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Vamos-Goldman

lines on the record: 27
first: 1999-10-15
most recent: 2000-07-17
sittings or episodes: 7
sources: un-security-council

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“Ridding affected regions of conflict is the best way to enable them to dedicate resources to the fight against AIDS and to ensure that international support for that fight is most productive. The safety and well-being of the individual are increasingly the reference point in efforts to promote international peace and security. World peace depends not only on securing borders, but on securing people against threats to their human security, whether it be armed conflict, crime, natural disasters or disease. It is in this context that the AIDS epidemic poses a fundamental challenge to human security, and the threat it poses challenges our humanity. This is reason enough to integrate the fight against AIDS into our efforts on behalf of international peace and security.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“We particularly welcomed the Views expressed by troop contributors in consultations held on 11 July. We commend the President of the Security Council for organizing this consultation sufficiently early in the consideration of this draft resolution so that the Views of the troop contributors could be taken into account. This process should provide a model for future Security Council consultations. In Canada's View, the Security Council can be most effective in contributing to the fight against AIDS, most notably in Africa, through stepped-up efforts at conflict prevention and resolution. It is clear that populations fleeing conflict areas are more likely to be vulnerable to all types of diseases, including AIDS, and to suffer more as a result of more difficult, if not impossible, access to medical treatment.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“Canada will spend $120 million over the next three years, as compared to the $22 million spent in 1999, an important increase in funding that underlines our determination to do our share. We noted when we last discussed this issue in January that we welcomed the Security Council's consideration of AIDS as further recognition of the need to include non-traditional threats, particularly those that affect human security, in our definition of security. Given the sheer enormity of the AIDS pandemic and the need for urgent action on a global scale, it is appropriate that the Council speak to this issue. The devastating impact of AIDS on people, families and whole societies cannot but conspire against our efforts to build security within and between countries.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“Approximately 150 Canadians - including scientists, health workers and activists led by Canada's Minister for International Cooperation - attended the Durban Conference to underline Canada's continued commitment to the global fight against AIDS. In June, we launched an aggressive action plan outlining Canada's proposed contribution to serve clear and attainable international goals that included reducing the level of infections in the 15-24 age group by 25 per cent in the most affected countries by 2005 and ensuring that by 2010 at least 95 per cent of young women and men aged 15-24 will have access to the information, education and services necessary to reduce their vulnerability to HIV infection.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“(spoke in English) There are, fortunately, some bright spots on the AIDS horizon. We would be remiss if we did not recognize efforts made by many countries to address AIDS through the adoption of comprehensive national strategies integrating education and awareness, prevention and treatment aimed at all segments of society. We welcome the update provided by UNAIDS on its work in support of these national efforts, as well its broader activities to intensify cooperation within the United Nations system in its fight against AIDS. We urge all countries that have not put into place effective strategies to deal with AIDS to do so. The international community can assist, but it cannot act in the absence of national efforts.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“The overwhelming facts and statistics that have been broadly publicized over the past weeks give substance to this concern. Estimates that almost half of all 15-year-olds in South Africa and Zimbabwe, and even more in Botswana, will die of AIDS should be more than enough to convince anyone still in doubt of the devastating political, economic and social impact of this disease. Canada agrees with former President Mandela that the AIDS pandemic is one of the greatest threats humankind has faced. This is not, however, just an issue of concern to Africa alone. No region of the world can afford to be complacent. The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is exploding in Asia, where in the last three years about 3 million people have tested sero-positive. And in Canada new alarming rates of HIV infection are showing up again in our major cities.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“Mr. Vamos-Goldman (Canada) (spoke in French): We also welcome Dr. Piot. Over the past two weeks information about the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pandemic - some very encouraging but most very disturbing - has made headlines around the world. That information has reached us as up to 10,000 representatives from Government, scientific research institutions, public health agencies, non-governmental organizations and service organizations dealing with AIDS gathered in South Africa for the Thirteenth International Conference on AIDS. The item is also on the G-8 Summit agenda, which will take place soon in Japan. From the Canadian perspective, there is no question that the AIDS pandemic has reached proportions that pose a clear threat to stability and development.”
2000-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4172 (2000) · source
“We regret that the Russian Federation decided not to attend the Brussels Ministerial meeting. We have worked closely with Russia in helping to bring peace to the region. and we look forward to its cooperation, as a responsible Steering Board member and an important The Security Council has thus concluded the present stage of its consideration of the item on its contributor to the Stabilization Force (SFOR), in bringing about the full implementation of the Brussels Declaration.”
