (2002) · source
“As this is the first meeting of the Security Council for the month of December, I should like to take this opportunity to pay tribute, on behalf of the Council, to my predecessor, the Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, for his service and leadership as President of the Security Council for the month of November 2002, as well as to the other members of his delegation. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Africa's food crisis as a threat to peace and security Briefing by Mr.”
2002-12-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4652 (2002) · source
“Some progress has been made, but we know that a great deal remains to be done. Under the Arawa Agreement, UNPOB must certify that the weapons have been collected as a precondition for the holding of the referendum in Bougainville. Having said this, we support the extension of the mandate of UNPOB in terms that will ensure that a further contribution can be made to the process.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“In the past, Ambassador Sinclair has been emphatic in saying that a failure to improve the economic situation would have a negative impact on the attitude of the population towards the Peace Agreement and would make it more difficult to reintegrate former combatants. Since the signing of the Lincoln Agreement in January 1998, the peace process in Papua New Guinea has been making slow but steady progress. We hope that that trend will not be reversed now. The new Government of Sir Michael Somare is also committed to implementing the Agreement. The international community must continue to support this process. In this regard, we also want to acknowledge the work that has been done by the members of the Peace Monitoring Group - Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Vanuatu. The weapons disposal plan is of considerable importance.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“The account given by Sir Kieran Prendergast in his briefing would seem to bear that out, as the impatience of former combatants and the campaign to discredit the process seem inauspicious in that respect. Another matter of concern - this, too, was mentioned in earlier statements - is the economic situation in Bougainville, as well as in Papua New Guinea in general. With regard to the economic situation in Bougainville, it has been said that what little there was has been destroyed by the armed conflict. At present, there is no medium-sized or large- scale industry, but merely a subsistence economy.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“Adoption by parliament on 27 March in a second round of the constitutional reforms needed for the adoption of the peace agreement was an important step and was highlighted as such by the Security Council. In this regard, we must recognize the positive role that UNPOB has played under Ambassador Noel Sinclair. Members of the Security Council, including our own delegation, have underscored the importance of the prompt and effective implementation of the weapons collection plan. Nonetheless, as has rightly been mentioned, the weapons disposal plan has been stagnating, and all indications are that it will be difficult to complete that process within the new time frame.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I want first of all to thank Sir Kieran Prendergast for the valuable information he has given us and for the data sheet circulated. This is undoubtedly a very useful tool to keep this Council up-to-date. On several occasions, we have received first-hand information from the head of the United Nations Political Office in Bougainville (UNPOB) on the progress in the peace process in Bougainville. In December of last year we received good news about the Peace Agreement that was signed in Arawa in August 2001 and the three components of the Agreement: autonomy, the referendum and the weapons collection programme. On that occasion, the members of the Security Council welcomed the signing of that Agreement.”
2002-11-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4647 (2002) · source
“Let me say in conclusion that capacity-building and empowering the local population in all areas - security, economy, justice and governance - continues to be the main work to be done. We are pleased that, to date, the situation is evolving within the envisaged parameters, including the plan to downsize UNMISET.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“The return of refugees from West Timor, which continued following independence and which reached its highest level in June and July, has declined. It may be that this could be dealt with in the short term, as the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has indicated. The security situation is also very encouraging. As scheduled, by the end of November, the first phase of the programme for downsizing the military component of UNMISET will be complete. Future progress will depend on maintaining security in Timor- Leste and on the successful development, through sufficient donor and bilateral support, of the national defence force and the Border Patrol Service.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Nonetheless, we also attach importance to the joint assessment mission soon to take place, in which the Government, the United Nations and donor countries will participate, to assess the level of training and logistical support needed and to identify resource difficulties. Regarding the programme on external security and border control, although the report indicates that external security and border control have continued to improve - in particular, control of militia activities and criminal activities at the border - the risk of terrorism, to which we have already referred, is also a concern. We associate ourselves with all those who have expressed their solidarity with the families of the two officers of the peacekeeping component who were killed in the Bali attack.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Regarding the internal security and law enforcement programme, while we note that the security situation is normal and the fact that the UNMISET civilian police have already transferred control of four of the 13 districts to the Timor-Leste Police Service, it would be important here to echo the appeal made by Ambassador Sharma at the end of his statement regarding terrorism. It seems that the region has been selected for terrorist action, at least according to a large number of reports and much information. Therefore, this is a warning that I would like to echo, because it is clearly reflected in the report. We have also taken note of the fact that the UNMISET police component has been reduced by one third, in keeping with the plan, and that training is proceeding satisfactorily.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“We appreciate information on action that has been taken thus far by the Special Panels for Serious Crimes and the envisaged date of completion, 31 December 2002, although the Panels will continue to assist prosecutors even after that date. We are concerned about the assertion in paragraph 22 of the report regarding the emergence of additional cases of serious crimes different from those provided for in the implementation plan. These might involve crimes against humanity and might go uninvestigated. The fact that the Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation has begun its activities is also positive. My delegation has already underscored the importance of the work that needs to be done by that body, since, as is well known, there can be no reconciliation without justice.