2000-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4162 (2000) · source
“Canada fully supported the decision not to invite The President (spoke in French): There are no the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia to the Peace other speakers on my list. Implementation Council Ministerial meeting in Brussels. As we argued at the time, along with the majority of our Steering Board partners, the Belgrade . . , , , , avenda. regime, under the leadership of indicted war criminal Â° Slobodan Milosevic, has consistently sought to actively The meeting rose at 10.50 am. undermine the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement. As my Government made clear at that meeting. we look forward to the day when a democratic Yugoslavia begins to participate constructively in the peace implementation process throughout the region. Unfortunately, this will not be possible under the current regime in Belgrade.”
2000-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4162 (2000) · source
“Canada would like to express its strong support for the exceptional work being done by the United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) under the leadership of Special Representative Jacques Paul Klein. He and his staff can count on the continued support of the international community as they carry out their responsibilities as mandated by the Security Council. The United Nations has an important role to play in implementing the Dayton/Paris Peace Accord. To this end, the work of the Peace Implementation Council has an impact on the execution of UNMIBH's mandate. It is therefore right that the Security Council recognize this linkage accordingly in the resolution we have adopted today by supporting the Brussels Declaration.”
2000-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4162 (2000) · source
“It is equally important that those responsible for atrocities in East Timor be held accountable. In this regard, we also welcome the recent memorandum of understanding between UNTAET and the Indonesian Government, which provides for mutual assistance in investigating human rights violations. Finally, like previous speakers, I should like to note the progress made by UNTAET to date in spite of difficulties on the ground. Canada supports UNTAET's strategy of consulting and involving the East Timorese closely in the rebuilding and administration of the territory. In this regard, we are encouraged by the recent decision to establish district advisory councils, which will bring together representatives from East Timorese civil society and the United Nations Transitional Administration at the local level.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“While refugees continue to register to return to East Timor, we are concerned by the increasingly slow pace of this process resulting from the frailty of essential services and infrastructures in returnee communities, the unresolved question of pensions owed to former East Timorese civil servants and the continuing presence of militia and related misinformation campaigns in the camps of West Timor. We welcome the recent establishment by the Indonesian Government of a panel to investigate the allegations of human rights violations in East Timor raised by the Indonesian Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations in East Timor and by United Nations reports. It is important that the findings of these reports be investigated and prosecuted by independent and impartial judicial processes, consistent with international legal standards.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“I would like to join previous speakers in thanking Mr. Annabi for his briefing. First, I would like to express Canada's condolences over the lives lost in the recent flooding in East and West Timor and to congratulate the joint efforts of aid agencies, the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) and the Indonesian Government. Turning to the issue of refugees, we are encouraged by the decision of the Indonesian Government to establish a transitional period beyond its 31 March 2000 deadline for the return of East Timorese refugees in West Timor. Canada believes that the early and voluntary return of these refugees or their permanent resettlement in Indonesia is necessary for their own security and for the stability of both East and West Timor.”
2000-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4147 (2000) · source
“Finally, we also support UNMIBH's cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme and the United Nations Children's Fund in demining programmes, another crucial initiative to ensure that the return of refugees and internally displaced persons takes place in a secure environment. The increase in joint activities between UNMIBH, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other actors in the field is particularly positive, as is UNMIBH's work to develop an updated human rights training curriculum for the IPTF.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“We also commend the initiatives undertaken within the framework of the judicial system assessment programme, and we agree with Ambassador Greenstock on its importance. We are encouraged that progress is being made in changing the composition of police forces, although we note and are disappointed with ongoing shortcomings in the Republika Srpska. In addition, the progress made in screening for the Law Enforcement Personnel Registry and the establishment of the inter-entity Ministerial Consultative Meeting on Police Matters are encouraging developments which bode well for the implementation of the Dayton Agreement as a whole.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“In addition, the obstruction by Croat authorities in Mostar, cited in the Secretary-General's report, causes us serious concern. The return of refugees and displaced persons to their pre-war homes is another key priority. We encourage Bosnian authorities to implement fully measures likely to foster returns, such as the property law, and to cease obstructing legal evictions. Progress on this front is critical in measuring the real commitment of Bosnia's authorities to a lasting peace within the Dayton framework. The flawed judicial system in Bosnia is a significant obstacle to the development of a modern democratic State. We note that the parliaments of Bosnia and Herzegovina are considering legislation that will provide for a review of the qualifications, performance and appointments of some 800 prosecutors and judges.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“I thank Mr. Annabi for his briefing. The United Nations Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (UNMIBH) continues to make a significant contribution to stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and will remain a critical component in the international effort to restore peace and stability to the entire Balkan region. The International Police Task Force (IPTF), in particular, has made an important contribution to police reform and to the return of the rule of law. We are nevertheless concerned that UNMIBH has faced obstruction in a number of crucial areas. As Mr. Annabi noted, there are continued problems with the establishment of the State Border Service, following the imposition of the State Border Service Law by the High Representative.”
2000-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4117 (2000) · source
“While the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme (DDR) is making gradual progress overall, the same cannot be said for the northern and eastern parts of Sierra Leone still under RUF control. RUF obstructionism has hindered humanitarian access to some 2.6 million war-affected Sierra Leoneans and has stymied the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees efforts to monitor and facilitate refugee returns. We urge all parties to participate fully in the DDR programme. Finally, we agree with the elements of the statement to the press proposed by Ambassador Greenstock, including the element added by Ambassador Soderberg.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“As expressed by the Council in its statement of 8 March, a tangible expression of commitment to the peace process is needed from the RUF and its leader, Foday Sankoh, in the light of the group's inadequate compliance with the provisions of the Lome Agreement. Specifically, the RUF must disclose the number of combatants under its command, as other armed factions have done, and return equipment seized from the Guinean battalion of UNAMSIL during a 10 January ambush. For his part, Mr. Sankoh must respect the travel ban provisions of Security Council resolution 1171 (1998) and refrain from making hostile public statements against UNAMSIL which, to say the very least, undermine confidence in the peace process.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“All parties in Sierra Leone have an obligation to ensure the protection of civilians and the safe and voluntary return of refugees and internally displaced persons, and should recall that the amnesty provisions of the Lome Agreement do not apply to offences committed since its signature. All parties must refrain from interfering with the free movement of people, goods and, particularly, UNAMSIL and humanitarian personnel through the use of illegal roadblocks. Canada is gravely concerned with reports that the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) has begun laying landmines near Bendu, presumably with a view to interfering with UNAMSIL deployment to the area. This would be a basic and grievous violation of the Lome Agreement.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“This confirms that a robust troop commitment in support of a strong mandate is the best contribution the Council can make to individual security. It is most important that troop-contributing countries provide their contingents with adequate equipment to use the full measure of their mandate and rules of engagement. This is particularly important in the context of sporadic acts of aggression and systematic interference by ex-rebel elements against United Nations and humanitarian personnel. We are concerned that, without an adequate resource base, UNAMSIL's ability to protect civilians may erode with future confrontations. Canada remains concerned by persistent reports of human rights and humanitarian law violations, particularly those perpetrated by ex-Sierra Leone Army elements in the Port Loko area.”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We would also like to thank Mr. Annabi for his detailed briefing, and like previous speakers, we also have no objections to the extension of the reporting period. I would also like to thank Ambassador Greenstock for sharing his impressions so frankly with us this morning. The modest progress made in implementing the Lome Agreement and in establishing various bodies to that end, notably the Commission for the Consolidation of Peace and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, gives some encouragement. We are particularly gratified that the security, humanitarian and human rights situation in Sierra Leone has improved most in the areas of deployment of the United Nations Mission in Sierra Leone (UNAMSIL).”
2000-03-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4111Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We would be interested in his ideas on how this can be facilitated in regional initiatives such as the Stability Pact, and how these can be used to further the gains already made in the interests of broad regional prosperity and stability.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Bildt's recent remarks in Sarajevo that broad sanctions against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia have heightened corruption and criminality. Canada believes that sanctions targeted against the regime continue to have an important role in isolating the Milosevic Government. In addition, if the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia wishes to benefit from regional initiatives such as the Stability Pact, it must clearly demonstrate its commitment to reform and to building a secure, democratic society. My question concerns Montenegro. We agree that we need to encourage Montenegro to continue to pursue prudently its process of democratic and economic reform. Mr. Bildt mentioned the need for the international community to provide financial assistance to Montenegro.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“We too thank Mr. Bildt for his briefing and agree very much that the solution to the problems that plague the Balkans - such as populations displaced by war, illegal migration, organized crime, the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, and violations of human rights - can be found only in a broader regional context. Given the interactive nature and focus of this debate, we would like to restrict ourselves to one comment and one question from the many issues that Mr. Bildt has briefed the Council on. The one comment regards the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. In our view, the United Nations walks a delicate line between the imperative to provide for legitimate humanitarian needs and the need to ensure that the Government, led by an indicted war criminal, is isolated. We noted in Mr.”
2000-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4105Resumption1 (2000) · source
“Taliban actions and policies play an important part in making Afghanistan one of the deadliest places on earth. We therefore look forward to a further resolution by the Security Council to address the appalling humanitarian and human rights situation in Afghanistan, which has given rise to so much instability in the region.”
1999-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4051 (1999) · source
“Canada fully supports this resolution. It is appropriate and necessary that the Security Council take action to support the fight against terrorism. The adoption of this resolution demonstrates the international community's resolve in this regard, and we hope that it will assist in the process of bringing to justice those responsible for the bombings in Kenya and Tanzania in August 1998. Canada's concern over the situation in Afghanistan goes beyond terrorism. In our view, the Taliban's flouting of human rights and humanitarian law and principles warrants further international action. The Secretary- General's report of 21 September 1999 paints a stark picture of deteriorating conditions for civilians in Afghanistan, particularly for women and children.”
1999-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.4051 (1999) · source