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“As already mentioned in this Chamber, the insufficient technical and substantive capacity of the public administration is a serious obstacle to stability. The justice system remains perhaps the weakest link in the new State. The Secretary-General's report points out the need to strengthen the various components of that system. It is clear that an effective system for the administration of justice is not something that can be achieved in a short time. It is necessary to continue and to redouble efforts, since the proper functioning of the justice system impacts on the stability and the development of the State. The need to bring to trial those responsible for the grave crimes committed in 1999 has been raised on several occasions in the Security Council.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“The dissatisfaction of certain sectors of the population, as noted in the report, highlights the difficulties and challenges the Government faces in achieving the development and well-being of the population. We welcome the Government's efforts to establish good relations with the other States of the region and its participation in the Association of South- East Asian Nations (ASEAN) as an observer. I would like to make a few comments on the objectives set by the Security Council in resolution 1410 (2002). Regarding the programme on stability, democracy and justice, we underscore the work being done by the Civilian Support Group in addressing gaps within the administration in key areas, including finance, the legal system and the management of administrative and governmental affairs.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I wish to welcome Ambassador Kamalesh Sharma and express our gratitude to him for his presentation of the report (S/2002/1223) on the activities of the United Nations Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET). Through him, I also wish to congratulate the members of his team; the very important start of their activities and the success they are having will guarantee a very promising outcome for the Mission. It has been five months since the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste declared its independence and less than two months since it was admitted as a full Member of our Organization. The new Government has been steadily consolidating itself, and has been promoting participative democracy, in keeping with the expectations of the international community.”
2002-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4646 (2002) · source
“The Council's cohesion, evident in today's unanimous vote, has the advantage of transcending this episode, as it signals the Council's capacity to respond to new and more severe challenges with which the new millennium has begun.”
2002-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4644 (2002) · source
“We also noted that the resolution should be sufficiently forceful and effective to obtain the disarmament of Iraq once and for all and to close the chapter that was opened more than a decade ago with Iraq's aggression against Kuwait. We insisted on preserving the central role of the Security Council, as clearly stipulated in paragraphs 4, 11 and 12. This resolution is not, nor could it be at this time, a resolution to authorize the use of force. It provides a one-time opportunity. Now it is up to Iraq to demonstrate its will to cooperate and its desire to fully reincorporate itself into the community of nations. The cooperation of its Government is indispensable, and in that regard, the declaration requested of it - to be provided during the next 30 days, starting as of today - is essential.”
2002-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4644 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I wish briefly to note some of the reasons for which Colombia voted in favour of the resolution. From the outset of the negotiations, Colombia stressed the legal and political need for a resolution acknowledging the new facts and circumstances surrounding the item on Iraq since 12 September. Such a resolution would reinforce the mandate of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission and International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors so as to ensure that the inspections are credible and to dispel doubts about possible prohibited weapons programmes. We also said that we must send a clear message to Iraq that the international community does not intend to wait any longer for compliance with the demands made by the Security Council on its behalf.”
2002-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4644 (2002) · source
“In the case of the Congo, this means returning to its population and to its Government access to the resources that have been wrested from them by the war.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Thirdly and lastly, my delegation believes that we should consider the recommendation of the experts that we draw up a list of individuals whose travel and access to financial markets should be restricted, as well as of companies or commercial enterprises whose financial access should also be restricted because of their participation in the illicit exploitation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The function of the Council in the maintenance of international peace and security requires that once we have committed the efforts of the United Nations to the restoration of peace in areas of conflict, as we have done through the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC), then we must do our utmost to ensure that there will be a sustainable and lasting peace.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We believe that in this respect, legal action and the punishment of those responsible for the illicit exploitation of the resources of the Congo are factors that contribute to the peace process. In the grey area between what is legal and what is illegal in situations of conflict, frequently we find companies that appear to be engaging in transactions that are legal, when, in fact, they are not legal at all, and often they are involved in a money-laundering system. In addition, the accusations contained in the report may contribute to efforts to do away with impunity, which will be a decisive factor if reconciliation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is to take place. The nationality of an individual or business cannot be used to evade responsibility for acts that the international community wishes to sanction.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642Resumption1 (2002) · source
“First, we must strengthen the institutional capacity of the Congolese State, because its weakness and, indeed, its absence in many parts of the country, particularly in the eastern provinces, have led the aforementioned elite networks - which have economic, political and military power - to fill the resulting vacuum by engaging in the acquisition of State enterprises and the collection of taxes and customs duties, inter alia. This is where the plundering begins, and it must be stopped. Secondly, the other countries whose nationals and companies have been denounced by the Panel of Experts must be called on to take energetic action to investigate these accusations within a reasonable time frame.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642Resumption1 (2002) · source
“We are even more concerned by the assertion that this criminal undertaking is being encouraged by economic agents located within the country, even following the withdrawal of the foreign troops that had been there. For us, this assessment is a call to speedy and effective action on the part of the Security Council and, in keeping with the recommendations made in the report, my country would like to note three possible courses of action.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642Resumption1 (2002) · source
“That may be why we were shocked to hear the experts' statement that the economic ambitions of certain elite networks established in various parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and connected to international criminal organizations offer the best explanation for the continuation of armed conflict in that country. We know, of course, that in all wars there are always those, such as arms traffickers or unscrupulous bankers, who profit from the suffering of a large number of people. But if our understanding of the report is correct, in the case of the Congo, plundering has become the main reason for the continuation of the war.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642Resumption1 (2002) · source
“The accusations made against certain individuals and companies with respect to the illicit appropriation of the natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are causes of deep concern to our delegation because of the effects of this phenomenon on the Congolese people, the continuation of the armed conflict, and peace in Africa. For that reason, we would like to thank the various countries mentioned in the report that have spoken at this meeting. They have given us an opportunity to hear their views concerning these accusations. Most particularly we would like to welcome the presence of and the statement made by the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Uganda. The Council is accustomed to considering situations of conflict from the perspective of international security, including its political and humanitarian aspects.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642Resumption1 (2002) · source
“Mr. Valdivieso (Colombia) (spoke in Spanish): I wish at the outset to express our satisfaction at seeing you, Sir, presiding over this post and to wish the members of your delegation success throughout the month of November. We would also like to thank Ambassador Martin Belinga-Eboutou and his team from the delegation of Cameroon for the important work they did last month. The delegation of Colombia would like also to thank the Panel of Experts, chaired by Ambassador Kassem, which has fulfilled its task of investigating the illegal exploitation of natural resources and other forms of wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have received from them a report on a complex and demanding topic, which has led to the submission of recommendations that should not be overlooked by the Council.”
2002-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4642Resumption1 (2002) · source
“On several occasions, my country has expressed its view that one of the more outstanding aspects of resolution 1325 (2000) is the important role played by civil society organizations, and especially by the many women's organizations that contributed to the process leading to the adoption and implementation of the resolution and its provisions. My delegation is pleased to see that this has become an ongoing process and wishes to express its readiness to continue to work with the Secretary- General and Member States in the integration of gender equality into activities related to peace and security.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“Likewise, Colombia strongly supports the Secretary-General's policy of zero tolerance regarding abuses committed by peacekeepers and humanitarian personnel involved in the protection of and assistance to communities affected by armed conflict. Lastly, I wish to underline the importance of working through mechanisms that allow us to overcome the impunity of crimes committed against women and children, especially in the context of armed conflict. My delegation considers the strengthening of national legislation and capacity to penalize and redress all forms of violence against women to be fundamental to any attempt towards reconciliation. We believe that full support for all women and children survivors of such violence is an essential part of societies' reconstruction process and should be included in aid programmes following conflict.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“Secondly, I would like to refer to peacekeeping operations in order to reiterate the importance of integrating gender perspectives into the mandates of all missions, standard procedures, manuals and other guidance materials, as well as in the provision of gender-sensitive staff training. Colombia notes with appreciation the efforts made so far by the Department of Peacekeeping Operations. We believe it necessary to ensure that such efforts be undertaken systematically through the creation of focal points with qualified personal, both within the Department and in the field. To that end, we highly value the experience of including gender advisers in several peacekeeping missions, such as those in Timor-Leste, Kosovo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sierra Leone.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“We believe that the Council can play an important role in this regard by promoting the inclusion of clauses favouring their participation in peace agreements. We share the views of the Secretary-General emphasizing the important role of women's organizations and we welcome his intention to establish a database of gender specialists and women's groups and networks in countries and regions in conflict. The meetings with these groups held by members of the Council in their missions to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kosovo and Sierra Leone, as well as those held under the Arria formula, have contributed positive elements to the Council's debates on peace processes.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“Moreover, Colombia believes it highly important that the efforts of the Council in this respect go hand in hand with the work being done by the General Assembly to implement and follow up on the commitments contained in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the Outcome Document adopted at the special session on gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century, held in 2000. My delegation would now like to react to some of the issues contained in the reports. In the first place, we recognize the need to facilitate the active involvement of women in peace processes and in the larger context of decision-making in order to ensure that their needs are adequately covered in the social and political arrangements resulting from peace negotiations.”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source
“Colombia believes that the implementation of resolution 1325 (2000) must be a process guided by goals to be met in the short, medium and long terms. We believe that, after a careful analysis of these recommendations, the next step should be to prepare a plan that prioritizes actions, establishes time frames and assigns responsibilities for implementing agreements. The members of the Council will reflect the views expressed in this debate and their first reaction to some of the recommendations in a presidential statement to be adopted on 31 October, the second anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000).”
2002-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4635 (2002) · source